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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 3, 1988 o o o o CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W, . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING March 3, 1988 AGENDA l. Call to Order 7:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Resident Forum 4. Field Scheduling 5. Golf Course Discussion 6. Report from Public Works 7. Report from Park Chairman 8. 9. Adjourn o o (j F~, o CITY of ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION March 3, 1988 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:40 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 1988, in the Council Chambers of Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W., Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present included: Chairman Marc McMullen, Gretchen Sabel, Tom Anderson, and Ron Ferris. Commissioners stuart Kinkade, Jeff Kieffer, and Larry Strootman were absent. Staff present included Public Works Director Frank stone and Assistant City Engineer Todd Haas. APPROV.At OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Sabel, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the 2-18-88 meeting minutes as printed. All voted yes. Motion carried. RESIDENT FORUM None. FIELD SCHEDULING Organizations present requesting scheduled field times for the up- coming softball, baseball, and soccer season included Soderville Athletic Association, Andover Athletic Association, Meadow Creek Christian School, and the North Metro Soccer Association. Softball and baseball field requests were as follows: Andover Athletic Association: Request for fields #2, 3, 4, and Terrace Park on Mon.-Thurs. (5:00-10:00 p.m.) and fields #1, 2, 3, 4, and Terrace Park on Tues. and Thurs. (5:00-10:00 p.m.) 4-10 thru 7-23-88. Fields #1, 2, 3, 4, and Terrace Park will be required for tournament play July 29, 30, and 31 for all-day use. Soderville Athletic Association: Requested softball field #1 on Mondays and Wednesdays (6:00-9:00 p.m.) and Pine Hills field #14 for baseball (6:00-9:00 p.m.) Mon.-Thurs.) from 5-9-88 thru 7-23-88. .:J Meadow Creek: Requested field #l from 3:30-6:45 p.m. and field #2 from 3:30-5:45 p.m. on 4-14, 4-19, 5-3 (field #1 only), 5-5, and 5-10-88. o \ o o Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes March 3, 1988 Page 2 \ Andover Athletic Association agreed to work with Meadow Creek on the dates in conflict. AAA requested a copy of Meadow Creek scheduling for their information. Motion was made by Commissioner Sabel, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to accept the baseball/softball schedule as discussed. All voted yes. Motion carried. The Park Board discussed the reported possibility of the Andover Athletic Association providing fences to protect the bench areas of game fields. Gary West, AAA, stated that they don't know what money they will get, if anything. Mr. West felt that the best route to obtain the fences would be to approach the city council and ask them to appropriate money for it since they are p~ing the liability insurance on the fields. Public Works Director Frank Stone recommended that rather than make this request now to the council, to instead make sure this fence issue is in the budget next year for safety purposes. Staff agreed to con- tact their insurance company for their recommendation. Roger Sharon, AAA, requested walkways out of the parking lot so that players and spectators don't have to jump over the cables. Mr. Stone agreed. Discussion was held with regard to possible baseline requests for the upcoming baseball/softball season. Andover Athletic Association representatives requested both the 65-ft. and 60-ft. for the various age levels. Staff and Board members pointed out the difficulties with this request. Following much discussion, Mr. stone stated that the city would put in double plugs. The bases will be available in the boxes for teams to install where they wish. Soccer scheduling was held with representatives of Meadow Creek Christian School and North Metro present with requests. Meadow Creek: Requesting field #l from 3:30-6:00 on the following dates: 9-13, 9-19, 9-20, 9-22, 9-23, 9-26, 9-30, 10-3, 10-4, 10-6, 10-10, 10-11, 10-14, 10-17, 10-25, and 10-28. North Metro: Requested fields #1 and #2 for under 8 at City Hall, Forest Meadows, Hidden Creek #1 and #2 from April 15-october 8, 1988, Mon.-Thurs. beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tournaments to be held 7-23 thru 7-31-88 and the fall tournament to end 10-8-88 with a need for all the fields then. Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Ferris, to accept the soccer field requests as discussed. All voted yes. Motion carried. \ \ j Andover Athletic Association and North Metro agreed to share in the cost of the portable satellites. /' \ \. ) \ ~ o Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes March 3, 1988 Page 3 GOLF COURSE DISCUSSION Lyle Haney, Finance Director for the City of Coon Rapids, addressed the Park Board explaining their need to expand the Bunker Hills Golf Course. Two of the additional nine holes would be expanded into the City limits of Andover involving 29 acres. The City of Coon Rapids will be presenting their 79-acre proposed lease to the Anoka County Board of Commissioners at their 3-17-88 meeting. Chairman McMullen reported that while the land is being developed, it was originally dedicated for park use for a natural area. Andover Mayor reportedly had some reservations whether this would be in the interest of the people. Chairman McMullen queried whether Andover should receive park dedication. The question of liability was raised. Mr. Haney stated that the City of Coon Rapids has a blanket policy for all athletic events on city property and a special one for the Bunker Hills Golf Course. They would assume the liability for that 79 acres. He stated that the county also has a blanket liability coverage. Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Sabel, to table further discussion until the 3-17-88 meeting, directing a referral to the City Attorney to see if there will be a park dedication fee required. All voted yes. Motion carried. Mr. Haney agreed to return on 3-17-88 for further discussion. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS Assistant City Engineer Todd Haas discussed information in deter- mining the raw market value of land in the southeast corner of Andover called Old Colony Estates. Park Board would then determine the required park dedication comparable to that required of the adjacent Hills of Bunker development. Much conflicting discussion followed. Commissioner Sabel suggested taking all the land along the creek, a neighborhood park, and $10,000. Chairman McMullen requested that the park dedication be equal to that required of the Hills of Bunker. Mr. Haas agreed to contact the developer to find out how much of the nature park he will give the city, rewrite the foruula for determining equal park dedication, and present the infor- mation to the Park Board at their 3-17-88 meeting. Mr. stone reported that a resident adjacent to City Hall addressed the council requesting that a post and cable fence be placed all along City Hall in the back. It would amount to approximately 840 ft. of fence for an approximate total cost of $1,500. This resident reportedly wants the fence because he has trouble with three-wheelers and snowmobilers / \ V \ '-.-J \ U Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes March 3, 1988 Page 4 '\ , I going across his land from the picnic area. Staff recommended just signing the area. The matter will be further investigated. No formal action was taken. Mr. Stone reported that city council had no objections to the Park Board's contacting private individuals or businesses for their contribution toward equipment, etc., for exercise trails. Staff discussed avenues to pursue in obtaining additional staff help. The Park Board recommended that staff contact the University of Minnesota and the vocational school. Motion was made by Commissioner Sabel, seconded by Commissioner Ferris, that name plates be obtained for new Park Board members and the secretary. All voted yes. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Chairman McMullen declared the meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, V-7 /) i (/. ; h :'l./ M /' / :.- j-/.J:)'"7U~,,-j Mava Mikkonen, Secretary , \. ) z ~ , I ,j ..J 0 -/"<1 .-,J ~ ~ ~(I)~ "'3 P. ::<l a t%j c::: 0 8!: t>:l 0 H t::l t%j E3 ~ t::l ::<l Z en (I) ~ en t%j t::l ~ . . 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