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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 2, 1976 ~) :) CITY 01 ANDOVER \ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK/RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD / HELD ON FEBtUARY 2, 1976 AT THE ANDOVER COMMUNITY CENTER. The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. by acting Chairman Jerry Lapham. Cecil Heidelberger and Philip Rzeszutek were in attendance. Sylvia Britton and P&Z liaison Mark Arnold were absent. Wes Mand of Quickstrom was a guest. HINUTES CARLSON PL.~T Mr. Lapham first corrected an error made by the Board at the last meeting. The City does not own property across the street from the Carlson Plat. It was approved by Planning and Zoning and the Park Board but it was never filed. No decision should be made based on the motion made at the January 5, 1976 Park Board meeting regarding the Carlson Plat. MOTION by Mr. Rzeszutek, second by Mr. Heidelberger that the minutes of the January 5, 1976 meeting be approved with correction regarding the Carlson Plat noted. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS '. LEASING PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE '- j/ Mr. Lapham reported on the January 6, 1976 memo regarding Mr. Salvog's request for City assistance with the skating rink. He said Mr. Werner recommended they do not do this, that it may set a precedent that the City could not maintain. Based on the recommendation from the Administrator it was dropped from the Council agenda. WARMING ,HOUSE Mr. Rzeszutek reported that there is temporary wiring in for lights and permanent wiring will be installed when the slab is poured. He said that some coaches have oil heaters they bring with to warm the warming house when it is in use. Mr. Lapham asked Mr. Rzeszutek to compile a thorough report with all the facts and figures for bringing the building up to code to be presented to the Council. He also suggested that the Athletic Association be formed soon and all sub-groups formed from there. The Council is expecting this and anticipates working with one main organization. MOTION by Mr. Heidelberger, second by Mr. Rzeszutek that a thank you letter be sent to Doty & Sons, Inc. for the donation fo the warming house on behalf of the City Council, the Park Board and the Hockey Association. Motion carried unanimously. \ / Park Board Minutes - February 2, 1976 Page 2 QUICKSTROM Wes Mand was present to ask what happened to Quickstrom's light for their skating rink. Mr. Lapham said he had checked before and would check with the City staff again to find out why the light has not yet been installed. Mr. Mand then asked about the amount of money they had for park equipment. He was told they have $1500 for equipment and was given a Game Time catalog to. look over with his neighbors. The cost of equipment should not exceed $1400 to allow for shipping, assembly, etc. He then reiterated his complaint that their skating rink is not being cleared. Mr. Lapham told him that the Park Board would be working on a schedule with the City staff and hoped to clear up the problem. CONPREHENSIVE PARK DEVELOPHENT PLAN Copies of the Anoka and Fridley plans were received by the Park Board. It was decided that a special meeting would be necessary to discuss them in detail. LIONS CLUB LEASE HOT ION by Hr. Rzeszutek, seconded by Mr. Heidelberger to recommend the Council approve the Lions Club Lease for concession rights. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS CARLSON PINE CREST The choice was between 1.14 acres or $485.50. }10TION by Mr. Heidelberger, second by Mr. Rzeszutek that we recommend acceptance of money in lieu of land for Pine Crest. Hotion carried unanimously. NAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Park Board'would like to establish-a schedule" for spring and summer maintenance with the maintenance man. It was noted that many of the 625 hours alotted for parks and recreation have been used up by the hockey rink. It was decided that this should be taken up at the special meeting also and the City Administrator be asked to attend so the schedule can be coordinated. PROPOSED STREET ALIGI~ffiNT - NORTHHOODS There was a lengthy discussion on the need to realign Crocus Street. The general feeling was that it had been done three years ago and that there was not an actual jog in the road as pictured in the map handout from T.K.D.A. The park in question is 869 feet long by 210 feet wide. The portion proposed to be taken for the road change is 210 feet by 60 feet. If a reason can be found for this project the Park Board has no objections. Park Board Hinutes - February 2, 1976 Page 3 REQUEST TO RESERVE HOCKEY RINK Hr. Hartinek has fulfilled the requircments per thc "Exclusive Use Procedures" and Roger Anderson confimed that the rink will not be in use by the Hockey Association. At this time Hr. Werner Came in and discussed several questions. 1. The light for Quickstrom will be ordered. 2. The light for Red Oaks will not be until the situation with the pond is cleared up. 3. A meeting date was set, for a special meeting with Mr. Werner regarding the Comprehensive Park Development Plan and the maintenance schedule, for Monday, February 9, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. at the Community Center. RED OAKS Charles TheIl arrived at this time to ask the Park Board exactly what will be done about the drainage problem in his backyard due to the dredging of the Red Oaks pond. There was a lengthy discussion on the problem and several solutions were suggested. He was assured the problem would be taken care of as soon as possible. MOTION by Mr. Heidelberger, second by Mr. Rzeszutek to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at lO:20 P. H. Agenda - March 1, 1976 Old Business Quickstrom Red Oaks l-larming House Ne'~ Business P & Z Items