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PARK COMMISSION MEETING - OCTOBER 1, 1981
MINUTES
The Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Andover Park Commission was called to order by Chairman
LeFebvre at 7:35 p.m., October 1, 1981, at the Andover City F~ll, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W.
Commission Members Present:
Commission Members Absent:
Also Present:
Longbella, Mand, Nichols, Rogers and Zillhardt
None (John Wielgosz resigned)
Lyle MOBkness, Rum River Hockey Association
LAKESIDE ESTATES
The Commission reviewed the Lakeside Estates preliminary plat and concluded there had been
no change regarding park land from the sketch plan. Wes Mand informed Jo Zillhardt and Glen
Rogers, who were not present at the September 3rd meeting, the park joins both Andover West and
Lake Ridge. Glen Rogers asked if l52nd La. deadends and was told it would be a temporary
turnaround. He then stated he thought the Commission should require Mr. Windschitl to make it
a permanent turnaround, possibly squared for a parking lot. The Commission was then informed,
if anything is changed, this item would have to be continued in order to have ~~. Windschitl
present. Steve Nichols commented he felt once a decision was made, they should stand by it and
not change their minds in subsequent meetings due to non-park related matters. Permanent
turnarounds have not been requested of other developers.
MOTION by Nichols, seconded by lfund, to recommend the City Council accept the park land shown
on the Lakeside Estates preliminary plat as it is.
Vote on Motion: Yes - LeFebvre, Mand, Longbella and Nichols; No _ Rogers and Zillhardt
Motion carried 4-2 vote.
Discussion: Glen Rogers felt the road, l52nd La., should either go through the park land or
cul-de-sac in bituminous instead of being a temporary turnaround. Jo Zillhardt agreed. The
other members felt road locations and their construction were none of the Park Commission's
business with Nichols noting that those voting no should have attended the meeting when the
sketch plan was discussed with Mr. Windschitl present to air their concerns.
MINUTE APPROVAL
MOTION by Nichols, seconded by Longbella, to approve the July 9, 1981 Minutes as written.
Motion carried unanimOUSly.
MOTION by lfund, seconded by Nichols, approve the July 23, 1981 Minutes as written.
Motion carried unanimOUSly.
MOTION by Nichols, seconded by Longbella, to approve the August 6, 1981 Minutes as written.
Motion carried unanimOUSly.
MOTION by Nichols, seconded by Zillhardt to approve the August 20, 1981 Minutes as written.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Nichols, seconded by Longbella, to approve the September 3, 1981 ~linutes as written.
M~ion carried unanimously.
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CROOKED LAKE BOAT LANDING PROJECT
The members reviewed the final plans for the boat landiIll': project. Tree replacement and
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,no val were noted on these plans.
should be saved if in good shape.
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Steve Nichols questioned the slab removal commenting
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The secretary was asked to contact Lary Carlson to see if he was still vnlling to donate his
man and tree spade to relocate the 4" trees destined for removal and also the County about
relocating the larger ones. Glen Rogers stated the County only has a 4" spade. Steve Nichols
mentioned they would have to be watered. Wes stated Public Works could take care of it with the
water truck.
Chairman LeFebvre then remarked the members should work as a Commission, not as individuals.
RUM RIVER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Lyle Moskness admitted he did not have much to offer at this time. His accomplishments regarding
volunteers helping take care of the ice was poor.
He is waiting for estimates on nets. They have a man working on disbursement of ice time.
General discussion involved the number of participants signing up, etc.
Lyle then stated they are really dependant on the ice at City Hall. They are also working on
the other three rinks, Bethel, St. Francis and Ham Lake. Some of the boards at City Hall are
cracked and ~~ll have to be replaced.
Another item he, Lyle, would like the Commission to consider is moving in a trailer such as
has been done in Columbia Heights in the past. He was told to find out the cost and, in the
meantime, the building inspector will be asked if it would meet with~s approval since it would
be a temporary building. }kr. Molskness then remarked they are always humiliated by other teams
who have better facilities.
Vandalism of the present warming house was then discussed. Wes Mand felt most of it was due to
frustration over the building being locked and no lights. If there were any premediated plans
for destruction, the City Hall windows would have been broken by this time.
Ideally the warming house should be left open all the time with timers on the heat and lights.
Wes then asked Lyle if there were any electricians in the association _ the reply was yes, AEC.
He then stated all the equipment they take out on a job is scrapped and suggested, if they could
get the scrap free and get somebody to install it, even with extra material, it could be done
for a reasonable price. Further discussion involved putting the lights and heat on one circuit
and whether or not fuses would be blovm. Although no one on the Commission was an electrician,
it was generally agreed two lines could be plugged into one circuit without blowing fuses.
Discussion then touched upon the subject of a warming house attendant at least a few hours a
night from dark to 9:00 p.m. At Anoka Sr. High, the parents (volunteer help) ran the warming
house from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
On the subject of nets, Lyle asked if the Commission would be willing to spend about $300.00 for
a couple of good nets. The Commission felt a decent set could be purchased and set up for
everybody to use. Glen Rogers stated, in Coon Rapids, the warming house attendants removed and
set up nets in some instances. Wes }fund commented if, after the second set of nets were
. ~troyed or stolen, the third would be chain link. Glen Rogers ~hen explained the Tech Center
~e Coon Rapids' frames. Since Frank Stone is the Public Works~elder, Lyle stated he would
get in touch with him. Glen Rogers commented they should go to Coon Rapids to see how they are
made.
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Lyle Molskness again mentioned the boards in the rink which will have to be replaced.
. .ice costs were not kno~n at this time, Lyle will return to the next meetir~ and will also
, .ok into the cost of a penalty box and gates. Wes 1fund felt some money could be taken out
of the Commission salary portion of the budget due to absences.
COMMISSIOlJ RESIGNATION
The Co~mission was advised a letter of resignation has been received from John Wielgosz due to
a job promotion. Since ~~ alternate had already been selected, the secretary was asked to get
this on a City Council agenda in order to again obtain a full Commission.
MOTION by Longbella, seconded by}Land, to adjourn. 1fueting adjourned 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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