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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.14.15 meeting packet?C I T Y 0 F LN bD 1 V � 1 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.AN DOVER. MN.US Andover Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Agenda January 14, 2015 Andover City Hall Conference Room A &B 7.00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes: December 10, 2014, Regular Meeting December 18, 2014, Joint Meeting with Park and Rec. Comm. 4. Open Space Acquisition Update 5. Review Management Plan Updates 6. Recap Joint Meeting with the Park and Recreation Commission 7. Naming of Recently Acquired Open Space — Selmer /Blanchette Property 8. Other Business a. Next regular meeting: February 11, 2015 9. Adjournment 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 — December 10, 2014 December 18, 2014 DATE: January 14, 2015 INTRODUCTION The Open Space Advisory Commission is asked to review and approve the minutes from the December 10, 2014 regular meeting and the December 18, 2014 joint meeting with the Park and Recreation Commission. 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 10, 2014 meeting minutes December 18, 2014 joint meeting minutes Respectfully submoa-t' tted, Z2) 4 C, David L. Carlberg REGULAR ANDOVER OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMISSIONMEETING DECEMBER 10, 2014 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Andover Open Space Advisory Commission was called to order by Chairperson Gretchen Sabel at 7:02 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 (arrived at 7:02 p.m.) Commissioners absent: Jim Olson Also present: David Carlberg, Community Development Director Donna Aasness, resident RESIDENT FORUM No one wished to address the Commission. Commissioner Van Hecke arrived. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —November 12, 2014 Motion by Commissioner Kovich, Second by Commissioner Jarson, to approve the minutes of November 12, 2014. Motion passed 5 -0 -1 (Perry present). OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION UPDATE Mr. Carlberg reported that the sale of the Selmer /Blanchette property closed on November 21st with a purchase price of $345,000. He advised that the southern ten acres of the property was purchased using an alternate funding source. He explained that the property adjacent to the east has been purchased by developers and the City Council wanted additional flexibility and options. He noted that those options could include possible sale of a portion of the ten acres to the adjacent developer for a road connection out of the development to the future road planned out to Hanson Boulevard, realignment of the planned roadway to Hanson Boulevard due to the need to protect a high quality Black Ash Swamp, the creation of a park and /or the ability for the Commission to purchase additional land out of the ten acres. He provided an update on the Kuiken negotiations and reviewed the balance of the open space account. He stated that the open space account funded $258,750 of the total purchase price of the Selmer /Blanchette property, noting that the remaining purchase price is being held as a placeholder in the case that the Council desires the entire parcel to remain as open space in their discussions. He advised that the Council will be discussing this matter further in the next two months through worksession meetings in order to detennine what should be done with the ten acres. He stated that perhaps a joint meeting of the Commission and City Council can occur in early 2015 to discuss this matter, as there are two new members that will be joining the Council. He advised that the Commission will further discuss the option of a park to be located in North Woods Preserve and Selmer /Blanchette properties at the joint meeting with the Park and Recreation Commission on December 18th. Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes —December 10, 2014 Page 2 REVIEW OF NORTH WOODS PRESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE Mr. Carlberg stated that additional language and a historical perspective from Richard Aasness have been added to the beginning of the North Woods Preserve Management Plan. He briefly highlighted some of the proposed changes to the Plan and suggested that the Commissioners read through the document and email any concerns or questions by the end of the year. Chairperson Sabel referenced the map showing cover types that has been updated and asked for additional information on a specific portion. Mr. Carlberg provided additional information that was updated on the map through a review of the Emmerich property. He noted that the change would not have an impact on the open space area because of the open space designation but confirmed that change could have an effect on the potential development on the Emmerich property. Commissioner Kovich identified a portion of the map where the border of the open space area is defined and should be amended. Mr. Carlberg reviewed the access portion of the Management Plan, noting that the first paragraph of the section explains how the parking lot was constructed specifically the work and time of the Public Works Department to complete the lot at a minimal cost. He referenced the signage portion of the Plan, and provided a photograph of the completed kiosk that was constructed by an Eagle Scout. He provided a photograph of the boundary line signage that has been installed in the open space area to assist in preventing people from trespassing onto the Aasness property, noting that the sign did not deter a couple people that continued onto private property. He stated that additional signage can be installed once the ground thaws in the spring. Donna Aasness stated that when the people entered their property from the northwest corner of the open space they traveled off of a trail and wandered around the trees and almost to the Kuiken property to the north. Mr. Carlberg advised that he put maps into the kiosk today and will also place information about the property boundaries into the kiosk as well in attempt to deter people from wandering onto the Aasness property. Chairperson Sabel stated that perhaps additional signs could be placed on the Aasness property facing the open space area stating private property /no trespassing. Mr. Carlberg stated that the Aasness family could choose to place that type of signage on their property if they desire. He stated that he would like to wait and see if the signs work but confirmed that signs could be placed in the future that states "City property ends here ". He encouraged Mrs. Aasness to call the City if she notices footprints on her property and noted that if she sees people trespassing on the property she could call the Anoka County Sheriff's Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes — December 10, 2014 Page 3 Department. He again asked the Commission to review the document in their leisure and provide him with any input by the end of the year. Commissioner Van Hecke identified the area recommended for a prescribed burn and stated that she would rather let that area be rather than conducting a burn. Commissioner Myers stated that it would be interesting to have a below ground camera blind where visitors could climb into the area and see ground level views through the camera. DECEMBER 18T'y JOINT MEETING WITH PARKAND RECREATION COMMISSION a. Park Planning In North Woods Preserve /SelmerBlanchette b. Developing Programming For Open Space And Parks c. Maintenance Programming For Kelsey Round Lake Park Area Mr. Carlberg stated that the joint meeting with the Park and Recreation Commission will be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 181h. He advised that he did update the agenda, following suggestions made by Chairperson Sabel, to include park planning and coordination in the North Woods Preserve /Selmer /Blanchette area, developing nature programming for open space and parks, maintenance programming for Kelsey Round Lake Park area, and other business. Commissioner Myers questioned if there are plans for a kiosk in Kelsey Round Lake Park. Mr. Carlberg noted that could be discussed at the joint meeting as that would be a great location. He asked that the Commissioners think about what they would like to ask or what additional information they would like to get from the Park and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Kovich stated that perhaps Martin's Meadows and Martin's Park could be added to the agenda. Mr. Carlberg confirmed that park planning and coordination in Martin's Meadows area could be added to the agenda as the second item. Chairperson Sabel stated that she has had contact with a naturalist with the DNR that would be willing to work with the Commission to help with programming and training for the programming. OTHER BUSINESS a. Next Meeting: January 14, 2015 Noted. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes — December 10, 2014 Page 4 Respectfully submitted, David Carlberg Community Development Director Drafted by: Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary ANDOVER OPEN SPA CE ADVISORY COMMISSION JOINT MEETING WITH ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEE TING DECEMBER 18, 2014 MINUTES A Joint Meeting with the Andover Open Space Advisory Commission and the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Gretchen Sabel and Chair Ted Butler on December 18, 2014, 6:00 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Open Space Commissioners Present: Chair Gretchen Sabel, Vice Chair Kim Kovich, Commissioners Aaron Jarson, Bruce Perry, James Myers, Jim Olson and Suzanne Van Hecke. Open Space Commissioners Absent: None Park and Recreation Commissioners Present: Chair Ted Butler, Vice Chair Jim Lindahl (arrived at 6:15 p.m.), Commissioners Sarah Elstrom, Alisa Lewnau, Angela Marinello, Mark Miskowiec, and Shane Stenzel Park and Recreation Commissioners Absent: None Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg PARK PLANNING AND COORDINATION IN NORTH WOODS PRESER VEI SELMERIBLANCHETTE AREA Chair Sabel stated 30 acres of the recently purchase Selmer /Blanchette parcel will be open space. Mr. Carlberg showed a map of the area. Last year the City closed on the 26- acre piece known as the Aasness Property which has been added to the North Woods Preserve Open Space bringing the total acreage to 46 acres. An Eagle Scout has constructed a kiosk for the area off of the newly constructed gravel parking lot located off of Hanson Blvd which includes signage and infonnation available for visitors. The maps available encourage visitors to stay on the Open Space part of the parcel. In November the Selmer /Blanchette property of 40 acres was closed on by the City and 30 of the 40 acres were purchased with Open Space funds. The southern 10 acres was purchased with another funding source to provide some flexibility in locating a road out to Hanson Blvd. Joint Meeting — Open Space Commission /Park & Recreation Commission Minutes — December 18, 2014 Page 2 There could possibly be a park developed in this 10 acres as well, which would be a discussion point for the Park and Recreation Commission. The City would look at possibly purchasing 15 additional acres north of the Selmer /Blanchette parcel which would likely exhaust the Open Space funds. Chair Sabel asked if the Park Commission has seen sketch plans in the area and Chair Butler stated he had seen some sketch plans in the past. He noted the Park Commission has discussed the possibility of a park in that area. He likes the idea of having a small park near the Selmer /Blanchette Open Space area. This could be an entry park to the Open Space area. Chair Butler asked if the elevations are known about the 15 acres being considered west of Country Oaks North. Chair Sabel stated it is currently being used as a motocross area. Mr. Carlberg showed a map indicating the elevations. He also indicated a proposed path for the road out to Hanson Blvd. Chair Butler stated the Park Commission will need to have some significant discussions about this matter. The Park Commission would consider the southern 10 acres of the 40 acres. Commissioner Stenzel asked if there was a way to tie in North Woods Preserve Open Space with the Selmer /Blanchette 40 acres. Mr. Carlberg stated possibly a trail on Hanson would be possible. Commissioner Jim Lindahl arrived at the meeting at 6:15 p.m. Commissioner Stenzel asked about the area to the west of the Selmer /Blanchette property and Mr. Carlberg stated it is owned by someone who is not willing to sell. Commissioner Kovich stated a park would be a nice addition. However, the area was purchased for Open Space and not to be developed and now if the City would put in a park that was not the original plan. Commissioner Stenzel suggested tying three developments together with a small park. He feels there would need to be another access point into the area other than from Hanson Blvd. Mr. Carlberg stated staff is looking at two access points from the 40 acres to the east of Selmer /Blanchette property referred to as the Ganter property. Mr. Haas stated the road will come in off Hanson Blvd when the area is developed. Mr. Carlberg stated that there are a limited number of municipal sewer units in this area. The developer may be open to a park being added. Park Dedication fees were received on this area known as Country Oaks North in lieu of land. There is a black ash swamp in the area that environmental agencies do not want touched which poses a challenge on getting the road out to Hanson Blvd. Joint Meeting — Open Space Commission /Pars; & Recreation Commission Minutes — December 18, 2014 Page 3 Chair Butler stated he would be interested in seeing some plans about using the motocross track portion of the area as parkland. Any road would need to meet state aid standards. There is a watermain that needs to be constructed through the wetland area to the south to provide water for the development. Mr. Haas stated the sketch plan will be presented to the City Council for review in January and will be presented to the Park Commission at a later date. Mr. Carlberg stated some determinations need to be made about the road. The developer may be asking for City funding assistance to pay for the road since it will be serving more than his development. Since the 10 acres were purchased with non -Open Space funds there is some flexibility in the road location. PARK PLANNING AND COORDINATION IN MARTIN'S MEADOWS AREA Chair Sabel stated they have developed a Management Plan for Martin's Meadows area. There is a lot of buckthorn in the area. Mr. Carlberg stated Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resource Technician, has sent a letter to the adjacent property owners about the buckthorn. Chair Butler stated that area has always been Open Space. There has never been a plan to add active use to this area. Chair Sabel stated the cedar trees have been removed and the area is in the process of prairie restoration. Mr. Carlberg provided a map showing the land cover types. Chair Butler stated the Management Plan should cover both the Open Space and Martin's Meadows Park. Commissioner Lindahl stated there is Anoka Conservation District (ACD) match grant funds available for cleanup of these areas. Mr. Carlberg will follow up with Mr. Kytonen. DEVELOPING NATURE PROGRAMMING FOR OPEN SPACE AND PARKS Chair Sabel suggested there be programs set up in the Open Space area and parks such as having a naturalist lead a tour. She has made contact with some naturalists and they are willing to do this. She suggested a committee be formed to plan programming. She suggested a walk be planned every two weeks. Chair Butler stated the Park Commissioners sign up for projects and this may be a project for 2015. He requested Lyle Bradley come in and give his Kelsey Round Lake presentation during a Park Commission meeting. A nature /interpretive center is being considered as part of the Master Plan for Kelsey Round Lake Park. A Master Plan will be done for this area starting in the spring of 2015. The Master Plan is expected to be Joint Meeting — Open Space Commission /Park & Recreation Commission Minutes —December 18, 2014 Page 4 completed by August 2015. Buckthorn control is in the plan. There was a discussion of possibly using goats to keep down the buckthorn. MAINTENANCE PROGRAMMING FOR KELSEY ROUND LAKE PARK AREA This item was not discussed due to time constraints. OTHER BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT OF JOINT MEETING Motion by Commissioner Lewnau, seconded by Commissioner Marinello, to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 p.m. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote. Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Jarson, to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 p.m. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Wolfe, Recording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretariat, Inc. ANDOVEA 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 Acquisition of Property Update DATE: January 14, 2015 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" Avenue NW. DISCUSSION An update will be provided at the meeting. ACTION REQUESTED A discussion will be held at the meeting. Respectfully submitted, z.� David L. Carlberg kC I T Y 0 F NDOVE^ 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: Management Plan Review DATE: January 14, 2015 REQUEST The Commission is requested to advise staff of any changes needed in both the Martin's Meadows and the North Woods Preserve Management Plan Updates. The Commission should consult copies of the plans sent to them in packets at the end of last year. Respectfully submitted, Z_�' David L. Carlberg tC I T Y 0 F kND0VE^ 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: Recap December 181h Joint Meeting with Park and Recreation Commission DATE: January 14, 2015 REQUEST The Commission is asked to discuss the joint meeting held on December 18, 2014 with the Park and Recreation Commission. Respectfully submitted, 4 14-ui� David L. Carlberg C I T Y O F ND OVE 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: Discuss the Naming of Recently Acquired Open Space — Selmer /Blanchette Property DATE: January 14, 2015 REQUEST The Commission is asked to discuss the naming of the recently acquired Selmer /Blanchette property. Respectfully submitted, 'r-, 4 W�. a�� David L. Carlberg