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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC October 17, 2000 ~ 0./.)/ UhJ¡ttv1 I 1-9 -00 REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 17, 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESIDENT FORUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 AGENDA APPROVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . . , . . , . , . , . . . . . . . , . . . , . . .. 1 CONSENT AGENDA Reminder of Joint City CouncillPark & Recreation Commission meeting (Oct 19)' ... 2 Resolution R229-00 approving Change Order #1/IP98-22A1Well pumphouse #7 ..... 2 Resolution R230-00 approving Change Order #1/IP99-36/Sunridge .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Resolution R231-00 approving final payment/IP99-36/Sunridge .................. 2 Resolution R232-00 receiving assessment rolVOrdering public hearing/IP99-28/ Navajo Street, 173rd Avenue & 175th Avenue .................,.......... 2 Resolution R233-00 waiving public hearing/Adopting assessment roll/IPOO-30/ 13635 & 13625 Gladiola Street .................................,..,.,. 2 Resolution R234-00 accepting streets & storm sewer/Woodland Meadows 3rd . . . . . .. 2 Reduce escrows/Woodland Meadows 3rd Addition ............................ 2 Resolution R235-00 revising resolution/No Parking/Green Acres Park ............. 2 Approve tobacco license/Spur ............................................. 2 Approve quotes/Swing set/Pine Hills (MN-WIS Playground, $1,604.33) . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Request to approve contract for services with Anoka-Hennepin Technical College (Firefighter training) .......................................... 2 Approve increase in Petty Cash (to $1,000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Accept Community Forest Health Grant ..................................... 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES .................................................. 2 ANOKA COUNTRY SHERIFF MONTHLY REPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 DISCUSS AND AMEND ORDINANCE 240/DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AND BOWS 2 DISCUSS DECISION ON NEED FOR AN EIS/HIGH SCHOOL Resolution R236-00 making a "Negative Declaration" ofEIS .................... 3 STATUS OF SPECIAL USE PERMITfTWO LIQUOR LICENSES/116 LLC/19XX BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 RENEWAL OF GAMBLING PERMIT/ANDOVER LIONS CLUB Resolution R237-00 to approve ............................................ 4 REQUEST TO APPROVE CHANGES TO FIRE DEPARTMENT BY-LAWS. . .. , . . . ., 4 Motion to approve ...................................................... 5 BRIMEYER GROUP EXECUTIVE SEARCH, INC., UPDATE. . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 5 SCHEDULE TOWN MEETING (January 11,2001) ............................... 5 CONSIDER CHANGING BUDGET WORKSHOP DATE Motion to cancel Oct 24 meeting, to be rescheduled on November 9 ............... 5 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Petty Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6 Lights in Andover Station ................................................ 6 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS ................................................... 6 ADJOURNMENT.......................................................... 6 ~OJV ~ 11-4-CO CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 17, 2000 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey, October 17, 2000,7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Tony Howard, Don Jacobson, Mike Knight Councilmember absent: Ken Orttel Also present: City Attorney, William G, Hawkins City Engineer, Scott Erickson City Finance Director, Jim Dickinson Fire Chief, Dan Winkel Acting City Administrator, Dave Carlberg Others RESIDENT FORUM Carroll Abbott. 2917 142nd Lane - stated the signs on Heather and Ivywood are still up. It does not look good to leave them up so long, and he offered to take them down himself if the City doesn't have the time to do so. Mr. Erickson stated the item on the Agenda tonight is to redesignate the No Parking time period. Once that is approved, Public Works will change the signs, Mr. Abbott was disappointed that the City decided against the proposed development on South Coon Creek Drive (proposal with communal septic systems by Merit Development), as he felt it would increase the tax base for the City. There is room for only two to three houses, but he felt six houses would provide a lot better tax base that would benefit the City. He felt guidelines could be set to allow those types of developments, and it could have been done on a trial basis. Mayor McKelvey explained the decision was to wait until sanitary sewer is available to that area. The problem with allowing communal septic systems at that location is others will want to do the same elsewhere in the City. At this point the City does not want to start that procedure. Some people believe there are already too many houses in the City. AGENDA APPROVAL Add Item 4a, Renewal of Gambling Permit/Andover Lions Club; and Item 22, Accept Community Forest Health Grant. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Agenda as amended. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Orttel) vote. ,- Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 17, 2000 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA Item 9 Reminder of Joint City Council with Park & Recreation Commission (Oct 19) Item 10 Approve Change Order #1/IP98-22NWell Pumphouse #7 (Resolution R229-00) Item 11 Approve Change Order #1/IP99-36/Sunridge (Resolution R230-00) Item 12 Approve Final PaymentlIP99-36;/Sunridge (Resolution R231-00) Item 13 Receive Assessment Roll/Order Public HearinglIP99-28/Navajo Street, 173rd Avenue & 175th Avenue (Resolution R232-00) Item 14 Waive Public Hearing/Adopt Assessment Roll/IPOO-30/13635 & 13625 GIadiola Street NW (Resolution R233-00) Item 15 Approve Resolution Accepting Streets & Storm SewerIWoodland Meadows 3rd Addition (Resolution R234-00) Item 16 Reduce EscrowsIWoodland Meadows 3rd Addition Item 17 Approve Revised Resolution/No Parking/Green Acres Park (Resolution R235- 00) Item I 8 Approve Tobacco License/Spur Item 19 Approve Quotes/Swing Set/Pine Hills Park (MN-WIS Playground, Inc., $1,604.33) Item 20 Request to Approve Contract for Services with Anoka-Hennepin Technical College (Firefighter Training) Item 2 I Approve Increase in Petty Cash (to $1,000) Item 22 Accept Community Forest HeaIth Grant Motion by Knight, Seconded by Howard, approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Ortiel) vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 26, 2000, Special Council Workshop: Correct as written. October 3, 2000, Regular Meeting; Correct as written. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approve the Meeting Minutes of September 26 Special Council Workshop. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Orttel) vote. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Howard, approval of the October 3 Meeting Minutes. Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Present (Jacobson), I-Absent (Ortiel) vote. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 17, 2000 Page 3 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF MONTHLY REPORT Captain Larry Klink reported on the Sheriff Department's law enforcement activities for the month of September. There were 1,038 calls for service in September, which is a 10 percent reduction ITom August. The burglaries in the City have been quite scattered, and there has been a significant decrease in thefts. Andover is doing much better than the average trend, as violent crime is way down. DISCUSS AND AMEND ORDINANCE 240/DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AND BOWS Mr. Carlberg stated at the last meeting the Council raised the issue ofthe definition offamily as it relates to hunting allowed south of CoRd 60. Staff has discovered the motion of the City Council on September 5 made by Councilmember Jacobson includes the "the property owner, spouse, children and children's spouses and grandchildren and their spouses, and parents". That language did not get included in the ordinance. He suggested the language of that original motion be used in the ordinance, which would eliminate the need for an amendment. Councilmember Jacobson was concerned with opening it up to too many people. The reason for the change was for the safety of the people living in the area. He may move to eliminate some of family members in the future. Councilmember Knight noted there are only a few weeks left to the season. He suggested analyzing the groups and numbers and address it again next year. Mr. Carlberg stated they have not had a lot of requests nor issued a lot of permits. The Council generally agreed to use the definition as approved by the City Council and to look at this issue along with opening up the east side of the City prior to the hunting season next year. DISCUSS DECISION ON NEED FOR AN EISIHIGH SCHOOL Mr. Carlberg explained a mandatory EA W was required for the high school. All agencies received copies of the EA W and comments have been received. The Council is asked to conclude that an EIS is not required and to make a "Negative Declaration" because all of the comments have been addressed. Councilmember Jacobson noted that Attachment A is not included with the document, though it is referenced. Mr. Carlberg stated Attachment A shows what the City Council has agreed to, not the Metropolitan Council calculations. That should be included. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, the prepared Resolution approving the Andover High School Environmental Assessment Worksheet which finds no need for an Environmental Impact Statement as prepared with the addition to the Response to Comments, Findings of Fact Attachment A, which is not there. (Resolution R136-00) Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Orttel) vote. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 17, 2000 Page 4 STATUS OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT/TWO (2) LIQUOR LICENSESll16, LLC/19XX BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD NW Mr. Carlberg noted the Special Use Permit for the two liquor licenses for the restaurant facilities to be constructed east of the Andover Theater has a sunset clause provision which makes the Permit null and void after one year. Legal counsel has advised if the plans are submitted prior to November 2, 2000, which is the deadline, it would constitute significant progress so the Permit would remain in effect. The developer expects to submit the plans prior to that date for a steak house and a larger building which wi!! house a couple restaurants. No action is needed. RENEWAL OF GAMBLING PERMIT/ANDOVER LIONS CLUB (Mayor McKelvey stepped down from his Council seat to the audience. Councilmember Knight chaired this portion of the meeting.) Councilmember Jacobson noted the application is not completely filled in, as a name and address and two persons authorized to sign checks are not on Page 1, and there is no signature on the back page. He asked if this affects the application. Attorney Hawkins advised the application can be approved subject to it being properly completed. The items are administerial in nature. Mayor McKelvey addressed the Council, stating the application was received on October 10; and the Club has to have it back to the State by November 2. He called the State to ask if they could wait until the first Council meeting in November, but the State said no. If it comes in late, they would be shut down for at least 30 days until the permit is reviewed. The City Clerk told him the request could be approved and then be signed by the president at the Club meeting tomorrow. Mr. Carlberg stated the application will be completed and submitted if approved. Motion by Howard, Seconded by Knight, to approve the Andover Lions' Club charitable gambling permit at Pov's Sports Bar. (Resolution R237-00) Motion carried on a 2- Yes (Howard, Knight), 1- No (Jacobson), I-Not Voting (McKelvey), I-Absent (Orttel) vote. (Mayor McKelvey chaired the remainder of the meeting.) REQUEST TO APPROVE CHANGES TO FIRE DEPARTMENT BY-LAWS Chief Winkel asked for approval of two new articles to be added to the Fire Department By-Laws. At the September Fire Department business meeting, the Firefighters approved to adopt both articles with only three dissenting votes out of 37 in attendance. The articles dictate what percentage of incidents each member must respond to and the type of discipline that will happen when the minimum requirements are not achieved. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 17, 2000 Page 5 (Request to Approve Changes to Fire Department By-Laws, Continued) Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the changes in the Fire Department By-Laws as presented. Motion carrieds on a 4- Yes, I-Absent COrttel) vote Chief Winkel announced effective today there is a ban on burning permits until there is substantial rain or three to four inches of snow on the ground. The DNR has determined Anoka County has received the least amount of rain in the last six months than any county in the state. Conditions are extremely dry. They have not yet banned recreational fires but will do so in another week or two unless conditions get better. BRIMEYER GROUP EXECUTIVE SEARCH, INC., UPDATE Mr. Dickinson reported the Brimeyer Group has interviewed the majority of the department heads and have contacted the Councilmembers to schedule interviews. They also intend to interview other people in the community. The interviews should be completed by October 26, and they anticipate having a brain storming session on the 27th to start work on the profiles for the community and the position. Those profiles should be ready for the City Council to approve on the November 9 meeting. SCHEDULE TOWN MEETING The Council set January 11,2001,7 p.m. at the City Hall for the next town meeting. It was agreed to have an informal open mike meeting. CONSIDER CHANGING BUDGET WORKSHOP DATE Mr. Dickinson stated there is no urgency in holding the budget workshop. He would prefer to have all Councilmembers present. Because there would not be a full Council at the scheduled October 24 meeting, he suggested the workshop be cancelled and another one set. The Council agreed, but suggested the new meeting date be set at the next regular meeting when there is a full Council. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to cancel the October 24 meeting and to bring the issue back to November 9 to reschedule that meeting. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent COrttel) vote Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 17, 2000 Page 6 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Petty Cash - Charlie Veiman asked how much the Petty Cash is being increased and for what reason. Mr. Dickinson explained the amount was increased from $750 to $1,000. They are often making change at the counter, and they get to drastically low amounts. Lights in Andover Station - Mr. Erickson stated the street lights were not working properly and were supposed to be fixed today, or possibly tomorrow. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Claims. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, 1- Absent (Orttel) vote Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Orttel) vote The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~' ;:L Marcella A. Peach Recording Secretary