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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N,W. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
January 20, 1994
7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order
2. Residents Forum
3. Approval of Minutes/December 16, 1993
4. Approve Application/Revised Hockey Schedule
5. Fox Woods Sketch plan
6. City Hall Park Complex, Lighting Cont.
7. Chairman's Report
8. Adjournment
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CITY of ANDOVER
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - JANUARY 20, 1994
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order by Chairperson Darrell DeLarco on January
20, 1994, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard
NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present:
Dave Erickson, Jeff Kieffer, Jim Lindahl
(arrived at 7:35 p.m.), Dave O'Toole, Roger
Paulson
Tom Anderson
Park Department Supervisor, Kevin Starr
Others
Commissioners absent:
Also present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 16, 1993: Correct as written.
MOTION by O'Toole, Seconded by Kieffer, approval of the Minutes. Motion
carried on a 4-Yes (Erickson, Kieffer, O'Toole, Paulson), 1-Present
(DeLarco), 2-Absent (Anderson, Lindahl) vote.
APPROVE APPLICATION/REVISED HOCKEY SCHEDULE
Mr. Starr stated the St. Francis
ice time at the Hawk Ridge Park.
Anoka hockey organization to use
Hockey Association is asking for more
He is also expecting a call from an
the Crooked Lake rink.
The Commission discussion centered around the number of Andover youth in
those leagues requesting ice and field time in Andover. Right now there
is no problem with hockey, but it may be in the future; and it is a
problem with fields for the summer sports. It was suggested the
Commission look into charging a team usage fee to the sports leagues to
use the fields, with a higher fee charged for non-resident teams.
(Commissioner Lindahl arrived at this time; 7:35 p.m.)
It was agreed to gather information during the coming year with the
intent to institute a team usage fee for fields starting at the
beginning of 1995. They asked that team rosters be provided from the
various leagues, hockey, softball, baseball, soccer, for the Commission
to determine the percent of non-resident players. Staff was also asked
to poll other cities for their fee schedules. The intended use of the
fees would be for the maintenance of the fields.
MOTION by Kieffer, Seconded by O'Toole, to approve the scheduling of the
St. Francis Hockey Association for the 1993-1994 season being Monday
through Thursday at Hawk Ridge from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - January 20, 1994
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FOX WOODS SKETCH PLAN
The Commission reviewed the sketch plan of the proposed Fox Woods plat
being developed by Gorham Builders. It consists of 73 single-family
urban lots and is located south of Oak Bluff. Because of the large park
in Oak Bluff which would abut this plat, the Commission generally agreed
to accept cash in lieu of land for park dedication.
CITY HALL PARK COMPLEX, LIGHTING
Commissioner O'Toole explained Craig Gallop, Musco Lighting, and Frank
Stone, Public Works Superintendent, viewed the fields at the City Hall
complex with regard to the lighting of the softball and soccer fields.
Musco has quoted a price of $12,327 per field. The recommendation is
that Ballfield 3 be lighted rather than Field 1 because of the power
lines. Because the hope is to have the lights installed for the summer
season, he asked what needs to be done next to continue the process. It
takes 30 days from the order date to receive the fixtures. The intent
is to use as much volunteer help as possible to reduce the cost. Mr.
Gallop also recommended specifications be done for the size of wiring
and layout to ensure the voltage drop is not greater than 3 percent
throughout the system.
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MOTION by Kieffer, Seconded by Paulson, to investigate this to the
amount not to exceed $25,000. Ask the Council for their approval; and
to light one softball and one soccer field. DISCUSSION: It was
suggested it may be more economical to do all four fields at one time.
Commissioner O'Toole felt the spec sheet and wire sizing could be done
by an electrical engineer for $1,000 to $1,500. After further
discussion, it was agreed to bid two fields with an alternative for
doing all four if that is what the Commission chooses after receiving
the bids.
Commissioner Kieffer Changed the Motion to: Go out for bids to include
the lighting of one soccer field and one softball field with an
alternate bid of lighting three ball fields and one soccer field. Also
for us to not exceed $2,000 to get the specs drawn up, recommending that
they be done by Wunderlick-Malec Engineering. Second Stands. Motion
carried on a 6-Yes, 1-Absent (Anderson) vote.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Recognition of Past-Chaperson Jeff Kieffer - Chairperson DeLarco thanked
Commissioner Kieffer for serving as Chair of the Commission for the past
three years. The Commission also welcomed Dave Erickson as a new
member.
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) Current Budget - Chairperson DeLarco asked that they be provided with an
updated budget for the next meeting.
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Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - January 20, 1994
Page 3
(Chairperson's Report, Continued)
Bridge over Coon Creek/Hills of Coon Creek Plat The Commission
suggested that if the bridge across Coon Creek in the proposed Hills of
Coon Creek plat is to be dedicated to the City, the Engineer or Public
Works should inspect it first to see that it is in good condition and
that the City is not incurring any liability. Otherwise the bridge
should be removed before accepting the park land dedication.
MOTION by Paulson, Seconded by Kieffer, to adjourn. Motion carried on
a 6-Yes, 1-Absent (Anderson) vote.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Recording Secretary
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