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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 21, 2011C I T Y O F © NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting April 21, 2011 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes (4/7/11) 4. Anoka County Sheriff's Department 1st Quarterly Report 5. Park Dedication Improvement Fund 1st Quarterly Report/Finance Department 6. Outstanding Items 7. © 8. Chair's Report 9. Adjournment 7:15 P.M. or Shortly Thereafter/Workshop Session A. Workshop Session 1. Discuss Park Comprehensive Plan and Future Playground Equipment Replacement, Cont. H ND OVE S PARKAND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING — APRIL 21, 2011 MINUTES The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Butler on April 21, 2011, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chair Ted Butler, Vice Chair Jim Lindahl, Andrew Melberg, Mark Miskowiec, Shan Ramnath and Shaun Van Vark Commissioners Absent: Tony Kowalewski Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas Others Q RESIDENT FORUM There were no comments at this time. Motion by Ramnath, seconded by Melberg, to close the resident forum. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 1- absent vote ( Kowalewski). APPROVAL OFMINUTES There were no changes. Motion by Miskowiec, seconded by Ramnath, to approve the April 7, 2011 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 1- absent ( Kowalewski). ANOKA COUNTYSHERIFF'SDEPARTMENT 1 ST QUARTERLYREPORT Mr. Haas reviewed the Andover Park Activity Quarterly Report for January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011. Mr. Haas mentioned if people are parking at the boat landing they should remove their valuables from their cars. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —April 21, 2011 Page 2 © PARKDEDICATIONIMPROVEMENT FUND 1 sT QUARTERLY REPORT/FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Haas reviewed the quarterly review of the Park Improvement Fund. He reviewed the additional revenues anticipated and the projected commitments. The Park Improvement Funds available for future projects is $64,439.98. Mr. Haas stated the skate park should be open by June 1, 2011. Commissioner Ramnath asked about donations for the dog park. Mr. Haas noted only $100 has been received in donations. Chair Butler stated the City Council has had discussions with the City Council of Coon Rapids about a County Dog Park. OUTSTANDING ITEMS Mr. Haas reviewed the outstanding items providing updates on On -Going Projects, On- Hold Projects, Task Force Updates and Other Items of Interest. Commissioner Lindahl asked about the garden plots and does the City have a process in place if plots are not being used or not being maintained. Mr. Haas stated there are guidelines. They are given a date when their plot must be cleaned up by and if it is not done they lose their plot. This is included in the guidelines. Commissioner Ramnath asked if expansion has been explored and Mr. Haas stated they will review that next fall. Commissioner Ramnath suggested something be included in the newsletter where residents can suggest uses for the Parks within the City. The Commissioners provided updates to the 2011 events in City Parks or facilities that they were going to check into. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Lindahl reminded residents of increased walkers, runners, dogs, etc. while driving within the City and the increased need for safety. Commissioner Ramnath wished all residents a Happy Easter. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING Motion by Ramnath, seconded by Lindahl, to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 1- absent vote (Kowalewski). A Special Work Session Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Butler on April 21, 2011, at 7:20 p.m. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —April 21, 2011 Page 3 © Commissioners Present: Chair Ted Butler, Vice Chair Jim Lindahl, Andrew Melberg, Mark Miskowiec, Shan Ramnath and Shaun Van Vark. Commissioners Absent: Tony Kowalewski Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas Park Maintenance Supervisor Kevin Starr Others DISCUSS PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLANAND FUTURE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT, CONT. Mr. Starr reviewed the Existing and Future Park Facilities Chart. Park #1— Birch Ridge —1450 181" Avenue NW —13.39 Acres Mr. Haas stated it is pretty wet — not much high ground and it is pretty much open space now. Commissioner Van Vark asked if it were transferred to open space would there be any benefit. Mr. Haas stated it would not make a difference. © Park #2 — Hawkridge —18001 Verdin Street NW —13.1 Acres Mr. Haas stated the well and irrigation systems are completed. Two more bleachers are needed for the soccer field. The playground equipment is for 2 -12 year olds and was replaced in 2003. The ball field has been removed. North Metro is planning to convert one soccer field into two smaller fields. The warming house /restrooms and storage will need be completed at some time in the future. Mr. Haas stated there is a parcel to the north of the park, the Commission may wish to purchase. Staff was directed to research this further. It is approximately 10 acres. Park #3 — Forest Meadows — 1010179 Avenue NW — 7.0 Acres The park sign is there, landscaping, security light and playground for 2 -5 year olds are planned for future facilities. A playground structure would not be appropriate for this park. Possibly a swing set would work. There were 500 pine trees planted last year and 250 more will be planted this weekend. This park has been underutilized for many years. It is surrounded by sod fields. The playground equipment should not be installed per consensus of the Commission. A security light would not be needed. Park #4 — Timber Trails —17761 Aztec Street NW — 7.05 Acres Mr. Haas reviewed what was currently at the park. The playground equipment (2 -5 year olds) will come off the list as new equipment is being installed yet this year using parks maintenance funds. A future trail (approx. 100 yards long) from Timber Trails 2 °d Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —April 21, 2011 Page 4 © Addition development to the parking lot is being recommended. Some class 5 will be added to the parking lot. The existing ball field is primarily used as a practice field. This is an underutilized space. The existing well has already been capped. There may be some more use with some of the new development that is happening in the area. Chair Butler stated this may be a possible site for a ball field for the older children and a soccer field. Commissioner Lindahl stated the field would need to be irrigated at some point. Park #5 - Langseth — 3341 -174th Lane NW —1.7 acres Mr. Starr stated it is a small park. This playground needs to be replaced within the next 3 years as identified in the CIP. Even though the area is rural, the housing density in the area is higher than average. A basketball court would make more sense than a huge playground structure. The needs of the residents should be considered. Commissioner Miskowiec stated there are cheaper alternatives to a huge play structure. Park #6 — Cedar Crest Estate — 38## 174 Lane NW — 0.87 acres There are no current facilities and no future facilities planned. Nothing has been done there and water has been pumped out of the existing pond in the past. Mr. Haas stated there is a chance the neighbors may want to purchase it. Staff will research the potential of selling this park to the neighbors. © Park #7 — Cedar Crest — 2680173` Lane NW — 2.5 acres There used to be an ice rink where the existing pond is but it is very steep slope to access with city equipment. There is a security light and staff will look at removing it. Mr. Haas will look at having the light removed. A bench could be added. Mr. Starr will also check on some native plantings for the park. Park #8 — Grow Oak View —17101 Navaio St. NW —12.77 acres There are no current facilities and none anticipated. This is a good park for trail running. Martin Meadows could be a recommended name change for this park. Benches and a table would be appropriate. Mr. Haas stated Park Dedication funding can be used for the park area. A boardwalk could be added. Commissioner Miskowiec requested open spaces be added to the map in a combined map of parks and open spaces. A small fishing pier was suggested for the Rum River. There has been an agreement with the Open Space Commission for joint management with the Park Commission of this area. Park #9 — White Oaks — 2740172 "d Avenue NW — 9.30 acres There is no current facilities and none anticipated. It is a larger wetland area. The suggestion is to add some birdhouses around the park. H Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —April 21, 2011 Page 5 © Park #10 — Woodland Meadows — 2139172 " d Avenue .88 acres Currently there is playground for 2 -12 year olds. Future facilities include park sign, landscaping, security light and replacement playground equipment for 2 -12 year olds. Input would be solicited from the neighborhood on what they would like to see in the park when the park is ready for replacement. A security light would not be needed if it is determined that playground equipment was removed and not replaced. Park #11— Valley View — South 3929169 Avenue NW — 8.74 acres No current facilities and none anticipated in the future. This park is underwater. Park #12 — Lunds North — 2640 —166 Avenue NW — 5.5 acres This park has a nice ball field for younger children. The school is just north of this park. Future plan would be for playground equipment for 2 -5 year olds. There is a nice paved trail that serves the area and to adjoining neighborhoods. There are basketball courts at the school. There is an electric fence in the outfield of the ball field that is a concern of the Public Works staff that should be evaluated at some point. Suggestion for a small shelter was made. A number of trees have been planted. A small bleacher would be a good idea and it would need to be set on concrete. ® Park #13 — Tulip Park — 173224240001 -1.85 acres No current facilities and none anticipated in the future. It's now a water retention area. Park #14 — Pine Hills — 3537161 Avenue NW — 5.2 acres A medium shelter would be for future facilities. There has been some vandalism in this park over the past few years. Irrigation would be very expensive for this one park and is not recommended. Park #15 — Oak Hollow — 465 159 Avenue NW — 5.62 acres Mr. Haas stated half of this park is higher and half is wetland. There are no existing facilities as of right now. The Commission would like to plan for a park sign, landscaping, security light and playground equipment. This would be a good place for a 1/2 basketball court. Park #16 — Fox Meadows —16000 Fox Street NW —11.7 acres There is a major pipeline that goes through the center of the park. There is potential for another smaller field. Football is interested in it but they would like lights. There is geo- ® caching in this park (3 sites). Multi - purpose fields would be a possibility. Horseshoe pits would be nice. Some regrading could be done on the west side. Lights and a sledding Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —April 21, 2011 Page 6 © hill were other suggestions. This is another under- utilized park. Mr. Haas stated the parks should be made for year -round use as much as possible. A larger shelter with electricity would be good for the future. Park #17 — Moores Estates — 9XX Crosstown Blvd NW — 0.93 acres No current facilities. The Commission would like to continue with the improvements that are identified in the current plan. Park #18 — Landlocked Park —15xxx Prairie Road — 2.25 acres No current facilities and none anticipated. This would be a good park to sell. Park #19 — Nordeens -156 Ave and Juniper Street - .84 acres This park will get new playground equipment this year. The skating rink is highly used. The Commission is suggesting a basketball court could be placed in the hockey rink. Another work session will be held after the next Park Commission meeting to continue the review of the remaining parks. Chair Butler distributed a draft of a Park Commission Philosophy for the Commissioners to review prior to the next meeting. 0 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ramnath, seconded by Miskowiec, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 1- absent vote (Kowalewski). Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Wolfe, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. S