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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 2, 1987 ,- " ~ '\ v o o CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 · (612) 755-5100 REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING April 2, 1987 AGENDA l. Call to Order 7:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Resident Forum 4. Sketch Plan - Colonial Creek 5. Kelsey Round Lake 6. Prairie Knoll - Planning 7. Report from Public Works 8. Report from Park Chairman 9. 10. Adjourn u o ." 'J CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 2, 1987 - MINUTES The Regularly Scheduled Andover Park and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman McMullen at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, April 2, 1987 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Kieffer, Sabel, Kinkade, Strootman (arrived at 8:15 P.M.) Also Present: Lary Carlson; Lloyd Knutson, DNR; Frank Stone, Public Works Supervisor Approval of Minutes - March 19, 1987 MOTION by Kinkade, seconded by Kieffer to approve the minutes of March 19, 1987 as written. Motion carried. Resident Forum Richard Germundsen, 14129 Quay Street N.W. - asked if a fence could be put up by the water tower as people keep driving on his grass. He also asked if the sand points in the park could be removed. Frank Stone noted that the sand points are scheduled for removal this year. He will also check on the cost of fencing for the water tower. Sketch Plan - Colonial Creek Lary Carlson, developer - stated that he is proposing a golf course in the plat. The entry to the course would be off of South Coon Creek Drive. The property for the course is in the flood plain and a golf course is one of the allowable uses in a flood plain. The golf course would be owned by a non-profit sector but it would not be a private course. Mr. Carlson noted that in other cities, a course like this is done in conjunction with the city. It will be a part of the park system. He stated that their concern tonight is whether the Park Board is interested in this use. Richard Germundsen - stated that he has been watching that property over the last 19 years and there is standing water there. Stuart Kinkade asked Mr. Carlson if he is planning to give the city some rights for the golf course in lieu of park dedication fees. Mr. Carlson said yes. Gretchen Sable suggested developing the park along South Coon Creek ~ , Drive at the same time as this is developed. '-~.J Kelsey Round Lake Chairman McMullen stated that the Mayor is a little more agreeable \. o ,,-.J Regular Park Commission April 2, 1987 - Minutes Page 2 Meeting to burning the thistles as the Fire Department is confident that they can handle the burn. Jeff Kieffer noted that Bob Palmer was more than willing to burn the thistles as a training drill. The Mayor, however, wanted more research done. The Department of Natural Resources had no problem with the burning. Lloyd Knutson, Department of Natural Resources - felt that plo\ving it up and planting might be a better option, although either way it's done, something is going to have to be planted. Some of the things that could be done in that area are nesting cover for wildlife, planting non-native species or native grass. Prairie grass would have to be burned every three to five years and is more expensive to plant. It would be beneficial if the Fire Department could use it as a training area for burning. Ms. Sabel suggested planting trees and letting it go back to forest. Mr. Knutson suggested that some trees could be planted but some corn should be planted as winter feed. If alfalfa is planted, nothing would have to be done with it for at least 10 years. He felt that 20 acres planted with something would be a good start. Fire breaks need to be around the area that is going to be burned if that is the route they are going to take. Bob Palmer, Fire Chief - stated that the Fire Department would burn it as a training drill. Chairman McMullen asked the Commission if they are in agreement with the following: The lower 20 acres will be burned, disced and soybeans planted this year with prairie grass being planted next year. If it can't be burned, it'll be disced, plowed and soybeans will be planted. For the upper section where the trees will be planted, grass should be planted as soon as possible. AMENDMENT TO MOTION of March 19, 1987 by Kinkade, seconded by Sabel that the Park Board's first choice would be a controlled burn followed by a soybean crop planted by Brad Dillon, if he agrees, with the crop to be harvested in the fall of 1987 followed by prairie grass planting in 1988. The second alternative would be as stated in the first motion. Discussion: Andover Fire Resources. This change came about after discussions with Bob Palmer, Chief, and Lloyd Knutson of the Department of Natural Motion carried unanimously. Chairman McMullen asked Frank Stone if he would plant the grass. Frank stated he doesn't have any way to see it; they will have to contract for it. j MOTION by Sabel, seconded by Kieffer to authorize Frank Stone to have the area seeded within the next two to three weeks. .',-J , '--) Regular Park Commission Meeting April 2, 1987 - Minutes Page 3 Discussion: There are 1500 trees coming within the next month Lloyd Knutson suggested seeding before the trees are planted. money for seed would come from the allocation of $10,000. and The Motion carried unanimously. Prairie Knoll Frank Stone presented a sketch of how the park should be laid out. He questioned if swings should be installed. It was noted that at the last meeting, the Commission made a motion to include swings in the park. Chairman McMullen noted that the Andover Athletic Association has the Crooked Lake School baseball diamond straightened out and they want the city to buy the implanted bases. It was decided that the city not buy equipment for fields that are not ours. MOTION by Kinkade, seconded by Kieffer to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ,~. /.LL Vicki Volk Acting Commission Secretary '- .'