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PARK COMMISSION MEETING - l~Y 5, 1983
MINUTES
The Regularg Scheduled Meeting of the Andover Park Commission was called to order by
Chairman Nichols at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 1983, at the Andover City Hall, 1685
Crosstown Blvd. N.W.
Commission Members Present:
Commission Members Absent:
Also Present:
Carlson, LeFebvre and Prochniak
Longbella and Mand (Harris resigned recently. )
Jim Schrantz, City Engineer/Public Works Director
John Uban - Northglen II Preliminary Plat
NORTHGLEN II PRELIMINARY PLAT
Realizing the proposed park in this plat cannot be served by sanitary sewer, it was decided
to make the best of it so discussion involved improvements in this area.
During the discussion, Phil Frederickson, 13641 Heather St. N.W.,
more fence, about 10 to 12 feet, be added to his side of the boat
of trespassers, beer cans and people using his dock for fishing.
over to Jim Schrantz to resolve.
appeared and asked that
landing. He complained
The problem was turned
Mr. Uban, representing Good Value Homes, informed the Commission the County decided this
morning to construct Co. Rd. #116 Ext. along the western edge of this area.
Jim Schrantz then responded to a fire call.
It was agreed the area should be a neighborhood park thus no parking lot was needed at this
time. The end result of the discussion that followed is as follows:
Starting at the 139th La. walkway, one softball field. Traveling south, a picnic area and a
tot lot. Then going southeast a possible exercise area, ending with a soccer field being
created off of the walkway on Underclift St.
Mr. Uban then suggested installing a 48" chain link fence on both sides of the two walkways.
MOTION by LeFebvre, seconded by Nichols, to recommend the City Council accept the park land
shown on the Northglen II Preliminary Plat knowing that Co. Rd. #116 will be going through
part of it and that any monies received from the County for right of way acquisition be
placed in the park savings account for future development. Further; Good Value has agreed
to remove the necessary trees, level, add topsoil and seed areas large enough for a ballfield
off of 139th La. and an area 380' x 500' off of Underclift St. for future field use resulting
with an elevation of above 868'. The walkways shown on this preliminary plat will also be
leveled, topsoil added and seeded for access to the above mentioned field areas, plus a 48"
chain link fence on both sides of the two walkways - provided this park area is not assessed
for any improvements. Motion carried unanimously.
KELSEY PARK ACQUISITION
The Commission received the City Clerk's May 4th memo regarding the status of Kelsey Park
r-)m the balances in the savings account and general revenue plus a copy of Merlyn Prochniak's
'-projected 1983 park projects which he presented at the May 3rd City Council meeting. Merlyn
explained the projects were not cas( in concrete and that he felt the money available could
be spent better elsewhere. Chairman Nichols stated a lot of time and money has been spent
on this project and he didn't feel they should back out of it now. The money is there for the
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first year's payment. If insufficient park dedication fees are received, the Council will
be committed to provide the next two payments in future budgets.
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'-MOTION by Nichols, seconded by Carlson, to proceed with the KelEy Park acquisition.
Vote on motion: Yes - Carlson and Nichols. Abstain - Prochniak and LeFebvre.
Discussion: When asked why he abstained, Bill LeFebvre stated he was never in favor of this
purchase. He was told no one knew he had any negative feelings about it; he even recommEnded
the project at a City Council meeting. Further, no one ever remembered him voting no on the
project at park board meetings. Bill then stated he went before the Council because the rest
of the members recommended the project and that he would like to talk to Jim about it. He
was informed Jim had nothing to do with the acquisition, it was started long before he was
employed by the City. Also, with the large balance in the savings account, the City Council
will never put a decent amount for park improvements in the general budget. Bill then asked
that the previous motion be "voided".
MOTION by Nichols, seconded by Carlson, to proceed with the Kelsey Park acquisition.
Vote on motion: Yes - Carlson, Nichols and LeFebvre. Abstain - Prochniak. Motion carried.
NORTH METRO SOCCER ASSOC.
Bill LeFebvre asked if North Metro Soccer could use the east side of
Monday through Friday, for soccer practice from now through October.
objection as long as they didn't interfere with the softball games.
the City Hall site,
No one had any
MOTION by Nichols, seconded by Prochniak, to allow North Metro Soccer Association to use
the City Hall area for practice from now through October. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Nichols, seconded by Carlson, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Rae Ellen Bakke - Secretary
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