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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 9, 2013H U 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 January 9, 2013 Andover City Hall Conference Room A &B 7.00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes — December 12, 2012 4. Hanson Area Acquisition of Property Update 5. Review and Discuss Other Potential Open Space Property Acquisitions 6. Other Business a. Next meeting: February 13, 2013 7. Adjournment REGULAR ANDOVER OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSIONMEETING JANUARY 9, 2013 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Andover Open Space Advisory Commission was called to order by Vice Chairperson Kim Kovich at 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Gretchen Sabel (via telephone), Aaron Jarson, Jim Olson, Bruce Perry and Suzanne Van Hecke Commissioners absent: Drago Flores Also present: David Carlberg, Community Development Director RESIDENT FORUM No one wished to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — December 12, 2012 Motion by Commissioner Perry, Second by Commissioner Jarson to approve the minutes. Motion passed 6 -0. HANSONAREA ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY UPDATE Mr. Carlberg recapped the events of the past few months involving the possible acquisition of the Selmer and Kuiken properties. He noted that at the previous meeting an idea was discussed to create a parking lot across from the parcel with access to the property gained through walking. He stated that City Administrator Dickinson spoke with the property owners regarding the concept and also spoke with the City Council on the matter. He stated that the Council was not warm to the idea and noted that the Lawrence family also did not see a benefit in a parking lot with trail access for walking into the parcel. He advised that without the support of the Council and the Lawrence family, the purchase agreements have fallen apart. He stated that there still may be an opportunity if the property owners were willing to contribute to the cost for the roadway and noted that staff will continue to discuss that option with the property owners. Commissioner Olson confirmed that the Lawrence family was not interested in the plans involving a parking lot, as they would like to see the road. Mr. Carlberg stated that was correct. He also stated that while this idea has not completely fallen apart, he urged the Commission to think about other parcels as well in the mean time. He believed that this maybe a good time for the Commission and the City Council to hold a joint meeting to better discuss the true purpose of purchasing open space property. He believed February 26th would be the next available date to hold that joint meeting. Commissioner Olson expressed frustration as he believed that the purchase of the Selmer property, with or without drivable access, is within the scope of the Commission. Mr. Carlberg noted that he was not present at the City Council closed session discussion but advised that the bigger issue is the lack of support for the parking lot walking access of the Lawrence family. © Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes — January 9, 2013 Page 2 Chairperson Sabel noted that she would support the idea of a joint session between the Commission and the Council to better understand direction for the future. Mr. Carlberg noted that the Council workshop sessions normally begin at 6pm and asked that the Commissioners plan to attend the Tuesday, February 26h Council workshop in attempt to hold a joint meeting for the two groups. He advised that bridges have not been burned with any of the landowners. RE VIE WAND DISCUSS OTHER POTENTIAL OPEN SPA CE PR OPER TYA CQ UISITIONS Mr. Carlberg questioned if the Commission has any other parcels of interest that they may want to discuss with the Council at the joint session. Vice Chairperson Kovich believed that the Aasness parcel should be the next move. He stated that the Council was not fully on board with the idea but did not believe that the Commission did a good job of presenting the parcel. He stated that staff could reach out to the property owner to determine the level of interest. He advised that the Commission would have one more meeting before the joint © meeting with the Council and if the Commission wants to go in that direction a more direct pitch could be developed. Commissioner Van Hecke referenced the Dalske parcel but believed there was not full interest from the homeowner at the time the Commission last pursued the property. Mr. Carlberg noted that if there is not interest from Aasness, staff can reach out to the Dalske family to determine their level of interest. Chairperson Sabel referenced another parcel on the southeast corner of Andover Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard that would be centrally located for the City. Vice Chairperson Kovich did not believe that the Council had support for that parcel. Commissioner Van Hecke noted that the property owner had wanted more money than the City could offer, as the property owner would like development price for the land. Mr. Carlberg noted that he could place that parcel on the list for the Council discussion as well, being as the parcel is centrally located. OTHER BUSINESS © Commissioner Van Hecke noted that there was not an open space article in the City newsletter which was recently received. a. Next Meeting. February 13, 2013 © Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes —January 9, 2013 Page 3 Mr. Carlberg noted that the next scheduled meeting will take place on February 13`h, with the joint session with the Council to occur on February 26th. He asked that the Commissioners with expiring terms submit their application for reappointment prior to the deadline and advised of the dates interviews will take place. He advised that he would follow up on the newsletter article to ensure that the open space article will run in the next issue. Motion by Chairperson Sabel, Second by Commissioner Jarson to adjourn. Motion passed 6 -0. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David L. Carlberg Community Development Director Drafted by: Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary H C