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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - NOVEMBER 6, 2008
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order by Chair Masloski on November 6, 2008, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City
Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners Present: Jeremy Boyer, Ted Butler, Bill Hupp, Tony Kowalewski,
and Vice Chair Jim Lindahl.
Commissioners Absent: Chair Dan Masloski and Peggy Scott.
Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas.
0 RESIDENT FORUM
There were no comments at this time.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no changes.
Motion by Butler, seconded by Kowalewski, to approve the September 18, 2008 Park
Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, O-present, 2-
absent (Masloski, Scott) vote.
CONSIDER PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS/CARDINAL RIDGE 2ND
ADDITION
Mr. Haas explained this item is to consider the park dedication requirements for the
proposed preliminary plat for Cardinal Ridge 2nd Addition.
Commissioner Butler asked ifthere were any immediate needs at the park. Mr. Haas
indicated there was not.
Motion by Butler, seconded by Hupp, to recommend cash in lieu ofland for dedication.
0 Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Masloski, Scott) vote.
Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes --.:. November 6; 2008
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CONSIDER REQUEST FROM ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL FOR SCOREBOARDS
@EVELAND FIELDS
Mr. Haas indicated this item is in regards to considering a request from Andover High
School for scoreboards for the south field at Eveland Fields.
Acting Chair Lindahl asked if there has been any contact with the Andover Softball
Association for part of this because it would be nice to share the burden but they do not
have any money at this time to help out. He thought the youth association may be
another avenue to approach on this. Ifthe City could contribute some stafftime and
equipment that may be helpful but he did not know if they had funding to approach this
in 2009.
Commissioner Butler stated he did not know that they had four thousand dollars right
now.
Commissioner Hupp agreed with the others in regards to assisting with time and
equipment but did not know if they could afford it at this time. Mr. Haas indicated they
received Hickory Meadows Park dedication fee, which was around $40,000 to $45,000.
0 Commissioner Kowalewski asked how much the softball team uses the area in the
summer months. Mr. Haas indicated the fast pitch girls use the fields.
Acting Chair Lindahl thought this would be great for the fields as well as the participants
but he thought there might be some other areas that could be looked at but they do not
have the funds at this time and he would be hesitant to commit to it at this time.
Acting Chair Lindahl asked Mr. Haas to contact Mr. Lattola and the association to see if
there is anything there and then they will revisit this if there are no other resources.
ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 3RD QUARTERLY REPORT
Mr. Haas reviewed the 3rd Quarter Anoka County Sheriff's Department Report with the
Commission.
Commissioner Kowalewski asked if they had any idea what the permit was used for
through November on item 9/26. Mr. Haas stated it is not an organized group, there is a
bunch of adults that want to get together on Friday nights to play flag football and they
only need to pay for the use of the lights.
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Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - November 6, 2008
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PARK DEDICATION IMPROVEMENT FUND JRD QUARTER/FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
Mr. Haas reviewed the 3rd Quarter/Finance Department Park Dedication Improvement
Fund Report with the Commission.
REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS
Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items.
CHAIR'S REPORT
Commissioner Kowalewski updated the Commission on the skate board park. He
thanked all of the communities for the businesses that dedicated funds and prizes for the
Macy Denike 5K run. He noted it was a complete success. Andover Volleyball team
won in five sets against Wayzata at the Xcel Energy Center. He congratulated Bob
Amilie for his award for conservationist and dedication to their environment. He wished
Blaine Football good luck at State.
Commissioner Butler congratulated Acting Chair Lindahl for being reelected to the Soil
0 and Water Conservation Board and he congratulated Commissioner Boyer on his
campaign for City Council. He also congratulated Commissioner Scott on winning the
race for State Legislature.
Commissioner Boyer asked if anyone has taken a look at the gazebos at Sunshine Park
because they are pretty bent up. Mr. Haas indicated he would look into it.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Hupp, seconded by Boyer, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Motion carried
on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Masloski, Scott) vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary
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