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Home My WebLink AboutCC December 16, 1975 '~\ /", ~ , , i '~ ~, ~ Clry of ANDOVER r---, RE ULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 16, 1975 " '- AGENDA 1. all To Order 2. genda Approval 3. pproval of Minutes - November 25, December 2 4. blic Hearings a. 174th Avenue - 7 :45 P. M. (75-6) 5. etitions, Requests, Communications a. Sewer Petition - Eidelweiss Street ~ I , " b. O~'BrhID's Acres - preliminary Plat "-" Lions Club Agreement c. 6. rdinances and Re solutions a. Weed Ordinance i i 7. of Officers, Boards & Committees , , Park Board j b. Engineer i j 1) Construction Program, 1976 (S.A.H.) 2) Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan Proposal 3) Resolutions (Technical & Engineering Assistance) (Minnesota Dept. of Highways Agency Contract) c. Personnel Report 8. j 9. ew Business a. Probationary Reports b. Employee Resignation ,~ I ' 10. ~ 11. A journment " , ," " ,~ /' '" ,/ '--- ~ '---.." , CITY of ANDOVER REG LAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 16, 1975 ,-.., MINUTES " '-.-' The'Regular Bi Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard . Schneider, December 16, 1975, 7:35 P.M., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N. W., Anoka, Minnesota. Councilpersons Present: R,ith:eT, VanderLaan, Winds chitl Councilpersons bsent: Holasek (Arrived 7 :45 P. M. ) Also Present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins; City Engineer, D. R. Kasma; City Administrator, Norman Werner; City Clerk, P. K. Lindquist; Planning & Zoning Chairman, David Jack; and others. MOTION by Va derLaan, seconded by Windschit1, to approve the agenda as published with the followi g additions /deletions: Add. .. 5( ) - Ransom Moving Permit 5(e) _ Clerk/Treasurer Tuition Requèst 7(b ) FHA Authorization Resolution ~ 8(a - Community Club Building '\.--' 8(b - Additional Information on Comprehensive Development Plan 8(c - Ehler's Claim 8(d _ Minutes of November 4 I Delete. . . 7(a - Park Board Motion carried animously. 174th Avenue - ontinued Public Hearin Patrick Mur 3154 174th Avenue N. W., presented a petition containing eight (8) signatures, requ sting that the road be left "as is"; and asked the engineer if Anoka County would be ixing the portion of I 74th Avenue at the entrance to C. S. H. A. No.9.' (Engineer Kasm - Have corresponded with the County, and was advised that this would be investigated, with a reply in about ten days.) Discussion on th reason for the petitioners changing their minds on the improvement since the first p ition was sent. Cost was cited as the main reason; and it was noted that the first pet" ion was submitted only to bring attention to the Council of the condition of the road, and did not realize that this would be a special assessment to them. /--....., , ~' - ~ Regular Counci '""",eetinb_ 12/16/75 Minutes - Page 2 ~, 174th Avenue S reet 1m rovement (continued) -.- Robert Seel - 3 03 174th Avenue N. W. Stated that som of the road problem was caused by the road grader cutting too deeply in front f driveways; and with that corrected did not anticipate an¥ more trouble, and th refore, did not particularly want any additional improvement, however, would go along with the wishes of the other residents. Enock Olson - 055 174th Avenue N. W. Stated that he w uld like an oil roadmix on the road, however, could get along fine with the st eet if left the way it was now. Earl Schafer - 122 174th Avenue N. W. Stated that he h d no feelings either way insofar as the improvement-would go with the majori y. MOTION by Hol sek, seconded by Schneider, to continue the hearing until April 20, 1976, to allow the residents time to think over the improvement. Discussed was t e need to continue the hearing when the majority of the residents ~ stated that they pposed any improvement at this time. ~ Vote: Yes - Ho asek; No _ Schneider, Rither, VanderLaan, Windschitl. Motion defeated. MOTION by Wi dschitl, seconded by Vander Laan, to close the public hearing fOr Street Impr ement on 174th Avenue N. W., to further citizen input. Motion carried unanim sly. MOTION by Wi schitl, seconded by Schneider, to terminate further proceedings covering the Str et Improvement of Class #5 Gravel to 174th Avenue N. W. (75-6). Vote: Yes - Sc eider, Windschit1; No - Rither, VanderLaan, Holasek. Motion defeated. MOTION by Rit er, seconded by Holasek, to adopt a resolution ordering the improvement of ravel surfacing to 174th Avenue N. W. between C.S.A.H. No.9 and Heather Str et N. W. and designating Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates as e gineers for the improvement, and ordering that they prepare final plans and s ecifications. Discussion on the ordering of a project when the majority of resi ents affected are opposed to such improvement. Vote: Yes - <~er, Vander an; No - Holasek, Windschitl, Schneider. Motion defeated. , ~- 4> I Engineer Kasma noted that hereafter when petitions are submitted, he would -, review them wit the administrator and advise the petitioners that they will be -~ assessed. ~ Regular Counc i_,"eetin~_, 12/16/75 Minutes - Pag 3 - Sewer Petition - Eide1weiss Street - Discussion wa had on the project being done alone Or combined with another 1976 improve ent project in the area. Engineer Kasma advised that Council that the latter wou1 permit better bid prices. MOTION by Rither, seconded by VanderLaan to declare the Adequacy of Petition and direct the City Engineer to prepare a teas 'bility report; and a Resolution Accepting the Feasibility Report and Ordering a Public Hearing, to be joined with the 76-1 Public Hearing, and that said heari g is scheduled for January 8, 1976, in conjunction with the aforementioned sewer project to be held at the Meadowcreek Baptist Church, 2937 Bunker ke Blvd. N. W., 7:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. O'Brien's Acres - Preliminar Plat MOTION by Wi dschit1, seconded by Rither, to approve the preliminary plat of O'Brien Acres, subject to the deposit with the City of an escrow amount of $200.00 to cover,iengine ring and legal fees. Counsel noted that a Title Opinion would not be required inasmuch as there were no lands for public dedication such as roads or parks. Motion carried unanimously. 5-Minute Recess Meeting reconv ned - 9:10 P.M. -' Lions Club A r ement Walter Bruns, ions Club Representative, answered questions posed by the Council on the proposed Agreement; and several items were noted requiring resolution prior to Council actio on the Agreement - 1) does the City want to dispense beer at these activities;> 2) w uld the City be assuming maintenance and scheduling;? 3) what types o£ tournaments ould the City be addressingn4)who pays the officials? 5) who provides toilet cilities? 6) what will be the policy on "c1ean-up"?,7) what if other organizations w shed to use or lease the facilities? 8) a better definition of "net income" from t e concession stand, and 9) the Park Board must be made aware of recommendat'ons, etc. MOTION by Va derLaan, seconded by Schneider, to direct the City Attorney to investiage and e amine the proposed Lions Club Agreement presented to the City, and together wit the Administrator have¡""o~rDõer.IÌts to be presented back to the Council when co p1ete- hopefully within the next two weeks. Councilperson i Windschitl state that he believed the revised document should go 'fìO)fthe Park Board , before Council ction. Motion carried unanimously. - - ~~ ..J - Regular Counc 1 Meeting-- 12/16/75 Minutes - Pag 4 - - Ransom Gara Permit MOTION by R'ther, seconded by Windschit1, to approve of the request, granting permission to rs. Gladys Ransom, based upon the Building Official's and Planning and Z ning Commission's reviewal, to move a garage onto the property at 4640 - 165th Avenue N. W. ; and that the provisions of Moving Ordinance No.4, that covers security requirements, bonding and cash deposits, be waived inasmuch as th structure will not be moved over city streets; and that the applicant, Mrs. Ransom, is directed to supply the City with all copies of permits and bonding requirements t at she submitted to Anoka County; it is further understood that a building permit will be required to stabilize the building. Motion carried unanimously. Tuition Reques MOTION by Wi dschitl, seconded by Rither, to apprOve the Clerk/Treasurer taking a 4-credit Mun"cípal Accounting Course at Anoka-Ramsey Community College at a cost of $41. 00. Motion carried unanimously. Weed Ordinanc MOTION by Va derLaan, seconded by Rither, that the City Council of the City of .-.. Andover, adopt an Ordinance Regulating and Controlling the Growth of Noxious ~, Weeds, Grass, and Other Harmful Vegetation in the City of Andover, to be referred to as Ordinance No. 33, with the following changes: Section , Line 9 - Change.. . "registered" to "certified". Section , Line13 - Change. . . "penalty of 80/0" to "maximum allowable interest". Discussion on a proving an Ordinance when the revised copy is not available. MOTION AMEN ED by VanderLaan, seconded by Holasek, that the Council be furnished wit a re-written copy including the changes, prior to publication. Motion and ame dment withdrawn. The City Administrator was directed to furnish the City Council with a completed copy with all correctings. ineer MOTION by Rit er, seconded by VanderLaan, to adÒ'p:t a Resolution Establishing the City Enginee for Andover Authority to Request Technical Assistance from the State of Min esota Department of Highways. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Rit er, seconded by Windschit1, to approve the Technical and Engineering Assistance Agre ment. Motion carried unanimously. .-~_., MOTION by Ri er, seconded by Ho1asek, to approve a Resolution Establishing the Commissioner 0 Highways as Agent for the City of Andover, and to let as its' agent, contracts for the construction of portions of Municipal StreetscÍor 1976. Motion carried unanimo sly. ~' ~ Regular Counc 11\iieetmg-~- 12/16/75 - Minutes - Pag 5 ~ - Resolutions (c ntinued) MOTION by H lasek, seconded by VanderLaan, to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Sign on Behalf of the Governing Body to Execute and File an'a pplication ith the Farmers Home Administration. Motion carried unanimously. tershed District Meetin MOTION by V nderLaan, j,ø"direct the Clerk to correspond with the Coon Creek Watershed Boa d to indicate the Council's inability to hold a meeting on December 18; and request th t the meeting be rescheduled with the Board for January 15, 1976. No second - m tion dies. Continuation of Agenda Items MOTION by Ri her, seconded by VanderLaan, to table Items 7(bl)(b2) to January 6, 197 , Regular Council Meeting. Motion carried unanhnously. Personnel Re rt MOTION by Rit er" seconded by VanderLaan, to adopt a Resolution Establishing - a Uniform Poli y of Employee Benefits and Setting Forth the Definition of Terms, Application of enefits" and Limìtations Thereof, to include the following changes: '- Section 5. 03 If an eligible employee elects to purchase dependent coverage through the Group Medical Insurance Plan, the employer shall contribute a maximum of $19.00 per month for the monthly premium costs thereof, with balance of said premium to be contributed by the employee through the payroll deduction plan. Section "'.04 Permanent part-time - same as formerly under 5.03. Section 6.06 Reimbursement for schooling under this program shall be limited to a maximum of $100.00 per employee per calendar year. Motion carried unanimously. Community Clu Buildin MOTION by Wi dschitl, seconded by Rither, that the City apprOve $1501.00 to purchase the A dover Community Club Building; and that an additional expenditure of $1000. 00 to e authorized to secure the building. }:/,t/ n-SUL- Counci1person rnn ,. .hit'! stated that for security reasons and availb:ility, the building would e better preserved at th~mmunity Center Site Or nRRihly the . . ~~"id . Round Lake Pa k Slte (;{.tpproved); and $1,000 would net cover fenclng costs to secure the b ilding';' and that the property should be surveyed inasmuch as there ~ may be propert line discrepancies. - MOTION REST TED by Windschitl, seconded by VanderLaan, to enter into a purchase agree ent for the Andover Community Club Building for a cost of $1501. 00, and authorize a expenditure not to exceed $300.00 to obtain a title opinion and clear abstract. Vote: Yes - Schneider, Rither, VanderLaan, Windschit1; No - Holasek ~ Regular Counc'L..,,¡ieetix.,,/ 12/16/75 ~ Minutes - Pag 6 , . Community Cl b Buildin (continued) ~ Coundlperson olasek noted that he did not believe this site was the appropriate place to leave he building. Councilperson Rither stated for the record, that Councilperson Ho1asek owns the property adjoining that of the building. Com rehensiv Develo ment Plan MOTION by W d schUl, seconded by VanderLaan, to contact James Barton from the Metropolit n Council to request information regarding the development of the Urban Develop ent Zone; and if possible they be present at the January 12th Meeting. Motion carried ùnanimously. The Administr tor was directed to investigate and advise the City Council of the meeting date which Mr; Hawkins is to meet with the Metropolitan Council legal staff. Additional Age da Items MOTION by V nderLaan, seconded by Rither, to remove Agenda Items 8(c) - Ehler's Bill, 8 d) - Minutes of November 4, 9(b) - Employee Resignati.pn. ~ Motion carried unanimously. '- Probationar MOTION by Wi dschitl, seconded by VanderLaan, to increase Michael Fick's wages from $3.25 to $3.50 per hour effective December 1, 1975. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Wi dschitl, seconded by Holasek, to increase James Thurston to $13,475 per ye r, effective December 8, 1975. Motion carried unanimously. Pa ment of C1a ms MOTION by Va derLaan, seconded by Rither, to approve the following: General F nd *Checks #489 thru #,52 1 ,$ 6,653.55 75-1 # 12~,t$:~'id\},25 $ 9,845.82 75-2-4 #123 thru #128 $22,030.12 (corrected) *#504 _ Voided #505 - Held #514 _ Disallo ed Motion carried animously. ~ Red Oaks Park, Quickstrom Park Lights MOTION by Wi dschitl, seconded by Holasek, to authorize the purchase of lights for Red Oaks an Quickstrom Parks. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Wi dschit1, seconded by Holasek to adjourn. Carried unanimously. Meeting adjourn d - 12:35A!.,M., Ueißéijiber 17, 1975. (~'lJ