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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 19, 1987 , '1 '-...1 , " '-....-j o - \ U CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING November 19, 1987 AGENDA l. Call to Order 7:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Resident Forum 4. Hidden Creek-Discussion Field Conditions 5. Ice Skating Attendants 6. Ice Schedule Request 7. Report from Public Works 8. Report from Park Chairman 9. 10. Adjourn o u .-\ . ; '--' CITY of ANDOVER PARK M~D RECREATION COl1MISSION 1l0VEMBER 19, 1987 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 1987, in the Council Chambers of Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W., Andover, r1lJ. Commissioners present included: Chairman Harc llcl1ullen, Lary Stroo~~an, Gretchen Sabel, and Jeff Kieffer. Commissioner Stuart Kinkade was absent. APPROVAL OF HINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Sabel, seconded by Commissioner Strootman, that the meeting minutes of November 5, 1987, be approved as printed. Hotion carried unanimously. RESIDENT FORUM Caroline Dixon, representing the District 11 In-House Hockey Associa- tion, addressed the commission requesting that their two teams be allowed to use the ice skating rink at City Hall for practices on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Ms. Dixon can be reached at 755-6559. The other coach or coaches were asked to call the city leaving a number where they can be reached. Don Sivigny, telephone number 753-5632, requested the use of the ice for broomball on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Public Works Director Frank Stone stated that any time there is over two inches of snow, the ice rinks will be the last to be taken care of. However, if anyone starts to clean the ice surface, please finish it be- cause it is extremely difficult to remove hardened snow. Staff prefers that teams cancel play and wait for city employees to clear the surface. l1r. Stone reported that Crooked Lake Elementary School will also have a skating rink with lights. However, construction of the rink will be done by the Parents' Association. Should any individuals or groups volunteer to help, more skating may be scheduled there. The city main- tains that ice also. It was further reported that next year there could be a third such rink at Hawk Ridge Park. C] o Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes November 19, 1987 Page 2 u / Motion was made by Commissioner Kieffer, seconded by Commissioner Sabel, to approve Don Savigny's request for broomball on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and the request from Blaine's District 11 Youth In-House Hockey Association for Tuesday and Thursday night play from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. HIDDEN CREEK - DISCUSSION/FIELD CONDITIONS Hidden Creek residents Bob Pobul, l1ike Olson, and Chuck Thompson were present to discuss the Hidden Creek Park development and field conditions. 11r. Pobul queried the possibility of flooding the open area for skating purposes. Com~issioner Sabel and Mr. Stone replied that open area flooded for skating should have a clay bottom, whereas Hidden Creek's is sandy. 11r. Pobul stated that if something isn't done to eliminate the weeds in Hidden Creek, they will be overrun by cocklebur next year. }tr. Stone stated that the city will probably spray next spring after cutting it. If necessary, they will sprinkle black dirt over the area. Upon discussion of borders around the lot lines, Mr. Stone stated that there will be 25-30 ft. borders around the fields. The soccer fields have already been cut to the minimum width to avoid overlapping into the ball diamond. }tr. Olson requested there be some type of privacy barrier shielding their home from the park area. }tr. Stone stated that fast growing bushes could be planted in the area. It is not city policy to construct privacy fences. There will reportedly be no plantin~s around the softball field. }tr. Pobul questioned the possibility of planting evergreens or some type of shrubs. Cormnissioner Sabel added that there has been discussion about some type of vegetation on the berm. Chairman McMullen reported that money has been received for that purpose. Hr. Thompson discussed the possibility of setting a curfew for the parking lot area, questioning whether the park hours will be signed. Chainnan McMullen stated that this will not be done unless there is a problem. Itr. Pobul questioned whether the lime ag area could be flooded for skating. Mr. Stone replied that it is a possibility. Chairman McMullen reported that there has been no decision regarding the tennis court issue or the possibility of moving it to Hidden Creek Park. He added that the kiddie park area has been budgeted for next year. , Commissioner Kieffer reported that should area residents wish to work together and plant some type of shrubs along the park border, seed- lings may be obtained through the Department of Natural Resources for 500 for $50.00. Commissioner Sabel stated that the city can buy them but can't o Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes November 19, 1987 Page 3 ( , u put then in. 11r. Pobul felt this could be a possibility. Commissioner Sabel pointed out that it is important that they be kept watered. Mr. stone stated that he could get some black dirt for them if residents see that the seedlings are planted. Chainnan McMullen felt the city could provide wood chips to be placed around each seedling. Residents were asked to contact the city in February should they wish to obtain some trees. Chairman McMullen reco~~ended that the group discuss this action with neighbors to see if they would be willing to take care of them. Mr. Pobul queried the procedure for petitioning for street lights. Mr. Stone reco~nended that they contact city staff to receive a formal petition which must be signed by over 51 per cent of the area. This signed petition should then be returned to the City Administrator who will place it before the City Council for their consideration. ICE SKATING ATTENDM~TS }tr. stone reported that two of the four attendants needed have already applied. However, it would be preferable to have five attendants available. They will be paid $4.00 per hour. }tr. Stone added that the skating rink at River Forest will not be available this year. The computer print out of ice rinks within the system was briefly reviewed. Ice rink attendants will probably begin the second week in December with the same hours as in recent years. Commissioner Sabel reported that the Andover Advisory Council will be meeting at Crooked Lake School the second Tuesday of the month. She felt that someone from the Park Board should attend these meetings. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS l1r. Stone reported that the city has sent in payment to Anoka Electric Cooperative for the lighting of Barnes and Cedar Crest in the amount of $1,300 and $324 respectively. It was reported that the free skating pond at Hawk Ridge is too deep and will have to be corrected at a cost of approximately $600 to $700. In answer to Co~~ssioner Sabel's query, Mr. Stone stated that the hockey rink lights have automatic timers. Hawk Ridge will be seeded next spring and not available for summer use. Class 5 for the parking lot will be put in next spring. / Chairman McMullen noted that ball schedules are received from the Athletic Association in January to be voted on the first meeting in March. This should be placed in the city's ne"sletter as soon as possible. "' r'1 lJ Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes November 19, 1987 Page 4 u Mr. Stone reported that there may soon be another Park Board member. Com~ission confirmed that playground equipment for Wild Iris should be located in the northwest corner. Commission concurred that meetings be set up with city council mem- bers to review the city's 25 maintained parks. ADJOURXHENT There being no further discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Kieffer, seconded by Commissioner strootman, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Vl, ;'-<1 ~/l~J;:')~",) L ~ Mava Mikkonen, Secretary