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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 4, 1982
AGENDA
1. Call to Order - 7:30 P.M.
2. Resident Forum
3. Agenda Approval
4. Discussion Items
a. Variance/Jerome Gau
b. Preliminary Plat/Westview Industrial Park
c. Storm Drainage/R. Sonsteby
d. Final Plans/Senior Citizens Building
e. Mobile Home Construction
f. Ordinance No. 8 Amendment/Beauty Salons
g. Property Identification Numbers/TKDA
h. Bonestroo,Rosene, Anderlik " Inc./Rate Changes
5. Non-Discussion Items
a. Resolution/Precinct Changes
b. Planning & Zoning Commission Member
c. Authorization/Feasibility Report/Northglen II
6. Reports of Commissions, Committees, Staff
a. Fire Department/R. Keller
b. Staff/Enterprise Fund Budgets
c.
7. Approval of Minutes
8. Approval of Claims
9. Adjournment
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CITY 01 ANDOVER
M E M 0 RAN 0 U M
TO: MAVOR A1\Tn rOTTN("TT.
COPIES TO: A'J"I'ORNEV, STAFF
FROM: CITY CLERK/A. ADMINISTRATOR
DATE: APRTI, 7Q, 1 Q¡P
REFERENCE: AGENDA INFORMATION - MAY S. 1982
Item No. 3 - Agenda Approval
Please add Item No. 4h (B.R.A. Rate Changes) and Item No. Sc (Authorization
Feasibility Study/Northglen II)
Item No. 4a - Variance/Jerome Gau
Mr. Gau is requesting a variance to allow him to place his garage
nearer the front lot line than the principle structure; he will not
encroach into the required front yard setback. Planning and Zoning
Commission is recommending approval of the request. A resolution
will be prepared showing Council approval.
Item No. 4b - Preliminary Plat/Westview Industrial Park
Enclosed is the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for
approval of the Preliminary Plat. All contingencies referenced in the
4/19/82 recommendation from P&Z have been met and are shown as
required on the enclosed drawings, dated 4/29/82. A park dedication
fee is to be paid prior to the meeting.
Item NO. 4c - Storm Drainage/R. Sonsteby
Attached is correspondence from Mrs. Sonsteby covering her allegations
that storm water is being discharged onto her property without the
benefit of an easement. Jim Schrantz has reviewed the matter with
TKDA; his comments are attached. Mrs. Sonsteby would like to discuss
this with the City Council prior to proceeding with legal action.
Item No. 4d - Final Plans/Senior Citizen Building
The Final P&S are scheduled to be delivered by B.R.A. early on Tuesday,
so they will be available for your review prior to the meeting. A
resolution approving such P&S and directing advertisement for bids
will be prepared.
Item No. 4e - Mobile Home Requirements
With the passage of new legislation providing for the placement of mobile
homes on private parcels, the Council feels some problems could arise.
This item is on for discussion prior to referral to P&Z.
Agenda Information
May 4, 1982
Page 2
Item No. 4f - Ordinance No. 8 Amendment/Beauty Salons-Rural Area
Attached is a recommendation from Planning & Zoning to allow beauty
salons and barber shops in unsewered areas of the City. Also enclosed
is a memorandum relative to criteria for issuance of a Special Use
Permit; as well as a recommended amendment for Ordinance No. 8 outlining
such criteria. I would recommend another subsection, i.e. (k) Lot size,
sanitary sewer availability, age/size/maintenance record of existing
septic system shall be a determining factor in the issuance of a
Special Use Permit. Our primary concern in the non-sewered area has
always been that of pollution and forced sanitary sewer service in the
rural area, therefore, I would think such a provision would be absolutely
necessary. If a Special Use Permit were requested for a beauty shop
on a ~ acre or less sized lot in the rural area, where the property
now has a 7 or 8 year old very minimum sized septic system (or cesspool
system), according to studies, this system is not going to last if
any strain at all is put onto it; the question would be--"how many
new drain fields will this particular lot support. Inasmuch as the
intent of Ordinance No. 32 as far as MWCC's description of REC would
be violated in this instance, it could not be used as a reference
for allowance of the construction of other facilities in the non-sewered
area.
Item No. 4g - Property Identification Numbers/TKDA
As you no doubt noticed from your tax statement, Anoka County has
gone to PIN instead of Plat/Parcel identification. Inasmuch as our
assessment record books are not only obsolute as far as these numbers,
they (especially the older ones) are becoming very difficult to work
with because of numerous lot divisions, assessment splits, etc. ; and
as a result, we felt this would be a good time to have them redone.
The costs for such work would be taken from the Trust Fund for each
proj ect. (This is the Fund made up of 1% of Total Assessment Costs
from each project--except 1975-1 and an proportionate amount for the
re-doing of the books could be shown as an expense to Sewer Fund A.)
A motion is needed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into
an Agreement with TKDA per the attached.
Item No. 4h - Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, Inc./Rate Changes
Enclosed are the proposed rate increases from B.R.A. A motion is
needed for approval.
Item No. Sa - Resolution/Precinct Changes
Attached is a resolution covering new precincts. My original thought
on boundaries was as exhibit "B" attached, however, this would mean
that several residents would be driving by one or two polling places
just to get to their own precinct polling place; therefore, it was
done per the resolution. We do run into a problem with polling
places, expecially in the northerly and westerly part of the City,
so the precincts as recommended are not divided equally as far as
population.
Agenda Information
May 4, 1982
Page 3
Item No. Sb - Planning and Zoning Commission Member
The Planning and Zoning Commission is still short one member since
Mr. Lobb's resignation. Does the Council wish to advertise?
Item No. Sc - Feasibility Report/Northglen II
A motion is needed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an
Agreement with TKDA to prepare the Feasibility Report for the improvements
in the Northglen II Addition at a cost not to exceed $1,000).
Good Value Homes, Inc. have deposited the $1,000 with the City.
Item No. 6a - Fire Department/R. Keller
Mr. Keller has requested time to talk to the City Council relative to
his suspension from the Fire Department.
Item No. 6b - Staff/Enterprise Budgets
You have received copies of the proposed Budgets. They must be
reviewed and acted upon by the City Council.
Item No. 7 - Approval of Minutes
April 20, 1982
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REMINDER: MAY 18, 1982 MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 8:00 P.M. (School Board
Election)
~ o¿ ANDOVER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 4, 1982
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by
Mayor Jerry Windschitl on May 4, 1982, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685
Crosstown Boulevard NW, Anoka, Minnesota.
Councilmen present: Jacobson, Lachinski, Orttel, Peach
Councilmen absent: None
Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins; City Engineer, James
Schrantz; Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson, d'Arcy
Bosell; and others
RESIDENT FORUM
Rosella Sonsteby, 4151 14lst Avenue NW - stated with all the restrictions of minimum
square footages on houses and requiring garages, the young people do not have a chance
to own their own homes, stating that's not America any more. She wondered what is
being done about that. Mayor Windschitl explained the present requirement is 960
square feet minimum plus a garage. The Planning Commission recently talked about
this item.
Ms. Sonsteby - also stated there are cars parked on the 33-foot easement west of
Round Lake Bouelvard and no one is being tagged for it. Mayor Windschitl stated
this will be called to the attention of the City Clerk.
David Johnson, 2127 Quinn Drive - had a complaint about a drainage problem, with
dralnage coming off the road through his yard. He has just invested a considerable
amount of money to redo the yard, which was washed out in today's storm. Council
directed Mr. Johnson to talk with the City Engineer on the matter.
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Lachinski, adoption of the Agenda as published with
the addition of 4i, Junkyards; 4j, LakeRidge Road; 4h, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik,
Inc. ,/Rate Changes; and Sc, Authorization / Feasibility Report/Northglen II. Motion
carried unanimously.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Lachinski, to suspend the rules. Motion carried
unanlmously.
VARIANCE/JEROME GAU
Chairman Bosell reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the
variance request of Jerome Gau to place a garage nearer the front lot line than
the principle structure.
Gerome Gau, 17757 Tulip Street NW - explained there is a ten-inch drop to the side of
hlS house, plus three trees would have to be removed to place the garage at the same
-setback as his house. He also had pictures for the Council to view of his lot and
the proposed location for the new garage. The garage would be 30x36 feet and would
be used for storage. It would also match the construction of the primary building.
,There were differing. opinions among the Council as to the intent of this provision
in the ordinance. Councilman Peach stated he had some difficulty with this particular
requirement of the ordinance as it is rather restrictive, but he felt in this instance
the ordinance does not allow it.
Regular City Council Meeting
May 4, 1982 - Minutes
Page 2
(Variance/Jerome Gau, Continued)
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, that the City Council, City of Andover,
disapprove a variance request by Jerome Gau, 17757 Tulip Street NW, to construct an
accessory building on his property at the above address closer to the front lot line
than the principle structure as set out in Ordinance 8, Section 4.0SF. Council finds
no hardship is created due to the topography of the land nor the removal of three
trees on the property. (See Resolution R2l-82) DISCUSSION: Councilman Lachinski
felt the requirement in the ordinance may have some useful purpose in the smaller
lots. But as long as the owner feels it is more desirable to have it set in front
of the lot, has a large enough lot that it doesn't damage the neighboring property,
and the neighbors are not complaining, he felt it is only reasonable that it is approved.
Councilman Peach felt it is reasonable to discuss whether or not the requirement should
be enforced on 2~-acre lots; but it presently does apply to large lots, and the Council
has to address the ordinance as it exists today. Councilman Orttel stated the P & z
did discuss this matter a year or so ago and no changes were made. He felt in this
instance the house is 295 feet off the road, and it seems ridiculous that he wouldn't
be allowed to use his front property. He also felt the existing ordinance allows
enough room to cÒnsider this, in that the Council determines if the blackslope, which
requires filling, is a topographical condition that creates a hardship. The ordinance
requires that the garage floor be 16 or 18 inches above the street level, which would
require a substantial amount of fill in this instance. Plus a one percent slope from
the roadway, which would make the garage become unsightly by sticking way out of the
ground. He felt the topography conditions exist that would show a hardship on the
property. Councilman Jacobson didn't feel three trees was a large number to remove,
nor that a 10-inch slope was that significant a change to warrant a variance. He also
felt that this requirement should apply to all lots in the City, as there are many 2~-
acre lots where structures could be placed in front of the principle building which may
not be what the City wants. Mayor Windschitl was concerned if there is no adequate
substantiation for approving it, it would be setting a precedent for all other lots
in the City. The ordinance as it is has to be addressed at this time.
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Jacobson, Peach, Windschitl; NO-Lachinski, Orttel
Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY PLAT/WESTVIEW INDUSTRIAL PARK
Chairman Bosell reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval of the
Westview Industrial Park, noting the plat in its final form should be before the
Council. Mr. Schrantz stated the Fire Marshall, the Building Inspector, and he met
with the property owners of that entire 40-acre industrial center; however, a representa-
tive from this particular plat was not present. There are some concerns of getting
access to the entire industrial area, particularly to the back of D & E which is quite
close to this area being platted. A fence is being constructed on the eastern edge
of Lot 1 in the plat, which would limit the access to the back of D & E for fire
fighting purposes. Mr. Schrantz explained the various proposals from the meeting and
how it would apply to the plat before the Council. He felt the Fire Department would
not go along with the plat as shown, noting the plat is their only tool to react, unless
they can get some kind of assurance for an access as shown on drawing No.1.
Discussion was on providing fire lanes or adequate access for fire protection. A
suggestion was to require fire lanes in designated areas, especially along the eastern
edge of Lot 1 in the plat, which would be kept open at the owner's expense.
Mr. Dennis Bjornjge1d, 23556 Ko~ella Street NE, Stacy, MN - stated he did not object to
provlding adequate access for flre protection. He questioned whether it is pertinent
to the preliminary plat. The matter pertains to a lot of property owners in the area
coming to a mutual agreement, but he didn't think it should interrupt their platting
Regular City Council Meeting
May 4, 1982 - Minutes
Page 3
(Preliminary Plat/Westview Industrial Park, Continued)
process. Requiring an east-west road easement through their property is basically for
the benefit of their neighbors only. There is a blacktop driveway proposed next to
J & J Liquor going all the way to the back, which would provide direct access to the
back. Why would access also be needed through their proeprty? They are already in
the process of erecting a fence about two feet from their property line. He stated
there is about 15 feet between the fence and the cabinet shop. Discussion also noted
that if easement is required through the plat, it opens it up for public use.
After discussion it was also agreed that an easement for drainage purposes must be
dedicated and shown on the preliminary plat. Mr. Bjornjgeld stated there is no
drainage problem there at this time.
Discussion was also on the question of whether or not a service road is required or
necessary along county roads. It was noted a letter from the County stated no further
access to the county road will be permitted. Discussion was there is some talk of the
county putting a divider at that intersection on County Road 9, which would probably require
a service road at that time; that a service road should be considered if more intense'
development is being planned for the area; that the right of way for a service road
should be preserved if such a road will be needed in the future; but that the sewer
requirements of 39,000 square feet needed per unit would limit the development of that
area, which in turn would prohibit more intense development than what is being planned
at this time; and that the state of the art in service roads is to have them run behind
the properties. A service road was not required in the plat.
Discussion returned to the question of providing fire lanes or requiring road
easement to be used for access for emergencies. Mr. Bjorn~åeld stated he is not
proposing a solution to the fire control problem, but he dl n't feel it should be made
a stipulation of the preliminary plat. He hasn't spoken to anyone on the Fire Department,
and he was unable to attend the meeting on this matter with the other property owners in
the development. He again stated he felt it is unjustifiable to take their property in
easement to provide fire protection for others. With all the property owners involved,
he felt they should all work to resolve that problem.
MOTION by Peach, Seconded by Lachinski, that the Westview Industrial Park preliminary
plat be tabled pending discussions with the developers and the Fire Department.
DISCUSSION: It was noted the ordinance requires Council action on the plat prior to
May 9. Mr. Bjornjgeld indicated an unwillingness to allow a 30-day extension for
acting on the plat. Council discussion was again on methods of providing adequate
fire protection in that area.
Councilmen Lachinski and Peach WITHDREW the Second and the Motion.
MOTION by Jacobson that the City Council, City of Andover, approve the preliminary
plat known as Westview Industrial Park being developed by Semina, Inc., legally described
as (per P & Z recommendation) for the following reasons: Public hearing was held
and there was no opposition; Plat has been reviewed by the City Engineer and his
recommendations have been taken into consideration; and reviewed by the Highway
Department; and the City Council concurs with the Park Board's recommendation of cash
in lieu of land in the amount of $3,800; subject to the attachment to the preliminary
plat of the grading plan as of the meeting 4-27-82 as stamped by the City Engineer
which shall be incorporated into the final plat; subject to drainage easement for
ponding for storm water drainage in the southwest corner of the industrial park to
elevation 892. Motion dies for lack of a Second.
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Peach, to disapprove the Westview Industrial Park
preliminary plat for the following reasons: that the Council does not feel sufficient
access for fire protection is being provided and the drainage easement is not indicated
for the ponding area. DISCUSSION: Councilman Orttel was not in favor of terminating
Regular City Council Meeting
May 4, 1982 - Minutes
Page 4
(Preliminary Plat/Westview Industrial Park, Continued)
the plat as that would require an immense amount of additional work on the part of the
developer. He noted the City has never dealt with the issue of fire lanes before and
that that is not a valid reason for denying the plat. Also, he stated that an easement
between Lots 1 and 2 would not get the Fire Department any closer to the back of D & E's
than without it. Councilman Peach stated he's not certain the easement is necessary
either, but he would like the opinion of the Fire Chief and Fire Marshall first. Mr.
Schrantz then showed the Council a March 4 memo from the Fire Chief and Fire Marshall
as to their suggestions on this plat and of providing fire protection to the area
over a 11 . He stated the meeting with the property owners in that area was in response
to this memo; however, the response was not as good as they had hoped. Those that
were there felt they could work with the fire lane access as shown on No.1. Attorney
Hawkins didn't believe fire access lanes could be designated on a plat. It would have
to be included either as a road easement or park easement or drainage and utility
easement.
Councilmen Peach and Lachinski WITHDREW the Second and the Motion.
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Peach, approval of the Westview Industrial Park
Preliminary Plat contingent upon the following: that the developer provide for a
drainage easement for the ponding area on Lot 3 to an approximate elevation 892; and
also that the developer provide easement for road purposes between Lot 1 and Lot 2, a
20-foot easement for road purposes that would extend along that lot line to the back
of Lot 2, the easement to be called a road, utility, and drainage easement. (See
Resolution R22-82) DISCUSSION: was concern that the City is accepting an unbuilt
roadway, which is something that has not been done in the past. What the City really
wants is a fire lane, which is a private access for fire purposes. It was suggested
it be researched what other cities are doing for fire lanes. And if it is found that
this easement is not needed, it could be vacated. The Attorney advised the City could
take an easement apart from the plat by separate document and not dedicate it but
specifically describe the purpose. Council agreed if the question of fire protection
in the area is determined prior to the filing of the final plat and this easement is
not needed, the easement could be vacated. Motion carried unanimously.
STORM DRAINAGE/R. SONSTEBY
Rosella Sonsteby presented the Council copies of a letter dated May 4, 1982, from
her, which she then read for the record indicating legal action would be taken against
the City if the problems she listed relating to storm water drainage on her property
are not resolved.
John Peterson of Good Value Homes stated the runoff from the proposed Northglen II
plat wlll be handled on their own property. The drainage from Northglen I also runs
into the existing pond in Northglen II. Ms. Sonsteby indicated she had not seen the
Northglen II plat.
John Davidson of TKDA stated the birm along the property line of Good Value and Ms.
Sonsteby was designed to hold the drainage from both Northglen I and II developments,
and it should have no significant impact on the 100-year flood plain in this area. He
also stated because Ms. Sonsteby has been very cooperative throughout the entire
Southwest project, he felt this should be an area that is negotiated with the cooperation
of the City and Ms. Sonsteby. He felt once the real facts are understood there wouldn't
be a case to start with. The entire project was undertaken recognizing they were
deviating from the water management plan developed in 1978 because of the flat terrain,
diverting it to controlled drainage structures. All of the water is being dealt with
on property owned privately by those individuals who are doing the development. He
asked the Council to grant approval to meet with Ms. Sonsteby to explain the details
of the design as it relates to the total project and hopefully to resolve this.
Regular City Council Meeting
May 4, 1982 - Minutes
Page 5
(Storm Drainge/Sonsteby, Continued)
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, that we authorize the City Engineer, the City
Attorney, the firm of TKDA to meet with Mrs. Rosella Sonsteby concerning her letter
to the City Council dated May 4, 1982, and at the same meeting request that a
representative from the Anoka County Highway Department be there, and also a
representative from Northglen attend the meeting to discuss it and to see if there
can be some reasonable resolution to the problems Mrs. Sonsteby brings out. Motion
carried unanimously.
Recess at 9:06; reconvene at 9:13 p.m.
FINAL PLANS/SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING
Brad Lemberg of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, and Associates stated the City will be
recelvlng approximately $130,000 in CDBG grants, and it is estimated the building
will cost $120,000. But they are putting in several alternates for finishing the
building which would increase the costs. He suggested advertising for bids beginning
this week and opening the bids at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 3.
Mr. Lemberg then presented and reviewed an April 30, 1982, letter from Whitcomb and
Moravek, Inc., on cost est imates for different heating systems. Councilman Jacobson
stated with an off-peak electric storage unit for approximately the same price the
heating costs would be well under oil or propane costs. The off-peak rates apply
only to a special heat-storage furance and not a radiation system. It would have to
be placed on the floor rather than on the roof.
Council suggested the off-peak electric be investigated; and if it proved to be the
most economical, that would be put in the plans and specs. Mr. Lemberg stated that
would be put in as an alternate.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that we approve the Plans and Specifications
and authorize bids to be taken for the Senior Citizen Center building, and note that
we would wanþ e~ctric off-peak storage heating bid as an alternate. Motion carried
unanimously.' 7
MOBILE HOME CONSTRUCTION
Attorney Hawkins recommended the Planning Commission immediately begin to propose width
and foundation requirements on structures in areas they do not want mobile and manu-
factured homes so the City can comply with the State Statute. Those homes are allowed
in certain districts of the City at this time, but criteria should be set up for those
districts where houses are built in conformance with the Uniform Building Code, for
another district of mixed manufactured homes and regular housing, and for another
district that wouldn't meet any of those criteria which would be only for mobile
homes.
Mayor Windschitl suggested this item be sent to the Planning Commission, and to
authorize Chairman Bosell, the Building Inspector, and the City Attorney to meet
prior to the Commission discussing the item so that by the meeting Chairman Bosell
will be versed as to what can or cannot be done.
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Peach, to so move. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO.8 AMENDMENT/BEAUTY SALONS
Chairman Bosell reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation to adopt the Ordinance
No.8 Amendment to allow beauty salons and barber shops as home occupations in the
unsewered areas of the City, plus a recommendation setting up criteria for issuance
of a Special Use Permit. The Commission learned from the PCA that all of the things
Regular City Council Meeting
May 4, 1982 - Minutes
Page 6
(Ordinance No.8 Amendment/Beauty Salons, Continued)
used by such businesses are biodegradable and non-pollutant items and are not harmful
to the ground.
Council discussion was on the criteria for granting special use permits for all
beauty salons and barber shops in the City. The Attorney also advised that the
recommendat i on that "condi t ions of the Speci a 1 Use Permit sha 11 be on file with the
title at the County" be stricken from the criteria, feeling it would be creating a
lot of extra work using the county records for zoning decisions.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Lachinski, An Ordinance amending Ordinance No.8,
known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Andover.
The City Council of the City of Andover hereby ordains:
Ordinance 8 is amended as follows:
Section 5.03
B. Criteria for Granting Special Use Permits
1. In-home beauty salons and barber shops shall be subject to the following:
a. one-chair salon/shop only
b. the hours of operation shall be approved by the City Council
c. parking requirements as set out in Ordinance 8, Section 8.08
d. the salon/shop must comply with the State Cosmetology Board
requirements or the State Barber Board requirements
e. in non-sewered areas, the septic system must be in compliance with
Ordinance #37. A beauty shop/barber shop shall be considered
equivalent to one bedroom in terms of usage for use under Ordinance #37
f. the Special Use Permit shall be subject to an annual review
g. the beauty/barber shop must be owner-occupied
h. upon sale of the premises, termination of the Special Use Permit
shall occur
i. drawings detailing the salon/shop shall be submitted at the time of
request of the Special Use Permit
j. in non-sewered areas, an area of 39,000 square feet minimum lot size
required
k. in non-sewered areas, the septic system shall be inspected yearly
before Special Use Permit review
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Lachinski, an Ordinance amending Ordinance 8, adopted
the 21st Day of January, 1971, and Ordinance No. 8M, adopted September 1, 1981,
known as the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Andover as presented, which allows in
residential districts beauty shops and barber shops by special use. Motion carried
unanimously.
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS/TKDA
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, to table the proposal on updating assessment
rolls to PIN numbers to the next regularly scheduled meeting so that the City Clerk
can provide the City Council with information as to the specific benefit to be derived
by making the conversion and at least information as to what other cities have made
similiar conversions. Motion carried unanimously.
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Regular City Council Meeting
May 4, 1982 - Minutes
Page 7
AUTHORIZATION / FEASIBILITY REPORT /NORTHGLEN II
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into
an agreement with TKDA for the preparation of the feasibility report for the public
improvements in the Northglen II Addition at a cost not to exceed $1,000; change in
Item 4a: Payment for Part I, "Plans Phase" shall not exceed an amoLU1t determined in
accordance with the attached curve. Motion carried unanimously. Þ -;J-¡&
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK, INC./RATE CHANGES
Council noted it would be helpful to compare the existing rates with the proposed
rate increase.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, that we move Agenda Item 4h to the next
regularly scheduled meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
JUNKYARDS
Council noted they did not yet have a report of the deficiences of each of the junkyards
as was observed at the May 1 special meeting. They wanted this documentation prior to
public hearings to revoke licenses.
MDTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Jacobson, to direct the City Clerk and Attorney to
prepare documentation of nonconformance of the junkyards for the Council's review at
the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
LAKE RIDGE STUB ROAD
(Because Mayor Windschitl is affected by the decisions made on this matter, he stepped
down to the audience. Acting Mayor Orttel conducted this portion of the meeting.)
Jerry Windschitl - explained when the road was required in Lakeside, the impression
was left that the City would build the stub portion of the street in the LakeRidge
plat, but there is no specific motion on it. His contractors to construct the roads
through Lakeside will begin work around next week, and authorization is necessary
if the City is wanting to have his contractors complete that stub street. A culvert,
some fill, Class 5, and blacktop is needed for that stub street.
Council discussion noted it appears to have been an oversight on the part of the ,City
that the developer of LakeRidge was not required to complete that stub road to the
property line and that it amounts to approximately 100 feet of road at roughly $25
per foot. The developer of LakeRidge should have been required to put in the base
road of that street, though it was recognized the City has no authority to require him
to do so at this time. It was also suggested that if the City constructed that portion
of the road, it should be assessed to the benefitted property owners; although that
would require holding public hearings, etc. Another suggestion was to ask the developer
of LakeRidge to construct the base road and the City would then either pay for or assess
the blacktopping of it.
Discussion then was on what has been done in the past and on what course of action
should be taken at this time. It was felt that the least expensive method would be
to have Mr. Windschitl's contractor do the stub street in LakeRidge, with Mr. Schrantz
obtaining a cost estimate from the contractor. It was also suggested that Mr. Schrantz
contact the developer of LakeRidge explaining the oversight on the City's part and
asking him to contribute to the cost of constructing the base road of the stub street,
which was the street standard at the time the plat was finalized. Another suggestion
was to have Mr. Windschitl, the developer of LakeRidge, and Mr. Schrantz meet to work
out an agreement.
Regular City Council Meeting
May 4, 1982 - Minutes
Page 8
(LakeRidge Stub Road, Continued)
MOTION by Peach, Seconded by Jacobson, that the City Engineer be authorized to sit
down with Mr. Windschitl and Mr. Carlson and come back with a proposal for providing
this road. DISCUSSION: It was felt if an agreement cannot be reached at that
meeti~g, the only other alternative would be to begin the 429 assessment procedure
for the construction of the stub street. It was debated as to whether or not the 429
procedure should be started this evening, it finally being agreed that if an agreement
cannot be reached, a special Council meeting could be called for next week to take
whatever other action is needed.
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Jacobson, Lachinski, Orttel, Peach; NOT VOTING-Windschitl as he
. is directly affected by the project. Motion carried.
(Mayor Windschitl chaired the remainder of the meeting.)
RESOLUTION/PRECINCT CHANGES
It was questioned why four precincts are needed and whether additional costs would
be associated with the change. There was also some concern on the boundary lines
being proposed, feeling there may be some confusion in following them. It was felt
this should be discussed in more detail with the City Clerk.
MOTION by Peach, Seconded by Jacobson, to table this matter until the next regularly
scheduled meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Peach, that we advertise for the position on the Andover
Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/R. KELLER
Mayor Windschitl read a letter given to him by Mr. Keller from Rich Nowariak of the
Andover A1Anon Society indicating Mr. Keller's active participation in A1Anon and
AA meetings since February, 1982.
Ron Keller - stated he has been trying and he misses the Fire Department. He asked for
an early suspension to get back on the Department. Fire Department members have told
him he must come before the Council for any change.
Councilman Peach stated he would exempt himself from voting on the issue; but he
would state the Chief's opinion as it was stated to him. The Chief's opinion is that
no change should be made at this time.
Council discussion was on past action on the issue, questioning the feeling of the
Fire Department on the issue at this time. Would the Department consider allowing
Mr. Keller to return to the Department for training only in light of the effort he
has appeared to make to control drinking? Suggestions were made to receive input from
the Fire Department relative to attendance of training sessions while on suspension
and on the opinion of the Department on Mr. Keller's request.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Lachinski, that we request the Fire Department to
discuss the matter of the suspension of Ron Keller. Mr. Keller has appeared before
the City Council requesting a change in his status. The Council can consider keeping
the suspension as passed, allowing Mr. Keller to return for training purposes only, or
revoking the suspension entirely. The Council requests the Fire Department to give its
opinion on these three options and/or any other that the Fire Department may consider
to be valid in this case.
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Jacobson, Lachinski, Orttel, Windschitl; PRESENT-Peach as he is a
member of the Fire Department, which may present a conflict. Motion carried.
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(Fire Department/R. Keller, Continued)
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Jacobson, asking the Fire Department to consider
modification to the Fire Department By-Laws relative to a suspended fire fighter
attending training drills. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF/ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGETS
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Lachinski, that we move Item 6b, Enterprise Funds, to
the next regular City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Council discussion with Chariman Bosell and Mr. Schrantz was on the need to address
alleys or fire lanes in the ordinance.
MOTION by Peach, Seconded by Lachinski, that the Planning and Zoning Commission and
the Fire Department work together to develop a procedure for including the Fire
Department in platting and developing land in the City, commercial, industrial, and
plats. Motion carried unanimously.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Jacobson, directing the City Clerk to prepare a
letter of commendation to Theresa Helmstetter thanking her for the excellent job that
she did on the Crooked Lake Boat Landing access project. Motion carriWunanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 20, 1982: Correct as written.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, that we approve the Meeting Minutes of April
20, 1982, as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
APPRDVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, that we approve Checks 4903 through 4926,
excluding 4903 which is void and 4906 which is void, and Check Number 4870 in the
amount of $187.10, for total amount of $7,195.33. Motion carried unanimously
MOTION by Peach, Seconded by Lachinski, approval of Check 4298 in the amount of $510.43;
Check 4295 in the amount of $515.83; Check Number 4299 in the amount of $299.05;
Check Number 4296 in the amount of $293.65; and Check Number 4285 for $304.11. Motion
carried unanimously.
ENGINEERING REPORT
Mr. Schrantz reported that the breaks on the 1970 were not working well when they were
sweeping the streets. He received a quote to have them repaired, took the truck for
repairs, and has since been told that a mistake was made in looking in the book and
that the cost would be much more. Plus other work needs to be done on the truck.
Council agreed to pay only up to the amount originally quoted for the repair.
Mr. Schrantz also stated that Glen Cook of BRA has stated they can do the feasibility
reports on the four projects designated at the April 27 special meeting for a cost
of $850 each. Council felt that three of the roads already have had feasibility studies
done on them and it should' cost much to update.
Mr. Schrantz then presented a proposed Improvement Project process, a five-step process
in which one of the first steps would be that he would meet with the residents in the
neighborhood at a neighborhood meeting to discuss costs, etc., prior to a petition
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(Engineering Report, Continued)
being signed by the neighborhood. Council discussed the pros and cons of the
neighborhood meetings, but generally had no problem with them if Mr. Schrantz
wanted to try it.
Discussion returned to the MSAH projects. Mr. Schrantz was asked to look at the
existing feasibility studies for the three roads and to do a feasibility study
for lS7th Avenue.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 11:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marcella A. Peach --
Recording Secretary
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