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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC April 2, 1985 ~ 01 ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING-APRIL 2, 1985 AGENDA 1. Call to Order - 7:30 P.M. 2. Resident Forum 3. Agenda Approval 4. Discussion Items a. Presentation-Student Awareness Month b. Lot Split - G. Kohout c. Special Use Permit - D. Nickel d. Street Lighting policy e. Ordinance No. 8/PUD's f. Utility Budget/Water Report g. h. , i- 5. Non-Discussion Items a. Award Street Sweeping Contract b. NI On-Sale License - Taystee Pizza c. Adopt Zoning Map d. Award EndLoader and Truck Contract e. Feasibility Study - Northglen V f. Feasibility Study - Woodland Terrace g. Selection of City Logo h. Adopt Closing POlicy/City Offices 6. Reports of Commissions, Committees, Staff a. Park & Recreation Commission 7. Approval of Minutes 8. Approval of Claims 9. Adjournment ~ 01 ANDOVER M E M 0 RAN 0 U M TO: COPIES TO: ATTORNEY ENGINEER FROM: DA TE: MARCH 28, 1985 REFERENCE: AGENDA COMMENTS - APRIL 2, 1985 MEETING Item No. 3 - Agenda Approval Please add Item No. 6b (LMC Annual Meeting). Item No. 4a - Presentation/Student Awareness Month A representative will be at the meeting to explain the background; and will present a proclamation to-dèclare the month of April as "Student Awareness Month". Item No. 4b - Lot Split/G. Kohout Enclosed is the Planning & Zoning recommendation for approval. Both parcels contain the required number of square footage and width for an unsewered lot in the MUSA. A resolution will be prepared for approval; including a contingency for payment of $100.00 as park dedication fee and legal descriptions for both parcels. Item No. 4c - Special Use Permit/D. Nickel Enclosed please find the Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for approval of the request of Ms. Nickel to have a beauty shop in her home under the provisions of Ordinance No. 8, Section 7.03. A reeolution will be prepared outlining the conditions set forth by the Commission in their recommendation. Item No. 4d - Street Lighting A map is being made and counts taken of the number of lights needed for 1) all interesections and 2)County Roads/City Street intersections. The City Engineer will have a memo ready for you. Item No. 4e - Ordinance No. 8/PUD'S The City Engineer and I met with Attorney Hawkins on Wednesday to discuss this ordinance and attempt to incorporate the Council's directives. The enclosed draft is as a result of that meeting. Mr. Hawkins has not yet had the opportunity to review and comment on it. It was my understanding that the Council did want to include all types of development in PUD's; therefore, I did add this and the requirements as to area and structure size. Agenda Comments April 2, 1985 Page 2 Item No. 4f - utility Budqet/Water Report Enclosed is the revised water budget. John Davidson has completed his report and reviewed it with the City Engineer and myself. The figures indicate some minor rate increases are necessary, however, are within reason. Mr. Davidson will be present at the meeting to review this with you. Upon adoption of the Utilities Budget, the entire City Budget report will be bound and distributed. Item No. Sa - Award Street Sweeping Contract Enclosed is a memorandum from the City Engineer requesting approval to simply increase the hourly rate for Allied Blacktopping from those prices bid for 1984. Their work was satisfactory and done in a timely manner. Item No. 5b - NI On-Sale License/Taystee Pizza Enclosed is the completed application from the owners of Taystee Pizza. Their restaurant is to be located in the Andover Community Shopping Center complex and meets all requirements of Ordinance No. 28. A motion is needed for approval. Item No. 5c - Adopt Zoning Map This map is an incorporation of all zoning changes made since the adoption of the original map in 1971 with Ordinance No. 8. A complete map of the entire City has not been formally adopted and published since that time. A motion is needed for approval. Item No. 5d - Award Endloader and Truck Contract Enclosed is a memo covering the bids on the Endloader and the quotations on the van for the Utility Department. The attorney should be directed to obtain quotations on Certificates to cover the purchase of these two pieces of equipment. A resolution will also be needed for acceptance of the bids and awarding Contracts. Item No. 5e - Feasibility Study/Northglen V Enclosed is a resolution accepting the petition and requesting T.K.D.A. to prepare a feasibility report for the improvement of municipal water, sanitary sewer and streets for the Northglen V Addition. This Plat has received preliminary approval, however, has not yet been finaled. Item No. 5f - Feasibility Study/Woodland Terrace Enclosed is a resolution accepting the petition and requesting T.K.D.A. to prepare the feasibility report for the improvement of municipal water, sanitary sewer and streets for the Woodland Terrace developement. The Planning & Zoning Commission is presently reviewing and holding the required hearings for this Plat. Agenda Comments April 2, 1985 Page 3 Item No. 5q - Selection of City Logo In response to the Council's request, we will transfer a number of the entries onto letterhead paper to give you a better idea of how the logo will appear. Item No. 5h - POlicy/City Office Closings The City adopted Personnel pOlicy covers employees inability to get to the office because of inclement weather; however, it does not cover situations where threateni~gweather dictates the office be closed and the employees sent home. With the tornado season approaching, this matter should be addressed. It was necessary to close the office a couple Monday's ago inasmuch as no-one could get out to even open the office. If the recommended policy is adopted, it could be made retroactive to March 1 , 1985. Item No. 6a - Park & Recreation Commission 1. Tournament Application Form Approval is requested for the enclosed proposed form. 2. Northglen Park Development Council action is requested to support the P&R recommendation to withhold final approval of the Northglen V Plat until the committed work on Northglen II Park is completed. 3. HawkRidge Park The P&R is requesting Council support for their recommendation on park dedication fees for Woodland Ridge and Prairie Headows as being developed by Lary Carlson. See enclosed materials on the above. Item No. 6b - LMC Annual Meeting Council approval is being requested for attendance at this meetinq. Those Councilmembers wishing to attend should let me know so reservations can be made. The city Engineer and I have attended in previous years. Item No. 7 - Approval of Minutes March 19, 1985. Enclosures ~ 01 ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 2, 1985 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry Windschilt on April 2, 1985, 7:30 p!m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmen present: Elling, Knight, Lachinski, Orttel. Councilmen absent: None Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins; City Engineer, James Schrantz; City Clerk/A. Administrator, P. K. Lindquist; and others AGENDA APPROVAL The following additions to the published Agenda were suggested: Item 4g, Stop Signs/Hanson Boulevard; 6b, LMC Annual Meeting; and 6c, Economic Development Committee Report. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, to accept the Agenda as published with the amended additions. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION - STUDENT AWARENESS MONTH Karen Lightner, Treasurer of the Blaine Community Scholarship Association, stated they are going to all the townships and cities within District 11 asking for recognition and support of the oustanding students in their respective cities. She read the proc I amati on dec I ari ng April "Student Awareness Month." MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Elling, introducing a motion supporting the proclamation. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Windschitl then signed the proclamation. LOT SPLIT - G. KOHOUT Planning Commission Chairman, Don Jacobson, reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve a lot split request of Gordon Kohout. He stated the split should read 165 x 237 feet, as the Planning Commission felt the 165-foot dimension would give preferred planning in the future. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, a Resolution approving a Lot Split for G. Kohout for property identified as PIN 28 32 24 41 0004, as presented with the addition that it be subject to the drawing as amended during the application process. (See Resolution R018-85) Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Jacobson noted Ordinance 40A, Subsection C, requiring any parcel in an unsewered area be a minimum of 2\ acres. Other parts of other ordinances require only 39,000 square feet. He stated the Council may want that change looked at. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Elling, to refer the Lot Split Ordinance to the Plannlng and Zoning Commission to consider a change of the minimum lot size in the R-4 area. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL USE PERMIT - D. NICKEL Chairman Jacobson reviewed the Commission's recommendation to approve a special use permit requested by Denise Nickel, noting a correction under Item I, which should read: "In accordance with Ordinance 80." He also noted there were no residents in opposition of the permit at the hearing; however, there was one letter opposing it. Regular City Council Meeting April 2, 1985 - Minutes Page 2 (Special Use Permit - D. Nickel, Continued) MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, introducing a Resolution approving a Special Use Permit for the purpose of operating a home beauty shop as requested by Denise Nickel on pr,operty located at 3543 139th Avenue NW as prepared with the exception under the Second Whereas, Item I, the word "conjunction" be changed to "accordance". (See Resolution R019-85) Motion carried unanimously. STREET LIGHTING POLICY Councilman Elling stated there is an error in the original handout. The f aci I iti es charge is a monthly charge to the City, and the numbers have been revised. He did his own calculations on costs for street lighting in the City. He found 16 inter- sections of county roads in the City, which would amount to a yearly charge of $4,285. He also found there is a total of 103 City street intersections with county roads, which would be a cost of $24,014 per year city wide. He also calculated monthly charges in various housing developments for interior lighting in that development and found the average costs varied from $.69 to $1.85 per month. It was his feeling some policy should be in placed for those neighborhoods that want to have street lighting installed. Mr. Schrantz had a City map showing the various intersections totaling 518 for every intersection and cuI de sac in the City. Council noted to totally light the City would amount to approximately $120,000 per year. Mayor Windschitl felt an argument could be made for lighting the county road intersections and at some point in time consider the City street intersections with county roads. He suggested the Road Committee make a recommendation; and if large amounts of money are involved, the Capital Improvements Committee could also consider the item. He didn't think there were many people in favor of lighting the entire City. Council discussed the questions of what to do in a localized area, the problems of assessing or billing, showing benefit, etc. It was questioned whether a policy could be written for that or whether it would have to come out of the General Fund. It was also suggested the item could be placed on the ballot as a general referendum to fund street lighting from the general fund to determine whether the residents want it. Attorney Hawkins stated the lighting can be assessed and a service district set up as is done for utility billing, but benefit must still be shown. After further discussion, it was agreed the Road Committee should address the possibility of lighting county road with county road intersections; county road and MSA intersections; county road with city street intersections; major intersections to neighborhoods; the standards proposed for street lighting; and lastly, the interior lighting of neighborhoods. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Knight, refer to the Road Committee for a recommendation of a policy of street lighting for city streets. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 8/PUD'S There was a lengthy discussion about the proposal before the Council on the changes to Section 6.02, Minimum Requirements within the zoning districts. The Clerk noted a change should be to add *8,550 under R-4 for single family attached dwelling unit, and *7,000 under R-5 for single family attached dwelling unit. Attorney Hawkins explained it was determined there ;s no need to have the section on townhouses in the ordinance. Townhouses would be allowed in the M-l and M-2 districts, but not in the other districts unless it is under a PUD. But a PUD would now require two or more principal uses. And densityio the PUD càn _Drily exceed tóestandãrd by 25 percent, - Regular City Council Meeting April 2, 1985 - Minutes Page 3 (Ordinance No. 8/PUD's, Continued) Council discussed whether the PUD shou ld app ly to net acreage or gross acres mi nus the 100-year flood level, whether PUDs should be allowed in all zoning districts, and whether the density factor of the PUDs by not more than 25 percent but not to exceed the density of 4 units per net acre is workable and will satisfactorily meet the City's needs. To clarify, it was agreed to add a statement under the asterick, *By PUD only. It was also agreed that PUDs would be allowed in all zoning districts except the rural ones, R-1, R-2, and R-3. Council also agreed under M-2, Single Family attached dwelling units and apartments in Section 7, Permitted Uses, that they not exceed 24 units per building or be more than 3 stories in height. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, introducing an Ordinance amending~ Ordinance No.8, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Andover as presented at the April 2, 1985, meeting; under M-2, Single Family Attached Dwelling Units and Apartments, that the single family attached dwelling units and apartments not to exceed 24 units per building or be more than 3 stories in height. In the attachment, 6.02 Minimum Requirements, make the following revisions: that the footnote say "*Only allowed in a Planned Unit Development." And to go on to say in a separate paragraph, "A Planned Unit Development, pursuant to the requirements of Section 4.18, may be located in any zoning district except R-1, R-2, and R-3, and..." (See Amendment 8BB) Motion carried unanimously. ANDOVER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Fire Marshall Rich Larson stated the owner of the Taystee Pizza in the new Andover Shopping District is not wanting to provide the water sprinkler above the hood. According to the Uniform Building Code, when a building is sprinkled, the entire building will be sprinkled. He is requiring the hood be hooked up to the existing water system. The owner wants to put in an ancil system, which is basically a 15-second blast of soapy water over any fire. Mr. Larson explained the reasons he is requiring the hood to be hooked up to the existing water sprinkling system. The owner had told Mr. Larson he would take this item to the Council, but he was not present at the meeting. The Council felt the Fire Marshall's recommendation was reasonable. Fire Chief Bob Palmer stated the Department is working on a program for additional fire stations. He asked the Council's input on this matter. Council discussion noted there is some merit to having a substation in the northwestern portion of the City and suggested the location and costs be explored. At some point in time, a southern station will be appropriate as well; and Good Value Homes is wiltTingto donate property just south of Crosstown and Bunker Lake Boulevards for that purpose. The passage of a bond issue would probably depend on how much it is. There is also the possibility of creating a sinking fund to construct that northwestern substation. Chief Palmer agreed to provide estimated costs of a north substation. Chief Palmer asked if the City would be willing to purchase the badges for the firefighters in the Department. And when a person goes from probationary member to active member, the Mayor would issue the badge and admi ni ster an oath of the Department. The Council and Mayor had no problem with those suggestions. Chief Palmer also asked the Council's opinion on a recent memo he sent regarding a used ladder truck. Because not all of the Council had copies of that memo, it was agreed to put this item on the next Agenda. Regular City Council Meeting April 2, 1985 - Minutes Page 4 Recess at 9:17; reconvene at 9:33 p.m. UTILITY BUDGET/WATER REPORT Mayor Windschitl noted a petition for utilities from Gilbert Menkveld for property in the M-1 and M-2 district on Bunker Lake Boulevard east of Crosstown Boulevard has been received. He has also talked with representatives of the Good Value property south of Crosstown and Bunker Lake Boulevards; and since their property has sold in the Northglen Additions, they may be asking for utilities sooner than what was last reported. He felt it would be logical to look at the Good Value Homes and Menkveld properties together for serving utilities. John Davidson, TKDA, reviewed his March 28, 1985, memo relative to the financing of the water system. He stated they found that the storage is the next priority item, but there should be a second well within the initial system to provide an adequate backup for the first well. He stated their original projections were not that far off; the only thing that didn't happen is the rate at which the connections would come in. Taking the area as originally defined, excluding all of the existing developments, andadding the expansion to the north, analyzing the data in terms of cost recovery, they found it would take a total estimated cost of $1,839,665 to build Service District 1 to its ultimate design~. The City would be short $69,311 over recovery. In order to pick that up, he suggested adjusting the deficiency to the unpaid connections, recommending the connection charge be raised from the present $788/ unit to $900/unit. In looking at the water user rates, the system is running at a deficit because there have not been enough connections to sustain itself. The City has to look at adding to the fund to cover the cost of administering the system. One of the problems is also that none of the existing developed properties were required to hook into the system, which would have provided some immediate connections into the system. As the number of connections increase, and the point where the cost of operation versus income crosses, the operation will be picking up funds to reimburse the funds borrowed initially. Mr. Davidson stated some method needs to be devised of establishing up-front capital for the operation budget. He suggested neither debt service nor depreciation be included in the budget; and there should never be both items in the operating budget. There would be debt service until the debt is satisfied; and then it is built into the user charge to start appreciating a capital replacement cost or depreciation allowance. Mr. Davidson went on to explain the annual administrative budget can be cut from approximàtely $15,025 to $4525 by omitting the debt service and depreciation. He suggested that $4,525 be recovered by instituting an $8 base rate charge per quarter for each user and maintain the present rate of $.82 per thousand gallons for water usage. Council discussed the problem with the operating budget for the water system and the suggestions made by Mr. Davidson. The Mayor felt a problem with the $8 quarterly base rate is it is based on only 150 connections, which is the current number. Is that rate reduced when the number of connections double? Mr. Davidson said at that point the administrative and operation/maintenance costs are satisfied, the City can then start building up debt redemption or capital depreciation. There should also be some reserve funds built up for the unknown. Council had some concern that adding the $8/quarter base rate makes Andover's system one of the highest around and whether that will solve the problem of the operating budget for the water system. Regular City Council Meeting April 2, ¡985 - Minutes Page 5 (Utility Budget/Water Report, Continued) Mayor Windschitl also noted the developers of Woodland Terrace have requested to move the approval of the preliminary plat up so they can begin development as soon as possible. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that we permit the plat of Woodland Terrace to be moved ahead on the scheduled Agenda to the Second Meeting in April. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion continued on Mr. Davidson's proposals to increase the connection charge and to charge a quarterly base rate for water usage. Council also agreed as far as financing the system, assessing the connection charges helps considerably; and it was agreed to continue doing so. Concern was expressed over :the $8/quarter base rate for water usage, questioning if that is too high, though it was not known what the alternative could be. Discussion was also on the expansion of the water system to the east. Mr. Davidson stated a 250,000-gallon-tank could easily be expanded to the east and north as well as serve, the Good Value, Menkveld, Green, plus other vacant properties in the vicinity of Crosstown and Bunker Lake Boulevards. Council generally felt any feasibility at this time should go east on Bunker Lake Boulevard only as far as necessary to serve the Menkveld property which has just petitioned for services. The system would then be in a position to service those developments within the area of possible contamination very rapidly if need be. Mr. Davidson also noted the recommendation is to place the second well and pumphouse in the Woodland Terrace plat and the storage tank in the Northglen Addition park. This is the most cost effective and would remain outside the well advisory area. It would also basically serve the entire Urban Service District. Ultimately there would be two additional storage tanks to the east when needed. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, to change the water connection charge to $900 per unit from $788, and to allow the water user gallonage rate to remain at the same level but to add an $8 base rate charge per quarter onto the water billings. DISCUSSION: Council reviewed the impact the base rate would have on the users, noting it would be, an approximate annual increase of 23 percent for water usage. There was also some question as to whether this additional charge would adequately fund the operating budget. Council then reviewed the water utility budget as proposed by Mr. Schrantz in his March 28, 1985, memo. Source-Storage Treatment - Items 402 for $1100 and 403 for $700: Council felt these two items could be taken out of the budget. Mr. Schrantz stated this amounts to 1/7 of what it would cost to pull the well pump for maintenance, and it probably would not be spent in 1985. Council still agreed to remove these two items from the budget; and should a problem occur, the Council would need to determine where the funding will come from. Distribution - Item 531 for $1430: Mr. Schrantz explained this is one-half of the annual bond payment for a utility van. The remaining one-half would come from the sewer budget. Mr. Stone, Public Works, explained the need for a van for utilities to haul equipment and tools, to be able to work in an enclosure, etc. Mayor Windschitl felt it was difficult to justify spending that amount of money for only 150 homes on the water system, feeling there are other areas where the vehicle will be used as well. After further discussion, it was agreed to charge the water fund 25 percent of the utility van, thereby saving $715 in the budget. Mr. Schrantz was asked to place a portion of the cost of this van in the General Fund under storm sewers and also from the sewer fund. ~ Regular City Council Meeting April 2, 1985 - Minutes Page 6 (Utility Budget/Water Report, Continued) Administration, Item 300 for $600, Billing Service: The Clerk noted this item can be deleted since it is unlikely any service will be utilized in 1985. Council agreed. Councilman Orttel ADDED to the Motion: effective the Second Quarter of 1985. VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Knight, Lachinski, Orttel, Windschitl; NO-Elling as he was not in favor of the amount for a quarterly base rate for water usage. Motion carried. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Knight, to reconsider the prior motion. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmen Lachinski and Orttel WITHDREW the Second and the Motion. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that we change the water connection fee from $788 to $900. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that the City increase the permit fees for the service connection from $35 to $45 and for the water meter charge for a 5/8 inch meter from $70 to $90. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that the Council adopt a minimum per-quarter fee for water users of $5 per quarter. Motion carried unanimously. (The previous three motions are to be put in Resolution form and become effective the second quarter of 1985. See Resolution R024-85) Motion carried unanimously. The Engineer was asked to present a revised water budget incorporating the changes agreed to plus motions made for rate changes for action at the next Regular Council meeting. Mayor Windschitl also asked that the staff prepare a projected three-year budget on the water system. Council then agreed to hold a public hearing for municipal water east of the existing system to the eastern 40 line of the Menkveld multiple-zoned property, including those undeveloped properties north on Crosstown from Bunker lake Boulevard to approximately 139th, the undeveloped NB property in that area. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we authorize TKDA to prepare a feasibility study for water and sewer as needed east on Bunker Lake Boulevard, including the Green Addition, Good Value property, the Menkveld property, the Olson Trucking property, the other commercial or institutional properties along Bunker Lake Boulevard, and the Conroy property on Crosstown, as well as the Menkveld property on Crosstown Boulevard. (See Resolution R020-85) Motion carried unanimously. FEASIBILITY STUDY - NORTHGLEN V Mr. Schrantz explained the Park Board asked for a ballfield and soccer field in the park. Merlyn Prochniak, Park Board Chairman, didn't feel a total agreement had been reached with Good Value Homes about what their responsibilities are' in the development of that park. Mr. Schrantz stated they will meet with Mr. Peterson of Good Value Homes to clarify the matter. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, accepting the feasibility study, waiving the publlC hearing, and ordering the improvement and directing preparation of Plans and Specifications for the improvement of sanitary sewer, watermain, storm drainage, and streets with concrete curb and gutter for Northglen 5th Addition. (See Resolution R021-85) Motion carried unanimously. Regular City Council Meeting April 2, 1985 - Minutes Page 7 FEASIBILITY STUDY - WOODLAND TERRACE Council noted the latter from residents on Lily Street and their opposition to extending that street through to the Woodland Terrace plat. Mayor Windschitl stated he and Mr. Schrantz have talked to some of the residents making the City's sentiments known relative to providing services to those residents. The biggest fear of the residents is that it will become congested with traffic; and he didn't think anyone is projecting that. This item will be heard at the public hearing. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, accepting a Resolution accepting feasibility study, waiving public hearing, ordering improvement and directing preparation of plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bid for the improvement of sanitary sewer, watermain, storm drainage, and streets with concrete curb and gutter for Woodland Terrace Addition as presented here tonight. (See Resolution R022-85) DISCUSSION: Mayor Windschitl noted a problem has arisen as to whether or not this property has paid its fair share of the storm sewer pipe for drainage to the west. There's also a further question that the City of Anoka may be charging Andover and, in effect, the developers, for allowinq water to come through the City of Anoka. Mr. Davidson stated he has a meetinq scheduled with Bob Johnson of Anoka next Tuesday to discuss that point. Only a portion of the oriqinal plat was assessed, 15.9 acres assessed for the storm sewer system which bought in a down-stream capacity of 25 cubic feet per second. In developinq the balance of the plat, Mr. Carlson has established pondinq on site to hold the water and allow it to drain off at that 12 cubic feet per second volume. But it is true that additional water would be added to the system. If necessary, the Chutich pond, which was purchased as part of the overall system, can be developed to add additional storage capacity. There is also the possibility of overflowing into Crooked Lake. He felt it will probably be a matter of the least-cost alternative to the developer. Motion carried unanimously. ANOKA COUNTY - STOP SIGNS/HANSON BOULEVARD MOTION bv Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that the Council direct the City Clerk to prepare a Resolution supporting the removal of traffic stop signs on Hanson Boulevard at Andover Boulevard and r.rosstown Boulevard. and ask that the County provide adequate warning system during the period of time before and after removal of those signs. (See Resolution R023-85) Motion carried unanimously. AWARD STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Ellinq, that we approve the contract with Allied Blacktop at an hourly rate of $8 per hour for this year. Motion carried unanimously. NON-INTOXICATING ON-SALE LICENSE - TAYSTEE PIZZA MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel. that we approve the application for on-sale Ilcense for Taystee Pizza, No.7, at 13827 Round Lake Boulevard. Motion carried unanimously. AWARD ENDLOADER AND TRUCK CONTRACT Mr~ Schr~ntz stated they would not enter into an agreement with the low bidder, Case Power and Equipment, until they see the machine. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we continue this to the next meeting until Public Works has a chance to look at it. Motion carried unanimously. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Bob Peach, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, stated to the best of his knowledge, the City still should be receiving its three-year allotment of CDBG funds, Regular City Council Meeting April 2, 1985 - Minutes Page 8 (Economic Development Committee, Continued) approximately $135,000, next year. He stated virtually nothing has been done by the Committee, as he has not had the time to work with it. Becallse of personal commitments, he stated he will have to step down from the EDC as well as the County and regional Private Industry Councils. Mr. Peach felt the committee should be actively pursuing economic development in the City and to effectively use the CDBG funds the City will be receivina. He felt someone should be appointed to the committee who can do the work necessary in this area. He stated he would be willing to talk with the other members of the Committee, Ed Fiori and Doreen Dillon, to see if they would be willina to actively pursue a plan for the use of CDBG funds. Council discussed programs used by the Cities of Ramsey, Coon Rapids, Blaine, and Ham Lake for their industrial development; however" no one was very familiar with the procedure or had an understandinq of the proqrams used. The Clerk was directed to research what other cities have done and report to the Council to gain an understanding of what programs are available for industrial development. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Tournament Application Form: Merlyn Prochniak, Park and Recreation Commission Chairman, asked for Council input on a Tournament Application Form. The reason for the park usage fee is to cover the expenses of preparing and maintaining the ballfields. Council felt the City should not take the responsibility for providing dram shop insurance. It was felt this paragraph in the application form should be deleted and instead request that the organization provide evidence of dram shop insurance coverage. The Clerk also noted the application form refers to the refund of one-half of the beer fee if the tournament is cancelled up to six weeks prior to the date of the tourn ament. This conflicts with the ordinance, as beer fees are not refundable fees. Council suggested the application form conform to all City ordinances prior to Council action on it. Councilman Knight stated in Anoka, the city staff does the preparation of the fields and the lining, and that expense is charged back to the organization. Counci lman Lachinski indicated ball tournaments are not a big fundraiser for the Lions Club and questioned the park usage fee of $150 for civic organizations, churches, etc. He thought the previous form stated the fee for the Andover Lions Club would be waived because they built the field. Councilman Knight suggested charging back the wages and materials for doing the work on the fields. There was some discussion as to whether the $150 park usage fee should apply to everyone using the fields, or to just professional organizations. Council was not sure it was appropriate to charge the fee for civic and church organizations using the fields. The Staff was asked to research this further and to conform the application to the ordinances. No firm decision was made at this time regarding park usage fees for civic and church organizations. Northglen Park Development: Council felt the motion made in conjunction with park dedication for the Northglen plats should be researched as to what was decided originally. HAWK RIDGE PARK: Chairman Prochniak stated the estimated park dedication fees have increased significantly over last year. He didn't know if the developer, Larry Carlson, had seen the figures as estimated on the March 25, 1985, memo from the Park and Recreation Commission to the Council. Mayor Windschitl asked what happened to the Regular City Council Meeting April 2, 1985 - Minutes Page 9 (Park and Recreation Commission, Continued) development of the Fox Meadows Park. He had difficulty justifying such a large expenditure in Hawk Ridge on the northern edge of the City and nothing in Fox Meadows in the center of a developed area. Chairman Prochniak stated the priority listing of park development within the City will be coming before the Council. Council felt the estimated market value of $2250/acre for Prairie Meadows and Woodland Ridge is extremely high. Council also questioned doing $27,000 worth of work in the Hawk Ridge park. Council felt it should first be checked as to whether this is in compliance with the ordinances and to present the figures to the developer for his comments. ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Schrantz reviewed a flooding problem on Argon Street that is threatening to flood a constructed home. He asked the Council's opinion as to whether city funds should be expended to solve the problem, whether the city should solve the problem and charge the owner, or whether to do nothing. He estimated it would cost $1500 to rent the equi pment and to pump the water out of the area. Council was concerned about spending public dollars for private purposes, especially when, as in this case, the flooding is not in any way caused by the City. It was also felt that if it were done in this one case, it would set a precedent to correcting flooding problems throughout the City with City funds, which could get very costly. However, if the City is in any way reponsible for the problem, then the City should be doing something to solve the problem. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, that we approve Claims numbered 9307 through 9369 ln the total amount of $33,361.99, less Claim Number 9363 for $292.69. Mot i on carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that we approve Claim Number 9363 in the amount of $292.69. VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Elling, Knight, Lachinski, Orttel; PRESENT-Windschitl Moti on carried. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Elling, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 12:37 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ~'~~cç;y~ Recordirig Secretary -