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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 21, 1992 o o o C}\ CITY of ANDOVER Park and Recreation Commission Meeting May 21, 1992 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Residents Forum 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Pleasant Oaks Park Site Plan 5. Pinewood Estates Park Dedication 6. Kelsey-Round Lake Park Grant Application 7. 8. Chairman's Report o 9. Adjournment o (@ o o o o o C}\ CITY of ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - MAY 21, 1992 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Jeff Kieffer on May 21, 1992, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Tom Anderson (arrived at 7:35 p.m.), Mike Auger. Darrell DeLarco, JIm Lindahl. Roger Paulson. David Woods None Commissioners absent: APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 7, 1992: Page 1, last paragraph, third line to read: "...they will regrade the park, remove the dead trees and replace the salvaged top soil..." MOTION by DeLarco, Seconded by Woods, to approve the Minutes as amended. Motion carried on a 5-Yes, 1-Present (Paulson), 1-Absent (Anderson) vote. PINEWOOD ESTATES PARK DEDICATION Chuck Cook, Continental Development, explained the plat is proposed to be developed in three phases beginning with the most northern portion adjacent to the Andover School. (Commissioner Anderson arrived at this time, 7:35 p.m.) Because of the park in Lund's Evergreen Estates, the school facilities, the potential of a sports complex immediately northwest of this area, plus the City Hall park complex, the Commission preferred park dedication in cash in lieu of land. There was some discussion on whether or not a tot lot is needed on the southern end of the plat; however, it was decided it is not necessary. Mr. Cook explained he met with the school district regarding accesses to the school from within the plat. as all of the elementary school aged children within the area will be walkers. He had proposed two locations, but the school district asked for one in the location shown to be able to direct the flow of students. It is a 15-foot access to the school property. ~j ~-) / Andover Park and Recreation Commission Minutes - May 21, 1992 Page 2 (Pinewood Estates Park Dedication, Continued) Chairperson Kieffer asked for a motion to accept cash in lieu of land for the Pinewood Estates park dedication. MOTION by DeLarco, Seconded by Woods, to so move. DISCUSSION: The Commission explained they have been requiring an appraisal to be done to determine the market value of the property before it is developed on which the park dedication is based. The issue is whether the park dedication is received as the phases develop or up front for the entire plat at once. If the phased development is longer than six months, the policy is to have the property re-appraised. Mr. Cook understood the appraisal Just done for Winslow Hills 2nd Addition valued the land at $3,900 an acre. He would be uncomfortable with a similiar value, feeling the Winslow Hills property is superior to his. He/d prefer having the entire parcel appraised at this time. If the amount is something he can manage, he/d like to pay for all the park dedication up front. If it is more than he can handle, he anticipated doing it in phases; and if It is beyond the six months, it would have to be reappraised. The Commission preferred the park ,/ dedication up front and suggested Mr. Cook work with Todd Haas, the Assistant City Engineer, regarding the list of appraisers. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cook then stated he takes control of the property as soon as the preliminary plat is approved. In the first phase, he will have excavating equipment to clear the right of way plus the sewer trunk easement. There will be only a short time available if the City is interested in removing any of the trees in the right of way. He will make those trees available to the City. The time period wil I be from about June 20 to July 10. The Commission was very interested, stating they will forward the information to Public Works, who will work directly with Mr. Cook. PLEASANT OAKS PARK SITE PLAN The Park Commission reviewed the site plan presented by Staff of the Pleasant Oaks park. There was some confusion as to why the ball field was placed in that direction, speculating it may be because of the location of the parking lot to home plate. The concern was it being so close to the road. They felt they would have to look at fencing the outfield so the bal Is don/t roll into the street. It is expected this will be a high traffic volume street. A suggestion was to place signs at the corner indicating there is a park or children in the area. , ~ , ) u / Andover Park and Recreation Commission Minutes - May 21, 1992 Page 3 "\ (Pleasant Oaks Park Site Plan, Continued) The Commission then agreed to meet on site prior to the next meeting to see what is out there, assuming most of the grading will be done by then. That meeting on site will be on Thursday, June 4, 1992, 7:00 p.m., and thIs Item was tabled to that meetIng. KELSEY-ROUND LAKE PARK GRANT APPLICATION Chairperson KIeffer reported on the recommendatIon from the State grant representatIves. They are no longer requIring the parkIng lot off 149th or 151st, and wIll accept parking wIthin the cul-de-sacs at each one of the entrances to the park wIth the condItIons that handicapped parkIng be IndIcated withIn the cul-de-sacs, that parkIng wil I be allowed in all cul-de-sac entrances, and that the maps indIcate the parking facIlItIes avaIlable at each entrance to the park. There are six accesses to the park, including the main parking lot to the north. The CIty CouncIl approved the grant at their May 19, 1992, meeting. , / Commissioner LIndahl suggested the CIty check Into the requIrements regardIng the accesses for the handicapped. Does the City need to have accesses and trails available for wheelchairs at each one of the accesses? What Is the requIrement for wheelchaIr accessibilIty on the trails? Are handraIls necessary? There Is a difference between handicapped parkIng and wheelchaIr accesses. It may be necessary to sign where wheelchaIr accesses are located, though handIcapped accessIbIlIty will be at all entrances. CommIssIoner LIndahl suggested the City get defInIte answers to these questions, as It can affect the design of the traIls and the cost. ChaIrperson KIeffer stated the CIty has agreed to the handicapped parking at all accesses. He will check with the Staff and the State for a clarIfIcatIon on wheelchaIr accesses and the other poInts brought up by Commissioner LIndahl. Chairperson Kieffer stated he will also check with the City Finance Director regarding the account to be set up for the development of Kelsey-Round Lake park, as It Is important that all dollars spent by the City on this project be accounted for. He also noted that the site plan is being redrawn to exclude the beaver pond and other areas that will not be a part of the park. No further action was taken by the CommissIon. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT , / Chairperson Kieffer reported the River RaIders 4-H Club has asked to adopt the Strootman park, to clean it up, police It, and plant trees. , / ~.J , ) Andover Park and Recreation Commission Minutes - May 21, 1992 Page 4 (Chairman's Report, Continued) Because they do not have access to trees for plantIng, they have asked If the City has any which they could plant on June 8. He will check wIth Staff on that last point. Chairperson KIeffer was concerned that the CommIssIon does not have a formal policy, procedures, guidelInes and responsibilIties for the "Adopt A Park" program. There should be a written agreement for one or two years, promotion done in the Andover Express and Anoka UnIon, plus signIng in each park as to who "adopted" it. It was agreed to add that item to the June 4, 1992, agenda. Commissioner Lindahl suggested the CommIssIon look at the possibility of acquIrIng seedling trees from the County Soil and Water Conservation DIstrict next spring which can be given to the various groups to plant in the parks. ) The Commission discussed the policy of having an appraisal done of property to be platted to determine the value on which cash park dedicatIon is based. There was some concern of having the same appraiser do all of the appraisals, and it was suggested Staff eIther use the names on the lIst randomly or on a rotatIng basIs. Another thought was to have appraisals done by two different appraisers on the same parcel to be sure all are doing It the same way. Chairperson Kieffer stated he will emphasIze that point with Mr. Haas. MOTION by Auger, Seconded by Paulson, to adjourn. Motion carrIed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Next meetIng on June 4, 1992, 7:00 p.m. at Pleasant Oaks Park, 7:30 at City Hall. Respectfully submitted, ',\\~ =--~~~ Ma~ella A. Peach Recording Secretary \ , /