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1685 CROSSTOWN BLVD. N.W.
ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303
(612) 755-5100
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PARK/RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - NOVEMBER 3, 1977 - 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Crooked Lake Homeowner's Assoc.
2. Dehn's Park
3. Community School
4. Tennis Court
5. Engineering
6. Land Purchase
7. Equipment Purchase
8. Seedlings
9. Northwoods Park
10. Red Oaks Park
11. Tree Cutting Permits
12. Compo Park Development Plan
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Chairman:
Phil Rzeszutek
Members:
Monico Ancheta
Jerry Lapham
Wes Mand
Tom Pahl
Glen Rogers
Judy Strandmark
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1685 CROSSTOWN BLVD. N.W.
ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303
(612) 755-5100
PARK/RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - NOVEMBER 3, 1977
MINUTES
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Park/Recreation Commission was called to order
by Chai~an Rzeszutek, November 3, 1977, at 7:45 p.m. at the Andover City Hall,
1685 Crosstown Blvd. N. w.
Commission Members Present: Anaheta, Mand, Pahl and Rogers
Commission Members Absent: Laphom and Strandrnark
Also Present: Nancy Haugman, Corrmunity School
Bob MUscovitz, Maintenance
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Pahl, seconded by Ancheta, to approve the Minutes of the September 1, 1977
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Mand, seconded by Rogers, to approve the Minutes of the Oatober 20, 1977
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
It was noted it was not necessary to approve the Minutes of the October 6, 1977
meeting since there was no quorum.
The order of the agenda was changed and some items were added and deleted.
TREE CUTTING PERMITS
Chairman Rzeszutek stated there has been some interest by residents who want to clear
brush, deadfalls, etc. in our parks and use the wood to burn in their fireplaces.
The secretary was asked to contact the City Attorney to see if there was some type
of a waiver for these people to sign to relieve the City of any liability in case of
personal injury. If there isn't such a thing, the City's insurance agent is to be
contacted to see how rrruah more liability insurance would aost to cover a situation
like this.
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Ms. Haugman gctVe the Commission a short report on the Fall program with regard to
attendanae and subject matter and is now in the process of setting up the Winter
progrom. She asked if one of the Commission members would be willing to be on the
Corrmunity School Advi80ry Council. There is a meeting saheduled November 9th at
7: 15 in the library at the sahool. None of the Commission members present cared to
be a member of this counail so the searetary was asked to aontact Judy Strandrnark
to see if she would be interested.
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Page #2 - Park/Recreation Commission Meeting
November 33 1977
ENGINEERING
The Commission members received a letter from the City Engineer regarding the memos
sent to him in September. Tom Pahl stated there still wasn't a grate on the culvert
in Red Oaks Park.
TENNIS COURT
The Corrunission members were advised the tennis court site at City Hall is to be
northwest of the building.
LAND PURCHASE
Chairman Rzeszutek stated the City Council didn't get to this subject at their last
meeting and it is on the agenda for the next meeting.
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
The Commission was advised there is no money left in the 1977 budget to buy any
equipment.
SEEDLINGS
The secretary was asked to order 500 green ash.
NORTHWOODS PARK
It was suggested to look at this park with the Planner and create a ball diamond.
Wes Mand stated he thought the Jaycees would do the work if they received financial
help.
RED OAKS PARK
The security light locations were approved and the secretary was asked to have the
City Clerk sign the Security Light Application and Service Agreement. We will be
billed $2.90 a month for this service.
COMPREHENSIVE PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The secretary was asked to contact Tim Erkkila and have him set a date for a public
hearing as per the contract with Midwest.
HARTFIEL'S - DUMP SITE
Chairman Rzeszutek and Glen Rogers stated they would go out probably Monday night3
November 7th3 to look for suitable parks Columbia Heights could dump in. The
secretary was asked to keep them posted as to the status of Hartfiel's and the quit
claim deed.
P~e #3 - park/Recreation~ission Meeting
November 3, 1977
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MAPLEWOOD ORDINANCE
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ChaiTman Rzeszutek asked the Commission members to thoroughly study the Maplewood
Ordinance as well as the preliminary park system analysis before next month's meeting.
CEDAR CREST
ChaiTman Rzeszutek told the rest of the Commission the problems the City has regarding
the Mayo-Bankey lCJ.1;Jsuit which was discussed at the November 1st City Council meeting.
PARK/RECREATION TERM EXPIRATION DATES
FoUl' terms expire December 31, 1977. Chairman Rzeszutek and Monico Ancheta stated
they were not going to reapply; WesMand is undecided - Strandmark not present.
MOTION by Mand, seconded by Ancheta to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned 9:25 p.m.
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