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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 18, 2010 0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW,CI.ANDOVER.MN.US Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting November 18, 2010 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes (10/7/10) 4, Consider 2010-2011 Hockey Rink Schedule 5. Consider Donation of Scoreboard at Eveland Fields/Andover High School/10-21 6. Update of Skate Park/08-08 7. Consider Amendments to City Code Title 8 Chapter 4, Cont. 8. Anoka County Sheriff's Department 3nd Quarterly Report 0 9. Park Dedication Improvement Fund 3nd Quarterly Report/Finance Department 10. Discuss Use of Fields & Maintenance Concerns 11. Outstanding Items 12. 13. Chair's Report 14. Adjournment 0 0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. ' ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304, (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923' WWW.CI.ANDOVER,MN.US PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING -NOVEMBER 18, 2010 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Lindahl on November 18,2010, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Vice Chair Jim Lindahl, Tony Kowalewski, Mark Miskowiec, and Shan Ramnath. Commissioners Absent: Ted Butler, Bill Hupp, Shaun Van Vark. Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas. RESIDENT FORUM There were no comments at this time. 0 APPRO V AL OF MINUTES It was indicated there was not enough Commissioners present to approve the minutes. Motion by Miskowiec, seconded by Ramnath, to table approval of the October 7, 2010 Minutes until the December 16, 2010 Park Commission Meeting. Motion carried on a 4- ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Butler, Hupp Van Vark) vote. CONSIDER 2010-2011 HOCKEY RINK SCHEDULE Mr. Haas explained this item is in regard to considering the 2010-2011 hockey rink schedule, Mr, Jason Hemp, Andover Hockey Association President, introduced himselfto the Commission. Motion by Kowalewski, Seconded by Miskowiec, to approve the 2010-2011 Hockey Rink Schedule. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Butler, Hupp Van Vark) vote. CONSIDER DONATION OF SCOREBOARD AT EVELAND FIELDS/ANDOVER 0 HIGH SCHOOL/1 0-21 Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes-November 18,2010 0 Page 2 Mr. Haas explained this item is in regard to the Andover High School installing a scoreboard at Eveland Fields for the varsity field (south field), Mr. Eric Lehtola, Activities Director at Andover High School, was at the meeting and reviewed the progress of the scoreboard. Vice Chair Lindahl suggested they look at having a ceremony for the operation of the scoreboard in the spring, Motion by Ramnath, seconded by Kowalewski, to recommend to the City Council the donation of the scoreboard from Andover High School. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, 0- nays, 3-absent (Butler, Hupp Van Vark) vote. UPDATE OF SKATE PARK/OS-OS Mr, Haas stated this item is an update in regard to the skate park. Mr. Haas reviewed the information with the Commission. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE TITLE S CHAPTER 4, CONT. 0 Mr. Haas noted the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to continue reviewing the proposed City Code Title 8 Chapter 4 (Park and Recreation Areas Regulations, Violations and Penalties) amendments that were recommended at the last meeting in October. Mr. Haas reviewed the changes with the Commission, Commissioner Kowalewski stated he had a concern with Item K, Item 5, regarding eggs being removed from nests, He stated sparrows are taking over the bluebird boxes and could put the bluebird on the endangered species list. He stated he would like to amend this. Commissioner Miskowiec was not sure if the code should allow anyone to remove eggs from nests. He thought they could have designated people do this, Commissioner Kowalewski stated they could work this correctly in order to allow people to remove the eggs, Commissioner Ramnath thought they could have some language regarding getting DNR approval prior to removal. Commissioner Miskowiec thought they could have City approval. Vice Chair Lindahl stated they would need to add another item to indicate an exception to item five for persons who are authorized or experienced with removal of exotic or invasive species. Commissioner Ramnath wondered if someone would need to notify the DNR before 0 removing eggs. Commissioner Kowalewski stated if the DNR sees someone removing eggs they will be questioned about it. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - November 18, 2010 0 Page 3 Mr. Haas thought the following wording in item five would be adequate: "no person unless written notification is received by the City shall remove. .." Motion by Kowalewski, Seconded by Miskowiec, to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the City Code Title 8 Chapter 4 with an amendment to Item K, 5 stating "No persons without prior written notice by the City shall remove any young or eggs without the persons knowledge or removal", Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 3- absent (Butler, Hupp Van Vark) vote. ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JRD QUARTERLY REPORT Mr. Haas updated the Commission on the Anoka County Sheriff's Department 3rd quarter Report. PARK DEDICATION IMPROVEMENT FUND JRD QUARTERLY REPORT/FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Haas updated the Commission on the 3rd Quarter Park Dedication Improvement Fund report provided by the Finance Department. 0 DISCUSS USE OF FIELDS & MAINTENANCE CONCERNS Mr. Haas stated Chairman Butler requested to place use of fields and maintenance concerns on the agenda based on a request from Commission Kowalewski, Commissioner Kowalewski reviewed his concerns with the Commission, Commissioner Miskowiec wondered if they could look at another park that the City could irrigate so the Associations can practice there to take some stress off the fields at Prairie Knoll Park. He thought there were a number of things they needed to look at ifthis is going to be a problem each year. He wondered if they are going to have to irrigate more fields. Vice Chair Lindahl stated the reason why the fields are heavily used is because they are lighted and can be used longer during the evening hours. He thought it may help if the associations did practice elsewhere and maybe some goal posts be put on practice fields so they are utilized. The Commission discussed alternatives for practice fields for football. Commissioner Kowalewski stated instead of having the association come to the Park Commission and agreeing upon the nights they are going to be playing they need to also 0 submit the schedule for each of the games, He also stated that also include soccer and lacrosse. He noted if there is rain they need to allow two or three days for the fields to Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes-November 18,2010 0 Page 4 dry out, even if games need to be cancelled. He also suggested having the associations change field areas for practice. He stated they need to alternate parks for the different associations to allow the fields to recondition themselves. Vice Chair Lindahl agreed and stated the Commission should start thinking of how they can get the associations to use alternate fields. REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Kowalewski updated the Commission and residents on Andover sports. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Kowalewski, seconded by Commissioner Rarnnath, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:44 p.m. Motion can-ied on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Butler, Hupp Van Vark) vote. Respectfully Submitted, 0 Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 0