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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 2, 2007 ~ Q;;v unt~ '6 -110 /67 0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US PARKAND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING -AUGUST 2,2007 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Masloski on August 2,2007, 7:31 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chair Dan Masloski, Jeremy Boyer, Ted Butler, Jim Lindahl (arrived at 7:36 p.m.), Peggy Scott, and Tony Kowalewski Commissioners Absent: Wendy Albee Also Present: Civil Engineer III, Jason Law 0 RESIDENTS FORUM There were no comments at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Kowalewski, seconded by Scott, to approve the July 19,2007 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Lindahl and Albee) vote. CONSIDER 2007 FALL SOCCERlFOOTBALL SCHEDULE Mr. Law stated staffhad reviewed the schedules and the baseball and football associations were working out use of the Andover Station North Ball Fields. John Jackson, a Commissioner for Andover Football Association stated that they had worked it out with baseball and would stripe and use the west ball field for games. The other fields would only be used for practices as agreed to with the baseball association. Commissioner Kowalewski inquired if the fields had been marked out. Mr. Jackson indicated they would mark out the west field only. 0 Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - August 2, 2007 0 Page 2 Commissioner Kowalewski inquired if the fields at Sunshine Park were to be used for a summer camp. Mr. Jackson stated that the high school may want to use the Sunshine Park fields for a soccer camp and he should contact Jerry for more information. Chair Masloski stated he should notify Todd Haas if it was planned. Motion by Butler, seconded by Kowalewski, to approve the 2007 Fall Soccer/Football Schedule as written. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Lindahl and Albee) vote. CONSIDER 2007 FALL SOFTBALLlBASEBALL SCHEDULE The Commission addressed this item as part of the previous item. Motion by Butler, seconded by Kowalewski, to approve the 2007 Fall Softball/Baseball Schedule as written. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Lindahl and Albee) vote. Commissioner Lindahl arrived at 7:36 p.m. 0 DISCUSS 2008-2012 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, CONTINUED Mr. Law reviewed the background. Chair Masloski inquired if there were any Commissioner comments. Motion by Scott, seconded by Butler, to move the 2008-2012 Parks Capital Improvement Plan on to CounciL Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Albee) vote. DISCUSS PROPOSED PARK IMPROVEMENTS/PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/06-46D, CONTINUED Chair Masloski inquired if there were any requested changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Butler, seconded by Kowalewski, to move the Proposed Park Improvements/Park Comprehensive Plan to the next phase. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Albee) vote. DISCUSS PARKS AND OPEN SPACE CHAPTERlPARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/06-46D, CONTINUED Chair Masloski reviewed the background, and inquired if there were any changes. 0 Motion by Butler, seconded by Scott, to move the Parks and Open Space Chapter of the Park Comprehension Plan on as written on July 19, 2007 to CounciL Motion carried on a 6-ayes,0-nays, I-absent (Albee) vote. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - August 2, 2007 0 Page 3 DISCUSS ANDOVER STATION NORTH BALL FIELD FACILITYISTATUS OF PLAYGROUND EQUlPMENT/07-16, CONTINUED Mr. Law stated that because there was very limited space near the ball fields, the City Administrator was working with the developer of Parkside at Andover Station for an alternative location for a playground area, possibly within the Parkside at Andover Station plat They were waiting for comments from Mr. Haas. Commissioner Kowalewski inquired about the distance between the possible park location and the ball fields. Mr. Law responded that it was 1-2 blocks connected by City streets. Commissioner Lindahl expressed his concern that the intent of the park was for use by the kids at the ball fields. Now there could be a free playground set for the developer's area Chair Masloski agreed with Lindahl, but there was a need for one in the area, and there had been no action up to this point Commissioner Lindahl noted there was parking on both sides of the parking lot and he was concerned about the proximity of the potential location with the ball fields. 0 Commissioner Butler added that he understood the developer's position of wanting the play area and new parking lot with a closer by playground, but his preference would be to put the playground in the park. Chair Masloski requested the Commission visit the park to see if there was a possible alternative solution. DISCUSS MEMORIAL PLAQUE POLICY, CONTINUED Mr. Law stated the issue needed a vote in order to go to Council on August 21,2007. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Butler, to move the Memorial Plaque Policy with the Amendment to Council. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent vote. REVIEW CITY CODE Il-3-7/PARKS, PLAYGROUND, OPEN SPACE & PUBLIC USES Mr. Law asked the Commissioners to review the proposed revisions, and inquired if the Commissioners had any changes. Motion by Lindahl. seconded by Scott, to move to Council. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent vote. 0 REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - August 2, 2007 0 Page 4 Mr. Law reviewed outstanding items. At Crooked Lake Boat Landing the lake was dredged, and the pervious paving would be installed next week along with curb and gutter. The ball field at Strootrnan Park is nearly complete, waiting for seed to get established by Public Works. Commissioner Butler addressed staff concerning the grass that dies, if it was it costly to reseed. Mr. Law answered that the Public Works Parks Department is responsible to reseed the park if necessary. He had six water trucks on site recently. CHAIR'S REPORT Chair Masloski introduced Joe Dietz of the Andover Baseball Association for an update on the building at Andover Station North Fields. Mr. Dietz stated that the brickwork was complete. The roof and electricity would be done by next week. The plumbing and the floor would be laid by the end of August. It was to be completed by the end of September close to budget. There were no major problems. Chair Masloski inquired if there were plans for a party. Mr. Dietz responded that next 0 year there would be a memorial service, and hopefully some players from the Twins organization would be present for a dedication before the season opener. A grant from the Twins of $5,000 was received. He suggested locating the playground between the two fence lines of the west and middle fields, between the two fields. Chair Masloski stated there were drainage issues. Chair Lindahl noted it would not have to be screened on two sides because of the existing ball field fences and the WDE site to the north. Mr. Dietz submitted that the ten row bleachers could be moved and the ABA could purchase a six row bleacher, because there was not much room between the bleachers and the building. He requested that the Engineering Department look into the potential. The ABA will be looking into having netting placed over the entire playground and concessIOns area. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Scott, seconded by Lindahl, to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent vote. Respectfully Submitted, 0 Brigette Blesi, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.