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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARO NW,· ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304· (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923
Regular City Council Meeting - Tuesday, May 2, 2000 agenda
Call to Order - 7:00 PM Bookmark
Firefighter Recognition Name
Firefighter Awards
Awards from Leagne of Minnesota Cities
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes minntes
Discussion Items
1. Sketch Plan/Harstad Townhome Development/Sect. 29 & 30/Harstad Companies harstad
2. Sketch Plan/Chesterton Commons North Second Addition/Sect. 14/Ashford Dev. chesterton
3, Comprehensive Plan AmendmentIRM to UR/Section 22/City of Andover cpandover
4. RezoningIMc2 to R-4/Section 22/City of Andover rzandover
5. Approve Special Use Permit (SUP 00-02)/Mining Pennit/16449 Narcissus Street NW/B&L Finance snpb&1
6. Anoka County Ditch #6 Assessment Update ditch6
7. Reconsider Request/Street Lights/Langfeld's Oakridge Estates strlight
8. Discuss Exhibit A/Development Phasing/Development Policy Guideline devpolicy
9. Discuss Sale of City Property/139th Avenue and Crosstown Blvd. NW cityprop
Staff. Committees. Commissions
10. Order Date/Public Hearing/Snowmobiles/Ordinance 107 ord107
II. Schedule EDA MeetinglMay 9 eda
12. Schedule Strategic Planning Workshop/June workshop
Non-Discnssion/Consent Items
13. Approve SUP(SUP 00-03/Relocation of Principal Structure/17xx Ward Lake Drive/Lawrence lawrence
14. Approve Variance (V AR 00-08)/Minimum Buildability Requirement/28xx 168th Lane NW /Roshau roshau
15. Approve Variance (V AR 00-09/Lot Depth/13913 Olive Street NW/Woodland Development woodland
16. Approve Variance (V AR 00-11 )/Frontyard Setback/l5405 Nightingale Street NW /Gor-em, LLC gorem
17. Approval to Sell Surplus Fire Engine #6 fireengine
18, Disposal of Surplus Fire Equipment fireequip
19. Return of Surplus Equipment surplusequip
20, Respond to Builders Association/Ordinance 247/Right-of-Way Management ord247
21. Approve Plans & Specs/00-14/142XX Round Lake Blvd, Construction apprOO14
22. Award Bid/99-28/Navajo St., 173'd Ave. & I 75th Ave. bid9928
23. Award Bid/99-35/Woodland Estates 2"d Addition bid9935
24. Order Plans & Specs/00-22/Misc. Concrete Curb and Gutter ord0022
25. Reject Bids/98-29/Grey Oaks reject9829
26, Award Bid/99-36/Sunridge bid9936
27. Approve Resolution for Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement Bonds/99-35(Woodland Estatesbonds
2"d Addn.), 99-28(Navajo St., 173'd Ave. & I 75th Ave,) & 99-36(Sunridge)
28. Approve Joint Powers Agreement for ¡nfonnation Systems Coordinator iscoord
29. Special City Council Meeting May 11 mayll
Mayor/Council Inpnt
Payment of Claims
Adjournment
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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNGL MEETING MINUTES - MAY 2,2000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIREFIGHTER RECOGNlTION .............................................. I
FIREFIGHTER AWARDS ...,...,..................,........................ I
AWARDS FROM LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 2
AGENDA APPROVAL. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 2
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution R097-00 approving Special Use Permit (SUPOO-03)/Relocation of
principal structure/17xx Ward Lake Drive/Lawrence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Resolution R098-00 approving variance (V AROO-08)/Minimum buidability
requirements/28xx 168th Lane NW /Roshau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Resolution R099-00 approving variance (V AROO-09)/Lot depth/13913 Olive Street. .. 2
Resolution R100-00 approving variance (V AROO-11)/Front yard setback!
15405 Nightingale StreetlGor-em, LLC .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Approve to sell surplus fire engine #6 (to City of Bethel) ................... . . . .. 2
Disposal of surplus fire equipment (3 Ganu -1a-Goat grass fire vehicles to Maple Plain) 2
Return of surplus equipment (2 surplus veb:cIes to DNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Resolution RlOl-OO approving plans and srecs/IPOO-14/142xx Round Lake Blvd .... 2
Resolution R102-00 awarding bid/IP99-28/1\!avajo Street, 173rd Ave & 175th Ave ... 2
Resolution R103-00 awarding bid/IP99-35/Woodland Estates 2nd Addition. . . . . . . .. 2
Resolution RI 04-00 ordering plans and specs/IPOO-22/Misc concrete curb & gutter . .. 2
Extend bids to May 31/IP98-29/Grey Oaks ...... . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Resolution R105-00 awarding bid/1P99-36/'Sunridge ......,.................... 2
Resolution R106-00 establishing compliance with reimbursement bonds/IP99-35/
IP99-28/IP99-36 .................................................... 3
Approve joint powers agreement for Information System Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
Special City Council meeting/May 11 .......,............................... 3
Respond to Builders Association/Ordinance 247/Right-of-Way Management. . . . . . .. 3
APPROVAL OF MINUTES .................................................. 3
SKETCH PLANIHARSTAD TOWN HOME/SECTION 29 AND 30IHARSTAD CO...,. 3
SKETCH PLAN/CHESTERTON COMMONS NORTH SECOND/SEC 14/ASHFORD ... 6
COMP PLAN AMENDMENT/RM TO UR/SECTION 22 and REZONING/M-2 TO R-4/
SECTION 22/C1TY OF ANDOVER
Motion to table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . ,. 6
SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP 00-02)/MINING PERMIT/16449 NARCISSUS
Resolution R107-00 granting Special Use Permit to B & L Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
ANOKA COUNTY DITCH #6 ASSESSMENT UPDATE .......................... 7
RECONSIDER REQUEST/STREET LIGHTS/LANDFIELD'S OAKRlDGE ESTATES .. 8
DISCUSS EXHIBIT AlDEVELOPMENT PHASINGIDEVELOPMENT POLICY
GUIDELINE. . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8
SALE OF CITY PROPERTYI139TH A VENUE AND CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD
Motion to hold public hearing (withdrawn)
Motion to investigate and sell if not needed. . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . , . , . .. 9
SET SPECIAL WORKSHOPIHIGH SCHOOL ISSUES
Motion to set special meeting on May 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
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Table of Contents
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ORDER DA TEIPUBLlC HEARING/SNOWMOBILES/ORDINANCE 107
Motion to set hearing forJune 28,2000 . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . , . .. 9
SCHEDULE EDA MEETING
Motion to schedule meeting on May 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
SCHEDULE STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP
Motion to set meeting on June 8, 3:30 p.m. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ., 10
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
DARE program, .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Meeting/Comprehensive Plan
Motion to set special meeting on May 15 . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 10
City Hal! parking lot . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. IO
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS ................................,................. IO
ADJOURNMENT....,.................................................... 10
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CITY of ANDOVER
REGULAR ANDOVER CITY CC UNCIL MEETING - MA Y 2,2000
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack
McKelvey, April 18, 2000,7:02 p.m., at the An10ver City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present: Don Jacobson, Julie Johnson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel
Councilmembers absent: None
Also present: City Attorney, Br,ry Sullivan
City Engineer, Sc',tt Erickson
City Finance Din dor, Jim Dickinson
Fire Chief, Dan \¡inkel
Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg
City Administrator, Richard Fursman
Others
FIREFIGHTER RECOGNITION
Mayor McKelvey read the plaque to be put up at Andover Fire Station No. I recognizing all those
firefighters who responded to the wildfire in the City on May 3, 1999. Also recognized were the
efforts of the Public Works Department and City Hall Staff in that emergency situation. The plaque
was then presented to Chief Winkel. Chief \linkel accepted the plaque on behalf of the Fire
Department and thanked the City Council for their support to be able to provide such a high level
of service for the citizens of Andover. Because of that fire, the Andover Fire Department along with
other North Metro fire departments are working \¡ith the Minnesota DNR to develop and constantly
review procedures used for fighting wild fires.
FIREFIGHTER A WARDS
Chief Winkel presented stork pins to Kathy and Dave Reitan who responded to an emergency two
weeks ago and delivered a baby in the front seat of a pickup truck. He also recognized the
participation of the other firefighters who respon':ed to the call, plus the sheriff's deputies, the patrol
officer from the City of Ramsey and the param' Jics.
Captain Larry Klink, Anoka County Sheriff's Department, also recognized Deputy Brian Torberg
and Deputy Chris Johnson, who responded to that same emergency,
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - May 2, 2000
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AWARDS FROM LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITlE:;
Chief Winkel explained the City's Safety Committee meets monthly and is very active. At the
League of Minnesota Cities annual safety seminar, John Wallace, City of Andover Public Works
Department, received a second place award for two entries in the innovative safety contest. One of
the innovations was the creation of a wheel system to remove the wing plows on trucks. The second
was for the City's safety inspection program. Ray Sowada initiated a mapping system to view all
City buildings regarding safety issues.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Add 9a, Set Special Workshop for High School issues.
Motion by Johnson, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried
unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item I3 Approve Special Use Permit (SUP 00-03)/Relocation of Principal Structure/17xx
Ward Lake Drive/Lawrence (Resolution R097-00)
Item 14 Approve Variance (V AR 00-08)/Minimum Buildability Requirements/28xx
168th Lane NW /Roshau (Resolution R098-00)
Item I 5 Approve Variance (V AR 00-09)/Lot DepthlI39I3 Olive Street NW/Woodland
Development (Resolution R099-00)
Item 16 Approve Variance (V AR 00-1 l)/Front Yard Setback/15405 Nightingale Street
NW/Gor-em, LLC (Resolution R100-00)
Item 17 Approve to Sell Surplus Fire Engine #6 (to the City of Bethel)
Item 18 Disposal of Surplus Fire Equipment (three Gamma-Goat grass fire vehicles to the
City of Maple Plain Fire Department)
Item 19 Return of Surplus Equipment (two surplus vehicles to the MN DNR)
Item 21 Approve Plans and Specs/IPOO-14/l42xx Round Lake Boulevard Construction
(Resolution R101-00)
Item 22 A ward Bid/IP99-28/Navajo Street, 173rd Avenue and 175th A venue (Resolution
RI02-00)
Item 23 Award Bid/IP99-35/Woodland Estates 2nd Addition (Resolution R103-00)
Item 24 Order Plans and Specs/IPOO-22/Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and Gutter
(Resolution Rl 04-00)
Item 25 Extend Bids to May 31/IP98-29/Grey Oaks
Item 26 Award Bid/IP99-36/Sunridge (Resolution R105-00)
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(Consent Agenda, Continued)
Item 27 Approve Resolution for Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement
Bonds1lP99-35 (Woodland Estates 2nd Addition), IP99-28 (Navajo Strêet, 173rd
Avenue and 175th Avenue), and IP99-36 (Sunridge) (Resolution R106-00)
Item 28 Approve Joint Powers Agreement for Information System Coordinator
Item 29 Special City Council MeetinglMay 11,2000
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Johnson, approval of those Consent Agenda items. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item 20 Respond to Builders Association/Ordinance 247/Right-of-Way Management
Motion by Johnson, Seconded by Orttel, to recognize receipt ofletter from Karen Christofferson,
Builders' Association of the Twin Cities. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Present (Jacobson) vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 18, 2000, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
April 18,2000, Special Meeting: Correct as written.
April 24, 2000, Special Meeting: Correct as written.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, the April 18 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes.
Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Present (Orttel) vote.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approval of the April 24 Special Meeting Minutes.
Motion carried on a 3- Yes, 2-Present (Johnson, Orttel) vote.
SKETCH PLANIHARSTAD TOWN HOME DEVELOPMENT/SECTION 29 AND 30/llARSTAD
COMPANIES
Martin Harstad. Harstad Town home Development - reviewed the sketch plan to develop 25 duplex
units, or 50 individual town home units and two single family lots on approximately 20 acres in the
southwest part of the City south of Woodbine and north of Bunker Lake Boulevard. He has been
building single level town homes for 12 years and has this property under contract at this time. It
is a wooded area surrounded by a storm water detention area. They have not yet done a wetlands
delineation. There would be an entrance off CoRd 116 to a cul-de-sac leading off with a private
drive to Woodbine street. At the entrance to Woodbine they are proposing a breakaway gate because
the of the long cul-de-sac. There is also one other private ¡¡rive on the comer which would be owned
and maintained by the association. The one-level town homes lend themselves to housing for the
empty nesters. Two different types of units will be built, a large one of about 1900 square feet and
a smaller one of about 1500 square feet. Both units look identical but are shallower in depth. The
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(Sketch Plan/Harstad Town Home Development/Section 29 & 30/Harstad Companies, Continued)
price range will be ITom $230,000 for the smaller units to as much as $350,000 with options for the
larger units. It would be an association maintained development, with the association being
responsible for irrigation, snow plowing and all maintenance. They also have the island to the west
under contract which has a significant stand of trees. The two single family units will be at the end
of Woodbine. They would complete the cul-de-sac off Woodbine and have made arrangements to
purchase at that location.
Mr. Harstad stated they submitted a proposal in late January and was before the Planning and Zoning
Commission on February 22, They also held an information meeting with the neighbors yesterday.
Many concerns were raised at that meeting by residents at both meetings. Concerns were on the
intense use because of the wetlands. Many were under the impression there would be no
development on this land. There were a number of issues on the hydrology, the impact of the storm
water detention area and how that will affect their homes. The residents also did not want a
connection between CoRd 116 and Woodbine. He didn't want to see one either but realized that is
up to the City Council. There were also concerns over fertilizer runoff, tree preservation, wildlife
and sewer and water availability. Another concern was the possible loss of water pressure and that
no one will be assessed because of this project. He explained to them he builds high value town
homes. Though not all will be empty nesters, most will be and that market does not demand many
services from the schools, less traffic at peak hours, etc. He offered to have numerous meetings with
the neighbors to update them as information becomes available. Mr. Carlberg explained this
proposal is 2.75 units per acres with a density which is not subject to the moratorium on multiple
housing. Councilmember Ortte! asked Mr. Harstad if he would be willing to enter into a contract
to guarantee he would build these types of structures.
Mr. Harstad stated definitely. Councilmember Jacobson assumed the owner of the property agrees
with the proposal. He also assumed Mr. Harstad would pl'rchase the property only if this plan goes
through.
Mr. Harstad stated that is correct. Councilmember Jacobson didn't care for the 24-foot private
driveway with breakaway gates. He would rather have Mr. Harstad look at the three units there and
end it with a cul-de-sac. He felt to have a public road to a cul-de-sac and then a private drive to
Woodbine will create problems. The proposed density concerns him. People move to the City for
aesthetics, and this area has a lot. That high of a density is a concern. He also wondered if Mr.
Harstad would be willing to look at some atTordable housing with the same exterior look within the
development. He worried about the hydrology. He would look askance at a lot of filling, and he
would like to see a study done on the hydrology of the area to make sure there are no problems. He
suggested Mr. Harstad look at the "finger" in the comer by moving one of the houses around and
eliminating another. Where will additional ponding for this plat be placed?
Mr. Harstad stated he has talked with the county regarding the entrance onto CoRd 116. An entrance
at that location passes the site lines, so they will be able to have unrestricted access onto CoRd 116.
Councilmember Knight was concerned with that, as there are a lot of cars coming around that turn,
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(Sketch Plan/Harstad Town Home Development/Section 29 & 30/Harstad Companies, Continued)
particularly during peak hours. He too is concerned about the density, primarily because of the
hydrology. There will be a lot of runoff into a very delicate area. He is not in favor of an MSA street
through there. Mr. Carlberg stated the hydrology 'Uld runoff will be reviewed by the Watershed. The
post development rates cannot exceed pre-development ra,es. All appropriate agencies will review
the plat, and aU appropriate permits wi\! be required. It is anticipated utilities wi\! be served from
Woodbine Street with the Coon Rapids Interceptor. Mr. Erickson stated they wi\! be looking at
looping the water system.
Councilmember Orttel recalled the designation of an MSA street at this location was to make up for
the loss of Eldora do Street just to the west. ThoU3h he questioned who would be served by an MSA
street at this location. The areas to the north are dready developed with traffic patterns established,
and there won't be any more density in that area wan there is today. He asked about the parking lot
at the end of the cul-de-sac. Councilmember JO)oJlson was concerned with the private driveway to
Woodbine, preferring either a public street all the way through or to end in a cul-de-sac. Mayor
McKelvey stated he has always pushed for two entrances into a development, but the residents do
not want a through street here. He was concerned with the density, though the Metropolitan Council
is telling the City it must do this.
Mr. Harstad stated the private road is 24-feet wide, a two-car width, built to the same standard as the
City street with curb and blacktop. It will be maintained by the association. Off street parking is
needed, so they are putting in a small parking lot exclusively for those people that live on the private
drive. Parking would not be permitted on the alley way for safety purposes.
There was further discussion with Mr. Harstad on the concerns with hydrology. It is a sensitive area
regarding drainage. Mr. Harstad stated most people will not have children, so they don't want large
back yards. The wetlands area doesn't necessarily mean there is water there. Their engineers wi\!
be reviewing it. His first step wi\! be to get preliminary comments from the watershed. He is
experienced with the way wetlands work and how homes are built. Councilmember Jacobson
wondered that since there wi\! be no basements, should a storm shelter be required to protect people
during storms.
The Council asked Mr. Harstad about building affordable housing in the mid-$130,000 range. Mr.
Harstad reviewed some of the problems making that difficult, such as the increase in land values,
the costs involved to meet new energy codes, the increase in the cost of materials and park
dedication. There are many requirements that must be met and are costly whether the room in the
house is large or small.
In summary, the Council did not wish to construct a designated MSA street through this area. A
suggestion for the private driveway was to make it more for walkers, as a paved street would have
the appearance of being a through street. There were no further comments.
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SKETCH PLAN/CHESTERTON COMMOI.'S NORTH SECOND ADDITION/SECTION
14/ASHFORD DEVELOPMENT
Sue Torgerson. 15514 Wake Street. Ham Lake. representinl¡ Ashford Development - reviewed the
sketch plan of Chesterton Commons North Second Addition which consists of 39 single family
urban lots on 14.04 acres. They have tried to develop with few if any variances. Mr. Carlberg stated
they have had a meeting with Byron Westlund of Woodland Development and Pete Raadikka, the
engineer for both this development and that proposed by Vloodland Development to the east of this.
They reviewed those projects and have broken up those long stretches of street. The office received
a draft late this afternoon but has not had an opportunity to review the street layout proposals for that
area yet. In this plat, 159th would extend to the property line. The lots to the south along l59th are
existing side yards.
Councilmember Jacobson was concerned that the street layout for this entire area be considered. He
also did not like the fact that the street layout was square and rectangular, feeling it was not very
aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Carlberg stated St..ff will continue to work with the developers and
property owners on the street designs.
Councilmember Orttel stated many cities provide a general street layout for the developer to comply
with. Maybe it is something the City should be doing, especially for these developments of smaller
acreages to coordinate development. It was felt this may be a good issue to discuss at a future
workshop. The Council had no further comments.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT/RM TO UR/SECTION 22/CITY OF ANDOVER and
REZONING/M-2 TO R-4/SECTION 12/CITY OF ANDOVER
Attorney Sullivan reviewed the history of the rezoning of the property and preliminary plat approval
of the Grey Oaks subdivision. The time frame for submitting a final plat on the property was
extended 60 days to April 30 to allow the developer to submit the final plat and supporting
documentation. The Council denied the final plat in March but made it clear that the 60-day period
was still open until April 30. Last Friday his offic~ received a letter with proposed revised covenants
for that development; and he believed the developer is now entitled for consideration of the final plat
approval. He has not yet had time to review that information. Because of that, he is recommending
the Council not act on the Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning tonight. This is a City-
initiated action, so there are no deadlines. The City has also instituted a moratorium on multiple
housing to do studies, and it might be appropriate for the Council to look at these parcels as part of
that entire moratorium study. He will meet with Mr. Carlberg and Mr. Erickson and provide a
comprehensive opinion on all issues for the nex: meeting.
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to table Items 3 and 4. Motion carried unanimously.
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APPROVE SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP 'J0-02)/MINING PERMIT/I6449 NARCISSUS
STREET NW/B & L FINANCE
Bill Erhart. applicant - stated he owns lots 11 and 11a. One of the lots will be sold to construct a
house. This is the last lot in the development. He built his house plus two other ones. Building
ponds increases the value of the lots. The surrounding neighbors have not approved of this but
probably will. When he built on his lot, the neighbors liked putting the water on their land.
Everyone enjoys the pond. Ditch No.6 is the boundary line between the two lots and would be the
edge of the pond. The watershed district has approved this. It looks like there is three feet of black
dirt that will be hauled off. A permit to remove 6,000 cubic yards of dirt provides the freedom to
do what is needed.
Councilmember Jacobson stated the Planning Commission commented on the amount of the security
bond, thinking $1,000 was not enough. He wondered if that should be addressed by the Council.
Also, he understood the project could be completed in one year, but the request is for two years.
Mr. Erhart stated he has lived in the neighborh<-od since 1981; so if there is a problem, he would
expect to pay for his share. He stated he would be willing to sign a document on this issue. He also
felt the work could be done by the end of this year. After debating on whether or not the security
bond should be increased, the Council agreed to leave it at the normal $1,000, though they felt the
policy should be reviewed to be sure the amount of security is keeping up with expenses.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, the Resolution granting the Special Use Permit with two
changes: The first WHEREAS, to mine approximately 3,500 cubic yards should be changed to 6,000
cubic yards. On Page 2, Point No.9, eliminate it and add a new No.9 to say that the permit expires
on December 31,2000, which would give one year to do the work. (Resolution R107-00) Motion
carried unanimously.
ANOKA COUNTY DITCH #6 ASSESSMENT UPDATE
Mr. Erickson explained the study done on Ditch #6 has found some water quality issues related to
chemicals in the area. That is something the City should look at in the future to see if anything can
be done to minimize the water quality problems Ì:1 this ditch before it discharges into the lower Rum
River. Right now the City does not have monies budgeted for that study, but it is an item that will
need attention in the future.
The Council felt the obvious cause is the agricultural uses around the ditch. Mr. Erickson stated
there may be exceptions such as fertilizers from yards. Possibly addressing the issue through
education will help. The Council suggested this would be a good project for an environmental
studies student. Mr. Erickson stated he will contact the University.
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RECONSIDER REQUEST/STREET LIGHTSILANDFELD'S OAKRIDGE ESTATES
Willis I,ancfeld. 2207 161 st A venue NW - did not feel he should have been assessed for the street
lights in his little development. On the back of everyone's light bill is a statement for the lights of
$10.25 per quarter. Why do they have to pay for that when he paid 100 percent of it when he
developed, yet now he is being assessed for it. All of his neighbors are unhappy about this. He
presented a petition asking that residents in Andover be treated like those in Dayton, Anoka,
Champlin and Blaine where the costs of the street lights comes out of the general fund. He asked
why Andover residents would be treated differently. The energy cost is only $2.94/month to run the
lights, so he felt Andover is making a pile of money off this. Mr. Erickson reviewed the policy of
residents paying for their own services, and those that don't have lights, don't pay for them. Ifit
were to come from the general fund, the revenu" source would have to be increased to fund it. He
also noted that Andover does not receive any of the money that the residents pay Connexus.
Some of the Councilmembers anticipated if street lights were paid for out of the general fund,
everyone would come in petitioning for lights. Also, those who do not have lights would then be
paying for them as well, yet receive no benefit. It was noted the additional amount being paid by the
residents is an emergency and maintenance charge. The City would have to raise taxes to pay for
that, plus it would probably cost more because the City's costs would be added. It was estimated that
approximately 40 percent of the City has street lights in the residential developments. As more areas
in the City become lighted, the proposal may be an option.
Mr. Langfeld felt if the Council won't change it, the people should vote on it. He asked what he has
to do to get this on the election ballot. Attorney Sullivan advised that this item cannot be put on the
ballot for the residents to decide because Andover is a statutory city. The Council agreed to talk
about this further at a future planning meeting.
DISCUSS EXHIBIT AlDEVELOPMENT PHASING/Dr;;VELOPMENT POLICY GUIDELINE
Mr. Carlberg explained the City received 1215 acres of MUS A expansion from the Met Council in
1996. That was broken into two five-year time fuunes. In the time frame 1995 - 2000, 494 buildable
acres were developed. The remaining 721 acres has been allotted over the next five years. He noted
those developments approved for development in the year 2000. Those potential developments
coming on line for the year 2001 must have a pretiminary plat submitted by July 1,2000. Staff has
sent letters to land owners located in the 2001 development time frame if they are interested in
development, sketch plans must be received within a week. He will come back to the Council on
May 16 with their responses and look at yearly increments of development for the next five years.
The Council briefly discussed ideas and concerns of how the higher density as set out in the goals
agreed to with the Metropolitan Council can be a.;complished. It was agreed these items need to be
discussed at a special workshop. Mr. Carlberg noted Staff is meeting with the Metropolitan Staff
tomorrow regarding the City's housing goals. He will keep the Council informed.
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Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - May 2, 2000
Page 9
DISCUSS SALE OF CITY PROPER TY/139TH A VENVE AND CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to direct Staff to hold the appropriate public hearing for
the sale of the property. DISCUSSION: Mr. Carlberg noted a public hearing is not needed to sell
this property. The City is simply trying to get it back to the property owner. The City would retain
the utility easements across it, but it doesn't serve the City to have the piece of property. In talking
with the county assessor, it appears a price of $2,500 would be the appropriate value.
Councilmember Orttel stated he has had calls of complaints on the site line at that intersection. He
suggested the City retain enough property in the event that intersection of 139th and Crosstown
Boulevard would be reconstructed.
Louis Rosburg. 2407 139th Avenue NW - stated when the road was moved, the easement changed.
He agreed that is a dangerous intersection. The headlines from traffic coming from the west shine
right in the windshields of those on 139th. He also stated he has no reason to own the property but
is looking for easement to be able to build an affcrdable house on that lot. In addition, he felt he had
been paying taxes on that easement ever since the road was reconstructed. Mr. Carlberg stated Staff
will look into that.
Councilmembers Knight and Jacobson withdre~v the Second and the Motion.
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to authorize Staff to investigate whether or not we need any
of this; and if not, proceed with the sale to the adjacent owner, Louis Rosburg, subject to legal
opinion. Motion carried unanimously.
SET SPECIAL WORKSHOPIHIGH SCHOOL ISSUE:;
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, that the Council meet on the 17th of May at the City Hall
to discuss school issues. Motion carried unaniwously.
ORDER DATE/PUBLlC HEARING/SNOWMOBILES/ORDINANCE 107
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, to set June 28, 2000, as the public hearing on the
Snowmobile Ordinance, 7 o'clock. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was that all three
options on snowmobiling within the City should be considered.
SCHEDULE EDA MEETING
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to schedule an EDA meeting for May 9,7 o'clock. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Minutes - May 2. 2000
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SCHEDULE STRATEGIC PLANNING WORT{SHOP
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Johnson, to schedule a planning session on June 8 beginning 3:30
in the afternoon, limited to 10:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
DARE program - Staff was asked to check with the Sheriff's Department on the status of the DARE
program for next year. Councilmember Johnson indicated she heard rumors it was no longer going
to be offered.
Meeting/Comprehensive Plan - Mr. Carlberg asked if the Council wished to hold a work session to
discuss the changes to be made to the Comprehensive Plan in light of the housing goals and other
items recently agreed to with the Metropolitan Council. The Plan must be submitted by June 8.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Johnson, that the Council authorize a special meeting on May 15,
7 p.m. to review the Comprehensive Plan, ani include members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
City Half parking lot - Mr. Erickson reported the reconstruction of the City Hall parking lot is
expected to be completed within two to three weeks.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Claims as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Johnson, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mar lla A. Peach
Recording Secretary