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~ 01 ANDOVER
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 28, 1981
MINUTES
A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order
by Mayor Windschitl on April 28, 1981 , 8:30 P.M. at the Andover
City Hall, for the purpose of reviewing the proposed Water Ordinance
and discussion of Consultant Fees/Trunk Sewer Refunds.
Councilmen Present: Jacobson, Lachinski, Orttel, Peach
Councilmen Absent: None
Also Present: Dave Almgren, Pat Lindquist, Ray Sowada,
Frank Stone, Larry Winner.
Agenda Approval
MOTION by Peach, seconded by Orttel, to approve the Agenda with
the following changes: Add Item No. 7-White Oaks Country Estates,
and Item No. 8-Metropolitan Council Discussion. (Note: Adjournment
will be moved to Item No. 9) . Motion carried unanimously.
Water Ordinance
The City Council reviewed each section at length and discussed
changes. It was felt that the proposed ordinance was somewhat
confusing in the sections referencing charges for numerous permits.
The Council felt the number of permits required could be reduced
by incorporating all the items into one or two permits and setting
a rate to cover them. Another area of concern was the accuracy of
the $600 unit charge referenced in Section 22{C). It was the
general opinion of the Council that perhaps the various permit
fees, connection charges and rates contained in the ordinance
could be set in a separate resolution. Ms. Lindquist was directed
to have the ordinance re-written to include all the changes agreed
upon by the Council; and to be reviewed at the Regular Meeting on
May 5, 1981. TKDA will also be requested to present a report
covering the $600 unit charge, to confirm its accuracy.
Consultant Fees/Sewer Trunk Charges
It was reported that TKDA had expended $2,107.00 to-date, with
Springsted, Inc. showing charges of $6,501.25 for the preparation
of data and reports relating to the area trunk charge and subsequent
refunds to those property owners having paid mor than what is
determined to be the per acre cost when the entire MUSA is addressed.
The City Council objected to the amount being spent, feeling they
did not receive enough information for that amount of money.
Springsted, Inc. will be requested to furnish the City with an
itemized statement covering the $6,501.25. Ms. Lindquist reported
that Springsted, Inc. had not yet prepared the data sheets
using various interest rates, as requested by the City Council
at the April 15, 1981 Meeting; with the reason given by Mr. Forness
as being an uncertainty as to whether the City wanted to incurr
any further costs.
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Special Council Meeting
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Community Development Block Grant Funds
Councilman Orttel reviewed his discussion with a County Commissioner
relative to their adoption of a resolution covering the useage of
County monies to construct a temporary waste disposal depot.
Councilman Orttel noted that he felt the City should conceptually
commit to expending all/part of the CDBG Funds to contribute to
the total costs for the removal of the wastes from the Heidelberger
property before the County proceeds with the above referenced
project. The Council expressed concern that a waste problem
still exists at the landfill site, and questioned whether the
County proposed storage depot was constructed or sized to
accomodate these wastes should it become necessary. There was
agreement by the Council that the County should proceed.
Levy Limit Proposal/Resolution
The City Clerk presented a resolution indicating City objection to
the proposal by the Governor to set a limit of levy increase to 8%.
It was agreed by the Council that the City could live with an 8%
increase even though State Aids may be reduced. No action taken.
Final Plans & Specifications/White Oaks Country Estates
Mayor Windschitl reported that he had spoken to Larry Winner prior
to the meeting regarding the completion of Final Plans and Specification
for White Oaks Country Estates; and that Mr. Winner had assured him
they would be completed and ready by Monday A1M., May 4. Mr. Winner
confirmed this to the rest of the Council.
Metropolitan Council Meeting-CDP
Councilman Orttel reported that he had met with members of Metro
Council' and that he had a very lengthy discussion with J. Harrington
of Metr; Council staff covering the problems with our Comprehensive
Development Plan. As a result of this meeting and the comments
made by Mr. Harrinton, Councilman Orttel felt that it would not
require a lot of work to get our plan into compliance. ~he b~gg~st
problem appeared to be in the area of sewers vs. populatLon wLthLn
the MUSA boundaries. They feel we need further review of the
timing for the sewer expansions. He further noted that the public
hearings are now being held for the construction of the CAB Interceptor
and if all goes well, this construction could start as early as
1986. In view of this, Mr. Harrington had stated that he felt we
should include the CAB requests in our Plans for sewer extensions.
Adjournment
MOTION by
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