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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 7, 1976 ,\ " ) " \ ) CITY of ANDOVER / 1685 CROSSTOWN BLVD. N.w. ANOKA. MINNESOTA 55303 (612) 755-5100 " PARK/RECREATION C01U1ISSION liliETING - OCTOLER 7, 1976 MIllUTES The Rer;ular l'Ionthly Heetin8 of the Park/Recreation COf'oission waS called to order by Chairman Jerry Lopham, October 7, 1976, 7:(0 p.m., ot the Andover City Hall, 1635 C::osstmm Blvd. N.ll. CO':C"'1iss ion licmbers Present: Chris tenGon, Hand and P &. Z Li[lson Kishel Co:n::1isGion HemD-orG 1\bsent : .;\rntzen, Drt:nmond, R:::eGzutek and Scholla 1\lso Present: Lance HaGselfeldt, Joe Royer & Charles Thell, Red Oaks reGidentG Approval of Hinutes EOTION by 11and, seconded by Lapham, to approve the l-1inutes of the Septenber 9, 1976 meetine. Hotion carried unanimously. Red Oaks ParI:. Inasmuch as the renidents of Red Oaks believe there is appro:dmate1y $780.00 in the 1976 budget for improvement of Red Oaks Park, they wish to have the rest of the grading completed and seeded this fall plUG some equipment. They J were given questionnaire formG and will take these around to their neighbors to get an idea of what the residents would like in the way of improvements and/or equipment. They will attend the next meeting with the completed forms. Summer Recreation Program The necretary was asked to contact Jim Ste~)art of the Community School Program and ask him to attend the next scheduled meeting and bring cost figures for this past summer's recreation program. Mr. Lapham ntated we should check into the feasibility of planning a summer recreation program for the northern part of the city. He will also contact the City of Ramsey to see what they are paying for their Community School Program. Comprehensive Park Development Plan It was decided that since "Ie do not have any definite cost figures for the pm:k development plan, Hes Hendrickson of T.K.D.A. should attend the ne::t neeting as by that time it should be l:nown whether or not this plan could at least be partly funded by the grant program through the 11etro Council. 1977 Budget The 1977 budget ,van discussed at length. It was generally felt that not enough \ money was allocated to the Park/Recreation Commission. / Park/Recreation Cor:uni/;n Heeting '-,,/ r.ctoDl."r 7, 1976 Page ii2 C) '\ Crooked Lake School PTA / Hr. Hand stated that the Crooked La!,e School PTA ~vould like a member of the co~mission to attend their next meeting to discuss a skating rink behind the school. Round Lake Estates There ~vas some discussion on the possi.bili,ty of purchasing some land on Round Lake. It was felt that this could be included in the Comprehensive Park Plan study. Crooked Lake Parl, Hr. Har.d stated he would check around to see if there are any lots available next to the existing park to purchase in order to enlarge it. Alcohol Use In Parks The CommiGsion received a letter from the City of Columbia Heights in which they request a meeting to try and come up with a standard policy on alcohol consumption in parks. Mr. Mand stated he would be willing to attend a meeting if it was held during the day. If the meeting is scheduled after regular office hours, Hr. Lapham said he would call those members absent to see if one of them could attend. Preliminary Plats v The Park/Recreation Commission would like a copy of all preliminary plats so proposed park land could be physically checked over before any plats were finalized. It waG suggested that this could be spelled out by adding another section to the present Rules for the Organization and Procedure of the Park and Recreation Commission although there is no hurry due to the moratorium presently in effect. Park Equipment Mr. Lapham is going to contact Jim Thurston with regard to the cost of another mower. The problem in flooding the skating rinks ~vas discussed and the need for more hose. I-lOTION by Hand, seconded by Lapham that we purchase 150 ft. 1 1/2" synthetic hose at $1.35 per ft.; a nozzle at $19.50 and an adapter at $13.50 for use in flooding the skating rinks. lwtion carried unanimously. Shady Knoll Park The questionnaire received from residents in Shady Knoll ~vere read to the members present. Proposed November Ar,enda 1. Red Oaks Park 2. Summer Recreation Program 3. Comprehensive Park Development Plan 4. 1977 BudGet 5. Athetlic Association 6. Order Equipment " -,../ Ad iournment MOTIOI~ by Lapham, seconded by ~~nd to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 10:25 p.m. ~L~&, ae Ellen Bakke, SecretarJ C~ (Y OF ANDO\lER 1685 CROSSTOWN BLVD. N. W., ANOKA, MN. 55303 (612) 755-5100 PURCHASE ORDER I" I I" SHIP TO I TO L --1 L --1 .HJ~ TO A_OVIl UNLESS OTHI:RW.SI: INDICATED HERE SHIP VIA P'. 0... 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BY All Items Non-Taxable - Munlcipipality Title ) '\ \., " \ J CITY 01 ANDOVER- M E M 0 RAN 0 U M TO: City Clerk COPIES TO: Park/Recreation Commission FROM: Park/Recreation Commission Secretary DATE:: 10-12-76 REFERENCE: Park Equipment During the October 7, 1976 Park/Recreation Commission meeting, it was moved and seconded that the Cor.nnission purchase the fol1o~~ing equipment for use in flooding the skating rinks: 150 ft. 1 1/2" synthetic hose at $1.35 per ft. 1 no~zle at $19.50 1 adapter at $13.50 $202.50 19.50 13.50 $235.50 to P/R Co~mission rL ~' /J {jrA 4/10 Will you please approve this expenditure.