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CITY of ANDOVER
Park and Recreation Commission - August 1, 1996
Minutes
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order by Chairperson Jim Lindahl on August l,
1996 at 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 16B5 Crosstown Boulevard
NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present: Tom Anderson, Dave Blackstad, Al Grabowski, Jeff
Kieffer, Dave O'Toole
Commissioners absent: Roger Paulson
Also present: Todd Haas, Park Coordinator
Approval of Minutes
July lB, 1996, Regular Meeting:
MOTION by O'Toole, seconded by Grabowski to approve the minutes of July
1B, 1996 as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Residents Forum
No one appeared for this item.
Langseth Park Discussion
The Park Commission met with residents at Langseth park prior to the
beginning of the meeting to discuss the possible installation of
playground equipment. The residents were informed that the Park
Commission would look at next year's budget to obtain some new
equipment. Staff was asked to check the safety features of the existing
equipment.
Chairperson Lindahl also suggested that a skating rink be put in that
park this winter.
Commissioner Kieffer asked Todd Haas for a list of parks that have
submitted requests for equipment.
Round Lake Site Sketch Plan
Chairperson Lindahl noted that the consensus of the commission is for
cash in lieu of land for this plat as there are several parks in the
adjacent areas.
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Chesterton Commons Sketch Plan
Jerry Windschitl, Ashford Development Corporation explained that the
plat is 182 acres with a substantial amount of wetlands. They would be
agreeable to an entire cash contribution in lieu of park land as across
Hanson Boulevard are about 3/4 miles of park. There is, however, a 6
acre parcel that they would consider for park. The parcel is surrounded
by trees.
Todd Haas noted that based on the Comprehensive Plan, a park could fit
in this area. The people in Winslow Hills have expressed concern that
they do not have a park in their area. He asked the Commission to
seriously consider developing a park in this plat. He then discussed a
trail system with a central park location. The Park Commission
discussed the trail system and open space and encouraged the City
Council to look at that as part of the P.U.D.
After some discussion, the Commission suggested a park be located in the
southern portion of the plat with a trail system. The park should be no
more than a one half acre parcel. Staff was directed to work with the
developer to select the appropriate site.
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Sunshine Park Water Usage Discussion
MOTION by Kieffer, seconded by Anderson to request the City Council to
order a feasibility report which will identify the costs for a well to
be installed at Sunshine Park.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner O'Toole questioned.whether the fire stations are billed for
city water. Mr. Haas will check into this item.
Commissioner Blackstad noted that there are people golfing in the City
Hall Park Complex while tournaments are going on and he didn't feel that
this was very safe. Mr. Haas will mention this to the Sheriff's
Department so they can tell people that golfing is not permissible.
Commissioner O'Toole requested the numbers for the concession stand at
Sunshine Park.
MOTION by Kieffer, seconded by Anderson to adjourn. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Victoria Volk
Acting Recording Secretary