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CITY of ANDOVER
Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
October 5, 1989
1. Call to Order
2. Residents Forum
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Terrace Park, Discussion
5. 1990 Budget Update, Discussion
6. Ordinance 62, Hunting, Discussion
7. Chairman's Report
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9. Adjournment
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CITY of ANDOVER
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 5, 1989
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission
was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Marc McMullen on Thursday,
October 5, 1989 at the Andover City Hall Offices, 1685 Crosstown Blvd.,
Andover, MN.
commissioners Present: Chairman Marc McMullen, Darrell Delarco, Jeff Kieffer,
Jim Lindahl, William Mamlock, David Woods
Others Present: Mr. Frank Stone, Mr. Todd Haas
Approval of Minutes
MOTION made by Commissioner Kieffer to approve minutes of the September 21, 1989
meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission. Second to motion by Mamlock.
All commissioners favor motion; minutes approved.
Terrace Park
City residents Judy Reier (13420 Narcissus Street N.W.) and Ellen Kohn
( 13415 Narcissus Street N.W.) attended meeting. A letter to the Park and
Recreation Commission written by Reier and Kohn regarding Terrace Park was
submitted and discussed. The letter outlines three areas of concern and requests
the Commission consider these concerns when making future Park and Recreation
budget recommendations.
The first
that park
service.
to budget
concern is that Terrace Park is dry and weed filled. Mr. Stone stated
is not irrigated and therefore lawn services such as Chern Lawn will not
It is very unlikely that park will be irrigated for several years due
constraints.
The second concern is the bushes around the pumphouse are not trimmed and are
unkempt looking. Mr. McMullen stated that area is city property, not park
property. Mr. Stone said he would remove dead bushes and prune healthy bushes.
The third concern is dead trees in Terrace Park. Chairman McMullen explained that
the dead trees are located on outlots that were only recently acquired by city.
Mr. Stone said the outlots will be mown but due to a shortage of manpower other
improvements will not be made at this time.
Ms. Reier stated the park has been a disappointment. She wants Park Board to know
there is resident concern.
Ms. Kohn feels playground equipment will be placed too close to the pumphouse.
This may subject users to chlorine smell.
Mr. Stone stated it is not dangerous to be near the chlorine odor. Mr. Kieffer
stated equipment won't be placed close enough to pumphouse to cause problems.
Mr. Stone noted that two dry summers have taken a tremendous toll on area parks.
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Andover Park and Rec( 'tion Commission
October 5, 1989 Meet~..jMinutes
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Ms. Kohn asked Commission if more trees could be planted in the park.
Chairman McMullen stated budget does not allow for additional funds to
be transferred to Terrace Park.
Commissioner Kieffer said a possibility is surplus trees from DNR but these
are seedlings and again maintenance (watering) will be a concern.
Mr. Stone stated the DNR will notify city in spring of sale of seedlings.
Mr. Stone asked if it is worth putting an ice rink in outlot. Ms. Reier
stated ice rink is used by many people.
Discussion concluded with Mr. Stone offering to assist residents with concerns,
questions and problems in city parks.
1990 Budget Update
Chairman McMullen reported that Park Dedication was pulled from budget write-up
and is now presented as a separate budget. The Park and Recreation budget was
cut back to 48,795.00.
Commissioners reviewed the budget. There was no further discussion of 1990
budget at this time.
Chairman's Report
Crooked Lake School is putting in a hockey rink 10/16/89. Scheduling of ice
time will be the responsibility of the Park Board.
Additionally, Crooked Lake needs $7,000 for the hockey rink and is conducting
a special fund raiser.
Mr. Stone reported that resurfacing of tennis court cannot be done until spring
when temperatures permit.
Mr. Delarco recommends that a signed contract be obtained to guara~tee price of
resurfacing and to commit city funds for the project.
Todd Haas will make arrangements with resurfacing company.
Ordinance 62, Hunting Discussion
An officer from the Anoka County Sheriff's Department was present to discuss
Andover City Ordinance #62 and address current issue of hunting in prohibited
areas.
Commissioner Kieffer confirmed that no hunting is allowed in any city park.
Kieffer relayed a recent incident involving goose hunting in Kelsey Park.
Hunters had a valid permit, but permit would not override local ordinance.
Officer Parks stated the proper authority to report such an
Sheriff's Department, not the DNR. As a matter of rule the
to complaints against a local ordinance.
incident is the
DNR does not respond
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Andover Park and Rec"- 'tion Commission
October 5, 1989 Meeti"J Minutes
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officer Parks stated a problem with Ordinance #62 is that it is illegal to
discharge but not to carry a firearm..
Chairman McMullen believes the City Council is considering changes to the
ordinance.
Commissioner Kieffer asked is
in regard to illegal hunting.
a particular park with higher
certain area parks have more problems than others
Officer Parks replied there does not seem to be
rate of complaints.
Officer Parks believes the City of Andover should develop an Ordinance that
relates to hunting and a separate Ordinance that relates to the use of fireamms.
Kieffer asked Parks if the unlawful use of motorized vehicles in city parks
has increased or decreased. Parks does not know of a significant trend either
way. Parks stated the problem is largely one of ignorance of the law.
In most cases the problem is solved when a warning is issued. Repeat offenders
are tagged, however, tagging does not affect the driver's license of a juvenile.
Officer Parks stated the Sheriff's Department is willing to help the City of
Andover in reviewing amended ordinance for hunting and/or firearm use.
Other Business
Chairman McMullen stated that scheduling of hockey rinks will be an agenda item
for the next meeting. At that meeting a list of ice rinks will be available.
Frank Stone reports there are 14 ice rinks in Andover. Locations will be printed
in the next Andover Newsletter.
Todd Haas stated he
use in the spring.
next meeting.
hopes to have the softball field at Timber Trails ready for
More discussion on "Timber Trails will be on agenda for
It was decided to postpone laminating picture on sign at Strootman. The Strootman
family would be contacted before sign would be changed.
commissioner Kieffer made a MOTION to adjourn. Second to motion by William Mamlock.
All commissioners agreed, meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Hogan
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PROPOSED 1990 PARK CAPITAL BUDGET
CITY PARK COMPLEX
Rebuild Hockey Rink
4' chain link fence - Crosstown Soccer Field
Trees
TOTAL BUDGET
CREEKRIDGE ESTATES PARK
Clearing & Grubbing, Grading & Seeding
2 picnic table
Wood Railing Fence
Class V Walkways
1 Durascape No. DE5679
Installation of Durascape
Timbers & Sand around Equipment
TOTAL BUDGET
STROOTMAN PARK
1 New Backstop with Fly shield
1 Canoe Rest
450 feet pf 4' outfield fence
460 feet of 4' side fence & gate
150 feet of 6' fence
60 feet of 6' fence players guard
TOTAL BUDGET
FOX MEADOWS PARK
Soccer Goals
TOTAL BUDGET
PLEASANT OAKS PARK
Fence of Area from Traffic
TOTAL BUDGET
CEDAR CREST
Regrade & Seed Banks
TOTAL BUDGET
TERRACE PARK
Playground Equipment
TOTAL BUDGET
10,000
2,200
2,000
14,200
4,000
700
500
125
6,000
800
700
12,825
1,600
50
2,700
2,700
1,050
420
8,520
2,000
2,000
1,000
1,000
2,000
2,000
4,000
4,000
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Proposed 1990 Park Capital Budget
FOREST MEADOWS
Add to parking lot
TOTAL BUDGET
2,550
2,550
RED OAKS EAST
1 Backstop
2 Benches 250 ea.
1,200
500
TOTAL BUDGET
1,700
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TOTAL 1990 CAPITAL BUDGET
48,795
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CROOKED LAKE SCHOOL PROJECT 14,000
APPROVED BY MAYOR & COUNCIL AS EXTRA CAPITAL FOR 1990 BUDGET
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PROPOSED 1990 PARK DEDICATION BUDGET
HIDDEN CREEK NORTH
410' of Sidewalk from Bent Creek to Hidden
Creek North
TOTAL DEDICATION
HILLS OF BUNKER LAKE
1 Backstop
2 Benches $250 ea.
1 Large Durascape
Installation of Durascape
Timbers & Sand around Equipment
TOTAL DEDICATION
3,700
3,700
Take from Strootman Park
500
12,000
1,000
700
14,200
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TOTAL 1990 PARK DEDICATION
17,900
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