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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 18, 1988 o .~ u CITY of ANDOVER o 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING February 18, 1988 l. Call to Order 7:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Resident Forum 4. Review of the Comprehensive Plan 5. Report from Public Works 6. Report from Park Chairman 7. 8. Adjourn o o ,~-, v CITY of ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 18, 1988 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation COl~~ission was called to order at 8:05 p.m., Thursday, February 18, 1988, in the Conference Room of Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W., Andover, ~finnesota. Commissioners present included: Chairman Marc McMullen, Larry Strootman, Gretchen Sabel, and Tom Anderson. Commissioners Stuart Kinkade and Jeff Kieffer were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Sabel requested a wording change in the 2-4-88 meeting minutes, page 2, 7th paragraph, last sentence: "Commissioner Strootman added that the Park Board should receive such a report every month." Motion was made by Commissioner Sabel, seconded by Commissioner Strootman, that the meeting minutes of 2-4-88 be approved as amended. All voted yes. Motion carried. RESIDENT FORUM Although no citizen representation was present, Public Works Director Frank stone advised the Commission that the Andover Athletic Association contacted him with the proposal that they will provide a 6-ft. fence for the ball field from the backstop past the benches if the city would put it up. This request reportedly came about due to insurance matters. Staff informed the Association that they would need the approval of the Park Board. Mr. Stone stated that information regarding the number of softball and soccer fields available for the coming season will be provided at the next meeting. REVIEVI OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLk."l '\ 'J Upon discussion of the Comprehensive Plan, staff confirmed that they have received no response from the Andover Advisory Committee, whose imput could be valuable. Assistant City Engineer Todd Haas agreed to provide Park Board members with additional copies of the plan. Ms. Sabel stated that she would attempt to obtain a copy of the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) to review while working on Andover's Comprehensive Plan. u '\ U Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes February 18, 1988 Page 2 MISCELLANEOUS Ms. Sabel directed the Park Board's attention to a full-page ad in the Anoka Shopper showing that three different developments have established an Andover Civic Athletic Complex. Staff was directed to check into this matter and report back. Chairman Mcl1ullen again requested information of staff regarding the raw market value of property per acre, referring to a 1-21-88 directive, in order to provide similar consideration for the upcoming Old Colony Estates project as was done for the Hills of Bunker. During considerable discussion, Mr. Haas stated that his department is fast becoming swamped with priority work, listing five preliminary plats which are expected to come in this spring in addition to the regular Park Board business. He added that it may become necessary to hire additional clerical help. 11r. Stone felt that he may be able to obtain a part-time secretary through CETA this summer. The Park Board concurred with staff's suggestion that they continue using the city's present office personnel; however, the city's aQ~inistra- tion and City Council should be aware that the Park Board and staff an- ticipates possible staff problems soon. }~. Haas directed the Park Board's attention to a 2-10-88 memorandum from the City Clerk regarding a park proposal from Robert Wandersee, 14260 Round Lake Blvd. Hotion was made by COlmnissioner Strootman, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that in view of the fact that there are a n~~ber of parks near the proposed park and no money is available, we decline any interest in the property offered by Hr. Wandersee. All voted yes. Motion carried. 11r. Haas agreed to contact }~. Wandersee relaying the Park Board's decision. REPORT FROl1 PUBLIC WORKS Public lrorks Director Frank Stone reported that he will be ordering a new $8,000 park sweeper. He will also start getting bids ready for the park equipment. Ms. Sabel pointed out that staff should make sure when ordering equipment that the playground equipment at City Hall, which has chipping paint, will be looked at. '. j It was reported that when meeting with the Andover Advisory Council, they should be reminded to put up the boards around the hockey rink. Mr. Stone stated that three years ago the Advisory Council agreed that if the city maintains the ice and has attendants available, they would put up the permanent boards. In discussing the Hawk Ridge hockey rink, Hr. stone stated that it would be more economical to put a class 5 bottom in rather than a clay layer. \ ~/ Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes February 18, 1988 Page 3 u Chairman McMullen pointed out that hockey rink out of capitol budget. staff referred to the commission's of the plans for the present. there is $5,000 allotted for that Possible lighting was discussed; however, 2-4-88 decision to leave lighting out 11r. stone suggested moving available double garages up to Hawk Ridge for use as warming houses. It was felt that cost could be a factor there. Staff was directed to investigate this possibility and report back. BUDGET ON PARK EQUIPMENT Fox Meadows - Grading and seeding. Plan is dra.m up, including a flatter sliding hill. prairie Knoll - Sliding hill needs to be flattened. There is $15,000 available out of capitol budget. Playground equipment to be ordered (Swing Climber costing $8,755), shelter is in, also needed are 3 grills and a backstop. Lunds Evergreen - $1,000 available. Backstop is available, just needs to be installed. Hawk Ridge - Grading and seeding. The seed is available, just not sown. Backstop to be ordered, benches ($300), new shelter, playground equipment (Swing Climber costing $8,755), hockey rink up to $5,000, and consider putting in lights depending on money available. Northwoous West - Chairman Mc}1ullen stated that there should be approx- imately $25,000 accruing in the tennis court fund. Awaiting two soil borings. Park Board felt the city should go ahead with the borings and not wait until May. Tennis courts will remain in the area. Woodland Meadows - $4,000 available. Shelter (possible small sheltered picnic tables), grills, and tables. Possibility was discussed of buying the table frames and have staff construct them using wood materials. This was put on hold pending staff review. Hidden Creek South - $6,000 allotted. Playground equipment to be ordered (New Twist Slider costing $3,998) and benches. , I , Hidden Creek Ilorth - $6,000 allotted. Playground equipment to be ordered (New Twist Slider costing $3,998), class 5 for the parking lot, and benches. Ms. Sabel presented information on seedling orders from the Soil and Water Board. Residents agreed to plant shrubs around the park after the city tills the land, with the agreement that they keep them watered. Staff will contact the DNR for better prices. '---./ Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes February 18, 1988 Page 4 " ) '-..... " Shady Knoll - Upgrading the skating rink is done. Black dirt is presently up there. Kelsey - Trails and benches, no cost, volunteer work. Red Oaks East - Grade and year for this park. for this park. seed. Staff reco~~ended waiting until next Park Board concurred. $4,800 has been committed Creek Ridge - Clean up the entrance. ~1r. Haas stated that they are working with the Corps of Engineers on that now. Hills of Bunker - Grade and seed the ball fields by the developer, play area. There has been $4,000 received on 4-23-88, with the balance of the $11,000 yet to be received. Playground equipment (New Twist Slider costing $3,998) to be ordered but not put up right away. No security light for the present time. In total, there should be 2 grills ($200), class 5 and posts for the parking lot ($1,000), backstop ($1,000), benches ($300), playground equipment ($4,000), and 2 small picnic table shelters ($3,000). Oak Bluff - Staff was directed to draw up the layout. Soccer field, grade and seed. No equipment. Wild Iris - $3,800 allotted. 2 small lidded shelters and 2 grills to be located by the pond and ball field. An exercise trail would cost approximately $8,000 with the idea to approach contributors once a layout is available. City Council will be approached for direction. City Hall - Large trees ($1,200) and sandlot volleyball area ($500 allotted.) Motion was made by Co~~issioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Strootman, recommending that City Council direct staff to draw up plans and specs and go out for bids for grading and seeding in city parks, not to exceei $24,000. Also, that staff be directed to immediately obtain the recommended two soil borings at the Northwoods Tennis Court. All voted yes. Motion carried. REPORT FRm1 THE PARK CHAIRMAN Chairman McMullen reported that Ron Ferris is a new Park Board member. ADJOUR1~12NT There being no further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Strootman, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, / ..-', ./), / ,/ ,j i i J /;: /, .", " ,':./ ;-1 / ,r _, .- ,~-'.'/ u , /, MavaMikkonen, Secretary ./