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CITY of ANDOVER
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW, . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
JULY 14, 1988
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and
Recreation Commission was called to order at 8:10 p.m., Thursday,
July 14, 1988, in the Council Chambers of Andover City Hall, 1685
Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present included: Stuart Kinkade, Ron Ferris,
Marc McMullen, Tom Anderson, Jeff Kieffer, Gretchen Sabel (8:15).
Staff present included: Public Works Director Frank Stone
and Assistant City Engineer Todd Haas.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Kinkade, seconded by
Commissioner Ferris to approve the June 16, 1988 meeting minutes
as printed. All voted yes. Motion carried.
RESIDENT FORUM
Bob Pobbel, 2577 136th Avenue NW had a question regarding if
the playground equipment at Hidden Creek would be the same that
would be put in the Monster field. Mr. Pobbel expressed his
concern that the equipment would be too small for that size park.
Mr. McMullen stated that the equipment was made to be added on
and that the City did not have the funds for that this year but
would consider making additions to the equipment in the next
budget year.
Mike Olson, of Hidden Creek Drive, asked about the type of
sand used in the playground. Frank Stone indicated that wash
sand was used as required by the insurance companies.
FOX MEADOWS PARK. CONTINUED
After much discussion over the park and driveway layout for
Fox Meadows, it was agreed to table this item until the August
meeting when the City would have further information from the
County and from the owner of the Tom Thumb Store.
MOTION was made by Commissioner McMullen, seconded by
Anderson, to table this item until the Park Board's meeting of
August 4, 1988. All voted yes. Motion carried.
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Andover Park and Recreation Commission
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MCFETERS SCHEDULE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Mr. McFeters stated he had been trying to find out if
there's a fee involved in setting up a softball tournament. They
would need at least 3 ball fields for the tournament to be held in
September.
Commissioner McMullen took Mr. McFeters' phone number and
stated he would call him with the fee information. Mr. McFeters
was requested to get and fill out an application form.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Sabel, seconded by
Commissioner Ferris to approve Mr. McFeters' request to hold a
softball tournament, contingent upon the filing of the
appropriate fees and application forms to the City. All voted
yes. Motion carried.
TKDA - TENNIS COURTS DISCUSSION
John Rodeberg from TKDA gave a report regarding the tennis
courts at Northwoods. He stated that they've been working to get
a price on reconstructing the tennis courts at Northwoods to a
reasonable condition. The problem is the decomposition of some
of the material underneath (8 feet depth), and there is 5-6 feet
of sand over the peat.
His estimate would be $42,000 to reconstruct the tennis
courts and put the fence back up. This would mean going into the
area where there is wood and filling it back in. There is no
guarantee and there might still be a differential settlement.
The cost to build a new tennis court from scratch would be
approximately $25,000-$26,000 and to add lights would be $15,000.
Frank Stone stated that it might be a good idea to get some
bids from some smaller contractors. It was agreed to get bids
for excavation, replacement and compactment. Todd stated that
after he receives the specs and layout of the area from John
Rodeberg, he will then contact about six contractors in the area
for bids.
BENT CREEK ESTATES PARK DEDICATION
It was the staff's recommendation to accept cash in lieu of
land.
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There was some discussion about sidewalks along this
property. County approval would be necessary in order to build
sidewalks because the property is on the County's right of ways.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Sabel, seconded by Anderson
to table this item until a decision is made from the County. All
voted yes. Motion carried.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, DISCUSSION
Todd Haas was assigned to contact Tim Erkkila of Westwood
Planning and request his services in completing tasks 1 and 3 as
outlined in Mr. Erkkila's letter dated May 19, 1988.
Task 1 - Review Park Dedication Requirements
- Westwood shall examine the
present park dedication
requirements and compare them to 0-
6 other relevant communities to
illustrate how Andover compares,
The estimated cost - $300.00
Task 2 - Development Strategies - Westwood
shall review the development
patterns in the City with close
attention to the delivery of park
facilities in both the urban and
rural areas. Westwood shall
develop standards and a
classification system for
neighborhood park site sizing and
spacing. The estimated cost for
this is $750.00.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Ferris, seconded by
Commissioner Kinkade to adjourn the Andover Park and Recreation
Commission at 9:37 p.m.
Respectfully,
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