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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW, . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 · (612) 755-5100
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 5, 1996
MINUTES
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The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order by Chairperson Jim Lindahl on September
5, 1996, 7:36 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard
NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present:
Tom Anderson, Dave Blackstad, Dave O'Toole,
Roger Paulson
Al Grabowski, Jeff Kieffer
Park Coordinator, Todd Haas
Others
Commissioner absent:
Also present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 28, 1996, Special Meeting: Correct as written.
MOTION by O'Toole, Seconded by Anderson, approval of the Minutes from
the 28th as written. Motion carried on a 5-Yes, 2-Absent (Grabowski,
Kieffer) vote.
HILLS OF BUNKER LAKE 5TH ADDITION PARK DISCUSSION
Mr. Haas reviewed a proposed layout of the Hills of Bunker Lake 5th
Addition which includes a softball field, a play area in the northwest
corner, a trail along the railroad track and circling the park, and a
parking lot with 30 parking stalls. The ball field would be 200 feet,
so it could be used for T-ball or 12-and-under baseball. A pathway
along Bunker Lake Boulevard that is planned from the Shadowbrook plat
will tie into this trail and will access the Bunker Hills park. The
trail along the railroad track is part of the Coon Creek trail that will
be constructed next summer.
Commissioner O'Toole suggested that since much of the funding has been
donated by the Andover Lions Club, that they be shown the proposed
layout and given an opportunity to provide input. One idea for the play
,area is to use a railroad theme, which is also the theme of the Andover
Lions Club.
The Commission generally agreed with the proposed layout and with the
suggestion of a railroad theme for the play area. They also felt that
work should begin on the ball field this fall, including grading, a0
lime and fencing. The intent would be to get the field ready this fall
so it can be seeded as early as possible next spring. The trail would
also be done next spring, and the parking lot would be done last. They
also asked that the proposal be presented to the Andover Lions.
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Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - September 5, 1996
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CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Shadowbrook trail - Mr. Haas gave an update on the cost of the trails
for the Shadowbrook plat. The developer will be installing the path
along Prairie Road from Bunker Lake Boulevard north to the plat line.
The Commission will be paying for the trail to connect into the
neighborhood and along Bunker Lake Boulevard for the first phase of
construction. That bid came in at about $41,000 for an eight-foot wide
path. Under the contract, the path would be constructed next spring.
If possible, the funding would come from the trails fund which has been
established by collecting fees along with the building permits. It will
not be known whether or not those funds can be used until the outcome of
a lawsuit on such fees involving another city is resolved.
The Commission
contractor be
spring.
generally agreed with the proposal, cautioning th&t the
careful about cutting trees, especially oaks in the
MOTION by O'Toole, Seconded by Paulson, to go ahead with the proposed
plan for the trail in Shadowbrook with the stipulation that the funds be
reimbursed from the trails fund that has been collected if possible.
Motion carried on a 5-Yes, 2-Absent (Grabowski, Kieffer) vote.
"' Grading of Sunshine Park - Mr. Haas noted the letter provided to the
,) Commission from TKDA on the grading of Sunshine Park. He stated they are
working with the contractor to resolve all issues. They are trying to
get rid of the weeds on the soccer and ball fields by fertilizing and
over seeding rather than regrading and reseeding.
MOTION by Anderson, Seconded by 0' Toole, to adj ourn. Motion carried 0:"]
a 5-Yes, 2-Absent (Grabowski, Kieffer) vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Respectfully sUbmitt~
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Recording Secretary
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