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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 14, 20134 It VNL6 Y O F �i OVER _ © 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 August 14, 2013 Andover City Hall Conference Room A &B 7.00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes — July 10, 2013 4. Open Space Acquisition Update 5. Martin's Meadows — Snowmobile Issues © 6. Other Business a. Next meeting: September 11, 2013 7. Adjournment X REGULAR ANDOVER OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING © AUGUST 14, 2013 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Andover Open Space Advisory Commission was called to order by Chairperson Gretchen Sabel at 7:05 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Aaron Jarson, Jim Olson, and Bruce Perry Commissioners absent: Drago Flores, Kim Kovich and Suzanne Van Hecke Also present: David Carlberg, Community Development Director RESIDENT FORUM No one wished to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — July 10, 2013 Motion by Commissioner Perry, Second by Commissioner Jarson, to approve the minutes of July 10, 2013. Motion passed 4 -0. OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION UPDATE © Mr. Carlberg referenced the Selmer property, noting that there is a purchase agreement approved by the Council, but advised that the attorneys for the Selmers and Kuikens have been working to determine an access easement. He advised that City staff is getting frustrated with the delay. He advised of a developer making purchases in the area and stated that Selmer may be considering an offer from the developer. He advised that the property will likely not be serviced with sewer and water, and discussed the ability, and available number of units, for that area to access sewer and water. He stated that if the Selmer deal does not go through, Dennis Kuiken is interested in selling 10 -20 acres north of Selmer to the OSAC. He questioned if there is interest to purchase the Kuiken property even if the Selmer property does not go through. He confirmed that the parcel would still only be accessible through a maintenance easement, similar to the Selmer property, until future development occurs in that area. He noted that the OSAC did walk the Kuiken property and it is very nice. He stated that while it would be nice to tie the Kuiken property to the Selmer property, it could still be a nice addition without the Selmer property. He discussed the competitive land development market within Andover right now and advised that some developers are offering more money for land than what the market conditions currently support. Commissioner Olson stated that in his opinion they should wait to see what happens with the Selmer deal before a decision is made whether or not to go through with the Kuiken property. The Commission agreed with that decision. Mr. Carlberg advised that he would provide another update to the Commission at the September © meeting. He referenced the Aasness property and provided an update on the negotiation process and estimated that a closing would occur later this year. Chairperson Sabel referenced a parcel of land listed for sale and asked for an update in regard to developer interest. © Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes —August 14, 2013 Page 2 Mr. Carlberg provided a brief update on development interest within Andover. MARTIN'S MEADOWS — SNOWMOBILE ISSUES Mr. Carlberg noted that this item was added to the agenda in regard to an email that Mayor Gamache sent to Chairperson Sabel and read the email communication to the Commission. He stated that he has spoken with the Parks Department and they have been out at Martin's Meadows completing work in regard to the buckthorn and erosion issues due to the snowmobiling and four wheeling activity. He provided pictures of the site and advised that the erosion work seems like it has kept out the four wheelers this summer. He stated that because people are no longer traveling that area some native vegetation has come back. He believed that this temporary improvement will act as a solution for this time and did not believe an actual fence would be needed to detour four wheelers and snowmobilers. Commissioner Perry advised of a site where he noticed a sign stating no motorized vehicles and noted that there was also a small stop sign, similar to those posted along snowmobile trails. Mr. Carlberg noted that he would follow up on signage. He stated that in regard to Martin's Meadows the erosion control measures have seemed to be working to keep out the four wheelers and advised that they will delay fencing to determine if this will keep out the snowmobilers as well. Chairperson Sabel stated that perhaps signage should be posted stating that there are erosion control devices ahead and to keep out. Mr. Carlberg displayed pictures of the buckthorn that was removed and advised that a spraying will occur as well. He stated that he also believed that a seeding was completed for the prairie restoration area. He stated that the Parks Department and the natural resources staff have been working diligently on the site. He stated that he did go to the website for the city of Woodbury, as referenced in the email from the Mayor, but stated that he did not see any information in regard to the open space policies. OTHER BUSINESS Chairperson Sabel questioned what would occur in the future once the referendum funds are spent. She stated that perhaps the group could meet quarterly to follow -up on the open space issues. Mr. Carlberg stated that perhaps it would be nice to have a kiosk at the Martin's Meadows space that includes a map and shows where people are located to prevent visitors from getting lost. He advised that the group could also meet quarterly to discuss open space issues. He stated that he heard nothing but positive input from Fun Fest. The Commission confirmed that the giveaway items were very popular with children that then bring their parents along to the booth. There were a lot of visitors that were happy to speak with Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes — August 14, 2013 Page 3 the Commission members and obtain additional information on open space. The consensus was that the event was a great opportunity for positive interaction with residents. a. Next Meeting. September 11, 2013 Noted. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Olson, Second by Commissioner Jarson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m. Motion passed 4 -0. Respectfully submitted, David Carlberg Community Development Director Drafted by: Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary I,.J