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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 7, 1993 ~) ,- \ '--./ :) r;\ () ( ') v ~43 CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N,W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 · (612) 755-5100 Park and Recreation Commission Meeting January 7, 199,3 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Residents Forum 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Timber Meadows Park Dedication Requirements 5. Creek View Crossing Tot Lot Discussion 6. The Meadows of Round Lake Tot Lot Discussion 7. 1993 Park Capital Improvements 8. City Hall Park Complex 12 -Concept plan 9. 10. Chairman's Report 11. Adjournment o r '\ U CJ C}\ CITY of ANDOVER Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting-January 7, 1993 The Regularly Scheduled Andover park and Recreation Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Kieffer at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, January 7, 1993 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also Present: Anderson, Lindahl, Auger, Woods, DeLarco Paulson Todd Haas, Assistant City Engineer; Frank Stone, Public Works Superintendent; Kevin Starr, Public Works; others Chairman Kieffer announced that Commissioners Paulson and Lindahl have been reappointed by the City Council for 3 year terms. Approval of Minutes MOTION by DeLarco, seconded by Auger to approve the minutes of December 17, 1992 as written. Motion carried unanimously. ~ Timber Meadows park Dedication Requirements. B ron Westlund, Woodland Develo ment stated that it is their ~ntent~on to onate cas ~n ~eu 0 land for this plat as there are a number of parks in this area already. He asked if they could select the appraiser from the list provided by the city. Chairman Kieffer felt that there would be no problem with that as other developers have done the same thing. MOTION by Anderson, seconded by Delarco to accept cash in lieu of land for Timber Meadows. Motion carried unanimously. Creek View Crossing Tot Lot Cathy Lindberg, 14232 Yellow pine Street N.W. - noted that according to the price sheet for the items they would like to see in this park, the cost came to $20,490. They solicited donations from their neighborhood and several businesses and came up with $1,070. They would like to get the money that the city gives and take the remainder out of the park dedication fund. Chairman Kieffer explained that the total budget for parks for 1993 is $8,000. This park is less than one-third acre and $20,000 is a lot of money for a park that size. The dedication / \ funds are earmarked for some of the bigger projects. He ~~ suggested that staff take a look at the items that they want to put in that park. / , / " J Park & Recreation Commission Meeting January 7, 1993 Page 2 (Creek View Crossing Tot Lot, Cont.) Commissioner DeLarco noted that the city has a park that is over 100 acres and the amount being spent on that park is $20,000 so it would be hard to justify spending that amount on a park the size of a city lot. Ms. Lindberg stated that when Weybridge is completed there will be 400 homes in this area which means there could be an additional 400 children. Commissioner Anderson explained that they don't look at a park and estimate how many children will be using that park. Discussion centered on the type of equipment the residents have asked for, with the concensus being that a $16,000 jungle gym is not feasible but a basketball hoop is a possibility. , ./ Commissioner Lindahl noted that there is planning criteria for a tot lot; you can only do so much in a park like that. He felt that the basketball hoop might have to be taken out because if it is installed we would need about $2,000 worth of asphalt. Ms. Lindberg asked when they would know how much money they have to work with. Chairman Kieffer stated that it should be nailed by their first meeting in February. Kevin starr noted that they are still in the process of updating our existing parks for insurance purposes. Meadows of Round Lake Tot Lot Discussion Chairman Kieffer explained that the tot lot has not been graded or seeded as yet and the developer needs to do that this year. He also noted that Pleasant Oaks park adjoins this plat and the equipment can be moved back in there and the residents can use that park for the time being. Frank stone stated that before the city accepts that park we have to make sure the developer grades and seeds it. No action was taken. 1993 Park Capital Improvements The commission reviewed the improvements that have been proposed / for 1993 noting that several items will need to be removed because of the lack of funds. It was noted that the parks that are in the greatest need of upgrading are Red Oaks West and Pine Hills. ~ ) , J Park Commission Meeting Minutes January 7, 1993 Page 3 (1993 Park Capital Improvements, Cont.) Kevin starr explained that they need to do some curb cuts at the boat landing and at City Hall to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We also need to have handicapped bathrooms at both locations. Frank stone noted that the handicapped satellites are $125.00 per month whereas the regular ones are $50.00 per month. Several Commissioners were confused about the amount of money that is available for park improvements for 1993. Mr. Haas was asked to have the Finance Director at the next meeting to explain the capital budget. I City Hall Park Complex #2 Concept Plan Dave O'Toole, Andover Athletic Association - presented the Commission a revised layout of the proposed park complex noting that they have been asked to incorporate Lund's Central Park with this complex. He explained the layout noting that it starts with a 4 field ballfield with open areas between the fields. There is a 100' x 100' area for sandlot volleyball courts and three soccer fields. The building in the center is proposed to be an 8-sided building with 4 roofs coming up. They figured that without lights, the cost would be $475,000 and with lights it would be an additional $198,000. . , Chairman Kieffer asked if they had come up with a construction cost for the concession stand. Mr. O'Toole noted that they figured it would cost between $30,000 and $40,000. However, he has been able to get commitments for the donation of the lumber and the block. He also noted that it will cost about $60,000 for irrigation assuming the water supply is there. The Commission discussed the availability of grants and also a bond sale. It was decided that a bond would not be a good idea at this time. Commissioner DeLarco suggested that to raise money, they should sell pieces of the ground, such as a square foot or square inch. This would give the residents some pride in ownership. Mr. O'Toole stated that he needs to have a grading plan and Mr. Haas has indicated that he is too tied up to do one. It was suggested that he talk to Jim Schrantz. Chairman's Report Chairman Kieffer stated that he has passed out copies of the snowmobile ordinance to some of his neighbors because of problems experienced with them riding in the parks, etc. J ) '..../ ; MOTION by DeLarco, seconded by woods to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, U.W Vicki Volk Acting Recording Secretary I