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CITY of ANDOVER
Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
August 2, 1990
1. Call to Order
2. Residents Forum
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Ken Heil Sketch Plan
5. Eagle Scout Representative
6. Kelsey-Round Lake Park Grant
7. Park Capital Budget - 1991
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9. Chairman's Report
10. Adjournment
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CITY of ANDOVER
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 02, 1990
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Chairperson Jeff Kieffer on
Thursday, August 02, 1990 at the Andover City Hall Offices, 1685 Crosstown
Blvd., Andover, MN.
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson Kieffer, Darrell DeLarco,
Tom Anderson, David Woods, Jim Lindahl
Commissioners Absent:
Marc McMullen, William Mamlock
Others Present:
Todd Haas
RESIDENTS FORUM
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Anderson, seconded by Woods, to approve the minutes of
the July 19, 1990 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. Passed
unanimously.
KEN HElL SKETCH PLAN
The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the Ken Heil sketch plan and
because of its location (east of the intersection of Hanson Boulevard and
Andover Boulevard), recommended cash in lieu of land for park dedication.
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EAGLE SCOUT REPRESENTATIVE
Henry Hoefer, Eagle Scout representative, came to the commission meeting to
clarify Eagle Scout project qualifications. According to Mr. Hoefer, the project
must show leadership, planning and organization that benefits the community.
Examples of past projects have been the building of benches, campfire rings,
recycling, etc. mainly involving the outdoors.
Matt Hoefer, Scout, presented a trail plan for Kelsey-Round Lake Park which
included leveling of the trail and signs. Matt would be able to begin his project
in one and a half months.
The commission made suggestions to improve the trail, which Matt would
incorporate. Commissioner Woods felt that the upkeep of the trail would be
the city's responsibility; however, Matt could maintain it through the winter. He
would need a permit to operate his riding lawn mower and snowmobile in the
park. The commission felt an expansion of the proposed trail would be
desirable, and could be done by other scouts in the future.
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KELSEY-ROUND LAKE PARK GRANT
It was determined in the meeting with Marcia Taubr, of the Minnesota
Department of Trade and Economic Development, that the city must begin to
show progress in development of the park. One fulfillment of this would be the
incorporation of Matt Hoefer's Eagle Scout project. Chairperson Kieffer said
that next year, $10,000 was ear-marked to hire a professional designer of
parks to develop a long-range nature theme park plan that would probably
include a bridge to the island and an interpretive center. Thus, the city could
apply for a new grant next September; Todd Haas recommended starting
application after January 1. 1991. He also stated that Kelsey-Round Lake Park
appeared to have a historical background, but that staff was unable to locate
files pertaining to the purchase of the park in 1981 or 1982.
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Chairperson Kieffer reminded the commission that if the grant is made
available to the City in 1991, up to 10% for planning and engineering may be
reimbursed for the design of the park and also, that the grant is a matching
grant 50-50. It also appears as if city council is supporting this project.
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Chairperson Kieffer expressed a concern that Eagle Scout projects may have
to be reclaimed to fit in the professional plan for the park. The commission
would like the city to negotiate with the owner to obtain ten acres north of the
park for park entrance/parking lot and acquire a pond area, considered a
prime setting for the interpretive center. Mr. Haas recommended contacting
the owner before he begins development of the area, but to let the owner build
the road indicated on his plat.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairperson Kieffer informed the commission that the park capital budget
meeting was cancelled until August 16, but that the total budget request of
$57,700 plus $10,000 for Kelsey-Round Lake Park, appeared realistic.
Commissioner Anderson commented that the lights at Northwoods tennis
courts were not working. Commissioner Lindahl inquired about the lighting
posts from Fred Moore; no status report was available.
In regard to the pond at Strootman Park, Mr. Haas stressed that a permit was
needed from the DNR if fill was required.
Commissioner Lindahl suggested that Strootman and several other parks
would be ideal for wood duck houses, and that these might be incorporated in
the Eagle Scout projects.
Mr. Haas suggested that the commission visit Creek Ridge or the Hills of
Bunker Lake before the next meeting.
Motion by DeLarco, seconded by Anderson to change the August 16, 1990
meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission to August 23, 1990. Passed
unanimously.
Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Woods to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Plummer, Recording Secretary