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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP April 23, 1987 --. - CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 23, 1987 MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry Windschitl on Apri I 23, 1987, 8:28 p.m., at the Andover C I t y Ha]], 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota, for the purpose of discussing the License Fee for Peddlers, Land Value for Sale to School District, Personnel/Staffing, and Shopping Center Accesses. Councilmen present: Elling, Knight, Orttel Councilman absent: Lachlnskl Also present; City Administrator/Engineer, James Schrantz LICENSE FEE FOR PEDDLERS MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, a Resolution establishing license fees for transient merchants, peddlers, canvassers and solicitors In the City of Andover, as presented. (See Resolution R054-87) Motion carried unanimously. LAND VALUE FOR SALE TO SCHOOL DISTRICT Counc i I discussed setting a value on the land located just south of the City Hall proposed to be sold to the school district for a new elementary school. Mr. Schrantz suggested adding the sewer and water area assessment charges to the price per acre. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that the Counc II authorize the sale of the city property to Anoka-Hennepln School District No. 11 In the amount of $2,000 per acre plus area assessments for sewer and water; and that the utilities will then be assessed on the regular assessment policy beyond that. DISCUSSION: Counc i I then felt more research should be done on surrounding property vaJues and that It may be more appropriate to negotiate a sale price wi th the school district rather than setting a per-acre cost at this time. Councilmen Knight and Orttel WITHDREW the Second and the Motion. PERSONNEL/STAFFING Counc I I reviewed the memo received from Mr. Schrantz regarding the need for additional staffing due to the unexpected surge of growth In the city. Mr. Schrantz explained the difficulty of getting all the work completed with the limited office staff and his concern of burnout among the employees as a result of the Increased workload, pressures and frustrations. Special Ci ty Council Meeting April 23, 1987 - Minutes Page 2 (Personnel/Staffing, Continued) Counc i I was concerned about budgeting another $95,000 for staffing at this point, but agreed there Is a staff and space crises. There was a lengthy discussion on the additional positions proposed by Mr. Schrantz, qualifications and talents of existing staff, and the best utilization of staffing qualifications. It was finally agreed to advertise for a combined position of city planner, engineering technician, administrative assistant, zoning administrator, and for an employee with some computer experience capable of helping in accounting and doing special assessments. It was recognized Mr. Schrantz has already been authorized to hire an engineering secretary, suggesting he advertise for that position again as well. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, to advertise for a position of planner, engineering tech, with some administrative assistant capabilities, primarily zoning administration, and any other position that can be filled for a sa]ary of up to $23,000 per year; and that we advertise for one clerk who would work in both accounting and special assessments as the need arises for an amount not to exceed $15,000 per year. Motion carried unanimously. Counc 11 noted job descriptions need to be written for both positions. No action was takeri regarding additional staffing to take the Planning and Zoning and Park Board Minutes. It was also felt once the computer Is installed and operational, the staffing can be reviewed again. Counc II suggested additional space for staffing can be made with temporary dividers in the back of the Counc i 1 chambers. ROUND LAKE BOULEVARD/BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD ACCESS PLAN Counc i I reviewed the proposals for accesses off of Round Lake Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard around the Downtown Shopping Center. It was suggested an access be created going north from Chapmans to Bunker Lake Boulevard or the frontage road. Concern was also raised about utilizing so much land for stacking at lighted intersections because it destroys the buildability of those lots Involved. Counc i I generally agreed to two exits off Bunker Lake Boulevard to the shopping center site, signalizing the middle driveway (Just west of Quay) . At thIs time, no decision was made for access onto Bunker Lake Boulevard west of the Round Lake Boulevard intersection, though there was general agreement the intersections should not be moved over as proposed. Special Ci ty CouncIl Meeting April 23, 1987 - MInutes Page 3 (Round Lake/Bunker Lake Blvds. Access Plan, Continued) MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel, that we extend Rose St.eet northerly and construct a se.vice road from the existing church driveway aJong the southerly side of Bunker Lake Boulevard, and signalization of the middle (easterly) driveway of the shopping center. Motion ca.ried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by EllIng, that we approve the plan of Round Lake Bouleva.d as regards to the proposed shopping cente. from Bunker Lake Boulevard north to 140th as presented by Anoka County. MotIon carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by KnIght, to adjourn. Motion car.led unanimously, Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, \\ c--::L '\ ~~:G-'\ r< Marc la A. Peach Recording Secretary