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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 16, 2007 ~ Ct-l.:>-O 7 0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.C1.ANDOVER.MN.US PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING -AUGUST 16,2007 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Masloski on August 16, 2007, 7:32 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chair Dan Masloski, Jeremy Boyer, Ted Butler, Bill Hupp, Jim Lindahl, Peggy Scott, and Tony Kowalewski Commissioners Absent: None. 0 Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSIONER Chair Masloski swore in the new Commissioner Bill Hupp to complete the term left vacant by Commissioner Albee. RESIDENTS FORUM There were no comments at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Scott, seconded by Kowalewski, to approve the August 2, 2007 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote. . CONSIDER REQUEST FROM PUBLIC WORKS PARKS DEPARTMENTIIRRIGATION OF WOODLAND ESTATES PARK Mr. Haas reviewed the location and size of the park, and indicated that some of the neighbors in the area requested that the park be irrigated. The City has hired a consultant 0 to prepare a report to evaluate a number of parks within the city to determine if it is feasible to either install irrigation wells or sand points or none at all. Staff recommended that the Commission wait for the consultants report which is due sometime in the middle of October. He mentioned that money from the miscellaneous fund could be used for these types of improvements. Commissioner Butler indicated he concurred with Mr. Haas. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting 0 Minutes - August 16, 2007 Page 2 Mr. Haas stated that at present the site could be served on City sanitary sewer and water, but staff would like to have it independent of City water. It was a goal to consider this for all the parks. Commissioner Hupp mentioned there were certain restrictions, and suggested a sand point system so it would be more inexpensive and would come from the upper aquifer. If the water came from the upper aquifer, it would have less impact on the adjacent residential wells. Mr. Haas suggested that the item be tabled to mid-October. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Butler, to table the item requested from Public Works Parks Department concerning the irrigation of Woodland Estates Park Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote. CONSIDER UPDATE OF ANDOVER PARK DEDICATION STUDY/06-46D Mr. Haas reviewed the memo concerning the park dedication study. In a recent past meeting, the Commission updated the Park Facilities Chart included on page 12. There was provision for on additional field park for $2 million. He referred to page 14 where the park dedication fee was shown for commercial properties. The numbers would be similar to other cities. The plan was through the year 2030. He mentioned not many 0 cities had a study such as this. Chair Masloski inquired where the population figure on page 10 came from. Mr. Haas responded that the number did not include the rural reserve area. Chair Masloski stated that it appeared that the numbers were not consistently applied. Commissioner Lindahl clarified that they were according to the MUSA lines. Commissioner Hupp believed the numbers were conservative. Chair Masloski indicated that the lines would be pushed as the growth continued. Mr. Haas stated that the MUSA boundary was pretty much the line. The City could add to the MUSA in the future, but would have to proveit would not impact the.fefttre- c:!.lLpCA.Cdy -to\'"" sanitary sewer trunk lines. ~-tu.Ye 1M"v'\Q.n&.uL "Ho-0'1 Chair Masloski inquired if MUSA went across the line, how residents on septic systems would be impacted. Mr. Haas answered that generally the Council wanted to remain at 2.5 acre lots. He did not know the Council's stance on Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). Chair Masloski mentioned the numbers appeared to be low. Mr. Haas responded the numbers came from the Community Development Department. 0 Commissioner Scott stated as a realtor, the trend in Minnesota was that the number of people in a household was being reduced. The rate of development was slowing. In Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - August 16, 2007 0 Page 3 addition, people went from renting to the equivalent of a second home, skipping the starter home stage. Commissioner Kowalewski suggested referring to the households instead of the population. Commissioner Lindahl added that infrastructure limited growth as well. He noted the plan was flexible, and the formula could change as necessary . Chair Masloski expressed concern that the City would be behind ifthe population grew. Commissioner Lindahl clarified that the unit price would be too low. Chair Masloski continued that the City was already behind, and was concerned that it could become further behind. The City was in a deficit of larger parks. Table 2 showed a surplus of neighborhood parks. There was still a surplus of mini parks. Table 3 showed for existing parks acreage numbers would be amended. He would attempt to schedule a joint meeting with the City Council. He requested that any comments or concerns from residents should contact the City. Motion by Butler, seconded by Scott, to table the item to a future meeting. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote. 0 DISCUSS ANDOVER STATION NORTH BALL FIELD FACILITY/STATUS OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT/07-16 Chair Masloski stated there were a couple of locations recommended. Mr. Haas gave the background to the item. He had asked the developer for suggestions. The developer suggested putting the playground on Jay Street or behind the town homes on. Martin Street. Commissioner Hupp asked for clarification if the park dedication was cash in lieu of land. Mr. Haas answered that it was correct, and the money had gone to the fields and the building with the understanding that a neighborhood playground would be located on the facility. He reminded the Commission that it was in the CIP for this year but it may have to be installed next year. Commissioner Hupp stated he wanted the playground close to the fields, and noted the advantages. Commissioner Boyer inquired about the type of houses in the development. Mr. Haas responded that they were town homes and single family homes. He added there is existing playground equipment across the Hanson Boulevard in Hills of Bunker Lake West Park. 0 Commissioner Lindahl added there was a playground across the swamp. He noted the original concept was a playground on the fields. The ball fields were a draw, and the Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - August 16, 2007 0 Page 4 playground needed to be closer to the fields. Chair Masloski inquired if it could be between the fields with drain fields added, or where Mr. Dietz suggested. Commissioner Lindahl stated that at that location, the balls regularly strayed there were line drives with much more power than merely foul balls. Chair Masloski inquired about the amount of property the City had adjacent to the fields. Mr. Haas stated that the Commission would address the item again. A decision needs to be made, and presented to Council. REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items. He indicated that for Andover Station North Ball Field that Andover Baseball Association is still taking donations, and should contact the association if anyone wanted to participate or make a donation. Crooked Lake Boat Landing would be open by August 31, 2007 for use by the public with the fmal restoration items (including the rain garden) is scheduled to be completed by the middle of September. Terrace Park is scheduled to be completed by the middle of September. For Strootrnan Park" a three-row bleacher will need to be purchased, and there will need to be fencing along the pond between the pond and the parking lot. Q Chair Masloski mentioned that some of the plantings were dead or dying at Oakview Park. Mr. Haas requested that Commissioners meet at Strootman Park prior to the next meeting. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Kowalewski stated the Andover Huskies have their first game on August 30,2007. Commissioner Hupp added there was a fundraiser for the football team and all the proceeds went to football. Commissioner Boyer stated that there were landscape issues at Timber Rivers Park and requested staff to look into this. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Butler, seconded by Scott, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote. Respectfully Submitted, 0 Brigette Blesi, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.