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PARK COMMISSION lffiETING - SEPTD~ER 2, 1982
MINUTES
The Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Andover Park Commission was called to order by
Chairman LeFebvre at 7:35 p.m., Thursday, September 2, 1982, at the Andover City Hall,
1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W.
Commission Members Present:
Commission Member Absent:
Also> Present:
Longbella, Nichols, Prochniak and Rogers
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Don Jakubiec, Andover Jaycees
RUM RIVER FOREST SOUTH PARK
Mr. Jakubiec explained the Jaycees would like to help the City of Andover develop another
park. Selected was a canoe a~ss for Rum River Forest South because many residents use
the river for canoeing purposes and would like to land closer to home. Planned at this
time was an access and a parking lot. Later picnic facilities would be constructed. The
topography of the land was then discussed with the aid of the site plan drawn by the U. of
Minn. students. Mr. Jakubiec mentioned nothing could be done until the property lines were
located. The existing "road" is on a private lot. No one had any objection to this plan.
In response to a question, Mr. Jakubiec said the Jaycees would remove all wood and brush
taking precautions to remove a minimum amount of live trees. Suggested possibly was to
burn the underbrush in the northern park across the street.
OMr. Jakubiec was advised to contact Jim Schrantz, the Public Works Director, for the
, property line locations. He said he would do so next week as he will be on vacation.
MOTION by Rogers, seconded by Nichols, to allow the Andover Jaycees to construct a canoe
access and parking lot at Rum River Forest South park under the guidance of Jim Schrantz.
Motion carried unanimously.
1983 BUDGET
The secretary explained Jim Schrantz
for the most part, over last year~.
locate them at this time, adding the
asked that the Commission be advised
already estimated the park budget by adding 10%,
She had a copy of these figures but was unable to
City Clerk had reduced a few items. Chairman LeFebvre
of any upcoming budget meetings.
CITY HALL GRADING PLAN
The Commission was informed Mr. Schrantz would like to meet wi th the Commission on
September 16th to discuss the proposed City Hall improvements. Bids on this work will be
opened on September 14th. The Commission agreed, adding the 1983 budget can also be
discussed at this time. Since the secretary did not know the balance in the park savings
account, Shirley, the bookkeeper, will be asked to furnish these figures, both principal
and interest, for 1981 and thus far in 1982.
BONESTROO DONATION
OChairman LeFebvre asked the secretary to send a thank you letter to Bonestroo, etc.
the $125.00 they donated for park purposes.
for
KELSEY PARK
Bill Hawkins will be asked for an update on the progress of the Kelsey park acquisition.
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MEETING DATES
Generally discussed was the futility of scheduling two meetings a month due to lack of
agenda items. Noted was the surrounding cities only schedule one meeting a month, even
Planning and Zoning Commissions.
MOTION by Rogers, seconded by Longbella, to hold one meeting a month, the first Thursday,
Unless something urgent arises causing a meeting to be scheduled for the second Thursday.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Longbella, seconded by Rogers, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 8.05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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