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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 2, 1986 CJ u ,- ., -~ CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 AGENDA ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION January 2, 1986 l. Call to order 7:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 12/5/85 3. Names of Parks 4. Chuck Cook's Sketch Plan 5. 6. :~ 7. 8. Adjournment ~ ) lJ LJ ,) CITY of ANDOVER MINUTES ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION January 2, 1986 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Prochniak at 7:30 p.m. at Andover City Hall, 1685 Crossstown Blvd. N.W. MEMBERS PRESENT: prochniak, Kinkade, McMullen, LeFebvre, Strootman, and Sabel Szyplinski Chuck Cook. Frank Stone, Public Works MEMBERS ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: CHUCK COOK'S SKETCH PLAN The Commission reviewed the sketch plan which included 75.8 acres and looked at how many single family lots there were. They also took into consideration the development to the south of Cook's Development (Hartfields). There was also discussion as to how the value of the land is determined and the need for parkland in the City. Mr. Cook mentioned that in other surrounding cities, it is sometimes considered to trade undesirable park land in one area for property in another area that would be more suitable for parkland; feeling that that land may be more suitable for commercial. He was referring to Hartfield's park and the commission stated that the park in that area was wet and mostly swamp land and that it is only accessible off of Hanson and Andover Blvd. McMullen stated that he felt the Commission should accept cash in lieu of land (7.58 acreas) noting that in the future the Park Commission should consider accepting park land in future developments to the north of Cook's Development. Kinkade agreed. Other members discussed the need for some park area (land) at this time; noting the need for neighborhood parks to serve Cook's Development and the already exisitng Hartfield's Addition. They also discussed that by acquiring park land at this time, it would then be available for future development. They felt that this would be the opportune time to acquire land for park area. MOTION: by Strootman, seconded by LeFebvre to accept Lot 1, Block 5 with the remainder of land to be cash in lieu of land with the value of the land to be determined by the City Engineer. Strootman, ~~ LeFebvre, Sabel, Prochniak - YES - Kinkade, McMullen - NO. Mr. Cook stated that he was concerned about giving up a lot and paying park dedication. He stated that he would rather keep the \ ~) . ) ,_/ PAGE 2 1/2/86 I lot and pay only park dedication for the entire acreage but he stated that he did see the reasoning for park area that would be needed. Mr. Cook also expressed concern as to when the park dedication monies needed to be paid. The Commission told him that it was when the final plat was final and that he could speak to the City Council if he objected to that procedure. NAMES OF PARKS The following parks were listed as needing names: Meadowood West Tot Lot 138th Ave. by Speedy Chapman/Woodland Russel Stack (recently acquired purchase) North Glen II Lund's Evergreen I Lund's Evergreen II Lake Ridge Lund's Round Lake Estates Creek Ridge Boat Landing (east side) off Round Lake (acquired Creekside Devel) Lake Side Andover West Rum Rive North and South MOTION: by Kinkade, seconded by McMUllen to ask that the City Engineer provide the layout of the following parks so that the Public Works Dept. (Frank Stone) could stake them out. The purpose being to verify the actual location of these parks and to make note as to whether they are adjoining and for the purpose of assigning these areas a name. These parks are: Kelsey, Andover West, Lund's Round Lake, Lake Ridge and Lake Side. MOtion carried unanimously. NON DISCUSSION ITEMS MOTION: by McMUllen, seconded by Strootman, that the Ctiy Engineer verify the actual work to be accomplished with the estimated $2,800 repair of Northwoods West tennis court. The Commission would like the results at the January 16, 1986 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Frank Stone stated that some additional costs that have occurred and will occur which have not been included in the 1986 budget such as: City Hall warming house fire extinguisher, Crooked Lake School warming house fire extinguisher, and safety guards for the lights at the Crooked Lake School rink. He stated that the Commission should also consider some type of drinking fountain at City Hall and some type of storage cage in the warming house at City Hall, similar to the one at Crooked Lake School. " , , .~ Due to the fact that David Szyplinski resigned his postion on the Commission, it was mentioned that an ad should be placed in the "'- \ ) \ ~J PAGE 3 1/2/86 paper to fill that position. prochniak stated that he felt the Commission should make a decision as to a date to meet with some member of the City Council regarding the planned park expenditures for 1986. MOTION: by Kinkade, seconded by McMullen to approve the minutes of 12/5/85 as written. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: by LeFebvre, seconded by Sabel to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Submitted by: 4h · ~ ~cJ~~~~~ Merl n Prochniak, Chairman