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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 3, 1996 o o o CITY of ANDOVER Park and Recreation Commission - October 3, 1996 Minutes The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Jim Lindahl on Thursday, October 3,1996 at 7:30 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Tom Anderson, Dave Blackstad, AI Grabowski, Jeff Kieffer, Roger Paulson Commissioner Absent: Dave O'Toole Also Present: Park Coordinator, Todd Haas Parks Supervisor, Kevin Starr Others Residents Forum o Tom MacIntosh, 14081 Aztec Street NW, representing North Metro Soccer Association, noted that there are now 600 children in the soccer program with one-half of them out of Andover. They are having trouble getting fields in Andover for their games. The majority of the games are being held in Oak Grove but with the number of Andover participants, he would like to be able to use fields in Andover. Chairperson Lindahl stated that there will be two or three fields in Sunshine Park that will be ready for play in the spring. Mr. MacIntosh also noted that the fields that they have used in Andover don't have any sanitary facilities. Kevin Starr asked that the Soccer Association give him a list of the fields that they will be using so that satellites can be brought in. It was noted that applications for the use of the fields are due in Mid-March and Mr. MacIntosh was advised to submit his application so he would be assured of, having fields in Andover. Randy Redepenning, 14059 Yellow Pine Street NW, requested that Oak Bluff park be considered for playground equipment for smaller children and also o picnic tables. o o o Regular Park Commission Meeting October 3, 1996 - Minutes Page 2 Mr. Redepenning was asked to get a book from the city showing what equipment is available, talk to the people in the area about what they would like to see in the park and submit a petition to the Park Commission. Approval of Minutes - September 19, 1996 MOTION by Anderson, second by Kieffer to approve the minutes of September 19,1996 as written. Motion carried unanimously. Public Works Update o Kevin Starr reviewed an item that will be in the newspaper regarding the hockey and ice skating rinks that will be maintained this winter. He noted that we still need warming house attendants. There will be 16 rinks this year. The cost of the warming houses that we rent is $260 per month. Mr. Starr stated that he would like to see some permanent warming houses at some of the rinks, such as Hawk Ridge. Mr. Starr also reminded the commission that lights are still needed at Pleasant Oaks Park and Hidden Creek East park. It was recommended that no hockey sticks be allowed at all on open skating rinks. Mr. Starr presented a landscape plan for Sunshine Park, noting that there are 160 shrubs that have been planted in the parking lot area. They are spending about $3,000 a year on plantings for that park complex. Discussion centered on what other plantings and playground equipment need to be installed in the park. Mr. Starr also noted that they are out of money at this time and will need about $1,500 to finish what they want to do this year. MOTION by Kieffer, seconded by Grabowski to take $1,000 out of park dedication funds for planting of trees around Sunshine Park. Motion carried unanimously. o o o .r'\ V Regular Park Commission Meeting October 3, 1996 - Minutes Page 3 MOTION by Kieffer, seconded by Blackstad to take $500.00 out of park dedication funds for planting of perennials at Sunshine Park. Motion carried unanimously. Financial Statement Update, Cant. The commission reviewed the material provided by the City Finance Director in regard to the sales tax on the freezer/ ice maker at Sunshine park and the purchase of the freezer. Mr. Haas was asked to thank Ms. McGann for the information. Chairperson's Report Commissioner Grabowski noted that Frank Stone had asked about Kevin Starr using the Sunshine Park building for an office as the Public Works Building is running out of room. The Commission agreed that Kevin could move his office to Sunshine Park. o Signs - Sunshine Park - Mr. Haas explained that they are waiting for as-builts from TKDA. The commission discussed fencing for the back fields at Sunshine Park and requested that Kevin obtain pricing on breakdown fencing. AI Grabowski noted that ARDA has disbanded and with the excess funds they have, they would like to put atrophy case at Sunshine Park. They estimate the cost to be about $1,000. The Commission suggested that ARDA put together their estimate for the case and bring it to the commission. Commissioner Paulson informed the Commission that he will be resigning at the end of the year. Commissioner Kieffer asked for an updated map of the parks and the list ' summarizing what equipment is in which park. o Mr. Haas informed the commission that the October 17th meeting has been cancelled but that a special meeting has been scheduled for November 13th at 7:00 pm regarding the Coon Creek trail. (; ~\ V r' \..../ Regular Park Commission Meeting October 3,1996 - Minutes Page 4 Mr_ Haas stated that the city will be constructing a short street in Prairie Knoll park and if the commission is seriously considering blacktopping it in the future, we should go with Class 5 rather than ag lime as it is less expensive. The commissioners agreed. MOTION by Blackstad, seconded by Anderson to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:52 pm. Respectfully submitted, L/~ Vicki Volk Acting Recording Secretary o r---) ~.