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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC June 2, 1987 CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 2, 1987 - AGENDA 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to order 2. Resident Forum 3. Agenda Approval 4. Discussion Items a. Community Education Long Range Plan & Budget/ M. DeLuca b. Local Oil Addition Preliminary Plat/Final Plat c. St. Anthony National Bank Variance d. 5. Staff, Committee, Commission a. Purchase Pagers/Building Department b. Street Lights/City Hall c. Approve Park Employee d. Schedule Work Session e. Schedule P&Z Interviews f. 6. Non-Discussion Items a. Receive Feasibility Report/Wobegon Woods b. Authorization/Watermain & Sanitary Sewer/ School Site/87-l1 c. Crooked Lake Cleanup d. Appraisal/M.R. Olson e. Award Bid/87-3 B & C f. Declare Adequacy of Petition/Order Feasibility Report/Dehn's & Dehn's 2nd Additions g. Accept Resignation/Councilmember 7. Approval of Minutes 8. Approval of Claims 9. Adjournment CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 2, 1987 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was cal led to order by Acting Mayor Ken Ortte1 on June 2, 1987, 7:30 p.m.. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Counci1men present: Ell ing, Kn i gh t Mayor Windschitl arrived at 9:10 p.m. Also present: City Attorney, Wi I liam G. Hawkins: TKDA Engineer, John Davidson: P1anning and Zoning Chairman, Maynard Ape] ; City Engineering Tech, Todd Haas; City Administrator, James Schrantz; and others RESIDENT FORUM Jeff Appelquist. attorney with Fabvanske. Svoboda in St. Paul - stated he is representing the Knutson Company who are bidders on Project 87-3C. He asked for an opportunity to address the Counci 1 when that item is discussed. Bob D ill on . 159th - appreciates the no parking signs just put up along 159th, but now feels measures must be taken to protect the private property from the same abuse. He stated the kids are now pul 1 ing off the road and parking on priyate property instead. Me. Di lion stated the road to his house is actually an easement and there is some question as to who actually controls it. It is posted as a private road. He asked if the City can he1p him initiate action to keep the cars out of there or have them removed. Mr. Schrantz stated there is a publ ic easement on half of the road and a private easement on the other half is private. Mr. Hawkins stated i f it is posted and someone parks their car on it, they are trespassing. Me. DiJ lon - asked that the deputies be so informed, fee1ing the only way this problem Is going to be resolved is to have the cars towed away. The other prob1em is the actual parking on the river lots. He doesn't know who the owners are, bu t he felt there must be something that can be done to declare the partying a pub]ic nuisance. Mr. Hawkins asked that the police send him a report as to what is taking place in that vicinity, and he can then research the statutes and ordinances to see if any are violated that he can prosecute for. Counc i I discussed the problem with Mr. Di 1 10n and Mr. Hawkins. It was agreed to ask the deputies to send a report to Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Schrantz was also directed to ask the deputies to stop by the meeting this evening to discuss the problem with the Counc i ] . This item was discussed again later in the meeting with the deputies. Regular City Council Meeti ng Minutes - June 2, 1987 Page 2 AGENDA APPROVAL It was agreed to add Item 6b 1., Caine Proposal/Industria1 Park Site: and 6h, 14140 Round Lake Bou1evlacd/;'latel- Hookup. 110'1'lON by Kn i gh t , Seconded by EI ling, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Absent (Windschitl) vote. COMMUNITY EDUCATION LONG-RANGE PLAN & BUDGET Melanie DeLuca, Community School Director, reviewed the long-range plans for community education in Andover and the split between Crooked Lake School and the new e1ementary scho01. She stated the Park Board has given conceptual approva] , and she has discussed this with Mayor Windschit1. She asked for conceptual approval from the Counci I to begin Hork on the budget incorporating the new school. As an update from the last time she was before the Counci 1, Ms. DeLuca stated it has been dIscussed that 87 percent of the users of the Washington community program In the City of Anoka were Andover chi ldren. The City of Anoka Is asking that Andover 100k at it rather than them having to pay for Andover users. The schoo] district is taking the position that those using the program should pay for it. Therefore, the school district is recommending the Washington community education budget be split. That would mean Andover would pay $1,225 to support that program. But to offset tha t amoun t , Ms. DeLuca stated she has renegotiated the ne\.¡ assistant coordinator at the new schoo I . At first, the City was being charged 100 percent for that position. She has negotiated it to be 70 percent by the City. That rea11y means the budget is about $600 less than orlglna1ly proposed. Ms. DeLuca explained the two options for 1988-89 depends on the leve] of service the City is wil ling to provide. Option 2 allows for greater adult education programs, but much of that is offset by user fees from those adult programs. Acting Mayor Orttel understood that 70 percent of the students in the new elementary schoo] In Andover wi 11 be from Coon Rapids. Ms. DeLuca stated after the first year, they wi II look at who the users are. The dIstrict is taking the position of users paying for the program, so there could be an adjustment in the percentage of the budget i f that Is the case. But she also felt there wi II be a high buildIng use by Andover groups, wh I ch wi II need to be taken Into consideration. Ms. DeLuca also explained some of the increased costs reflect the addition of the key communicator assistant and 20 or 30 hours for a programmer at the new schools. Plus, the program is having to pick up Regular City CouncIl Mee ti ng Minutes - June 2, 1987 Page 3 (Community Education Long-Range Plan, Continued) more of the costs because the community education levy, which is control led by the LegIslature, has been frozen. So more and more of the items are being picked up by user fees. The costs shown are their best estimates to date because they don't know the salary settlements. This Is a conceptua1 plan of how the program wi1] be operated, and they will have a more accurate budget in a few months. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we approve the Community School long-range plan for 1987-88 and for 1988-89 under the second option, which is adult programs included in there, and that we wou1d accept the Washington School portion of Andover residents and the neH Andover elementary schoo] as far as the Andover residents are concerned. Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Absent (Windschitl) vote. LOCAL OIL ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT/FINAL PLAT Me. Haas stated the 10-foot setbacks are indicated on the plat. The drainage and uti lity easements were not needed and are not shown. Also, the I-Inch waterl ine is now shown on the preliminary plat. Counci Iman El ling understood the driveway onto Bunker Lake Boulevard was to be located such that it would serve both lots. Also, he thought too much right of way was being taken off Bunker Lake Boulevard. Mr. Haas stated he too understood the intent was to have one driveway constructed to serve both 10ts. The 60-foot easement was to be consistent with the existing easement. DOUQ Dean. representinq Local Oi I - understood there is to be a shared driveway between the two lots, though he wasn't sure the exact location of the driveway is shown on the preliminary piat. Counc i I noted Resolution R178-86 which indicated the location of the drIveway to serve both lots. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, Introducing a Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Local Oi1 Addition being deve10ped by Local Oi 1 Company in SectIon 32-32-24 as presented with the addItion of "when Lot 1 , Block 1 , is developed, that a common driveway be shared for access to Bunker Lake Boulevard with Lot 2, Block 1. " (See Res01ution R091-87) Motion carrIed on a 3-Yes, I-Absent (Windscshitl) vote. Attorney Hawkins stated he has not yet reviewed the abstract. t1r. Haas stated the park dedication was based on 10 percent of the market value of the property. d'Arcy Bosel I, Planning and Zoning CommissIoner noted for title purposes there must be a 4-foot separation between the driveway and the property line. Mortgage companies do not allow them to combine driveways. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - June 2, 1987 Page 4 (Local Oi I Addition Fina1 Plat, Continued) Me. Dean - stated when this project was origina1 ly platted, there were two parcels. It was hoped the property cou1d be split without platting it; however, as they went further into the process of spl i tt lng, the decision was to plat the property. He argued they had two original lots; and after this p1atting process, there are st i I I two lots, that they were simply redistributing the size of the lots and are not generating any new businesses or new homes. Because of that, he asked for consideration to reduce the amount of the park dedication. He suggested a total of $500, which is $250 per lot. Counc i I discussed the request noting unless the property was platted, the City did not receive any park dedication on that property yet. Attorney Hawkins stated the ordinance clearly says the park dedication must be paid when platting, and there are no exceptions. To vary from that, the Counc i I must decide i f there is a hardship to qualify for the variance and to deal wi th it without setting a precedent. Counc i I then noted that the park dedication fee of $2,180 was based on assessed market value rather than current market value as was used in other commercia1 areas such as the Downtown Center. It was also based on residential units, not commercial. The Counc i 1 felt the proposed amount was already a conservative fee and agreed to leave it as proposed. MOTION by EI1ing, Seconded by Knight, approving the final plat of Local oi I Addition as being developed by Joseph D. and Marlys E. Chutich in Section 32 as presented with the following additions: contingent upon the City Attorney presenting a favorable tit1e opinion and park dedication fees of $2,180 being paid. (See Resolution R092-87) Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Absent (Windschitl) vote. ST. ANTHONY NATIONAL BANK VARIANCE Chairman Apel reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the variance request of St. Anthony !¡ational Bank [oe 9 x 18-foot parking sta11s and the recommendation to deny the request to encroach into the 20-foot side yard green space because i t is not yet known what the traffic wi I I be. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, a Resolution approving a variance requested by St. Anthony National Bank, Andover facility, to vary from the provisions of Ordinance 8, Section 8.08 (c) (3) , parking, on property known as Lot 4, Block 1 , Downtown Center, as presented. (See Res01ution R093-87) Motion carried on a 3-Yes, i-Absent (Windschitl) vote. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - June 2, 1987 Page 5 (St. Anthony National Bank Variance, Continued) Wende 11 Lotthammer. st. Anthonv Bank - stated they are satisfied wi th the Planning Commission recommendation on the second variance and wi 11 drop that request. They do not have any thought of encroaching on the green space for quite some time In the future when additional 1anes are needed. The plans had been submitted to the City quite some time ago. MOTION by El1ing, Seconded by Knight, a resolution denying a variance requested by St. Anthony National Bank, Andover facility, to encroach Into the 20-foot side yard green space on Lot 4, Block 1 , Downtown Center, as presented. (See Resolution R094-87) Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Absent (Windschitl) vote. PURCHASE PAGERS/BUILDING DEPARTMENT Dave Almgren, Bui lding Inspector, requested the purchase of three pagers for the Building Department from Capl tol Electronics. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by EI ling, that we approve the purchase of three pagers from Capitol Electronics for a totaJ cost of $627 as presented. Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Absent (Wlndschi t 1) vote. STREET LIGHTS/CITY HALL Mr. Almgren recommended the Installation of two additional parking 10t/yard I ights at the City Hall comp1ex. Counci lman El ling suggested first changing the existing lights to high-pressure sodium 100-watt lights and add only one p01e by the driveway. He felt that should resolve the problem. If more lIghts are needed or some decorati ve 1 ightlng done at the entrance, it can be ordered later on. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we authorize the staff to order out a street 1 ight for the pole In front of the driveway to the C I t Y Ha I I site and change out the existIng mercury vapor lamps In the parking lot to high pressure sodium 100-watt. Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Absent (Wlndschitl) vote. APPROVE PARK EMPLOYEE Counc I I asked the Attorney to research whether park dedication money can be transferred to pay for the hiring of an emp10yee as recommended by the Park Board. This was discussed later in the meeting. Regular City Counci1 Meeting Minutes - June 2, 1987 Page 6 RECEIVE FEASIBILITY REPORT/WOBEGON WOODS Mr. Schrantz noted an error in the feasibility report. It shou I dread 18 lots at $5,451 per lot. Acting Mayor Orttel questioned the cost, thinking it was high because all of the grading is done. The Engineers were asked to take a closer look at that. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by E1 ling, a resolution receiving feasibility report and cal I ing public hearing on Improvements of street construction, Project No. 87-12 in the Wobegon Woods Addition area, as presented. (See Resolution R095-87) Motion carried on a 3-Yes, 1-Absent (Windschitl) vote. AUTHORIZATION/WATERMAIN & SANITARY SEWER/SCHOOL SITE/87-11 Mr. Davidson noted the Council had previously decided to wait unti1 the MUSA boundary had been approved before beginning the feasibility for servicing the new school si te. Oak B1uff is part of that feasibility and the Council had also indicated holding hearIngs for municipal water in that area. He wondered if the Counc i I wants to move ahead with that feasibility because of the hearings or do they st i I I want to wait for the MUSA boundary approval. He estimated a feasibility wou1d not exceed $3,000. Counc i ] discussion noted indications are the school si te wi 1 1 be approved by the Metropolitan Council and the school distrIct is under some time constraints and are anxious to begin. Because of that, it was agreed TKDA should begin the feasibility report. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, a resolution orderIng preparation of a feasibility report for the Improvements of watermain, sanitary sewer and storm drainage trunk, Project No. 87-11, in the West 1/2 of Section 26, the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 22 and the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 23 as presented. (See Resolution R096-87) Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Absent (Windschitl) vote. CAINE PROPOSAL/INDUSTRIAL PARK Mr. Davidson stated he received a quote from Caine and Associates for work on the Industria1 Park site. He wouldn't do Items 1-4 because he has already completed the boundary survey. The balance of the work, f i ling of the preliminary and final plat, boundary survey, staking the corners, and providing construction alignment, would be done for $4,500 to $5,000. Mr. Davidson felt that was in line with the quote from Landmark Survey. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we authorize Caine Surveying for a sum not to exceed $5,000 for staking and grade stakes of the Andover Commercial Redevelopment site as per the proposal presented to TKDA. Motion carried on a 3-Yes, i-Absent (Wlndschltl) vote. Regular City Council Meeti ng Minutes - June 2, 1987 Page 7 CROOKED LAKE CLEANUP Bi I I (?) . - stated he just returned from the Coon Rapids City Counc i 1 meeting. Coon Rapids has just authorized their share of the dollars for this project, $9,750. The details of administering the program is to be worked out by the staff. He exp1ained the report done recommends some form of portable aeration system to prevent lot of fish durning the winter. They feel that Hould have the greatest amount of Impact on the lake for the least amount of dollars spent. The grant from the DNR is a matching grant. Mr. Schrantz explained the Andover Council authorized an expenditure of $9,750 to be budgeted half in 1987 and half in the 1988 budge t. However, the DNR is saying the funds must be spent by July 1 , 1987 or the grant money will be lost. This proposal is for $24,000 -- $6,000 from Coon Rapids, $6,000 from Andover, and $12,000 matching funds from the grant. He also explained the Coon Creek Watershed gave $5,000 for the study, and the grant participated for the other $5,000 for that study. Me. Schrantz also stated the DNR ca1 led him today asking for the money right away. They wi 1 1 not be spending the entire grant. Mr. Schrantz a1so stated the county doesn't have an access on Crooked Lake and has not agreed to participate. However, it is anticipated the county wi I 1 be approached about administering and monitoring the program through a joint powers agreement since the county has purchased two or three of these units for themselves. Me. Schrantz also noted the cost of maintaining and administering the program has not yet been discussed, assuming it would be shared by Coon Rapids and Andover. There is aIso a question about the I iabi I i ty of the aeration program. Acting Mayor Orttel asked for a motion to authorize the $6,000 for the DNR matching grant for a cascade system in Crooked Lake. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to so move. DISCUSSION: Councilman E11ing noted his concerns over the costs of maintenance and administratIon such as how much wiIl it cost each year, how long wi II the program be in effect, and who would be responsibIe for it. Mr. Schrantz agreed but assumed those are items the CIty, Coon Rapids and possib1y the county wi I I need to negotiate and enter into a joint powers agreement. The concern now is authorizing Andover's share of the aeration system so the grant funds are not lost. Me. (?) - noted the report est imates $941 for electrical costs for one year of operation, but most likely the system wi II be run only once every five years. Councilman E11ing stated he is in favor of the project but would not vote for something when he hasn't seen a report. John (?) . Coon Rapids - expIained this is a portable unit, estimating three to four hours to set it up. He understands the DNR would monitor the lake and decide when the unit shouId be instal]ed. Regu1ar City Council Meeting Minutes - June 2, 1987 Page 8 (Mayor Windschitl arrived at this time and chaired the remainder of the meeti ng. 9:10p.m.) (Crooked Lake Cleanup, Continued) Discussion continued on the items of concern -- Who wou1d administer the program? Who wouId maintain it? Would the county or watershed be wi1 ling to administer it? Is it possib]e to get I iabi I i ty insurance? Councilman Knight ADDED to the Motion: Subject to a satisfactory joint powers agreement being worked out with Coon Rapids. Second stands. Attorney Hawkins didn't think the joint powers agreement was needed before issuing the check for the matching grant. The joint'powers agreement is merely to dea1 wi th the ownership, operation, and maintenance of the piece of equipment and that would always be subject to the watershed's right to enforce its regulations. Authorizing the issuance of the check on1y buys the piece of equipment, but it cannot, be instal led or used until that joint powers agreement is in p1ace. Councilmen Orttel and Knight WITHDREW the Second and the Motion. MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Knight, that we authorize approvaI of $6,000 to be used toward the purchase of a cascade aeration system for Crooked Lake In conjunction with the City of Coon Rapids, and note that the equipment wil I not be used until such time as a satisfactory sharing agreement for operation, maintenance and so on is reached between the City of Coon Rapids and the City of Andover or possib1y the County of Anoka or possibly the Coon Creek Watershed District. Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-No (El ling) vote. AWARD BID/87-3 B & C Mr. Davidson reviewed his June 2, 1987, letter on the composite construction costs for the three portions of Project 87-3, Trunk Uti1ity Extensions. The feasibility report for Project 87-3C did not have an access road over the entire project. Because of the I ocati on, Hhen they got into the final design, they determined a road, a grave 1 pathway for access, should be buiIt over the entire sewer, which adds about $35,000 to the project. Mr. Davidson then reviewed the letter regarding the Crosstown Boulevard Reconstruction on Project 87-3B, noting the share of the storm sewer benefit of $184,038.75. Counc i 1 questioned the amount for the storm sewer benefit, thinking It was very high. Me. Davidson reviewed how that figure was determined for a 22.5 percent county share and a 77.5 percent city share for storm sewer. If any of this is going to be assessed to contributing properties, pUblic hearings must be he1d. Regular City Counci] Meeting Minutes - June 2, 1987 Page 9 (Award Bid/87-3B & C, Continued) Me. Davidson suggested because of the time factor that the project be awarded, and possibly just award the sewer and water and not the street at this time unti I the storm sewer issue is resolved. MOTION by OrtteJ, Seconded by Knight, introducing a resolution accepting bids and awarding conteact for the improvement of Project No. 87-3B for sanitary sewer trunk in the area along Crosstown Boulevard, award the sanitary sewer portion for $512,847 and watermain portion in the amount of $122,708. (See Resolution R097-87) Motion carried on a 3-Yes, i-Present (Windschitl) vote. Mr. Davidson explained at the time of the bid opening on Project 87-3C, the low bidder, Bonine Excavating, submitted a bid bond in the amnount of 5 percent in lieu of the 10 percent bid bond required. Following the opening of the bids, they advIsed the lower bidder of the error. By the time he returned to the office, the contractor had secured a 10 percent bid bond and had delivered i t to his office. This evening the bonding company submitted a letter Indicating it was an error on the part of a clerk in the i r off i ce . A 10 percent bond Has ordered by Bonine Excavating and it Has approved as a 10 percent bond: however, the clerk typed it as a 5 percent bond. Mr. Davidson also explained the proposal form states the Council can waive any informal i ties in any bid and award to the low bid in the best interests of the City. Jeff AppelGuist. representInG the RIchard Knutson Company. the apparent second low bidder In the proiect - stated Bonine failed to submi t the 10 percent bid bond as required in the City's specs, reading sections of the specifications reJating to this. He also stated Minnesota case law holds that there is an extremely strong interest in fair and open competitive bidding process, reading a memo he prepared on this subject in a similiar case. He argued if the bid is awarded to Bonine, they will haye had what is called two bites at the apple -- they have an opportunity to take the contract i f they want it and they have an opportunity to get out of i t if they want. Mr. Appelquist stated his client feeJs very strongJy about this, and he has been instructed to prepare a temporary restraining order on this, Hhich he has done. The reason there would be irreparable harm to Knutson is he would be unab1e to obtain damages and unabJe to obtain any lost prof i ts on the proj ect. He recommended the Council award the contract to Knutson. Robert Pearson. representinQ Bonine ExcavatinQ - stated the Council does have the right to waive informalities. He stated the bid bond was secured at 10 percent, stating the agent is present this evening whose office notes reflect it was called in as a 10 percent bond. It was ordered out and charged to Bonine as a 10 percent bond. The error occurred strictly In terms of the typing by the secretary within the agent's employ. . . ~ Regular Ci ty Counci I Meeting Minutes - June 2, 1987 Page 10 (Award Bid/87-3B & C, Continued) Mr. Pearson - felt it was an informality because the issuance for 10 percent was in effect the entire time even though it was typed out wrong. Additlona11y, the bond is merely to insure that the bidder wi 1 1 maintain the contract and performance. In this case the correction was made In 1 to 2 hours time. Stan (?) . Channe1 Insurance - it was the intent to supply a bid bond for the total amount of the bid. There was never any question as to the performance bond being supplied. It was strictly a clerical error. The bond was ordered at 10 percent: it was issued at 10 percent: and Bonine did have the bonding capacity available for the entire bond amount. Attorney Hawkins stated the Counci1 does have the right to waive minor irregularities. The question Is whether this Is a minor irregularity and whether it \-las unintentionally committed. The Counc II not only has an obi igat ion to see that the competitive bidding la\-l is f0110wed, but they have an obligation to make sure that the cost of the project is reasonable. And i f the bids are rejected or it is awarded to the second low bidder, additional costs wi II be incurred. It appears this was in inadvertant mistake, a minor irregularity; and he felt the 1aw is trying to al low waive those mi nor irregularities. Counc i i discussed the issue and ramifications of awarding to Bonine, awarding to the second low bidder, or rejecting all bids and rebidding the project. Mr. Pearson - thought the case referred to by Mr. Appelquest inv01ved a change in the actua1 do I I ar amoun t of the bid. This is strictly an inadvertent error, not of the contractor, but of the insurance agent. If the agent had been held to i t in a court of law, ~1r . Pearson said he Hould have been held to I t as a 10 percent bond. Counc i 1 then expressed concern about the acquisition of easements for this portion of the project. Attorney Hawkins stated descriptions are being prepared for the easements, and the engineers are in the process of obtaining Waivers of Trespass for the project. Because work cannot begin until the Waivers of Trespass are signed, t1r. Hawkins recommended holding the bids to find out how many waivers have been signed. MOTION by E1ling, Seconded by KnIght, to table this to our next regular meeting. DISCUSSIor¡: Councilman Ortte1 was very concerned about the time frame on this project, especial I y i f this is postponed for two \-leeks and the bids are then rejected or a restraining order put on the peoject. He wondered i f it wouldn't be better to reject the bids now. Councilman E11ing CHANGED the Motl on to: unti 1 the next special meeting. Second stands. Regu1ar City Council Meeting Minutes - June 2, 1987 Page 11 (Award Bld/87-3B & C, Continued) Counci1men El ling and Knight then WITHDREW the Second and the Motion. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we continue this unti I the June 9 Special Heeting at 7:30 at the City Ha11. Motion carried unanimously. 159TH AVEHUE/DEPUTIES REPORT Deputy Dave Parks reported on the events regarding partying on the Rum River this year in the vicinity of 159th Avenue, noting the times they were on the scene and action taken by the deputies. He has had a discussion with the Mayor about notifying the property owner, who I ives out of state, that the kids are using his property to violate the law in another area. He left a note wi th the Clerk, but he doesn't know what has happened with that. Mr. Schrantz stated he would check into that further. Deputy Parks understood that parceJ is still being used for parking, but noted a considerabJe amount of time has been spent there clearing out parties and writing tickets and making arrests. The problem is the minute the deputies leave, the kIds return. Council discussed the sItuation and possIble s01utions wIth the deputies. Attorney Hawkins advised that the property owner should be encouraged to post no trespassing sIgns. Counc i I agreed someone from staff and the deputies should meet with the property owner involved to discuss the possIble solutions. The item is to be placed on the June 16 agenda for further discussion. Discussion was then on the problem of the dirt bIkes in and around the I andf i 1 1 off Hanson Boulevard. Councilman El lIng agreed to dIscuss this wIth the gener-ators' group and to suggest posting no trespassing sIgns a10ng that property and to send a letter to the Deputies. It was also directed that the owner of the property to the south be contacted as well regarding the posting of that property. APPROVE PARK EMPLOYEE Attorney HaHkins noted the ordinance states park dedication can be used to acquire open space and deve10p existing public parks. He didn't feel the park dedication funds can be used for maintenance or hourly wages. Frank Stone, Public Works Supervisor, recom~ended using $1,000 from the Park Department capital budget and $1,000 out of streets for an employee to be used in parks and to crack seal the roads. Regular City Counci1 Meet i ng Minutes - June 2, 1987 Page 12 <Approve Park Emp10yee, Continued) MOTION by EJ ling, Seconded by Knight, authorization for Frank Stone to hire an additional person for a 12-week period to help with ba] lfields and soccer fields and also for crack sealing, wi th $1,000 to come out of the street and highway budget and another $1,000 to come out of the park Board operating budget. t10ti on carr i ed unanimously. ANDOVER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Fire Chief Bob Palmer presented the monthIy report on fire ca]ls and training. He wondered If there Is any state Jaw on spark arresters on the trains going through the City. Counc I I advised him to check with the State Fire Marshal. Chief Palmer reported the railroad has made payments for all the fires a10ng the rai1road tracks this year. He asked that it be placed in their budget for 5-inch supply J ine hose for the Department. Counc i 1 agreed, asking for a written recommendation to act on. Chief Palmer asked that the petty cash be increased from $30. MOTION by EJling, Seconded by Knight, to increase the Fire Department's petty fund to $50. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Pa1mer reviewed the c1aim for the equipment van. Counc i 1 directed the staff to research the bond to be sure the entire cost is covered. Chief Pa1mer also noted the tires are piling up at Tonson Tires. The fire 1anes are narrow, but he was t01d they wll I be widened. He was a1so told that within a week and a half al1 the tires up front wI] I be gone. Counc i 1 directed the attorney to meet with the Zoning Administrator regarding the vi01ations at Lou's Tire Town and Punkin City. Chief Pa1mer raised the Issue of peop1e drinking in the City Hal I· parking 10t. After some discussion, Counc i I agreed to have the P1anning Commission and Park Board look Into reguJating alcoholic beverages on City property. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that the Counc i I send to the . P1anning Commission and to the Park Commission the issue of redrafting the City ordinance to more closely control the consumption of a]coholic beverages on City property. Motion carried unanimous1y. . Regular City Counci1 Meeting Minutes - June 2, 1987 Page 13 ROAD REPAIR/CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD MOTION by OrtteI, Seconded by Knight, that the Counc i I off iciall y request from Anoka County an explanation of the dangerous hump on the road on the border betHeen Coon Rapids and Andover on Crooked Lake Boulevard and what measures wil I be taken to solve the prob1em. Motion carried unanimously. SCHEDULE P & Z INTERVIEWS MOTION by Ortte1, Seconded by Knight, that we schedule P & Z interviews for the evening of June 9, at 7:45 and 8 o'clock. Motion carried unanimous1y. APPRAISAL/M.R. OLSON Counc i I agreed with the Attorney's recommendation to table th is item. DECLARE ADEQUACY OF PETITION/ORDER FEASIBILITY REPORT/DEHN'S & DEHN'S 2ND ADDITION Counc 11 agreed to table th i s item until an update is received on the Hay lawsuit on property located in the vicinity. MOTION by El ling, Seconded by Knight, that we tabJe this for two weeks. Motion carried unanimous1y. ACCEPT RESIGNATION/LACHINSKI MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, introducing a resoJution receiving and accepting the resignation of Theodore Lachinski as City Councilmember and acknowledging a vacancy on the Counc i 1 as prepared. (See Resolution R098-87) Motion carried unanimously. Counc i I also agreed the staff shou1d organize an open house in Mr. Lachinski's honor for his years of service to the City. 14140 ROUND LAKE BOULEVARD/WATER HOOKUP MOTION by OrtteJ, Seconded by EI ling, a resolution accepting a request to assess the connection cost for water trunk, connection charge, lateral for the property at 14140 Round Lake Boulevard in the amount of $4,260, and that said change to prepared resolution to correct connection to $4,260. (See Resolution R099-87) Motion carried unanimously. Regular City Counci1 Meeti ng Minutes - June 2, 1987 Page 14 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS 110TION by Knight, Seconded by Ortte1, that He approve claim Checks 12817 through 12875 for the amount of $249,591.29. ~10t i on carr i ed unanimously. MOTION by Ell ing, Seconded by Orttel, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11 : 30 p. m . Respectfu1ly submitted, ~ ~ ~ ~U~ Marcea A. Peach Recording Secretary