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CITY of ANDOVER
Andover Regular Park And Recreation Commission Meeting
August 1, 1991
1. Call to Order
2. Residents Forum
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Hidden Creek East Park - Discussion
5. Discussion - Softball Tournament Application - AAA
6. Approve Timber Trail Park Quotes
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8. Adjournment
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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 01, 1991
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Acting-Chairperson DeLarco
on Thursday, August 01, 1991 at the Andover City Hall Offices, 1685 Crosstown
Blvd., Andover, MN.
Commissioners Present:
Mike Auger, Darrell DeLarco, Jim Lindahl,
David Woods, Roger Paulson
Commissioners Absent:
Tom Anderson, Jeff Kieffer
Others Present:
Todd Haas, Kevin Starr
RESIDENTS FORUM
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Lindahl, seconded by Auger to accept the Park and
Recreation minutes of their regular meeting of July 18, 1991 and the
minutes of their special meeting of July 25, 1991 as written. Motion
carried unanimously.
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08/01/91 Meeting Minutes, page 2
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HIDDEN CREEK EAST PARK, discussion
The Park and Recreation Commission discussed the development of Hidden
Creek East Park with Jane Englund, 2139 - 134th Avenue N.W., a
representative for the property owners within the Hidden Creek East
development. Ms. Englund explained that Good Value Homes had designated
land as a park within that development and that the property owners have
petitioned for improvements to the park. She reported that Good Value is
parking trailers on that land and that it has become a dumping ground for
appliances, etc. At the minimum, the property owners would like grass,
permanent benches and some playground apparatus.
Mr. Haas informed Ms. Englund that the park board budget is limited at what
can be accomplished in the future: a reduced budget and grant money being
matched for Kelsey-Round Lake Park, which leaves a remaining $10,000-
$15,000 available for other park development.
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do all they can, now that the situation has been brought to their attention.
Commissioner Woods suggested that Good Value be contacted to remove their
equipment and, at the very least, the city could cut the grass.
Mr. Haas suggested Ms. Englund contact City Hall and express her concern
about the dumping and Good Value trailer parking on the park property.
Acting-Chairperson DeLarco asked Mr. Haas to see what the cost would be for
seeding and to put the topic on the agenda for the next meeting. He said that
the commission would begin improvements whenever monies are available.
Acting-Chairperson DeLarco added that the majority of parks don't incorporate
the facilities listed on the petition.
Ms. Englund also expressed that the property owners would prefer no areas for
adult softball due to traffic generation.
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08/01/91 Meeting Minutes, page 3
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DISCUSSION - BASEBALL TOURNAMENT APPLICATION -AAA
Pat Chapman corrected the item title from Softball to Baseball Tournament
application. He explained that an all-star baseball tournament will include two
all-star teams from the communities of Ramsey, Anoka, Soderville and
Andover. The AAA is requesting the use of all fields from 5:30 to Dusk from
Monday, August 05, 1991 through Friday, August 15, 1991. AAA has paid the
required fees for the tournament and is asking that the $150.00 fee per field be
waived because it is for a non-profit organization.
MOTION by Auger, seconded by Woods, to waive the $150.00 per field fee
for the Baseball Tournament and to approve the application for the use of
all fields, August 05, 1991 through August 16, 1991 from 5:30 to Dusk as
requested by AAA. Motion passed unanimously.
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Discussion: Mr. Chapman expressed that the majority of fields needed to be
up-graded for next year's season. He anticipates baseball teams alone to
increase by 25% and create the need for two or three more fields. Acting-
Chairperson DeLarco would like to see AAA make written recommendations to
the commission, concerning their ideas on field improvement, due September
1991 (after Labor Day).
APPROVE TIMBER TRAIL PARK QUOTES
Mr. Todd Haas presented a plan for Timber Trails that was reviewed by the
park board. Items include the relocation of the softball field, a soccer field
(under 10 design), a Class V parking lot and pine trees protected. Bids are
scheduled to be accepted by August 01, 1991.
MOTION by Lindahl, seconded by Paulson to pursue the $8,785 bid from
H. L Becker to grade and seed Timber Trail Park. Because the original
amount budgeted for this project is $6,700, the commission requests that
an additional $2,085 is taken from Park Dedication money. Motion passed
unanimously.
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08/01/91 Meeting Minutes, page 4
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OTHER DISCUSSION: Commissioner Auger asked for a clarification of the
park usage fees for tournaments. Commissioner Lindahl expressed an idea of
the park board sponsoring their own tournament and charging an entry fee,
thus earning dollars to be spent on parks. Acting-Chairperson DeLarco
thought an "early bird" tournament at the beginning of the season and a
tournament at the end of the season could also generate income for the parks.
MOTION by Woods, seconded by Lindahl, to adjourn at 8: 11 p.m. Motion
passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Plummer, Recording Secretary
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