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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC August 7, 1984 ~ 01 ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 7, 1984 AGENDA 1- Call to Order - 7:30 P.M. 2. Agenda Approval 3. Resident Forum 4. Discussion Items a. Easement vacation/Barnes Rolling Oaks 2nd Addition b. Lot Split/So Britton C. Sketch Plans/L. Carlson d. Sketch Plan/D. Howard e. Final Plat/Kadlec 2nd Addition f. Award Contract/Kadlec 2nd Addition, IP84-7 g. City Hall Site Development h. Acquire Lot 1, Block 1, Hartfiel's Estates i. j. k. 5. Non-Discussion Items a. Kennel License Renewal/J. Bialke b. Amendment/Ordinance 32-Sanitary Sewers c. Nordeen Addition Tax Exempt Lots d. Date-P&Z Interviews e. Appointments to Ditch No. 57 Repair Committee f. Amend Resolution No.46/Dble Frontage Lot Exception g. Reduce Bond/Indian Meadows h. Accept Easements/'MSA Streets i. Award MSA Projects j. Final Acceptance/IP83-2, 2A, 3 k. Declare Cost/Order ROll/IP83-2, 2A, 3 1. Order MSA 84-8/South Coon Creek Drive West m. Traffic Study Resolution/River Crossing n. 6. Reports of Commissions, Committees, Staff a. Municipal Police Department/Knight b. Street Maintenance Proposal/Schrantz c. 7. Approval of Minutes 8. Approval of Claims 9. Adjournment ~ 01 ANDOVER M E M 0 RAN 0 U M TO: COPIES TO ATTORNEY FROM: CITY CLERK DA TE: AUGUST REFERENCE: AGENDA COMMENTS/AUGUST 7 REGULAR MEETING Item No. 3 - Aqenda Approval Item No. 4a - Vacation of Easement/Barnes Rollinq Oaks 2nd Addition An Easement Encroachment Agreement was approved at the July 17 Meeting to allow a property owner to begin construction on his home on Lot 4, Block 5, Barnes Rolling Oaks 2nd Addition. The following day we received calls from the property owner of Lot 5, Block 5, who is selling his home and the listing agent for Lot 1, Block 5, who has a buyer interested in the property, but would also run into problems with building. The Building Inspector has made on-site inspections of the property in question; and is recommending that easements per the attached drawings be vacated on all the lots involved. The proposed easement line on all the lots in question follows the ridge line of the low drainage land. A resolution will be prepared granting these easements. Note: this vacation has come directly to the City Council for the hearing pursuant to State Statute, in that the Council had already taken some formal action on a portion of this vacation. Item 4b - Lot split/So Britton This item has been tabled from a previous meeting to allow Ms. Britton time to get soil borings completed in order to have the property divided in such a manner that both parcels comply with the requirements of Ordinance No. 8. A resolution will be prepared granting approval based on the results of the borings. Item No. 4c - Sketch Plans/L. Carlson Enclosed please find two proposed plats to be developed by Lary Carlson. One is approximately 80 acres in the south half of Section 4; and the other is for approximately 40 acres in the north half of Section 8. We (Review Committee) have gone over the proposed plats; our comments are attached. Conceptual approval of the layout is required prior to them being submitted to the P&Z. - Agenda Comments Regular Meeting - 8/7/84 Page 2 Item No. 4d - Sketch Plan/D. Howard Attached is a proposed sketch plan for the development of approximately 3 acres in Section 33 off Crooked Lake Boulevard. As you can see from the A.R.C. Review report, several exceptions are required, particularly on lot depth. Mr. Howard originally went to the p&Z on a variance request to construct a double home on the most southerly of the two original parcels (attached are my comments to the P&Z reo this variance). After reviewing the request, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that Mr. Howard get together with the property owner to the north to see if the two parcels could be combined and then platted; this sketch plan is a result of this direction. Item No. 4e - Final Plat/Kadlec 2nd Addition Enclosed is the Final Plat of Kadlec 2nd Addition. Also enclosed is a memo from the City Engineer outlining several contingencies for items not yet received. Also required is the Quit Claim Deed for Outlot "A". The variances were covered in the Preliminary Plat approval. The City Attorney has the abstract and is preparing the Title Opinion. The City Engineer has also requested today that the attorney prepare the Quit Claims Deed for Outlot A and the Easement Agreement across the volk property. Inasmuch as the Contract for the utility work cannot be awarded until the Final Plat is approved, I would assume all contingencies will be met by the time of the meeting. Item No. 4f - Award Contract/Kadlec 2nd Addítion If all contingencies of Item No. 4e are met, this Contract can be awarded per the enclosed Resolution. An easement has not yet been obtained from the Wallaces', however, the City Attorney feels the Contract can be awarded at this time without the easement. Item No. 4q - City Hall Site Development Members of the Park Commission and the City Engineer are meeting this evening to review the final plans for this site development. They will have a full report available for you at the meeting. Item No. 4h - Acquire Lot 1, Block 1, Hartfiel's Estates When this Plat was filed in 1968, the Hartfiel's gave the City an easement for drainage purposes, including ponding, etc. across this lot, with the notation that the easement would end at such time as storm sewers are installed. The property was up as Tax Forfeit, however, it did not sell; we now have the ability to acquire it again. The lot has been dug out and water does run into it; at the time sanitary sewer is installed in the area, the lot could be filled and sold as a building site. For that reason , I am recommending we acquire it, keep it for drainage until sewer is in, and then sell it for non-public use. A motion is need to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Application for Conveyance. Agenda Comments Regular Meeting - 8/7/84 Page 3 Item No. Sa - Kennel License Renewal/J. Bialke Mr. Bialke is requesting renewal of his kennel license for his property at 1928- 167th Avenue NW. To-date we have not received any complaints on the operation. Item No. Sb - Amendment/Ordinance No. 32-Sanitary Sewers Amendment/Ordinance NO. 55-Municipal Water Enclosed are proposed amendments for both utility resolutions. This is in response to the request by the City Council for the change in the Sanitary Sewer Ordinance. Inasmuch as the Municipal Water Ordinance addresses repairs in the same manner as the SS Ordinance, I have prepared an amendment to that ordinance,as wel~ in order to keep both policies uniform. Item No. 5c - Nordeen Tax Exempt Lots The necessary forms to reconvey the property back to the State in order that we may again acquire it for non-public use are prepared for those lots in Nordeen Addition and the one lot in the GI District on Jay St. A motion is needed to authorize the mayor and clerk to sign this document. Item No. 5d - Date P&Z Interviews Enclosed are applications from three (3) residents. An interview date should be set for within the next two-weeks. Item No. 5e - Appoints to Ditch No. 57 Committee Enclosed are applications from two (2) residents for membership on the Ditch No. 57 Repair Committee. An ad was run in the Union and in the Shopper for two weeks. As of this date the Joint Powers Agreement for this repair has not been approved by the Council. Mayor Windschitl was going to speak to the Board to secure more information on this repair. Item No. Sf - Amend Resolution No. 46/Double Frontage Lot Exception This amendment is simply a housekeeping matter on the resolution adopted for the acceptance of the Preliminary Plat of East Round Lake Estates; the exception for the double frontage lots was omitted. Item No. 5g - Reduce Bond/Indian Meadows Enclosed is a memorandum from the City Engineer, covering the reduction of the escrow security on the streets in the Indian Meadows Plat. A motion is needed approving a reduction of $6,000, and authorizing payment to Mr. McLaughlin (New Generation Homes) for this amount. Agenda Comments Regular Meeting - 8/7/84 Page 4 Item No. 5h - Accept Easements/MSA Streets Almost all easements have not been secured for the construction of South Coon Creek Drive (West) and 157th Avenue (East) . A resolution will be prepared accepting these easements. Item No. 5i - Award MSA Projects Enclosed is a memorandum from the City Engineer and the bid tabs from B.R.A. , Inc. A resolution is prepared for acceptance. Item No. 5j - Final Acceptance/IP83-3, 2, 2A The City Engineer will review this with you at the meeting. Enclosed is a letter of recommendation from T.K.D.A., as well as the resolution of acceptance. Item No. 5k - Declare Cost/Order ROll/IP83-3, 2, 2A This is the project for which the temporary bonds were issued, due and payable 9/86. To secure the lower interest rate, the majority of the property owners gave us mortgages as security. These will be paid in full prior to 9/86. Those on which there is not a mortgage will be financed over a period of fifteen (15) years. Item No. 51 - Order MSA 84-8/South Coon Creek Drive (West) Enclosed is a memorandum from the City Engineer covering ordering the MSA Streets for South Coon Creek Drive (West) . A resolution is enclosed. Item No. 5m - Traffic Study Resolution/River Crossinq This resolution adopted by the Anoka City Council is an off-shoot from the meeting held with the various City representatives. Councilman Knight was out-of-town; Jim Schrantz attended the meeting--his report is enclosed. Item No. 6a - Police Department Report/M. Kniqht The Crime Prevention Committee has met; Councilman Knight, Chairman of the Committee has a brief report on their findings and conclusions on the formation of a Municipal Police Department. Item No. 6b - Street Maintenance Proposal/J. Schrantz Enclosed is a proposal for 1984 Maintenance from the City Engineer. The report covering the proposal was distributed to you at the last Regular Meeting. Item No. 7 - Approval of Minutes February 21, July 17, July 26. Enclosures ~ 01 ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 7, 1984 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry Windschitl on August 7, 1984, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Anoka, Minnesota. Councilmen present: Knight, Lachinski, Orttel Councilman absent: Ell ing Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins; City Engineer, James Schrantz; Building Inspector, Dave Almgren; City Clerk/ A. Administrator, P. K. Lindquist; and others AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, to approve the Agenda as published. Motion carried unanimously. EASEMENT VACATION/BARNES ROLLING OAKS SECOND ADDITION Mr. Almgren reported he physically measured where the slopes are on the affected lots and revised the easement to follow on the high ground. Cliff Kirkide, 885 146th - stated he was satisfied with the way the easements have been revised by Mr. Almgren. Faye Barnes - stated the lots were not filled after the plat was in, and he had no ldea how the easement lines were originally drawn. Marge Faber, 14755 Sycamore Street NW - stated they need the change to clear the title for thelr house. Iheir house lS sitting on the easement as it is now. Attorney Hawkins advised that legal descriptions be drawn up to be recorded so there will be no problem with the deeds in the future. Mr. Almgren stated he would write up the legal descriptions for each lot. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Knight, introducing a Resolution approving a vacation of a portion of a drainage easement across Lots 1, 3, 4, and 5 of Block 5 in Barnes Rolling Oaks Second Addition as presented by the City Clerk with the addition of the legal descriptions be drawn of the portion of the easements being vacated. (See Resolution R066-84) Motion carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT/So BRITTUN Sylvia Britton stated she didn't get the soil borings back yet, but she measured the lots herself. She stated there is 5U,5UO square feet above elevation 892 feet. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Knight, introducing a Resolution approving a Lot split request of Sylvia Britton to subdivide Plat 65902, Parcel 3700, PIN 023224230001, contingent upon acceptance of the soil borings being acceptable to the City Engineer. (See Resolution R067-84) Motion carried unanimously. SKETCH PLANS/L. CARLSUN Council first discussed the sketch plan on the 80-acre parcel of Woodland Ridge, reviewing the comments made in the August 2, 1984, memo of the Andover Review committee.' Lot 9, Block 1, and Lot 7, Block 4, exit on a thoroughfare, Verdin, which is not allowed per Ordinance 10. Larry Carlson stated the reason they made Lot 9 the shape it is is because of the highline and gas easement going across the north of the property, which totals about 180 feet. And they couldn't squeeze two roads exiting onto Verdin without having back-to-back frontages on some of the lots. He checked with the Kegular City Council Meeting August 7, 19S4 - Minutes Page 2 (Sketch Plans/L. Carlson, Continued) County Highway Department, and Mr. Ruud had no problem with both lots exiting onto Verdin. After discussion, the Council generally agreed to al~ow Lots 9 and 7 to exit onto Verdin as long as it is agreeable with the County, feeling that may be the most reasonable way to deal with the easement situation. Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, don't have 39,000 square feet of buildable land. Mr. Carlson stated they are aware of the 39,000 square-foot-requirement and will be moving some dirt around. They will also be doing some soil borings. Council then reviewed the sketch plan of a 40+-acre plat in the South ~ of the NE~ of Section 8. The Committee proposed 169th Lane align with l69th Lane in the Kadlec Add it ion. Mr. Carlson had no problem with offsetting the end to accomplish that alignment. The Committee also recommended Lot 1, Block 3, and Lot 4, Block 2, use 169th Avenue as their frontage. Mr. Carlson and the Council were agreeable to that suggestion. Discussion was then on the configuration of 170th Lane to Quay. It was noted there is a 7-acre parcel north of 170th Lane that needs to be considered. The sketch plan proposes a curve up Wuay Street to the west on l70th Lane, meeting the existing 170th Lane on the western edge of the plat. There is an easement for 170th Lane across the northern portion of this plat to the east as well. Mr. Carlson stated if it was agreeable to construct only the portion of 170th Lane from Wuay west," he would want to have the easement to the east vacated. Council suggested Quay and 170th Lane be made a T intersection rather than the curve, which would allow for the constructiol1'of 170th Lane to the east in the future. But because it was not known what the property owners to the north plan to do with their land, it was generally felt that the road configuration in this portion of the plat could not be resolved until the public hearing stage. At that time the input from the property owners to the north can be used to make a decision. ~KETCH PLAN/D. HOWAR~ Council reviewed the sketch plan of uale Howard for property at 135th Avenue and Crooked Lake Boulevard. Mr. Howard stated there are two lots to the south, but only one home is constructed. He is not able to put a through road in but felt the neighbors would be agreeable to the cul de sac. He preferred keeping the lots above the minimum lot size rather than putting in six lots. He stated 105.48 feet was taken off Mr. Temple's property for easement, and he is showing tha t on the northern portion of the plat as well. Council didn't understand why the easement was so large, directing that the matter be looked at further. Mr. Almgren showed a sketch of the plat with the setbacks drawn in, recommending Lots 1 and 5 exit onto 135th Circle rather than the county road. Council suggested the western boundary for Lot 5 be moved further west to the center of the cul de sac radius. Mr. Howard was agreeable to that. He noted that the intent is to put twin homes on Lots 3 and 4. Council also agreed that Lots 1 and 5 should exit on 135th, though it may be the preference of the builder to face the houses on Crooked Lake Boulevard to correspond with existing structures. Council also agreed that it would be acceptable to reduce the street easement to 50 feet, though the cul de sac would still need a 120-foot radius. -- Regular City Council Meeting August 7, 1984 - Minutes Page 3 FINAL PLAT/KADLEC SECOND ADDITION Attorney Hawkins noted the title opinion has been done. The Clerk stated the park dedication and escrow for signs has been received. Mr. Schrantz stated Mrs. Volk has signed the easement across their property, and M~ Volk is supposed to sign it this evening. Council was concerned with the jOg shown around the Volk property on the plat. Attorney Hawkins advised that it is acceptable since the City will be taking the easement straight across the south 33 feet of the Volk property. But he stated the development contract must be signed and an escrow of $21,000 deposited. And the deed must be signed conveying Outlot A to the City. This item was held until later in the meeting to allow Mr. Kadlec to sign the develop- ment contract. ACQUIRE LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HARTFIEL'S ESTATES MOTION by Urttel, Seconded by Knight, that we approve the application to receive Lot 1, Block 1, Hartfiel's Estates from the tax forfeiture list and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the documents. Motion carried unanimously. KENNEL LICENSE RENEWAL/J. BAILLIE MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that we approve the renewal of a Kennel License for J.Baillie at 1928 167th Avenue NW for one year. Motion carried unanimously. NORDEEN ADDITION TAX EXEMPT LOTS MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, that we authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the documents to reconvey properties in the Nordeen Addition back to the State, and also the one lot in the GI District on Jay Street. Motion carried unanimously. UATE - P & Z INTERVIEWS MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we set Planning and Zoning Commission interviews for August 14 at 8:30 p.m., and have the City Clerk notify the applicants of their times. Motion carried unanimously. CITY HALL SITE DEVELOPMENT Stuart Kinkade, Park and Kecreation Commission, reviewed the phases of development proposed by the Park Board for the City Hall park site. (Note August 3, 1984, memo to the Mayor and City Council outlinirig the phasing of park development through 1986) Phase II basically consists of extending the west road and parking lot, one soccer field and two softball fields. Those fields would not be functional until 1986. They are also proposing seeding the current soccer field and softball field no. 2. It is estimated it would be $12,200 for ballfield 4. Phases 3 and 4 would include the picnic area, watering system, lighting one soccer field, etc. Mr. Kinkade stated the money in the budget has been earmarked for existing neighborhood parks, and all dedication monies will be used to make the Kelsey Park payments. They dO not have the money in their budget for the City Hall project. Council questioned whether the picnic area should be done ahead of ballfield 4, the feeling being it would be a draw for those using the other facilities. Mr. Prochniak of the Park tloard stated he has been approached by the Boy Scouts to do some project in the City, and he has suggested doing the brush work, etc., for the picnic area on this site. Nothing definite has been worked out. Discussion noted the major work for the picnic area would first be the clearing of the area. Playground equipment, picnic tables, shelter, etc., would also be needed. A suggestion was also to contact some of the service organizations to see if they would be willing to help on this project. Regular City Council Meeting August 7, 1984 - Minutes Page 4 (City Hall Site Development, Continued) Discussion was on the possibility of lighting some of the fields. Mr. Kinkade stated Phase 4 calls for lighting the existing soccer field because often times soccer is played in the fall when lights would be needed. They didn't feel that it would be necessary to light the ballfields and the cost is a factor. They have found it could cost about $20,UOO to light just the soccer field. Mr. Prochniak stated they want to check into getting grant monies for the lighting. Council noted there would be some funds from the additional State Aids the City will be receiving, but the exact amount is not known. It was agreed to take bids on the various parts of the project, suggesting costs be taken for the soccer field and the road, ballfield 3, the picnic area, and ballfield 4, and to make a determination of what will be done once the costs are known. The Clerk was also asked to determine if there are any funds in the Park Board budget that could be used for this project. MOTION by Orttel, ~econded by Knight, that we authorize the City Engineer to take bids on the City Hall park site, Items I - 3 as shown on the proposal for completion of the City Hall site under Phase 2 in such a way as to be able to eliminate those portions that are not affordab1e at the time the bids are received. Motion carried unanimously. AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 46/DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOT EXCEPTION MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, introducing a Resolution amending Resolution No. U46-84, adopted by the City Council on the 19th Day of June, 1984, entitled a Kesolution approving the Preliminary Plat of East Round Lake Estates as being developed by A. J. Parent as presented. (See Resolution K046A-84) Motion carried unanimously. FINAL PLAT/KADLEC SECOND ADDITION, CONTINUED Mr. Schrantz stated the development contract has now been signed, the easement from Mr. Wallace has been signed, and Mr. Volk will be signing their easement this evening. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we approve the final plat of Kadlec Second Addition as presented contingent upon receipt of the easement for the Volk property for 142nd Lane NW. (See Resolution RU68-84) Motion carried unanimously. AWARD CONTRACT/KADLEC SECOND ADDITION, IP84-7 MuTIUN by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, introduce a Resolution accepting bids and awardlng contract for the improvement of Project No. 84-7 for watermain, sanitary sewer, streets in the area of Kadlec Second Addition as prepared, and note that the three bidders were Clement Schmitz Construction, $108,391.50, HBH Construction, $118,107.25, Channel Construction, $119,197.75, and that the low bidder being Clement Schmitz Con- struction be awarded the contract, contingent upon the receipt of the easement on the Volk property for l42nd Lane. (See Resolution RU69-84) Motion carried unanimously. AMENDMENT/ORDINANCE 32 - SANITAKY SEWEKS AND ORDINANCE 55 - WATER MOTION by Knight, ~econded by Orttel, introducing an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 32, Urdlnance No. 32D, as prepared. Motion carrled unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, ~econded by Knight, adoption of Urdinance 55D amending Ordinance No. 55 known as the Municipal Water System Ordinance, adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover, May 5, 1981. Motion carried unanimously. REuUCt BOND/INDIAN MEAUOWS MOTIUN by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that the City Council reduce the bond from ~7,500 to $1,5UO for a reduction of $6,000 on the Indian Meadows Addition. DISCUSSION: Mr. Schrantz asked if the Council wants to keep some of the escrow to insure the grading Regular City Council Meeting August 7, 1~S4 - Minutes Page 5 (Reduce Bond/Indian Meadows, Continued) of the pond along 155th Avenue is done, although this escrow was for streets. The developer knows that pond is a problem and has stated it will be done, but Mr. Schrantz stated he is anxious to have that work done before the lots are sold. Mr. Schrantz didn't think that work was part of the grading plan. Councll agreed to postpone action on this matter until it is known if the ponding work is a part of the development contract. Councilmen Lachinski and urttel wITHDREW the Second and the Motion. ACCEPT EASEMENTS/MSA STREETS Mr. ~chrantz stated all easements have been received for 157th Avenue. There are two that have not yet been signed along South Coon Creek urive because the owners are out of town. They are not yet all signed for 16lst Avenue, but he didn't think there WOUld be a problem because nothing is being taken outside the existing easements. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, thatwe accept the street easements for 161st Avenue and 157th Avenue (Projects 84-1 and 84-3) (See Resolution R070-84) Motlon carried unanimously. MOTIONDJr0rttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that we accept easements on South Coon Creek Urlve. (Project 84-2) (See Resolutlon R07UA-84) VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Knight, Lachinski, Orttel; PRESENT-Windschtil Motlon carrled. AWARU MSA PRUJECTS MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, introducing a Resolutlon accepting bids and awardlng contract for the improvement of Projects No. 84-1, 84-2, 84-3 for streets on 16lst Avenue, South Coon Creek Urive, and 157th Avenue as presented (See Resolution R071-84 awardlng contract to Forest Lake Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $606,369.3U) Motion carried unanimously except for a present vote by Mayor Windschitl on the piece that affects him. FINAL ACCEPTANCE/IP83-2, 2A, 3 Discussion noted that Ms. Sonsteby is refusing to dO the work on the road in the park and the entrance to the park. Mr. ~chrantz stated he has been authorized by the Council to put the curb and blacktop at the entrance, and he still has to do that. He stated thlS is part of Shlrley's Addition. Ms. Sonsteby has a development contract for the improvements, and she had agreed to do the park work herself. She did some of it, and there are some parts she is refusing to do. ~he is wllling to gravel it but is not wil ling to fill in the walkway down to the lake which was part of the grading plan of the project. Council felt this project needs to be addressed further in the next Agenda item. MOTIUN by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, introducing a Resolution accepting work and directing final payment to Orfie and Sons, Inc., and C. S. McCrossan Construction, Inc., for Project No. 83-3, 2 and 2A, for watermain, sanitary sewer, streets and storm drainge ln Northglen Second Addition, Northglen Fourth Addition, Rosella's Addition and Shirley's Additlon as prepared. (~ee Resolution R072-S4) Motion carried unanimously. DECLARE CUST/ORUER ROLL/IP83-2, 2A, 3 D1Scussion was agaln on how to insure that the work on the park in Shirley's Additlon gets done either by the developer or by the City and assessed back to the development. Mr. Schrantz estimated another $lu,OUO Should be added to the assessment for the Kegular City Council Meeting August 7, 1984 - Minutes Page 6 (Declare Cost/Urder Roll/IP83-2,2A,3, Continued) uncompleted work. Attorney Hawkins stated it may be possible to not issue building permits until the terms of the contract are completed, which would mean completing the grading according to the grading plan. Attorney Hawkins was directed to research the development contract on this plat. MOTION by Urttel, Seconded by Lachinski, introducing a Kesolution declaring cost, dlrecting preparation of assessment roll and setting date for assessment public hearing for the improvement of watermain, sanitary sewer, streets, and storm drainage for Project 83,3, 2, and 2A as prepared. (See Kesolution R073-84, hearing to be he 1 d on September 4, 1984) Motion carried unanimously. ORDeR MSA 84-8/S0UTH COON CREEK uRIVE WEST MuTIUN by Knight, Seconded by urttel, introducing a Resolution ordering the Improvement of bituminous streets, IP84-8, for South Coon Creek Drive from the bridge west to Round Lake Boulevard and directing preparation of final plans and specifications. (See Resoluti on K074-84) DI SCUSSION: Len Christenson, South Coon Creek Drive - stated he didn't think there was a formal publlC hearing on the surfacing of this road. It was talked about at many meetings, but no specific meeting was ever held to discuss the road itself to allow him to present arguments against it and to attempt to persuade his neighbors that it is not in their best interest to have the road. At the first meeting to discuss the road for all of South Coon Creek Drive, only three neighbors from the west end were present because the staff had told them the meeting wasn't really for their end of the road. And every meeting since then has always dealt only with water and sewer improvements. Mr. Schrantz stated the hearlng for all the MSA projects was held on March 28. Also, the petition slgned by the residents was for water and sewer only if an MSA street came through. Mrs. Christenson - thought it was unfair of the City to promise 3U-foot setbacKs to the residents. She felt the road should go down the center of the road and take equal amounts from all people, and then see how many resldents are for it. Mr. Christenson - again stated he felt there should have been an opportunity for him to present a different point of view than what Mr. Schrantz did to the nelghbors to the south. Counci Iman Lachinskl asKed if he might be able to persuade some neighbors against this project at thlS point. Mr. Christenson - stated he was not sure because the neighborhood has been divided at thlS pOlnt. He fe1t the hearlng should have' occurred before. He felt the neighborhood has a lot of neighbors very interested in what is gOlng on on the south side of the road and a lot of silent majority people on the north side. Councilman Lachinskl understood the residents only wanted water and sewer if the blacktop went in. Mr. Christenson - stated that is the way one resident wrote the petition. Those signing the petitlon were told it is simply a study. But there was never a hearing on the road. He thought if there had been an open discussion back in March on the road, he might have been able to persuade some residents to pay the $4,00U rather than have this an MSA street. He had no problem with the width of the road but with the volume of traffi c such a street wi 11 have. That would have changed if the residents objected and the road was shifted south through the Kadlec Addition. At thlS point he lS not arguing to have a pUbllC hearlng, not seeing how anything can be changed now. Mr. Christenson - statec they moved there 12 years ago to have their children attend Anoka' High School, to live on a low-volume road wlth area for the children to play, and to have enough property to have a garden area. The first two of these reasons are gone. tlut there may be an opportunity to maintain the third reason if the road can be Regular Clty council Meeting August 7, 19S4 - Minutes Page 7 (Order MSA 84-8/South Coon Creek Drive West, Continued) moved as far south as possible so he can get a small garden on his corner. He stated there is no other place on his lot for a garden. He asked that the road be moved over as far as possible and still maintain some reasonable distance from his neighbor to the south. Mr. Christenson - also stated that as proposed, the speed lane, that going from east to west, is gOlng to be closer to his house than to the neighbor's across the street. He estimated it would be 56 teet from his house and 60 teet from the neighbor's. He also asked where a north/south street would be proposed on the property to his east. Council noted that the City has no proposal to place a north/south street in that area. Any street that would be developed would occur when the property is platted. There was then a very lengthy discusslon with the Christensons about the location of the road, how far it will be from the Christenson's house and garage, hOW far lt will be from the Seidenkranz property to the south, and what can be done to ease the negative effect of the project to the Christenson property. Mr. Schrantz stated the proposal is to have the curb 44 feet from the Seidenkranz property. It will be about 7U feet from the Christenson house to the curb, but the road wil I bend and will cut the corner by their garden. Council recessed while the Christensons and Mr. Schrantz reviewed the plan and measure- ments of the road to the houses. 9:24; reconvene at 9:42 p.m. Mr. Schrantz stated the fast lane will be about bO feet from the Seidenkranz house. Seidenkranz is closer to the centerline of the road than Christenson's garage is to the curb. The Christenson garage is back from the existing right of way 56 feet. The proposal wou Id place the curb on the south side at the edge of the existing roadway, so Seidenkranz will not be gaining any lawn area. They are buildlng a 32-foot street where a 20-foot street exists and the extra blacktop is being placed on the north side of the road. Mr. Schrantz estimated the distance trom the curb to the edge ot the house at 68 to 70 feet. But he noted the exact distances will be known when the final plans and specifications are done. Mr. Christenson - stated it would be acceptable to him if the road is moved over as tar south as possible and still have an acceptable setback to Mr. Seidenkranz and have a s at'e road. There were several suggestions for the engineers to consider that would ease the impact of the road such as moving the corner further east and making a sharper curve through there, keeping the road in the center of the 66-foot easement past tne bulk of the Christenson property but starting to break for the curve at Seidenkranz's driveway, or offset the road further south. Mr. Christenson - stated if what has been said about the distance of the driving lane to hlS house lS correct, then the noise problem won't be nearly as much as he thought it was. Mrs. Christenson - asked where the fire hydrant will be. Also, will the power lines be buried; and if so, where will the green boxes be placed. Mr. Christenson - noted if the power lines are not buried, they wi 11 need to be moved further north, and it will be a considerable hindrance for them. They wou ld not even be able to play ball in their front yard because of the power lines. Mr. Schrantz was not sure where the fire hydrant was going. The water lines are going down the south side; the sewer line is going down the center. He talked to the electrlc company about burying the lines, and they didn't know if they would. If they WOUld, they thought the lines would be buried on the south side. He did not know where the green boxes would be placed. Council preference was the electric lines be buried and asked that the Engineer pursue that further. Regular City Councll Meetlng August 7, 1~84 - Minutes Page 8 (Order MSA 84-8/South Coon Creek Drive West, Continued) Mrs. Chrlstenson - stated there is a steep drop from their property to the road and asked how sOll erosion is going to be prevented once the road is constructed. She did not want the whlte pine in that location disturbed. Mr. Schrantz thought it would be sloped back, but that will be addressed in the final design. It will be a problem trying to get the driveways right. Mrs. Christenson - asked why the City didn't consider running the western portion of South Coon Creek Drive behind the houses on the south slde of the existing road and avoid the entire problem of coming through the existing development. Mr. ~chrantz stated the project went into the petition to get the MSA road after sewer and water was installed. Mrs. Chrlstenson - again complained that there will not be bicycle paths along this thoroughtare, her concern being for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. She also felt the Clty lS doing the nelghborhood a dlshonor by putting the road through there. It was agreed that the engineers wil I work wlth the Chr1stensons to get tne road aligned to everyone's satisfaction. Motion carried unanimously. APPUINTMENTS TO DITCH NO. 57 REPAIR COMMITTEE Uiscussion noted the two lssues with the Coon Creek Watershed, that being the justification for cleaning Dltch 57 and the assessment procedure proposed by the Watershed for regional ponding. It was generally agreed that no appointment should be made now to the citizens' committee for the cleaning of Ditch 57 given the Clty'S opposition to that project at this time. Councll noted they have received no justification for the proposal and was also concerned about the apparent high costs of the project, what are the benefits and who is being benefitted, the effect it has on the resldents, and whether there is a fair distribution of benefits. Councll also questioned the assessment area as proposed by the watershed, especially any area to the west of Round Lake Boulevard. Mayor Windschitl also stated he is trying to arrange a meeting with the Watershed Board to discuss this item and the proposed assessment policy for future regional ponding. Council discussion agaln took the position the proposal for funding the regional ponding concept lS unfair to Andover. And lt was again suggested that possibly the City should just abide by the existing comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan and not put water into the Watershed system, but hold the water with on-site ponding. Attorney Hawkins also noted he could find nothing in the Watershed Statutes or in the Municipal Plannlng Act that requires the City to get Watershed approval if there will be no drainage into the system. No action was taken on these items. Mayor Windschitl stated he will inform the Council of the date when the Watershed Board could meet with the Councll on these issues. TRAFFIC STUDy RE~OLUTION/RIV~R CRQS~ING There was concern that the Kesolution not imply that it is an invitation for the Metropolitan Council to take over traffic. It was agreed that witn the deletion of the third paragraph, it would restrict the involvement of the Metropolitan Council to this particular traffic study. MOT10N by Lachinski, Seconded by Knlght, to adopt a Resolution simi liar to the city of Anoka Resolution regarding the need for preliminary assessment to ldentify major issues relative to traffic problems in Northwest Hennepin and Northwest AnoKa County areas, and elimlnate the third paragraph. (~ee Kesolution R075-84) Motion carried unanimously. Regular city Council Meetlng August 7, 1984 - Minutes Page g MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENT/KNIGHT Councilman Knight reported he and Councilman Lachinski met with Bruce Lindberg from the Minneapolis force and Jeff Arneson, a former policeman. Mr. Lindberg estimated $200,000 for start-up costs as well as continuing cost for a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week coverage by a municipal police force. Mr. Arneson used Ramsey's figures, which is $320,000 a year. COuncilman Knight ;suggested before even considering the implementation of a municipal police department that the Committee should take a close look at what is happening in the City in terms of crimes and coverage. Councilman Lachinski stated they want to first establish the need for a City department by going over the reports to determine whether or not there is an acceptable level of service in the Clty by the present coverage. He tho~ght the information could be graphed and monltored closely to determine exactly what is taking place in the City in terms of police protectlon. Councilman Knight also stated the opinion of the police offers was for full-time coverage, a minimum of six officers plus a full or part-time chief would be needed, along wlth two cars. This lS a significant increase from the existing coverage. Mayor Windschitl stated he WOUld be wil ling to provide the monthly reports he gets from the Sheriff's Department for the last year or longer. He will also contact the County to see if they could provide summaries of the reports. If not, possibly some of the summer help could help to summarize the reports. Jack McElvy - wondered lf the suggestion of a chief is in addition to the six officers. He felt that in the beginnlng the chief could also be taking a shift. He has talked with businesses and other neighbors and has been tOld the average response from the Sherlff's Department is between 15 and 3U minutes, most of the time approximately 2u minutes, which is not acceptable to him. He stated with a municipal department, an officer should be able to respond anywhere in the city in not more than 8 minutes. Another advantage of a munlcipal department is better communlty relations. He thought there would be very few people whO woula obJect to ~3 or $4 per household for a municipal pOlice department. He requested he be notlfied when this item wil I be discussed agaln. counci Iman Knlght also reported Melanie DeLuca, Community ~chool Coordinator, lS making good progress on setting up the Crlme Watch Program and should be ready to begin neighborhood meetings in September. SEVENTH AvENUE BRIDGE POSTING Councilman Knight told of the drowning off the Seventh Avenue bridqe on Sunday, recommending the bridge be posted. He also questioned why the county park there lS not open, which has meant that numerous cars parK along the road causing a hazard. The ClerK was directed to flnd out why the county parK is not open. Mayor Windschitl stated the Fire Chief is requesting the signlng of tne bridge. ~TREET MAINTENANCE PROPOSAL/SCHRANTZ Mr. Schrantz requested approval for the sealcoating and shouldering projects for 1984. He recommended sealcoating the City Hall parking lot and Njordmark/Dale tstates ana uSlng the remainlng money for shouldering various problem areas in the City. Council discussed setting a policy for shouldering, the question being whether it should be considered a maintenance project to be funded by the general fund or whether lt is something that should be assessed bacK to the development. The merits of each policy was discussed, but no decisIon was made at this time. It was thought that possibly the problem is with the rural street deslgn, suggesting that be looked at to reduce the shouldering problem that is occurring. Regular Clty Lounci 1 Meeting August 7, 1~84 - Minutes Page 10 (~treet Maintenance Proposal/Schrantz, Contlnued) MOTIuN by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, that we authorize the City Engineer to take quotations for sealcoatlng the City Hall parking lot and Njordmark Estates. Mot i on carrled unanimouslY. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded oy Orttel, that we approve Claims 8167 through 8245 ln the amount of $287,643.85. Motlon carried unanimously. MuTION Dy Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, to adjourn. Motlon carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:37 p.m. ~'~~~ Marc lla A. Peach Recor . g Secretary