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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 28, 1988 o o o ;(i\ r\ CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW, . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 · (612) 755-5100 C) PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - JULY 28, 1988 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Andover Park and Recration Commission was called to order by Chairman Marc McMullen on July 28, 1988, 8:05 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: CommissIoners absent: Also present: Anderson, Ferris, Kieffer, Sabel Kinkade, Strootman Assistant City Engineer, Todd Haas; Public Works Supervisor, Frank Stone APPROVAL OF MINUTES Julv 14. 1988: Correct as written. MOTION by Anderson, Seconded by Kieffer, to approve them as written. Motion carried on a 3-Yes (Anderson, Kieffer, McMullen), 4-Absent (Ferris, Kinkade, Sabel, Strootman) vote. HIDDEN CREEK PARK DEVELOPMENT Jan Anderson. Hidden Creek Development - noticed there has been some park equipment put in recently on the other sIde of where Bob Pobbel had shown on a map, and it is the same equipment put in several bocks away. She wondered to what extent other equipment is going to be put in. She asked if there are any plans to put in swings, etc. The Commissioners explained that item was addressed at the last meeting. There are no more funds left in the budget for additional equipment in that park this year, but they will be looking at it again next year. It is a set that can be added to. It is also considered a neighborhood park, not a regional park which would get the larger equipment. Mr. Stone stated there was supposed to be a ballfield put in this year, but it was then decided to use it for soccer because of the need. But that couldn/t be done either because of the lack of grass this year. Next spring the ball diamond wiii go in for sure. The equipment was placed on the west side Just as was shown on a map proposed by Mr. Pobbel. This item was discussed again later in the meeting. ~) , ~ u o Park and Recreation Commission Minutes - July 28, 1988 Page 2 , TENNIS COURT/NORTHWOODS Mr. Haas explained the Council didn't go out for bids because TKDA estimated it would cost approximately $40,000. The recommendation is to try to get local contractors to bid on it or to move it. He is getting plans and specifications on Monday, which will be given to lo~~1 contractors to bid on. FOX MEADOWS PARK Mr. Haas presented a drawing of a proposed layout of the park with the access located at the existing County Road 58 near County Road 7; however, the proposal would be to realign CoRd 58 to the north of the Tom Thumb store and eliminate the existing access onto CoRd 7. Mr. Haas stated he was going to present this plan to the owners of the Tom Thumb store for their reaction, noting the City needs to acquire the right of way for the realignment of CoRd 58. The County has said it would allow access from the park onto the existing 58 in anticipation of that intersection being realigned. Chairman McMullen thought it was risky to develop the park with the access as shown, as it would be a dangerous place for an access if the realignment of the CoRd 58 intersection didn't go through. The Commission also noted another disadvantage of the proposal, that of having the tot lot and tennis court so far away from the parking lot. A suggested compromise was to move the park access from the plan as shown to closer to the intersection of the existing CoRd 58 and Fox Street; others felt the acces should be by the tennis court as originally proposed. If the access were as originally proposed, Chairman McMullen felt the speed limit on Fox Street could be lowered because of the park entrance. After further discussion, the general feeling at this time was that there were too many unknowns to proceed with the development of the park. There was also some question as to whether there is enough time left this year to complete the park. Mr. Haas noted the item is on the next Agenda for further consideration. By then it is hoped he will have some response from the owners of the Tom Thumb store, which will affect the intersection realignment. Mr. Haas was also asked to determine a cost difference between the park plan before the Commission and the original plan. HIDDEN CREEK PARK. CONTINUED Bob Pobbel. 2571 136th Avenue NW. Hidden Creek - stated the ground is still rough with a lot of ridges. He asked if Good Value will take care of that or is it up to the Park Board. Mr. Stone stated it was graded and seeded. It will be rol led but hasn't been done so because of the lack of moisture. -';. c " .\ " " 1 , '.- \ '- ) o o Park and Recreation Commission \ M I nu tes - Ju I y 28, 1988 ) Page 3 <Hidden Creek Park, Continued) Mr. Pobbel - asked why the equipment was placed on the side It was, as he told Mr. Stone he preferred the other side. Mr. Stone stated playground equipment is not placed behind a ballfield. Parents who use the ballfield don't want their children on playground equipment behind the ball team. Mr. Pobbel - asked when the final plans will be done for the budget for next year and what funding there will be for their park. Mr. Haas stated the budget Is on the Agenda for August 18. The Commission stated they can discuss funding for the Hidden Creek Park but cannot promise anything. AUGUST 4 MEETING/PARK VISITATION The Commissioners agreed to do an on-site Inspection of the park in the Hills of Bunker Lake at 7 o'clock p.m. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall. 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