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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
June 21, 1990
1. Call to Order
2. Residents Forum
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Park Dedication
5. Budget Planning - 1991
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7. Chairman's Report
8. Adjournment
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CITY of ANDOVER
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 21, 1990
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chairperson Jeff Kieffer on
Thursday, June 21, 1990 at the Andover City Hall Offices, 1685 Crosstown
Blvd., Andover, MN.
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson Kieffer, Jim Lindahl, Darrell
DeLarco, David Woods, William Mamlock
Commissioners Absent:
Tom Anderson, Marc McMullen
Others Present:
Frank Stone
RESIDENTS FORUM
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Correction tp ~e June 07, 1990 minutes was requested by Commissioner
DeLarco to fr'ea(j: (1st paragraph under Residents Forum) ".....twenty-four
houses along a "trail", Josh cleaning out the houses periodically....."
Mottln made by DeLarco, seconded by Woods, to approve the corrected
minutes of the June 07, 1990 Park and Recreation Commission meeting.
Passed unanimously.
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Andover Park and Recreation Commission
6/21/cx] Meeting Minutes, page 2
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PARK DEDICATION
It appears that the city council advocates changing the ordinance concerning
park dedication to a one time fee of 10% of the value of the land or a flat fee, in
order to give the owner an option and according to the city attorney, comply
with state law. If the owner opted for a flat fee, a waiver would be signed, and
in the future, if the lot is split again, another flat fee would be paid. The flat fee
would be renegotiated each year.
Chairperson Kieffer interpreted park dedication, according to state law, to be
based on the value of the land, not park usage, and feels that the current
procedure of determining park dedication is correct. Based on early
discussions, the commission would like maintain the ordinance to read 10% of
the land value, dropping the assessor's fee. Commissioner Lindahl felt that a
change in the ordinance, as proposed by council, would create a record
keeping problem for the city. Commissioners Mamlock and Lindahl thought
that more disputes would arise upon changing the ordinance. Chairperson
Kieffer questioned whether a flat fee would work for both urban and rural
'\ properties. Citing the Eugene Brown appeal, the commissioners expressed
, ) that a change in the appraisal method seemed warranted, rather than that of
determining park dedication.
At the next council meeting of July 3rd, Chairperson Kieffer indicated he would
advocate that park dedication fee be 10% of the value of the property; if
council disagrees, he would push for a fairer flat fee. Commissioner DeLarco
felt that if a flat fee is lowered, not only would the Park Board would lose
money needed for park dedication, but it would be harder to meet the budget.
Commissioner Lindahl expressed that the commission should stand by its
decision. Chairperson Kieffer asked for support of the commissioners at the
July 3rd meeting of the city council.
Commissioner Mamlock questioned why park dedication funds were used for
electrical wiring on the AM building by city hall. Frank Stone replied that the
AM has a ten year lease on the building and that it will eventually be a park
building. Furthermore, the main controls for lighting fields would be located in
this building.
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6/21/€x] Meeting Minutes, page 3
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BUDGET PLANNING
AAA Community jpark suggestions were considered by the park board.
Condition of outfields, parking lots at neighborhood parks and concession
stand and lights at City Hall Park received interest.
Frank Stone intends to halt lawn parking at the city hall, as soon as
construction on water tower is finished. The commission discussed doubling
the parking lot by city hall to alleviate a parking crunch.
Commissioner DeLarco
revenue for the city.
insurance.
suggested building batting cages as a source of
He thought that the biggest drawback would be
Commissioner Mamlock suggested that future priorities should offer something
for those not athletically inclined in baseball or soccer. Demand has been the
strongest in those areas, resulting in about a 70% budget allotment. Biking
trails, pools, volleyball courts, etc. could be more widely explored and
\ promoted. Commissioner Lindahl suggested a possibility of establishing a
) "trail fund" for this type of development. Commissioner DeLarco volunteered
to check on the cost of a community pool.
Chairperson Kieffer asked the commission to think about budgeting for a
walkway for Prairie Knoll Park and the grading in Timber Trails. Frank Stone
felt that more soccer fields should not be developed, as there was not much
demand for the existing three fields. Commissioner Kieffer said that bluebird
houses were in Kelsey Park, but there was a need for "no motorized vehicles"
signs to be posted. Because there are fewer people on the staff for
maintenance, Frank Stone felt that it might be difficult to work it into the
schedule at this time.
Chairperson Kieffer summarized commission priorities to be ball field lights,
parking lots, and application for a grant for Kelsey Park. Todd Haas was
suggested for the latter task.
Frank Stone does not project playground equipment purchase for next year,
but recommends checking potential location at Hills of Bunker and Creek
Ridge for installing playground equipment.
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The commissioners will be notified if there is a July 5th meeting of the Park and
Recreation Commission.
Chairperson Kieffer asked that the police department be notified about the
weekend (June 23) baseball tournament and to ascertain that the usage fee be
paid to the commission.
Motion by Lindahl, seconded by DeLarco to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Plummer, Recording Secretary
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