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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 3, 2007 0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - MAY 3,2007 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Masloski on May 3, 2007, 7:32 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chair Dan Masloski, Wendy Albee, Jeremy Boyer, Ted Butler, Jim Lindahl (arrived at 7:37 p.m.), Peggy Scott, and Tony Kowalewski Commissioners Absent: Wendy Albee Also Present: Parks Coordinator, Todd Haas 0 RESIDENTS FORUM There were no comments at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Scott, seconded by Butler, to approve the April 19, 2007 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent vote (Albee and Lindahl). DISCUSS ANDOVER STATION NORTH BALL FIELD FACILITY/STATUS OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT/07-16, CONTINUED Mr. Haas spoke with staff, and they needed to protect children from foul balls. Staff believed that trees or a hedge would not be enough. The east and north end of the playground needed netting or a canopy. Furthermore, the developer of Parks ide at Andover Station is anticipating park equipment to be installed at the facility. There was $65,000.00 allocated for the equipment and netting. He displayed photo where the posts could be expanded to look like a tree and netting that could be draped over the equipment. Commissioner Scott suggested that the playground be installed southwest of the 0 bleachers along the 3rd baseline of the west field. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 3, 2007 0 Page 2 Chair Masloski recommended a shade tree system. Mr. Haas stated the insurance company suggested either netting or canvas. Commissioner Butler suggested the tree idea with netting would leave more funding for playground equipment. Commissioner Kowalewski mentioned that trees or shrubs could be placed on the south side of the equipment. Mr. Haas stated that he would speak with the vendor about examples with pictures. Commissioner Boyer inquired about the fence along the third base line. Mr. Haas responded that it is currently 8 feet high. He reiterated that the City staff is receiving advice from the insurance carrier that represents the City about how to go about protecting the users of the playground equipment. Chair Masloski summarized there was a consensus of a recommendation of a netting plan and a request for the total numbers for the project including concrete, labor, and equipment. DISCUSS MEMORIAL PLAQUE OPTIONS 0 Mr. Haas stated that the Council had directed staff to place memorials at appropriate sites. There was not much out there in regards to policies for memorials from other cities except for Chanhassen. Chair Masloski requested that Mr. Haas bring the parts applicable from Chanhassen and present it to the Commission. REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items. He indicated that the DNR was working on the agreement for a 50-50 grant for the Crooked Lake Boat Landing. He noted that quotes were being collected for the fencing and concrete work at Strootrnan Park. Mr. Haas requested that users of the Skate Park help keep the site clean during the season. The Andover Station North naming contest issue had been referred to the EDA, as they are owners of the property. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Kowalewski stated the Andover Youth Football inquired about netting at Prairie Knoll Park. In addition an Andover resident wanted to begin a broomballleague at the YMCA. Chair Masloski indicated Commissioner Kowalewski should refer him to Eric Sutherland at the Andover Community Center. Commissioner Kowalewski also wanted to know the status of portable bathrooms at the parks. 0 Mr. Haas responded that only certain parks were getting toilets. If the associations wanted portable bathrooms in their park, the association should put in a request to the Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 3, 2007 0 Page 3 City with an escrow. He added that the parks were receiving a lot of traffic so people should watch for pedestrians, park only in appropriate areas, and clean up after use in the parks. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Scott, to adjourn the meeting at 7 :50 p.m. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent vote (Albee). CALL TO ORDER The Special Work Session of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Masloski on May 3, 2007, 7:50 p.m. DISCUSS PARK IMPROVEMENTSIPARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/06-46D, CONTINUED Mr. Haas reviewed the background of the item indicating there were several parks that still needed to be addressed by the Commission. 0 Chair Masloski inquired if there were any changes in the parks not being specifically identified. There were no changes to any unmentioned parks. The Commission directed their attention to the specific parks needing clarification. Green Acres Mr. Haas reviewed that the fields were too small. Staff believed the field should be discontinued and turned into green space. Chair Masloski noted that last year there were double headers and had no apparent parking issues. Mr. Haas agreed that there had been few problems since the installation of no parking signage along the east side of the park. Chair Masloski stated that there was a need for additional small ball fields. Mr. Haas suggested fencing in between the 3rd base line and the existing street. Chair Masloski indicated he did not want any changes to the field. Commissioner Boyer inquired if there was a problem with neighborhood kids or organized players. Commissioner Lindahl stated that the associations use the park for only small children. 0 Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 3, 2007 0 Page 4 Rose Park Commissioner Lindahl suggested having soccer using the field in the fall and softball/baseball in the spring. Commissioner Butler inquired if hockey could be there in the winter. Chair Masloski indicated that they would need a shelter and two hockey rinks. Mr. Haas added that the parking lot might need to be paved. Commissioner Butler inquired about basketball court. Chair Masloski noted that if it would be a multi-use park it would need a permanent shelter and two hockey rinks. Commissioner Lindahl noted there were two ball fields listed. Chair Masloski inquired if it were possible to put a ball field where the free skating area would be in the winter. Mr. Haas stated that flooding of the rinks has attendancy to kill the grass. Commissioner Lindahl suggested a free skating area between the two hockey rinks. Commissioner Butler questioned Haas about the location of the ball fields. Mr. Haas 0 believed two small ball fields could fit. Crooked Lake School Commissioner Lindahl inquired if the school should be notified about the removal of the hockey rink. Mr. Haas responded that many of the representatives on the PTO/PTA were from the neighborhood around Rose Park. They would receive notification soon. Hawk Ridge Park Mr. Haas stated that at present a large soccer field and a baseball field do exist. He inquired if the Commission wanted to develop the park to make it all a soccer facility with expansion of another hockey rink. Commissioner Lindahl recommended pushing the hockey to the west end of the park and has the two fields by the parking lot. Commissioner Butler inquired about the use of the park. Commissioner Lindahl answered it was used all the time. Commissioner Scott questioned if there were plans for irrigation at the park. Mr. Haas confirmed there were plans for irrigation. 0 Commissioner Lindahl clarified that the trade off was that soccer needed a multi-field complex, and the ball field was for 12-14 year olds. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 3, 2007 0 Page 5 Commissioner Boyer inquired about lacrosse. Mr. Haas answered that the fields had similar dimensions. Chair Masloski asked the Commission what they needed there. Commissioner Lindahl responded that a shed was needed. Mr. Haas added that the staff recommendations were listed, but it would be nice to have bleachers and if it was irrigated, it would bring more use. Chair Masloski inquired that if the ball fields remained, would the fencing remain as welL Mr. Haas answered that it could be removed. Chair Masloski requested the curb to remain intact. Mr. Haas added he would obtain numbers for grading by the next meeting. UPDATE OF RURAL RESERVE AREAlPLANNING DEPARTMENT Mr. Haas stated that he had an update. It involved 20-40 acres. Chair Masloski recommended it contain a sports complex and community park so it could be the premier 0 park in the City. Mr. Haas indicated that they should discuss this with the City Council, but it would not be identified in the Comprehensive Plan for park improvements at this time. REVIEW PARKS & OPEN SPACE PLAN CHAPTER/COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Haas stated that they were to review the chapter to see if there were any recommended changes. Commissioner Boyer asked for clarification if there was $2 million/year or if it was a one time amount. Mr. Haas responded it was a one time $2 million hopefully using matching DNR grants that might be available. Chair Masloski requested that the number of parks in each designation be listed. CONSIDER JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL Mr. Haas stated that the Commission needed to build consensus on the Commission, then meet with CounciL Funding was a concern for the improvements. The Commission decided after a brief discussion that they would try to schedule a joint meeting with Council for June 14,2007, followed by the regular meeting. 0 ADJOURNMENT Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 3, 2007 0 Page 6 Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Butler, to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent vote (Albee). Respectfully Submitted, Brigette Blesi, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 0 0