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Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
April 5, 2012
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Resident Forum
3. Approval of Minutes (3/15/12)
4. Consider Application for Scheduled Use of Recreational Facilities /North
Metro Soccer Association
5. Consider Request by Andover Athletic Association/Wheels Restriction at
Sunshine Park
6. Presentation of Dugouts at Sunshine Park/Andover Athletic Association
7. Consider Application for Scheduled Use of Recreational Facilities /Andover
Skate Park Association
8. Consider Use of Excess Funds/Woodland Meadows Park
Improvement/Additional Funding Options
9. Outstanding Items
10.
11. Chair's Report
12. Adjournment
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
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TO: Park & Recreation Commission
CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engine
FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director
SUBJECT: 4. Consider 2012 Application for Scheduled Use of Recreational
Facilities/North Metro Soccer Association
DATE: April 5, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider the Application for Scheduled Use
of Recreational Facilities as requested by the North Metro Soccer Association (NMSA).
DISCUSSION
Attached for your review is the application that has been submitted by the North Metro Soccer
Association for a soccer camp at Sunshine Park from 9 am -4 pm from Monday thru Friday, June
25th -29`h. Public Works staff is recommending NMSA do what they can to rotate around the
fields and not practice in the same areas to avoid wear and tear of the fields. The ball fields
would be open for use to help spread the camp around.
Note: If NMSA wants to use the Sunshine Park pavilion, they will need to make application with
the City and pay the necessary fee to reserve it.
ACTION REQUIRED
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider the Application for Scheduled Use
of Recreational Facilities as requested by North Metro Soccer Association.
Respectfully submitted,
H %Todd J. aas
Cc: Barb Anderson, North Metro Soccer Association
Attachments: Application
ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SCHEDULED USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
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Association President Ec-"A-� Phone (Home
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APPLICATION DUE DATES:
FOR WINTER USE OF FACILITIES - FIRST THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER.
NOTE: Scheduling decisions will be made at the Park & Recreation Commission meeting on the
third Thursday in November.
FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE - FIRST THURSDAY IN MARCH FOR SOCCER, SOFTBALL,
BASEBALL, AND LACROSSE.
NOTE: Scheduling decisions will be made at the Park & Recreation Commission meeting on the
third Thursday in March.
FOR FALL USE - FIRST THURSDAY IN JULY FOR SOCCER, SOFTBALL, FOOTBALL AND
BASEBALL.
NOTE: Scheduling decisions will be made at the Park & Recreation Commission meeting on the
third Thursday in July.
It is the policy of the City of Andover to try to meet the recreational needs of its citizens. The goal of
the Park and Recreation Commission in scheduling is to allot the limited number of recreational
facilities in a fair and equitable manner, using compromise when necessary to accommodate the
maximum number of requests possible. The Guidelines for Field Usage by Youth Associations may
be used to determine field allocation (see attached). Facility requests submitted by the due date
with this completed form will be given the highest priority. Subsequent requests will be filled on a
first -come, first - served basis if facilities are available. The sequencing of scheduling will be
considered with City youth associations having first priority.
Number of participants expected in progrz
Number of participants expected from An(
Number of participants in program last ye
Number of participants from Andover last
Age brackets for participation
1 MAR 21 2012
Number of game fields /rinks needed per week this year
Indicate season start and end dates C%YY\ — 9iy1
Time slot desired (list 2 choices) 1.
2.
List specific fields /rinks being requested (refer to attached listing)
Number of practice fields /rinks needed per week this year.
Time slot desired (list 2 choices) 1.
List specific fields /rinks being requested (refer to attached listing)
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Note: Field /hockey rink (practice or games) use by any association or team is prohibited without
approval by the Park and Recreation Commission or its designee.
Note: Any organization and /or association that applies for use of a recreational facility will be
required to pay a fee as determined by the City Council for park security.
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNLESS ALL INFORMATION IS
PROVIDED.
THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT APPLY TO WEEKEND TOURNAMENTS.
Approved: 1/2000
Revised 8/20/09
Revised 4120111
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To: Park and Recreation Commission
CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Wx
From: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director
Subject: 5. Consider Request by Andover Athletic Association/Wheels
Restriction at Sunshine Park
Date: April 5, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider a request by the Andover
Athletic Association (AAA) to allow a no -wheel zone at Sunshine Park.
DISCUSSION
Attached is a copy of a letter from AAA and a drawing identifying the area that AAA
would like to be no -wheel zone. In reviewing City Code 8 -4 -1 (Regulations), there is
nothing in the current code to enforce a penalty on an individual. Certainly signage could
be considered but most of the time they are ignored and would be unenforceable unless
the code is changed. If the Park Commission would like for this request to be
enforceable, the Commission would need to make a recommendation to the City Council
to revise the City Code. A copy of the current code is available in your Information
Packet (Item I).
ACTION REQUESTED
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider a request by the Andover
Athletic Association (AAA) to allow a no -wheel zone at Sunshine Park.
Respectfully submitted,
Todd J. Haas
Cc: Pat Wilson, Andover Athletic Association (Copy sent by e -mail)
Attachment: Request from AAA'/
To: Andover Park Board
Fr: Pat Wilson
Volunteer Slow Pitch Director
Andover Athletic Assn
Re: Consideration of "No- Wheels" Policy, Sunshine Park Concession Building
April 2nd, 2012
Dear Park Board,
I am beginning my 4th year as the volunteer slow pitch softball director for Andover Athletic
Association. All of our games are played at Sunshine Park, Sunday through Thursday nights, as
well as tournaments (this year we will hold 3 tournaments). This year we will have over 600
girls playing slow pitch, 200+ more playing high school co -ed and also have 30 -40 teams playing
in each of three tournaments on different weekends. On most game nights we utilize most of
16 time slots, which means we often have a full slate of 16 games each night.
With this many kids playing, many spectators come out to watch, many of them kids, either
coming with parents or just congregating to the park themselves. A serious safety concern has
developed. Wheeled transportation of all types being used by kids to move and play around
the Sunshine Park concession building is causing collisions and many near miss collisions with
other children, pedestrians, players meeting before games, concession customers standing in
line- anyone that is around the concession building stands a good chance at any given time of
being run into, knocked over or just-missed by kids on skateboards, roller - blades, rip- sticks,
scooters, bikes and the like.
With fields and people on all sides of the building along with a nice concrete pad to ride on, the
area around the building often turns into a natural race track, of sorts; a playground to keep
player siblings busy so parents can watch the games or a secondary skateboard park for kids of
all ages. I personally have been run into several times by scooters, bikes and roller bladers. I
have also witnessed collisions between kids and child pedestrians and kids with elderly people.
As you make your way around the building, the hazard of kids on wheels and collisions are
mostly blind until they are upon you. There is no real way to be defensive as an ordinary
pedestrian.
I ask that the Board consider a no -wheel zone on the concrete pad directly around the
concession building. I am not referring to the trails coming into the concession area. This
would make the experience at Sunshine more safe. Thank you.
Pat Wilson
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
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To: Park and Recreation Commission
CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
From: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director
Subject: 6. Presentation of Dugouts at Sunshine Park /Andover Athletic
Association
Date: April 5, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The Andover Athletic Association (AAA) has requested to be on the agenda to talk about
the addition of dugouts at Sunshine Park fields.
DISCUSSION
Attached are pictures that were provided by AAA on of what the dugouts would look
like. Pat Wilson from AAA will be at the meeting to present the information to the
Commission.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Andover Athletic Association (AAA) has requested to be on the agenda to talk about
the addition of dugouts at Sunshine Park fields.
Respectfully submitted,
Todd J. Haas
Cc: Pat Wilson, Andover Athletic Association (Copy sent by e -mail)
Attachment: Pictures of the dugouts
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
To: Park and Recreation Commission
CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer $d:�3
From: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director
Subject: 7. Consider Application for Schedule Use of Recreational
Facilities /Andover Skate Park Association
Date: April 5, 2012
INTRODUCTION
This item is in regard to considering an application for scheduled use of recreational
facilities from the Andover Skate Park Association.
DISCUSSION
Attached is the application from the Andover Skate Park Association. They have
requested to use the skate park at Sunshine Park on Saturday, July 13'h from 5 pm to dark.
This will be part of the Andover Fun Fest festivities that is schedule the same day.
Note: The required Certification of Insurance will need to be provided by the applicant.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to approve the application as
requested by the Andover Skate Park Association.
Respectfully submitted,
Todd J. H /aas
CC: Shaun Van Vark, Andover Skate Park Association (copy sent by e -mail)
Attachments: Application
ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SCHEDULED USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Group requesting use of facilities Andover Skate Park Association
Association President Shaun Van Vark Phone (Home) 763 202 9508
Print Name Phone (Work) 515 235 1177
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Association President 111�?�Jf�m (`lam (E -mail)
vanvark.shaun rinci al.com
Signature (required) Date
Address 15408 Linnet St NW
City Andover State MN Zip 55304
APPLICATION DUE DATES:
FOR WINTER USE OF FACILITIES - FIRST THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER.
NOTE: Scheduling decisions will be made at the Park & Recreation Commission meeting on the
third Thursday in November.
FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE - FIRST THURSDAY IN MARCH FOR SOCCER, SOFTBALL,
BASEBALL, AND LACROSSE.
NOTE: Scheduling decisions will be made at the Park & Recreation Commission meeting on the
third Thursday in March.
FOR FALL USE —FIRST THURSDAY IN JULY FOR SOCCER, SOFTBALL, FOOTBALL AND
BASEBALL.
NOTE: Scheduling decisions will be made at the Park & Recreation Commission meeting on the
third Thursday in July.
It is the policy of the City of Andover to try to meet the recreational needs of its citizens. The goal of
the Park and Recreation Commission in scheduling is to allot the limited number of recreational
facilities in a fair and equitable manner, using compromise when necessary to accommodate the
maximum number of requests possible. The Guidelines for Field Usage by Youth Associations may
be used to determine field allocation (see attached). Facility requests submitted by the due date
with this completed form will be given the highest priority. Subsequent requests will be filled on a
first -come, first - served basis if facilities are available. The sequencing of scheduling will be
considered with City youth associations having first priority.
Number of participants expected in program this year.
Number of participants expected from Andover this year.
Number of participants in program last year.
Number of participants from Andover last year 8
Age brackets for participation 8 -16
1 MAR 13 2012
Number of game fields /rinks needed per week this year NA — just the skate park
Indicate season start and end dates July 13. 2012
Time slot desired (list 2 choices) 1. 5:00
List specific fields /rinks being requested (refer to attached listing)
Number of practice fields /rinks needed per week this year.
Time slot desired (list 2 choices)
List specific fields /rinks being requested (refer to attached listing)
1. —iust the skate park
Note: Field /hockey rink (practice or games) use by any association or team is prohibited without
approval by the Park and Recreation Commission or its designee.
Note: Any organization and /or association that applies for use of a recreational facility will be
required to pay a fee as determined by the City Council for park security.
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNLESS ALL INFORMATION IS
PROVIDED.
THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT APPLY TO WEEKEND TOURNAMENTS
Approved: 1/2000
Revised 8120109
Revised 4120191
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FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CLANDOVER.MN.US
To: Park and Recreation Commission
CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
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From: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director
Subject: 8. Consider Use of Excess Funds/Woodland Meadows Park
Date: April 5, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider the use of excess funds
that are not necessary for Woodland Meadows Park.
DISCUSSION
As previously mentioned at the last meeting, there is $15,000 in excess funds that will not
be needed for the Woodland Meadows Park upgrades. The Park Commission at the
direction of the City Council can determine how to use the remaining excess funds. The
options that would be available are as follows:
• Carry the excess funds over into next year's budget and would be used to
purchase a larger piece of playground equipment at both.Northwood's East and
Green Acres Parks. These 2 parks are identified in the CIP for playground
equipment replacement for 2013.
• Allow $5000 to be used at Pleasant Oaks Park to buy a larger piece of playground
equipment and carryover $10,000 to 2013 for both Northwood's East and Green
Acres Parks.
• Allow $5000 to be used at Pleasant Oaks Park to buy a larger piece of playground
equipment and the remaining $10,000 to be used at Hickory Meadows Park if
additional funds are not available from the Sunshine Park parking lot
improvement project that is scheduled for bid opening on April 12th.
• Table this item until the next Park Commission meeting (April 19th) to allow staff
to review the Sunshine Park parking lot bids and provide a recommendation on
the funds that may or may not be available.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider the use of excess funds
that are not necessary for Woodland Meadows Park.
Respectfully submitted,
Todd J. Haas
Attachments: City Council meeting minutes of March 6th
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes —March 6, 2012
Page 17
1 Councilmember Trude stated there had not been a large response by residents. stated she is
2 not sure if new playground equipment would be used by more than just le of people. She
3 also stated she would like to see the City take better care of the la t this park. Wild Iris Park
4 is within walking distance of this park and there is a trail fro ne of these neighborhoods to this
5 park.
City Engineer Berkowitz stated Meadows of l3taind Lake Park is north of Pleasant Oaks as well.
Councilmember Trude suggested the approve the Park Commission's recommendation and
hope there will be better feedback
the future. The area is in a transition period and the
neighborhood may have mor ildren as new owners move into the area.
Councilmember BuVhra stated Pleasant Oaks Park serves a different area than the Meadows of
Round Lake Par d she would support the Park Commission's recommendation.
Motion ouncilmember Knight, Seconded by Councilmember Howard to Approve the
im ements (new playground equipment for 2 -12 year olds, add a new swing set and install
e Frisbee Golf disc basket) for Pleasant Oaks Park. The motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSS /APPROVE WOODLAND MEADOWS PARK IMPR 0 VEMENTS
City Engineer Berkowitz stated the Park Commission held a public information meeting and
online survey to discuss improvements to the Woodland Meadows Park. There was no response
from residents probably due to the fact that the only improvements that are needed are new fall
zones and handicapped accessibility to the existing playground structure. The estimated cost
would be $10,000 and the remaining $15,000 of the budget could be carried over to 2013 for
proposed larger playground structures that need to be replaced or the funds could be allocated to
Pleasant Oaks Park so that a larger playground structure with more features could be purchased.
Councilmember Howard suggested the Council allow the Park Commission to do its due
diligence in determining how the funds should be allocated.
Councilmember Bukkila asked how old the existing equipment is.
City Engineer Berkowitz stated he is not sure how old the equipment is but Parks Maintenance
Supervisor Kevin Starr had evaluated it and found it to be in good shape and relevant and not in
need of replacement at this time.
Councilmember Bukkila suggested staff look into when the original equipment was installed and
what the expectations are of the neighborhood.
42 Mayor Gamache asked why the fall zone was being redone when there is no new equipment
*3— being added. He stated he understood that things would need to be up to new code if there were
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - March 6, 2012
Page 18
1 changes to the park or construction.
2
3 City Engineer Berkowitz stated the fall zone does not meet the requirements and there is
4 exposure and liability for the City. The fall zone did not meet the original requirements or the
5 requirements have changed so much that they need to be redone.
6
7 Mayor Gamache asked if there were other parks that had fall zones that would require updating.
8
9 City Engineer Berkowitz stated he was not sure at this time but felt this was the last one the City
10 needed to complete. He stated he would check into this and report back to the Council.
11
12 Councilmember Trude suggested the City roll the excess money into the budget for park
13 improvements in 2013.
14
15 Mayor Gamache stated he agreed with Councilmember Howard and let the Park Commission
16 determine where the funds should be used.
17
18 Councilmember Trude suggested the Park Commission look at rolling these funds into the
19 Hickory Meadows Park. Residents there are trying to raise money for a swing set.
20
21 Councilmember Bukkila congratulated the Park Commission on saving money.
22
23 City Engineer Berkowitz stated there are larger playground structures proposed for replacement
24 in 2013 and the money could be used for these improvements.
25
26 Councilmember Howard stated that is something the Park Commission should decide.
27
28 Motion by Councilmember Trude, Seconded by Councilmember Howard to Approve the
29 improvements (new fall zones and accessibility for the handicapped to the existing structure) for
30 Woodland Meadows Park as recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission and the
31 remaining funds to be available for review by the Park Commission. The motion carried
unanimously.
33
34 UPDATE OF GRAND OPENING/MAWKRIDGE PARK109 -I8
35
36 City Engineer Berkowitz stated the North Metro Soccer Association has set the grand
37 opening for Hawkridge Park for Saturday, April 21S` at 10:0 Staff will be coordinating
38 with NMSA to make sure the fields are ready for coordinate any items that are needed
39 for the grand opening. Mayor Gamach eduled to speak on behalf of the City.
40
41 ADMINISTRATO PORT
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43 C' ministrator Dickinson updated the City Council and the residents regarding
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
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TO: Park & Recreation Commission
CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
FROM: T Todd J. Haas, Asst. Public Works Director'[S
SUBJECT: 9. Review Outstanding Items
DATE: April 5, 2012
Issues list as of 4/3/12
COMPLETED PROJECTS —
ON -GOING PROJECTS -
• Update of Park Dedication Improvement Fund Ouarterly Report — Next quarterly report will be
on the April 19th meeting.
• Update of Ouarterly Sheriffs Department Report on Park Patrol & Vandalism —Next quarterly
report will be on the April 19`h meeting.
ON -HOLD PROJECTS —
TASK FORCE UPDATES —
Artificial Turf/Dome — Commissioners Butler and Kowalewski will give an update of the March
22nd meeting as to what has been discussed at the Task Force meetings. Next meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, April 18''.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST —
Prairie Knoll Park Cell Tower — Nothing new to report. Still waiting for them to indicate when they
plan on starting on the construction.
Hickory Meadows Park —Bid opening for paving the Sunshine Park west parking lot has been
rescheduled for April 12th. Any savings from the bid will be used towards the purchase of additional
playground equipment for this park. The neighborhood has been out working on receiving more
donations. So far they have raised $2200. They have been in contact with staff and have indicated
they will continue raising funds until they are ready to select the equipment they want (probably
sometime in late April or early May).
Pleasant Oaks Park — Has been approved by City Council for the installation of playground
equipment, a new swing set and one Frisbee Golf disc basket.
• Woodland Meadows Park — The improvements to the park have been approved by the City Council.
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• Dog Park — May have some movement on this. Staff was approached recently by another resident of
Andover about having the dog park started. This individual has been in contact with the group that
has been trying to get this up and going. Staff will know more by the next meeting. To date, $600 in
donations has been received by the City. Information about the dog park can be found at
(http://andoverdogpark.com/)
• BMX Bike Facility — Commissioner Miskowiec will give an update as to the discussions with the
Open Space Commission and to ideas for a location of a BMX bike facility at one of the City parks.
• Sophie's Park — The neighborhood will be having a grand ceremony opening of the park on
Thursday, May 17th at 6 pm. Plan on being there. They will be providing food and snacks. Please let
me know at Thursday's meeting how many are coming.
• Sunshine Park North Parking Lot Lighting — The City Council has approved the installation of
lighting and the agreement with Connexus Energy has been signed. Installation will be done this
spring.
• Sunshine Park West Parking Lot — Bid opening is scheduled for April 12th. Any savings from the
bid will go towards park improvements at Hickory Meadows Park. Staff is expecting quite a few
contractors bidding the project.
• Hawkridae Park Grand Opening —The grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, April 21" at 9 am.
Please plan on attending. Mayor Gamache will be speaking. Need to know if Chairman Butler would
like speak on behalf of the Park Commission.
• 2012 Events in City Parks or Facilities — At this point, the following activities are being checked
into by the following Commissioners:
• Geocaching/Melberg — Article for May /June newsletter — "Top 5 Reasons to go Bird
Watching"
• Skate Park Competitions and Camp/Van Vark — Commissioner Van Vark has
indicated that they will be having another skate park competition scheduled during the
2012 Andover Fun Fest. Application has been received and is on the agenda.
• Building of Bird Houses/Kowalewski — Bluebird houses have been completed. Public
Works Parks Department staff has already installed them.
• Organized Trail Bike Ride/Lindahl - Need information from Commissioner Lindahl.
Next available newsletter is July- August. Need information by May 23`d.
• Walking/Running Route Butler - Need proposed route from Commissioner Butler.
Next available newsletter is July- August. Need information by May 23`d
Update of the Council Policy Regarding Pedestrian Trails — The City Council at their recent
workshop of January 31 st agreed to not modify the policy but did agree to have staff keep the Park
Commission up to date as to trails that will be constructed each year and the grants that the City will
be applying for. At this point this is what has been going on with trails:
• A trail will be constructed along the north side of Bunker Lake Blvd between 7t" Avenue
(CSAH 7) and Underclift Street NW as part of the reconstruction of Bunker Lake Blvd
road reconstruction project. For those that are not familiar with this project, the section
of the county road will be widened from a 2 -lane facility to a 4 -lane facility. The project
will start in the fall of 2012 and be completed in 2013.
• South Coon Creek Drive between Round Lake Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard will
be reconstructed in 2012. The shoulder along the entire stretch will be widened on both
sides of the street to allow for pedestrians and bikers. The widening is considered a
shoulder which can be used for pedestrians and bicyclists. Project will be going out for
public bids shortly.
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• The City has submitted the application for a MNDNR Local Trails Connections Grant
for a connection from the Kensington Estates development to the Andover Station North
development area. It will be late summer before the City knows if it was awarded the
grant.
The City Council has requested the engineering staff to explore trail opportunities for the
following locations as part of the Anoka County overlay projects:
• A trail along the south side of Andover Blvd NW between Bluebird Street
NW and Vale Street NW.
• A trail along the north side of 161St Avenue NW (CSAH 20) between Crane
Street NW (White Pine Wilderness development) and Wintergreen Street
NW (Country Oaks West development). The issue with this section is the
existing MNDNR wetland along the north side of 161" Avenue NW which
will make it difficult to obtain the necessary permits but staff will explore
the possibility.
The City has submitted the application for a MNDNR Outdoor Recreation Grant for a
kiosk, way finding signs and fitness stations along the Tom Anderson Trail located in
Coon Creek Park between Hanson Boulevard NW and the railroad tracks. It will be late
summer before the City knows if it was awarded the grant.
If you have any questions or comments regarding any of the trail projects or grants that are being
considered, feel free to contact Todd Haas or Dave Berkowitz at the City. Staff does recommend the
Commission to continue reviewing the City Council meeting minutes that you receive by e-mail as to
discussions of various projects the City Council has been working on or is considering.
Note: If you have any items that you would like to add to the list, let me know at the meeting.
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