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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC March 16, 1976 L CITY 01 ANDOVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 16, 1976 AGENDA 7:30 P.M. - Special Meeting with County Commissioner Fields- Police Contract 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes a. March 2, 4, 9, 1976 4. Public Hearings - None 5. Petitions, Requests, Communications a. Pine Crest - Final Plat b. Fields Addition - Final Plat c. Kennel license Renewal - Ozzie I s Kennels d. Refund _ Special Use Permit Fee - Chouinard i 6. Ordinances and Resolutions I a. Weed Ordinance b. Amendment - Ordinance 19 i 7. Reports of Officers, Boards, Committees a. Parks/Recreation Board b. State Aid Highway Report - Engineer 8. Old Business a. Bunker Park Activities Bldg. - Thurston 9. ew Business a. 10. Payment of Claims 11. ldjournment - ---I I CITY 01 ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 16, 1976 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard J. Schneider on March 16, 1976, 7:30 P.M.. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N. W., Anoka, Minnesota. Councilpersons present: Holasek, Rithe r , VanderLaan, Windschitl Councilpersons absent : None Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins, City Engineer, D.R. Kasma, Planning and Zoning Chairman. Dave Jack, and City Clerk. P.K. Lindquist; and others. Special Discussion with Commissioner Fields and Sheriff Talbot Discussion centered around the possibility of receiving a somewhat reduced contract price for the additional four hour protection. Commissioner Fields and Sheriff Talbot stated that if this were done for Andover, it could establish a precedent, and in all fairness, the same would have to be done for other communities under contract with the County for police protection. Commissioner Fields also requested a Resolution Accepting tre G:mcept of the County Thoroughfare Plan for the Extension between County Road 16 and 7th Avenue N. W. The Council informed Mr. Fields that there were some objections to the roadway as shown on the County maps. No action was taken. , I Agenda Approval I MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Rither, to approve the published Agenda with the fono~ing change s: Delete.. j.. .. Minutes of March 9, 1976 Add. . .. ... 8b (Building Ins pector Applicants) 8c (Selection of Planning and Zoning Chairman) 8d (Selection of Park/Recreation Chairman) 9a (Registration for Mayor/Councilpersons School 9b (Hiring of Personnel Consultant) Motion carrie unanimously. Aporoval of Minutes March 2.1 1976 Page ~' n....... Motion seconded by Rither. Page , y2....... Correct to Coon Creek_ Watershed District Board of \ Managers. March 4, 1976 Corrett as written. MOTION by Holasek, seconded by VanderLaan, to approve the Minutes of March 2 and 4, 1976, as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. - --- - l Regular C01mcil Meeting - 3/16/76 Minutes - Page 2 Pine Crest Final Plat MOTION by Holasek, seconded by Windschitl, to approve the Final Plat of Pine Crest Addition, subject to the statement from the City Attorney that there are no encumbrances against the Developer, Lawrence B. or Marilyn Carlson. Vote: Yes - Holasek, Schneider. VanderLaan, Windschitl; No - Rither. Motion carried. Fields Addition Final Plat Engineer Kasma informed the Council that he had discussed the basement elevations with the Developer; and noted that the City Building Inspector should recheck the elevations before issuing building permits on these lots. MOTION by Holasek, seconded by Windschitl, that the Final Plat of Fields Addition be approved, subject to the clarification of the dedication clause on the Plat by the City Attorney. Councilperson Rither stated that he did not feel there was sufficient justification for granting the variances on the sub- standard lot widths. Vote: Yes - Schneider, Holasek, Windschitl; No - Rither, Vander Laan. Motion carried. Kennel License Renewal - Ozzie's Kennels Attorney Hawkins advised that there was nO provision in the ordinances for pro-rating individual licenses for dogs kept in a kennel. Discus sion on other provisions or. lack of provisions in the present ordinances. MOTION by Holasek, seconded by Schneider, that the Dog Ordinances (Nos. 5.14,20), be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their review and recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. I Refund - Spedal Use Permit _ Chouinard 1 Discussion on ordinance provision and policy regarding refunds of this type. The general Úeling of the Council was that this had not been done in the past, I and could result in problems if such a precedent were established. The Staff was advised t6 remind all persons applying for Special Use Permits, that should the peimit not receive approval. they would receive no refund; and to I suggest that the applicant check with neighbors before actually filing the application. Weed ordinanbe 1 MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Rither, that the City Council adopt Ordinance NoJ 34, An Ordinance Regulating and Controlling the Growth of Noxious Weed~, Grass and other Harmful Vegetation in the City of Andover. Motion carried unanimously. [ Regular Council Meeting _ 3/16/76 Minutes - Page 3 Amendment/Ordinance No. 19 MOTION by Rither, seconded by Windschitl, that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 19A. An Ordinance Relating to the Adoption of the Minnesota State Building Code by Reference. Motion carried unanimously. Parks/Recreation Commission MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Holasek, that the City Council adopt a Resolution Establishing a Parks and Recreation Commission and Defining Duties and Responsibilities Thereof. Motion carried unanimously. Councilperson Rither requested that the Parks/Recreation Commission's "Exclusive Use Procedures" covering ball fields, etc., be handled at the next meeting prior to the summer season. Municipal State Aid Highways Engineer Kasma reviewed with the Council, his letter of March II. covering the streets for which State Highway Department à.pprovaI had been received. He noted that County Road No. 116 (Bunker Lake Boulevard) was approved as a connectio~ point for the streets running through Red Oaks Addition and Green Acres Addition. I A resident of t~e street (I73rd Avenue N. W.), formerly suggested for improvement in 1976, Art J~worski, questioned the Council on their reasons for abandoning any Municipal State Aid work in the north area. Mr. Kasma informed Mr. Jaworski that traffic coJnts indicated that the need was present in the urban area at this time. Discussion On be feelings of the residents in the various urban areas relative to M.S.A.H. MOTION by Rither, seconded by Holasek, that the Staff and Engineer be directed to prepare informational notices and have a map of the area accompanying same published in the legal newspaper as a news item; indicating that there will be an informational hearing held at the City Hall on April 6, 1976, covering the Municipal Stat1 Aid Highways. Additional notices will be mailed individually to the property owner s who are affected by the proposed M. S. A. H. in the Green Acres, Red Oaks and Northwoods areas. MOTION AMENDED by Holasek, , seconded by Schneider, toc:change the date to March 31. I Vote: (Amendment) - Yes - Schneider, Holasek; No - Rither, VanderLaan, Windschitl. Amendment Defeated. Vote: (Motion) 1 Yes _ Rither, VanderLaan, Windschitl; No - Holasek, Schneider. Motion carried! r Regular City Council Meeting - 3/16/76 Minutes _ Page 4 Heather Street Sanj ;ary Sewer Extension MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Schneider, that the City Council accept the Feasibility Report prepared by T. K. D. A., and call a public hearing for April 6, 1976, 7 :30 P. M., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 C ros stown Boulevard, for the purpose of discussing the proposed extension of sanitary sewer on Heather Street N. W. from 142nd Lane N. W. to South Coon Creek Drive in the City of Andover. Vote: Yes - Schneider, Rither, VanderLaan, Windschitl; No - Holasek. Motion carried. Northwoods Addition _ Replacement of Blacktop Engineer Kasma advised the Council of the need to discuss with the property owners in the Northwoods Addition living on the streets with a 24' bituminous roadway, the possibility of widening the streets to 32' upon completion of the sanitary sewer project to be done as a part of the replacement of the streets included as part of the project. MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Holasek, t.o set an informational public hearing for the bituminous replacement in the Northwoods Addition, and that the Clerk and Engineer be directed to prepare the informational matter and send it to the affected property owners. Said hearing to be on April 20, 1976, 7 :30 P. M., Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N. W. Motion carried unanimously. " , Other Engineering Mr. Kasma redommended to the Council that consideration be giving to delaying the Green Acre's Storm Sewer and Street Projects for one year until a decision is made on the M. S. A. H. The Council wal informed by Mr. Kasma that he would request a meeting for the , Council with Mr. Burandt of the Metropolitan Council relative to the A-95 Review. S _ Minute Recess Meeting recOnV¡ned - 10:20 P. M. Bunker Park Activitie s Building I City Building Official, James Thurston, reported that all modifications requested , by the City for the Activities Building were being met by the architect; and that the Greenhouse has been temporarily closed to the public. Building Inspect~r Applications I MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Rither, to approve the list as specified by the Building Official. Discussion on the possibility of including the names of some applicants with more experience in the building line. I Regular Council Meeting - 3/16/76 Minutes _ Page 5 Building Inspector Applications MOTION AMENDED by Holasek, seconded by Schneider, to include the name of Charles Triggs with those to be interviewed. Vote: {Amendment)--Yes- Windschitl, Holasek; No - Rither, VanderLaan, Schneider. Amendment defeated. Vote: (Motion) -- Yes- Rither, VanderLaan, Windschitl; No _ Holasek, Schneider. Motion carried. Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Rither. to appoint Donald Jacobson as Planning and Zoning Chairman. Vote: Yes - Rither, VanderLaan; No - Schneider, Holasek, Windschitl. Motion defeated. MOTION by Holasek, seconded by Windschitl, to appoint Kenneth Orttel as Planning and Zoning Commis sion Chairman. Councilperson VanderLaan noted for the record, that she objected to Mr. Orttel as Chairman based on his reference at the time of his interview, as the Comprehensive Development Plan being a "no growth" policy, that he has not learned during his term on the Commission, what is expected of the City. Vote: Yes - Schneider, Holasek, Windschitl; No - Rither, VanderLaan. Motion carried. i Park and Recreation Chairman 1 MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Holasek, to appoint Jerome Lapham as Park and Recreation Commission Chairman through December 31, 1976. Motion carriea unanimously. I Special Meeting _ Attorney/Planning and Zoning Commission 1 MOTION by Rither, seconded by Holasek, that the Staff contact the City Attorney, and request that he contact the out_going and to-be installed Planning and Zoning Commission qhairmen, as to a date to meet with them to review the duties and functions of tile Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Special Meetilg for Mayors and Councilpersons - LMM I MOTION by Holasek that the City Council give approval to the Mayor to attend the Special Meetirlg sponsored by the League of Minnesota Municipalities. No second. MOTION by Rlther, seconded by VanderLaan, that the City Council approve the expenditure toi cover the fee of $35.00 for any Councilpersons, including the Mayor, to attend the Special School conducted by the LMM, to be held on April 1O, 1976; and those persons who wish to attend shall notify the Clerk in order that registration can be made by April 2, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. j Regular Council Meeting - 3/16/76 Minutes - Page 6 Professional Personnel Consultant MOTION by Holasek, seconded by Windschitl, that the City of Andover employ.· a personnel consultant for the purpose of looking into the composition, duties, and structure of the staff; and to interview a minimum of three (3) consultants. A lengthy discus sion was had on the need for such a service in light of the report prepared by the Clerk upon the request of Councilperson Windschit1; and the need when such a few employees are involved. Vote: Yes - Schneider, Holasek, Windschitl; No - Rither, VanderLaan. Motion carried. MOTION by Holasek, seconded by Schneider, that the Council on March 30, the night of the Building Inspector interview 5, sè.lect the names of firms to do a personnel study; and that interviews be set up for these firms for April 12. Vote: Yes - Schneider, Holasek, Windschitl; No - Rither, VanderLaan. Motion carried. 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