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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC January 6, 1987 CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING-JANUARY 6, 1987-AGENDA 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to order 2 . Resident Forum 3. Agenda Approval 4. Swearing-in Ceremony 5 . Organizational Items a. Appointment of Acting Mayor b. Designation of Official Newspaper c. Selection of Official Depositories d. Approval of Official Bonds e. Special/Standing Committees f. Appointment of Commission Members & Chairpersons 6 . Discussion Items a. Hills, Inc. Rezoning, Cont. b. Hills of Bunker Lake Preliminary Plat, Cont. c. Lot Splits (3)/Hills of Bunker Lake Pre. Plat d. Auditor's Subdivision 82 Legal Descriptions (.. ÐaLbu.ut,3 Il~dQ~trial rarJ{ frclil..inay) FIaL f. Downtown Deli Amended Special Use Permit g. R. Sonsteby Sketch Plan h. Junkyard License Renewals i. Solid Waste Site Q/RFP w/Coon Rapids j. Lily Street Temporary Opening/Coon Rapids k. 7 . Staff, Committee, Commission a. Fire Department b. Set Date for Utility Budget Meeting c. 8 . Non-Discussion Items a. Kennel License Renewal/Nehrt b. Final Payment/85-10 c. Temporary Mobile Horne Permit/Tom Matteson d. Law Enforcement Contract e. Hater & Sewer Charges f. Dehn's Pond/86-19 g. Conceptual Planning Proposal/Andover Employment Center h. MnDOT State Aid Resolution i. T.F. James Company Withdrawal of Amended Special Use Permit & Variance j. 9 . Approval of Minutes 10. Approval of Claims 11. Adjournment ,--"--, CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 6, 1987 MINUTES The Regular BI-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was cal led to order by Mayor Jerry Windschltl on January 6, 1987, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City HaJJ, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmen present: Ell ing, Knight, Lachlnski, OrtteJ Councilmen absent: None Also present: City Attorney, John Burke: City Engineering Technician, Todd Haas; City Admlnlstrator/ Engineer, James Schrantz; and others SWEARING-IN CEREMONY Attorney Burke conducted the swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Jerry Wlndschi t I and Councilmen Jim EIJing and Mike Knight, RESIDENT FORUM Charlie Velman - gave humorous anecdotes of events in Andover and Counc i 1 actions over the past year, thanking the CounclJ for an exceptionalJy well done job. AGENDA APPROVAL It was agreed to add the fol lowing Items to the Agenda: 6k, Winter Festival in Ham Lake: 61, Ward Lake Drive Easements; and 6m, LandfilJ Abatement. Mayor Wlndschitl asked for a motion to approve the Agenda. MOTION by EIJing, Seconded by Lachinskl, to so move. Motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Knight, to appoint Ken Orttel to the Acting Mayor position for 1987. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1- Present (Orttel) vote. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER MOTION by Knight, Seconded by EJling, that we continue the use of the Anoka Union as the offIcial newspaper. Motion carried unanimously. . - ~- , Regular City Council Meeting Janua.y 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 2 SELECTION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel, a Resolution designating depositories of City funds and supplemental depositories of City funds for investment purposes only as presented. (See Resolution ROO2-87) Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF OFFICIAL BONDS MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, that all official position bonds be approved as required. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL/STANDING COMMITTEES Mayor Windschitl recommended the appointments to the folJowing committees: Finance Committee - Lachinski (Chairman) and Knight Community Development - Knight (Chairman) and Lachinski Personnel - Orttel (Chairman) and El ling Road - Windschitl (Chairman) and Orttel Hazardous Waste - Elling (Chai.man) and Windschitl MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we appoint the special and standing committees as presented by the Mayor. Motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS AND CHAIRPERSONS MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel, that we reappoint Mayna.d Apel and Bev Jovanovich for another three-yea. consecutive terms expi.ing Decembe. 31, 1989, to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanImously. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Lachinski, that we reapoint Stuart Kinkade and Marc McMullen to the Park and Recreation Commission for three-year terms to end.December 31, 1989. Motion car.ied unanimously. Mayor Windschitl recommended Maynard Apel be appointed as chai.man of the Planning Commission and that either Stuart Kinkade be reappointed or the position be rotated and Marc McMullen be appointed as chairman of the Park Board. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel, that we appoint Marc McMullen as chairman for a one-yea. term on the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously. -- - Regular City Council Meeting January 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 3 <Appointment of Commission Chairpersons, Continued) MOTION by El ling, Seconded by Orttel, that Maynard Apel be appointed chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a one-year term. Motion carried unanimously.. HILLS. INC./ REZONING Planning Commission Chairman Don Jacobson reviewed the rezoning request for property generally located In the northeast corner of Bunker Lake and Hanson Boulevards. The property would be rezoned from Industrial to R-4 with a portion along Hanson Boulevard being rezoned to Neighborhood Business. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 8, known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Andover as presented here tonight. Motion carried unanimously. HILLS OF BUNKER LAKE PRELIMINARY PLAT Chairman Jacobson reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the preliminary plat of the Hills of Bunker Lake noting the variances required. The Commission recommended that an outlet be provided to the north. There was also some question as to the butt lots, but it was felt they would not be a problem. Counc i I questioned whether the lots in question met the definition of butt lots, but saw no problems with the lots shown. After some discussion, It was generally agreed the ordinance states butt lots are to be avoided, not prohibited; therefore no variances are needed on butt lots. DiscussIon with the engineers and developers was on the soils conditions, especially those areas where there is peat. Mr. Haas stated additional soil borings will be needed. Lin Caswell of John Oliver and Associates - stated they have taken about 15 additional soi I borings. In the center area they found some burled peat about 12 feet down and 5 feet thick, which affects a row of lots. They have found the same thing east of the tracks, though that is only 2 feet thick. They wi I ] do addi ti ona I borings to try to define the I iml ts of the peat. Because the peat is fairly deep to excavate, they may be looking at surcharing the area to compress the peat so it wi II be suitable for building sites. Because this will take time, they are anticipating platting the first phase around that area and working with it so it can be ready to be brought in wi th the second phase. It was generally agreed the developers will be working with the City Engineers as to the methods of correction to everyone's satisfaction. - Regular City Council Meeti ng January 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 4 (HiJJs of Bunker Lake Preliminary Plat, Continued) Mr. Haas noted the minimum basement floor e]evations for Block 22, Lot 5 needs to be added to the preliminary plat. Mr. Schrantz noted a portion of the property is in the floodway, and a conditional use permit and DNR approval is needed in order to fill that area. Me. Caswe I ] - stated they wiJ] start doing that now so it is completed at the time of the final plat. Discussion was on the road access to the Cochran property and to the east. Jerrv Green - stated they have not discussed providing a road to the east. They had planned to provide a utility easement through that area. Ron Smith has contacted the adjoining property owner who has said he doesn't want access through this development. Counc II discussed the access to the east, noting only a triangular piece of property would be left between Prairie Road and Bunker Lake Boulevard. Because it was Just a very short distance north of Bunker Lake Boulevard, and because another access to the east onto 140th Lane was already being provided, it was generally felt the additional road access to the east wouJd not be necessary, though a utility easement should be provided at that location. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by El ling, a Resolution approving the Preliminary Plat of the Hil]s of Bunker Lake as being developed by Hi lIs, Inc.. in Section 26-32-24 and Section 35-32-24 as prepared with the following changes: Item 3 under the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED would be removed and replaced by Item 3, which would state "approval of soils data and correction plans by the City Engineer and certification of each affected lot's building suitability prior to Issuance of a building permit." Add Item 4, "subject to a special use permit and DNR approva] for floodwayalteration." (See Resolution ROO3-87) Motion carried unanimously. LOT SPLITS/HILLS OF BUNKER LAKE PRELIMINARY PLAT Mr. Schrantz requested Council approval to allow the splitting and f i ling of the three lots that are part of the Hills of Bunker Lake plat that cross Coon Creek. The smaller portIon of the lots wi I I be platted as a part of the plat; the northern lots are I arge enough for metes and bounds split. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we authorize the City Eng i neer to sign the recording for the three parcels (Thomas and Marlene AdJer, Kenneth and Cal lie Lou, and John and Beverly Scherer). Motion carried unanimously. - Regular City Council Meetl ng January 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 5 AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION 82 LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS Planning Commission Chairman Don Jacobson stated they understand the problems with the legal descriptions In Auditor's Subdivsion and had no problem with either a blanket variance or blanket lot split or whatever legal method the City Attorney feels is appropriate. They did not feel that every lot owner should have to act individually. Rosella Sonstebv - explained how the error was made when the legals were written off the wrong stake. When the legals are corrected, everyone wi] I have the same amount of land Mr. Schrantz stated everyone is satisfied with their lot and Ms. Sonsteby made up the error In her Rosella's Addition. The lots are staked, hoping there was some method of stating "occupied as staked." To resurvey every lot would be prohibitive. Counc I I though t the problem Is with the lending Institutions. Because Attorney Hawkins, who was not present this evening, was more familiar wi th this Item, It was agreed to refer it to him for a recommendation. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that we refer the matter of Auditor's Subdivision 82 to the City Attorney to work In conjunction with the City Engineer to make a recommendation to solve the platting problem. Motion carried unanimouslY. DOWNTOWN DELI AMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT Chairman Jacobson reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the amended special use permit requested by the Downtown Dell for the addition of a grill and one deep fat fryer. He recal led the special use permit was amended previously to Include tables and chairs to eat in the establishment. It is his understanding that the gr i I I and fryer are already Installed. He also understood if this Is granted, some of the equipment will have to be pulled out and reinstalled to meet ordinance and fire code specifications. The difficulty the Commission had was when it was originally approved, it was not to be an eat-in restaurant. This definitely puts it into that category, though the definition of a restaurant is somewhat vague. Because the inclusion of tables to eat in was previously approved, it was felt the installation of a grill and fryer was a reasonable use of the property. Counc i I discussed the intent when the original permit and previous amendment were granted, with the greatest concern being that slowly, through amended permits, this establishment is becoming a bonified restaurant. Counclman El ling questioned the adequacy of the sanitary sewer system, suggesting the possibility that it be brough t Into compliance at this time. Counc I I agreed the establishment should meet all fire codes, health regulations and City ordinances I f this amendment Is to be granted. - Regula. City Council Meeting January 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 6 (Downtown Del i Amended special Use Permit, Continued) Fire Chief Bob Palmer stated they inspected the facility, and the owner agreed to install an extinguisher system In the vent; but the building is not sprinkled. The owner also stated he would have to .emodel to comply with the Health Department .equirements. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinski, a Resolution approving an amended special use permit requested by Frank Padula, dba the Downtown Del i, for the addition of a grill and one deep fat frye. as prepared wi th the addition under the final NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, No. 1 : The use must comply with the .egulatlons as set fo.th by the fire code and building codes for the City of Andover and the County of lInoka, If any, wIthin 60 days. (See ResolutIon R004-87) DISCUSSION: Counc II felt the BuildIng Inspector has the authorIty to make a decision on the adequacy of the septic system. Motion ca.rled unanimouslY. R. SONSTEBY SKETCH PLAN Mr. Haas reviewed overlays of the soils conditions plus the property the County is proposing to acquire, noting many of the lots are In the General Flood Plain and the questionable soils conditions in that area. The engIneers have stated the property can be serviced with the Coon Rapids Interceptor by gravIty feed, though that would take away the capacity already allocated elsewhere within that sewer district. But the location of the prope.ty makes i t d If f i cu I t to be se.ved from the west with the CAB Interceptor due to the bad soils. Counc I I discussion was on the questIonable soIls, the property to be acqui.ed by the County, and the sanitary sewer service as to whether additional al location for the Coon Rapids Interceptor could be acqui.ed or some allocation removed from some place else. Rosella Sonstebv - stated the property can be se.ved by g.avity. It is all high land, and she left an easement from Rosella's Addition to bring the line In to service it. She also stated there Is enough dirt In the high hil I to be used for all the soils correction in the plat. It is an Isolated piece of property, and it would be out of the questIon to get sewer from any other direction, plus there is sewer on both the south and east sides of the land. Mr. Sch.antz raised the question of whether the DNR would be involved in the wetlands or the Corps of Engineers if any of it is filled. Plus the County is proposing to buy most of the low area on the east. He thought there was a hea.ing rega.ding the condemnation of that p.operty. but he didn't know the exact status of It at this time. Counc i I questioned how the City can consider that portion being consIdered by the County; because If I t Is acqul.ed, it wou I d change the entire plat. ~- Regular City Council Meeting January 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 7 Œ. Sonsteby Sketch PJan, Con tI nued) Ms. SonstebY - stated the County hasn't acquired anything yet. They want five acres of her good high ground with trees on it. That land has been In the soil bank for 10 years, and the other area was not eligible because there were trees on It, al Jeging it is not wetland and Is not on the wetland map. There is no peat on that property as was In the case of preJlmlnary pJat approved earlier this evening. Counc i I agreed to request the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission to look at providing additional capacity for this property, though It was felt It would be more realistic to exclude the low areas and that which the County Is condemning. The developer was directed to revise the sketch plan to refJect that. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Orttel, that we request the Ci ty Engineer to determine the status of the process of condemnation on the part of this property for the County purposes, and request that the developer bring back an alternate sketch plan showing that al I proposed lots can be above the fJoodplaln level. Motion carried unanimously. WINTER FESTIVAL IN HAM LAKE Mayor Wlndschltl reported on the Ham Lake City Council meeting last evening (January 5), noting the Ham Lake Planning Commission had unanimously voted against the proposed Minnesota Winter Vikings Fest! va I to be heJd along University Avenue. The festival is proposed to bring in 60,000 people over 4 two-day weekends starting in February. The original proposed entrance was off University Avenue; but the promoters then acquired property off 157th. The Ham Lake City Counc i I allowed no public input on the matter other than the resoJutlon he presented noting Andover's opposition to It, and they approved the permit unanimously. The Mayor noted many of the residents are upset about It. Ron Ferris. 14940 University - thanked the Mayor for making an appearance last night. Most of them in the neighborhood onJy became aware of this wi thin the last few days. He felt the proposal goes way beyond just Ham Lake, and no one except abutting properties were notl fled of it. The project will involve construction, putting in roads, changing the drainage and runoff in the area, affect i ng the wildl ife, plus bringing in 60,000 peopJe, all of which he felt will be detrimental to their neighborhood. They have been shown zero courtesy or ability to speak out. No studY has been done on it, thinkIng there has been an intent to avoid what the public wanted. Last nIght he brough t the Ham Lake City Council a signed petition from everyone in the neighborhood between 148th and 150th both In Andover and Ham Lake. -- Regular City Council Meeting January 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 8 (Winter Festival in Ham Lake, Continued) Mr. Ferris continued, It was never made record at that meeting, and he questioned whether It was ever given to the Council by the Mayor. He requested Andover take whatever action is necessary as quickly as possible to halt this project. He fe 1 t this Is a classic case of the government tel ling the people what they will do, not people telling government what they want. Mayor Wlndschi t1 stated he checked with the Metropolitan Council today. They thought one of th.ee things would most I ikely have to happen and they were going to research It further: 1) Ham Lake may be required to do a plan amendment which requires their approval: 2) an environmental worksheet may be required; or 3) a Metropolitan Significance statement may be required when one city's actions potentially Impacts a larger area. Lennv Hawkins - lives across from that property. At the Planning Commission meeting, the proposal was to come out about 600 feet from his driveway; and there was a problem using University, which is a dirt road. By the Council meeting, the applicant bought the I and off 157th. Those people probably were not notified of this. He stated it is one of the worst miscarriages of Justice he's ever seen. Discussion between the Council. the Attorney, and those present was on what had taken place, questions regarding the applicability of the Ham Lake ordinances, and suggestions for action at this tIme. Attorney Burke stated an InJunctive-type relief is the only action that would be able to give any remedy in a timely fashion. He felt there may be volunteer residents who would be named as Interested parties In both cities to give standing to a suit. He would need to research whether the proper procedures were followed, feeling he could make a recommendation In a few days. Mr. Erickson. 15486 Unlversltv - stated after the Planning Commission unanimously no vote, they circulated a flyer stating their opposition to everyone on both sides of the road down Highway 65, Andover Boulevard to University Extension, University Extension up to 157th, 157th back to 65, and Jackson. Basically the only people that knew about this were those abutting the property. Of the people they contacted, he estimated 90 percent were definitely opposed. After the meeting last night he asked a Ham Lake Councilman if It wouldn't be proper to notify the people along 157th since the entrance/exit was changed since the public hearing. The Counci lman said yes it probably would be, next year. -- Regular City Council Meeting January 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 9 <Winter Festival In Ham Lake, Continued) Mr. Ferris - stated a point that was not addressed was that Andover and Ham Lake share police protection. He felt with 60,000 additional people, there wasn't enough security. Plus the problem of the debris that will be created on the site and blown around. He felt this Is definitelY a situation for an environmental Impact study. He felt this will have a definite Impact on their lives in that their welfare, lifestyle, and property values are In danger because of this. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, that we direct the Mayor to attempt to set up a joint meeting with the Ham Lake City CouncIl as soon as possible, and that we direct the City Attorney to come back to us wi th information with regard to legal possibll ties, and direct the staff to prepare a resolution for a forma] request to the Metropolitan Counc i I in regard to this matter. DISCUSSION: Because of the time factor, the Attorney was directed to inform the City of Ham Lake of Andover's intent to file an Injunction and of Andover's desire to meet wi th the Ham Lake Council as soon as possible, tentatively this Thursday, January 8. Marv Erickson - stated the brochures had already been printed showing University Avenue as the entrance, and one of the conditions of the permit was that that be changed to 157th. Later in the meeting Ms. Erickson also presented copies of the petition to the Attorney. Mr. FerrIs - also gave several instances where Ham Lake ordinances regarding phones, fencing, etc., were said not to apply for one reason or another. He stated he gave the original of the petition he gathered to Ham Lake, and he did not have a copy. Motion carried unanimously. WARD LAKE DRIVE EASEMENTS Mayor Wlndschltl explained to residents present what had taken place regarding the attempt to negotiate with Wally Arntzen regarding the easement a]ong Ward Lake Drive for the extension of Hanson Boulevard. As a result of a suggestion from that neighborhood, the Counc i I moved on December 2, 1986, to offer a settlement only for Mr. Arntzen's property If everyone else would agree. The attempt was to minimize the amount of money assessed. If an agreement could be reached with Mr. Arntzen and the remaining property owners donated the easement, there would be no assessment for that portion of the proj ect. Dan Skwarek - stated he bought this property three years ago. Before buying, he heard about a possibility of a road coming through there. He talked with the Highway Department at the County, who stated there was no truth to Ward Lake Drive becoming Hanson ,-"., ~- Regular City Council Meet i ng January 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 10 (Ward Lake Drive Easements, Continued) (Mr. Skwarek, continued) Boulevard in the near future. That person also stated three routes are being considered, and Ward Lake Drive was the least one to be considered. After moving in, he heard two meetIngs had already been held on it, and they were never notified of it. Neither were the previous owners. At the third meeting, he stated they were told by the County, by Mr. Schrantz, and by the Mayor that this wi I I be the alignment. If they donated the land, they would get the road, that it wi I I come through one way or another. He has 64 pine trees in his front yard that wi I I be affected by the road, along with a 330-foot cedar spIlt-rail fence. Mr. Skwarek stated he doesn't want the road and never did, and ne i ther do others along there, stating he wi II fight it no matter how much it costs. He said he is here to notify the Council that on behalf of the others he talked with last night, including Walkers and Jim Glatt, that they don't want it, aSking the Council to see if the County would take an alternate route. Counc i I clarified some of the events that took place, noting the City told the residents from the beginning if everyone donated the property there would be no assessment. Unfortunately, there has been one holdout who insists on being paid. They again reviewed the attempts to resolve the situation and the frustrations incurred in this project. Because negotiations have been unsuccessful, the Ci ty has been forced to begin the condemnation proceedings. There was a lot of discussion with those present, some residents implying impropriety on the part of the Counc i I . Counc il stated al I actions were open and above board, with all residents treated equally. In the one case of a possible settlement, the intent was clearly to get everyone else's approval prior to completing the transactions as stated in the Council's motion. Mr. Skwarek - stated the point is they do not want the road. They would rather pay for a residential road than have a highway through there. He stated they never had a choice on it and were always told this is what i t Is goIng to be. Council stated the County chose the al ignment of the road. Andover has a contract with the County to acquire the right of way and they will construct the road. Mr. Skwarek asked the appraisal of Mr. Arntzen and of his. He stated he wouldn't settle for less than $15,000 or $20,000 for his property. He felt they were misled and again suggested Anoka County be asked to choose an alternate route for Hanson Boulevard. Mayor Windschitl responded thinking Mr. Arntzen's appraisal was $5,500 but the lIst of other appraisals for the project has not yet been furnished. r- -- Regular CIty CouncIl MeetIng January 6, 1987 - MInutes Page 11 (Ward Lake Drive Easement, Continued) Mr. Glatt - asked why he wasn't informed of this road before the meeting with the residents up there. He stated he will be getting a11 the draInage from the ~oad, which wi I I ruin hIs property and his crops. Counc II noted the drainage Is the responslbi]ity of the County. They also explaIned the time-consumIng process that took place in determining the alignment and the alternatives looked at. The alignment a quarter-mIle to the west was dismissed because the County could not get an alignment north into Oak Grove. Mr. Glatt - stated that has changed, that he has talked to the pC'opeC'ty owner to the north who would now agree to the road. He felt the best alIgnment would be one-half mile west where not one person's front yard would be affected. Mr. Skwarek - stated he heard Oak Grove will not agree to the al ignment at Ward Lake Drive. Mayor Windschitl stated they have already agreed to it. M~. Skwarek - dIdn't see why the CIty would want to go wi th this alignment sInce many propertIes will be dest~oyed and the majorIty are against it. If there's a possibilIty of changing this, why can't 1 t be looked at? Counc 11 noted the numerous meetIngs and times this was discussed wi th the residents, and thIs is the fi~st time they had heard of opposition from the ~esIdents on Ward Lake DrIve. . Ha~old Hinsev - stated at the last two meetings all that has been talked about Is nobody wants that road. Mr. Skwarek - stated it aggravates him and many others that M~. Arntzen would get paId and the rest would donate. But he again stated they felt they didn't have a choice, that this was being forced upon them. But they don't want a freeway past the front of thel~ houses. Discussion continued with resIdents present about other alignments through Andover and Oak Grove, with residents feeling the road should be built one-half mile to the west or under the easements, and the Counc i I agaIn explainIng the process used by the County to choose this alIgnment. Sharon ? - asked why the CouncIl won't go to the County on behalf of the ~esIdents. Counc i I noted the diffIculty is this has gone on for close to three years, feelIng the County may have already Invested funds for plans, etc. Untl ] the last meeting, there has been no opposition to that road alignment. It was also felt that M~. Arntzen could not be included with those being condemned on the southern portion of the p~oject because it Is in a different area. DIscussion was also on the assessment policy, wIth the Council explaining the deferrment for 15 years applIes only to undeveloped property. The corner property on Ward Lake Drive and 181st may not be - Regular City Council Meeting January 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 12 (Ward Lake Drive Easements, Continued) assessed because the driveway is out to 181st. The Counc i I also explained why the northe~n portion of Ward Lake Drive was considered for construction first. Though the Council questIoned whether the County would conslde~ another alignment at this point, but they agreed to ask them to meet wi th the Counc 1 J and concerned residents on this matter regarding other alignments, extensions to the north, etc. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by E1 ling, that we try to set up a meetIng for January 13 wIth Paul Ruud or some othe~ representatIve of the County Highway Department at 7:30 p.m. MotIon car~ied unanimously. Counc 11 recessed at 10:22; reconvened at 10:40 p.m. SOLID WASTE SITE Q/RFP W/COON RAPIDS MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachinskl, that the Counc i I accept the request for proposal regarding the sanitary ]andfi II sI te and selection process as p~esented by the City of Coon Rapids CIty Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. LILY STREET TEMPORARY OPENING/COON RAPIDS Counc i I agreed to table the Item until the Minutes can be researched regarding actIon taken on an opening between Andove~ and Coon Rapids on Lily Street. It was thought that opening was app~oved when the street Improvement was ordered. Counc i I also questioned just what type of construction Coon Rapids Is considerIng. JUNKYARD LICENSE RENEWALS Counc i J agreed to table this Item and direct the BuIlding Official to prepare a written report on the inspection of the yards. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to table thIs. Moti on carr I ed unanImously. LANDFILL ABATEMENT Councilman EIJlng asked the Council's opInion to participate in the County's landfill abatement program. The City could receive $1.25 per household, about $3,900, from the County; plus additional funds could - Regular City Council Meetl ng January 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 13 (Landfill Abatement, Continued) be received from the Metropolitan Council. He thought some bins could be built to collect paper, glass, etc. , for recycling; and possibly some of the City's service organizations such as the Athletic Association, Boy Scouts, etc., may want to participate as projects. Counc I I agreed to have a representative from the County attend a meeting regarding this matter. SET DATE FOR UTILITY BUDGET MEETING MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachlnskl, that we set the uti I I ty bUdget review meeting for the 13th (of January, 1987) . Motion carried unanimously. ANDOVER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief Bob Palmer stated there was about $19,000 to $20,000 In the 1986 budget that was not spent which can be carried over to 1987 to be used for the principal and Interest payment on the equipment van. He suggested the remaining amount be put toward the purchase of a hurst tool. The Fire Department would contribute between $1,500 to $3,000 toward that hurst tool. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, that any funds left In the 1986 Fire Department budget be used for principal and Interest payments on the equipment van, and any other money left to be used toward the purchase of a hurst tool. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Palmer stated there Is enough funding in the bUdget to have two Assistant Chiefs. With the plans for two stations, the Department feels much of the preliminary planning needs to be done and a second Assistant Chief Is necessary at this time. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Lachinskl, the second Assistant Chief's pay to come from the Salary-Chief/Volunteer 1987 budget amount of $1,440. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Palmer stated they received a check from the railroad in the amount of $971, which was deposited December 30. He asked that that money be carried to the 1987 budget to be used for repair and repainting of the four-wheel drive. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, to so move. Motion carried unanimously. "-' Regular City Council Meeting January 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 14 KENNEL LICENSE RENEWAL/NEHRT MOTION Lachlnskl, Seconded by El ling, that we approve a Kennel License for Cleo Nehrt, 16326 Verdin Street NW. Motion carried unanimously. FINAL PAYMENT/85-10 MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, a Resolution accepting work and directing final payment to Hydrostorage, Inc., for Project No. 85-10 for the improvement of water tower In the City of Andover. (See Resolution R005-87) Motion carried unanimously. TEMPORARY MOBILE HOME PERMIT/TOM MATTESON MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel, that we approve a temporary mobile home permit for Tom Matteson at 2764 171st Avenue NW for a period not to exceed 90 days contingent on hooking up the sewer and water. Motion carried unanimously. LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT Mayor Windschitl asked this item to be tabled, as he has a meeting scheduled with the Sheriff on this matter. Council agreed. WATER AND SEWER CHARGES MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to table this to the 13th (of January) Motion carried unanimously. DEHN'S POND/86-19 Mr. Schrantz stated he has received a Jetter from the City of Anoka stating their intent to approve the Joint Powers Agreement if the project will not increase their rate. The Fish and Wildlife Department of the DNR would like to Increase the elevation of the Chutich Pond to 866.25 during the summer months. Andover has not yet agreed to that. That would not Impact the City of Anoka but It would raise the level in Andover by .75 of a foot during the three summer months. Mr. Schrantz stated if the project Is separated between the north/ south and east/west portions, the contractor may want move-In costs unless Ms. Sonsteby wi I I provide a waiver of trespass. He suggested awarding the contract, recognizing the Mayor and Clerk would not sign the contract until all items are finalized. ¡ '. . Regular City Council Meeting January 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 15 (Dehn's Pond/86-19, Continued) MOTION by Lachlnskl, Seconded by Knight, authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the low bidder for Project 86-19 to do that work with the contingency that DNR approval Is .recelved. (See Resolution R006-87) Motion carried unanimously. CONCEPTUAL PLANNING PROPOSAL/ANDOVER EMPLOYMENT CENTER Counc I I reviewed the proposal from TKDA to provide conceptual planning for the Andover Employment Center. Counc i 1 agreed to change the name to "Andover Commercial Park" MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Lachlnski, that the Council enter Into an agreement for professional services with TKDA for conceptual planning for the Andover Commercial Park as presented, with the costs not to exceed $15,000. Motion carried unanimously. MnDOT STATE AID RESOLUTION MOTION by Lachlnskl, Seconded by Knight, a Resolution for variance under Rule 8820.1400. (See Resolution R007-87) Motion carried unanimously. T.F. JAMES COMPANY WITHDRAWAL/AMENDED SUP AND VARIANCE MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we acknowledge the wi thdrawal request by T. F. James of their amended special use permit and variance and refund. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 13. 1986: Correct as written. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Knight, that we approve the Minutes for November 13. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Present (Elling) vote. November 18. November 20. 1986: Correct as written. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Lachlnski, to approve the Minutes of November 18 and November 20. Motion carried unanimously. December 2. 1986: Page 7, after the Motion on the Ward Lake Drive Easements, add: The above Is to be held until the appraisal is received. MOTION by Lachlnskl, Seconded by Orttel, that we approve the Minutes for December 2 with the amendment. Motion carried unanimously. I>.., ." Regular City Council Meeting January 6, 1987 - Minutes Page 16 (Approval of Minutes, Continued) December 9. December 16 Reqular. December 16. 1986. Special Closed: Correct as written. MOTION by Lachinski, Seconded by Knight, that we approve the Minutes of the Speciai Meeting of December 9, Regular Meeting of December 16, and Special Closed Meeting of December 16, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. December 22. 1986: Motion for 1987 Salary adjustments, add: Adjustments over 4 percent for Engineering Assistant and Receptionist/Secretary to be held until the end of their six-month probationary period. Custodian, $4.76/hour MOTION by Lachlnski, Seconded by Knight, to approve the December 22 meeting as amended. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we approve Checks 12091 through 12174, with Check Number 12173 being voided, for a sum of $102,562.97; and note that Check 12174 wi II replace Check 11791. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:27 p.m. Respectfuily submitted, '\~ . ,) :'~~ J ~" ,.~~- \0___ (L .} t c.'<::j~ Marce}~a A. Peach Recording Secretary