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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWK April 21, 2005 CITY OF NDOVE ~~ Lcru.ttt.n 5--5-0 So. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING APRIL 21, 2005 MINUTES A Special Workshop Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Jim Lindahl on April 21, 2005, 7:36 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Dan Masloski, Meg Dudgeon, Dave Blackstad (arrived at 9:00), Chairman Jim Lindahl, Ernest Bedor, Wendy Albee, and Devon Walton. Commissioners Absent: None. Also Present: Parks Coordinator, Todd Haas Parks Maintenance Supervisor, Kevin Starr CONSIDER CITY CODE 8-4-1 K (3) a AMENDMENT / DOMESTIC ANIMALS Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to considering amendments to City Code 8- 4-1 K (3) in regard to domestic animals. He reviewed that at the last meeting, it was determined to discuss this matter at the workshop tonight. He referred the Commission to the information packet that included the most current park map and asked the Commission to determined which parks should be recommend to not allow domestic animals. Mr. Haas also noted the current City Code in regard to domestic animals in certain parks. Chairperson Lindahl explained there was quite a bit of concern expressed by the public when the Commission addressed the issue of horses in the park. He suggested the Commission concentrate on major ball fields with tournaments and multiple game locations. Commissioner Albee noted this issue resolved around the health issue and dealing with dog waste. Commissioner Walton noted it was also a safety issue if the City allowed dogs around areas where many people were gathered. . / Mr. Starr explained some cities had taken the approach of providing stations where the waste could be deposited. He noted his crew spent much time dealing with the waste in the parks. Andover Park & Recreation Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes - April 21, 2005 Page 2 / Chairperson Lindahl stated these stations could be placed along the trails to increase awareness of the issue. Mr. Haas noted the Commission could spend up to $1,000. He suggested installing three or four of the stations to see if they would be used. After discussion, the Commissioners concurred on a trial for the stations. The Commissioners further determined the following criteria for selecting the parks where Domestic Animals would be prohibited: multi-use, mowed, highly urban, high usage, weekend tournament sites and a high concentration of the population. Motion by Commissioner Walton, seconded by Commissioner Albee, to recommend to the Council that domestic animals not be allowed in the following parks: . Andover Station North . Prairie Knoll . Shadowbrook East . Hidden Creek North . Eveland Fields Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Blackstad) vote. DISCUSS 2006-2010 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Mr. Haas stated this item is in regard to the 2006-2010 Parks Capital Improvement Plan. He reviewed that at the last meeting, the Commission scheduled a workshop for tonight to begin discussing the CIP. He noted the Commission has been provided with information related to the projected fund balance that was prepared by the Finance Department. The projects that are identified are from the 2005-2009 CIP. Also, the park at Country Oaks West has been included. After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to list each park and its known information. A timeframe for upgrades would be assigned to each park (1 to 5 years, 5 to 10 years, etc.). The list was as follows: . Oak Hollow - Residents have not called about the park. It is a nice piece of ground. There is not a connection to Miller's Woods development, which would have its own private park. (5 to 10 years) . Moore's Estate - It has mostly high ground. It is an older neighborhood and there is a possibility development could happen in the near future. (5 to 10 years) . Dehns - It is mostly wetlands and not developable. Remove from consideration. Andover Park & Recreation Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes -April2l, 2005 Page 3 , J . Creekridge - It is a low area and the equipment has been removed. The City has received no calls since the playground equipment had been removed. Access to the park is difficult. It is in a poor location and vandalism is an issue. It has areas that do get wet at certain times of the year. It is surrounded by hardwoods and evergreen trees. (5 to 10 years). . Red Oaks East - There is some high ground and some wetland. There was at one time a ball field there. The infield is wet most the time. There is currently no off street parking area. The park is right up against the old landfill and there is a ditch on the south side. The park has had a lot of vandalism in the past. It would be a decent piece of land if it were re-graded. It would be a big proj ect, but there is alot of potential. There has never been any play structure at the park. (5 to 10 years). . Woodland Estates - 4th Edition - It is a small lot with potential of only having one set of playground equipment on it. There are many younger families in the area A tot lot is all that would really fit, but in two years, the children would have outgrown the park. It is a possible site for a basketball court, which could serve children from 7 to 18 years old. (1 to 5 years). I . Oakview - There are many younger families here. The park was planned to have a structure, green space play area, and a basketball court. The residential portion of the development is mostly done. A tot lot would be heavily used now since the children are still at the younger age group for that area. . Forest Meadows - The damaged equipment was removed from the site and has not replaced. There have been no complaints from residents. There is a soccer field there so it would be nice to have play equipment for the siblings. There is not a lot of use since it is used for practice only. (Possible 1 to 5 years). . Northwood's West - Removed from consideration. The equipment was removed and not replaced. It is right in the middle of two other parks. Currently there are 2 tennis courts at the park. . Crooked Lake - Removed from consideration. It is right across from a school. . Terrace - It needs a basketball court and a paved parking lot. It is a relatively large park. It has currently has 1 baseball field. Most of the complaints received are about the parking. The current parking is gravel. It is currently identified in the CIP. The existing playground equipment was installed six years ago. There could be a free skating and hockey rink constructed in south end part of the park. (1 to 5 years) / . Shady Knoll- There is an existing basketball court. There do not appear to be a lot of any younger aged children in the neighborhood. The park is overdue for Andover Park & Recreation Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes - April 21, 2005 Page 4 equipment. The free skating rink does get a lot of use. There is funding proposed for equipment replacement in the CIP within 2-5 years. (1 to 5 years). . Creekview Crossing - It is listed in Mr. Starr's CIP so does not need funding allocated from the park dedication. . Hidden Creek North - It has an age 2 to 5 years old tot lot. The existing equipment for the 5-12 year olds needs to be replaced. It does not meet ADA requirements and is ready to rust away. The park is used constantly. Mr. Starr will allocate funds for it and decide when to make the upgrades. Removed from consideration. . Hidden Creek South - It is also under Mr. Starr's allocated CIP funds. The structure is in good shape and Mr. Starr will decide when it needs upgrading. Removed from consideration. ; . Fox Meadows - The structure is in bad shape and used while the soccer field is in use. No one uses the park on the weekends or in the off-season. The Commission discussed possible tennis courts there, but felt the high school had eight courts. Basketball would be one possible use. !here is much land that is all high ground. It is a regional park so it should have more amenities. There are no basketball courts on the west side of the City now. If hockey boards are installed around the basketball court, it could be used all year long. TIlls would be a good location for a Frisbee golf course. The course could go around the soccer fields. There are some smaller hills within the park area (Equipment replacement 5 to 10 years. Basketball Court 1 to 5 years.) . Red Oaks West - Equipment needs replacement. (5 to 10 years). . Meadow Woods North - It is in the CIP for a tot lot and equipment in 5 to 12 years. Remove the $25,000. (5 to 10 years). . 138th Tot lot - (5 to 10 years). . Crooked Lake Boat Landing - The DNR is considering funding the reconstruction of the parking lot and ramp in 2006. Playground equipment is not needed since there is a school across the street. . Strootman - The existing ball fields need to be reconstructed and rotated. The parking lot needs to be paved. It only has a 4-foot fence in the outfield. It sees use even on the weekends. TIlls should be a high priority. It could be converted to a softball and baseball for younger aged children. (1 to 5 years). ; . Hawkridge - It is a regional park and a $500,000 project. It has an existing ball field and a soccer field. The playground was rebuilt last year. It also has a Andover Park & Recreation Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes - April 21, 2005 Page 5 hockey rink and free skating rink. The park could use new building with concessions, storage room and bathrooms. Other new improvements should include a paved parking lot, new septic system, bleachers, and landscaping/irrigation system. (1 to 5 years, but closer to 5 years.) · Timber Trails Park - It is not a regional park. The baseball association does not use it very often. (5 to 10 years). · Andover Lions Park - It needs outfield fencing and an irrigation system. It has city water adjacent to the park and is very visible to the public. (1 to 5 years). · Andover Station North -This is a separate issue. The ball field project is a valuable improvement to the city and the funding needs to be set aside to build a reserve so that the project can be built. Commissioner Walton questioned whether something could be done to the Agricultural Reserve Lots in his neighborhood. He asked if they could put in a temporary basketball court, soccer field, or skateboard park. He felt the skateboard park would not need to be moved for 5 to 10 years. Mr. Haas noted he would redo the numbers and bring the information back to the Commission for further discussion. Motion by Commissioner Blackstad, seconded by Commissioner Walton, to hold another workshop after the next Commission meeting on May 5, 2005. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Bedor, seconded by Commissioner Blackstad, to adjourn the workshop meeting at 9:46 p.m. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote. Respectfully Submitted, Nancy Czajkowski, Recording Secretary TimeSaver OffSile Secretarial, Inc.