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PARK COMMISSION MEETING - JULY 9, 1981
MINUTES
The Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Andover Park Commission was called to order by
Chairman LeFebvre at 7:45 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 1981, at the Andover City Hall,
1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W.
Commission Members Present:
Commission Members Absent:
Longbella, Mand, Nichols and Zillhardt
Rogers and Wielgosz
CITY HALL SITE PLAN
The Commission was informed Jim Brewer's VW blew up on the freeway. He had the use of his
sister's car but it was undependable so he did not nare make the trip from Stillwater tonight.
Chairman LeFebvre then started to give a rundown on the park matters discussed at the City
Council's July 7th meeting.
Northwoods Tennis Court Repair - Mark Schumacher explained since the tennis courts had gone
through three free~thaw cycles before the crack occurred, the contractor no longer was
responsible (warranty period expired). Any repairs would have to be paid for by the City.
Wes Mand asked if the City Attorney was at the meeting - the answer was in the affirmative.
The Council authorized up to $100 to repair the crack as they didn't feel that $450-$500
for soil borings was justified at this time. Wes then commented the birdbath was there
before the first freeze and felt it was simply a matter of poor inspections by TKDA. Also
mentioned at the Council meeting was that the crack is causing a hazardous situation and
should be repaired as soon as possible before somebody got hurt. The Commission felt soil
borings should be made before patching to avoid possibly covering up somebody's mistake.
Steve Nichols stated a letter should be sent to the City Council asking them to blackball
the contractor due to the shoddy work done on the courts. Wes commented if it was the
contractor's fault, and an honest mistake, any reputable firm would come back and repair it.
Chairman LeFebvre stated he would bring up the sUbject of soil borings at another Council
meeting.
Park improvements were then discussed. Jo Zillhardt stated Hawk Ridge would be the easiest
area to level for playing fields. Wes agreed adding that Northglen would be another one.
Wes then suggested ordering equipment and getting cost estimates on site plans and
If the money isn't spent, the Council won't put anything in the budget next year.
at least two sets of bleachers should be purchased -all the infields need more ag
grading.
He felt
lime.
On the sUbject of site plans, they should be detailed enough in order to be biddable. They,
the plans, won't rot if the improvements are not made right away. Cost estimates could be
obtained from the engineering firm along with the plans. He wanted a representative from
the City's alternate consulting engineering firm to attend the next meeting to discuss the
City Hall and other park site plans. This would be their first project and he felt they
would do a good job in order to get a foothold in the City.
Chairman LeFebvre then advised the Council authorized the sale of peat from LakeRidge park
at 75~ a yard. Wes wondered where fill would come from to replace the peat.
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CAPITAL IMPROVDAENT PROGRAM
, Chairman LeFebvre reported the Capital Improvement Committee would like to see all the
\....j parks prioritized plus the estimated cost of improvement in the 6 yr. program. Noted were
some of the parks could be crossed off as unimprovable. Ray Sowada still has not furnished
any figures on his portion, ie., personnel, equipment, maintenance, etc. In order to respond
to resident requests, an unallocated sum should be included in the plan.
Chairman LeFebvre then mentioned the Council said it was up to the Park Commission to
negotiate with Nancy Hagman over the 10% salary increase for Summer/Community School programs.
Wes stated he felt the entire program should be cut to part time as it was getting entirely
too expensive, taking about half of the budget.
Kelsey Park grant was then discussed. Chairman LeFebvre had heard the chances of obtaining
the grant was negligible. The secretary was asked to call the State Planning Agency to
find out whether or not this was true. Discussed by some of the members was the possible
acquisition of the land north of White Oaks. Returning to Kelsey Park, the Commission agreed
the City could not afford to purchase the land outright. A question arose as to who would
do the negotiating for land in the City. The City Clerk will be asked to answer that question
as the secretary stated no land had been purchased during her length of employment other than
land that was tax forfeit. Chairman LeFebvre advised the feeling he got was that some
members on the Council preferred to improve existing parks rather than using the money to buy
more land. Wes remarked, if the area is not purchased by the City, and developed, it would
not be unreasonable to ask for parkland on the lake in order to tie in Lunds and LakeRidge.
MINUTE APPROVAL
MOTION by Nichols, seconded by Longbella, to approve the April 2, 1981 Minutes as written.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Nichols, seconded by Longbella, to approve the April 16, 1981 Minutes as written.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Nichols, seconded by Zillhardt, to approve the May 7, 1981 Minutes as written.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Longbella, seconded by Mand, to approve the May 21, 1981 Minutes as written.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by LeFebvre, seconded by Mand, to approve the June 4, 1981 Minutes as written.
Motion carried unanimously.
Red Schoolhouse - Chairman LeFebvre stated Councilman Orttel reported the red schoolhouse may
be moved to the Anoka County fairgrounds, restored, and be part of a collection of buildings
with historical value. The Commission generally agreed this was a good idea. The secretary
was asked to check the deed to see whether or not the parcel could be sold.
Further discussion involved the capital improvement program. Jo Zillhardt suggested
prioritizing one park at a time, then once that is established, go back and estimate improve-
ments and equipment. Several members disagreed stating why go through it twice, once should
be enough. After 25 minutes of discussion and differing of opinions, an impasse was reached.
MOTION by Mand, seconded by Longbella, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
() Re,spectfully sub}lli t;ted:
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. .nae Ellen Bakke
Secretary