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Home My WebLink AboutMarch 15, 1990 r) u o r) '--.) f~.~ o o CITY of ANDOVER 7:30 P.M. I. 2. 3. 4 . 5. 6 . 7 . 8. 9. 10. ll. 12. 13. Park and Recreation Commission Meeting March 15, 1990 Call to Order Residents Forum Approval of Minutes Morning Songs Production, Jeff Brooks Kimberly Oaks Sketch Plan Park Dedication Michael G. Walker Lot Split, Park Dedication Deal Lot Split, Park Dedication Gene Brown Lot Split, Park Dedication Approve Softball Schedule Approve Soccer Schedule Chairman's Report Adjournment o o ~ o o " ,~- -C}\' i'~ 4} CITY of ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15, 1990 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Jeff Kieffer on Thursday, March 15, 1990 at the Andover City Hall Offices, 1685 Crosstown Blvd., Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Chairman Kieffer, Tom Anderson, Jim Lindahl, Darrel Delarco, William Mamlock, Marc McMullen, David Woods Others Present: Todd Haas Residents Forum No residents/representatives attended the March 15, 1990 meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission for business other than as scheduled on agenda. Approval of Minutes Review and approval of 3/01/90 minutes was tabled. Minutes will be reviewed at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Kimberly Oaks Sketch Plan, Park Dedication Mr. Dale Howard, 2816 l35th Circle, Andover, MN was present to discuss Park Dedication for Kimberly Oaks. Sketch plan submitted shows proposal for four lots. Chairman Kieffer explained to Mr. Howard the Park Dedication Ordinance allows Park Board 10% of land or 10% of the raw market value of land. Land that is not buildable is included in percentage. A power line is adjacent to property; gas line to north. To the south of property is a single family residence. The home on this property is built to the rear. Marc McMullen made a MOTION that the Park Board accept cash in lieu of land for Kimberly Oaks. The Park Board directs Todd Haas to arrange for appraisal and contact Mr. Howard regarding arrangements prior to time of appraisal. Second to motion by Jim Lindahl. All commissioners favor motion; MOTION passed. Deal Lot Split, Park Dedication Mr. Byron Westlund was present to discuss Deal Lot Split. Mr. Westlund questioned if Park Dedication was paid at time of Raintree Develop- ment. MOTION made by Marc McMullen that the Park Board accept cash in lieu of land for Deal Lot Split. The Park Board directs Todd Haas to review records of Park cont'd... o ~J '-" 'J Park and Recreation cd'~ssion 3/15/90 Meeting Minutes Page Two o Dedication at time of Raintree Development. paid, Mr. Haas is to arrange for appraisal regarding arrangements prior to appraisal. Provided dedication has not been of land and to contact developer Second to motion by Jim Lindahl. All commissioners favored motion; MOTION passed. Michael Walker Lot Split, Park Dedication Michael Walker, 1640 l77th Avenue NW, Andover was present to discuss lot split. MOTION made by Marc McMullen that the Park Board accept cash in lieu of land for Walker Lot Split. The Park Board directs Todd Haas to arrange for appraisal of land as soon as possible, and to contact Mr. Walker regarding arrangements prior to appraisal. Second to motion by Darrel Delarco. All commissioners favored motion; MOTION passed. Kieffer explained to Mr. Walker the Park Dedication 10% of land or 10% of the raw market value of land. ments and hire appraiser. Cost of appraisal is the Ordinance allows Park Board City staff will make arrange- responsibility of landowner. Buildings are not included in appraisal. Mr. Walker informed Park Board he is scheduled to appear at next City Council meeting. His home was sold on a contingency and plans are to close in May. Mr. Walker further stated his property was appraised by city in 1987 for Hanson right-of-way acquisition. Chairman Kieffer stated a three year old appraisal is not acceptable to determine Park Dedication fee. Commissioner McMullen informed Mr. Walker of his option to appeal appraisal. Mr. Walker will contact Mr. Haas regarding appraisal. Mr. Walker noted contingencies include removal of heavy equipment and payment of Park Dedication. It was concurred that Park Dedication must be paid prior to recording. Mr. Walker was advised to contact Mr. Haas for confirmation. Approve Softball Schedule The Park and Recreation Commission was requested to review and approve the soft- ball schedule as proposed by the various associations (Soderville Athletic Association, AndoverAthletic Association, Constance Evangelical Free Church, and the Andover Traveling Baseball Team). Representatives were present for Soderville Athletic Association, Andover Athletic Association, and the Andover Traveling Baseball Team. Copies of applications and schedule were included in packet to commission members. Schedules were prepared by the various associations. Staff recommends approval of schedule as presented. cont 'd... o C) ~ ..J Park and Recreation c~ssion 3/15/90 Meeting Minutes Page Three o Chairman Kieffer cited the problem of teams scheduling fields and not using them. Fritz Anderson was present to discuss Adult Mens Teams. Currently there is no application on file. Park Board agreed Adults would be scheduled to play at City Hall fields, not residential parks. Fritz stated fields mayor may not be needed Monday through Thursday nights, but requested option to use if necessary. Fritz stated city would be notified if scheduled field would not be needed. Fritz will not complete scheduling until April. McMullen would like to offer Fritz two nights. Fritz stated Friday evenings are not usually a good choice. All reps present agreed scheduling should be confirmed at April 5th meeting as softball registration is not complete till the end of March. The Park Board stated there must be consideration for Adult Teams. The Andover Traveling Team stated a concern that fields must be maintained for game days. Problem arises when practice is scheduled before games. In answer to request for lights, Park Board stated money is not available in Park Board budget. Jim Lindahl noted the drought has set back development of fields. McMullen noted city has several larger parks that could accomodate additional fields in the future. Kieffer noted Timber Trails softball field will be ready this summer. Hills of Bunker and Hawkridge fields could be converted to baseball. It was noted Junior Olympics Softball has started a Traveling Metro Team to play Sunday nights. Andover Park Schedule is open for Sunday evenings. Tournament games scheduled for Sundays are usually over by 4:00 P.M. Kieffer advised Fritz to obtain application from Todd Haas and complete and submit. Commissioner McMullen made a MOTION to table scheduling for softball and baseball until the 4/05/90 meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission. cont'd... o ~ :~ Park and Recreation C(~SSion 3/15/90 Meeting Minutes Page Four -~ ( ) ..-.J Second to motion by Darrel Delarco. All commissioners favored motion; MOTION passed. McMullen requested copy of request for school fields be submitted to Park Board. Approve Soccer Schedule The Park and Recreation Commission was requested to set field scheduling for 1990 soccer season. commission members were provided a list of the fields that are available for prac- tices and games and the applications of clubs that wish to use fields. McMullen recommended scheduling games at City Hall and practices at Hidden Creek and Hawkridge. McMullen noted the Public Works Department wants the field to rest between uses. There were no conflicts in soccer scheduling during 1989 season. Fields are needed Monday through Thursday from 6 - 9 P.M. It was determined the first Park Board meeting in March is most appropriate time to schedule soccer fields as information must be sent to state. Todd Haas will provide soccer reps with a form for scheduling. Fields at City Hall will not be used Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning. McMullen suggested soccer teams contact Frank Stone regarding addition of hooks on goals. McMullen noted there may be insurance issues. Morning Song Production, Jeff Brooks Tom Anderson recommended this request be reviewed by Melanie DeLuca. Any permit to sell must be obtained through city. Chairman Kieffer directed Todd Haas to refer Brooks to Melanie DeLuca. Gene Brown Lot Split, Park Dedication Tom Anderson made a MOTION that Park Board accept cash in lieu of land for the Brown Lot Split. The Park Board directs Todd Haas to arrange for appraisal and contact Mr. Brown regarding arrangements prior to appraisal. Second to motion by Jim Lindahl. All commissioners favored motion; MOTION passed. Other Business Haas noted budget does not allow city to pay for appraisals and in turn charge developer. Developer must pay for appraisal up front. Park Board directed Haas to provide board with receipts of Park Dedication. MOTION made by William Mamlock that Park Board will consider appraisal to be valid for six months from date of appraisal. Second to motion by Jim Lindahl. All commissioners favor motion; MOTION passed. cont'd.. . ;/) '-.) o ~ Park and Recreation C/-'ission 3/15/90 Meeting Minut~~/ Page Five (~! , -.../ Park Board reviewed Blue Lines Early Bird softball tournament application. Chairman Kieffer directed Haas to provide Park Board with receipt of $150.00 per field useage fee. Haas will check if useage fee is credited to Park Board or Maintenance. MOTION made by William Mamlock to accept the application from Blue LIne Collision Center for April 21 and 22, 1990 at City Hall. Second to motion by David Woods. All commissioners favored motion; MOTION passed. Chairman's Report Chairman Kieffer reported bluebird a Boy Scout to obtain Eagle badge. houses. houses are being built for Kelsey Park by Another suggestion is to build wood duck MOTION made by Darrel Delarco to adjourn. Second to motion by David Woods. All commissioners favored motion; meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Theresa Hogan