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Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
Meeting Agenda
October 10, 2012
Andover City Hall
Conference Room A &B
6:00 p.m.
1. Tour of North Woods Preserve
2. Return to City Hall for regular meeting
7.00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Resident Forum
I Approval of Minutes — September 12, 2012
4. Update on the Acquisition of Property
5. Other Business
a. Next meeting: November 14, 2012
6. Adjournment
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TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes — September 12, 2012
DATE: October 10, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The Commission is asked to review and approve the minutes from the last
meeting.
DISCUSSION
Please share any changes to the minutes at the meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED
A motion, second and vote are necessary to approve the minutes.
Attachment
September 12, 2012 Minutes
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Carlberg
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REGULAR ANDOVER OPENSPACE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Andover Open Space Advisory Commission was called to order by
Chairperson Gretchen Sabel at 7:15 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present: Drago Flores, Aaron Jarson, Kim Kovich, Jim Olson, Bruce Perry
and Suzanne Van Hecke
Commissioners absent: None
Also present: David Carlberg, Community Development Director
Stephanie Hanson, City Planner
RESIDENT FOR UM
No one wished to address the Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — August 8, 2012
Motion by Commissioner Jarson, Second by Commissioner Kovich to approve the minutes. Motion
passed 4 -0 -3 (Sabel, Van Hecke, and Flores present).
UPDATE ON THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
Mr. Carlberg provided an update on the Selmer property and noted that a purchase agreement has
been drafted for that parcel. He provided an update on the negotiation process involving the two
Kuiken properties. He also provided an update on the negotiation process with the Lawrence family.
He noted that staff would continue the negotiations and would update the Board at the next meeting.
Chairperson Sabel questioned if the Council had directed Mr. Carlberg to look for properties along
the river.
Mr. Carlberg stated that he had been advised that a family maybe interested in selling their property
along the river. He identified the property on a map and noted that could be an option if the Selmer
property does not work out. He stated that his follow up call has not been returned, but noted that he
would update the Board if there is real interest.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairperson Sabel commented on the tour held prior to the meeting tonight, noting that the Parks
Department has done a great job.
Mr. Carlberg agreed that the Parks Department did a great job trying to restore the areas of
erosion from snowmobiles and ATV's.
Chairperson Sabel commented that it may be nice to have a formal thank you to the Parks
Department.
Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting
Minutes — September 12, 2012
Page 2
Motion by Commissioner Olson, Second by Commissioner Jarson to formally thank the Parks
Department for their efforts, above and beyond, to improve the open space areas and make them
more user friendly and accessible to the residents of Andover. Motion passed 7 -0.
Chairperson Sabel noted the open space area that would be toured prior to the October meeting.
Mrs. Hanson introduced herself and provided a brief history of her career prior to joining the City
of Andover.
Chairperson Sabel identified an area near Hanson Boulevard which has had a significant number
of trees removed.
Mr. Carlberg advised that area had been cleared by the utilities.
Further discussion ensued regarding other parcels in Andover.
a. Next Meeting: October 10, 2012
Noted.
Motion by Commissioner Kovich, Second by Commissioner Jarson to adjourn. Motion passed
7 -0. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David Carlberg
Community Development Director
Drafted by:
Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary
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TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Discuss Acquisition of Property
DATE: October 10, 2012
INTRODUCTION
Staff has continued to work with property owners to pursue acquisition of
approximately 61 acres east of Hanson Boulevard.
DISCUSSION
An update will be provided at the meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED
A discussion will be held at the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Carlberg