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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 1, 1988 ,..-,\ ) '"---" ~ \ , '-) ~ (~ o CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - AGENDA DECEMBER 1, 1988 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Residents Forum 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Hockey Rink Scheduling 5. 6. Adjournment o o :~ CITY of ANDOVER \ '-- / PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 1, 1988 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 1988, in the Council Chambers of Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, Hinnesota. Commissioners present included: Marc McMullen, Larry Strootman, Ron Ferris, Tom Anderson, Gretchen Sabel, Jeff Kieffer. Staff present included: Public Works Director, Frank Stone. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Ferris, seconded by Commissioner Strootman to approve the minutes for the November 17, 1988 meeting. All voted yes. Motion carried. HOCKEY RINK SCHEDULING Mark Soderquist, 17525 Central Avenue, Ham Lake, Minnesota 55304 requested use of the hockey rink at City Hall for Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:00 for his Broomball team. A motion was made by Commissioner Ferris, seconded by Commissioner Kieffer to recommend approval of the request from Mark Soderquist (representing the Greater Anoka County Broomball Association) to use the hockey rink at City Hall on Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:00 p.m. for his broomball team. All voted yes. Motion carried. REVISED BUDGET EXPENDITURES Marc McMullen explained that all the items were the same except for the City Hall complex. , "\ \"'---,,) ~) u \ Andover Park and Recreation Commission December 1, 1988 Page Two Marc also stated that the hockey rinks were eliminated, along with the lighting at the City Park, as there were not funds available from dedication at this time. This would be a savings of $26,000. The capital budget amount was $55,000; $9,407 was park dedication, with $18,200 as a carryover figure from 1988. Total expenditures came to $82,607. Marc also noted that we're in the process bidding for Northwoods Tennis Court, and this project is estimated at $35,000, and this money would be coming out of dedication from the 1989 budget. Ron Ferris stated that if extra money does come in for park dedication for 1989, then the City can look at using the money for the proposed hockey rinks. Frank Stone did state that the City Hall hockey rink should be one of the items fixed when money is available from park dedication, as it is deteriorating. Ron Ferris requested that Frank Stone get some hay for the Northwoods Tennis Court area to prevent the frost from coming in. Marc McMullen stated that there is $45,000 of park dedication left over, with $35,000 going toward the Northwoods Tennis Court. Also, it was stated that park dedication funds (approximately $9,000 - 10,000) are due from Kensington. Marc McMullen stated he would check with Todd Haas on the status of this item. Ron Ferris also stated that he would like to see Andover enhance the winter activities, and expand the number of warming houses to get the fullest use of the parks. Marc McMullen also stated that in regard to making any changes in park dedication fees, that it would be necessary to notify the city planner so he could advertise that a public hearing would be held at the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. The Planning Commission requested that the park board members attend to express their views on this topic. , \ ~~ \J Andover Park and Recreation Commission December 1, 1988 Page Three Ron Ferris asked that the park dedication issue should be put on the next Park Board agenda to review Todd Haas' input. It was stated that the City Council approved Melanie's budget. Also, her part-time assistant was approved in this budget. Mr. Ferris stated that it would be helpful to have Melanie come to some of the park meetings to get community support and input. Mr. Ferris suggested that we invite Melanie to the first Park meeting in January to discuss the topic of community involvement/development. Frank Stone asked if the City could get some grants to try to get some lights. There was discussion about whether the City would be eligible for grants, and Ron Ferris thought that the City Hall was below the MUSA line, therefore, making it possible to apply for grants. There was further discussion on investigating grants for the Park Board. A motion was made by Commissioner Sabel, seconded by Commissioner Ferris to direct Marc McMullen to contact the city planner to see if he could assist the Park Board in investigating grants. All voted yes. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Ferris, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting at 8:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, \