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CITY of ANDOVER
MINUTES
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
October 17, 1985
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order by Chairman Prochniak at 7:40 p.m.
at Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Prochniak, LeFebvre, Kinkade, McMullen, Sabel,
Strootman, Szyplinski
MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
Resident Forum:
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Dan Rannaker-14056 Raven St. N.W. - Mr. Rannaker stated that on
August 15, 1985, he bought a new home and it has been vandalized.
He stated that his home is located next to Red Oaks West Park
and that the children in the area take advantage not only of
the park itself, but also his yard and property. He stated
that he asked the deputies to patrol the area and that they
did for awhile but then he didn't see much patrol beyond that.
prochniak asked if the teenagers were hanging in the park?
Mr. Rannaker stated yes. Prochniak asked if they were mostly
teenagers and Mr. Rannaker stated yes. Mr. Rannaker then stated that
he would like a fence around the park area to protect his yard
and his home. He stated that possibly a street light would be
helpful. LeFebvre asked if his neighbors were having similar
problems? Mr. Rannaker stated that he didn't really know the
answer to that because he is relatively new to the area. Kinkade
asked if a fence would be a negotiable item, in other words, would
he consider going half on the cost of the fence since the area
of 138' by 169' is a considerable amount of fence. Prochniak
then stated that we could send a recommendation to the deputy
to police the area more often to see if that would help keep
the problem down. He felt that by making the deputy more visible
in that area for a 2 week period that possibly that would keep
the children more aware of the activities they chose in the park.
It would let them know that it is not a"hang out". He stated
that possibly it would need to be patrolled for 2 months. Strootman
also stated that the Key Communicator Program would be something
that Mr. Rannaker may consider having in his home with residents
of the area to see if others may help in solving the situation.
Another suggestion was by Commissioner Kinkade. He stated
that possibly a security light installed to be shared by several
neighbors may be helpful. Mr. Rannaker stated that these were
all good ideas. The secretary was asked to type a memo to the
Deputy to see if the area of Red Oaks West Park could be patrolled
for a period of time on a regular basis. Mr. Rannaker stated that
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CREEKRIDGE PRELIMINARY PLAT
Dick Carlson the owner/Tom O'Malley the developer presented their plan
before the Commission. Dick Carlson stated he felt a park would be
advantageous to the development, especially with the access off Coon
Creek Drive. Carlson stated that he had a great deal of earth moving
to do and would prefer to give cash in lieu of land. Prochniak stated
that a park would be needed and that the Commission needed something
to work with in order to not incur alot of expense in the future. Mr.
Carlson stated that he would have to close off Outlot A if it were
not to be accepted as parkland. Kinkade stated that the Commission
would have to check with the City Council to see if they were
interested in Outlot A or not because of the responsibility and
legal aspects of land on the lake front. Discussion was then
geared to lot 7 and lot 8. Prochniak asked what the contour would
be like in that area when the developing was finished. Carlson
stated that it would be fairly level with a slight drop off to the
east. O'Malley stated that there should be a revised grading plan to
show the finished proposal of park land. McMullen stated that his
concern with Outlot A was the responsibility and he felt it was
important to chek with the City Council regarding that aspect. LeFebvre
stated that he felt there would be a need for Outlot A. Chairman
prochniak stated that he spoke to some people at the County and also
someone from the DNR and the general feeling he got from the conversations
with these people was that there were no plans at present for that
area due to the hunting line in the City but if that were to change
a possible joint venture could be considered in the future.
MOTION: by McMullen, seconded by Szyplinski to accept lot 1, block 5
(2.6 acres) and lot 8, block 4 (.5 acres) and recommendation to
accept outlot A (3 acres) in the Creekridge development. The
remaining .8 acres will be cash in lieu of land based on the
10% requirement for park dedication with the fair market value
to be determined by the City Engineer. The developer will be
allowed to remove dirt from lot 1, block 5 (ballfield area) and
will level and seed disturbed land according to the Engineer's
Report. Motion carried unanimously.
GROVER-BAK (PLEASANT HILLS)
MOTION: by Szyplinski, seconded by Sabel to accept cash in lieu of
land based on 17.45 acres at a total estimated market value of
$18,800 per assessor's market value which equates to park dedication
in the amount of $1,880 due upon approval of final plat. Motion
carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION
The Commission reminded the secretary to send a memo to the deputy
; regarding patrolling of the Red Oaks West Park area.
MOTION: by Kinkade, seconded by Strootman to adjourn the meeting at
9:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Submitted by~~,/~,y?c'e:t'~-t"d
Lola Lindquist, Secretary