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Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
Meeting Agenda
July 13, 2016
Andover City Hall
Conference Room A&B
6:00 p.m.
1. Walking Tour of Maple View Open Space
2. Return to Andover City Hall for regular meeting
7.00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Resident Forum
3. Approval of Minutes: May 11, 2016 Regular Meeting
4. Maple View Management Plan
5. Kiosk Signage
6. Play Clean Go Signage Update
7. Andover Family Fun Fest Recap
8. Other Business
a. Next meeting: September 14, 2016
9. Adjournment
Note: City Council has been invited to attend the walking tour. There maybe a quorum of the
Council members present at the tour. No decisions or official actions by the Council will be
made.
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
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TO: Andover Open Space Advisory Commission
FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes — May 11, 2016 Regular Meeting
DATE: July 13, 2016
INTRODUCTION
The Open Space Advisory Commission is asked to review and approve the
minutes from the May 11, 2016 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.
Respectfully submitted,
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David L. Carlberg
Attachment
May 11, 2016 meeting minutes
REGULAR ANDOVER OPENSPACEADVISORYCOMMISSIONMEETING
MAY 11, 2016
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: Anna Dirkswager, Joy Faherty, Aaron Jarson, Kim Kovich, and
Suzanne Van Hecke
Commissioners absent: Jim Olson
Also present: David Carlberg, Community Development Director
Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resources Technician
OPENING STATEMENT
Chairperson Sabel announced that the Commission did not tour the North Woods Preserve open
space prior to this regular meeting because of the rainy conditions. She noted that the
Commission did meet at City Hall to review aerial photographs of the site.
RESIDENT FORUM
No one wished to address the Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — March 9, 2016
Motion by Commissioner Kovich, Second by Commissioner Jarson, to approve the minutes of
March 9, 2016. Motion passed 5-0 (Sabel present).
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Mr. Carlberg provided a historical overview of the North Woods Preserve area. He reviewed
current conditions including a map of the land cover types and a summary of the management
tasks. He stated that there is not currently funding available to complete the future management
tasks.
Mr. Kytonen stated that the costs listed for each management task were fairly general estimates
for a two to three year period. He provided additional details on the future management tasks,
noting that there was not work completed in 2015 because of the lack of funding.
Mr. Carlberg provided additional information on the existing and future access points into the
open space area.
Mr. Kytonen stated that staff will work with the City's GIS consultant to create accurate trail
maps for the open space.
Regular Open Space Advisory Commission Meeting
Minutes — May 11, 2016
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Commissioner Dirkswager asked if the Commission had thought about thinning the pine trees to
make the trees that would remain healthier. She asked if there would be a group that would do
the work pro bono.
Mr. Carlberg stated that because the area is large, approximately three to four acres, he would
prefer to have a contractor complete the work. He noted that Mr. Kytonen is working with Great
River Greening to determine if some of the funds from Martin's Meadows could be moved to
this area.
Chairperson Sabel stated that perhaps there is a forest management class in the area that could be
utilized. She noted that the University of Minnesota has a program.
Mr. Kytonen stated that he could reach out to some of those groups.
Mr. Carlberg confirmed the consensus of the Commission to add thinning of the pine trees to the
management tasks.
Commissioner Van Hecke stated that some high school groups complete buckthorn removal as
some of their projects and noted that perhaps that would be a volunteer option.
Commissioner Kovich referenced the second paragraph of the access section on page seven of
the Management Plan and recommended to strike the last sentence of that paragraph.
Mr. Carlberg noted that Mr. Kytonen walked the trails in Martin's Meadows with GPS in order
to create a very accurate map and would do the same for North Woods Preserve in order to create
an accurate map for this space as well. He stated that in regard to trails, staff believes that there
are a sufficient number of trails but they can be improved with woodchips and also maintained
by mowing them. He confirmed that staff will work with the Parks Department to add the signs
recommended by Commissioner Jarson. He summarized additional information regarding trails
and signage.
Commissioner Kovich asked that poison ivy be added to the management task titled "manage
invasive species".
Mr. Carlberg continued to review the Management Plan noting the priorities of the management
tasks and welcomed discussion on whether the priorities should be amended.
Chairperson Sabel noted that the prairie restoration should be removed and replaced with
maintain the health of rare plant species as identified in the recommendations from Jason
Husveth.
Mr. Carlberg stated that he and Mr. Kytonen would work to update the Management Plan to
incorporate the comments and recommendations from Mr. Husveth and the input from the
Commission tonight.
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Minutes —May]], 2016
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KIOSKSIGNAGE
Mr. Carlberg provided paper drafts and examples of potential signage that could be installed in
the kiosk.
Chairperson Sabel explained that the language used is positive but still lists the things that should
or should not be done in the open space areas.
Commissioner Van Hecke commented that she likes how there is a little blurb about the property
and that it also lists the rules for the open space areas.
Mr. Carlberg stated that there is sufficient space for this additional signage in the kiosk but noted
that the group would need to decide who would have the time to design the signage.
Commissioner Faherty noted that she has a graphic design background and would be willing to
participate in creating the signage and helping with the handouts as well.
Mr. Carlberg noted that perhaps a subcommittee should be formed for this item.
Commissioner Van Hecke asked where there should be information included about the people
that sold the land and it was determined that information would not be included. The
Commission noted that if a person donated land to be used as open space a blurb could then be
included for that space.
It was determined that Mr. Kytonen would work with Chairperson Sabel and Commissioners
Faherty and Van Hecke to create the kiosk signage.
PLAY CLEAN GO SIGNAGE
Mr. Carlberg stated that Donna Aasness was able to secure a Play Clean Go sign from her work
with the Minnesota Extension Service. He noted that he followed up with the organization and
has been told that they could have two signs that could then be installed at Martin's Meadows
and North Woods Preserve. He noted that they could pay for an additional signage for an
estimated cost of $80. She stated that they can either select the items that they would like on the
sign or the organization can choose items that are specific to this area. He confirmed the
consensus of the Commission to secure the two free signs and attempt to purchase two additional
signs, if he can find appropriate funds, so that signs could be installed at each of the four open
space areas.
ANDOVER FAMILY FUNFEST
Mr. Carlberg reported that the event will be held on July 8t' and 9`h, noting that the Commission
will not meet again until after the event. He stated that he would email out a signup sheet for the
Commission to volunteer to staff the booth at the event. He stated that he will develop the
materials that will be needed for the event and the Commissioners will simply need to volunteer
for a timeslot to staff the booth.
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Minutes —May 11, 2016
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Commissioner Faherty stated that she is not certain yet as to whether she will be on vacation at
that time but will volunteer and can alert staff if she will be unable to attend.
Chairperson Sabel stated that she will be out of state on vacation and will be unable to volunteer.
Commissioner Kovich, Van Hecke, Jarson, Faherty, and Dirkswager volunteered for specific
time slots.
OTHER BUSINESS
a. Next Meeting. July 13, 2016
Noted.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Dirkswager, Second by Commissioner Faherty, to adjourn the meeting
at 8:15 p.m. Motion passed 6-0.
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: Maple View Management Plan Review
DATE: July 13, 2016
REQUEST
The Commission is requested to advise staff of any changes needed in the
Maple View Management Plan. Attached is the most current plan for
Commission review. Also attached is the Ecological Assessment and
Survey prepared by Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc. dated
October 6, 2015.
Attachments
Maple View Draft Management Plan
Maple View Ecological Assessment and Survey
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Carlberg
City of Andover
Ecological Assessment and Survey
Maple View
Township 32 North, Range 24 West, Section 11
Andover, Anoka County, Minnesota
October 6, 2015
Prepared For:
The City of Andover
Mr. Dave Carlberg
1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW
Andover. MN 55304
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Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc.
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October 6, 2015
Introduction
Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc. (CCES) was retained by the City of Andover (City) to conduct
an ecological assessment and vegetative survey of Maple View, a City owned open space. Maple View is
approximately 43.5 -acres in size. The open space is located just northeast of the intersection of Hanson
Boulevard NW and 161st avenue NW. The Maple View open space is currently landlocked by private
parcels and is adjacent to an active sod farm as well as platted and existing residential developments
(see Appendix A, Figure 1). Direct access to the open space is planned as part of future residential
developments to the south.
Maple View is located within the Anoka Sand Plain Subsection of the Minnesota and Northeast Iowa
Morainal (MIM) Section and is within the Eastern Broadleaf Forest Province of Minnesota. The Anoka
Sand Plain Subsection mainly consists of flat, sandy lake plains and terraces. Topography of the area is
gently rolling. Soils are derived primary from fine sands and most are excessively drained. There are
areas of poorly drained soils which support mesic to wet plant community types.
Maple view exhibits a variety of plant community types including: dry prairie, wet meadow, wet forest,
mesic woodlands, and mesic forests. This variety of plant community types provides habitat for a
diversity of native plant and animal species.
The goals and objectives of this project were as follows:
1. Complete early and late season botanical surveys in an effort to classify native plant community
types within the City owned open space.
2. Identify, delineate, and map in a GIS based format all plant community types identified within
Maple View open space.
3. Detect and document any species listed by the State of Minnesota as Endangered, Threatened,
or Special Concern.
4. Identify any unique or sensitive priority natural features within the open space.
5. Provide management recommendations specific to the site based on the field assessments
completed as part of this project.
Project Methodology
Gathering of Site Specific Information
To begin this project, CCES first compiled existing and relevant information associated with the site
including GIS -based data layers such as recent aerial photographs (true color and infrared), 10 -foot
contours and LiDAR topographic data, soils information, and known rare species locations (if present).
Using available desktop information, CCES created GIS -based shapefiles of proposed plant community
boundaries which would likely be encountered on site. The draft boundaries were to be field verified
and edited during the site visits.
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Using these available data, CCES generated field maps for Maple View open space which were printed at
a 1:3,000 scale. These field maps were utilized for note taking as well as for delineating plant
community types during the field survey portions of this project. Generated field maps contained the
project boundaries, contour lines, draft delineations of proposed plant community boundaries, as well
as soil types. Field maps helped to guide the site survey process to ensure all native plant communities
and unique areas of the site were evaluated in detail.
Field Surveys
CCES visited the Maple View open space on two separate occasions during the 2015 growing season.
Field visit dates were scheduled based on plant phenology to ensure any potential rare species could be
detected during the visits. Field dates were also scheduled to ensure plant community types could be
accurately classified based on dominant vegetation during different times during the growing season.
Each visit to the site included a floristic inventory of dominant vegetation which was completed through
a targeted meander survey effort. When areas with a higher potential to support rare or unique
features were encountered, a more focused and detailed survey effort was completed in order to detect
any inconspicuous, rare, or otherwise unique species.
Native Plant Community (NPC) classification work was also competed for the entire site using the
Minnesota DNR's Field Guide to the Native Plant Communities of Minnesota: The Eastern Broadleaf
Forest Province (2005). The classification is hierarchical, with vegetation units described at levels
ranging from broad landscape -scale ecological systems to local communities. The classification system
is driven by plant species composition and was developed from analysis of extensive field plot data. The
classification relates the vegetation units to geography and to important environmental conditions and
processes. Plant communities located within Maple View classified to the NPC Type level. Additional
information on the Minnesota DNR's Native Plant Community Classification System can be found by
visiting the following website: www.dnr.state.mn.us/npc/classification.htmi.
CCES ecologists also assigned a plant community quality ranking and noted the presence of any invasive
plant species. Plant community quality rankings range from an A ranking through a D ranking. An "A"
rank would indicate an excellent quality plant community with no disturbance and natural processes
intact. A "B" rank would indicate a good quality plant community with natural processes intact, and
minimal disturbances by humans and exotic species. A "C" rank would indicate a moderate quality plant
community with obvious past disturbance, but is still recognizable as a native plant community. A "D"
rank indicates a poor quality natural community with some natives present but is highly altered or
disturbed.
CCES carefully surveyed for the presence of any State -listed, rare species whenever unique habitats with
the potential to support rare species were encountered. CCES also noted the occurrence of invasive or
aggressive non-native plant species which may be targeted for future management.
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During each site visit, CCES also collected high resolution digital photographs of the site for use by land
managers. Select photographs are provided in this report.
Project Results:
Native Plant Community Mapping and Descriptions:
CCES ecologists identified and mapped a total of four (4) native plant community types and one (1) non-
native community type within the Maple View open space. A figure depicting the location and extent of
each of these plant community types can be found, in Appendix A, Figure 2. Plant community quality
rankings are also provided in Appendix A, Figure 3. Below, a short description of each plant community
type documented within the Maple View City open space is provided. Dominant species in each
community are listed, a full list of dominant species can be found in Appendix B.
Southern Dry-Mesic Oak (Maple) Woodland - FDs37
Approximately twelve and a half (12.5) acres within Maple View were classified as Southern Dry-Mesic
Oak (Maple) Woodland. This native plant community type was documented in upland areas with
Zimmerman dry sandy soils on 2-6% slopes. Dominant species included Quercus rubra (red oak),
Quercus marcrocarpo (bur oak), Prunus serotina (black cherry), Tilia americana (basswood),
Zanthoxylum americanum (prickly ash), Rhus glabra (smooth sumac), Cornus racemosa (grey dogwood),
Rubus idaeus (red raspberry), Rubus allegheniensis (tall blackberry), Rhamnus cathartics (common
buckthorn), Corylus americana (American hazelnut), Amorphs conescens (leadplant), Galium boreole
(northern bedstraw), Desmodium glutinosum (pointed -leaved tick trefoil), Carex pensylvanico
(Pennsylvania sedge), Oryzopsis asperifolia (moutain rice grass), Toxicodendron radicans (poison ivy),
Maianthemum canadense (Canada mayflower), Durybio mocrophyllo (large leaved aster), Athyrium filix-
femina (lady fern), Osmunda claytoniana (interrupted fern), Pteridium oquilinum (braken fern),
Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper) and Vitis riparia (riverbank grape). Disturbance as a
result of past logging and timber management activities was noted within much of the Southern Dry-
Mesic Oak Woodland (FDs37) areas of Maple View. The past activities have resulted in an evenly aged
stand of scrub shrub oak and American hazelnut re -growth. This area could benefit from restoration
activities that would thin regenerating oaks and hazelnut and release herbaceous understory species.
Southern Mesic Oak -Basswood Forest - MHs38
Approximately twenty-one (21) acres within Maple View were classified as Southern Mesic Oak -
Basswood Forest (MHs38). This native plant community type was documented in upland areas of
Zimmerman fine sands (2-6% slopes) and Lino Loamy fine sands (0-4% slopes) . Dominant plant species
included: Quercus rubra (red oak), Tilia americana (basswood), Quercus macrocarpa (bur oak), Fraxinus
pennsylvanica (green ash), Ulmus americana (American elm), Ostryo virginiana (ironwood), Rhamnus
cothartica (common buckthorn), Ribes cynosboti (prickly gooseberry), Corylus americana (American
hazelnut), Alliaria petiolata (garlic mustard), Circaeo lutetiona (common enchanter's nightshade),
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Hydrophyllum virginionum (Virginia waterleaf), Geranium moculatum (wild geranium), Desmodium
glutinosum (pointed tick trefoil), Geum conadense (white avens), Gallium aporine (cleavers), Carex
intumescens (bladders sedge), Carex rosea (starry sedge), Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania sedge),
Carex radiata (eastern star sedge), Trientalis borealis (starflower), and Athyrium filix femina (lady fern).
Pockets of the Mesic Oak -Basswood forest were of moderate quality with a high potential for
restoration as invasive species presence was low and the herbaceous and organic layer was still
somewhat intact.
Southern Wet Aspen Forest - WFs55
Approximately seven and a half (7.5) acres within Maple View have been classified as Southern Wet
Aspen Forest (WFs55). This plant community type was found in low-lying areas on partially drained Rifle
Mucky Peat. Dominant species included Populus temuloides (quaking aspen), Acer saccharinum (silver
maple), Betula papyrifero (paper birch), Quercus macrocarpa (bur oak), Rubus idaeus (red raspberry),
Zanthoxylum americanum (prickly ash), Rhamnus cathartica (common buckthorn), Acer negundo
(boxelder), Sambucus rocemoso (red elderberry), Corylus americana (American hazelnut), Fraxinus
pennsylvanica (green ash), Urtica dioica (stinging nettle), Onoclea sensibilis (sensitive fern), Carex
intumescens (bladder sedge), Persicoria amphibia (water smartweed), Oryzopsis asperifolia (mountain
rice grass), Pilea pumila (clearweed), Phalaris arundinacea (reed canary grass), Schoenoplectus fluviatilis
(river bulrush), and Eutrochium maculatum (spotted Joe pye weed).
Northern Wet Meadow/Carr - WMn82
Approximately two (2) acres within Maple View have been classified as Northern Wet Meadow/Carr
(WMn82). Wet meadow communities were found in low-lying areas on poorly drained Markey Muck
soils. Dominant species recorded included Phalaris arundinacea (reed canary grass), Corex stricto
(tussock sedge), Carex lacustris (lake sedge), Calomagrostis canadensis (Canada bluejoint), Solidago
giganteo (giant goldenrod), Cicuto moculata (water hemlock), Eupotorium purpureum (purple Joe-pye
weed), Symphyotrichum ericoides (heath aster), Polygonum amphibium (water smartweed), Urtica
dioica (stinging nettle), and Solidago canadensis (Canada goldenrod).
Non -Native Oldfield Vegetation (NN)
Approximately one half (0.5) acre within Maple View was classified as Non -Native oldfield vegetation
(NN). The area of oldfield vegetation was located on an upland, sandy Zimmerman soil type. Dominant
species recorded within the oldfield included Elymus trachycaulus (slender wheatgrass), Conyza
conadensis (horseweed), Berteroo incono (hoary alyssum), Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed), and
Lotus corniculatus (bird's foot trefoil).
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Rare Species and Sensitive Features
The Maple View open space was the most disturbed site as compared to Martin's Meadows open space
and North Woods Preserve (other City owned open spaces evaluated as part of this overall project).
After careful assessment and inventory, CCES did not find any unique or rare features to include in this
report. No State listed endangered, threatened or special concern species were detected within the
Maple View open space, although higher quality portions of the site were thoroughly surveyed. CCES
did identify several opportunities for restoration and management within the open space which are
outlined below.
Discussion
Management Recommendations:
During each field visit CCES ecologist noted areas of the site in need of future land management
activities. The following are management recommendations for Maple View:
1. Monitoring and control of non-native/invasive plant species: while completing the site
assessment work, CCES ecologists did note a number of non-native and invasive plant species
which should be targeted for treatment in the near future to prevent further spread and
displacement of native plant species. Invasive plant species noted within Maple View included
Rhamnus cathartica (common buckthorn), Zanthoxylum americanum (prickly ash), Phalaris
arundinacea (reed canary grass), Berteroo incana (hoary alyssum), Alliorio petiolate (garlic
mustard), and a small number of Toxicodendron radicans (poison ivy) populations.
Common buckthorn and prickly ash were common throughout the wooded and forested native
plant community types. Prickly ash and buckthorn can be controlled through fall or spring
prescribed burns in combination with cutting of larger shrubs followed by the application of an
appropriate herbicide. Repeated prescribed burning where appropriate helps to control the
regrowth of seedlings and depletes the existing seed bank over time. If burning is not possible,
seedlings can be controlled using an appropriate herbicide applied to the foliage in the fall,
when most native species have gone dormant.
Garlic mustard was detected in the wet forest and mesic hardwood forested areas. Garlic
mustard is a rapidly spreading herb and is a threat to woodland and forest habitats in
Minnesota. Garlic mustard is a biennial species that emerges as a small rosette in the first
growing season and flowers and sets seed in the second growing season. Garlic mustard can be
controlled through hand pulling (when infestations are small), repeated burning in the fall or
early spring, or through chemical control by applying an appropriate herbicide to the foliage in
the early spring.
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Hoary alyssum is an erect annual, biennial, or short-lived plant. It was found abundantly in the
non-native Oldfield area. Hoary alyssum can be controlled through repeated mowing followed
by a targeted herbicide application. Herbicide should be applied in the spring or fall when the
plant is actively growing.
Reed canary grass was confined to moist areas with poorly drained soils in wetland plant
community types and within the wet aspen forest. Removal of reed canary grass would require
a long term plan for its control as well as the implementation of follow-up restoration activities.
A long-term commitment (of five to ten years) to this effort would be needed to ensure success.
Although not overly common and abundant at Maple View, poison ivy was detected within the
forested and wooded areas of the open space. Poison ivy can be toxic and harmful to open
space visitors and users, and should therefore be targeted for removal and control.
2. In addition to invasive species control, all native plant community types within Maple View
would benefit from plant community management and restoration activities. A lack of natural
disturbance and management has resulted in overgrown plant communities lacking in native
plant diversity. At present, this open space has many of the characteristic symptoms of fire
suppression, such as overgrown wet meadows, prairies, and savannas, low plant diversity and
sedge and grass dominance in wetlands, succession to mesic (wetter) tree species within forests
and woodland/wetland transitions, and infestation of fire -intolerant invasive plant species
throughout (as mentioned above). Reintroduction of natural processes through prescribed
burning, mowing, and over seeding with appropriate native species would be essential to
maintain and/or elevate native species diversity and improve the overall ecological health of the
City owned open space. Reintroduction of appropriate native species through over seeding or
planting of live material would also be beneficial in several areas of the preserve.
The southern dry mesic oak (maple) woodland areas of Maple View would especially benefit
from thinning of overgrown shrubs which have established following past timber management
and logging activity. Native herbaceous prairie and savanna species are present in the
understory and thinning and management would help to release these species. Thinning and
management of young oak shrubs would result in a healthier stand of oak woodland in the
future.
3. Oak wilt is caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum, and may cause a threat to Maple
View. Red Oak (Quercus rubra) is most susceptible to the fungus within the preserve, but bur
oak (Quercus macrocarpa) and white oak (Quercus alba) are also susceptible to the fungus. If
detected early, Oak Wilt can be controlled, making monitoring of the site for future infestation
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issues an important task to consider. Oak wilt was not detected as a significant problem at the
Maple View open space during the 2015 field assessment.
Summary and Neat Steps:
In summary, the Maple View open space contains a variety of native plant community types which
support a diversity of native plant species. Within the open space, there are several priorities and
opportunities for the implementation of prescribed restoration and management activities which would
greatly enhance the ecological integrity of Maple View's native plant communities.
As a next step, CCES recommends that the City consider the completion of a more detailed restoration
and management plan for the Maple View open space. The plan would assist the City in planning for
future restoration efforts as well as necessary long-term maintenance activities. A restoration and
management plan should include a five to ten year implementation schedule as well as an anticipated
budget for completing the tasks, helping the City to plan and prioritize management of City open spaces.
Furthermore, the restoration and management plan should address future access to the site, and future
pressures and impacts of planned residential developments adjacent to the Maple View open space. A
restoration and management plan should also include an evaluation of potential grant programs and
cost -share opportunities which are likely available to the City. Outside funding sources can provide
financial support for completing initial restoration efforts of City owned open spaces.
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SELECT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS FROM MAPLE VIEW OPEN SPACE
Photograph 1: Example of Southern Mesic Oak -Basswood Forest (MNs38) at Maple View.
Photograph 2: Example of Southern Wet Aspen Forest (WFs55) at Maple View.
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Photograph 3: Example of a Northern Wet Meadow/Carr (WMn82) at Maple View.
Photograph 4: Example of overgrown Southern Dry-Mesic Oak (Maple) Woodland (FDs37).
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Photograph 5: Example of overgrown Southern Dry-Mesic Oak (Maple) Woodland (FDs37).
Photograph 6: Example of oldfield vegetation (NN) at Maple View.
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APPENDIX A
FIGURES
Appendix A, Figure 1
Project Location Map
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APPENDIX B
DOMINANT SPECIES LIST
Maple View - City of Andover - Dominant Species List - 2015
Column De niton
Nomenclature follows that of published volumes
of "flora of North America" (FNA). For those
MN DNR Scientific Name families not yet published by FNA nomenclature
follows that of Gleason & CronquisVs "Manual
of Vascular Plants of Northeastern United States
and Canada".
Common name
The preferred MNDNR common name.
D
B = broadleaf evergreen, D = broadleaf
Acer rubrum
deciduous, E= needleleaf evergreert G=
Physiognomy
grominoid,H=forb, L= lichens and moss, C=
Acersaccharinum
climber, K=stem succulent X=epiphyte, F=
D
floating aquatic, S =submerged aquatic
Actoeo rubra
N = native to the state of MN, I = Introduced, U
Native Status
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Adiantumpedatum
State RarityStotus., E=Endangered, T=
Rarity Status
Threatened, SC=Special Concern, W= Watch
Agerotino aitissima var.
List, H = Historical
FN = Federal noxious weed, SN = State
prohibited noxious weed, RN= State restrkted
Invasive Status noxious weed, PI = DNR Prohibited invasive
species, PS = State prohibited weed seed, RS =
State restricted weed seed
MN nNR 5r1entific Name Common name Physiognomy Native Status Rarity Status Invasive Status
Acernegundo
box elder
D
N
Acer rubrum
red maple
D
N
Acersaccharinum
silver maple
D
N
Actoeo rubra
red baneberry
H
N
Adiantumpedatum
maidenhair fern
H
N
Agerotino aitissima var.
white snakeroot
H
N
Agrostis gigontea
redtop
G
I
Alliaria petioloto
garlic mustard
H
I SN
Allium tricoccum
wild leek
H
N
Ambrosia ortemisiifolia
common ragweed
H
N
Amorpho conescens
leadplant
D
N
Amphicarpoea brocteata
hog peanut
H
N
Anemone canadensis
Canada anemone
H
N
Aquilegio canadensis
columbine
H
N
Arolia nudicoulis
wild sarsaparilla
H
N
Arctium minus
common burdock
H
I
Arisoema triphyRum
Jack-in-the-pulpit
H
N
Asarum conadense
wild ginger
H
N
Asclepias incarnata vor.
swamp milkweed
H
N
Asclepias syriaca
common milkweed
H
N
Athyrium filix femino var.
lady fern
H
N
Berteroa incona
hoary alyssum
H
I RS
Betula papyrifera
paper birch
D
N
Boehmeria cylindrica
false nettle
H
N
Bolboschoenusfluviodlis
river bulrush
G
N
Brassica ropy
field mustard
H
I
Bromus inermis
smooth brome
G
I
Colomagrostis canadensis
bluejoint
G
N
Campanula americana
tall bellflower
H
N
Carex blonds
charming sedge
G
N
Carex intumescens
bladder sedge
G
N
Corexlacustris
lake sedge
G
N
Carextocustris
lake sedge
G
N
Carex pensylvonica
Pennsylvania sedge
G
N
Corex radiata
eastern star sedge
G
N
Carex retrorso
retrorse sedge
G
N
Carexstipota vat. stipato
awl-fruited sedge
G
N
Carexstricto
tussock sedge
G
N
Carex tribuloides vor,
blunt broom sedge
G
N
Celtis occidentolis
hackberry
D
N
Cirsium arvense
Canada thistle
H
I SN,PS
Convolvulus arvensis
field bindweed
H
I PS
Cornus rocemosa
gray dogwood
D
N
Corylus americana
American hazelnut
D
N
Desmodium glutinosum
pointed-leaved tick trefoil
H
N
Echinochloa crus-golli
cockspur barnyard grass
G
I
Echinocystis loboto
wild cucumber
H
N
Elymus virginicus vor. virginicus
Virginia wild rye
G
N
Equisetum arvense
field horsetail
H
N
Eutrochium moculatum
spotted Joe pye weed
H
N
Frogaria virginlona
common strawberry
H
N
Fraxinus pennsylvanico
green ash
D
N
Galium opan.ne
cleavers
H
N
Galium boreole
northern bedstraw
H
N
Geranium moculatum
wild geranium
H
N
Geum conadense
white avens
H
N
Glechoma hederocea
creeping charlie
H
I
Hockelia virginiana
Virginia stickseed
H
N
Hydrophyllum virginfanum vor.
Virginia waterleaf
H
N
Ilex verticillato var. verticillata
winterherry
D
N
Juniperus virginiano vor.
eastern red cedar
E
N
Lactuco canadensis
Canada wild lettuce
H
N
Loporteo canadensis
woodnettle
H
N
Leersia oryzoides
rice cut grass
G I
N
Lespedezo capitata
round-headed bush clover
H
N
Lithospermum latifolium
American gromwell
H
N
Lycopusomericonus
cut-leaved bugleweed
H
N
Maianthemum conadense
Canada mayflower
H
N
Mehlotus ofjicinalis
yellow sweet clover
H
I
Onoclea sensibilis
isensitive fern
H
N
Oryzopsls asperifolia
Imoutain rice grass
G
N
Osmorhizo claytonii
clayton's sweet cicely
H
N
Ostryo virginiona
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Parthenocissus vitacea
Penthorum sedoides
Persicorio amphibia
Persicario sagittate
Phalaris orundinoceo
Phleum pratense subsp.
Piles pumila
Poo protensis subsp. protensis
Polygolo polygama var.
Populus deltoides subsp.
Populus tremuloides
Potentilla simplex
Prunus serotina
Pteridium aquilinum var.
Quercus macrocarpa
Quercus rubra
Rhamnus cathartics
Rhus globro
Ribes americanum
Rubus allegheniensis
Rubus idaeus var. strigosus
Rubus occidentalis
Rudbeckia hirta var.
Rudbeckia locinioto vor.
Salix interior
Sambucus canadensis var.
Sambucus racemosa var.
Setario pumila subsp. pumila
Solidoao canadensis vor.
9hyotrichum ericoides
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ipteris palustris vor.
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is americana
a diolco subsp. gracilis
Verbena hostato
Vernonia fasciculate
Veronicastrum virginicum
Vitis riparia
americanum
fern
creeper
ditch stanecrop
water smartweed
arrow -leaved tearthumb
reed canary grass
clearweed
:ky bluegrass
ed milkwort
quaking aspen
oldfield cinquefoil
black cherry
bur oak
northern red oak
common buckthorn
smooth sumac
wild black currant
Allegheny blackberry
red raspberry
black raspberry
black-eyed susan
tall coneflower
sandbar willow
common elder
red -berried elder
yellow foxtail
Canada goldenrod
giant goldenrod
prairie cordgrass
heath aster
tall meadow -rue
northern marsh fern
yellow goat's beard
American elm
stinging nettle
common mullein
blue vervain
bunched ironweed
Culver's root
wild grape
prickly ash
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Maple View Management Plan
Table of Contents
SiteHistory .....................................................................................1
Land Cover Types Map.........................................................................2
Management Tasks Summary .............................................................3
Site Recommendations Description...................................................4
VisitorsMap...........................................................................................6
Maple View Management Plan
Maple View
Maple View consists of two properties. The SelmerBlanchette Property purchased in 2014
consisting of 30.00 acres and the Kuiken Property acquired in 2015 consisting of 14 acres
bringing the total acreage of Maple View to 44 acres.
Selmer/Blanchette Property
In November 2014, the City closed on a 30 acre purchase of land from James Selmer and Hazel
Blanchette. This property is located about a 1/3 of a mile north of North Woods Preserve and currently
does not have public access. A future road construction planned with a new residential housing
development will likely provide public access by the end of 2016.
Kuiken Property
In March 2015, the City closed on the purchase of 14 acres from Dennis Kuiken located immediately
north of the Selmer/Blanchette property.
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Maple View Management Flan
Land Cover Types
Area of Interest
0% to 10% impervious cover -exposed earth
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Altered/non-native grassland with sparse deciduous trees - saturated soils
Black ash swamp
Close grown or solid seeded cropland
Grassland with sparse deciduous trees - altered/non-native dominated vegetation
Oak forest dry subtype
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Saturated altered/non-native dominated graminoid vegetation
Tamarack swamp
Temporaily flooded deciduous forest
Map Date: 6/27/2016
Map Source: Anoka County GIS
City of Andover GIS
Minnesota DNR
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Maple View
Management Tasks Summary
Approximate
Task
Description
Time Frame
cost
Site Access/Trails
a. Develop and maintain mowed trail through
2016 (On-going
$250
site
Boundary Signage
a. Install and maintain signage and add signs as
2016 (On-going
$500
needed
Kiosk
a. Install a three sided kiosk with assistance
2017
$750
from Eagle Scout
Manage Non-native and
a. Clear common buckthorn, prickly ash,
Fall 2017 (On -
Invasive Plant Species
poison Ivy, hoary alysuum, garlic mustard, and
going)
$2,000
reed canary grass
a. Manage wetland central in property
On-going
$5,000
b. Manage wooded areas
On-going
$5,000
Manage Native Species
c. Maintain open upland areas
On-going
$5,000
d. Remove old wildlife food plot north central
On-going
$2,500
Maple View Management Plan
Site Recommendations Description
Access
The primary or main access to the site will be through a city park located immediately to the south off
of 167"' Avenue NW. This access point will be established in 2016. There is also a planned access in
the future from the residential development to the east with the construction of a future phase of the
Country Oaks North development.
Trails
Natural trails will need to be established. These trails will consist of mowed paths from the
parking area and main access points indicated on the attached location map. Some small
trees and brush will need to be removed in the wooded area to allow a mower to navigate
through this area of the site. The heavily shaded portions of the wooded areas may require
wood chips if a more natural groundcover cannot be successfully maintained. There may
also be the need to place wood chips in some of the trail areas in the low lands to provide
access during unusually high water levels.
Signage
Entrance signs, boundary signage and an informational kiosk will need to be installed.
Boundary signage will be installed in 2016 along the perimeter of the property at locations
visible to visitors. Entrance signs will need to be installed at each of the public access points
summarizing the regulations for open space properties established by City Code 8-4. An
Eagle Scout will need to be sought to do a kiosk project as was done in the Martin's Meadows
and North Woods Preserve Open Spaces.
Trimming of vegetation around the signs will be necessary to ensure that they remain visible.
The signs will be evaluated periodically to ensure they remain in good condition as well as to
determine if the use of the site requires additional signage.
Management of Non-native and Invasive Species
Non-native and invasive plant species were identified during site visits to the
property. The highest priority is removal of the areas of buckthorn, prickly ash,
poison ivy, garlic mustard, reed canary grass and hoary alyssum. It is anticipated that in
house staff and volunteers could complete this task.
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Maple View Management Plan
Management of Native Species
The highest priority is to develop a network of mowed trails from the main access points.
These trails should be located to take advantage of the many existing logging trails that have
been established throughout the property.
A second priority is to monitor and control the non-native/invasive plant species. The
Ecological Assessment and Survey prepared by Critical Connections Ecological Services
noted a number of non-native and invasive plant species including common buckthorn,
prickly ash, poison Ivy, hoary alysuum, garlic mustard, sweet clover and reed canary grass.
A third priority is to manage and restore the native plant community types through
prescribed burning, mowing, and overseeding.
A fourth priority is to thin the overgrown shrubs in the southern dry mesic oak (maple)
woodland areas.
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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: Kiosk Signage
DATE: July 13, 2016
INTRODUCTION
The Open Space Advisory Commission is requested to receive an update
from the Kiosk Signage Committee.
DISCUSSION
At the May 11, 2016 meeting, the Open Space Advisory Commission
established a Kiosk Signage Committee consisting of Chairperson Gretchen
Sabel, Commissioner Joy Faherty, Commissioner Suzanne Van Hecke and
Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resource Technician. The Committee met on
June 29, 2016. The Committee will give an update at the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Carlberg
ANDOVEAT 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: Play Clean Go Signage
DATE: July 13, 2016
INTRODUCTION
The Open Space Advisory Commission is requested to discuss the
installation of Play Clean Go Signage in the open space properties.
DISCUSSION
On June 16, 2016 the City received correspondence from Christian Wood,
Community Outreach Corps Member at the University of Minnesota
Regional Office in Cloquet on securing Play Clean Go signage for Andover
open spaces. Attached is a PDF of the sign the City of Andover will be
receiving in July. These signs will be installed at Martin's Meadows and
North Woods Preserve. The City will also receive two boot brushes to be
installed with these signs. The City will order two more signs and boot
brushes for the future installation at Maple View and Dalske Woodlands
open spaces.
Attachments
Andover Play Clean Go Signage
Respectfully submitted,
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David L. Carlberg
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native plants for sunlight, nutrients, and moisture.
What's The Problem?
Non-nalive seed and plant parts are carried
from one place to another on our shoes,
vehicle tires, by the wind and flowing water
• Clean your gear before entering and
leaving the recreation site.
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pets, boots, gear and vehicles.
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Reed canary is a major threat to natural wetlands. It
out competes most native species.
STOP INVASIVE SPECIES
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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: Andover Family Fun Fest
DATE: July 13, 2016
INTRODUCTION
The Open Space Advisory Commission is asked to recap the Andover
Family Fun Fest that was held on July 8t' and 9t'.
DISCUSSION
Staff would like the Commission members who volunteered at the City
booth to review and discuss with the Commission the feedback they heard
from Andover residents on the handout materials and maps that were made
available.
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Carlberg