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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC June 6, 2000 I ê.JYI.ftUJ:- ClO LAJLl.lJ..Q...h , I -, CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N,W.· ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304· (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 Regular City Council Meeting - Tuesday, June 6, 2000 agenda Call to Order - 7:00 PM Resident Forum Bookmark Agenda Approval Name Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes minutes Discussion Items I. Discuss Status of Grey Oaks greyoaks 2. Comprehensive Plan Amendment/RM to RU/Section 22/City of Andover, Cont. cpandover 3. RezoningIM-2 to R-4/Section 22/City of Andover Cont. rzandover 4. Sketch Plan Review/Nature's Run/Section 27/D,H.Land Company skpnaturesrun 5. Sketch Plan Review/Gold Nugget Development/Section 14 skpgoldnugget 6. Sketch Plan ReviewlMerit Development/Section 28 skmerit 7. Order Feasibility Report/00-171 Anoka County Library Trail Construction ordOO17 8. Approve Revised Draft Comprehensive Plan for Submittal to Met. Council compplan 9. Discuss Contract Rezonings contractrz 10. Discuss Transitional Commercial Districts commercial II. Discuss Exemption to Noise OrdinancelPov's Sports Bar povs Staff. Committees. Commissions 12. Appoint Telecommunication Tower Task Force tower Non-Discussion/Consent Items 13. End of Probationary Period/Jim Dickinson dickinson 14. 1999 Budget Carry Forward budget IS. Excess Liability Insurance Update insurance 16. Approve Hire ofIS Coordinator hireis 17. Accept PetitionlOO-24/14268 Round Lake BlvdIWM petOO24 18. Accept Feasibility/00-24/14268 Round Lake BlvdIWM acptOO24 19, Approve Quotes/00-14/142XX Round Lake Blvd. qtOO14 20. Update of DNR 2000 Grant Application Round dnrgrant 21. Approve Amendment to Ordinance No. 10, Platting & Subdividing Ordinance ordlO 22. Approve Rezoning (REZ 00-03)/R-3 to R-4114268 Round Lake Blvd. NWfWayne Ness rzoess 23. Approve Lot Split (LS 00-07)/14268 Round Lake Blvd. NWfWayne Ness (sness 24, Comp Time comp 25. Approve Resolution of Support/Cedar Creek Greenway Project cedarcreek 26, Approve No Parking Resolution along Crosstown Blvd at Sunshine Park nopark 27. End of Probationary Period/Cindy Ramseier ramseier 28. Resolutionffelevising of Anoka County Board Meetings televising 29. Approve Garbage Hauler License Renewals garbage 30. ResolutionlDeclaring Andover Family Fun Fest a City Function funfest Mayor/Council Input Payment of Claims Adjournment -- ,.- --.-. ,- I ~ OJ) Wì J::tu" REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 6,2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESIDENT FORUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 AGENDA APPROVAL.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 CONSENT AGENDA End of probationary period/Jim Dickinson ................................... 2 Excess liability insurance update ..,........................................ 2 Approve hire ofIS coordinator (Beverly Berard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Resolution R113-00 accepting petition/IPOO-24/14268 Round Lake B1vd/Watermain .. 2 Resolution Rl14-00 accepting feasibility/IPOO-24 ....,....................,... 2 Approve quotes/IPOO-14/142xx Round Lake Blvd (Volk Sewer & Water) . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Update ofDNR 2000 grant application round. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Approve amendment to Ordinance 10, Platting and Subdividing Ordinance ......... 2 Approve rezoning (REZ 00-03)/R-3 to R-4/14268 Round Lake Blvd/W Ness. . . . . . .. 2 Resolution Rl15-00 approving lot split (LS 00-07)/14268 Round Lake BlvdlNess .... 2 Comp time (Dave Carlberg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Resolution Rl16-00 supporting Cedar Creek Greenway project. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 End of probationary period/Cindy Rarnseier .................................. 3 Resolution Rl18-00 on televising Anoka County Board meetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 Approve garbage hauler license renewals AGENDA APPROVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 DISCUSS STATUS OF GREY OAKS.......................................... 3 COMP PLAN AMENDMENT/RM TO RU and REZONlNGIM-2 TO R-4/SECTION 22 Motion to withdraw these two items ........................................ 5 SKETCH PLAN REVIEW/NATURE'S RUN/SECTION 27/D.H. LAND COMPANY. ... 6 SKETCH PLAN REVIEW/GOLD NUGGET DEVELOPMENT/SECTION 14 . . . . .. . . .. 9 SKETCH PLAN REVIEWIMERIT DEVELOPMENT/SECTION 28 ................. 11 FEASlBILITY/IPOO-17/ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY TRAIL CONSTRUCTION..... 12 REVISED DRAFT/COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR SUBMITTAL TO MET COUNCIL 13 Motion to submit the document with revised comments .......,........, . . . . . .. 14 CONTRACT REZONlNGS Motion to authorize holding a public hearing ......,.,....................... 14 TRANSITIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS Motion to authorize holding a public hearing ................................ 14 EXEMPTION TO NOlSE ORDlNANCE/POV'S SPORTS BAR Motion to approve exemption until midnight on July 7 and 8, 2000 . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. 15 PULL TAB LICENSE/L10NS' CLUB/FUN FEST Resolution Rl17-00 to approve charitable gambling permit for Andover Lions. . . . .. 15 PIPELlNE ISSUE ................,..............,................,........ 15 APPOlNT TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER TASK FORCE Motion to appoint members ................................. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 1999 BUDGET CARRY FORWARD Motion to table to June 20 meeting ..................,..................... 16 NO PARKING ALONG CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD AT SUNSHlNE PARK Resolution Rl19-00 designating no parkinglboth sides of Crosstown between Andover and Hanson Boulevards ............................................. 17 j Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Table of Contents Page if DECLARING ANDOVER F AMIL Y FUN FEST A CITY FUNCTION Resolution R120-00 making that declaration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 SCHOOL RELATED ISSUES ............................................... 17 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Lions' donation to Pine Hills park ................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Status of road repair/Wittington Ridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Street light issue ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Gazebo at Sunshine Park ................................................ 18 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS .................................................. 18 ADJOURNMENT .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . , . . , . . , . , . , . . , . . , , . . . . . . . . . , . " 18 CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 6, 2000 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Month1y Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey, June 6, 2000,7:02 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota, Councilmembers present: Don Jacobson, Julie Johnson, Mike Knight, Ken Ortte1 Councilmembers absent None Also present City Attorney, William G. Hawkins City Engineer, Scott Erickson City Finance Director, Jim Dickinson City Planner, John Hinzman Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, Richard Fursman Others RESIDENT FORUM John Moore. 16030 Palm Street NW - stated the City received a letter today requesting that the pipeline along 160th Lane be open cut and not bore under the street. He had predicted that Northern Natural Gas would do so. He did not feel the pipeline could be put in an open trench without destroying 160th Lane. Another letter was received that construction was to begin around June 3. It is suspicious they would wait two weeks prior to starting to request the change. He believed they never intended to bore under 16Oth. The pipeline does not run parallel to the street. At the east end, the pipe is approximately eight feet from the edge of the road. With a 30-foot easement, it leaves approximately two feet on the opposite side of the road. On the west end of the street, the pipe is approximately 16 feet from the edge of the road. He suggested the City protect the residents from the expenses of repairing and replacing roads by supporting the original proposal to bore under the street Winslow Holasek. 1159 Andover Boulevard - wondered if the City will take a position on this. There have been many other problems with this as welL The company first worked with the certificates, and now they are working to put in the line. To him it seems backwards. They should have determined ways to put it in and then got the certificate. He felt the City should take a strong position against the request. He asked if Staff has talked to anyone in Ramsey and if they were disgruntled with the work done on the pipeline, Mr. Hinzman stated he talked with one resident who complained the soil wasn't cultivated and the lawn and grading was not done welL Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 2 (Resident Forum, Continued) Mr. Holasek didn't believe topsoil was put back for another person. He believes they don't want vegetation on the easement and felt there wi!! be a lot of problems where the line dissects the wooded areas because there is only a thin layer of topsoil. Mr. Carlberg stated the City can deal with the restoration issue. He suggested the City put this on the Agenda for further discussion. The City did receive a letter today noting the request for an immediate certificate to open cut. The Council agreed to add this item to the agenda. Carroll Abbott. 2917 142nd Lane - was before the Council previously on the problem of parking along Heather Street and 1vywood. People going to the ball games park on both sides of the street, creating a very dangerous situation. He cited incidents of near accidents and suggested there be no parking on the park side of Heather Street. Other people have complained about it also. Mr. Erickson stated Staff will address it with the Park Board and bring it back for the Council's review. AGENDA APPROVAL Add 11 a, Pull Tab License/ Lions' Club/Fun Fest; lIb, Pipeline Issue; and 12a, School Related Issues. Pull from Consent Agenda for discussion Items 14, 1999 Budget Carry Forward, Item 26, Approve No Parking Resolution Along Crosstown Boulevard at Sunshine Park, and Item 30, Resolution/Declaring Andover Family Fun Fest a City Function. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, approval of the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Item 13 End of Probationary Period/Jim Dickinson Item 15 Excess Liability Insurance Update Item 16 Approve Hire of IS Coordinator (Beverly Berard) Item 1 7 Accept PetitionllPOO-24/14268 Round Lake BoulevardlWatermain (Resolution Rl13-00) Item 18 Accept Feasibility/IPOO-24/14268 Round Lake BoulevardlWatermain (Resolution R1l4-00) Item 19 Approve Quotes/IPOO-14/142xx Round Lake Boulevard (Volk Sewer & Water) Item 20 Update ofDNR 2000 Grant Application Round Item 21 Approve Amendment to Ordinance No. 10, Platting and Subdividing Ordinance Item 22 Approve Rezoning (REZ 00-03)/R-3 to R-4/14268 Round Lake Boulevard NW/Wayne Ness Item 23 Approve Lot Split (LS 00-07)/14268 Round Lake Boulevard NW/Wayne Ness (Resolution RI15-00) Item 24 Comp Time (Dave Carlberg) Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 3 (Consent Agenda, Continued) Item 25 Approve Resolution of Support/Cedar Creek Greenway Project (Resolution Rl16- 00) Item 27 End of Probationary Period/Cindy Ramseier Item 28 Resolution/Televising of Anoka County Board Meetings (Resolution Rl18-00) Item 29 Approve Garbage Hauler License Renewals Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Johnson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA APPROVAL April 24, 2000, Special Meeting: Correct as written. May 15, 2000, Special Meeting: Correct as written. May 16, 2000, Regular Meeting: Page 3, second paragraph, last two sentences, change to: "Their school total budget is $174,981, with Andover's share being $52,285. The total summer budget is $42,260, and the City contributes $7,200." May 17, 2000, Special Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, the Minutes of May 15, 16 and 17 with the corrections on the Minutes of the 16th. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Johnson, approval of the April 24 Meeting Minutes. Motion carried on a 3- Yes, I-Present (Orttel) vote. DISCUSS STATUS OF GREY OAKS Attorney Hawkins referenced his letter to the Council summarizing the procedural history of the Grey Oaks development and his analysis of the situation. It is his opinion that there are inconsistencies between what has been submitted as the final plat and what was approved as a preliminary plat. Should the Council decide to deny the final plat, he felt there is sufficient basis to do so. Councilmember Jacobson stated the City Attorney had some concern with the language in Article 4, Section B. He asked for clarification from the developer. Jerry Windschitl. Grev Oaks - stated the documents were written by his legal firm. Attorney Hawkins stated he didn't understand the wording. It is an issue of clarification. Councilmember Jacobson stated the attorney has said the documents should be clear that the City can enforce the senior restriction and that it may not be deleted or altered without the agreement ofthe City. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 4 (Discuss Status of Grey Oaks, Continued) Mr. Windschitl felt it would be more appropriate for Attorney Hawkins and his attorney to discuss these details. James Bullard. attorney representing Mr. Windschitl - was open to hearing suggestions and improvements from Attorney Hawkins. He stated the paragraph did not change and is addressed by what they did on the section of senior housing which clarifies the definition. A number of the units would be constructed subject to the senior housing restrictions and supersedes the section on alienation. He would be willing to change the language to accomplish what Attorney Hawkins has in mind. They have also said the City would be treated as a third PartY beneficiary; and if the homeowners association did not enforce those restrictions, the City could step in. The intent was to give the City the same authority as the homeowners association. Mr. Carlberg stated the Staff has reviewed the preliminary plat several times. There are some significant revisions in the proposed final from the approved preliminary plat. Those revisions need to be approved by the Council so the final plat is consistent with the revised preliminary plat. Staff is not prepared to bring those revisions to the Council this evening. One of the main issues is that of parking. Attorney Bullard stated they are not prepared to address those issues this evening. The final plat application was denied on March 21. The only issue the Council addressed that night was that of the senior housing requirements. They replied to that issue in their submittal of April 27, and Attorney Hawkins has implied that requirement has been met. They feel the other items are not really issues. Over the period of months, this plat was reviewed by the City seven times, and a number of revisions and adjustments were made. The final package was the result of requests made by the Staff or City Council. For the most part, the developer meets and accommodates the requests of the City. They are not in a position to reopen the March 21 agenda item. They have prepared to address the senior housing issue only, which is what they thought was tonight's issue. He understands the parking changes were a result of the preliminary plat approval resolution. The plat was submitted with 1.5 parking spaces per unit. The resolution attached a condition that said each unit that wasn't senior restricted had to have 2.5 parking stalls per unit. So the developer added parking spaces to 2.5 stalls per unit. He wasn't sure why that is an issue other than the City Council hasn't given their stamp of approval. Councilmember Orttel understood the increased parking changed the easements and green spaces and the relocation of buildings, recreational facilities and sidewalks. He asked if the issue this evening was revisiting the final plat or the senior housing issue only. The senior housing issue appears to be resolved, so the issue of the final plat must be dealt with in some way. Mr. Carlberg stated the preliminary plat was approved with conditions, but the proposed final plat is not consistent with the approved preliminary. He felt the Council will want to consider the changes to the preliminary plat before the final plat at the next meeting. The changes in the development standards must be placed on the next agenda as well. Staff will attempt to get all the other issues resolved before that meeting unless the Council wants to go back to the 1.5 spaces per unit. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 5 Discuss Status of Grey Oaks, Continued) In discussing the parking issue, Attorney Bullard stated they believe they did exactly what the City asked them to do. They submitted the final plat with minor changes from the preliminary as requested by Staff. The time for these issues has passed. They would be glad to work with the City Staff to resolve these issues behind the scenes, but the procedure has to go forward. They submitted a final plat on January 25 and believe they submitted everything required. He would be glad to work with Attorney Hawkins to get these things in writing. Counci1member Jacobson stated in his mind the senior housing issue is resolved and the only other issues are the parking, green spaces and other technical issues that should be resolved prior to the next meeting. It would be to everyone's advantage to work within the next two weeks to resolved all remaining issues. Councilmember Orttel understood that if SO percent of the units are for senior housing, they would have 1.5 parking spaces per unit; and the rest of the units would be 2.5 spaces per unit. He felt that would be sufficient for their purposes. Mr. Windschitl stated the ordinance is very complex. This is not like The Farmstead or The Willows where there are a significant number of people who are high care or acute care. These units will not have acute care, so the number of cars per unit increases. Their letter of January 25 states they would like to provide engineering for the maximum parking requirement. They will build however many units the City wants built in the project; but they want the ability to expand the parking if needed. Most cities have a two-car requirement, which is what they suggested in their January 25 letter. He felt 1.5 stalls per unit simply is not enough parking for units that do not have extended care plus provide parking for guests in the buildings. Councilmember Orttel stated it would be helpful to have copies of the parking requirements from other cities. Councilmember Jacobson asked if everything is approved in two weeks, would the developer still be able to sue. Attorney Hawkins didn't know; but if everything is negotiated within the next two weeks, neither party should end up in that situation. He felt the big hurdle of the senior housing has been climbed. It was then agreed the developer, Staff and attorneys will work together in the next two weeks to resolve all remaining issues. The matter will be placed on the June 20 regular Council meeting agenda. There was no further Council discussion this evening. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT/RM TO RU and REZONING/M-2 TO R- ~SECnON2VCITYOFANDOVER Mr. Carlberg stated Staff and legal counsel are recommending the application for the Comprehensive Plan amendment and the rezoning be withdrawn. If the Grey Oaks plat is not approved in two weeks, any land use changes would be dealt with under the ordinances being drafted and revised under the moratorium. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to withdraw Items 2 and 3. Motion carried unanimously. - ~ ._--~ Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 6 SKETCH PLAN REVlEW/NATURE'S RUN/SECTION 27/D.H. LAND COMPANY Steve Johnson, Landform Engineering, on behalf ofD.H. Land Company, reviewed the sketch plan of Nature's Run which consists of 44 town home units and one commercial lot on approximately 32 acres ofland, 25 acres on the north side of the creek. The proposal follows the current planning guide for transitional commercial on this area. The commercial area would be a gas station with some retail in a free standing building, and perhaps a car wash. The two-unit town homes would be approximately !,400 square feet of floor with a value starting at $200,000. They would have three basic models, one with a main floor and two with slight variations. The street pattern would be a 1,000-foot cul-de-sac with an emergency connection between the cul-de-sac and Hanson Boulevard. A crash gate would be installed which could be removed by emergency vehicles to gain access to the street. It would be maintained by the homeowners' association. They would be willing to extend the road to Hanson Boulevard, but he understands the county is not in favor of it. The development will be governed by a homeowner's association with mandatory membership of all property owners. The association would be responsible for all exterior and ground maintenance, snow and garbage removal. Councilmember Johnson was concerned with the commercial element of the development because of the high school being built to the west. She would prefer light business such as insurance companies Mr. Johnson stated the highest and best use of the site is for a gas station. That is the reason that comer was designated transitional commercial. They do not believe an office development would be successful at that location. He understood the concern, but their proposal is from the standpoint of the highest and most intensive use for the site. Alternatives would include additional town homes there. Given the traffic at that intersection, he didn't believe that would be viable. Councilmember Orttel didn't think it made sense to have only one entrance into the development. He suggested the possibility ofthe entrance onto Hanson Boulevard being a right-in, right-out only. Also, what is going to happen to the 7.5 acres south of the creek? Mr. Johnson stated a right-in, right-out access on Hanson is possible. The concern would be having traffic that is backed up using that intersection to cut through the neighborhood to avoid the signalized intersection. The Park Board has stated the trail should stay along the north side of the creek. The property south of the creek would be deeded to the MPCA. Mr. Carlberg stated the thought was a neighborhood business would be limited further to limited business, and that will be discussed later tonight. An office complex was talked about for this site. Councilmember Knight was concerned with the amount of fill being proposed. Also, with the new high school, these town homes and a commercial area, the traffic will be much worse for those residents along Andover Boulevard. The convenience store will become an attractive nuisance. A commercial area at this location was discussed prior to knowing about a high school to the west. The high school changes the whole thing. He felt they have to look at this from the perspective of the people living there now. This creates a lot of additional traffic for them. - ----- Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 7 (Sketch Plan Review/Nature's Run/Section 27/D,H Land Company, Continued) Councilmember Jacobson asked if this is within the restricted area of the landfill and how many units would be allowed on the site if developed under the R-4 zoning. rfthis is a PUD mixed use, what benefit is there to the City? Mr. Carlberg recalled the creek is believed to be a natural barrier, so there are different restrictions. A copy of the plan has been submitted to the MPCA. The R-4 zone allowed 2.1 units per acre. He did not know how many buildable acres there are. Mr. Johnson stated the reason for the PUD is for both an M-2 zone, which requires a rezoning, and the commercial zoning combined. The City has already been considering commercial on this site, so the PUD is not a tool to get something new on this property. There wi!! be only 22 buildings on the site, but they could get about 28 to 30 single family units on it. The existing Hupp house would be removed. These are town homes, as technically twin homes do not have an association. Councilmember Jacobson agreed this was considered for some commercial on the comer, but that was before the high school. He would also hate to see a convenience store on every comer all the way up Hanson Boulevard. There is enough to service the people, so he wouldn't be in favor of a commercial unit on that corner. He asked about the trail along the west side of Hanson Boulevard because of the existing trail on the east side. He questioned the need for both. Mr. Carlberg explained the intent was that pedestrian traffic would come from the creek and go north on the east side of Hanson Boulevard, cross at Andover Boulevard, then go south along the west side of Hanson Boulevard to continue the trail along the creek from there. Councilmember Jacobson was also opposed to the layout of having houses behind the existing homes. He was concerned with the four units being served by a private, very narrow street. It doesn't make sense to have the private street when everything else is public. It is also a very long cul-de-sac. Whatever the configuration at Hanson and Andover Boulevards, he wanted to make sure there is enough right of way for turn lanes. Mr. Johnson stated the private drive serves four units. Staff wanted a 26-foot wide street; they are showing a 20-foot wide street, which is the fire code. There is open space behind the existing homes that is adequately sized for those units. The property was made available to the adjacent land owners, but apparently they didn't want to purchase it. He felt Mr. Hupp should have the right to use all of his property. Councilmembers Jacobson, Knight, Johnson and Mayor McKelvey agreed those four units look very close to the existing buildings and are totally misplaced. They were uncomfortable with homes facing the back of existing homes. They understand Mr. Hupp has the right to use his land, but there may be other options such as two single family homes behind there. The Mayor also preferred town homes instead of the commercial area, nor did he like the private road. Councilmember Orttel suggested the termination of the northwest cul-de-sac be made at the property line to allow for its future extension and redevelopment of existing properties. Mr. Carlberg stated that was one of the suggestions of the review committee. It supports bringing the road back out to Andover Boulevard. He asked if the Council would like to see a sketch plan on how the neighboring properties could develop. '. .---_. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 8 (Sketch Plan Review/Nature's Run/Section 27/D,H. Land Company, Continued) The Council stated yes. Councilmember Grttel also stated it is unusual to have the front of houses face the back of others. Possibly it should be set back further. Also, the discussion tonight on Item 10, Transitional Commercial Districts, may resolve the issue of the commercial property. Mr. Carlberg noted several other issues on the Staff report regarding the length of the cul-de-sac and concern with the road coming onto Hanson Boulevard in relation to the bridge. Does the Council want to see the emergency access onto Hanson Boulevard? Fire Chief Dan Winkel stated 20 feet is the minimum width on fire access roads. He did agree with the Staff recommendation to go as wide as possible, recommending 26 to 28 feet wide for the private drive. If the access road to Andover Boulevard is moved as far west as possible, the private road could be eliminated. Councilmember Jacobson recommended the four units be moved to the commercial area plus whatever other units can be gained. Move the access as far west as possible to eliminate the private drive. The rest of the Council generally agreed, Councilmember Grttel was worried about rezoning the property to M-2 and about overusing the tool of PUDs. He also asked about the trail along the creek. Mr. Carlberg stated it is being done with a rezoning so there would be a contract to control the development. The M-2 zone allows greater flexibility than the M-1 zone. The PUD is to eliminate all the lot lines and create lot boxes around the buildings and because of the association. The trail is proposed to run along the north side of the creek on the Hupp property, then cross over to the south side and follow the south side to Crosstown Boulevard. Mr. Erickson stated there is room to put the trail on the south side, but permission is needed from the PCA. The trail would be entirely outside the WDE fence. Mr. Carlberg stated another issue is that of a trail or sidewalk along Andover Boulevard. The review committee is suggesting one, especially because of the potential of the high school and walkers; the Park Board did not support it, feeling it is overkill since they already proposed the trail system along the creek. Councilmember Johnson stated she would like to see the trail, thinking it is a safety issue. Councilmember Grttel felt it is a conflict between a transportation versus a park issue. He didn't know which side or where a trail should go along Andover Blvd, but it is obvious there should be one ifthere is room. Mayor McKelvey disagreed, thinking they should use the trail along the creek. Park and Recreation Commission Chairperson, Jim Lindahl, stated because the alignment of the trail along the creek is such that it would come out within a couple hundred feet of Andover Boulevard on Crosstown, the Park Board did not support another trail or sidewalk. Also, they would only be getting 300 feet of trail along Andover Boulevard with this development, and from there the City would have to go through front yards. Those residents have been very much opposed to any trail development in the past. There is also the maintenance issue. Does the City Council want to fund additional people for maintaining two trails in the same area that are so close together? The Park Board felt it meets the needs of transportation, and that park funds should not be used for it. Mr. Erickson stated as a part of the school program, they will look at transportation and will try to determine where sidewalks will be needed. Councilmember Grttel agreed it is not a park issue. "---, Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 9 (Sketch Plan Review/Nature's Run/Section 27/D,H. Land Company, Continued) Connie Enzmann. ] 718 Andover Boulevard NW - read a letter addressed to the Mayor and Council on concerns relating to this sketch plan. Items of concern were the specific number of units on the specific number of acres, traffic, water problems, improvements at the intersection of Hanson and Andover Boulevards and the cost, the safety concern with a convenience store on the corner, the cul- de-sac length with only one access, the private road and homes facing their back yards, the encroachment onto her property and the surrounding existing and potential roads surrounding her lot, the expected decrease in property values, comments made by the representative of the developer at the P &Z meeting that were derogatory to and personally attacking of the existing neighborhood, frustration with the way they were treated by Mr. Hupp regarding their possible purchase of the land behind them and questions on the procedure. The Council explained the sketch plan is an informal process. Mr. Carlberg believed the proposal is for 3.75 units per acre, which is below the threshold for the moratorium offour units per acre. Tom Enzmann. 17] 8 Andover Boulevard - stated in 1984 when he purchased his property, he came to the City Hall to find out the development possibilities around him. At that time it was his understanding that it was zoned Open Spaces because ofthe proximity to the WDE landfill. That was one of the primary reasons he bought his land. Now the Comprehensive Plan will have to be changed ITom OS to multiple. He understands the MPCA will be able to comment. Mr. Carlberg acknowledged the Comprehensive Plan did show this area as Open Space at one time. Under this proposal, it will be amended to R-M. The new plan indicates this as transitional commercial land use with a designation to R-M, residential medium density. The MPCA was submitted a copy of the sketch plan and will look at it regarding its impact on the landfill property. There were no further comments. SKETCH PLAN REVIEW/GOLD NUGGET DEVELOPMENT/SECTION 14 Leon Opatz. Pioneer Engineers. on behalf of Gold Nug:g:et Development - reviewed the sketch plan to develop 79 single family urban lots and 36 town home units on 72± acres in Section 14. The north half is very wooded, and the southern portion is relatively open. There are two rather large wetlands that they are dealing with, one in the south and one in the north half. The streets and lots work around the wetlands. Housing in the wooded areas will be on custom graded lots to minimize the removal of trees. The town homes would start at about $150,000. Mr. Carlberg explained the two-unit town homes would not be subject to the moratorium. The Planning Commission agreed with the comments of the review committee. Residents were concerned with the close proximity to the northeast property, which is a large parcel with horses. He believed the developer has looked at shifting some of the housing to the south and will create landscaping and buffers between the town homes and that parcel. The Park Commission recommended cash in lieu of land for parks and discussed a trail along 161 st. The recommendation is also to widen the roads to provide an internal trail along the north-south road through the development to accommodate the bike route. The Road . -- -, Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 10 (Sketch Plan Review/Gold Nugger Development/Section 14, Continued) Committee had discussed the possibility of a trail from CoRd 20 to Crosstown, not necessarily on the street. The review committee also discussed the importance of aligning the streets with the ones on the west. The developer has agreed to move their street alignment to match. Staff is also recommending the widening of the access onto 161 st to accommodate a turn lane. The lot accessing CoRd 20 would have to be changed to access from the side street. There will need to be a Comprehensive Plan amendment because of the mixed use single family and town home development. Councilmember Jacobson was concerned with the water and suggested the hydrology be looked at closely. He wondered if the town homes could be accommodated through a PUD rather than a multiple zoning, which could open the door to other things. Also, this is outside the MUSA. Mr. Carlberg stated the reason for the rezoning is to do a contract rezoning. The property is within the 2001 development plan and was approved for MUSA in 1996, so Metropolitan Council approval will not be needed to extend the sewer line to this property. Sewer would come from the southwest at 156th. Councilmember Jacobson assumed the town homes would have an association, but the single family homes would not. How are the large wetlands areas going to be maintained? Also, some houses will be facing the side of others, which is a similar problem to the last plat. Mr. Carlberg stated that will have to be evaluated. Housing facing the sides of others is not uncommon on corner lots, but there are additional setbacks required. That can be evaluated to eliminate some of them. The existing house off 161st will remain, but it will have to meet setback requirements. When looking at hydrology, the main concern is the issue of build ability. The town homes will achieve some of the density issues of the City's multiple housing goals. If wetlands are not owned in common, the lots lines would go back to a certain point. That will have to be reviewed. Councilmember Orttel stated it looks like the horse operation is contributing half of the road off 161st. He was also concerned with always taking cash in lieu ofIand for parks. There are hundreds of homes being developed in this area without any parks. He understands the merit for larger parks, but there is a demand for smaller parks for the smaller children. Mr. Carlberg stated the entire road falls on the developer's property but follows the horse operation's west property line. The Park Board is looking for a larger park to the west of this, but possibly smaller tot lots should be considered as well. He also noted the cul-de-sac in the southeast corner will require a variance. In further discussion on parks, the Council suggested the Park Board look at parks in this area and trails to tie into themO. They should also look at the need for tot lots. They encouraged the developer to work with the adjoining property owners on the issues of fencing and benning. The Council wondered if there was some ability to work with the developer to reduce the price of the town homes to make them affordable to meet the Metropolitan Council guidelines. They generally agreed with the concept of town homes along the railroad tracks. There were no further comments on the sketch plan. ,- Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 11 SKETCH PLAN REVlEW/MERIT DEVELOPMENT/SECTION 28 Todd Ganz. Merit Development - reviewed a sketch plan to develop six single family rural residential lots clustered on 18.5 acres in Section 28 along South Coon Creek Drive. A similar project was done in the Lake Elmo area. The lots would be smaller with a community septic system. The lots would be 16,000 to 34,000 square feet. The community septic system would be close to South Coon Creek Drive in the northwest corner. It would be a standard drainfield area with room for a second system in the future if there is a failure. They are asking to construct the sewer in the streets and have these houses hook up to it and disconnect from the drainfield area in the future when the MUSA expands. There would be an association in place. They are proposing the construction of a barn where each house could have up to two horses. The barn area, trails, board fence, fields and septic system would also be maintained by the association. They initially proposed private streets but changed them to public streets after receiving comments from Staff. Mr. Carlberg stated Staff has not had time to research community septic systems. That is a new concept that needs research. He assumed there was a size ratio. Councilmember Orttel understood the project, but it is so far afield from anything the City has done. It is a huge deviation from the present policy. The Council needs to determine the impact of setting precedence and the impact if allowed in other rural areas of the City. This is a rural area surrounded by sewer. It is unique, and this would be a gradual step to municipal utilities. Councilmember Jacobson asked if the only reason this is being proposed is to have horses. Mr. Ganz stated that is not the only reason. People do want to have horses on acreage, and many people do board them on farms. This is a unique opportunity to be able to supply the people with a common horse barn with hay close to it. Mr. Carlberg stated the R-l single family zone of2.5 acres allows three horses. That is not an issue on this parcel. The PUD can vary from the lot size provisions and look at the overall acreage and number of horses allowed. Councilmember Jacobson wondered how wise this is considering the City may want to do something in the future. Councilmember Ortte1 noted because of the topography, there are only four to five acres of high ground; so nothing could be developed there anyway. Councilmember Knight didn't think the City could reverse a land trust. Mr. Ganz stated there are another four to five acres in the southwest corner that could easily be built upon that would be going into the land trust. The barn would be placed on lots 4 and 5, and the existing basement would be removed. Mr. Carlberg agreed with the Council that this needs to be closely evaluated. The septic system would be based on the design of a four-bedroom house. This is a new concept that violates the existing ordinance. Also, the entire area along South Coon Creek Drive would have to be served with a lift station. Mr. Ganz stated they can supply all the information the City needs on community septic systems. They are not changing the density; it is just using the land differently. The Council stated they would like that information. They also noted they would be unable to give direction on this plat without knowing all of the ramifications. If allowed, variances or changes would be needed to the Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 12 (Sketch Plan Review/Merit Development/Section 28, Continued) ordinances. A benefit is retaining open spaces and allowing development in areas that will eventually hook up to City sewer. Attorney Hawkins stated he is not familiar with land trusts but noted it sounds like they are irrevocable. Councilmember Orttel was concerned that allowing this in the rural areas would mean every five- acre lot could come in with clustered housing on 1/3-acre lots, a community septic system and open spaces. It is basically urban development with a community septic system. He didn't think that is what the City wants in the rural area. The Council again noted the need to evaluate whether this type of development is desired; and if so, where. If the developer wishes to proceed with this proposal, he does so at his own risk. At this point, they did not encourage Mr. Ganz because they did not know how this would impact the City as a whole. In the mean time, the Council agreed to research the issues further. Mr. Ganz stated they will supply the information from the MPCA and ordinances from other cities on communal septic systems. ORDER FEASIBILITY REPORT/IPOO-I7/ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY TRAIL CONSTRUCTION Park and Recreation Commission Chairperson Jim Lindahl stated residents have approached the Board about constructing a trail along the east side of Seventh A venue from about 145th to Highway 116 to be able to access the new county library. He attended an Anoka Park Board meeting to discuss this, and they have indicated they would be willing to do a trail that would connect from the intersection of Seventh A venue and CoRd 116 west to the library. They did allocate some money for doing so. The issue is obtaining the property along Seventh A venue for the trail. Most of it is not developed and its future is undetermined. They are looking at the possibility of assessing the property prior to development to get the trail in and provide a safe access along Seventh A venue to the intersection. The library is to open July, 2000. It is estimated the cost of the trail along Seventh Avenue would be $25,000, excluding land acquisition costs. Councilmember Jacobson was concerned that in order to do a 429 procedure and assess the property owners, the City must show an increase in value to the property. He questioned how that could be done. Chairperson Lindahl stated the cost would be less now. Councilmember Orttel didn't feel assessing the property was the answer because a benefit could not be shown. In all likelihood the City would have to condemn the land. Enough land would be needed outside of the right of way needed by the county. Mr. Erickson suggested the land owners be asked to petition for the improvement. Connie Beckman. 4172 146th Avenue - explained she and the neighbors have discussed access to the new library from their development as well as from the neighborhoods to the east and north. People on both sides of Seventh A venue will want to access the library and the Kelsey Round Lake . -- - ~, ,~ Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 13 (Order Feasibility Report/IPOO-I 7/Anoka County Library Trail Construction, Continued) trail. This portion of trail would provide access and safety to people from as far north as CoRd 20 and east rrom Round Lake Boulevard to access the library. People wilI try to access the library even without the trail, but it presents a very serious safety concern. This would be a pro-active step which makes a statement to the residents and the City of Anoka that Andover is willing to work on a joint venture to allow the residents safe access to the library. The City of Ramsey was also approached and was interested in working with Anoka so a trail would eventually be constructed to the library from Highway 47 east. If that occurs, it would be a joint venture and would alIow people from the east side of Andover to go alI the way to Ramsey. It is a much greater vision than just providing access from their subdivision. The trail is very cost effective. It is a win win situation allowing people access to the library and the Kelsey Round Lake trail. Mr, Erickson stated the issues are the location for the trail and funding sources. He will first determine whether this would fit in existing easements; then they will evaluate funding sources and bring the matter back to the next regular Council meeting. APPROVE REVISED DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR SUBMITTAL TO METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Mr. Hinzman reviewed the text changes in the Draft Comprehensive Plan per the request of the Metropolitan Council Staff. A solar access protection paragraph has been added, as well as affordable and life-cycle housing provisions using the first figures that were approved, affordable and life-cycle housing programs that are available, modifications to the individual sewage treatment systems section and to the traffic and transportation plan as welI as the rural land use. The housing programs are listed and available if the developer wants to use them, but it does not commit the City to enacting them. By pulling out the parks and properties in the rural area greater than 10 acres, the amount of buildable land decreased to 3590 acres, supporting the argument to maintain the 2.5-acre development policy now in place. In discussing the proposed changes, the Council suggested the following modifications: Section I, Affordable and Life-Cycle Housing Provisions, first paragraph, "The City of Andover has committed to providing opportunities for affordable and ...." Section K. Implementation of Multiple Family Housing, change to "Over the next 10 to 20 years, 12 percent of all units..." On the Buildable Rural Acreage map, delete Prairie Knoll park and change the zoning on the Hupp property on the southwest comer of Hanson and Andover Boulevards. They also suggested the paragraph on the life- cycle housing programs be reworded to state the intent is the City has the final overview on implementing these programs, and this is a list of available programs. Mr. Hinzman stated he will be taking the draft changes and letter to the Metropolitan Council office tomorrow, a day before the deadline. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 14 (Approve Revised Draft Comprehensive Planfor Submittal to Met Council, Continued) Jerry Windschitl - asked for a copy of the updated land use map. Are any properties he owns proposed to have a land use change? Mr. Hinzman stated the land use map is not yet available, but land uses on Mr. Windschitl's properties have not changed. Mr. Carlberg noted the Draft Plan being submitted is subject to a public hearing. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the submittal of the revised comments in the Comprehensive Plan with changes made tonight. Motion carried unanimously. The Council thanked the Staff for all their hard work and efforts on this Plan and on the entire high school situation. DISCUSS CONTRACT REZONINGS Mr' Hinzman stated the item was brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 23 for direction. They were in favor of contract rezonings for multiples in the future. He asked the Council to authorize the drafting of an ordinance and holding a public hearing before the Planning Commission for contract rezonings on multiples, then bring it to the City Council for approval. Councilmember Orttel suggested they have contract rezonings on commercial industrial rezonings as well. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Johnson, to so move. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSS TRANSITIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS Mr. Hinzman stated the Planning Commission was in favor oflooking at transitional commercial districts as being similar to limited business districts, feeling the uses are more conducive to the close proximity of the residential area. Those uses generally do not operate 24 hours a day, nor do they generate a lot of traffic. Discussion was to look at the minimum setbacks, limiting the hours of operation, lighting, traffic and exterior storage provisions. The thought was to make the limited business the transitional commercial business. He asked the Council to authorize a public hearing on an ordinance change. Councilmember Knight suggested talking to some of the cities to the west who are going through this same process. Councilmember Orttel noted Adult Uses should be eliminated from that district. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to direct the Planning Commission to hold the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 15 DISCUSS EXEMPTION TO NOISE ORDINANCE/POV'S SPORTS BAR Mr. Carlberg explained Brad Povlitzki from Pov's Sports Bar requested permission to have an outdoor concert with music played until 12:00 midnight on July 7 and 8, 2000, to run simultaneously with the Andover Fun Fest days. This would require an exemption ITom the Noise Ordinance. Mayor McKelvey reviewed the security, being provided. Mr. Povlitzki has also notified the neighbors so they are aware this will be taking place. Mr. Carlberg stated a provision of the exemption would be to notify residents, going into the neighborhood two to three houses. Staff can assist in locating those residents with the GIS system. The Sheriffs Department will also be notified of this to monitor the situation. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Johnson, to approve the exemption until midnight on July 7 and 8, 2000. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-No (Jacobson) vote. PULL TAB LICENSE/LIONS' CLUB/FUN FEST Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to approve the Resolution (Resolution Rl17-00 approving a charitable gambling permit for the Andover Lions' Club to conduct a pull tab operation during the Andover Family Fun Fest, Saturday, July 8, 2000, at 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW). Motion carried on a 3- Yes, I-No (Jacobson), I-Abstain (McKelvey) vote. PIPELINE ISSUE Mr. Carlberg explained the copy of the letter received today from Northern Natural Gas to FERC indicates they will be 18 feet on the south side of 160th Lane but will be stockpiling on the south lane of the street. Staff is concerned with damage to the street caused by their equipment. He felt the City definitely needs to respond to FERC saying it does not agree with the letter being submitted. Staff has been in contact with FERC by phone and on the web to monitor the situation. Staff will prepare that letter, fax it to the Council for review tomorrow, then mail it and follow up with a phone call. John Moore - referenced a letter to the City Council dated October 2, 1979, noting the problems with the pipeline and its relation to 160th Lane. Nothing was resolved then. The pipe is not under the street and is not parallel to the street. He read they will cut 10 feet ofroad along the side of the existing pipe to lay the new pipe. Mr. Carlberg stated the plan is not to do anything with 160th Lane but work on the south side. The city's concern with the road is the equipment and putting the spoils on it, which can damage the street. The City will write and call to encourage them to bore the pipe as originally agreed in the construction plans. He felt this is an economic issue for Northern Natural Gas Company, Councilmember Orttel also noted Northern Natural Gas threatened they would do this ifthe City did not cooperate. He felt there are some implications there. .. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 16 (Pipeline Issue, Continued) Winslow Holasek - suggested the City ask for a full sized construction plan. It is really tight through there, and the small plans are not very clear. He believes they intend to put the pipe within five feet of each other. That is a concern. The Council agreed to have Staff forward a letter of opposition to FERC as suggested by Mr. Carlberg. APPOINT TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER TASK FORCE Motionby Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, that we appoint two Commissioners rrom the Planning and Zoning Commission and two from the Park and Recreation Commission as listed (Larry Dalien, Doug Falk, Paul Anderson, Jim Lindahl); and the other applicants as listed with the exception of the Bauer family--one of the two be selected at their discretion, but not both (Bill Hentges, Christopher DelaForest, Lynnette or Donald Bauers and Jenry Camachoin) Motion carried unanimously. 1999 BUDGET CARRY FORWARD The Council agreed to delay this item until the Council has a better idea of costs for the proposed ball fields at the new high school site and there is a Council vision on expenditures. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Ortte!, to move this item to the June 20 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVE NO PARKING RESOLUTION ALONG CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD AT SUNSHINE PARK Councilmember Knight was concerned that by not allowing parking along Crosstown Boulevard, people will not have a place to park. Councilmember Johnson noted there is parking at the school; but when they park in the grass, sprinkler heads are broken. Other Council suggestions were to have signs directing people to the school parking lots or possibly provide a driveway connecting the lots. Park and Recreation Commissioner Al Grabowski stated they tried to have signs directing the parking to the schools last weekend and it worked well. They had planned more parking spaces in the southwest comer of Sunshine Park, but that has been put on hold until the high school issue has been resolved. With people parking along Crosstown Boulevard, it becomes very dangerous for those leaving the parking lot because of the inability to see cars coming around the comer and the fact that they travel on Crosstown at 50 mph or more. They will make further efforts to inform people to park at the school parking lot. Councilmember Knight suggested this should be placed in the next City newsletter. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page 17 (No Parking along Crosstown Boulevard at Sunshine Park, Continued) Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, the Resolution under Item 26 (Resolution R119-00 designating no parking along both sides of Crosstown Boulevard between Hanson Boulevard and Andover Boulevard.) Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONIDECLARING ANDOVER FAMILY FUN FEST A CITY FUNCTION Attorney Hawkins advised the City does not increased its liability by making this declaration. The activities are taking place on City property anyway. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, approval. (Resolution R120-00 declaring the Andover Family Fun Fest a City function) Motion carried unanimously. SCHOOL RELATED ISSUES Mr. Fursman stated he drafted a letter to Tom Durand at School District lIon the issue of the City's participation in the purchase ofland for fields adjacent to the high school. The City has discussed opportunities to possibly build four ball fields, a soccer field and a parking lot on land owned by the school district in lieu of an under or over pass across Crosstown Boulevard where the school would use the fields at Sunshine Park. The question came up of whether or not the City would be willing to purchase the land there. His response in the letter was the City doesn't have the money to buy the land. He suggested the City may be willing to donate $200,000 toward the purchase in lieu of constructing a parking lot adjacent to the proposed ball fields on the high school site. He asked if the Council would be willing to consider that option. Mr. Erickson clarified it was estimated a tunnel under Crosstown Boulevard would cost about $450,000, plus extra parking would be needed closer to those fields in Sunshine Park. The estimate to build the fields on school property is about $250,000 plus another $200,000 for the parking lot. Mr. Fursman clarified the suggestion to provide $200,000 toward the purchase of land would mean the City would not construct the parking lot next to the ball fields. The City already has that money in the PIR fund. Council discussion on the proposal was some objection to constructing a parking lot, but constructing the fields next to the nigh school is the best option. A tunnel is a negative for both the school district and the City in terms of maintenance, liability and location. There is great value in gaining more ball fields, which are needed anyway. The concern, however, is that the dollar amount keeps soaring. Park and Recreation Commissioner Al Grabowski stated there could be a reduction in the costs of the fields by volunteers laying the sod. They are now in need of new ball fields, and this is a very Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2000 Page i8 (School Related issues, Continued) cheap alternative. But the parking lot is not needed. He noted that the Park Board is working on a grant with the soccer association to construct a soccer field at the high school. Councilmember Jacobson was concerned that the letter as written does not read what Mr. Fursman explained this evening. The Council generally agreed to the $450,000 cap in costs, which was the estimated cost of a tunnel, and allocate them to ball fields and land costs at the school site. They also noted not all costs are known, as the City agreed to support a signal at Crosstown and Andover Boulevard with the county and school district, plus there will be other transportation costs. Mr. Carlberg explained discussions need to continue on who is responsible for the various costs, especially since the City is beginning the 2001 budget process. He also reported there is a neighborhood meeting tomorrow night with the residents of Woodland Estates on school issues. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Lions' donation - Mayor McKelvey announced the Lions' Club has agreed to donate $8,000 for improvements at Pine Hills park Status of road repair/Wittington Ridge - Mr. Erickson stated he has been working with Mr. Windschitl's engineer, who is coordinating the paving contract. Mr. WindschitI stated developers are faced with the situation that there is only one large paving contractor and some smaller ones. He and Mr. Erickson have met with the contractor on site. It is a matter of these people getting to do it. Street fight issue- The Council agreed to add to the next regular agenda the item to set a date for a special meeting to discuss the issue of billing street lights to all residents in the City. It was suggested Staff contact the City of Dayton regarding their policy on this matter. Gazebo at Sunshine Park - Mr. Erickson stated Staff has met with the contractor of the gazebo at Sunshine Park and reviewed the punch list items to be taken care of. There are a number of people with differing opinions, and Staff is trying to work through that with the contractor and the Park Board. He will have a report on the matter for the next meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, the payment of Claims. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Johnson, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11 :45 p.m. R"I',,"'"II, '"bm¡""~~~ Marcella A. Peach, Rec rai Secretary