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CITY of ANDOVER
Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
June 8, 1989
An additionally scheduled meeting specifically for discussing the 1990
budget of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order
by Chairman Marc McMullen at 7:35 P.M., Thursday, June 8, 1989 at the
Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Marc McMullen, Jeff Kieffer, William Mamlock,
Jim Lindahl, Torn Anderson
Also Present: Todd Haas, Assistant City Engineer
Frank Stone, Public Works Supervisor
The only agenda item for this specially held meeting is the 1990 Park and
Recreation budget. Chairman McMullen opened discussion by informing
commissioners that City Council approved the expenditure of $14,000 for play-
ground equipment at Crooked Lake School to corne out of Capital Budget in 1990.
Chairman McMullen felt the council was not indicating the Park and Recreation
Budget, but has placed a call to the mayor to confirm.
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Mr. John Burgeson was present to discuss fencing request at Fox Meadows. A
total approximate cost for welded wire fence to separate park land from
Mr. Burgeson's property was determined to be $1100.00. Mr. Burgeson feels this
is a high estimate and reminded commissioners he is willing to make a contribution
toward cost.
Chairman McMullen expressed concern with fencing request as park is not fully
developed and at present time Mr. Burgeson's problem with trespassing is only
anticipated. Commissioner Kieffer stated that commissioners have in the past
turned down resident's request for fencing even where there was a proven problem
with trespassing. Commissioner Mamlock warned that fencing for one resident will
set a precedent. All commissioners agreed.
commissioner Kieffer suggested buying seedlings through DNR to provide a barrier.
Todd Haas suggested Mr. Burgeson contact city council to request an increase in
park budget, as reasons for denying fence request are due to lack of funds in
park budget. Commissioners expressed regret that Mr. Burgeson's request must
be denied at this time. Commissioner Kieffer stated that if a situation arises
requiring fencing in a park with proven problems, the commissioners will consider
fencing as a possible solution. Mr. Burgeson thanked commissioners for consideration
of his plan.
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Chairman McMullan proposed a part time park coordinator position be added to the
1990 budget. Todd Haas supports proposal and recommends the position be for
15 - 20 hours a week. Frank Stone states position should be funded from City
employee salary budget. MOTION made by Jeff Kieffer, seconded by Torn Anderson
that Frank Stone recommend to city part time clerical position for Park and
Recreation Coordination be implemented. Motion passed.
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Park and Rec~eatipn Commission Meeting
June 8, 1989 minutes
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into 1990 budget. Revised budget with explanation of eliminated items follows:
City Park Complex:
Rebuild Hockey Rink
Fence Crosstown Soccer Field
Trees
Eliminated were soccer & football goals,
leveling and seeding of area east of City
Hall.
Creekridge Estates Park
Clearing, grubbing, grading and
seeding one acre
Two standard picnic tables
Wood railing fence
Class V walkway
One Durascape No. DE6828 (includes swings)
Installation of Durascape
Timbers & sand around equipment
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Original proposed table shelters revised
to standard picnic tables. Swing set
eliminated and Durascape model changed
to model that includes swing.
Strootman Park
One backstop with fly shield
Canoe rest
450' of 4' outfield fence
460' of 4' side fence and gate
150' of 6' fence
60' of 6' fence players guard
Backstop with fly shield necessary as field
intended for baseball rather than softball.
DNR will supply labor for canoe rest
installation. Soderville association may
provide dug outs. Fencing will be installed
to be compatible.
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Fox Meadows Park
One large Durascape
Installation of Durascape
Timbers and sand around equipment
One 24 x 24' shelter
Cement slab under shelter and
installation
Two #60 grills
Three picnic tables
$10,000
2,200
2,000
$14,200
$14,200
4,000
700
500
125
6,000
800
700
$12,825
$12,825
$ 1,600
50
2,700
2,700
1,050
420
$ 8,520
$ 8,520
$12,000
1,000
700
2,800
1,000
200
1,050
$18,750
$18,750
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Basketball court eliminated due
to expense. Soccer and football
goals will be requested in 1991.
Pleasant Oaks Park
Fencing off traffic area
Agg lime and installation, regrading,
reseeding, Durascape, installation,
timbers and sand eliminated.
Commissioner Kieffer states traffic
problem must be controlled before
money is expended on improvements.
Cedar Crest
Regrade and seed banks
No additions or eliminations.
Terrace Park
Parking lot and post
No additions or eliminations
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$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$ 2,000
$ 2,000
$ 4,000
$ 4,000
Hartfield Estates
wildlife pond was only planned improvement
and has been eliminated from 1990 proposals.
Todd Haas advises waiting to see if area
developer is required to dig pond. -------
Oak Hollow
Grade, seed, clear and grub soccer,
softball and playground
Oak Bluff
Small Durascape
Installation of Durascape
including sand and timber
Chairman McMullen feels permanent
soccer and football goals not appropriate
at Oak Bluff as fields are not regulation
size.
Timber Trails
No improvements or expense planned or
eliminated.
Meadowood
Tot lot inappropriate for area.
No improvements or expense added or
eliminated.
Forest Meadows
Improvements to parking lot
$14,000
$14,000
$ 6,000
1,400
$ 7,400
$ 7,400
$ 4,000
$ 4,000
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Parking lot not an original
recommendation, but Chairman McMullen
noted games are played four nights a
week and parking inadequate.
prairie Knolls
Electrical/need another light
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
TOTAL
$89,395
$89,395
The following parks were not considered under 1990 budget as funding is to
come from Park Dedication money.
Hidden Creek North
410' of sidewalk from Bent Creek to
Hidden Creek North
$ 3,700
Fencing proposal eliminated for 1990.
Hills of Bunker Lake
Two benches
One large Durascape
Installation of Durascape
Timbers and sand around equipment
$ 500
12,000
1,000
700
$14,200
Backstop will be moved from Strootman to
Hills of Bunker Lake.
Commissioners adjourned for ten minutes from 9:15 - 9:25.
Chairman McMullen informed commissioners that Andover has no policy of
penalizing contractors for work not completed on schedule. Commissioner
Lindahl feels strongly such a policy should be established.
MOTION by Tom Anderson, seconded by Jeff Kieffer to adjourn meeting.
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Hogan