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Workshop Session
Joint Meeting between Park & Recreation Commission and Open Space
Commission
May 1, 2014
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Discuss Goals and Opportunities for Future Open Space and Park Land
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4. Other Business
5. Adjournment
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. a ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV
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Park & Recreation Commission
David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City EngineervD?->
Open Space Commission
Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director
2. Discuss Goals and Opportunities for Future Open Space and Park Land
May 1, 2014
INTRODUCTION
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to discuss goals and opportunities with the
Open Space Commission.
DISCUSSION
Attached for your review is the Open Space Evaluation Criteria that has been established by the
Open Space Commission.
The Open Space Commission will be looking for other potential parcels to purchase yet this year.
Just as a reminder, I will not be at the meeting but Dave Carlberg, Community Development
Director and Staff liaison to the Open Space Commission, will be there.
If you have specific questions or comments, please bring them to the meeting. If you have any
questions prior to the meeting, feel free to contact Dave Carlberg.
ACTION REQUIRED
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to discuss goals and opportunities with the
Open Space Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
Todd J. Haas
Cc: Dave Carlberg, Community Development Director
Attachments: Open Space Evaluation Criteria
Open Space Evaluation Criteria
Prerequisite: The Area to be Protected is Sufficient in Size and Location to Preserve and Enhance Natural
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Resources
The Area Presents an Opportunity to Protect Significant Natural Resources That Would Otherwise be Negatively
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Affected by Development or Negligence Considerations include the development potential of property and lack of
protection by regulations such as wetland and floodplain regulations or existing easements
Lands Important as Native Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Scoring based on existence of habitat for native animal
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species. Additional consideration given for the size of area (less than one acre, more than one acre or larger), width of the
area (greater or less than 100 feet) and whether the area connects areas of native animal species habitat
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Potential to be contiguous to additional, conservation area
Native Plant Communities (identified in DNR Subsection Profile of Anoka Sand Plain) Consideration based on size
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and quality of the area, Additional scoring if threatened or endangered species of plants or animals are present (DNR
NHIS Data).
Buffer Adjacent to Upland Native Plant and Animal Communities Scoring based on effectiveness in protecting or
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connecting native plant communities
Buffer Adjacent to Lakes, Streams,Wetlands and Natural Watershed Systems Scoring based on width of area and its
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ability to protect these features. Additional scoring if the buffer area is adjacent to area within the DNR Public Waters
Inventory or Coon Creek
The Area Provides Opportunities for Passive Recreation and Observation of the Natural Environment for the
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General Public Scoring based on public access and whether the area is visible to the general public
Other Notable Features (Historical, Educational, Archaeological, Aesthetic, Other) Scoring assigned as documented
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on a case by case basis