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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 COMMISSION MEETING - JULY 7, 1977
MINUTES
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Park/Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Rzeszutek, July 7, 1977, at 7:40 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
Blvd. N.W.
Commission Members Present:
Ancheta, Lapham, Pahl and Strandmark
Commission Members Absent:
Mand and Rogers
Also Present:
Tom Loucks - Midwest Planning & Research
Dennis Boos - Life Scout
Kathy Thayer - Summer Rec Program
Bob Muscovitz - Maintenance
The order of the agenda was changed to accommodate those present in the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
:~e Minutes of the June 2nd and 14th meeting were not approved due to some of the members
'--not being able to find them. These are to be held over until the next regularly scheduled
meeting, August 4, 1977.
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
Dennis Boos stated he checked our four park sites and the best one for a nature trail is
Valley View Park-due to its topography. He proposed a winding wood chip trail around the
perimeter of the woods to discourage motorcyclists. Also his troop could make picnic tables
and perhaps dig a pond to attract wildlife. Chairman Rzeszutek asked if he had any cost
estimate on this project and he said no, but he could have an estimate by the next meeting.
Tom Loucks was asked if this project would interfere with the Comprehensive Park Development
Plan and he said no, it sounded like a good idea and he would be more than willing to work
with Dennis on it.
MOTION by Lapham, seconded by Strandmark, that Dennis Boos be given the authority by the
Park/Recreation Commission to continue his study of the Valley View Estates park site plan
wi th Midwest Planning to come up with an equitable park trail. Motion carried unanimously.
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
Kathy Thayer told the Commission that they have had a good turnout at Lary Carlson's park
and the City Hall site. Also, the problems with Lary Carlson have been straightened out,
these problems allegedly being loose horses and the condition of the bathroom facilities.
Mr. Carlson has agreed that he is responsible for the maintenance of the park.
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,r--COMPREHENSIVE PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN
;'-~. Loucks posted maps of the existing parks around the council room and then explained what
could and could not be done with each of them due to size and topography. The residents of
Dehn's Addition asked that their park be left as it is, a scenic wildlife area, and that no
improvements be made. Their request was granted since this park is wetland and it would be
too expensive to improve it. A written analysis of each park will be forthcoming from Midwest
Planning.
Chairman Rzeszutek asked Mr. Loucks what the chances of getting a Federal grant were at the
present time and was told there is a good possibility of getting a Lawcon grant and, if
received, the money should be spent on improving the City Hall park as it is the "crown jewel"
of all the parks in Andover.
The survey form was discussed and it was decided to hold a special meeting on July 14, 1977
to shorten it.
MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
Chairman Rzeszutek states he had talked to Glen Rogers and at that time Glen had only
received one quote from International Harvester. He is expecting quotes from Ford and
John Deere plus some on used equipment and will have the figures ready by the next Council
meeting.
CO~NITY SCHOOL PROGRAM
~hairman Rzeszutek advised the Commission the City Council approved a part time Community
\~chool Program.
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Chairman Rzeszutek stated there was nothing to report other than he had again spoken to
Pam Nettleton to put something in the Union asking for volunteers and she promised to do it.
It was suggested that the Mayor could possibly ask for volunteers during his radio talk on
KANa.
CHAPMAN'S PARK
Chairman Rzeszutek talked to George Addphson and it is o.k. with him if we go in there and
clean up some trees on his property. Bob Muscovitz said he had everything he needed to
string the cable on the posts but would need help due to the weight of it. (Chairman
Rzeszutek told Bob not to worry about Northwoods parks, he would just abuse the tractor
and the street project is going to begin soon.) Bob asked the Commission to give him a
list of parks to be maintained in priority order. The secretary was asked to get the
number of hours Bob has spent in parks so far and how many are left for this year.
CITY HALL PARK
The sprinkler for the ballfield was ordered and has been delivered.
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~6hairman Rzeszutek talked to Rex Stockwell about
Red Oaks and Northwoods and Rex said it would be
ground.
putting sewer stubs in the parks at
too costly as the pipes are 30 ft. below
PRELIMINARY BUDGET (Added item)
Jerry Lapham, who is on the Capital Improvements Committee, asked the Commission to figure
out a preliminary budget for next year for the June 12th Capital Improvements Committee
meeting. This was done and Mr. Lapham will give these figures to the committee.
JAYCEES (Added item)
The Andover Jaycees would like to get permission from the City Council to cut trees on
Prairie Road and the money from that would be used to rent a tree spade to move the pines
from their present location to different city parks. The Jaycees have their own insurance
so the city would not be liable for anything. This was brought up at the last City Council
meeting and it seemed to be agreeable but they wanted a recommendation from the Park/Recreation
Commission first. There is a question of legality of taking property off city property,
selling it for a profit - indirectly the money would be coming back to the city - but Bill
Hawkins is going to have to check on it and get back.
MOTION by Lapham, seconded by Strandmark, that based on the oplnlon of the City Attorney
regarding the legality of a city entering into an agreement with the Andover Jaycees and,
assuming that we accept no responsibility or liability, that they be allowed to remove trees
r~or purposes of raising money to transfer good trees to city property.
BRIAR LANE ESTATES SKETCH PLAN (Added item)
The secretary was asked to write a memo to P & Z that the Park/Recreation Commission would
like to see some park land dedication on this plat.
SONSTEBY SKETCH PLAN (Added item)
The secretary was asked to write a memo to P & Z stating they, Park & Rec, feel the
park land on this plat should be contiguous.
LARY CARLSON SKETCH PLAN (Added item)
The proposed park site looks high and dry but the Commission feels they should physically look
at it prior to accepting it or asking for money in lieu of park land.
Proposed August Agenda
1. Compo Park Development Plan
4. Community School Program
7. City Hall Park
2. Eagle Scout Project
5. Athletic Association
8. Jaycees
3. Maintenance Equipment
6. Summer Rec. Program
MOTION by Lapham, seconded by Strandmark, to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned 10:50 p.m.
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Rae Ellen Bakke, Secretary
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TO:
Mayor and City Council
COPIES TO:
City Clerk
FROM:
Park/Recreation Commission
DATE::
July 28, 1977
REFERENCE:
Jaycees - Removal of trees from Prairie Road
The following motion was made at the Park/Recreation Commission meeting on July
7, 1977 and is for your consideration:
'~otion by Lapham, seconded by Strandmark, that based on the oplnlon of the City
Attorney regarding the legality of ~ city entering into an agreement with the
Andover Jaycees and, assuming that we accept no responsibility or liability, that
they be allowed to remove trees for purposes of raising money to transfer good
trees to city property." '
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Park/Recreation Secretary
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~c) This application must be submitted by July 29, 1977 to be considered for the 1977 construc-
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2'I.\J ~\ Send one ori9inal signed copy with proposed documentation to: Park and Recr'eation Grants
"\ ~ Section. State Planning Agency, Room 100, Capitol Square Building, St. Paul, 11innesota
!(\ _ 55101 and Regional Developr~ent Commission or r~etropol itan Council (see attachment Il.
I ~ A. Name address and phone number of pol itical B. Person to whom inquiries about appl ication
~~ sub-division responsible for the project. should be directed.
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1977 CONSTRUCTION SEASON (l~L Y
OUTDOOR ATHLETIC COURT DEVELOPMENT GRANr-APPLICATION
C. Cost:
Total Cost: ~~ ~. ~
50% Sta te Grant I (
Requested {(
50% Local Share I \ '
of 50% local Share Fundin
E. Type and Number of acility: Indicate the number of courts in each box for the type of
facility desired. A maximum of 2 courts per facility will be allowed.
Tennis ~ Basketball 0 Volleyball 0 Handball 0
F.
List of Major Cost Items (for
example: hard surface areas,
nets, fencing, lighting, etc.)
Item Total Cost
G.
Units of Local Government Cooperating with Project:
Name, address, person responsible and telephone of
any other unit of government that the courts will
be jointly develcpcd with. (Example - city sponsor
on school district property). Attach resolutions or
letters which indicate cooperation between local
government units.
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Is there a recreation program within the community either through the community or school .~~)flt~,J/<
district or a combination program of both that offers this activity? Yes_____ No~<~
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Site lI,ap: Attach site map showing project location on publ ic property, numcer 0/1 courts
end general dimensions of proposed facility. I~{~
Location of Project: Attach map of community showing location of project wi~hin the lr1,)~
community, nearest public road access to project, scale of map, and any existing public ~
courts of the same type requested in this application. If no public courts are located
in the community, indicate the name of the nearest c01'J1lunity where .such public courts are
located.
Number of the same type of courts in community by Parks~ School s~ Total~.
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the applicant has caused this application to be Executed, and if a 50%
state grant is approved, a9rees to have the athletic courts approved by a registered engineer.
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City of dlndotJe't
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1685 CROSSTOWN BLVD. N.W.
ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303
(612) 755-5100
July 28, 1977
Park and Recreation Grants Section
State Planning Agency
Room 100
Capitol Square Building
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Gentlemen:
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Enclosed is an endorsement we received from Anoka-Hennepin
School Dist. #11 regarding our grant application for Outdoor
Athletic Court Development, 1977 construction season.
Please attach this to our grant application.
Thank you.
Very truly yours
CITY OF ANDOVER
Patricia K. Lindquist
City Clerk
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