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Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
Meeting Agenda
August 13, 2014
Andover City Hall
Conference Room A &B
7.00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Resident Forum
3. Approval of Minutes: July 9, 2014 Regular Meeting
4. Open Space Acquisition of Property Update
S. Open Space Improvements Update
a. Access to North Woods Preserve from Hanson Blvd.
b. Signage of Aasness property
c. Kiosks
6. Fun Fest Recap
7. Other Business
a. Next meeting: September 10, 2014 (6:00 pm - Tour of Martin's
Meadows)
8. Adjournment
C T Y O F
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: Approval of Minutes — July 9, 2014
DATE: August 13, 2014
INTRODUCTION
The Open Space Advisory Commission is asked to review and approve the
minutes from the July 9, 2014 regular 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 9, 2014 meeting minutes
Respectfully submitted,
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David L. Carlberg
REGULAR ANDOVER OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 91 2014
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Andover Open Space Advisory Commission was called to order by
Chairperson Gretchen Sabel at 7:04 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard
NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present: Aaron Jarson, Kim Kovich, Jim Myers, Bruce Perry, and Suzanne
Van Hecke
Commissioners absent: Jim Olson
Also present: David Carlberg, Community Development Director
RESIDENT FORUM
No one wished to address the Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — June 11, 2014
Motion by Commissioner Kovich, Second by Commissioner Perry, to approve the minutes of
June 11, 2014. Motion passed 6 -0.
OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION UPDATE
Mr. Carlberg advised that things have been quiet as Mr. Wold continues to work on the Country
Oaks North project and provided an update on that progress. He believed the best course of
action for the Selmer property would be to continue to wait. He noted that there is another
property that has been a challenge for the City in regard to police calls and activity on the south
end of Round Lake. He advised that the parcel is roughly 4.3 acres and has access to the lake.
He advised that the neighboring parcel is owned by the State of Minnesota in Trust and stated
that perhaps the City could approach the property owner in attempt to purchase the land as open
space. He confirmed that the property owner would need to fund the cleanup of the property
prior to sale, should that occur. He stated that he will speak with Mr. Haas to determine if the
Park and Recreation Commission would have interest in the property as they have discussed a
master plan to acquire property around Round Lake.
Chair Sabel asked for an update on the parking lot construction for the Aasness open space.
Mr. Carlberg advised that the permits have been received from Anoka County to do work in the
Hanson Blvd (C.R. 78) right of way. The work should begin after Fun Fest and will be complete
by the end of the summer.
FUN FEST PREPARATION
Mr. Carlberg advised that the shirts were distributed tonight for the Commission to wear when
staffing the booth this weekend. He provided a copy of a handout that will be available at the
booth for distribution and noted that most of the suggested comments have been incorporated,
using the space available. He briefly highlighted the other information that will be available at
the booth. He stated that he also obtained parking passes for the Commissioners to park in the
City Hall parking lot for the event. He advised that the scheduled shifts for the Commissioners
were included in the packet and were also emailed to the Commissioners.
Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting
Minutes — July 9, 2014
Page 2
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Carlberg advised that two Eagle Scouts have approached the City and would like to build
kiosks in Martin's Meadows and North Woods Preserve as their projects. He provided sketches
of different kiosk options and confirmed that the Commission prefers the three -sided option with
a more basic roof. He advised that the Eagle Scouts are attempting to raise funds for the projects
but noted that City staff would be involved in the specifications for the kiosk in order to ensure
consistency.
a. Next Meeting. August 13, 2014
Noted.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Kovich, Second by Commissioner Perry, to adjourn the meeting at
7:46 p.m. Motion passed 6 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
David Carlberg
Community Development Director
Drafted by:
Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary
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T Y O F
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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 13, 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 1615L
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
C T Y O F
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 Improvements Update
DATE: August 13, 2014
INTRODUCTION
Staff has continued to direct and monitor the completion of various open space projects.
Below is a status update.
DISCUSSION
Access to North Woods Preserve from Hanson Blvd.
The access and parking lot are currently under construction on the property purchased
from Aasness'. A Class V parking lot of 14 spaces is being provided.
Sign age of A asn ess property
Upon the completion of the access and parking lot the open space boundary signs will be
installed around the perimeter of the site. Some mowing of trails will also likely occur at
that time.
Kiosk Installations
We have two Eagle Scout candidates coordinating the construction and installation of
kiosks at the entrances to Martin's Meadows and North Woods Preserve. The
Commission chose a three sided design at the June meeting which will serve as the basis
for the design.
ACTION REQUESTED
A discussion will be held at the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Carlberg
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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: Fun Fest Recap
DATE: August 13, 2014
REQUEST
The Commission is asked to discuss and provide feedback on the 2014
Andover Family Fun Fest event and the Open Space Advisory Commission
and Parks and Recreation Commission community booth.
Respectfully submitted,
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David L. Carlberg