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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC - November 20, 2012tLNDOVE ••raY^by; CITY OF C 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Regular City Council Meeting — Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Call to Order — 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Oath of Office/Newly Elected Official Resident Forum Agenda Approval 1. Approval of Minutes (11/07/12 Regular; 11/07/12 Closed, Special 11/14/12) Consent Items 2. Approve Payment of Claims — Finance 3. Order Improvement /Order Plans & Specs /13- 10/1V4artin St. NW & Jay St. NW/Replace Lighting Fixtures - Engineering 4. Approve Change Order #2/11- 48/Well #7 - Engineering 5. Approve Amended Planned Unit Development - Parkside at Andover Station - Northeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County - Planning 6. Approve Off -Sale Liquor License/New Owners /Clocktower Wine & Spirits — Administration 7. Authorize Initiating 2013 Equipment Proposals - Finance © Discussion Items 8. Anoka County Sheriff's Office Monthly Report — Sheriff 9. Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Abatements for a Community Center Project —Administration 10. Call for the Sale of Bonds /Approve Resolution Providing for the sale of $17,400,000 Taxable General Obligation Abatement Bonds, Series 2012C — Administration Staff Items 11. Schedule December EDA Meeting — Administration 12. Schedule November Council Workshop Meeting — Administration 13. Administrator's Report — Administration Mayor /Council Input Closed Session — Public Works Union Negotiations Adjournment REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING —NOVEMBER 20, 2012 MINUTES The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Gamache, November 20, 2012, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Mike Knight, Sheri Bukkila, and Tony Howard Councilmember absent: Julie Trude Also present: City Administrator, Jim Dickinson City Attorney, Scott Baumgartner Others PLEDGE OFALLEGLANCE OATH OF OFFICE/NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIAL City Administrator Dickinson explained Councilmember Howard was being sworn in at this time because the seat he filled was part of a Special Election that had been held with the General Election. City Attorney Baumgartner swore in Councilmember Howard. RESIDENT FORUM No one wished to address the Council. AGENDA APPROVAL City Administrator Dickinson added Item 12a: Reschedule January 1, 2013 Regular City Council meeting to January 2, 2013. Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Knight, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 7, 2012 Regular City Council Meeting Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — November 20, 2012 Page 2 City Administrator Dickinson stated Councilmember Trude had sent in an e-mail stating on page 9, line 38, "Pov's" should be changed to "Northgate Liquor ". Councilmember Bukkila stated on page 11, line 3, the word "can" should be changed to "can't". Motion by Councilmember Howard, Seconded by Councilmember Knight, to approve the November 7, 2012, Regular City Council minutes as amended. The motion carried unanimously. November 7, 2012 Closed City Council Meeting Motion by Councilmember Knight, Seconded by Councilmember Bukkila, to approve the November 7, 2012, Closed City Council minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously. November 14, 2012 Special City Council Meeting Motion by Councilmember Knight, Seconded by Councilmember Howard, to approve the November 14, 2012, Special City Council minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT ITEMS Item 2 Approve Payment of Claims Item 3 Order Improvement/Order Plans and Specs /13 -10 /Martin St. NW and Jay St. NW/Replace Lighting Fixtures (See Resolution R114 -12) Item 4 Approve Change Order #2/11- 48/Well #7 (See Resolution R115 -12) Item 5 Approve Amended Planned Unit Development — Parkside at Andover Station — Northeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County (See Resolution R116 -12) Item 6 Approve Off -Sale Liquor License/New Owners /Clocktower Wine and Spirits Item 7 Authorize Initiating 2013 Equipment Proposals Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Knight, for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MONTHLY REPORT Commander Halweg, Anoka County Sheriff's Office, provided the City Council and residents with an update on law enforcement activities within the City for October 2012 including 6 DWI © arrests, 4 domestic assaults, reports of 2 stolen vehicles, and a pedestrian/vehicle accident, the pedestrian was texting and walked out in front of the car. The stolen vehicles listed have been recovered. These incidents are still under investigation and the suspect does not live in Andover but may have ties to the community. On October 19 `h a male had been robbed at gunpoint. © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —November 20, 2012 Page 3 There was a call for two (2) males breaking into a home; it is believed the suspect in this case is acquainted with the resident's boyfriend. The suspect in the robbery at gunpoint lives in Oak Grove and a search warrant was executed. There was evidence that the suspect had been involved in several local thefts. There had been a female attempting to pass counterfeit $100 bills and the suspect had been apprehended. He reminded residents to lock their garage doors and keep them closed even when they are home. He also stated the City's overnight parking restrictions are in effect. Councilmember Bukkila expressed concerns about the increased levels of violence in October. Commander Halweg stated it had been a busy month. The two (2) cases involving firearm were currently under investigation. In one case there had been prior contact between the perpetrators and the victim and in the other case the suspect has been linked to several burglaries in the area. The vehicle thefts are new for the City but it is believed these are related and the perpetrators do not live in Andover. The number of DWI arrests is up slightly from last month but the City is still down 33% from last year. He reminded residents to set up sober cabs with the holidays coming up. © PUBLIC HEARING /PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT /CALL FOR THE SALE OF BONDS /APPROVE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF $17,400,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION ABATEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2012C City Administrator Dickinson stated as part of the 2013 budget development process the city continually reviews past debt issuances to determine if there are refinancing opportunities that could produce potential long term debt service savings. City staff and Ehlers and Associates, the City's fiscal advisor, reviewed the 2004, EDA Public Facility Lease Revenue, 2006 EDA Public Facility Leave Revenue Refunding, and the 2007 EDA Public Facility Lease Revenue Refunding bonds. These bonds were issued to finance the construction of the Andover YMCA/Community Center. City staff and Ehlers, in an effort to save long term debt service expense through a unique financing method, are of the opinion the City Council should consider that the City abate property taxes levied by the City on the property benefited by or in close proximity to the Andover YMCA/Community Center. He explained this is not for the construction of another community center but rather a financing tool to save money on the current Community Center bonds. Nothing will change on the property tax statements and no additional taxes will be collected. There is a listing of all parcels to be included on file at the City Clerk's office. Mayor Gamache stated one thing that comes up in abatements of property taxes is the abatement of County and school districts. He clarified this would be an abatement of just the City portion. © City Administrator Dickinson stated this is correct and in order for the City to obtain the 20 -year term the City will be asking the County or School District to decline participation. © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —November 20, 2012 Page 4 Councilmember Knight asked if this would be similar to a TIF District. City Administrator Dickinson explained a TIF District would be capturing new value to pay for something. This program uses value that exists today. Mayor Gamache asked what the cost savings would be for the City. Mr. Todd Hagen, Ehlers and Associates, stated the original bonds had been issued to finance the construction of the Andover YMCA/Community Center. Ehlers proposed, in an effort to save long term debt service expenses, the Council consider the City abate property taxes levied by the City on the property benefited by or in close proximity to the Andover YMCA/Community Center. The taxes proposed to be abated by the City on the specific properties would be for up to a 20 -year period, and it is estimated to be not more than $19,000,000. The City Council would be requested to consider that the property tax abatement be used for the acquisition of the Community Center from the Economic Development Authority of the City of Andover. To do so, the City would issue Taxable General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds in an amount not to exceed $19,000,000 to finance the acquisition of the Community Center. The EDA would then use the proceeds to pay off the bonds that originally financed the Andover YMCA/Community © Center. The rates are continuing to go down and the City could save up to $3,000,000. The security on the General Obligation bonds would be better than the security on the current Lease Revenue Bonds and this is what the market is looking for. Councilmember Knight asked if this would have an effect on the City's current bond rating. Mr. Hagen explained the City is currently listed as a AA+ and this tool would be refinancing a bond that is considered easier to not pay with one that is considered more secure. And this will be reflective of the City's current rating. City Administrator Dickinson stated these bonds would be rated by S &P next week. The City would be asking for an upgrade in our rating. Councilmember Howard stated this would be based on the values for parcels within 3/ -mile of the Community Center. He asked what the effect would be if these values dropped. Mr. Hagen stated this is just a snapshot of today and is a tool used to issue a General Obligation Bond for a Recreation Facility. Mayor Gamache asked if this would affect the potential for a fixture expansion at the Community Center. © Mr. Hagen stated this would not affect future expansion projects and any future expansions could be financed with a similar bond. © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — November 20, 2012 Page 5 Motion by Councilmember Knight, Seconded by Councilmember Howard, to Open the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. There was no public input. Motion by Councilmember Knight, Seconded by Councilmember Bukkila to Close the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Howard to approve a resolution providing for the sale of $17,400,000 Taxable General Obligation Abatement Bonds, Series 2012C. The motion carried unanimously. (See Resolution R117 -12) SCHEDULE DECEMBER EDA MEETING Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Howard to schedule an Economic Development Authority (EDA) Meeting at 6:00 p.m. before the December 4, 2012 City Council Meeting. The motion carried unanimously. © SCHEDULE NOVEMBER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Knight to schedule a City Council Workshop for November 27, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. RESCHEDULE THE JANUARY 1, 2013 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Motion by Councilmember Knight, Seconded by Councilmember Howard to reschedule the Regular City Council Meeting from January 1, 2013 to January 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Dickinson updated the City Council and the residents regarding administration and city department activities, legislative activities, development and CIP projects, and upcoming meetings and community events including an update on the property purchases closing by the end of the year, staff is also continuing to work through the contingencies for potential open space purchases. Engineering is continuing to work through the RFP process for the Legacy Land purchase; the 40 -acre park. To date Andover has had 71 new single family home permits. Staff is expecting an additional 4 single family home permits by the end of the year for new homes at Parkside at Andover Station. © MAYOR,COUNCIL INPUT None. © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — November 20, 2012 Page 6 Mayor Gamache recessed the regular City Council meeting at 7:40 p.m. to a closed session of the City Council to discuss Public Works Union Negotiations. The City Council reconvened at 7:53 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Howard, Seconded by Councilmember Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tina Borg, Recording Secretary L!J H © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — November 20, 2012 Page 7 REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES — NOVEMBER 209 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS PLEDGEOF ALLEGIANCE .......................................................................... ............................... 1 OATH OF OFFICE/NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIAL ..................................... ............................... 1 RESIDENTFORUM ....................................................................................... ............................... 1 AGENDAAPPROVAL ................................................................................... ............................... 1 APPROVALOF MINUTES ............................................................................ ............................... 1 CONSENTITEMS .......................................................................................... ............................... 2 Item 2 Approve Payment of Claims .......................................................... ............................... 2 Item 3 Order Improvement/Order Plans and Specs /13 -10 /Martin St. NW and Jay St. NW /Replace Lighting Fixtures (See Resolution R114 -12) ................. ............................... 2 Item 4 Approve Change Order #2/11- 48/Well #7 (See Resolution R115- 12) ......................... 2 Item 5 Approve Amended Planned Unit Development — Parkside at Andover Station — Northeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County (See Resolution R116 -12) .............................................................................................. ............................... 2 © Item 6 Approve Off -Sale Liquor License/New Owners /Clocktower Wine and Spirits........... 2 Item 7 Authorize Initiating 2013 Equipment Proposals ............................ ............................... 2 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MONTHLY REPORT ................. ............................... 2 PUBLIC HEARING /PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT /CALL FOR THE SALE OF BONDS /APPROVE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF $17,400,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION ABATEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2012C (See Resolution RI 17 -12) ........ ............................... 3 SCHEDULE DECEMBER EDA MEETING .................................................. ............................... 5 SCHEDULE NOVEMBER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING ...... ............................... 5 RESCHEDULE THE JANUARY 1, 2013 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING .................. 5 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ..................................................................... ............................... 5 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT ........................................................................... ............................... 5 H