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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 10, 2013X �J 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 10, 2013 Andover City Hall Conference Room A &B 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes —March 13, April 10, and May 8, 2013 4. Open Space Acquisition Update 5. Finalize Fun Fest Booth Roster/Handouts /Displays 6. Other Business a. Next meeting: August 14, 2013 7. Adjournment REGULAR ANDOVER OPENSPACE ADVISORY COMMISSIONMEETING © JULY 10, 2013 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: Drago Flores, Aaron Jarson, Kim Kovich (arrived at 7:05 p.m.), Jim Olson, Bruce Perry and Suzanne Van Hecke Commissioners absent: None Also present: David Carlberg, Community Development Director RESIDENT FORUM No one wished to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES— March 13, 2013; April 10, 2013; and May 8, 2013 Motion by Commissioner Olson, Second by Commissioner Perry, to approve the minutes of March 13, 2013. Motion passed 5 -0 -1 (Flores present). Motion by Commissioner Van Hecke, Second by Commissioner Drago, to approve the minutes of April 10, 2013. Motion passed 4 -0 -2 (Olson and Jarson present). Motion by Commissioner Jarson, Second by Commissioner Olson, to approve the minutes of May 8, 2013. Motion passed 4 -0 -2 (Flores and Perry present). OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION UPDATE Mr. Carlberg stated that there is an agreement to purchase the Selmer property, noting that the Council has approved the purchase agreement but noted that the issue of temporary access is still being negotiated between the attorneys for the City, Selmer and Kuiken. Mr. Carlberg stated that as of July 2nd he had not seen an agreement on the access issues for the Selmer property. Commissioner Kovich arrived at 7:05 p.m. He referenced the Aasness property and advised that the purchase agreement was faxed to the property owner today for the land. He noted that the property owner also agreed to sell a permanent easement for the water main, which will be purchased through another City fund, and explained that transaction will need to occur prior to the purchase of the open space land. He noted that although the easement needs to be conveyed to the City prior to the open space purchase, the purchases are tied together and the property owner would not agree to the easement without the purchase of the open space land. He provided additional information on the formula used to determine the land price © for the Aasness purchase. He stated that he appreciated Mr. Aasness working with the City on this purchase. Commissioner Van Hecke questioned if these purchases would cause additional maintenance or burden to the Parks Department. © Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes —July 10, 2013 Page 2 Mr. Carlberg noted that the Parks Department does some mowing and other maintenance activities at the open space areas but did not believe that the Parks Department considered that to be a burden. However, it does take time to maintain these areas. He confirmed that there would not be an active picnic area that would need to be maintained or anything like that but noted that there would need to be some funds used to construct a gravel parking area for a few cars off of Hanson Boulevard NW. He stated that after the purchase agreements are complete with Selmer and Aasness the Commission can decide on future direction with the expenditure of the remaining fund balance. FINALIZE FUN FEST BOOTH ROSTER/HAND0UTS/DISPLAYS Mr. Carlberg provided a list of the volunteer shift sign -ups for this Saturday and confirmed that the booth for the Open Space Commission and Park and Recreation Commission will be in the same location as the previous years. He advised that the tent, tables and chairs will be setup prior to the Commissioners arrival. He reviewed the maps, photos, and handouts that will be available at the booth. He stated that boxes of notepads, rulers, pencils, pens and other items will be available to share between the City Council and Commissions to handout to residents. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Perry stated that a resident spoke with him regarding a large pile of woodchips near the Navaho Street NW cul -de -sac at the trail access point to the Martin's Meadows open space. Mr. Carlberg stated that he believed that the pile of woodchips would be used for the trails but noted that he would follow up and would pass the information on to the Commission and Commissioner Perry. Commissioner Perry stated that he would prefer to follow up with the resident himself. a. Next Meeting: August 14, 2013 Noted. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David Carlberg Community Development Director Drafted by: Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary