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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP December 29, 1987 · CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 29, 1987 - AGENDA 7:30 P.M. I. Call to order 2. Agenda Approval 3. Bond Referendum Resolutions 4. Approve Fact Sheet 5. Inadequate Wells/Hookup Funding 6. Hire Planning Commission Secretary 7. Approval of Minutes 8. License Renewal 9. Approval of Claims 10. Adjournment CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 29, 1987 - MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry Windschitl at 7:33 P.M., Tuesday, December 29, 1987 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN. Councilmen Present: Apel, Elling, Knight, Orttel Councilmen Absent: None Also Present: Jim Schrantz, City Administrator; Frank Stone, Public works Supervisor; members of the Fire Department; Bob Russek, BRA; City Attorney, Bill Hawkins Mayor Windschitl reported a problem in the area where we constructed the sewer line on South Coon Creek Drive along the creek. People are using that area as a road for snowmobiles, three-wheelers, etc. Mrs. Freyholtz - stated that there are a lot of children in that area who generally play back where the sewer line was installed and with all of the three-wheelers, snowmobilers, etc. it is becoming very dangerous. Mr. Schrantz stated that gates will be installed at both ends and that will be done soon. Mayor Windschitl also felt that "no tresspassing" signs should be put up. The only people who should be back in that area are the city's public works personnel. Frank Stone noted that the gates are here but the contractor can't put them up yet. He suggested putting up snow fence temporarily and also the gates could be temporarily installed. Mayor Windschitl asked that something be done and that Mr. Stone report back at next Tuesday's meeting. Aqenda Approval MOTION by Knight, seconded by Apel to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Councilman Elling asked that Items 4 through 8 be dropped from the agenda. MOTION by Elling to drop items 4 through 8. Motion dies for lack of a second. Bond Referendum Resolution Mayor Windschitl noted that School District 15 has scheduled their bond election for February 18th. He asked if it is necessary to have the location of the sites for the fire stations on the ballot. City Attorney Hawkins stated that the more you put in the ballot question the more problems you will have. He explained that he tried to come up with something that everyone could understand. Special City Council Meeting December 29, 1987 - Minutes Page 2 (Bond Referendum, Cont.) Councilman Orttel felt that anybody who will be either for or against the bond issue will know what we are planning. He was sure that there will be other work going on to sell the bond issue and the locations will be discussed at that time. Councilman Elling felt that the question should state that the sites are the Northwest area and the Southern portion of the City. Mr. Hawkins stated that the problem with that is, what is the northwest area? He felt that by stating locations, we would be opening it up to lawsuits. Councilman Elling asked if we have the northwest site tied down. Mr. Schrantz noted that we are in the process of getting both sites. Bruce Mann, Fire Department - thanked the Council for holding this special meeting. He stated that they have decided that the election should be on February 11th. Councilman Knight felt that it is unfair to the public to have two bond issue elections within six days. Councilman Orttel noted that to the person who does not know what is going on the issues are the same. They are going to vote on the money issue, not what the money will be used for. Bob Russek, BRA - stated that as far as having these two bond issues so close together will be a big advantage. He also felt that the locations of the sites should not be in the ballot question. Bruce Mann - explained that the Fire Department is planning to have an open house at the station to explain the issue to the public, neighborhood meetings will be held throughout the city, and there will be some displays at the Downtown Center. The Fire Department will be meeting tomorrow night to go over the outline for the presentations that will be made to the public. He also explained that the reasoning behind the choice for February 11th is a study down on winning bond elections. They took a survey over fourteen years and found that the months most favorable are January, February and August. Mayor Windschitl noted that we need to be able to get the polling places for that date. Councilman Knight noted that the feedback in District 15 was that if they went for a smaller issue, it would have passed. He felt that if this issue was two or three weeks ahead of District IS's issue, it would not both him. Paul Genqler, Fire Department - stated that two weeks ago they took this up before the general membership and there were only two people who were not in favor. The people in the fire department are going to push for this, Mr. Schrantz explained that it is the people in the expensive houses that are bothered by taxes. They will be the toughest ones to sell. Special City Council Meeting December 29, 1987 - Minutes Page 3 (Bond Referendum, Cont.) MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Apel that the Clerk will search out a date for the week of February 8th for the fire bond issue and have that back to us by January 5th. Mayor Windschitl asked if there is any desire to split this into two questions. Mr. Mann stated that the Fire Department would like to have one vote for both stations. Councilman Elling asked if it would be OK to let this question go as is and then the handouts could give the more exact locations of the new stations. Mr. Mann explained that they are going to have signs made and installed at the new sites that say "Proposed site of Andover Fire Station '2" and '3. He also requested the exact procedure for the bond election and what the fire department is responsible for. Mr. Hawkins noted that the Clerk is responsible for the election. Mayor Windschitl stated that the Fire Department should hold a public hearing. Normally, the Council will set a date. Vote on Motion: Carried unanimously. Approve Fact Sheet It was noted that the Fire Department will set up a standard presentation for the public and that the Council should approve that presentation. Also, if there will be something mailed to the residents, it should be approved by the Council. Bob Dillon, Fire Department asked if they can turn over part of the present station to the public works department. There will possibly be two fire units left at that location. Councilman Elling noted that operating and maintenance went up with the two stations, but it offset the construction of another cold storage building for public works. Councilman Orttel didn't feel that it is a good idea to bring that up because the people who live in this area don't want to lose their fire station. Bob Russek, BRA - presented site feasibility reports on the proposed fire stations. This is in addition to the previous report, which dealt with the locations of the stations and feasibility of those stations in terms of size, cost, etc. This new report deals with the suitability of the two sites. For Site '2, in the southern part of the city, the big issue was the size and feasibility of putting in a basement. On the other site, the big issue was size as that site has steep topography and a pipeline easement. Looking at the worst possible case, both sites are feasible. Recess 9:10 - Reconvene 9:12. Special City Council Meeting December 29, 1987 - Minutes Page 4 License Renewal MOTION by Elling, seconded by Knight to approve the following licenses for Tasty Pizza for 1988: Cigarette and Non-Intoxicating On-Sale Liquor. Motion carried unanimously. Hire Planninq Commission Secretary MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Knight to hire Mava Mikkonen as the Planning Commission Secretary. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes MOTION by Knight, seconded by Apel to approve the minutes of December 1, 1987 as presented. Motion carried on a 4 yes, 1 present (Orttel) vote. MOTION by Knight, seconded by Apel to approve the minutes of December 8, 1987 and December 15, 1987 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Inadequate Wells/Hookup Funding Mr. Schrantz explained that when we dewatered, the well at 14352 Crosstown Boulevard dried up. The owner has said that he cannot afford to hook up to water and asked if the city would hook it up and assess him. It was the concensus of the Council that we do not want to hook him up unless he can prove a hardship. Mr. Schrantz informed the Council of meetings that the Soil and Water Conservation people are having to talk about oak wilt. Frank Stone, Public Works Supervisor noted that Channel 11 news tonight brought up six towns in Minnesota that have an overabundance of radium in their city water. Mr. Stone explained that we also have the same problem. He stated that he will contact the Health Department to find out what is going on. Approval of Claims MOTION by Elling, seconded by Knight to approve claims numered 13846 through 13917 in the amount of $97,806.29. Motion carried. MOTION by Apel, seconded by Knight to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, b( ([¿¿ vicki Volk Acting Council Secretary