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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 2, 1995 o o o o o CITY of ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - NOVEMBER 2, 1995 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and RecrE:ation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Tom Anderson on November 2, 1995, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Al Grabowski, Dave Erickson, Jeff Kieffer, Dave O'Toole, Roger Paulson Jim Lindahl Park Coordinator, Todd Haas Others Commissioners absent: Also present: RESIDENT FORUM Bob Zdenek. Andover Invaders Soccer Club - presented a donation of $4,151.25 in support of the Field of Dreams project. Last year they had to play their games in Coon Rapids because of the loss of the socce~ field in Andover, and they are anxious to return to Andover this next season. The Commission thanked the Soccer Club for their generosity. TIMBER OAKS ESTATES SKETCH PLAN Byron Westlund, Woodland Development, reviewed the proposed sketch plan for single family urban residential development on approximately 15 acres at the intersection of Prairie Road and Bunker Lake Boulevard. No parks are proposed for this area, and they would be open to providing cash in lieu of land for park dedication. He understands there is talk about a trail on the south end of the property, and they would have no problem with providing an easement for that trail. There might be an issue of wetlands, which have not yet been delineated. The Commission noted there is consideration of a trail along Bunker Lake Boulevard from the proposed development to the east, along this property to then provide access to Bunker Prairie Park. They agreed there will be a need for some easement for a trail along the southern portion of the property, and the remainder of the park dedication would be cash in lieu of land. TIF DISCUSSION Ci ty Administrator Richard Fursman addressed the Commission on the subject of Tax Increment Financing. He provided a brief history of how the TIF districts were established and how the funds are generated. While the program was established primarily to clean up and redevelop the salvage yard area along Bunker Lake Boulevard, it is now projected that there will be excess funds beyond that goal. TIF funds can only be used for specific purposes, basically for public improvements, which (J o Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - November 2, 1995 Page 2 \ / (TIF Discussion, Continued) includes soils corrections, grading, walkways, park development, lighting of ball fields, blacktopping, curbing, drainage, any type of utility development -- all the things that leave a physical improvement to the property. Mr. Fursman explained that with the recent bond issue, all TIF funds generated for the next few years will be earmarked for the purchase, clean up and development of the salvage yard area. Therefore, he did not foresee any funds immediately available for any other improvements outside of the proposed commercial development area. Once the commercial lots begin to sell and develop, he predicted the fund will grow again and there will be TIF funds available to do some other things in the City. Also, the money from the sale of the property can be ~laced in the General Fund where it is no longer just earmarked for public improvements. Then it can be used for any general fund purposes according to Minnesota Statutes. Mr. Fursman stated he would provide the Commission with an analysis of the Tax Increment Financing Fund once the yearly audit is completed. Once all the data is in, he will have a better idea of how much increment will be captured in the TIF District. Matching that against the debt obligations, it will be easier to make projections and to see '\ what opportunities may be available. " J APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 21, 1995, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. October 11, 1995, Special Meeting: Correct as written. MOTION by Kieffer, Seconded by Grabowski, to approve the September 21 Minutes. Motion carried on a 6-Yes, l-Absent (Lindahl) vote. MOTION by Paulson, Seconded by Erickson, approval of the Minutes of the October 11 as written. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 2-Present (Kieffer, O'Toole), 1-Absent (Lindahl) vote. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Update Field of Dreams Project - Mr. Haas stated the first blacktop lift has been placed on the parking lot. Because of the late date, the second lift will not be done until next spring. The posts are in for the fencing, and the concrete is going to be poured. The intent is to get the fencing completed yet this year. Commissioner O'Toole reported on the progress of the concession building. Many volunteers are still needed, especially acoustic tile layers and sheet rockers. ~ Ice rink at Pleasant Oaks - The Commission asked Mr. Haas to check with . ~ Mr. Starr to see if an ice rink will be installed at Pleasant Oaks for this winter. Also, discuss with Mr. Starr methods of deterrin'J snowmobilers from going through that park. . , \~) u Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - November 2, 1995 Page 3 (Chairman's Report, Continued) Woodland Meadows Park - Commissioner Grabowski stated he viewed the newly developed Woodland Meadows Park. It is very aesthetically pleasing, and the neighbors are pleased with it. Rules and regulations for field use - Commissioner O'Toole asked that the discussion for prioritizing fields and setting down rules and regulations for ball field use be added to the next agenda. The Commission agreed. Development issue - Mr. Haas explained in the future when walking paths and bike trails will be installed through a new development area, the cost will be added to the project. The City will collect the money from the developer and then pay the contractor for the project. MOTION by Paulson, Seconded by O'Toole, to adjourn. Motion carried OJ a 6-Yes, I-Absent (Lindahl) vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. " Respectfully submitted, )~~~L Recording Secretary , , .'