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CITY of ANDOVER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 20, 1985 - AGENDA
1. Ca 11 to Order - 7:30 P.M.
2. Resident Forum
3. Agenda Approval
4. Public Hearings
a. IP85-14/Street Improvement-Lund's Round Lake Estates
b . IP85-15/Street Improvement-7th Avenue Service Rd.
5. Discussion Items
a. Wicklund Drainage
b. Economic Development Committee Policy
c . Tri-City Newsletter Contract Change
d . Financing Development Plan/Parks
e .
6. Non-Discussion Items
a. Woodland Terrace/Contract
b. Award Seal coat Bid
c. Award Contract/Overlay City Hall Lot
d .
e .
7 . Reports of Commissions, Committees, Staff
a. Insurance Benefits/City Share- Staff
b.
8. Approval of r~inutes
9. Approval of Claims
10. Adjournment
CITY of ANDOVER
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REFERENCE: AGENDA COMMENTS - AUGUST 20. 1985 MEETING
Item No. 3 - Agenda Approval
Item No. 4a - Public Hearing--IP85-14/Streets-Lund's Round Lake Est.
A petition containing in excess of 50% pf the property owners
requesting the improvement has been received. The City declared
such petition as adequate and ordered a Feasibility Report. That
Report was received, declaring the project feasible at an estimated
cost of $4.300 per parcel affeéted. Asaresult, this Hearing was
scheduled. There were some questions as to whether Guarani
Street to the north would be included, however, the abutting
residents were notified of this Hearing.
Item No. 4b - Public Hearing--IP85-I5/Street-7th Avenue Service Rd.
A µnanimous petition was received from the affected property owners
on this service road requesting a bituminous improvement. The
estimated cost will be $2,550 per parcel. A resolution is required
to proceed with the project.
Item No. 5a - Wicklund Drainage
Th is item is carried over from the August 6 r1eeting. Enclosed i s
a memorandum, dated August 1 from the City Engineer. Mr. Wicklund
wi 11 be present at the meeting to discuss the options proposed
by Jim Schrantz.
Item No. 5b - Economic Development Committee Policy
Enclosed is the policy adopted by the City of Champlin for their
newly formed Committee. I have requested information from other
cities, but have not yet received it. The enclosed policy may be
used as a guideline, with an off i cia 1 policy being ad opted after
samples are received and rev i ewed .
August 20, 1985 ~, _ting
Agenda Comments
Page 2
Item No. 5c - Tri-City Newsletter Contract Change
Bergerron & Associates are no longer going to be publishing the
Tri-City Newsletter. Campaign Success, Inc. has taken over from
them and should be operating under the same terms. Inasmuch as
our Contract with Bergerron was a 3-month Contract, they are to
be furnishing us a new Contract. To-d ate I have not received it.
Item No. 5d - Financing Development Plans/Parks
The Park Board has requested time to discuss with the Council, their
plans and scheduling for the improvement of Parks. No additional
information has been furnished.
Item No. 6a - Woodland Terrace/Change Order
A short stretch of sewer/water/streets were inadvertently omitted
from the improvement P&S due to plat changes at the time of approval;
therefore, a Change Order is needed to include this in the Contract.
Item No. 6b - Award Seal coat Bid
The City Engineer is still waiting for a quotation on the overlay
of the City Hall parking lot prior to sealcoating. This shou ld be
available by the meeting.
Item No. 6c - Award Contract/City Hall Lot Overlay
This item tie s in with Item 6b; it will be ready for action by
Tuesday.
Item 7a - Insurance Benefits/City Contribution
Enclosed is a memorandum covering HMO coverages and the City
contribution for medical/life insurance. Action should be taken
at this time in order to allow me better figures for the Budget.
Item No.8 - Approval of Minutes
August 6, 1985.
Enclosures
CITY of ANDOVER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST LO, 1985
,1INUTES
The Regular Bi-Honthly Meeting of the Anûover City Council ,vas called
to order by Mayor Jerry Windschitl at 7:33 P.Li., Tuesday, August 20,
1985 at the Andover City Iíall, 1685 crosstown Boulevar6 N.W., Andover,
MN.
Councilmen Present: Elling, Knight, Lachinski, Orttel
Councilmen Absent: None
Also Present: City Administrator/Clerk, P.K. Lindquist; City
Engineer, James Schrantz; City Attorney, John
Burke; and others
AGENDA APPROVAL
The fOllowing addition to the Agenda was recoL~ended: 5e, I'loodlanu
Terrace Conceptual Approval.
HOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel to a?prove the agenda as amended.
!Iotion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING-LUciD'S ROUNJ LAKE ESTATES IP 85-14
Mayor Hindschitl explained that a public improvement is governed by
Chapter 429 of the State Law. The Council has a policy of lOO% assess-
ment back to the improveuent area. Tile proj ects are not done on a city
wide assessment; the general fund is not used. fie also stated that
the Council's attitude has been one of ¿oing the projects by initiation
of the neighborhood. He stated that when the engineers and Council
are through with the presentation, anyone who wants to change his vote
as shown on the petition may do so.
Bob Schunicht, Bonestroo Engineering - ex~)laine¿¡ that the project
includes street improvements in Lund's Round Lake Estates. The streets
will have 2 inches of gravel and 2 inches of bituminous and will be
24 feet wide with shoulders. The shoulders will have 2 to 3 inches
of topsoil ana will be seeded. There is an alternate in the project
which will be the construction of Guarani Street to the north. Two
more lots would then be assessed. There will be a cul-de-sac at the
end of l49th Avenue. The cost of the project for Lund's Round Lake
Estates would be $140,5l0. Hith Guarani Street, it wòuld be an
additional $l9,3l0. The cost per unit for Lund's Hound Lake Estates
would be $4,260.00. The cost per unit for the extension of Guarani
Street would be $9,655.
Mayor Hindschitl noted that the property owners along Guarani Street
Hould bring the street up to the sar;,e condition as tile ones in Lunû' s
Round Lake Estates under a separate assessment. That vlay they would
all be assessed equally when the streets are blacktopped.
Regular City Council Meeting
August 20, 1985 - Hinutes.
Page 2
(IP 85-14 , Cont.)
Alex Kopiecki, 4325 - 147th Lane N.W, - asked if 4-\"lay stop signs \lill
be installed on l47th Lane and Guarani Street.
!"lr. Schrantz noted that the city had not planned on a 4-way sto;:>; stop
signs might be placed on Guarani thoClgh.
Peter Rauen, 4110 - l47th Lane N.W.- asked for an overview of the finan-
cing.
Mr. Schrantz stated that the assessment would be for lO years at about
9% interest which would be approximately $660 per year.
Mayor Windschitl explained that if tile street vias torn up during the
lO years of the assessment, it would be the responsibility of the city
to have it restored. The city cannot reassess a street during the life
of a bond.
Hr. Schunicht stated that if the Council proceeds with the project it
will be constructed by November lst.
!layor Windschitl noted that the reason for doing it this year is that you
don't have to pay an additional year's interest.
Jim Hiltz, 4060 - l49th Avenue N.W. - asked if the $4,260 per property
owner includes the bond payment costs. Uayor \'I1ndschi tl stated yes.
He also noted that our bids have been coming in quite good. If they
come in greather than 5% of what the residents were told, the public
hearing will be reconvened and the public \¡ill be asked if they still
want the streets.
Paul Henry, 4¿l7 - l49th Avenue ~.W. - is opposed to the extE)nsion.,of
Guarani Street as has sees no reason to extend it.
Councilman Orttel asked if the city has right-of-way on Guarani Street.
Hr. Schrantz noted that right-of-way was obtained from ;1r. Henry when
his lot split was granted.
1-1r. Henry stated that he would rather have l49th extended out to 7th
Avenue.
Councilman Orttel noted that there is a city policy to tie neighborhoods
together with through streets for traffic flo\l. Re also noted that
when Hr. Henry's lot split was approved, it was with the thought that
Guarani Street would some day be extended north.
Councilman Lachinski asked \Ihat the cost \muld be to bring Guarani
Street up to the same condition as the other streets. Nr. Schunicht
stated it would cost $5,400 per lot.
11ayor Windschitl asked what the assessment policy provides for assuming
you have the street up to the same condition as the rest of the streets.
Hr. Schrantz noted that the assessment would be divided by 35 lots
rather than the 33 lots that were used orisinally.
Regular City Council Heeting
August 20, 1985 - Minutes
Page 3
(IP 85-l4, Cont. )
Councilman Elling asked if a building permit would be issued to Hr.
Henry if Guarani street is not constructed.
Hr. Henry stated that it is not his intention to ask for a building
permit for his vacant lot.
Hr. Schrantz noted that the cost shown on the ~landout for the grading
of Guarani Street are high. If 11r. Henry and the other property owner
on Guarani Street went together and hireG someone to do the work for
them it would be a lot less. They could probably have it done for $3,000.
Edith Kopiecki, 4325 - l47th Lane N.W. - stated that there is a 30 MPH
speed limit on l47th Lane and drivers do not observe that sign. She
feels that 4 way stop signs would help in that area.
Mayor Windschitl noted that the city will have a deputy check that area
and do a report on it for the Council.
Rance Howe, 4230 - l49th Avenue N.H. - as]~ed what happens to their
dr1.veways after 2" of gravel and 2" of blacktop are put on the street.
Hr. Schrantz stated that the driveways will have to be matched with the
street. Nr. Howe asked what will happen to the existing ditches. Hr.
Schrantz stated nothing will happen; we're just making the street
blacktop instead of gravel.
Councilman Orttel asked if the streets will be torn up for the con-
struction or if they will just be overlaid. Hr. Schunicht stated thàt
they will be overlaid only.
Councilman Knight suggested dissolving the easement (Guarani Street)
and putting a cul-de-sac at the north end of proposed Guarani Street.
Councilman Lachinski noted that the intention of the lost split is not
to circumvent the platting ordinance anti ti1at if he would have thought
that the street would not be paved, he would not have voted for the
lot split. He felt that Guarani Street should be blacktopped.
Hayor Windschi tl asked Ilr. Henary if the cost of the grading is less
than what the engineer expected, would he still not want Guarani Street
done. I·lr. Henry felt that the extension of Guarani ,,,ould perpetuate
the speed. He can see no useful purpose in extending it.
Councilman Orttel felt that if the street doesn't go through, the
lot split should be rescinded. Asked if we could bid the project for
the paving with an alternate for the rough grading and get two con-
tractors. If they could be bid separately we could get a smaller
contractor to do the grading only.
Shirley Chaplin, 4110 - l49th Avenue N.W. - asked if the vacant lots
will be assessed. Nr. Schunicl1t said yes. Ms. Chaplin noted that this
was a surprise to them as they ,,,ere told a petition was circulated but
that it was defeated.
Regular City Council !1eeting
August 20, 1985 - Hinutes
Page 4
(IP 85-14 , Cont.)
Hr. Schrantz stated that the blacktopping would not increase the
traffic. The same ones speeding nm, will speed when the street is
blacktopped. They will, however, have more control over their cars
on blacktop.
Jeff Benzinger, 4275 - l47th Lane N.W. - concerned about the safety
of the people living in the area because people really do speed.
Jeff Kieffer, l4385 Round Lake Boulevard - asked if the city would be
putting in culverts. l"lr. Schrantz stated that we will not be doing
anything with culverts or the ditches. ¡'¡r. Kieffer was also concerned
that l49th Avenue would become a dragstrip.
P. Glumack, 4290 - l49th Avenue N.W. - asked ,¡hat the line on her lot
on the map meant. !·r. Schrantz stated that there ,·¡ill be a temporary
turnaround at the enã of l49th by her lot.
Brian Nystrom, 4075 - l49th Avenue N.H. - asked if anything ever will
happen with the property on the east end of l49th Avenue. !ayor
Windschitl stated that the city purchased that property as park land.
/lr. Nystrom asked who will pay for the stop signs if they are installed.
Hayor Hindschitl noted that the city will pay for them; the deputy
will give a report and a suggestion as to what should be done. He
also noted that the petition had 26 yes and 5 no votes and he asked if
anyone wanted to change their vote at this time.
/lark Schutz, l4745 Guarani Street N.W. - stated that if the alternate
is not included, they will change their vote to yes.
Alex Kopiecki - asked if developers ,Till be required to blacktop streets
in new plats. Mayor Win¿schitl noted that we have had that in our
ordinance for several years.
Edith Kopiecki - asked what process ,Ie will go through to deal with
the speeding problem. ;·'ayor "'indsc¡Ütl stated that t;1e Clerk "ill talk
to the Deputy and once they have studied the problew., it ,i'ill be on.a
Council agenda.
Shirley Chaplin - asked if it would be possible to put u~ signs saying
"Chilãren at Play". :1r. ScÜrantz stat.eè that \,c could do that.
¡lOTION by Orttel, seconded by Elling to close the public portion of the
hearing. Hotion carried unaninously.
Uayor l"lindschi tl asked the Council "ha ti:hey felt should be done '.á th
Guarani Street. Councilr:.ù.n Orttel felt it shoul.... 0e üiCi as an alternate
and also that we need to obtain right of ,lay on the west side of Guarani.
Councilman Lachinski noted that by apIJroving the lot split for ;·Ir. Henry,
it was the Council's intention that the street would be blacktcppe~.
Councilman Elling felt that Guar¡mi should be bid. as an alternate and
the otnwer of the property on the ,¡est should be contacted so we know
what his intentions are.
Regular City Council Heeting
August 20, 1985 - :Ünutes
Page 5
(IP tJ5-14, Cont. )
Mayor Windschitl explained that the proposal is to bie the project
(Lund's Round Lake Estates) as shown and bid as an alternate Part B,
bringing Guarani up to grade. If the costs come in too high for Part
B, it will be dropped from the project and Lund's only will be done.
HOTION by Lachinski, seconded by Orttel introducing a Resolution
ordering the improvements of bituminous street construction, Project
85-l4, in the Lund's Round Lake Estates area and ordering final Plans
and Specifications, with Part B being bid or quoted as a separate item
for subgrade. Motion carried on a 5 yes vote.
Hayor Windschitl noted that if the bids come in too high, the public
hearing will be reconvened and at that time it will be determined if
the project will be done. The city will notify Mr. Henry of the bids.
I·lr. Schrantz noted that the bid is scheduled to be awarded on September
17th.
PUBLIC HEARING - STREET UIPROVE:·IENT-7TH AVENUE FRONTAGE ROAD-IP 85-15
~1ayor Windschitl asked if there were any questions that needed to be
addressed since this was a lOO% petition.
Jeff Ender, l4459 - 7th Avenue asked if he will be assessed for l45th
Avenue when it is blacktopped. ì1ayor Hindschitl stated no.
Bob Schunicht, B.R.A. - stated that the cost will be $2,550 per lot
with an additional $250 per lot if the driveways are brought up to
the property line. :¡ayor windschitl noted that the driveways could be
bid as an alternate.
MOTION by Lachinski, seconded by Orttel to close the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Knight, seconded by Orttel introducing a Resolution as
prepared by the City Clerk orderin~ the ixprovement of bituminous street
construction, project 85-l5, in the l44til. Avenue/l45th Avenue frontage
road area and directing preparation of Final Plans and Specifications,
to include alternate bids for paving up to the property lines for each
individual.
Motion carried on a 5 yes vote.
Hr.. Schrantz stated that the two projects, the frontage road and Lund's,
could be bid together but have different schedules. ~ayor Windschitl
stated that once in awhile you get better bids on smaller projects.
He explained that the driveways are an elective and the property owners
will have to notify the engineer ahead of tiThe if they want their's
done.
WICKLUND DRAINAGE
Warren Wicklund noted that his brother, Elroy, is unable to be here
tonight.
Regular City Council !1eeting
August 20, 1985 - l'1inutes
Page 6
(Wicklund Drainage, Cont. )
!1ayor Windschitl asked what will happen to the water once it leaves
I'licklund's. Mr. Schrantz noted that they had a meeting out at Wicklund's
and he proposed that we would require Mr. Wicklund to build a little
damn. This would enable him to hold back an amount of water equal to
what he is discharging. This would not increase the flow to t~e wetland
in Lund's Round Lake Estates. He also stated that we would lower the
pipe.
Jim Hiltz, 4060 - l49th Avenue N.W. - expressed concern over lowering
the culvert; he would like to see it left where it is. He noted that
he has a l/2% grade on his property. He also noted that Wicklund's
house is too low and the ponding area has shrunk. He felt that Mr.
Wicklund should create a bigger ponding area and continue to berm around
the building.
Mr. Wicklund didn't think that his brother wanted to do that. He noted
that there is a culvert going to Round Lake that is supposed to take care
of the water.
Councilman Orttel suggested moving the pipe to where it's supposed to
be.
Mr. Schrantz stated that Hr. Wicklund's walkout is extret.,ely low and
that is the problem. He felt that by lowering the pipe the problem
could be solved and that is what ¡·\r. Wicklund would like to do.
Councilman Lachinski expressed concern about private construction on
public property. Councilman Orttel noted -chat ¡·Ir. Schrantz would be
the inspector on the project to see that everything is done correctly.
MOTION by Elling, seconded by Lachinski to continue this item when Mr.
Elroy Wicklund can be present.
Discussion: Councilman Lachinski didn't feel that we have adequate
controls for getting the jOb done satisfactorily, and that Mr. Wicklund
should have to post a bond in an amount that will cover finishing the
project.
Motion carried unanimously.
Recess 9:25 - Reconvene 9:35
TRI-CITY NEWSLETTER CONTRACT CHANGE
Greg Bergeron - stated that their original contract was up after the
last issue. At that time they didn't feel they could continue pUblish-
ing the newsletter. They met \~ith the tlu·ee coordinators and the
administrators from the three cities dn<Ì gave then, an alternate proposal
without changing the newsletter significantly. He noted that they have
done some preliminary surveys and one of the things tlley ,found is that
the citizenry didn't want t~e newsletter to èisappear. The alternative
is to have Campaign Success, Inc. agree to take the newsletter if it
is agreeable to the three cities involved. Todd Rapp and Jerry Hiniker
are involved with Campaign Success, Inc. They would publish a transition
Regular City Coun _1 Heeting
August 20, 1985 - Hinutes
Page 7
(Tri-City News, Con t. )
issue and Campaign Success would take the November issue. Prior to
the publication of the November issue, CSI would present to you a
contract that would cover the publishing of the next newsletter. Mr.
Bergeron explained that they are looking for an agreement from the city
to publish the September issue and for CSI to do the November issue. He
then thanked the Council for the help their people have given them, notinc
that Pat Lindquist has been very supportive and helpful.
~OTION by Orttel, seconded by Knight to extend tIle contract with
Bergeron for the publishing of the Tri-city Newsletter for the September
issue. Motion carried unanimously.
Jerry Hiniker, Cmnpaign Success, Inc. stated that they would like to
publish the Noverr~er issue anâ negotiate a contract for the fOllowing
year. The other two cities would like to get the contract on a calendar
year basis. CSI would agree to that.
FINANCING DEVELOPMENT PLAN/PARKS
!Ierlyn Prochniak, Park Board Chairman - stated that they would like an
answer as to whether or not they can proceed with what they have
recommended.
!Iayor Windschitl explained that he tried to put onto paper the difference
between the bond issue and taking the funds from the General Fund. If
you look at Option "A", it's the bond issue; Option "B" ~lOuld be
increasing the funding per year by $40,000 and each year after, indexing
it by 5%. You end up with a difference of $35Q,000.
Councilman Orttel noted that repayment of the principal was not put in,
so it would be more . That would make another $300,000 difference.
Mayor Winâschitl noted that you're starting out with $300,000 and you
have to pay back to the bonding company that $300,000 plus $l50,OOO in
interest. He asked where that extra money is going to come from.
Discussion centereâ on the two options and the fact that with a bond
you get the money right away and with raising the mill levy and taking
the money from the General Fund you have to wait for your money.
Councilman Lachinski asked what kind of engineering fees the Park Board
is looking at. Dave Szyplinski stated tl¡at there wouldn't be much;
mostly it will be upgraâing of the parks.
Pat Lindquist stated that the Park Board will get more money if it's a
general fund increase. Right now the city is levying the maximum.
She also stated that no one has come up with any operating costs.
Councilman Lachinski stated that if you go the general levy route, you
just have to over levy for it.
Gary Shay asked how you could guarantee the money in coming years if
you choose Option B as a future Council coulã ci1ange it. Nayor
Windschitl noted that there are two mewbers on the Council who have
three years left on their terms. You would have a majority to carry
you for some time. Once simething is in the budget, it takes a lot
to get it out. He also noted that if you go for a bond issue, you
Regular City Council Meeting
August 20, 1985 - Minutes
Page 8
(Financing Development Plan, Cönt. )
have to decide when you want to do it. Also, the residents should be
notified that the Fire Department will probably be going for a bond
issue next year.
Councilman Lachinski felt that it's going to be hard to justify another
Fire Department bond issue before the other one is paid.
Councilman Orttel stated that if the voters reject the bond issue he
would not vote for Option B. If they vote the bond issue down and
the Council takes the money from taxes for the park improvements, that
is not responsible government.
Dianna Whalen noted that she lives in Nordeen Addition and that out of
25 houses there are only 5 that don't have children under the age of lO.
Mayor Windschitl noted that if you're trying to get the vote for the
bond issue you have to get the votes from the urban south. T:le real
question is, are the votes there? Ilr. prochniak felt that the survey
showed that the people want the bond issue. He askef if the Council
agrees to the park development scheme. :''lr. Lachinski stated that the
Hayor is concerned whether or not the issue will pass.
? stated that he has lived in the city for lO years and
has seen no development in the northern part of the city. If the
bond issue doesn't pass, we will be at the SillJe point in six years that
we are now. He felt that the city should go for the bond issue.
Gary West asked if the Council has figures for projected growth for
the next six years. !1ayor IV1ndschitl noted that we project 500 people
per year.
Councilman Lachinski asked if the Park Board is unanimous in going for
the bond issue. Hr. prochniak stated yes and stated that the Park
Board wants to know if they can go ahead with the 3 year plan or what
they should do.
HOT ION by Lachinski, seconded by Elling that the Park and Recreation
Commission be allowed to proceed with the overall 3 year development
scheme for parks for Andover and in order to accomplish this, the
$300,000 bond issue be voted on in the fall of 1985 with the bonds
to be funded for lO years. It is anticipated that the Fire D2part-
ment seeks passage of a bond issue in the near future. The Park Board
is authorized to spend up to $lO,OOO in costs associated with the
referendum to be paid out of the Park Board budget. The date set for
the special election will be October 29, 1935. In summary, this motion
is made with the purpose of putting the Park Board schedule to the
residents to allow the voter the privilege of making the decision on
park development funding.
Motion carried unanimously.
It was the concensus that the Fire Department bond issue be mentioned
in the newsletter, but not mentioned in the flyers promoting the Park
issue. CSI agreed to help to write the article with Pat Lindquist.
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August 20, 1985 - Hinutes
Page 9
WOODLAND TERRACE/CONTRACT/CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL
Curt Adams, Woodland Development - stated that four lots were left out
of the plans and specs for sewer and water. There is a washout in
the pond area so they would like to add three lots to the first phase.
~layor Windschitl stated that they will have to file another final plat.
Mr. Adams noted that the final plat has not been filed as yet. !1r.
Schrantz explained that the final plat has to be filed within 30 days
of approval by the Council.
Mayor Windschitl also stated that the development contract will have
to be modified and a change order drafted.
ar. Adams also stated that they need to have a different contractor to
finish this work. Mr. Schrantz noted 'that this would also have to be
done by change order.
MOTION by Elling, seconded by Knight to allow the City Engineer to
substitute the contractor for sewer and vlater from northglen to Wood-
land Terrace. !1otion carried.
AWARD SEALCOAT BID
MOTION by Knight, seconded by Elling to accept the bids and award the
contract for the improvement of Project No. 85-l2 for sealcoat in the
area of Stenquist Addition, Alladin Acres and Enchanted Drive to
Allied Blacktop Company in the amount of $26,718.80. :1otion carried
on a 5 yes vote.
AHARD CONTRACT/OVERLAY CITY HALL LOT
MOTION by Elling, seconded by Knight introducing a Resolution accepting
quotes and awarding the contract for the improvement of Project No.
85-l2 for bituminous overlay in the area of the City Hall parking lot
to Northern Asphalt in the amount of $6,963.
Motion carried on a 5 yes vote.
INSURANCE BENEFITS/CITY ShARE
Ms. Lindquist noted that all of the employees are on one of the ~~O
plans. Aware Gold is a new HMO and already there are two change-overs
to that plan. Both are from MedCenters.
Council felt that if the City increased its contribution by $20.00 per
month, that would be a substantial increase in benefits for the
employees. It was noted that the last increase was in 1980.
It was decided that for budget purposes, Pat should use $l25.00.
ECONOHIC DEVELOPI1ENT COHHISSION
Councilman Knight stated the the Economic Development Commission wants
a formal charge from the City Council. Hr. Lachinski al30 asked if
it is going to be an economic development commission or soôething ôore.
Regular City Council Meeting
August 20, 1985 - Minutes
Page lO
(EDC, Cont. )
Hr. Lachinski noted taat the members of the committee are looking
for specific statements as to what tneir charges are. It was decided
to work on those items at a work session.
Councilman Knight noted that he is getting complaints from the northern
part of the city where the tubing down the river is taking place. It
was noted that the starting place for the tubing is from the County
park. Mayor Windschitl asked how a private business could operate out
of a public park.
Recess ll:50 - Reconvene l2:00
MOTION by Knight, seconded by Orttel introducing a resolution strongly
protesting the effects of the commercial tubing operation occurring at
the Rum River County Regional Park on the northern Andover boundary
(see Res. No. 90-85) .
Motion carried on a 5 yes vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
/!OTION by Orttel, seconded by Lachinksi to approve the minutes of
August 6th as presented. !1otion carried.
MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Elling to a?prove the minutes of August
l5th as presented. ~otion carried on a 3 yes, 2 present (Knight,
Lachinski) vote.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Elling that we approve Claims No. 9903
through 9963 in the amount of $l5l,976.59. Notion carried.
MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Knight to adjourn. Motion carried on a
5 yes vote.
Meeting adjourned at l2:l6 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ú ÚJ
vicki Volk
Acting Secretary