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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWK April 18, 2002 - . ~ CÀ/-'__ . \.tYLlLt.U1 5, I . 0 a-- CITY OF ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755·5100 FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL 2002-2003 GOAL-SETTING WORKSHOP THURSDAY, APRIL 18. 2002 - 5:00 pm CONFERENCE ROOM A AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. REVIEW 2001-2002 CITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS -- -- 3. 2001-2002 WORKSHOPS - BRIEF REVIEW 4. OVERVIEW OF GOAL-SETTING PROCESS 5. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED GOALS - STÞ.FF 6. ADDITIONAL GOALS - COUNCIL 7. GOAL PRIORITIZATION & SELECTION s. ADJOURN . ~ . --- --~-.- --". · ~ 0--2-' \J.;~ 5·Î·O~ CITY of ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL GOAL-SETTING WORKSHOP - APRIL 18, 1001 MINUTES A Continuation of the City Council Goal-Setting Workshop was called to order by Mayor Mike Gamache at 5 :00 pm, Thursday, April 18, 2002 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW; Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers Present: Don Jacobson, Mike Knight (arrived at 6:20 pm), Ken Orttel, Julie Trude Councilmembers Absent: None Also Present: John Erar, City Administrator Will Neumeister, Community Development Director Frank Stone, Public Works Superintendent Scott .ßrickson, City Engineer Dave Almgren, Building Official Dan Winkel, Fire Chief Jim Dickinson, Finance Director Jason Angell, Planning! Administration Intern Council continued discussions on the proposed goals for 2002-2003. 11. Consider Changing City Zoning Ordinance to Prohibit Backyard Garage Structures, ConI. - Mr. Almgren again stated that the size of an accessory building possibly could be changed to 25 or 50 percent of the square footage of ground cover of the foundation of the principal structure. Councilmember Jacobson felt that the word prohibit should be changed to regulate. Mr. Erar stated that the process for changing the ordinance would be to bring it to the Planning Commission and then to the City Council after staff and ARC review. 13. Consider Scheduling an Annual Joint Meeting With The Anoka-Hennepin School Board To Discuss Issues of Mutual Concern - Mr. Erar felt this would be an opportunity to form a relationship with the School Board. He asked if Council would like to bring in our state representatives and senator. Mayor Gamache thought that after the Legislative session is over we should invite the representatives and senator. 14. Consider Annual Meetings with City Advisory Commissions - Mr. Erar stated that by having annual meetings, it would keep the lines of communication open. These could be cornmunication team building type meetings. 15. Consider the Establishment of an Annual State of the City Presentation Outlining City Achievement ,Community Development Projects and Specific City Initiatives - Mr. Erar indicated to Council that a copy of a presentation by the Mayor of Apple Valley is enclosed in the packet. As the community continues to grow, the need to publicize significant city events becomes more "-." important. Councilmember Jacobson also felt that something printed with that information could be sent out to the residents. 16. Consider Changing Andover City Logo - Mr. Erar noted that our logo is about 20 years old and in that time, the city has gone through many changes. He felt that a logo should symbolize what the city is about. 17. Consider Joining the North Metro Mayors' Association - Mr. Erar explained that the city has received a letter from this organization inviting us to join. It would cost approximately $13,000. Mayor Gamache felt that by joining the North Metro Mayors' Association we would have an opportunity to agree or disagree with what they are planning. At the present time the organization is looking at the Highway 20 corridor. He asked if someone would be willing to come out to speak to the council. Mr. Erar stated that if the city is interested in joining he would have someone come out. Councilmember Jacobson requested additional information on the organization, such as what they did this past year and voting information. ADDITIONAL GOALS - Trails - Councilmember Trude asked if trails should be a street issue rather than a park issue. Councilmember Jacobson asked if there would be funding through streets if trails were a part of the street system. Councilmember Orttel explained that trail fees are collected on all plats and they could be used to pay for the trails. Mr. Erar stated that he would add as a goal to develop a council policy for public trail construction affecting pedestrian transportation and a goal to clarify public expenditures for park dedication and trails. City Forester - Councilmember Trude stated that she feels the city forester program is beneficial and would like to see it continue at a higher level. Mr. Erickson will provide council with background information on the program. (Councilmember Knight arrived at 6:20 pm) Enhancing Communications With the Public - Councilmember Jacobson felt that there are a number of things we could be doing, such as surveying the cornmunity on a monthly or yearly basis to see how they feel the city is doing. Mayor Gamache thought that our web address should be placed in as many places as possible. Development of the Area South of the WDE Site - Councilmember Jacobson asked that this be added to the list of goals. Community Schools - Councilmember Orttel asked if we should reassess what we're doing in the cornmunity schools. In previous years Council discussed whether we should have a park coordinator who would do some of the functions now being done by the community education program through the schools. Mr. Erar suggested that we contact - -- - - --. - ~- City Council Goal-Setting Workshop April 18, 2002 - Minutes Page 3 Cornmunity education and have them do a presentation. From that Council can determine if that is how we want to spend the money. Investigative Services/Sheriff's Office - Councilmember Orttel asked if we want to hire a detective through the Sheriff's Office so that we have more detailed and thorough investigation of some of the crimes in the city. Mr. Erar felt that the level of service the city is receiving is the same as a city with its own police force. Community Center - this will be added as a goal. GOAL PRIORITIZATION & SELECTION Council reviewed the list of proposed goals and selected all those that they would like to pursue throughout the next year. Consideration of a meth lab ordinance and transferring - the Board of Review duties to Anoka County were removed from the list. Priorities were set for the remaining goals with levels of high, medium and low assigned to each. Mr. Erar stated that the management team will be discussing the goals and will put timeframes on each. That information will then be provided to the Council. Motion by Trude, seconded by Orttel to amend the agenda to add other business. Councilmember Trude withdrew her motion and Councilmember Orttel withdrew his second. Motion by Orttel, seconded by Jacobson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. Respectfully submitted, J:J.; tJ,.¿t Vicki Volk City Clerk -~- - ----~