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Home My WebLink AboutJanuary 16, 1978 u u urban planning . design . market research 2101 hennepin avenue south minneapolis o minnesota 55405 (612) 871- 2661 " MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Wes Mand Park and Recreation Commission Chairman Tim Erkkila~G' 16 January 1978 DATE: RE: Park System Plan FILE NO: Andover (456,01) Enclosed are six (6) copies of the complete comprehensive Park System Plan. The reports have been 3-hole punched to be put in the notebooks of Commission members. These are provided for distribution and examination prior to my presentation on February 2, 1978. I hope the Commission will be able to look the material over so that we can have a good discussion on content. It is I ikely to take at least 1 1/2 hours to go through this, so I hope the agenda will consider this. cc: Rae Bakke (Please Distribute) j Midwest Planningl ResearchJ . I 1 J[JlnUJD o rJrJ::nlliJ lJ ~IJL_L] JU Ll _Tr::JLTJeJ .' n 11 r:liJ]O () u ) ODD ODD ODD DODD ODD urban planning . design . market research 2101 hennepin avenue south minneapolis minnesota 55405 (612) 871- 2661 MEMORANDUM FROM: Phil Rzeszutek (Park and Recreation Commission Chairman) Jerry Windschitl (Mayor) Tim Erkkila~~01 15 December 1977 TO: DATE: RE: Park System Development FILE NO: Andover (456.01) I have not contacted the Finance and Capital Improvement Committees because I understand they do not meet with regularity. Instead, I have researched and proposed our own financing plan for park development. This plus my other work now completes the planning for the Andover Park System. I am now ready to present the plan for discussion. It would be my preference to present the report in total to a joint meeting of the Council and Park Commission. Once approval is granted, I would make a public presentation and then finalize the report and the contract. If it was beneficial I could send over the 10 copies called for in the contract prior to the meeting for distribution and review. Please advise me of how the City would like me to proceed with the project. I am very enthusiastic about the report. I took it much further than the contract amount suggested, but I feel the City will find the plans to be extremely useful in the future in regard to park locations, size, phasing, Funding and budgeting. In regard to the grant application which we wrote for the City on Tennis Courts for Northwoods West, I woul d I ike to discuss the disposition of that matter. Apparently it was Funded and now it presents several questions which will involve the desirability of the grant, the location, and if it is to go in who will draw up the specifi cations. The City staff have advised me that the January 3rd meeting is liable to be full . So considering the number of issues it would be my preference to go over these matters at the January 17th meeting or a special meeting after that. At that time, I will also bring in the lighting bids for the community center tennis courts. ~ I look forward to hearing from the City on a meeting date. ~ u:d~ui';~ () L) . ' ci1noka-~~nn~pLn !1nd'pwdwt c:S~/',oo{ Q)i~hict dVo. 11 , '\ " ) ~ ANDOVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL BUDGET - /771 I. COMr'lUNITY SCHOOL AREA A. Community School Coordinator 11 ,200.00 . C.E.T.A. .............................6666.64 . City ................................. 31 73 . 35 . School District ...................... 1360.00 B. Corrmunity School Supplement............................ 1,500.00 TOTAL .................................................. 12,700.00 II. COHr.1UNITY SCHOOL SUf.lt~ER PROGRAM *A. r'~orning Playground ..................................... 1,350.00 1. two leaders .. 375.00@ ................... 750.00 2. one aide..... 300.00 ................... .300.00 3. Two Jr. leaders C.E.T.A. 4. Equipment/Supplies ....................... 150.00 5. Transportation ........................... 150.00 *8. Afternoon Playground ................................... 1,325.00 1. T\'IO leaders ... 375.00 @ .................750.00 2. Two Jr. leaders C.E.T.A. 3. Equipment/Supplies .......................225.00 4. Transportation ........................... 350.00 *C. Baseball 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 Hees & 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 \ . ~J D. Archery.. . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .. 50.00 1. Instructor ..................... 50.00 TOTAL SU~lMER PROGRAM................................... 5450.00 *Note: full time at Crooked Lake School, part time at City Hall Park & Aztec Park I ,..J""-"'- ,I Ando~er COcffiunity School Buc- ~ U u . III. SUNMARY OF THE CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY -~_) A. Coordinator's Salary..................... 3173.35 B. Supplement ..............,................. 1500.00 C. Suwmer Program ........................... 5450.00 TOTAL ... .................... ................................. .... , ) J Pilge 2 $10,123.35 . . (j () ~ =1noka- dI c.nn c.pin. !JnJc.pv:Jc.nt cE",l',ooC 2)l~hid .d\'o. 71 , ) ANDOVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL BUDGET - 1?71 I. COMf1UNITY SCHOOL AREA A. Community School Coordinator 11,200.00 ... ... ........... ... ....... C.E.T.A. ............................. 6666.64 . City ............................. -. . .. 31 73 . 35 . School District ......................1360.00 B. Community School Supplement ............................ 1,500.00 TOTAL .................................................. 12,700.00 II. COi'ltMIITY SCHOOL SUl1i1ER PROGRAN *A. l"orning Playground ................................'..... 1,350.00 1. two leaders.. 375.00@ .................... 750.00 2. one aide ..... 300.00 ....................300.00 3. T\./o Jr. leaders C.E. LA. 4. Equipment/Supplies ....................... 150.00 5. Transportation ........................... 150.00 *B. Afternoon Pl ayground .......................... ~ . .. . .. . . 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 *C. Baseball . .. . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . .. 2,725.00 l. Cubs & Tuffies ......................... . 1550.00 a. Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700.00 b. Jr. Leader C. E. LA. c. T\~o Coaches . . 325 @ ....... 650.00 d. Equipment .................. 75.00 c. Transportation .............. 125.00 2. Pee Hees & Ponies ....................... 1175.00 a. Three Coaches . . 325 @ ..... 975.00 b. One Jr. leader C.LLA. c. Equipment .................. 75.00 d. Transportati on ............. 125.00 , '- ) D. Archery ......................................... ...... 50.00 1. Instructor ..................... 50.00 ~ . , ! TOTAL SU~~ER PROGRAM ................................... *Note: full time at Crooked lake School, part time at City Hall 5450.00 Park & Aztec P~rk (4olJ<:e') .- / Andover Cor.munity School Budgpt :,-.J C_) . III. SUrW~RY OF THE CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY -) A. 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(1},i tar F:,:mo u U "".....,..,..":'I\fr.':'n ~'~ ,- ?~' ,.' nr-:.' . ...."-' URE.A.N .A.FF.A.IRS ST, PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 . PHONE (612) 296-3091 .' *oFFICE OF LOC.A.L .A.ND \ ... MINNESOTA STATE PLANNING AGENCY . CAPITOL SQUARE BUILDING . '.-./ , February 21,1978 Mr. Tim Erkkila Midwest Planning and Research 2101 Hennepin Ave. So. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 RE: Location of Andover Athletic Courts Dear Tim: This letter is in response to your question regarding the City of Andover's proposal to change the location of athletic courts being programmed for FY 1978 grant monies. The funding criteria for the athletic court grant orogram is outlined in the bill creating the program and is very sp~cific. Two items this office had to consider when reviewing FY 1978 applications was distance from similar facilities and accessibility to the general public. This information had a major impact on determining which local units ranked highly and which did not. Had the City of Andover applied for a FY 1978 grant using the city hall location as the project site,both the distance from similar facilities and the accessibility to the public evaluations would have changed significantly for the following reasons: Instead of being located roughly two miles from the FY 1977 site, the FY 1978 site would have been adjacent. Also, the Northwoods West parksite was located in an existing heavily developed area where pedestrian and bicycle access would be good. The city hall site is not very accessible to existing residential development. The result would be lumping all court facilities in a location that would be inconvenient for public use. In terms of applying the established criteria for the grant program" Andover's FY 1978 application would have been much less competitive with the other communities in the metropolitan area and may have missed out on the fundi ng. If you have any questions on this matter, feel free to call me at 296-1567. ) Sincerely, .... ~, , ' , I' ~_.~ v Louis Jambois Project Officer Parks and Recreation Grants Section /pkb AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ~@ Pursuant to the Council's discussion last night on the newest tennis court grant, I have attached a copy of a letter which I received this morning. Mr. Jambois is quite cooperative, but I found him to be very resolute in his attitude about relocation. The Council's direction on the matter, however, is clear to me and I will provide a colored-up sketch plan of the proposed siting of Northwoods to Wes Mand at no charge for their use in meeting with the residents. To underscore something I mentioned last night, I encourage the City to seek an acceptable contract for site preparation (grading and fill) of courts north and west of City Hall. As soon as spring has begun, we must start on the courts funded last year. I remind the City that we are on "borrowed time" (the original construction completion date stated in the grant was December 31, 1977). C cc: Wes Mand ~ibute via City Clerk) Enclosure " ) :.." . . . I . .".~ :, t; ,; i~1 :J.:fIHHltt,BU till ; ,;tlJ C,IIJJlJDIIBII ~ ',~.l.l C,lt_CR,DDB D JDDlIlJaaClUB j~t~~~;~411.! u u ,) urban plann~ng . design . market. research 2101 hennepm avenue south mlnOeapo!is minnesota 55405 (612) 871- 2661 MEMO RAN DUM FROM: Andover City Council Tim Erkkil~~ e. February 22, 1978 TO: DATE: RE: T enn is Courts FilE NO: (456 .02) Pursuant to the Council's discussion last night on the newest tennis court grant, I have attached a copy of a letter which I received this morning. Mr. Jambois is quite cooperative, but I found him to be very resolute in his attitude about relocation. The Council's direction on the matter, however, is clear to me and I will provide a colored-up sketch plan of the proposed siting of Northwoods to Wes Mend at no charge for their use in meeting with the residents. To underscore something I mentioned last night, I encourage the City to seek an acceptable contract for site preparation (grading and fill) of courts north and west of City Hall. As soon as spring has begun, we must start on the courts funded last year. I remind the City that we are on "borrowed time" (the original construction completion date stated in the grant was December 31, 1977). 0: Wes Mand ~ibute via City Clerk) Enclosure ) u u . n - ~ ,. ? "\;':, RE:-;r71\'::~ " .' . - URBAN AFFAIRS ST. PAUL. MINNESOTA 55101 . PHONE (612) 296.3091 , 'j ~FFICE OF LOCAL AND ":",.,, MINNESOTA STATE PLANNING AGENCY . CAPITOL SQUARE BUILOING · " ) \.__..J February 21, 1978 Mr. Tim Erkkila Midwest Planning and Research 2101 Hennepin Ave. So. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 RE: Location of Andover Athletic Courts Dear Tim: This letter is in response to your question regarding the City of Andover's proposal to change the location of athletic courts being programmed for FY 1978 grant monies. , I \.__/ The funding criteria for the athletic court grant orogram is outlined in the bill creating the program and is very sp~cific. Two items this office had to consider when reviewing FY 1978 applications was distance from similar facilities and accessibility to the general public. This information had a major impact on determining which local units ranked highly and which did not. Had the City of Andover applied for a FY 1978 grant using the city hall location as the project site,both the distance from similar facilities and the accessibility to the public evaluations would have changed significantly for the following reasons: Instead of being located roughly two miles from the FY 1977 site, the FY 1978 site would have been adjacent. Also, the Northwoods West parksite was located in an existing heavily developed area where pedestrian and bicycle access would be good. The city hall site is not very accessible to existing residential development. The result would be lumping all court facilities in a location that would be inconvenient for public use. In terms of applying the established criteria for the grant program,. Andover's FY 1978 application would have been much less competitive with the other communities in the metropolitan area and may have missed out on the funding. If you have any questions on this matter, feel free to call me at 296-1567. ~~;~er~lY~; ,...~ ~V' Louis Jambois Proj ect Offi cer Parks and Recreation Grants Section /pkb AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ~@ ~ ~~ \ ,_/ . u u ~ 10/13/77 Crooked Lake Community School--Fall Program City and District supplements have been spent in the following manner: $396.30--Youth supplement (includes preschool) $l92.86--Teen supplement $l6.00--Adult supplement .' .,- \ U (j October 12, 1977 ') \.~ CROOKED LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAM--FALL, 1977 Pre School CLASS PAID ElIROLU1ENT 24 35 1) Pre School StorytL~e & Painting 2) Tiny Tots Tumbling 59 You th CLASS PAID BNROLLMENT 1) Children's Theater 2) Fantasyland 3) Flag Football & Soccer 4) Boys and Girls 21 5) Boys and Girls 34 6) Boys and Girls 56 7) Holiday Crafts 8) Kicks Soccer 9) Spanish 10) Kids Crafts K-l 11) Kids Crafts 2-3 12) Macrame 13) Monstrous Readers 9 7 30 9 5 16 10 17 17 17 15 8 14) Science Mysteries 15) Tumbling and Beginning Gymnastics 12 10 18 ~ ) _/ 200 , ) '- / , , -/ (J . '\ c~ Teen CLASS PAID 1!NROLLHENT 1) Teen Rec: Oct. 3 85 teens Oct. 10 79 teens Adult CLASS 1) Beginning Crocheting 2) Home Decorating 3) Houseplants h) Hacrame 5) Macrame 6) Slimnastics & Sports 7) Q;lil ting 8) Hen's Volleyball PAID ENROLU1ENT 12 B 7 13 12 11 15 21 99 ~ ~ ANDOVERU MEMORANDUM '. /' TO: Pat Lindquist - City Clerk COPIES TO: FROM: Park/Recreation Commission DATE: 6-2-78 REFERENCE: Lease of Hawk Ridge Park The Commission received a letter from Warne Linton requesting the lease of this park for the next two years to grow alfalfa at $125.00 per year. Since the Commission does not foresee any improvements in the next two years, they recommend Mr. Linton's request be granted. Will you please arrange to have the necessary lease agreement drawn up. A copy of his letter is attached. Park/Rec. Commission ~,) G U ~ ~ j!NDOVER ) , / 16K5 en..f."." tlltNl 1t. 'UI, . ,rl-u, ?/(i.."~"(4 55303 'P~ (612J 755-5100 June 21, 1978 Tim Erkkila MIDWEST PLANNING AND RESEARCH, INC. 416 East Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 Re: Comprehensive Park Development Plan Dear Tim: We would, again, request copies of the completed Comprehensive Park Plan. The Council is of the opinion that they were quite explicit in their directives to you for possible revisions; and that it should not be necessary for them to confirm the action for a second time, as requested in your April correspondence. If you have any questions, please call. Very truly yours, _/~ ,- :/'CITY OF JN~~if' / '- ~-:~~'?~l1--!--'~~' / Patricia K. Lindquist! City Clerk/A/Ad~.t j ) /' -, u J/ / e /rJn-';0r"e/ '-_ / & ~' '~ 6-~-~//fC \ urban planning . design . market research 2101 hennepin avenue south minneapolis minnesota 55405 (612) 871- 2661 In the time period since my presentation (tv\arch 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. In regard to a request for advise on setting up a parks capital 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 City 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 quality of product for the price I cannot justify another section in the report without an expansion of our contract. " ) " "- , ) ,~ Wes Mand/Park Commission Jerry Windschitl (Mayor)/City Council 10 April 1978 (\ ',_.I Page Two \ J 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 final 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. \J~GJJJ. Tim Erkkila, ASLA Director of Design TE/sd (Andover 456.01) '\ ~ I C"J -.',..-'. - o lJ?t) ~- () CITY OF ANIXJVER COONI'Y OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOrA u No. R98-6 A RESOImION DIRECI'ING THE CITY ATTORNEY 'ill PREPARE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR propERlY OWNED BY IAWRENCE B. AND MARILYN CARlSON, 'ill BE USED BY THE CITY OF ANOOVER FOR PARK PURPOSES. WHEREAS, a request has been received fran the Owners of property located in the SE ~ of NW ~ of Section 5, Towilship 32, Range 24 to have the City of Andover lease said property at a cost of $1.00 (one dollar) per year, and WHEREAS, the reason for such request has been to assure liability insurance coverage on the premises, and WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed the request and is of the opinion that such lease should not create a problem with our present coverage, provided however, that the City oversees all maintenance and construction activities on the property. NCXV, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Andover that the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare such lease as requested; cind that the City Insurance Agent include said property in the City's liability and property damage insurance coverage; and that, the City Staff be directed ,to oversee all maintenance of the groUnds and buildings. The City Attorney is further directed to prepare a legal description, for that area used for park purposes to be covered by said lease. Richard J,. . Schneider - Mayor / " T,.., ;. .. F. . . ~r , \ l;_;' <~ , .r;, (' / u u LA WRENCE B. CARLSON a:RTlrlW PUBUC ACCOUNTANT ANOKA PROFESSIONAL BUlWING 403 JACKSON STREET ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303 MEMBER - AMERICAN INSTIlUI'E or CE.RTIrlED PUBUC ACCOUNTAf'tI"S November 24, 1976 TELEPHONE (612) '27-7500 The Honorable Richard J. Schneider Mayor, City of Andover 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N. W. Andover, Hinnesota 55303 Dear Mayor Schneider, I have discussed the following request with Jer~y Lapham, Chairman of the Andover Parks & Recreation Commission, and he recommended that I bring the matter before the Council. It is my understanding that he personally favors the proposal, but that it has not been reviewed with the full park committee. It was his feeling that expediency is served by making the request directly to the City Council. o As you and every member of the Cou~cil is aware, our neighborhood has created a true recreational park on property which is privately owned by my wife and me. At the present time the park consists of a full-sized ballfield which is used extensively by Little League ball players, an organized girls' softball league, mens' softball leagues, etc. We also have an area provided for infield practice when the regular ballfield is in use. At the south end of the property we have constructed a skating rink which includes lights and a well. The entire project has been made possible only through the contribution of time and money by private individuals and business enterprises. I was just recently informed by my insurance company that they will no longer insure me and my family from any legal suit that may arise as a result of the use of these recreational areas. I am told that a liability policy can be purchased, but that it is very expensive and subject to cancellation at virtually any time. I then discussed the matter with my attorney, because this type of liability exposure is simply a risk which I cannot bear. He suggested that the following is a workable solution and has been used in other communities: 1. Lease the subject property to the City for one dollar per year. 2. Request that the City hold me and my family harmless from any claims that may result from the use of this property. " 3. During the lease period the City would be covered in the same manner it is protected when its other properties are in use. C) , ) ~__.._ :Ji!ti..~ 0\ I / u u The Honorable Richard J. Schneider November 24, 1976 Page Two I am requesting that the Council review this matter as soon as possible. We as a neighborhood are in the process of flooding the rink and this matter is of utmost importance to all of us. Because my home is adjacent to the property, it is my property which would be leased and I have assumed the responsibility in past years, I am requesting that the City allow me the authority to supervise and oversee this park area. It should be noted that we have particular matters that are resolved at neighborhood meetings, such as working out schedules, maintenance of the grounds, snow removal, etc. We are not asking for the help of any City employees, nor do we expect it. This letter does not in any way request a single penny of expenditure by the City. We merely ask for the Council to recognize the problem that we have and take action on our behalf assuming that the City's legal counsel approves of this proposal. Thank you very much for your consideration in this matter. ) ruly, Lawrence B. Carlson smb cc: William G. Hawkins Jerry Lapham '\ / ~~ " .?~ .~j ~ ~":f.;;,~~~_;w.r...e...~~.\;.1'..~__~~ _...........,~.___ ~ U 0 ~ "j IJ. l.JDOV~R ~ t~~~~---~~>lr:.~ , ) 'J RELEASE AGREEMENT WHEREAS residents of the City of Andover have expressed a desire to help improve the aesthetic environment of the City by clearing brush and timber from various parcels of land ovmed by the City; and \~~ the City being concerned about the legal consequences of said activity, to-wit: the pOssibility of legal action being brought against the City by persons doing such work or by persons or property injured as a result of said work; NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned agrees to remove brush, timber and deadfalls from the following described property of the City of Andover thirty (30) days from the date hereafter on the following conditions: Plat Parcel Also knO\m as (,?1dJ,~ 1. Wood derived from such cutting will be for personal use and not for resale. 2. Any damage to live timber or park property will be paid for by the undersigned. 3. The area is to be cleared of all, branches and litter as a result of tree removal. With the undersfanding that the undersigned, his agents and assigns, hereby releases the City of Andover from any and all claims that may be asserted against it by virtue of~or as a result of, the above referred to activity and the undersigned further agrees to hold the City of Andover harmless from i:ny claims that may be initiated against it by third parties as a result of said activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, the undersigned have executed this release on the day and year appearing after each of our signatures. Signature ':~::;-!Z(J 6? ,I??~ Address Date 3Cf.~- 7 /<// ~~/OU) &/2/7:9 Subscribed and sworn to before me this ,() >>-.I. day ory*,~ _ 19~. ~~II~"'IIIIIIIIIII'I': 1#"'##'''' I ; :';;.,,;""'~ RAE ELLEN BAKKE 1 :. ,\:t\l NOTARY PUBLIC - MINN~SOTA ' " . flY AN~KA COUNTY . , 'S".. My CommISSIon Expires June d 1981 ..,......".,.., . .' () u , CROOKED LAKE CO'1MUNITY SCHOOL -- SPRING PROGRAH, 1978 I / Preschool CLASS P AID 'ENROLIl{~T 1 . Li. ttle Tykes Gym 16 2. Rhythms & Tumbling 17 3. Sesame Street 25 4. Tiny Tots Hour 22 80 Youth CLASS P AIDENROLIJiENT 1 . Ballet & Tap 11 2. Basic Aid Training 5 3. Babysitting 17 4. Ceramics 7 5. Dancelin8 12 6. Fish for Fun 12 7. Guitar 8 8. Karate 15 9. Gymnastics Tumbling Beginning 10 Intermediate 11 Advanced 10 10. Jr. Chefs 24 11 . Piano 8 12. Poured Ceramics 12 13. Rollerskating 29 ) 14. Soccer 34 28 , 15'. Soccer 56 17 16. Softball 24 17. Tennis 42 ,,~) u "- ./ p. 2 CLASS 18. T full 19. Mini Arts PAID ENROUHENT 29 8 12 20 9 380 20 Fish for Fun 21. J3:L1{e Care Clinic 22. ~latch It Grow Teen CAlr teen program was;; weeks long this spring. vIe uent on a bOlvlin.:; outing, slrlnming outing, and had a softball tournament at our school on three of the Teen Ree evenings. We had 60 teens attend one or more of our programs uith an average attendance of 35 teens. Our teen karate class had 8 students enrolled. There were 2 teens in our guitar class Adult CLASS PAID E'mOLLHEln 1. Dt~leJi 2, Cut Fl011er Arrangelll8uts 4 14 15 11 17 \ / 3. Haerame 4. Interior Decorating 5. Napkin Folding and Table Setting 6. Plant Clinic 7. Qt',il ting 8.. Se.. Simple for Spring 13 11 8 \ I \.J ') '. ) , ) \...- u p. 3 CLASS PAID ENROLLMENT '). Hen I s Volleyball 15 14 -L 126 10. Couple I s Volleyball 11. Backpacking SP ECliL EVENTS Father-Son Bean Feed--May 4-- 50 RG~ognition Night--May 24-- 130 iObwlir.g Outing--May 31-- 27 Kicks Family Night--May 17 .1L 232 TOTAL PARTICIPATION--SPRING, 1978 -- 878 Number of teachers emp1oyed--22 Ncmber of volunteers--6 teen assistants in co:r.!:'J.1nity scl',lI~ol classes 4 parents ~pGrvisors on outings EXpenses-- Instructj.on= 1516.75 Class Supp1ies= 578.57 l1isce11aneous" -!:o .44 2135.76 :rll'~o:ns from fees"1723.52 , ' u () CROOKED LAKE CO'OOJNITY SCHOOL -- SPRING PROGRAH, 1978 '-J Preschool CLASS PAID ENROLIlt3'l'T 1 . Li ttle Tykes Gym 16 2. Rhythms & Tumbling 17 3. Sesame Street 25 4. Tiny Tots Hour 22 80 Youth CLASS PAID BNROWfENT 1- Ballet & Tap 11 2. Basic Aid Training 5 3. Babysitting 17 4. Ceramics 7 5. DanceUn@ 12 6. Fish for Fun 12 7. Guitar 8 8. Karate 15 9. Gymnastics Tumbling Beginning 10 Intermediate 11 Advanced 10 10. Jr. Chefs 24 11 . Piano 8 12. Poured Ceramics 12 13. Rollerskating 29 14. Soccer 34 28 \ , ) 15'. Soccer 56 17 16. Softball 24 17. Tennis 42 u " '\ I..J '\ ,~_/ p. 2 CLASS 18. T Ball 19. Hini Arts 20 Fish for Fun 21" Bike Care Clinic 22,. llatch It Grow PAID ENROJ,:LHENT 29 8 12 20 9 380 Teen Our teen program was 5 weeks long this spring. iie l,rent on a bOlvlinl; outing, md.mming outing, and had a softball tournament at our school on three of the Teen Rec evenings. vie had 60 teens attend one or more of our programs with an average attendance of 35 teens. Our teen karate class had 8 students enrolled. There were 2 teens in our guitar class Adult CLASS PAID ENROLLHENT 1- D81e:li 4 2 < Cut. Flower Arrangements 14 3. Hacrame 15 4. Interior Decorating 11 5. Napkin Folding and Table Setting 17 " 6. Plant Clinic 13 , '- ) 7. Quil tlng 11 8,., Sm-; Simple for Spring 8 " I '-______.I \ .,~ ) , - \ ( ) "'- r \ -J p. 3 CLASS PAID .i!NROLLMINT 9. Hen's Volleyball 15 14 -L 126 10. Couple I s Volleyball 11. Backpacking SPECIAL EVBNTS Fa'~her-Son Bean Feed--May 4-- 50 RG~ognition Night--May 24-- 130 :S~:niliI'.g Outing--Hay 31-- 27 Kicks Family Night--May 17 .1L 232 TOTAL PARTICIPATION--SPRING, 1978 -- 878 Number of teachers employed--22 Nl'mber of volunteers--6 teen assistants in co:r.:C,nnity sc1-j~ol classes 4 parents upervisors on outings Brpenses-- Instruction= 1516.75 Class Supplies= 578.57 Miscellaneous" -.!:!O .44 2135.76 .lzjco:ne from fees"1723.52 o (J r " CROOKED LAKE CCl'OOJNITY SCHOOL -- BPRnm PROGRAH, 1978 ',-) Preschool CLASS P AID 'ENROLIlr~T 1 . Li ttle Tykes Gym 16 2. Rhythms & 'fumbling 17 3. Sesame Street 25 4. Tiny Tots Hour 22 80 Youth CLASS PAID liNROWiENT 1- Ballet & Tap 11 2. Basic Aid Training 5 3. Babysitting 17 4. Ceramics 7 5. Dancelin@ 12 6. Fish for Fun 12 7. Guitar 8 8. Karate 15 9. Gymnastics 'fumbling Beginning 10 Intermediate 11 Advanced 10 10. Jr. Chefs 24 11 . Piano 8 12. Poured Ceramics 12 13. Rollerskating 29 14. Soccer 34 28 :_) 15'. Soccer 56 17 16. Softball 24 17. Tennis 42 /' '\ U u , , ,"-,) p. 2 CI.A.SS PAID ENROJ.Il1ElJT 18. T Ball 29 8 19. Hini Arts 20 Fish for Fun 12 21, Bike Care Clinic 20 22, 'l'Jatch It GrO'lv L 380 Teen Our teen program was 5 weeks long this spring. vJe uent on a bOlvlii1l~ outing, suimming outing, and had a softball tournament at our school on three of the Teen Rec evenings. We had 60 teens attend one or more of our programs uith an average attendance of 35 teens. OJr teen karate class had 8 students enrolled. There 'lVere 2 teens in our guitar class Adult CLASS PAID ENROLIJHNT 1- D('le~li 4 2, Cut FlO'lver Arrangements 14 3. Ibcrame 15 4. Interior Decorating 11 5. Napkin Folding and Table Setting 17 , , 6. Plant Clinic 13 , ) ~~ 7. Quilting 11 8,., Se.v Simple for Spring 8 () u " " ,_.-J CLASS p. 3 PAID ENROLLMENT 9. Hen's Volleyball 10. Couple's Volleyball 11. Backpacking SP ECIAL EVENTS Father-Son Bean Feed--May 4-- 50 Re~ognition Night--May 24-- 130 B:)tv1il",g Outing--May 31-- 27 Kicks Family Night--May 17 25 - 232 TOTAL PARTICIPATION--SPRING, 1978 -- 878 Number of teachers employed--22 15 14 4 126 N~mber of volunteers--6 teen assistants in com~nity sch001 classes 4 parents upervisors on outings Ecpenses-- Instruction= 1516.75 Class Supp1ies= 578.57 Miscellaneous'" 40 .44 r \ '-~) 2135.76 IlI'~ome from fees=1723.,2 u u / , ,------ Community School Summer Use of the City Hall Park--1978 rrogram begins June 19th ends August 3 Morning Playground--Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Grade 1-3--9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Grade 4-6--10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Supervisors in charge--Vicki Bryum Juanina Bergman Baseball--Monday and Wednesday morning--TUffies--8:45-10:15 CUbs--l0:30-12:oo Pee Wees--8 :45-10 :15 Ponies--l0:30-Noon Supervisors in charge--~!ark Scioli Bryan Robin or Ralph Talbot Afternoon Playground--Honday and Wednesday 1:30-3:30 Supervisors in charge--Vicki Bryum Juanina Bergman Tennis Lessons-- 110nday and Wednesday morning--9:00-10:00 Youth--Beginning 10 :00-11:00 11:00-Noon Youth--Advanced Monday and Wednesday evening--6:30-7:30--Adult Beginning , '\ 'j .r. '1- , r () u ~ 01 ~f~J~Jm~_ , '\ '- ) ~~ RELEASE AGREBJENT WHEREAS residents of the City of Andover have expressed a desire to help improve the aesthetic environment of the City by clearing brush and timber from various parcels of land owned by the City; and \~~ the City being concerned about the legal consequences of said activity, to-wit: the possibility of legal action being brought against the City by persons doing such work or by persons or property injured as a result of said work; NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned agrees to remove brush, timber and deadfalls from the following described property of the City of Andover thirty (30) days from the date hereafter on the following conditions: Plat Parcel Also knovm as 1. Wood derived from such cutting vdll be for personal use and not for resale. 2. Any damage 'to live timber or park property will be paid for by the undersigned. 3. The area is to be cleared of all branches and litter as a result of tree removal. With the understanding that the undersigned, his agents and assigns, hereby releases the City of Andover from any and all claims that may be asserted against it by virtue of, or as a result of, the above referred to activity and the undersigned further agrees to hold the City of Andover harmless from any claims that may be initiated against it by third parties as a result of said activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, the undersigned have executed this release on the day and year appearing after each of our signatures. Signature Address Date '\ , ) Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 19 ~ ~ ANDOVER U MEMORANDUM ~~ TO: PARK/RECREATION COMMISSION COPIES TO: FROM: CITY CLERK DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 1978 REFERENCE: 1 97R 'T'~NNTC:; r.nTTR'T' r.nNC:;'T'R TTr.YTnN 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 becaus e 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. /?,/}/y 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. ~J . . () u c71no~a-~~nn~pLn !In.J~pu:Jwf c:S<:f,00{ 2){~hlcf ='Vo. 11 ~-) ANDOVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL BUDGET - /~~I I. COM11UNITY SCHOOL AREA A. Community School Coordinator 11 ,200.00 . C.E.T.A. ............................. 6666.64 . Ci ty ............................. '. . .. 3173.35 . School District ...................... 1360.00 B. Co~rounity School Supplement ............................ 1,500.00 TOTAL .................................................. 12,700.00 II. COrlr~UNITY SCHOOL SUW1ER PROGRAM *A. r~orning Playground ................................-..... 1,350.00 1. t\'lO leaders.. 375.0Q@ ................... 750.00 2. one aide .....300.00 ....................300.00 3. Tl'lo Jr. leaders C.E. LA. 4. Equipment/Supplies ....................... 150.00 5. Transportation ........................... 150.00 *B. Afternoon Playground................................... 1,325.00 1. T\'IO leaders ... 375.00 @ .................750.00 2. Two Jr. leaders C.E. LA. 3. Equipment/Supplies....................... 225.00 4. Transportation ........................... 350.00 *C. Baseba 11 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.f.T.A. c. Equipment .................. 75.00 d. Transportation ............. 125.00 '\ '-----......) D. Archery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 1. Instructor ..................... 50.00 i "0 TOTAL S~~~ER PROGRAM ................................... *Note: full time at Crooked Lake School. part time at City Hall 5450.00 Park & Aztec Park (4&ll>Ze 1 ~ 'Andover Cor.;nun ity School Budqet (j (-) . III. SUr~RY OF THE CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY o A. Coordinator's Salary..................... 3173.35 B. Supplement ................................ 1500.00 c. Su~roer Program ........................... 5450.00 TOTAL ........................... ... .............................. , '- ) Fr.!)!: 2 $10,123.35 " '-,) u cl!no~a.dlt:.nnt.?ilt !JnJt.?t."Jt:.nf ':s"f,ool 2)l~hlct .dVo. 71 (J ANDOVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL BUDGET - /~71 I. COMf1UNITY 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. COr1t~UNITY SCHOOL SUW,1ER PROGRAM *A. f.jorning Playground ...................................... 1,350.00 1. b~o leaders .. 375.00@ ................... 750.00 2. one aide .....300.00 ....................300.00 3. T\~o Jr. leaders C.LT.A. 4. Equipment/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/Supp1 ies ....................... 225.00 4. Transportation ........................... 350.00 *C. Baseball 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.... .... ...... .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ........ 50.00 1. Instructor ..................... 50.00 TOTAL SU~~ER PROGRAM ................................... *Note: full time at Crooked Lake School. part time at City Hall 5450.00 Park & Aztec Park (#.J",-e')_ " " Andover Cor.il1uni ty School Budgpt U l) III. SU~W~RY OF THE CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY " ~~I A. Coordinator's Salary..................... 3173.35 B. Supplement ................................ 1500.00 C. Surrmer Program ........................... 5450.00 TOTAL ... ... .......... ........ ... ..................... ...... ...... . ) '. ---' F.'lge 2 $10,123.35