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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.13.13 meeting packet.•��Y,r.,�. a 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 February 13, 2013 Andover City Hall Conference Room A &B 7.00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Swearing in of Commissioners 4. Nominate and Appoint Chair and Vice Chair 5. Approval of Minutes — January 9, 2013 6. Open Space Acquisition Update 7. Discuss Joint Meeting With City Council on February 26, 2013 8. Other Business a. Next meeting: March 13, 2013 9. Adjournment 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.AN DOVE R.MN.US TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Swearing in of Commissioners Perry and Kovich DATE: February 13, 2013 INTRODUCTION Commissioners Bruce Perry and Kim Kovich need to be sworn into the Open Space Advisory Commission. DISCUSSION Commissioners Perry and Kovich were reappointed by the City Council to serve three year terms on the Open Space Advisory Commission. ACTION REQUESTED Commissioners Perry and Kovich to take the oath of office. Respectfully submitted, David L. Carlberg 9 C I T Y O F k.N.NDOVE 1665 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Nominate and Appoint Chair and Vice Chair DATE: February 13, 2013 INTRODUCTION The Council has asked that the various city commissions appoint their own officers. DISCUSSION Officers The officers identified in the Open Space Advisory Commission Bylaws are; Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. The Bylaws state that the duties of each position are implied by their titles. In practice, the Chair runs the meeting. The Vice Chair runs the meeting in the Chair's absence, and so on. Procedure Roberts Rules of Order suggest a motion or motions to nominate one or more candidates for each position. Approval of a second motion to appoint a commissioner to a position is necessary to complete the appointment. History Chairperson Sabel has been the Chair since the departure of Chairperson Deuschle in January of 2011. Commissioner Kovich was selected as the Vice Chair in 2012. The Commission has not had a secretary since the first annual term of Commissioner Kovich expired at the end of 2007. ACTION REQUESTED The Commission is asked to nominate and appoint commissioners to fill the various positions. Respectfully submitted, L4 e- at�� David L. Carlberg W A ri 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.AN DOVER. MN.US TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes — January 9, 2013 DATE: February 13, 2013 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 January 9, 2013 Minutes Respectfully submitted, David L. Carlberg REGULAR ANDOVER OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 9, 2013 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Andover Open Space Advisory Commission was called to order by Vice Chairperson Kim Kovich at 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Gretchen Sabel (via telephone), Aaron Jarson, Jim Olson, Bruce Perry and Suzanne Van Hecke Commissioners absent: Drago Flores Also present: David Carlberg, Community Development Director RESIDENT FOR UM No one wished to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — December 12, 2012 Motion by Commissioner Perry, Second by Commissioner Jarson to approve the minutes. Motion passed 6 -0. HANSONAREA A CQUISITION OF PROPERTY UPDATE Mr. Carlberg recapped the events of the past few months involving the possible acquisition of the Selmer and Kuiken properties. He noted that at the previous meeting an idea was discussed to create a parking lot across from the parcel with access to the property gained through walking. He stated that City Administrator Dickinson spoke with the property owners regarding the concept and also spoke with the City Council on the matter. He stated that the Council was not warm to the idea and noted that the Lawrence family also did not see a benefit in a parking lot with trail access for walking into the parcel. He advised that without the support of the Council and the Lawrence family, the purchase agreements have fallen apart. He stated that there still may be an opportunity if the property owners were willing to contribute to the cost for the roadway and noted that staff will continue to discuss that option with the property owners. Commissioner Olson confirmed that the Lawrence family was not interested in the plans involving a parking lot, as they would like to see the road. Mr. Carlberg stated that was correct. He also stated that while this idea has not completely fallen apart, he urged the Commission to think about other parcels as well in the mean time. He believed that this may be a good time for the Commission and the City Council to hold a joint meeting to better discuss the true purpose of purchasing open space property. He believed February 26"' would be the next available date to hold that joint meeting. Commissioner Olson expressed frustration as he believed that the purchase of the Selmer property, with or without drivable access, is within the scope of the Commission. Mr. Carlberg noted that he was not present at the City Council closed session discussion but advised that the bigger issue is the lack of support for the parking lot walking access of the Lawrence family. Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes —January 9, 2013 Page 2 Chairperson Sabel noted that she would support the idea of a joint session between the Commission and the Council to better understand direction for the future. Mr. Carlberg noted that the Council workshop sessions normally begin at 6pm and asked that the Commissioners plan to attend the Tuesday, February 26`" Council workshop in attempt to hold a joint meeting for the two groups. He advised that bridges have not been burned with any of the landowners. REVIEWAND DISCUSS OTHER POTENTIAL OPENSPACE PROPERTYACQUISITIONS Mr. Carlberg questioned if the Commission has any other parcels of interest that they may want to discuss with the Council at the joint session. Vice Chairperson Kovich believed that the Aasness parcel should be the next move. He stated that the Council was not fully on board with the idea but did not believe that the Commission did a good job of presenting the parcel. He stated that staff could reach out to the property owner to determine the level of interest. He advised that the Commission would have one more meeting before the joint meeting with the Council and if the Commission wants to go in that direction a more direct pitch could be developed. Commissioner Van Hecke referenced the Dalske parcel but believed there was not full interest from the homeowner at the time the Commission last pursued the property. Mr. Carlberg noted that if there is not interest from Aasness, staff can reach out to the Dalske family to determine their level of interest. Chairperson Sabel referenced another parcel on the southeast corner of Andover Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard that would be centrally located for the City. Vice Chairperson Kovich did not believe that the Council had support for that parcel. Commissioner Van Hecke noted that the property owner had wanted more money than the City could offer, as the property owner would like development price for the land. Mr. Carlberg noted that he could place that parcel on the list for the Council discussion as well, being as the parcel is centrally located. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Van Hecke noted that there was not an open space article in the City newsletter which was recently received. a. Next Meeting. February 13, 2013 Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes — January 9, 2013 Page 3 Mr. Carlberg noted that the next scheduled meeting will take place on February 13`x', with the joint session with the Council to occur on February 26I'. He asked that the Commissioners with expiring terms submit their application for reappointment prior to the deadline and advised of the dates interviews will take place. He advised that he would follow up on the newsletter article to ensure that the open space article will run in the next issue. Motion by Chairperson Sabel, Second by Commissioner Jarson to adjourn. Motion passed 6 -0. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David L. Carlberg Community Development Director Drafted by: Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Open Space Acquisition of Property Update DATE: February 13, 2013 INTRODUCTION Staff has continued to work with property owners to pursue acquisition of approximately 51 acres east of Hanson Boulevard. Staff has also contacted an additional property owner as directed by the Commission. DISCUSSION An update will be provided at the meeting. ACTION REQUESTED A discussion will be held at the meeting. Respectfully submitted, David L. Carlberg C I T Y O F N 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Discuss Joint Meeting with City Council DATE: February 13, 2013 INTRODUCTION A joint meeting with the City Council will be held on February 26, 2013. DISCUSSION The meeting begins at 6pm and the open space discussion is the second item on the agenda. At the last meeting, the Commission discussed the need to be prepared to address the City Council. ACTION REQUESTED The Commission is asked to discuss the upcoming joint meeting with the City Council. Respectfully submitted, LL4 C eti.-Oi David L. Carlberg