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CITY 01 ANDOVER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 2, 1976
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order
by Mayor Richard J. Schneider, March 2, 1976, 7:35 P.M., at the Andover City
Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N. W.. Anoka, Minnesota.
Councilpersons present: Holasek. Rither, Winds chitl
Council per sons absent : VanderLaan (Arrived 8:10 P. M. )
Also present: City Engineer, D. R. Kasma; City Attorney, W. G. Hawkins;
City Administrator, N.J. Werner; City Clerk, P.I}:. Lindquist;
Planning and Zoning Chairman, Dave Jack; and others.
Agenda Approval
MOTION by Rither, seconded by Windschitl, to approve the agenda as published
with the addition of Item 7a(3)-Street Conditions in Project Area, and Item 9b-
Bunker Park Activities Building. MOTION AMENDED by Holasek, seconded
by Rither to add Item 8d-Coon Creek Watershed District Response. Amendment
and Motion carried unanimously. r-cr7RO .0"-]' {It.-.., \
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Approval of Mmutes
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MOTION by Rither, seconded by Schneider, to move Item 3 - Approval of
Minutes, to follow Item 9 (Councilperson VanderLaan had advised she would
arrive late. arid felt a full Council should be present for minute approval. )
Motion carried unanimously.
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Weise Second Addition _ Final Plat
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MOTION by W¡indschitl to approve the Fìnal Hat of Weise Second Addition.
Attorney Hawkins advised that he had not yet received the Title Opinion back
from Attorney Neilson, and therefore would recommend that the Plat be
approved contingent upon receipt of notification from Mr. Neilson of said
Plat showing a clear title. Motion withdrawn.
MOTION by W¡indschitl, seconded by Holasek, to approve the Final Plat of
Weise Second fddition on the condition that we receive a final cJ.earance of
title from the ity Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution Supporting HF 2143
Discussion on ~hether or not Andover would receive any benefit from this
legislation, in ¡that if Andover did not physically take a census and other
communities did, we would chance to lose on the Government Aid. The
Council felt that if the legislation would permit communities to use figures
from the League of Minnesota Municipalities or the estimated population as
shown on the Order of Incorporation, they would be in favor of same.
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Minutes - Page 2
HF 2143 (continued)
MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Holasek. to table action on HF 2143. Motion
carried unanimously.
Street Conditions - Sanitary Sewer Project Area
Engineer Kasma read his letter to the City Council dated March 2, covering the
problems and solutions for same (Exhibit "A". attached). The following residents
of the area presented questions relative to the problems:
Richard Lindeen - 2439 138th Avenue N. W.
Noted that the road bed appeared to be shifting toward the corner, thus causing
his driveway to become further from the road.
,(Engineer Kasma stated that if any problems were the result of the project,
rock would be brought in to fix it. )
Polly Vashon
Asked why the project was started so late, and inquired as to the procedure in
submitting a petition for road improvements.
(Engineer Kasma noted that once the bids are awarded, the City can only demand
a completion date; and that prior to circulating any petitions, the person handling
this should come to the City Hall and obtain all particulars as to costs etc.)
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Herb Moore' _ 2453 13 8th Avenue N. W.
Stated that because of the grading, he is constantly havin~ a large amount of
.~ water ponding in his front yard, and requested that this e han led as soon as
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(Engineer Kasma stated that he would check into this and the problem resolved.)
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Mr. Kasma advised the Council that work on the road on the corner of Xavis Street
and 138th Aven~e N. W. would hopefully commence the following day.
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Municipal StatJ Aid Highway Report
The Council wJs advised by the Engineer that the suggested road plan for the
Co. Rd. 58 andlTulip Street Intersection had not b~!,n approved by the County;
and noted that the County Engineer had informed him that should traffic patterns
indicate such al change in the future, it would be done.
Mr. Kasma re+iewed with the Council his letter of February 25 (on file with Clerk),
covering the fiie alternates for road construction for 1976. A lengthy discussion
was had on the ¡various alternates; and additional proposals were made and
discussed on streets in the Urban Planning Area. Some proposals hinged on
a completion date for Hanson Boulevard between Co. Rd. 16 and Co. Rd. 116.
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Municipal State Aid Highway (continued)
MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by , that the discussion on the
Municiþal State Aid Highways be postponed until March 16, 1976; and that the
Engineer be authorized to prepare a study on the construction of the roadway
through the Northwoods and Green Acres Area from C. S.A.H. 18 to South
Coon Creek Drive; and to correspond with the County as to the status of
extending Hanson Boulevard for the possible City construction of 139th Avenue
through the Red Oaks area. Motion carried unanimously.
Sewer Stub Design Standards
Engineer Kasma explained to the Council that the present design standard used
is effective in 99% of the connections, however, occasionally a situation occurs
in which the floor drain in a structúre is deeper than the.tbræ feet allowed under
the present standard. It was noted that this did happen once in the 75 -1 Project,
resulting in an additional cost of $285.00; and to avoid this and creating a
standard deeper would cost approximately $8,000 per foot of depth.
MOTION by Windschitl. seconded by Holasek, to authorize $285.00 to be paid
out of the 'êontingency allowance in the 75-1 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Fund;
said costs being necessary to lower the stub for the residence in question on ..~.
Arrowhead Street. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Holasek, seconded by Rither, to direct the staff to prepare a resolution
in which it is agreed to continue the standard with a three foot depth allowance,
and that the occasional problem be handled individually. Motion carried unanimously.
5 - Minute Recess
Meeting recon,)ened: 10:00 P.M.
Police contracJ
MOTION by wibdsChitl, seconded by Holasek, to contract with the Anoka County
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Sheriff's Department for twelve (12) hour per day protection beginning April I, 1976,
at a cost not tolexceed $47,510~ Discussion on contacting Mr. Fields with
reference to securing a favorable price on the contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Budget
Councilperson Rither suggested that the Council be furnished with a finished copy
of the budget a~ it now exists. It was noted that no specific changes insofar as
expenditures hid been agreed upon by the Council.
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Minutes - Page 4
Acceptance of l59th Lane N. W. and Quinn Street N. W. (Secti on 15)
It was noted that these streets had not officially been accepted. however, the
City had maintained them for a period in excess of five years. MOTION
by Holasek, seconded by VanderLaan, to accept l59th Lane N. W. and
Quinn Street N.W. inS.15,T.32, R.24. It was noted that the attorney
had reviewed the Quit Claim Deeds and found them to cover the streets
in question. Councilperson Windschitl indicated objection to this acceptance
without first securing a Title Opinion. Attorney Hawkins felt that in this
case a Title Opinion would probably beô:::an unjustified expense. Vote: Yes -
Hola sek, Schneider, Rither, VanderLaan; No _ Windschitl (should not accept
without a Title Opinion as is done on other streets now being accepted. )
Motion carried.
Coon Creek Watershed District Response
Discussion on exactly what the District wanted in the line of a response. It
was felt that at the meeting with the District no specifics were requested.
MOTION by Holasek, seconded by Windschitl, to direct the staff to contact
the Coon Creek Watershed District to request information and confirmation
of their proposals before the Council makes any decisions. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Date for Parks'/Recreation Commission Interviews
I seconded by Holasek, to set the interview date for
MOTION by VanderLaan,
Tuesday, March 9, 1976; and that the Clerk be directed to set up schedule the
applicants and advise them of the time and date. Motion carried unanimously.
Bunker Park AbtiVities Building
It was noted thlt a letter had been received from former City Building Official.
Walter Arntzeri, informing all concerned persons on the City and County levels,
of the violation6 of the fuilding Code in the construction of the "Greenhouse",
and the appare~t neglect by County Officials in not demanding that corrections
be made after they had agreed to do so after being made aware of the problems
at a Special M.!eting at the Andover City Hall in November of 1975.
MOTION by Rilher, seconded by Windschitl, that the City Council direct
James E. Thuiston, Andover Building Inspector, to meet with the appropriate
County Officialk regarding the matter of the Bunker Hills Activities Center;
and obtain all Pertinent information surrounding the controversy of the
"Greenhouse" ~nd the agreement entered into by the principle parties; and
that Mr. Thurston be present at the March 16 Meeting with a complete report.
Motion carried lunanimously.
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Minutes - Page 5
Approval of Minutes
January 6, 1976 - Correct as written
February 12, 1976 -
Page 1 (Agenda Approval) - Add.. . "Motion carried unanimously."
Page 3 (Motion 5, Line 3) _ Correct........!.£. 20~ per hour to "~20~.
February 17. 1976 -
Page 3 (Street Standards) - Add to Councilperson Rither's statement....
II; we address on a comprehensive basis, and
not on an individual basis, and that we start
caring about standards and what this City is
to become in the future. "
Page 5 (Motion 2) _ Add.. . ... "Councilperson Holasek stated
that he did not agree that the charges were verified. II
MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Rither, to accept the Minutes of January 6, 1976,
February 12, 17, 1976, as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
Payrr1ent of Claims
MOTION by Rither, seconded by VanderLaan to pay the following claims:
General Fund #603 through #614 $4,888.64
Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment ,
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MOTION by Windschitl, seconded by Rither, to adjourn. . Motion carried unanimously.
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Meeting adjourned - 11 :25 P. M.
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Patricia K.
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