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CITY of ANDOVER
Andover Park And Recreation Commission Meeting
March 21, 1991
1. Call to Order
2. Residents Forum
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Approve 5 Year Parks Capital Improvements Program
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6. Chairman's Report
7. Adjournment
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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 21, 1991
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Acting Chairperson DeLarco
on Thursday, March 21, 1991 at the Andover City Hall Offices, 1685 Crosstown
Blvd., Andover, MN.
Commissioners Present: Acting Chairperson Darrell DeLarco, Tom Anderson,
Jim Lindahl, Mike Auger, David Woods
Commissioners Absent: Chairperson Jeff Kieffer, Roger Paulson
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Others Present:
Todd Haas, Kevin Starr
RESIDENTS FORUM
Ross Rosendahl, 17550 Madison St. NE, Ham Lake requested use of a softball
field Tuesday nights from May 7 through August 6 of 1991 for an adult softball
league. Mr. Haas gave him an application. Baseball and softball applications
are due March 29, 1991.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Anderson, seconded by Woods to accept the Park and
Recreation minutes of March 07, 1991 as written. Motion carried
unanimously.
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APPROVE 5 YEAR PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review and approve the 5
year Parks Capital Improvements Program.
The Commissioners removed the following items:
--1992 Replace City Hall sprinkling system
--Need more help (full time and summer)
--1993 Public Works Building should have lawn sprinkler along with
parks
--1994 Parks storage building for equipment
--1995 City Hall and City Park Complex need new sign out front
--1992 Lights for fields
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--Trees planted
--Players benches
--Park equipment
--Trash barrels
--More ag-Iime to build up ball fields
--Need to spread black dirt (except 1992)
--1994 fencing installed in more playing fields, including Hawkridge
--The development of Kelsey should be listed under 1992 as well as
1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
--More bleachers for home fields in 1993 through 1996
--Bike trail system extended from Bunker Hills to city complex and
Kelsey Round Lake Park in 1995
--Well installed at Hawk Ridge in 1992
--Lights for fields in 1995
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Mr. Starr informed the commission that groups would be needed to plant the
500 seedlings that would be arriving at the city this spring. Discussion about
groups seeking volunteer community work ensued. Acting Chairperson
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Delarco thought Fred Moore classes might be a possibility. Commissioner
Lindahl added that Anoka Football Boosters might also be available.
Commissioner Anderson suggested that areas that needed clean-up, too,
could be targeted by volunteer groups. Mr. Haas expressed that Kelsey has
many areas that needed clean-up.
Following this discussion, Acting Chairperson Delarco suggested that projects
be prioritized so that groups who wish to do volunteer work can be easily
assigned.
ADULT SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT ADDED TO AGENDA
Mr. Haas requested that an adult softball tournament be added as #5 on the
agenda. Blue Line (12-24 teams) requested scheduling of a softball
tournament on April 27 and 28, baseball diamonds 1 and 2. The fee is a total
of $300 for two fields. After the tournament, Andover Public Works will review
" fields for any damage. Blue Line would possibly like the use of another field, if
/ numbers in the tournament increase.
MOTION by Lindahl, seconded by Woods, to approve the application of
Blue Line for diamonds 1 and 2 on April 27 and 28. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Haas informed the commission that recycling was also occurring that
weekend at the city hall complex. The police would be alerted to the situation.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Mr. Starr presented the idea that local businesses or organizations "sponsor" a
real tree. Mature trees, six feet tall, could be bought for $50. Advertisements
would be placed in the city newsletter, community school news and community
newspaper. A sign could designate the sponsor; perhaps donations would be
published in the paper. Mr. Starr would like to contact Melanie Deluca and
work toward this goal. The commission agreed this was a good idea.
, ) Acting Chairperson Delarco suggested placing names rather than businesses
on a post to depict those donating trees.
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MOTION by Woods. seconded by Lindahl to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Motion
passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Plumr/,er, Recording Secretary
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