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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC October 5, 1982 ~ o¿ ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING-OCTOBER 5,1982 AGENDA 1. Call to Order - 8:00 P.M. 2. Resident Forum 3. Agenda Approval 4 . Discussion Items a. Paul Henry-Lot Split b. Landscaping-Anoka Auto Wrecking c. Joint Powers Agreement-Cable Commission d. Ordinance No. 8 Amendment-Sgle Family w/Apts. e. Prairie Road/Andover Blvd. Intersection f. Hanson Boulevard - Right-of-Way Acquisition g. Auditor's Billings 5. Non-Discussion Items a. Order Public Hearing/Project 82-7 b. Appoint Election JUdges/General Election c. Adopt N.F.P. Standards/Fire Department d. Allocation/LGA Litigation e. Certification-Sewer Charges f. 6. Reports of Commissions, Committees, Staff a. Fire Department b. Park & Recreation Commission 7. Approval of Minutes 8. Approval of Claims 9. Adjournment CITY 01 ANDOVER M E M 0 RAN 0 U M TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL COPIES TO: ATTORNEY, STAFF FROM: CITY CLERK/A. ADMINISTRATOR DA TE: OCTOBER 1, 1982 REFERENCE: AGENDA INFORMATION - OCTOBER 5, 1982 Item No. 3 - Agenda Approval please add the following items which were not included on the published agenda: Item No. 4f - Hanson Boulevard/Right-of-Way Acquisition 4g - Audit Report/Charges 5e - Certification of Sewer Charges Item No. 4a - Paul Henry/Lot Split Attached please find the recommendation for approval of the lot split on the property owned by Paul Henry. The parcel is located north of 149th Avenue You will note the lots become sub-standard if the road easements are not included, therefore, it is recommended a variance be granted. The property owner is willing to dedicate the westerly 66' of the entire original parcel to provide easement should there ever be a desire to extend Guarani Street south to connect to 149th. A resolution granting approval will be prepared. Item No. 4b - Landscaping/Anoka Auto Wrecking The Building Inspector and I met with the Jellisons following the last Council Meeting. Trees will be planted pursuant to City Ordinance, along the south fence line of the fence extending from the building easterly to the entrance gate. They have also prepared a phased bituminous surfacing plan for the property. The area proposed to be surfaced is considerably more than that required by ordinance. Phase I as shown is the actual ordinance requirement parking area. It provides for 15 parking spaces (1 Ox30) . The building is approximately a 50/50 split as far as retail sales and repair shop/offices. If the proposed plan meets with City Council approval, a motion should be made to accept it; and no action taken on the Junkyard License insofar as revocation. Item No. 4c - Joint Powers Agreement/Cable Television Attached is a proposed Joint Powers Agreement drafted to establish a Cable Commission whose primary duty will be the administration of the Cable Franchise with Group W. The Commission will consist of two directors from each City in the Quad-City Group. This Commission will be active for the entire Franchise period. Approval of the Agreement is recommended. The two directors may be appointed at the October 19 Council Meeting. Agenda Information October 5, 1982 Page 2 Item No. 4d - Ordinance No. 8 Amendment--Sgle Family w/Apts This item has been on the Agenda for several meetings, however, the Council requested additional information before a decision was made. I believe all that information is now in your hands. If the Council is in agreement with allowing this in both the urban and rural area, Subsection B2h would be deleted and a statement to the effect that the units shall be subject to the criteria for sanitary sewer and septic system as set out by resolution. It would then be necessary to adopt a resolution covering the recommendations of the Building Inspector and the Utility Department. Item No. 4e - prairie Road/Andover Boulevard Intersection Attached is a memorandum from Jim Schrantz recommending an overlay of bituminous on this intersection of the North Prairie Road portion. The estimated cost is $2,000 and could be done at the same time South Prairie Road is being blacktopped. Item No. 4f - Hanson Boulevard Right-of-Way Acquisition Attached is the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Andover and the County of Anoka for the land acquisition and construction of Hanson Boulevard from Andover Boulevard to Constance Boulevard. Approval is required with authorization for the Mayor and me to execute the document. Wherever "City Manager of Andover" is used in the document, correction will be made to say "City Clerk/Administrator. Item No. 4g - Auditor's Billing Attached is correspondence and a statement from George M. Hanson Co. covering the additional work required to perform the 1981 Audit . Many of the errors made by our former bookkeeper were very nominal, i.e. less than $5.00, however, they compounded as the year went on and considerable work was required to determine the exact nature of the errors. Shirley and I have made all the necessary corrections for 1982, so even though priscilla was here for 6 weeks of 1982, it should not require any additional work by the auditing firm at the time they perform that audit. Numerous errors which both the Auditor and I had given Priscilla to correct throughout late 1981 were reported by her to have been corrected, however, were not, therefore, it was necessary for Mr. Murphy to go back to March-April of 1981 to find the mistakes. Item No. 5a - Order Public Hearing (82-7) An Assessment Roll has been prepared for the costs of the improvement in the Russell-Stack Addition. As you know, the construction is not completed, so the majority of the costs required an estimate. Of course, they will be more refined by the time of the actual assessment hearing, so adjustments can be made at that time. The unit cost on the roll is $2,080 (if Mr. Russell enters into a Non-Development Agreement for his property on 165th). If the lots on 165th belonging to Mr. Russell are assessed, the costs will drop to $1,790 per unit. These prices do not include the additional driveway work done by some of the property owners. A resolution is needed to accept the roll and set a date for the Public Hearing. October 28 is recommended. This would allow time for any changes before certification on November 5. figenaa inrormat10n October 5, 1982 Page 3 Item No. 5b - Appoint Election JUdges-General Election Attached is a resolution for your consideration. A motion is needed for adoption. Item No. 5c - Adopt N.F.P. Standards/Fire Department An ordinance will be prepared adopting the standards. As yet I do not have the correct numbers, however, this will be in your Tuesday night packets. Item No. 5d - Allocation/LGA Litigation The City of Ramsey has requested a response from us on whether we wish to contribute to the costs of the litigation against the State of Minnesota for the establishment of the State Aid Formula. You have received correspondence from me relative to the opinion of our City Attorney. Item No. 5e - Certification of Sewer Charges Attached are three resolutions covering certification for various sewer charges. Several notices have been sent to the property owners. Item No. 6a - Fire Department Reports The Fire Department has opened bids for the new tanker. To-date I have not received any figures, however, they will be available by Tuesday. Attorney Hawkins has checked with the banks and First National of Anoka will purchase equipment bonds in the amount of $125,000 at a rate of 9%. The public works department has awarded a Contract in the amount of $45,591 for the 1983 Truck. The bids on the tanker were in the neighborhood of $105,000. Does the Council wish to increase the amount of the bonds to $150,000? The CIP provides for a total of $220,000 in bonding for 1982 and 1983 for the Fire Department, Public Works Department and Park Department. The tanker was estimated to cost $73,000 as shown in the CIP; therefore, changes will have to be made. Item NO. 6b - Park Board No information received. Item No. 7 - Approval of Minutes September 21, 1982. PLEASE NOTE THAT MEETING DOES NOT START UNTIL 8:00 P.M. DUE TO SCHOOL REFERENDUM ELECTION. ~ o¿ ANDOVER REüULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 5, 1982 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry W1ndsch1tl on OctoDer 5, 1~82, 8:02 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Anoka, Minnesota. Councilmen present: Jacobson, Peach Councilmen absent: Lachinski, Orttel Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins; City Engineer, James Schrantz; City Clerk, P. K. Lindquist; and others RESIDENT FORUM Doug Steele, 643 l40th Lane NW - with the condition of Prairie Road at the present tìrr¡e and W1 th its improvement north of the bridge, he was concer'ned wi th the safety. He felt a definite traffic hazard exists, espec1ally with speedey's driving across the bridge late at night where it changes fr'om Dlacktop to dirt. He suggested to avoid an accident there, che remaining porcion of Prairie Road should also be improved. Mayor Windschitl stated the Road Committeee will be meeting later this fall planning next year's State Aid projects, and that could be one of the items looked at. Mr. Steele - was also upset about the garbage being dumped along the roaa. He picked . up over a pick-up full, and the people at the landfill allowed him to dump it free of charge. He called the Sheriff on one occasion last summer giving a license number and description of a truck and the man he saw dumping, but the Sheriff would not do anything about it, suggesting he take a picture of the offender. Mr. Steele asked what is legally needed to prosecute those dumping in the middle of and along side the roadway. Mr. Hawkins stated if the individual is known, can be recognized, and a license number obtained, he could be charged with littering under the Statute. Normally the Deputy should make an investigation of that information given him. Mayor Windschitl stated he will talk with the Sheriff's office about this matter. Frank Padula, 4550 l73rd Avenue NW - felt the decision made last week to close the liquor store (JJ's) if an advertising sign was not removed was done in very poor taste. He felt the property owners should have been notified and had an opportunity to discuss this with the Council before that decision was made rather than taking the word of one person. Pepsi Cola put the sign up at a cost of approximately $600 to $700, but it has now been removed because it has been damaged. There was a letter to Lloyd Reimann from Mr. Hawkins to remove that sign, but the sign was not on property owned by J & J Liquors, but is on property he personally owns. He felt he should have been the one to receive the letter. Mr. Padula also felt that the Council was fighting business in the community rather than encouraging it. Because of the decisions made by the Council about the deli, he cannot even let people test a slice of cheese in the store. There are people from the industrial area that come in for sandwiches, but they are not allowed to eat on the premises. He felt that was foolish. Council discussion was that if it 'was the intent to establish a restaurant in the deli, that issue should be dealt with up front. Council also explained its action at the previous 'meeting with the choice of either renewing the special use permit contingent upon removal of the illegally placed sign or to let the special use permit expire. Discussions continued with Mr. Padula as to the ordinance requirement, Ordinance 8, Page 12, E, No.2, P2. Mr. Padula - stated that the City granted a permit for which they paid $15 to have the sign 1nstalled at that location. The money has not been returned; and he felt that means they still have a permit for that sign and it is not in violation. He also felt there are many signs in the City that are in violation of that ordinance provision. Attorney Hawkins stated there are many different classifications of signs. Counc i lman Peach stated if the sign permit was issued in error, the money should be refunded. He also felt the City's sign requirements were absurd and suggested revisions be made when the ordinances are updated in the coming months. Council agreed to put the item on the Agenda and asked the Clerk to get the copy of the sign permit. Regular City Council Meeting October 5, 1982 - Minutes Page 2 AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Windschitl suggested the additions of Item 4f, Hanson Boulevard - Right-of-way Acquisition; 4g, Auditor's Billing; 4h, J & J's - Sign; and 5e, Certification - Sewer Charges. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, to adopt the Agenda with those changes. Motion carrled unanimously. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, to suspend the rules. Motion carried unanlmously. PAUL HENRY - LOT SPLIT Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman, d'Arcy Bosell, reviewed the Commission's recommendation for approval of the lot split on the property owned by Paul Henry north of l49th Avenue with some extenuating circumstances. The Planning Commission and the Fire Department feel that some day Guarani Street from Andover West should be extended, and the Commission recommends the lot split be granted even though the taking of the 66-foot right of way through the lot would make them substandard. They are high lots, and it was felt there would be no problems with septic systems on the lots. Attorney Hawkins advised that if the City accepts the easement, at such time as the road would be constructed the 429 procedure could be applied. He also didn't feel it would be necessary to accept fee title for the right of way rather than just an easement. Council felt that ideally at some point when the lot to the west would be divided, 30 feet of road easement would be taken from those lots, and then in turn give back 30 feet of easement to Mr. Henry's lots (assuming a 60-foot easement is used for the extension of Guarani). Paul Henrf - stated he wants to build a home in there and has agreed to dedicate the property or road easement with certain stipulations. He does not want to be burdened with building the road or with assessments having dedicated the property to begin with. He has heard the people in Lund's Round Lake Estates may petition to have the roads paved; and though he is not opposed to that, he does not want to then be burdened with having to build and improve the extension of Guarani as the sole owner of the property. Council discussion with Mr. Henry was that it would be unreasonable to assess Mr. Henry for both sides of the road, but there is the possibility of assessing him for one side of it. Mr. Henry stated he is not adversed to it if he would not be the sole assessee. He also preferred taking 30 or 33 feet for a road easement from his property and obtaining the remaining easement needed from the adjacent property. Council noted that the front of the south lot would be on l49th, and the assessment policy calls for assessing only the front of a lot. Mr. Henry would have some assessment if the roads were improved, but he would not have to pay for both sides of the extension of Guarani. MOTION by Peach, Seconded by Jacobson, introducing a Resolution approving a lot split as requested by Paul Henry for Plat 65919, Parcel 8910 as presented by the City Clerk with the second WHEREAS, third line, 1) the westerly 60 feet, and with the addition of on the bottom line $100 for park dedication fee. ThiS-Council recommends that any future construction of Guarani Street be constructed so as the center of the road be on the westerly lot line if possible and that the unused remainder of the easement be returned to the landowners. (See Resolution R8S-82) DISCUSSION: Councilman Jacobson felt that since the roads to the north and south of the property being dedicated are 66 feet, that this portion should also be 66 feet rather than 60 feet to have the same road width. Councilman Peach felt 60 feet is all that is needed for the road construction and didn't see any purpose in taking more land than is needed to make the road. Mr. Henry asked what the setback requirement would be when he constructs his house. Council noted it would be 40 feet from the 60-foot easement line. Motion carried unanimously. Regular City Council Meeting October 5, 1982 - Minutes Page 3 LANDSCAPING - ANOKA AUTO WRECKING The Clerk reported she and the Building Inspector met with Mr. and Mrs. Jellison, and she reviewed the Jellison's proposal to finish the blacktopping of the auto wrecking parking lot. They are planning to blacktop more than what is required by ordinance, with the first portion being done by June 15. Mrs. Jellison - stated they would complete the Class 5 and blacktop the first section next year. All the trees are in except for one. Council was satisfied with the question of the trees. Discussion was on the proposal for blacktopping the parking lot. Councilman Jacobson was concerned with treating all the junkyards in the same manner and questioned whether it would be appropriate to allow this license when the parking lot is not of a dust-free surface as required by the ordinance. He felt the Jellisons have been very cooperative and have done a good job; but to be consistent with the treatment of the junkyards, to allow this to wait until June to be done may be a problem. Councilman Peach commended the Jellisons for their cooperation in this matter; they have acted in good faith; and they have maintained a good-looking operation there even though it isn't in complete compliance with the ordinance. Because their proposal is in excess of what is actually required, he felt the City should be willing to cooperate with them in this proposal. Mayor Windschitl also stated if other firms are willing to present plans similiar to what the Jellisons have done, he would be willing to consider it. He stated there would be a problem if the Jellisons agreed to this plan for blacktopping the parking but then did not follow through with it. Mrs. Jellison - felt they could comply with the blacktopping plan unless the economy collapses. Discussion was continued to later in the meeting to allow the Attorney time to review the plan. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - CABLE COMMISSION MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, approval of a joint and cooperative agreement for the administration of a Cable Communications System within the Cities of Andover, Ramsey, Anoka, and Champlin as presented by Mr. Thomas Creighton, Legal Counsel for the Cable Communications Commission, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Resolution and all necessary other documents related thereto. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Peach, Seconded by Jacobson, introducing a Resolution authorizing participa- tlon ln the Quad Cities Cable Communications Commission; WHEREAS, the City of Andover, as presented by the Cable Commission, with the NOW THEREFORE Number 3, that the City appoint as its two Directors to represent it on the Joint Commission, Donald Jacobson, who resides at 14826 University Avenue Nw (434-3401) and Patricia Lindquist, residing at 885 l48th Lane NW (434-3920). (See Resolution R86-82) Motion carried~nanimously. ANOKA AUTO WRECKING - CONTINUED Attorney Hawkins saw no problem with the proposal. He felt this is not setting a precedent as extensions have been given for on-site improvements to other junkyards because of weather or for economic reasons. MOTION by Peach, Seconded by Jacobson, that the City Council, Andover, approve the paving plan for Anoka Auto Wrecking on Bunker Lake Boulevard as presented by the owner. Motion carried~nanimously. Regular City Council Meeting October 5, 1982 - Minutes Page 4 (Anoka Auto Wrecking, Continued) Councilman Jacobson - voted yes but has some misgivings about allowing the parking lot at this time not to have a dust-free surface, feeling we are treating them a little bit differently than the requirements laid down for other yards. But on the advise of legal counsel who says we are not treating yards differently, he voted yes. ALLOCATION/LGA LITIGATION Lloyd Schnelle, Ramsey City Administrator - explained he has been asked by Councilman Peach to attend this evening to answer questions. Attorney Hawkins explained he did meet with Ramsey's attorney on the case. He has gotten the impression that it would be an uphill battle and there are no guarantees either way. Basically what is being asked for is the District Court in Ramsey to find the local government aids statute unconstitutional and to enjoin the Commissioner of Revenue from distributing under those formulas. It is now a question of whether or not the Council feels the City should provide financial support. The estimated cost has been $20,000 to $30,000. Mr. Schnelle - explained the cost will depend on whether or not it will go to the Supreme Court. Their suit is not for renumeration for past losses; but considering that Ramsey and Andover are on the bottom in receiving State Aids, any change would be he lpfu 1. And it is very doubtful the legislature will change the formula themselves. Councilman Peach also explained that Andover and Ramsey received between $12 to $13 per person in state aids, but Isanti receives over $200 per person. The average in the state is $70 per person, and Andover and Ramsey are well below that. He felt continuing with this litigation, win, lose, or draw, will keep it active in the eyes of the media and make the legislators think about it. He felt they should be working together on this. Mr. Schnelle - felt that Andover's support could be very beneficial, because as he talks wlth other communities, they look at what Andover is doing since Andover's state aids are even less than Ramsey's. The League of Minnesota Cities will verbally support them. They haven't pushed getting support from other cities in the same situation because they are in the process of getting an expert witness and gathering all the data to present to them. He has met with some of the western and southwestern cities and will be meeting with them again. They are having one of their people do the graphics now. They are hoping to be in court by December, 1982, because the legislative session is meeting in 1983. Mayor Windschitl noted he had spent quite a bit of time on the State Committee on State Aids trying to resolve this problem. He stated the idea and concept is one he fought for and worked on for a long time. It's a question of how best can Andover help. He felt there are other northern cities that may be interested as well. He asked the cost of Andover filing as a friend of the court. Attorney Hawkins stated there are already two firms involved and felt a third one was not needed. He didn't feel a lot of law was involved in this case, but there is a lot of equitable argument. Mr. Schnelle - would be glad to receive Andover's support and financial support. He fe lt if 25 to 30 other metropolitan cities would also participate, the cost could come down to a negligible amount for each city. Mayor Windschitl stated there is no problem with a motion of support from Andover. . He also had no problem with any financial support as well but was looking for an upper limit so it could be budgeted. Regular City Council Meeting October 5, 1982 - Minutes Page 5 (Allocation/LGA Litigation, Continued) Arnie Cox, Ramsey Councilman - explained Ramsey's position, noting they have been gathering information for about three years, and he felt that what they are doing will be very advantageous to the people of Andover. They feel it is important that adjoining communities join in this issue. They believe once the ball gets rolling, they can stop the hundreds of thousands of dollars that are being lost from cities in northern Anoka County to the rest of the cities. He felt that it is important for our citizenery to get a fair return. But he also felt that the county should be taking the initiative and the cities joining with the county. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, whereas the City of Andover is in agreement wlth the actions of the City of Ramsey to change the State Aid formula to cities, that the City of Andover does approve financial support to the City of Ramsey to initiate a court suit pertaining to the State Aid formula to the cities, extent of such financial commitment to be determined by the City of Andover later in 1982. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Windschitl volunteered to go with Mr. Schnelle when meeting the other cities about this matter. Recess at 9:21; reconvene at 9;38 p.m. AUDITOR'S BILLING Mayor Windschitl stated he will be meeting with the auditors and will have a report for the October 19 meeting. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, that we take up the question of the billing from the George M. Hanson Company for the auditor's billing to the next regularly scheduled meeting in October. Motion carried unanimously. PRAIRIE ROAD/ANDOVER BOULEVARD INTERSECTION Mr. Schrantz reviewed his September 30, 1982, memo to upgrade the intersection from a 7-ton to a 9-ton road. He stated there are MSA funds to do this. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, that we authorize the City Engineer to pave and shoulder the north portion of Prairie Road from the intersection of Prairie Road and Andover Boulevard northerly approximately 150 to 200 feet to increase the road from a 7-ton to a 9-ton road at an estimated cost of $2,000, and authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to sign such documents as may be necessary, such funds to come from State Aid road funds. Motion carried unanimously. JJ'S LIQUOR/SIGN Mayor Windschitl explained the sign permit was taken out on 4-28-82 in the name of Lloyd Reimann for Lot 2, Block 4, Pine Hills, resident owner JJ's Bottle Boutique. Mr. Padula - explained the problem they had with changing ownership of that property to the corporation, so it was finally deeded back to an independent person and then to himself. He is now sole owner of that property. At the time of the application, JJ's Bottle Boutique was buying the property. The liquor store is a corporation, and Mr. Reimann is a member of that corporation with the authority to make application for the sign permit. Mayor Windschitl stated the reason Mr. Reimann received the letters from the City is obvious, and the City had no way of knowing that Mr. Padula was now sole owner of that property. Councilman Jacobson felt the attorney should check into whether the applica- tion was made out to the correct owner at the time; because if it was not, the applica- tion was in error and would not be valid. But if a building permit is issued in error and buildings are put up, the owner is not required to move the building, and he felt that same principle should apply here. Regular City Council Meeting October 5, 1982 - Minutes Page 6 (JJ's Liquor/Sign, Continued) Mayor Windschitl suggested the attorney give an opinion as to whether the sign should be removed and money for the sign permit refunded, or whether it was issued in error and should be allowed to stand. Councilman Peach felt the sign ordinanceè should be looked at as that is the real cause of the problem. Mr. Padula - stated at the time the sign permit was applied for, JJ's was going to purchase that property. They were not the owners at that time. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Jacobson, that we ask the City Attorney to give us a rullng on the request by J & J Bottle Boutique for a sign permit on Lot 2, Block 4, of Pine Hills and to tell us whether or not the application was legally done and any other legal ramifiactions from the permit application. Motion carried unanimously. This item should be on the October 19 Agenda. HANDSON BOULEVARD/RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, approve a joint powers agreement for right-of- way acquisition and roadway construction for County State Aid Highway No. 78, known as Hanson Boulevard as presented to the Council with the note on Page 3, Item 9, City Manager of the City of Andover needs to be changed to appropriate title; and authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to sign the document and enter into any other documents necessary. Motion carried unanimously. ORDER PUBLIC HEARING/PROJECT 82-7 Council asked the attorney to draft the appropriate document for non-development agreement with Clyde Russell for his property along l65th. Discussion was on how to prepare the assessment roll not knowing whether or not Mr. Russell will sign the document prepared by the Attorney. It was felt it would be too confusing to indicate the different numbers that would be used in the event Mr. Russell would not sign the agreement. The unit cost on the assessment roll is $2,080 assuming Mr. Russell does enter into a non-development agreement. If the lots on l6Sth belonging to Mr. Russell are assessed, the cost drops to $1,790 per unit. Council directed the Engineer to use the $2,080 figure for the residents within the addition but not to put an amount on Mr. Russell's notice. The Engineer can verbally explain the the situation with Mr. Russell. Then if the agreement is not entered into, the unit cost for those within the Addition could be lowered and the lots along l6Sth assessed at the assessment hearing. Mr. Schrantz also briefly reviewed the assessment roll, especially as it relates to those lots previously questioned as to whether or not they would be assessed. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, a Resolution accepting the assessment roll and setting date for Assessmeng Hearing for the improvement of bituminous streets for Project No. 82-7 as presented by the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, to reconsider the motion just passed on the Russell/Stack Addition. Motion carried unanimously. It was agreed to set the date of October 27, 1982, 7:30 p.m., for the hearing and to show the adoption of the Resolution by the City Council at a regular meeting the 5th Day of October. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, to reinstate the same Resolution with those ëhanges just made. (See Resolution R88-82) Motion carried unanimously. Regular City Council Meeting October 5, 1982 - Minutes Page 7 APPOINT ELECTION JUDGES/GENERAL ELECTION MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, a Resolution appointing judges for the general election to be held on Tuesday, November 2, 1982, in the City of Andover as presented by the City Clerk on 10-5-82, Agenda Item No. Sb. (See Resolution R89-82) Motion carried unanimously. ADOPT NFP STANDARDS/FIRE DEPARTMENT Because the material was not completed, it was agreed to delete this item from the Agenda. CERTIFICATION - SEWER CHARGES The Clerk explained they have until Friday to pay the charges, so anyone coming in will be taken off the list before submission to the County Auditor. MOTION By Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, a Resolution certifying to the County Auditor for collection unpaid sewer connection charges for 13859 Northwoods Drive NW as presented by the City Clerk. (See Resolution R90-82) Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Peach, Seconded by Jacobson, a Resolution certifying to the County Auditor tor collection of unpaid sewer connection charges for 2044 l39th Lane NW as presented by the City Clerk. (See Resolution R9l-82) Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, a Resolution certifying to the County Auditor tor collection unpaid sewer availability charges for 3442 l35th Avenue NW as presented by the City Clerk. (See Resolution R92-82) Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, a Resolution certifying to the County Auditor for collection unpaid sewer user charges, a list as presented by the City Clerk, subject to any deletions made by the City Clerk prior to its submission to the Anoka County Auditor. (See Resolution R93-82) Motion carried unanimously. ANDOVER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Frank Stone, Bill Bush, Tom May, Roger Noyes, Bob Dillon, and Bob Palmer represented the Fire Department. Mr. May reviewed the bids submitted on September 29 and their recommendations to purchase the chassis from Art Goebel Ford for a total of $56,223.74 and the tanker body from Luvern Fire Equipment Company for $47,819. Luvern Fire Equipment was the lowest acceptable bidder, as the one lower bid did not meet the Department's specifications. Discussion with the firemen was on the tanker truck, with the firefighters noting they did not know the reason for the difference between the $80,000 estimate and the actual total bid, that they were not able to find any item that could be removed from the truck that wou'li:Jmake any appreciable difference on the cost, that it will have a rear-mounted PTO pump which is a unique item but doesn't add much to the cost, that the tanker will carry 3,000 gallons of water and will greatly increase the fire- fighting capacities of the department as well as aid in meeting the qualifications needed to receive a better fire rating for the city, and that the delivery of the chassis is estimated to be 60 days and the tanker 160 to 180 days. Mr. Dillon explained one of the reasons a 3,000 gallon tanker has been proposed is because the department's experience with water resources for fire protection has not been satisfactory. With the water system now in the city, he felt this type of operation is needed to increase fire protection to the residents. Chief Stone also noted that this vehicle will always stay on the road, that it will be used to provide water for the other vehicles on the scene. He also stated the truck includes everything Regular City Council Meeting October 5, 1982 - Minutes Page 8 (Andover Volunteer Fire Department, Continued) that is needed and no additional items will need to be purchased for it. The radio has already been ordered. Discussion continued on the design of the truck, its capabilities, and the advantage of saving on the turnaround time this vehicle will have when fighting fires. Discussion was then on the financing question, noting the City must also bond for the truck, plow, and sander recently purchased for Public Works and that the total amount exceeds the recommendation in the Capital Improvements Plan. Council noted if addi- tional money is used to purchase this tanker truck, it will not be possible to purchase some other items in the future because something will have to be cut to stay within the budgets. Chief Stone agreed, noting there is only one stall left in the fire barn which will be filled with this truck. MOTION by Peach, Seconded by Jacobson, acknowledging the bids for a Fire Department truck chassis from Art Goebel Ford for $56,223.74, from Superior Ford for $58,480, from International for $60,498, from Luvern throu9h Boyer at $60,088, and from Mid- Central through Boyer at $58,902; and accept the bid from Art Goebel Ford for $56,223.74, directing the Clerk to retain the bond from Superior and Art Goebel and return the bids from International, Boyer/Luvern, and MidCentral/Boyer. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Peach, Seconded by Jacobson, acknowledging the bids for a tanker body for the Fire Department from General Safety at $51,881, from Luvern for $47,819, and rejecting the MidCentral bid because it didn't meet the specifications; and award the bid to Luvern for $47,819; and directing the Clerk to retain the General Safety bond and return the MidCentral bond. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion noted the Public Works truck and the chassis should be delivered about the same time, estimating the first of the year; therefore the Attorney will get a bond quote the beginning of December. It was felt two bonds could be obtained, one for the amount of the Public Works truck and the chassis needed around the first of the year, and another bond for the tanker body, that delivery date estimated at 160 to 180 days. Chief Stone reviewed the costs for a private line to the Fire Station. With so much of his time on the job being used for Fire Department purposes, he asked the Council's opinion on getting a recorder for that line as well to take messages during the day, which he could then return during the evening hours. Then it would not interfere with his job at the City. Mayor Windschitl felt that during City hours, if someone is calling a City number, the phones should be answered. Chief Stone stated a private line to the station would be $65 for installation and $65 per month. The money is in his budget. Councilman Peach suggested installing only a jack, returning the phones in the Department and purchasing whatever phones are needed, feeling it would save on the costs overall. MDTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, authorization to the Fire Department to install a private telephone line into the Fire Department building and to also authorize the purchase of a private telephone, a non-Northwestern Bell telephone, for such a system. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Peach, Seconded by Jacobson, that the City approve Check numbers 5731 through 5778, excluding 4776 which is void and 5771, for a total of $36,292.35. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Peach, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:07 p.m. Respectf~~ ec:~l '-- ç <.t:-- Marcella A. e ,ecording Secreta y