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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 6, 1977 o o .:J o 0 City of d/ndove't 1685 CROSSTOWN BLVD. N.W. ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303 (612) 755-5100 PARK/RECREATION C01@JISSION MEETING - APRIL 6, 1977 MINUTES The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Park/Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Rzeszutek, April 6, 1977 at 8:40 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W. Commission Members Present: Ancheta, Lapham, Pahl, Rogers and Strandmark Commission Member Absent: Mand Also Present: Bob Voss, President of Coon Rapids Athletic Assoc. Judy Peterson and Alice Gilling, residents of Chapman's Add. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Pahl, seconded by Ancheta, to approve the Minutes of the March 17, 1977 meeting. Motion carried. The agenda was changed so those present could talk to the members early. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Mr. Voss explained how the Coon Rapids Athletic Association is set up, financed and run; stressing volunteer help and an auxiliary to raise needed funds to keep enrollment fees down. CHAPMAN'S PARK Discussed was the trimming of some trees and grading. The Park/Recreation Commission will provide some seed for area graded. MOTION by Lapham, seconded by Rogers, to request the City Council to approve grading in the southwest area of Chapman's Park, cost not to exceed $200.00. Motion carried. COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAM There were no results in from the survey at this time so this was tabled to the next meeting. COMPREHENSIVE PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN There was some discussion about the number of parks to be included in Midwest's plan. MOTION by Lapham, seconded by Strandmark, that the Park/Recreation Commission recommend to the City Council they accept the Revised Proposal dated March 9, 1977 from Midwest Planning & Research, Inc. for a comprehensive park development plan, o o o . , ..... v t.'" \.) Page #2 - Park/Recreation Commission Meeting - April 6, 1977 costs not to exceed $6,750.00 unless otherwise directed by City Council. Further, decision was reached after receiving bids from Werner-Chapman ($10,000-$11,000) and TKDA ($8700.00) that the Park/Recreation Commission be allowed to act as liason with Midwest and that a specific Park/Recreation Commission member be designated as a liason to Midwest. Said plan to be completed as outlined within six months of signing of agreement of Revised Proposal of March 9, 1977. Motion carried. SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM Chairman Rzeszutek advised the members the City Council has approved the summer recreation program for three locations, Crooked Lake School, Carlson's Park and City Hall. NORTHWOODS BALLFIELD The secretary was directed to send a memo to Rex Stockwell, City Engineer, that the Park/Recreation Commission is opposed to the drainage ditches as they appear in his April 1, 1977 letter, especially the ditch which divides the west park and the Park/Recreation Commission would meet with him if he has any questions and/or alternatives. PARK TOUR A park tour was set for April 16, 1977 at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. BARNES ROLLING OAKS - 2ND ADD. This subject was postponed until the final plat has been received. It was noted that tomorrow night is DNR's meeting at Bunker Hills Activity Center regarding designating the Rum as a "wild river". Chairman Rzeszutek made the members aware of notes from maintenance man. The Commission will try to ascertain if it can use any trees on Prairie Road during the park tour. The Commission cannot put up a fence around the ballfield at City Hall - also they don't believe it would help. PROPOSED MAY AGENDA Community School Program Summer Recreation Program Park Names Mattson & De Gardner Proposed Plat Athletic Association Park Tour Evaluation Sewer & Water MOTION by Lapham, seconded by Pahl, to adjourn meeting. ~~eeting adjourned 10:25 p.m. c}fy of ANDOVER 0 " MEMORANDUM \---, Mayor and Council TO: COPIES TO: City Clerk FROM: Park/Recreation Commission DATE:: April 21, 1977 REFERENCE: Grading - Chapman's Park The following motion was made at the Park/Recreation meeting April 6, 1977 and is for your consideration: Motion by Lapham, seconded by Rogers, to request the City Council to approve grading in the southwest area of Chapman's Park, cost not to exceed $200.00. Motion carried. Phil Rzeszutek '-../ Chairman , \ I '-../ () lJ C'FY of ANDOVER \ ,J MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council COPIES TO: City Clerk FROM: Park and Recreation Commission DA TE:: April 21, 1977 REFERENCE: Comprehensive Park Development Planner The following motion was made at the Park/Recreation Commission meeting ~ril 6, 1977 and is for your consideration: Motion by Lapham, seconded by Strandmark, that the Park/Recreation Commission recommend to the City Council they accept the Revised Proposal dated ~Aarch 9, 1977 from Midwest Planning and Research, Inc. for a Comprehensive Park Development Plan, costs not to exceed $6750.00 unless otherwise directed by City Council. Further, decision was reached after receiving bids from Werner Chapman ($10,000 to $11,000) and TKDA ($8700) that the Park/Recreation Commission be allowed to act as liason with Midwest and that a specific Park/Recreation Commissioner be / ~ designated as a liason to Midwest. Said plan to be completed as outlined within ~ I 6 months of signing of agreement of Revised Proposal of March 9, 1977. Motion carried. Phil Rzeszutek Chairman . '\ '-../ ',J :J .~) F' - C),,-lY 01 ANDOVER 0 M E M 0 RAN DUM TO: COPIES TO: FROM: DATE:: REFERENCE: Rex Stockwell, City Engineer - TKDA .' Andover Park/Recreation Commission April 21, 1977 Northwoods Ballfield This memo is to inform you that the Park/Recreation Commission is opposed to the drainage ditches as they appear in your April 1, 1977 letter, especially the ditch which divides the west park and that the Commission will meet with you if you have any questions and/or alternatives. /~/4 Phil Rzeszutek Chairman Andover Park/Recreation Commission F 254 Rev. 6n5 APPW JION FOR FOREST TREE PLANTING STC'~.\ TO h..:-PLANTED ON PUBLIC LANDS UNDER THEJ PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 94. SESSION LAWS 1947. Department of Natural Resources Director, Division of Forestry . Centennial Office Building 658 Cedar Street '-JSt. Paul, Minnesota 55155 ORDER NO. We, being a political Subdivision of the State, propose to make a forest plantation upon the following lands, which have been set aside and dedicated to forestry or conservation purposes. City of Andover Anom Forty , Sec. Twp._ Range County Kindly mark an X opposite the forest classification most applicable to your intended plantation. Municipal Forest (Park Land) School Forest x Roadside Forest State Park Wildlife Habitat State Forest County Forest NO ORDER will be accepted for LESS THAN 500 TREES ORDER TREES IN UNITS OF 100,500 OR 1,000 Seedlings NUMBER > KIND OF TREES OF ~ SPECIES NO. OF TREES TREES 0 1. Vllrl te Pine 500 III 2. Uorway Pine 500 I- 3. Jack Pine 'inn ~ 4. \'Ilrl te Soruce 500 !:: 5. Wh1 te Cedar 500 <C 6. w Q 7. ~ 8. ... AGREEMENT , , I In consideration of the furnishing of said trees by the State of Minnesota for reforestation and other conservation purposes '----' prescribed by law, I hereby agree to accept same upon the following conditions: I. Said trees shall be planted only for the purpose of auxiliary forests, wood lots, windbreaks, shelter belts, erosion control, soil conservation, water conservation...petm~~t food and cover for wild life, afforestation upon the above described lands. (Underscore use deemed most important.) l'arJC tI 2. Said trees shall not be used tor ralSlng fruit for human consumption or planting for ornamental purposes. 3. It is unlawful for any person to use or permit the use of any of said trees for any purpose not authorized hereunder, or to sell. give, remove or permit the removal with roots attached of any tree planted from stock furnished hereunder for replanting on any ground other than the legal description listed in the original application or for any unauthorized purpose, subject to the penalties prescribed by law. 4. I agree to obtain said trees immediately after arrival of shipment at destination, to take proper care thereof to prevent injury or deterioration, to plant the same promptly and properly and in accordance with any instructions accompanying shipment, and to protect all plantations of said trees from fIre, trespass, grazing by domestic livestock and other destructive agencies so far as is practicable. 5. The Commissioner of Natural Resources or his agents shall have access to all plantations of said trees for the purpose of inspection. 6. It is understood that trees from state nurseries will be shipped express collect, transportation charges to be paid by the consignee upon receipt, except where other arrangements have been specifically made well in advance of tree shipment. 7. The right is reserved by the Commissioner of Natural Resources to reduce or cancel orders if sufficient stock is not available for any cause. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE COMPLETE - INDICATE HOW YOU PLAN TO RECEIVE TREES 1.IXlWe have arranged for truck pickup; 2.IilWe will pick up trees at nurserr._- Carlos Avery give name of/arty with whom you y _ ;;;. '?) have arrange for truck pick up Robert Muscovi tz Date W1len called ,19.!f!l-- Cit.... of Andover No applications accepted after March 15. Address ~ ~oB' Crosstown W.vd. fI.I'I., Anom, lln. SIGNATURE 755-5100 55303 Phone Print Name Rae Ellen Bakke - Secretary r- 'tepresenting Andover City Park/Recreation Commission \ ;, NaQ"le_ of Agency --.../ YOUR ADDRESS Same as aoove TELEPHONE: 755-5100 AREA CODE CITY/TOWN STATE ZIP FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONL V County '1ur Date Is Trans. No. ""ip Month Year I I 1 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 80 Send original and one copy to St. Paul