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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 5, 1991 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0 :) o o o ~ CITY of ANDOVER Park & Recreation Commission Meeting September 5, 1991 7:30 P.M. Call to Order Resident Forum Approval of Minutes Hidden Creek East Park Plan Terrace Park Paving 1992 Park capital Budget, Cont. Chairman's Report Adjournment ~ 'CY o o o o o ~... CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 05, 1991 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chairperson Jeff Kieffer on Thursday, September 05, 1991 at the Andover City Hall Offices, 1685 Crosstown Blvd., Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Mike Auger, Darrell DeLarco, Jeff Kieffer, Tom Anderson, Jim Lindahl, Roger Paulson Commissioners Absent: David Woods Others Present: Todd Haas, Kevin Starr RESIDENTS FORUM None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Kieffer requested that the section titled, KELSEY-ROUND LAKE PARK/KELSEY ESTATES, be clarified: The first paragraph relates to the discussion occurring before Commissioner DeLarco's motion. An earlier discussion concerns Jerry Windschitl's suggestion to negotiate a land swap for money with the park board and proceeded Commissioner Auger's motion. Also, in the next paragraph beginning MOTION by Auger, seconded by Woods. . . correct the name Lindquist to Lindahl. MOTION by Anderson, seconded by DeLarco, to accept the Park and Recreation minutes of their regular meeting of August 15, 1991 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. u u Andover Park and Recreation Commission 09/05/91 Meeting Minutes, page 2 / \ , ) HIDDEN CREEK EAST PARK PLAN The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to table this item until the next regular meeting to allow staff more time to layout the park. TERRACE PARK PAVING The Park and Recreation Commission requested staff to obtain an estimate to pave the parking lot at Terrace Park. A contractor gave Mr. Haas an estimate of approximately $4,200.00. Chairperson Kieffer requested Mr. Haas obtain an estimate on curb and paving for the parking lot. The park board is concerned about budget cuts. 1992 PARK CAPITAL BUDGET, continued " \ , ) The latest available amount of the Park Capital Budget is $11,683.00. Discussion: The board would like to have an accounting of Park Dedication monies at least once a month. Commissioner Paulson suggested the board consider bonds as a possible source of funding. The cutting of the park capital budget remains a concern to the commissioners. Mr. Haas informed the commission that a regular park board meeting was scheduled as a joint meeting with the Andover City Council on October 03, 1991. Commissioners were to note items of concern for discussion, such as the capital budget, parking lots, Nedegarrd Construction, etc. Mr. Starr offered to photograph every park so that the park board could readily see what has been done and what needs to be maintained. Chairperson Kieffer suggested he implement his plan with an immediate listing of the "top 10" parks. '\ '- j Mr. Starr also suggested that the park board get more bids for installation. For example, he had found a $300 difference between contractors in erecting a park shelter. ( ') _/ ( \ . \ '-.../ Andover Park and Recreation Commission 09/05/91 Meeting Minutes, page 3 "\ ./ TIMBER TRAILS Mr. Haas reported that Timber Trails is over one-half complete, but due to staff's miscalculation, has to ask for additional funding of $1,500 for dirt and regrading. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairperson Kieffer reported that he and members of the Tree Board had flown over Anoka County, including the northern part of Andover, for the purpose of examining oak wilt areas affecting red and pin oaks. He stressed the importance of informing contractors that any pruning and cutting should not be done from May through July to control the spread of oak wilt. A vibrator plow can be used from the county if a city has a tree board. -.. " ) MOT/ON by DeLarco, seconded by Paulson, to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, /fttAUv~ Karen Plummer, Recording Secretary \ J