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Home My WebLink AboutSP January 10, 1977 CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 10, 1977 MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry Windschitl on January 10, 1977, 7 :30 P, M, at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N, W.. for the purpose of interviewing applicants for appointment to the Andover Planning and Zoning Cotnrrlission, Councilpersons present: Lachinski, Orttel, VanderLaan, Councilpersons absent: None Also present: City Clerk, p, K. Lindquist and interested citizens, Agenda Approval MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Lachinski, to approve the agenda as written, Councilperson VanderLaan questioned Item No, 6 (Selection of Sub-Committee Chairman/Ordinance Review and Revisions), noting that City Ordinance No, 11 states that the Commission has the authority to set up a sub-committee and designate the chairman if they feel such a committee is required; and that the City Council cannot do this for them. It was agreed to discuss this item further at the time that it was scheduled on the agenda. Vote: Unanimous, Motion carried, Planning and Zoning Commission Interviews The following persons were scheduled for interviews commencing at 7:30 P. M., and allowing 15 minutes per interview: 1. Donald ~oeke 5. Robert McClure 9. Rodney Johnson 2. d'Arcy osell 6, William Peterson 10. John Johanson 3. Walter runs 7, Robert Rylander 4, James Îlling 8. Robert Snyder Applicant No, 10, Rodney Johnson, presented a letter of withdrawal. All other applicants appe~red at the scheduled times and were asked the following questions: 1. Have y¿u read and become familiar with City of Andover Ordinances? 2, What a5e the duties of the Planning and Zoning Commission? 3. What iSI the purpose of the Community Development Plan? 4, What is the purpose of Ordinance No. 10? 5. Based in what you know about the past history of Andover, and its present conditi ns, what programss, if any, in terms of community development or refiriement, should be initiated for the residents of Andover? 6, What dj you feel is Andover's responsibility to neighboring communities? 7, What is, the purpose of Ordinance No.8? 8, In hand ing a particular situation such as rezoning, special use permit, or variance request, what criteria would be used in order to arrive at a recommendation which would ultimately be acted upon by the City Council? Special Council Meeting - 1/10/77 Minutes - Page 3 Selection/P&Z Members (continued) MOTION by VanderLaan to appoint d'Arcy Bosell to the Planning and L.oning Commission for a 3-year term expiring December 31, 1979. Motion dies- no second, MOTION by Lachinski, seconded by Orttel, to appoint Robert McClure to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a 3-year term, expiring December 31, 1979. Vote: Yes - Lachinski, Orttel, Windschit1; No - VanderLaan. Motion carried. MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Lachinski, to appoint Jim Elling to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a 2-year term expiring December 31, 1978, Vote: Yes _ Orttel, Lachinski, Windschitl; No - VanderLaan. Motion carried, MOTION by VanderLaan to appoint Robert Rylander to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a I-year term expiring December 31, 1977. No second - motion dies. MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Lachinski, to appoint John Johanson to ~b.e Planning and Zoning Commission for a I-year term expiring December 31, 197'1. Vote: Yes _ Lachinski, Orttel, Windschit1; No - VanderLaan. Motion carried. Synopsis of selection as follows: John Johanson - 1 year term expiring 12/31/77 James Elling - 2 year term expiring 12/31/78 Walter Br.ms - 3 year term expiring 12/31/79 Robert McClure - 3 year term expiring 12/31/79 Planning and Zlning Commission Chairman I MOTION by Wmdschitl, seconded by VanderLaan, to appoint Donald Jacobson as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the 1977 Year. Motion carried unanim'ously. SUb-committej Chairman/Ordinance Review Mayor Windschltl stated that his reason for requesting such a committee was that it was essJntial that this work be done as soon as possible and a sub-committee I could devote additional time to this. Councilperson VanderLaan noted that she did not object tb the sub-committee or Mr, Retzlaff as Chairman, however, it could not be habdled by the City Council per Ordinance No, 11. Other possibilities for disposition pf this sub-committee were discussed. MOTION by Lachinski, seconded by Orf.tel, to recommend to the Plannmg and Zoning Commission that a committee of three (3) Commission Members be set up to deal with the matter of ordinance reÇiew and revisions; and that Larry Retzlaff be appointed chairman of this committ~e, VanderLaan noted that this method would deprive the new members of thd P&Z Commission the opportunity to work with the ordi!'lances, Motion withdrawn, Special City C~_.lcil Ñl__ting - 1/10/77 Minutes - Page 2 Interviews (continued) 9. What role should the City of Andover play in the implementation of the Metropolitan Council Regional Development Plan? 10, As the City of Andover grows, the Planning and Zoning Commission will be required to devote an increasing amount of time to the development of affairs of the City, With this in mind, would you be able to devote a minimum of one meeting night per week, and would you also have additional time available during other periods to review documents, reports, plats or to serve on sub-committees of the Commission? Would you also have time to attend public hearings conducted by other governmental units which would have direct bearing on policies established by the City of Andover? Would you have time to attend meetings of other municipalities in order to gain some insight into a particular issue which might corne up before the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission? 11. In the event you were not selected for the Planning and Zoning Commission, would you be interested in serving on any other committees for the City of Andover, i. e. , Park/Recreation Commission, Crime Prevention Committee, Capital Improvements Committee, Historical Committee. Road Improvement Committee, Fire Prevention Committee, and Resident Communication Committee? 12. Have you followed the Metropolitan Land Use Planning legislation? If so, how do you believe this affects the development of the City of Andover? I Other question~ relative to individual work and municipal experience were asked of various applicants. ! A discussion on information contained in the "Selection Process/Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution" was had. MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Windschitl,lto amend the resolution to have the "~Jot Appointed to Commission" letter, second Isentence, changed to read as follows: Although you were not appointed to the Commission at this time, the City Council wishes to thank you for your inter~st in the operation of the City of Andover, and encourages your efforts to conttbute to representative government. Note: It was felt that the original letter as not clear as to whether or not the applicant had received appointment to the Commission. Motion carried unanimously, Selection of P/Z Members MOTION by vJnderLaan to appoint Robert Snyer to the Planning and Zoning Commission fdr a 3-year term, expiring December 31, 1979. Motion dies- no second, MOTION by Lachinski, seconded by Orttel, to appoint Walter Bruns to the Planning and Zbning Commission for a 3-year term expiring December 31, 1979. Vote: Yes - L1tchinski, Orttel, Windschitl; No - VanderLaan, Motion carried, Special City Council Meeting - 1/10/77 Minutes - Page 4 Commission Sub_Committee (continued) MOTION by VanderLaan to inform the Planning and Zoning Commission that City Ordinance No, 11 states the Planning and Zoning Commission may create and fill such other offices as it may deem necessary for its own administration; and that it shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and keep a record of its resolutions, transactions and findings, No second - motion dies. MOTION by Lachinski, seconded by Orttel, to recommend to the Planning and Zoning Commission that they create a 3-member sub-committee to work on revising and redrafting of new ordinances; and to recommend that Larry Retzlaff be made Chairman of this sub-committee. Vote: Yes - Orttel, Lachinski, Windschitl; No _ VanderLaan. Motion carried. Councilperson VanderLaan stated for the record: "The Planning and ZDning Commission has been given authority by Ordinance No. 11 to create and fill such other offices as it may deem necessary for its own administration; and in my opinion all Commission Members should be involved," Mayor Windschitl stated for the record: "The motion that was passed was a recommendation and not a mandate, " Park/Recreation Commission Liason I MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Lachinski, that Ralph Kishel be reappointed as Park/Recrek.tion Commission Liason for the 1977 Year. VanderLaan noted that this has al\vays been a rotating position, Motion withdrawn, MOTION by vlderLaan, seconded by Windschitl, that Larry Retzlaff be appointed as PÅrk/Recreation Commission Liason for the 1977 Year. Motion carried unanirriously, Adjournment MOTION by VanderLaan, seconded by Orttel to adjourn, Motion carried unanimously. e~ adjourned: 10:35 P. M. / I c . 'J " , Où~ ¡'- \(\~ / ~\ \ . \¡ \ , i