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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 7, 1991 n 'j ~"\\ U' i , " .l.. ' o o CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 ~,o"" Andover Park And Recreation Commission Meeting March 7, 1991 7:30 P.M. o :i .~ 1. Call to Order 2. Residents Forum 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Kelsey-Round Lake Park Master plan, discussion 5. Approve 5 Year Parks Capital Improvements Program 6. Review Chapter 7 of the comprehensive plan - Parks 7. 8. Chairman's Report 9. Adjournment n ~I o o () o o "CA CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 07,1991 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Commissioner Delarco on Thursday, March 07, 1991 at the Andover City Hall Offices, 1685 Crosstown Blvd., Andover, MN. Chairperson Kieffer arrived at 7:50 p.m. to resume the meeting. Commissioners Present: Chairperson Kieffer, Tom Anderson, Jim Lindahl, Darrell Delarco, Mike Auger, Roger Paulson Commissioners Absent: David Woods Others Present: Todd Haas, Kevin Starr, Frank Stone, Melanie Deluca; Bill Sanders and Barbara Alampi from Sanders Wacker Wehrman Bergly, Inc. RESIDENTS FORUM None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Correction was requested in the recording of the minutes of February 07, 1991. In the last paragraph, change Lindquist to Lindahl. MOTION by Lindahl, seconded by Auger to accept the Park and Recreation minutes of February 07, 1991 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. \.J u Andover Park and Recreation Commission 03/07/91 Meeting Minutes, page 2 \ , ) KELSEY-ROUND LAKE PARK MASTER PLAN, discussion Bill Sanders, consultant, had toured the site with Chairperson Kieffer and had collected information about the proposed park. He presented a base map that depicted the park area and surrounding neighborhood. This site analysis showed topographic features, wildlife, etc. The main entrance and minor access points were noted. Mr. Sanders emphasized that the beaver pond was a main feature of the park. Mr. Haas said that the city was trying to negotiate an agreement with the owner of the beaver pond area as to a possible dedication or purchase. In reference to the oak knoll, the only large wooded area in the park, Mr. Sanders recommended working with the developer, in order to keep that prime area as intact as possible. Mr. Sanders reported that a trail extension, projected as a minor access to the park near the corn field, would be desirable, but not developed until the issue was addressed by the neighborhood and owner of the "unbuildable parcel". , / The mound area will be referred to the historical society for preliminary archeological investigation. The island, according to Mr. Sanders, was a historic homestead, now ideal for an overlook/interpretive display which could be connected with a boardwalk. The large open field lends a possibility of prairie grasses, excellent habitat for pheasants, deer and other birds. Bordering and defining this area would be evergreen trees. A second analysis board, shown by Mr. Sanders, depicted fifteen different soil types on the property, as well as soils on surrounding areas. Development and management of an area can be assessed from information by USGS soil surveys. A third board depicted the proposed preliminary plan. Small parking areas were designated near the main entrance and access near the marsh/island; all would have control gates. In summation, he reiterated the importance of the beaver pond. His solution to the oak knoll area would be to propose a change for the location or length of the cul-de-sac adjacent to the oak knoll. After reviewing the plan thoroughly, Mr. Sanders requested feedback from the commission. , , \) u Andover Park and Recreation Commission 03/07/91 Meeting Minutes, page 3 , J Discussion ensued. Mr. Haas and Ms. DeLuca questioned Mr. Sanders about trail construction. He said the main trail would be eight feet wide and asphalt, other trails left "natural" or grassy. All trails would be prepared with a stabilized base and could be maintained in the winter. Proposed trails were handicapped accessible. Ms. DeLuca suggested a small natural play area for children near the picnic area, as well as a recessed campfire grill/wooden bench format for groups for summer and winter use. Both Mr. Sanders and the commission expressed a desire to prohibit recreational vehicles because they cause permanent environmental damage. Mr. Stone questioned the eight foot width of trails, suggesting that ten foot trails would enable emergency units and wheelchairs to have better access to the park. Chairperson Kieffer said that he had been contacted by a scout master in regard to having scouts plant seedlings provided by the DNR this spring. This might be one area to incorporate that service. , / In summary, Chairperson Kieffer envisions the park being developed in three phases with three different grants with each phase being spread out over three years. The first year of Phase I, according to Mr. Haas, would probably entail a rough grading; the second year, blacktop; and the third year, the interpretive centers. Mr. Haas informed the commission that a city ordinance requires black top/curbs for parking lots. Chairperson Kieffer would like to see the main trail and main parking lot developed, but expressed it would be hard to dedicate all monies for just Kelsey-Round Lake Park when other areas are lacking. He estimated that Phase I could cost the park board $20,OOO/year for three years. Sanders and Associates will be looking at the feedback from the commission and begin to put a dollar figure to the development proposal, as well as remaining in contact with the grant association. The board expressed appreciation for a fine presentation. APPROVE 5 YEAR PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Frank Stone and Kevin Starr asked the commission to consider their five year parks capital improvements program. Both men feel a need for more personnel, full-time and summer help, in order to achieve their objectives. In examining the proposal, Chairperson Kieffer expressed that the lighting of , J city park complex playing fields should be targeted for 1994 or 1995 instead of 1 \.J -0 Andover Park and Recreation Commission 03/07/91 Meeting Minutes, page 4 , / 1992 as written in the program. The parks department hopes to concentrate on the development of Kelsey-Round lake Park for approximately three years, and then consider the lighting at the ball parks before additional work is done at Kelsey. Commissioner Paulson provided the commission with a breakdown for lighting done at a soccer field and one ball field in another community. Monies spent totalled about $300,000 for the two fields. Commissioner Anderson felt that a bond might be required for playing field lighting; another comment concerned grant money availability. Mr. Stone cautioned the commission about funds by stating that the city will be getting financial cuts in March and again next year. Chairperson Kieffer expressed that much park development depended on the Kelsey-Round lake Park grant. Mr. Stone asked the commissioners to continue to review the plan. Discussion will ensue at the next meeting. Ms. Deluca informed the commission that Phase I of play equipment development will begin at Andover School. . / REVIEW CHAPTER 7 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - PARKS Mr. Haas ran through the list with the commissioners and gave the following corrections: "\ >/ Page 2 - Identify the two regional parks referred to. Page 3 - Is that the latest revision for VII-A (Classification for local and regional recreation and open space)? Page 5 - Map numbers are wrong. Page 8 - Strootman Park access. Page 9 - Indicate Andover, Oak Grove on the map. Page 11 - Change Park Board to Park and Recreation Commission in the second paragraph. Item 5 should read: Upgrade of all existing parks on an on-going basis. . . Page 12 - Change Park Board to Park and Recreation Commission Page 13 - Change wording in chart to bond and bond/assessments. Page 16 - #1 Bunker lake Blvd. Map Figure VII-F Trail Plan - Recommended changing some routes as they are not feasible. ~) , '--J Andover Park and Recreation Commission 03/07/91 Meeting Minutes, page 5 , J Changes will be up-dated and given to Bob Warness. The plan will be targeted for approval at the next meeting. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairperson Kieffer had received a call from Rick Ramseyer, Scoutmaster, in regard to having about twenty to twenty-five Boy Scouts plant 500 seedlings from the DNA. The commissioners will decide where the trees will be planted. Chairperson Kieffer suggested that the scouts will need supervision in this activity. In addition to these seedlings, Mr. Stone said that the city will be receiving and planting about 500 of their own. MOTION by DeLarco, seconded by Anderson to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, K~P~ Karen Plummer, Recording Secretary