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CITY of ANDOVER
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Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
December 3, 1992
7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order
2. Residents Forum
3. Approval of Minutes
4. 1992 Capital Expenditures
5. Adopt-A-park Program
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7. Chairman's Report
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CITY of ANDOVER
Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting-December 3, 1992
The Regularly Scheduled Andover Park and Recreation Commission
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeff Kieffer at 7:32
P.M., Thursday, December 3, 1992 at the Andover City Hall, 1685
Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN.
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Also Present:
Lindahl, Paulson, Anderson, DeLarco
Auger, Woods
Todd Haas, Assistant City Engineer;
Kevin Starr, Public Works
Approval of Minutes
MOTION by Lindahl, seconded by Anderson to approve the November
19, 1992 minutes as written. Motion carried on a 3 yes, 2
present (LeLarco, Paulson) vote.
1992 Capital Expenditures
Mr. Haas reviewed the information provided to the Commission
concerning the park dedication funds, capital outlay and Kelsey-
Round Lake Park. He noted that the park dedication fund balance
as of October 31, 1992 is a little over $120,000. Regarding
Kelsey-Round Lake Park, $7,872.50 has been spent to date. These
expenditures are coming out of the park dedication funds. Next
year, the money spent will be put back into the park dedication
fund.
Commissioner Lindahl asked how many plats can be expected to pay
dedication fees next year. Mr. Haas stated there will be three
large plats.
Mr. Lindahl then questioned what the goal of the Commission is
for the park dedication fund and what it is being saved for.
Chairman Kieffer explained that some of the money will be used
for the park complex proposed for across Crosstown Boulevard.
Discussion centered on the purpose of the park dedication fund
and what the money would be used for. Commissioner Lindahl noted
that we need our parks to comply with the Americans with
Disabililties Act. Kevin Starr stated that they are beginning
that process now, hoping that they can complete three parks next
year. Commissioner Paulson felt that one of our problems is that
there is not enough staff to do all of the work required.
Adopt-A-Park Program
Commissioner Paulson reviewed the programs in several cities,
including New Hope. Part of the program requires that the parks
be cleaned several times a year and it was felt that if we
require people to clean them too many times, it will become a
task and not something they enjoy doing. Commissioner Paulson
felt that once a month would be sufficient.
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Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
December 3, 1992 - Minutes
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Mr. starr stated that at the present time, there are two scout
troops that are cleaning parks once a year which helps the Parks
Department a lot and the scouts enjoy doing the work.
Chairman Kieffer suggested that something be done to recognize
the work that these groups are doing such as putting an article
in the city's newsletter. He asked that this item be on the
agenda for the first meeting in January and at that time the
Commissioners should have an idea of what they want in the
policy.
other Business
Kevin starr asked when the Commission would like to look at the
budget for capital for 1993. Chairman Kieffer asked that it be
at the first meeting in January.
Mr. Starr noted that they interviewed warming house attendants
today and that they are going to be flooding the rinks at night
now so they can freeze better.
Commissioner Anderson also suggested that at the first meeting in
January the Commission develop some guidelines for the park
dedication fund.
Chairman Kieffer asked Mr. Haas if there was anything the
Commission could do to help him get the packets out by wednesday
rather than the night of the meeting. Commissioner Lindahl felt
that it is a staffing problem.
MOTION by Anderson, seconded by Paulson to adjourn. Motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Vicki Volk
Acting Recording Secretary