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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARDN.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOtA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
October 20, 1994
7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order
2. Residents Forum
3. Approval of ~inutes
4. Disuss project 94-1/City Ban Park Complex U
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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - OCTOBER fi, 1994
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order by Chairperson Tom Anderson on October
18, 1994, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard
NW, Andover, Minnesota. .
Commissioners present: Dave Erickson, Jeff Kieffer, Dave O'Toole,
Roger Paulson
Commissioner absent: Jim Lindahl
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 6, 1994: The Commission had not received copies of the Minutes.
MOTION by Kieffer, Seconded by O'Toole, to table to the next meeting.
Motion carried on a 5-Yes, I-Absent (Lindahl) vote.
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~ DISCUSSION/PROJECT IP91~4
The Commission discussed the issue of whether or not to rebid the
lighting of two ball fields at the City Hall Complex #1. Staff
estimated the cost to revise, the plans and specifications would be about
$2,100. They questioned whether Staff would be able to do the work of
Option 2 for $800, which would mean the cost would then be $1,300.
While the Commission still thought the $1,300 cost was high, they felt
there would be a need to light these fields because of the great need at
this time, there may not be lights at the Fields of Dreams site for
another year, and to provide some relief to the use of the new fields at
Complex #2. The general feeling was it would not be a waste of money to
light the fields at Complex #1. There are no other lighted fields in
the City. It was then decided to get. input from the athletic
associations as to whether or not they feel the fields at Complex #1
should be lighted.
MOTION by Kieffer, Seconded by Paulson, to table this to our next
meeting and to invite the various athletic association members to get
their voice as well; and ask for Staff's verification if they can handle
the bid. Have Staff invite the Andover Athletic Association members and
the Andover Baseball Association members. Motion carried on a 5-Yes, 1-
Absent (Lindahl) vote.
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Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - October 20, 1994
Page 2
RESIDENT FORUM
Steve Johnson, 14033 Yukon Street NW stated some trees in the
Northwoods East Park that border his property have begun to die. He
wanted the Park Commission and the Tree Commission to be aware of the
disease that is affecting the seedless green ash trees. The ash trees
were planted in the park about 14 years ago, and he has been watering
them and caring for them all this time. He noted some branches dying
last year; and when another one died this year, he took it down to the
University to have it examined. They diagnosed it as having Viticillium
wilt, a fungus for which there is no cure and which can spread as does
oak wilt and Dutch elm disease. He left some information on the fungus
and suggested a varieb-t'",*~t.1f~8,-..ged planted in the parks to avoid
diseases from killing all of them, Mr. Johnson also suggested this
information may be given to the residents in the newsletter so they are
aware of it.
The Commissioners thanked Mr. Johnson for the information and asked that
Staff make copies of the information for them to receive at the next
meeting as well as forward the information to the Tree Commission.
UPDATE ON FIELD OF DREAMS PROJECT
Commissioner O'Toole stated the contractor is about two weeks behind in
the project. The sodding will be done on October 29 at 8 a.m. At least
two fields should be ready to sod.
MOTION by Kieffer, Seconded by Paulson, to adjourn. Motion carried on
a 5-Yes, I-Absent (Lindahl) vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Recording Secretary