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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 20, 1997 r " \ 'J u o CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - MARCH 20, 1997 MINUTES A Regular Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Acting Chairperson Al Grabowski on March 20, 1997, 7:30 p.m., at the Oak View Middle School, 15400 Hanson Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Also present: Brian Barringer, Dave Blackstad, Jim Lindahl Tom Anderson, Jeff Kieffer, Dave O'Toole Park Coordinator, Todd Haas Others APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 6, 1997: Correct as written. MOTION by Blackstad, Seconded by Barringer, to approve the Minutes. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Anderson, Kieffer, O'Toole) vote. .' '\ TIMBER RIVER ESTATES PARK DEDICATION CONTINUED '-J o Mr. Haas reported the Council has determined that improvements and outlots will not be given credit toward park dedication requirements in Planned Unit Developments. Timber River Estates is 182.93 acres, so the total park dedication of 10 percent is 18.29 acres. The developer is proposing to dedicate 6.87 acres. The remaining balance of 11.42 acres would be cash in lieu of land if the Commission does not want to accept the outlots. He also noted that the Council has suggested the 6.87 acres be credited with more than the average value of the property since it is on the river. He will check with the Attorney, but he did not think that precedent should be set. The developer chose that area for the park. The Commission generally agreed. Mr. Haas stated he will bring this item back to the Council for further discussion. MOTION by Lindahl, Seconded by Barringer, to recommend to the City Council to accept the 6.87 acres along the river as park dedication; the remaining be cash and that the cash amount be based on the overall average and not just the location of the park. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, 3-Absent (Anderson, Kieffer, O'Toole) vote. RECEIVE 1997 SOCCER APPLICATIONS Mr. Haas stated all associations have agreed to a schedule to use the fields for practice and for games. MOTION by Blackstad, Seconded by Lindahl, to receive the 1997 soccer applications. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Anderson, Kieffer, O'Toole) vote. / \ � � / 'J Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - March 20, 1997 Page 2 APPROVE 1997 SOCCER SCHEDULE FOR PRACTICES ONLY Mr. Haas stated only one large set of soccer goals will be needed for the field at Oak View Middle School. Dennis ? , North Metro Soccer - stated he would like a field at Andover Elementary on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The Commission stated they do not schedule those fields and suggested he contact the Community School office, Acting Chairperson Grabowski understood the Andover Invaders had a new set of goals that will be donated to the school. Mr. Haas understood the City was to pay half and the associations would pay half; but if the Invaders have a set, one will not have to be purchased. He will check into it. The Commission verbally accepted the soccer schedule as presented. APPROVE 1997 SOFTBALL/BASEBALL SCHEDULE Acting Chairperson Grabowski stated the Andover Athletic Association and lI..ndover Baseball Association have agreed to a schedule for field use in 1997. He understands that Meadow Creek Christian Sch001 has requested the use of a field from 3:45 to 6 o'clock until the end of May. The associations are requesting the school finish at around 5:30 because Andover Baseball has games starting at 6 o'clock. Mr. Haas reported the Fire Department has withdrawn its application for a tourna~ent for now. MOTION by Blackstad, Seconded by Barringer, to approve the schedule for softball and baseball. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Anderson, Kieffer, O'Toole) vote. UPDATE OF SPECIAL MEETING vlITH CITY COUNCIL Mr. Haas announced the City Council has set a special meeting with the Park and Recreation Commission on April 8, 1997, 7 o'clock at th2 Bunker Hills Activity Center. The public will be invited to discuss the> overall trails plan, plus specific notices will be sent to those affected by the proposed Coon Creek trail. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Hills of Bunker Lake 5th pa.rk - Acting Chairperson Grabowski noted Kevin Starr's letter regarding the layout of the ball field. He talked with Mr. Starr this evening about the recommendation to place the backstop closer to the parking lot to avoid having cars parking on Bunker Lake Boulevard. He would like to see the dimensions before making a decision. Mr. Haas stated he will get those dimensions and add the topic to the next Agenda. He also noted the contract for the field will include stripping the top soil, regrading and reseeding. " ) "J Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - March 20, 1997 Page 3 (Chairperson's Report, Continued) Add Park Department Report to agenda - Acting suggested that a report from Mr. Starr be added the agenda on the first meeting of every month. Chairperson Grabowski as the fourth item to Mr. Haas agreed. MOTION by Lindahl, Seconded by Blackstad, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Anderson, Kieffer, O'Toole) vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Respectful Th~k E"-;L , ~~lla A. Peach Recording Secretary J