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~ 01 ANDOVER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 4, 1985
AGENDA
1 . Call to Order - 7:30 P.M.
2. Resident Forum
3. Agenda Approval
4 . Discussion Items
a. Special Use Permit-Mining/R. Benson
b. Final Plat-Prairie Meadows/L. Carlson
c. Feasibility Study - Stack Addition Drainage
d. Special Use Permit Renewal - North American Tire
e. Adoption of Zoning Map
f. MHFA Application - Mortgages
, g. Mining Permit/Dresser Trucking
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h.
1.
5. Non-Discussion Items
a. Signs - Key Communicator
b.
c.
6 . Reports of Commissions, Committees, Staff
a. Fire Department
b. Park & Recreation Commission
7. Approval of Minutes
8. Approval of Claims
9. Adjournment
~ 01 ANDOVER
M E M 0 RAN 0 U M
TO: MAYOR AND
COPIES TO: ATTORNEY
FROM: A.ADMINIS
DA TE: JUNE 3, 1
REFERENCE: AGENDA COMMENTS/JUNE 4 REGULAR MEETING
Item No. 3 - Agenda Approval
Item No. 4a - Special Use Permit-Mining/M. Benson
To-date we have not received information from the Department of
Natural Resources covering the impact on Coon Creek. If this
is not in-hand by the meeting, it will be necessary to table
this item until the June 18 Meeting.
Item No. 4b - Final Plat-Prairie Meàdows/L. Carlson
You have received copies of the Final Plat; and a copy of the
Title Opinion from the City Attorney. There is some boulevard
work to be completed. An escrow amount covering this work will
be established on Tuesday. All other fees will be paid prior
to the meeting. If all items are completed prior to the meeting
a resolution will be prepared for approval.
Item No. 4c - Feasibility Study/Stack Addition
The Feasibility Report from B.R.A. has not yet been received, therefore,
this item will have to be tabled to the June 18 Meeting.
Item No. 4d - Special Use Permit Renewal/North American Tire
Enclosed is data covering this Permit renewal. The County
Environmental Committee has recommended to the the County Board
their approval of the license for the operation; and is requesting
comment from the City. All three modifications listed on page 2 of
the Committee Agenda materials were recommended for approval.
The new operator/tire owner, Milton LaPanta will be present at the
meeting to discuss his role, plans, schedules, etc., with you.
Also enclosed is a letter to Mr. & Mrs. Heidelberger dealing with
the Special Use Permit stipulations/renewal. The removal of the
mobile home "add-on" is Mr. Heidelberger's reponsibility until
such time as papers are signed transferring ownership of the
operation to Mr. LaPanta.
Agenda Comments
June 4, 1985 Regular Meeting
Page 2
Item No. 4e - Adoption of Zoning Map
This item is continued from the May 29 Meeting in order to allow
action at a meeting of which there is a published agenda.
Item No. 4f - MHFA Financing
You have received information on the availability of monies to allow
for financing of homes at a reduced interest rate to those individuals
qualifying for this special program. The application must be in the
hands of the MHFA by June 20, 1985, SO a decision should be made at
this time to allow for preparation of the application.
Item No. 4g - Mining Permit/Dresel Trucking
This firm was awarded the contract for the CSAH No. 20 up-grading for
Anoka County. Pursuant to Council Policy for mining permits to allow
for construction work within the City, this goes directly to the Council
for action and does not go through the P&Z because of the time constraints.
Application has been made, however, as yet we do not have all the
required information in-hand. If it is received today, it can be
handled at the meeting, otherwise, it will have to be continued to
the June 18 Meeting.
Item No. 5a - Signs/Key Communicator
Melanie DeLuca of Community Schools has requested time on the agenda
to discuss this item. An expenditure (amount not given) was approved
at the March 19 Meeting for the purchase of signs for the Crime Watch
Program.
Item No. 6a - Fire Department
Chief Palmer will be present to discuss the enclosed "Fair Labors
Standards" covering City employees/firefighters as it relates to
over-time pay. Attorney Hawkins will review this and have an
opinion ready for the meeting.
Item No. 6b - Park & Recreation Department
No information has been received to-date.
Item No. 7 - Approval of Minutes
Councilman Elling will not be in attendance, therefore, minutes will
not be handled.
Enclosures
~ 01 ANDOVER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 4, 1985
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-~10nthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by
Mayor Jerry Windschitl on June 4, 1985, 7:35 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
RES !DENT FORUM
Rosella Sonsteby - stated she now has water on the slab of her garage, and she cannot
even go ln her garage. She has been there 44 years and never had water like this.
She stated the water has to be coming from underneath. When Mr. Schrantz was out
there, she said he was going to talk to the Council about pumping the water into
the lake; but she never heard anything more. She has a crack in her siding 1/4
inch and she can see where it is sinking. She said something is going to have to
be done about it.
Walter Dick, 4260 144th Lane - is concerned with the same situation. The pond,
WhlCh lS a Clty park, lS flooded. He is getting seepage into his basement because
he has one of the deepest basements in the neighborhood. He is running a sump pump
constantly to keep it dry. He called the City Engineer twice, but couldn't reach
him; the Engineer never returned the call. There is a washout on 144th Lane
because it is sugar-sand plus the flooding situation. There is another lot totally
under water in the area.
ElaineSchaff~'O 144th Lane - has the same problem Mr. Dick has. Her one lot is
flooded.
Leo 14450 Guarani Street - has tlTe same problem with water.
Mr. Dick - explained some of the history of the development and how the problem is
getting progressively worse because of it. The property from Johnson's development,
Dehn's Addition, plus all property between them and 7th Avenue, in addition to what
is being drained there from the east is contributing to this problem.
Ms. Sonsteby - stated the City owns the park in Dehn's Addition, and that water is
over on her property as well.
Mr. Schrantz stated he asked the County to look at the drainage.'problem in that area
to go both through the County ditch system when the road is built and through the
Chutich pond. The County is in the design stage right now for the rerouting of
Bunker Lake Boulevard. The concern with pumping that water to the lake is whether
it would be effective because of .the amount of water and the fact that the lake is
actually higher than this area. Pumping into the lake may not help because it may
just come back.
Mr. Dick - stated there is an overflow pipe about three feet above the ground on the
south end of the lake. Mayor Windschitl stated th-e lake could take some water before
it overflowed. He didn't know why the overflow was there.
Ms. Sonsteby - stated that area was a hayfield at one time. One fall years and years
ago they had a lot of rain. Because the haystacks were in the fields, they put a
pipe to the lake to pump the water into Round Lake. She also felt once Northglen 5th
Addition is completed, the problem will get worse, hoping Anoka County, the City of
Anoka, and Andover can work something out. She stated her water is coming from the
groundwater up because there is no way water enters into her pond.
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June 4, 1985 - Minutes
Page 2
(Resident Forum, Continued)
Council and engineers discussed possible solutio~such as waiting for the County
report, plumping, or having a feasibility study done by a consulting engineering
firm, and the problems of each. It was again noted other cities are having
similiar water problems because of the high rainfall the past several years. It
was agreed for the next Council meeting to see where the County is regarding the
road design and if there is a feasibility of outletting the water to the Rum River.
This item was also placed on the agenda.
Jim Perry - asked to have the preliminary plat of Majestic Meadows rescinded.
Councll noted the ordinance only allows one lot split every three years. The Clerk
stated the lot split is on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for next
week.
Mr. Perry - stated he would be dividing the rest of the property by metes and bounds.
Councll agreed to put the item on the agenda.
Lorraine Tressel, 14267 Round Lake Boulevard - has lived there 19 years and a
serious problem has arlsen ln their nelghborhood that they need help in resolving.
It started last year when new neighbors moved in. Since then there has been an
increase in noise, amplified music noise outside. It is heard most of the time on
weekends, sometimes at nights; and it has certainly changed the living style of the
rest of them. Two weeks ago it happened on a Sunday; and this last Sunday was one
of the worst afternoons ever. The noise started around 3 o'clock and was so loud
it blasted most of the neighbors out of their homes. It could be heard through
closed doors and windows several blocks away. They called the police but nothing
changed. The noise went down in volume slightly, but it continued until 10 o'clock.
She noted the various tactics neighbors used to drown out the noise, some of them
simply leaving their homes to escape the noise. She asked for the Council's help,
feeling the City's ordinance describes what the citizens should have -- peace and
quiet.
Attorney Hawkins stated the enforcement of the ordinance calls for a judgement on
the part of the Deputy. If they feel it is too loud, then they should affect arrests
on those people. He thought it was a law enforcement problem. If it was as loud
as Mrs. Tressel is saying, there should have been some warnings, and then some
arrests made if the warnings didn't work.
Mayor Windschitl stated the Deputy's log shows they were there at least twice, and
a warning was given once. He felt the Deputies should meet with the Attorney so they
understand what the Attorney feels he can enforce. He stated clearly these people
shouldn't have to put up with that kind of noise. Councilman Elling stated he too
could hear the noise while inside the Tressel's house with the doors and windows
closed, two blocks away. He also estimated about 30 cars were parked along the
street in that area.
Art Tressel - stated they were selling tickets at that house for $5 apiece to 16,
17, and 18 year olds with all the liquor they wanted. And this has gone on before.
He stated this is the loudest they have ever heard it.
Phil Volk, 3527 142nd Lane - went to a neighbor who is extremely ill, and it was so
loud lt was redlculous. He went home, called 911, and waited about half an hour.
Nothing happened. He called again, and an officer called him but said there was
nothing that could be done about it. He heard that if it was bothering the neighbor,
she should have called; however, she is in bed and just can't be expected to call in.
Council agreed the Attorney should meet with the Deputies about enforcing the city
ordinance regarding this problem.
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June 4, 1985 - Minutes
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(Resident Forum, Continued)
John Hunt - stated the City put in a drainfield, and dirt was washed down both sides
of the culvert on 159th Avenue. He has talked about this with the Engineer and is
wondering what can be done about it. Mr. Schrantz stated this is one of the
problems on his list that needs to be reviewed by the Council and will require some
expenditure to solve. He stated he has quite a few water problems that has not been
handled and he is getting repeat calls on. Mayor Windschitl asked to have this item
put on the next agenda for consideration.
AGENDA APPROVAL
The following changes to the agenda were agreed to: Delete Item 4a, Special Use
Permit - Mining/R. Benson; Add Items 4h, Rescind Majestic Meadows Preliminary Plat;
4i. Drainage/Dehn's Addition; and 4j, City of Andover Public Improvements Financing
Policy/Amendment.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, to adopt the Agenda as noted. Motion carried
unanlmously.
FINAL PLAT - PRAIRIE MEADOWS/L. CARLSON
Mr. Schrantz stated the driveway of Mr. Page will be cut back so it won't slope so
much. He also noted the seeding is not done but felt that will be done by the
developer and should be covered by the escrow.
It was questioned why the cost of the signs were so high compared to Woodland Ridge.
The Engineer was asked to recalculate those figures; and if there is an overcharge,
it will be refunded.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we direct the Clerk to prepare a
Resolution approving the Final Plat of Prairie Meadows as presented with $4,400 park
dedication fee and warranty escrow in the amount of $1,215; and authorize the Mayor
and Clerk to sign the final plat. (See Resolution R055-85) Motion carried
unanimously.
FEASIBILITY STUDY - STACK ADDITION DRAINAGE
Bob Schunicht of BRA reviewed the feasibility study for Project 85-13, drainage in
the Russell-Stack Addition noting the three ponding areas involved, the water flow
and direction, and three possible solutions, each one more permanent than the other.
Alternate One would be a semipermanent solution and would provide an outlet from
the largest pond to the Rum River. The water from the southern pond would have to
be pumped out. Estimated cost is $30,400. Alternate Two calls for constructing a
permanent ditch west of the area of Pond #2 just east of Argon Street and pipe the
drainage from Argon out to the Rum River. Estimated cost is $46,000 plus $65,000
for the ditch. Alternate Three is the most permanent solution by installing drainage
pipe from the three ponds to the ditch which ultimately goes to the Rum River. The
costs do not reflect any land acquisition costs, assuming all easements will be
donated. The area affected is 180 acres of which 30 acres is pond, for an assessable
area of 150 acres. Mr. Schunicht stated pumping the water out of the area first to
see if that would have any effect would be about $8,000, and it would have to be
pumped for about two weeks.
Mr. Schrantz stated the DNR was not concerned about this problem, stating it is a
natural effect. They do not intend to do anything to ease the problem. Council
suggested the area be pumped first to see how long that would last. And while the
water is dOW8, repair the levy to see if that would permanently hold the water back.
Mr. Schunicht felt it was worth a try but was not sure the repair of the dike would
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Page 4
(Feasibility Study - Russell/Stack Addition Drainage, Continued)
solve the problem. To provide any effective relief, any pumping should take the
water off the three ponds by at least two feet.
Council discussed the situation with the Engineers. It was noted the water naturally
flows to the south and that the groundwater appears to be rising and is undermining
the city street in one area. Council felt it would be extremely difficult to assess
this project and show benefit. Because there are natural ditches in the field next
to the river, it was asked whether those ditches would need to be cleaned or whether
they would be sufficient to carry the water as is, thereby eliminating the expense
of cleaning and/or enlarging them.
Council also questioned how much the groundwater heat pump used by an individual
is contributing to the problem. Mr. Schrantz didn't know if the pump is causing
the problem or whether it is because of the high rainfall.
Neil Powell, 16625 Argon - stated he has lived there nine years and that pond is
usually completely dry.
Pat Mann - stated three years ago he was able to walk his entire property. Most of
the tlme there has been a little bit of water in the back. Now in places it is five
feet deep, and it is one foot over the top of the septic tank.
Mr. Powell - was concerned about areas outside the defined drainage area for this
proJect that are under water. He stated he is #5, and he has water. Mr. Schrantz
stated it was thought the road ditch took the water back the other way. It may be
that other areas will be brought into the drainage area.
Tom Krinke, 5131 166th Lane NW - didn't think the water could be held in Pond #1,
statlng the water he recelved across his driveway came from underneath.
Mr. Schunicht stated the $8,000 cost for pumping the area as a temporary solution
includes temporary pipe run directly to the river. He estimated it would cost
about $5,000 if pipe were run only to the ditch of the field instead. Council
directed the Engineers to meet with the owner and renter of the field, Clyde
Russell and Ed Fields, to determine if they would be willing to allow the City to use
the ditch around the field for drainage purposes, acknowledging that the City would
not have the right to flood that field. Then the water could be pumped down low
enough to be able to put the levy back in. Mr. Schrantz didn't think it would cost
much to repair the levy with City help. Council also agreed that some survey work
should be done regarding the ditch along the field to more accurately determine how
much water it would be able to handle in its present state. Mr. Schrantz felt
the pumping costs could be reduced further if a more efficient, less expensive pump
could be used.
Council agreed to the Engineer checking into the feasibility of purchasing a pump for
dewatering in the City. They also agreed the Engineer should proceed with getting
the water out of the back yards as soon as possible.
Mr. Krinke - felt once the water is over the hill and into the ditch, it wouldn't take
much dltching to get it to the river.
Council agreed if needed a special meeting could be called regarding this item next
week. There was also some discussion on holding a public hearing on this project,
but questioned just what areas are benefitted, how to show increased market value as
a result of the project, and whether the project is feasible. No decision on
scheduling a public hearing was made at this time, preferring to wait until it is
known what Mr. Russell's position is to using his ditch and possibly the effects of
pumping the area.
The Engineer was directed to proceed with pumping the water if Mr. Russell gives
permission to pump into his ditch.
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Recess at 9:10; reconvene at 9:20 p.m.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT - NORTH AMERICAN TIRE
Milton LaPanta - stated he is technically the sole owner of the operation at this
tlme, and lntroduced Bob Sayers, his General Manager.
Mr. Sayers - noted the three areas of change in the agreement with Anoka County.
1) Ihat the process area conform to the area the corporation is now going to lease,
including roughly two acres to the east of the production building. The tires will
be removed from that area. 2) The wording is changed to allow them to enter the
wetlands for the purpose of removing the tires only. 3) To extend the hours of
operation from 11:30 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Saturday.
Mr. LaPanta - outlined a map of the area and explained the leasing agreements with
Mr. Heldelberger and the reason the processing area is being doubled to include the
primary tract. As the tires are removed from certain areas, the land reverts back
to Mr. Heidelberger. The primary track is their only area for storage. It is also
where the trailer sits. They will be taking over the trailer, except for a 40x100-foot
strip of land in front that Mr. Heidelberger retains in his own possession. They
will have control over the trailer except for that part retained by Mr. Heidelberger,
the addition put onto the trailer. Mr. Heidelberger has a small office on that side
of the trailer; and the first he was aware of the problem the City has with that
addition was when he received a copy of the letter the Clerk sent to the Heidelbergers
last week. Mayor Windschitl stated the recommendation has been to renew the special
use permit with that addition to the trailer being removed.
CeciJ~ Heidelberger - stated that addition isn't hurting anything. It came with
the traller, was a part of the original trailer and has been on the trailer since
October 3, 1984. The trailer was brought in two pieces. The original trailer was
a rental one; this one was purchased. Mayor Windschitl asked Mr. LaPanta if he
was going to use the trailer or build an office.
Mr. LaPanta - stated they are going to try to make use of that trailer. He asked if
lt lS permlssible that Mr. Heidelberger repair the original office that burned to be
used as an office again. The Clerk stated nothing has been done for a period of
three months on the little office building and the permit has expired.
Mr. Heidelberger - stated he is working on the inside; and as soon as this goes
through, the entire outside will be redone. The small building will be used for
storage; and he will be using the addition of the trailer as an office.
Council was concerned that they were not aware of the addition at the time the trailer
was approved; however, after some discussion it was generally felt that because it is
a temporary trailer, it could be allowed providing no further additions be added
to the trailer. Mr. and Mrs. Heidelberger verbally agreed that no further extensions
would be made to the trailer.
Council generally agreed to the changes to the special use permit as outlined by Mr.
Sayers.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, introducing a Resolution approving the yearly
renewal for a Special Use Permit for Milton LaPanta with the amendments to be the
processing area will be expanded as shown on a map submitted with the Special Use
Permit application and dated 6-4-85; the wetland area will be available for the
removal of tires only; and the operating hours will be expanded from 6 a.m. to
midnight, Monday through Saturday excepting holidays and Sundays. (See Amendment
to R085-83) Motion carried unanimously.
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MINING PERMIT/DRESEL TRUCKING
Mr. Dresel stated he is the contractor for the rebuilding of County Road 20
between Highways g and 18. He has purchased some land off County Road 20 and is
requesting a mining permit for sand fill to be used on that road, reviewing a
contour map of the proposal. He stated the land, when finished, will be the same
contour as much of the surrounding area. There is an excess of 15,000 yards of muck
from the project that will be hauled back to this site for topsoil. He would like
to go down to elevation 900.
Mr. Schrantz stated he is recommending an elevation of 904. Council and Mr.
Schrantz discussed several alternatives with Mr. Dresel of getting the amount of
fill he needs but still meeting the Council's concern that the land be buildable
once the mining is completed. Council suggested in some of the low areas to the
rear that he be allowed to go below elevation 904, as long as there is enough area
at 904 or above for building sites. And the deep borrow pits could be made into
ponds when completed. Mr. Dresel felt he may be able to get some fill from a
neighboring lot as well; but he felt he should be allowed to remove to the same
elevation as Forest Lake Contracting was allowed to on a similiar project.
Mr. Schrantz thought they were allowed to go down to 903.
Council agreed that Mr. Dresel would be allowed to go below the 903 elevation in
already unbuildable areas with the City Engineer's approval.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we issue a mining permit to R. Dresel of
Dresel Trucking for property identified as PIN No. R14 32 24 31 0001 and 14 32 24 34 0001
for an amount of approximately 65,000 yards; the main elevation upon completion of the
mining on the properties that are at a buildable elevation now should be no less
than 903 feet; and areas that are not buildable at this time may be excavated subject
to the City Engineer's approval as work progresses. (See Resolution R056-85)
DISCUSSION: Council felt the Engineer should have a written plan as to which areas
will be at what elevations upon completion of the mining so there will be no mis-
understanding on finished elevations for the area. Motion carried unanimously.
RESCIND MAJESTIC MEADOWS PRELIMINARY PLAT
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that we rescind the Preliminary Plat that was
approved on Majestic Meadows. (See Resolution R057-85) Motion carried unanimously.
ANDOVER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Fire Chief Bob Palmer asked that the Attorney give an opinion on the Fair Labor
Standards Action regarding the payment of City employees for volunteer fire service.
Attorney Hawkins stated he has not yet had a chance to review the Act and determine
how it will apply to the City. Council agreed to table discussion on the item until
the Attorney has given an opinion.
Chief Palmer asked the Council to meet with the Building Committee next Tuesday
evening to discuss the plans for the new fire station and to get Council input.
Council agreed to meet instead one-half hour earlier at its regular June 18 meeting
to discuss this item.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Lachinski, to start at 7 o'clock on the 18th. Motion
carrled unanimously.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FINANCING POLICY/AMENDMENT
The Clerk reported the provision in the financing policy that deals with mortgages
has become a bookkeeping nightmare for the assessments, asking that that portion on
Page 4 of the policy be deleted. Attorney Hawkins also advised that the City is
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(Public Improvement Financing Policy/Amendment, Continued)
getting mortgage notes and transfers and it doesn't know where they are coming from.
It has been a lot of added costs for the City. He recommended letting the owners
sell the lots. The City will assess the lots for 15 years and only have the assessments
paid when the Certificate of Occupancy is issued. The development contracts would be
filed so there is notice that the assessments are to be paid when the Certificate of
Occupancy is issued.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, introducing an amendment to the City of
Andover Public Improvement Financing Policy as follows: Under Part 2, Section A, City
Financed Improvements, the following would be removed from the policy: "Developer
may transfer lots within the development by contract for deed without the requirement
that the outstanding assessments be paid in full. When any such transfer is made by
contract for deed, however, the balance of the assessment shall be due and payable in
full at the endeof three years following the levy thereof. In the event the developer
conveys legal title to the parcel, the entire assessment shall be declared payable
in full. In the alternative, the developer, at his opinion, may execute a promissory
note secured by a first mortgage on the lot so transferred providing for payment of
all outstanding assessments amortized over a period of fifteen years with the entire
assessment plus accrued interest being payable on a date not greater than three years
from the date of levy. Developer shall provide to the City, following recording of
such mortgage, evidence in the form of an attorney's opinion and/or title insurance
commitment indicating that the City has a valid first lien against the property as
a result of the granting of such mortgage. The length of such promissory note and
the interest rates thereon shall be determined by the City after review of the cost
and terms of the financing for the project."
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Knight, Lachinski, Orttel, Windschitl; NO-Elling, wanting more
information as to why that was placed in the policy to begin with. Motion carried.
Attorney Hawkins also noted a clarification should be made in the policy to indicate
that we will pay accrued interest on the escrow deposit. Also, now that the City is
assessing the connection charges, he felt a clarification should be made that the 15
percent escrow is based only on the costs of putting in the internal improvements,
not for the assessed area and connection charges.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that amendments to the Public Improvements
Flnancing Policy be made to include the fact that we will pay interest on escrow
deposits and to note that when 15 percent escrow deposit is calculated, it will only
be required on internal improvements involved with the plat. Motion carried
unanimously.
DRAINAGE IN DEHN'S ADDITION AREA
Attorney Hawkins advised the Council of the lawsuit being brought against the City
by Rosella Sonsteby regarding the drainage in this area. Council briefly reviewed
the problem, questioning why it is occurring and what can be done about it. Mr.
Schrantz suggested the City of Andover join with the City of Anoka, who has already
asked that the County have an independent engineering firm study the drainage for the
area.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that the City of Andover join with the City of
Anoka in encouraging Anoka County to do a water study report for the southwest corner
of the City of Andover water problem. DISCUSSION: Some on the Council were not sure
what this would accomplish, but it was generally felt this may help to get the county
to look into the problem that is common to both cities and to look at what impact
the rerouting of the county road could have in that area. Motion carried
unanimously.
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MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Lachinski, to close this portion of the meeting.
Motlon carried unanimously. 10:46 p.m.
The Council, Engineer, and Attorney, then discussed the litigation by Ms. Sonsteby
against the City regarding drainagßèin the southwest area of the City.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Lachinski, to reopen the meeting. Motion carried
unanlmously. 10:53 p.m.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Schrantz noted the items the Council didn't address at the special meeting
last month. He stated most of the items need Council attention and will require
expenditures to solve, and he is getting repeat calls from residents on these
complaints.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we meet at the Andover City Hall at 6:30 p.m.
on 6/5/85 to handle engineering items and other staff items, with the meeting to
expire no later than 9 o'clock.
VOTE Q~ MOTION: YES-Knight, Lachinski, Orttel, Windschitl; PRESENT-Elling as he
will not be able to attend. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, to approve Checks 9561 through 9606 for a
sum of $152,359.82. Motion carried unanimously.
CRIME WATCH SIGNS IN NEIGHBORHOODS
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, that we authorize the City Engineer to
coordinate with the Community School for the installation of Key Communicator
signs, cost not to exceed $40 per sign. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Lachinski, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mar lla A. Peach
Recor ·ng Secretary
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