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CITY of ANDOVER
Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
November 2, 1989
1. Call to Order
2. Residents Forum
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Review of Hockey Rink Schedules
5. Park Dedication Requirements
6. Timber Trails Park, discussion
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8. Chairman's Report
9. Adjournment
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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION MINUTES
NOVEMBER '2', 1989
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission
was called to order by Commissioner Jeff Kieffer at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday,
Novemberi.2, 1989 at the Andover City Hall offices, 1685 Crosstown Blvd.,
Andover, MN.
Commissioners Present: Darrell Delarco, David Woods, Tom Anderson,
Jim Lindahl, Jeff Kieffer
Others Present: Todd Haas
Chairman Marc McMullen was present at meeting for discussion of Park Dedication
Requirements.
Residents Forum
No residents/representatives were present at November 02, 198~ meeting.
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Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the October 5, 1989 meeting were reviewed. Tom Anderson requested
minutes be amended to show he was present at meeting.
MOTION made by Darrell Delarco to approve minutes of October 5, 1989 meeting as
amended. Second to motion by David Woods. All commissioners favored motion;
minutes approved.
MOTION made by Tom Anderson to approve minutes of October 19, 1989 meeting.
Second to motion by Darrell Delarco. All commissioners favor motion; minutes
approved.
Review of Hockey Rink Schedule
Schedule should include Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. reserved at Hawkridge for
St. Francis Youth Hockey.
Timber Trails
The Park and Recreation Commission was requested to discuss Timber Trails Park
as requested by City staff. The following was presented by Todd Haas.
An Eagle Scout (Mike King) has been working on a plan to upgrade the park at
Timber Trails.
A plan was submitted by Mike King and the softball field has been staked. An
inspection by City staff was done and it appears the park is in need of much more
grading than determined earlier this summer. Also, other improvements necessary
include:
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1. Pine trees located along the edge of the outfield would need to be
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removed and relocated. It is recommended to relocate trees all along
the outfield fence. A tree spade is necessary to relocate trees.
Bryon Westlund at Woodland Development would be willing to relocate
trees as a swap for responsibility of the ag lime cost.
2. The parking lot will be in need of grading/leveling as there is an
old existing skating rink with berms.
3. The outfield playing areas are in need of grading, leveling, rototi11ing
and seeding.
Heavy construction equipment may be required to complete project.
An existing diagram of the field from the preliminary plat of Timber Trails was
included in packet for discussion.
Mr. Haas does not believe field can be ready for use next spring.
Jeff ~ieffer suggested this item be tabled until budget is approved.
Mr. Anderson questioned if trees could be moved now.
Kieffer stated that spading a tree can be done spring, summer or fall, though
perhaps fall is the preferred season.
David Woods asked if bartering, or accepting labor in lieu of cash, is acceptable.
Commission felt an acceptable agreement could be reached.
~ieffer suggested Mr. Frank Stone investigate the cost of having trees removed.
Haas recommended including the estimate for grading and presenting "package deal"
to Woodland as a trade off for the cost of ag lime.
It was clarified that well does not have to be removed: agreement is to have well
tested and in compliance with legal code.
MOTION made by Jim Lindahl to table Timber Trails discussion to 11/16/89 meeting
of the Park and Recreation board; pending approval of Park Budget to determine
available funds and obtaining estimates of tree removal and grading expense.
Second to motion by Tom Anderson. All commissioners favor motion; MOTION passed.
It was recommended that Chairman Marc McMullen contact Mike King and explain
budget constraints prohibiting immediate development of park. Kieffer suggested
inviting King to the 11/16/89 Park Board meeting.
Park Dedication Requirements
The Park and Recreation Commission was requested to discuss the Park Dedication
Fees for metes and bounds divisions.
Park fee for a lot split is $200.00.
It has not been past practice to collect Park Dedication fees for metes and bounds
divisions. The City Attorney has stated there is no reason not to collect for
metes and bounds. Chairman McMullen stated Park Board must formally direct
City Clerk to begin collecting fees.
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Todd Haas has submitted the question to City Attorney of the possibility of
retroactively collecting fee for metes and bounds.
Chairman McMullen sug~ested reviewing individual parcels to determine when fee
should be collected. If fee is based on a percentage of land value, consideration
should be given to the impact of future city sewer and water availability on
land values. In addition, some parcels may not meet physical requirements to
be split.
Todd Haas stated a reference map should be made to show where Park Dedication
fees have been collected.
Kieffer questioned if the decision of when to collect fees can be negotiable, at
the discretion of Park Board. He believes the rules should apply acro~s the
board.
MOTION was made by Darrell Delarco that Park Dedication fee for lot splits be
the same as for metes and bounds; meaning ten percent of the fair market value of
the property. City staff is directed to immediately begin collecting such fees.
Second to motion by David Woods. All commissioners favor motion; MOTION passed.
Kieffer asked if lot value will be determined by an appraiser. McMullen believes
the ordinance states method of appraisal is negotiable.
MOTION made by Jim Lindahl, seconded by David Woods, to adjourn meeting. All
commissioners favor motion; meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Hogan