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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC January 15, 2002 CITY OF ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.Cl.ANDOVER.MN.US Regular City Council Meeting - Tuesday, January 15, 2002 Call to Order -7:00 PM 1. Resident Forum 2. Agenda Approval 3. Approval of Minutes (1/2/02) Consent Items 4. Approve 2002 Tri-City GIS Contract - Engineering 5. Approve Quote/O 1-3l/Terrace Park Playground Equipment - Engineering 6. Accept Petitionl02-l 0/ Ashwood Estates (Lots 2 & 3, Block I) - Engineering 7. Amend 2002 Fee OrdinanceIMiscellaneous Fees - Engineering 8. Receive Approved Wellhead Protection Plan from Minnesota Department of Health/Order Supplement to Wellhead Protection Planl94-23 - Engineering Discussion Items 9. Receive Anoka County Sheriff Department Monthly Report - Sheriff 10. Receive Staff Report/Kensington Estates 3'd Neighborhood Meeting - Planning 11. Consider Options/Ultra Light Regulation Issues - Planning StaffItems 12. Schedule Council Workshop - Personnel Issues - Administration 13. Schedule EDA Meeting -Administration 14. Reschedule LRRWMO Meeting/February 28, 2002 - Engineering 15. 2001-02 Oak Wilt Suppression Program Update Presentation - Engineering 16. Schedule Joint Council Meetingwith City of Anoka/February 20,2002 -Administration Mayor/Council Payment of Claims 17. Executive Session: a. Litigation - Ashford Development Claim Update b. Litigation - Anoka County TIF Update Adjournment - ~ &--\.Ac c::L C.v.J) lvI Lb::ul .;) - 5 --()-Å REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 15,1001 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESIDENT FORUM ................................................................................................................. 1 AGENDA APPROV AL............................................................................................................. 1 APPRO V AL OF MINUTES...................................................................................................... 1 CONSENT ITEMS Approve 2002 Tri-City GIS Contract .................................................................................. 1 Approve Quote/01-3lrrerrace Park Playground Equipment............................................... 2 Resolution R05-02 Accept Petition/02-IO/Ashwood Estatesl(Lots 2 & 3, Block 1) SS & WM........................................................................................................................ 2 Ordinance No. 260A, Amend 2002 Fee Ordinance/Miscellaneous Fees ............................2 Receive Approved Wellhead Protection Plan from Minnesota Department OfHealthlOrder Supplement to Wellhead Protection Plan/94-23.................................. 2 RECEIVE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Received......................... ... ............................................................................................. ....... 2 RECEIVE STAFF REPORT/KENSINGTON ESTATES 3RD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING Received............................................... .................................................. ............................... 2 CONSIDER OPTIONS/ULTRA LIGHT REGULATION ISSUES Motion to direct staff to refine ordinance and present to Council.......................................... 4 SCHEDULE COUNCIL WORKSHOP - PERSONNEL ISSUES ........................................... 7 SCHEDULE EDA MEETING................................................................................................... 8 RESCHEDULE LRRWMO MEETINGIFEBRUARY 28, 2002 .............................................. 8 2001-02 OAK WILT SUPPRESSION PROGRAM UPDATE PRESENTATION Received.................................................................................................................................. 8 SCHEDULE JOINT COUNCIL WORKSHOP WITH CITY OF ANOKN FEBRUARY 20, 2002 .........................................................................................:..................9 MA YORlCOUNCIL INPUT School Issues......................................................................................................................... 1 0 Planning Cornmission Meeting.......................................... ................................................... 10 Crime Watch Officer............................................................................................................. 11 Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council................................................................... 11 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS ........................................................................................................ 11 ADJOURNMENT....................................................................................................................... 11 . -. CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING -JANUARY 15,1001 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Gamache, January 15,2002, 7:01 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie Trude Councilmember absent: None Also present: City Attorney, William Hawkins City Engineer, Scott Erickson City Finance Director, Jim Dickinson - City Planner, Courtney Bednarz City Administrator, John Erar Others RESIDENT FORUM No one appeared to address the Council during resident forum. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 2, 2002, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Trude, approval of Minutes as indicated above. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT ITEMS Item 4 Approve 2002 Tri-City GIS Contract Item 5 Approve Quote/01-31/Terrace Park Playground Equipment Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15. 2002 Page 2 Item 6 Accept Petitionl02-1O/Ashwood Estates/(Lots 2 & 3, Block 1)/SS & WM (See Resolution R05-02) Item 7 Amend 2002 Fee OrdinancelMiscellaneous Fees (See Ordinance No. 260A) Item 8 Receive Approved Wellhead Protection Plan from Minnesota Department of Health/Order Supplement to Wellhead Protection Plan!94-23 MOTION by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, approval of the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried unanimously. RECEIVE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Lieutenant Dave Jenkins, Anoka County Sheriff's Department, provided an update on law enforcement activities occurring within Andover. - Councilmember Jacobson stated that with the last report a question was brought up regarding the increased burglary incidents and it was requested that information be provided with the next report. He asked if any updated information could be given. Lieutenant Jenkins stated that according to the records, burglaries seemed to increase in the new construction areas of the City rather than the residential areas. Councilmember Jacobson stated the reason he brought up the question again was that in the meeting packet was a letter from a resident at 154th and Yellow Pine who was concerned about incidents in his area. Councilmember Orttel asked if the Council could get a breakdown on when crimes are being committed in the City. Lieutenant Jenkins stated that it would be possible to get statistics and present them to the Council with the next report. RECEIVE STAFF REPORT/KENSINGTON ESTATES 3RD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING Mr. Bednarz recapped the neighborhood meeting held by Dave Harris on Thursday, January 3, 2002. The purpose ofthe meeting was to discuss Creekside Homes proposed townhouse development at 14220 Crosstown Boulevard NW. Forty-three property owners were notified of the meeting and five residents attended. Councilmember Trude asked if the City had any areas with a high density such as the proposed townhouse development. Mr. Bednarz stated that the Farmstead development would be close to that density. Councilmember Orttel stated the high density was the concern of the residents. He also stated a consultant was hired to do some reviews to see if the land should be commercial orresidcntiaI. If the report came back stating the area should be residential then they would have some grounds to rezone it and that might have some effect on the use and value of the property. .-. - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15, 2002 Page 3 Councilmember Orttel stated one problem is the property is so expensive that the developers would need to justify the cost by building more townhouse units on the land. Another problem is the residents in the area do not like the idea of subsidized housing on the land. He stated that the Council has never given any subsidy before other than TIFF assistance. Councilmember Trude stated she would not be interested in giving a subsidy. Councilmember Orttel stated this discussion is premature until the study is finished. Councilmember Trude stated there would be many steps in the process that would need to be taken care of before a decision could be made. Mr. Bednarz stated they are expecting to get a preliminary report from the consultant by the end of this week and he will fOlWard it to the Councilmembers. Mayor Gamache stated that the only reason he would consider the City putting money into a project like this would be because the residents stated they would prefer residential rather than commercial on this site. He stated that the Council should not decide on this plan at this time. - Mr. Erar stated there are two moratoriums right now and there could not be any decisions made at this time. Mayor Gamache agreed. Councilmember Orttel stated that at this point there would not be any change to the property. Should there be a change, it would require rezoning and at that point there would be a public hearing. Councilmember Jacobson stated that Mr. Harris' deadline would be up before the Council could take any action. Mayor Gamache asked if any resident would like to address the Council. Anthony Kavaleski, 2215 14151 Lane, stated he has been a resident of Andover for eleven years and did not receive a booklet until the night before the Council meeting regarding the neighborhood meeting. He stated that only five people were notified. Councilmember Jacobson stated that everyone within 350 feet of the site was mailed a letter. Mr. Kavaleski stated that he neverreceived a letter. Councilmember Orttel stated he received the letter but thought it wasjunk mail at first because of the envelope; this could have caused residents to mistakenly throw the letter out. Councilmember Jacobson stated that the booklets were given out on the night of the meeting and a few of the residents asked for additional booklets to hand out to neighbors who were not at the meeting. Mayor Gamache stated that in the future, the City would mail out letters themselves, post notices on the property site and post information on local cable. Commissioner Trude stated this was an unofficial meeting the developer hosted to hear from the neighborhood before he came before the Council. - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15, 2002 Page 4 Mr. Kavaleski also cornmented, in relation to the Sheriffs Department report, that in the eleven years he has lived in the City he has had five break-ins, two in the past year. Councilmember Trude questioned if the police were called each time and Mr. Kavaleski responded that every incident was recorded. Mr. Harris apologized to the residents who did not receive the letters. He stated that he sent out all forty-three letters to the residents. Commissioner Trude stated that if anyone wanted to leave a written statement of concerns at City Hall, the Council would review it. Joe Dejarlais, 14184 Quinn Street, stated he went around to the neighborhood last night and found two people who did receive the letters; he wanted to know if they could get on a mailing list. Commissioner Orttel stated that if something would happen, there would be an official City of Andover letter mailed out to each of the residents. Mr. Harris stated that he wished everyone in the neighborhood would have shown up because he appreciated the input. Commissioner Orttel stated that Mr. Harris should give the homeowners his name and phone number in case someone would like to talk to him regarding this matter. Ed Bobb, 2139 1 42nd A venue, stated that having a commercial business on the site is not in the best interest ofthe neighborhood. Mayor Gamache stated that the Council agrees the property is better suited to residential rather than cornmercial, however the owner ofthe property has a special use permit that was given to him many years ago. That is why this issue is being looked at. Following discussion, no action was taken. CONSIDER OPTIONSIULTRA LIGHT REGULATION ISSUES Mr. Bednarz explained that Staff was directed to prepare language that would require properties intended to be used for landing strips to obtain a special use permit from the City. The intent would be for this ordinance to regulate all types of landing strips. The discussion included providing criteria to evaluate sites to determine whether or not the site was appropriate for this use, as well as performance requirements to limit the impact on adjacent properties. Mr. Bednarz stated the Council is requested to select one of the approaches listed below or some variation as the Council may determine. If option two or three would be selected, an ordinance would be involved. 1. The FAA governs aviation and has measures in place that should be enforced. These regulations provide adequate protection for residential neighborhoods. 2. A Special Use Permit is required for this type of use. 3. An Administrative permit is required for this type of use. This approach would carry the · Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes-January 15,2002 Page 5 same requirements as a special use permit, but would be reviewed administratively and not by the City Council. Mayor Gamache asked if the City had any administrative permits at this time. Mr. Bednarz stated the City had an administrative permit for certain types of home occupations that did not require a special use permit. Commissioner Trude questioned if this would bypass the public hearing. Mr. Bednarz stated the ordinance would require the proposer to hold a neighborhood meeting but it would not be a Council meeting. Commissioner Jacobson stated that he is in favor of some sort of a special or conditional use permit. He did not like the word "private airfield" in the heading of the ordinance and would like the word "private" taken out of the ordinance. The only thing they could control is the take off of the ultralights from the ground. His suggestion would be to send the notice back to the Planning and Zoning Commission and ask them to have a public hearing regarding this. Councilmember Trude agreed there should be an ordinance but she did not think it should go back to Planning and Zoning. Councilmember Trude stated she liked what was written up. She would like to add some things to the ordinance. Under section 5, c, she would like to have added: 5. The maximum number of individuals and aircraft proposed to use the airstrip within a day or within the hours of operation 6. Hours of intended operation 7. Minimum size for the airfield Under section 6, b, 3. In order to use the site, the aircraft operator would need proof of liability insurance. Councilmember Trude stated she would like the FAA to produce a congested map or some kind of a map to define areas that would be open to flight. She stated this would take care of every issue brought up. Councilmember Jacobson stated as long as a person has the space and meets certain criteria, they could go to the State and get approval for an airfield. With the ordinance in place, the person would have to come back to the City and get the Council's and neighbors' input. Councilmember Trude stated that under this ordinance the guest using the airfield would be given a handout stating the rules for using the airfield and this would get them past a lot of the complaints. Councilmember Knight stated he had a new appreciation regarding the liability insurance issue. He stated many people had talked to him with issues regarding insurance. - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15, 2002 Page 6 Councilmember Jacobson asked Councilmember Orttel if aircraft insurance covers liability. Councilmember Orttel stated that aircraft insurance is strictly liability. Mr. Hawkins stated it is a State law that aircraft must carry aircraft insurance, but he was not sure about ultralights because they are not licensed aircraft. Councilmember Trude stated the Council could have staff write this up and then have a hearing. Councilmember Trude would like the word "private" airfield left in the ordinance. Councilmember Orttel is concerned that the issue started out to be with the ultralights and now it is dealing with all aircraft. He did not know why the ordinance should include every aircraft when the only problem the City has had was with the ultralights. Mayor Gamache's concern is he does not want to restrict the use of the airfield; he would like the airfield owner come up with a plan that everyone could agree upon. - Councilmember Jacobson stated he would be willing to give his marked-up copy to City staff along with anyone else's copy and have them look at it and come back to the Council with a final draft, then Council could at that time hold a hearing or decide to pass it or deny it. Councilmember Knight stated at one point there was talk about having the two sides get together and try to work this out. A resident stated that the owner had not contacted him to meet and try to work out the problem. Councilmember Jacobson stated if there was not any type of requirement at this time, then in the future someone could put an airfield somewhere else and the same problems could occur. Then Council would have no control regarding the airfield. Councilmember Knight stated the residents' rights to privacy have to be taken into consideration. Mayor Gamache questioned besides the Council's involvement, what would be the difference between the special use permit and the administrative permit. Mr. Bednarz stated that was the primary difference. Mayor Gamache stated that Mr. Lewis from MNDOT was willing to come out and work with the property owner and neighbors regarding this issue. Commissioner Orttel stated the issues that Cornmissioner Trude wanted included on page two, section b5, 6 and 7 are on page three, section 6, bl, operations plan, and also enhanced on the last page of the ordinance. The only item not in the ordinance as written is the proof of liability insurance. The only other issue is the "private" in airfield. Councilmember Knight stated the Council should stick with just the ultralight issue. Councilmember Jacobson stated "private" airfield could mean ultralight or single engine small plane. - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15, 2002 Page 7 Commissioner Orttel asked if the ultralight would be considered an aircraft. Mr. Bednarz and Mr. Hawkins stated it is not considered an aircraft by Federal law. Cornmissioner Orttel questioned section 1 on page 1 regarding "ultralight aircraft". It would need to be changed to "aircraft and ultralights. Commissioner Trude stated the wording would need to be changed on page one, section 3c. "flight activity" would need to be changed to "flight activity or ultralight operators in the City." Cornmissioner Jacobson would like to have stafflook at changes, clean up the ordinance and present it to the Council at the next meeting. Mr. Erar recapped changes with the Council. MOTIONby Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, to present staffwith changes and have staff clean up the ordinance along with Attorney Hawkins' review and present the ordinance to the Council at the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. SCHEDULE COUNCIL WORKSHOP - PERSONNEL ISSUES Mr. Erar noted the Council held a special workshop on December 11, 2001 to discuss issues associated with the establishment ofaPost-Retirement Medical Severance Program. He would like Council to consider scheduling a special Council workshop for Thursday, February 21,2002 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss personnel issues. Mayor Gamache asked if this would make a full meeting or if other items could be incorporated. Mr. Erar stated that there may some other personnel issues they could include in the meeting. Councilmember Trude stated that the Council should wait to schedule a meeting until the other meetings on the agenda are scheduled. She stated the invitation for the meeting with the Government officials is on January 29th, the same day as the Water Treatment meeting. Mr. Erar stated that he would like the Council to consider rescheduling that meeting to another night also. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Trude, to approve Item No. 12 and direct staff to schedule a City Council workshop to discuss personnel issues on Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 7 :00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (Note: This meeting date was changed later in the meeting, to reconsider the previous motion and reschedule the meetingfrom February 21. 2002 to February 13, 2002). Mr. Erar stated he would like the Council to consider moving the Council Workshop-Water Treatment meeting to Thursday January 31, 200 at 7:00 p.m. so it will not be in conflict with the Elected Officials meeting. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15, 2002 Page S MOTION by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, to reschedule the Council Workshop-Water Treatment meeting to Thursday, January 31,2002 at 7;00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. SCHEDULE EDA MEETING Mr. Erar stated that due to the ongoing nature of both commercial and residential site development- planning activities in Andover Station, along with interest by prospective parties in developing the WDE commercial site, there are needs to schedule two separate EDA Board meetings to review these issues. He would like the Council to consider scheduling EDA Board meeting dates for Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at 5:45 p.m. and Wednesday, February 6,2002 at 6;30 p.m. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to approve Item No. 13 as presented to schedule EDA Board meetings for Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at 5 :45 p.m. and Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 6:30 -p.m. in Conference Room A. Motion carried unanimously. RESCHEDULE LRRWMO MEETING/FEBRUARY 18,2001 It was noted to reschedule the special meeting with the Lower Rum River WMO and its member cities for Thursday, February 2S, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. at Greenhaven in the City of Anoka. Councilmember Trude stated this is a meeting attended by all the cities and will be posted. Mr. Erar stated to look on this as a Council workshop, but the Council should adopt a motion to schedule a meeting. MOTION by Trude, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve Item No. 14, to schedule a meeting with the LRRWMO and member cities, for Thursday, February 2S, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. at Greenhaven in Anoka. Motion carried unanimously. 2001-01 OAK WILT SUPPRESSION PROGRAM UPDATE PRESENTATION Mr. Erickson summarized the Wilt Suppression Program and introduced Kameron Kytonen. Mr. Kytonen, Forestry Intern, stated that oak wilt is a significant problem in the City of Andover, and has been combated again through the 2001-02 Oak Wilt Suppression Program. He summarized the important steps that occurred during the program. He also stated that continued improvements would be necessary to lessen the effects of the disease and to maintain a healthy population of oaks in the City. Councilmember Knight asked ifplowing has always been effective. Mr. Kytonen stated that SO-90 percent of the time it is. Councilmember Knight also asked if inoculation could be used. Mr. Kytonen stated it could be done but the DNR grant does not cover injections yet. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15. 2002 Page 9 Mr. Kytonen stated construction damage does contribute to the oak wilt by stressing out the tree. He stated not to prune trees between April and July because that is the time the beetle spreads the disease. He stated the best time to prune trees is in the winter or early spring. He also stated there must be a wound on the healthy tree for the beetle to spread the disease. Cornmissioner Trude stated that Mr. Kytonen had made a huge dent in the oak wilt problem. Commissioner Orttel stated the major oak wilt in the City is in new developments. Commissioner Trude stated they should look at some of the policies regarding how trails are put in so they do not harm or put stress on the trees. Comrnissioner Knight stated that drought contributes to oak wilt also. Mr. Kytonen stated White Oak and Burr Oak are more resistant to oak wilt. Cornmissioner Trude stated-¡hat property values would go down if there would be substantial Oak tree loss. She also questioned if there was an ordinance to dispose of the diseased trees. Mr. Kytonen stated there is an ordinance to abate the tree but some homeowners cannot afford to have the tree taken down. It is very expensive to remove a tree, so many trees are left standing. Commissioner Trude stated that the City should look at a program to help fund the removal of dead trees in the City. She would like to post the map in the City Hall entry for residents to be able to view. The Council made no motion. SCHEDULE JOINT COUNCIL WORKSHOP WITH CITY OF ANOKAlFEBRUARY 20,2002 Mr. Erar explained that at the January 2,2002 meeting, Council indicated their desire to rneet with the Anoka City Council to discuss issues of mutual concern. The Council is asked to approve a meeting for Wednesday, February 20,2002 at 5:30 p.m. with the Anoka City Council. MOTION by Trude, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve Item No. 16 and direct staff to schedule a joint City Council workshop with the Anoka City Council on Wednesday, February 20,2002, at 5:30 p.m. at the Courtyards to discuss issues of mutual interest. Motion carried unanimously. RESCHEDULE COUNCIL WORKSHOP - PERSONNEL ISSUE - CONTINUED MOTION by Ortte\, Seconded by Knight to approve Item No. 12 to reschedule the Council Workshop-Personnel Issues meeting from February 21, 2002 to February 13, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Frank Kellogg, 15120 Zilla Street, read an email he sent to all members involved with the School Board issues at the Council meeting. He thanked the City Council for all they did to get the School Board to open Andover High School. - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15, 2002 Page 10 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT School Issues - Councilmember Trude thanked all the residents who made their presence known at the School Board meetings. She also stated the opening of Andover High School did not only affect the City of Andover but also the surrounding cities involved. Councilmember Trude asked how the City could find out what is going on in their school district before it is too late. She stated the school district is funded less money per child than other school districts, which is unfair and she would like to see that change. She also stated the State only provides funding for busing beyond the two mile limit or in hazardous areas of the City. Children within the two-mile area would either need to walk or would be charged on local property taxes if they want to be bussed. Councilmember Trude brought up another issue that affects the cornmunity. The closing of all public pools except three pools. She would like the Council to decide if they want to purchase pool time for community use and swim lessons at Oakview School. Councilmember Trude stated Andover High School will open to ninth and tenth graders, possibly eleventh graders if fifty percent of the eleventh graders respond to a letter stating they will be attending Andover High School. Ifthe School Board does not receive fifty percent, the high school will not provide curriculum for eleventh graders. Commissioner Knight stated there is a cornmunication problem with the School Board and the Community and he would like to see this changed. Mayor Gamache thanked all the residents for their participation, emails and letters to the School Board regarding the important issues. Planning Commission Meeting - Councilmember Trude stated she watched the Planning Cornmission meeting and there were some comments made regarding the Metropolitan Council requiring the City to increase the density on their housing projects. Her understanding is that the Metropolitan Council has approved the Comprehensive Plan, so they no longer have to push each plan to the maximum for density. Mr. Erar stated the Comprehensive Plan does require some level of density throughout the City as an average. It does not require that every development that comes in go to a certain level. One criteria is to look at density. It is not a criteria that is superior to all other planning considerations. Councilmember Trude stated they do not have the pressure to go beyond their current zoning. Commissioner Orttel stated the Council needed to have a meeting with the Planning Commission. He stated the Council used to meet with the Planning Commission once a year and the Corrunission is operating but may be looking for some direction. Commissioner Trude stated there might have been a misunderstanding with the Planning Commission. - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15, 2002 Page 11 It was decided to set up a meeting with the Planning Commission in either March or April. Mr. Erar stated the Council would probably want to have a meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan with the Planning Commission. Crime Watch Officer - Councilmember Orttel stated the Council has received letters and complaints from residents regarding crime in the area. He also stated they are now paying for a crime watch officer. Mr. Erar stated they would be meeting with the new crime watch coordinator regarding introduction of the crime watch officer to the Park and Recreation Commission and the City Council. They will be looking at the types of programs the person would be involved in. Mr. Erar also stated the crime watch coordinator could make a presentation to the Council. Commissioner Orttel stated that he would rather have a presentation made to the residents instead of to the Council. Commissioner Knight agreed. Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council - Mayor Gamache stated the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council would be meeting on January 23, 2002 at the archery building to talk about different types oflaw enforcement issues in the City and around the County. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, for approval of the Claims. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gamache recessed the regular Council meeting at 9:11 p.m. and convened the Executive Session meeting. Mayor Gamache reconvened the regular Council meeting at 9:27 p.m. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Trude, to adjourn the regular Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary