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CITY of ANDOVER
Regular Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
October 15, 1992
The regularly scheduled Andover Park and Recreation Commission
meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, October 15,
1992 by Chairman Kieffer at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Cross-
town Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN.
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Also Present:
Auger, Anderson, Kieffer
DeLarco, Lindahl, Paulson, Woods
Todd Haas, Assistant City Engineer:
Kevin starr, Public Works
Andover City Hall Complex Discussion, Cont.
Dave O'Toole stated that he is in contact with the Army and he
told them that he will be getting the letter to them.
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Chairman Kieffer explained that the Park Commission reviewed the
property across the street from City Hall and the properties to
the north and decided that the parcel south of City Hall would be
the best location for the complex. The next step is to go to the
City Council to see if we can acquire that property for park
purposes. This will be on the Council agenda for October 20,
1992.
Mr. Haas noted that a grading plan needs to be done on the
property as we have to control our on site drainage. Then a
public hearing will be held and once that is taken care of we
should be able to proceed.
Mr. O'Toole stated that before the Army will do the work we need
to have other companies in the area sign a non-competition
clause. He also noted that there needs to be insurance. He
asked if there are any concessions he can offer companies if they
agree to sponsor fields.
Chairman Kieffer felt that at this time, he should not offer any
type of payback.
Al Grabowski, Softball Director, Andover Athletic Association
noted that their main concern is the safety of the children as
they don't want them running across the street from the City Hall
site to the new site. He also noted that one of the biggest
fundraisers that other cities have are the State Tournaments.
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Mr. O'Toole also noted that Jack MCKelvey called him regarding a
grant that would be available for this project.
Kelsey-Round Lake Park, Continued
Mr. Haas explained that the archaeologist did the work she was
supposed to do. Because of the possibility that there may be
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Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
October 15, 1992 - Minutes
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(Kelsey-Round Lake Park, Cont.)
Indian burial mounds on the property, the state Historical
Society needs to get involved. If there are burial mounds on the
property, the state will have to do the survey. Also, the trail
needs to be eliminated.
Chairman Kieffer suggested that since we are delaying this until
next year we should find out what the cost will be if there are
Indian burial grounds on the site. He also stated that he would
rather leave the trail on the plan because if we take it off now,
it will never get back on.
Commissioner Auger asked what needs to be done if there are
actually Indians buried on the site. Mr. Haas stated that he
needs to contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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1992 Capital Expenditures
The Commission reviewed the 1992 capital expenditures as
presented by Mr. Haas. It was questioned why park dedication
fees were being used for Kelsey-Round Lake Park. Mr. Haas
explained that the work that was done in that park is not
eligible for grant funds.
Commissioner Anderson asked where the capital is that is left
over from this year. Kevin Starr stated that there is nothing
left.
Mr. Haas also noted that the Total Amount Available column for
Capital Outlay shows money left over which is not true. It has
been spent; however, we have not received invoices yet.
Chairman Kieffer suggested that on the next budget report a
beginning total and ending balance be inserted to make it more
clear.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION by Auger, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of
September 1, 1992 as written. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Anderson, seconded by Auger to adjourn. Motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
o Respectfully submitted,
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Vicki volk
Acting Recording Secretary