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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 10, 2012?CN T Y O F DOVE © 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US Andover Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Agenda October 10, 2012 Andover City Hall Conference Room A &B 6.00 p.m. 1. Tour of North Woods Preserve 2. Return to City Hall for regular meeting 7.00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum © 3. Approval of Minutes — September 12, 2012 4. Update on the Acquisition of Property 5. Other Business a. Next meeting: November 14, 2012 6. Adjournment H C I T Y O A REGULAR A1MMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Andover Open Space Advisory Commission was called to order by Chairperson Gretchen Sabel at 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall,1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Drago Flores (arrived at 7:02 p.m.), Aaron Jarson, Kim Kovich, Jim Olson, Bruce Perry and Suzanne Van Hecke Commissioners absent: None Also present: David Carlberg, Community Development Director Stephanie Hanson, City Planner RESIDENT FORUM No one wished to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — September 12, 2012 Motion by Commissioner Perry, Second by Commissioner Jarson, to approve the minutes. Motion passed 6 -0. UPDATE ON THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY Commissioner Flores arrived at 7:02 p.m. Mr. Carlberg provided an update on the acquisition of property, reporting that the City has a signed purchase agreement for the Selmer property which is contingent upon getting access to Hanson Boulevard. He discussed negotiations with other landowners in the area including Dennis Kuiken, Duane Kuiken, and the Lawrence family. He advised that Dennis Kuiken is willing to sell the City the material needed to construct the access road from the Selmer property through to Hanson Boulevard and believed that open space funds could be used for that purchase. He advised of the balance in the account and estimated the approximate balance following these acquisitions. He noted that land prices are stable and advised that houses are being built within Andover. He identified another parcel that may be of interest for purchase, noting that the property owner has a total of 120 acres of property. He stated that staff does not yet know the value of the property and identified possible portions of the property that could be of interest. He advised that he will follow up and keep the Commission updated. Commissioner Kovich stated that the Commission originally reviewed this propertybut advised that the property owner was not interested in a sale at that time. The Commission discussed the floodways located on the property. Commissioner Van Hecke questioned if the Parks Department would be interested in a portion of the property to use as a parking lot to access the river. Mr. Carlberg confirmed that he could ask that question. © Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes — October 10, 2012 Page 2 Commissioner Kovich identified another property located near the Selmer property that maybe of interest to the Commission. The Commissioners further discussed the possible access road that would be constructed to reach the Selmer property. Mr. Carlberg noted that he would continue to update the Commission at the November meeting. OTHER BUSINESS Chairperson Sabel referenced the walking tour of North Woods Preserve conducted prior to the meeting tonight. Commissioner Kovich stated that he liked the clearly marked signs that identify the pathway. Chairperson Sabel mentioned the possible sale of boughs, as the area needs to be thinned. She discussed the eventual disbandment of the OSAC when the funds are spent and the possibilities for maintaining advisement in the future, whether through a quarterly meeting of the ® Commission or an active position on the Park Board. Commissioner Jarson identified iron mesh located on the property. Commissioner Van Hecke commented that this parcel seemed smaller than the parcel toured the previous week and noted that possible extension of that land could be another use for the remaining open space funds. a. Next Meeting. November 14, 2012 Noted. Motion by Commissioner Kovich, Second by Commissioner Jarson, to adjourn. Motion passed 7 -0. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David Carlberg Community Development Director Drafted by: © Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary