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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 5, 1994 (J ~ o o ~ .5/IQ/qJ..\ u ~ CITY of ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - MAY 5, 1994 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Darrell DeLarco on May 5, 1994, 7:40 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Jeff Kieffer, Jim Lindahl (left at 8 p.m.), Dave O'Toole, Roger Paulson Tom Anderson, Dave Erickson Assistant City Engineer, Todd Haas Others Commissioner absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 21, 1994: Page 3, 3rd paragraph from bottom, first sentence to read, "the overall park budget..." MOTION by Lindahl, Seconded by O'Toole, approve the Minutes with that change. Motion carried on a 5-Yesr 2-Absent (Anderson, Erickson) vote. CITY HALL PARK COMPLEX #2, CONTINUED Commissioner Lindahl explained the proposal presented by the City Administrator at the Special Meeting with the City Council held last Thursday. If the decision is to proceed, the grading for the Field of Dreams will be done this summer, ready for seeding some time in August. The City Council should be making that decision at its May 17 meeting. The Commissioners were pleased at the response of the Council and the support for the Field of Dreams project. Discussion was on the possibility of bringing the sewer line up along the eastern edge of the property. When that is done, that area will need to be regraded and reseeded. In discussing a sprinkler system, Commissioner Paulson agreed with City Staff that it would be better to use the municipal system. OTHER BUSINESS Review of Special Meeting with Council attended the special meeting with the discussed: Those Commissioners who Council reviewed the items 1) General agreement by the Council to the proposal to remove soils from a lot in the Commercial Park and fill the lot with excess fill from the Field of Dreams site, assuming there is a favorable legal opinion on the use of the Tax Increment Financing funds. (J \ <_.J Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 5, 1994 '\ Page 2 j (Other Business, Continued) 2) General support from the City Council to proceed with a park bond referendum. The Commission agreed to add to the agenda for the May 19 meeting a discussion on park improvements to be considered for the bond. Mr. Starr stated he is compiling an inventory of what exists in the parks currently. 3) An update on the lighting of the City Hall fields, noting the estimate is $108,000 to light four fields. Mr. Starr stated the security lights have already been budgeted for the City Hall area, so it would not be necessary to include them in the bid for the lighting. 4) General support from the City Council to establish a user fee for the use of athletic fields by outside organizations. It was agreed to add this item to the May 19 agenda to begin formulating those fees. 5) A suggestion from the City Council to use the current land value when determining park dedication. Land in the urban area is about $10,000 an acre now. The City Attorney will be asked to review the issue of park dedication. , ) (Commissioner Lindahl left the meeting at this time, 8:00 p.m.) 6) A favorable response from the City Council on the need for a park coordinator. The suggestion was to hire a part-time retiree or a college intern in a Park and Recreation program for next year. Staff is developing a job description. 7) Council explained the budget constraints over the last few years as the reason the park budget has increased very little. The Commission agreed the matter of planning the 1995 capital improvement budget should be added to the May 17 agenda. Current budget - Commissioner Paulson asked if the park dedication fund is earning interest on the balance, as that is not reflected as of April 15. Chairperson DeLarco thought interest is being earned and that that information would be forthcoming. The 1993 seeding program - The Commission asked if there is any recourse to the seeding program done last summer, as the results were very poor. Mr. Starr stated there was very little response in the seeding program. They have now switched seed to 70 percent rye and 30 percent Kentucky bluegrass, which should be better. He didn't know if there was any recourse. They may come back to say the grass was not put down correctly, and that is why he has not pursued it. They also put down weed and feed last fall and in ten parks this spring, so many of them should improve. -, j Pine trees in the parks - Mr. Starr stated he will be asking for park dedication money, as he has an opportunity to get some pine trees from the development off Hanson Boulevard and Andover Boulevard. He will get a tree spade again and transplant them into the various parks. Cj (j Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 5, 1994 , Page 3 .I (Other Business, Continued) Meeting at Terrace Park - Commissioner Kieffer reported on meeting with the residents at Terrace Park prior to this Commission meeting. The residents' biggest concern is the turf, and he explained the things being done by the Park Department to improve the turf. The residents were interested in putting in an irrigation system, but the concern was the water source. He sensed the residents were willing to participate. Mr. Starr stated the residents were more understanding when they found that most of them do not live on the park, but on the outlot. That is the storm drainage area, not the park. They do mow the outlot every other time because of the pressure from the residents, even though the practice is not to maintain outlots. He thought some specific policy should be made to either do some improvements and maintain outlots as a part of the park property or to let them go. Terrace Park is a unique problem. Mr. Starr stated he will get information out to the residents plus the Adopt-A-Park program. Anoka Football Booster Club - Mr. Starr noted the Anoka Football Booster Club needs transportation to work in Andover's parks on Saturday, May 21. It was agreed this item should be added to the May 19 agenda. .J MOTION by O'Toole, Seconded by Paulson, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Anderson, Erickson, Lindahl) vote. NOTE: The Commission agreed to meet at the Prairie Knoll park prior to the next meeting, May 19, 6:45 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ CV ,1 0 ~~-& (.t~L- 1~a~la A. Peach Recording Secretary