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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 16, 2009 C I T Y o F 0 NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - JULY 16,2009 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Butler on July 16, 2008, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chair Ted Butler, Tony Kowalewski, Vice Chair Jim Lindahl, Mark Miskowiec and Shan Ramnath. Commissioners Absent: Bill Hupp and Mark Lindell. Also Present: . Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas. 0 RESIDENT FORUM There were no comments at this time. Motion by Miskowiec, seconded by Kowalewski, to close the resident forum. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Hupp, Lindell) vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Lindahl stated on page one last paragraph the last full sentence should read "He stated it was a nice park and is wells used." He stated on page two, first paragraph, last sentence should read "Because of the lighting situation, the only thing that the existing light accomplishoo~ during the summer is to light the drainage ditch." He noted on page two the title should be "WORLD" not "WORD". Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Ramnath, to approve the June 4, 2009 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Hupp, Lindell) vote. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Miskowiec to approve adding Item 4A (Consider 2009 Softball/Baseball Tournament Application! Andover Baseball Association) to the agenda. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, o-nays, 2-absent (Hupp, Lindell) vote. 0 Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - July 16, 2009 0 Page 2 PUBLIC INPUT/2010-2014 PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Chairperson Butler explained this item is in regard to approving a Capital Improvement Plan Budget over the next five years. He stated they have been unable to make park improvements that were planned because they do not have the funds for improvements because of the decline in housing development. Mrs. Carol Schmeichel, 1146 I 5211d Lane NW, stated they sent a letter addressing some of the concerns. She stated when they looked at the budget from past years Sophies Park was supposed to be planned for 2008 and then it was delayed until 2011 and now the most recent improvement plan through 2014 has eliminated funding for Sophie's Park entirely. She stated their concern is there are lots of young families and kids in the neighborhood and they do not have access to another park without crossing busy roads. She stated they were wondering ifthere would be any possibility to at least level and seed the park for general use by the kids. She wondered what could be done with the three lots. She also wondered what other neighborhood parks have not been developed besides theirs. Commissioner Lindahl asked how much of the development has been built up. Mr. Haas did not think it was more than fifty percent. Commissioner LindaW stated their normal policy was the park would be developed when a certain percentage of homes were 0 developed otherwise the park could be vandalized if developed too early. Mrs. Schmeichel noted one of the developers/builders has filed for bankruptcy but there are others still building homes in the development. She stated they have agreed to maintain the park when developed. She explained some of the things they have already done to the park and noted they have adopted the park. Chair Butler stated the City appreciated the Schmeichl' s for adopting the park. Chair Butler asked if the City could at least mow the park this year and then see about getting it graded for use. Mr. Haas stated they could do that and he would talk to the Park Maintenance crew. Mr. Russ Schmeichel stated the park looks nice when mowed but is really unusable because it is too ruddy. He thought ifthe kids could have a green spot it would be great. Mr. Haas stated they will get a fine grade done ifthe Commission wants it done. He stated they still have a letter of credit from one ofthe developers and have control on it because he has not developed all of his lots. Mrs. Melissa Harper, 15383 Indy Street, stated they have several ponds in the neighborhood with steep grades in their backyards so it is not set up for private play areas in the area so this park area is the only safe play area for the children in the development. 0 Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - July 16, 2009 0 Page 3 Motion by Kowalewski, seconded by Miskowiec, to recommend to the City Council the 2010-2014 Parks Capital Improvement Plan as proposed. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, 0- nays, 2-absent (Lindell, Hupp) vote. CONSIDER 2009 SOFTBALL/BASEBALL TOURNAMENT APPLICATION/ANDOVER BASEBALL ASSOCIATION Mr. Haas explained this is in regards to considering the baseball tournament application forlll for the upcoming 2009 fall softball/baseball season as requested by the Andover Baseball Association. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Ramnath, to approve the tournament application form from the Andover Baseball Association. Further Discussion There was none. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Lindell, Hupp) vote. CONSIDER 2009 FALL FOOTBALL/SOCCER SCHEDULE 0 Mr. Haas explained this is in regards to approving the 2009 fall soccer/football schedule. Commissioner Kowalewski stated on page two ofthe application for the fall schedule there was actually some practices and he wondered ifthere would be any conflict with that during the week. Mr. Haas stated there would not be. Motion by Miskowiec, seconded by Kowalewski, to approve the 2009 fall soccer/football schedule. Further Discussion There was none. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Lindell, Hupp) vote. CONSIDER 2009 FALL FOOTBALL/BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Mr. Haas explained this item is in regard to approving the 2009 softball/baseball/football schedule. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Kowalewski, to approve the 2009 0 softball/baseball/football schedule. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - July 16, 2009 0 Page 4 Further Discussion There was none. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Lindell, Hupp) vote. UPDATE OF IRRIGATION OF PARKS/09-14, CONT. Mr. Haas updated the Commission in regards to irrigation of parks. Mr. Mark Miller, Field Director for North Metro Soccer Association, stated the Board did approve an escrow amount, which they had taken out of their funds for development specifically at Hawk Ridge Park. He stated they have started to raise funds and looking at grants and he did communicate to Mr. Haas the other parks they were interested in. UPDATE OF HARTFIEL'S PARK Mr. Haas updated the Commission in regards to the status of Hartfiel's Park. ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 2ND QUARTERLY REPORT 0 The Commission reviewed the Sheriffs Department 2nd Quarter Report. PARK DEDICATION IMPROVEMENT FUND 2ND QUARTERLY REPORT/FINANCE DEPARTMENT The Commission reviewed the Park Dedication Improvement Fund 2nd Quarter Report. REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Kowalewski stated there is a wide range of birds at Bunker Hills Park for bird watchers. He also stated on July 10lh in the StarTribune it dealt with the skate park in New Brighton about cleaning up or getting rid of the park. He thought their skate park needed to have people step up and clean it up too because he did not want to see it disappear. He stated there will be two high school camps next week. Volleyball camp for K -7 and then there will be football camp for youth will be the last week in July. Chair Butler thanked City staff and volunteers for the time they spent on Fun Fest. He thought it turned out great and was a fun time. 0 Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - July 16, 2009 0 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Ramnath, to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Motion calTied on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Lindell, Hupp) vote. Respectfully Submitted, Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 0 0