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Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
Meeting Agenda
August 14, 2013
Andover City Hall
Conference Room A &B
7.00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Resident Forum
3. Approval of Minutes — July 10, 2013
4. Open Space Acquisition Update
5. Martin's Meadows — Snowmobile Issues
6. Other Business
a. Next meeting: September 11, 2013
7. Adjournment
C I T Y O F
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TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes — July 10, 2013
DATE: August 14, 2013
INTRODUCTION
The Commission is asked to review and approve the minutes from the July
101 2013 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
July 10, 2013 Minutes
Respectfully submitted,
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David L. Carlberg
REGULAR ANDOVER OPEN SPACE 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 OFMINUTES— 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 SPA CE A CQ UISITION 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.
M 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
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TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Open Space Acquisition of Property Update
DATE: August 14, 2013
INTRODUCTION
Staff has continued to work with property owners to pursue acquisition of
open space property east of Hanson Boulevard NW and north of 161 s`
Avenue NW.
DISCUSSION
An update will be provided at the meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED
A discussion will be held at the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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David L. Carlberg
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TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Martin's Meadows — Snowmobile Issues
DATE: August 14, 2013
INTRODUCTION
The Commission is requested to discuss the snowmobiling activity at
Martin's Meadows.
DISCUSSION
A discussion will be held at the meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED
Provide direction to staff if necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
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David L. Carlberg