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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 21, 2005 , , Q~'LLc;t ~ LUL..\-.tD....tl 5 - &0 !) PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING -APRIL 21,2005 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Jim Lindahl on April 21, 2005, 7:02 p.m., at the Andover .. City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota Commissioners Present: Dan Masloski, Meg Dudgeon, Chairman Jim Lindahl, Ernest Bedor, Wendy Albee, and Devon Walton. Commissioners Absent: Dave Blackstad. Also Present: Parks Coordinator, Todd Haas RESIDENTS FORUM There were no comments at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Bedor, seconded by Commissioner Walton, to approve the April 7, 2005 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, 0- nays, I-absent (Blackstad) vote. COON CREEK ACRES SKETCH PLAN Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to the proposed Coon Creek Acres sketch plan. He noted that a copy of the sketch plan had been provided for the Commission's review. The Park Commission is requested to determine if land will be required to be dedicated, combination of land and cash to be dedicated, or cash in lieu of land to be dedicated. Motion by Commissioner Walton, seconded by Commissioner Masloski, to recommend the Council require cash as park dedication for the Coon Creek Acres development. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Blackstad) vote. \ I Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 21, 2005 Page 2 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT Mr. Haas noted the quarterly report from the Anoka County Sheriff's Department had been provided for the Commission's review. Commissioner Walton asked if the reports were time stamped so that it was clear when the call came in and when officers responded. He said it was hard to believe there would be this many fictitious reports. Mr. Haas answered the officers had to probably respond to the higher priority calls first. He said there is now a community service officer (CSO) who is responsible for looking after the parks during the summer months. Commissioner Walton requested more detail on the time of call and response to see if there were patterns for the calls (nights, before school, etc.). Mr. Haas answered he would look to see if more detail was available. No action required. UPDATE OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT Mr. Haas noted the quarterly financial report had been provided for the Commission's reVIew. Commissioner Walton asked if the 2005 CIP dollars could be impacted for 2005. Mr. Haas answered the projects were all moving forwards as far as he was aware. He said there was $25,000 the Commission available for something that needed immediate attention. Commissioner Walton asked about funding for the Community Center. He said in ajoint meeting the City Council indicated any additional funding that came in would be transferred to the Parks Account. Mr. Haas answered that he would need to discuss this with the City Administrator. Commissioner Masloski stated the Commission had agreed $96,000 should be refunded. Mr. Haas answered the Commission was an advisory board so the Council could overrule it. Commissioner Walton noted the $96,000 was to go to the community center, but other funding should come back to the Parks Account. Mr. Haas said he would look into the matter further. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 21, 2005 Page 3 Commissioner Walton suggested the $40,000 donated to the Andover Station baseball fields should be used to install fences on the high school fields so they could be used for games. He said otherwise the funds would sit idle until other money was available to complete the fields. Mr. Haas stated he would check with the City Administrator about conversations with the school district. Commissioner Bedor stated these funds were contributed for a particular site. Chairperson Lindahl stated the City would need to obtain permission from the Association and the school district. He said it would alleviate field usage issues until the other fields were ready. He noted his concem about the $96,000 that was removed from the Parks budget. No action required. REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items, noting that the Planning commissioned tabled the variance for the Prairie Knoll Park Football/Soccer field lighting. He said it was rescheduled for discussion next Tuesday, April 26, 2005. He noted the Park and Recreation Commissioners were welcome to attend. The matter would most likely go before the City Council at its May 3, 2005 meeting. Mr. Haas noted the skateboard equipment was being destroyed more each time it was moved and needed a permanent location. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Walton, seconded by Commissioner Dudgeon, to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Blackstad) vote. Respectfully Submitted, Nancy Czajkowski, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.