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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC February 17, 1976 CITY 01 ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 17, 1976 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Approval 3. Approval of Minutes a) December 16. 1975 b) January 6,8, 12, 13,20, 1976 c) February 2.3.5,1976 4. Public Hearings a) 5. Petitions, Requests, Communications a) Pine Crest Preliminary Plat b) Weise 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat 6. ordinJces and Resolutions a) p,livate Sanitary Sewer Ordinance 7. Reportslof Officers, Boards, and Committees a) Park and Recreation Board b) Erlgineer - Extension of Heather Street N. W. I Crocus Street Alignment 8. l Old Bus1ness a) Mimal Control Contract b) pdlicE Contract c) Udresolved Claims d) Seker Billing Procedure e) El~ction Precincts ¡ £) CTk/T«O'== Bond 9. New Bu iness a) AJproval to Appropriate Waters - J. Glatt (Section 15) * b) Street Acceptance _ 159th Lane & Quinn Sts. 10. payn1eni of Claims n. Adjournment ~ Added after publication ,- CITY 01 ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 17, 1976 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard J. Schneider, February 17, 1976, 7 :35 P. M" at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard, Anoka, Minnesota. Councilpersons present: Holasek, Rither, VanderLaan, Windschitl Councilpersons absent : None Also present: City Attorney, Richard Beens; City Engineer, Rex Stockwell; City Administrator, N.J. Werner; City Clerk, P.K. Lindquist; Planning & Zoning Chairman, D. R. Jack, and others. Agenda Approval MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by VanderLaan, to approve the agenda with the deletion of Item 7(a) _ Park/Recreation Board, to be replaced by Engineer - Street Standards. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes I December 16, 1975 _ Correct as written 1 January 6, 1976 - Page 2. Motion #4.... . .. . Correct to "seconded by Schneider". Page 5, 11"2, line 3........ Correct "are II to "areall I Motion #2........ Add - "It was noted also that February 16 Page 8, ¡ was a legal holiday, therefore no official I business could be conducted. " January b, 1976 - Correct as written January 12, 1976 - Correct as written January 13, 1976 Page 4, (Public Property).. Add - "several hundred children". January 20, 1976 Pa~e 1, \f3, line 4....... .Reverse dates on Items #2 and #3. February 2, 1976 - Correct as written February 3, 1976 Page 4, \fl, line 4. . .. . .. . Correct "could" to "should". line 6. ... . .. . Add - "and must con"'8'ider all parameters of lot sizes as required by Ordinances #8 & #10, and cannot address one requirement inisolation. " Page 6, \f3, line 4....... .Add -'report to March 2, 1976 '~ I 1976 February 5. Page 3, \f2, line 3/4...... Delete "would be assigned", Add - "were reviewed for possible assignment to the Clerk/ Treasurer. Due to the feeling that many duties overlapped, the Clerk/Treasurer and Building Inspector were asked to draw up description 01 aunes. " Regular Council Meeting - February 17, 1976 Minutes - Page 2 Approval of Minutes (continued) MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Rither, to accept the minutes of December 16, 1975, January 8, 12, 13, 20, February 2, 3, 5, 1976 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously (Holasek - Present -- February 5). Pine Crest Addition _ Preliminary Plat Discussion on correction to Park Board minutes regarding park land in Klenk's Addition; as waS the fact that Ordinance No. 30 required the Administrator to determine an Escrow Amount prior to any consultant review of a plat, and the payment of same by the developer, which in this case, had not been done. Lawrence B. Carlson, developer of PireCrest Addition, was not present. MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Rither, that action on the Preliminary Plat of Pine Crest Addition be postponed until such time as the developer establishes an 'Escrow Fund. Motion carried illlanimously. MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Holasek, to accept the recommendation of the Park/Recreation Board to accept cash in lieu of land for park dedication, as determined by the Administrator to be $485.50. Motion carried unanimously. ¡ I Weise Second Addition It was noted thLt the Escrow Deposit had been paid and the future subdivision plan approved. Per ordinance No. la, park dedication was not requested at this time. MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by VanderLaan, to approve the Preliminary Plat of Weise Second Addition. Motion carried unanimously. I Pine Crest Addition (continued) Mr. Carlson akrived and paid the Escrow Deposit of $435.50. Discussion on only requiring 5lfe~t road right_of_way (102' total) when the engineer had recommended 120' previously for a rural section of roadway. Mr. Stockwell stated that a la' , slope and utility easement would be stipulated and should cover that which would be needed. however, this could present a problem with future plats. MOTION by WLdSChitl, seconded by Holasek, that the City Council approve the , Preliminary Plat of Pine Crest Addition, subject to ala' slope and utility easement along the entiré eastern edge. COilllcilperson Rither stated for the record - recognizing th~ words of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Engineer. that if it includ~s a utility and slope easement in the language, feels that the better way would be to be require the full 60' right-of-way as recommended by the Engineer arid State Highway Department for rural streets. Vote: Yes - Schneider, Holasek, VanderLaan, Windschit1; No - Rither. Motion carried. Regular Council Meeting _ Z/17/76 Minutes - Page 3 Private Sanitary Sewer Ordinance MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Holasek, to refer the Private Sanitary Sewer Ordinance back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and revision. Carried unanimously. Street Standards A 45 -minute discussion was had relative to the areas in which these streets would be required, if adopted. It was noted that these standards would coincide with Ordinance No. lOB. MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Rither, to adopt the T.K.D.A. Street Section Standards. drawings #1, Z. 3. 4. It was noted by Councilperson Rither that these standards showed a 120' right-of-way; and the 10Z' as approved for Pine Crest Pla.t or any other future plats would be an exception; and that someone would have to determine which was correct. MOTION AMENDED by Windschitl, seconded by Schneider, to change the S.A.H. standards from lZO' to 10Z' (felt the additional would be a waste of land if not needed). Vote: (amendment) - Yes - Windschitl; No - Schneider, VanderLaan, Rither; Present - Holasek. Vote: (motion) - Yes - Rither, VanderLaan; No _ Schneider, Holasek, Windschitl (objected to requirement of black-top streets in rural plats of 2 1 /Z acres or more.) Motion and amendment defeated. I Councilperson !'v'indschitl requested that Mr. Kasma's statement of asking for 10Z' on 169th Avenue N. W. be clarified. ¡ ¡ Councilperson Rither stated for the record, that he hoped that someday the City Council c~ld act in the be st inte re sts of all re sidents and not individual residents. / 5-Minute Recess Meeting reconlened - 9:35 P.M. Heather Street N. W. Extens ion The City Enginler recommended that the City purchase Parcel #6660 in the Green Acres Addition, to be used as an extension of Heather Street N. W., thus permitting an ~dditional possible access to the area and allowing for future development nJrth of Green Acres. Discussed were the cost, benefits, additional width of the lotf and manner of payment. MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Holasek, to authorize the City Administrator to negotiate with Dale McKusick for the purpos~ of buying the lot at a cost not to exceed $2,000, to be used as a future street connection to South Coon Creek Drive; and that the finance cost be included in the bond is sue for .the 1976 Improvements, and to be paid by the City out of the General Fund over the next 30 years; and that upon the advice of the attorney, once the negotiations have been completed, he be directed to draw up the purchase agreement and return to the City Council for approval. Carried unanimously. Regular Council Meeting - 2/17/76 Minutes - Page 4 Crocus Street Alignment Discussion on the street as now traveled, not having as sharp a turn as indicated on the map; and the possibility of using parkland for road right-of-way. Attorney Beens noted, that in his opinion, this should not present a problem inasmuch as the street would provide a better acces s to the park; and that the majority of the property dedicated for parkland would still be used for parkland. MOTION by Rither, seconded by Holasek, to adopt the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the existing Crocus Street right-of-way north of 140th Lane N. W. deflects to the west a distance of approximately 60 feet then north to intersect with 141st Street N. W., and WHEREAS, the present alignment is not an ideal street alignment and creates a dangerous intersection for traffic travelling to and from the Green Acres Area, and WHEREAS, said realignment would provide a safer access to the City Parkland. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Andover, to authorize realignment of Crocus Street N. W. as proposed and recommended by the City Engineer and the Planning and Zoning Commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said realignment is to be effectuated in conjunction with the 1976 Construction Program in the Green Acres Area. I, I Vote: Yes - Holasek, Rither, VanderLaan, Windschitl; No - Schneider (felt that inasmuch as improvement work had been done on this street in the recent past, it could be left as it is now travelled. ) I Animal Control' Contract ¡ MOTION by Rither, seconded by Windschitl, that the City of Andover renew the present animal:control contract with Blaine/Midway All Pets, Inc., under the same conditions and rates as stated in the 1975 contract, said rates to be: $12. 50 p~r hour - Regular patrol (one vehicle, one person) $12. 50 p~r hour - Extra services (one vehicle, up to two persons) 2. 00 p~r day _ Boarding $20.00 \ - Impounding Fee _0_ - Disposal with contract td run for one (1) year. and that the poundmaster so engaged be authorized to pa'trol up to a maximum of six hour s per week for the next three weeks, beginnïrig February 1 7,' 1976. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Council Meeting - 2/17/76 Minutes - Page 5 Police Contract Discussion on costs and partial shifts. MOTION by Rither, seconded by Windschitl, to direct the Administrator to enter into negotiations with the Anoka County Sheriff's DepartInent, and obtain at the most favorable terms possible, a contract.for the City of Andover for a minimum period of 12 hours per day. Vote: Yes - Holasek, Rither, VanderLaan, Windschitl; No - Schneider. Motion carried. Claim - Ehlers and Associates Discussion on whether or not Ehlers and Associates were directed to perform the activities for which the billing covered-dates confirmed that such direction had been given by the Council. MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Rither, to authorize payment to Ehlers and Associates in the amount of $1625.95. Vote: Yes - Rither. VanderLaan, Windschitl; No - Holasek, Schneider. Carried. rd;J ,nc>: ";:"'¡~i",~<:!. .'.Î r" :'."_'t.~~·!_: c. :-'.....,~,."o·) Sanitary Sewer Billing Procedure . MOTION by Rither, seconded by VanderLaan, to adopt the Sanitary Sewer Billing Procedure as outlined, with the addition of "except for final billings ". to be inCluded following line 10, U. (Exhibit "A" attached). Motion carried unanimously. I Election Precincts Discussion was had on the legislation regulating precinct boundaries. MOTION by Rither, seconded by Windschitl, to direct the Administrator to ascertain the , effect of pending legislation in the current session of the State Legislature; and that we continue the question of election precints to May 18, 1976. Motion carried unanimbusly. I Clerk/Treasurer Bond I MOTION by Holasek, seconded by Windschitl, that the City Council approve the Clerk/Treasur~r Bond in the amount of $ 2"5,.000, effective January 10, 1976 to January 10, 1977 at a cost of $125. 00. Motion carried unanimously. Permit to APprlpriate Waters - J. Glatt Application wasl reviewed and noted that Mr. Glatt would be using the water for irrigation p rposes. MOTION by Holasek, seconded by Schneider, to grant approval of the fermit submitted by James Glatt, to appropriate water from County Ditch No. 71 in Section 3, Township 32, Range 24, for irrigation purposes. Vote: Yes - Rither, Holasek, Schneider, Windschitl; Present - VanderLaan. Motion carried. Regular Council Meeting - 2/17/76 Minutes - Page 6 Acceptance of 159th Lane N. W. and Quinn Street N.W. The Clerk reported that Quit Claim Deeds on these two streets had been recorded by the Developer, Mr. Menkveld; and the City had maintained the streets for over five years; however, no records could be located indicating formal approval of the streets by the former Grow Town Board of Supervisors. This apparently was causing problems for persons buying or selling property fronting on these streets. MOTION by Rither, seconded by VanderLaan, to direct the Clerk to contact the City Attorney and request that the attorney examine the Quit Claim Deeds recorded by Mr. Menkveld in 1969, describing the streets known as Quinn Street N. W. and 159th Lane N. W., and ascertain that said deeds do in fact describe the streets in question and do represent street right-of-way as described; and that we note homes were construced along these streets and that said streets were maintained during this period- and that we can accept responsibility for those streets in order to rectify action of the former Town Board in doing same. Motion carried unanimously. Councilperson Windschitl expressed concern in having a Title Opinion done in order to verify ownership. Historical Information MOTION by Rither, seconded by Schneider, to direct Councilperson VanderLaan to correspond with the gentleman from Andover, New Hampshire; and that she also be directed to contact the Anoka County Historical Society and ascertain more details on their program for microfilming our records; and that she also be directed to contact the State of Minnesota Historical Society to determine the law relative to the preservations of such records. Carried unanimously. j . Payment of ClaIms ¡ MOTION by Ho~asek, seconded by Rither, to pay the following claims: General F;und #590 through #602 $5,704.69 FHA - (75-1) # 132 through #133 37,190.95 Motion carried ;manimously. Adjournment MOTION BY Rither, seconded by Holasek, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjournld - 11:40 P.M. () .7 ~ \ ~. \ --_..-~.-~ .' ~/~ " I "- )'l/¿ \, f/ ;' Patricia K.Lind _ Clerk / /