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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w, . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - AUGUST 28, 1996
MINUTES
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A Special Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order by Chairperson Jim Lindahl on August 28, 1996, 7:00
p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover,
Minnesota.
Commissioners present:
Tom Anderson, Dave Blackstad (arrived at 7:10
p.m.) Al Grabowski, Dave O'Toole, Roger
Paulson (arrived at 7:07 p.m.)
Jeff Kieffer
Park Coordinator, Todd Haas
Others
Commissioner absent:
Also present:
A REVIEW OF BIDS/PROJECT IP96-8, MISCELLANEOUS PARK TRAILS and PRAIRIE
KNOLL PARK DISCUSSION
The Commission reviewed the bids received for the project, noting the
low bid of W. B. Miller, Inc., with a base bid of $105,357.50 and an
alternate bid of $48,285. Mr. Haas stated the project exceeds the
estimated $72,000. He felt the City's estimate was low, plus the
contractors are extremely busy this time of year. Commissioner Grabowski
also felt the fact that the project completion date is this fall may
also have affected the price. Mr. Haas noted the City has approximately
$39,000 in funds that must be spent by the end of 1996.
(Commissioners Blackstad and Paulson arrived at this time.)
Mr. Haas then reviewed the trails and projects proposed in each park
area. Discussion was on the Prairie Knoll park project, as that was the
most costly and was also slated as the lowest priority by the
Commission. It was noted that City Staff has already cleared a path
between Sycamore and Palm Street.
Elizabeth Jedson, 1475 Palm, stated since the price is high, would the
Commission consider cutting it back to just the path with ag lime from
Palm Street east to the park. That is what they wanted originally, but
it was expanded at the last Commission meeting they attended.
After further review, the Commission agreed that the Prairie Knoll
project should be reduced to approximately 600 feet of an ag lime trail
from Palm Street east to the park by the ballfield area. They estimated
that portion of the project would cost less than $10,000. With that
change, W. B. Miller, Inc., remained the low bidder, with the entire
cost of the project estimated at $72,000. Mr. Haas stated he will talk
to the contractor as to whether the reduction in the scope of the
Prairie Knoll project will affect the per unit bid. With the $39,000
grant, approximately $33,000 would need to be taken from park dedication
for the project.
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Special Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - August 28, 1996
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(Review of Bids, Project 86-8, Miscellaneous Park Trails and Prairie
Knoll Park Discussion, Continued)
The Commission asked Mr. Haas to approach the school district about the
possibility of sharing a portion of the cost for the trail connecting
Sunshine Park with the school's trail.
Residents present agreed with the proposal to scale back the trail to
the Prairie Knoll park. There was some question about the culverts and
drainage, as one culvert and ditch has been filled in. Mr. Haas stated
that will be reviewed.
Chairperson Lindahl asked for a motion to accept the bids and recommend
acceptance of the low bid from W. B. Miller, Inc., with the changes made
this evening to the prairie Knoll project.
MOTION by Anderson, Seconded by Grabowski, to so move. Motion carried
on a 6-Yes, l-Absent (Kieffer) vote.
MOTION by Anderson, Seconded by Paulson, to adjourn. Motion carried on
a 6-Yes, l-Absent (Kieffer) vote.
" The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Recording Secretary
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