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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 7, 2011ANL6 Y O F © OVE Ik 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 7, 2011 6:15 P.M. Skate Park Task Force 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes (3/3/11) 4. Consider Resolution Accepting Donation /ABA/Andover Station North Ball Field Facility 5. Discuss 2010 -2011 Use of Free Skating Rinks 6. Update of Skate Park/08 -08, Cont. © 7. 8. Outstanding Items 9. Chair's Report 10. Adjournment 7:30 P.M. or Shortly Thereafter/Workshop Session A. Workshop Session 1. Discuss Park Comprehensive Plan and Future Playground Equipment Replacement H .kNDOVE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING — APRIL 7, 2011 MINUTES The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Butler on April 7, 2011, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chair Ted Butler, Tony Kowalewski, Vice Chair Jim Lindahl, Andrew Melberg, Mark Miskowiec, Shan Ramnath, and Shaun Van Vark. Commissioners Absent: None Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas Others 0 RESIDENT FORUM There were no comments at this time. Motion by Ramnath, seconded by Miskowiec, to close the resident forum. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no changes. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Kowalewski, to approve the March 3, 2011 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote, 2 present ( Ramnath and Van Vark) vote. CONSIDER RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION /ABA/ANDOVER STATION NORTH BALL FIELD FACILITY Mr. Haas explained the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider a resolution to accept a contribution of scoreboards from the Andover Baseball Association to be installed at Andover Station North Ball Field Facility for all three fields. H Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —April 7, 2011 Page 2 © Mr. Jason Salsburg, Facilities Director with Andover Baseball Association, stated he was at the meeting because they have purchased three scoreboards which they would like to install at Andover Station North on all three fields and they would like to donate them to Andover. The money was raised through fundraising from 2010 and previous years to pay for the scoreboards and thought it would be a great addition to an already outstanding facility. Chair Butler stated they appreciated the continued support from Andover Baseball Association for their facilities and thought it was a good partnership between the City and the Association. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Ramnath, to recommend the City Council approve a resolution accepting a contribution made to the City of Andover for scoreboards that are to be installed at all three fields, Andover Station North Ball Facility. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote. DISCUSS 2010 -2011 USE OF FREE SKATING RINKS Mr. Haas stated the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to discuss the 2010- 2011 use of free skating rinks located around the community and determine if there is a potential to eliminate free skating rinks that get minimal use. Commissioner Miskowiec wondered if the abundance of snow hindered the use of the skate rinks. Mr. Haas was not sure and would have to check on that. Commissioner Lindahl asked if there was a way to get a cost estimate on how much it costs to maintain a rink for the winter. Mr. Haas stated he could get that for the Commission. Commissioner Lindahl thought that would be beneficial for the residents to see what the costs are to maintain a rink that may not be used. Chair Butler stated once they have the cost information he would be willing to review reducing the number of free skate rinks they have open by considering it by region. UPDATE OF SKATE PARK/0808, CONT. Commissioner Van Vark provided an update regarding the Task Force meeting held earlier tonight. He noted there will be a grand opening on June 23` Commissioner Kowalewski stated they also looked at some of the rules and regulations they will be putting forth and Mr. Haas will take care of that. The hours will be from dawn to dusk. Chair Butler asked if there will be a statement regarding why the rules and regulations © exist so the kids and residents understand the reason for them. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —April 7, 2011 Page 3 © Mr. Haas stated they have been in contact with American Ramp Company this week and they are excited to get this project done. 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 Ramnath updated the Commission on Geocaching and the research he found. Commissioner Van Vark reviewed the summer skateboard competition dates with the Commission. Commissioner Kowalewski indicated he is going to try to set up a date, time and place for volunteers to come and build bird houses to place around the parks. Commissioner Lindahl updated the Commission on organizing a bike run on the trails in the City. He stated the concerns he had was crossing at major intersections. Chair Butler stated Commissioner Holthus of the Planning Commission suggested doing © something with running routes in the City. He stated he would be happy taking the lead on running routes and he thought they could provide some different routes in the City to the residents. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Kowalewski updated the residents and Commission on Andover sports activities. June 4, 2011 is the Andover Annual fundraiser and they will be bringing in the band "Boogie Wonderland ". He stated there will be a lot of great prizes. Please make sure to maintain the trails in front of your homes. Commissioner Lindahl reminded drivers to be aware and be careful while driving. Keep the kids safe. Chair Butler stated to keep an eye out for vandalism and contact the Sheriff's Department if vandalism is seen or found. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Ramnath, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent. © The Special Work Session Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Butler on April 7, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —April 7, 2011 Page 4 Commissioners Present: Chair Ted Butler, Tony Kowalewski, Vice Chair Jim Lindahl, Andrew Melberg, Mark Miskowiec, Shan Ramnath, and Shaun Van Vark. Commissioners Absent: None Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas Others DISCUSS PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND FUTURE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT Mr. Haas presented staff's recommendation that two individuals be appointed to a Task Force to evaluate the philosophy on how park replacement and renovations for rural and urban parks are done and to review the City's existing and future parks facilities chart (Park Comprehensive Plan). He advised that Chairman Butler has expressed interest in serving on this Task Force. Chair Butler indicated he would be interested in serving on the Task Force. Commissioner Miskowiec indicated he would also be interested. © Commissioner Lindahl stated he would also be willing to sit in on the meetings. Commissioner Van Vark thought there would be data on the neighborhoods and who previously lived there and if new people moved in or did kids grow up or are there smaller children still. Commissioner Ramnath thought neighborhoods change every 5 -7 years. Commissioner Lindahl thought it has become more stationary the last couple of years because people want to maintain the value of their homes. Commissioner Van Vark stated planning park improvements could be tricky if planning them with the neighborhood by the time the park is ready to be improved the residents in the neighborhood may not still be in the neighborhood. The Commission felt this Task Force should try to meet and get started within the next week. Mr. Haas indicated they needed to meet with Kevin Starr in the Parks Maintenance Department. He suggested scheduling a meeting during the day or if everyone is interested they could plan a work session and bring Mr. Starr in to meet with the Commission after the April 20 Parks regular portion of the meeting. Mr. Haas reminded all the Commissioners to bring their Park and Recreation Commission Information Packet books to that meeting. L�J Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —April 7, 2011 Page 5 Chair Butler thought someone needed to take a crack at drafting a philosophy statement. He noted he would work on this and bring it to the meeting to go through with the Commission. Commissioner Lindahl stated they needed to take a look at the usage on the fields and see which fields are not really needed. Commissioner Kowalewski stated they needed to make sure they review the parks for handicapped accessibility. Commissioner Lindahl stated that could factor into the cost of park improvements. I: "ZIII IR00I11' 1 Motion by Miskowiec, seconded by Ramnath, to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote. Respectfully Submitted, Sue Osbeck, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.