HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC May 16, 1978
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I1BGULAR CITY cou"cn IIEETI!!G - HAY 16, 1978
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The Regular Bi-'!onthly ¡¡eeting of the: Andover City Council was called to order by lc1ayor··
Jerry ':!indschi tl 0" Hay 16, 1978, 7:36 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
Boulevard fTV!, Ano!o;:a, 1-1innesota.
Council~ersons present: Lachinski, HcClure, Orttel, VanderLaan
Councilpersons absent: None
1\lso Present: City Attorney, E. P, Babcock; City Engineer, D. R. Kasma;
City Clerk, P, K. Lindquist; and interested residents.
'Residents li'orum
THck Schneider. l3~3 Andover Boulevard W~ - was concerned with the weed problem next to
Bluebird Street. He sprayed a couple years ago and the road right-of-way is full too.
He was wondering if the City would reimburse him to spray the road right-of-way, It
should be sprayed twice, once now and again the latter part of June. He assured the
Council that it would not cost over $20. Iffi. Lindquist didn't know what plans were made
relative to spraying weeds on the City's right of ways; she will investigate this further
and contact lœ. Schneider.
I~. Schneider questioned if people using the softball field must pay the $100 deposit. He
felt it was unfair to have youngsters pay that deposit if they just want to practice.
Ms. Lindquist stated if the Athletic Association or any group associated with it uses the
field, no deposit is required; but other groups have to pay the deposit.
Rick Bartell. 17610 Orchid Street - requested a temporary occupancy permit to be granted
for one month so he could move into his house. All that remains to be done is putting in
the kitchen cabinets and putting in the interior doors. Everything else is completed. Hr.
Clough referred him to the Council. He wants to get into the new house so he can sell
his trailer house to be able to afford the cabinets. He will comply with the code within
a month. The item is to be put on the Agenda for further discussion.
A£!;enda A~"proval
MOTIO~ by Lachinski, Seconded by McClure, to approve the Agenda with the following changes:
Að.d Item 5i, Rick Bartell, Certificate of Occupancy; Add Item 5j, Prairie Road Bridge;
Add Item 7a4, H. V!ilber dba Wilbers; add Item lOa, Temporary Maintenance Person; and
Delete Item 11. Notion carried . unanimously,
Bicycle Hotocross Track - Students
Dick Schneider - several weeks ago the youngsters asked the Lions if they would construct
the motocross track and supervise and hold competitive racing. They picked the site right
behind the City Hall by the trees as the terrain on this site is most suitable and would
take the least to construct. The Lions will do the work and pay for it and supervise
meets at no cost to the City whatsoever, as the Lions liability insurance will apply duri~
the meets. Thœ3 will be no permanent structure, so it could easily be returned to its
original state if it is so desired in the future. The Park Board said there was no objection.
Even though the area is desi~as a picnic area, it can still be used as such as the
track will be on the outskirts of the trees.
Jim Veiman, !1ike Sandborne, Adam Ward, and Tim Carlson each gave a report explaining what
a BHX track is, the recreational advantages of constructing such a track, tha t it will be
run by the Andover Lions Club, what the track would be used for, how competition would be
conducted, showing samþle tracks, and showin~ a samþle of the bikes that would be used.
This would be one of the first m'J{ tracI,s in the State; only a very small amount of small
trees may have to be removed.
Regular City Council Meeting
Hay 16, 1978 - lIinutes
Page 2
(B!A)( Track - Students, Continued)
Discussion was on how to kee~ motorized vehicles off the track and the City's insurance
liability. l!r. Schneider stated that keeping motorized vehicles off the track is their
main concern, and he suggested the City might post signs that no motorized vehicles are
allowed on the parkland and also recommended that the City put up a fence across by the
TIower li~e, as that area is being used by vehicles now. He stated there are youngsters
who are going to want to practice on the tracks and felt that snowfences could be put up
in various places to discourage use of motorized vehicles.
Vies Hand, Park Board Chairrnah, stated the Park Board felt if motorized vehicles could be
restricted, the track would be acceptable. They weren't sure of the City's liability.
Part of the discussion was to fence and post it, but it was not their intention that the
entire area be fenced, just to prevent motorized traffic on the tracks.
,Talon 1'lard - stated at this point there has been one other RHX track approved in J.!innetonka.
And an independent one is being built in Brooklyn Park. He didn't ¡<now the situation
regarding fencing on these tracks; but as far as he knows, with the projected co~plotion
date the end of June, this will probably be the first one in the State in operation. He
believed snowfences are being used as outfield markerò on the ballfield and asked if it
were possible to consider extending a fence outward fro~ the outfield fence up to the
barbed wire fence. It is the least expensive and most readily available; althought not
the most asthetic. He also estimated it would cost between five and six hundred dollars
to construct the track. l!r. Schneider stated the Lions Club will agree to maintain the
track, and it will be a competitive amature sport for youngsters. The Lions Club also
inte~ds to run a concession stand during co~petition. l!r. Babcock stated an agreement
between the City and the Lions Club would be wise and felt it should spell out the duties
and responsibilities for insurance purposes.
Hs. Lindouist stated in talking to the insurance agent, he talked about getting a continuæs
~olicy where we'd be ßiven a Certificate, which would be over and above our current liTIits,
plus ~ore additional insurance must be carried during meets. He talked about a Certificate
of Insurance exactly like what is done on the ballfield with a "hold harmless clause" in
the ap:reement. It was her understanding that the Lions would pay for the additional
insurance. Iw. Schneider had not understood that the Lions would carry the City's additiona
insurance and he will discuss this further with the Lians Club. He questioned whether
the Lions could be held responsible for the track when they are not supervising it.
J-IOTIOH by Orttel, Seconded by J.lcClure, that the City Council allow the Lions Club to work
under the direction of the Parks Committee in developing a Blcr J.lotocross Track at the
City Hall site; to authorize the Clerk to work with the City Attorney in drafting an
agree~ent for the use to include the "hold harmless clause" and include a maintenance
agree~ent for the property and to include the Certificate of Insurance Liability. J.lotion
carried unanimously.
Prairie Poad/Ease~ent Negotiation
~inslow Holasek - h~d drafted a letter to the Council which he read and presented to the
Council dated I- ay 16, 1978, relative to what happened in his negotiations with Iw. Hawkins.
Jle also requested a co1'Y of l!r. Hawkins' letter to the Council relative to their meeting
of Hay 9, 1978; that letter was read to l!r. Holasek in part relative to the negotiations
on the Len J.!ortenson ~roperty. l!r. Holasek stated there were quite a few scotch pine
trees on the Hortenson property that were planted 12 to 15 years ago probably with the
intent of selling them as Christmas trees. They have never been pruned and were, in his
o1)i~ion, not worth anything for Christmas trees. !{r. Holasek felt it is co~parable land
for aRricultural use and should be ~aid on the same basis. He didn't think there should be
a distinction and felt he should have been compensated for his trees also. This parcel
is three parcels north of him.
Regular City Council J.!eeting
I'ay 16, 1978 - J.!inutes
Page .-3
(Prairie Road/Easement Negotiation, Continued)
11ayor Windschitl suggested directing J~. Babcock to research both the Holasek attempted
a,,¡ard and the J.!ortenson award and -prepare a report for the Council to get another
opinion of this entire situation.
1-!OTImT by I.achinski, Seconded by Orttel, to direct the Attorney to -prepare a report on the
Holasek condemnation to present the factG on both sides of the iSGueco the Council for
a June 5 S-pecial Closed Heeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Andover City Hall. lIotion carried
unanimously.
ReTIort/Ru~ River Crossin~
!~. Kasna Gtated their fir", has been retained by the Anoka County Highway Department to
do so",e work for a federal aid project which is the connection for the Rum River Crossing
to Seventh Avenue. They have been asked to assist fro", Seventh Avenue to connect to
Bunker Lah:e Boulevard goinr; somewhere south of Auditor Subdivision 82. They have prepared
a ~roject develoDM ent report and submitted it to Anoka County and to the Federal Governnent.
At a later date, they will be conducting public hearings with the City, Planning CommiGsion,
and 'Property ownerS lookinr, at various routes. At the preGent time, they are waiting for
something bac1: fror.1 the Federal Government. The latest report is that the Eederal
Governme~t has asked for Qn environmental impact statement, which will take some tir.1e to
complete. He felt it would be 6 months to a year before any thine: ",ore takes place. To
his knowledge, the location had not changed.
Rezoninr, - Chutich
Chairman Larry Retzlaff stated the Planning and Zoning Commission has unanimously recommended
approval of the .roe Chutich rezoninG from an R-l to neighborhood Business. At the first
pUblic hearing there ~as a r,reat deal of public opposition to the first proposal. At
the continued public hearinG, there was no public opposition to the land use. They found
that the conce~t of this neiGhborhood business does not violate the intent or purpose of
the comprehensive ~lan and recom~ended that the rezoninG be Granted with the stipulation
that this site plan be followed.
Joe Chutich - testified it was his iYltc!1t to f81loTI ryh8tcvcr reauire~ents the Planning
Co~~ission requires. lIe. intends 'to.falldw';this~.si tè plan-. ·Thè~Flãnning Commission
stiDulated that he follow the require~ents for the screeninG fence and that the street be
labeled; and he has agreed to both. ~~. Retzlaff stated the Planning Commission did not
address the screeninG requirements in Paraßraph 2, 8.03 of the Ordinance, as per Ordinance
the Building Official will determine the front of the buildinG. He also didn't think
that the people TIere individually notified of the continued meeting; it was published in
the paper on the A~enda. ~~. Chutich stated he personally went to the neighbors telling
the~ of his plans; and after he explained the proposal, no one was oPPoGed to what he is
doing.
HOTIŒT by 1-!cClure, Seconded by Orttel, introducing the followinG Resolution: City of
Andover, County of Anoka, State of 1linnesota, a Resòlution granting a rezoning fro~
residential to neighborhood business for Plat 65932, Parcel 3410, located on the northwest
corner of County Road 9 and County Road 116 ... (see Resolution R55-8) Hotion carried
u't1anirlously.
Variance/EricYßon
IT. Eric]roon noted he cannot move the garage closer to the house as it would be on top
of his steps and deck.
110TIm¡ by HcClure, Seconded by Lachinski, A Resolution approving a variance from the pro-
visions of Ordinance ¡To. I), Section 6.02 (S1deyard Setback) for Plat 65927, Parcel 8000,
as reauested by Clinton Erickson '" (See ReGolution R56-8) Hotion carried unanimously.
Re¡;ular City Council Eeetine;
HaJT 16, 1978 - Hinutes
Page 4
Recess at 9:02; reconvene at 9:12 p.m.
S1Jec:;ial Use Permi t/G1T Investment
!'r. Retzlaff stated the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approving the Special
Use Permit on the provisions of Ordinance S, Section 4.17. The property was rezoned to
1m in July, 1977. it appears that the Special Use Permit is to retain the rΠzoning. In
interpretirrg Sectiorr 4.17, riB zoning can only be withdravm at the action of the City
Council and Planning Commission and the Special Use Permit is to continue construction.
Since the City did not take action to refer zoning back to previous zoning, Hr. Retzlaff
felt the property should remain the JΠzone. But to go into construction, they vlould
have to have a Special Use Permit.
Jerry Greerr. reuresenting GI1 Investment - originally that area was planned to be a strip-
center developed in two phases. There is a purchase agreement pending for the south
portion of the lot. It was not realized at that time that the Ordin~nce required a two-
acre minimum lot for each individual business, although the total piece consists of 2.9
acres. There is a purchase agreement pending subject to proper zoning to use the southern
lot of the four lots for a convenience store. He was told by staff that this Permit is to
be assured of the zoning there; and then if the one lot were to be used irrdividually, he
understood it would take a variance from the existing Ordinance.
Discussion was on whether or not a Special Use Permit is needèd to continue the zoning as
J:B. Title on the property was not cleared until January, 1978; therefore, it could not
have been uned until now. Attorney Babcock stated that in order to use this property
according to the lffi Ordinance, there has to be a Special Use Permit; and hafore commencing
construction, a Special Use Permit must be applied for. The Council can delay the de-
termination of the rezoning until after they come in with the sketch plan and the specific
proposed use of the property.
~~. Retzlaff noted that at the time this Special Use Permit was applied for, the Planning
Co~rnission received another request for a Special Uae Permit from Ja~es Refrigeration for
a ~asoline storage pu~p and a site plan for the parcel of land on the corner of Bunker
Lake Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard. The Ordinance, as interpreted by V.r. Hawkins, is
that the City would require two acres of land per business. The Planning Co~mission has
reviewed the site plans for this southern parcel and has made reco~endatia1s to the
potential o~~erG, who have also 8ub~itted a variance request fro~ Ordinance 8, Section 6.02
to reduce the area under 1m zoninG to less than 2 acres on the southern parcel. The action is
pending before the Com~ission.
It was the Attorney's and the Council's opinion that the retention of the 1m zoninG does
not require a Special Use Permit and that they should be Granted a refund of the fee;
however, a Special Use Per~it must be applied for and a site plan submitted at the time
they are wanting to CQnMence any type of cO~Gtruction.
Lot Spli t/G,-een
Com~issioner Petzlaff stated that )·œ. Green requested ,-emoval of this item until the next
regularly scheduled Council meeting to better inform himself and be better prepared for
the City Cou~cil.
Lot Split/Trost
rœ. Retzlaff stated the Pla~ninG Commission is recoM~ending denial of the proposed lot
split as it would ~ot be co~siste~t with the surrounding area, although the lots would
create lots within the size requirements of an R-4 zone. Review of the surrourlrling area
show lots of a substantially larger size. Also, it would create two substandard lots
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Pe~ular ~ity Council Meetin~
!~ay l~, 1978 - Hinutes
Par:;e '5
(Lot Split/Trost, Continued)
because they don't meet all the requirements of the Ordinance, that being minimum lot
deuth of 130 feet, and it would not be consistent with the orderly planning of the area.
The inconsistency lies in that the backyards of this neighborhood are quite large.
Jon Trost _ ~re8ented a petition which encompasses a three-house radius of this lot concem inþ
the lot sl'lit, which he took around eXl'laininr, the lot split and the position of the P & Z.
He has 12 yeses; no one in the neighborhood opposed. All the people want to see the
neighborhood im~roved. This piece of property has assessments of $8,054, which is
approximately $2,500 to $3,000 greater than any of his neighbors. It was stubbed for sewer
when he was away; and to his knowledge, no one in his family was contacted regarding the
additional stub. 11r. Kasma stated it is their standard procedure to, when in doubt, put
in a stub and assumed someone was contacted; although he could research this further if
need be.
Councilperson Lachinski stated he drove through the area this evening and felt all the
houses were fairly close together and this particular lot looks like it has an empty lot
next to it. He has no problem with the lot split.
I{r. Trost showed pictures of the lot and some of the surrounding area. The building on
this lot would not be any closer to the lot line than any other buildings in the area,
which would be well within the existing characteristics of the neighborhood. The square
footage for the northerly lot is 17,497 and the southerly lot is 13,914; both exceed the
minÜnum R-4 standard averagin¡,; 15,705 square feet. Approximately 47 years ago when they
TIUrChASed the lot, Hr. Trost called aJ~member of the P & Z asking if it were possible to
split the lot then. He was told no because tbe lot did not meet the minimum square footage
to have two septic syste~s on it; however, when sanitary sewer is put in, he would perceive
no nroblern whatsoever in splitting the lot.
Al Folton - built ~T. Trost's house in 1973. At the time he obtained the building permit,
it was thou~ht that sewer would eve~tually come in, and he was advised to put the house
to one side of the lot so that it can be split in the future. This is what he did.
He personally would like to see a house in that lot to see the lot iMproved. Mayor
~inòschitl noted that the depth problem with the lots is one that was passed over when
the area was platted; technically it is an illegal lot as the total lot.
Hr. Arme, 2700 l3qth L.q!l8 - stated he would like to see the lot i!11proved as now the lot
is bein~ used for snow~obiles, motorcycles, etc.
!T. Retzlaff noted the P & Z was not aware of the feelings of the neighborhood relative to
this lot split. !~. Trost explained that neighbors told him they had no problem with the
s'P1it, and if they had ~"own he was going to run into problems with it, they would have
definitely attended the public hearin~ and voiced their support of it. Hr. Babcock felt
it would be proper for the Council to take the history of the lot into consideration
(referrin¡,; to Minimum lot depth requirement); but it is not, in his opinion, legally binding.
),'OTTO" by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, to approve ". J.ot split pursuant to Ordinance )10. 40
and Ordinance No. 40A. for Lot 1, Block 4, l'Torthwoods Addition ... (See Resolution R57-8)
Discussion: Com!11issioner ~etzlaff noted there are alr.egdy two dedicated parks in Northwoods
a!ld the Commission felt that was sufficient; therefore, no parkland dedication is
renuired. r'~otion carried unanimously.
Title Opi!lion/ Crooked Lake Addition
'7illiam Keefer, representing the Robert DeGardner and Allen I!atson proposed plat of Crooked
Lake Addition. 11r. Keefer explained the problem with the property relates to the fact
that the le~al description ~sed the Crooked Lake shore as the boundary line. As the water
~oes up and down, the lakeshore position changes; and this would affect the location of
the south boundary. The problem relates to the plat to the north, Kemps Addition, and the
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Regular City Council Meeting
May 1 ~, lq78 - Hinutes
Page 6
(Title Opinion/Crooked Lake Addition, Continued)
plat to the south, We originally attempted to tie the legal description into those boundary
lines, but were unable to because of tbe same type of problem, At this point, we would
request to be allowed to file the plat using the legal description that we have agreed
on, and at a later date to allow us to correct the title by a land registration, We have
filed an application to register the title to this property, The type of defect that we
have is not uncommon and is readily correctable. The title to the property, while it is
unmarketable, is insurable through title insurance, We have a title insurance company
that, should the City allow us to file the plat, would allow us to convey property and
place mortgages on the lots until the title correction is completed, Because of the
rapidly changing mortgage market, by allowing the plat to be filed, construction could
begin.. These lots are serviced by sanitary sewer.
Mr, Babcock noted he has talked to }~, Keefer on a number of occasions, about this matter.
He a~rees with t~.. Keefer about the defect in the title and understood the City policy to
be that title was to be good and marketable before the plat was approved, although it is
not v~itten in the Ordinance. The Council must decide whether they want to approve the
plat before the title is marketable. If the developer does not complete the remedial
title actio~ and it is going to be a somewhat major action, then there is some question
witb respect to the title to the streets in the plat that are owned by the City; He
felt the City could require a bond to be used in case of default on the part of the developer
as it would be the same as posting a bond for street work or utilities and he felt that
there probably wouldn't be any problem with the land registration. He didn't have much
Question in this case but what they will be successful in correcting the defect as soon
as they have been through the procedure and the mechanics, and felt that a bond for $2,500
would adequately protect the interests of the City. }~, Keefer stated they have no
objection to this and suggested a time period of one year to obtain a marketable title;
afterwards the City could take the money and complete the action itself.
HOTION by Orttel, Seconded by HcClure, that the City Attorney be authorized to develop a
contract with the developer of Crooked Lake Addition to provide for a security deposit ,
in the amount of $2,500 for ob~aining of the clear title to the property. Hotion carried
unanimously.
Rick Barttel, Certificate of Occupancy
Attorney Babcock stated according to the Uniform Building Code, there is a provision for a
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the use of a portion of a structure prior to the
completion of the entire building or structure, }~, Barttel had told him that he had not
requested a Temporary Certificate from the Building Inspector. It was !~, Babcock's
opinion that the Building Inspector is in a position to grant that without any action from
the Council. He suggested !~, Barttel speak with the Building Inspector again, The Clerk
suggested if there is some reason why I~. Clough will not issue the temporary certificate,
it should be in v~iting for the Council to act on, Hs, Lindquist will investigate the
m"tter further,
Prairie Road Bridge
M~, K"sma reviewed a letter to the Council dated }fuy 16, 1978, reviewing the situation on
the Prairie Road bridge in that it is unsafe as it now stands. In reviewing the situation,
there are three options available: 1) closing the bridge to all traffic; 2) post it to
four-tons axel weight and have !,~, Kraable put some gravel on the approaches and put slow
10 mph speed limit to slow traffic coming into the bridge; or 3) spend $1,200 to repair tre
concrete deck and then restrict buses and trucks, He recommended the second option, He
has contacted the bus company and advised them to proceed slowly across the bridge; he
didn't feel there was a safety hazard if the buses go across slowly. He felt that option
would cost approximately $500, possibly less if !ér, Kraable does it, By posting the road,
Re~ul~r City Council tæeting
H~y 16, 197<3 - !!inutes
P~ge 7
(Prairie Ro~d Bridse, Continued)
the City's responibility is t~ken c~re of. General consensus of the Council was to go
with t~. Y~sma's recommendation ~nd th~t he work with the Clerk to ~et it done.
t~. K~sm~ also recommended discussing the right-of-w~y acquisition for Prairie Road from
Andover Boulevard to Bunker Lake Boulevard at the next Council meeting ~nd that the
people on that stretch be notified. He felt we should be acquiring that right of way this
year. !1ayor 1Vindschitl also requested that an update of the City's State Aid Funds also
be ~iven. Councilperson Lachinski stated the Road Improvement Committee is working on a
proposed 5-year tSAH program and suggested tT. Kasma meet with the Committee first.
t~. Holasek suggested signs beposted at the ends of Prairie Road informing the traffic of
the weight limits on the bridge. Bob Peach also stated that the fire trucks will be more
than 4-ton axel weight.
Junkyard Licenses
!10TION by Orttel, Seconded by MCClure, that the City Council approve the Junkyard Licenses
for D. Shernell dba D. J.'s Auto Parts; R. Pears dba Bob's Auto Parts; W. Batson dba Rite
Away Auto Parts; and II. Wilber dba Wilbers; noting that all requirements of Ordinanee 9
have been met according to the yearly renewal of the license and noting that the licenses
to be issued through June 30, 197<3. Discussion: Councilperson Lachinski requested that
they be told that the top of the fences should be even to look decent and attractive; he
was referring specifically to the fence of Shernell's. The Clerk stated at this point,
Shernel1 doesn't need a fence as it is his first license, but she will be writing to each
yard informing them of their obli~ations prior to license renewal in July, 1978. I-lotion
carried unanimously.
Plannh~ and Zonin~ Commission Revert
lIT. Retzlaff stated the Commission forwarded the Junkyard Ordinance to t~. Babcock, who
has put the action on hold pending City Council action regarding the attorney representation
of the City by a lawfirm. Attorney Babcock stated he will take it off hold at once and
get it done as quickly as possible if that is the Council's desire.
Volunteer Fire Devartrnent
Fire Chief Vic Evans reviewed the quotes for the 4 x 4 truck; the difference between the
truck they are recommending and that of the lowest bid is $206. Item I is the standard
cab, standard box; Item 2 is the four-door crew tab with short box. The reaSon the Chevrolet
didn't consider Item 2 is because the truck is too long in that configuration. They are
recommending the Ford standard cab,standard box because of the 400 more pounds of ~ross
wei~ht. t~. Evans stated he had been advised not to have positraction on both the front
and rear axles because there is no slippage at all in any of the drives, according to what
dealers and other people have told him; and because there is not enough slippage, too many
things within the truck break.
HOTIO!! by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, acknoVlledr,ing quotes from !Unar Ford, Inc., in
the amount of ~6,964.51; from Hetro Dodge in the amount of $6,758.0<3; and from !lain Hotors
in the amount of ~7,827.00 for a 3/4 ton 4x4 truck; and authorize the purchase of the
!!inar Ford 3/4 ton 4x4 with standard c~b and st~nd~rd box. The price is $206 higher than
the Dodge but has 200 more pounds of lo~d c~rrying capacity and 400 more pounds of Gross
Vehicle l.7eißht.
VOTE OJ¡ I!OTImr: YE5-Lachinski, HcClure, Orttel, windschitlj NO-Vanderlaan
J-:otion carried.
Councilperson Vanderlaan - As I did not approve the original expenditure, I would not be
approving the authorization of the bid.
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ReGular City Council Meeting
!Iay 16, 1978 - Hinutes
Page 8
(Volunteer Fire Department, Continued)
Chief Evans requested authorization to order the communication equipment fror.! the Anoka
County and Hennepin County bids, as we do have a mutual buying agreernent with both
cou!1ties. The equipment is within the budget outlined by the Fire Departrnent. One thing
not included in these costs is a jack installed on the rear of the charger/arnplifier so
that an additional speaker can be pluGged in. That is done at the local Hotorola dealer
and the price is not included in the order of the pa[';ers. '>:Hol'¡ever, it is included in the
price originally quoted to the Council in the monies request.
l'OTImr by LachinsJd, Seconded by Orttel, to authorize expenditure of ~9,170 to purchase
35 nagers with R144 red housing, 35 Charger/Amplifiers, and 35 leather cases through the
Hennepin County bid contract 7179; and also 3 8-frequency capable radio with 4 frequencies
crystaled and private line; 3 timeouts, 3 housings, 3 8-channel scanners, and 3 base
loaded roof top antenna at a total cost of 53,163.47 through Anoka County bid awarded
June 14, 1977. Discussion: I'1r. Evans noted ¡'Ie have reached an aGreement with Hotorola
that we will install the units and that they will rnake the final checkout of the units; and
it will in no way affect the warranty of the units.
VO'iE'O!I !TOTION: yp,.S-J...achi!1ski, HcClure Orttel, l'linds chi tl; 1m-VanderLaan
,
I·jotion carried.
Hayor 1,'lindschitl - both Hennepin and Anoka Countios have bid these iter.lS and there is
no violation of the biddin6 requirement even though the amounts are over 510,000.
Council person Vanderlaan - As I did not approve the original expe!1diture, I would not be
approvin~ the authorization of the bid.
Chief Evans rnentioned that at the next City Council rneeting they want to award the bids
for equiprnent; and they have cornpleted the prelirninary plans for the building with the
architect and will be presenting those at the next meetinG.
~e:;¡1Jorarv Haintenance Jiépson
HOTIOTT by Orttel, Seconded by LachinsJd, that the Clerk be authorized to hire two "rodl!'en"
to be used on City Street Project, 1978; the salary to be $3.15 per hour. Discussio:h:
l~yor ITindschitl questioned why we are paying a higher rate for these employees as many
are workin~ for lower rates. The Clerk stated we would like to get experienced help; CETA
ryeople have to be paid ~4.35 an hour. She is requesting one person who worked for the City
last year to ~ork on special use progra~8. She also explained the salary schedule since
it started with the Town Board and assumed the people would be hired for a higher wage
than previous years. l:otion carried unanimously.
Councilperson VanderLaan objected to handling of the Agenda by simply bypassing items
without putting them to the Council.
HOTIŒT by Orttel, Seconded by IIcClure, that Items 9a and 9b be deleted from this evening's
Agenda because of the late hour and that it be passed on to a future City Council Agenda.
}~tion carried unanimously.
Auuroval of Clairns
¡roTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that we would approve Clairns Nurnber 1796 and 1798
through 1817 in the arnount of ~12,670.25. Motion carried unanimously.
POTIO'r by J1cClure, Seconded by Orttel, to adjourn. All in favor said aye.
Meeting adjourned at 11:03 P.~.
_RespectfUllY, subrni t_te~!::--ZL
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Harc .A. Peach
Recording Secretary