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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 13, 1978 ( ) ,-' , \ "-.J City of cffndolJE-'l, , .J 1685 CROSSTOWN BLVD. N.W. ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303 (612) 755-5100 SPECIAL PARK/RECREATION CO~I.ISSION INFORMATIONAL HEARING - MARCH 13, 1978 MINUTES The hearing was called to order by Chairman Mand at 7:38 p.m., March 13, 1978, at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W., Anoka, Minn. Commission Members Present: Anderson, Rogers and Strandmark Commission Member Absent: Pahl Also Present: Lowane Arme, Jim & Lynn Harvell, Steve Nichols, Les & Connie Slavik - Northwoods residents Chairman Mand explained to the audience the background on the City receiving the tennis court grants. The purpose of this hearing is to receive input from the residents. Mr. Arme asked how much this tennis court would cost. He was told the City's 50% share was $14,225.00. He stated he was against the tennis court being located in Northwoods but gave no specific reason. He did state he has no children living at home. \ ,) Mr. and Mrs. Slavik were definitely against the tennis court location because of the added traffic. They were told there would be a maximum of 8 cars if each tennis player drove a car to the site, which would be unlikely. The only other added traffic would be people checking to see if a court was open. In the discussion that followed, the Slaviks' seemed more concerned abomthe speeders on Crocus St. and the fact that there is only one entrance into Green Acres. They want the stop sign put back up at 140th & Crocus and the area patrolled more often especially around 5:00 p.m. when all the speeders from Green Acres are coming home from work. Mr. Arme thought it would be a good idea to put bumps in the street to slow traffic down. The Slaviks' were advised the Park/Recreation Commission had nothing to do with speed controls and stop signs. They were advised they should write a letter to the Sheriff requesting more patrol and could also speak to the Council about it during residents forum. The Harvells' and Steve Nichols were for the tennis courts at the proposed location. Steve Nichols is the person who drew up the original plans for that park. Mrs. Harvell stated she wanted her children off the street because of the traffic. With the construction of the tennis courts, it was felt off street parking should be provided. Chairman Mand stated this could be done but not to expect blacktop. Main- tenance and park development was then discussed. The residents were told the City only has one maintenance man responsible for all the parks, plus additional duties, but with the new tractor and additional summer CETA help, proper maintenance should be possible. Since this park was graded and filled last summer, it should be seeded this spring. There is money in the budget for park equipment so the Harvells' wanted to look at some park equipment catalogs. ) Break 8:40 p.m. - ,Hearing reconvened 8:55 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Harvell were invited to attend the next regularly scheduled meeting or any future meetings to discuss park equipment and park development. u u Page #2 - March 13, 1978 , ) At this time it is not known if the State would go along and approve changing the location of the tennis courts. Chairman Mand read the letter from them which says in part they could not be located at City Hall since the City Hall site did not meet the 1978 criteria. The residents were told Crooked Lake School is a possible site but it might be too close to the Coon Rapids park to meet the criteria. Also accessibility and population density are other factors to consider. Mr. Harvell made the request that the Northwoods site be accepted. (Wes Mand received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich, 13860 Crocus St. in which they state they are in favor of the tennis courts at 140th & Crocus.) MOTION by Rogers, seconded by Strandmark, to close the public input portion of the hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion: Glen Rogers doesn't believe in lighted tennis courts in residential areas. Eventually surrounding residents will complain. Wes Mand asked Glen if there was such a thing as portable poles so if there were too many complaints, the lighting system could be relocated to another area. Glen said yes. (It might be noted the residents who live across the street from the proposed tennis court site did not come to the hearing.) Wes Mand would like to investigate the Crooked Lake School site a little further. Glen said he was familiar with the Joint Powers Agreement the City of Coon Rapids has with the school district and they have many problems due to all the bureaucratic red tape and in the end the school would benefit and, in this case, without spending a penny. Wes Mand stated we might have another problem. The Capital Improve- ments Committee recommended that our share, $14,225.00, be provided for the second double tennis court to be constructed at the City Hall site. It can't be built at \ City Hall, does the Park/Recreation Commission have to go back to Capital Improvements ) and ask them to recommend the funds be provided for the construction at the Northwoods site? The secretary said she would check this out. MOTION by Rogers, seconded by Anderson, to propose to the City Council that after the public hearing and reviewing all the input from the citizens, our recommendation is that we prepare to install the tennis courts at the Northwoods site as prepared by Midwest Planning & Research. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Strandmark, seconded by Rogers to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Rae Ellen Bakke - Secretary \ ~ o 0 ~ 01 ANDOVER '0 PARK/RECREATION CamJISSION AGENDA 1. Sununer Program 2. Northwoods Park Development 3. Public Hearing date re Park Development Plan 4. Five year Capital Improvement Program Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting - April 6, 1978, 7:30 p.m. o Chairman: Wes Mand Members: Gary Anderson Glen Rogers Judy Strandmark ::J