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Home My WebLink AboutFebruary 20, 1986 , , "-- j ~ 01 ANDOVER - ,-.J 1685 Crosstown Blvd, NW, . Anoka, Minnesota 55303 . (612) 755-5100 / AGENDA ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION February 20, 1986 1. Call to Order 7:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Good Value Hidden Creek 4. Approval of Scheduled Fields 5. Grant Discussion 6. 7. 8. Adjournment u o ."..-,..,~. ,- '\ \...J 9\~'" \ ;/ '-;( , , '-\ . , . \~ ,y , '" ,.-yo' ;.:_-._......;::;.r ~..~..- CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w, . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 MINUTES PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION February 20, 1986 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Kinkade at 7:30 p.m. at Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W., Andover, MN 55304 MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Kinkade, McMullen, Sabel, Strootman LeFebvre Dave Heffner, Dan Hasenstein, Charles Bies (residents from Lund's E~ergreen) LUND'S EVERGREEN PARK -- ) '-J Mr. Heffner stated that they were interested in the park in Lund's Evergreen. They wanted to know what the plans were for that park and if parking would be provided. He also stated that he was concerned about games for organized sports being played in that park in a residential area. Mr. Heffner also asked if there would be lights for the park and the Commission stated no. Mr. Heffner also stated that this park would certainly gain more public acceptance with a playground. Kinkade stated that with the bond referendum being voted down, there would be less monies available for that area. He stated that after the grading and seeding is completed, any extra monies could be used for equipment etc. He stated that the estimates for the matrix for parks could be high. The residents then stated that they would like to see the plans after they are drawn up. It was also suggested that the plans contain some kind of off street parking. McMullen stated that sometimes a parking lot invites more adult traffic. Sabel then stated that with no restroom facilities, she didn't feel that that problem would occur. The residents agreed. Chairman Kinkade then stated that all parks are considered City parks; therefore, any problems which would occur would have to brought to the attention of the City. He also stated that the Commission understands their concerns regarding ga~es being played in a neighborhood park, but it will be given a try to see if there would be a problem. It was then mentioned that the games would be with children under age 8 which should not incur a real problem. Chairman Kinkade then summarized the residents concerns and it was agreed by the Commission to give them a call when the plans Page 2 2/20/86 v '-../ \ / are put together using off street parking in the plans. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Kinkade asked to have the Andover Athletic Association's request for 3 ballfields at the City Hall Park added to the minutes of February 6, 1986. MOTION by McMullen, seconded by Strootman to accept the minutes of February 6, 1986 as ammended. Motion carried unanimously. HIDDEN CREEK It was discussed and decided that Good Value would have to come before the Commission with their new revised preliminary plat. Any further discussion would be tabled until the Commission would have the opportunity to review the preliminary plat. SCHEDULING OF FIELDS A schedule of the fields for softball and soccer was set up (see attached). The Commission also numbered the fields so that Public Works can label the parks as such. (see attached) MOTION by Strootman, seconded by Sabel to accept the schedule for fields as layed out. Motion carried unanimously. GRANT INFORMATION Sabel stated that she talked with someone from the State and that she will be getting more information in March regarding this issue. Sabel stated that she would be willing to handle the grant application etc. The Commission was in agreement to pursuing this. There was discussion regarding Kelsey Park and trail systems etc. Sabel stated that she would continue to research this and get back to the Commission with more information as she obtains it. DISCUSSION McMullen stated that JoAnn Audette had approached him regarding the park area in Forest Meadows. She is interested in having her two sons do some work in that park to earn their Eagle Scout badges. The Commission felt this was a good idea. " ) MOTION: by McMullen, seconded by Strootman to allow the Audette boys to perform a survey of the residents in that area as to their needs etc. with the results to be presented to the Commission at the second meeting in March. Motion carried unanimously. . (0 (0 \ I CITY OF ANDOVER REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACfION DATE F~h""l1::::''''''~' 1~. 19G~ BY: AGENDA SECTION NO. Discussion ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT Engineering ITEM Building Permits/Shirle IS NQ 4e Estates BY: The City council is requested permits for Shirley's Estates the developer. to lift the hold on building as requested by Mrs. Sonsteby, Mrs. Sonsteby did haul in additional material and pushed it out across the low area to the LakeRidge around the lake as proposed in her plan. We installed the curb cut at the access as was requested of the developer. The grading wasn't satisfactory to the Park Board but we have improved the grading and installed the playground equipment including a backstop. The reason we proceeded with the development of the park was that by not doing it we were penalizing the wrong people so the Park Board reluctantly agreed that the Public Works Department should make the park usable. Many people cross one of the lots and cross the park to go across the south end of the lake or to go back in the open area and dump junk, brush, etc. This damages the park because of the sandy nature of the soil. Mrs. Sonsteby, I believe, is selling or has sold the lots to Ziegler Construction, the contractor who developed Rosella's Addition. The last time Merle Prochniak and I looked at the park, we had agreed that park should be accepted and in the future make sure the development contract included adequate escrow funds for the grading, topsoiling, and seeding work the developer provides. MOTION BY TO COUNCIL ACTION \ / SECOND BY 1~ ( ',-.J rV \ I , , ; ( "J o Shirley's Estates Page 2 \ J We had assessed the plat for the entrance construction but after Mrs. Sonsteby appealed we cancelled the assessments for the access correction. The quality of workmanship was far below my expectations. The work the developer agreed to do during the platting process was not to my expectations. JES:vv ) " ) ( ( \.J CITY OF ANDOVER REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACfION DATE FAhrl1 '''''1' llJ, 19S1i BY: AGENDA SECTION NO, Discussion ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT Engineering ITEM Building Permits/Shirle 's NO, 4e Estates BY: The City Council is requested permits for Shirley's Estates the developer. to lift the hold on building as requested by Mrs. Sonsteby, Mrs. Sonsteby did haul in additional material and pushed it out across the low area to the LakeRidge around the lake as proposed in her plan. We installed the curb cut at the access as was requested of the developer. The grading wasn't satisfactory to the Park Board but we have improved the grading and installed the playground equipment including a backstop. The reason we proceeded with the development of the park was that by not doing it we were penalizing the wrong people so the Park Board reluctantly agreed that the Public Works Department should make the park usable. Many people cross one of the lots and cross the park to go across the south end of the lake or to go back in the open area and dump junk, brush, etc. This damages the park because of the sandy nature of the soil. Mrs. Sonsteby, I believe, is selling or has sold the lots to ziegler Construction, the contractor who developed Rosella's Addition. The last time Merle Prochniak and I looked at the park, we had agreed that park should be accepted and in the future make sure the development contract included adequate escrow funds for the grading, topsoiling, and seeding work the developer provides. MOTION BY TO COUNCIL ACTION ) SECOND BY JvvvIL " ) ( '- \ I ( ~_/ , , " ( . _.i .I Shirley's Estates Page 2 We had assessed the plat for the entrance construction but after Mrs. Sonsteby appealed we cancelled the assessments for the access correction. The quality of workmanship was far below my expectations. The work the developer agreed to do during the platting process was not to my expectations. JES:vv )