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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.08.14 meeting packet1685 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 January 8, 2014 Andover City Hall Conference Room A &B 7.00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes —December 11, 2013 4. Open Space Acquisition Update 5. Other Business a. Next meeting: February 12, 2014 6. Adjournment 0 F -A.t.P LND0VE1VW-Q -t -.4- 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 — December 11, 2013 DATE: January 8, 2014 INTRODUCTION The Commission is asked to review and approve the minutes from the December 11, 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 December 11, 2013 Minutes Respectfully submitted, ZL,.0.( V- dov'-� David L. Carlberg REGULARANDOVER OPEN SPACE ADVISORYCOMMISSIONMEETING DECEMBER 11, 2013 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Andover Open Space Advisory Commission was called to order by Acting Chairperson Kim Kovich at 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Jim Olson, Bruce Perry, Gretchen Sabel (arrived at 7:13 p.m.), Suzanne Van Hecke Commissioners absent: Drago Flores and Aaron Jarson Also present: David Carlberg, Community Development Director RESIDENT FORUM No one wished to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — November 13, 2013 Motion by Commissioner Perry, Second by Commissioner Olson, to approve the minutes of November 13, 2013. Motion passed 4 -0. OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION UPDATE Mr. Carlberg provided an update on the Aasness property, advising that the title company was able to find an amendment to the divorce decree, which was filed to correct the legal description. He noted that a certified copy of the amended decree would be necessary in order to close. He stated that during this process Richard Aasness decided that it would be in their best interest not to close this year and prefers to close in January 2014. He expects that the purchase will close in January, after which time the Commission can make decisions on moving forward. He highlighted the 83 acres Comprehensive Plan amendment that was submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review and noted that a letter has been received from the Met Council stating that the application was complete. He advised that the 60 -day review period started in early November and could be extended for an additional 60 days if necessary. He believed that it would most likely be February before a decision is known and advised that the final action will come back before the City Council for their approval. He believed that if the Comprehensive Plan amendment is approved by the Council in February, the developer would most likely submit a plat for the Putnam property soon after that time. Mr. Carlberg identified a parcel owned by Larry Emmerich known as White Pine Wilderness Second Addition and discussed the revised preliminary plat information that will be presented to the City Council the following week to request eight additional lots /units to his development. He explained that those eight additional units would decrease the 155 units available in that general area. Chairperson Sabel arrived. Mr. Carlberg clarified that the policy has been that new roads needed for developments are the responsibility of the developer and therefore that price must be built into the cost of the lots within that development. He also discussed the Selmer property. Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes — December 11, 2013 Page 2 Commissioner Kovich stated that at this point the Commission has tried to make the Selmer deal work for three years and believed that the group should move on once the Aasness property closes. Mr. Carlberg stated that he would like to see what happens with Selmer once he learns that unless a road is built there, nothing will happen. He noted that the sewered units could be used up on the two other properties (Putnam and Ganter) already in discussion. REVIEW COMMUNITY SUR VEY Mr. Carlberg stated that in 2006 the City conducted a community survey, which included a few questions regarding open space. He advised that the City has obtained a firm that will conduct another resident survey and noted that the Council would like to include a few questions regarding open space. He believed that there would be two or three questions regarding open space and asked the Commission for input. He suggested asking questions such as "Are you aware of the open space program ? ", "Are you aware of the location of the open space areas, and if so please list ?" and "Have you visited any open space areas, and if so please list ?" Commissioner Van Hecke noted that some of the residents in past surveys may have considered farmland as open space as well. She believed that the question should be worded clearly to identify the City owned open space compared to simply open land that is privately owned. Mr. Carlberg confirmed that the Commission would like to recommend questions of that nature for inclusion in the survey. He clarified that the community survey is conducted by phone. He noted that the results of these questions will alert the Commission as to the level of awareness residents have regarding open space and whether additional education is needed. Chairperson Sabel stated that she would like to see something regarding the amount of value that residents have in the open space. Mr. Carlberg suggested that any further input regarding the questions should be sent to him via email as a draft version of the survey will soon be available. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Carlberg reported that a good meeting was held with the Hope and Jeff Luedtke in regard to accessing the Martin's Meadows open space area. He noted that the family did not want to sign a formal agreement but is willing to allow the City to access the area through their property provided they are given advance notice prior to accessing the property. He advised the Commission of available grant funds in the amount of $111,000 for Martin's Meadows and noted that the Council will take action on the application at their meeting the following week. He believed that the funds could be spent over two to three years. Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes —December]], 2013 Page 3 He advised that the deadline for reappointment applications is this Friday and reminded those Commissioners interested in continuing on the Commission will need to turn in their application. He stated that the interviews would be held in late January. a. Next Meeting: January 8, 2014 Noted. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Kovich, Second by Commissioner Olson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. Motion passed 5 -0. Respectfully submitted, David Carlberg Community Development Director Drafted by: Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary c�.v�.l• .f` I 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: January 8, 2014 INTRODUCTION Staff has continued to work with property owners to pursue acquisition of open space property east of Hanson Boulevard NW and north of 16155 Avenue NW. DISCUSSION An update will be provided at the meeting. ACTION REQUESTED A discussion will be held at the meeting. Respectfully submitted, David L. Carlberg