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CITY of ANDOVER
SPECIAL PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - JULY 27, 1995
MINUTES
A Special Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order by Chairperson Torn Anderson on July 27, 1995, 7:17 p.m'r
at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover,
Minnesota.
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Also present:
Dave Erickson, Dave O'Toole, Roger Paulson
Al Grabowski, Jeff Kieffer, Jim Lindahl
Park Coordinator, Todd Haas
PROPOSED 1996 PARK CAPITAL BUDGET
Mr. Haas noted the list of suggestions prepared by Kevin Star, Parks
Department, and himself of items they would like to see done next year.
The capital budget for the last three to four years has been $30,000 to
$50,000. The Commission discussed the various items listed and made the
following comments and suggestions:
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Blacktop parking lots Wild Iris and various Parks, $25,000
Commissioner O'Toole understood the need for this parking lot to be
paved; however, because it is a park-and-ride area, he felt the City
should approach MTC to participate. The Commission also asked Staff to
look at any possible way of increasing the size of the parking lot. It
was agreed to remove "Wild Iris" from the proposalr but to leave the
$25,000 for blacktopping parking lots without a specific designation.
Blacktop pathways. - various parks,' $10,000 - Mr. Haas stated that in
talking with Scott Erickson, City Engineer, the suggestion is to
increase the blacktop pathways from the proposed $10,000 to $50,000.
There is a desperate need to start the walking/biking trail along Coon
Creek. The Commission agreed.
Kelsey Round Lake Park, $25,000 - Mr. Haas stated the item is to start
Phase 2. This would be for matching funds on the project.
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(Proposed 1996 Park Capital Budget, Continued)
funds to the regional parks. It was agreed to add "and Basketball
Court" to this item.
Commissioner O'Toole noted monies from CDBG Funds were received this
year to provide paths in parks to meet ADA requirements. He asked that
a similar request be made for 1996 CDBG Funds for that same purpose,
asking for up to $15,000. That request should be made early in the
year.
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The Commission also noted the request of an additional $5,000 for the
park in Woodland Meadows. No specific direction was given on the item.
There was some discussion on the maintenance budget and proposals being
considered for park maintenance in the future. Because of the increased
population and the amount of work the volunteers in the athletic
associations do in running the programs, discussion was on the
suggestion that it is nearing the point where a Park and Recreational
Director is needed in the City. Mr. Haas stated the president of the
Athletic Association has approached the City Administrator on that
subject, who will bring the item to the City Council for discussion.
The Commission also suggested that $10,000 be added to the budget for
) soccer goals, basesr etc.
Mr. Haas noted the proposed 1996 budget will be discussed at a special
City Council meeting on Monday, August 7; and he suggested some
Commissioners be present to represent the Park Board.
MOTION by Paulson, Seconded by O'Toole, to adjourn. Motion carried on
a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Grabowski, Kieffer, Lindahl) vote. \'
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Recording Secretary
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