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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC January 21, 1986 CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 21, 1986 AGENDA 7:30 p.m. l. Call to order 2. Resident Forum (5 min./item. 15 min. totaL Items will not be acted on, but will be placed on the next regular agenda if action is required.) 3. Agenda Approval 7:45 p.m. 4. Discussion Items a. Universal Properties Sketch Plan, Cont. b. Good Value's Sketch Plan (Hidden Creek) c. Boisclair Corporation l. Library Site 2. Set Meeting/Tax Increment Financing d. Economic Development/Tax Increment Financing e. County 116 Drainage Study 9:00 p.m. Recess 9:15 p.m. Reconvene 9:15 p.m. 5. Non-Discussion Items a. Assess Hanson Boulevard b. Feasibility Report/86-1/Creekridge Estates c. Feasibility Report/86-2/Smith's Green Acres d. Utility Connection Charges/User Fees e. Alexandra House Donation f. Award Contract/Early Warning Sirens 9:45 p.m. 6. Reports of Commissions, Committees, Staff a. Hire Utility Billing/Accounting Clerk b. Street Lights, Cont. c. Round Barn Operation, Cont. d. Zoning Issues l. Shore land ordinance/DNR 2. Helicopter/Heliport 3. Temporary Signs 4. Newspaper Containers 5. Pet Shops/l Hour Photo Shop 6. Corner Lots 7. Approval of Claims 8 . Approval of Minutes 9 . Adjournment - .- CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 21, 1986 AGENDA 7:30 p.m. l. Call to order 2. Resident Forum (5 min./item. 15 min. total. Items will not be acted on, but will be placed on the next regular agenda if action is required) 3. Agenda Approval 7:45 p.m. 4. Discussion Items a. Universal Properties Sketch Plan, Cont. b. Good Value's Sketch Plan c. Boisclair Corporation l. Library Site 2. Set Heeting/Tax Increment Financing d. Economic Development/Tax Increment Financing e. County 116 Drainage Study 8:45 p.m. Recess 9:00 p.m. Reconvene 9:00 p.m. Coon Creek Permits/Coon Creek Watershed Board 9:30 p.m. 5. Non-Discussion Items a. Assess Hanson Boulevard b. Feasibility Report/86-1/Creekridge Estates c. Feasibility Report/86-2/Smith's Green Acres d. Utility Connection Charges/User Fees e. Alexandra House Donation f. Award Contract/Early Warning Sirens 10:00 p.m. 6. Reports of Commissions, Committees, Staff a. Hire Utility Billing/Accounting Clerk b. Street Lights, Cont. c. Round Barn Operation, Cont. d. Zoning Issues l. Shoreland Ordinance/DNR 2. Helicopter/Heliport 3. Temporary Signs 4. Newspaper containers 5. Pet Shops 6. Corner Lots 7. Approval of Claims 8. Approval of Minutes 9. Adjournment CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 21, 1986 - MINUTES The regularly scheduled meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Windschitl at 7:30 P.M. , Tuesday, January 21, 1986 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN. Councilmen Present: Elling, Knight, Orttel, Lachinski Councilmen Absent: None Also Present: James Schrantz, City Engineer/Administrator; Bill Hawkins, City Attorney; John Davidson, TKDA; Dave Almgren, Building Official; d'Arcy Bosell; others RESIDENT FORUM Jim Schrantz noted that Campaign Success, Inc. would like to meet to discuss the future of the city's newsletter. Mayor Windschitl suggested that Mr. Schrantz, Mr. Johnson and CSI meet and that they put together some costs for the options available. AGENDA APPROVAL It was suggested that Item 4f, OEA, be added to the agenda. MOTION by Knight, seconded by Elling to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. UNIVERSAL PROPERTIES SKETCH PLAN, INC. Mayor Windschitl noted that he would like to discuss this plat in general terms and then schedule a meeting with Planning and Zoning to discuss it. Jeff Caine, surveyor presented a revised plan with fewer streets but the same number of lots. Along with the plan, he submitted a resubdivision plan. It was noted that there were 25 lots in the original sketch and there are now 30. Mayor Windschitl stated the Council had questioned the original sketch, which was two and a half acre lots and whether we wanted that type of subdivision in an area where sewer and water may be coming soon. There was discussion of having smaller lots and reserving the remainder of the property until such that sewer and water is available. He noted that at today's prices, sewer, water and streets on a two and a half acre parcel would be approximately $51,000. Councilman Lachinski asked if the Park Board still wants a park in that area. It was noted that they do, but it was not a unanimous decision. Councilman Orttel noted that if you plat an area and allow building on every third lot you end up with a not very nice looking subdivision as the housing styles change. He felt that the 2y, acre subdivision is the worst alternative. _dr City Council ~eting ...nuary 21, 1986 - MLnutes Page 2 Councilman Knight asked how we can prohibit development. Mayor Winds chit 1 stated that it can be done by putting it on the abstract. He noted that Ramsey, Minnetonka, Blaine and East Bethel are using that approach. It was noted that sewer and water would probably be in the area by the year 2000. Mr. Elling noted that the ground water problem has shown that the water is moving to the southwest from the northeast. With that in mind, we may have to service that area sooner. If the SAC line is moved, we have to have some justification for it. Jim Schrantz stated that our ordinance allows for density zoning (cluster developments) under Ordinance 8, Section 4.02. Dick Schneider - stated that he is opposed to smaller lots. When Chuck Cook first approached him regarding the sale of the property, he was in favor of him developing it as long as the lots were at least 2~ acres. He felt that with smaller lots, the City is encouraging the installation of sewer and water. Winslow Holasek, 1159 Andover Boulevard - Asked which plat the Council is considering. Mayor Windschitl stated that it is the 2~ acre plat. MOTION by Elling, seconded by Orttel to schedule a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission for January 28, 1986 to discuss the Universal properties sketch plan. Motion carried unanimously. BOISCLAIR CORPORATION Jeff Wickert - asked the Council to go on record to say they would support a library in the Downtown Center. Mayor Windschitl noted that we could not say that we favor one site over the other, but that we favor a library in the city to be located at one of two sites - County Road 9 and County Road 20 or at the Downtown Center. MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Elling to direct City Staff to prepare a resolution to restate our support for a library in the City of Andover and explain that there are two sites available (County Road 9 and County Road 20, and county Road 9 and Bunker Lake Boulevard) and Council would be in favor of the location at either of those sites. Motion carried unanimous ly. C':~ ~B 0':)3 - 'i'G) MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Elling that the meeting with Boisclair Corporation scheduled for February 11, 1986 be changed to February 25, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Councilman Lachinski, noted the area identified for potential Tax Increment Financing would be all of the Limited Business, Limited Indus- trial, General Business and General Industrial properties in the south- east portion of the city. The committee discussed where they would like Regular City Council Meeting January 21, 1986 - Minutes Page 3 (Economic Development, Cont.) to see projects and they identified the 40 acres just south of Bunker Lake Boulevard (the junkyard area). Mr. Lachinski noted that he contacted an attorney to see how to obtain Tax Increment Financing and he said that we have to have a project first- we need someone who wants to do some- thing. Council should agree with the area that was defined. Regarding Community Development Block Grants, Mr. Lachinski stated that he thought we had funds coming because we didn't do anything in 1985; however, he doesn't think that is true. We will be eligible for $90,000 in 1986. Mayor Winds chit 1 noted that he is trying to get our CDBG funds restored as we should not lose any funds. MOTION by Elling, seconded by Knight to approve the Tax Increment Finan- cing District as shown on the material provided. Motion carried un- animously. COUNTY 116 DRAINAGE STUDY Mr. Schrantz noted that he has been unable to set a meeting date with Anoka as yet. Mr. Knight suggested he try February 11th. OEA HIRING MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Knight that we authorize the hiring of an OEA person at a salary of $4.00 per hour. AMENDMENT TO MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Knight that the salary be $3.75 per hour. Motion carried unanimously. ASSESS HANSON BOULEVARD Mayor Windschitl noted that the assessment for the right-of-way totals $62,995. The assessment will be deferred until such time that the property develops using Hanson Boulevard. If, after 15 years the property hasn't developed the assessment is taken off the books. He explained that when the project was proposed, the landowners were asked if they would donate their property and if one person said no, then the whole project would be assessed. Winslow Holasek stated that he objects to the assessment as most of the people using Hanson Boulevard don't even live in Andover. MOTION by Lachinski, seconded by Elling to set February 18, 1986 as the date for the assessment hearing for Hanson Boulevard from Andover Boulevard to 161st Avenue N.W. at 9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. (See R004-86). FEASIBILITY REPORT/86-1/CREEKRIDGE ESTATES Ken Gust, enqineer for the developer - had several questions regarding the storm sewer outlet and the city's policy regarding the cost of oversizing the watermains along South Coon Creek Drive. John Davidson of TKDA answered Mr. Gust's questions. Regular City Council Meeting January 21, 1986 - Minutes Page 4 (Feasibility Study/86-1, Cont.) MOTION by Elling, seconded by Knight introducing a resolution accepting feasibility study, waiving public hearing, ordering improvement and directing preparation of plans and specifications for the improvement of sanitary sewer, watermain, storm drain and streets with concrete curb and gutter for Creekridge Estates. (See R005-86). Motion carried un- animously. FEASIBILITY REPORT/86-2/SMITH'S GREEN ACRES MOTION by Knight, seconded by Lachinski introducing a resolution accepting feasibility study, waiving pUblic hearing, ordering improvement and directing preparation of plans and specifications for the improvement of sanitary sewer, storm drain and streets with concrete curb and gutter for Smith's Green Acres. (See R006-86). Motion carried unanimously. Recess 9:17 p.m. - Reconvene 9:25 p.m. AWARD CONTRACT/EARLY WARNING SIRENS Dave Almgren showed the Council a map which showed the areas where the sirens would be located. He noted that some areas might get double coverage and some areas might not have coverage at all. Discussion was on the areas that would not have coverage, with the suggestion being that smaller sirens could be installed in those areas. The smaller sirens would cover an area 2000 feet. Mr. Almgren noted that Electric Service Company is actually the low bidder; however, in going through the specs and calling some other cities, he found that the Penetrator Siren doesn't meet the specs. The bid states that we have the right to reject any or all bids. Mr. Almgren recommended awarding the contract to Lehn Electric and obtaining the decorders from Healy Ruff. The cost of the sirens would be $54,900 and the decorders would be $10,836. Jim Peterson, Electric Service Company - noted that they were given a set of plans and specs to bid this project; their bid was $47,232 and their competitor's bid was $54,900. He understands from the conversation that has taken place that the contract will be awarded to Lehn Electric. Mr. Peterson stated that their sirens are compatible with or better than their competitors'. He noted that the sirens he bid are all 15 hp motor, where the specs called for a 10 hp motor. The sirens are manufactured by ACA using a fiberglas shroud. The sirens cover 4800 feet. Councilman Lachinski asked how much a maintenance agreement would cost. Mr. Almgren noted that a maintenance contract was not called for in the bids. Mayor Winds chit 1 suggested that this item be tabled until the next meeting so that the bidders can submit information regarding the cost of a maintenance and also the cost of a smaller siren. Regular City Council Meeting January 21, 1986 - Minutes Page 5 (Warning Sirens, Cont.) Mr. Peterson explained that their maintenance contract covers two inspection calls per year and two inspections per year. MOTION by Elling, seconded by Knight to continue the award of the early warning siren contract to February 4, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. HELICOPTER/HELIPORTS d'Arcy Bosell explained that over the fall months of 1985 we received several complaints regarding Randy Markley's helicopter. She felt that noise, nuisance and safety should be considered. Mayor Windschitl felt that people are mostly offended by the helicopter going over the houses. Randy Markley explained that he is going through commercial training now and he has to have 150 hours of flying time. He does not need to fly over houses . Mr. Markley stated that he is planning to get a place at the airport for the helicopter, but that doesn't mean he is never going to bring it home. Councilman Elling noted that he had a call from a man who said that the helicopter was about 200 feet above his house. Mr. Elling also checked with the FAA and they stated that the helicopter has to have enough horsepower to get out of trouble. Also, Bloomington is the only city that has an ordinance. Bob Palmer-Andover Fire Chief - stated that the DNR has asked to be allowed to have a helicopter parked somewhere in the city. MOTION by Knight, seconded by Lachinski to refer the matter of helicopters/ heliports to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried unani- mously. SHORELAND ORDINANCE/DNR Mayor Windschitl stated that if we are going to make a change in the Shore land Management Ordinance we should make all of the lakes, etc. recreational development lakes. Councilman Lachinski asked how many other cities have adopted this ordinance. The Mayor noted that everyone except Andover has adopted an ordinance. d'Arcy Bosell was directed to draft the ordinance amendment using recreational development lakes and changing the 300 feet to 1000 feet. TEMPORARY SIGNS Mayor Windschitl suggested tabling this item for two weeks so that the Council has time to read the memo from Ms. Bosell. - Regular City Council Meeting January 21, 1986 - Minutes Page 6 NEWSPAPER CONTAINERS Ms. Bosell noted that according to what she can find in the ordinance, newspaper containers would be allowed. She didn't feel that they would be a problem. MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Lachinski that the City Council authorize paper collection bins for the Andover Athletic Association and that they fall under Ordinance 8, Section 8.02. Motion carried unanimously. PET SHOP/ONE HOUR PHOTO Ms. Bosell noted that the pet shop was previously handled by the City and that the one hour photo shop would fall under retail shopping. CORNER LOTS Ms. Bosell suggested that we require corner lots to be 105 feet wide. MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Elling to refer the item of corner lots to the Planning and zoning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. HIDDEN CREEK SKETCH PLAN John Peterson, Good Value Homes - noted that he will bring in a plan which shows the location of the fire station. Mayor Windschitl felt that the Fire Chief should look at the sketch before the Council makes a decision. Mr. Peterson noted that their first phase will include 46 lots. There will be four different types of lots - wooded, lots which back up to the park, cul-de-sac lots that back up to the creek and regular lots. They haven't negotiated with Roger Nutt regarding the purchase of his house. He mentioned that they are doing a second phase to Anoka Meadows which is across County Road 9 from the City of Andover and the City of Anoka wants Roosevelt Street to be the main exit from the development. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief Palmer presented a breakdown of the annual fire report. He also noted that there was a car accident last Saturday morning and in the process of responding, the Fire Chief's vehicle and one of the pumpers was involved in an accident. Mr. Palmer would like to get some sort of award for James Stelzig for the next Council meeting. He is the man who saved the life of a woman who was in the accident Saturday morning. The Fire Department elections will be held on Saturday with the following people on the ballot: Fire Chief - Bob Palmer, Bob Peach, Dale Mashuga; Assistant Chief - Glenn Smith, Phil Rzeszutek; Fire Marshal - Ray Sowada. Mayor Windschitl thanked Mr. Palmer for his efforts throughout the year. Regular City Council Meeting January 21, 1986 - Minutes Page 7 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Lachinski, seconded by Knight to approve checks U0573 through 10747 in the amount of $765,050.63. Motion carried on a 4 yes, 1 absent (Elling) vote. UTILITY CONNECTION CHARGES/USER FEES MOTION by Lachinski, seconded by Knight introducing a resolution establishing sanitary sewer user rates and sanitary sewer connection charges (See R007-86). Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Lachinski, seconded by Orttel introducing a resolution setting rates for permits, connection fees, services, and water usage. (See R008- 86) Motion carried unanimously. ROUND BARN OPERATION, CONT. Bill Hawkins, City Attorney - felt that this could be handled by a Special Use Permit. MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Knight to direct the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider to allow for a special use permit in extreme situations to allow retail sales uses in the Urban Service sewered area. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Elling to adjourn. Motion carried unanimous- ly. Meeting adjourned at 11:04 P.M. Respectfully submitted, iLL ¡~:;J Vicki Volk Acting Council Secretary