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REGULAR NATURE PRESERVE COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 14, 2026
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Andover Nature Preserve Commission was called to order by
Chairperson Kim Kovich at 6:04 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present: Natalie Hanson, Jonathan Gwinn, Margaret Miller (arrived at 6:26
p.m.), and Peter Miller
Commissioners absent: Emily Thomsen
Also present: Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resources Technician
RESIDENT FORUM
No one wished to address the Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 12, 2025
Motion by Commissioner Gwinn, Second by Commissioner P. Miller, to approve the minutes of
November 12, 2025. Motion passed 4-0.
DISCUSS POTENTIAL TRANSITION OF NPC TO A REDEFINED ADVISORY
COMMISSION
Mr. Kytonen stated that this has been an ongoing process over the past several months, with
multiple City Council workshops discussing the topic, the last of which was in November. He
stated that the Council still supports the potential transition, and staff were asked to draft potential
Code language for consideration. He commented that he has spoken with the City Attorney to
discuss the transition from this group to the new group. The draft Code language will be reviewed
by the City Council at its workshop later this month.
Chair Kovich stated that the Commission should review and reaffirm the goals and objectives.
Commissioner Gwinn stated that he would want to ensure that the Code language would not dictate
the goals and objectives.
Chair Kovich clarified that the Code language just provides the structure for a commission.
Commissioner Hanson provided a grammatical suggestion for the goals and objectives.
Motion by Commissioner P. Miller, Second by Commissioner Hanson, to approve the mission,
goals, and objectives for the potential new commission. Motion passed 4-0.
DISCUSS DRAFT LANGUAGE AND LAYOUT PROPOSED FOR “WELCOME” SIGNS
Regular Nature Preserve Commission Meeting
Minutes – January 14, 2026
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Mr. Kytonen stated that a subgroup of himself and Commissioners M. Miller, Thomsen, and P.
Miller met to work on this concept. He noted that Commissioner M. Miller then volunteered to
create the template.
Commissioner Gwinn noted that the City of Andover graphic should be improved for clarity of
the image.
Mr. Kytonen received consensus on the proposed color scheme for the signs, and it was agreed to
add the QR code.
Motion by Commissioner Gwinn, Second by Commissioner Hanson, to approve the signage
template with the changes as discussed. Motion passed 4-0.
DISCUSS CURRENT AND FUTURE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE PRESERVES
Mr. Kytonen provided an overview of the current and future management activities within each of
the preserves.
Commissioner M. Miller arrived.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chair Kovich noted that the next meeting will be on March 11, 2026.
a. Recap of 2025 Actions and Activities
b. Dalske Woodlands Boardwalk
c. Other
No comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner M. Miller, Second by Commissioner Hanson, to adjourn the meeting at
6:34 p.m. Motion passed 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Kameron Kytonen
Natural Resources Technician
Drafted by:
Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary