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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 7, 20121685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW. CLAN DOVE R.MN.US Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting June 7, 2012 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes (5/17/12) 4. Update of Recycling Program for Park Facilities /Recycling Coordinator 5. Update of Protective Netting for Sunshine Park Ball Fields, ASN, and Eveland Fields, Cont. 6. Outstanding Items 7. 8. Chair's Report 9. Adjournment 7:15 P.M. or Shortly Thereafter/Workshop Session A. Workshop Session 1. Artificial Turf Task Force Update /11 -34, Cont. — Butler /Kowalewski 2. Discuss 2013 -2017 Park Capital Improvement Plan, Cont. 3. Adjournment 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CLAN DOVER. MN. US To: Park and Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer bbB From: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director Subject: 4. Update of Recycling Program for Park Facilities/Recycling Coordinator Date: June 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION Cindy DeRuyter, Andover Recycling Coordinator, will be at the meeting to give an update of the recycling program. DISCUSSION Cindy DeRuyter will be giving update of the overall recycling program and address the efforts of recycling in the park facilities. There will be an opportunity to ask questions so if you have any, bring those with you to the meeting. ACTION REQUESTED No action is necessary. Respectfully submitted, Todd J. aas Cc: Cindy DeRuyter, Andover Recycling Coordinator (Copy sent by e -mail) 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 From: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director Subject: 5. Consider Request for Netting /Sunshine Park Ball Fields /Andover Athletic Association Date: June 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION This item is in regards to the status of netting for Sunshine Park ball fields. DISCUSSION Staff has received quotes from the following suppliers to provide protective nets for 10 scoreboards: • Beacon Athletics -- $251.00 (includes shipping but does not include tax or brackets). • Daktronics -- $8010 (includes brackets and freight but does include tax). The quote was based on the following information: • Sunshine Park -- 6 Daktronics scoreboards (5 ft. x 10 ft.) • Andover Station North — 3 Victory scoreboards (4 ft. x 8 ft.) • Eveland Fields — 1 Daktronics scoreboard (4 ft. x 9 ft.) Staff has ordered 1 Daktronics scoreboard protective netting kit (netting and brackets) for Sunshine Park. Also 9 sets of netting for the other scoreboards from Beacon Athletics have been ordered. Once the one Daktronics kit has arrived, staff will determine if the Public Works maintenance staff can make the remaining 9 brackets that are needed for the other scoreboards otherwise we will have a local welding company make the brackets. BUDGET IMPACT This will be funded by the $15,000 annual miscellaneous funding that is available for each year. ACTION REQUESTED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to approve the recommendation to purchase protective netting for the scoreboards at Andover Station North (3 scoreboards) and for Eveland Fields (1 scoreboard). Respectfully submitted, Todd J. EIaas Cc: Pat Wilson, Andover Athletic Association (Copy sent by e -mail) Brad Schotzko, Andover Baseball Association (Copy sent by e -mail) ANL156V9^ 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Asst. Public Works Director 1-544' SUBJECT: 6. Review Outstanding Items DATE: June 7, 2012 Issues list as of 6/4/12 COMPLETED PROJECTS — ON -GOING PROJECTS - • Update of Park Dedication Improvement Fund Quarterly Report —Next report is due in July. • Update of Ouarterly Sheriffs Department Report on Park Patrol & Vandalism —Next report is due in July. ON -HOLD PROJECTS — TASK FORCE UPDATES — • Artificial Turf/Dome — Item is on the agenda. Commissioners Kowalewski and Butler will provide an update as part of the agenda item as to the discussion that took place. Next Task Force meeting is scheduled for June 7 As a reminder this meeting is open to the public and Commissions. 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 Staff met recently with the neighborhood representative. It is staff's understanding in talking with the neighborhood representative that they have been out working on receiving more donations. So far to date they have raised $2200. The site will need tree clearing and some grading to level out the area where the playground equipment will be installed. The portion of site will need to be irrigated due the sandy soils. The total budget as of right now including the $2200 donation is $35,200. 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. Staff is still working with the neighborhood representatives to pick out the playground equipment. Woodland Meadows Park — The improvements to the park have been approved by the City Council. H:1Engineering \Parks \Park & Rec Packet Information \Items\2012 \060712 \item 6.doc • Dog Park — Nothing new to report. Andi Sirek, resident of Andover, has decided to step up and will be aggressively working on getting the dog park moving along. Ms. Sirek will continue to make efforts in contacting and working with the Frisby's (were originally the individuals that obtained approval from the City Council). To date, $600 in donations has been received by the City. Information about the dog park can be found at ( http:l /andoverdggpark.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. • Sunshine Park West Parking Lot — By the time of the meeting the parking lot should be near completion. Parks Maintenance Department will be doing the restoration and will be done for the Andover Fun Fest. • 2012 Events in City Parks or Facilities — At this point, the following activities are being checked into by the following Commissioners: • Geocachina/Melberg — Done for 2012. • Skate Park Competitions and Camp/Van Vark — Skate park competition has been approved for Friday, July 13"' • Building of Bird Houses/Kowalewski — Done for 2012. • Organized Trail Bike Ride/Lindahl — Waiting for information from Commissioner Lindahl. Next available newsletter is September- October. Need information by July 20th. • Walkine/Running Route Butler — Waiting for information from Commissioner Butler. Next available newsletter is July- August. Need information by July 20th . • Update of the Council Policy Regarding Pedestrian Trails — The City Council at their recent workshop of January 31 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 7 th 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 but most of the work will 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 construction is anticipated to start in the middle of June. • 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 as part of the Capital Improvement Plan for the following locations: • 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 161 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 H:1Engineering\Parks\Par1k & Rec Packet Information lltems12 01 210 6 0 71 21item 6.doc 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. HAEngineeringTarksTark & Rec Packet Information \Items12 0 1 2106 0 7 1 21item 6.doc ND OVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer U6 FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: Al. Artificial Turf Task Force Update /11 -34, Cont. DATE: June 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION Chairman Butler and Commissioner Kowalewski are members of the Task Force and will be discussing with the Park Commission the status of the recommendation that will need to be presented to the City Council at their work shop meeting scheduled for June 27th. DISCUSSION The Task Force is meeting prior to the Park Commission meeting. Chairman Butler and Commissioner Kowalewski will provide an update as to the status of the final report. ACTION REQUIRED Chairman Butler and Commissioner Kowalewski are members of the Task Force and will be discussing with the Park Commission the status of the recommendation that will need to be presented to the City Council on June 27th. Respectfully submitted, Todd J. Haas 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: A2. Discuss 2013 -2017 Parks Capital Improvement Plan, Cont. DATE: June 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to continue discussing the 2013 -2017 Parks Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). DISCUSSION This item was tabled from the last meeting so that additional information could be gathered by the Artificial Turf Task Force. The target date is June 8 for the draft CIP but at this point it does not appear the Commission is ready to make a recommendation. Attached is a projected fund balance sheet that was prepared by the Finance Department for your use. The Commission should pay attention to the status of 2012 end of the year balance. The Commission should discuss if there is a project that you may want to consider for 2013. Based on last year's CIP, no improvements are planned for 2013 or 2014. A larger project is identified for 2015 but a park has not been identified. There are some parks that still need access to meet ADA requirements such as Rose Park (just as a reminder there has been interest to redevelop Rose Park at some point in the future). There are a number of parks that do not have security lights. Also keep in mind the Public Works Parks Department has expressed concern in the past that some of the parks need to be updated with a paved surface parking lot. One of those parks is Prairie Knoll Park north and south parking lots. This project could be constructed in 2014 if enough funds are available. If the Commission is interested in knowing the planned improvements for all the parks, review Section F of located in the Information Packet (2010 Existing and Future Park Facilities Chart). BUDGETIMPACT Depending on what the Commission would like to recommend for projects, the Finance Department has indicated to the Public Works Department that the ending fund balance for each of the 5 years should have a minimum positive balance of $50,000.00 or more. ACTION REQUIRED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to discuss the 2013 -2017 Parks Capital Improvement Plan. Respectfully sub f m - itted, Todd aa s Attachments: 2012 -2016 Parks CIP, 2013 -2017 Park Improvement Fund Projected Fund Balance Sheet CITY OF ANDOVER Park Improvement Fund Projected Fund Balance - Target - $50,000 to create a contingency for any project overages. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 TOTALS Projected Sources of Revenue Park Dedication Fee $2,650 per unit platted units - _ _ - Park Dedication Fee - Residential $ - $ _ $ $ - $ _ $ _ $ f - Park Dedication Fee- Commercial Donation / Contribution Capital Projects Levy- Park Improvements 61.500 61,500 61,500 61,500 61,500 61,500 369,000 Total Revenues Available 61,500 61,500 61,500 61,500 61,500 61,500 369,000 Projected Commitments 09 -18 Hawkridge Park 5,000 5,000 10-23 Dog Park - Donations 625 625 Prairie Knoll Park - Northern Natural Gas 1,963 1,953 Hidden Creek North Park - Tower Rental 2,729 2,729 Sunshine Park - West Parking Lot 35,000 35,000 Hickory Meadows 24,931 24,931 Hickory Meadows- Donations 2,200 2,201) Irrigation Project- Small 5,000. 5,000 Park Redesign /Major Irrigation Project 200,000 200,000 Annual Miscellaneous Projects 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 90,000 Total Commitments 92,446 15,000 15,000 215 15,000 15,000 367,448 Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (30,948) 46,500 46,500 (153,500) 46,500 46,500 Fund Balance as of December 31, 2011 170,829 Fund Balance Brought Forward 139,882 186,382 232,882 79,382 125,882 Ending Fund Balance •• $ 139,682 $ 186,382 $ 232,882 $ 79,382 $ 125,882 $ 172,382 - Target - $50,000 to create a contingency for any project overages. FA IV 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Asst. Public Works Director SUBJECT: Add -on. Consider Request of Change of Roofing Materials/Facilities /Andover Huskies Youth Hockey Association DATE: June 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested by the Andover Athletic Association (AAA) to reconsider the type of roofing for the Sunshine Park ballfield dugouts. DISCUSSION Attached is the request from AAA to reconsider the roofing materials from a metal roof to a shingled roof. A representative from AAA will be at the meeting to discuss this with the Commission. As you may recall, the City Council approved the donation for dugouts with metal roofs for all six ballfields based on a recommendation from the Park Commission. Attached is a picture from AAA of the dugout that was presented to the Commission on April 5 t ' Note: AAA has discussed this with Public Works Department staff about allowing a shingled roof on the dugouts over the past couple weeks. The Public Works Department staff has reviewed the request and is not recommending the use of shingles due to the vandalism that the city has had on other shingled structures over past few years. Attached are pictures of damage that the City has had on the picnic shelters in Purple Park north of the Andover Community Center. ACTION REQUIRED The Park & Recreation Commission is requested by the Andover Athletic Association (AAA) to reconsider the type of roofing for the Sunshine Park ballfield dugouts. Respectfully submitted, Todd J. aas Cc: Pat Wilson, AAA (copy sent by e -mail) Attachment: Request from AAA, Picture of approved dugouts, Pictures of the damaged roof on picnic shelters Todd Haas From: Pat Wilson <pwbaseball @comcast.net> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 2:15 PM To: 'Ron Kibiger'; 'Jon Blum'; Todd Haas Cc: 'Greg Clark'; ctc.bernard @netzero.net; 'Pat Hall'; 'Sohns, Robert'; Dave Berkowitz; Kevin Starr; Jeremy Johnson Subject: RE: Dug Outs Todd, Can you please put AAA on the Park Commission agenda for Thursday night? I would like to state, for the Park Board's knowledge that there wasn't a specific design commitment or requirement of steel roofing going into this project. Any conversation with the Building Inspector that I recall was centered around the footings, structural integrity; issues of that ilk. l do remember stating I wasn't 100% decided on the roofing since the dugouts we are using as a model had a plain corrugated metal roof of which I did not care for the appearance. I do remember you stating at that meeting that it would be nice to match the building colors already there. Yes, metal was discussed but not to the extent that finishing the roofs with shingles would be considered a 'design change'. I just wanted to state that for the Board's information going into Thursday. Pat :_ L �_ i a_ Vi i = a1 02/25/2008 i fI kl�t Pot ' � l 1 1•. 'l �� �I V ' r I 4 1 ? 14 o l'y ek I 4A I k Y p�l � r h 1, I� \ r I I , } � ��, I Ij I j pt, I v i❑ 4, ke Ol t k " I i I likf I I 1 i I I I NI If v[[ 1 � j l I f , � ' ' I � tiV � 411 I �i �1 h r -. IJ kill Alto i Y' ! I I I to I All ,1L I , I " , p I I I I . 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