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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 22, 1987 r ' "-./ .\ .~~ o o CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING January 22, 1987 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 7:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Resident Forum 4. Kelsey Round Lake Discussion 5. Hawkridge Development Plan 6. Sub-Committee Planning 7. Report from Public Works 9. 8. Report from Park Chairman 10. Adjournment o u ( -j \J CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 REGULAR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES January 22, 1987 The regularly scheduled Andover Park and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman McMullen at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 1987 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN. Commissioners Also Present: Present: McMullen, Sabel, Kieffer, Strootman Frank Stone, Melanie DeLuca, (Round Lake residents) Elroy Wicklund, Warren Wicklund, Brian Nystrom, Rick Ramseyer, Dan Wiseman, Clint Trousil, Dick Craig APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Sabel, seconded by Strootman to approve the minutes of the January 8, 1987 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. HAWKRIDGE MOTION by Sabel, seconded by Kieffer to request the City Council to direct Frank Stone, Public Works, to go out for bids for grading and seeding of Hawkridge Park as shown on the attached grading plan with the change of the soccer field being moved to the west (about fifty feet) as shown on the plan. The cost of grading cannot exceed $23,000. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion: Park Board would like to see a free skating rink next to the hockey rink. The soccer field would have to be moved to the west to allow room but it cannot be moved too far as to disturb the horses on the property bordering the west side of the park. Also discussed was a warming house which could also serve as a picnic area in the summer. They did not wish to remove the picnic area already planned, however. The money to be used for grading and seeding is for park dedication from Woodland Development for Woodland Meadows in the amount of $26,900. It was agreed $4,000 would go to the park at Woodland Meadows for grills and picnic tables and the remainder would go towards grading and seeding of Woodland's Hawkridge Park. KELSEY ROUND LAKE DISCUSSSION ,- ') \~ Gretchen reported that Prairie Vegetation Company was far too expensive and asked what could be done on a lower budget. Suggestions were to get farmers/contractors to help. Weed control would be a problem. Trees from DNR are fairly cheap and Jeff Kieffer said he would check with the AVTI horticulture department for some assistance. Sabel asked public works about burning at the park. Frank Stone said it would probably not be allowed but they could check with Bob Palmer, Fire Chief. Rick Ramseyer, \ o u "- , / Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes January 22, 1987 Page Two a boy scout leader, said the scouts would be willing to work in the park planting trees or whatever is needed. Parking was discussed. Residents would like to see the parking lot off of County Road 20. It was suggested that the park just remain natural with trails and vegetation. A small lot nO-IS carlot) would be sufficient with room to add if necessary. Posts and class 5 would run about $1500. Residents concurred they would like to see the park low tech. Anoka is building a 300 acre park off of 7th Avenue (a regional park) so Kelsey should stick to trails and nature and let the Anoka Park have the bricks and mortar. A parking lot in the park may encourage older kids con- gregating etc. Discussed trading land for twenty acres off County Road 20 to have access from that point. MOTION by Sabel, seconded by Kieffer to request City Council to approve the Park Board to negotiate land swap with developer, Wayne Bachman. Motion carried unanimously. This would mean slicing off a trapezoid area on the south side of the park to go back to the developer in trade for a 20. acre parcel off County Road 20. The park board will ask Todd Haas to draw a plan to accompany the motion requesting the city council to approve the land swap. Melanie DeLuca suggested benches be placed along the trails of the park for people to rest...something with low vandalism potential (such as tree benches, logs, etc.). Trai1s--Frank Stone suggested the trails not be wood chips. not approve of them because they float away. He suggested lime. The park board will also ask Todd Haas to draw up a A board walk may be necessary to go across the beaver dam. The class trail DNR does 5 with ag plan. Community Organizations could be involved in the Kelsey Round Lake Park-- Boy Scout, Andover Advisory Council. A citizen asked about the historical sites that are suppose to be in the park and was concerned with their preservation. Gretchen said the State Archeologist would not find a definite spot to mark as the site of the Indian battle and burial ground. ) Additional concerns discussed were city bike trails. Melanie DeLuca said it is very dangerous for kids to cross Bunker Lake Boulevard and would like to sometime see a walkway across Bunker Lake. The park board asked Melanie if the school parking lot can be used by people at the boat landing. More parking is needed. Melanie knew of no reason why the school lot would be off limits especially since the busiest time would be summer and weekends when there would be little traffic at school. She suggested they ask the school. \ ~ \ ) ( \ \J u Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes January 22, 1987 Page Three SUB-COMMITTEE PLANNING Kelsey Round Lake Park - Gretchen Sabel, Chair Comprehensive Plan Update (to include bike trails) - Larry Strootman Budget - Stuart Kinkade Liaison with Outside Organizations - Jeff Kieffer Chairman McMullen asked if the park dedication had been received from Oak Bluff. The park secretary said she would find out if the money had been paid and report back at the next meeting. Motion by McMullen, seconded by Sabel to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. submitted, , J \ - ) F \ (-) , , U Park and Recreation Meeting Minutes January 22, 1987 Page Three SUB-COMMITTEE PLANNING Kelsey Round Lake Park - Gretchen Sabel, Chair Comprehensive Plan Update (to include bike trails) - Larry Strootman Budget - Stuart Kinkade Liaison with Outside Organizations - Jeff Kieffer Chairman McMullen asked if the park dedication had been received from Oak Bluff. The park secretary said she would find out if the money had been paid and report back at the next meeting. Motion by McMullen, seconded by Sabel to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Jo ~~ ~ CITY OF ANDOVER REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACfION , , DATE Commission, Staff, Committee Park & Recreation BY: AGENDA SECTION NO. ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT ITEM NO. 5.a. e Par BY: Jane Peterson MOTION by Sabel, seconded by Kieffer to request the City Council to direct Frank Stone, Public Works, to go out for bids for grading of Hawkridge Park as shown on attached grading plan with the change of the soccer field being moved to the west (about fifty feet) as shown on the plan. The cost of grading cannot exceed $23,000. Motion carried unanimously. Note: This plan was originally approved 3/25/85 but money was not available at that time. COUNCIL ACTION MOTION BY TO SECOND BY .. . . , , I' ,. I ~ ~ ,I ."J -0 C". 0>""'". -ll~ ." C ., l"\ c: ,.. .. ~o~~~':.... 'D .<::> '.J ..... \\ :-. '. \. .. ... ,'" t.:. .. .