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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP January 28, 1986 CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 28, 1986 AGENDA Call to order - 7:30 P.M. 1. Good Value Sketch Plan/Park Location 8:00 2. Joint Meeting w/P&Z re: Universal Properties Sketch Plan 8:30 3. P & Z Interview/Joy Pirkl 4 . Watershed District Lawsuit 5. Ordinance 8 Adoption Adjournment CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 28, 1986 MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry Windschit1 on Tuesday, January 28, 1986, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmen present: Elling, Knight, Orttel Councilmen absent: Lachinski Also present: City Administrator/Engineer, James Schrantz WATERSHED DISTRICT LAWSUIT Mayor Windschitl reported the City's attorneys have reviewed the case and have found some things that materially improve the City's position on the case. He also felt there may be some possibility the Coon Creek Watershed Board would be willing to negotiate a settlement. At this point, he suggested the Council meet with the City's attorneys at a special closed meeting to review the situation and give them some direction. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel, that we have a joint meeting with the City's attorneys on the Coon Creek litigation on the 13th of February at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. The Council felt it may be helpful to know if the Watershed Board is willing to compromise and on what points, but they felt a meeting with the Board should not be held until after meeting with the attorneys. DITCH 58-7 Mr. Schrantz reported the new pipe for the ditch is laying on University Avenue. It is 54 inches wide and 60 feet in length. The City's share of the cost is approximately $2,000. Council again expressed concern over paying for a pipe when it is a ditch cleaning project, feeling that expense should be part of the project costs. The Council retain.ed its previous position of not paying the Coon Creek Watershed for the re- placement of that pipe. GOOD VALUE SKETCH PLAN/PARK LOCATION Discussion was on the park location in the Good Value sketch plan for property south of the intersection of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard. The Council had previously given conceptual approval of the location just off Bunker Lake Boulevard, but the Park Board felt it should be located more toward the interior of the plat. After discussion it was generally felt the use of the park would be more of a regional park to be used for athletic events, etc., rather than just a neighborhood park for the plat. In either event, the Council felt there will be a need to signal that intersection by Speedy Market in the future. Mayor Windschitl indicated Good Value Homes would be willing to berm or fence the park along Bunker Lake Bouelvard. He was hoping the City could get about nine acres of parkland dedicated, and take cash in lieu of land for the other nine acres to use for developing that park. This is about the last chance to get a decent park in the urban part of the City. Special City Council Meeting January 28, 1986 - Minutes Page 2 (Good Value Sketch Plan/Park Location, Continued) In discussing the Park Board's reasons for wanting an interior park, it was then suggested having both parks. The approximately nine acres a10n9 Bunker Lake Boulevard could be developed into a regional-type park for athletic functions, and another acre or so of land·could be taken within the interior of the plat to be used as a neighborhood park or tot lot. Mr. Schrantz was directed to prepare a sketch of a proposed layout of the nine acres of park a10n9 Bunker Lake Boulevard, showing how many ballfie1ds could be made, adequate parking facilities, etc. Council also agreed this item can be discussed at the February 6 meeting with the Park Board. SIGNALIZATION/ROUND LAKE BOULEVARD AND HIGHWAY 10 Councilman Elling asked the Council to consider approving a Resolution asking for the signalization of the entrance/exit ramps on Round Lake Boulevard and Highway 10. He stated the City of Coon Rapids will be acting on· a similiar resolution at their Tuesday's meeting. He felt the situation is so hazardous that something needs to be done; and traffic signals would temporarily rectify the situation until a more permanent solution can be determined. This item will be on the Agenda for Tuesday, February 4. ZONING/HELICOPTER Councilman Elling reported the situation with the helicopter west of Round Lake Boulevard in the urban area apparently has not been resolved. The FAA has told him the City can designate it a heliport and require lighting, widening the landing pad, etc., which may solve the problem. Council felt it is totally inappropriate to have a helicopter operating in a developed area and agreed to have Councilman Elling talk with the owner in an attempt to resolve the situation. WDE PIT AND LANDFILL ALTERNATIVES REPORT Council discussed the report, expressing frustration that it was just received last Friday and needs to be responded to by tomorrow, January 29. They generally felt they did not have the expertise to be making recommendations on most of the proposals. After discussing some of the options outlined, it was felt the City should simply indicate its original intent, which has always been to have the contents of the hazardous waste pit removed from the site. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that the City of Andover does not have the capability to make an informed decision on the alternatives (WDE Pit and Landfill Alternatives Report) presented in the short time allowed. The information was received on January 24 and the response was requested by January 29. However, it has always been our first choice to have the contents of the hazardous waste pit removed from the site. We do not want on-site burning if there is any resultant air contamination. The capping alternate gives rise to concerns of the increased storm run off. We do not have a system in place to handle it. This alternate would create a methane gas problem also. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING INTERVIEW/JOY PIRKL The Council interviewed JOy,Pirkl, an applicant for the Planning and Zoning Commission, asking why she wants to become a Commissioner, what she likes and dislikes about the City, does she have the time necessary to prepare for meetings, etc. Council agreed to fill the two positions on the Planning Commission at the next regular meeting, February 4, 1986. Special City Council Meeting January 28, 1986 - Minutes Page 3 Council recessed at 8:36 and then met with the Planning and Zoning Commission at their regular meeting regarding possible zoning changes to allow for the orderly expansion of the municipal utilities up Hanson Boulevard. The Council reconvened at 10:04 p.m. LAWSUIT/R. SONSTEBY Mr. Schrantz explained it is imperative the Council meet with representatives of the City of Anoka and the County regarding the drainage proposal in the south- western portion of the City, as the trial for the Sonsteby lawsuit resumes on February 28. Council briefly discussed the drainage report done for the County and its impact on Andover, the City of Anoka, and the County. Mr. Schrantz was directed to set up the meeting for as soon as possible. ORDINANCE 8 ADOPTION - . Mr. Schrantz suggested the possibility of updating the existing zoning ordinance incorporating all of the amendments and any minor changes desired for readoption. Council felt a separate meeting needs to be set on this item, though no date was set at this·,time. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 1\ Qv&~Cc~L Ma e1la A. Peach Reco ing Secretary .