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City of d/ndove't
1685 CROSSTOWN BLVD. N.W.
ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303
(612) 755-5100
PARK/RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - MARCH 17, 1977
MINUTES
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Park/Recreation Commission was called to order
by Chairman Rzeszutek, March 17, 1977 at 8:00 p.m. at the Andover City Hall,
1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W.
Commission Members Present: Ancheta, Mand, Pahl, Rogers and Strandmark
Commission Member Absent: Lapham
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Mand, seconded by Rzeszutek, to approve the Minutes of the February 3rd,
16th and 24th, 1977 meetings. Motion carried.
There were four new commission members present at tonight's meeting so Chairman
Rzeszutek explained the past history and the purpose of each item on the agenda
as these items came up for discussion.
COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Since the survey form has not yet been mailed to the residen~due to the newsletter
being late, there was nothing to report and has been tabled to the April meeting.
COMPREHENSIVE PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Prior to coming to the meeting, Chairman Rzeszutek picked up a revised proposal
from Midwest Planning at Jerry Lapham's house. There was a short recess while
sufficient copies of this revision were made. Chairman Rzeszutek didn't think it
would be wise to act on this tonight as no one had had a chance to study it.
MOTION by Rogers, seconded by Strandmark, that the Comprehensive Park Development
Plan be referred to the next regular Park/Recreation meeting. Motion carried.
The commission members were advised of a public hearing at the Bunker Hills Activity
Center on Thursday, April 7, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. This hearing is being conducted by
the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources and covers their proposal for "Wild and
Scenic River Designation" for the Rum River.
MOTION by Pahl, seconded by Mand, that the next scheduled Park/Recreation meeting
be held Wednesday, April 6, 1977, 7:30 p.m. Motion carried.
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ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
.~ Chairman Rzeszutek stated Bob Muscovitz did a very good job in maintaining the
hockey rink this past winter.
The Rum River Hockey AssociBaon has expressed a desire to start a soccer program for
the summer thinking that this would help keep the hockey players in condition.
However, Chairman Rzeszutek asked Tom Pahl to check with the Andover Lions to see
if some of them would volunteer to coach baseball and/or softball teams. Tom Pahl
asked if there was any money tOIDrk with and the answer was no, but the hockey
program started without any money and they raised the funds necessary.
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
Chairman Rzeszutek said he was somewhat confused at the March 1st City Council
meeting in that he thought Jim Stewart meant Crooked Lake School instead of City
Hall in his February 1, 1977 memo regarding the expansion of the summer program.
Since the program cost for Crooked Lake School is $4130.00 and the added cost of
$1400.00 is for the Aztec Park and City Hall sites, the motion on Page #9 of the
March 1st minutes of the City Council should read ...the City Council authorize
a Summer Recreation Program not to exceed $5,500.00 to be conducted at Crooked
Lake School, Aztec Park and City Hall.
The following are subjects discussed not on the agenda:
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It was decided it was not necessary to poll the commission with regard to motions
and that aye and nay would suffice unless a poll was requested by one of the members.
The secretary was asked to write a memo to Jim Thurston to make the Park/Recreation
Commission aware of any tax forfeited lands in the City of Andover in order to
hopefully purchase park land. She is also to figure out the acreage on each
existing park and also get an inventory of what equipment is now in these parks.
A park tour on a Saturday or Sunday when the weather gets better will be planned
at the next meeting.
The tree seedling order was confirmed and Chairman Rzeszutek said the local 4-H
and Boy Scouts will plant them. He is to be contacted when the seedlings are ready
to be picked up.
Whether or not the proposed Northwoods-Red Oaks street improvement and storm sewer
project will affect the Northwoods ballfield is to be checked and reported on at the
next meeting.
PROPOSED APRIL AGENDA
Community School Program
Athletic Association
Northwoods Ballfield
Comprehensive Park Development Plan
Summer Recreation Program
Park Tour
MOTION by Mand, seconded by Rogers, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 9:20 p.m.
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City of d/ndove't
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1685 CROSSTOWN BLVD. N.W.
ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303
(612) 755-5100
PARK/RECREATION CO~MJISSION
AGENDA
l. Community School Program
2. Comprehensive Park Development Plan
3. Athletic Association
4. Summer Recreation Program
5. Northwoods Ballfield
6. Park Tour
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Chairman: Phil Rzeszutek
Members: Monico Ancheta
Jerry Lapham
Wes Mand
Tom Pahl
Glen Rogers
Judy Strandmark
Next scheduled Park/Recreation Meeting - April 6, 1977
7:30 p.m.
Andover Community Center
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