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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 17, 2005 tG\:\Lct Ct-=- u.n~ ~-1~cf) '\ / PARKAND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - MARCH 17,2005 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Jim Lindahl on March 17, 2005, 7 :00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Dan Masloski, Meg Dudgeon, Dave Blackstad, Chairman Jim Lindahl, Wendy Albee, and Devon Walton (arrived at 7:38 p.m.). Commissioners Absent: Ernest Bedor Also Present: Parks Coordinator, Todd Haas Others RESIDENTS FORUM Chairman Lindahl opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. and offered to take any input from the public. There were no residents present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 17,2005 Motion by Commissioner Blackstad, seconded by Commissioner Dudgeon, to approve the February 17,2005 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 5- ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Bedor and Walton) vote. CONSIDER 2005 SPRING/SUMMER SOFTBALVBASEBALL SCHEDULE \ J Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to approving the 2005 Spring/Summer softball!baseball schedule and another application for scheduled use of recreational facilities that has been received by the City from the Christian Youth Church Group. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2005 Page 2 This group is the same youth group that used Terrace, Rose, and Hills of Bunker Lake West Parks on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. to dark in 2004. The group is requesting the same parks and times as last year. Chair Lindahl asked if there were any conflicts with this request and if all parties were in agreement. Mr. Mike Nelson of the Andover Baseball Association said there was no problem and asked if a five-year schedule could be set, since the schedule is saturated. He went on to say that the association membership is up ten percent. Motion by Commissioner Blackstad seconded by Commissioner Maslowski to approve the 2005 Spring/Summer softball/baseball schedule and the application for scheduled use of recreational facilities submitted by Christian Youth Church Group. Further Discussion Commissioner Blackstad asked the Andover Baseball Association to include the park no pet policy in their flyers. Mr. Nelson asked if the approved schedule was for one or more years and asked the Board to consider a longer schedule. ) Chair Lindahl suggested that the association could have a five-year schedule, but the Board would have to adhere to the submittal standards of the ordinance and approve a submitted application annually. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Bedor and Walton) vote. CONSIDER 2005 SPRING/SUMMER SOCCER/lACROSSE SCHEDULE Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to approving the 2005 Spring/summer Soccer/Lacrosse schedule. He said that there is an error in the schedule in the meeting packets; the schedule should include Andover Area Lacrosse using the fields after May 21,2005 on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Motion by Commissioner Blackstad, seconded by Commissioner Maslowski to approve the 2005 Spring/Summer SoccerlLacrosse Schedule. Further Discussion Commissioner Blackstad expressed that since Prairie Knoll Park will be used more for multiple activities it should be designated as no pets. / Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2005 Page 3 / Mr. Haas agreed to put this item on the next agenda and a recommendation can then be sent to the City Council since a amendment to the City Code would be required for this. Motion carried on as-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Bedor and Walton) vote. UPDATE OF TOBACCO FREE PARKSIANOKA COUNTY Ms. Rachel Hilyar, Tobacco Prevention Coordinator from Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services, was present to give an update in regard to the status of the program. Ms. Hilyar will also be meeting with the associations after approval of the scheduling to see what the associations can do to promote the tobacco free parks. Ms. Hilyar said that bookmarks were made by community members for distribution to announce the policy for tobacco free parks. Ms. Hilyar has also been working with the Lacrosse Club with their tobacco free policy and is working to provide incentives, such as water coolers, to entice groups to consider a tobacco free policy. Mr. Haas told the Commission the signs for Tobacco Free Parks have been installed in the parks. ) Commissioner Dudgeon asked if there were any other communities participating in the program. Ms. Hilyar said the program was presented to the Parks Commission in Blaine, which made a recommendation to the City Council of Blaine, but the Council has not yet heard the recommendation. No Action Needed. SMITIUANDERSON/CARLSON SKETCH PLAN Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to the proposed Smith/Anderson/Carlson sketch plan. The Park Commission is requested to determine ifland will be required to be dedicated, combination of land and cash to be dedicated or cash in lieu of land to be dedicated. Commissioner Dudgeon asked if the subdivision would be well connected by trails. , Mr. Haas answered yes, the City built a trail to the East of Prairie Road and stops at Andover Boulevard. There is also a trail that connects from the private streets in Shadowbrook 5th Addition south up to Coon Creek. The plan is bring a trail all the way through the development, but this has not been discussed by the City Council. / Commissioner Blackstad asked the price of building a bridge. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes-March 17, 2005 Page 4 Mr. Haas answered the costs is between $40,000 and $60,000 and will be included in the budget of the development. Commissioner Albee asked about access for small children to a park closer to the homes. Commissioner Masloski asked if the center area would be developed immediately. Mr. Haas explained the area has been purchased. lbis sketch plan is the general idea of the development. The developers are meeting with the Planning Commission within the next couple weeks. He went on to say Country Oaks West development has 100 new homes proposed and 3 lots were taken for a park in that development; therefore, a similar size park should be considered for these 186 new homes. Commissioner Maslowski is in favor of park in this area, but would like to chose either the east or west side. Commissioner Albee expressed a preference for a park on the west side, because there are more homes on that side. Commissioner Blackstad would like to see 2 or 3 lots in the center ofthe development taken for a park. Commissioner Albee said more lots are needed for this amount of homes. Commissioner Maslowski asked if the center plot will surely be developed, as it would be detrimental to set aside plots in that area and have the plots on either side be the only places that are actually developed. Mr. Haas answered yes, and the particular developer for the center area is pushing to develop before the others. Chair Lindahl suggested placing the park on the west comer off the cul-de-sac in the center of the sketch taking the four lots from the cul-de-sac to the road. Commissioner Dudgeon expressed concern about taking money now for parks that will not be developed for many years and the Commission existing in a budget deficit. Discussion followed on concerns and possible solutions. Motion by Commissioner Blackstad, seconded by Commissioner Maslowski, to approve taking four lots in the center of the property and the balance in cash. Further Discussion Mr. Haas explained that this issue would return once the developers submit a preliminary plat of the property development. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes-March 17, 2005 Page 5 Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Bedor) vote. CONSIDER CONTRIBUTION FOR 2005/ANOKA AQUATIC CENTER Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to considering a contribution of $4,000 to the Anoka Aquatic Center. Over the past three years, for the residents of Andover to receive a reduced rate to use the Anoka Aquatic Center, a contribution of $4,000 per year has been made. To continue the reduced rate for the residents of Andover a continued contribution would have to be made in the amount of $4,000. Commissioner Dudgeon pointed out that the City is spending $4,000 to save the residents $3,400. Motion by Commissioner Blackstad, seconded by Commissioner Walton to approve the $4,000 contribution for this year, and have the issue revisited for next year to determine the effect of the new community center. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Bedor) vote. .' REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Walton said the Commission needs to schedule a workshop to look at the existing parks to determine which ones are undeveloped and give each a priority grading for work. He went on to say a plan for refurbishing, replacing, or removing the skateboard equipment should also be discussed. Chair Lindahl asked for the park development priority workshop be added as an agenda item for the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Blackstad, seconded by Commissioner Walton to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Bedor) vote. Respectfully Submitted, Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2005 Page 6 Nicole Hasewinkle, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.