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PARK COl~ISSION A{EETING - OCTOBER 7, 1982
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The Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Andover Park Commission was called to order. by
Chairman LeFebvre at 7:35 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 1982, at the Andover City Hall,
1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W.
Commission Members Present:
Commission Member Absent:
Also Present:
1fund, Nichols, Prochniak and Rogers
Longbella
Jim Schrantz, City Engineer/Public Works Director
1983 BUDGET
101 - Staff Salaries - The Commission recommends an 8% increase per employee for
staff members. The "per employee" was suggested by Glen Rogers to avoid the possibility
of someone getting 10% and another 6%. The secretary thought this had happened in the
past.
106 - Commission Salaries - The Commission members unanimously agreed not to recommend
any increase in their salaries feeling that the money could be put to better use elsewhere
in the budget.
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303 & 304 - Professional Services - Jim Schrantz estimated this expense to be $4600.00
in 1982. Anticipated at this time is money spent on Phase #2 of the City Hall site, the
Kelsey Park acquisition plus additional park improvements in the populated areas. The
Commission recommends $5,000 for engineering and $1,000 for legal services.
530 - Capital Outlay - Improvements - The Commission had been informed the State Planning
Agency informed the City Attorney last July or August that the Federal government had
not yet approved their share of the grant. Mr. Oberstar's office called City Hall on
September 30th stating they would approve an amount of $6,900.00 as their share on
October 1st. It was not known when the State would get their paperwork done, but the
Commission felt actual negotiations for the acquisition would not start until early 1983.
The Commission requests the $30,200 in the 1982 budget designated for the acquisition
of Kelsey Park be carried over into 1983 for a total of $65,200.
Glen Rogers expressed disbelief over the amount of interest involved in the special
assessments. Wes Mand asked that the City Clerk be reminded to transfer the 1982
assessment payments to the appropriate accounts.
The Commission felt it would serve no useful purpose to comment on the $1,000 raise
in the Community/Summer School portion of the 1983 budget.
They were advised the budget meeting is scheduled for October 13, 1982.
CITY HALL W~AING HOUSE
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Chairman LeFebvre asked why the senior citizens' building is at a standstill fearing
the warming house portion will not be complete by the time hockey season starts. Jim
Schrantz briefly explained the details surrounding the lack of activity in getting the
addition constructed. This subject will be on the November 7th agenda. Chairman
LeFebvre felt the contractor should pay for the rent of a "warming house trailer".
None of the Commission members felt the old garage should be moved back.
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O~tober 7, 1982
Minutes
~J QUICKSTROlv! PARK
A resident complained of poison ivy in this park. Technically, since the City does
not have a weed inspector, this duty is the responsibility of the Mayor. Chairman
LeFebvre asked that this problem be brought to his attention and dealt with accordingly.
PARK COMMISSION MEMBER
Chairman LeFebvre asked if the opening had been advertised in the paper yet. The
secretary stated she didn't know if it had been or not, but would check on it.
Glen Rogers stated he felt the Park Commission should interview applicants and make a
recommendation to the Council. This is the way it is done in Coon Rapids. Wes l~nd
disagreed. He explained if the Park Commission interviewed, he could foresee persons
"pro-anything" making up a majority of the Commission.
MOTION by Rogers, seconded by Prochniak, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Rae Ellen Bakke - Secretary
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