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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 19, 1980 o o 0 ~ 01 ANDOVER o o PARK COMMISSION MEETING - JUNE 19, 1980 MINUTES WHITE OAKS COUNTRY ESTATES PARK Harvey Kadlec was present before the'meeting started and asked where the $2755.00 committed for this park was. He was told the City Clerk stated it was spent for other things. He then spoke to Mayor Windschitl. Mayor Windschitl stated, since this money was committed for a specific purpose, it should be carried over. He said he would check with Pat, the City Clerk, as he was sure this was a part of the 1979 surplus. Mr. Kadlec informed the Commission dredgers adVertise in the Anoka Shopper. Burt Kraabel has limited dredging equipment. The Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Park Commission was called to order by Chairman MEnd at 7:32 p.m., Thursday, June 19, 1980, at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W. Commission Members Present: Commission Members Absent: Also Present: LeFebvre, Longbella, Meyer and Nichols Anderson and Rogers Meadowood Residents Dennis Hager and Dan Beck - Green Acres Teresa Helmstetter - Landscape Planner MEADOWOODPARKS Chairman Mand advised all concerned the City Council had authorized an expenditure of up to $3,000.00 for this park improvement. However, the money is to come out of the regular budget. The Council was very reluctant to commit any of the 1979 surplus because they haven't determined exactly what the surplus is, or if in fact there is a surplus. The residents were also informed a well known park supplier used to represent Big Toys, Inc. However, Big Toys started using an inferior grade of lumber in their equipment so they discontinued handling their line of equipment. Several of the residents expressed displeasure over the equipment being located in the smaller park because of the safety factor due to street location, the curve and the setting sun. Frank Moinicken, a Meadowood resident and also a Coon Rapids police officer, has advised the larger park would be more suitable as there is less traffic on 148th AVe. The Commission agreed that if the small park posed a safety problem, the equipment should be placed in the larger park. A preliminary plat of Meadowood was obtained showing the contours. Placing the equipment at this location would not be a problem. Mrs. VOkaty mentioned fliers were sent around the neighborhood telling of the scale model she had in her possession and very few came to look at it. This model was shown to the City Council on June 17th and the cost was approximately $5600.00. 8 One gentleman stated when the petition came around, it sounded as though this was only for the use of Meadowood residents. He has since learned that anybody could use the equipment. Chairman Mand stated this was true, it would be used primarily by Meadowood residents but they could not exclude the rest of the community. The residents at this time had not made a decision on what they wanted in the way of playground equipment so a cost figure was not available. The Earl F. Andersen catalog was returned to Mrs. VOkaty. P~e #2 ~ Minu() June 19, 1980 o o o () Chairman Mand then asked how they were coming with the canoe trail. Mrs. VOkaty stated some work has been done and they plan on finishing it on Saturday. They are supposed to start at 9:00 a.m. and she figured, if enough showed up, they could be done by noon. The wood chips and telephone poles were delivered at no cost _ they have an unlimited supply of wood chips. Returning to the sUbject of equipment, the residents stated they will stick to the wood type structure. A dollar amount was then discussed. Chairman Mand stated $5500.00 was what is budgeted for equipment this year, some of which has already been spent. Even though the City Council authorized up to $3,000.00, he felt a figure of $1,000.00 would be reasonable. Any more than that would jeopardize other projects. The residents were then told of the other requests from various organizations and the fact there are now 40 parks. There are a few highly populated areas where there has been no development such as Cedar Crest. Other areas have minimal playground equipment. The residents more or less agreed that $5500.00 for all,tbe parks would not go to far. MOTION by Longbella, seconded by Nichols, to authorize the expense of up to $1,000.00 for playground equipment for the northern park off of 148th Ave. Discussion: The residents asked if they could be considered in next year's budget for additional equipment. Chairman Mand felt a reasonable amount of about $1,000 to $1,500 could be requested. However, he cautioned the residents that when the Council cuts the budget, this figure would be cut accordingly. The next step would be to decide on what they want and arrange to have it ordered. Motion carried unanimously. GREEN ACRES PARK Dennis Hager, 14160 Heather St. N.W., mentioned he had 6" of water in his basement this spring. There is a hump in the park on the south side of his lot which forces the water to drain toward his house and across his driveway. He was advised to call the City Engineer for his advice. Mr. Hager and Mr. Beck asked if some sort of a fence could be placed between their lots and the park. The kids are using Mr. Beck's garage as a backstop when they play ball and both are troubled by trespassers cutting across their properties. Chairman Mand suggested trees and shrubs as was done in Northwoods East park. The gentlemen were very agreeable to a natural fence as they felt chain link fencing was unsightly. It is to+l~te in the year to order bare root stock. Chairman Mand gave Mr. Beck and Mr. Hager/inaag~kg~ them to pick out what they want and it will be ordered next spring. They agreed to water whatever was planted. Mr. Beck mentioned he would like to see a baCkstop installed in the park. CEDAR CREST PARK During the City Council meeting break, several residents complained about the condition of Cedar Crest park. One woman alleged it was overrun with rats and, if someone gets bit, there will be a lawsuit. The Public Works Department will be asked to check on this tomorrow. FOX MEADOWS PARK ~J The Commission reviewed the quotes received for the grading of this park. Morrell's Trucking came in the lowest at $4,560.00. Larry Winner, the City Engineer, felt if fill from the road projects was hauled into this area, the cost could be reduced. He will be asked to contact TKDA and try and arrange to have this done. The secretary was asked to write to the companies who submitted a quote and explain that an attempt will be made to haul fill into this area in order to reduce the cost. When this is done, another request for quotes will be sent out. Paf5.e #3 r Minu.{~ June 19, 1980 o o o EQUIPMENT PURCHASE " The Corrunission was shown a picture of the new Case tractor. Chairman Mand was authorized '- } to spend park money without wai ting for a meeting. PARK SITE PLANS Teresa Helmstetter, a landscape planner, said she has four credits left for her degree in landscape architecture. She will be working for a Registered Landscape Architect to obtain these credits. Chairman Mand advised park dedication fees can be spent on park site plans. He asked Mrs. Helmstetter if she anticipated a salary. Her response was at this time she expected payment for mileage and materials. The architect will be inspecting her work _ he will expect to get reimbursed for his time. Due to family obligations, she will not be able to spend much time on plans this summer. However, next fall and winter she planned on spending 10-15 hours a week on Andover plans. City Hall site was determined to be number one in priority with the boat landing second. Chairman Mand then explained the need for hockey rinks, etc. at the City Hall site and the grant application, the DNR involvement, etc. for the boat landing. The boat landing plan need not be done until the end of March. Mrs. Helmstetter was given maps and related items for the boat ramp project. She stated she would start on the City Hall site first. The Commission would like to have at least a rough draft by this fall. Mrs. Helmstetter was also willing to update the Comprehensive Park Development Plan. She asked for topogs of the City Hall site and the Crooked Lake area plus a new zoning map. Bill LeFebvre offered to drive her around to view park sites. She will return late this summer. RUM RIVER HOCKEY ASSOC. Bill LeFebvre stated a cost estimate for a new rink was not available at this time. Steve Nichols asked if there were any extra trash barrels - he was told no. He then commented he might be able to get barrels from Onan possibly at no cost since the new tractor and the fire department equipment contain Onan parts. The Northwoods neighborhood plan on playing ball in Northwoods East park every Thursday night. A trash barrel is needed but there is no need at this time for bases, lining or dragging. Due to the 4th of July weekend, it was decided not to hold a meeting on July 3rd. MOTION by Nichols, seconded by Longbella, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 9:45 p.m. ctfully submitted: ~ I Chairman Mand mentioned there is a possibility of obtaining a grant to purchase 90 acres in the area of Round Lake to tie in LakeRidge, Andover West and Lund's Round Lake Estates parks to make one large park area. .. " )