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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 16, 1989 o u " ') ~ CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NoW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - AGENDA FEBRUARY 16, 1989 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Resident Forum 4. Award Bid/Northwoods Tennis Court 5. Comprehensive plan Tasks 1 & 3, continued 6. Woodland Creek Golf Course/Creekridge Park discussion 7. Report from Park Chairman ".-, 8 . Report from Public Works I ,~) 9. 10. Adjournment , "- ) ',J o u Q"CA. CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w, . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 16, 1989 MEETING MINUTES The regularly scheduled Andover Park and Recreation and Zoning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Marjorie Perry at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 1989. Commissioners present included Jeff Flamo, Bill Mamlock, Ron Ferris, Acting Chairman Jeff Kieffer, Tom Anderson. Also included were Frank Stone and Todd Haas. RESIDENTS FORUM Bob Pobol was Hidden Creek Park. discuss the layout the plans for 1989 present to ask about the progress of the It was suggested to set March 16 as a date to of the Park. Frank will provide an update on for equipment ordered, etc. APPROVAL OF MINUTES o MOTION was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Flamo to approve the minutes of the February 2, 1989 Park meeting. All voted yes. Motion carried. AWARD BID/NORTHWOODS TENNIS COURT Judy Lentz was present and spoke in favor of having the tennis court at the Northwoods site. Commissioner Kieffer stated that the bids for Sub grade Correction, Protection and Restoration of Property will have to rebid. Todd Haas reported that because the bids were over $15,000, it has to be advertised. This item will be advertised on February 3rd in the newspaper. The bid opening is for March 2nd. The construction of the tennis court and fencing are under $15,000, so we can hold those bids. Todd estimated that the total cost will be approximately $30,000 - $35,000. Also, Todd commented that the City Council would have to approve the bids on March 7th. Todd suggested to Mrs. Lentz that she urge neighbors interested in the discussion regarding the tennis court construction at the Northwoods site to attend the March 2nd Park meeting. "' Commissioner Ferris asked if there is an estimate given for time of completion on the bids. Todd Haas explained that there will be a required date of completion for the bids on the bid specifications. It was estimated by Todd Haas that the tennis courts would be ready for use by June 15. ./ 1 .~ ~) \ ) Andover Park and Recreation Commission February 16, 1989 Meeting Minutes Page Two COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TASKS 1 & 3. CONTINUED Todd Haas reported that all the changes previously recommended by the Park Board had been completed in the final Westwood report. All commissioners agreed that these changes were completed. There was discussion about tabling this item until the next Park Board meeting. Todd was instructed to hold a check for Westwood until that time. MOTION was made by Commissioner Ferris, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to table this item until the next Park Board Meeting. All voted yes. Motion carried. WOODLAND CREEK GOLF COURSE/CREEKRIDGE PARK Todd Haas stated that Woodland Development is preparing an easement for the entrance to the golf course, and this easement description will go to the City Council for approval. , J Mr. Ferris asked if there was a plat that showed a road going through and it was approved by the Council. Todd Haas commented that it would have been a site plan, and that the Council never has reviewed the site plan. This item will go to the City Council on March 7th for approval. Mr. Anderson asked if the city should make some kind of agreement with Woodland Development to maintain the area. Todd suggested that Woodland could maintain the easement from the road South Coon Creek Drive up to their property line. There was some discussion about the type of sign to be used for the golf course. Todd Haas stated this would be controlled through the sign ordinance. Todd Haas recommended to the Park Board to have the City Council enter into an agreement with the developer for maintenance of the easement; Attorney Hawkins could possibly prepare the wording of such an agreement. ) MOTION was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Flamo that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the City Council to enter into an agreement with Woodland Development for maintenance of the easement from the south Coon Creek Drive up to the Woodland Development property (proposed golf course area). \ \ / v \ ) Andover Park and Recreation Commission February 16, 1989 Meeting Minutes Page Three There was some discussion. Commissioner Ferris had a concern that if the City doesn't ask the developer to maintain this area, the City may find the maintenance to the park (the entrance to the golf course) may turn out to be more of a burden to the City than an asset. By allowing the easement, Woodland Development may want the City to do maintenance equal to golf course maintenance. Commissioner Anderson amended his motion to indicate that the Andover Park and Recreation Commission recommends to the city Council to require Woodland Development to maintain the entire Creekridge Park as part of the easement agreement. All voted yes. Motion carried. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS , / Frank Stone reported he would be bringing some 1989 budget figures in for the next Park meeting. He also stated that the new state law requires that the 1990 budget has to be completed by August 1st. There was some discussion regarding the difficulty in preparing the 1990 budget when the Park Board isn't going to know what will be accomplished with the 1989 budget money. Commissioner Ferris asked staff to follow-up and see who might be dumping on Park #28, to see if this could be cleaned up. Frank Stone thought that this dumping might be in the two lots adjacent to it. Todd Haas stated that this still was a violation to do any solid waste dumping. Todd and Frank would bring this matter to Jay Blake's attention to follow up on. ORDINANCE 10 AMENDMENT/PARK DEDICATION The Park Board reviewed their presentation to be given at the City Council meeting to be held on February 21, 1989 regarding park dedication fees. RESIDENTS AT CREEKRIDGE / Todd Haas stated that Melanie DeLuca brought it to his attention that there are many families with young children who desire to have a park in the Creekridge area. The neighbors have scheduled a meeting and would like someone from the Park Board to attend this meeting on the 27th of February. j , ) '-J , ) Andover Park and Recreation Commission February 16, 1989 Meeting Minutes Page Four Melanie DeLuca explained that these families now have to drive the kids a long way to get to a park. Todd Haas stated that the park that was taken for that plat was Creekridge. Commissioner Ferris stated perhaps the City could take the Northwest corner of the Creekridge Park and fence it in for a tot lot. But this would have to be an item for the 1990 budget. There was discussion about the possibility of buying a lot from the developer. Mr. Kieffer asked if the staff could check to see what lots would be available. There were also concerns raised about the children cross~ng South Coon Creek Drive. .J Mr. Kieffer recommended the two options of either buying a lot (having staff check availability) or developing Creekridge Park. Also staff was directed to check into the possibility of selling back the lot that the City received for park land back to the developer and taking that money to buy the lot into the development for a park. Todd Haas stated his concern that because of the location of Creekridge Park, a 2-1/2 acre size lot might be required for a lot split, unless sewer was available. It was also recommended by the Park Board to have these residents come to the Park Board Meeting on March 16 to further discuss this situation. Melanie DeLuca stated that the neighborhood meeting would be at 7:00 p.m. on February 27th. ADJOURNMENT MOTION was made by Commissioner Ferris, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the regularly scheduled Park Board Meeting of February 16, 1989. Respectfully submitted, (Park.l)