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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP May 14, 1986 CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 14, 1986-AGENDA 8:30 P.M. l. Call to order 2. County l16/Bridge 3. Adjournment CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 14, 1986 MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry Windschit1 on May 14, 1986, 8:40 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmen present: Elling, Lachinski, Ortte1 Councilman absent: Knight A 1 so present: City Administrator/Engineer, James Schrantz ANOKA COUNTY 116 HIGHWAY PROJECT The following were present: County Commissioner Natalie Haas-Steffen and County Engineers Paul Ruud and Jon Olson, and Anoka County Chamber of Commerce representa- tive Tom Snell. Mayor Windschit1 explained he and Councilman Elling met with Anoka Counci1members Steve Halsey and John Weaver regarding the drainage problems in the two cities, noting the May 8, 1986, letter from Councilman Halsey. He said the proposal made to them was that the City of Andover would construct the pipe for the drainage in conjunction with the County 116 project in exchange for the right to put water into Anoka's drainage system. They talked about backing the pond up into Andover, possibly back up to the area behind the hill. He felt Anoka may no longer require the buy-in into the system on a square footage basis, but may be willing to consider an extended contribution for maintenance purposes, etc. The Mayor also stated they tried to point out the fact that Andover would only be using the storm sewer outlet on a part-time basis, but he wasn't sure that was understood. The Council discussed the drainage problem and possible solutions with those present. A suggestion was that in order to a11eviàte some of Anoka's concerns, a smaller pipe could be placed under Bunker Lake Boulevard and the water ponded in Andover. ~1r . Ruud stated he would ask the Short-Elliott firm who did the drainge study for the county to determine what affect a smaller pipe would have. Council noted turning the drainage area to the east from the Northg1en I area would remove that issue from the Sonsteby suit brought against Andover and the City of Anoka. It would also remove that area from the drainage area as calculated in the county's study. Mayor Windschitl suggested instead of turning the flow around to the east, that possibly it could be redirected south along Round Lake Boulevard and to the Chutich pond, which would also remove it from the suit and may possibly be less expensive. Consensus at this point was that steps should be taken to remove the entire area east of Round Lake Boulevard from the drainage area in ,question and direct that storm sewer system to the east to Coon Creek. After ·some discussion, the Council agreed to make the following proposal to the Anoka City Council regarding drainage for that area involving both Andover and Anoka: Andover would pay for the cost of constructing the storm drainage pipe ,to be installed in conjunction with the County 116 project. That would solve the drainage problems for both Andover and Anoka. Also, the pipe for the area east of Round Lake Boulevard would be turned around so that area would no longer be draining west. Plus, the ponding would be in Andover, so the Anoka storm drainage system would only be used part-time when water levels are high. In addition, a charge would be assigned any future development in this drainage area within Andover as it develops. That amount would in turn be given to Anoka as an access charge into their storm drainage system. Special City Council Meeting May 14, 1986 - Minutes Page 2 (Anoka County 116 Highway Project, Continued) Discussion was on which areas would be assessed for the project to construct ·the storm drai~age pipe, feeling as long as the undeveloped areas will be assessed an access charge in the future, only the developed areas could be assessed at this time. Before making a decision, Council asked that a more specific cost of construction be determined. The issue of assessing the Anoka area within the drainage district was discussed, first questioning if it should be assessed; and if so, how. No decision was made on this issue at this time. Discussion was then on the proposed County 116 project. Mr. Ruud and Mr. Olson reviewed the plans and specifications of the project, stating a great deal of dirt had been removed from the site by Good Value Homes from the time it was originally surveyed to when the plans were drawn. Mr. Ruud also explained if the road were moved over, the sloping would run into the 50-foot line on the Anoka side which they had agreed not to disturb. The Council was concerned about the effects of the traffic on the road to the Andover residents -- headlights, noise, etc. Mr. Ruud felt they may be able to do some screening and landscaping as a part of the project to reduce that problem. He stated he would research that further. Those present then discussed the Council's concern of the overall traffic pattern and effects it will have for Anodver with regard to increased traffic in the vicinity of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Round Lake Boulevard. Commissioner Haas-Steffen reported the County Board has just ordered a traffic study to be done for the entire area, which will include the intersection in question. Mr. Ruud also explained the County policy is for any roadway construction, the county pays for the construction, including any islands, but the city pays for the curb and gutter. If an intersection meets warrants and signalization is required, Andover will be treated under the same policy that is used in other cities. He stated cities generally pay for signals out of their MSA funds. Mr. Ruud also felt that not as much traffic as might be expected will be coming down the rerouted 116 and through Andover to get to Highway 10 because Highway 47 is a crooked road. Round Lake Boulevard from County 116 south is built to four lanes right now; but to make that four lanes, the bridge over Highway 10 would have to be, widened. Council noted the traffic in the area is conjested right now. Commissioner Haas-Steffen felt once Hanson Boulevard has been extended, it will pull some of the traffic off County Road 9. The completion of the traffic study should provide some guidelines on these issues. No further Council action was taken on this matter. ANDOVER ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The following members of the AAA were present: Roger Sharon, Doug Stockamp, Gary West, and Mer1yn Prochniak. Mayor Windschitl reported the AAA is in need of ba1lfie1ds. He suggested the Northglen 2 park and the Woodland Terrace park should be limed and bases put in. Mr. Sharon explained a problem has arisen as to the length of the base line. New guidelines dictate for players under 6th grade, the bases should be 60 feet. Over 6th grade, the bases should be 65 feet. They preferred a field be either 60 or 65 feet and not changeable. By being able to lengthen or shorten the baselines, there will be pockets of loose dirt which he felt could be dangerous. He also stated the Park Board has objected to placing the bases at 65 feet. But if all the fields are Special City Council Meeting May 14, 1986 - Minutes Page 3 (Andover Athletic Association, Continued) at 60 feet, the adult leagues will not be able to play in the City. Mr. Sharon suggested some fields be set at 60 feet and others at 65 feet. Council agreed to talk with the Park Board at their meeting tomorrow evening (May 15) regarding this issue. Discussion continued on the need for more ba1lfie1ds. Mr. Sharon stated the Association has grown to 19 teams, and they do not have enough fields to practice on. He would also like to have first choice of the fields at the City Hall Complex, rather than having the Sodervil1e Athletic Association use Field 1. Mr. Schrantz stated he doeSèn:o:t have enough manpower to do all that is needed for the Athletic Association. Mr. Prochniak stated they have offered labor to do whatever is necessary to get this program going. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that the Council recommend the Park Board implement the budget plans for ballfield improvements, including bases and lime application in Woodland Terrace and Northg1en 2, and also that the Council would authorize the expenditures of those funds necessary through the staff. Motion carried unanimously. Association members noted the ballfield at Crooked Lake is very rough. Counci 1 directed the staff to check with the principal of the school and with the school district to see if they can level it out. If the district will not, would the district grant permission for the City to do it? Mr. Sharon asked about the City's policy on bringing in and drinking beer in the parks in Andover. He didn't feel it was appropriate to have the adult teams which play next to the youth leagues drinking beer. The Association does not allow the parents of the league members to drink alcoholic beverages at practices or games. The Council noted a report had been done when the policy was adopted for Andover, asking that that report be found. It was the feeling of the Council that most parks do allow beer to be brought in, but felt that could be researched further. MAY 20 REGULAR MEETING/TIME CHANGE MOTION by Ortte1, Seconded by Lachinski, that we change the Meeting on the 20th to 8 p.m. because of the school election. Motion carried unanimously. LIFT DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTION/BUNKER LAKE AND HANSON BOULEVARD VICINITY MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Ortte1, that we request Anoka County to lift the development restrictions on the property north of Bunker Lake Boulevard in the vicinity of Hanson Boulevard. (See Resolution R055-86) Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.