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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 2, 1991 o o "",.."'''' ..,.........:.c o tCA) CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 02, 1991 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Kieffer on Thursday, May 02, 1991 at the Andover City Hall Offices, 1685 Crosstown Blvd., Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Darrell Delarco, Tom Anderson, Jim Lindahl, Mike Auger, Jeff Kieffer, David Woods, Roger Paulson Commissioners Absent: None o Others Present: Todd Haas, Kevin Starr, Melanie Deluca RESIDENTS FORUM Bev Jovanovich, 3402 135th Avenue NW, debated location of the proposed parking lot at Terrace Park, which is budgeted at $3,000. Increased traffic, non-residential parking on Poppy Street (including driveways), trash littering the neighborhood and undesirable adult behavior, as well as balls hitting the Jovanovich house were problems experienced by Jovanovich and others during scheduled ball games. Two other neighbors, not identified, expressed desire to discourage increased usage of Terrace Park, to relocate the proposed parking lot and to hold adult games at the city complex only. The commission informed them that high demand for ball fields and lack of lighting for night games hinder scheduling adult leagues exclusively at the city complex. o Chairperson Kieffer summarized the input from Ms. Jovanovich: the parking lot should not be located off Poppy Street, but next to the pump house; No Parking signs should be erected on both sides of Poppy Street. Chairperson J 'J Andover Park and Recreation Commission 05/02/91 Meeting Minutes, page 2 ~-) / Kieffer wondered how far the parking signs should be erected, as he felt parking could become a problem on 135th Street. The commission decided to place this item on the May 16, 1991 agenda and to get input from the city council. In order to formulate a solution, the commissioners would like to work with residents and AM. Mr. Haas will locate a petition which had been circulated by Ms. Jovanovich last year and presented to city officials. Dennis Rheinhardt, 14279 Woodbine Street, and another resident at 14308 Xenia Street, expressed concern about the completion of Pleasant Oaks Park. Chairperson Kieffer said that survey markers had to be located and then grading, topsoil and seeding would follow. Ag lime would probably be scheduled for next year. Chairperson Kieffer thought that over the past three years vandalism has been controlled at the park, so that improvements can be made. These residents said they would help locate survey markers and generally felt Pleasant Oaks Park much improved, as far as vandalism occurrences. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Lindahl, seconded by Auger Recreation minutes of April 18, 1991 as unanimously. to accept the Park and written. Motion carried INDIAN MEADOWS, DISCUSSION, CONTINUED The commission continued discussion with property owner, Jerry Windschitl, regarding park dedication for the unplatted portion of Indian Meadows. Mr. Windschitl included a proposed drawing to develop what is currently park property. Options will be further explored during the Park and Recreation Commission's joint meeting with the Andover City Council. Mr. Haas urged the commission to reach a decision as soon as they can about park boundaries and beaver pond, in retrospect to the application of the grant by park consultant, Bill Sanders. I u (~ Andover Park and Recreation Commission 05/02/91 Meeting Minutes, page 3 , ) SET AGENDA FOR JOINT PARK COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL MEETING The commissioners would like to entertain these topics at the joint meeting (not necessarily in order of priority). 1. Kelsey-Round Lake Park 2. Terrace Park 3. Parking in general (specifically use Terrace Park as an example) 4. Funding, capital budget 5. Maintenance of parks 6. Park dedication a) Lot splits can be readjusted every year; a possibility for re- addressing the issue could be slated for 1992. , J 7. Feasibility of a bond in the future 8. Acquiring the pond (Wayne Bachman) 9. Tennis court status (Andover School) 10. Bike trail system 11. Sponsorship of trees Chairperson Kieffer would like to discuss Kelsey-Round Lake concept plan again with consultant, Bill Sanders, before it is presented to the city council. He hopes to readjust the plan so that Phase I includes the parking lot, main trail and access/connection to the park. As a nature park, he doesn't feel that a ten foot wide main trail or bike trails throughout the park are necessary. \ . J ~- ) . '\ , ) '--- Andover Park and Recreation Commission 05/02/91 Meeting Minutes, page 4 / A joint meeting of the Andover City Council and Park Board is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. TREE PLANTING PROGRAM - BOY SCOUTS Chairperson Kieffer informed the commission that Boy Scouts will not plant at Kelsey; they will contact the board when ready to plant. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT The commission discussed planting Oak Bluff's seedlings and concluded that they should be planted from the southeast corner up to the parking lot, approximately 120 seedlings/row, three rows, planted six feet apart. Commissioner Paulson volunteered the use of a seeding machine. , / Chairperson Kieffer thanked Commissioners Auger and Delarco for helping at Strootman. Another fifty pine trees will go in the southwest corner. Chairperson Kieffer received an inquiry from a resident about park improvements at Fox Meadows. Playtime will be installed, as well as a shelter and an area for soccer. No funds are available for a tennis court. On May 18, 1991, the Anoka Football Boosters will be planting seedlings. Mr. Starr will see that a dumpster is available. Commissioners Delarco and Lindahl will be available for supervision. Melanie Deluca reported that the Teen Center would be opening June 17, 1991 at Crooked lake School for fifth grade and up. They would like to borrow a ping-pong table and a pool table for the summer. Ms. Deluca handed out a brochure on the 1991 Summer Scene in Andover. / , \ '0 , \ \J Andover Park and Recreation Commission 05/02/91 Meeting Minutes, page 5 1 / MOTION by Anderson, seconded by DeLarco to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, KMvrVP~ Karen Plummer, Recording Secretary , J ') '- /