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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 11, 2012ANLb dj930P © 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 July 11, 2012 Andover City Hall Conference Room A &B 7.00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes — June 13, 2012 4. Discuss Acquisition of Property 5. Discuss 2012 Andover Family Fun Fest Arrangements © 6. Other Business a. Next meeting: August 15, 2012 7. Adjournment H REGULAR ANDOVER OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING JULY ll, 2012 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Andover Open Space Advisory Commission was called to order by Chairperson Gretchen Sabel at 7:06 p.m., at the Andover City Hall,1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Drago Flores, Aaron Jarson, Kim Kovich, Jim Olson, and Bruce Perry Commissioners absent: Suzanne Van Hecke Also present: David Carlberg, Community Development Director RESIDENT FORUM No one wished to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES— June 13, 2012 Motion by Commissioner Perry, Second by Commissioner Jarson to approve the minutes. Motion passed 3 -0 -3 (Flores, Kovich, Olson). DISCUSS ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY © Mr. Carlberg indicated staff has continued to work with property owners to pursue acquisition of approximately 61 acres east of Hanson Boulevard. He commented that he reviewed information relating to the purchase to bring his knowledge up to date. He reviewed with the Commission that there are two properties and a 33 foot road easement on the adjacent property going to Hanson Boulevard to access the 61 acres they are trying obtain. He commented that the appraisal has been received which is being reviewed by staff. Chairperson Sabel asked if it includes the access strip. Mr. Carlberg commented that it does not include the access strip. Mr. Carlberg reviewed consideration of the purchase of the property. He stated that there are ongoing negotiations for the purchase. He stated that the soil borings are currently taking place. He commented that the wet soil conditions have delayed the process but it is continuing forward at this point. He commented that Northern Technologies has been hired to do the borings and he has requested a map and copy of the boring log for city staff to review. He noted that preliminary results show 10 -15 feet of peat so far. He added that this will be considered when discussing the design of the roadway system. As requested by the Commission, he reviewed the recent issues with the Hanson Boulevard project in regard to the high water table perculating up through the tire chips used in the reconstruction of the road. He noted that drain tiles will be needed to fix the bad areas of the roadway. He directed the Commission to go to the Anoka County Highway Department website for updates on when the roadway would be opened. He added that some fill has been stored on the Kuiken property from the Hanson project which could be used to construct the access road to the open space properties. He stated that they are and will continue discussions with Kuiken's and Selmer's. Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes July 11, 2012 Page 2 Commissioner Olson reviewed the properties that are being considered. Mr. Carlberg reviewed that there is a ditch area that needed to be avoided. Commissioner Kovich commented that the Commission has walked the property as part of their process. He noted that there is a nice road on the property. Mr. Carlberg stated that building a road and use of the road is a part of the negotiations. He stated that he is not sure if the easement will be exclusively the cities. He commented that it likely will be a gravel minimum maintenance road. Commissioner Kovich commented that if the road is built the city will have access to the property. He explained that the city could request load limits. Commissioner Olson asked if part of Open Space dollars can be used to build the road. Commissioner Kovich commented that this cannot be done. Commissioner Kovich stated that the property owner has been good in dealing with the city. Commissioner Olson stated that they had a joint meeting with Council and there was not uniform agreement on this project. Mr. Carlberg stated that he understand the access point to the property needs to be resolved but otherwise his understanding is there is support for the property purchase. Commissioner Kovich reported that he understands Council is supportive of the land purchase as long as the land strip is acquired. Commissioner Perry commented that he believes Council would like a piece of property on the south end of the city. Chairperson Sabel commented that the White Pine Wilderness site that Open Space purchased has a model which they may use for this new purchase as it worked well. DISCUSS 2012 ANDOVER FAMILY FUN FEST ARRANGEMENTS Chairperson Sabel confirmed that the Open Space members will be at Fun Fest from noon to four © o'clock. She asked for Commissioners to volunteer for a time slot. Commissioner Perry asked to have a display board which shows a map of the city and the open space locations. © Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes July 11, 2012 Page 3 Commissioner Kovich requested that each location be listed on the map as residents are interested in finding where they are located in comparison to open spaces. Chairperson Sabel requested a copy of the PowerPoint in a binder to show residents who are interested and asking. Commissioner Olson commented that the website has impressive pictures that could be used. Chairperson Sabel reported that a past Commissioner made some nice quality handouts that can be given out if people want to walk away with information. Mr. Carlberg stated that he will have a box of Andover pencils, rulers and Post -it notes to hand out. He stated that there will be an easel and a display sign along with a city map. He offered to provide a binder. Chairperson Sabel commented that Commissioner Perry and Commissioner Flores will be on site early, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Commissioner Jarson and Commissioner Van Hecke will be there from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. and Commissioner Kovich will be at the booth from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS a. Next Meeting: August 8, 2012 Mr. Carlberg commented that the next meeting will be on August 8 at 7:00 p.m. He stated that the date previously listed (August 15ffi) was incorrect. He commented that a potential conflict is the City Council shifting their meeting date from August 7a` to the 8t' due to the Nite to Unite event on the 7th. However, the Council meets elsewhere in the building and the Commission can still meet in conference room A. Mr. Carlberg commented that he was recently at Martin's Meadows. He stated that there has been grading done to provide better access to the property. He reported that there is a steep hill which may need a fence to direct visitors down the trail. He commented that it is a beautiful area and has good views of the river. He noted that the property is now accessible for mowing and maintenance activities. Chairperson Sabel suggested having a tour of North Woods Preserve in September and to visit Martins Meadows in August. © Consensus of the Commission was to meet at 6:00 p.m. in September for an open space tour of Martins Meadows and on October 10th they will tour North Woods Preserve which is by the White Pine Wilderness development. Chairperson Sabel suggested inviting Council to join them on the tour. © Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes July 11, 2012 Page 4 Chairperson Sabel suggested that current Commissioners pay for hats that are given to new Commissioners as a welcome aboard present. She requested that new Commissioners not be asked to contribute to the cost of their hat. Motion by Chairperson Sabel, Second by Commissioner Olson that current Commissioners will pay for hats that are given to welcome new Commissioners. Motion passed 6 -0. Mr. Carlberg reported that he has City of Andover hats to distribute to landowners that they purchase from if that of interest to the Commission. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Kovich, Second by Commissioner Perry to adjourn. Motion passed 6- 0. The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David L. Carlberg Community Development Director Drafted by: Beth Bostrom, Recording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. H