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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 17, 2008 0 --~--- --,~-_._..- --_.._~--- ----------- ----.---- PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - JANUARY 17,2008 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Lindahl on January 17, 2008, 7:06 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Jeremy Boyer, Ted Butler, Bill Hupp, Vice Chair Jim Lindahl, and Tony Kowalewski Commissioners Absent: Chair Dan Masloski and Peggy Scott Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas RESIDENTS FORUM 0 There were no comments at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Boyer, seconded by Butler, to table the January 3, 2007 Park Commission minutes to the next meeting. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent vote (Masloski and Scott). SWEARING IN OFNEW COMMISSIONERS Mr. Haas swore in Commissioners Hupp and Lindahl for their new terms. UPDATE 2008 OUTDOOR RECREATION APPLICATION ROUND/08-06- NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN Vice Chair Lindahl introduced the topic. Mr. Haas stated that there was information in the agenda item that addresses Oak Wilt and how that program works. If there were any questions regarding the City of Andover's Oak Wilt program or any of the MNDNR grant programs, they should be directed to Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resource Technician at the City. 0 Commissioner Hupp inquired about the frequency of monitoring for Oak Wilt. Mr. Haas responded that the parks were monitored regularly. Public Works Parks Department has Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - January 17, 2008 Page 2 0 working in Shadow Brook East Park on removing the Oak Wilt. They have also over the past couple years been working on removing buckthorn in Kelsey Round Lake Park. Comrni~~one!Hupp qu~stio~edifth~l"e ",,-as Priori.tizing_don_e~Mr.: l!~~l!syye!~dt!Iat there was monitoring and prioritization of concerned areas and addressed immediately. Vice Chair Lindahl inquired if they were working on Oak Wilt on a citywide basis. Mr. Haas remarked that yes Mr. Kytonen had been notifying and working with property owners on the Oak Wilt issue. Commissioner Kowalewski questioned if it was possible to have an article about the signs of Oak Wilt in the City Newsletter. Mr. Haas answered that that is already occumng. Vice Chair Lindahl noted that the DNR web site had information on Oak Wilt as well. UPDATE FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT REGARDING FUTURE CITY BUDGETS Mr. Haas stated that at the last meeting there was information concerning the future city budgets. Vice Chair Lindahl noted there was not much change, however wells and 0 irrigation were concerns of his. There was still an opportunity to service many of the other parks in the City that should be irrigated. Commissioner Butler indicated that he hoped that some of the savings on Sunshine Park and others could go to irrigating other parks in the City. He was pleased that the savings was recognized. Mr. Haas also reminded the Commission that Shadow brook East Park irrigation system was on a municipal system and hopefully in the near future that he would like to see an irrigation well constructed. Currently four to five parks in the City were on the municipal system. Vice Chair Lindahl added that there was a greater savings to install wells at the parks because it was more inexpensive irrigation and would not tax the City system. In addition if a park had a well, it was not affected by the City watering bans. Commissioner Kowalewski inquired if those projects were being prioritized. Mr. Haas responded that the Commission would get an opportunity to start looking at their capital improvements projects for the next five years later on this spring. Vice Chair Lindahl indicated that having irrigated fields would increase opportunities for youth sports. 0 Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - January 17, 2008 Page 3 0 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT 4TH QUARTER REPORT Commissioner Hupp stated that many incidents reported were reoccurring, but the _1!1l.Illbe~_of _inci4ents_~as reduc~4.. The_~arkingJss"\l~~ re~~~d_ ~ngo~~ concerns. -...-- .. - - - Commissioner Kowalewski noted that there was restricted parking at Prairie Knoll Park for safety reasons during youth sports. Vice Chair Lindahl encouraged residents to report concerns occurring in the parks so that they could be addressed. PARK DEDICATION IMPROVEMENT FUND 4TH QUARTER REPORT/FINANCE DEPARTMENT Vice Chair Lindahl commented that there were many negatives on the report. Commissioner Hupp inquired if there were any known developments planned. Mr. Haas answered that Hickory Meadows development still needed to pay the park dedication fee. Woodland Hills and Timber Trails had smaller subdivisions planned but still will be paying a park dedication fee as required. Vice Chair Lindahl noted that past budgets were previously figured in about 200 new units per year, but this year that number is now only figured at 50 units. He reminded the Commission and residents that Sunshine Park was created almost exclusively with 0 volunteers. He stated the City would continue to move forward. REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items. He stated that the remaining playground equipment that was planned for at Andover Station North was ordered this past week. He also indicated that the fencing on the west side fence along the trail would have two openings into the playground area Commissioner Butler inquired about a hedge instead offencing. Mr. Haas responded that following a discussion with staff, they believed it was not going to work very well. Vice Chair Lindahl questioned if fly fences were necessary. Mr. Haas answered that they were not necessary at that location. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Boyer inquired about the concern about a gas line project at Prairie Knoll Park. He also questioned staff about a well at Sunshine Park. Mr. Haas clarified that the City would monitor the wells, and that the well at Sunshine Park would be used only for irrigation. 0 Commissioner Kowalewski reminded residents to bundle up in the cold weather. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - January 17, 2008 Page 4 0 Commissioner Hupp thanked the City Council for the reappointment. He stated that anyone interested in commenting on the Skate Park were IDvited to attend the Skate Park Task Force. He thanked residents for their input. The Andover hockey teams were playing well, and the girls had a game this weekend. He noted that youth night would be - ~ hefcffaD.illuY~i9,2008at the~Comm.umtYCenter.. .. u. ~-_.. ~~- ~ ... ...~~ Vice Chair Lindahl also thanked the City Council for reappointing him to the Commission. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Butler, seconded by Boyer, to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent vote (Masloski and Scott). Respectfully Submitted, Brigette Blesi, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 0 0