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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 12, 2012tj C I T Y O F ND OVE _ © 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 September 12, 2012 Andover City Hall Conference Room A &B 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes — August 8, 2012 4. Update on the Acquisition of Property 5. Other Business © a. Next meeting: October 10, 2012 6. Adjournment C #1 J REGULAR ANDOVER OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING © SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Andover Open Space Advisory Commission was called to order by Chairperson Gretchen Sabel at 7:15 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Drago Flores, 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 — August 8, 2012 Motion by Commissioner Jarson, Second by Commissioner Kovich to approve the minutes. Motion passed 4 -0 -3 (Sabel, Van Hecke, and Flores present). ® UPDATE ON THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY Mr. Carlberg provided an update on the Selmer property and noted that a purchase agreement has been drafted for that parcel. He provided an update on the negotiation process involving the two Kuiken properties. He also provided an update on the negotiation process with the Lawrence family. He noted that staff would continue the negotiations and would update the Board at the next meeting. Chairperson Sabel questioned if the Council had directed Mr. Carlberg to look for properties along the river. Mr. Carlberg stated that he had been advised that a family maybe interested in selling their property along the river. He identified the property on a map and noted that could be an option if the Selmer property does not work out. He stated that his follow up call has not been returned, but noted that he would update the Board if there is real interest. OTHER BUSINESS Chairperson Sabel commented on the tour held prior to the meeting tonight, noting that the Parks Department has done a great job. Mr. Carlberg agreed that the Parks Department did a great job trying to restore the areas of © erosion from snowmobiles and ATV's. Chairperson Sabel commented that it may be nice to have a formal thank you to the Parks Department. © Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes — September 12, 2012 Page 2 Motion by Commissioner Olson, Second by Commissioner Jarson to formally thank the Parks Department for their efforts, above and beyond, to improve the open space areas and make them more user friendly and accessible to the residents of Andover. Motion passed 7 -0. Chairperson Sabel noted the open space area that would be toured prior to the October meeting. Mrs. Hanson introduced herself and provided a brief history of her career prior to joining the City of Andover. Chairperson Sabel identified an area near Hanson Boulevard which has had a significant number of trees removed. Mr. Carlberg advised that area had been cleared by the utilities. Further discussion ensued regarding other parcels in Andover. a. Next Meeting. October 10, 2012 © Noted. Motion by Commissioner Kovich, Second by Commissioner Jarson to adjourn. Motion passed 7 -0. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David Carlberg Community Development Director Drafted by: Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary H