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CITY of ANDOVER
MINUTES
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 3, 1985
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover Parks and Recreation
Commission was called to order at 7:40 p.m. at Andover City Hall,
1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W., Andover, Mn.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Prochniak, LeFebvre, Kinkade, McMullen, Sabel,
Strootman, Szyplinski
ALSO PRESENT: Frank Stone, Public Works
CREEKRIDGE PRELIMINARY PLAT
Ken Gust and Tom O'Mally represented the developer and presented
the preliminary plat to the Commission. Mr. Gust stated that the
City Council and Planing and Zoning felt the lowland was not
acceptable to build on and he stated that the Mayor suggested
that the Outlot A may be someting that could be worked along
with the County due to the access to Round Lake. Kinkade
asked Gust if the lowland was proposed at an outlot already
and Mr. Gust stated no, it was not. Kinkade also stated that
it appeared to be too far away from population and he was
concerned with who would use the park. Gust stated that
with 76 homes going in plus the 12 existing home surrounding
the area, he felt that some open recreation park area was
needed. He suggested possibly lots 6,7, and 8 which would
be sufficient for a small softball or parking. Chairman
Prochniak recommended that the Commission walk the areas
before any final decisions would be made. Strootman stated
that someone should get in touch with the County to see
if they would be interested in Outlot A or how that could
be handled. Prochniak stated that it is important to
look for future development for adjoining parkland to allow
for expansion
DISCUSSION:
It was decided to walk the area and to get in touch with
someone from the County Park Department regarding outlot
A. No definite committment was made at this time as to
location of park or how many acres. Cre~ridge will be on
the agenda on October 17, 1985 for further discussion.
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GROVER-BAK DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAT
Bob Grover the devleoper presented his plat to the Commission.
He stated that there was 17.28 acres total and he felt that
there probably would be no room for a park. He stated that
the value of the land was $18,000. Mr. Grover also stated
that the Planning and Zoning Commission suggested that there
should not be a cul-de-sac due to the length.
MOTION:by McMullen, seconded by Kinkade to accept cash in lieu
of land after getting a value amount from the City Engineer
and the developer by the October 17, 1985 meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION:
Chairman Prochniak stated his concern for future development.
Szyplinski stated that with 2 1/2 acre lots and only 6 families,
it is not desireable. McMullen stated that there are houses
across the way and that there is a privately owned ball park
in that area. LeFebvre had no comments.
DISCUSSION:
There was further discussion regarding the notice of special
election on October 29, 1985. The secretary was asked to
make sure that the notice would appear in the paper for
this purpose.
Mr. Stone was asked by the Commission to get a quote for snow
fence to have available at the Novermber 7, 1985 meeting of
Park and Recreation meeting.
MOTION: by Kinkade, seconded by Strootman to order 1500
additional flyers with cost not to exceed $150.00. Motion
carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION
It was felt that it was necessary to order more flyers to
distribute to residents closer to election time, due to
the apparent ineffectivness of the Tri City News letter
reaching all the residents. It was taken into consideration
to have an additional mailing, however, distribution of flyers
was finally decided upon by all members.
MOTION: by Sabel, seconded by Strootman to adjourn meeting
at 10:20 p.m. Motion carrried unanimously.
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' Lola Lin quist
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Secretary