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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 3, 1993 ~~ ~ ~) o o ~ CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 Park and Recreation Commission Meeting June 3, 1993 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Residents Forum 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Crown pointe Sketch plan 5. wittington Ridge Sketch Plan 6. Jed Larson Sketch plan 7. City Hall Park Complex #2, Continued 8. 9. Chairman's Report 10. Adjournment o o ~IIIICG C) ~ CITY of ANDOVER Regular park & Recreation Commission Meeting June 3, 1993 The Regularly Scheduled Andover Park and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Jeff Kieffer at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Mike Auger, Tom Anderson, Roger Paulson, Jim Lindahl (arrived at 7:40 p.m.) Commissioners Absent: Darrell DeLarco Also Present: Todd Haas, Assistant City Engineer; Kevin starr, Public Works Department Approval of Minutes May 6, 1993 MOTION by Anderson, seconded by Paulson to approve the minutes of May 6, 1993 as written. Motin carried unanimously. :J May 20, 1993 MOTION by Auger, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of May 20, 1993 as written. Motion carried on a 4 yes, 1 present (Paulson) vote. Crown Pointe Sketch Plan Discussion centered on the trail system and if the property shown as park would be a part of the trail system. It was noted that a 15 foot trail was requested in the Hills of Bunker Lake 5th Addition and that this would tie into that trail. However, if only 15 feet are dedicated, there would be some landlocked parcels. Commissioner Lindahl suggested asking for 30 feet so that there would be some sort of a buffer, especially along the railroad tracks. Mr. Haas checked the width of the trail on the plat, noting that it is 35 feet wide. The concensus of the Park Commission was to take 30 feet up to the cul-de-sac and the remainder of the park dedication in cash. wittington Ridge Sketch plan Commissioner Lindahl noted that these are 2.5 acre lots and a park isn't needed in that area. '\ ....-J The decision of the Commission was to accept cash in lieu of land. Jed Larson Sketch Plan The Park Commission decided that cash in lieu of land would be appropriate for this plat. \ ) ) Park Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 City Hall Park complex 12 Chairman Kieffer explained that if the lot in the southern part is angled to save the trees, the hard surface would be lost. Commissioner Anderson noted that just to the west of the parking area in the northern part there is room for a hard surface. The Commission decided to angle the area to save the trees (Alternate A) and construct the hard surface to the west of the large parking lot. Chairman's Report Chairman Kieffer explained that the Commission needs to go to the City Council to ask for $1,500 for the trees that came from Santa's Tree Farm. Kevin Starr updated the Commission on the maintenance parks, noting that the following had been re-seeded: Oaks, Wild Iris, Strootman, Terrace and Hidden Creek. noted that the parks are getting upgraded this year. of the Pleasant He also Discussion centered on the need Park, which would cost $2,500. not be necessary. for fencing for Pleasant Oaks It was decided that fencing would Chairman Kieffer reviewed a list of items from Kevin Starr that should be done including painting playground equipment, planting trees, purchasing bleachers and some small shelters and complying with the ADA requirements. The Commission discussed purchasing some benches with backs, especially for the tot lots. Kevin starr was requested to obtain some prices for benches. Chairman Kieffer asked about the possibility of putting in a full size soccer field at prairie Knoll Park. Mr. Starr explained that the only place available would be at the bottom of the sliding hill. Kevin was asked to get prices to have the work done for that field. Mr. Kieffer noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission decided not to do anything with the ATV/Snowmobile Ordinance. He suggested that signs be installed at the parks that say "No Snowmobiles". Several commissioners disagreed, noting that they probably wouldn't pay attention to signs. Mr. Kieffer also noted that Quad Cities Cable Television met with him and Mike Auger at Strootman Park to produce a program about our Adopt-A-Park Program. , ) / Park Commission Meeting June 3, 1993 Page 3 Mr. Kieffer presented a note of appreciation from the Anoka Tornadoes. Kevin Starr explained that about 11 of the players showed up and they worked on all of the fields. He stated that it went very well. Commissioner Auger noted that he received a letter from the state giving us the approval to proceed with the development of Kelsey Park. The only exception is that we need to stay away from the Indian mounds. Mr. Haas explained that an agreement will be sent to the city and we have 30 days to get it in and then we'll have 3 years to do the work. He noted that he would like to do it all in one summer. He suggested getting bids for the work and if the bids go over $120,000 some items will need to be deleted. Prior to the next meeting, the Commission will meet at Bunker Lake Boulevard and the railroad tracks at 6:30 P.M. . / MOTION by Paulson, seconded by Anderson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, U'&d Vicki Volk Acting Recording Secretary , /