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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-10-24 meeting packetT Y O F DOVE. 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-6100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.ANDOVERMN GOV Andover Nature Preserve Commission Meeting Agenda January 10, 2024 Andover City Hall Conference Room A & B 6:00 p.m. I. Call to order 2. Resident forum 3. Approval of minutes: October 11, 2023 regular meeting 4. Discuss potential crossing at Dalske Woodlands Preserve 5. Discuss potential joint meeting with the City Council 6. Discuss goals and missions 7. Other business a. Next meeting? b. Meeting schedule for 2024 c. Preserve pits of the month schedule 8. Adjournment C I T Y O F NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN GOV TO: Andover Nature Preserve Commission FROM: Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resources Technician 755-5100 SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes — October 11, 2023 Regular Meeting DATE: January 10, 2024 INTRODUCTION The Nature Preserve Commission is asked to review and approve the minutes from the October 11, 2023 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, Kameron Kytonen Attachment October 11, 2023 meeting minutes l�/ REGULAR NATURE PRESERVE COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2023 MINUTES The Commission conducted a walking tour prior to the regular meeting at Northwoods Preserve, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Andover Nature Preserve Commission was called to order by Acting Chairperson Ryan Ingebritson at 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Also present: RESIDENT FORUM Jonathan Gwinn, Erik Kim Kovich, Margaret Kameron Kytonen, Nat No one wished to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Motion by Commissioner McGowan, May 17, 2023. Motion passed 4-0. Jamie McGowan Ilya Ustimchuk s Technician to approve the minutes of DISCUSS MAPLE (PARTI ER H=GREAT RIVER GREENING) Mr. Kytonen reported I = he gr did expire :and provided a recap of the final work that was done with the contractor pnoLt o- a time He ented that they will continue to work on ongoing m - t� _ c=--Businge icy bud e pan if were to receive additional grant funds in the fiitwrer= a coSS-01 d on t allenge =o: :atermg plantings in the preserve which places them a�rnercy of the wl er.iestated that hey have noticed that many oaks are dying from disease aiF of water. DISCUSS "PRES,R VE P. Mr. Kytonen stated tea _ & residents as well. He cob that Commissioner Gwinn THE MONTH" n has been working well and it has been well received well by consensus of the group to keep this program going. He noted September. Commissioner McGowan volunteered for December at Dalske. Acting Chair Ingebritson volunteered for October at Mapleview. Commissioner Lindberg volunteered for Martins Meadows in November. Acting Chair Ingebritson volunteered for Northwoods in January. Regular Nature Preserve Commission Meeting Minutes — October 11, 2023 Page 2 Commissioner Gwinn volunteered for Martins Meadows in February. DISCUSS POTENTIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL Mr. Kytonen commented that last year Commissioner Gwinn provided a presentation to the Council about acquisition ideas and noted that it has been two years since the Commission as a whole has met with the City Council. He asked when the Commission would like to meet with the Council and what items they would like to discuss. Commissioner Gwinn commented that the public survey was going to be completed in spring but that was pushed back to fall, and nothing has been heard as of yet. He stated that clarity on that would be helpful. Mr. Kytonen agreed. He noted that the joint meeting would be a workshop setting with agenda items posted ahead of time. Commissioner Gwinn suggested that land acquisition be one of the topics. Acting Chair Ingebritson agreed that should be the main priority. Commissioner Lindberg stated that the kayak landing could be discussed as well to determine if the Council supports moving forward with that. Mr. Kytonen asked if there is interest discussing any type of crossings at Dalske. Acting Chair Lindberg recognized that the mowing trail was not completed this year even though that could have happened in the dry conditions. He confirmed that the group still wants some type of basic crossing in that location to provide access to the other side of the preserve. He asked if that is something that should be discussed with the Council or within the Commission. Mr. Kytonen commented that to do it right, you would want a permanent crossing to provide access. He stated that one question to the Council would be whether it would accept a lower grade crossing. Commissioner McGowan asked if approval would be needed by the Council for the kayak landing. Mr. Kytonen confirmed that it would be a good idea to run it by the Council in the joint session. He noted that he can check with the City Administrator to determine an appropriate date for the joint session. Regular Nature Preserve Commission Meeting Minutes — October 11, 2023 Page 3 OTHER BUSINESS a. Conservation Style Development Discussion Commissioner Gwinn commented that he talked to Chair Kovich about conservation style development which would allow higher density residential development in one area of a site in return for preservation of natural area in another portion of the site. He noted that would be a developer driven opportunity and asked if the Commission would be interested in having more discussions on this concept. Mr. Kytonen stated that perhaps that would be a good topic for the joint meeting with the City Council to gain that input. Commissioner Lindberg commented that he likes that concept. He asked if the natural area would be available for public access. Commissioner Gwinn commented that typically that land is owned by an HOA but there are opportunities to have that land open to the public through an agreement, but that would bring up the issue of maintenance as the City would then be taking on that role. Mr. Kytonen added that there are currently a few examples of low -impact developments that are active in the City, including the Petersen Farms development. These feature narrow streets, ditches and infiltration basins. b. Next Meeting: December 13, 2023 Noted. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Gwinn, Second by Commissioner Lindberg, to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 p.m. Motion passed 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Kameron Kytonen Natural Resources Technician Drafted by: Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary C I T Y O F M NDOVE0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Andover Nature Preserve Commission FROM: Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resources Technician SUBJECT: Discuss Status of Potential Crossing at Dalske Woodlands DATE: January 10, 2024 INTRODUCTION The upland areas of Dalske Woodlands Preserve are currently separated by a wetland area that encompasses a county ditch. This prevents users from being able to safely cross from the northern upland area into the southern upland area. DISCUSSION To foster full access, some sort of crossing is needed. During dry periods, a trail could potentially be mowed to allow temporary access. ACTION REQUESTED The Commission is requested to discuss the status of the potential future crossing at Dalske Woodlands Preserve. Respectfully submitted, Kameron Kytone 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Andover Nature Preserve Commission FROM: Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resources Technician SUBJECT: Discuss Potential Joint Meeting with the City Council DATE: January 10, 2024 REQUEST The Nature Preserve Commission (NPC) has met with the City Council a few times over the years to discuss pertinent items related to present and future activities in the four nature preserves and to discuss the future of the NPC in general. The Commission is requested to create a list of discussion items for another potential joint meeting with the City Council. In addition, the timing of the meeting should be discussed. Respectfully submitted, Kameron Kytonen C I T Y 0 F YDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Andover Nature Preserve Commission FROM: Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resources Technician SUBJECT: Discuss Goals and Missions DATE: January 10, 2024 RE UEST The Nature Preserve Commission (NPC) is requested to discuss the future of the group and what goals and missions it would like to focus on. The Mission Statement will act as a guide to this discussion. Respectfully submitted, Kameron Kytonen Attachment Mission Statement Open Space Advisory Commission (Nature Preserves) Mission Statement - City of Andover ®Communicate to The City of Andover residents about the values and needs of the Nature Preserves. ©Build awareness of the Nature Preserves and promote appropriate usage. ©Provide recommendations for changes or enhancements to Nature Preserves, monitoring maintenance activities. Investigate opportunities for potential preserve expansion and acquisitions and provide recommendations to the Andover City Council. ®Serve as a liaison to the City of Andover residents, responding to questions or concerns about the Nature Preserves and the Open Space Advisory Commission.