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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 6, 1986 C) ~J .' "~'",""'''-.,,, ~""-" \ , , \.1. j; ". ,(,/ ::.::~-~ o u CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w, . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 AGENDA ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION February 6, 1986 1. Call to Order 7:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Discussion with City Council regarding future park development. 4. 5. 6. Adjournment o o C) - ~-"-... g() <"'.j ,,":;-~..:-::;..? CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW, . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 MINUTES ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION February 6, 1986 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order 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 Mayor Windschitl, Councilman Elling, Councilman Lachinski, Councilman Knight, Councilman Orttel, Roger Sharon, Andover Athletic Association Doug Stockamp, Andover Athletic Association Richard Bednarek, North Metro Soccer Jim Schrantz, City Engineer Melanie DeLuca, Crooked Lake Community School MINUTES APPROVAL OF McMullen stated that in the ammended minutes of January 2, 1986 he would like to add that the motion was defeated 2 YES and 4 NO. Sabel stated that in reference to the minutes of January 16, 1986 in regard to names of parks to be ammended to read as follows: Meadow Wood West - renamed River Trails and Meadow Wood East to be renamed Meadowood. MOTION by McMullen, seconded by Sabel to approve the minutes of January 16, 1986 as ammended. Motion carried unanimously. NORTH METRO SOCCER \J Bednarek stated that North Metro was concerned about the small soccer field which is too close to the road. He would like to see a snow fence installed. Mayor Windschitl stated that a permanent location for a playing field seemed necessary. McMullen suggested Forest Meadows as a possiblity. Mayor Windschitl stated that it appeared as though a possible need for a field more centrally located was in need. Bednarek agreed stating that it makes it easier for scheduling purposes. Bednarek asked how the park at Forest Meadows would look for soccer field. It was stated that it had been a sod field, therefore, would probably be a nice location with good flat land. Bednarek stated that it could be considered for future use but to take a look at it in the spring when the snow melts. The Mayor stated that he still felt it would be too far north and that perhaps the field at City / , ) u u Page 2 2/6/86 Hall could be moved in farther to keep cars from parking on the shoulders of Crosstown Blvd. Mr. Schrantz aksed if this were to be done, would it solve the problem and Mr. Bednarek stated no because the kids still may run onto the road. The Mayor again stated that it is necessary to find a permanent location. Mr. Schrantz stated that he felt it would work out better to have a field at City Hall for maintenance purposes. Chairman Kinkade asked Bednarek if they would have much growth in the next two to three years. Bednarek stated that after this summer they would probably need one more field in 3 years. He stated that this would be better determined after their registration for 1986. Kinkade asked if there was any competition for soccer in this area and Bednarek stated no because Andover Athletic Association dropped out of soccer due to the small amount of children they were able to draw. Some of the possible sites for another soccer field location would be as follows: #1 City Hall #2 Cook's Development #3 North Glen MOTION: by McMullen, seconded by Sabel to allow North Metro Soccer to use 2 large fields and 1 small field for games. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Mayor Windschitl asked what potential the North Metro Soccer Association would have as far as volunteer help with installation of lights at City Hall? Bednarek stated that he would bring this up at their Board meeting. McMullen stated that a separate meeting may be necessary for this issue in the fall. GOOD VALUE HIDDEN CREEK Mayor Windschitl addressed the issue of the park area in Good Value's Hidden Creek addition. He stated that due to the different positions that were being taken, this should be discussed. The Council feels that this is a location which would serve the area well for a larger facility to be used by athletic associations. Mayor Windschitl stated that the complex in Coon Rapids, which is similar, is very successful. Kinkade stated that the houses are too close and that this type of complex would have too high a useage for the people living in the area around the perimeter of the park. McMullen stated that the survey results of the residents in Andover indicated that they wanted smaller neighborhood parks and not regional parks. He also stated that he felt this site would be too close to the City Hall site. Mayor Windschitl stated that with the realignment of Crosstown Blvd., he felt this would draw traffic away from the development and that when the people buy property in this development they are aware of the park being there. Mr. Schrantz stated that all parks have houses around them. o Page 3 - Feb. 6, 1986 u , , Chairman Kinkade stated it would be necessary to do something to protect the homes around the perimeter of the park with birming etc. without charge to the city. In summary take lots out of the cul-de-sac to allow for parking lot from the north. Do birming along the north sie and fence along the area and walkways. Plat shrubs with birm and a natural fence. This is in reference to Block 2, lots 1 and 4 with lots 6,7 and 8 being removed as park. Also, the developer would birm and/or natural fencirigc~long.~16ck~ :2;3 land '4IaDound,1 the perimeter of the park. The second location for a tot lot of minimum size could be in block 5 or block 6. There was a question of the Park Board as to future dollars to develop this park. ANDOVER ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Roger Sharon made a presentation showing the projected future needs for the Andover Athletic Asosciation. He presented a map slating the available sites in the city needing work and sites that would be ready in 1986. He stated that there would be 250 to 300 children playing softball in 1986 and they don't have the facilities necessary to handle this amount of children. He stated that they would have to use more fields at the City Hall site or have other fields in some of the existing parks. He stated that Northglen II would need some kind of crosswalk at County Road 9 and Bunker for safety reasons. Mr. Sharon stated that the Andover Athletic Assocation was willing to donate time/labor to install a watering system at the City Hall site. He stated at this time, they were looking for qualified people to help with this project. Some residents from the area of Lunds Evergreen Park stated that they were not in favor of having a neighborhood park used for organized sports. It was stated that they moved to the country to enjoy the peace and quiet and that traffic would interfere with the residents privacy. It was asked whether playground equipment would be installed or if just ball fields would be put in. The Commission stated that that park was slated for equipment, benches, backstop ahd grading and seeding. Other fields were discussed Association in the future. would definitely keep these for possible use by the Athletic The Commission stated that they needs in mind for future plans. \ ) CROOKED LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM Melanie DeLuca wanted the Commission to know that the Community School is now in the planning process for the Summer Program and that there will be changes for the playground program. She stated that they would have the afternoon playground program include more trips as that was the most popular activity last summer. o u Page 4 - 2/6/86 Ms. DeLuca also stated that they were planning to add more enrichment programs such as pre-school tumbling etc. She stated that any other feedback that may be received should be presented to her for use in planning. She also stated that there would be changes in demographics. She stated that there would be approximated $1500-2000 in surplus and the plans were to have a 1 year trial run with an activity bus with expenses to be incurred by using the surplus monies available at this time. The program would be set up with baseball in the morning and playground in the afternoon with a supervisor provided during the lunch hour for those children who would be involved with the program for the entire day and could have a picnic lunch along. Strootman asked if all children would be eligible for this type of set up and Ms. DeLuca stated yes. She stated that Aztec park in the northern area would be discontinued due to the fact that there is no water available, no shade and no shelter which made it difficult last summer for any activities for children on the hot days. She stated that they would move that site to City Hall or but to Crooked Lake Park. She also stated that Fox Meadows had "0" kids and so that site would also be eliminated. It was mentioned by some of the Commissioners that due to lack of publicity, they felt that may have been the reason for no participation in that park. Ms. DeLuca stated that at least 10 children would be necessary in one park in order to keep that site in use. After some discussion regarding this park area, it was agreed to give it one more try this summer with more publicity to be emphasized in that area. FENCING FOR CITY HALL SITE Mayor Windschitl stated that the Commission should acquire complete quotes as to the total cost for installation of chainlink fence around the ballfieds at the Andover Community Park Complex in order to be better able to determine the phases that would be necessary to install this at the site. ~1aTlaN: by McMullen, seconded by Sabel to adjourn at 10:10 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ~ubm' ?ed 'J7-. t! . {d~~ ""'.a:;;r La a L'ndqUi~ Secretary