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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP June 10, 1986 CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 10, 1986 AGENDA l. Call to order - 7:30 P.M. 2. Miller & Schroeder/TIP 3. June 3rd Agenda Items, Cont. 4 . Signature Card 5. North Metro Mayors Joint Powers 6. Approve ClaimjAnoka Electric Cooperative 7. Adjournment CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 10, 1986 MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry Windschitl on June 10, 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; and City Administrator, James Schrantz PARK BOARD INTERVIEWS It was noted one application has been received from Jeff Kieffer and it is believed another application will be received. Council felt that since two positions were open on the Park and Recreation Commission, the two who have expressed an interest could be appointed without scheduling a special meeting for interviews. The Administrator was asked to research the length of terms to be filled on the Commission and to place the item on the June 17 meeting. PARK BOARD TOURNAMENT APPLICATION FORr~ Councilman Lachinski felt community service organizations should be excluded from the usage fee because those organizations basically put the money made from ball tournament- back into the City. Mayor Windschit1 stated he had trouble charging the Lions Club to use the ballfield when that group built it. Discussion was also on thE; amount of the damage deposit. The application states $300. Some felt that was excessive. After some discussion,_ it was agreed that the damage deposit is to cover losses of bases, etc.; and because it is returned after inspection by the Park Foreman, it should be left as is. t10TION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, that the Softball Tournament Applic:ation form for park usage be modified to state that the usage fee of $150 per field per tournament be changed to $150 per field per tournament except for Andover community service organizations. Motion carried unanimously. STREET LIGHTS Because the lights ordered to be installed in 1986 have not yet been installed, it was agreed the locations for street lights from the 1987 budget be chosen at this time to have all of them installed at once. This item is to be added to the June 17 agenda for further discussion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Aori 1 8, 1986: Correct as written. -'-- MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Elling, to approve the Minutes of April 8. Motion carrled on a 4-Yes; I-Present (Knight) vote. April 10, April 15, April 29, May 1, and May 6, 1986: Correct as written. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, to approve the Minutes for April 10, 15, 29, and May 1 and 6. Motion carried unanimously. ~ Special City Council Meeting June 10, 1986 - Minutes Page 2 (Approval of Minutes, Continued) April 17, Special Meeting: Correct as written. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Knight, to approve the Minutes for the Special Meeting on April 17. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Present (Orttel) vote. April 17 Board of Review: Correct as written. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Ortte1, to approve the Board of Review Minutes of April 17. Motion carried unanimously. JOINT POWERS/COON RAPIDS Council agreed to enter into discussions with Coon Rapids about a joint powers agreement regarding storm sewers. Mayor Windschitl asked for a motion to that effect. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, to so move. Motion carried unanimously. Council also discussed the proposal to serve the southern portion of Andover along Jay Street and Hanson Boulevard through the Coon Rapids sanitary sewer line. Because of a difference in the rates charged by the two cities, Council asked Mr. Schrantz to prepare an itemization of the charges to compare what Coon Rapids and what Andover charges for the installation of sanitary sewer. The suggestion was to compare those charges for a typical 85-foot urban lot. There was also some question as to whether an Andover resident serviced through the Coon Rapids system would be charged Andover's or Coon Rapid's user rate, noting the user rate for Coon Rapids is lower than Andover's. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT/DISCUSSION WITH MILLER & SCHROEDER Mark Haggerty of Miller & Schroeder was present to discuss the establishment of a tax increment financing district in the vicinity of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard. Mr. Hawkins understood the Council wants to establish a tax increment district in the area where Good Value is developing homes and possibly include the Menkve1d area. The theory would be to take the increment from those projects and use it to acquire part of the junkyard or commercial area along Bunker Lake Boulevard. In order to do that, t1r. Haggerty needs to know exactly what developments the Council wants included in the district to determine the income that would be generated. They also need to know what properties the Council is interested in purchasing to determine the cost involved to buy those properties. Discussion with Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Haggerty was on the limits of the tax increment laws, noting the ability to include housing developments in such districts ends in September. Mr. Haggerty reviewed the procedure to set up the project area, suggesting that area include any areas that may be developed within the two to: three years. Just because an area is included in the project area doesn't mean the City must capture the increment from it. However, the increment could be captured if the Council so chose to in the future. Within that project area, the specific district needs to be determined from where the tax increment will be captured. With that increment, the City can acquire property within the project area. Mr. Haggerty estimated the increment taptured from the Hidden Creek development could generate around $3 to $4 million. He suggested asking Good Value Homes for their timetable for that plat and gear the bond for that amount. Or the bond could be customized and staged as to when those houses will be built. Special City Council Meeting June 10, 1986 - Minutes Page 3 (TIF District/Discussion with Miller & Schroeder, Continued) (¡ouncil noted the M. R. Olson property plus the two parcels east of it are all for sale, and it was generally agreed that should be the first parcels the City should attempt to acquire for redevelopment purposes. The intent would then be to continue the redevelopment eastward along Bunker Lake Boulevard. The main concern of redevelopment in this area was the potential for pollution in the soil. Mr. Haggerty stated the increment could be used for soil borings. Mr. Haggerty stated if ,the Council wants to expand or delete the area to be redeveloped, it can be done at any time. It takes about 60 days to change a designated redevelopment area. He also suggested including the shopping center district at this time to save in the costs of setting up a project area. Property within a project area does not have to be contiguous. Council then asked Mr. Haggerty to develop a plan as to how much area would be needed to generate income for a $4 million, a $3.5 million and a $3 million bond issue. Council also agreed there is approximately 120 gross acres of blighted area that would be acquired for redevelopment purposes. Council also agreed to a project area which generally includes property south of Bunker Lake~unker Lake Boulevard from Coon Creek eastward to Hanson Boulevard; and north of Bunker Lake Boulevard,basically the undeveloped property from the Menkveld property eastward to the railroad tracks, and north along Hanson Boulevard to Coon Creek. Mr. Haggerty asked that the City begin obtaining legal descriptions for properties within that boundary line. He also suggested making the district in which the funds will be spent as small as possible. Council agreed the district area would be the Good Value housing development of Hidden Creek and possibly the Menkveld and Duerr property if needed. Attorney Hawkins stated there is a question as to how the contribution for fiscal disparities will be made for the Boisclair/Shopping Center TIF District. r10st cities cover that contribution out of city funds, or it could be covered from the bond issue. Council generally agreed not to use taxpayer's contribution for this project, that the fiscal disparities should come out of the bond issue itself. Council agreed to begin negotiations for the M. R. Olson property, noting the CDBG funds can be used. It was agreed a special meeting should be held to discuss the acquisition of blighted property for redevelopment purposes, though no date was set at this time. Mr. Haggerty agreed to provide a more specific proposal on the tax increment project area by June 23, with the item to be discussed after the public hearings on June 25. MINIMUM HOUSE SIZE/DISCUSSION With only a limited amount of land left to be developed within the urban area, Council felt the City should be protective of that and was concerned that the quality of development not be lowered from the present norm. It was noted the average square footage of homes being built in Andover at this time exceeds 1,000 square feet, questioning whether the ordinance standard should be raised to reflect that norm. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that we direct the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing to reconsider the zoning ordinance requirement on square footage of single family detached homes with consideration given of increasing to 1,040 square-foot size for houses. Motion carried unanimously. Special City Council Meeting June 10, 1986 - Minutes Page 4 APPROVAL OF CLAIM Mayor Windschitl asked for a motion to approve Claim 11159 to Anoka Electric Cooperative for an electrical service permit in the amount of $182. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, to so move. Motion carried unanimously. STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT/POTAWATOMI & WARD LAKE DRIVE Mr. Schrantz reported Mr. Magnusson installed the culvert under Ward Lake Drive, though the City has not yet agreed to pay for it. He also reported Burt Kraabe1 stated he would install a pipe under Potawatomi for $1,200, but he did not know where the funds would come from to do the job. Council discussed the problem in Rum River Forest, noting there is a significant problem for the neighborhood. Also, the culvert was inadequately sized when the plat was accepted. MOTION by Ortte1, Seconded by Lachinski, that we authorize up to $1,200 for the replacement of a culvert on Potawatomi Street with the funds to come from one of the funds that carries excess funds to be determined by the City Administrator. The reason for this approval is because the plan was accepted without proper drainage facilities and this corrects that. Motion carried unanimously. Council agreed to view the culvert and surrounding area on Ward Lake Drive before making a decision on thep:urchase of the newly installed culvert. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Ortte1, Seconded by Knight, to rescind the prior motion. Motion carried unanimously. NORTH METRO TASK FORCE REPORT MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that the City of Andover support the Resolution of the North Metro Task Force regarding bridge locations across the Mississippi River. (See Resolution R078-86) Motion carried unanimously. RIGHT OF WAY/ANOKA COUNTY 116 Council agreed to table this item until it is known whether or not the DNR will grant approval for the construction of the realignment of County 116 through Andover. ORDINANCE 10 AMENDMENT/CORNER LOT There was some concern that the recommended increase on the size of corner lots is excessive. It was agreed to add this to the June 17 meeting to allow additional time to look at the matter. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:26 p~m. Respectfully submitted, ìr~,~~Z;:'\~;;'L Marc lla A. Peach Recor in9- Secretary