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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 6, 2005 C.&u~tt (l./.V l",1-~ttcn , -.). 0 - 0 s '- 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 - JANUARY 6,2005 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Jim Lindahl on January 5, 2005, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Dan Masloski, Denise McNeff, Dave Blackstad, Chairman Jim Lindahl, Devon Walton, Meg Dudgeon and Ernest Bedor Commissioners Absent: None. Also Present: Civil Engineer II, Jason Law Others '\ i / Jim Lindahl, Denise McNeff and Meg Dudgeon conducted the Oath of Office for the upcoming Park Commission term. RESIDENTS FORUM There was no on present to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Blackstad corrected page 3, paragraph....Q.... to state ".. .Bantams Andover Baseball" Motion by Blackstad, seconded by Walton, to approve the December 16,2004 Park Commission minutes as amended. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote. CONSIDER 2005 SOFTBALUBASEBALL TOURNAMENTS Mike Nelson, representative of Andover Baseball Association, requested the addition of a tournament for June 3rd to June 5th to the other applications that have already been submitted. He indicated he has received an email from Andover Softball Association that there is not a conflict with the dates. \ ) Commissioner Blackstad inquired about the mounds. Mr. Nelson explained portable mounds are used. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - January 6, 2005 Page 2 / Commissioner Blackstad indicated the Riverdale Assembly of God toumament would need to be changed to the weekend of September 10th due a conflict with the USSSA. Chairman Lindahl directed Mr. Law to notify the Riverdale Assembly of God about the date change for the tournament. Motion by Blackstad, seconded by Masloski, to preliminarily approve the 2005 Softbal1/Baseball Tournaments with the addition ofthe June 3r - June 5th for Andover Baseball Association and the Riverdale Assembly of God Church tournament being changed to the weekend of September 10th. Final approval of the tournaments will be at the next Park Commission meeting. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote. UPDATE OF JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL The Commission reviewed the tentative agenda items for the upcoming joint meeting with the City Council. Mr. Law indicated the meeting has been confirmed for January 24th at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Nelson inquired about the status of the $40,000 donation from the Andover Baseball Association to get the Andover Station North Park Facility moving. Chairman Lindahl replied Andover Station North Park Facility would be discussed with the City Council at the joint meeting. Development of the facility is dependent on the residential and commercial growth of the area. Mr. Nelson stated the Andover Baseball Association would like to expedite proceeding on the facility. The Baseball Association was looking at 2007 for the fields to come on line. Commissioner Blackstad explained the City would not be installing sewer and water without someone paying for it. As far as constructing the fields, staff will be working with someone to do the grading, but sod should not be put down until there is irrigation on the site. He noted things would start moving if one of the developers determines that they would like seeing things started in the spring. He would think a timeframe of2007 for the fields might be a possibility. CONSIDER 2005 GRANT APPLICATION ROUND/PROJECT 05-5 Commissioner Blackstad suggested this discussion be tabled until the next meeting to allow an opportunity to review the applications and determine what mayor may not fit with current or future projects. Chairman Lindahl indicated the fishing pier grant should be applied for again. He noted it appears from the DNR letter that funding for the boat landing will be reviewed by the DNR. Mr. Law commented it would not hurt to reapply for the boat landing funding. '\ j Motion by Blackstad, second by Masloski to recommend the City Council apply for the Fishing Pier Grant, and that the remaining 2005 grant applications be discussed at the next Park Commission meeting. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes -January 6, 2005 Page 3 REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS The Commission reviewed the outstanding items. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Walton suggested the Commission might want to discuss the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) prior to the joint meeting with the City Council. Chairman Lindahl noted there is a priority on playgrounds. Down the line if the prioritization needs to be addressed the CIP can be adjusted. Commissioner Blackstad reported the donation for the Community Center by Andover Station South was in the amount of $596,000. Staffis currently reviewing City Council motions and discussions on the contribution amount to determine if the payment was supposed to have been an even $500,000. Ifit is determined the dedication is a $96,000 overage, that amount should come back to the Park Commission. Commissioner Masloski stated the CIP is a good plan, but there are a lot of parks in good neighborhoods that are sitting vacant. The residents in these neighborhoods have paid park dedication for these parks. He will be bringing this issue up at the joint meeting for j discussion with the Council. He expressed concem that in his two years on the Park Commission the concentration has been on developing ball fields, and a lot of the residents are questioning why they do not have a park. Commissioner Walton indicated he would also like to discuss this with the Council. He would like to see the park dedication fees used to get some of the parks up and running. This should be an item of discussion, as well as determining that equipment scheduled for a change out is still necessary. Chairman Lindahl suggested that the next meeting agenda include a discussion of the CIP, with specific parks pinpointed for development. He explained the Park Commission has tried hard over the last several years to fill the parks. The smaller parks are easier to develop. Regarding the transition of the age equipment, sometimes the Commission needs to wait until neighborhoods inform them of the age turnover, as the Commission does not have information on the changing demographics. '\ , / Commissioner McNeff inquired about Commission policies regarding the development of parks. Chairman Lindahl replied the determination is basically based on how long the neighborhoods have been waiting and what the Commission hears from residents. There is a plan in place, but the Commission tries to accommodate for growth in the City. In areas with larger lots, such as Silver Meadows, regional parks are developed, and neighborhood parks are developed for the neighborhoods with City lots. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - January 6, 2005 Page 4 The Commission discussed the effects of the growth in the City, the loss of three ball fields to the City Center occurring at the same time as a growth in users, and crisis that required efforts to be diverted from the development of parks. Commissioner Walton commented he looks at Country Oaks West as an example. Neighborhoods will fill up faster ifthe parks are built at the time the neighborhood is being developed. A situation like County Oaks West could be looked at whenever there is an opportunity to do so. Commissioner Dudgeon inquired what accounts for the big revenue drop in the CIP. Chairman Lindahl explained the revenue is based on development. There were a lot of units platted in 2004, and there is not very much on the horizon right now. Chairman Lindahl requested the Commission review the CIP packet and be prepared to discuss any questions at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Blackstad, seconded by Walton, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote. Respectfully Submitted, , j Carol Hamer, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. ~