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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC March 19, 2002 [~ CITY OF ANDOVER I.f-:;I,-~ 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N. W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US Regular City Council Meeting- Tuesday, March 19,2002 Special Economic Development Authority Meeting - 6:00 PM - Conference Room A CaIl to Order - 7:00 PM . 1. Resident Forum 2. Agenda Approval 3. Approval of Minutes (2/19/02) (3/6/02) 4. Plaque Presentation/Larry Dalien Consent Items 5. Approve Recycling Agreement w/ Anoka County - Public Works 6. Accept Petition/Order Feasibility Report/02-20/2981-164th Avenue NW/St. S. - Engineering 7. Approve No Parking Resolution/01-21/Hanson Blvd & Crosstown Blvd Traffic Signal Intersection Improvement - Engineering 8. Approve No Parking Signs/Chesterton Commons North/I 59th Avenue NW- Engineering 9. Update of Anoka County Highway Dept. Constmction Projects 2002 - Engineering 10. Ratify Appointment RecommendationlFire Department/Fire Marshal Position - Administration II. Amend Ordinance 55/0rdinance Regulating the Operation ofthe Public Water System - Clerk 12. Amend Ordinance 260/Fee Schedule - Clerk 13. Authorize DNR FireWise Grant Pine Thinning/02-21 - Engineering 14. Renew Contract for Weed Abatement Services - Planning 14a. Approve Post-Retirement Medical Program - Administration Discussion Items 15. Receive Anoka County Sheriff Department Monthly Report - Sheriff 16. Hold Public Hearing/01-25/Street Constmction/Buttemut St., Flintwood St. & 173n! Avenue - Engineering 17. Consider Special Use Pennit!Therapeutic Massage-14279 Vale St.-Planning 18. Consider Special Use Pennit/Water Treatment Plant - 1813 Crosstown Blvd. - Planning 19. Consider Coon Creek Watershed District Appointment - Engineering 20. Discuss Ordinance Amendment/Require Stonn Shelters in New Residential Structures without Basements, Continued - Planning 21. Review of Schedule for 2020 Comp Plan Amendment and Authorize RFP for Sewer Study - Planning Staff Items 22. Adopt-a-City Street Program - Public Works 23. Metropolitan Council Transit Study-Planning 24. Reschedule CounciVSports Complex Task Force Workshop -Administration Mayor/Council Payment of Claims Adjournment · {~ ¿f-,;;¡-o,;)., REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -DECEMBER 18, 1001 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESIDENT FORUM ................................................................................................................. 1 AGENDA APPROV AL............................................................................................................. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ...................................................................................................... 2 PLAQUE PRESENT ATION/LARRY DALIEN .......................................................................2 CONSENT ITEMS Approving Recycling Agreement with Anoka County ........................................................ 2 Resolution R044-02 Accepting Petition/Order Feasibility Report/02-20/2981- 164th Avenue NW /Street South............................ .................................................................... 2 Resolution R045-02 Approval of No Parking Resolution/Ol-21/Hanson Boulevard NW And Crosstown Boulevard NW Traffic Signal Intersection Improvements ................... 2 Resolution R046-02 Approval of No Parking Signs/Chesterton Commons North/159th Avenue NW .................................................................................................................... 2 Update of Anoka County Highway Department Construction Projects 2002 .....................2 -- RatifY Appointment RecommendationlFire Department/Fire Marshal Position ................. 2 Ordinance No. 55k Amending Ordinance Regulating the Operation of the Public Water System .................................................................................... ....................... ....... 2 AMEND ORDINANCE 260/FEE SCHEDULE ....................................................................... 3 AUTHORIZE DNR FIREWISE GRANT PINE THINNING ...................................................3 RENEW CONTRACT FOR WEED ABATEMENT SERVICES ............................................ 4 APPROVE POST-RETIREMENT MEDICAL PROGRAM .................................................... 4 RECEIVE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Received.......................................................................... ............................................... ....... 5 HOLD PUBLIC HEARING/01-25/STREET CONSTRUCTION/BUTTERNUT STREET, FLINTWOOD STREET AND 173RD AVENUE Resolution R047-02 to terminate project approved.............................................................. 5 CONSIDER SPECIAL USE PERMIT/THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Resolution R048-02 to approve ............................................................................................ 9 CONSIDER SPECIAL USE PERMIT/WATER TREATMENT PLANT Resolution R049-02 Granting the Special Use Permit Request............................................ 10 CONSIDER COON CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT APPOINTMENT Motion to approve ........................................................................................................... ...... 11 DISCUSS ORDINANCE AMENDMENT/REQUlRE STORM SHELTERS IN NEW RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES WITHOUT BASEMENTS, CONTINUED. Direction to staff................................................................................................................... 12 REVIEW OF SCHEDULE FOR 2020 COMP PLAN AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZERFP FOR SEWER STUDY Direction to staff................................................................................................................... 13 MR. HAMILTON ASSESSMENT FEE ................................................................................... 16 FRATTALONE ACE HARDWARE STORE........................................................................... 17 ADOPT-A-CITY STREET PROGRAM Motion to approve........................................................................................................... ...... 18 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TRANSIT STUDy.................................................................. 18 - , , Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - December 18, 2001 Table of Contents Pageii RESCHEDULE COUNCIUSPORTS COMPLEX TASK FORCE WORKSHOP Motion to reschedule....................................................................................................... ...... 19 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Farmstead .............. ......... .......................... ........ ................................................ ............... ...... 20 Impact by Legislative Redistricting ...................................................................................... 20 AT&T Broadband ........................................................... ........,...................................... ....... 20 Local Broadcast Station ........................................................................................................20 Underpass on Bunker Lake Boulevard ................................................................................. 20 Entrance Signs ..... ................................................................................................................. 20 Resigning from Cable Commission ...................................................................................... 20 Speed Limits ............................................................................=.................................. ....... 20 Letter from Sheriff Podany ............................................................................................. ...... 20 Letter Concerning School Board Agreement with Ball Fields .............................................21 Friday is the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast at Constance Free Church ...................................... 21 Legislation on Private House Inspections............................................................................. 21 School Board Meeting ..........................................................................................................21 2002 CDBG Information ...................................................................................................... 21 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS ........................................................................................................22 ADJOURNMENT.......,.............................................................................................................. 22 - -- CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 19,1002 MINUTES The Regular Bi-MontWy Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Gamache, March 19, 2002, 7:02 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councílmembers present: Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie Trude Councilmember absent: None Also present: City Attorney, William Hawkins " Fire Chief, Dan Winkel City Engineer, Scott Erickson City Finance Director, Jim Dickinson- Cornmunity Development Director, Will Neumeister City Administrator, John Erar Others RESIDENT FORUM Ed Hamilton - 6615 Highway 10 NW, Ramsey stated he has an assessment due April 15, 2002. He stated he was in a bind and would like the City to help him out. He stated he had a purchase agreement on the property but he would not know until April 18, 2002 if it would go through. He stated the only items they have against the property are the assessment and taxes. Bov Scout Troop 678 - They were at the City Council meeting working on their Cornmuníty Merit Badge. Councilmember Trude stated that the City was happy and willing to work with the Boy Scouts on their Community Merit Badges. AGENDA APPROVAL Add to Discussion, Item 21a, (Mr. Hamilton Assessment) and Item 21b, (Frattalone Ace Hardware Store). Remove from Consent Items for discussion, Items 12, (Amend Ordinance 260/Fee Schedule); Item 13, (Authorize DNR Fire Wise Grant Pine Thinning); Item 14 (Renew Contract for Weed Abatement Services); and Item 14a (Approve Post-Retirement Medical Program). MOTION by Trude, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the Agenda as amended above. Motion carried unanimously. . Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2002 Page 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 19,2002, Regular Meeting (Continued from March 6 meeting): Correct as written. March 6, 2002, Regular Meeting: Correct as amended. Councilmember Jacobson stated that in the March 6, 2002 minutes on Page 8 the motion should read as amended, not as v,TÌtten. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Trude, approval of the February 19 as written and the March 6 Minutes as amended, Motion carried unanimously. 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present (Knight) March 12, 2002, Special Council Workshop Meeting: Correct as amended. Councilmember Jacobson stated that on page 2, under the label of personnel matters, second line. He stated it was presented to them as a medical severance program but the discussion was it was not a medical severance program and they took it out but it was listed in the minutes as that. He stated the word se'¡øranee should be stricken. Councilmember Trude stated she remembered that and he was correct. She stated it should be stated as an optional program. MOTIONby Trude, Seconded by Jacobson, approval of the March 12,2002 Minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously. PLAQUE PRESENTATION/LARRY DALIEN Mayor Gamache presented a cornmemorative plaque to fonner Planning and Zoning Commissioner and fonner City Council member Larry Dalien. Mr. Dalien thanked Mayor Gamache and the City for the plaque and stated he enjoyed his years of service for the City and the opportunity to serve on the Planning Zoning Cornmission. He stated he wanted to encourage everyone to get involved in the City. CONSENT ITEMS Item 5 Approve Recycling Agreement with Anoka County Item 6 Accept Petition/Order Feasibility ReportJ02-20/2981 - 164th Avenue NW/Street South (See Resolution R044-02) Item 7 Approve No Parking Resolution/01-21/Hanson Boulevard NW & Crosstown Boulevard NW Traffic Signal Intersection Improvement (See Resolution R045-02) Item 8 Approve No Parking Signs/Chesterton Commons North/159th Avenue NW (See Resolution R046-02) Item 9 Update of Anoka County Highway Department Construction Projects 2002 Item 10 RatifY Appointment RecommendationIFire DepartmenUFire Marshal Position Item II Amend Ordinance 55/0rdinance Regulating the Operation of the Public Water --- - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2002 Page 3 System (See Ordinance No. 55k) MOTION by Trude, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Consent Agenda as read for items 5 through 9. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, approval of the Consent Agenda as read for items 10 and 11. Motion carried unanimously. AMEND ORDINANCE 260/FEE SCHEDULE Councilmember Trude stated she had this removed to bring this to the attention of the residents that there was a new fee structure and to let residents kn,,8w tha~ begins in May and ends September 1 st. . <L rOC (c'" ~\( y\2(.\ . .. She stated the ordmance was preg&u':ìf1âthe fínes woù'J go up WIth more vIolatIOns. She stated she had some problems with the fine amounts herself. Mayor Gamache stated that this would be included in the upcoming newsletters throughout the spring and surnmer. Ul.()lùìru-C\ lj--Q -D9, ') MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to approve to Amend Ordinance 260/Fee Schedule. Motion carried 4-1 (Trude opposed). AUTHORIZE DNR FIRE WISE GRANT PINE THINNING Councilmember Jacobson stated that he wanted this pulled because this authorized the thinning and removal of pines damaged by beetles in the Lunds Evergreen Estates and the Sunshine Park area. He stated he did not have any problems with the pine report. He wanted the staff to sit down with the residents and sign off in writing which trees would be removed so there would not be any problems with residents complaining. Mr. Erickson stated they would write up an agreement for the residents to sign. Mayor Gamache asked if staff had been in contact with each of the property owners in the vicinity. Mr. Erickson stated that they had a neighborhood meeting and will be another meeting corning up in the near future. Mayor Gamache asked if the pines are throughout the entire plot or are they just the rows on the west end of the development. Mr. Erickson stated that he believed it was through the entire development. Councilmember Trude asked if there were any complaints from the neighborhood. Mr. Erickson stated that it was the residents in the neighborhood that came to staffto ask them for help in removal. Councilmember Trude stated that if the homeowner does not want to be a part of this that the contractors do not trespass on the property. Mr. Erickson stated that staffwould make sure the only trees removed would be the ones that were damaged. Councilmember Orttel asked if each resident marked his or her own trees. Mr. Erickson stated that the DNR and the residents marked the trees together. Councilmember Orttel asked if the owners -- · Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2002 Page 4 knew which trees were coming down so the wrong tree would not be removed. Mr. Erickson stated they would make sure the right trees were removed. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to Authorize DNR Firewise Grant Pine Thinning. Motion approved unanimously. RENEW CONTRACT FOR WEED ABATEMENT SERVICES Councilmember Jacobson stated that they should have the "weed" removed from the name. CounciImember Orttel stated that the object was to have weeds at a certain height removed. He stated that the object was to go and remove weeds on problem properties. Councilmember Jacobson stated that he must have read this wrong; he thought this was a contract for mowing sorne of the City's properties where they do not have their own people mow. Mr. Erar stated the contract was modified. He stated the contract used to be for mowing some of the city's properties along with mowing weeds on problem properties. They are modifying the contract to only include weed abatement. He stated that the City has new equipment and can now mow their own property, so this contract would only be for weed abatement mowing services. This would be for people found to be in violation who are not cutting and would be assessed for this service. Councilmember Jacobson stated that if that were the case, he would remove his request. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, to Renew Contract for Weed Abatement Services. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVE POST-RETIREMENT MEDICAL PROGRAM Councilmember Orttel stated the reason he wanted this pulled was because they had never changed their maximum sick leave policy. He stated it was at fifty percent at ten years and they discussed it at one time and was it dropped. Mr. Dickinson stated that fifty percent was the standard out there. Mr. Erar stated the percent was in line with other cities and if they were looking at increasing the percentage that would affect their financial calculations. He stated that anything over twenty years would go to a higher percentage and if Council wanted to change the percentage, he would recornmend tabling this item and finding out from Council what additional percentages they would want to see for this program and then staff would need to take a look at that analysis. Councilmember Trude stated that she thought they had a pretty thorough discussion on this and was concerned with the increased liability on this. Councilmember Trude stated she supported the proposal that was brought. Dana Peitso, Human Resources Manager stated that the proposal with the fifty percent payout and the unlimited hours far exceeded what was already in place. She stated this was a very good program and fifty percent was still being incredibly generous. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2002 Page 5 MOTIONby Trude, Seconded by Jacobson, to Approve Post-Retirement Medical Program. Motion approved unanimously. RECEIVE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Captain Dave King, Anoka County Sheriff's Department, provided an update on law enforcement activities occurring within Andover. Councilmember Jacobson asked if there was any incidents with snowmobiles after the last snowfall. Captain King stated that with not much snowfall except the current amount out there, the incident with snowmobiles was not significant. The only incidence was on the night of the snowstorm and there were two snowmobiles running down the middle of Bunker Lake Boulevard. A squad car went after them and tried to stop them but after half a mile terminated the pursuit because there was not any chance of catching them. Counciimember Trude asked when the railroad tracks are blocked on Bunker Lake Boulevard because of a train changing cars, did the sheriff's department have any agreement with the City of Blaine for backup on the East side of the tracks. She stated that residents in the neighborhood had called and stated that when a train is going through there was a significant backup of cars on the road and the residents were just waiting for a terrible accident to happen because of cars coming quickly around the curve and not anticipating having to stop for a train. Captain King stated they would call in backup from different areas depending on the location. Councilmember Trude stated that the resident asked if they could have a sign stating there was a change in traffic because of the railroad tracks and a possible slowdown for a train. Councilmember Trude stated that cars coming around the curve on Bunker Lake Boulevard do not realize a train could be stopping traffic and this could result in an accident. She asked if a sign would be appropriate for the area. Captain King stated there should be a sign on both signs of the tracks and he would check into this because he did not know what the statutory language required for that type ofa warning devise. He stated that if there was something like this in place, the railroad would be responsible for doing this and would do it. Councilmember Trude stated that with the increase in developments, there was more traffic on the road and more of a danger. HOLD PUBLIC HEARING/01-15/STREET CONSTRUCTIONIBUTTERNUT STREET, FLINTWOOD STREET AND 173RD AVENUE Mr. Erickson stated the neighborhood abutting the above noted streets have petitioned to have their existing gravel streets paved. A feasibility report was previously prepared for this improvement and was submitted to the City Council at the February 19, 2002 City Council meeting. The project - - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes-March 19, 2002 Pàge 6 identified consists of paving the existing gravel roads with 2 Y> inches of asphalt (maintaining a rural street section) and also milling and repaving the existing asphalt on the north end ofFlintwood Street NW. Mr. Erickson stated a petition was submitted to the City and of the 18 properties that would be assessed, 12 approved, 2 opposed, 1 was undecided, and 3 were unavailable to sign it. Staff forwarded this to the City Council and a feasibility report was done. Mr. Erickson stated that there was a neighborhood meeting and two items were brought up. One was reducing the speed limit and the other was utilizing State aid funds to construct the street. Mr. Erickson stated that the speed limits were regulated by the State of Minnesota by State Statute. They could request a speed reduction study be done if the road was constructed. There was a State aid designation over this roadway but there are no state aid dollars at this time to fund this. He stated this was not in the five-year plan. Mr. Erickson stated the total estimated project cost was $124,825.25. The project would be funded by assessments to the adjacent properties ($92,340.00) and the Road and Bridge Fund ($32,485.25). The assessments would fund the paving of the existing gravel road while the Road and Bridge Fund would pay for the mill and overlay of the existing asphalt street. It was requested the City Council approve the resolution ordering the improvement of Project 01-25, for street paving in the area of Butternut Street NW, Flintwood Street NW and 173rd Avenue NW. Councilmember Jacobson asked if the small lots on the map were attached to another parcel or were they separate parcels to be assessed. Mr. Erickson stated that he believed they were attached to other parcels and would not be separately assessed. Councilmember Jacobson asked when the petition went out, had the people been told what the cost would be. Mr. Erickson stated that was what the neighborhood meeting was for and they were told the assessment would be approximately $5,429.65 per lot with 7% interest for five years. Mayor Gamache asked if there was an option to increase the time from 5 to 10 years. Mr. Erickson stated that if this would be increased to 10 years, the interest would go up dramatically. Councilmember Trude asked if this would be left up to the homeowner. Mr. Erickson stated that this would be an all or none deal, everyone would need to agree on the same terms. Mayor Gamache asked what the earliest time would be that they would have a State Aid road, where they would have money available. Mr. Erickson stated they would reevaluate their State Aid system. They do that every year and if it came on to the radar screen as a high priority project, they would be looking at five years out. There are a lot of other projects out there and this would have to be prioritized within the other projects. Councilmember Trude asked if the $5,429 per lot was less than the developers transferred to the new homeowners. Mr. Erickson stated the shape and pave projects have come in very reasonably priced. ~ - · Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19,2002 Page 7 Councilmember Trude stated that she expected the cost to be higher. Mr. Erickson stated that this would be paved without curbs, gutters or sewers and the gravel was already in place so there would be money saved in that aspect. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel to open the public hearing. Motion approved unanimously. David Pearson, 17382 Flintwood Street, requested theyreprioritize some of their State Aid funding because the reason they moved to petition to tar the road was based on what the City had done to it previously. He stated a lot of it had to do with when the gravel was laid down. There was not any screening done to the gravel. A lot of metal was left in there and a lot of the residents had to spend money on replacing tires because of this. He also stated that with the gravel road there was a lot of dust. In his opinion, he understood this would be a great expense to the City. He would be willing to pay half of the cost if the City paid half. In regard to the speed limit, he thought the State should compare their road to other roads like theirs. Councilmember Orttel stated that the money was for highways. A resident stated that the road was being used as a shortcut between two County roads, Sherry J ook, 17427 Flintwood Street NW, stated that people cut through their neighborhood at a high rate of speed. She would rather have it dirt if the speed limit did not get changed. Mayor Gamache stated that he was in the area a few weeks ago and he noticed that some of the roads were marked differently than others depending on the street. He stated he was interested in the reasoning as to why some of the streets were marked 30 mph or 35 mph while others were rnarked 55 mph in the area. Mr. Erickson stated that a number of years ago the residents requested a speed study be done and at that point in time were successful in lowering those speeds. The State was not too receptive to coming out and performing a speed study. The City could ask them to corne and do a speed study. Councilmember Trude stated this would be helpful with the children walking to school. Dick Savanich, 17191 Butternut Street, stated that at the time there was some talk that the speed limit could be reduced given the State law at the time but their driveways were not close enough to the street so it remained at 55 mph. He stated that it was unbelievable that this road could be designated as a 55 mph road. He stated that the only thing that had kept the speed limit down was the washboard effect of the road. He stated he would like to see the City get this into a plan because there was no rush to get the road paved, whether it took five or-more years. He would like to see the City get this into their plan. He stated he would rather have the speed limit addressed before it was paved because once the road would be paved the vehicles would probably drive down the road even faster then they were now. Councilmember Trude asked ifhe was withdrawing his yes vote. He stated he was and believed that many people who previously agreed would probably also withdraw their yes votes. - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2002 Page 8 Councilmember Knight asked if this was the consensus with most of the residents. The residents present agreed. Councilmember Orttel stated that if they looked at the petition and took the conditional ones that would want the speed limit changed or the State Aid, it was exactly 50/50. Councilmember Orttel asked Mr. Erickson if the road at the north end were up for repaving. Mr. Erickson stated that it would be if the City were moving forward with the project on the south end. lit would make sense to come through with the equipment there. Councilmember Knight asked if they could stop using the recycled gravel. Mr. Erickson stated that this was a one shot deal and the City was not doing this anymore. Mr. Pearson stated that the gravel was actually recycled concrete and concrete dust is a mess. Mr. Erickson stated that this type of gravel was no longer used. Mayor Gamache asked by a show of hands, if a study was done and the speed limit came back at 30- 35 mph, how many would agree to have the road paved. Most residents present raised their hands. Mr. Erickson stated the study would have to be done after the road was paved. Mayor Gamache stated that he wanted all the roads in that area changed to 35 mph. Councilmember Jacobson stated that more than likely the roads would remain at 55 MPH after the study was done and that there was no guarantee that the speed limit would go down. John Bremseth, 17170 Butternut Street, stated that it was not the people who lived on the street that speed, it was the people who cut through and if they blocked the road off, they would not get the speeders going through the neighborhood. MOTION by Jacobson seconded by Orttel to close the public hearing. Motion approved unanimously. Councilmember Trude asked how many more roads developed with homes are still gravel. Mr. Erickson stated that he thought there were about ten to fifteen miles of road. Public Works Superintendent Frank Stone stated there was approximately 7.9 miles left of gravel road. Councilmember Trude asked what he had seen with the issues brought up by the residents tonight. Mr. Stone stated that with the gravel being put down four years ago, they had to go in and magnetize it and also in the summer they use calcium chloride to knock the dust down. Councilmember Trude asked if it was more expensive or about the same cost to maintain gravel roads or paved road. Mr. Stone stated that he thought it was more expensive to maintain the gravel roads. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to terminate the project for Item 16 (Hold Public HearinglOI-25/Street ConstructionlButternut Street NW, Flintwood Street NW and 173r<l Avenue Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes-March 19, 2002 Page 9 NW - See Resolution R040-02) for the following reasons: 1) State aid funds were not available; 2) Cannot guarantee the speed limit reduction; 3)Cannot install speed bumps; 4) By delaying the road a few years, it would match the maintenance needs of the northern end and be more cost effective. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gamache asked Mr. Erickson if they would have the State come out and do a speed study on the road as it is now and they changed the speed to 35 mph and then in a year or two the City paves it, would it stay at 35 mph. Councilmember Orttel stated that they would have to have a speed study done again after the road was paved. Mr. Erickson stated the City would have to let the State know the road was paved and have to have a speed study done again because of the change in conditions. Councilmember Trude stated that if the people go back and discuss this, could a petition be brought back. Mr. Erickson stated this could be brought back at any time; it may not get done this year -- because of the bidding. Councilmember Knight stated there was an advantage to bidding it with other projects because you get a better cost. Mr. Erickson stated that it is better to bid this out earlier because they would get a better cost and contractors are looking for work. Mayor Gamache stated that he planned on putting this on the top of his agenda to discuss this with their State Representative and State Senator to see if they could move forward to get a change in the speed limit. He suggested a letter to Representative Tinglestad or Senator Johnson be written. Councilmember Knight asked if they ever lower the speed limit on state aid roads. Mr. Erickson stated they do lower the limits with a speed study. CONSIDER SPECIAL USE PERMITITHERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Mr. Neumeister stated the City Council was asked to approve a therapeutic massage home occupation. Ordinance 110 regulates massage businesses and services within the City of Andover. This ordinance requires a Therapeutic Massage License that must be renewed annually. The applicant must undergo a background check, provide proof of insurance, provide a description of services and meet minimum education requirements. Once open for business, the business must maintain an appointment calendar and continue to follow a number of performance criteria described in Ordinance 110. It was noted the applicant had provided a description of services, and documentation to demonstrate her education and proof of insurance. An existing room in the basement of the house will be utilized for the business. This room has been inspected by Building Department and was found to be in compliance with the Uniform Building and Fire Codes. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recornmended approval of the proposed home occupation with hours of operation being Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. . --- - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2002 Page 10 Councilmember Jacobson asked why the petitioner did not want to be open on Saturdays. Ms. Monson stated that she was never asked what her hours would be, they told her what her hours would be. She stated that right now she had not told her clients she would be open on Saturdays. Mayor Gamache asked if she put down those hours when she filled out the paperwork. Ms. Monson stated that she never filled out the papers and that Mr. Bednarz told her that was what her hours would be. Councilmember Orttel stated they should make the hours 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with no day specified. Mr. Erar suggested that the hours be left open. He stated that as part of the rules, regulations and restrictions on page 7 part 8, the hours are stated but days are not stated. Councilmember Jacobson stated that he read in the notes there would not be a sign. Ms. Monson stated that she did not want a sign because she was not open to the public, only by referral. - MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to approve Item 17 (Special Use PermitlTherapeutic Massage - see Resolution No. R048-02 and Ordinance 110) with the following changes to the day: Strike out the line, Monday-Friday so it would state, "The hours of operation shall be 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with no day restrictions. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER SPECIAL USE PERMITIWATER TREATMENT PLANT It was noted the City Council was asked to recommend approval of a special use permit to allow a water treatment facility to be located at 1813 Crosstown Boulevard. Mr. Neumeister stated the subject property was zoned Rural Residential (R-l). Public utility uses, including water treatment facilities, require a special use permit to be located in any residential district. He discussed the site design with the City Council. Mr. Neumeister stated the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended in favor of the proposed water treatment facility. Mayor Gamache asked if the area in the back was a garage. Mr. Erickson stated it was correct. Councilmember Orttel asked what the rear yard setback was in an urban residential zone. Mr. Neumeister stated this was 35 feet. Councilmember Orttel stated that they would still be short. Mr. Neumeister stated they discussed this with the City engineer trying different angles and no alternatives were found. Councilmember Orttel stated it was a long-tenn plan and hopes that the City would acquire the property to north so there would not be a variance problem in the future. Councilmember Trude stated that there was not a home or business behind the project. · Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2002 Page 11 Councilmember Jacobson asked Mr. Erickson if the reason for the setback was because of possible future road enlargement. It says 77 feet from the property line and they were going to put in the below grade reservoir, were they still going to be safe with any future roadwork. Mr. Erickson stated they would have the underground storage tank set back appropriately from the right-of-way line so it would not impede any construction on Crosstown Boulevard. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Trude, to approve Item No. 18, (Special Use Permit/Water Treatment Plant - see Resolution No. R049-02). Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Orttel wanted to state that they were not going into more detail regarding the schematics of the building because it was discussed at a previous meeting and they were only approving the Special Use Permit. CONSIDER COON CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT APPOINTMENT Mr. Erickson stated Joseph Marvin who resides in Andover, is currently a manager on the Coon Creek Watershed District Board.. Mr. Marvin's term expires May 27,2002 and he has re-applied to fill one of the two open manager position. It was noted the City Council was requested to submit a letter to the Anoka County Board of Commissioners supporting Joseph Marvin to be appointed to the Coon Creek Watershed District. Councilmember Orttel stated that he would be happy to recommend him. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve Item No. 19 (Consider Coon Creek Watershed District Appointment). Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSS ORDINANCE AMENDMENT/REQUIRE STORM SHELTERS IN NEW RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES WITHOUT BASEMENTS, CONTINUED. Mr. Neumeister noted that on March 6, 2002, the City Council discussed the issue of stonn shelters and asked that it be brought back for further discussion at the next meeting. At that meeting, staff presented an option for requiring stonn shelters in new residential structures without basements that was patterned after the City of Lakeville's Ordinance. Council discussion at the March 6, 2002 meeting included exploring other options that could be added to improve the safety of these types of housing units. Mr. Neumeister stated that in consulting with the City Attorney on this new idea of offering options, but not mandating their construction, he indicated that he had no problem with the City offering the option where builders could build safety measures into their homes, as long as the City made it clear in the literature that the City was not endorsing or recommending any specific option and the homeowner should consult with a qualified builder before construction. - - · Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2002 Page 12 Mr. Neumeister stated that they asked Don Olson, Assistant Building Official, to be present at the Council meeting for any questions. He stated there was a letter from Mr. Westlund, Woodland Development, stating he would be opposing and asked the Council to oppose taking action in the form of an Ordinance amendment on this. Councilmember Orttel stated Mr. Westlund made several good arguments regarding this. Councilmember Jacobson stated that he would like to make a proposal that was different than what was discussed previously. He stated he was not in favor of mandating an extra three or six thousand- dollar option to all homeowners who did not have a basement. His proposal was the developer must present these options with the costs associated with it. He suggested they let the buyer make the decision if they want to spend the money to have a storm shelter or not. Mr. Neumeister stated that they brought these options up because instead of a mandate making it an option only, the builder could opt to do that similar to any option he would offer in the home. He stated if the Council would choose to make these requirements they would have to draft language that would show what would need to be done. Councilmember Jacobson stated that instead of mandating the shelters be built, they should provide the information for the purchaser so they could make the decision. Attorney Hawkins stated that it could be incorporated in the Ordinance and they could draft some language if Council would want that done. Councilmember Orttel asked what the farmstead had. fire Chief Winkel stated that they do have safe sites and an underground garage they could go to. Councilmember Trude stated that if people were building these units as custom, this would be considered an upgrade. Councilmember Jacobson stated if there was a buyer with intent to purchase, they could be presented with the plan. Councilmember Orttel stated they could have a stamp that would be put on every print stating they should have a storm shelter so it would not be missed. Mr. Olson stated that they could provide them with a lot of information on their counter to help build the house safer. He stated they do adopt a UBC by ordinance and they would be adopting the mc when it comes up here as an option. He stated they have good contractors in the City and they have not had too much of a problem so far. Councilmember Jacobson stated the idea he brought up was suggesting instead of mandating the shelters be built. Councilmember Trude stated they still had the other alternative, which was giving the builder of the whole project some options. She suggested maybe looking at a party room or something everyone could utilize. - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2002 Page 13 Councilmember Jacobson stated they should not just look at one project. Councilmember Trude stated with this project there is not an option to purchase a home with or without a basement. Mayor Gamache stated this was their responsibility as homeowners and it would be in the builder's best interest that the information was given to them. Councilmember Trude stated she thought that they were all surprised at the cost associated with this. Mr. Olson stated they are always adopting new codes and the idea the Councilmember Orttel had with stamping all the plans was a good thing to do. Mayor Gamache stated his advise would be for the City to provide information to anyone who asks and they provide it to the builder with their recommendation that they provide it to the homeowner or prospective buyer. REVIEW OF SCHEDULE FOR 1010 COMP PLAN AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE RFP- FOR SEWER STUDY Mr. Neumeister stated in December 2001, the 2020 Comprehensive Plan was approved by Metropolitan Council. As part of the approval, the Metropolitan Council required that the City of Andover identifY a minimum of 1 ,000 acre reserve area for development beyond the year 2020. Due to the fact that three months had already elapsed of the 18-month study period, it was necessary that staff begin to identifY the methodology and timing for the completion of this task. Mr. Neumeister stated the City Council was requested to review (and amend as necessary) the attached work plan. Also Council was to authorize a request for proposal (RFP) to be prepared to hire a consulting engineer who would study the existing sanitary sewer capacity. This RFP would require the consultant to make recommendations on the location and type of trunk improvements that would be necessary to accornmodate the future growth for the identified 1,000 acre rural reserve areas. Mr. Neumeister stated that in Item 3, further analysis work needed to be done by a consultant. The information currently available was limited in scope and without a further detailed analysis they could not make any jumps or leaps of faith, which would be the best area to serve with sewer until the analysis would be done. Mr. Neumeister stated that in Item 4 was a transportation plan already authorized and underway. Item 5, the scenario development, identified that they would need to look at some of the growth rate implications as to what lands can be developed and put together logical alternatives and would present those scenarios to the City Council for their input and begin the process of adopting a minor Comprehensive Plan amendment, which takes Metropolitan Council approval before it could be enacted. Items 7, 8 and 9 cover the fmal adoption of these identified growth areas and before any plan could be put in place, it would have to go before Metropolitan Council. He stated that in discussing what the cost would be in regard to a work item that relates to the sewer analysis would be between $30-50 thousand, depending on the exact details prepared in the RFP. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes-March 19, 2002 Page 14 Councilmember Orttel asked if the RFP would tell the Council if the cost was $30,000 or $50,000. Mr. Neumeister stated that was correct. Councilmember Orttel asked ifthat was just for the sewer and water analysis. Mr. Neumeister stated it was primarily for the sewer analysis. Mr. Erickson stated this would be a sanitary sewer analysis to re-evaluate the entire system if they would bring in the additional 1,000 acres and what additional upgrades would need to occur on the existing system. Councilmember Knight asked if the MET Council was requiring this. Mr. Erar stated that from the resolution, part of the process in evaluating the number of acres for rural reserve, they have to be able to identify which areas are capable of being served by the City. He stated that as part of the analysis they cannot more forward with designating or recommending any designation until they know how the City could serve those identified areas. ~ Councilmember Orttel asked ifthe funds came ITom the sewer fund. Mr. Erickson stated the funds would come from trunk sewer funds. Councilmember Jacobson asked Mr. Erickson if the study would look at two different areas, how does that work with subdivisions twenty years from now. Mr. Erickson stated that this would not only analyze the new areas but it would also look back at the existing infrastructure system and see where they would have the capacity constraints. This would tell them where they would need to upgrade pipe or put in another pumping station. Councilmember Orttel asked ifthere was any benefit to the $30,000 or $50,000 to the balance of the system if neither site were selected or would they have to eliminate or pick one of the two sites. Mr. Erickson stated that would be one use of the information to select the site but it would also be used in the future planning for that when that area would be developed. Councilmember Jacobson stated the area would not be developed until 2020. He asked over the next twenty years how good would the study be. Mr. Erickson stated it would give them the information to plan for the future. They could index those every year to keep them current. They would be used in long range planning. Councilmember Trude stated that it is troubling to take the money out of the sewer fund that far in the future when it could be used for something else. Mayor Gamache stated the study would benefit the City in a couple of ways. He stated the costs might be a significant savings down the line because they had done the study now. Mr. Erar stated that as part of this process, in order to make the best decisions for the future, they have to have the ability to gather the benefits of the information and would not be recommending this if staff had some other way of providing the information. The only way to know how this area would develop in the future would be to see how it would be supported. Part of this would be to Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2002 Page 15 identifY how the sanitary sewer system could branch out to serve those areas in the future. Without that information, they could be condemning certain property owners to premature development and actually accelerating the growth of the City as opposed to maintaining the stabilization the Council was wanting. Mr. Erar stated the $30,000 to $50,000 was an estimate; they would not know that until the RFP's came back. The RFP's would need to be in depth enough to provide them with information so they could make the best decision they could. Mr. Erar stated that in item 5b, this did go beyond the scope of cornmitrnent. He suggested they strike the solicit developers and look at conceptual master planning with staff doing that as opposed to contacting developers. He stated the intent was to develop some staging scenarios that could be done internally. Mr. Neumeister stated it could be done and it would be assuming some densities so they could make some analysis for the sewer capacity. Mr. Erar stated they needed to be careful with that aspect of the density. Mayor Gamache asked Mr. Erar once they get to the point of the final adoption and they choose their 1,000 acres that would be sent to the MET Council as part of their 2020 Comprehensive Plan, what would they need to do. Would it just be Compo Plan amendments if someone in that new area decides that they would like to move up and there would be room for them to move up. Mr. Erar stated they would submit a proposal that would go through the city's planning process. The Council would need to decide whether or not they would want to alter the existing 2020 Compo Plan. If so, the City would need to make a Comprehensive Plan amendment and submit it to the MET Council for review and they would have to decide whether or not it would fit their long-term plans. Mayor Gamache stated that if they pushed this and they made it pretty clear that this was a reserve area until 2020, would they not look at this favorably. Mr, Erar stated that it would depend on what type of amendment that they would submit and if this were for high-density housing, they would want to give that some consideration. The way the MET Council looks at Compo Plan amendments is how they fit into their policy guidelines in terms of development, not necessarily the city's. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Trude, to authorize Item No. 21 (Review of Schedule for 2020 Comp Plan Amendment and Authorize RFP for Sewer Study). Motion carried unanimously. MR. HAMILTON ASSESSMENT FEE Mr. Dickinson stated that he did review Mr. Hamilton's request and he did not recommend approval of the reduction of the $11,200. Councilmember Jacobson stated he was unclear as to what Mr. Hamilton was asking from the Council. Mr. Hamilton stated the project had been going since 1997. He stated that he had been trying to sell this and did not know how he would pay his assessment at this time. He stated that everything in the project had been finished except the assessment and he was looking for some help · Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes-March 19, 2002 Page 16 from the Council. He stated that he would like to reduce the letter of credit to pay the assessment fee. Councilmember Jacobson asked Mr. Erickson if everything on the project was done. Mr. Erickson stated that everything was done but the assessments were levied against the project. Attorney Hawkins stated the letter of credit had nothing to do with the project getting done, it was to ensure the City would get paid the assessments. Counciimember Jacobson stated that if the assessment was not paid, the City could take the land. Attorney Hawkins stated that it would be a process over time. Mr. Erar stated the purpose of the letter of credit was to avoid having to take the land. Mayor Gamache stated if Mr. Hamilton was not able to pay at this time, would they take the assessment from the letter of credit. Mr. Erar stated he was currently in default of the special assessment policy of35%. Mr. Dickinson stated their policy was actually 15% and they modified it for this development contract. Attorney Hawkins stated the value of the property far exceeded the balance of the assessment so the City would be paid the assessment by taking the property if there was default on the assessment. Councilmember Orttel stated that if everything went into default, they would have two years in the letter of credit. Mr. Dickinson stated this was correct. Mr. Dickinson stated that between now and the next meeting they could verify that there were not liens placed on the property. Mr. Erar stated they would need to have Mr. Hamilton sign a letter stating there would not be any mortgages or liens placed on the property. Attorney Hawkins stated that no matter what, the City would be the first lien holder. Councilmember Jacobson asked if the Council helped Mr. Hamilton out now, would he back in six months asking for more help. Mr. Hamilton stated that he could not make any promises, but he hoped he would have the land sold. MOTIONby Trude, Seconded by Jacobson, to direct staffto reduce the letter of credit by the amount of the payment and allow Mr. Hamilton to get a draft from the bank to pay the assessment. Motion carried unanimously. FRATTALONE ACE HARDWARE STORE Mayor Gamache stated that he met with Mr. Mitchell, who would be the manager of the store. He was looking at adding a garden center on the east side of the building. They were looking at this as being a permanent structure. This would be used for their garden center in the spring, summer and fall. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2002 Page 17 Mr, Neumeister stated that they are scheduled to meet with the Planning Commission on April 9, 2002 to review the plan and they could with Council's approval, move this up to the April 16, 2002 Council meeting. Councilmember Jacobson stated the Council would need to change the Ordinance in order for Frattalone's Hardware to do what they want to do and in order to change the ordinance, there would need to be a hearing. Mr. Neumeister stated that once there was notice of a public hearing on the ninth, and then going to the City Council on the sixteenth, this would meet all the requirements for publication and legal notice. Councilmember Knight asked what the specifics were of the Ordinance change. Mr. Neumeister stated the current Ordinance stated the outdoor sales and display could only be allowed during business hours. -- Councilmember Knight stated that they should go back and look at how the City treated the other businesses regarding this. ADOPT-A-CITY STREET PROGRAM Mr. Stone stated the Public Works Division was recommending implementing an Adopt-A-City Street Program similar to that of the city's Adopt-A-Park and the County's Adopt-A-Highway programs. It was brought to the attention of Public Works that there was an interest by residents to help maintain clean city streets in the same manner as Adopt-A-Park. It was the recornmendation of the Streets Department that the City Council approve this Adopt-A-City Street Program to benefit the City and the residents. Councilmember Jacobson asked Mr. Stone why they limited this to certain roads. Mr. Stone stated that the streets being adopted were suggested by the people who wanted to adopt them. Mayor Gamache stated that there were not that many people living on these streets so they would not have complaints from people regarding trespassing on their property. Counciimember Trude stated that if signs were put up they would need to get proper wording on the signs. She also stated there were safety concerns involved with the clean up also and they would want adults with children and only age eleven and older would clean up. Mr. Stone stated they would furnish all the supplies for cleanup, such as safety vests, bags, gloves and any other items they would need. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to approve Item No. 22 (Adopt-A-City Street Program). Motion carried unanimously. -- Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2002 Page 18 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TRANSIT STUDY Mr. Neumeister stated the Metropolitan Council recently completed a report on the feasibility of implementing regular route express bus service in Twin Cities area suburban cornmunities outside of the historical transit-taxing district. The purpose of this study was to identify the feasibility of implementing peak only express regular route bus service into the outer suburban areas within the next one to two year timeframe. Mr. Neumeister stated that after consideration, the City Council might resolve a wi11íngness to opt into the transit-taxing district. Upon request, the Metropolitan Council would develop a service plan for the City of Andover. The City Council could then decide i[the service plan met with their needs or if they would rather not opt into the transit-taxing district. There would be no taxes collected for the transit expansion unless the City Council reviews and approves the Metropolitan Council's expanded service plan. The Metropolitan Council had offered to send representatives to answer any City Council questions. Councilmember Orttel asked ifthey would do this without Ramsey. Mr. Neumeister stated that it would need to be done with Ramsey so they could find a park and ride that would accommodate both cities. Councilmember Knight asked if this would be one route. Mr. Neumeister stated they would establish one route because they wanted to set up a park and ride that would be an express route directly into the cities. Councilmember Jacobson asked how the MET Council would tax the residents. He asked if each home would have the same taxes. Mr. Neumeister stated that he believed that was correct Mr. Erar stated that if the Council was interested in some type of service plan, they could make that request to the MET Council. He stated a lot of this was still in the preliminary stage. They could ask and state that the City had some interest in looking for a transportation plan. Councilmember Jacobson stated there was nothing wrong in hearing what someone is saying, they could always say they are not interested. Councilmember Knight stated he could not imagine them getting by with only one route. Councilmember Orttel stated the problem they have with this was the $1,000 per person for the first year subsidy. Mr. Erar stated that this is not unusual. Councilmember Jacobson asked what would be needed for this. Mr. Erar stated that if Council was interested in getting additional information, they could just get the Council's consensus. Staffwas directed to get additional information on this item. RESCHEDULE COUNCIVSPORTS COMPLEX TASK FORCE WORKSHOP - - - · Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 19, 2002 Page 19 Mr. Erar stated that due to inclement weather conditions, the March 14, 2002 Joint Council- Sports Complex Task Force Meeting was cancelled at the request of Mayor Gamache. I The Council is requested to reschedule the Joint Meeting to discuss issues related tothe Sports Complex Task Force Report. Three dates for a meeting are: Monday, March 25; Tuesday, April 9 or Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 6:30 P.M. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to approve Item No. 24 (Reschedule Council/Sports Complex Task Force Workshop for Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.). Motion carried unanimously. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT - (Farmstead) - Mr. Erar stated they had met several times with Melissa Dupont, Staff from Building Inspections, Community Development and the Fire Department to come up with a solution of the issue of the Farmstead. They are moving forward to resolve the issues without coming back to the Council. Councilmember Jacobson stated that they needed to make sure the units were safe. Mayor Gamache stated they would be looking at what other cities were doing because some of those were inspected by other agencies. (Impact by Legislative Redistricting) - Councilmember Orttel asked if anyone knew how the Legislative Redistricting would impact them. Councilmember Jacobson stated according to the map, it cuts Andover in half. Mr. Erar stated they would look into this further. (AT&T Broadband) - Mr. Erickson stated that AT&T Broadband would be bringing in fiber optics through the spring and early summer and the City was the first one on their list. Councilmember Jacobson stated that this was part of the agreement with the Cable Television Cornmission, to upgrade the fiber optic to go to full digital capabilities. (Local Broadcast Station) - Councilmember Trude stated that the local broadcast station had been out a couple of days last week. Councilmember Jacobson stated that if this happens, to contact him and he would make sure the right people were notified. (Underpass on Bunker Lake Boulevard) - Mr. Erickson stated they were working on the underpass on Bunker Lake Boulevard. He stated they were running into problems with the water table. He stated the water table was higher than the original borings showed so it was getting into permanent dewatering. (Entrance Signs) - Councilmember Knight asked how that was coming along. Mr. Erar stated that this was part of 2003 plan. He stated they Council did approve that as part of the five year plan. . Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes-March 19, 2002 Page 20 (Resigningfrom Cable Commission) - Councilmember Jacobson stated that at the end of the year he would be resigning from the Cable Commission. He stated that he wanted to finish out the year and make sure all the new equipment was in place and working before he resigned. (Speed Limits) - Mayor Gamache stated that he did want to discuss with Representative Tinglestad and Senator Johnson the speed limit on certain roads. He asked Mr. Erickson to research this as to how the bill was drawn up. (Letter from Sheriff Podany) - Mayor Gamache stated Sheriff Podany was planning to retire and he moved the retirement date up when he needed to fill in for the executive director who became ill for the Minnesota Sheriff's Association. Mayor Gamache read from letter from Sheriff Podany. Mayor Gamache stated Bruce Andersohn would be filling in until the election for Sheriff Podany. (Letter Concerning School Board Agreement with Ball Fields) - Mayor Gamache stated the School District would not be taking care of the fields during the surnmer months. Mayor Gamache stated that their agreement was the City would take care of the softball fields during the summer months but the School District would take care of the baseball fields. He was wondering if they were backing out of their agreement. He stated the School Board did not agree with what was anticipated. (Friday is the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast at Constance Free Church) - Mayor Gamache stated that this Friday was the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and several of the staff and board members would be there. (Legislation on Private House Inspections) - CouncilmemberTrude stated this legislation was trying to get rid of public inspections. She stated she liked having this because it makes her feel better when buying a house. Mr. Erar stated that most of the Cities contacted had objected to the bill. epchool Board Meeting) - Councilmember Trude asked Mayor Gamache to review the School Board meeting. Mayor Gamache stated that the Board showed maps regarding the plans on how the kids would be walking to the schools. One issue the Board was waiting for was how many kids would be riding buses within the two-mile area. He stated the Board planned crossing guards at two place, Andover Boulevard and Hanson and crossing guards off of Crosstown and Hanson. He also stated there would be a crossing guard on Round Lake Boulevard to cross to Rum River Elementary. Councilmember Trude stated that she had heard about the kids crossing at McDonald's. Mayor Gamache stated they would have a crossing guard on 140th. Councilmember Jacobson stated that Councilmember Knight and he did not remember seeing the map of the walking paths. Mayor Gamache stated it was shown at the end when people were leaving. G01Hleilmcmbcr Trude stated people >V '''I-' ¡;'ttillg letters and th!'ôwing thclll uut tI~.l:ng . theYW6ro ¡HIt important and th~y"'er<, arf1laJly pam:s se 3nc stated pNple are Teall) conftu:eå abeHt ~ ~ 1-~-D~ ~ ~ -- . - · Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes-March 19, 2002 Page 21 Councilmember Orttel stated that what was really shocking was the buses would still run the same routes but only pick up kids who paid for the service. Councilmember Jacobson stated that was what he understood was that this was revenue making. Mayor Gamache stated they all addressed their concerns but the School Board was not going to change their minds. (2002 CDBG Information) - Mr. Erar stated that he had requested information on how their process works. Councilmember Trude stated that they needed to find out how the process worked and if they needed to advocate every proj ect. Mr. Erar stated there was a lack of communication between the CDBG and the City. Mr. Erar stated that he thought there could be better communication between the City and County Councilmember Knight asked if they were the only major city in the County that did not get approved. Mr. Erar stated the City of Coon Rapids allows the County to allocate their CDBG funds and the funds mostly went to a number of social service groups. The City of Blaine did not even appear in the report. He stated that what really disturbed him was they were not notified before hand. He stated they found out from the paper. Councilmember Knight asked if this was done through the County Board. Mr. Erar stated this was done through the County HRA and then it goes to the full County Board for approval on April 8, 2002. Mr. Erar stated they did receive some money for the Senior Center. He stated this was more a point of cornmunication and they could review this for next year. Mayor Gamache asked what the dollar amount was on this. Mr. Erar stated they had applied for $300,000. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, for approval of the Claims. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Trude, Seconded by Jacobson, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjoumed at 10:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary -~