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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN 80ULEVARD N.w. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100
REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
May 21, 1987
AGENDA
1. Call to Order 7:30 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Resident Forum
4. Local Oil Addition -- Preliminary Plat
5. Discussion Items
Hidden Creek Berm
Fox Meadows
Tennis Court
6. Report from Public Works
7. Report from Park Chairman
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9. Adjourn
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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w, . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
May 21, 1987
The regularly scheduled Andover Park and Recreation Commission meeting was
called to order by Chairman McMullen at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 1987
at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN.
Commissioners
Also Present:
Present: Strootman, Kinkade, McMullen, Kieffer
Frank Stone, Public Works and Chapman's Addition Residents
Karen Padden, Linda Roberts, and Diane Woolridge
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Strootman, seconded by Kieffer to approve the minutes of the
May 7, 1987 meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RESIDENT FORUM
Three residents from Chapman's Addition appeared before the park board
to discuss the problem they are having with the District 11 softball
league which is scheduled at Terrace Park three nights per week. There
is not enough parking for the number of people at the park, there is a
lot of speeding, there is foul language, drinking and rudeness to children.
There are a lot of children in the neighborhood and the speeding is the
most important concern Rose Street is now a through street which is a new
problem anyway and the league presents additional traffic with related
problems. Parking on both sides of the street by league players, last week
for example, caused problems for their trash collector. Frank Stone said he
talked to Fritz Anderson, District 11 organizer, and he said he would talked
to the league teams. Commissioner Kinkade asked what times were the worst
as far as speeding was concerned. They said before 6:00 p.m. and around
8:00 p.m. were the worst (before and after games).
MOTION by Kinkade, seconded by Strootman to request Jim Schrantz have a
deputy sheriff (preferably in an unmarked car) to check on the park on
Tuesday, May 26 between 6-8 p.m. with a special emphasis on traffic at
l35th & Rose Street due to direct complaints from residents. The park
board would like a report back. Motion carried unanimously.
The park board suggested they present potential need for stop sign at
135th & Rose Street to the City Council. An adult league will not be
scheduled at neighborhood park next year. Also to be considered as a
budget item for next year will be a parking lot for Terrace Park.
LOCAL OIL ADDITION
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MOTION by Strootman, seconded by Kieffer to accept money in lieu of land
payable at the time of final plat. Park dedication fee is $2180 per
memo from Todd Haas. Motion carried unanimously.
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Park & Recreation Meeting Minutes
May 21, 1987
Page Two
HIDDEN CREEK BERM
Frank Stone read a report from his park people saying the berm cannot be mowed.
It is too steep and rough. The berm needs tobe lowered about three feet and also
should be dragged, have top soil, and reseeded. Mr. Peterson said they would
give $1800 in lieu of fence and the park board thought maybe the money should
be used to lower the berm. Commissioner Kinkade thought additional money may be
needed and they should request $2500. It was thought that Todd Haas should check
out park work before final plat and find them acceptable to alleviate these
problems. It was requested that Mr. Haas evaluate Hidden Creek and Northg1en
before talking to Good Value Homes. A spec sheet should be given to developers
so there is no question as to what is expected. Frank Stone said that is the
procedure now. Hills of Bunker Lake will be given a spec sheet and meet standards
set be the assistant engineer.
FOX MEADOWS
MOTION by Kinkade, seconded by Strootman to request Todd Haas to obtain bids by
July 1st for conceptual plan for Fox Meadows as proposed by TKDA in 1984 with
modifications (see attached-1C). Bids would be for grading and used in deciding
feasibility of park development for 1988. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion: The park board went over the plans done by TKDA for Fox Meadows.
The favored plans were lD, 2C, and 3B. The plan selected for bids was lC with
modifications--the western end of the picnic area be elevated to 26 feet for a
sliding hill and combining the basketball court and tennis court.
TENNIS COURT
The park board requested that Frank Stone get a soil boring from Northwoods
Tennis Court taken before the next park meeting to see if the soil is acceptable
for building. Soil boring should not exceed $300. It was thought money may be
available for upgrading the tennis court if the soil is acceptable.
REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS
MOTION by Kieffer, seconded by Kinkade to transfer $2,000 from park dedication
money (which will be received from Local Oil) to public works for a summer park
employee for twelve weeks at $4.50 per hour. Motion carried unanimously.
Frank reported that the Andover Safety Committee says the Andover Park Complex
needs a pay phone in the parking lot for after hour emergencies. He requested
the support of the park commission in obtaining a phone. The park board felt
this was a good idea and supported his efforts but could not financially support
this project. Chairman McMullen said the soccer field needs trash cans and asked
Frank Stone if he would check with chemical companies, etc. to see if he could
obtain them.
Thanks should be given to organizations who helped with work day at Kelsey Round
Lake park; 4-H Club, Cub Scout Troop 521, Anoka H.S. football players. Gretchen
should have list of volunteers.
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Park & Recreation Meeting Minutes
May 21, 1987
Page Three
MOTION by Strootman, seconded by Kinkade to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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