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AGENDA
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL - ~!ARCH 18, 1975,
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AT THE ANDOVER COMMUNITY CENTER - 7:30 p.m.
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1. Approval o~ minutes - January 8, 1975, January 20, 1975, January 29, 1975
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2. Nightingale Estates, second addition - Final Plat '
3. castnler' s Addition - l'reliminary l'lat
4. MarloL Strand - Preliminary Plat
5. Shadel Tree Ordinance
6. Rules Committee - Length of meetings.
7. Bi-Certennial appointments
8. Selection/Criteria Committee Report
9. Empl0 ent decision - Federal Funding
10. Decis on on City owned firearm
11. Road ontract - LHT Development
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CITY of ANDOVER
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 18, 1975
MINUTES
A Regular Meet g of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor,
Richard J. Schrieider, March 18, 1975, 7:30 P.M., at the AndoverCommunity
Coo',o, 1685 cr"'own Bou',md N, W" Anok., '"="0'"
Councilpersons Present: Holasek, Rither, VanderLaan, and Windschitl
Counci1persons Absent : None
Also Present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins; City Clerk,
Art Jaworski; Planning and Zoning Commission
Chairman, Allan Miles; Recording Clerk,
Pat Lindquist; and several residents.
Approval of Min tes of Previous Meetings
January 8, 1975J
The City C uncil had not received copies from the Deputy Clerk - Table to
April 1, 19r.
January 20, 197 (Corrected Minutes)
1 ) Page 2, para. 6 __ Correct to read "His Firm I s charge for his time is
$45.00 per hour.
2) Page 2, para. 7 _ _ Change word "felt" to "agreed" on line 7.
3) Page 2, para. 5 __ Councilperson Windschitl to review tapes to establish
proper wording of entire paragraph.
January 29, 197 (Corrected Minutes)
1) Page 1, para. 6 __ Correct to read, "100/0 and any amount over $12,000.00.
2) Page 1, para. 7 __ Add Item #7, "Position must be listed as an available job
with the State Employment Office; and is funded by E. E. A.
3) Page 2, para. 6 -- Reword to read, IIMr. Brenk noted, using a Metropolitan
Council population figure of 7,586, the allotment to the
City of Andover for Title VI Funds is $6,861. 00. "
February 10, 19175
Councilperson Rither had a correction, however, these minutes were not listed
on the agen a, so did not have them with him. Table approval to April 1, 1975.
February 18, 1975
1) Page 4, 6 __ Correct date of 1973, to "1972" on line 7.
2) Page 1, 6 -- Add, J'Mr. Mevissen noted, referring to the work in
bringing these roads up to standard, that the work would
have been done if they had stayed in Ramsey. "
3) Page 7, 5 __ Change word "lose", to read "take advantage" in line 8.
4) Page 8, ara. 1 -- Add, "Mayor Schneider noted that although these items
had not been established by the Council, some had been
discussed at previous meetings. "
Regular MeetinJ . .v1arch H. 1975
Minutes - Page '2
Approval of Minltes (Continued)
March 4, 1975
l)',Page 3, para. 6 -- Correct spélling of "Lullbech" to Lellbach.
2) Page 4, para. 1 -- Line 1 - Change to read, "Ramsey was concerned,
however, did not have any authority; and if we
(Andover) do not want that part, we should get in
touch with the Municipal Commission and they (Ramsey)
will take it back. "
3) Page 6, para. 4 -_ Line 2 _ Change to read, ... sewer, "if water is going
to be needed in two or three years, because permanent
street construction would either have to be post-poned,
Or you would end up re-doing the permanent streets to
put the water in, however if the v.rait is going to be five
years, then it could be forestalled. "
4) Page 6, para. 6 -- Correct to "Rob" Winter.
5) Page 6, Ipara. 1 -- Line 8 - Change to read, "Councilperson Windschitl
questioned why the cost change between the Public Hearing,
and now had not been bra ught forward sooner, "
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Add,- project, "each model presented required a general
tax levy.
6) Page 6, lara. 2__ Line 6 - Eliminate words"or laterals".
Table approval til April I, 1975.
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MOTmN by V]'OL~' ,ooond,my HO'''ok, '0 omp' "'0 J=my "-
Minutes as corr cted. Motion carried unanimously.
Nighten ale Est tes - 2nd Addition
Mr. Olson infor ed the City Council that he did not have the abstract as it had been
taken in a recen burglary of his home. Discussion was had on whether or not the
abstract was ne essary for the Attorney's review, inasmuch as there were no
street Or park d dications involved. Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman,
Allan Miles, not d that the "basement elevation restriction" could not be entered
on the Final Pla , and emphasized the importance of the City retaining copies of
the Preliminary Plats which do contain all the restrictions.
Decision on the inal Plat was tabled until April 1, 1975. Prior to that date,
Attorney Hawkin is to forward a letter to the City Council, stating that the abstract
review require ent be waived inasmuch as there are no street or park dedications.
The City Clerk as directed to verify the payment of all outstanding fees by the
developer.
Castner's Additi n - Preliminary Plat
Discussion on thl adherence to Ordinances #10 and #10A on the items of 1) Topography
Map, waived by the Planning and Zoning Commission, 2) Half streets in the plat are
not improved, arid no bond is posted to cover such improvement.
Regular MeetinJ - March 18, 1975
Minutes _ Page 3
Castner's Addition (Continued)
MOTION by WiJdSChitl, seconded by VanderLaan, that the City Council accept the
Preliminary Pl~t of Castner's Addition. Councilperson Holasek objected to the
$400.00 ($100.0'0 per lot) for park dedication in that the Planning and Zoning
Commission had not checked into the land value to see if possibly a 10'70 of land
market value w6uld have amounted to a higher amount. Vote: Yes - Windschitl,
VanderLaan, Rifuer, and Schneider; No _ Holasek (Objections being 1) Half Street
not improved, 2~ park dedication may not be correct as per Ordinance No. lOA.
Shade Tree Ordinance
Discussion as t~ title of "forester" as referred to in the proposed ordinance.
Attorney Hawkins advised that the model ordinance (corrected and presented as
proposed) folloJed State Statute, with the only change being the addition of the
:provisions for ibatement.
Ad'on '.M,d =r' Ap",' I, 1975.
Rules Committe
The proposed or~inance, Establishing Rules for the Organization and Procedure of
the City Council of Andover, Minnesota, was read and discussed with the following
changes and/or orrections to be entered:
Section 2 - ubdivision 3 __ Change word "in" to ~ on line (1).
Section 3 - ubdivision 2 -- Change to read ". ....., but no later than seven
(7) working days after said meeting. " Line (3)
Section 5 - ubdivision 1 -- Set Fine at ($10.00).
Section 7 - ubdivision 1 __ "Each standing committee shall consist of two (2)
members of the Council. " Line (4)
Discussion on the Chairperson being appointed by
the Mayor, with Council person VdnderLaan objecting.
MOTION by Holasek, seconded by Windschitl, that
the designation by the mayor, remain as stated in
the proposed Ordinance. Vote: Yes _ Schneider,
Windschitl, Rither, and Ho1asek; No - VanderLaan.
MOTION by Win schitl, seconded by Ho1asek, that the Andover City Council accept
the proposed Or inance #25, as corrected. Vote: Yes - Rither, Windschitl, Schne ide r ,
and Ho1asek; N - VanderLaan. Motion carried.
Regular MeetinJ - March 18, 1975
Minutes - Page ~
MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Holasek, that a 5-minutes recess be called.
Motion carried kanimously.
Meeting reconvJned at 10:55 P.M.
Strand Addition 1- Preliminary Plat
MOTION by WiJdschitl, seconded by VanderLaan, that the City Council accept the
Preliminary Pl~t of Strand Addition. Councilperson Rither expressed concern in
that the future s~ting of a house be done so that it would not interfere with the
extension of Quapaw Street. Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Planning and ZOling Commission Meetings
After discus SiO~ on the time-lag between Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings
and City counciJ Meetings, a letter (copy attached) from Planning and Zoning Commission
Chairman, AHa. Miles, was read.
MOTION by Rit er, seconded by Windschitl, to amend Ordinance No. 11, and entitled,
"An Ordinance stablishing a Planning and Zoning Commission and ætting out the
Composition an Duties Thereof", Section 3 - Regular Meetings, to read,"The
Commission sha 1 hold at least two (2) regular meetings on the second and fourth
Tuesday of each month. " Motion carried unanimously.
Length of City Council Meetings
MOTION by Win schitl, seconded by Holasek, that the Andover City Council adopt a
Resolution Esta lishing Policy on Length of City Council Meetings(copy attached).
Motion carried animously.
Discussion on S ction covering "Order of Business" in the newly adopted Ordinance
No. 25, helping o eliminate overly long meetings.
MOTION by Van erLaan, seconded by Rither, that the City Clerk order five (5)
ha:.:dbound copie of Roberts Rules of Order, Revised Edition, to be distributed
to the City Coun il. Motion carried unanimously.
Bicentennial Co ittee
Mesdames Hele Arlene Nehring, JoAnne Chouinard appointed to the
Bicentennial Co mittee. Mayor Schneider appointed Mrs. Nehring as Chairman _
Council concurr d with appointment. It was noted that the Committee may select
an additional tw people to serve. It was suggested by Councilperson Windschitl
that Mayor Schn ider and Counci1person VanderLaan help on this Committee.
Councilperson R ther noted that any additional persons wanting to be on the
Bicentennial Co mittee, may do so.
Regular MeetinJ - March 1&, 1975
Minutes - Page r
Selection/Criteria Committee Report
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Councilperson Rither requested that this Report be tentatively scheduled for the
April 1, 1975 Mketing.
Employment Delision - Federal Funding
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Decision on Cit ,Owned Firearm
MOTION by HOlisek, seconded by Windschitl, that the City sell the City-owned
firearm, 38 Spebal with holster, to Frank Schoonover for a price of $100.00.
Councilperson VrnderLaan asked if Mr. Schoonover was legally eligible to
purchase said fif,earm. Mayor Schneider stated the Mr. Schoonover was a member
of several gun cubs, both State and National. Councilperson Rither made note of
the following: b
1) Had the ity Council determined by Resolution that the firearm was surplus
materiall?
2) Validity f the appraisal
3) Why wou d someone offer $15.00 over appraisal value?
Vote: Unanimou . Motion carried.
L.H.&T. Devel ment Contract
The Contract ha been drafted and is ready for signatures of the Andover Mayor and
Clerk, and L. H. &T.
Carlson Ball Pa k
Mayor Schneide informed the City Council that Lary Carlson had asked to borrow the
City-owned sno fences for his ball park. Discussion ensued on the use of public
property for PriJate purposes. The City Council suggested that Mayor Schneider
contact Mr. Car son to inquire on the pos sibility of him purchasing the snowfence
needed at the prres set by the Town Board at their August 7, 1974 Meeting.
Planning and Zo in Commission Interviews
Counci1person 'ndschitl objected to the News Release being printed one time only
in the legal news aper.
An interview dat was set for April 3, 1975, with 15 minutes allotted to each
interview, begin ing at 7:30 P.M. The Clerk was directed to notify the applicants
of their indivièu 1 interviews.
Russell Roads
In response to a etter from Weaver, Talle & Herrick, Attorneys for the City of
Ramsey; the CleXk was directed to contact the City of Ramsey to set up a joint
meeting for APril 8 or April 10.
Regular MeetinJ - March 18, 1975
Minutes - Page b
Nightingale Street N. W.
It was announcel by Mayor Schneider that Mr. Behr of the Anoka County Highway
Department, had requested five minutes on March 24, 1975, to speak to the
City Council wit reference to the work the County would be doing on Nightingale Street.
Councilperson '^¡'indschitl noted that the City was to be assessed $11,000.00 for the
acquisition of property on Nightingale Street N. W., and inquired as to the possibility
of using S. A. Hj Funds to cover this.
Board of Revie I
Date has been changed to May 8, 1975, 7:30 P.M., Andover Community Center.
Hiring of Rep1adement Janitor
A lengthy discuslsion was had on the hiring of Mr. Clarence Smith by Mayor Schneider
without City CoJncil discussion or approval.
MOTION by H01lsek, to continue to employ the services of Mr. Smith on a
temporary basis: until the regular City Janitor can take over his duties. Council person
Rither questioned the City's responsibility in that Mr. Smith is on a disability
'''"'On, MOtl1 d'.d - no ,"o=d,
Bills
Councilperson ither suggested that bills to the same vendor be written on one
voucher.
MOTION by Win schitl, seconded by Rither, to pay bills in the amount of $14,881.52.
Motion carried animously.
Cedar Seekers
MOTION by Rit!r, seconded by Holasek, that the City Council grant permission to
the Cedar Seeke s 4_H Group to engage in a tree plantirrg project on City-owned
property in aCCOrdanCe with and under the direction of the Park Advisory Board;
labor and mater al to be provided by 4-H Clubs. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion on t e naming of the Community Center park area by the Andover
Lions Club. No decision.
MOTION BY Rit er, seconded by VanderLaan, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
1:00 A.M.
ATTEST:
Arthur J. Jaworski _ Acting Clerk
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COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION
ESTABL SHING POLICY ON LENGTH OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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WHEREAS, it is the duty of the Mayor and Councilmembers of the
City of Aridover to handle all City business in an efficient and expedient
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manner; a.nd
W~EREAS, it is required by law that this City business be
conducted at meetings open to the public; and
W~EREAS' due to sometime lengthy agendas in the past, some
meetings ave not adjourned until a very late hour; and
WkEREAS, the City Council recognizes the fact that it may be
difficult f6r some people to stay until the end of some meetings because
of late adjournment; and
l WHEREAS, the City Council also recognizes the fact that decisions
made by i at such late hours may not always be the best decision due to '
possible Atigue of the Councilmembers.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Mdover that the following policy apply as to length of meetings:
1) That the hour of 10:30 P.M. be set as the maximum hour of
adjournment of all City Council Meetings and that every attempt
be made to cover all items on the agenda at that time. However,
if unable to do so that nO agenda items be discussed after 10:30 P.M.
and that debate on the agenda items under discussion at that time
be limited to 10:45 P.M. unless it is felt that it is necessary to
continue by a majority vote of the Council.
2) That any agenda items not covered at the time of adjournment
be continued and placed on the agenda of the next regular Council
Meeting unless it is felt necessary to hold a special Council
Meeting by a majority vote of the Council.
The foreg ing Resolution was moved, seconded, and adopted at a Meeting of
the Andov r City Council on the 18th day of March, 1975.
ATTEST:
Richard J. Schneider - Mayor
Arthur J. raworSki - Acting Clerk
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March 14,
TO: PAT LINDQUIST _ CLERK'S OFFICE
FROM:' ALLAN R. MILES, CHAIRMAN - P. & Z. COMMISSION
SUBJECT: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETINGS
RE: YOUR LETTER, DATED MARCH 11, 1975.
In your abo e referenced letter, you proposed that the Planning and Zoning
commissio~ change their regularly scheduled meeting to the first Monday
of the mont ; per a request by the City Council. I would like to submit the
following alternative to this suggestion:
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First, the Planning and Zoning Commission schedule two meetings
every nionth. These meetings could be held on the second and fourth
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Tuesday of each month.
secondJ the agenda items from the Planning and Zoning Commission
meetin held on the second Tuesday, be scheduled for the City Council'
Agend~On their first Tuesday meeting of the following month. Also,
the ite s from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held on
fu, f03fu Tu..day b, .oh,dul,d fo< fu, CHy C~o" On fu, fuud Tu","'y
of the f Uowing month.
The three- eek time lag between items acted on by the Planning and' Zoning
Commissio and the City Council is required to permit 1) agenda items to
be publishe in the legal newspaper, and 2) allow time for the motions to be
type d and a proved by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to City
Council acti n.
Any agenda tem that has to be referred back to the Planning and Zoning
Commissio could be handled at their next scheduled meeting, providing
that the Cit Council questions, or requests can be prepared in advance of
the Plannin and Zoning Meeting.
If the item referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission requires a
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item be sch duled on the Planning and Zoning agenda three weeks after the
City Counci action. This time lag would again allow for preparation of the
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Allan R. iles - Chairman
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