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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JULY 22,1982
MINUTES
A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order
by Mayor Windschitl, at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, July 22, 1982, at the
Andover City Hall, for the purpose of acting on the disposition of
the Andover Schoolhouse.
Councilmembers Present: Orttel, Lachinski, Peach
Councilmembers Absent: Jacobson
Also Present: Park Board Members LeFebvre, Prochniak, and Zillhardt;
Henry Hammer, Anoka County Fair Board; and City Clerk/
A.Adm. Lindquist.
Andover Schoolhouse
Mr. Hammer explained to those present that he had inadvertently
forgotten to contact the City when the decision was made by the
Fair Board to accept the Andover Schoolhouse. (Note: The City
had informally contacted Anoka County to see if they might be
interested in taking the Schoolhouse and moving it to the Historical
Center at the Fairgrounds; nothing was heard from them until
July 21, 1982, at which time a call was received from Ernst Movers
relative to permits.) Mr. Hammer further iterated that the Fair
Board had wanted the building since first being advised of its
availability in 1981, however, budget constraints had prevented
them from taking any action. It was not until approximately a
week ago that the funds necessary for relocating the building were
available. Inasmuch as the Fair Board wanted it on the grounds
in time for 1982 Fair opening, quick action was required in securing
a bid for moving, etc. , and in the rush, he had forgotten to contact
the City for formal approval. He further explained that the building
will be owned by Anoka County, and the actual restoration will be
done with the assistance of the Historical Society. Mr. Hammer
asked that the outdoor toilets, the hand pump, and the flagpole
also be included as they were an important part of the history
of the schoolhouse.
Mayor Windschitl questioned Mr. Hammer on the Board's intentions
for the actual restoration, to which Mr. Hammer informed the
Council that the building would only be placed in 1982, with
further restoration to be in future years. He went on to say
that all restoration of the building would be done in a manner
so as to keep it as authentic as possible. Mr. Hammer noted
that he had called the Minneapolis Star and Tribune who would
be doing a feature story on the Schoolhouse, to appear in the
July 29, 1982 issue. Mr. Hammer assured the Council that the
property would be cleaned up after the building was relocated.
MOTION by Peach, seconded by Orttel, that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 66-82, A Resolution Authorizing the Donation of
the Andover Schoolhouse to Anoka County for Permanent Display on
the Anoka County Fairgrounds in the Historical Center. Motion
carried unanimously.
Special Council Meeting
July 22, 1982
Minutes - Page 2
Monitor Senior Citizen Center Contractor
MOTION by Lachinski, seconded by Peach, to appoint Jim Schrantz to
monitor the Contractor on the Senior Citizen Center for compliance
with Labor Standards and Regulations. Motion carried unanimously.
City Hall Site Development
Mayor Windschitl questioned the Park Board Members on their intentions
for the development of the City Hall site, pointing out that there
were considerable monies in the Park Fund; and that at least one
site in the City should be developed completely for activities for
persons of all ages. He further stated that inasmuch as this is
the largest park site in the City, they should get going on the
development as soon as possible; and mentioned such things as soccer
fields, another softball field, playground equipment, etc. Park
Board Chairman LeFebvre noted that Jim Schrantz is working on
grading plans for the site and should have them back for the next
Council Meeting. Councilman Lachinski questioned the Park Board
on the amount of money that was intended to be spent this year.
The Park Board did not have that information available. It was
again emphasized by the Council the importance of getting development
done on this site as soon as possible.
Adjournment
MOTION by Peach, seconded by Orttel to adjourn. Motion carried
unanimously.
Meeting adjourned: 8:10 P.M.
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