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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 6, 1990 1') U o .f) u ~r;\, 6:30 P.M. o o CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 Andover Park And Recreation Commission Meeting December 6, 1990 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Residents Forum 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Capital Budget update - 1990 5. Revised Hockey Schedules - 1990-91 6. Parks and Open Space Comprehensive Plan, discussion 7. 8. Chairmans Report 9. Adjournment ::) o o o o CA. CITY of ANDOVER Regular Park and Recreation Commission Meeting December 6, 1990 The regularly scheduled Andover Park and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 1990 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Lindahl, McMullen, DeLarco, Woods Anderson (arrived at 7:20 P.M.) Commissioners Absent: None Also Present: Todd Haas, Assistant City Engineer; Frank stone, Public Works Supervisor; Melanie DeLuca, Community School Coordin- ator Approval of Minutes - November 15, 1990 It was noted that there are motions on Pages 2 and 3 that do not show that they were voted on. It was the concensus of the commission that the motions were both carried on unanimous votes. MOTION by DeLarco, seconded by McMullen to approve the minutes of November 15, 1990 as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Captial Budget Update/1990 It was noted that the original contractor for the grading of Oak Bluff park was never paid as he did not complete the work. That money will be used to pay Burt Kraabel, the contractor who completed the work. Commissioner McMullen stated that at a soccer fair he was told that removable goals are rquired and we haven't been using them. He will be receiving specs on this type of goal. Discussion centered on the option of seeding in the winter; however, it was felt that with snow melt, the seed would run off. MOTION by McMullen, seconded by Woods to pay Burt Kraabel with what is left in the Capital Budget and the remainder to come out of Park Dedication. ($22,622.89 is the amount left in the Park Dedication fund). Motion carried unanimously. , "\ U u '1 ~ Park Commission Meeting December 6, 1990 - Minutes Page 2 Hockey Schedule No action was taken. Parks and Open Space Comprehensive plan Discussion Commissioner McMullen introduced Bob Wournos who is the person doing the Comprehensive Plan for the city. Mr. McMullen noted that the map that is in the agenda material is a sketch of what was proposed for the property across the street from city hall. Included in the proposal were four soccer fields, a track and a football field. The school was not in agreement with this idea so it was ,not done. Melanie DeLuca, Community the time the proposal was funds to pursue the idea. werre installed. School Coordinator, explained that at introduced, the school didn't have the Grass and a sprinkler system "\ , ) Bob Wournos, urbanalysis, stated that at the Task Force meetings they do an analysis of resources in the community. They determine which parcels in the city are developable and those which are already developed. The properties that are developed are taken out for future development for the next 20 years. Next they had to determine where the Metropolitan Urban Service Area could be extended. Mr. Wournos stated that there are 3400 acres within the MUSA which are developable; this would be total development under a gravity flow system. The CAB interceptor will be coming in from the southwest. Todd Haas stated that Rosella Sonsteby has requested sewer and water. There is a pipe right by her property. The Anoka waste water treatment plant will be phased out and the CAB will be brought across the river. By the year 2000 we will be able to serve 250,000 gallons per day. The piece of pipe across the river (from Ramsey) will be done by 1992. Mr. Wournos explained that the Metropolitan Council will not look favorably on any development if the city doesn't go with the 4 for 40. They have the power to veto any type of activity in this area. d'Arcy Bosell had told Mr. Wournos that the people making the decisions at the Metropolitan Council have no feeling for the problems and needs of this part of Anoka County. Commissioner McMullen noted that our representative on the Met Council is against the 4 for 40. \ , ) Mr. Wournos explained that when the CAB interceptor is in place, it could serve the entire northwest part of the city. Based on their research on the development trends, they are looking at a consumption of 250-270 units of urbanized development to occur each year. . , \J ,~) \ i ~~ Park Commission Meeting December 6, 1990 - Minutes Page 3 (Comp Plan, Cont.) Mr. Wournos stated that they prepared two alternatives for development. One is a gradual flow to the north and the other is to establish a community identity which would go straight north along Hanson Boulevard, encompassing the City Hall area as soon as possible. City Hall would be a community center with a library, post office, etc. Elderly housing is needed and in- house residential care units were also considered. This area would be a substantial recreational development. Regional parks affecting Andover are Bunker Hills and Rum River park. He then explained the different types of parks that are defined by Met Council. Trail systems were discussed with Mr. Wournos suggesting that trails not only be used for recreation but also for transportation uses. There was considerable discussion on the development of a trail system within the city. , ) Discussion ensued on a community complex center at either the 40 acre parcel directly west of Andover Elementary School or the 40 acre parcel directly north of City Hall. The Commission was leaning toward the parcel directly behind the school, which will tie directly to the school because of better access. The Commission was requested to study the development for the January 3, 1991 meeting. The Commissioners were also requested to each write a goal or objective for the January 3, 1991 meeting for discussion that may be used or incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. MOTION by DeLarco, seconded by Anderson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, && Vicki Volk Recording Secretary ~J