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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC - August 8, 2012V ND 60VERJ © 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Regular City Council Meeting — Wednesday, August 8, 2012 Call to Order — 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Resident Forum Agenda Approval 1. Approval of Minutes (7/17/12 Regular; 7/17/12 Closed) Consent Items 2. Approve Payment of Claims — Finance 3. Approve Final Plat & Easements/Millers Woods 3rd Addition - Engineering 4. Approve No Parking Resolution/Millers Woods Yd Addition — Engineering 5. Approve No Parking Resolution/Millers Woods 2nd Addition — Engineering 6. Approve Dental Renewal & Employer Contribution — Administration 7. Approve Appointment/City Planner - Administration 8. Approve Application for Exempt Permit /Anoka County Pheasants Forever — Administration 9. Approve Application for Exempt Permit /Andover Center Ice Club — Administration 10. Approve Application for Exempt Permit/Andover Girls High School Hockey Booster Club - Administration © Discussion Items 11. Consider Additional Security Lighting at Prairie Knoll Park - Engineering 12. Consider Naming of Ball Field/Andover Station North Ball Field Facility — Engineering 13. Consider Amending Resolution for No Parking/146th Lane from Prairie Road to West Side of Prairie Knoll Park - Engineering. Staff Items 14. Proposed Rum River Regional Trail Master Plan — Engineering 15. Schedule EDA Meeting— Administration 16. Schedule September Workshop Meeting — Administration 17. Administrator's Report —Administration Mayor /Council Input Closed Session — Public Works Union Negotiations Update Property Negotiations PID #s 11- 32 -24 -32 -0001, 11- 32 -24 -31 -0001, & 11- 32 -24 -24 -0001. Property Negotiations PID #29- 32 -24 -44 -0022 Adjournment 0 ANLb 6 W A REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING — AUGUST 8, 2012 MINUTES The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Gamache, August 8, 2012, 7:06 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Mike Knight, Sheri Bukkila, Julie Trude and Tony Howard Councilmember absent: None Also present: City Administrator, Jim Dickinson Director Public Works /City Engineer, David Berkowitz City Attorney, Scott Baumgartner Others © PLEDGE OFALLEG1ANCE RESIDENT FOR UM Ms. Moreen Sprungman, 15631 Linnet Street NW, Andover, stated when she purchased her condo in 2007 it had been represented as a senior community with each being owed rather than rented. Due to financial problems and the economy the developer has been unable to meet his obligations and has since started renting out the remaining 20 units. At this time there are 16 units rented with a total of 15 children. Since this change the community has seen an increase in thefts and the number of vehicles in the parking lots. Under the rules and covenants that had been filed this is a senior community but the board of directors and the Omega Association's attorney are saying that these covenants are no longer in compliance with HUD and until new documents are filed this is no longer a senior community. HUD has been contacted but there is no file pertaining to Grey Oaks at this time. She had purchased her unit in a senior community not an apartment complex. At this time the residents are asking for the City Council's assistance in this matter. Mayor Gamache stated this project had been approved as a senior community by the City Council. He asked if HUD was involved at all in this community. City Administrator Dickinson stated staff has reviewed the documents and they specify Grey Oaks as a senior community and based on the requirement of 80% of the units be occupied by someone 55 -years or older this community would still be considered a senior community as a whole. The Board that represents the residents of the Grey Oaks community has sought legal advice and is acting according to that advice. A review of the new documents shows they would Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 8, 2012 Page 2 still be considered a senior community. Councilmember Bukkila clarified the new documents would create a separation of the properties between the single - family homes and the condos but this would not change the status as a senior community. She asked how the documents that are currently in place could be considered invalid if the requirement of being 55 -years of age or older was still in effect. Mr. Dennis Falenschek, 15631 Linnet Street NW, Andover, stated the building he currently lives in was represented as a senior building where the occupants would own their units. There had been no indication that this property would become a rental property and there would be non - senior residents living in the building. The Association has been given legal advice that the community must split in order to meet the intent of the laws but he does not believe any law changes would have the intent to force an Association to split in order to meet the requirements of the laws. There are two separate issues at this time. The first is if the community is split then the condos will loose representation they currently have with the developer, Mr. Windschidtl. The other issue is the property that was purchased has decreased in value not only due to the economy by also because this building has more renters than owners and those renters are not seniors. Councilmember Knight stated when this was built the developer had to comply with federal guidelines in terms of age in order to be a senior community. City Attorney Baumgartner stated he looked at this for the purpose of determining whether or not they should split. The original documents and covenants do identify this as a senior community. The new documents are splitting the condos and single - family homes and identifying them each differently. He believes this was done under the assumption and the opinion of an attorney from Felhaber and Larson. They had reviewed the documents and identified some discrepancies relative to the platting and identification of the property. This recommendation was in a letter dated February 2010 but there is nothing in this letter that states they are in violation of senior housing but rather how to make the properties comply. The attorney from Felhaber and Larson prepared amendments to the original documents and declaration to correct the deficiencies and also declarations for the second association that would be created with the splitting of the properties. It has been represented to the residents of the community that there has been a legal opinion that the community is illegal but there has been no letter from an attorney stating this. He would suggest the residents ask for a copy of the letter that is advising the Association that they are operating illegally and compare this with the letter that was provided in 2010. He asked if the residents had received any communication from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) stating there was something wrong with how this community is operating. When he was originally asked to review this item it was to verify the language in the declarations complied with the law, 42USC3607. Both the original declaration and the new proposed declarations for the two associations comply with this law regarding age restriction requirements. Mr. Falenschek stated the documents that were approved by the City of Andover clearly state this © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 8, 2012 Page 3 is a senior community. They are asking the City to write a letter to the Board of Directors that states this. Councilmember Knight stated City Administrator Dickinson to research the original discussions, motions and resolutions regarding this development. Mr. Terry Thomas, 15631 Linnet Street NW, Andover, stated what is considered building 3 has the largest number of people under the age of 55 and they are the only building with renters at this time. Councilmember Howard stated when the original project was approved there had been a land swap for zoning designation and this is how Mr. Windschidtl proposed a senior project. Through the process it had been assumed the 20% of residents under 55 -years of age would be in the single and town homes. Councilmember Knight stated there is a certain percentage of residents that need to be over the age of 55 in order to qualify for HUD but there is no HUD money involved in this project. © City Administrator Dickinson clarified the 55 and older restriction allows the development to be marketed as a senior community. Councilmember Bukkila asked City Attorney Baumgartner what the City's options are and what their role would be in this situation. City Administrator Dickinson stated in these types of situations the City works with Association Boards and these residents are not members of their Association Board. It appears that their concerns are with the Association Board. Mayor Gamache asked what role the City would have because it was the City approved this as a senior community and there were some stipulations the City put into place. He asked what role the City has to be sure these stipulations are being followed. City Attorney Baumgartner stated the original motion, resolution and documents need to be reviewed in order to determine what specifically had been approved to allow the project to move forward. The City needs to have a legal standing in order to get involved with this situation. Councilmember Trude stated there had been some properties in this development that were designated restricted in their deeds. There are residents outside of the senior community who are concerned with this facility becoming an apartment complex because this is not what the City had approved and what the community wants. She stated the documents state "The City status, as a third party beneficiary, of any such senior housing restrictive covenants in any standing derived from such third party beneficiary status may not be altered, modified, or terminated without the express written consent of the City." This is unusual to be in association documents © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 8, 2012 Page 4 but the City will need to determine where they can go with this. The Association Board is aware of the concerns of the residents and the City's expectations that this be maintained as a senior housing. There is nothing in writing that states this is operating illegally as a senior community. The City has not seen anything that states what the failure is that prevents Mr. Windschidtl from limiting the sale of these units to seniors. Councilmember Bukkila stated it may be harmful if the residents move forward while the City reviews the situation to determine if the City has a stake in this and can intervene but this is not saying they should not move forward with approving the documents for the split. Mayor Gamache suggested the City Attorney look at the original motion, resolution, and documents to determine if the City has any standing and would be able to intervene. Ms. Sprungman asked for a letter from the City stating the City is looking into this situation and voting for the new documents that would split the property should be postponed. Councilmember Bukkila stated the City is not giving the residents advice on how to proceed with the vote that is currently before them. © Councilmember Trude stated it would be helpful. If the residents could obtain something in writing from the Board stating they could not be a senior development. City Administrator Dickinson stated the City would not be able to provide a letter asking for a delay in the vote. Councilmember Trude stated the residents need to decide on the vote and the City cannot advise them on how to vote. At this time they are considered senior housing and if the documents are approved then they are still considered senior housing. The City needs to have a copy of a written opinion that if the vote does not go through then it won't be maintained. City Attorney Baumgartner stated the only written opinions that he has been able to find have been from the attorney in 2010 in regard to splitting the property so that they are not using multiple land descriptions for one plat. He stated he was confused by the need for paying upfront costs to rewrite the documents when they had been rewritten in 2010. Councilmember Trude stated the Council's opinion would be to maintain this as a senior community and preserving it for the community is important. Councilmember Bukkila stated the City needs to determine what their standing is and what role © they can have moving forward. Mr. Falenschek stated one issue is if this is senior housing but the other issue is the fact that these units are being rented out and are no longer being marketed as condo. This building was © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 8, 2012 Page 5 intended for ownership not rental. Mayor Gamache stated this may not be something the City would have records. Unidentified woman from audience stated Councilmember Trude and Community Development Director Carlberg had done some research and determined that Building 3 was restricted to a 55- years of age and older building. Councilmember Trude stated it was her understanding the original documents showed Building 3 was included in the restrictive covenants that some parcels were specifically restricted to 55 and older. Unidentified woman from audience asked for a copy of this information because the Board is saying that this is not the case. Councilmember Trude stated the covenants for the community describes the condominium units and lot 9 and lot 10 would be senior housing. Community Development Director Carlberg had determined based on the address that Building 3 was included in this. This information can be found on page 8 of the covenants filed with Anoka County. Mayor Gamache stated if the City can find anything that indicates certain buildings were suppose to be senior facilities then this information will be sent to the Association Board. Mr. Vern Flight, representing Ms. Stella Cegla, 15631 Linnet Street NW, Andover, the residents need the City's support and he would expect the City to do what is correct and morally right for these residents. Mayor Gamache stated City staff and the City Attorney would look into this to determine what standing the City may have based on what was originally approved. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Knight, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 17, 2012 Regular City Council Meeting Councilmember Bukkila stated on page 4, line 6, the words "stop lights" should be replaced with © "street lights ". She would also like to insert "The curve in the road is a significant factor to consider" to the end of the sentence. © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 8, 2012 Page 6 Motion by Councilmember Knight, Seconded by Councilmember Howard, to approve the July 17, 2012, Regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented. The motion carried 4 ayes, 1 present (Trade). July 17, 2012 Closed City Council Meeting Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Knight, to approve the July 17, 2012, Closed City Council Meeting minutes as presented. The motion carried 4 ayes, 1 present ( Trude). CONSENT ITEMS Item 2 Approve Payment of Claims Item 3 Approve Final Plat and Easements /Millers Woods 3`d Addition (See Resolution R070 -12) Item 4 Approve No Parking Resolution/Millers Woods 3`d Addition (See Resolution R071 -12) Item 5 Approve No Parking Resolution/Millers Woods 2nd Addition (See Resolution © R072 -12) Item 6 Approve Dental Renewal and Employer Contribution Item 7 Approve Appointment/City Planner Item 8 Approve Application for Exempt Permit/Anoka County Pheasants Forever Item 9 Approve Application for Exempt Permit/Andover Center Ice Club Item 10 Approve Application for Exempt Permit/Andover Girls High School Hockey Booster Club Motion by Councilmember Knight, Seconded by Councilmember Trade, for approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER ADDITIONAL SECURITYLIGHTING AT PRAIRIE KNOLL PARK City Engineer Berkowitz stated the City Council is requested to consider approving the addition of two (2) security lights and request the City Engineer look at side barriers for the entrance to the south parking lot at Prairie Knoll Park as recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission. The estimate to install additional lights is about $4,529. The cost of the lights would be funded from the 2012 miscellaneous park improvement fund. At the June 270' workshop the City Council did not agree with the Park Commission's recommendation to install barriers at the entrances to the park. If the City would like to pursue options, it is recommended to direct the City Engineer to bring options and estimated costs back to the City Council at a later date for consideration. He stated the lights on © the building have been fixed. Councilmember Trade stated with the lights on the building working it appears there is sufficient lighting in this park. She suggested with these lights functioning there is no need for additional Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 8, 2012 Page 7 lighting in this park. She recommended the Council view this park at night prior to voting on the installation of additional lighting. Mayor Gamache clarified the reason for the request was due to the darkness from the building lights not functioning. City Engineer Berkowitz stated the lights not working on the building did contribute to the park being dark but there is also other activity that occurs in the park the area residents feel would be lessened if there was additional lighting. Councilmember Trude stated she occasionally uses this park and there are legitimate reasons for people to park at the city parks. She further clarified the crime that occurred in this park involved a resident of the neighborhood and was not the result of someone being drawn to the location because it was dark. Mayor Gamache asked staff if the lighting from the building would provide sufficient lighting now that these had been repaired. © City Engineer Berkowitz stated the City typically installs security lighting in all rural parking lots and staff does try to determine the best placements for these lights. He stated the two security lights currently on site are located near the trail on the west side and centrally located between the two access points for the park. Ms. Katherine McDilda, 580 -146`" Lane, NW, Andover, provided pictures for the Council to review showing the lighting in the park during the night. She explained the lights on the building only light up the sidewalk and the activities that have been a problem in the park occur late in the night to early in the morning when the park is dark. The back of the park is well lit and there does not seem to be as many problems in that area. She explained if the park were lit better then people would not be in the park after hours causing problems. She also explained there were a couple of lights in the park that were not being used. Councilmember Knight asked how high the security lights were. City Engineer Berkowitz explained these would be a standard 20 -foot to 30 -foot pole. Councilmember Trude asked Ms. McDilda if it was her goal to have the whole park lit so she could see into the park at night from her home. She suggested this much lighting would encourage people to enter the park after hours. © Ms. McDilda explained additional lighting would discourage people from entering the park after hours because lighting would give the impression the park is being watched. She also stated it would have been helpful to have been able to see the park from her home during the recent assault in the park. Sheriff's have also commented on how dark the park is. © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 8, 2012 Page 8 Councilmember Trude stated it would be helpful if the Council saw the park at night. Councilmember Bukkila stated the parks are a problem throughout the City. The residents concerns are legitimate. If there are things in the City's parks that need to be repaired residents are welcome to call the City and let them know. Once the City is aware that repairs need to be made then they will be completed in a timely manner. Since the lights on the building were just repaired she would recommend the Council take time to go to the park and see how this affects the situation before making any additional decisions. Ms. McDilda stated where there are lights that work there is no activity and she would like to see this throughout the park. Mayor Gamache recommended this item be tabled to the next Council meeting so that Councilmembers would be able to go and view the park before making any additional decision. Councilmember Howard asked City Engineer Berkowitz if the lights could be adjusted so they hit the parking lot more. © City Engineer Berkowitz stated these lights could be adjusted. Staff would also look at the other lights Ms. McDilda pointed out and make any necessary repairs. Councilmember Bukkila stated residents need to contact the City when there are repairs that need to be made at the public parks. She also recommended if there are suspected problems residents should call 911. Ms. McDilda pointed out there are lights on her home that are pointed towards the park and she asked the Council to keep this in mind when viewing the park and deciding on additional lighting. Ms. Twila Hauck, Andover Football Association and Andover Youth Lacrosse, stated she has not experienced any crime at Prairie Knoll Park including vandalism to the athletic association's equipment. She stated there are a lot of cars there and she has occasionally called the police in regard to these. She clarified the park is dark at night but this is not unlike the other parks. Motion by Councilmember Knight, Seconded by Councilmember Bukkila to table the discussion on the addition of two (2) security lights at Prairie Knoll Park to the August 24, 2012 City Council Workshop with a decision to be made at the September 4, 2012 Regular City Council Meeting. The motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER NAMING OF BALL FIELD /ANDOVER STATION NORTH BALL FIELD FACILITY City Engineer Berkowitz stated the City Council is requested to approve the naming of the Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 8, 2012 Page 9 middle ball field at Andover Station North Ball Facility as requested by the Andover Baseball Association (ABA) to Anders Memorial Field, on behalf of Anders Flaa. The Park Commission recommended the field be named Anders Memorial Field with the ability that other names could be added to the memorial in the future. The ABA has addressed the criteria required to determine the appropriate naming of a field. Mayor Gamache stated the resolution presented is different than what the Council had previously discussed and the resident who had originally brought the request to the City no longer supports it. Councilmember Trude stated the Council had discussed naming the field using just the child's first name because this was honoring the great example he set for children in academics and, athletics, and sportsmanship. This would be more of an honoring than a memorial and changing it into a memorial changes the whole concept of honoring people who set a good example. The resident who had initially made the request would support honoring the child as originally proposed. She recommended additional discussions take place at the next workshop. It was the consensus of the Council to move the discussions of naming the middle ball field at Andover Station North Ball Facility to Anders Memorial Field to the August 28, 2012, City Council Workshop. CONSIDER AMENDING RESOL UTION FOR NO PARKING 1146TH LANE FROMPRAIRIE ROAD TO WEST SIDE OF PRAIRIE KNOLL City Engineer Berkowitz stated the City Council is requested to consider amending the no parking resolution along a section of 146th Lane NW west of Prairie Knoll Park. The Andover Football Association and Andover Lacrosse Association are requesting parking be reinstated on the north side of 146th Lane NW. Since the no parking on 146`, Lane was put into place parking has moved to Prairie Road and the north parking lot has been expanded. There are currently 230 total parking stalls at Prairie Knoll Park, with 119 in the north parking lot and 98 in the south parking lot. There are also 13 stalls in what is considered the overflow parking, located at Northern Natural Gas. Motion by Councilmember Knight to approve a resolution amending resolution no. 183 -04 designating no parking along the south side of 146th Lane NW between the west property line of 715 -146th Lane NW and Prairie Road NW and along the north side of 146th Lane NW from 715- 146th Lane NW west property line to Prairie Knoll Park west property line. The motion dies for lack of a second. © Councilmember Trude asked how wide 146th Lane is and if it is possible to have cars parked on one side of the road and still have passing traffic. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — August 8, 2012 Page 10 City Engineer Berkowitz stated 146th Lane had a standard rural road width of 24 -feet. The Fire Chief has stated it is difficult in an emergency response situation to get through these roads when there is parking on both sides of the road. Mayor Gamache stated the parking along Prairie Road is also a concern because people are crossing a road that has a speed limit of 55 -mph. The north parking lot may be further from some of the fields but he would not recommend removing the no parking signs because there is parking available in this lot. He also stated he would support posting no parking along Prairie Road. The parking is less than what is at Sunshine Park but this is a smaller park. The Associations are asked to schedule their events so that people are not trying to leave at the same time other people are coming for their events. Ms. Twila Hauck, Andover Football Association and Andover Youth Lacrosse, stated people park on 146th Lane regardless of the signs. The people that usually park in this area and along Prairie Road are from out of town. She has let the parents know this is a no parking area and where the available parking is located. As far as the scheduling of activities she has scheduled these as far apart as possible in order to ensure the second games are completed by 10:00 p.m. She stated there have been times when both parking lots have been filled. Mr. Gary Aus, 650 146th Lane NW, Andover, stated he has had cars in his lawn waiting for parking spots to open up in the parking lot. He stated the deputies have been lenient on ticketing people who are parking in the no parking zone and he does not agree with this. Councilmember Trude stated there are not enough parking spots at this park. She has seen both lots filled. Ms. Hauck stated the Associations have informed visiting associations where the parking is at this park. The problem is people from out of town will park wherever they see someone else parked because they are unsure of where other parking is available. She would like to see additional parking off Prairie Road because this is a dangerous road. Councilmember Trude stated the modern family has multiple cars and multiple family members at events. This does require additional parking. She stated she has not seen the signs that direct traffic to the additional parking in the north lot. Ms. Hauck stated there are small signs posted at the entrance that direct traffic to the north parking lot for additional parking. Mayor Gamache stated it is the responsibility of the sports associations to inform their parents © and other associations of where parking is permitted at parks and it is the responsibility of the City to inform the Sheriff's Department where parking is not allowed. He stated he would support keeping the no parking signs on 146`h Lane and also look at adding no parking signs along Prairie Road. The City may have to look into finding a way to expand the parking at this © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 8, 2012 Page 11 park. City Engineer Berkowitz stated the current parking lots have been maximized based on the space available. Councilmember Bukkila stated if there is parking available in the parking lots then people should be encouraged to utilize it. Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Howard to deny a resolution amending resolution no. 183 -04 designating no parking along the south side of 146t1i Lane NW between the west property line of 715 -146"' Lane NW and Prairie Road NW and along the north side of 146`1i Lane NW from 715 -146`h Lane NW west property line to Prairie Knoll Park west property line and to keep the no parking signs in place. Councilmember Howard stated he would agree with keeping the no parking signs in place and if there is parking available in the north parking lot then people should be encouraged to park there. He also stated if people continue to park in no parking zones then they should be ticketed. © Councilmember Knight asked if the no parking signs could include language that directs people to the north parking lot. City Engineer Berkowitz stated there are signs that direct people to park in the north parking lot and staff could look at these to see if they could be made bigger. The motion was called to a vote. The motion carried unanimously. PROPOSED RUM RIVER REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN City Administrator Dickinson presented the proposed Rum River Regional Trail Master Plan that had been prepared by the Anoka County Parks for the City Council's review. The plan provides a good planning document for preparing and funding applications for the regional trail system. This section of trail is identified in the Cities Transportation Plan. The section through Andover would run along the right -of -way of 7`h Avenue NW and most likely be constructed with roadway improvements. Councilmember Bukkila left the meeting at 9:02 p.m. City Engineer Berkowitz stated this is a draft at this time and is a comprehensive trail plan to connect the Mississippi River to St. Francis. The impact to Andover would be along 7ch Avenue and this is consistent with Andover's transportation plan. This is considered a master plan and it can be used to apply for grants. Councilmember Knight asked what type of trail this would be. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 8, 2012 Page 12 City Engineer Berkowitz stated this would be an off - street trail, set back 10 -20 -feet and would be along the roadway. The trail would be 8 -10 -feet wide. Where the trail would be located would be determined at the time the trail was constructed based on feasibility reports and wetland impacts. Funding for the trail segments would be determined at the time the individual projects move forward. There is no deadline or timeline for these trail segments to be constructed. Councilmember Trude stated this would be a trail segment the City would like to see completed. She stated if a resolution of support was required then staff should draft one. SCHEDULE EDA MEETING Motion by Councilmember Trude, Seconded by Councilmember Howard to schedule an EDA Meeting at 6:00 p.m. before the August 21, 2012 City Council Meeting. The motion carried, 4 ayes -1 absent ( Bukkila). SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP Motion by Councilmember Howard, Seconded by Councilmember Trude to schedule the September City Council Workshop at 6:00 p.m. on September 25, 2012. The motion carried, 4 ayes -1 absent ( Bukkila). 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 open space negotiations and the Wal -Mart proposal will be before the Planning Commission on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at 8:01 p.m. A quorum of the Council might be present at this meeting but there will be no decisions made by the Council. The Arbor Oaks development is moving forward and the building permits were approved for this project. Councilmember Bukkila returned to the meeting at 9:10 p.m. City Administrator Dickinson stated there are discussions about a dog park located at Bunker Lake Regional Park. This would be located on the Coon Rapids side of the park and they are motivated to work something out for this area. The Andover High School Band will be playing on Wednesday, August 22nd, as part of the Concert in the Park program. There have been a total of 45 new homes plus the Arbor Oaks project in Andover this year. There are some developers in the community that may be looking to expand in Andover. There are 80 additional lots available. The EDA is looking to re -plat some lots in the Andover Station North area. The City has had positive feedback from developers on the pilot program allowing them to move some of the platting costs to the building permit. This will be before the Council in November to reconsider. © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 8, 2012 Page 13 City Engineer Berkowitz stated the street and utility construction for the Millers Woods 3rd Addition should begin in late - August with lots available by the end of October. The City is also working on a plat for Parkside at Andover Station 3rd Addition. The South Coon Creek Drive project is underway and had a slow start due to working with private utilities. The contractor is requesting an extension for completion into the end of October. The screen has been installed in Well 6 and this well now yields 1100 gallons per minute versus the previous 800 gallons per minute. Staff is looking to move forward on Well 7 and will be soliciting quotes for this. The Hickory Meadows Park improvements are being done. City Administrator Dickinson reminded residents to lock their cars, doors, windows, and garages. He also stated any cars parked in the driveway should also have their garage door openers put away. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT (Pro Fiscal Disparities Group Update) Mayor Gamache updated the Council on the Pro Fiscal Disparities Group and the Revenue Commission is moving forward on the Dayton QAdministration on a major tax reform plan for 2013. The Pro Fiscals Disparities Group met with them to be sure they understood the importance of fiscal disparities for the northern suburbs, Anoka County, St. Paul, and Ramsey County. (Night to Unite) Mayor Gamache stated the members of the Council had been able to attend several parties during the Night to Unite celebrations. (All -Star Baseball Tournament) Mayor Gamache stated the Minnesota Youth Athletic Services Group has asked the Andover Baseball Association to host a tournament for All Stars, ages 14- 15, on Friday, August 10`h, at 5:30 p.m. (Night to Unite) Councilmember Trude stated the firefighters being out during the Night to Unite celebrations had been appreciated and several neighborhoods looked forward to having the fire fighters there. She also stated based on conversations she had with residents the City needs to continue to move forward with plans for additional ball fields. Mayor Gamache recessed the regular City Council meeting at 9:21 p.m. to a closed session of the City Council to discuss Public Union Negotiations, Property Negotiations for PID #11- 32- 24 -32- 0001, 11- 32 -24 -31 -0001, and 11- 32 -24 -24 -0001, and Property Negotiations for PID #29- 32 -24- 44 -0002. aThe City Council reconvened at 10:07 p.m. ADJOURNMENT © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 8, 2012 Page 14 Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Trude, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tina Borg, Recording Secretary low] X Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 8, 2012 Page 15 REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES — A UGUST 8, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS PLEDGEOF ALLEGIANCE .......................................................................... ............................... 1 RESIDENTFORUM ....................................................................................... ............................... 1 AGENDAAPPROVAL ................................................................................... ............................... 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ............................................................................ ............................... 5 CONSENTITEMS .......................................................................................... ............................... 6 Item 2 Approve Payment of Claims .......................................................... ............................... 6 Item 3 Approve Final Plat and Easements/Millers Woods 3rd Addition (See Resolution R070 -12) .............................................................................................. ............................... 6 Item 4 Approve No Parking Resolution/Millers Woods 3rd Addition (See Resolution R071- 12) ....................................................................................................... ............................... 6 Item 5 Approve No Parking Resolution/Millers Woods 2nd Addition (See Resolutio R072- 12) ....................................................................................................... ............................... 6 Item 6 Approve Dental Renewal and Employer Contribution .................. ............................... 6 Item 7 Approve Appointment/City Planner .............................................. ............................... 6 Item 8 Approve Application for Exempt Permit /Anoka County Pheasants Forever ............... 6 Item 9 Approve Application for Exempt Permit/Andover Center Ice Club ............................ 6 Item 10 Approve Application for Exempt Permit/Andover Girls High School Hockey Booster Club...................................................................................................... ............................... 6 CONSIDER ADDITIONAL SECURITY LIGHTING AT PRAIRIE KNOLL PARK .................. 6 CONSIDER NAMING OF BALL FIELD /ANDOVER STATION NORTH BALL FIELD FACILITY................................................................................................... ............................... 8 CONSIDER AMENDING RESOLUTION FOR NO PARKING /146T11 LANE FROM PRAIRIE ROAD TO WEST SIDE OF PRAIRIE KNOLL ......................................... ............................... 9 PROPOSED RUM RIVER REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN .............. ............................... 11 SCHEDULEEDA MEETING ....................................................................... ............................... 12 SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ...................... ............................... 12 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ................................................................... ............................... 12 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT ......................................................................... ............................... 13 (Pro Fiscal Disparities Group Update) ...................................................... ............................... 13 (Night to Unite) ........................................................................................... ............................... 13 (All -Star Baseball Tournament) ................................................................. ............................... 13 (Night to Unite) .......................................................................................... ............................... 13 E