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CITY 01 ANDOVER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBR UARY 3, 1976
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order
by Mayor Richard J. Schneider, on February 3, 1976, 7:30 P.M., at the
Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N. W., Anoka, Minnesota.
Councilpersons present: Holasek, Rither, VanderLaan, Windschitl
Councilpersons absent : None
Also present: City Engineer, D.R. Kasma; City Attorney, W.G. Hawkins;
City Fiscal Agent, K.D. Forness; City Administrator,
N. Werner; City Clerk, Patricia K. Lindqui st; Planning
and Zoning Commission Chairman, David R. Jack; and
approximately 50 residents.
Public Hearing - Sanitary Sewer (Rfd Oaks 3 & 4), Storm Sewer, Blacktop Streets
Northwoods Addition
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Mayor Schneider welcomed the residents and listed the projects to be discussed.
The Hearing was turned over to Engineer Kasma. who read and explained his
letter to the Council, dated February 3, 1976 (Exhibit "A" attached), covering
the results of petitions received to-date; and his recommendations on the
projects.
Councilperson VanderLaan asked Mr. Kasma how the petitions related to septic
system faih':res in the Red Oaks Area; and was told that the maps indicated
5 failures i11973 and 2 failures in 1972.
Councilperson Rither questioned the chances of getting a good bond rating
for going onlthe open market if the City could not secure FHA financing.
Mr. Forness stated that the City definitely could get a rating-probably
not the highist, but at least a "Baa".
The residen~s were asked to present their testimony. (Staff responses shown
in parentheses.)
James G1SWOld - 13916 Crocus Street N. W.
presenteð a letter from Jerry Johnson - 2738 139th Lane N. W. (Exhibit "B"
attached)j covering the manner in which petitions were handled in the
Northwoods Area; and stated that he was in favor of storm sewer and streets.
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(The Clerk read the letter to the audience; and Mayor Schneider noted that
the enginJer did not recommend the streets or storm sewer for that area
at this ti~e, and that the majority of the residents were opposed.)
(D. R. Ka ma - A Master Storm Sewer Plan is neces sary, because without
one, incorrect pipe sizes could be used, and costs assessed for something
that may not be needed.)
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Minutes - Page 2
Public Hearing (continued)
Robert McClure - 2130 - 138th Avenue N. W.
Stated that the petitions filed by him with the City Clerk, were not petitions
per se, but rather a survey; and that at the January 8 Hearing, some of the
septic system failures as shown on the maps were not correct.
Ted Fystrom - 2046 Osage Street
Asked how much the taxes on a property would increase; and when water
would be coming in. Noted that most people would be in favor of streets
if the sewer went in.
(Mayor Schneider - The taxes themselves would probably not show any
tremendous increase. )
(D. R. Kasma - The City took the position in the Crooked Lake Area that
due to the majority of deep wells it would be cheaper for the few individuals
with shallow wells to put in their own deep wells; and possibly the City may
want to put public water in the new developments and leave as is in the areas
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where the people have deep wells. )
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Lillian Adkins - 13910 Partridge Street N. W.
Asked who made the decision on the assessment for corner lots.
(D. R. Ka:sma - The Council has not formally adopted an Assessment Policy,
however,1 when they do, it will be a fair policy with provisions for corner
and odd shaped lots. )
The Mayor lSked the audience for additional comments - no-one acknowledged.
MOTION bylRither. seconded by Windschitl, to close the citizen input portion
of the Publi Hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
.' MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Rither, that the City Council order
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\Þ\J construction, of the Sanitary Sewer in the Red Oaks Third Addition, and direct
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{'~'J the City Engineer, Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates to prepare
Bnal Plans <lnd Specifications; and that the Clerk be directed to advertise
for bids.
Discussion on ordering the project for the Third Addition when the petitions
presented indicated the majority opposed. Councilperson Rither noted that
the petitionsl only contained signatures from a portion of the residents, and
therefore, could not be used as a true cross-section; and if the project delayed,
the costs at ~ later date would be ex·orbitant~ to the size of the area. It was
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also noted that the improvement could not be put into the 'Fourth Addition
unless the vJork was ordered for the ThirdAddition. Motion carried unanimously.
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Minutes - Page 3 .
Public Hearing (continued)
MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Rither, to order the construction of the
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{,. Sanitary Sewer in the Red Oaks Fourth Addition, and direct the City Engineer,
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.-Al/' Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates to prepare Final Flans and
Specifications, and direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Motion carried
unanimous 1y. I
MOTION by Rither, seconded by Holasek, that the City Council order
(" construction of Sanitary Sewer on Eidelweiss Street N. W. from Bunker Lake
, Boulevard to 400 feet north, and that the City Engineer shall prepare Final
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A !i Plans and Specifications, and that the Clerk advertise for bids. Moti on
carried unanimously.
MOTION by Rither, seconded by Windschitl, that
WHEREAS, the City does not have a Comprehensive Storm Drainage
t',-> Plan at this time, and
\ WHEREAS, the construction of storm sewers in the Northwood Addition
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may :require over sizing to serve areas to the east, and
WHEREAS, after completion of the Comprehensive Storm Drainage
Plan! the questions of areas to be served will be answered and the
City ~ill be assured of a proper construction program, and
WHEREAS, the sanitary sewers to be installed in l38th Avenue N. W.,
Croc\¡s Street N. W. and l40th Avenue N. W. will be 15-25 feet deep, and
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WHEREAS, the engineer does prefer to let the excavated trenches
settl~ one year prior to paving, and
WHEREAS, the majority of the petitioners were not in favor of the
construction at this time.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that construction of
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Bituminous Streets and Storm Sewer in the Northwoods Area be
dropped at this time.
Motion carr ed unanimously.
Hearing closed - 8:30 P. M.
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Agenda Approval
MOTION bY Rither, seconded by Windschitl, that the agenda be modified in
the following manner:
Item No. 3 (Approval of Minutes) to be placed after Item No. 9 (New Business)
Item No. 5b (LMM-Small Cities) be deleted
Item No. 9a (Concerned citizens of l73rd Avenue) be placed after Item No. 7a
(Municipal State Aid Highway Report).
Motion carried unanimously.
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Minutes - Page 4
Fields Addition - Preliminary Plat
Discussion on the sub-standard lot widths. It was noted that the Planning and
Zoning Commission had approved the variance on the lot widths at the time of
Approval of the Preliminary Plat. Councilperson Rither suggested that in
keeping with the requirements of Ordinance No. 10, four lots Sould be created
rather than the five as shown on the Plat. It was furth,er,noted tal }'-lllo~~
dId meet the 31/2 acre area reqU.líZmd2t, ""Ie ,<0i' ft",tY>V'U0 1 (, ,(Ær V;r
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MOTION by Rither, seconded by VanderLaan, that the Preliminary Plat of
Fields Addition be disapproved and sent back to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for redrawing in order to make the lots conform to the ordinance,
noting that the practical difficulties in meeting the ordinance provisions do
not have to do with the land,
Councilperson Windschitl noted that by decreasing the lots to four in number,
upwards of $50,000 would be lost to the City in tax base; and the lot area was
in conformance to the ordinance.
Vote: Yes _ VanderLaan, Rither; No - Schneider, Holasek, Windschitl. Motion
defeated. ¡
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MOTION bY: Windschitl, seconded by Holasek, to approve the Preliminary Plat
of Fields Addition; and that the Council grant the variance due to the characteristics
of the land. Vote: Yes _ Schneider, Holasek, Windschitl; No _ Rither.
VanderLaan. Motion carried.
Municipal State Aid Highways
Engineer K~sma thoroughly covered his letter of January 2, 1976, to the
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City Council (on file with Clerk); and presented maps showing the proposed
constructiorl for the years 1976 through 1982, It was noted also that $140,000
would be av~ilable this year for construction. 169th Avenue N. W.ahû'
173rd Lane f'J. W. were reviewed by Mr. Kasma as covered in a letter under
the date of January 27, 1976 (on file with Clerk). 173rd Lane N. W. was
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recommended by T. K. D. A.. however, the Andover Planning and Zoning
Commissio~ at their meeting on January 13. 1976. recommended 169th Avenue,
citing l)danger to children in area on 173rd Lane, 2) 169th Avenue has right-of-way,
3)the Andover Comprehensive Development Plan indicated 169th Avenue to be
a Collector Boad.
A petition Jgned by 40 residents on 173rd Lane N. W., opposing the construction
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of this street as aM. S. A. H. was presented to the Council. The following
residents offered verbal testimony in opposition to the proposed construction on
173rd Lane N. W.:
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Lou Reisenberg - Commented on the large number of children in the area;
¡ the use of 17:3rd Lane N. W. as a M.S.A, H. would be
in contradiction to the Comprehensive Development Plan;
the lots along 173rd Lane are already sub-standard in
depth, and the required M. S. A. H. right_of_way would
take away the majority of their front yards.
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Minutes - Page 5
Municipal State Aid Highways (continued)
Art Jaworski - Noted that Planning and Zoning :t"ecommended l69th Avenue
when wO:t"king on the Comprehensive Development Plan in
1974 and 1975. Referred to sub_standard lot depths on
173rd Lane N. W. ; and emphaslzed that this was an
established residentlal area, and should remain as such.
Walter Bruns - Noted that he did not sign petition, but was opposed to
l73rd Lane becoming a M. S. A. H. ; and that the residents
would probably like a blacktop street, but did not need or
want the luxury of State Aid Street with curb, gutter and
other requi rements for an urban street.
J. Elmquist - Would not oppose sewer, water, or blacktop, but did
oppose the wldth, speed and danger to his family that
a M. S. A. H. would bring. Stated that he felt the price
would be double-not only in construction costs, but
in losses to property value and danger to lives.
LeRoy Clem - Asked if weight restrictions and stop signs could be
put in now to reduce the traffic speed which was noted
to be bad even with a dirt road.
A lengthy discuSSiO~ was had on the other alternatives for this area to alleviate
the traffic conditioris, i. e., l7lst Avenue. 172nd Avenue, 172:od Lane, as well
as 169th Avenue. Also discussed was the possibility of using the construction
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funds to commence with the Prairie Road Construction in purchasing right-of-way,
and the new bridge. \
MOTION by Windschitl. seconded by Schneider, that the Municipal State Aid
Highway Constructioh Funds be used to construct storm sewer and roadway on
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l69th Avenue N. W. between Co. Rd. 58 and C. S. A. H. 9.
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MOTION by Vander Laan, seconded by Rither, to table Councilperson Windschitl's
motion. Noted that the Council may be moving too fast and not conslderlng future
growth and the potenti1al dangers of the lntersection of C. Rd. 58 and cTu1ip:Street.
Engineer Kasma stated that he would meet with Anoka County Highway Department
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to ascertain the possibilities of reconstruction etc., to make this lntersection
less dangerous. Vote! Yes - Rither. VanderLaan, Holasek; No - Schneider,
Windschitl. Motion tabled.
Chet Malik, a resident\on l73rd Lane, asked for a resolution from the Council
stating that 173rd Lane N. W. would not become a M. S. A. H. The Council informed
Mr. Malik that this could not be done at this time inasmuch as all the facts were
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Mr. Kasma was instructed to present additional information on the suggested
alternates for the 1976 construction program in the north area, and on Prairie
Road in the south area.
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Minutes - Page 6
Municipal State Aid Highways (continued)
MOTION by VanderLaan, that the City Council direct the Administrator to
research legalities, procedures, and feasibility in the placement of stop signs
and posting relative to the restriction of vehicles on 173rd Lane N. W. No second.
Auditor's Subdivision {75-2} Over-run
Attorney Hawkins advised that he had contact the State Bank of Anoka and
First National Bank of Anoka with reference to the additional bonding required
to cover the added costs (contributed primarily to the condemnation and astrict
Court costs/Mrs. Sonsteby). After some discus sion it was decided to wait
on the additional bonding until the majority of costs were in, and therefore,
having a more accurate figure.
Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan
Engineer Kasma stated that he would not be present for the February 17, 1976
Meeting, thus discussion on the Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan would have
to be postpon~'d. March 18, 1976, was set to meet with Mr. Kasma to COver .
the Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan· and the State Aid Highway report.'.:';; JY\4;r., .J, )Cl7if
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Reces s
Meeting Reconvened - 11:15 P.M.
Lions Club Lease
Walter Brunsl of the Andover Lions Club, appeared to answer questions fro n the
Council rega,!ding the lease prepared by Attorney Hawkins, covering the property
at the CommJnity Center Site to be used by the Lions Club for a Concession Stand.
The following¡ changes/additions were made by the Council:
Page 1 - Lines 1/2 - Comp,rete to 3rd day of February, 1976.
Page 1 - Section 1, Line 1 - commence on March 1, 1976
Page 4 - Lines 6,7,8 -$10C\ 000. 00 per person, $300,000.00 per occurrence,
$50,000.00 property damage.
Lines 9, 10, 11 - delete. . . a duplicate. . . . . ..
Add - certificate of i,nsurance indicating the above
required insurance policies are in force. Said certificate
shall provide for ten days written notice by the insurer
to the City upon cancellation of any of the above policies.
MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by VanderLaan, to approve the Andover Lions
Club Lease as amended, effective March 1, 1976. Motion carried unanimously.
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Minutes - Page 7
Community--Development Block Grant
Discussion on having Engineer Kasma prepare a grant application for just the
land acquisition on Round Lake. MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Schneider,
to authorize Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates, to apply for a grant
in the amount of $50. 000 for purchase of land at the Round Lake Park Site, at
a cost in preparation of said application not to exceed $500.00. Further
di$cussion was had on future commitments as to development and maintenance
of the area once the land was acquired. Vote: Yes - Schneider, Windschitl;
No - Rither, Holasek, VanderLaan. Motion defeated.
Agenda
MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Holasek, to delete Items No. 3 (Approval of
Minutes, No. Bc (Ehlers Invoice). ge (Anoka Planning Meeting). and 9f (Sewer
lDIilling Procedure). Vote: y( s, Schneider, Holasek, Vander Laan, Windschitl;
No - Rither (should handle all items). Motion carried.
Lions Club Dog Clinic
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MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Schneider, that the Andover Lions Club
be authorized to use the Andover City Hall storage room facilities for an
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Anoka County Dog Clinic atafee of $15.00, a!1d a $10.00 deposit required
which will be¡ refunded if the facilities are left cle"an. MOTIOr\ AMEt,DED
by Holasek, seconded by Windschitl, that a staff member be present at this
Clinic to issJe dog licenses. Councilperson Rither noted objection in that
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the City Ordi~ances should be administered by City personnel; and that
the building is for use by Andover people. Vote: (Arúendmentì _ Yes _ Schneider,
Holasek, Wiridschitl; No _ Rither, VanderLaan ----(Motion) - Yes - Schneider,
Holasek, Wiridschitl; No - Rither, Vander Laan. Motion and amendment carried.
Ice Rental -lohn Martinek
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MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Holasek, that the question of ice rental
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be referred to the Park Board.
Seminar for kUilding Inspector
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MOTION by Rither, seconded by Holasek, to approve the attendance of
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James Thurs,ton at the Sewage Treatment Workshop On March 9-11, 1976
at a cost of $30.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Legislation J Districts 19A and 19B
MOTION by ~indSChitl, s èccinded by Holasek, to approve the Resolution
Providing for the Apportionment of Representative Districts 19A and 1913.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Minutes - Page 8
Payment of Claims
MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Windschitl, to approve the following claims:
General Fund #567 through #589, excluding #568 $17.652.52
75 -1 # 1.30 and #131 .- 4,431.20
75-2 #131 and #132 255.14
Vote: Yes - Schneider, Rither, VanderLaan, Windschitl; No - ;',olasek :felt there
should be a survey of the property before the check in paytnent of the Andover
Community Club be issued..) Motion carried.
Adjournment
MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Vander Laan, to adjourn. Motion carried
unanimously.
Meeting adjourned - 1:00 A.M., February 4, 1976
Patricia K.
Clerk
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ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS
1408 PIONEER BUILDING
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
February 3, 1976 55101 224-7891
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Proposed 1976-1 Construction I f O~ ^hj) G. ~1!¡ I.~ r
RE: Program ';,\'ftH l\. '>L"'U:,
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We are writing to provide additional information on the portion of the proposed
1976-1 Construction Program that will be decreased at the continued public
hearing on February 3, 1976.
APPROVED PORTION OF 1976-1 PROGRAM
At the January 8, 1976 public hearing the Council approved the following portion
of the 1976-1 Construction Program:
1. No~thwoods Addition Sanitary Sewer
2. Gr~en Acres Addition Sanitary Sewer
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3. Red Oaks Manor 1 st Addition Sanitary Sewer
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4. Red Oaks Manor 2nd Addition Sanitary Sewer
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Green Acres Storm Sewer and Streets
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REMAINING PORTION OF 1976-1 PROGRAM
The counc1il tabled action on the remainder of the proposed program until February
3, 1976 tol give the property owners the opportunity to submit petitions to the Council.
The following portions of the proposed program are to be discussed at the February
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3, .1976 continued public hearing:
1. Rek Oaks Manor 3rd Addition Sanitary Sewer
2. Ret Oaks Manor 4th Ad,Ution Sanitary Sewer
3. Ei elweiss Street Sanitary Sew,'r
4. Nohhwood Addition Storm S,'wcr and Street
Andover Mayor and City Council
February 3, 1976
Page Two
The following is a brief updated report on the above proposed project:
RED OAKS MANOR 3rd ADDITION SANITARY SEWER
No additional petitions or letters were received from this area since the January 8,
1976 public hearing. The results of the original petition for this area are:
1. Total Lots 26
2. For Sewer 6
3. Against Sewer 13
If the Council decides to serve Red Oaks Manor 4th Addition at this time it will be
mandatory to include Red Oaks Manor 3rd Addition. If the Council decide s not to
serve the 4th Addition it will not be mandatory to serve the 3rdAddition at this time.
RED OAKS MANOR 4th ADDITION SANITARY SEWER
Two petitions have been received since the January 8, 1976 public hearing. We
have plotted the information contained on both petitions on the Display Map which
will be used at the February 3, 1976 meeting.
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The original petition received prior to the January 8, 1976 meeting listed the
following: 1
1. Tota Lots 118
2. For Sewer 19
3. Against Sewer 31
The petitioJdated January 27, 1976 listed the following:
1. Total Lots 119
2. For ewer 38
3. Agai,!.st Sewer 62
4. Undebrded 5
5. Unable to
Con~act 14
The second ~etitiOn signed January 29, 1976 contained sixteen (16) signatures all in
favor of the sanitary sewer. The petition consisted of 9 persons changing their votes
from not favoring to favoring and 7 persons signed that did not sign the January 27,
1976 petition.
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February 3, 1976
Page Three
Combining the results of the two petitions, results in the following:
1. Total Lots 119
2. For Sewer 54
3. Against Sewer 53
4. Undecided 5
5. Unable to
Contact 7
If the Council decides to include the 3rd Addition, it is not mandatory to include
the 4th Addition.
EIDELWEISS STREET SANITARY SEWER
There has been no additional information submitted on the Eidelweiss Street
Sanitary Sewer Project since the public hearing. Since the original request
came from both affected property owners it appears there is no opposition to
the proposed Sanitary Sewer Construction.
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NORTHWOODS ADDITION STREET AND STORM SEWER
Two petitionl and one letter were received from the Northwoods Addition Area
regarding p~oposed Street and Storm Sewer. The following is a summary of those
petitions an11etter:
1. Tota~ Lots 119
2. For torm & Street 39 .~
3. Agai st Storm 54 ~
4. AgaiJst Street 50
5. Not ihcluded in
l Petition 17
There was n original petition for the storm sewers and bituminous streets, but a
verbal reque1st was made to the City by the person presenting the petition to include
them in the Jublic hearing.
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RECOMMENDA TION
We recomm~nd that the Council order the sanitary sewer improvements for:
Andover Mayor and City Council
Fe bruary 3, 1976
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1. Red Oaks Manor 3rd Addition
2. Red Oaks Manor 4th Addition
3. Eidelweiss Street
We recommend that the Council not order the Northwoods Storm Sewer and
Street Project for the following reasons:
1. The City does not have a Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan at this
time. The construction of storm sewers in Northwood Addition may
require oversizing to serve areas to the east. After completion of the
Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan the questions of areas to be served
will be answered and the City will be assured of a proper construction
program.
2. The sanitary sewers to be installed in 138th Avenue Northwest, Crocus
Street Northwest and 140th Avenue Northwest will be 15-25 feet deep
and we prefer to let the excavated trenches settle one year prior to
paving.
3. The majority of the petitioners were not in favor of the construction at
this time.
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1 will review this report with the Council at the February 3,
Yours very truly,
TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON
AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
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patrtcia K. Lindquist, Clerk
William Hawkins, Attorney
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February 3, 1976
Mayor Richard Schneider
Members City Council
Andover. MN
RE: File 112105, 1976-1 Improvement Projects
Comparison of Special Assessment Costs
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In a¡memorandum dated January 8, 1976, we addressed the relative
changes in both the anp.ual and total cost of special assessments
for the sanitary sewer portion of this years proposed improvement
progtam. Attached are figures for th~ Northwoods and Green Acres
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street and storm sewer projects on the same basis.
We hkve used the total per lot assessment figures as found in your
engiteers notice of hearing dated December 22, 1975 as was mailed
to t e affected property owners.
We hkve again looked at the possibility of a delay of the proposed
consFruction start from April to July of this year which could
possibly result in a project cost increase of approximately 3% based
on 1% a month. Also since a 90 day delay in starting the project
may jesult in completion of the project too late in the fall of
1976 to file the assessment rolls, the interim financing of the
project would then have to include capitalized interest to cover a
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sufficient period until the assessments are filed in the fall of
1977 . For the purpose of these calculations we have included an
additional IO months capitalized interest at 6% on the following
basi~. If bids are taken on the project and contracts awarded in
earl~ April with bonds heing sold dated June I, then the capitalized
interest through DeceI!lber 1976, or 7 months, would have to be in-
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cluded. If the project goes ahead as of July I, bonds are sold
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February 3, 1976
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dated August I, interest would have to be included through December
1977 for a period of 17 months. This results in an additional 10
months having to be included in the project financing.
The third option considers the possibility of deferring the project
to the spring of 1977 and in that example we have increased con-
struction costs by 10% to cover a one year delay.
The following four schedules show the effect of each of these
changes on the total assessment, annual payment and total cost
including interest over the life of the assessment. We have
figured them both for conventional 20 year financing and 30 year
FHA financing.
Sincerely,
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Kin~ D. Forness
Vice President, Accounts
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Attachments
NORTHWOODS - STORM SEWER
A. Project Starts April 1976
Total assessment costs
(per engineers report) $ 800
B. Project Starts July 1976
Assessment <-ost
(per engineers report) $ 800
3% increase for 90 day delay 24
10 months interest @ 6% 41
Total Assessment $ 865
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C. Project Starts April 1977
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Assessment cost
(per engineers report) $ 800
Construction cost increase
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(one year delay @ 10%) 80
'O"j ...."..., $ 880
To determine the annual and total cost effect on the individual homeowner of
each of the ab ve options, we offer the following comparison:
30 Years @ 6% 20 Years @ 8~;
A,.i1 "'1 "0" $ 59 Annually $ 84 Annually
$1770 Total Cost $1680 Total Cost
$ 64 Annually $ 91 Annually
July 1976 Start
$1920 Total Cost $1820 Total Cost
April 1977 Start $ 65 Annually $ 93 Annually
$l950 Total Cost $1860 Total Cost
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GREEN ACRES - STORH SEWER
A. Project Starts April 1976
Total assessment costs
(per engineers report) $ 552
B. Project Starts July 1976
Assessment cost
(per engineers report) $ 552
3% increase for 90 day delay 17
10 months interest @ 6% 28
Total Assessment $ 597
C. Project Starts April 1977
1
Assessment cost
(pe~ engineers report) $ 552
Construction cost increase
I
(onJ year delay @lO%) 55
Tota1 Assessment $ 607
To determine the annual and total cost effect on the individual homeowner of
each of the ab~ve options, we offer the following comparison:
30 Years @ 6% 20 Years @ 8%
April 1976 Start $ 41 Annually $ 58 Annually
$1230 Total Cost $1160 Total Cost
July 1976 Start $ 44 Annually $ 63 Annually
$1320 Total Cost $1260 Total Cost
April 1977 Start $ 45 Annually $ 64 Annually
$1350 Total Cost $1280 Total Cost
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NORTHWOODS - STREET
A. Project Starts April 1976
Total assessment costs
(per engineers report) $ 600
B. Project Starts July 1976
Assessment cost
(per engineers report) $ 600
3% increase for 90 day delay 18
10 months interest @ 6% 31
Total Assessment $ 649
C. Project Starts April 1977
Assessment cost
(per engineers report) $ 600
Construction cost increase
(onj year delay @ 10%) 60
$ 660
Total Assessment To determine tJe annual and total cost effect on the individual homeowner of
each of the abrive options, we offer the following comparison:
30 Years @ 6% 20 Years @ 8%
April 197 Start $ 44 Annually $ 63 Annually
$1320 Total Cost $1260 Total Cost
July 1976 tart $ 48 Annually $ 68 Annually
$1440 Total Cost $1360 Total Cost
April 1977 Start $ '49 Annually $ 69 Annually
$1470 Total Cost $1380 Total Cost
GREEN ACRES - STREET
A. Project Starts April 1976
Total assessment costs
(per engineers report) $ 578
B. Project Starts July 1976
Assessment cost
(per engineers report) $ 578
3% increase for 90 day delay 17
10 months interest @ 6% 30
Total Assessment $ 625
1
C. Project Start April 1977
1
Assessment cost
(per' engineers report) $ 578
I
Construction cost increase
'0'1 '"" '""" @ "" sa
Total Assessment $ 636
To determine the annual and total cost effect on the individual homeowner of
each of the abo\re options. we offer the following comparison:
30 Years @ 6% 20 Years @ 8%
April 1976 StaTt $ 42 Annually $ 61 Annually
$1260 Total Cost $1220 Total Cost
July 1976 tart $ 46 Annually $ 66 Annually
$1380 Total Cost $1320 Total Cost
April 1977 Start $ 47 Annually $ 67 Annually
$1410 Total Cost $1340 Total Cost
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V February 3, 1976
V
(þA City Council
Andover, Hinn.
RE: Northwoods - Streets and Storm Sewer Petition
Council Members:
I would like to express my vigorous objection to your acceptance of petitions
concerning streets and storm sewer for my area. I question the validity of
these petitions based upon the manner in which one of these petitions was pre-
sented to me.
I found the individual who brought it to me to be highly prejudiced on the
matter. His representation of the facts were such that one who was uninform-
ed would most certainly indicate a no. \{hen I expressed that I would indicate
yes, he became very conciliatory and tried his best to express that he had no
intention of influencing a no from me. It seemed obvious that he was con-
cerned about one thinking he was mishandling this matter. His attitude led
me to look into the matter of streets and storm seHer further. I found
that this individual Has attempting to coerce no votes with the tactics of
misinformation, bias, and fear (of council misrepresentation of the facts
of this issue). I question his veracity enou)';h to ask you to throw out
petitions from the North\wods area and have them retaken by individuals of
unquestione1 integrity.
If you choose not to do this, I present you with a challenge. I challenge
vou to rise above your own political needs and pressures and res~ond to this
question of Andover's needs with an eye to the future. For this city to
provide its 'citizenry ,lith a high quality of life, it is necessarv for its
leaders to think not only of what is most popular, but also what is best for
this city's :future. !Iot only will paved streets he more esthetically pleas-
ing, they will guarantee better health and safety for Andover's citizens.
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and huyers.
Remember all the cars stuck in the mud of a recent November storm? People
would have been hetter off with 110del T's than the cars of today. Let's
not be a !!od~l T city. Let's be a city of today and the future.
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January 17, 1976
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Andover, Minnesota 5530)
Council Persons:
We, THE CONCERNED RESIDENTS OF 173rd LANE NW, consider
the PROPOSED r.1UrlICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
for 1976 totally unacceptable. We request that the council
reject the proposal for the following reasons:
1. The proposed construction on 17)rd Lane would
be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the
families residing thereon.
2. The already improved lots are substandard in depth
per ORD. 8,6.02-(Minimum requirements) and substandard in lot
square footage (Lots average 28,000 Square Feet). If this
project is done the existing homes will stand in the front
yard setback.
3. The designation of 173rd Lane as a collector
roadway for the developed area west of TULIP ST. is contrary
to all recommendations of the local Planning and Zoning
Commission.
4. The environmental impact of 173rd Lane NW, being
used as a collector roadlvay is in direct conflict with the
rural atmosphere so highly prized by neighborhood residents.
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