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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 19, 2007 C!.-{51J'luA::; OJ-.u Wl-l t\c-n ~",)--c 1 0 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - JULY 19,2007 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Lindahl on July 19, 2007, 7:37 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Vice Chair Jim Lindahl, Jeremy Boyer, Ted Butler, and Tony Kowalewski Commissioners Absent: Chair Dan Masloski, Wendy Albee, and Peggy Scott. Also Present: Parks Coordinator, Todd Haas RESIDENTS FORUM There were no comments at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Boyer, seconded by Kowalewski, to approve the June 7, 2007 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Masloski, Albee, and Scott) vote. Motion by Butler, seconded by Boyer, to approve the June 14,2007 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Masloski, Albee, and Scott) vote. DISCUSS 2008-2012 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, CONTINUED Mr. Haas stated that they should review the proposed CIP to see if there were any changes the Commission would like to make. The City has hired a consultant to address the possibility of irrigating fields at the various parks throughout the City. It appears that putting in a sand point to irrigate fields is not going to be sufficient enough to provide water due to the size of the field areas that would need to be irrigated. If there is any new information, he would forward it to the Commission. 0 Motion by Boyer, seconded by Butler, to table the item to the next meeting. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - June 19, 2007 0 Page 2 Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Masloski, Albee, and Scott) vote. DISCUSS ANDOVER STATION NORTH BALL FIELD FACILITY/STATUS OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT/07-16, CONTINUED Mr. Haas stated that the City was exploring with the developer for options to relocate the playground from near the ball field area to within the residential portion of the Parkside at Andover Station. Commissioner Kowalewski inquired if some of the work could be done by the City. Mr. Haas responded that the City Public Works Parks Department would be installing the equipment. Commissioner Kowalewski questioned if it could have concrete below the freeze line with hooks attached. Mr. Haas answered that they were attempting to go back to the standard playground equipment with the standard posts that used to install the equipment if it is located in the residential area. Vice Chair Lindahl noted that the eastern end had more room by the ball field where the 0 equipment storage was located. Mr. Haas stated there was going to be some commercial development occurring at that end of the facility that will be taking up alot of the space with a parking and building. For the playground equipment, they were going to see if there was a sale going on later this fall or winter. Typically it took 6- 8 weeks for delivery once the equipment is ordered. DISCUSS PROPOSED PARK IMPROVEMENTSIPARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/06-46D, CONTINUED Mr. Haas referred to the last page and noted the one lump sum of $2 million dollars for one larger park that is planned for the City. He will be meeting with Community Development Director regarding the park study that was done back in 2002 to revise/update the study so that a new park dedication fee can be determined. The results of the revised/updated study would be brought to the Commission at the second meeting in August. DISCUSS PARKS AND OPEN SPACE CHAPTERlPARK COMPREHENSWE PLAN/06-46D, CONTINUED Mr. Haas noted there were several comments from City Council members regarding the 0 chapter. Mr. Haas also mentioned that the Open Space Committee has had the first meeting. At some point, there will most likely be a joint meeting between both Commission and the Open Space Committee. In addition, he would notify the Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes-June 19,2007 0 Page 3 Commission if there were any changes that are suggested by the Open Space Committee to this chapter. Commissioner Boyer inquired about how often the Comprehensive Plan changed. Mr. Haas answered that it was updated every 10 years. The trails were now addressed in the Transportation Section instead of the Parks Section, although park related trails would still be included under the Parks Section. DISCUSS MEMORIAL PLAQUE POLICY, CONTINUED Mr. Haas indicated that the Memorial Plaque Policy had been presented to Council, and the meeting minutes were included in the packet. Commissioner Butler addressed Section 4, Item 7 in the memorial bench. He inquired if they wanted a non-native born to be honored. Vice Chair Lindahl clarified that there could be someone that contributed to the greater good of the community, but not native born. Commissioner Butler agreed, ".. .individuals who have made significant positive contributions to the community of Andover or individuals with local ties that have gone 0 on to state-wide or national importance." Vice Chair Lindahl mentioned that the cost was an escrow amount. He could only recall 3-4 incidents of memorials over the years in Andover. REVIEW CITY CODE 11-3-7/PARKS, PLAYGROUND, OPEN SPACE & PUBLIC USES Mr. Haas stated that the City was in the process of updating the subdivision code. The section of the code that had the most changes was the section in regards to the formula used when there was combination cash and land being given to the City. It was simplified for ease of understanding. The largest change was in Step 6 and the credit the developer would receives for services provided for sanitary sewer and water and the for grading performed by the developer. The Planning and Zoning Commission would be having a Public Hearing, before would go back to the City Council. The Public Hearing would be in set for August or September. Motion by Butler, seconded by Boyer, to table the item to the next Commission Meeting. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Masloski, Albee, and Scott) vote. ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT 0 Mr. Haas reviewed that City Council had requested the information about vandalism to the park system and what people can do to help protect the parks be put into the Andover Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes-June 19,2007 0 Page 4 Newsletter for September. He noted that any suspicious activity should be reported to the Sheriff s Department. Commissioner Butler suggested the information be published in the Spring as well. In regards to issues at Prairie Knoll Park, Mr. Haas stated there was one light at Prairie Knoll Park by the shelter on the north end parking lot. Vice Chair Lindahl mentioned the issue could be reevaluated. Mr. Haas indicated that the annual miscellaneous funds that are still available could be used to install another light at the west end of the south parking lot, and the City could get a quote from Connexus Energy. In addition, there will be ticketing going by the Sheriffs Department ofvehic1es parked outside of designated areas at Prairie Knoll. PARK DEDICATION IMPROVEMENT FUND 2ND QUARTERLY REPORT/FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Haas stated the amount for the park dedication had been allocated. He noted that it was based on 50 lots, and since the number oflots fell well below that number this year, the Commission should keep that in mind during the budget discussion. Anyone with questions should call the Assistant Finance Director, Lee Brezinka. REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items. He indicated that the parking lot and ramp would be closed at the Crooked Lake Boat Landing from July 30 - August 31. Terrace Park would be finished by mid-September. Vice Chair Lindahl inquired about the amount for completion of Crooked Lake Boat Landing and Terrace Park. Mr. Haas responded that Crooked Lake Boat Landing was under budget by about $25,000, while Terrace Park went over budget by $3,000. Pervious pavement and rain gardens would be installed to increase infiltration at the Crooked Lake. Commissioner Boyer expressed concern about the durability of the pervious pavement. Mr. Haas answered that this type of paving was used in other areas with some success, so they believed it would be a good option at the site. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Boyer mentioned that Red Oaks West Park looked nice. 0 ADJOURNMENT Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - June 19, 2007 0 Page 5 Motion by Boyer, seconded by Butler, to adjourn the meeting at 8: 14 p.m. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Masloski, Albee, and Scott) vote. Respectfully Submitted, Brigette Blesi, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 0