HomeMy WebLinkAboutWK - May 10, 20171685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
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City Council Workshop
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Conference Rooms A & B
Call to Order — 7:00 p.m.
2. Joint Meeting with Open Space Commission.
a. Open Space Management Plans
b. Potential CIP Projects
c. Open Space Branding
3. Other Business
4. Adjournment
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
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TO: Mayor and Council Members
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
David D. Berkowitz, Director of Cublic Works/City Engineer
From: Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resources Technician
Subject: Joint Meeting with Open Space Advisory Commission
Date: May 10, 2017
INTRODUCTION
The Open Space Advisory Commission has met on several occasions and continues to plan for ongoing
management and development of the properties. The Commission would like to get feedback from the
City Council on various items related to these properties.
DISCUSSION
The four open spaces all have varying levels of maintenance and upkeep. Some have had ample
management, have an elaborate trail system and just need routine maintenance while others are in need
of trails, signage, vegetation management, etc.
There are some needed improvements that will require funding from outside sources (i.e. grants), or
should be potentially included in the CIP.
Finally, there has been discussions about rebranding "open spaces" to "preserves" or another term that
may better fit the intent of the properties.
ACTION REQUESTED
The City Council is requested to meet with the Open Space Advisory Commission and provide
feedback on the various items that need attention.
Respectfully submitted,
'Kameron onen
Natural Resources Technician