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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
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6. Ordinances and Resolutions
I a. Weed Ordinance
b. Amendment - Ordinance 19
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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
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10. Payment of Claims
11. ldjournment
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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.
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Agenda Approval
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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.
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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.
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Refund - Spedal Use Permit _ Chouinard
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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,
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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
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suggest that the applicant check with neighbors before actually filing the application.
Weed ordinanbe
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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.
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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.
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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,
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seconded by Schneider, toc:change the date to March 31.
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Vote: (Amendment) - Yes - Schneider, Holasek; No - Rither, VanderLaan, Windschitl.
Amendment Defeated.
Vote: (Motion) 1 Yes _ Rither, VanderLaan, Windschitl; No - Holasek, Schneider.
Motion carried!
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Park and Recreation Chairman
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MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Holasek, to appoint Jerome Lapham as
Park and Recreation Commission Chairman through December 31, 1976.
Motion carriea unanimously.
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Special Meeting _ Attorney/Planning and Zoning Commission
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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
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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.
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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.
Pay-cnent of Claims
MOTION by Rither, seconded by Vander Laan, to approve the following claims:
General Fund #615 through 635 $23,003.72
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Rither, seconded by VanderLaan, to approve the following claims:
F. H.A.I (75-1) #134 through #135 1,250.32
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Mction carried unanimously.
Adjournment
seconded by Windschitl, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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CLAIMS TO BE APPROVED - 75 - 1 IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT
No. 134 Par-Z Contracting Stub Correction $ 285.40
135 Toltz, King, Duvall Services, January 964.92
$1,250.32
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