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Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
December 16, 1993
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order
2. Residents Forum
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Hills of Coon Creek Sketch Plan
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7. Adjournment
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CITY of ANDOVER
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - DECEMBER 16, 1993
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order by Chairperson Jeff Kieffer on December
16, 1993, 7:01 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard
NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Also present:
Ton Anderson, Jim Lindahl, Dave O'Toole,
Mike Auger, Darrell DeLarco, Roger Paulson
Assistant City Engineer, Todd Haas
Public Works Superintendent, Frank Stone
HILLS OF COON CREEK SKETCH PLAN
The Commission agreed to take land along Coon Creek for a park and trail
system as the logical extension to land taken in previous plats. The
strip of land would be about 30 feet wide. Mr. Haas noted the sewer
line runs along the creek on the north side. He guessed the entire park
dedication of about 3.8 acres would be used, but only what is needed for
the trail will be taken.
Ron Smith, Raintree Realtv - suggested there be a parking lot on one end
so people can park, then walk the trails. He supported the hiking trail
concept, feeling more walking trails are needed in the City. Posts
could be used at the entrances to keep out motorized vehicles. There is
a bridge on the south side of the creek which would be nice for people
to walk across. He suggested the City look at it, as he has no use for
it. He requested that he be abe to build holding ponds near the creek
if possible and still leave room for the walking trails. Mr. Haas
stated he will work with the developer to be able to provide both the
holding ponds and the park land for the trail system.
The Commission discussed ways of crossing Hanson Boulevard to extend the
trail system to the west. One suggestion was to tunnel under the road,
which may be possible to do in the future when Hanson Boulevard is
widened to four lanes. No specific direction was given at this time on
this item.
It was agreed that all park dedication for this plat will be taken in
land along Coon Creek.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
There was a brief discussion on the Commission's decision at the
December 2 meeting to not take land for park in the Crown pointe East
plat and to not provide for horse trails along the railroad tracks.
Those present concurred with the decision, as neither are included in
the Comprehensive Plan.
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Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - December 16, 1993
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(Chairman's Report, Continued)
Mr. Haas also noted the sketch plan of Indians Meadows 6th Addition has
been presented to the City; however, the Park Commission will not be
reviewing it since all park land was dedication previously, that being
Kelsey Park.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 2, 1993: Correct as written.
MOTION by Lindahl, Seconded by Anderson, to approve the Minutes as
written. Motion carried on a 3-Yes (Anderson, Lindahl, O'Toole), 1-
Present (Kieffer), 3-Absent (Auger, DeLarco, Paulson) vote.
MOTION by Anderson, Seconded by O'Toole, to adjourn. Motion carried on
a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Auger, DeLarco, Paulson) vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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~~~lla A. Peach
Recording Secretary