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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 5, 1987 o , ') '----' o u CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING November 5, 1987 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 7:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Resident Forum 4. Request for Park Fence Northglen-Mike Roseth 5. Report from Park Chairman 6. 7. Adjourn o o ~-) '---' CITY of ANDOVER PARK M~D RECREATION COMMISSION NOVE11BER 5, 1987 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 1987, in the Council Chambers of Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W., Andover, MN. Commissioners present included: Chairman Marc McMullen, Stuart Kinkade, Larry Strootman, and Gretchen Sabel. Commissioner Jeff Kieffer was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Sabel, seconded by Chairman McMullen, that the meeting minutes of October 15, 1987, be approved as printed. Motion carried unanimously. RESIDENT FORUM Bob Pobul, 2577 l36th Ave., Hidden Creek Park, addressed the commission requesting the progress status of the park. Mr. Pobul further questioned whether the proposed 25 ft. buffer adjacent to the soccer field will be sufficient. Chairman McMullen replied that portable soccer goal posts will be put out there. The city will basically be using one of the two originally submitted park proposals in their design of Hidden Creek Park. The back- stops should be put up yet this fall. Chairman McMullen stated that the city is awaiting written county verification that there be allowed an exit onto the county road from the park. Seeding will not be done this year. The location of the parking area is still questionable. There have reportedly been no clear answers from architects and engineers regarding the tennis courts. However, Chairman McMullen reported that the general concensus is that Hidden Creek Park may be a better location for it. Mr. Pobul stated that the major priority for area residents would be the completion of the kiddie park. Chairman McMullen stated that the fields won't change. It will just be a matter of positioning. Staff is attempting to install as much as possible before the spring rush. ~ During discussion it was stated that the park is extremely weedy. Mr. pobul suggested putting down a weed killer now or digging them up before the spring regrowth begins. Commissioner Kinkade recommended u o Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes November 5, 1987 Page 2 " .' that they hold off next summer's play and get the grass settled in the area. It was requested that further discussion of this item be on the agenda for the 11/19/87 meeting when staff can be present. Chairman McMullen reported that $6,000 has been budgeted for both parks next year. Mr. Pobul agreed to assist the city in any way in order to complete this project. REQUEST FOR PARK FENCE: NORTHGLEN, MIKE ROSETH Mr. and 11rs. Mike Roseth were present with concerns regarding the west end of Wild Iris Park. They questioned the possibility of the city installing a fence along the back of the property, reporting various in- stances of trespassers with four-wheelers, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles. The commission stated that it is not the city's policy to install fences as requested; however, the property owners are free to do so on their own property and at their own expense. The general design of the west end of Wild Iris Park was discussed. Chairman McMullen felt that there is too much equipment and construction for that small area, recommending that the shelter be taken out and playground equipment be placed by the ball diamond. It was further sug- gested that the area be made into more of an exercise and hiking trail. Commissioner Kinkade suggested leaving just the shelter there. Chairman McMullen felt that smaller canopied tables would work better for this area. Mr. Roseth stated that they would probably put up a fence, but wanted to know the type of activity proposed for the park which would influence the type of fence they would install. It was the general con- census that installing lights and retaining the shelter could very prob- ably attract people who would just hang around. Chairman McMullen men- tioned the possibility of polling some of the neighbors as to what they want in this area of the park. Mr. Roseth concurred that the playground equipment would be better nearer the ball park. Mrs. Roseth requested that there be some kind of play equipment for little kids. Motion was made by Commissioner Kinkade, seconded by Commissioner Sabel, to move the slide and swing set to the east end of Wild Iris, to be located to the northwest of center field of the ball field. The planned shelter should be relocated at prairie Knolls during 1987. Sheltered picnic table combinations shall be installed at the northwest entrance to Wild Iris Park, number of same and location yet to be determined. Commissioner Sabel recommended contacting new merchants for dona- tions for park equipment. , J The motion carried unanimously. u u Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes November 5, 1987 Page 3 ~ REPORT FROM P~~ CHAIRMAN Chairman McMullen reported that grading at Hawk Ridge has begun today. The commission discussed the Park Fund Cash Control report as of August, 1987. Commissioner Kinkade suggested accumulating some of the dedication money to be used for lights or a tennis court. Chairman McMullen reported recelvlng a reservation request from the Blaine Youth Hockey Association, Kevin Tarenteau, for the use of the hockey rink on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:00. The commission concurred that this request be granted. Commissioner Sabel reminded members that previous discussions in- dicated that the city would retain Mondays and Fridays for free skating. The possibility of creating enclosed ice skating shelters from present park shelters was discussed. Commissioner Sabel pointed out that this process has already been built into the budget. Commissioner Sabel reported that the deadline for articles to be published in the newsletter is November 16, 1987. Members offered suggestions. Commissioner Strootman presented photos of the Elm Creek Park creative play area. Members liked the concept, discussing preferable areas for location: Fox Meadows, Kelsey Park, Prairie Knoll, City Hall, school yard adjacent to City Hall, or future developments to the north. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mava Mikkonen, Secretary ,