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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 17, 2011 ----- 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 February 17, 2011 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes (1/20/11) 4. Update from North Metro Soccer Association 5. Update of 2011 Park CIP and Future Playground Equipment Replacement Status 6. Update of Skate Park/DB-DB, Cant. 7. Discuss Events in City Parks, Cant. B. Update of Maintenance/Inventory of Trees in Parks System 9. Outstanding Items 10. 11. Chair's Report 12. Adjournment Add-on Item: Consider Request to Include Grow Oak View Park in Management Plan for Martin's Meadows 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park and Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer ~ FROM: Todd 1. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: 4. Update from North Metro Soccer Association DATE: February 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION Barb Anderson, President of North Metro Soccer Association, will be at the meeting to give an update on association and things that may be going on and also answer any questions the Park Commission may have about the program and upcoming season. ACTION REOUIRED No action is necessary. Respectfully submitted, ~:/~ Todd J. Haas Cc: Barb Anderson, President of North Metro Soccer Association 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park and Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, City Engineer/Director of Public Works~ FROM: Todd 1. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: s. Update of 2011 Park CIPlPlayground Equipment Replacements DATE: February 17,2011 INTRODUCTION This item is an update in regards to the 20 II Park CIP and future playground equipment replacement status. DISCUSSION Attached is the draft City Council workshop meeting minutes of January 25, 2011 for your reVIew. As of right now, the plan is to move forward with Timber Trails Park and Nordeen's Park. Kevin Starr in Parks Maintenance is currently working on a layout and the type of equipment that he would like to purchase and present to the City Council in the very near future. As far as playground equipment for future replacements, the Park Commission will need to come up with a philosophy on how park replacement and renovations for rural and urban parks are done. Also the Commission will need to prepare a survey that will be sent out to the neighborhood. Once the Commission reviews the neighborhood survey and consults with parks Maintenance staff, the Commission will need to make a recommendation to the City Council as to what needs to be done and/or replaced at that park that is in question. The following is the current status of parks that are or will be identified in the Park Comprehensive Plan: A. These are the parks that need 2-5 yr old playground equipment that have never had equipment before for this age group: . Hawkridge, Forest Meadows, Fox Meadows, Shady Knoll, Hills of Bunker Lake West, Wild Iris, 13Sth Avenue Tot Lot, Andover Lions, Timber Rivers, and Chesterton Commons Note: Future park dedication funds can be used to purchase equipment for these parks that are identified. B. These are the parks that need 5-12 yr old playground equipment that have never had equipment before for this age group: . Sunshine Note: Future park dedication funds can be used to purchase equipment for these parks that are identified. --- C. These are the parks that need 2-12 yr old playground equipment that have never had equipment before for this age group: . Lund's North, Oak Hollow, Moore's Estates, Kelsey Round Lake, Dehn's, Crooked Lake Boat Landing, Creekridge, and Red Oaks West Note: Future park dedication funds can be used to purchase equipment for these parks that are identified. D. These are parks that need replacement of playground equipment for 5-12 yr olds: . Forest Meadows, Andover Lions Note: Parks maintenance replacement funds are to be used to replace the equipment once they have been identified to be replaced due to age or the equipment does not meet ADA requirements. E. These are parks that need replacement of playground equipment for 2-12 yr olds: . Timber Trails, Woodland Meadows, Nordeen's, Pleasant Oaks, and Meadows of Round Lake, Green Acres, Northwood's East, Langseth Note: Parks maintenance replacement funds are to be used to replace the equipment once they have been identified to be replaced due to age or the equipment does not meet ADA requirements. Note: Staff has attached the current approved CIP for parks that have been proposed for replacement for 2011-2015. As per the CIP, Nordeen's and Timber Trails Park are scheduled for replacement in 2011. The approved budget for playground equipment replacement is $45,000. ACTION REQUIRED As determined by the Park Commission. The Commission may want to discuss this as a workshop item at a future Commission meeting. Respectfully submitted, ~~ -- ---- Andover City Council Workshop Meeting 1V9-~ Minutes -January 25,2011 Page 5 ". 1 Councilmember Bukkila pointed out there is graffiti on the Coon Creek underpass where 2 the park trail goes through and asked what Cll.Jl be done about that. Mr. Berkowitz 3 wledged kids do congregate taff has worked with the County Sheriff's 4 e atrols 5 6 7 8 ouncil thanked Mr. Hamel and Ms. Leibfried for their time and the discussion. 9 .. > 10 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT 11 12 Mr. Berkowitz noted there is a significant amount of playground equipment that should 13 be replaced. Some of the playground equipment needs replacing due to the obvious wear. 14 In 1999, the Park and Recreation Department upon a consultant recommendation the City 15 put money aside for playground equipment replacement. This recommendation was 16 based on a 15 to 20 year time frame at the time. Changes in safety, ADA requirements, 17 deterioration, and vandalism playa role in timing of replacing equipment. The annual 18 funding program started in 2000 and has allowed the City to address the ADA 19 requirements. 20 21 Kevin Starr, Park Maintenance Supervisor, explained the process of determining which 22 playground equipment needs replacement. The Staff is not pulling equipment that does 23 not need to be removed. Equipment is being pulled due to safety concerns. He noted 24 there are 38 structures that will ultimately need replacing, and if the staff continues at the 25 pace it is going, the first round will be done in four years. The City has difficulty in 26 taking care of what is out there with just maintenance and replacement. 27 28 Councilmember Trude commented Timber Trails seems to be in a neighborhood where 29 the children are too old for the equipment at the park. She said she doesn't see younger 30 kids in the neighborhood. Also, the kids seem to use the play sets in the back yards 31 instead of the park. 32 33 Mr. Starr agreed this is one of the more underutilized parks. The ball field and soccer 34 field do not get used much, but it is scheduled by the Associations. 35 36 Councilmember Bukkila asked about the inventory and if the parks are getting the same 37 consistent structures. She asked if there are smaller accessories that could be used 38 instead of a large structure or a new park. 39 40 Mr. Starr answered they are looking at the state of the equipment to determine 41 replacement. His department is on track for keeping up with putting in safe structures, 42 they try to be consistent with the replacements. 43 Andover City Council Workshop Meeting ~~ Minutes -January 25, 2011 Page 6 1 Mayor Gamache suggested the City no longer build one acre parks. The property 2 becomes the City's and the City has to maintain it. 3 4 Councilmember Knight commented the dilemma is in the census information. Parents 5 aren't letting their kids out as much anymore, and there is a safety factor. Mr. Starr 6 agreed that the parks are mostly used for organized sports. There are many indoor games 7 and sports. 8 9 Ted Butler, Park & Recreation Commission Chairman, noted all parties agree that the 10 maintenance needs to be done frugally. He discussed the demographics. New 11 homeowners may prefer to keep a play structure even if the previous homeowners didn't 12 use it. Mr. Butler noted if a park is removed and there is a vacant lot, it may deter 13 younger families from buying in that neighborhood. 14 15 Mr. Starr said they have been focusing on ages 2 to 12 in the parks they have been 16 refUrnishing lately. 17 18 Councilmember Bukkila suggested putting in a blacktop surface at some of the parks. 19 She mentioned the idea of creating a menu list of items for the public to choose from for 20 installation when adding or reconstructing in a park. 21 22 Councilmember Jacobson raised the idea of having the Park and Recreation Commission 23 look at an overall plan and develop objectives, and determine what needs to be done to 24 each park. Mr. Butler agreed this overall philosophy for the parks would be helpful. One 25 of the challenges is working within the CIP. It would be helpful to have more discussion 26 in regard to the dollars that are being used for improvements. 27 28 Mr. Dickinson commented there is value in having a developed park rather than 29 abandoning a park in a neighborhood. Developers and Builders see value in having a 30 nearby park. If there is an area of starter homes, there will be families. 31 32 Mr. Butler posed the question of how to get more use out of the parks. Most of the use is 33 organized athletic organizations. 34 35 Mr. Dickinson brought up the possibility of the Park Commission conducting a "Decision 36 Resources" community survey regarding parks. He said this would cost about $12,000. ~7 A recommendation for a survey could be brought forward by the Park Commission for 38 discussion. This gathering of community infonnation could start an overall philosophy 39 on repairing parks. 40 41 Mr. Butler suggested notifying the area around a park when and why a park is being 42 pulled and asking what should replace that park. . 43 . Andover City Council Workshop Meeting TJvp Minutes -January 25, 2011 Page 7 1 Councilmember Trude recommended Mr. Starr bring forth to the Council a proposal for 2 replacement of the two parks that are scheduled for replacement this year. 3 * 4 Mr. Berkowitz summarized the City Council's direction as follows: The Park and 5 Recreation Commission will come up with a philosophy on how park replacement and 6 renovations for rural and urban parks are done; a survey by the Park and Recreation 7 Commission will be sent out to the neighborhood; a replacement recommendation from 8 the Park and Recreation will go to the City Council; City Council will approve. 9 10 FENCE PERMITTING DISCUSSION 11 12 As directed by the Council Mr. Berkowitz presented examples of particular lots that 13 co d be impacted by allowing fences in drainage and utility easements. He provided 14 scen os of situations where fencing has encroached the drainage utility easements in 15 pondin r wetland areas. He said it is very difficult to get back to the drainage as for 16 maintenan 17 Councilmember cobson asked how often Staff needs to use the acc 18 Brian Kraabel, Uti . es Manager, answered it depends on the situ 19 20 Councilmember Trude aske hat gets cleaned. Mr. el explained sludge and silt 21 are cleaned to help prevent the nds and wetlands m being choked out. 22 23 Iitr . n design criteria is put into place access 24 the easements will be a bigger problem. 25 . Fences on the back of the property 26 around these ponds. 27 28 Councilmember Jacobson su sted putting up a e to allow access, or possibly a split 29 rail fence with a removabl ction. Mr. Berkowitz onded if that is allowed, the 30 homeowners tend to be . e they can use the property t up to the fence. There must 31 be room to bring in ipment. 32 33 Councilmembe rude said there is confusion because people b . eve there is a property 34 right, and it i eirs on the deed. Mr. Berkowitz stated the City h 'ghts of the 35 asement. The City is responsible to ensure the storm se system functions 36 37 38 Co cilmember Jacobson suggested letting the residents know about the fence ordinance 39 when they come in for a fence permit. Although, some residents may not come in for a 40 pennit. 41 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park and Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer"]::l;)~ FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: 6. Update Skate Park Improvements/08-08 DATE: February 17,2011 INTRODUCTION This item is an update in regards to the skate park. DISCUSSION This item was tabled from the last meeting regarding the appointment to serve on the Skate Park Task Force. As mentioned at the last meeting, since Commissioner Hupp did not reapply to serve another term on the Commission, therefore the Commission should consider appointing a Commissioner to serve on the Skate Park Task Force with Commissioner Kowalewski. Commissioner Van Vark has expressed interest in serving on the Task Force. There was some discussion at the last meeting on what yet needs to be done now that the skate park equipment has been ordered. A couple things the Task Force could work on include the following: . Re-evaluate the skate park rules. . Meet with the youth to look at various ways of raising funds for additional equipment. . Look at the possibly of having skate board competitions. . Update the Park Commission regarding the status of the skate park construction activities and assembly of the equipment. Note: The installation of equipment will not happen until about a week after the concrete slab has been constructed. ACTION REQUIRED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to appoint a Commissioner on the Task Force and determine the type of activities that should be considered. Respectfully submitted, ~/L- Todd J. Haas 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park and Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer ~ FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: 7. Discuss Events in City Parks, Cont. DATE: February 17,2011 INTRODUCTION This item is in regards to discussing potential events in city parks for the upcoming summer. DISCUSSION This item was discussed at the Park Commission workshop meeting of January 20th. Based on the discussion (also refer to the January 17th workshop meeting minutes in the side of your packet), the following Commissioners appear to have committed into checking into the following events or activities: . Commissioner Van Vark- Skate park contest during the Andover Fun Fest . Commissioner Kowalewski - Work with the local Boy Scout groups to build bird houses/boxes. . Commissioners Melberg and Ramnath - Check into geocaching in some of the city parks . Commissioner Lindahl - Would check into the idea of having organized bike ride on trails through the parks The other Commissioner that have not committed to a particular activity may want to suggest an idea or volunteer to help out with one the other Commissioners in getting the events going. ACTION REQUIRED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to continue discussing potential events in city parks for the upcoming summer. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ Todd J. Haas ---------- 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US To: Park and Recreation Commission CC: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director ~ ~ David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer From: Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resources Technician ~, Subject: Update of Maintenance/Inventory of Trees in Park System Date: February] 7,20] I INTRODUCTION This item is an update of maintenance and status of inventory of trees in the City's Park System. Trees may need periodic maintenance to ensure long-term health and proper growing habits. This will also lead to safer trees, which are less prone to failing (branches breaking or trees falling). Various insect and disease problems continue to threaten our park trees. The most notable pest is the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This will greatly impact our parks. Staff is doing an inventory of our parks and keeping a log of maintenance being performed and anticipating the effects ofEAB. DISCUSSION Staff is currently going thru the City parks and performing pruning and removals of trees that need attention. Deadwood is being removed from select trees to create safer parks and improve the aesthetics. Many young trees are also being pruned. One form of this is called "training pruning," which helps dictate the growth habit. This is being done for the reasons already mentioned above. Ash trees are being inventoried to determine the effect EAB will have on our parks. EAB is a devastating, invasive killer of ash trees. It was first found in the U.S. back in 2002, where it was found near Detroit, Michigan. Since then, it has spread to several other states and Canadian provinces and has killed millions of trees. It was first found in Minnesota (Saint Paul) in 2009, and was found in Minneapolis in 20]0. It now threatens to spread to the suburbs and greater Minnesota. EAB will impact Andover, as ash has been heavily planted. BUDGET IMP ACT Periodic, cyclical maintenance to our park trees will save money over the long run. 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C. ..lIl: C In t; to ~ ~ c .r:: ~ c. = QJo ~ U ~ _ E ~ '- ~ ~E ~.g c: 68 ~ a ..... ~ N lJ') 0 C . ~- ~ a. ~ U) " ~ 0 E:S ;:: ...-l ~ rl...-l 'Ocu 8 E 8 a ~u N N N N ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ C ...-l....-t" ...-l o 0 0 0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer~ FROM: Todd J. Haas, Asst. Public Works Director .# SUBJECT: 9. Review Outstanding Items DATE: February 17, 2011 Issues list as of2/15/1l COMPLETED PROJECTS- . ON-GOING PROJECTS- . Develoo Site Plans for all existing parks which indicates the facilities available. (On-Going). . Uodate of Park Dedication Imorovement Fund Ouarterlv Renort - Next quarterly report is due in April. . Uodate of Ouarterlv Sheriff's Denartment Renort on Park Patrol & Vandalism ~ Next quarterly report is due in April. . Hawkridl!e Park - Nothing new to report. A majority of the grading has been completed and the fields have been seeded. The paced trail is proposed to be completed around the perimeter of the park during the upcoming 2011 construction season. . Citv Hall Camnus Hockev Outdoor Hockev Rink - The building still has some exterior work that needs to be completed that will be done yet this spring once the weather is good. Building Department is responsible for overseeing the completion of the building. . Soohie's Park - The playground equipment has been installed along with the bituminous surface for the basketball court. The shelter posts are in and the completion of the shelter will be worked on the weather is a little nicer. The rest of the items (restoration, sidewalk, etc) will be completed in the spring. The Parks Department maintenance staff did a very nice job. If you get a chance, stop by and take a look at it. ON-HOLD PROJECTS- . Hartfiel's Park- The project is on hold until the property owner considers their option, but the city at this time does not have the funds to buy the property. . Hills of Bunker Lake West Park - Need to meet with the neighborhood this winter to discuss the idea of a security light at the park. Could do this at the next meeting in March if you like. H:\Engineering\Parks\Park & Rec Packet Information\ltems\2011 \021711 \item 9.doc TASK FORCE UPDATES- . Skateboard Task Force (Kowaleski) - Item is on the agenda. Staff would like for the Task Force to schedule a meeting in March. OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST - . Hidden Creek North Park and Rose Park - Nothing new to report. The City Council has approved the installation of wireless internet service tower at both locations. Installation of the wireless internet services (Clear Wireless) has been completed at Rose Park on the water tower. Note: Staffhas been recently notified that the tower at Hidden Creek North Park and Water Tower #2 are on hold until further notice. Clear Wireless is focusing their efforts trying to complete service towers that are under construction in other communities to get the system operational. . Shadowbrook East Park and Andover Station North - Nothing new to report. Clear Wireless has received approval from the City Council for the installation of the wireless internet service at Shadowbrook East Park. Clear Wireless has also received approval for the installation of the wireless internet service at Andover Station North facility. Again both of these locations on hold until further notice. . Prairie Knoll Park - Nothing new to report. The City Council has approved the location of the cell tower which will be located on the east side of the park near Prairie Road and just north of the southeast field. Construction is still pending. . Community Garden Plots - 23 renters have signed up so far for a plot for 2011. . DOl! Park - Nothing new to report. To date, staff has not heard recently from Dog Park Committee. One $100 donation has been received by the City recently. It is our understanding that they are looking at becoming a non-profit organization. For the Commission member's that have not been to the website (http://andoverdogpark.comL), please check it out. . 2011 Events in City Parks or Facilities - Item is on the agenda. Note: If you have any items that you would like to add to the list, let me know at the meeting. H:\Engineering\Parks\Park & Rec Packet Information\ltems\2011\021711~tem 9.doc 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer'1)DE:, FROM: Todd J. Haas, Asst. Public Works Director SUBJECT: Add-on. Consider Request to Include Grow Oak View Park in Management Plan for Martin's Meadows DATE: Februarv1'7 ~~' - ~.~ INT The] ;on is requested to consider a request from the Open Space Corm liew Park in the management plan for Martin's Meadows. DISCl Attach. . .~....ut:st. Grow Oak View Park is located in the northwest part of the city east of Roanoke Street NW (CSAH 7) on Navajo StreetNW just south of 173rd Avenue NW. For those not very familiar with the park, the park was donated as part of the platting of Grow Oak View back in 1977. The park is undeveloped with some steeper slopes, wetlands and wooded areas. The park as dedicated is really more of natural area that abuts up to the Rum River. The park per the park comprehensive plan is not anticipated to have any future facilities (see attached). Once a draft management plan is available, the staff will provide information on how to review the plan. Any further questions, feel free to contact Courtney Bednarz, City Planner. ACTION REOUIRED The Park & Recreation Commission is requested to accept the idea to include Grow Oak View Park in the management plan for Martin's Meadows as requested by the Open Space Commission. Respectfully submitted, T~i~ Cc: Courtney Bednarz, City Planner / ./ Attachments: E-mail from Courtney Bednarz, Drawing of park and open space area, 2006 park facilities chart ./ -- ------.---- Todd Haas From: Courtney Bednarz Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:32 AM To: Todd Haas Subject: Grow Oak View Park Todd, The Open Space Advisory Commission would like to include Grow Oak View Park in the management plan for Martin's Meadows. This would include such things as the potential for nature trails and a boardwalk across the wetland, removal of invasive species and signage, such as not motorized vehicle signs along the utility line corridors. Can you share this with the Park and Recreation Commission at your next meeting and see if they have any concerns? 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