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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC April 1, 1986 CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 1, 1986 AGENDA 7:30 P.M. l. Call to order 2. Agenda Approval 3. Resident Forum 4. Discussion Items a. Senior Transportation Bus b. Coon Creek Legislation c. 312 Housing Rehabilitation Program d. 8:30 P.M. 5. Non-Discussion Items a. Selective Service Resolution b. Approve Siren Placement Grid c. 9:00 P.M. RECESS 9:15 P.M. 6. Commission, Committee, Staff Items a. Planning & Zoning l. Park Construction/Johnson Mining Permit 2. b. Park & Recreation l. Park Maintenance/Stone/Kinkade 2. c. Street Sweeping Quotes 7. Approval of Claims 8. Approval of Minutes 10:00 P.M. 9. Adjournment CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 1, 1986 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Month1y Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry Windschit1 on April 1, 1986, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmen present: Elling, Knight, Lachinski, Ortte1 Councilmen absent: None Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins; City Administrator/ Engineer, James Schrantz; City Clerk/Treasurer, Larry Johnson; and others AGENDA APPROVAL The following additions to the Agenda were suggested: 4d, County Road 116/ Screening; 4e, Storm Drainage Question/Anoka; 4f, Sketch Plan/Steve Nemeth; 6d, Accept Easements; and 6e, Adopt 1985 Fire Code. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, to approve the Agenda as changed. f1otion carried unanimously. SENIOR TRANSPORTATION BUS Diane Harberts, Transportation Specialist of the Anoka County Senior Transportation Coordination Program, reviewed the program and services provided by the County for senior citizen transportation. She explained she serves as a technical resource center for groups interested in transportation services. A program was begun for senior citizens in Andover on March 1, 1986; and a fully-equipped vehicle is available one day a week. Her function is to talk to groups interested in assessing the needs of transportation for senior citizens and serves as a technical assistant to begin service. Mr. Johnson explained this is somewhat different than what he had been originally told. He explained the Metropolitan Transit Company has offered a van to the City for the purchase price of $1 to be used for senior citizen transportation, but he was lead to believe it would be at no expense to the City and would be operated by the County. Ms. Harberts stated the maintenance, insurance, etc., would be at the expense of the City, and it would be the City's responsibility to obtain drivers, either volunteer or staff. She noted a similiar program was begun in Linwood last year, and the County has been able to secure funding for the different programs to help subsidize the services. She also noted some of the other programs that the County has helped to establish to meet transportation needs. , After some discussion, the Council noted there appears to be several governmental agencies already providing transportation services for the senior citizens in Andover. It was agreed Ms. Harberts would assist in preparing a questionnaire to go out in the City newsletter requesting senior citizen input on the transportation issue. Council also suggested the various services already available should be listed in the newsletter to inform people of the existing programs. COON CREEK LEGISLATION Council reviewed the bill introduced by Senator Greg Dahl regarding the Coon Creek Watershed and other watersheds in Anoka County. Attorney Hawkins advised that the bill now requires the County Board approval. Mayor Windschitl stated he did not know when this would be placed on a County Board Agenda. Regular City Council Meeting April 1, 1986 - Minutes Page 2 (Coon Creek Legislation, Continued) Mayor Windschitl also reported at a recent Coon Creek Watershed Board meeting, it appears the Board is in the process of revising its ponding fee formula and may be considering allowing a developer to pond water on site. That item has not been voted on. He had suggested the Board meet with elected officials and engineers from each of the cities to resolve that issue. Council then briefly discussed the impact of Senator Dahl's bill on other watersheds in the county and on other projects to be done. Councilman Orttel cautioned that the bill and its impact to the City and other watershed districts be looked at closely. 312 HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM Mr. Johnson explained the 312 Project is for single family homes or multi-family homes needing general improvements. Council questioned which area of the City would be applicable for the program and the expense to the City for particip~ting. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to table this item. DISCUSSION: Mr. Johnson exp1alned the administrative fee cannot be put through as part of the loan but it is eligible for CDBG funding. Also, before HUD would approve, it must be in an area where other types of redevelopment type activities are taking place. Council reviewed the proposed costs, feeling the expense to the City for processing the loans are high. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ROAD 116/SCREENING Mayor Windschit1 stated in inspecting the County Road 116 realignment, both he and Mr. Schrantz feel if the road alignment must be moved 15 feet to the east, there should be some screening provided for the-Andover residents. By moving the alignment off center, the row of existing natural screening will be taken out, leaving the Andover residents open to the roadway. There are 13 houses on the Andover side that are affected. Council discussed rescinding the motion approving the alignment and asking that the roadway be placed on center of the 150-foot right of way, or asking that the area be bèrmed, fènced,or natural screening planted. It was also generally felt at this time that the engineering reason given for the offset of ·the roadway was not a valid one. Councilman Knight felt if the County would clean up the Chutich pond somewhat and redefine the edges, it would improve the City's position with the City of Anoka. Mr. Schrantz stated the Anoka staff is recommending approval of the County plans as proposed. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Lachinski, that we empower our Engineer to negotiate wlth the County for planting a screen and/or berming, whichever he finds more appropriate; and also to see if the County will leave as many of the existing trees as possible, even if that means moving the road slightly along 116 opposite 140th. DISCUSSION: Mr. Schrantz felt that anything that could be done to block the headlights to the Andover residents would be a help. Several Councilmen were still concerned with a reduced capacity in the Chutich storm drainage pond when the new road is constructed through there. Mr. Schrantz felt with the County cleaning the ditch on the Anoka side as part of the project, to which Anoka seems agreeable, the drainage problem will take care of itself. Motion carried unanimously. Regular City Council Meeting April 1, 1986 - Minutes Page 3 STORM DRAINAGE QUESTION/ANOKA Mayor Windschitl reported the City has been asked to send a representative to a meeting on Friday of the Anoka County Chamber of Commerce regarding the construction of the Rum River bridge. Apparently the Chamber is seeking city support to have Anoka County build the bridge and bond for it, and to have the bonds paid for out of ad valorum tax. Also, the bonding would probably be for more than this one bridge. Council discussed the concept, generally feeling at this point it would be difficult to find benefit for the bridge to the general Andover populace. Concern was also expressed as to stopping such a program once it is started. Mr. Schrantz, Mayor Windschit1, and Councilman Elling indicated they would be able to attend the Chamber meeting on Friday morning. Mayor Windschit1 also stated the residents in Dehn's Addition are concerned as to what is taking place with the storm water in their area. To date, no agreement has been reached with the City of Anoka regarding a comprehensive storm drainage project in that area, and a solution does not appearemin~ntat this time. The Mayor stated he is open for suggestions as to what can be done for the residents in Dehn's Addition. Mr. Schrantz reported the DNR is coming out on Monday to determine the high water. An affected resident from Dehn's stated the water was 12 inches below his basement most of the winter, and it has now risen to within 6 inches of his basement. He stated the water is comimg into Mr. Dick's basement, who is using a sump pump on a continuous basis. Hesaid about seven houses in Oehn's Addition are affected by the high water. Discussion noted both the ground water and water table are high at this time and that even filling the lots in Dehn's wouldn't affect the groundwater table. At this point, there were no suggestions as to what could be done in that area. It was agreed to wait until after the DNR has made its recommendations. It was also suggested the homeowners in Dehn's are eligible for flood insurance and that they may want to check into that furhter. Mayor Windschitl also indicated there is a meeting on this issue in Anoka tomorrow. No Council action was taken at this time. SKETCH PLAN/STEVE NEMETH Council reviewed the sketch plan presented by Steve Nemeth for property on 133rd and Croo-ed Lake Boulevard. Though the property is now zoned Neighborhood Business, Mr. Nemeth is proposing a residential development and to rezone the property to R-1. Mr. Nemeth asked that a 35-foot setback be allowed off Crooked Lake Boulevard rather than the 50-foot required because the County is planning to downgrade that road to a city street. He said he is going to have the garage moved from the property. Council generally felt there would be no reason to have a 50-foot setback if the County road is going to be rerouted to the other side of the creek. Council also felt the lots should exit onto the side streets, not onto Crooked Lake Boulevard. Mr. Nemeth was advised to continue the process through the Planning and Zoning Commission. APPROVE SIREN PLACEMENT GRID Council reviewed the grid layout for sirens as prepared by the Building Official, Dave Almgren. The layout shows the placement of 10 sirens. He has made arrange- ments to purchase the sirens directly from the company tax exempt, which will save Regular City Council Meeting April 1, 1986 - Minutes Page 4 (Approve Siren Placement Grid, Continued) approximately $4,300 on tax for the 10 units. He estimated a cost of 10 sirens would be $90,000. Council discussed whether the entire city should be done at this time or whether it should be done in stages. Attorney Hawkins advised the city can bond for sirens as emergency equipment. Council then agreed to do the entire city at this time and bond for the funding. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that we authorize the purchase under our acceptance bid of 10 siren units to be located as shown on a map presented on 4-1-86 for a total cost not to exceed $90,000; and authorize the City Attorney to begin negotiating to obtain bonding for the purchase of the emergency equipment. Motion carried unanimously. ROSELLA SONSTEBY Ms. Sonsteby stated she came in on March 10, 1986, asking to be placed on the Council agenda, and that was not done. She read from the Minutes of a Special City Council meeting on February 25, 1980, where the Council directed the attorney to research with Anoka County the reality of running extra water to the west side of County Road 9 and the placi:ng of the attorney's fees into the project. Ms. Sonsteby stated she has tried to get a copy of that opinion and has not been able to do so. Council asked that the attorney look into the matter. PARK CONSTRUCTION/JOHNSON MIr¡ING PERMIT Planning Commission Chairman Don Jacobson reviewed the Commission's recommendation for approval of the special use permit requested by LeRoy Johnson and Park Construction to mine sand from Mr. Johnson's property. He noted an error in the prepared resolution, No.5, which should read that the maximum excavation will be ~ feet above the water table. Chuck Ruqroden, Park Construction - asked that the dates be changed to be open ended. They dldn't get the highway project they were bidding and originally wanted the dirt for. But they would like to have the ability to use the fill for other projects this year. Chairman Jacobson stated this is the first he had heard of the request, which is different than what was presented at the Planning Commission meeting. LeRo~ Johnson - explained there are other road jobs in the county that they will be biddlng. They would like to have the ability to mine for another contract they may receive and not have to be deláyed going through the permit process again. He asked that the permit be in placed for not more than a year. Council suggested the permit have a specified period such as two months in which the mining could be done, and the permit would expire within one year. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Rugroden agreed. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, that we approve a Resolution for a special use permit as requested by LeRoy Johnson and Park Construction for the purpose of mining sand from property located in Section 36, Township 32, Range 24, and change two things: Item 5, that the maximum elevation must be ~ feet above the water table; and that the completion will be within 60 days from the starting date of excavation but not later than April 1, 1987; and that the land may be repaired per the map provided dated 4-1-86. (See Resolution R029-86) Motion carrie dunanimously. Regular City Council Meeting April 1, 1986 - Minutes Page 5 PARK MAINTENANCE/STONE/KINKADE Frank Stone requested this item be deleted from the Agenda until he can provide the necessary information. STREET SWEEPING QUOTES MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, that we accept the quote from Allied Blacktop Company for $48 per hour for street sweeping for 110 hours for a total of $5,280. Motion carried unanimously. ACCEPT EASEMENTS MOTION by Ortte1, Seconded by Lachinski, that we accept easements for James Refrigeration Company and Anoka-Hennepin School District as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 1985 FIRE COOE MOTION by Ortte1, Seconded by Kni9ht, that the City adopt by reference the 1985 Edition of the Uniform State Fire Codes. Motion carried unanimously. SELECTIVE SERVICE RESOLUTION MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, introducing a Reso1tuion declaring the month of April, 1986, as Registration Awareness Month, as presented. (See Resolution R030-86) Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL MEETING/BOISCLAIRE CORPORATION MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Kni9ht, that we arrange to meet with our bond counsel at 7:30 on April 10 and with Boisclaire Corporation at 9 o'clock on that same ni9ht. Motion carried unanimously. Council recessed at 9:35 and then held a closed meeting with the attorneys regarding several pending lawsuits. The meeting reconvened at 10:30 p.m. APPOINT LEGAL COUNSEL/COUNCIL MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that the Burke & Hawkins Lawfirm be appolnted to represent the City Council members as individua1s1nthe case regarding B. Hayes and others versus the City Counci 1. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 February 25¿ Special Meeting; March 4, Special Closed; March 4, Regular; March 12, Special; an March 20, 1986, Regular: Correct as written. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we approve the Minutes of those dates. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we approve Checks 10878 through 10906 for a total of $32,992.28. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. espectfu 11y