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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 7, 1995 (2) o o o CITY of ANDOVER lar Park & Recreation Commission Meeting-December 7, 1995 Minutes The Regularly Scheduled Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Anderson at 7:05 p.m., Thursday, December 7, 1995. others Al Grabowski, Dave O'Toole, Jim Lindahl, Roger paulson Dave Erickson, Jeff Keiffer Todd Haas, Assistant City Engineer; Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also Present: Resident Forum o Merle Prochniak, representing the Andover Recreational Development Association - requested that the Park Commission earmark $5,000 that is being donated by the Lions Club to the Field of Dreams as the ceramic needs to be installed in the building and if they don't have the volunteers to do it they will have to find another way to have it installed. Commissioner O'Toole noted that there is supposed to be a separate account that they can draw on for funds. MOTION by Paulson, seconded by Lindahl to earmark $5,000 from the Lions Club donation for the Field of Dreams and to have the ARDA fund set up so that the Park Board knows how much money is in it. Motion carried on a 4 yes, 1 abstain (O'Toole) vote. Approval of Minutes November 16, 1995 Commissioner Grabowski noted that on the last page of the minutes under Scheduling of Ball Tournaments the second sentence should read "Commissioner Grabowski noted that state deadlines by January 15 for forming adult tournaments". MOTION by O'Toole, seconded by Lindahl to approve the minutes of November 16, 1995 as amended. Motion carried on a 4 yes, 1 abstain (paulson) vote. Mr. Haas asked that the Revised Hockey Schedule for 1995-1996 be added to the agenda as Item *8. o Bituminous walkway Discussion for New Developments, Cont. Mr. Haas explained that the Planning and zoning Commission met on this item and they would like to see bituminous walkways along with sidewalks in new developments starting in 1996. He noted that the only trails we have constructed are in Kelsey Park. Shadowbrook is one area where trails would be required and the developer would be required to pay for them. The Planning o o o Park & Recreation Commission Meeting December 7, 1995 - Minutes Page 2 Commission wants to see a map showing trail locations and see a policy for sidewalks. Scott Erickson and Todd Haas would like to see a trail system developed along major roads. Mr. Erickson is also looking at recommending that park dedication fees would not be used for trails and the trails would not be a part of the park dedication requirements. Mr. Haas noted that the County is talking about taking the State Aid designation off Andover Boulevard and putting it on Bunker Lake Boulevard. If this is done, a trail along Bunker Lake Boulevard would be eligible for state aid funds. Commissioner Lindahl questioned whether a lot split would be considered a development for purposes of constructing a trail system. Mr. Haas noted that would be something the Planning Commission will need to decide. Mr. Lindahl also explained that the curb cuts must meet ADA standards. o Mr. Haas stated that this will be brought to the Planning Commission in January. No action was taken by the Park Commission. Park & Recreation Director Discussion, Cont. Mr. Fursman explained that he and Todd went to several other cities to learn how their recreations programs are operated. Adult programming is usually run by the city. However, association participation is needed or the program wouldn't work. Mr. Fursman noted that the school district is concerned that we're trying to take over their programming, which is not the case. He suggested meeting with the associations and the school district to introduce this idea. o Commissioner Paulson questioned whether the director would have a staff. Mr. Fursman noted that eventually that would happen. He felt that the first year would allow the director time to get the program established. He also noted that the associations would run the children's programs, not the adult programs. Mr. Fursman explained that if a new city hall is built, the present building would be utilized for the park and recreation function. The idea would be to turn the Building Department into the park and recreation office, the Planning Department would be turned into a meeting room and the Engineering room would be available for storage. The offices on the east side of the building would be available for storage. He indicated that his idea would be to use the Council chambers for a community center for such things as youth programming, training center for coaches, etc. Chairman Anderson felt that the next step would be to meet with the associations and the school district to get their ideas. Commissioner Lindahl suggested that for the next meeting the pros o o o Park and Recreation Commission Meeting December 7, 1995 - Minutes Page 3 and cons of establishing a park and recreation department be listed so they can be presented to the associations. Commissioner O'Toole suggested involving the Public works Department in the meetings. Commissioner O'Toole recommended that the Park and Recreation Commission endorse the use of this building (City Hall) as a center for the seniors, park and recreation, community events and storage with renovation. The Commission concurred. City Hall Park Complex #2 Use of Building, Discussion Mr. Haas noted that Merle prochniak had earlier brought to the Commission's attention who was going to operate the building at the Field of Dreams. An option would be to have the senior citizens operate it as they do in Fridley. He didn't need to have a decision tonight, but it is something to be considered. o Commissioner Grabowski felt that all of the associations should decide how it is to be handled. Mr. Haas also noted that Andover Baseball is looking for storage space as they have their equipment stored in a member's garage at this time. Mr. Haas will speak to Frank Stone regarding any possible storage space at the Public Works Building. Avalon Sketch Plan Mr. Haas explained that the City Council is leaning towards doing more PUDs in the rural area which will allow more green space in a plat. He also noted that a final decision on this sketch plan will not need to be made until the preliminary plat is presented to the Commission. With no further discussion on the sketch plan, the concensus was to ask for cash in lieu of land. Approve Revised 1995-96 Hockey Schedule MOTION by Lindahl, seconded by Paulson to approve the revised hockey schedule as presented. Motion carried unanimously. o Miscellaneous Reports Mr. Haas explained that the City Council approved an extension until April 19, 1996 for the fencing and irrigation at the Field of Dreams. These items were not completed due to the early cold weather. () '..j .,', \_J C) o o Park & Recreations Commission Meeting December 7, 1995 - Minutes Page 4 Commissioner O'Toole disputed the extension for Mickman'S. He didn't think they handled this is a workmanlike manner. Commissioner Grabowski questioned why the fencing wasn't completed. He thought that the excuse of the weather was pretty weak and penalties should be assessed. He noted that this reflects poorly on the city. Mr. Haas stated that he would speak to the City Engineer regarding these matters and express the Park Board's frustration. Mr. Haas reviewed the park dedication fund revenues and expenditures noting that there was some omissions and errors in what was provided to the Commission. He will have those corrected. It was noted that weekend tournaments need to be requested by the end of January. Mr. Haas was requested to put a notice in the paper. Commissioner O'Toole asked that the city contact the seniors regarding the meeting in January for the discussion on a Park and Recreation Department. MOTION by Paulson, seconded by O'Toole to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, /J; 04 Vicki Volk Acting Recording Secretary