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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 20, 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 -AUGUST 20,2009 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Butler on August 20,2009, 7:30 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 Ramnath. Commissioners Absent: Mark Lindell. Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas. RESIDENT FORUM 0 There were no comments at this time. Motion by Miskowiec, seconded by Lindahl, to close the resident forum. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindell) vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission did not receive the minutes in their packet in order to review them. Motion by Hupp, seconded by Kowalewski, to table the July 16,2009 Park Commission minutes until the next Park Commission meeting. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, l- absent (Lindell) vote. ------ . --- CONSIDER OVERFLOW PARKING AREA IN HAWKRIDGE PARK Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to considering a request from North Metro Soccer Association (NMSA) for overflow parking in Hawkridge Park. Chair Butler asked if they will still be flooding the ice rink this winter. Mr. Haas stated they would. 0 Commissioner Kowalewski stated if this is approved, Andover Baseball Association uses this park Tuesdays and Sundays and he asked Mr. Haas to let the Soccer Association Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - August 20, 2009 0 Page 2 know that and to please stay offthat area. Mr. Haas believed the NMSA has the park now for the entire week and weekends. Commissioner Lindahl thought they should look at putting in some stakes for flags to delineate where the overflow parking can go. Mr. Haas stated he would talk to Mark Miller ofNMSA to ask him to do that. Commissioner Lindahl wondered how they would designate the area as overflow parking, would there be a sign installed for that. Mr. Haas stated he would talk to Mr. Miller about that and see if he wanted to install a temporary sign or if the City should. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Miskowiec, to approve the overflow parking at Hawkridge Park. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindell) vote. UPDATE OF SOPHIE'S PARK Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to an update of Sophie's Park in regards to maintaining and mowing the park. Commissioner Hupp wondered what they wanted to do with the $7,500. Mr. Haas 0 eXplained they want to regrade the park because it is pretty rough and also seed it and see ifthey could get some grass and mow it. Commissioner Hupp wondered who will take care of the park ifthe Park Commission does get the money to do the improvements. Mr. Haas stated Public Works would do this because the City does not allow others to do work in the parks because of liability issues. Chair Butler updated the Commission on his talk with a resident that lived next to the park. He stated he was a little disappointed it would cost $7,500 to bring in dirt and grass seed. Commissioner Hupp wondered what the residents planned to do with the space. Mr. Haas stated they wanted to use it for green space. UPDATE OF 2010-2014 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Mr. Haas explained that this item is an update of the proposed 2010-2014 Parks Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Chair Butler stated he noticed on their copy ofthe CIP the numbers got worse and he asked if Mr. Haas could check into this and get back to the Commission why the numbers changed. Mr. Haas stated he would ask Mr. Brezinka about this and let the Commission 0 know. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes -August 20, 2009 0 Page 3 CONSIDER COMMUNITY GARDEN PLATS IN PARK AREAS Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to considering community garden plots in city park areas. Chair Butler asked if there has been a lot of interest from residents in the City. Mr. Haas stated he has not but the City Council discussed this at their meeting. Commissioner Lindahl asked if the City would provide the initial tillage and he did not know if this would be successful because most lots in Andover are large enough to have their own garden. Chair Butler thought they might want to consider putting them in higher density areas. Commissioner Lindahl thought if the park did not have irrigation a garden would not work because ofthe sandy soil. Commissioner Kowalewski stated a neighbor by him thought they could put flowers and a walkway in Red Oaks East Park to make it look nicer. Commissioner Hupp stated he liked the idea, especially about putting flowers in the park to brighten it up. 0 The COmniission discussed Red Oaks East Park and if it would be suitable for flower or vegetable gardens. Chair Butler stated he would be interested in exploring this on a pilot basis in one location. Commissioner Kowalewski stated he would be willing to put up flyers in the neighborhood by Road Oaks East Park to see ifthere was interest in this. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Hupp, to put something in the City newsletter to see if there is interest and if there is then to bring it forward to a Park Commission meeting for discussion. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindell) vote. CONSIDER REVISIONS TO APPLICATION FOR SCHEDULED USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to considering revisions to the application for scheduled use of recreational facilities. The Commission did not have a problem with the revisions to the application. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Hupp, to approve the changes to the application for scheduled use of recreational facilities. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindell) vote. Q Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - August 20, 2009 0 Page 4 REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items. The Commission discussed the skateboard park and problems that have been cropping up this summer. The Commission decided to visit the park area and decide afterwards if the park was going to be removed or stay up. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Kowalewski reported that football, soccer and volleyball have started and registration is still open for any high school kids wanting to participate. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING Motion by Commissioner Lindahl, seconded by Commissioner Hupp, to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:11 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