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CITY of ANDOVER
Park and Recreation Commission Meeting - October 16, 1997
Minutes
The Regular Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Dave O'Toole at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 1997 at the Andover City Hall, 1685
Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners Present:
Jim Lindahl, Tom Anderson,AI Grabowski, Brian Barringer, Dave
Blackstad (arrived at 8:15 pm)
Jeff Kieffer
Todd Haas, Park Coordinator
Commissioners Absent:
Also Present:
Approval of Minutes
October 2,1997: Update of Donations/Cushman: second sentence should read "Mr. Haas
explained that all of the associations have been contacted but none, other than Andover Athletic
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Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Barringer to approve the minutes of October 2, 1997 as
amended. Motion carried on a 5-yes, 2-absent (Blackstad, Kieffer) vote.
1998 Park Capital Improvement Budget, Discussion
Chairman O'Toole explained that the City Council had previously eliminated all of the capital
out of the 1998 budget, but due to a decision to put off buying one of the Public Works vehicles
for two years the Park Commission now has $41,000.
Commissioner Grabowski suggested that the Commission have some ranges of prices for the
items they want to purchase. Chairman O'Toole noted that they will need to prioritize the
things that they want to get done. He felt that the pathway going to the softball fields at
Sunshine Park should be extended so people from the soccer fields can go directly to the
parking lot. Mr. Haas stated that he would check with Dave Carlberg to see if there are any
CDBG funds available. He also noted that there are funds available through the National Park
Service to build trail systems, including benches. He will check into this program.
Receive PeHtion/97-40/Hills of Bunker Lake 1-4 Additions/I'rail Improvements
(j Mr. Haas reviewed the petition and suggested that the Park and Recreation Commission hold
an informational meeting with the neighborhood to discuss the possibility of providing an
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access to the Coon Creek trail system. He recommended that the meeting be held on November
6th at 7:30 PM.
The Commission discussed the different ways to extend the trails. It was suggested that some
sort of gate be installed at the entrances so that vehicles are not driven onto the trails. Mr. Haas
felt that a bridge should be built across the creek which would cost about $20,000.
A meeting with the neighborhood was scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 6th at City
Hall. Mr. Haas will send notices to the people in the development informing them of the
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Discuss Potential 1998 Trail Improvement Priorities
Commissioner Grabowski noted that there is the missing link between City Hall, Andover
elementary School, Oak View Middle School and the Hamilton property and would like to see
that connected. He also stated that he would like to connect the west side of the city.
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/ Commissioner Barringer asked where the connection would be from here to Kelsey Park Mr.
Haas explained that there are several routes such as South Coon Creek Drive. Getting from
Hanson Boulevard to Crosstown Boulevard could be accomplished by utilizing the 80 acres
south of the landfill that the city is in the process of purchasing from the State of Minnesota.
Chairman O'Toole questioned which intersections are being looked at for stop lights. Mr. Haas
noted that the intersections of Andover Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard and Crosstown
Boulevard and Hanson are the two most important. Chairman O'Toole felt that the stop light at
Hanson and Crosstown should be the top priority because of the schools. Mr. Haas will check
with the county to see where they have this intersection rated.
Chairman's Report
Commissioner Grabowski reported that at the ball tournament at Sunshine Park last weekend
there was a lot of drinking in the parking lot, dugouts and stands. Pov's staff did a good job as
well as the Sheriff's office and the people picked up after themselves. Chairman O'Toole also
stated that he was at the tournament and it was a quiet crowd. He also noted that he spoke to
Sheriff Podany regarding a community service officer who would patrol the parks, check the
warming houses and balIfields. (Commissioner Blackstad arrived at this time: 8:15 pm) Chair-
man O'Toole suggested that the Park Commission talk to the City Council about hiring a CSO
) for the parks. Commissioner Grabowski felt that the different associations could be charged a
fee to cover the cost of a Community Service Officer.
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MOTION by Andover, seconded by Lindahl to adjourn. Motion carried on a 6-yes, 1-absent
(Kieffer) vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:18 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Vicki Volk
Acting Recording Secretary
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