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CITY of ANDOVER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 4, 1986 - AGENDA
7:30 P.M. 1. Call to order
2. Resident Forum
3 . Swearing In Ceremony - Clerk/Treasurer
4. Presentation of Commendation/James Stelzig
7:45 P.M. 5. Discussion Items
a. Newsletter Discussion
b. Boyum Sketch Plan
c. Street Lights, Cont. ( 1-21-86 6b)
d. County 116 Drainage Study, Cont. (1-21-86 4e)
e. CRDC Proposal on SBA 503 Loans
f. Alexandra House Donation, Cont. (1-21-86 5e)
g. Junkyard License Approvals
* h. Universal Properties Recommendation
* i. Signalization Resolution
9:00 P.M. Recess
9:15 P.M. Reconvene
9: 15 P.M. 6. Non-Discussion Items
a. Library Resolution
b. Ordinance 32 Amendment
c. Award Contract/Early Warning Sirens (1-21 Sf)
d. Award Contract/85-8/Watermain Extension
1. Sanitary Sewer Ext/BLB/Verdin to Raven
* e. Appoint Planning and zoning Members
* f. Board of Review Date
9:45 P.M. 7. Commission, Committee, Staff Items
a. Planning and Zoning Commission
1. Ordinance 8 Amendments
2. Ordinance 10 Amendment
3. Various Ordinance Amendments
4. Temporary Signs, Cont. (1-21-86 6d3)
b. Staff
1. Hire Utility/Accounting aletk
c. Fire Department
1. Approve Election Results
8. Approval of Claims
9 . Approval of Minutes
11:30 P.M. 10. Adjournment
*Not on published agenda
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CITY of ANDOVER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 4, 1986
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by
Mayor Jerry Windschit1 on February 4, 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, John Burke; City Administrator/Engineer,
James Schrantz; City Clerk/Treasurer, Larry Johnson; and
others
SWEARING IN CEREMONY - CLERK/TREASURER
Larry P. Johnson took the oath as Andover's City Clerk/Treasurer administered
by Attorney Burke.
PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATION/JAnES STELZIG
Fire Chief Bob Palmer presented a Certificate of Commendation and Appreciation for
services rendered in the public interest to James Stelzig for rescueing the unconscious
driver of a burning vehicle on January 18, 1986.
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEWSLETTER DISCUSSION
Mr. Johnson reviewed his February 4 memo to the Council indicating Campaign Success
is not interested in doing the Tri-City Newsletter again. He reported the City of
Anoka will not be doing any type of newsletter at this point, and the City of Ramsey
wants to do their own mews letter to the residents. He stated in talking with Melanie
DeLuca, the Community School Coordinator, the school district is interested in workig
with the City on a newsletter. He didn't have the costs for such a project at this
time.
Council generally preferred that a newsletter be mailed to the residents on a regular
schedule, either monthly or every other month. It would be ideal if the school
district or another city would want to participate as well. A suggestion was to
use legal-sized flyers folded in thirds for mailing purposes. Mr. Johnson stated
he will get the costs for sending out a newsletter every other month on a tri-fo1rl
legal sized sheet.
BOYUM SKETCH PLAN
Council reviewed the proposed sketch plan of residential property off Crosstown
Boulevard and 166th Avenue into large lots. The lot sizes range from 6.8 to 16.8
acres. Two concerns of the Council were the question of whether or not the developer
should be allowed to develop the property without going through the platting process
and the logical extension of the streets in the future.
Robert Boyum - explained it is a unique piece of property with a lot of lowland in
the back. Any future development of that property is highly unattractive because
of the swamp and lowland. He stated part of the property is designated by the DNR
as wetland and he felt it is not economical to develop it into smaller lots.
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Regular City Council Meeting
February 4, 1986 - Minutes
Page 2
(Boyum Sketch Plan, Continued)
Mayor Windschitl stated platting will give him the same thing as subdividing but it
provides the City with more control over the project. Councilman Elling was also
concerned about the island in the middle of the cul de sac.
Mr. Boyum - stated the island will provide a place to put the snow in the winter and
would not be a maintenance problem. He felt the isalnd would be teardrop shaped.
He then presented an alternate plan which makes the size of the lots more equal.
Mayor Windschitl stated he preferred the layout of the alternate plan.
It was finally agreed the property should be platted and that any logical street
extension to either Crosstown Boulevard or the eastern corporate limits should be
looked at.
STREET LIGHTS
Mayor Windschit1 read the list of priority locations for street lighting as prepared
by the Police Department and reviewed at the January 21, 1986, meeting:
1. County Road 7 and 147th Lane
2. County Road g and South Coon Creek Drive
3. Crosstown Boulevard and 139th
4. Hanson Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard
5. Bunker Lake Boulevard and Prairie Road
6. Andover Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard
7. County Road 20 and Xenia Street
8. Bunker Lake Boulevard and Crooked Lake Boulevard
Councilman Knight stated he has received requests for lighting on Seventh Avenue
and 165th, especially because the late bus drops off a number of students at that
intersection and in the winter it is a dark corner. Council also felt the inter-
section of Nightengale and County Road 20 was particularly hazardous. It was generally
felt the budget would allow for the installation of these ten street lights; and
additional lights can be budgeted for in the following years.
MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, that we approve the locations for City
lights as submitted by the Sheriff's Department and add to this year's installation
the placement of lights at 165th and County Road 7 and Nightengale and County Road
20. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Windschit1 recommended the following four standards for street lights submitted
at the previous regular meeting be adopted:
1. Major thoroughfares, i.e., county road intersections, a 250-watt HPS
mounted on an 18-foot mastarm.
2. Residential intersections on county roads, at ISO-watt HPS mounted on
an 18-foot mastarm.
3. Residential intersections, a ISO-watt HPS mounted on an 8-foot mastarm.
4. Residential midblock lights should use a lOa-watt HPS mounted on an
8-foot mastarm.
Councilman Elling explained the cost of the 250-watt HPS is $7.32 per month energy
fee and $15 per month facilities charge.
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, to adopt the standards presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
Regular City Council Meeting
February 4, 1986 - Minutes
Page 3
(Street Lights, Continued)
Council directed Mr. Schrantz to have the power company conform the existing lights
to these new standards and to set up a billing process.
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Ortte1, that we appoint Jim Schrantz to have him ~o
to the power company and negotiate a contract that will give us all this (conform
existing lights to new standard and set up a billing process). Motion carried
unanimously.
COUNTY 116 DRAINAGE STUDY
Mr. Schrantz reviewed the drainage study and proposal to construct the storm drainage
pipes and ponding excavations in Andover and the City of Anoka. A major concern
is the City of Anoka's charge of a half-cent per square foot for Andover to buy into
their storm sewer system. That would be about $70,000. The $30,000 to Anoka from
the Woodland Terrace plat which was previously negotiated between the developer and
Anoka is on top of that amount. At this point, the City of Anoka does not want the
pond excavated in their city.
John Davidson of TKDA - stated they looked at several alternatives, including
turning the storm drainage around in the Northglen and shopping center area west of
Round Lake Boue1vard. That would eliminate the discharge question to the west side
of Round Lake Boulevard raised in the Sonsteby lawsuit. But that cost is estimated
to be about $190,000 and doesn't take into consideration any acquisition costs.
Another alternative would be to run the pipe along Bunker Lake Boulevard, but that
was more expensive, estimated to be $235,000. In any case, the only thing that would
be resolved is eliminating the Sonsteby problem. It would not resolve the drainage
problem in that area. He also explained that some of the grading in the proposed
drainage study would be part of the highway costs of the County for the realignment
of County 116 through that area.
C1a~ Gosswi1ler, 4014 Tenth Lane, Anoka - asked to see the maps showing the proposed
ho1 lng pond. He noted they are affected in the same way as the Andover residents
are because of the high water in the area. He stated the Anoka City Council postponed
action on the drainage study to their next meeting.
Mr. Davidson also reported the County is saying the highway through the area will be
conforming to the existing topography and will not have any impact on the water
elevations or wetland problems. They are saying they can assimilate the additional
runoff from the road, which will be carried in a ditch at a higher elevation than
the existing ponds in that area. Mr. Davidson stated we disagree with the defined
benefit area as outlined by the County. His contention is anything done within the
Chutich pond area materially afrects the entire area draining into that system.
Mr. Davidson also suggested for Council consideration that this be treated as was
done with Woodland Terrace. Take the entire defined drainage system in the two
cities, compute the value of what they have invested in their drainage system inflated
to present-day dollars, establish a unit price for the entire watershed as if it were
all built today, and relate that back to the unit charges in the two areas. Whatever
the difference is between Andover's area share and theirs would be Andover's volume
cost. Andover would only be paying for overflow conditions. There will be long
periods of time when the outlet would never be used. It would only be used in times
of the wet cycle.
Mayor Windschitl thought the City of Coon Rapids has that type of an agreement with
the City of Anoka at this time. He asked that Andover get a copy of that agreement
and definitely felt Mr. Davidon's suggestion is a more fair proposal j,n this matter.
Regular City Council Meeting
February 4, 1986 - Minutes
Page 4
(County 116 Drainage Study, Continued)
Discussion was then on just how much the project would lower the water in the Dehn's
Addition. It was noted the project will not dry it up behind that Addition. Mayor
Windschitl stated the DNR will not allow the water level to go below a specific
level, which is about at Ms. Sonsteby's garage floor level. Gi'ven that, he questioned
whether all this expense is really worth it, questioning if a study should be done
as to the specific impact this project would have on the Dehn's Addition.
Mr. Davidson stated the DNR was looking at the present water level as being the
controlling point. That controlling point would be 9 inches below the present
elevation. This project would provide an overflow control in a wet cycle. In a
dry cycle there is no immenent problem in the Dehn's Addition. There is no
guarantee this will lower the water table permanently because they do not know the
extent of the groundwater table. This deals only with surface water. Residents from
that Addition were in attendance at a meeting with the county and the DNR and
realize this project would not materially lower the water level, and there were
indications that they would be allowed to fill in their back yards.
Council then discussed the question of whether an assessment can be sustained on
thi s project.
Mr. Davidson was asked to use the topogs to determine what affect this project will
have on the back yards of those in Dehn's Addition if the water level is maintained
at the level of Ms. Sonsteby's garage floor.
It was also agreed to get a copy of the agreement between the City of Coon Rapids
and the City of Anoka relating to the buy-in of the storm sewer system. It was felt
that when meeting with the City of Anoka and the County, Andover's position should
be as suggested by Mr. Davidson this evening, computing the value of the drainage
system inflated to present-day dollars.
COON RAPIDS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROPOSAL ON SBA 503 LOANS
Council felt the Community Development Committee should review the proposal and
make a recommendation.
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we refer the Coon Rapids Development
Company proposal to the Community Development Committee for their consideration.
Motion carried unanimously.
ALEXANDRA HOUSE DONATION
There was some question as to whether this is a new request or whether it relates to
a previous request. It was thought the City allocated approximately $2,000 to them
in the summer of 1985.
Mr. Schrantz was asked to see if the funds allocated were disbursed to the Alexandra
House or if this is a request for additional funding.
JUNKYARD LICENSE APPROVALS
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we renew Junkyard Licenses for Wilbur
Auto Parts, Mom's Auto Salvage, Commercial Auto Parts, Minnesota Recycling, Inc.,
and K & K Salvage, based on the name and legal descriptions of the properties
involved as approved in 1985. DISCUSSION: There was some question as to whether
Commercial Auto Parts had all of their junk cars behind the fence. Mr. Johnson
reported the only violàtion for Bob's Auto Parts is the City does not have their
certificate of insurance, and he has talked to both the owner and the insurance
Regular City Council Meeting
February 4, 1986 - Minutes
Page 5
(Junkyard License Approvals, Continued)
agent and it should be in hand soon. Andover Auto Parts has many cars outside the
fence, and Rite Way Auto Salvage has no insurance coverage nor has it applied for
a 1986 license. Council felt the Commercial Auto Parts yard should be inspected
again prior to approving a license.
Councilman Ortte1 CHANGED the Motion: Take out Commercial Auto Parts from the
previous motion. Second Stands. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Ortte1, Seconded by Knight, that the auto junkyards known as Andover Auto
Parts, Bob's Auto Parts, and Rite Way Auto Sa1vage be put on notice that they are
in violation of the City of Andover ordinances having to do with the fact that they
are not licensed and should be referred to the City legal counsel to have the
operations terminated. DISCUSSION: Mr. Johnson stated such letters were sent
by certified mail today to Andover Auto Parts and Rite Way Auto Salvage. Council
agreed to allow a few days for receipt of the certificate of insurance from Bob's
Auto Parts. Motion carried unanimously.
UNIVERSAL PROPERTIES RECOMMENDATION
Council discussed setting up a transition zone where municipal utilities would be
available in the future and where cluster zoning would be allowed at this time.
Such zoning would allow for the orderly transition from rural to urban use when the
utilities are available. Council noted such a change would require Metropolitan
Council and Metropolitan Waste Water Control Commission approval.
Mr. Schrantz exp1ãined his suggested boundary for the transition zone was based on
the old Sewer Availability Charge line plus looking at overlays for soils conditions.
Council didn't feel the line needed to go that far north, thinking Crosstown Boulevard
should be the northern boundary, but also include the City Hall site. It was also
interpreted that Ordinance 8, Section 4.20, Density Zoning, currently allows platting
to a lower density as is being considered in the transition zone; and if that type
of zoning is not desired throughout the City, then that should be clarified.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to direct the Planning and Zoning Commission to
hold a public hearing to consider the establishment of a MUSA transitional zone to
allow for density zoning by Special Use/PUD as in Section 4.20, Ordinance 8. The
lots would be required to meet the 39,000-square-foot buildable area, with the lots
themselves being a minimum of 39,000 square feet. The total number of lots allowed
being used in this method in the transition zone could be no higher than that
attained under R-l zoning taking into account soils conditions, etc. The Council
also includes the consideration of a Comprehensive Plan amendment in this public
hearing. Further, the map that the service area for the transition zone include
the glue factory property to Xeon Street, Xeon Street extended to Crosstown Boulevard
from Andover Road to the north, then follow Crosstown to the southwest until it
meets the existing MUSA line, with the addition of the City Hall property to the
north on Crosstown Boulevard. Motion carried unanimously.
SIGNALIZATION RESOLUTION
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, a Resolution requesting a traffic safety
lmprovements to TH10 at the intersection of Round Lake Boulevard as proposed.
DISCUSSION: Councilman Elling reported the City of Coon Rapids should be approving
the same resolution at their meeting this evening and a copy of it will be sent to
Andover. Several Councilmen were reJuctant to pass such a resolution for a study to
take place in another city. They felt courtsey dictates that Andover support the
resolution adopted by Coon Rapids, the city in which the study would take place.
Rêgular City Council Meeting
February 4, 1986 - Minutes
Page 6
(Signalization Resolution, Continued)
Councilmen Knight and Elling WITHDREW the Second and the Motion. It was agreed to
act on this at the Special Meeting Thursday evening, February 6, if a copy of the
Coon Rapids resolution is received.
Council recessed at 9:30; reconvened at 9:45 p.m.
AWARD CONTRACT/EARLY WARNING SIRENS
Dick Berg, A1terting Communicators of America - stated a lot of their sirens are in
the State of Minnesota. They supply the Penetrator 10 sirens for Electric Service
Company, the low bidder.
Mr. Thompson re~resentinq Federal Thunderbeam sirens - stated they met the specifica-
tions. Their Slrens are practically maintenance free, believing the additional cost
has been justified by less maintenance. He explained how the sirens work, stressing
the lack of maintenance on their sirens. They do not recommend maintenance contracts
on their sirens. Their siren is only three years old, and there is no reason to believe
there will be any problems. They are continually tested, and their engineers say
there should be no maintenance.
Mr. Berg - stated both sirens are classified as rotating sirens. Their sirens
requlre a change of oil and greasing once a year. There is nothing to rust or paint
or maintain. Mr. Peterson of Electric Service recommends a maintenance contract,
but that is not a requirement of the manufacturer. He didn't feel that should
confuse the issue. The life of the motor in their siren is 30 to 35 years.
Mr. Thompson - reported an instance where the Penetrator 10 siren in another city
had not been able to be fixed and they are now installing new Federal sirens. He
stated nothing has to be done on their Federal sirens on an annual basis.
Terry Lehn, Lane Electric (bidder of the Federal siren) - stated there are very few
moving parts on the Federal sirens. The Federal engineers spent years developing this
siren and was tested for two years before it came on the market. It costs more, but
he also argued it is a better siren. It does not have to be painted.
Mr. Berg - stated the Federal siren is stainless steel and will rust.
Council discussed the siren bids with those representatives present. The Penetrator
10 sirens was the lowest bid, although they did not specifically meet the bid specs.
The Federal siren was the second lowest, with the argument being made that they are
virtually maintenance free. In further discussions it was determined the Federal
siren is made in south Chicago, the Penetrator 10 made in Milwaukee.
Mr. Berg - also suggested there be a blow off involving their single tone PI0 siren
and a Federal Thunderbeam siren to demonstrate his claim that their siren meets or
exceeds the decibel at the ranges required and that Federal's siren does not. He
stated he has the authority and will double the length of the warranty on their
sirens to four years electrical and six years mechanical.
Mr. Thompson - suggested going to any of the cities around that have already installed
Federal Thunderbreams for a demonstration of how the siren works once it is installed.
He felt bringing one into the city on a temporary pole was less desirable because of
possible inaccuracies in setting it up, etc.
Mr. Lehn - stated they have installed sirens for 30 years; and with the Federal siren,
he didn't feel there is going to be a problem. Federal sirens have a two-year warranty
on the unit and three years on the motor.
Regular City Council Meeting
February 4, 1986 - Minutes
Page 7
(Award Contract/Early Warning Sirens, Continued)
Mayor Windschitl suggested there are two small areas of the City that would not be
covered with six sirens, suggesting the remaining two sirens also be purchased at
this time to complete the City. It was determined the bid does provide for the add-on
of additional sirens if the Council so chooses. Eight sirens would cost approximately
$91,000. Council was concerned that the specs were written so tight thatconly one
company could meet them. Mr. Schrantz stated there was a clause in the bids to list
any and all exceptions and description of substitutions of equal or better character-
istics and performance. This should have been done by Electric Service with the
Penetrator 10 sirens but was not. The issue of maintenance costs was also raised,
with the Council asking what the overall costs inc1uding~ maintenance between the
two sirens on a five-year basis.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, that we rebid these for eight sirens and at
a total-cost bid for five years. DISCUSSION: Councilman Lachinski didnt' feel that
was necessary because the sirens turn a total of only a few minutes a year and
maintenance really wouldn't be an issue. Given that, he felt the bid should be
let to the lowest bidder. Council directed the staff attempt to loosen the specs.
VOTE ON MOTI ON: YES-Elling, Knight, Orttel, Windschitl; NO-Lachinski
Motion carried
MOTION by Ortte1, Seconded by Knight, that we reject all bids received for warning
sirens for the City. (See Reso1utiom R009-86)
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Elling, Knight, Orttel, Windschit1; NO-Lachinski
Motion carried unanimously.
AWARD CONTRACT/85-8/WATERMAIN EXTENSION - SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION/BUNKER LAKE BLVD.
John Davidson of TKOA stated the bid for the 1400 feet of sanitary sewer along Bunker
Lake Boulevard to the Olson and Menkveld properties came to $177,000. He explained
the original intent when designing the entire sewer system was to have a gravity
system. The depth is around 40 feet, which is also a concern to the City staff. He
stated the cost can be reduced about $20 to $25,000 by raising the line six to eight
feet. The line could still service east to the railroad tracks and up Hanson
Boulevard to the creek before lift stations are needed. Also, the size of the pipe
can be reduced from 18 inches to 15 inches allowing for PVC pipe to be used, which
also provides better control over infiltration. He argued the reduced size in pipe
would maintain the same sewer capacity as what presently exists.
Mayor Windschitl asked for cost alternatives over a 50-year period of operating a
lift station versus a gravity system, also taking into consideration the cost of the
project. Mr. Davidson asked that they be authorized to do that kind of cost study
and to not award the sewer portion of the contract at this time.
Charlie Veiman - asked if there is any possibility of getting sewer from a line along
Highway 65. Council and engineers explained that is not possible, that there is not
even enough capacity bui 1t in to serve the City of Ham Lake.
Mr. Davidson then asked the Council to consider the alternate bid for the watermain
extension to provide water to the Adolfson property and to Xavis, considering the
cost as part of the watermain system.
MOTION by Ortte1, Seconded by Elling, introducing a Resolution accepting bids and
awarding contract for the improvement of Project No. 85-8 for watermain in the area
of Bunker Lake Boulevard from Narcissus Street to Raven Street and Crosstown Boulevard
from Bunker Lake Boulevard to 139th Avenue; note the bids as received and add to the
prepared resolution the fact that we would also be accepting Alternate 1 in the
Regular City Council Meeting
February 4, 1986 - Minutes
P.age 8
(Award Contract/85-8/Watermain Extension)
(Motion by Ortte1 Continued)
amount of $27,890.60 and award the entire contract to Kenko, Inc., in the amount
of $355,105.30. (See Resolution R010-86) Motion carried unanimously.
ANOOVER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Bob Palmer stated new tires are piling up at Minnesota Tire Recycling.
They are over their ratio and have not cleared the fire lanes. He will be writing
to them about the violations.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that the City Council approve the re-elections
of the officers of the Fire Department as follows: Chief - Bob Palmer; Assistant
Chief - Glenn Smith; Secretary - Joyce Noyes; Fire Marshal - Ray Sowada; Relief
Association Treasurer - Tom May; and Relief Association Vice President - Jerry
Ko ltes. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Palmer stated they are also recruiting new firefighters at this time.
ORDINANCE 32 AMENDMENT
Because of the late hour and because the Council did not understand the chagnes in
the sanitary sewer rate formula, it was agreed to table this item.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Ortte1, to table the item. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, to adopt Ordinance No. 32F, an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 32 and Ordinance No. 32A, known as the public sanitary sewer
ordinance (setting fees by resolution). Motion carried unanimously.
APPOINT PLANNING AND ZONING MEMBERS
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, recommending the appointment of Joy Pirkl to
the Planning Commission to fill the term of Steve Ward to expire 12/31/87. Motion
carried unanimously.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, the appointment of Wayne Vistad to the
Planning Commission to fill the term of Don Spotts to expire 12/31/87. Motion
carried unanimously.
BOARD OF REVIEW DATE
MOTION by Ortte1, Seconded by Knight, that we set April 17 at 7:30 p.m., at the
City Hall for Andover's Board of Review date. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE 8 AMENDMENT/DAY NURSERIES
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, an Ordinance amending Ordinance 8 and
Ordlnance No. 8M known as the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Andover to require
that day nurseries have special use permits issued for 13 or more children. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, adoption of Ordinance 8DD, an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 8 and Ordinance No. 8G, known as the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Andover. DISCUSSION: It was noted the change and those following amend
the ordinance to allow setting the fees by Council resolution rather than by ordinance
amendmen t. Because no resolution was prepared setting those fees, it was agreed to
table these items until that resolution is prepared.
Regular City Council Meeting
February 4, 1986 - Minutes
Page 9
(Ordinance Amendments, Continued)
Councilmen Elling and Orttel WITHDREW the Second and the Motion.
MOTION by Ortte1, Seconded by Elling, that we table ordinance amendments, Agenda
Items 7a 2 and 7a 3 until a Resolution is prepared containing fees and cost
figures. Motion carried unanimously.
HIRE UTILITY/ACCOUNTING CLERK
Mr. Johnson explained the problems he has had finding someone to accept the position.
He asked that the Council authorize a salary of $6.50 an hour for the position as
he has someone who has agreed to accept it for that salary. He stated many of the
applicants were not qualified for the position; and those who were, were not interested
at the $6/hour salary range. Mr. Schrantz noted the need for someone as soon as
possible as that work is falling way behind and the accountant is not able to keep
up.
Council felt the position should be readvertised and that hiring some temporary help
to take care of tirat·work load should be investigated.
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel, that we readvertise the position of Utility
Billing/Account Clerk for a salary of up to $6.50 an hour. Motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Ortte1, to approve Claims 10648 through 10710 for a
sum of $87,760.39. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 30, November 5, November 19, December 3, December 9 Special, and
December 9 Regular, 1985: Correct as written.
December 17, 1985, Special Closed Meeting:
5th paragraph should read: "Mayor Windschitl stated that the remainder of the
property was not assessed because Mr. Carlson did not want that piece of
property brought into the project... "
December 17 Regular, 1985; and January 7, 1986: Correct as written.
January 9, 1986, Special Meeting:
Page 3, GOOD VALUE PRELIMINARY PLAT: should read". . . They said they can have
their piece of the road started by June. . ."
January 14, 1986: Correct as written.
MOTION by Ortte1, Seconded by Lachinski, that we approve the Minutes from October 30,
November 5, November 19, December 3, December 9 Regular, December 9 Special Closed,
December 17 Regular, December 17 Special Closed Meeting, 1985, January 7, January 9,
and January 14 with the amendments to the December 17 Special Closed Meeting and
the January 9 Meeting as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
RespectfullY~
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Marc la A. Peach
Recordl Secretary
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