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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 19, 1992 0.--. ---- .-.- - ---. 0_ -0 ~ CITY of ANDOVER Park and Recreation Commission Meeting November 19, 1992 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Residents Forum 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Approve 1992 - 1993 Hockey Rink Schedule S. 1992 Capital Expenditures 6. Kelsey - Round Lake Park Discussion 7. ~ 8. Chairman's Report 9. Adjournment o Q o o o CA CITY of ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - NOVEMBER 19, 1992 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Acting Chairperson Tom Anderson on November 19, 1992, 7:34 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Mike Auger, Jim Lindahl, David Woods, Chairperson Kieffer (arrived at 7:35 p.m.) Darrell DeLarco, Roger Paulson Public Works, Kevin Starr Assistant City Engineer, Todd Haas Others Commissioners absent: Also present: RESIDENT FORUM Mark Anwav - had a petition for a sliding hill in Oak Bluff park from a woman who was outside prior to the meeting. He stated he would present it on her behalf. The Commission agreed to add the item to the Agenda. o APPROVAL OF MINUTES o November 5, 1992: Correct as written. MOTION by Auger, Seconded by Lindahl, to approve the Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. (Chairperson Kieffer arrived at this time and conducted the remainder of the meeting, 7:35 p.m.) RESIDENT FORUM, CONTINUED Jeff Hertinq, 15930 Tulip Street - stated he talked with Mr. Starr about the ice skating pond on Tulip and 161st. They have not had a skating pond there in about three years. If they would have one, it would get used; and the neighborhood would keep the ice clean. The Commission noted there are no skating rinks in that area of the City. Mr. Starr stated they have not had a pond there since 161st was blacktopped. He felt that something could be worked out. Water could be hauled to the site to flood a skating rink. He would do some dirt work for a driveway to get a tanker in to flood it. He wanted the residents to know that these rinks are not given a priority in maintenance. The Commission agreed it would be a good idea to have a skating rink in that area and directed Mr. Starr to see what can be done. u \~ . '\ ,j Andover Park and Recreation Commission Minutes - November 19, 1992 Page 2 APPROVE 1992 - 1993 HOCKEY RINK SCHEDULE Tim Olson and Paul Yelle, Andover Boot Hockey Association, and Mark Anway, St. Francis Hockey Association, were ~n attendance. The Commission noted there is no conflict in the requested ice times. They asked if the St. Francis Hockey Association would be willing to contribute toward the construction of a well at Hawk Ridge park, which would greatly help in getting water to the site. Mr. Anway stated he would submit the request to the Association Board. He also thanked the City of Andover for the good job in maintaining the rink at Hawk Ridge. Mr. Olson explained they are forming a Boot Hockey Association. They are open to fundraising opportunities, but they are just now developing the Association. Hopefully they will be able to do something next year. They already have eight teams ready to play, and they would like two hours of ice time, preferably from 7 to 9 o'clock. Boot hockey uses sticks but no skates and is less dangerous than broom ball. Right now they are leaning toward a $10 fee per person to pay for equipment, officials, etc. They would like to run the program for eight weeks and then buy some ice time at an indoor arena. '\ , .J MOTION by Anderson, Seconded by Woods, to accept the hockey rink schedule as presented. Motion carried on a 5-Yes, 2-Absent (DeLarcor Paulson) vote. 1992 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES Mr. Haas stated he was unable to get a computer printout of the budget today because the computer was not working. Mr. Starr assured the Commission that all of the capital funds were spent, plus some extra which will be taken from dedication funds. No Commission action was taken. KELSEY-ROUND LAKE PARK DISCUSSION Mr. Haas stated he will be drafting a letter to the Minnesota Historical Society asking that there be no change made to the Kelsey-Round Lake Park plan. The trail will be left on the plan; however, the City will protect the area which may be an Indian burial ground until the State Archeological Society can determine if the burial ground exists. Once that is taken care of, the City can determine where the trail should be built. This proposal is acceptable to all parties. '\ '. ) CITY HALL SOUTH ATHLETIC COMPLEX Chairperson Kieffer reported he just came from a meeting called by Dave O'Toole of all parties involved in the development of the proposed South Athletic Complex. It is expected that several local organizations will o u Andover Park and Recreation Commission Minutes - November 19, 1992 \ Page 3 '. ) (City Hall south Athletic Complex, Continued) do some fundraising for this project and hopefully some donations made by private businesses. The next step is to determine what the various athletic associations need in the way of fields, then a site plan prepared and a cost estimate determined. Chairperson Kieffer stated one thought has been to have four softball fields, two soccer fields, and to look at having the ability of providing a football field and track. Several Commissioners felt a track is important not only for youth groups, but for adults as well who like to walk or run on measured tracks. The feeling also was that restroom facilities should be provided in the concession stand. Chairperson Kieffer suggested that even though there may not be any State grant funds for this project at this time, that the project be done in such as manner that grant funds can be applied for in the future if they are available. He asked Mr. Haas to research the reasons the City was denied grant funds when building the existing City Hall complex. REQUEST FOR SLIDING HILL/OAK BLUFF \ Mr. Haas read a letter from Judy Kiltsr 14758 Bluebird Street NW, asking the Park and Recreation Commission to consider putting in a sliding hill in the Oak Bluff park. The Commission discussed the request noting any excess dirt in the area does not belong to the City, but to the contractors. There is a sliding hill directly east of the area, and the City just put in black dirt to make the park flat and installed a new soccer field. The general feeling was that it is not feasible to install a sliding hill in that park. Mr. Haas was asked to relay the Commission's comments to Ms. Kilts. ., .I OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Starr suggested the Commission consider budgeting for another skating rink next year in the southern portion of the City, specifically Hidden Creek. He also stated they will start icing the rinks in about two weeks with the intent that they will be ready for use by the second week in December, depending on the weather. MOTION by Lindahl, Seconded by Woods, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 5-Yes, 2-Absent (DeLarco, Paulson) vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, )~~~~ Recording Secretary