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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 20, 1995 o o o o o ~" ". .....,,' - c ":) ,.,." .,." ......, /::':j:;; ....:(~ "<: ''''''''1 .,.;,.,,:..... 'm:::~!; f: ,',.:' . ;1 ~ ,; - ~ . \ ':'- \,:.:'h", ".:'" " CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N,W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 '''''0'.,., "",," e;:::i'" PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - APRIL 20, 1995 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Tom Anderson on April 20, 1995, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Al Grabowski, Jim Lindahl, Jeff Kieffer, Dave O'Toole (arrived at 7:38 p.m.) Dave Erickson, Roger Paulson Park Coordinator, Todd Haas Others Commissioners absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 6, 1995: Correct as written. MOTION by Kieffer, Seconded by Grabowski, to approve the Minutes as written. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Erickson, O'Toole, Paulson) vote. SHADOWBROOK SKETCH PLAN Mr. Haas reviewed the sketch plan of the proposed Shadowbrook development being developed by Gary Gorham and Tony Emmerich. Two park locations are being proposed. Park #1 was downsized somewhat at the request of Staff. There is a sliver of land on Bunker Lake Boulevard to the north to get to the outlots. The thought was to look at a bike trail through there. It would be a passive park. Staff has told the developers they would not get park dedication credit for any land considered wetland. The balance of the park land not being dedicated would be taken as cash in lieu of land. (Commissioner O'Toole arrived at this time, 7:38 p.m.) Mr. Haas also stated they will be talking to the Council about taking some land in the northwest corner for a future water storage site, and Staff would propose there be a playground around that structure. Garv Gorham - reviewed the proposed Park #2 location which consists of approximately 15.5 acres of high land. It would be a nice park bordered on one side by wetlands, on one side with homes, on one side with Bunker Lake Boulevard, and the City of Ham Lake to the east. Park #1 would make a good nature area, with the thought that a nice trail system could come down and cross over into Bunker Hills park. Chairperson Anderson noted that is a very dangerous corner. ',.) CJ Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 18, 1995 Page 2 '~J (Shadowbrook Sketch Plan, Continued) Mr. Gorham - stated that is why the county asked them to move their exit about 400 feet to the east of the Activity Center entrance. The access to the larger park is off of the side road. Access to Park #1 would be a strip of land between the lots off the cul-de-sac to walk down into the area. The plat consists of approximately 360 single family lots and 66 townhomes if the Council agrees. The Commission generally agreed with the proposed Park #2, feeling there will be a need in the future for more ball fields and other facilities for the older youth that may move into this development; but they were concerned with the curve on Bunker Lake Boulevard and the safety of a crossing to get to Bunker Hills Park. While it was felt the ideal situation would be to route a trail to cross at the entrance by the railroad tracks, it does not seem practical at this point. Because of the dangerous curve, the Commission preferred not to have the nature park proposed as Park #1 nor to provide a trail that would cross into the county park. They also agreed with the developer that it would be difficult to create a park along the creek because so much of it is already private land. Plus the Comprehensive Plan does not call for a park in that area. ~-J Mr. Gorham - stated they will be taking the site plan before the Planning Commission and the City Council, then submit an Environmental Assessment Worksheet. They plan to develop the site in phases within the next three years, assuming they can get MUSA expansion. The intent is to construct the most up-scale development in Andover because of the wetlands and the numerous larger lots around them. APPROVE 1995 BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SCHEDULE MOTION by 0' Toole, Seconded by Kieffer, to approve the schedule as presented. Motion carried on a 5-Yes, I-Absent (Erickson, Paulson) vote. TULIP STREET PARK DISCUSSION Mr. Haas stated the City Clerk will be checking with the county on whether or not the City can sell the park. If it is leased, there may be a problem with other individuals wanting to farm other parks as well. Does the Park Board wish to set a precedent or not? Also, if it is leased, what will the charge be? They are farming it and making a profit from the land. The Commission discussion was that there are very few other parks that could be leased for farming. It would depend on the park as to whether or not the City would lease it. Also, they felt the City benefits more than the one leasing because the noxious weeds /, are kept down and the City does not have to maintain it. <) Mr. Haas stated they will continue checking, and he will place the item on the next Agenda. To protect the City, there will be no farming on the property until this is resolved. u u Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 18, 1995 Page 3 \) CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Bond Referendum Brochure - The Commission reviewed the latest draft of the brochure to be mailed to all residents on the proposed park bond issue. Several changes were suggested. Adopt-A-Park Groups - The Commission felt strongly that the Adopt-A-Park groups should be specifically informed of the proposed park bond issue and their input received. Mr. Haas was asked to set up a meeting with those groups for Thursday, April 27, 7:00 p.m.. Commissioners O'Toole and Kieffer would try to attend that meeting. Mr. Haas thought the flyers would be available to give each group a few copies. Lighting of Fields at City Hall Complex #1 - Mr. Haas reported the company has started the project. Commissioner Grabowski suggested a policy be established as to who is in charge of turning the lights on and off. The Commission asked Mr. Haas to check into the costs of installing an automatic timer on the lights, similar to the tennis courts at City Hall. Compaction Results at City Hall Complex #2 - Mr. Haas reported earlier that the compaction test results showed the parking lot surface does not meet the compaction standards. It will have to be compacted again until it is done right. C) Reimbursement of ARDA for Building Permit Fees - Commissioner O'Toole thought the ARDA would be reimbursed for the fees they paid toward the Building Permit for the concession building. Mr. Haas stated he will check into that. Policy for the Protection of Children and Staff Volunteers - The Commission asked that that be placed on the next agenda for discussion. Standards for Blood-Born Pathogens - Commissioner Lindahl thought the Commission should address the standards for blood-born pathogens. Coaches should be aware of the policies and how to proceed if there is a problem. Possibly all organizations should be required to submit a copy of what they hand out to their teams. No specific direction was given at this time. Sodding of the Soccer Field at City Hall Complex #2 - Mr. Haas stated it has been determined the field will not be sodded because of the sewer project, the need to install the irrigation system first, and the lack of water source there now. The soccer organizations are aware that they will be short on fields this year. Before he accepts the scheduling for the soccer fields, both organizations will have to agree to it. Hockey Fees - Mr. Haas stated one organization has not yet paid their " fees for hockey. Before being allowed to use a rink next year, those \._) fees will be collected. Also, next year all fees will be collected prior to the beginning of the season. .' ) \.. , " '\ \.....1 Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 18, 1995 Page 4 ) (Chairman's Report, Continued) Softball/Baseball Tournaments - Commissioner Grabowski stated he found a glass beer bottle on one of the ball fields yesterday, which is a great concern. Mr. Haas stated he will mention that concern to the deputies. There is to be no drinking in the parks. Commissioner Grabowski was concerned with the scheduling of some tournaments on the fields. Mr. Haas stated he is aware of only one pending tournament. The decision is being made as to when it will be held. Those tournaments approved this evening by the Park Board have priority. There is no way the fields at the next complex can be used this year. MOTION by O'Toole, Seconded by Lindahl, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 5-Yes, 2-Absent (Erickson, Paulson) vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, \1'\~~a-L ) Marcella A. Peach Recording Secretary "- '. )