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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 4, 1992 o o C) ~ o o CITY of ANDOVER 7:30 P.M. l. 2 . 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 . 8. 9. 10. ll. 12. Park and Recreation Commission Meeting June 4, 1992 Call to Order Residents Forum Approval of Minutes Pheasant Meadows preliminary Plat Pheasant Glen Sketch plan Kob's First Addition Park Dedication Proposal Pleasant Oaks Park Site Plan Discussion Pinewood Estates - Pine Tree Removal Adopt A Park Program Discussion Chairman's Report Adjournment 7:00 P.M. - Meet at Pleasant Oaks Park o o o o o ~ CITY of ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - JUNE 4, 1992 MINUTES The Regular BI-Monthly MeetIng of the Andover Park and Recreation CommIssIon was cal led to order by ChaIrperson Jeff KIeffer on June 4, 1992,7:38 p.m., at the Andover CIty Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Tom Anderson, Darrell DeLarco, Jim Lindahl, Roger Paulson, David Woods Mike Auger Assistant City Engineer, Todd Haas Public Works, Kevin Starr Others Commissioners absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 21, 1992 - Correct as written. MOTION by Lindahl, Seconded by Anderson, to approve the May 21 Minutes as written. MotIon carried on a 6-Yes, 1-Absent (Auger) vote. PHEASANT MEADOWS PRELIMINARY PLAT Mr. Haas recal led several years ago when a sketch was brought In for this entire area that the Park and Recreation Commission was consIdering cash In lIeu of land. There was some dIscussIon on a possible tot lot to be located In the vIcInity of Lots 7 and 8, whIch Is south of this plat. The Commission noted there is a park in Hidden Creek East whIch Is not far from this plat, so they did not feel parkland is needed from Pheasant Meadows. They were inclined, however, to want parkland somewhere between Jay Street and Hidden Creek East which will be considered when the property to the south of this is developed. MOTION by Anderson, Seconded by Paulson, to recommend cash in lieu of land for Pheasant Meadows plat for park dedication. Motion carried on a 6-Yes, 1-Absent (Auger) vote. PHEASANT GLEN SKETCH PLAN The Commission agreed this area is similiar to that in the previous item and recommended cash in lieu of land for park dedicatIon. They also felt the property should be appraised to determine the current market value. , \ ~ .J \ \J Andover Park and Recreation Commission ,J Minutes - June 4, 1992 Page 2 KOB'S FIRST ADDITION PARK DEDICATION PROPOSAL The Park Commission acknowledged the proposal from Kenneth Kobs for a market value of $2,500 per acre but felt it is not in line with what has been appraised recently. They felt the property should be appraised. MOTION by Woods, Seconded by Lindahl, that we decline the offer from Kob's First Addition, as the Commission is trying to follow the City's pOlicy of having an appraisal done within six months. Motion carried on a 6-Yes, i-Absent (Auger) vote. PLEASANT OAKS PARK SITE PLAN DISCUSSION The Park and Recreation Commission met at the park site prior to the meeting this evening. Mr. Starr stated he would lIke to keep a buffer of trees at the property lines of the residents and start the slope as far from the residents as possible. Some of the trees have died or are dying and will have to be removed. He will plant some evergreens taken from the Pinewood Estates plat. J The Commission was concerned with taking down the oak trees that are diseased at this time, as It Is during the period In which oaks should not be disturbed to prevent further spread of oak wilt. Mr. Haas stated the contractor will not walt until the July 15 date to remove those trees. Mr. Starr was comfortable with having the work done now since the trees and stumps wil I be removed immediately so nothing will remain exposed. He will also have the park seeded once the grading Is completed, including the Infield of the ballfield. Mr. Haas stated Class V will be put on the parking lot. The Commission discussed the layout of the ballfield. Mr. Haas explained home plate was placed so it Is easily accessIble to the parking lot. Because It is expected to be a smal I fIeld and probably not be used for youth leagues except for under 10 practice fields, the Commission felt the layout is workable. They also discussed the possibility of a trail system to Round Lake. There are no plans at this time, though it is something they may wish to consIder in the future. Mr. Starr also stated that all equIpment removed from the park for the grading will be replaced when the grading and seeding is completed. PINEWOOD ESTATES - PINE TREE REMOVAL ChaIrperson KIeffer noted the CIty wIll have access to the pIne trees './ from roadway easements in Pinewood Estates from approximately June 20 to July 15. Mr. Starr stated he will determine where In the City the trees should be planted, especIally In the high-use parks. , / ,_/ / Andover Park and RecreatIon Commission Minutes - June 4, 1992 Page 3 (Pinewood Estates - Pine Tree Removal, Continued) Because it is the worst tIme of year to transplant trees, he stated it is important to work with some of the residents to help keep the trees watered. He hoped to borrow or rent a tree spade for three weeks and constantly move trees. The CommissIon specifIcally mentioned the desire for trees in the HIdden Creek West park on Bunker Lake Boulevard. Discussion was on acqulrlng the use of a tree spade. Mr. Starr and Commission Paulson wIll follow up on possible sources. Mr. Starr will also check on the price of renting one. The CommissIon felt this can be finalized at the June 18, 1992, regular meeting. ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM DISCUSSION Chairperson Kieffer stated several groups and neighborhoods have IndIcated a desire to "Adopt A Park", that Is be responsIble for the cleanIng and monitoring of a park in the City. He felt the CIty needs to formalize the program, contracting wIth the groups and providing guidelines of what is expected. The Commission suggested the county / be contacted as to their procedure and requirements for their "Adopt A Highway" program. They also agreed to discuss thIs item further with the City Council at a special meeting. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Because of the Fourth of July holiday, it was agreed the July 2, 1992, regular meeting will be cancelled. The July meetings for the Park and Recreation Commission will be on July 9 and July 23. They also recommended a joint meeting with the City Council be scheduled for either July 9, July 23, or July 30. Chairperson Kieffer received a call from a resident concerning the Bunker Hills West park. There is a nice ballfield back there, but the parking lot is too small. Discussion was on possible ways to increase the size of the parking lot. It was determined that at this point, there is nothing that can be done. One possibility would be to negotiate for some additional land from the commercial property to the west. No specific direction was given at this time. \ ) Chairperson Kieffer stated he received another call from a resident in Northwoods about a safety hazard by the pond. There Is a slope to the pond, and apparently a child slipped into the pond during a softball game recently. Mr. Starr stated for now they will put up some snow fence around that area. He suggested the Commission budget to have a cyclone fence put up permanently. '. , ) '- CJ . "' '-J Andover Park and Recreation Commission Minutes - June 4, 1992 Page 4 (ChaIrman's Report, Continued) Chairperson Kieffer stated another resident called regarding broken play equipment in Wild Iris park, plus there is broken glass around it. They would also like to see a trash can in that park. Mr. Starr stated he will take care of those items. The Commission briefly discussed their concern over the appraisals received and the fact that just one appraiser is being used to determine market values in the City. Mr. Haas stated only one appraiser is being used upon the advice of the City Attorney. It was agreed this item should be discussed further with the City Council. MOTION by Paulson, Seconded by Woods, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 6-Yes, i-Absent (Auger) vote. MeetIng adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submItted, / 'I , J '\\\~ ~~ ~cella A. Peach Recording Secretary \ , )