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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC May 17, 1984 ~ 01 ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - MAY 17, 1984 BOARD OF REVIEW - 7:00 P.M. 1- Call to Order 2. Introduction of County Representatives 3. Explanation of Purpose of Meeting 4. Resident Comments 5. Council Action/Changes 6. Adjourn/Table SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 1- Call to Order 2. May 15 Meeting-Continued Items a. North Central Franchise Motion to approve as amended and refer to North Central for execution/approval. b. Cable Television-Franchise Ordinance Amendment Motion to approve and order publication. c. Part-time Help Refer to 5/15/85 Agenda Comments. Motion to hire Tim Koltes on a temporary full-time or part-time basis at a rate of $4.00 per hour. 3. Discussion on Utilities for the Southeast Area. T.K.D.A. will be in attendance to discuss the report furnished you on May 15, 1984. ~ 01 ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 17, 1984 MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry Windschitl on May 17, 1984, 8:57 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Anoka, Minnesota. Councilmen present: Elling, Knight, Orttel Councilman absent: Lachinski A 1 so present: TKDA,Engineer, John Davidson; City Engineer, James Schrantz; and City Clerk/A. Administrator, P. K. Lindquist UTILITIES FOR SOUTHEAST AREA Council first reviewed the May 14, 19B4, memo from the Clerk relative to the water system summary which essentially stated that there is $77,000 left to be collected in assessments and the water system would be paid for. The figures indica~e that the water system is more financially sound than was thought and is working the way it was originally presented. Mayor Windschitl also informed the Council that the Carlson property south of Bunker Lake Boulevard may be developed this year. He also felt that changing the policy to assessing the connection charge up front will improve the situation considerably. Mr. Davidson explained the connection charge was set up to take care of the inequities in a per-acre assessment for the higher density factor. Mayor Windschitl stated the proposal is also to assess only the per-acre charge on vacant land, but to assess the connection charge as well where lateral benefit is being provided. By adopting the policy of assessing the connection charge once a plat is filed, the City eliminates having to wait for those funds to be collected. In diScuSt~nG the water system further, Mr. Davidson stated at saturation of 1te initial service area / b ~d be enough funds for two wells, a pressure pneumatic system, and one storage tank. Mr. Davidson then reviewed the report for utilit,ies for the Southeast Area, explaining first the proposed extension of the sanitary sewer trunk lines down Bunker Lake Boulevard and up Hanson Boulevard at a depth to some day cross the creek to serve that area north of there. In determining the assessable acreage, the areas defined as wetland below the flood elevation shown on the surface water management plan were eliminated, taking the conservative approach to the matter. The tota1 project cost divided by net acreage amounts to $1,342.38 per acre assessed against the entire benefitted area. After some discussion, it was noted that these costs are comparable to what was charged in the Southwest Area project. Mr. Davidson then reviewed the proposed water system for the urban service area, presenting three alternatives that would provide a cost-effective system, noting the four proposed well locations for all alternatives have been placed outside the well advisory area but may be brought further in if the advisory is reduced or lifted. The system is designed to be fed from the outside to the center and can be expanded without pressure drop in anyone area. The first alternative calls for a 2.25 million- gallon elevated tank located off Bunker Lake Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard to serve the entire service district to saturation. The estimated cost for that alterna- tive is $5,041,800. The second alternative, and the one TKDA is recommending, provides for two storage tanks -- a 1.25 million-gallon reservoir in the industrial area and a 1 million-gallon elevated tank located in the Northglen park area. The estimated cost would be $5,209,250 to complete both tanks, but the system could be phased without a lot of up-front costs. The third alternative is the three-tank alternative, each being about .75 million gallons in three locations. The estimated cost for that alternative is $5,221,000. Mr. Davidson explained there is an advantage of having two or three storage tanks versus one 1 arge one. They are easier to pay for on an as-you-go basis. Maintenance is easier because the entire system does not have to be shut: down when one tank is being painted or repaired. But there is also an advantage to having larger tanks because it is not as Special City Council Meeting May 17, 1984 - Minutes Page 2 (Utilities for Southeast Area, Continued) cost effective to construct the smaller ones. Also, in the second alternative, if it is not desirable to have the tank in the Northglen park area, it could be moved to the central area without affecting the overall system. The system can also be phased in as needed and provides the greatest flexibility to branch out in the future. Mr. Davidson also noted they used the comprehensive plans in establishing the saturation figures and dates and the phase aspects of the system. Mr. Davidson stated that carrying the 12-inch watermain from its present location down Bunker Lake Boulevard, up Crosstown to 139th, and over to the Good Value Homes property, and assessing the area charge and connection charge up front, based on current rates, $467,820 would be raised just on Good Value's 168 assessable acres. The cost for that extension would be $322,100. Normally the City would bond over 20 years for the construction of a storage tank. Mr. Davidson went on to say they did talk with the PCA about the water system, but as far as they were concerned"it is premature. He feels that the City could proceed with the system as needed and be able to stand on its own with or without the contamination issue. Council discussion with Mr. Davidson was on the placement of the 12-inch watermain to form an ultimate looped system and possible alternatives to the proposal, the placement of the watermains, the advantages of each of the alternatives, and the potential development of some of the vacant land within the urban service area. Mr. Davidson was asked to cost out the alternate of carrying the 12-inch watermain down South Coon Creek Drive versus bringing it straight east from its location in Northglen through the Adolfson property and across to Green Acres/Northwoods area. Mr. Davidson was sure a one-million-gallon tank would be sufficient to service the undeveloped property of Carlson, Good Value, Conroy, and Greens. He also stated it would be feasible to build the one-million-gallon tank in the Northglen location and extend the 12-inch line to the Good Value property south of Crosstown Boulevard now. There was also a brief discussion on the well location, with Mr. Davidson stating there is no hydrological connection between the surface water on Round Lake and the deeper aquifers where water would be taken for a municipal well. It was felt that the next logical location for a second well would be either the South Coon Creek site or the southwestern site near Carlson's property. MOTION:byOrttel, Seconded by Elling, that based on the comprehensive water plan proposal subm1tted by TKDA on 5-17-84, that the City adopt as its preference Alternate No.2, that being the plan that involves two storage tanks for the water system, and direct the engineer to proceed and develop further cost estimates on that proposal. Motion carried unanimously. SOUTH COON CREEK DRIVE/WEST END PROJECT - ASSESSMENT POLICY Mr. Davidson reported that it has been determined that there would be 3.16 net acres that could be assessed for municipal water on the Thompson property off Round Lake Boulevard. They also eliminated the open land east of the residential area on South Coon Creek Drive. Those changes did not change the cost per lot on the project, but it did increase the underassessed portion that the City will carry from $23,000 up to $41,000. He asked for direction on the area to be included in the hearing for this project. Council discussion was on whether to include those properties along Round Lake Boulevard in the project, whether just an area charge should be placed against those parcels, or whether to include just those undeveloped parcels. It was finally agreed the assessment policy for municipal water should be that developable property would be assessed a per-acre charge, but when going past a residence that has a private well, there would be no assessment until such time as the utility is connected. Special City Council Meeting May 17, 1984 - Minutes Page 3 (South Coon Creek Drive/West End Project - Assessment Policy, Continued) MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel, that the Council set policy to assess only land that can be further subdivided for area charge, and that all other developed property along and adjacent to utility may be assessed at the time they connect. Mot ion carried unanimously. NORTH CENTRAL FRANCHISE Mr. Schrantz stated he had some comments on the proposed ordinance. Because of the hour, the Council asked that he submit his comments in writing for discussion at the next Council meeting, June 5. CABLE TELEVISION - FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT The Clerk explained the biggest change is the rate change reduced from 3 yeBrs to 2~ years. There was a brief discussion on the requirements of the cable company as to the allowance of hookup to average 40 homes per cab~e mile. The Clerk explained that it was reduced to 20 homes per cable mile in the initial service area only. Council expressed some frustration that the City has virtually no say in what areas can be serviced, feeling there are many areas that want it but either can't get it or cannot afford to get it. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we adopt the amendment proposed Ordinance No. 59 as presented by the Cable Commission. Motion carried unanimously. PART - TIME HELP Mr. Schrantz and Mr. Stone stated they would like to hire Tim Koltes to work in public works, mainly in the sewers during the summer. Ms. Lindquist stated he could also be used in the office to help with accounting, filing, etc. Mayor Windschitl stated he had no trouble hiring Mr. Koltes for public works if he is needed, but preferred not to hire him for office work unless there are periods of time where there is no work for him in public works. In that case it would be acceptable to have him fill in at the office if necessary. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we hire Tim Koltes on a temporary part-time baS1S at the rate not to exceed $4 an hour for the summer months. Motion carried unanimous ly. LANDFILL Mayor Windschitl reported that a problem has arisen with the testing Hickok is to be doing at the landfill in that Mr. Roth has refused Hickok access to the site. Apparently Mr. Roth is asking to be absolved from anything that has taken place on that site. It will need to go through the courts to gain access to the site. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ Marce la A. Peach Record g Secretary -