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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC January 21, 1975 REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD, JANUARY 21, ,1975, AT THE ANDOVER COMMUNITY CENTER, AT 7:30 P.M. j '-, ,. Approval of December 17, 1974 and January 7, 1975 minutes. ¿. Shade Tree Ordinance 3. Assessor's Report' 4. League of Women Voters' 5. Andover Lions Club - Discuss Community Service Project 6. William Boughton - Variance 7. Snow removal for Community Center Hockey Rink 8. Budget discussion 9. Discuss, membership with League of Municipalities 10. Discuss possible membership with Metropolitan League ,of Munici?ali~ic5 11. -:B-±-f',,''S'. ~~ ~ e~~ ~~¿z, /.:{. ß-iÜd :; -7'J/ ' '-7-¡' , "/ , "t~ /- \~.;~( .1. /<'5. '-:'l ~~ d ...u.U o{ J' ,,/'l:í-!-~' /.. ¡:!/. ," (. ¡"C- )~.t.,..PJ ..... # ... ,,# 'I ') " . , , " .,:", , " ',' I < . H , , JAN 21 1975 ¡i I , , CITY of ANDOVER Minutes of a REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING held January 21, 1975 at the Andover Community Center. Mayor Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., with Councilpersons Holasek, Rither, VanderLaan, Windschitl, Attorney Hawkins and Deputy Clerk Marilyn Kappelhoff present. The Council discussed approval of the December 17, 1975 Regular City Council Meeting minutes and it was moved by Councilperson Rither, seconded by Councilperson VanderLaan to approve the December 17, 1975 Regular City Council Meeting minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes of the January 7, 1975 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were not accepted as submitted. Mayor Schneider explained to the Council that Clerk Jaworski has requested that the Shade Treee Ordinance be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendations to the City Council. It was moved by Councilperson VanderLaan, seconded by Councilperson Holasek that the City Council recommend the Planning and Zoning Commission study the Shade Tree Ordinance and submit their recommendations and proposals to the City Council. Motion carried unanimously. The next agenda item, Report on the Assessor. Mayor Schneider explained to the Council that the City Assessor Mr. Triggs has turned the City of Andovers' assessment books into the County Assessor. Mayor Schneider stated that he met with Mr. Gayle Leone, of the Anoka County Assessors' Office and Mr. Leone informed Mayor Schneider that he has randomly checked the City of Andovers' assessment books and they are in order. ! Discussion followed with Councilperson Rither stating that his concern is, X that a complete assessment be done and that the assessment be acceptable with the Anoka County Assessors' Office. Councilperson Rither also stated that if the as~essment is not acceptable with the County, they will re-do the assessment and charge the cost back to the City of Andover. I After discussion, Councilperson VanderLaan suggested that a committee, consisting of two Councilpersons and two or three citizens be appointed to investigate and resolve the complaints of the City Assessor. The Council agreed. Mayor Schneider appointed Councilperson Holasek, Councilperson Windschitl, citizen Ted Lachinski to this committee. Mayor Schneider stated that additional persons who are interested in serving on this committee, are to come before the City Council for full Council approval. Mayor ::chneider read a letter addressed to the Andover City Council from the Anoks-Cooq Rapids League of Women Voters, concerning non-returnable beer and soft drink beverage containers. Carol Bradley, representing the Anoka-Coon Rapids League of Women Voters, appeared before the CounciL and requested that the Andover City Council adopt the resolution of the League of Women Voters, encouraging the State Legislature to discourage the use of non-returnable beer and soft drink containers. X ~..-c.!.- -7!~l, ,L¿L...-u ~ ~-rnÜj Ú A--?V,/uI-.:7hfYc:f'.L-"f ' January 21, 1975 Regular City Council Meeting Page 2 After discussion, it was moved by Councilperson Holasek, seconded by Councilperson Rither that the Andover City Council adopt the resolution of the Anoka-Coon Rapids Area League of Women Voters resolutio~, as read. Motion carried unanimously. ( A copy of the Anoka-Coon Rapids Area League of Women Voters resolution and letter is attached to this set of minutes. ) Mrs. Bradley requested that the Clerk write a letter to the three representatives of 19-A, 19-B, 47-A and Senator Jerry Anderson, stating that the Andover City Council has adopted the Anoka-Coon Rapids Area League of Women Voters resolution. Mayor Schneider directed the Deputy Clerk to write a letter, as requested. Mayor Schneider read a letter from the Andover Lions Club, in full. Ted Lachinski, second Vice President of the Andover Lions Club appeared before the Council and stated that the Andover Lions Club would like to assist in two project areas, for the City of Andover, 1) a volunteer fire department, and 2) park development. Mr. Lachinski stated that if the City of Andover is not ready for these two projects, the Lions Club is willing to help in any area the Council would suggest. Councilperson Rither explained to Mr. Lachinski that the City of Andover is committed to the 1975 Fire Contract with the City of Anoka and before the City Council discusses a fire department, a committee, approved by the City Council should be formed to study the alternatives of a fire department. Councilperson Rither also stated that the City of Andover has a Rules Committee, consisting of himself and Councilperson Windschitl and the Rules Committee will delineate committees to be set-up. Discussion followed and it was suggested by Councilperson VanderLaan that the City Council recall the Andover Lions Club to a future meeting, to give the Council time to investigate the different projects that would be coming up and at that time, a committee could be set-up, consisting of the Lions Club, City Council and interested citizens. The Council agreed. ( A copy of the Andovers Lions Club letter will be attached to this set of minutes. ) Mayor Schneider called on Mr. William Boughton, who has requested a variance for a hobby barn~ Mr. Boughton was not present. Chairman of Planning and Zoning Allan Miles presented the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations to the Council and stated that Mr. Boughtons' variance relates to the side yard set back and to the height of the accessory building. Chairman Miles explained that the accessory building is presently higher than the house. Mr. Boughton is going to put a gable roof on the accessory building and in the future, will enlarge his house and put a gable roof on the house. I Building Inspector Walter Arntzen stated to the Council that he has stopped -construction on the structure because Mr. Boughton did not apply for a building permit and a building permit cannot be issued until the variance request is approved. Discussion followed and it was moved by Councilperson Rither, seconded by Councilperson -------- VanderLaan that based on the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation, the Andover City I Council grant the variance request of the side yard set back from ten feet to six feet and grant a variance on the height of the accessory building, located at 1663 Andover Boulevard Northwest, Anoka, Minnesota. Motion carried unanimously. I ! January 21, 1975 Regular City Council Meeting Page 3 Park/Advisory Board member Phil Rzeszutek appeared before the Council to request additional monies for snow removal of the Community Center hockey rink. Discussion followed and it was moved by Councilperson Holasek, seconded by Councilperson ~ Winds chit 1 to allocate an additional $100 to the Park/Advisory Board for snow removal of the Community Center hockey rink. Motion carried unanimously. Phil Rzeszutek stated that he has received a request from the Constance Free Church to use the Community Center hockey rink, for a one day broom ball tournament. Discussion followed and it was~ by Councilperson Holasek, seconded by Councilperson Vanderlaan to appoint the Andover Park/Advisory Board the scheduling authority of the Community Center hockey rink. Motion carried unanimously. Building Inspector Walter Arntzen explained to the Council that he has bids for a lawn tractor, with a snow blowing attachment and stated that it will be on the February 4, 1975 City Council agenda for approval. After discussion of the 1975 City of Andover budget, the Council appointed Councilperson Holasek and Councilperson Windschitl to the Budget Committee. The Council requested that the Budget Committee report to the City Council at the Regular City Council Meeting of February 4, 1975, with preliminary or final recommendations. Councilperson Rither pointed out that the Federal Revenue Sharing forms will be out February 14, 1975 and must be received at the Revenue Sharing Office before March 14, 1975. Councilperson Rither requested that the Council alert the Clerk to be sure that the form is turned in before the due date. After discussion, agenda items nine, discuss Membership with League of Municipalities and item ten, discuss Membership with Metro League of Municipalities was tabled until the budget is confirmed. Mayor Schneider expressed concern over the selection of Marvin Christenson to the Steering Committee, without prior Council approval. Mayor Schneider stated to the Council ¡that he did not object to Mr. Christenson serving on the Steering Committee and commended Mr. Christenson for his efforts. Councilperson Rither stated that Mr. Christenson was selected for the Steering Committee because of his excellent qualifications. Councilperson Rither proceeded to explain the progress of ¡the Steering Committee and stated that the Planning and Zoning selection criteria and procedures is completed and ready for Council reviewal. Councilperson Rither stated that the Steering Committee requests that the Council take action on the Planning and Zoning criteria, at the February 4, 1975 City Council meeting. I The Steering Committee will meet February 11, February 13 and February 20, 1975, at the Community Center. I The Council discussed the Auditors' Report. Councilperson Windschitl stated that page three, 'of the Auditors' Report concerning the travel expense claim of the Building Inspector, being paid illegally by the Town of Grow should be investigated by Attorney Hawkins. Attorney Hawkins will review the Auditors' Report and inform the Council. January 21, 1975 Regular City Council Meeting Page 4 Bill Hart, representing St. Patrick's Catholic Church appeared before the Council and stated that St. Patrick's Catholic Church requests that the Andover City Council approve a bingo permit, allowing St. Patrick's Catholic Church to participate in a "bingo evening", once monthly, commencing the latter part of February, 1975, through this calendar year, ending December 31, 1975. The Council had no objections and allowed a bingo permit to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cedar, Minnesota, fer LIn::; wOI.&lb "'£ rebruary. Attorney Hawkins stated to the ~ouncil that there is a procedure to follow, before issuing bingo permit~\and he will review the Statute and inform the Clerk. Councilperson Windschitl requested a five minute recess. The Council agreed. Meeting recessed at 10:00 p.m., and reconvened at 10:05 p.m. Mayor Schneider stated to the Council that he will attend the Weed Inspectors' Meeting, to be held at the Twin City Federal building, in Anoka, on Wednesday, January 22, 1975. Building Inspector Arntzen presented a clarification to the Building Inspectors' Annual Report to the City Council. Councilperson Holasek had requested, at the Regular City Council Meeting of January 7, 1975 that a clarification to the 50X charge to the Building Inspection Department and the balance used on other City businesa. After discussion, the Council decided to place the Building Inspectors' clarification on the February 4, 1975 City Council agenda. Attorney Hawkins stated to the Council that the City Engineer and Deputy Clerk have requested information on the validity of past petitions to improvement projects. Attorney Hawkins explained that past petitions would be valid, provided that they have been received within the past six months. Attorney Hawkins also stated that the Council must take action on improvement project petitions within six months and the ,petition must contain 35X of the laRd ~¡U8rso Clerk Ja~orski explained to the Council that he has discussed disposition of N tapes ~ previous meetings with Attorney Hawkins and was informed by Attorney Hawkins that previous meeting tapes must be kept for six months, but the decision is up to the Council. The Council will place disposition of tapes ,~ previous meetings on' the February 4, 1975 City Council agenda. ð~ , I Councilperson Rither pointed out typographical errors on the checks for payment and attributed the errors to poor workmanship. , I It wss moved by Councilperson Rither, seconded by Councilperson Windschitl to allow bills to be paid in the sum of $13,808.29. Motion carried unanimously. , ¡ Building Inspector Arntzen appeared before the Council to request approval of $50, for the purchase of a radio for the Clerks' Office, to be used ~ the City employees' to alert them of inclement weather. After discussion, Mayor Schneider stated that' he would lend a battery operated radio for the City employees use. I January 21, 1975 Regular City Council Meeting Page 5 The Budget Committee will meet on February 3, 1975, at 7:30 p.m., at the Community Center. Counci1person VanderLaan informed the Council of a school for the Council, sponsored by the League of Municipalities for new and old Counci1person's, to be held January 24, 1975 and January 25, 1975, at the Mariott Inn, in Bloomington, Minnesota. Counci1person VanderLaan requested that the Council approve the $35, per person registration fee for the two informational sessions. After discussion, -,it was moved by Councl1person VanderLaan, seconded by Councl1person Rither that the Andover City Council encourage the Andover City Council to attend the school for Councilperson's, to be held at the Mariott Inn and the City of Andover pay the $35, per person registration fee for the informational sessions. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Counci1person Rither, seconded by Counci1person Windschitl that the meeting be sdjourned. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. City of Andover CITY of ANDOVER -- CORREcnONS TO THE JANUARY 21, 1975 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -- PAGE 1 - PARAGRAPH 6 & 7; AFTER PARAGRAPH 7. ADD: Councilperson Rither stated that he has been informed by resident's in his area, that the City Assessor has not inspected their property, and this being a full assessment year, ( inspect each parcel in the City of Andover) was questioning if the City Assessor finds no one at home, the first time, if he makes an attempt to recall or set-up an appointment, at the resident's convenience. PAGE 1 - PARAGRAPH 8; DELETE: Mayor Schneider stated that sdditionsl persons who are interested in serving on this Committee, sre to come before the City Council for full Council approval. ADD: Additional members are to be spproved by the Council. PAGE 4 - PARAGRAPH 1: ADD. AFTER THE WORDS" DECEMBER 31. 1975: Councilperson Rither stated that the League Handbook states, "Before conducting the game, the association doing so gives 30 days written notice of the time and place to the village council. ALSO ADD: Councilperson Rither stated that the Church is located on a corner and his only concern would be a traffic problem, creating a public hazzard. ALSO ADD, AFTER THE WORDS" ISSUING BINGO PERMITS", , {or a year. ¡ PAGE 4 - PARAGRAPH 6; SHOULD READ: Tapes !! previous meetings. PAGE~4 - PARAGRAPH 5; DELETE: 35~ of the land owners. ~: Owners of 35~ of property in area. To the Andover City Council: ~s you knoit, tlle Andover Lions Club has recently bef..:n establiEhed. The Lions are currently attempting to àefir.e short and long ranEe cO;.lt¡unity servic.. projects - some of \-thich require coordination with the city. It is importúnt to emphasize that the Lions are not obligating themselves to ~pecific projects at this time. HO\iever J the ¡~mi Projects co::.rr.i ttee '.1ould like to know if the city shares cOmwon interests with the Lions prior to progressing further.. ODe J.:¡jaj or project under consideration is the orrunization of u volunteer fire åepartl:.ont. Another project could be tne development Qf a park. 'rhe Lions need to know if the city will designate individuals to cooràinate these prcject~ if approved by the Liono. So~e projects may posoibly utilize the community center or ita grounds. ~<. . " such projocts are àef'ined, the Lions will need to lmow the policy for ac~uirin¿ approval for the use of these facilities. The projects mentioned have not been approved by the Lions snd therefore lGck detuiled definition. ,illy deci sion the Lions mei,e Hill be highly impacted by your initiul reactions_ Although these projects Hill require conuiderable effort, the Andover Lions want to exter.d the~selves and their effort to provide significant service to the community. Sincerely, I I , I .} Î -.' -"'}/ '¡.' /~/)A.çJ.'4--<.-....-i '7- r//~-"/'-"-' I I TLcodore ¡.:. 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