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Home My WebLink AboutFebruary 24, 1977 o 0 City of d/ndove't o 1685 CROSSTOWN BLVD. N.W. ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303 (612) 755-5100 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PARK/RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 24, 1977 7:30 P.M. ANDOVER COMMUNITY CENTER AGENDA 1. Comprehensive Park Development Planner f\ U .1') \...J C) o 8 () City of d/ndove't ( ----I \..J 1685 CROSSTOWN BLVD. N.W. ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303 (612) 755-5100 SPECIAL PARK/RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - FEBRUARY 24, 1977 MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Park/Recreation Commission was called to order by Acting Chairman Jerry Lapham, February 24, 1977 at 8:35 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W. Commission Members Present: Lapham, Mand & Rzeszutek Commission Member Absent: Arntzen Also Present: Tom Loucks, ~dwest Planning & Research, Inc. Tom Pahl COMPREHENSIVE PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN Mr. Loucks answered questions regarding Midwest's proposal for their park systems analysis at a cost of $6,750.00. On the question of existing sites, he stated they would work on these plus no more than two or three additional sites. Tom Pahl asked Mr. Loucks if his plan would interfere with their park plan in Red Oaks and he said no, they would just suggest ways of improving it if need be. In view of this Mr. Pahl thought it might be well to hold off installing the basketball and volleyball equipment for Red Oaks Park. In further discussion, Mr. Loucks stated not to expect voluminous reports, which are costly, between the preliminary and final plan. He mentioned the possibility of a few neighborhood meetings which could be accomplished through the newsletter plus a survey form for residents to fill out to find out what is wanted in their parks. Personally, Mr. Loucks does not care for the small tot lots in a long range plan as neighborhoods grow older and in time they become for the most part useless. He also feels that no park should be under 1 1/2 acres in order to have varied uses and easier maintenance. It was requested that before Midwest's proposal was presented to the Council, it should be rewritten giving more specifics on what is to be accomplished within a six month period. MOTION by Rzeszutek, seconded by Mand to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 9:30 p.m. 7i:;~~ ae Ellen Bakke, Secretary o o '\ \...../ March 1, 1977 rIT. Jerome Lapham Park Board Chairman City of Andover 1615 Crosstown Blvd. N.\l. Anoka, T-linnesota 55303 Dear I'IT. Lapham: In recent months, I have committed a great deal of my time in furthering my own educ_:tion, teachinG in the field of building inspection and volunteer work in the field of chemical dependency. At the present time my priorities are in these areas and I do not feel I can be of much assistance serving on the Park Board at this time. o In view of the fact that I was absent from the January meeting due to a conflict with a meeting at my }Jlace of employment, the February meeting because I was in another country at the time, and the reasons listed above, please accept my letter of resignation. I wish you and your committee success in the future and if I become aware of anything that would be of assistance to that goal, I will contact you. Thank you. Yours truly, d.fcJ1~ Q:=t-~ Walter L. Arntzen ('. \J o 0 City of d/ndove't ,- -.... ~~ 1685 CROSSTOWN BLVD. NW. ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303 (612) 755-5100 March 9, 1977 Monico Ancheta 2663 South Coon Creek Drive Anoka, Minn. 55303 Dear Mr. Ancheta: A vacancy has occurred on the Park/Recreation Commission, therefore, you are no longer an alternate but a member of the Commission. Your term will expire December 31, 1977. ,..-----.... -0 The next meeting of the Commission is Thursday, March 17, 1977, 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall. The Park/Recreation secretary, Rae Bakke, for you containing pertinent information. up at City Hall. has a packet prepared You may pick this Congratulations - we look forward to having you as an active member of the Park/Recreation Commission. Very truly yours, CITY OF ANDOVER Patricia K. Lindquist City Clerk PKL/rb r"-. , '---./ o r~ U .~ '- ../' , o 0 City of d/ndove't 1685 CROSSTOWN BLVD. N.W. ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303 (612) 755-5100 PARK/RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA 1. Community School Program 2. Comprehensive Park Development Plan 3. Athletic Association 4. Summer Recreation Program Chairman: Phil Rzeszutek Members: Monico Ancheta Jerry Lapham Wes Mand Tom Pahl Glen Rogers Judy Strandmark Next Regular Park/Recreation Meeting - March 17, 1977 7:30 p.m. Andover Community Center (The meeting set for March 3,1977 was cancelled due to snow storm.)