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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-24 meeting packet-kNDO• I��A �J +y ' f� VE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Andover Nature Preserve Commission Meeting Agenda December 11, 2024 Andover City Hall Conference Room A & B 6.00 p.m. 1. Call to order 2. Resident forum 3. Approval of minutes: September 11, 2024 regular meeting 4. Urban Night Sky Place discussion (Verbal) 5. Discuss ideas for website updates (Verbal) 6. Discuss current and future vegetation management activities in the preserves 7. Discuss funding options for additions to preserves (Verbal) 8. Discuss goals and objectives of the Nature Preserve Commission (NPC) 9. Other business a. Dalske Woodlands crossing b. Next meeting? c. Other? 10. Adjournment C I T Y O F NDOVE 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: Approval of Minutes — September 11, 2024 Regular Meeting DATE: December 11, 2024 INTRODUCTION The Nature Preserve Commission is asked to review and approve the minutes from the September 11, 2024 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, Z-- Kameron Kytonen Attachment September 11, 2024 meeting minutes REGULAR NATURE PRESERVE COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 MINUTES ** Prior to the meeting the Commission met at Woodland Creek Wetland Restoration (3216 South Coon Creek Drive NW) at 5:00 p.m. to conduct a walking tour. The Regular Meeting of the Andover Nature Preserve Commission was called to order by Chairperson Kim Kovich 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 Natalie Hanson and J, Kameron Kytonen, N, No one wished to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion by Commissioner P. Miller, See of August 14, 2024. Motion passed 5-0 URBAN NIGHT Chair Kovich determine if tl Preserve ox 1Yl PO Mr. Kytonen provided updates iQ and Northwoods Preserve. He fund for management activities DISCUSS POTENTIAL CRO 2024 Miller, and Peter Miller Technician Miller, to approve the minutes the grog, should visit the preserves in the evening to Lan urbane ght sky place. It was noted that Northwoods TION 'MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE management activities being discussed for Martins Meadows .ained that he is provided an annual allocation from the general preserves. AT DALSKE WOODLANDS PRESERVE Mr. Kytonen stated that at the last meeting they discussed the culvert concept and the previous boardwalk concept, which would require about the same City contribution. He stated that the crossing is needed to access and create trails on the other side of the preserve. He noted that in order to apply for the grant again, the blessing of the Commission would be needed. Commissioner Gwinn recognized that the lower grade option would have the same cost to the City and if they want access to the other half of the preserve, they would need the boardwalk. Regular Nature Preserve Commission Meeting Minutes — September 11, 2024 Page 2 Commissioner P. Miller acknowledged that although the desire was for a lower scale solution, that would have the same cost and therefore the boardwalk seems to be the better option which could increase utilization of that preserve space by the public. Commissioner M. Miller agreed that the boardwalk would enhance the Dalske Preserve experience. Commissioner Lindberg stated that he also supports the boardwalk as that would open up additional space to the public. Chair Kovich recognized that this crossing has been discussed since the property was acquired. He stated that it is clear that the culvert would have more of an impact than the boardwalk and therefore he does support the boardwalk. Motion by Commissioner Gwinn, Second by Commissioner Lindberg, to direct staff to apply for the grant for the Dalske Preserve boardwalk. Motion passed 5-0. DISCUSS WETLAND BANKING IDEAS Commissioner Gwinn referenced a map created by the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO) which identified properties that could be candidates for wetland restoration. He recognized that this concept would be a difference from the original intent of the Commission to purchase developable land. Chair Kovich asked if the criteria developed to purchase the open space areas is still applicable. He stated that the original bond money is gone, and perhaps new criteria is developed as there is desirable land that would not be developable, using the example of Woodland Creek. Mr. Kytonen stated that would perhaps involve a bylaw change and discussion with the City Council as well. He confirmed that it seems the Commission is in support of attempting to move in this direction and noted that he would do some research before the next meeting. Commissioner P. Miller asked if there is any way to gauge the usage of the preserves. Mr. Kytonen was not aware of any way to measure that. He reviewed the ways that the City markets the preserves and shares that information with the residents. Commissioner P. Miller commented that when he was at the FunFest booth, most residents had not heard of the preserves. Commissioner Gwinn recognized that is a continued theme and provided examples of different things the Commission has done to promote the preserves. He stated that perhaps there is an event that could be planned at a preserve. Regular Nature Preserve Commission Meeting Minutes — September 11, 2024 Page 3 Commissioner Lindberg stated that last year he started a running club, which currently has about 250 members. He stated that perhaps they could coordinate a run/walk through a preserve. Chair Kovich acknowledged that this has been a topic of discussion since the preserves were created. He stated that perhaps there could be an update at each meeting where the members can talk about their different ideas for the preserves. OTHER BUSINESS a. Next Meeting: December 11, 2024 Noted. b. Other None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Gwinn, Second by Commissioner P. Miller, to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Motion passed 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Kameron Kytonen Natural Resources Technician Drafted by: Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary L IT Y O F DOVE L- 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 Current and Future Vegetation Management Activities in the Preserves DATE: December 11, 2024 REQUEST City staff will talk about current and potential future management activities occurring in select nature preserves. The Nature Preserve Commission is requested to provide feedback as needed. Respectfully submitted, i Kameron Kytonen 9 L C I T Y 0 F NNDOVE-A 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 Objectives of the Nature Preserve Commission DATE: December I L 2024 REQUEST The Nature Preserve Commission (NPC) is requested to discuss the future of the group and what goals and objectives 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 i 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.