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~ 01 ANDOVER
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING -APRIL 4, 1985
AGENDA
INTERVIEWS
Planning & Zoning Commission
7:30 P.M. - James Perra
7:45 P.M. - Judith Padevels (Cancel)
8:00 P.M. - Aderian Smith
8:15 P.M. - William Thiffault
8:30 P.M. - Steven Ward
Park & Recreation Commission
8:45 P.M. - Monty Burton
9:00 P.M. - Kathy McAlpine
9:15 P.M. - Larry Strootman
9:30 P.M. - Gretchen Sabel
SELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS
Planning & Zoning Commission - One (1 ) 3-Yr Term, expiring 12/31/87
Park & Recreation Commission - Two (2) 3-Yr Terms, expring 12/31/87
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
1. Call to Order
2. Agenda Approval
3. Park & Recreation Commission Capital Discussion
4. Selection of City Logo
(If one is to be selected, it should be soon inasmuch as
we have let all office ·supplies run down, so we would not
be left with over-supply. Also, we do have enough vehicles
now that some type of logo should go on them)
5.
6. Adjournment
~ 01 ANDOVER
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 4, 1985
MINUTES
A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry
Windschitl on April 4, 1985, 7:40 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota, for the purpose of interviewing applicants for
the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Park and Recreation Commission.
Councilmen present: Elling, Knight (arrived at 7:54 p.m.),Lachinski, Orttel
Councilmen absent: None
Also present: City Clerk/A. Administrator, P. K. Lindquist
INTERVIEWS
The following persons were scheduled for interviews commencing at 7:30 p.m.:
Planning and Zoning Commission:
7:30 - James Perra
7:45 - Judith Padevels
8:00, - Aderian Smith
8:15 - William Thiffault
8:30 - Steven Ward
Judith Padevels called the City Hall during the day stating she would be unable to
attend the interview and withdrew from consideration at this time. A II other
applicants were asked questions by the Council such as why they were applying for
the position, what they feel needs changing in the City, what they are most
interested in seeing happen in the City, where they feel business should be developed
in Andover, their familiarity with the ordinances, what they see Andover's relation-
ship with neighborhing cities should be, and whether they would be willing to serve
on any other committee if not chosen for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Park and Recreation Commission:
8:45 - Monty Burton
9:00 - Kathy McAlpine
9:15 - Larry Strootman
9:30 - Gretchen Sabel
Monty Burton failed to appear for the interview. All other applicants were asked
questions by the Council such as what they are looking for in the way of parks and
recreation for Andover, why they applied for the position, and whether they would
be willing to serve on any other committee if not chosen for the Park and Recreation
Commission.
Council then discussed the ' applicants qualifications, noting all the candidates were
very highly qualified. Council directed the Clerk to ask tho$ß,not appointed to the
Planning and Zoning Commission to consider serving on the Economic Development
Committee.
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Elling, that we appoint Steven Ward to the Planning
and Zoning Commission for a three-year term expiring 12/31/87. Moti on carri ed
unanimous ly.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, to appoint Gretchen Sabel to the Park and
Recreation Commission for a three-year term expiring 12/31/87. Motion carried
unanimously. Council also agreed to ask her if she would be willing to participate
in some fashion on the Hazardous Waste Committee because of her expertise in that area.
Special City Council Meeting
April 4, 1985 - Minutes
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(Interviews, Continued)
MOTION by Elling to nominate Kathy McAlpine for the second three-year term to the
Park and Recreation Commission to expire December 31, 1987. Motion dies for lack
of a Second.
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, that we appoint Larry Strootman to the
Park and Recreation Commission for a three-year term terminating 12/31/87.
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Knight, Lachinski, Orttel, Windschitl; NO-Elling
Motion carried.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that Kathy McAlpine be appointed an
alternate member of the Park Commission; in that capacity she is a non-voting member
but will fill the first vacancy that occurs until December 31, 19S5. Motion carried
unanimously. The Clerk was also directed to ask Ms. McAlpine if she would be willing
to serve on the Economic Development Committee because of her background in that
field.
MEETING WITH PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
9:58. Council met with the Park and Recreation Commission at their mee ting to discuss
the Park Board's priorities in park development, the application for grant monies
for the City Hall lighting, and the possibility of going ou t for a referendum to bond
for park development wi thin the City.
It was basically agreed at that meeting that the grant monies should be applied for,
though more research needed to be done as to what those funds would cover in the way
of development and the dollar amount that can be applied for. There was some
thought that the grant could be contingent upon the passage of a park referendum for
the City's portion of the grant. It was also agreed that the Park Board should
continue exploring the possibility of going out for a referendum to bond for park
deve 1 opmen t.
Council reconvened at 11:53 p.m.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 11:54 p.m.
Respectfu lly submi tied,
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Marc la A. Peach
Recordl g Secre tary