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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 3, 1994 . "- \.J ~J '\ o ~ u CITY of ANDOVER u ~ 3/ II /Cfi..J March 3, 1994 Park and Recreation Commission Meeting 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Residents Forum 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Set 1994 Budget 5. 6. Chairman's Report 7. Adjournment o () o ~ CITY of ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - MARCH 3, 1994 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Darrell DeLarco on March 3, 1994, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Tom Anderson, Dave Erickson, Jeff Kieffer, Jim Lindahl, Dave O'Toole Roger Paulson Assistant City Engineer, Todd Haas Public Works Department, Kevin Starr Commissioner absent: Also present: RESIDENT FORUM C) Al Grabowski, Andover Athletic Association - asked to use all of the ball fields at the City Hall Complex for tournaments the weekend of May 21 and 22, 1994. He'd like to get permission from the Park Board prior to the April 1 meeting so he can prepare the flyer for the tournament. He has filled out an application. Mr. Starr stated the fields will be ready at that time. He didn't think there would be a conflict with his crew even if that is the same weekend as the cleanup by the football team. The Park Board didn't see a problem with those dates and agreed to put it on the March 17 agenda. SET 1994 BUDGET Mr. Starr reviewed the proposed 1994 Parks Capital Budget and projects using dedication funds. There is a need to have something at the City Hall Park Complex for the five-and-under children, noting all of that can be done for $10,000. The amounts suggested for the various other parks were based on need and on requests over the past year. There are also several areas that are in need of tarred pathways, plus the City should be working to meet the disabilities act to have the parks handicapped accessible and to provide play equipment for them. Mr. Starr stated he would eventually like to get electric service to the shelters at the City Hall Complex, lighting to the parking lots, and water fountains when the water line is available. He is also trying to outfit all play grounds with benches and will continue the tree planting program. He made an application for a grant from the DNR for tree planting in the parks. C) The Commission discussed the proposal before them for the various parks and other items. They suggested the tables be provided with 12-foot tops to meet the standards of the ADA, and that that be done as the tables are being replaced and at the City Hall Complex. It was also suggested Mr. Starr look at installing invisible paths for handicapped use. , " , J ,_J Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - March 3, 1994 Page 2 (Set 1994 Budget, Continued) Mr. Haas explained the City Council approved the expenditure of $3,400 to have the plans and specifications drawn for the lighting of the fields at the City Hall Complex. That amount is in addition to the dedication spending presented in the Commission agenda material. The Commission agreed that amount should be added to the list. The Commission briefly discussed the update on the Park Board budget and dedication fund prepared by the City Treasurer. They were comfortable with the proposed 1994 capital budget and dedication spending and asked Mr. Starr to provide more detail on each item for the next meeting, such as size of play equipment and specific costs, recommendation on which pathways should be tarred and costs, etc. Mr. Starr also recommended the Commission look at upgrading the oldest parks every year and prepare a five-year plan for those upgrades. There should be a plan for and documentation of meeting the ADA requirements. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairperson DeLarco noted a letter received from the Theatre Ensemble of North Hennepin Community College on their spring and summer programs. I Chairperson DeLarco asked that the issue of a use tax for sports fields be added to the next agenda. Mr. Starr reported he has called other cities, and most do not use kick- away bases as was suggested by the Andover Baseball Association at the last meeting. Staff is recommending the bases the City already has be locked away for the coaches to put out as they need them and where they need them. After further discussion, the Commission agreed to go with the bases that are recommended by the City's insurance company. It was suggested that Staff look at placing double bases at first to avoid players colliding into each other. In discussing the need for a five-year park plan, the Commission suggested the Staff prepare a draft for consideration. MOTION by Anderson, Seconded by O'Toole, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, : '{1~~~ c::~~[ Marcella A. Peach Recording Secretary