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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 13, 2012ANLb Y O F 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 June 13, 2012 Andover City Hall Conference Room A &B 7.00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes — May 9, 2012 4. Discuss Acquisition of Property 5. Discuss Stewardship of Martin's Meadows and North Woods Preserve © 6. Discuss 2012 Andover Family Fun Fest Arrangements 7. Other Business a. Next meeting: July 11, 2012 8. Adjournment REGULAR ANDOVER OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSIONMEETING JUNE 13, 2012 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: Aaron Jarson, Bruce Perry and Suzanne Van Hecke Commissioners absent: Drago Flores, Kim Kovich, and Jim Olson Also present: Courtney Bednarz, City Planner RESIDENT FORUM No one wished to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — May 9, 2012 Chairperson Sabel confirmed that the specific numbers discussed in negotiations should not be included in the minutes for future reference and asked that the specific numbers be stricken from the previous set of minutes. On page one, the fourth paragraph under Discuss Acquisition of Property, it should state, "Commissioner Flores stated that it appears the Commission will be able to obtain access to the site through the Kuiken property. Motion by Commissioner Perry, Second by Commissioner Jarson to approve the minutes. Motion passed 4 -0. DISCUSS ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY Mr. Bednarz provided an update and noted that an outside party was hired to survey the Kuiken property and develop a geotechnical report which would specify the best method to build the road over the peat moss. He stated that an appraiser will also review the Kuiken and Selmer properties and provide an appraisal of both properties for the City. He noted that once the soil borings and appraisals are returned, the City could continue to move forward in the process. DISCUSS STEWARDSHIP OF MARTIN'S MEADOWS AND NORTH WOODS PRESERVE Mr. Bednarz stated that the City will not be planting shrubs in the next week at Martin's Meadows. He explained that Parks Maintenance has hauled in a significant amount of dirt in order to mitigate the slope so that full size vehicles can drive into the site. He advised that the site is not very accessible at this time. He stated that he would continue to work closely with the Parks Maintenance department and the Conservation District to ensure that the work is completed correctly. He stated that Great River Greening (GRG) will be applying directly for grant funds and explained that the City could then apply to GRG to possibly apply some of those grant funds to a specific project. He also provided an update on the buckthorn removal, noting that most of that work had been completed prior to the issue with access. He moved on to North Woods Preserve and advised that stumps had been removed from the site and the builder had restored the access and seeded that area. He stated that staff would wait to see how the seed grows, but noted that mulch could be used instead. © Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes — June 13, 2012 Page 2 Chairperson Sabel commented that the Commission should think about how to interact with development in the future, as building is starting to pick up again. Commissioner Perry questioned the future of the Commission. He noted that once this last purchase is made, the funds will be gone and questioned if the Commission would continue in some form. Mr. Bednarz stated that once the parcels in discussion are obtained, the group should have a discussion with the Council as to what the future of the Commission will be. DISCUSS 2012 ANDOVER FAMILY FUN FEST ARRANGEMENTS Chairperson Sabel stated that she would volunteer herself and her tent for the activity. Commissioners Van Hecke and Jarson confirmed that they would each be able to staff the booth for a period of time. Chairperson Sabel confirmed that the booth would only be staffed on Saturday. © The Commission further discussed the hours that the booth would need to be staffed. Commissioner Perry believed that the Commission should have something to show people at the booth. Commissioner Van Hecke suggested having a large map identifying the open space areas and possibly a smaller handout version that could be given to residents. She noted that she may attempt to put together a small scrap book of the photographs she has taken in the open space areas. Chairperson Sabel confirmed that the Commission would have another meeting before the event and could determine at that time if the members who are not present tonight would also like to volunteer for the event. She noted that a printout could be done of the Power Point presentation that was given to the Council for visitors to review, and for Commissioners to use as reference. Commissioner Van Hecke agreed that the Power Point could be used in lieu of a scrap book, as her pictures were included in that as well. Chairperson Sabel agreed that it would be helpful to have the Power Point placed into a 3 -ring binder for easy reference. She commented that the Newsletter could mention that the Commission will be at the event and to stop by the booth. © OTHER BUSINESS a. Next Meeting: July 11, 2012 Noted. © Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes —June 13, 2012 Page 3 Motion by Commissioner Jarson, Second by Commissioner Perry to adjourn. Motion passed 4- 0. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Courtney Bednarz City Planner Drafted by: Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary H u