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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 18, 2008 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - DECEMBER 18, 2008 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Lindahl on December 18,2008, 7:05 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstowri Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Jeremy Boyer, Ted Butler, Tony Kowalewski, Vice Chair Jim Lindahl, and Peggy Scott. Commissioners Absent: Chair Dan Masloski and Commissioner Bill Hupp. Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas. 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 November 20, 2008 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, O-present, 2- absent (Masloski, Hupp) vote. Motion by Scott, Seconded by Boyer, to add Item 5A Application for recreational facilities for Constance Free Church to the agenda. Motion carried on a 5 ayes, O-nays, O-present, 2-absent (Masloski, Hupp) vote. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR SCHEDULED USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/COON RAPIDS EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Mr. Haas explained this item is in regard to considering approving the application for scheduled use of recreational facilities for use of the hockey rink as requested by Coon' Rapids Evangelical Free Church. Motion by Boyer, seconded by Kowalewski, to approve the Application for Scheduled Use of Recreational Facilities for use ofthe hockey rink at Prairie Knoll Park as Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - December 18, 2008 Page 2 requested by Coon Rapids Evangelical Free Church. Motion calTied on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Masloski, Hupp) vote. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR SCHEDULED USE OF RECREATIONAL F ACILITIES/MEADOW CREEK CHURCH Mr. Haas explained this item is in regard to considering approving the application for scheduled use of recreational facilities for use of the hockey rink as requested by Meadow Creek Church. Motion by Butler, seconded by Scott, to approve the Application for Scheduled Use of Recreational Facilities for use of the hockey rink at Crooked Lake School as requested by Meadow Creek Church. Motion calTied on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Masloski, Hupp) vote. APPLICATION FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR CONSTANCE FREE CHURCH Mr. Haas stated this item is in regard to considering approving the application for scheduled use of recreational facilities for use of the hockey rink as requested by Constance Free Church. Motion by Scott, seconded by Boyer to approve the Application for Scheduled Use of Recreational Facilities for use of the hockey rink at Prairie Knoll Park as requested by Constance Free Church. Motion calTied on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Masloski, Hupp) vote. CONSIDER 2009 OUTDOOR RECREATION APPLICATION ROUND/09-06 Mr. Haas stated this item is in regard to considering DNR grant programs available for 2009 application round, Project 09-06. He indicated they really do not have anything they can apply for other than a fishing pier at Round Lake. Acting Chair Lindahl felt some of this money may not even exist with the DNR. Mr. Haas stated this is assuming the Legislature will even put money away for this. Mr. Haas stated there are a lot of other grants that the City will be applying for such as an open space grant and a tree grant. DISCUSS STATUS OF SKATE BOARD PARKl08-08/SKATE PARK TASK FORCE Commissioner Kowalewski stated they are going to wait until after the new Park and Recreation Commissioners are on board and then make a recommendation to the City Council. He reviewed the four options with the Commission. ) Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - December 18, 2008 Page 3 Commissioner Butler stated what he did not see in the options was the proposal from Third Lair. Commissioner Kowalewski stated at this point they are leaning against this because they do not want to charge fees for use of the park. He stated at this point they are leaning towards putting down a concrete slab with using the existing equipment for kids to skate on. Commissioner Boyer asked if the Community Center was willing to have the skate park on their site. Mr. Haas thought they would prefer to have it elsewhere but they would probably agree to another year there. Acting Chair Lindahl thought they may want to look at placing it in another parking lot because of the vandalism and loitering. CONSIDER CHANGES/GUIDELINES FOR FIELD USAGE BY YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS/DAMAGE DEPOSIT ESCROW Mr. Haas stated this was brought to the Commission a year ago and to the City Council and at that point the City Council did decided not to charge an escrow but may they may want to implement it now because things have not changed. Acting Chair LindahLwondered how they will be policing the high school teams for the use ofthe fields. Mr. Haas felt the high school lacrosse team would be using their own facilities now that it is going to be a sanctioned sport by the high school. Acting Chair Lindahl asked if the associations were notified of this. Mr. Haas indicated they were not but could be informed and he could bring this back in January 2009 after the associations are notified of this item. Acting Chair Lindahl stated he would like that. Commissioner Kowalewski stated the Andover Football Association actually went to Prairie Knoll Park a couple of times and cleaned up the fields. Commissioner Scott wondered how they can make sure the associations are making the mess and not the general public. Acting Chair Lindahl stated he would like more information before a decision is made. REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items with the Commission. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Kowalewski stated winter activities are going on outside and hoped everyone was enjoying them. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - December 18, 2008 Page 4 Commissioner Boyer stated at Andover Station North the spinner at the park is a big hit. He thanked the Commission for his experience on the Park Commission. Commissioner Scott stated it has been an honor and privilege serving the community by being on the Park Commission. Acting Chair Lindahl thanked Commissioners Boyer and Scott and wished them luck. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Butler, seconded by Boyer, to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Masloski, Hupp) vote. Respectfully Submitted, Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.