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ANOKA, MINNESOTA 55303
(612) 755-5100
PARK/RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - FEBRUARY 2, 1978
MINUTES
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Park/Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Mand, February 2, 1978 at 7:40 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
Blvd. N.W.
Commission Members Present: Rogers and Strandmark
Commission Member Absent: Pahl
Also Present: Tim Erkkila - Midwest Planning & Research
Sylvia Britton - Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat
Additior.sto Agenda: Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat
Tennis Court Lighting Bids
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Strandmark, seconded by Rogers, to approve the Minutes of the January 5, 1978
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
COMPREHENSIVE PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The preliminary draft of the Comprehensive Park Development Plan was reviewed at length.
Some of the suggestions made by Tim Erkkila were to -
1. Acquire land along the Rum River - if it is designated as a scenic river,
there will probably be grants available to improve it.
2. Dispose of all the small parks such as Meadowood South.
3. Enter into a joint powers agreement with the County Park Dept.
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FOX MEADOWS PRELIMINARY PLAT
Wes Mand looked at the proposed park and said it was a nice piece of land.
MOTION by Rogers, seconded by Strandmark, to accept the designated park land shown
on the Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat as presented to the Commission provided it meets
the acreage requirements per ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
COMPREHENSIVE PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN - CONTINUED
Highlights of the discussion that followed were:
~~. Tim Erkkila believes large improvements, such as tennis courts, should be in one
centralized large park area and not in small neighborhood parks. The surrounding
residents will eventually complain of noise, lights and traffic. They would also think
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,--~i t was their park and their tennis courts and would resent the fact that people from _ - .' .
other areas could come in and play.
2. Judy Strandmark would like to see the park maps reduced to 8 1/2 x 11 with an overlay
which would show what equipment, etc. is best suited for each park. Tim Erkkila said
he would give us a cost estimate on this. Wes Mand stated he would check into this also.
3. A correction will be made in the trail portion of the plan. The dots and dashes for
summer trails and winter trails are reversed.
4. On the subject of obtaining funds to
to go would be to go out and sell a bond
have a large enough population and there
develop
issue.
is just
parks, Glen Rogers thought the only way
Tim Erkkila disagreed. Andover doesn't
too much open space at this time.
5. Tim Erkkila believes we should have a minimum of $20,000-$30,000 budgeted per year
for park equipment and improvements.
6. The Maplewood Ordinance would not serve Andover's needs. Maplewood is almost fully
developed so they can get away with the costly park dedication fees. If we adopted a
similar ordinance, it would scare the developers out and they would simply go elsewhere.
7, Ordinance #10 definitely needs to be changed. It should read "At the discretion of
the Park/Recreation Commission, the developer shall be required to either.....". We
should also accept 10% of the market value of the land after it is platted, not raw land
value in the case of cash in lieu of parks.
8. It was decided not to hold any public hearings on the park development plan. The
feeling is only those few residents who want their parks fully developed would come and
would not be interested in the overall plan. A joint City Council/Park/Recreation
Commission meeting will be scheduled sometime the middle of March in order for Tim
Erkkila to present the plan to the Council.
9. An addition to the plan will be proposed park land should have street frontage on
two sides and natural barriers when they abut lots.
TENNIS COURT LIGHT BIDS
Since there is a chance the location of the 1978 tennis courts will be changed from
Northwoods to City Hall, the lighting contractor will be asked to run heavy cable to
the posts, install a time clock, a manual switch on the post to reduce vandalism, plus
a separate box to prevent overloading City Hall's system.
LYLE BRADLEY - CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Wes Mand stated Lyle Bradley wanted the City to sponsor a cross country ski tour down the
Rum River, Since he didn't show up, it was thought he probably gave up the idea.
The remaining items on the agenda will be carried over to the next meeting in March.
MOTION by Strandmark, seconded by Rogers to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned 11:50 p.m.
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MEMORANDUM
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Park/Recreation Commission
COPIES TO:
City Clerk - City Council
FROM:
Bob Muscovi tz
DATE:
February 15, 1978
REFERENCE:
Snowthrower
On January 5, 1978, the ParkjRecreation Commission approved the purchase of a '78
Gilson Model 55063 8 h.p. 32" snowthrower at $570.00 charged to their budget for the
purpose of blowing snow out of the hockey rink during the winter athletic season.
Since this season has ended, I recommend that the Public Works Dept. be authorized
to take bids on a 78-9 2 stage 32" 10 h.p. snowthrower in late August of 1978 and
submit these bids to the Park/Recreation Commission at that time for their approval
or disapproval.
Please keep in mind that a policy of at least 3 bids should preclude any purchase
thus giving the Parks Dept. the lowest price per item purchase.
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The policy of this City has always been that for items of less than $1,000 (minimum)
bids are not taken, but rather quotes are secured from three (3) dealers. The
reason for this is that the bidding process is a somewhat costly process, and
therefore, a purchase of $500, $600 does not justify it. I do agree with this
because if a precedent were, established to go out for bids on items over, say $200.
we would have to advertise, etc. on 500/0 of our purchases. State Statute sets
, the limit of $10,000 for the requirement of bids.
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ParkjRecreation Commission
COPIES TO:
City Clerk - City Council
FROM:
Bob Muscovitz
DATE:
February 15, 1978
REFERENCE:
Snowthrower
On January 5, 1978, the Park/Recreation Commission approved the purchase of a '78
Gilson Model 55063 8 h.p. 32" snowthrovler at $570.00 charged to their budget for the
purpose of blowing snow out of the hockey rink during the winter athletic season.
Since this season has ended, I recommend that the Public Works Dept. be authorized
to take bids on a 78-9 2 stage 32" 10 h.p. snow thrower in late August of 1978 and
submit these bids to the Park/Recreation Commission at that time for their approval
or disapproval.
Please keep in mind that a policy of at least 3 bids should preclude any purchase
thus giving the Parks Dept. the lowest price per item purchase.
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The policy of this City has always been that for items of less than $1.000 (minimum)
bids are not taken, but rather quotes are secured from three (3) dealers. The
reason for this is that the bidding process is a somewhat costly process, and
therefore, a purchase of $500, $600 does not justify it. I do agree with this
because ii a precedent were. established to go out for bids on items over, say $200,
we would have to advertise, etc. on 500/0 of our purchases. State Statute sets
, the limit of $10,000 for the requirement of bids.
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Jim Stewart - Community School Director
COPIES TO:
FROM: Park/Recreation Commission
DA TE: Feb. 24, 1978
REFERENCE: Community School - Summer Rec Program - Joint Powers Agreement
The Park/Recreation Commission would like you or Nancy to attend the next meeting,
March 2, 1978. They would like a written report on last year's summer rec program
with regard to attendance, also a report on the community school program and what
you plan for the 1978 summer rec. program. I realize this is short notice, this
was requested at the January meeting and I just plain forgot. If you or Nancy
can't come, please call and I will reschedule for April.
We have a little problem on the location of the 1978 tennis courts. We got the
grant for them to be located in Northwoods Add. Enclosed are minutes for the
background plus a copy of the letter received from the park planner. Would it
be possible to enter into a joint powers agreement with the school district to
have the double court located at Crooked Lake School - the thinking is that if
there is opposition at the public hearing from the residents, maybe the state
would o.k. the Crooked Lake School site. The Council has asked the Park Board
to hold a pUblic hearing on this subject - those minutes have not been received.
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ANDOVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL BUDGET - /971
I. COMMUNITY SCHOOL AREA
A.
Community School Coordinator
11 ,200.00
. C. E. T .A. ............................. 6666.64
. City................................. 3173.35
. School District ......................1360.00
B. Community School Supplement ............................ 1,500.00
TOTAL .................................................. 12,700.00
II. COi'-1r-1UNITY SCHOOL SUW.1ER PROGRAM
*A. 1-1orning Playground ................................'..... 1,350.00
1. two leaders.. 375.00@ ................... 750.00
2. one aide..... 300.00 ................... .300.00
3. niO Jr. leaders C.E.T.A.
4. E~uipment/Supplies ....................... 150.00
, 5. Transportation ........................... 150.00
*B. Afternoon Playground ................................... 1,325.00
1. Two leaders ... 375.00 @ ................. 750.00
2. Two Jr. leaders C.E.T.A.
3. Equipment/Supplies ....................... 225.00
4. Transportation ........................... 350.00
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Baseball
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2,725.00
1. Cubs & Tuffies .......................... 1550.00
a. Specialist ..................700.00
b. Jr. Leader C.E.T.A.
c. Two Coaches .. 325 @ ....... 650.00
d. Equipment .................. 75.00
c. Transportation ............. 125.00
2. Pee Wees & Ponies ....................... 1175.00
a. Three Coaches .. 325 @ ..... 975.00
b. One Jr. Leader C.E.T.A.
c. Equipment .................. 75.00
d. Transportation ............. 125.00
D. Archery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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50.00
1. Instructor ..................... 50.00
TOTAL SUMMER PROGRAM ...................................
*Note: full time at Crooked Lake School, part time at City Hall
5450.00
Park & Aztec Park
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III. SUMV~RY OF THE CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY
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~ A. Coordinator's Salary..................... 3173.35
B. Supplement ............................... 1500.00
C. Summer Program ........................... 5450.00
TOTAL ............ -. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... $10,123.35
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Park/Recreation Commission
COPIES TO:
FROM:
Robert A. Muscovitz
DATE:
1-4-78
REFERENCE:
Warming House
I have received many complaints regarding the closed warming house by the hockey rink.
At present I do not open it up unless an adult is going to be there for some length of
time.
It would be wise to establish some sort of rink-skating hours and hire or get volunteers
to sit in the warming house for the City's protection.
During the holiday season I received phone calls from all areas of the City asking
if the warming house will be open if they drop their kids off to skate. I have told
them that I would open it only if they are going to be staying here while their kids
skate.
Please look into this matter further in regards to insurance, hiring a kid to sit,
unforseen hazards and cost.
Thank you.
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MEMORANDUM
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Tim Erkkila - Midwest Planning
COPIES TO:
FROM:
Park/Recreation Commission
DATE:
January 10, 1978
REFERENCE:
Comprehensive Park Development Plan
Will you please plan on attending the next regularly scheduled park board meeting,
February 2, 1978, 7:30 p.m., and bring with you whatever you have put together.
The feeling of the park board is that they should know what you have done before
it goes to Councilor Capital Improvements. Also mail what you think applicable
to them to study, by them, I mean park board, before the 2nd. So far the current
list of members are:
Wes Mand - Chairman
3457 - l41st La. N.W.
Anoka, Minn. 55303
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2310 - l40th Ave. N.W.
Anoka, Minn. 55303
Glen Rogers
, 16647 Mani teau Blvd.
Anoka, Minn. 55303
Judy Strandmark
539 - l55th Ave. N.W.
Anoka, Minn. 55303
By the 2nd we should have another member on the board so if you would send me
two copies of whatever, I will mail a copy to this person if he gets appointed in
time.
Capital Improvements Committee now meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday regularly.
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FROM:
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REFERENCE:
Ordinance Revision Committee
Park/Recreation Commission
1-12-78
Maplewood Park Ordinance
The attached ordinance covers Maplewoo~s parks. We would like your comments.
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PARK/RECREATION COMMISSION lfEETING
AGENDA
Lyle Bradley - Cross Country Skiing
I-Comp. Park Development Plan
Cedar Crest Preliminary Plat
Red Oaks Park
Rum River Hockey Assn. - Athletic Assn.
Tree Cutting Permit Policy
Park Dedication Fund
Maplewood-Ordiilance
Northwoods Tennis Court
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Secretary's Comments on 2-2 Agenda
Cross Country Skiing - Pat has called insurance agent re liability on this and
phone calls have not been returned as of 4:00 p.m., 2-2.
Cedar Crest Pre. Plat - Still in P & Z.
Red Oaks Park - Rex has called contractor and he keeps saying he'll do it but it
hasn't been done yet. Rex will keep bugging him.
Maplewood Ord. - No word from Ordinance Rev. Committee.
Northwoods Tennis Court - Capital Imp. Comm. didn't meet on the 25th of Jan. Next
scheduled meeting is 2-8-78.
Hartfiels Park - Bill Hawkins quit the firm. City work is being handled by Ed
Babcock and Landol Locher. Didn't inquire about this since on
other matters the answer has been "I'll have to research that".
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(612) 755-5100
PARK/RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - FEBRUARY 2, 1978
MINUTES
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Park/Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Mand, February 2, 1978 at 7:40 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
Blvd. N.W.
Commission Members Present: Rogers and Strandmark
Commission Member Absent: Pahl
Also Present: Tim Erkkila - Midwest Planning & Research
Sylvia Britton - Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat
Additior.sto Agenda: Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat
Tennis Court Lighting Bids
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Strandmark, seconded by Rogers, to approve the Minutes of the January 5, 1978
" meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
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COMPREHENSIVE PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The preliminary draft of the Comprehensive Park Development Plan was reviewed at length.
Some of the suggestions made by Tim Erkkila were to -
1. Acquire land along the Rum River - if it is designated as a scenic river,
there will probably be grants available to improve it.
2. Dispose of all the small parks such as Meadowood South.
3. Enter into a joint powers agreement with the County Park Dept.
- to be continued -
FOX MEADOWS PRELIMINARY PLAT
Wes Mand looked at the proposed park and said it was a nice piece of land.
MOTION by Rogers, seconded by Strandmark, to accept the designated park land shown
on the Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat as presented to the Commission provided it meets
the acreage requirements per ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
COMPREHENSIVE PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN - CONTINUED
Highlights of the discussion that followed were:
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centralized large park area and not in small neighborhood parks. The surrounding
residents will eventually complain of noise, lights and traffic. They would also think
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it was their park and their tennis courts and would resent the fact that people from
other areas could come in and play.
2. Judy Strandmark would like to see the park maps reduced to 8 1/2 x 11 with an overlay
which would show what equipment, etc. is best suited for each park. Tim Erkkila said
he would give us a cost estimate on this. Wes Mand stated he would check into this also.
3. A correction will be made in the trail portion of the plan. The dots and dashes for
summer trails and winter trails are reversed.
4. On the subject of obtaining funds to develop
to go would be to go out and sell a bond issue.
have a large enough population and there is just
parks, Glen Rogers thought the only way
Tim Erkkila disagreed. Andover doesn't
too much open space at this time.
5. Tim Erkkila believes we should have a minimum of $20,000-$30,000 budgeted per year
for park equipment and improvements.
6. The Maplewood Ordinance would not serve Andover's needs. Maplewood is almost fully
developed so they can get away with the costly park dedication fees. If we adopted a
similar ordinance, it would scare the developers out and they would simply go elsewhere.
7. Ordinance #10 definitely needs to be changed. It should read "At the discretion of
the Park/Recreation Commission, the developer shall be required to either.....". We
should also accept 10% of the market value of the land after it is platted, not raw land
'\ value in the case of cash in lieu of parks.
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8. It was decided not to hold any public hearings on the park development plan. The
feeling is only those few residents who want their parks fully developed would come and
would not be interested in the overall plan. A joint City Council/Park/Recreation
Commission meeting will be scheduled sometime the middle of March in order for Tim
Erkkila to present the plan to the Council.
9. An addition to the plan will be proposed park land should have street frontage on
two sides and natural barriers when they abut lots.
TENNIS COURT LIGHT BIDS
Since there is a chance the location of the 1978 tennis courts will be changed from
Northwoods to City Hall, the lighting contractor will be asked to run heavy cable to
the posts, install a time clock, a manual switch on the post to reduce vandalism, plus
a separate box to prevent overloading City Hall's system.
LYLE BRADLEY - CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Wes Mand stated Lyle Bradley wanted the City to sponsor a cross country ski tour down the
Rum River. Since he didn't show up, it was thought he probably gave up the idea.
The remaining items on the agenda will be carried over to the next meeting in March.
\ MOTION by Strandmark, seconded by Rogers to adjourn meeting.
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Meeting adjourned 11:50 p.m.
R~~ectfullY submitted:
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TO:
Mayor and Council
COPIES TO:
City Clerk
FROM:
Capital Improvements Committee
DATE:
February 9, 1978
REFERENCE:
1978 Tennis Court Grant
The following motion was made at the Capital Improvements Committee meeting,
February 8, 1978 and is for your consideration:
"MOTION by Mand, seconded by Kishel, to recommend the City Council provide the
funds for the second double tennis court to be constructed at the City Hall site
for the reasons stated above. Motion carried unanimously."
Please refer to the Minutes for the reasons.
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Pat Lindquist - City Clerk
COPIES TO:
FROM:
Park/Recreation Commission
DATE:
February 10, 1978
REFERENCE:
Joint Meeting
Will you please arrange with the Council to set up a joint meeting with the Park/Rec.
Comm. so Midwest Planning can present the park plan to the Council some time the
middle of March.
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Chairman
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Mayor and Council
COPIES TO:
Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM:
Park/Recreation Commission
DATE:
February 21, 1978
REFERENCE:
Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat
The following motion was made at the February 2nd Park/Recreation Commission
meeting and is for your consideration:
"MOTION by Rogers, seconded by Strandmark, to accept the designated park land
shown on the Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat as presented to the Commission provided
it meets the acreage requirements per ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
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PARK/RECREATION COMMISSION
COPIES TO:
FROM:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
FEBRUARY 24, 1978
REFERENCE:
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The Capital Improvement Committee recommended to the City Council, locating
the court adjacent to the 1977 Court at the City Hall site, however, after doing
some checking, Tim Erkilla found that such relocation could cause us to lose
the Grant (you will be receiving correspondence from him). In view of the
above, the City Council is requesting that you hold a Public Hearing as soon
as possible to receive testimony from the Northwoods' residents relative to
their feelings on having the court in their neighborhood park. Items covered
that were thought to have a possible negative reaction by the neighborhood
were:
1) Added traffic because of this being a total City facility.
2) Lights from the courts bothering nearby neighbors.
3) Noise
Another possibility discussed in the event that the Public Hearing would
indicate that there is some opposition, would be building it on Crooked Lake
School property under a joint-powers agreement. Weare investigating
that pos sibility. A location such as the School would be within the criteria
set out by the State Planning Agency and should not jeopardize the Grant.
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Patricia K. Lindquist - Clerk
P. S. The joint meeting with the Park Commission to review the Comprehensive
Park Development Plan was set for March 16.
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Park/Recreation Commission
COPIES TO:
FROM: R. Bakke
DA TE: 2-24-78
REFERENCE: Agenda items
The earliest date to hold a public hearing is March 13th.
The Council is interviewing applicants for park board on 3-2-78, all two of them.
The Council has not yet adopted the 1978 budget.
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PARK/RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
MARCH 2, 1978
1. Summer Recreation/ Community School Program
2. Northwoods Tennis Court
3. Compo Park Development Plan
4. Park Dedication Fund
5. Rum River Hockey Assn.-Athletic Assn.
6. Tree Cutting Permit Policy
7. Red Oaks Park
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Regular Monthly Meeting of the Park/Recreation Commission
not called to order on March 2, 1978 since only the Chairman
present.
Nancy Hagman presented a copy of the winter program enrollment
plus the spring program for 1978.
Jim Stewart said there would be no problem in entering into a
Joint Powers Agreement to put the double tennis court at Crooked
Lake School instead of Northwoods.
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Since there was no meeting, the City Council, during their special
meeting March 3r~made a motion to hold an Informational Hearing
regarding the Northwoods tennis court on Monday, March 13, 1978,
7:30 p.m.
~llen Bakke
Secretary
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The attached "Park" ordinance is for your
review and consideration.
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Larry Retzlaff, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
Copies to:
Park and Recreation Commission
Subcommittee for Ordinance Revision
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CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK COMMISSION AND REGULATING CONDUCT
IN PUBLIC PARKS;PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES
FOR THE ,VIOLATION OF IT'S PROVISIONS:
The City Council of the City of Andover does hereby ordain:
SECTION 1. There is hereby created a Park Commission.
1.1 COMPOSITION The Parks.Commission shall consist of seven (7)
members. The members shall be appointed by the City Council by
a majority vote. A member may be removed at any time by a majority
vote of the City Council.
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A. Terms of Office The seven (7) Commission members shall be
appointed for terms of varying duration. Three (3) shall
be appointed for a term of one (1) year, two (2) shall be
appointed for a term of two (2) years, and two (2) shall be
appointed for a term of three (3) years. Terms shall expire
on January 1. Original and successive appointees shall hold
their offices until their successors are appointed. Vacancies
during a term shall be filled by the City Council for the
unexpired portion of the term.
B. Compensation All Commission members shall serve with such
compensation as may be set from time to time by resolution
of the City Council.
1.2 PARK COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON The City Council shall appoint a
Chairperson from among the appointed Commission members for a term
of one year; the Commission may create and fill such other offices
as it may deem necessary for it's own administration. The Commission
~hairperson shall attend City Council meetings upon the request
of the City Council.
1.3 MEETINGS The Parks Commission shall hold at least one regular
meeting per month on the first Thursday of the month. The Commission
may hold as many additional meetings per month as the City Council
or Park Commission may deem necessary. The Commission shall adopt
rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of
it's resolutions, transactions and findings.
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1.4 This Commission shall study ~d advise the City Council concerning
the City parks and ~ecreation programs.
1.5 The Commission is responsible to the City Council for all property
and programs relating to parks and recreation. The Commission
shall be responsible for maintenance, improvements, upkeep and
operation of all'public parks.
SECTION 2. The use and occupancy of public parks and recreation areas
owned by, and/or rented by and located in the City of
Andover shall be subject to the following regulations:
2.1 No firearms, air rifles, B. B. guns, sling shots, explosives
or fireworks shall be brought into or used in park areas.
2.2 Gambling, excessive use of alcoholic beverages or abusive, boisterous,
profane or indecent language, conduct or attire will not be allowed.
2.3 No person shall possess, display, consume or use narcotics or
drugs in any park. (Drugs shall mean any controlled substance,
, as defined by Chapter 152 of Minnesota Statutes and successor
) Statutes, the possession of which is a violation of Minnesota
Statutes 152.09 and successor Statutes.)
2.4 No advertising, selling or solicitation is allowed in parks or
recreation areas.
A. A permit may be issued by the City Clerk for the selling of
food and nonalcoholic beverages.
2.5 Pets must be kept under control. No person in a park shall hunt,
molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, chase, tease, shoot or throw
missiles at any animal, reptile or bird; nor shall any person remove
or have in his possession the young of any wild animal or the-eggs'
or nest or young of any reptile or bird; exception to the foregoing
is made in that snakes known to be poisonous, such as rattle snakes
or other hazardous to human safety may be killed or removed. No
person shall give, offer or attempt to give to any animal any
tobacco, alcohol or other known noxious substance.
2.6 It shall be unlawful to remove, cut or otherwise deface any tree
or ground cover within any park without permission from the Park
Commission or City Clerk.
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2.7 It shall be unlawful to willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure,
tamper with or displace or remove any buildings, bridges, playground
equipment, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings, paving or paving
materials, public utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof,
signs, notices (whether temporary or permanent), monuments, stakes,
posts, equipment, facilities or park property or appurtenances,
whatsoever either real or personal.
2.8 It shall be unlawful to litter, or cast, or allow rubbish or
trash of any nature to remain undisposed in or about any park.
2.9 It shall be unlawful to throw, discharge or otherwise place of
cause to be placed in the water of any fountain. pond, stream,
river, bay or other body of water, whether in or adjacent to any
park or any tributary stream, storm sewer, or drain flowing into
such water, any substance, matter or thing (liquid or solid).
which will or may result in pollution of said water.
2.10 It shall be unlawful for anyone to interfere with the Park Commission
or their appointed representatives in the performance of their
duty.
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2.12 No person or persons shall engage in racing or playing of any games
which interferes with the general use of designated play areas.
This section shall be construed to prohibit the use of sled,
toboggans, snowmobiles on any skating rink.
2.13 It shall be unlawful to ride or drive a vehicle at a rate of speed
exceeding twenty (20) miles per hour in City parks.
2.14 Drivers shall confine the operation of any vehicle to raods and
parking areas or such other areas as may specifically be designated
as a temporary parking area by the City Council, Police Officer,
Park Commission or City Clerk.
2.15 It shall be unlawful to leave a vehicle standing or parked after
11:00 P.M. at night and before 6:00 A.M. in the morning except
under the following conditions:
A. When camping in an area designed for such purpose.
B. When participating in an activity for which a permit has
been granted by the City of Andover.
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2.16 It shall be unlawful to build or attempt to build a fire except
in such areas as designated for such purpose. No person shall
drop, throw, or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes
or cigars, tobacco paper or other flammable material within any
park area or on any highway, road or street ,abutting or contiguous
thereto.
2.17 It shall be unlawful to solicit alms or contributions for any
purpose, whether public or private within ~~y park area.
2.18 It shall be unlawful to paste, glue, tack or otherwise post,any
sign, placard, advertisement or inscription whatever nor shall
any person erec't or cause to be erected any sign whatever on any
public lands or highways or roads adjacent to a park unless approved
by the Park Commission.
2.19 Whenever any group, association or organization of fifty (50)
persons or more desires to use park facilities for a particular
purpose, such as picnics, sporting activities, parties or theatrical
or entertainment performances, the representative of said group,
association or organization shall first obtain a permit from
the Park Commission or City Clerk.
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A. The application for a permit ,shall contain:
1. The name and address of the applicant;
2. The name and address of the person, persons, corporation,
or association sponsoring the activity;
3. The day and hours for which the permit is desired;
4. The park or portion thereof for which such permit is
desired;
5. An estimate of the anticipated attendance;
6. Proof that an indemnity bond is in full force and effect
to cover the proposed activity to protect the City from
any liability of any kind or character and to protect
City-property from damage; and
7. Any other information which the Park Commission or City
Clerk shall find reasonably necessary to a fair determination
as to whether a permit should be issued hereunder.
B. The Park Commission or City Clerk shall issue a permit hereunder
when:
1. The proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment
of the park;
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2. The proposed activity and use will not interfere with
or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare,
safety, and recreation;
3. The proposed activity or use is not reasonably anticipated
to incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct;
4. The proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary
or burdensome expense or police operation by the City or
County.
5. The facilities desired have not been reserved for other
use at the day and hour required in the application.
c. A fee of $25.00 shall be collected at the time of issuing
the permit, $20.00 shall be refunded to the holder of the
permit if the park or public area used is properly cleaned
up. If the park or public area used is not cleaned up within
24 hours, the City shall keep the entire $25.00.
SECTION 3. Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as required
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Gerald G. Windschitl
Andover Mayor
ATTEST:
patricia K. Lindquist
Clerk/Treasurer
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urban planning. design. market research
2101 hennepin avenue south minneapol"lS
o minnesota 55405 (612) 871- 2661
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April 24, 1978
Mayor Jerry Windschitland City Council
Andover City Hall
1685 Crosstown Boulevard N. W.
Anoka, Minnesota 55303
RE: Parks Master Plan Report
The report on parks went through the Public Hearing process April 20, 1978. The
Parks Commission also approved the report at that time.
Relative to delivery of the final 25 copies, I am requesting permission to copy the
reports as outlined in my earlier letter to you. The other alternatives being:
1 , Specifically instruct whi ch changes you would I ike typed in.
2.
Changes requested after the 25 copies are printed will be billed at our
cost plus expenses incurred.
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Wes Mand did not recall receiving the letter which is mentioned above. It was
accidentially undated on the front page, but was written and mailed on April 10,
1978. That letter, which outlines my proposed revisions is attached.
Please advise us of how the Council wishes us to proceed. Wes mentioned possibly
wanting more than 25 copies. We have estimated their value at $3.75 for each after
the 25th copy.
Sincerely,
cr:: P~ND RESEARCH, INC.
Tim Erkkila
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_ urban planning . design . market research
2101 hennepin avenue south minneapolis
minnesota 55405 (612) 871- 2661
Aprr'i 10 {q] 2;,
Wes Nland/Park Commission
Jerry Windschitl (Nlayor)/City Council
Andover Administrative Offices
1685 Crosstown Boulevard N. W.
Anoka, Minnesota 55303
In the time period since my presentation (March 16, 1978), I have reviewed the
"draft" Park Systems Analysis and the Council recommendations and amendments.
To the basic document I propose to make the following adjustments.
1. Review several of the existing parks to determine if a more favorable
"dry acreage" figure is more accurate.
2. Mention the possible joint use arrangements near Bunker Lake Park
and Meadow Creek School.
3.
Revise the land acquisition section aspect of the "financial planning
section" to show land values at $4,500/acre to 1983, $6,000/acre
from 1983-1990, and $8,000/acre from 1990-2000. This section will
be removed from the report and issued as a separate study.
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In regard to a request for advise on setting up a parks capita I improvement five
year budget, I believe the financial planning section covers it fairly well. I
will add that you may wish to budget $30-35,000 per year for park development
and begin seeking grant moneys each year. If necessary on an as requested basis,
consultant help might be sought perhaps once or twice a year to help set up
priorities, advise on grants and prepare park master plans for submission on grant
applications. A previous letter to the Park Commission covered this topic.
Mention was made of new parks plus historic sites. I propose that these be picked
up in the Ci ty Comprehensive Plan Inventory. It is unfortunate that now, nearly
a year after initial discussion on the project, the historic sites are maintained for the
first time.
In regard to advice on the maintenance and operations aspect of the park master plan
report, I don't propose to deal with that topic. In reviewing our obligations, the long
duration of the project and the qual ity of product for the price I cannot justify another
section in the report without an expansion of our contract.
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Jerry Windschitl (Mayor)/City Council
10 April 1978
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Midwest Planning will provide the presentation at a public hearing, finalize the report
as noted herein and as directed by the City following the hearing and print the fina I
copies. At that point, I believe our obligations under the park planning contract will
terminate.
We hope that this letter will make the remaining tasks clearly understood. It would
be our hope that we could continue to work with the City on development of its
park system on future projects. I believe we have provided some direction for parks
in the City and also by way of two successful grants, our relationship has significantly
improved the park system already.
Sincerely,
MIDWEST PLANNING AND RESEARCH, INC.
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Director of Design
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