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Home My WebLink AboutApril 16, 2009 0 Sl\NDbVE~ PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING -APRIL 16, 2009 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Butler on April 16,2009, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chair Ted Butler, Bill Hupp, Tony Kowalewski, Vice Chair Jim Lindahl, Mark Miskowiec and Shan Rarnnath. Commissioners Absent: Mark Lindell. Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas. RESIDENT FORUM 0 There were no comments at this time. Motion by Hupp, seconded by Miskowiec, to close the resident forum. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindell) vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no changes Motion by Hupp, seconded by Rarnnath, to approve the April 2, 2009 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindell) vote. CONSIDER PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS/WOODLAND CROSSING 2ND ADDITION Mr. Haas explained that this item is to consider the park dedication requirements for the proposed preliminary plat for Woodland Crossing 2nd Addition. Commissioner Miskowiec asked ifthere were any fields at this park. Mr. Haas indicated there is only a small play structure, basketball court and shelter and not room for anything else. 0 Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Miskowiec, to accept cash in lieu ofland. Motion canied on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindell) vote. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 16, 2009 0 Page 2 Motion by Miskowiec, seconded by Hupp, to add Item 4A (Consider Application for Schedule Use of Recreational Facilities/Oak View Community School) to the agenda. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I absent (Lindell) vote. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR SCHEDULE USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/OAK VIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to considering an application for scheduled use of recreational facilities from the Oak View Community School. Commissioner LindaW stated the various Andover Associations need to use school facilities they need to pay a facility charge for that. He thought that it would be fine for the school to use the field but since the City has to take care of it he thought they should be able to swap at least a credit for one field ofthe school district that they are paying for. Chair Butler asked if they worked out a swap with the School District before. Mr. Haas indicated they have not but something could be discussed if the Park Commission wished. 0 Commissioner Kowalewski agreed with Commission Lindahl in regards to this. Chair Butler wondered if this could be worded in such a way for some type of partnership with the School District. He would like to see in the long term that the City and School District have a real cooperative relationship around field use and maintenance of them. Commissioner Hupp thought they had a policy not to charge Andover youth for use of the fields. Commissioner Lindahl stated the associations contribute to the maintenance of the fields and the School District does not give anything so he was looking for something in return. The Commission discussed what they thought the School District and the City should agree to for field use. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Kowalewski, to approve the use of City Hall Park Complex Field #7 for the school and direct staff to go to the School District to discuss swapping out a credit for field usage for the City to use in exchange for a City field to use. Further Discussion Commission Hupp thought they could invite the School District to come to a worksession for further discussion. Mr. Haas stated he could look into that. 0 Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindell) vote Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 16, 2009 0 Page 3 REQUEST TO RELOCATE SECURITY LIGHTINORTHWOODS EAST PARK Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to a request from Steve Johnson to install a security light near the existing parking lot. Commissioner Lindahl stated the Park Commission does not have any money to anything in regards to this right now. Chair Butler stated if the City were to do anything with this the City Council would need to approve it to use other funds. Commissioner Miskowiec wondered if some trees could be trimmed to allow more light to shine in the area. Mr. Haas stated it would not really help because the existing security light is not located in a good area. Motion by Kowalewski, seconded by Miskowiec, to postpone this item until available funds are received or if the City Council makes a determination to move forward. Further Discussion There was none. 0 Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindell) vote. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR NEW LEGISLATION/CITY OF HAM LAKE, CONT. Mr. Haas explained that this item was tabled from the March 19th meeting to allow the Park Commissioners to do some further research about new legislation that the City of Ham Lake would like to see introduced at the State Capital. Ham Lake Park Chair Mel Annerud reviewed the proposed legislation with the Commission. Commissioner Miskowiec asked why this is better than their balloted system. Mr. Annerud stated the difference is they would sell a bond that would carry an interest rate, with the new legislation there would not be any interest or fees because it would be an assessment. Commissioner Lindahl asked if the levied funds would always be put up for a public vote or could the City impose an assessment on people. Mr. Annerud indicated there are options within the bill to allow either way. He stated they provide a lot of options in the bill so it could be used State wide. 0 The Commission discussed the pros and cons ofthe proposed legislation and whether they wanted to endorse it. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 16, 2009 0 Page 4 Commission Hupp stated he did not see a provision in the bill for the City to be able to opt out of a County project or State project if it so deemed necessary. Mr. Annerud stated he would add some wording that a City can opt out if necessary and see what the Legislature says in regards to this. The Commission discussed with Mr. Annerud how funds could be reimbursed to taxpayers ifthe amount assessed was more than what the project cost. Motion by Hupp, seconded by Lindahl, to forward this item on to the City Council without a recommendation. Further Discussion There was none. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindell) vote. CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS TO HAWKRIDGE PARK/09-18, CONTINUED Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to considering the improvements that 0 should be made in the redevelopment of Hawkridge Park. Mr. Haas reviewed his meeting with St. Francis School District regarding ice time at the park this coming year. UPDATE OF HIDDEN CREEK EAST PARK MEETING WITH AREA RESIDENTS Mr. Haas explained that this is an update in regards to the Hidden Creek East Park meeting with area residents. Mr. Haas reviewed the meeting with the residents with the Park Commission. REVIEW ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 4TH QUARTERLY REPORT The Park Commission reviewed the 4th Quarter Anoka County Sheriffs Department report. PARK DEDICATION IMPROVEMENT FUND 1ST QUARTER/FINANCE DEPARTMENT The Park Commission reviewed the 1 st Quarter Park Dedication Improvement Fund 0 report. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 16, 2009 0 Page 5 REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Kowalewski repOlied that Andover Boys lacrosse had their first game last week. He also does a lot of biking and he was looking at contacting Coon Rapids about putting in a bike path going into Anoka because it is very dangerous along Main Street. Commissioner Miskowiec stated with the Hidden Creek East neighborhood he thought it was a good situation there if they have a park without a lot of vegetation and natural grasses because it will save the City a lot of time and money with not having to mow. He thought more parks should have natural grasses. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Kowalewski, to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindell) vote. Respectfully Submitted, 0 Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary TimeSaver OjJSite Secretarial, Inc. 0