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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JULY 17, 1984
AGENDA
1. Call to Order - 7:30 P.M.
2. Resident Forum
3. Agenda Approval
4 . Discussion Items
a. Accept Petitions/Water & Sewer/IP84-6
b. Stop Signs - Gladiola Street
c. Cedar Crest Pond/Flooding
d. Water Study Report
e. Amended SUP - Schriptek, Inc.
f. SUP/Kottke Bus Company
5. Non-Discussion Items
a. Award Contract/Kadlec 2nd Addition
b. Award Fencing Contract/Tot Lot
c.
6. Reports of Commissions, Committees, Staff
7. Approval of Minutes
8. Approval of Claims
9. Adjournment
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M E M 0 RAN 0 U M
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
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CO"'" W ATTO><NEY, ETA~
FROM: CITY CLERK/A.AD .
DATE JULY 13, 1984
REFERENCE AGENDA COMMENTS - JULY 17 REGULAR MEETING
Item No. 3 - Aqenda Approval
Please add Item No. 4e (Amended Special Use Permit/Schriptek, Inc.).
Also add Item No. 4f (Kottke Bus Company).
Item No. 4a - Accept Petitions/Water & Sewer/IP84-6
Two residents have requested sewer and water to serve their property.
These properties abut the IP84-6 Project Area and can be included
with this improvement. Attached is a resolution accepting the
petition.
Item No. 4b - Stop Siqns/Gladiola Street
Several years ago a 3-Way Stop Sign was installed at the intersection
of Gladiola Street and 135th Avenue. The primary purpose of the sign
was to slow the through traffic and allow for children crossing the
street. Since the original installation of the sign, it has either
been destroyed or removed. We now have a request that this sign be
left on this corner. Enclosed is correspondence from the Engineer.
Item No. 4c - Cedar Crest Pond Floodinq
At a previous meeting the City Engineer was directed to obtain figures
for fill, etc. to alleviate the problem created by the flooding of this
pond. Enclosed is a memorandum from him covering the work involved
and the associated costs.
Item No. 4d - Water Study Report
T.K.D.A. will be present at the meeting to further review this report
presented to you on June 11, 1984. This was discussed briefly at the
June 19 Meeting, however, sufficient time is allowed at this meeting
for in-depth discussions.
Item No. 4e - Amended SUP/Schriptek, Inc.
Enclosed is a proposed amendment to the Special Use Permit issued to
Schriptek, Inc. on August 16, 1984. Inasmuch as the changes are such
that the Permit does not require an "Amended Special Use Permit" as
defined by Ordinance, I have just prepared an "Amendment". This will
not require the Public Hearings, etc., simply adoption by the Council.
Agenda Comments
July 17, 1984 Meeting
Page 2
* Item No. 4f - Kottke Bus Company/SUP
Item No. Sa - Award Contract/Kadlec 2nd Addition
Bids were opened for the construction of municipal water, sanitary sewer
and streets for the Kadlec Addition. They came in considerably below
Engineer's Estimate. A resolution will be prepared for acceptance
and award of Contract.
Item No. 5b - Award Fencing Contract/Tot Lot
Enclosed are three quotations for fencing the 138th Avenue Tot Lot.
A resolution will be prepared accepting these quotations and awarding
the Contract to Arrow Fencing Company. The City Engineer is securing
quotations for blacktopping the 10' driveway and I have secured the
information on the lighting. There will be a monthly charge of $6.34
per light. Anoka Electric Co. feels that one(l) vapor light will be
sufficient to keep the are lit.
Item No. 7 - Approval of Minutes
February 21, March 6, 22, 28, April 3, 7, 17, May 1, 15, 17, June 5,
19, 21 , 28, 1984.
Attachments
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JULY 17, 1984
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by
Mayor Jerry Windschitl on July 17, 1984, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685
Crosstown Boulevard NW, Anoka, Minnesota.
Councilmen present: Elling, Knight, Lachinski, Orttel
Councilmen absent: None
A lso present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins; City Engineer, James
Schrantz; City Clerk/A. Administrator, P. K. Lindquist
and others
RESIDENT FORUM
Dave Hahn, 17400 Blackfoot Street - stated the street improvement was supposed to have
stopped at the crown of the road, which was the middle of Don Alberg's lot; and the
engineers said the crown would be graded down. But when the blacktop was completed,
that was never done. The sand does wash down and fills the catch basin. Now there is
another house being built across from Mr. Alberg's house who placed the driveway just
past the backtop, and more sand is coming down. He felt it would be a matter of
grading about four inches to eliminate the crown and solve the problem. Council
discussed the problem with Mr. Schrantz. Mr. Schrantz stated he had looked at it about
a year ago but didn't feel the crown could be cut down.
Mr. Hahn - also noted Mr. Alberg had agreed to this previously. Mr. Alberg's house
has been sold, but there is no one living there presently. Council suggested a possible
solution would be to lay additional balcktop up that street. Mr. Schrantz was directed
to look into the matter and make a recommendation to the Council.
Larra Emmerich, 13625 Jonquil Street - had a problem with the sanitary sewer line and
aske the Clty to pay for the cost of repair which was in the City's right of way.
Council agreed to add the item to the regular Agenda.
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we adopt the Agenda as written with the
deletlon of Items 4d, Sa, and 5b, and substituting under 4d, Emmerich Sewer Problem,
and add Item 4g, A. Parent Building Permit, 4h, Parks Discussion, 4i, Wine and Beer
License, and 4j, Junkyard Discussion. Motion carried unanimously.
ACCEPT PETITIONS/WATER & SEWER/IP84-6
Mr. Schrantz stated he received letters from the petitioners and has since mailed out
a letter noting the items to be done. Council noted the City must have a written
waiver of public hearing to do that project.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that we accept petitions from Diane Kirchner
and Rosella Sonsteby to be included in Project No. 84-6 for properties located at
14249 Round Lake Boulevard and 14509 Round Lake Boulevard. (See Resolution R064-84)
Motion carried unanimously.
STOP SIGNS - GLADIOLA STREET
L~n Anderson, 13437 Gladiola and Marcia (1), 3868 135th Avenue - requested stop
slgns on Gladiola because of the dangerous sltuation wlth people speeding down the
street. They explained Gladiola is extremely curved. There used to be a stop sign,
but for some reason it is no longer there. Also, when traveling south on Gladiola
and turning left onto 135th, the street curves inward and there is an obstructed corner
with pine trees. Children on bicycles in that area cannot be seen, and they were
concerned for the safety of the children in that neighborhood. It seems to be mostly
Regular City Council Meeting
July 17, 1984 - Minutes
Page 2
(Stop Signs - Gladiola Street, Continued)
local traffic speeding down the street, as many of the teenagers in the neighborhood
have recently become old enough to drive. They have also talked with many of the
neighbo~s with small children about putting up the stop sign, and there were no objections.
Council discussed the sight problem and the long uninterrupted stretch along Gladiola.
The road becomes very curvy' and is dangerous when going at high speeds. The Clerk stated
she hasn't requested a new report from the deputies because stop signs had been
authorized for that intersection previously. Mr. Schrantz felt if stop signs are
installed, it should be a three-way stop on Gladiola and 135th.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, that we direct the City Engineer to install a
three-way stop at Gladiola and 135th Avenue and stop-ahead signs if it is needed.
Motion carried unanimously.
CEDAR CREST POND/FLOODING
Council reviewed the July 17 memo from the engineer as to a recommended correction of
the flooding problem of the Cedar Crest pond. Mr. Schrantz stated he reviewed the
problem with several contractors. They felt they could doze dirt on the west end of
the pond to increase the size of the pond and provide more area for evaporation and
percolation and haul that fill on the affected back yard to raise it up two or three
feet to keep it from flooding. He also planned to seed that yard.
Terr~ Hausan, 3731 172nd Lane NW - showed pictures of the flooding in his back yard,
statlng the previous city engineer had guaranteed him there would be no flooding of
his yard when the street improvement project was done. He stated each year it gets
worse. He had contacted someone at the PCA who roughly estimated it would take 1600
yards of sand fill to bring his lot up about five feet above the ground water elevation
to eliminate his problem. He would be satisfied just to get the property filled and
smoothed out and seeded, and then he would take over from that point.
Council discussion was the money for this should come from that improvement project
if there are any monies in that fund since the problem should have been solved when
the street improvement project was done.
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, to approve the expenditure of funds to correct
the problem in the Cedar Crest Addition as recommended by the City Engineer, and the
funds should come from the street improvement project that caused'xheproblem done in
approximately 1979. Motion carried unanimously.
EMMERICH SEWER PROBLEM
Larry Emmerich - stated he has already dug it up and repaired the problem. The sewer
plpe separated about two feet located directly below the curb line. He said it was a
coupling that apparently pulled apart. It cost him $550 to get it fixed, but that
doesn't include anything for the work he did nor the sod that had to be dug up. He
had obtained the City documents on the location of the line, but those documents were
inaccurate. He dug for two days, 6 to 7 feet deep, before he found the line.
Council questioned whether the consulting engineers or the contractor on that sewer
project have any liability in this instance. Mr. Schrantz stated they are now using
slip-joint pipe, and it is not uncommon for the contractor putting the plumbing into the
house to pull the pipe apart. Every place he has been, the plumber has been responsible
for checking to be sure that service is all right.
Mr. Emmerich - doubted this was caused by the plumber because it couldn't possibly have
operated for four to five years with that much dirt between the two lines. He guessed
it slid apart slowly over the process of a year. He would also like to have his sod
Regular City Council Meeting
July 17, 1984 - Minutes
Page 3
(Emmerich Sewer Problem, Continued)
replaced, as he had cultured sod in the boulevard that had to be dug up, estimating
10 to 15 yards of black dirt plus sod would be needed. He didn't want to lay the sod
himself, but he could hire a contractor to do it. It would all be in the City's right
of way.
Mr. Schrantz did not know what could have caused the problem, but the Council generally
felt it was a City liability since it occurred on City property.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that we authorize payment of the repairs to the
sewer at 13625 Jonquil Street including the restoration of the boulevard, the completion
of which will be overseen by the City Engineer, $550 plus cost of restoration. Motion
carried unanimously. The Clerk was also directed to prepare an amendment to the
ordinance dealing with repair of sewer lines in the City's boulevards for these types
of repairs.
AMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT - SCHRIPTEK, INC.
Council wanted a signed agreement from SChriptek that they will no longer operate a
tire recycling business on that site once the existing pile of tires is gone. The
Clerk stated a place can be made on the special use permit itself for the signatures
of the Schriptek representatives agreeing to the provisions of the permit.
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we approve the amended special use permit
for Schriptek doing business as North American Tire Tech as presented with the
addition of a signed agreement from the operator. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we reconsider the prior motion. Motion
carr1ed unanimously. Council was concerned that it be understood that the mobile home
on site which is being used as an office be removed once the project is completed, and
that no other mobile homes be brought on site. It was determined the ordinance allows
the contractor mobile home on project sites. It was agreed to change the amended
special use permit to say "mobile home" rather than "mobile homes" in Article 25.
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel, to reinstate the original motion and amend it to
read "mobile home be used as an office" under Article 25. Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT/KOTTKE BUS COMPANY
Chuck Peterson, 13625 Jar Street - stated they are asking for a permit to place a used
fuel tank for heating 01 . It has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The tank will be pressure tested, inspected, and coated.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, introducing a Resolution approving an amended
speclal use permit for the installation of a lU,OUO gallon underground fuel oil tank as
requested by Kottke Bus at 13625 Jay Street. (See Resolution R065-84) Motion carried
unanimously.
AL PARENT/BUILDING PERMIT
Mayor Windschitl explained Mr. Parent's preliminary plat has been approved and he is in
the process of putting in the roads. Mr. Parent would like a building permit for a
model home on one of the lots; however, the City will not issue one because of the
existing homestead on the property.
Attorney Hawkins advised the easiest way for Mr. Parent to get a permit would be to
deed a 5'-, lQ:.." or 20-acre metes and bounds parcel off 149th that would comply with the
frontage requirements. The City would hold the deed; and when the plat is finalized,
the City would just give the deed back. If the plat is not finalized, the deed would
be filed as a separate lot of record. Council was agreeable to that suggestion.
Regular City Council Meeting
July 17, 1984 - Minutes
Page 4
PARKS DISCUSSION
Mayor Windschitl suggested the City use some of the funds it will be receiving from
additional State Aid to construct Phase II of the City Hall park area, which would
basically be a softball field, soccer field, and additional parking. He noted the
existing fields are heavily used and felt additional fields would be the most effective
use of this year's funds.
Mr. Schrantz estimated about $15,000 for each field, and stated the Park Department
has been working on such a proposal to present to the Council. Council was agreeable
to the Mayor's suggestion.
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, that we authorize the City Engineer to take
b1ds for Phase II of the Andover City Hall park development project. Motion carried
unan imous ly.
WINE AND BEER LICENSE REQUEST
Mayor Windschitl reported he has been approached by representatives of the Andover
Shopping Center about the possibility of obtaining a beer and wine license for a pizza
place in the Center. The restaurant is about 2200 square feet and tspatterned after
an existing business. He was not sure how the City would handle a wine and beer license.
Building Inspector Dave Almgren stated the architect has been working to get the permit
to begin construction, but they are having problems with the design architect on it.
The plan is going back to be redone. The problem he is having is that they are not
being specific on the type of fast-food restaurant that will go in, so he cannot
determine the specific codes that will need to be met. They are also not being specific
about the bank building, and there are problems with the ingress and egress from that
lot. An overall site plan is going to be needed. The County has not approved the
entrances and exits to the shopping center, and as of yet they do not have a mechanical
engineer for the project.
Council discussed the logistics of a wine and beer license, assuming the beer would be a
non-intoxicating malt liquor license. Attorney Hawkins stated by State law, any liquor
license in a shopping center requires a special use permit. Wine and beer licenses
are excluded from the number of intoxicating liquor licenses a city can issue. After
reviewing the ordinance, the Clerk stated wine licenses can be issued separately from
other intoxicating liquor licenses.
JUNKYARD DISCUSSION
Councilman Lachinski stated he and the Attorney have discussed the revisions to the
Junkyard Ordinance. Because they did not know the economics involved as to placing~
these operations indoors, etc., it was felt a committee should be established to deal
with this entire issue. They thought a letter should be sent to each of the junkyard
owners asking for Dartièipants to get their input and for the City to inform them of the
plans for sewer and water, etc. The Council generally approved of the idea.
Councilman Elling also brought up the idea of possibly using the City's CDBG funds
toward a recycling center, probably located in the area of Bunker Lake Boulevard.
He also thought funds would be available on the County, State, and Federal level, and
thought this is something that could be addressed by the junkyard owners and the
committee. A suggestion was also to bring in the Economic' Development Committee on
this item as well.
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Elling, that we establish a committee to provide input
to the rewriting of the Junkyard Ordinance and authorize Pat (Lindquist) to write a
letter to each of the junkyards indicating that such a committee is being formed
and asking for participation. Motion carried unanimously.
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July 17, 1984 - Minutes
Page 5
S. BRITTON LOT SPLIT
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, to table the Sylvia Britton Lot Split until
the August 7 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Recess at '8:56; reconvene at 9:16 p.m.
ANDOVER ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Mayor Windschitl stated the Andover Athletic Association has requested the City to
contribute some funds to try to get the organization started. They want to purchase
some:things for resale at the Andover Fun Days to raise money. Attorney Hawkins had
already left the meeting, but the Council agreed to donate $500 to the organization
contingent upon the Attorney's opinion that it is legal to do so.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that we authorize $500 expenditure for the
organizational funds for the Andover Athletic Association, subject to approval by the
City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 21, 1984, March 6 Regular, March 6 Special, and March 6 Closed Special:
Correct as written.
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, that we approve the Minutes of March 6 City
Council Meeting.
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Elling, Knight, Lachinski, Orttel; PRESENT-Windschitl
Motion carried.
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, that we approve the Minutes of March 6
Special Closed City Council Meeting.
VOTE ON MOTI ON: YES-Elling, Knight, Lachinski, Orttel; PRESENT-Windschitl
Motion carried.
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, that we approve the Second Special City
Council Meeting on March 6 dealing with appointments to the Park and Recreation Commission.
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Elling, Knight, Lachinski, Orttel; PRESENT-Windschitl
Motion carried.
March 22, 1984 Regular, March 22 Special Closed, March 28, and April 3, 1984: Correct
as written.
ApriÏl 17, 1984:
Page 5, fifth line from bottom, should read: liThe City had moved to offer the
extra $500 until April 15, and the Mayor felt that this date should be
extended to coincide with the April 23 date."
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, approval of Minutes February 21, March 22 Special
and Regular, March 28, April 3, and April 17 Meetings as amended. Motion carried
unanimously.
May 1, 1984: Correct as written.
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we approve Minutes of May 1.
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Elling, Knight, Lachinski, Windschitl; PRESENT-Orttel
Mot ion carried.
Regular City Council Meeting
July 17, 1984 - Minutes
Page 6
(Approval of Minutes, Continued)
May 15, 1984: Correct as written.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, approval of the May 15 Minutes. Motion carried
unammously.
May 17, 1984, Special and Board of Review: Correct as written.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that we approve May 17 Meeting Minutes as written
for the Board of Review and Special Council Meeting.
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Elling, Knight, Orttel, Windschitl; PRESENT-Lachinski
Motion carried.
June 5, June 19, June 21, 1984: Correct as written.
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel, approval of these Minutes. Motion carried
unanimously.
June 25, 1984, Special Meeting: Correct as written.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that we approve the Minutes of June 25 as written.
VOTE ON MOTI ON: YES-Elling, Knight, Orttel, Windschitl; PRESENT-Lachinski
Motion carried.
June 28, 1984: Correct as written.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, we approve the Minutes of June 28 as written.
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Elling, Orttel, Windschitl; PRESENT-Knight, Lachinski
Motion carried.
COON CREEK WATERSHED RESOLUTION
Mayor Windschitl asked to hold the resolution made at the July 11 meeting to not enter
into the joint powers agreement with the Watershed Board to collect assessments from
developers which would be put toward the development of regional ponds to control runoff.
He wanted more time to explore other possibilities with the Watershed Board that would
be more acceptable to the City. Council agreed.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel, that we approve Checks 8130 through 8166 for a
total of $349,609.78. Motion carried unanimously.
ENGINEER'S REPORT/MASHUGA'S SALARY
Council discussed the salary adjustment for Dale Mashuga in Public Works, noting the
Engineer's April 13, 1984, memo on this item to bring his salary more in line with his
responsibilities. Mr. Schrantz stated he would like to see Mr. Mashuga's salary brought
up to Mr. Starr's level, stating Mashuga is doing basically the same work, plus he has
many other abilities that are used in the City. Because of seniority, Council did not
want to increase the sa'lary to more than what Mr. Starr would have been making with
just a time differential spread.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that Dale Mashuga be classified a Public Works III
pos1tion at a salary of $7.75 an hour effective May 1, 1984. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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