Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC January 20, 1987 CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING-JANUARY 20, 1987-AGENDA 7:30 P.M. l. Call to Order 2 . Resident Forum 3 . Agenda Approval 4 . Discussion Items a. Crooked Lake Community School Annual Report/M.DeLuca b. Anoka County Community Action/Cathy Brown c. Anoka County Business Assistance NetworkjR. Jensen d. County Solid Waste Master Plan/Abatement e. Sketch Plan/Kensington Estates f. 5. Staff, Committee, Commission a. Park Board b. C. Heidelberger Land Purchase c. Sprinkling Code d. 9:00 P.M. 6. Closed Meeting/Attorney 7 . Non-Discussion Items a. Law Enforcement Contract b. Lily Street Temporary Opening c. League of Minnesota Cities Short Term Pool d. Authorize Equipment Bond Sale e. Side Yard Setback/Major Arterial Streets f. Final Payment 85-10 & 85-9 g. Declare Adequacy/Order Feasibility Study/87-2/ Hills of Bunker Lake h. 8. Approval of Minutes 9 . Approval of Claims 10. Adjournment CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 20, 1987 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry Wlndschltl on January 20, 1987, 7 : 30 p. m. , at the Andover City Hal I, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmen present: Knight, Lachinski, Orttel Councilman absent: Ell ing Also present; City Attorney, Wi I ¡iam G. Hawkins: City Engineering Assistant, Todd Haas; City Administrator/Engineer, James E. Schrantz; and others AGENDA APPROVAL It was agreed to add Item 4f, PCA - Tonson Agreement, to the Agenda. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, approval of the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. CROOKED LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT Melanie DeLuca, Community School Coordinator, presented copies of the 1985-86 Annual Report and highlighted the classes offered, the increased enrollment in most categories, the Key Coordinator program, a financial summary, plus the challenges to be faced. Discussion was on the Key Coordinator program. Ms. DeLuca noted the burgJary rate in Andover was up over 200 percent in 1986. Wi th such a large community, the city is divided Into approximately 160 areas. At of the end of 1986, 60 have been organized. The cha II enge is managing the size of the program and getting the people aware of the program and to recruit new Key Coordinators. Counc i ] suggested the Deputy be asked to discuss the burglary rate at a meeting. Ms. DeLuca also noted the informational meeting held last spring received many favorable comments, asking if the Counc i I would be willing to hold such a meeting again. Counc i I agreed, suggest I ng the second or fourth Thursday of April or May. Regular City CouncIl Meeting January 20, 1987 - Minutes Page 2 ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION/CATHY BROWN Cathy Brown expJained the program Is stIll avai lable, gIving assIstance to the elderly and handIcapped fIrst. They do have enough money for fuel assIstance, for the home rehab program, and for weatherIzation. They a]so have a job servIce. She stated they are there to help the peopJe in Andover, askIng that the Counc I I or staff inform them of anyone In need wI thIn the City. Ms. Brown a]so agreed to mai I the City an accounting of how many peop]e in Andover have been helped by them. ANOKA COUNTY BUSINESS ASSISTANCE NETWORK/R. JENSEN Roger Jenson, Director of the Anoka County Economics Development PartnershIp - explained the Anoka County Business Assistance Network they are estabJishing in Anoka County is to assist small busInesses in Anoka County, creating a one-stop resource center plus financIal assistance. They have asked the County to allocate five percent of the CDBG funds they receIve to ACBAN for a two-year period in order to fund thIs program. After that they feel they wi 1 I be self-supporting. Mr. Jensen explained the purpose Is to create an environment for success for smal I business growth, those that are alreadY in the county and to attract others to become established in Anoka County. Me. Jensen felt ACBAN could help those businesses that are established in Andover to prosper and can also help to attract more busInesses to the City. Five percent of the CDBG funds would be a contributIon of approximately $2,500 per year from Andover. He also explained the process by whIch they would be providing informatIon to businesses interested in locating In the County and the marketing that they plan to do of the services they will be providing. Counc i I discussed the program with Mr. Jenson but took no actIon at this time. C. HEIDELBERGER LAND PURCHASE Attorney Hawkins explained he has been negotIating with Pat and Ceci I Heidelberger to acquire their property off Bunker Lake Boulevard as part of the City's industrial park redevelopment. Based on the appraisal for adjoining property, Mr. and Mrs. Heidelberger have indicated they are wi I ling to seJ I their 17 acres to the City for $22,500/acre plus six months' worth of the lease payments that are going to be received from the lease on that property by Tonson, Inc. That equates to approximately $22,950 per acre, He also explained the qualifiers that would be included In the purchase agreement regardIng the potential hazardous waste problem, the abI I i ty to receIve a signed lease with Mr. LaPanta which would aJso be subject to the fIve-year ,-, Regular City Council Meeting January 20, 1987 - Minutes Page 3 (C. Heidelberger Land Purchase, Continued) option, and that the City would have the right to the personal property left on site. It wou I d be his intent to buy the land inc1uding any interest the Heidelbergers might have in the tires to avoid any dispute in the future. The closing date is tentatively set for July 1. It would be a cash purchase, with funds coming from the tax increment bonds. Ceci 1 Heidelberqer - stated the land reverts back to him as the tires are removed by Mr. LaPanta. According to the Council motion, wi thin 18 months that is supposed to be cleared off: so the City would be able to use all the property except the front 4 acres at that time. That front four acres wi II continued to be leased for the same amount. He stated there are no cars on that property, just tires. He pointed out the land also includes easements on west, east, and south sides. Mr. Heidelberger also stated Barr Engineering tested the wel]s five years ago, never found anything, and abandoned the them. A year ago they tested them again and still didn't find anything. Barr Engineering has all the data: but he stated the PCA doesn't have the money to pay Barr Engineering, so they wi II not release that data. Counc i I agreed to ask the PCA for a statement of progress on the cleanup of that site. Counc il asked Mr. Heidelberger who owns the tires on the property. Mr. Heidelberoer - stated Mr. LaPanta owns them, but owes him $270,000 for those tires. Attorney Hawkins stated hIs recommendation would be Mr. Heidelberger would have to collect for those tires from Mr. LaPanta. He would want the City to have the right to take possession of any remaining tires and to make an agreement with the PCA to have them removed. Mr. Heidelberoer - fe1t most of the tires left cannot be recycled but must be hauled out of there. Counc i 1 noted the motion on the specia1 use permit regarding the cleanup of the tires was that any tires that cannot be recycled must be removed from the site. Mr. Heidelberoer - also stated al I those tires would a1ready be removed if the County and City had enforced the agreement. He estimated there are 150,000 tIres pi1ed in front now, with pi les over 20 feet high. There is a little shredding done every day, but the shredder breaks down every day. Counc i I fe1t the negotiations with Mr. and Mrs. Heidelberger were consistent with the plans to redevelop the area and to create a commercial park in that area. Regular City Council Meeting January 20, 1987 - Minutes Page 4 (C. Heidelberger Land Purchase, Continued) Counc i ] discussed various aspects of the purchase agreement including the interest in the tires and the lease payments desired by the Heidelbergers. Counc i I generally agreed to continue with the negotiations. COUNTY SOLID WASTE MASTER PLAN/ABATEMENT Norm Sch i fer 1 , Special Assistant to the County Administrator, summarized the Solid Waste Management Pian and the Landfil I Abatement Plan. They are generally recommending a community take a deliberate approach to recycling, possiblY using a drop-off system to begin with for aluminum, giass, and/or newspapers. He understands the profit margin for recyclIng glass is margInal because of the huge transportation costs. He thought the profit for recycling aluminium would depend on how the time is accounted for and varies depending on how much is collected and how it is hauled. Mr. Schiferl explained the communities are being asked to take on the major role for recycling and yard waste composting; and it is not something to make money on. It is a service. To be able to run an effective recycling program that wil1 recycle a fair amount of goods, he felt a mixture of volunteer efforts and either city-run or city-contracted help is needed. He felt a good use of the grant money was to acquire bIns to be used for the collection. Discussion continued with Mr. SchIferl as to what other communities have done, organizations that are wll ling to contract wIth the city for waste recycling, and the expenses to the city for enacting a recycling program and how the grant funds can be used. Mr. Schiferl stated there i s a sma I I charge for the use of the burn site in Andover, but the composting site next to it is free. He suggested the residents be made aware of those facilities. Mr. Schiferl stated the options for recycling is a drop-off site, which works well for newspapers. If glass or aluminium is recycled, there are more problems with contamination which cannot be disposed of. Also, an attendant would be needed, and getting volunteers to stay there consistently year after year can be a problem. Also, transportation costs are high. Another option would be to contract with companies wi I ling to provide the trailers, transportation, etc. After further discussion, Counc i I asked the Athetlic Association to look into this further, possibly checking into what is done in other cities and by other v01unteer organizations. and make a proposa] to the City if they are interested in pursuing this. The City could receive up to $5,500 in funding that could be used toward the program for either trucking, obtaining the bins, etc. Regular City Council Meeti ng January 20, 1987 - Minutes Page 5 SPRINKLING CODE David Almgren, Bul ¡dIng OfficIal, stated the new buIlding code is not yet availab1e for adoption; and it Is not known just when I t wi I 1 be ready. Counc i I discussion with Mr. Almgren and Fire Chief Bob Palmer was on the sprink1ing code that was previously proposed as to whether that one should be adopted now or to wait for the new BuildIng Code. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we tablè the sprinkling code matter until such time as the buIlding code and sprinklIng code are receIved back from the State of Minnesota In approved form. MotIon carrIed unanImously. Counc i I recessed at this time and met with the attorneys in closed sessIon regarding the Hay lawsuit. 9:18 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:42 p.m. SKETCH PLAN/KENSINGTON ESTATES Because he is directly affected by the p1an, Mayor Windschltl stepped down to the audience. Acting Mayor Orttel presided over this portion of the meeti ng. Jerry Windschitl - stated he just learned that the County wi II not a1 low the driveways to access onto County Road 18. He stated that presents a platting problem. He explained he tried to develop with large lots, the majority in excess of 90-feet In width. He has another version to eliminate the lots off C.R. 18, but it puts seven lots on South Coon Creek Drive. The other disadvantage is it loses al I the assessable footage on Thrush. A third alternative would be to put in a servIce road along the western side of C.R. 18. Or it could be platted wIth more cuI de sacs, which is more desirable In terms of sel ling lots but has always been discouraged by the staff because of the problems in plowIng snow in them. Me. Windschitl stated another issue is the County is now asking for a 60-foot section rather than a 50-foot section. He wIll check Into that further. Counc i I discussed various alternatives for the plat, traffic flow, and street layouts. Counc II made no recommendation on the layout for the property west of C.R. 18, suggesting Mr. Windschitl work wi th the County and Planning CommissIon to achieve the best layout. Counc i I also dIscussed the possIbility of addIng an access from within the pIat for the two southerly parcels east side of C.R. 18 to allow for future subdivision of those parcels. Mr. Windschitl and Mr. Schrantz noted the one property owner has stated he does not want an access provIded for his property. Counc i I felt tha t shou I d be investigated further. Regu1ar City Council Meeti ng January 20, 1987 - Minutes Page 6 (Sketch Plan/Kensington Estates, ContInued) Mr. Windschltl stated another issue is the extension of PartrIdge. The people in there think they have a cuI de sac, and one person has built a garage in the right of way. He asked if it would be possible to leave PartrIdge as a cuI de sac rather than connect to a street wi thin this plat, stating it is not necessary for traffIc flow. Counc i ] noted norma II y i t is required for continuity but also questioned whether it would be necessary in this instance. It was agreed to let the Planning Commission address that issue. Me. Wi ndsch it I was directed to proceed through the platting process/' (Mayor Windschltl returned to chair the remainder of the meeting.) PCA - TONSON. INC. . AGREEMENT Mr. Schrantz reported the Zoning Administrator wilJ be represen ti ng the City at a meeting on this issue at the County tomorrow. Counc i I discussed the proposal to al low Tonson, Inc. , 24 months to remove the existing tires from the site versus the 18-month tIme frame agreed to at a prevIous meeting. After some dIscussion, Council expressed their preference for the 18-month time frame but agreed to the 24 months if no extensions would be granted. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Lachinski, that we inform the PCA by letter that we accept the 24-month tIme frame with absolutely no extensions to it under any condItions for the removal of the ex i sti ng tires, and the Special Use Permit would reflect that. MotIon carried unanimously. LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Lachinski, to table this Item. MotIon carried unanimously. AUTHORIZE EQUIPMENT BOND SALE MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that we authorize quotes be taken for up to $170,000 for equipment bonds tor computer, water truck with radIo, and Fire Department van. (See ResolutIon R008-87) MotIon carrIed unanimous1y. Regular City Council Meeting January 20, 1987 - Minutes Page 7 SIDE YARD SETBACK/MAJOR ARTERIAL STREETS MOTION by OrtteJ, Seconded by Knight, that we address the issue of side yards and corner lot side yards to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. FINAL PAYMENT/85-10 & 85-9 MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, a prepared Resolution accepting work and directing final payment to Preusser Construction, Inc. " for Project No. 85-9 for the Improvement of Pumphouse #2. (See Resolution ROO9-87) Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, a res01ution accepting work and dIrecting final payment to Collins ElectricaJ Construction Co., for Project No. 85-10 for the improvement of te1emetry monitoring and control. (See Resolution ROI0-87) Motion carried unanimously. DECLARE ADEQUACY/ORDER FEASIBILITY STUDY/87-2/HILLS OF BUNKER LAKE MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, a resolution declaring adequacy of petition and ordering preparation of a feasibility report for the improvements of watermain, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, street with concrete curb and gutter, Project No. 87-2, in the Hi11s of Bunker Lake area. (See Resolution ROII-87) Moti on carr i ed unanimous1y. PARK BOARD MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that we authorize Frank Stone, Pub1ic Works Department, to order 15 Jarge park signs with park rules and regulations and 15 "No Motorized Vehicles" signs for the Park and Recreation Department. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that we have the City Attorney look into the permit release agreement form for the removal of dead trees from the parks that has been presented by the Park Board. Motion carried unanlmous1y. IP87-3/EASEMENT DESCRIPTIONS MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, to give TKDA authorization to start on the design from Crosstown to Hanson and get legal descriptions of the easements for the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimaously. ", Regular City Council Meet! ng January 20, 1987 - Minutes Page 8 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, that we authorize Check Numbered 12175 through 12265, plus three wired bond payments, for a total of $4,217,681.61. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanImously. Meeting adjourned at 11:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, . d?L "\ ---.,~ \ . - - ~V~~('- '\'£~ Marcella A. Peach RecordIng Secretary