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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP March 31, 1987 · . CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING-MARCH 31, 1987-AGENDA 9:00 P.M. l. Call to order 2. Discussion/Oak Bluff Utilities 3 . Approval of Sonterre Land Purchase 4 . 5. Adjournment · CITY of ANDOVER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 31, 1987 MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry Windschitl on March 31, 1987, 9: 15 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmen present: EllIng, Knight, Orttel Councilman absent: Lachinski Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins; City Administrator, James Schrantz; and others OAK BLUFF UTILITIES Mayor Windschitl reviewed the background regarding the development of the Oak Bluff p]at, noting motions and discussions that the Intent has always been to provide municIpal sewer and water In that development. He also noted the February 4, 1987, motion of the intent of assessing that development sewer and water area charges In 1987. Those assessments would amount to approximately $1,700 per acre. Larrie Nettum and Bruce Nedegaard, owners of the plat, thought the pending assessments were for sanitary sewer area charges only, not for water. Mayor Windschitl noted the Council motion clear]y includes water as well. Mr. Schrantz stated the notices for the public hearing were for sewer only. The staff has been tel ling people there is a pending assessment for sewer area charges only on that property. If the water area charge Is to be incJuded, he thought another public hearing must be held. Counc i 1 generally agreed a public hearing should be held to include the water area charges as well. Mr. Nedegaard explained they purchased the property after the plat was developed after having been to]d by both the developer and City Staff that sewer and water would not be avai Jable to them until at least 1990. They have 15 of the 25 lots sold, and there is a lot of concern that the City will be putting in the laterals this year. Five of the lots have just put in wel Is and septic systems, 7 houses are under construction and another eight wil I start within the next few weeks. They are asking that the laterals not be installed but to Jet the residents In the development petition for them when they want the utilities just as Is being done in the other developments. There was a lengthy discussion with the owners and several residents on the issue. The CounclJ was concerned that with the larger Jots in this plat, i f the laterals are not put In now, they may never be. They noted one of the points brought out when the plat was being developed Into one-acre lots was the ability to split the lot when utilities did come through. Special City Counci I Meeting Minutes - March 31, 1987 Page 2 (Oak Bluff Utilities, Continued) Mr. Nettum stated they have advised everyone about the placement of the house so the lot can be split in the future. Some have chosen not to do that, as the reason they were moving to the area was because of the larger lot sizes. He stated when they first looked at the develop- ment the middle of 1986, the plans for sewer In the area were between 1990 and 2000. But since the first of this year, that has changed so fast, that now they are looking at laterals this year. He stated they are not opposed to the area charges for sewer and water, but the Installation of laterals at this time causes many problems for them. Counc I 1 again noted the Intent has always been to service this area. In this plat, there is a greater concern over water because of the close proximity to the landf I]] . Councilman Orttel felt as long as the City's costs are covered for the trunk 1 ine, which is done through the area charges, he would not be opposed to putting In the latera]s only when petitioned for by the residents. The I ine would be available should a health problem occur. Mayor Wlndschltl agreed. Councilmen Elling and Knight had a prob]em with that, stating clearly the Intent was to Install utilities In this plat as soon as they were available. They fe]t I f the laterals are not put in now while on]y a few lots are developed and the lots can sti IJ be sp I It, the lines wi 11 never go in. Winslow Holasek stated he was at most of the meetings when the plat of Oak Bluff was discussed. He stated the reason the plat was developed as one-acre lots was because of sewer and water. He felt everyone knew sewer and water was eminent. Jerry Hank stated he purchased a Jot In Oak Bluff and built on it. Two months ago he was told there is no way sewer and water would be put in unless the people living there petitioned for it. And that it would not even be available for as long as ten years. John (?) , homeowner In Oak Bluff, stated his biggest concern was before he purchased the lot, he talked to the City staff abou t utilities and was told it would not be available until the end of the century. He doesn't want the sewer. One of the reasons people are bu I 1 di ng there Is because they want more land, and they are not concerned about splitting their lots. Mr. Nettum wanted the record to show that they have advised all purchasers to call the City regarding utilities. But up until the public hearings, he didn't think there was any information that there was any possibility of sewer and water being avai ¡able. They are not disputing the fact that the utilities wil 1 eventually be provided nor of the area charges at this time. It is the time frame for the laterals. If the City puts the laterals In now, it wi 11 create mass confusion for them. Special City Counci I Meeti ng Minutes - March 31, 1987 Page 3 (Oak Bluff Utilities, Continued) Discussion continued on whether or not the City should have the laterals instal led in Oak Bluff at this time, the concerns of the possible effects the I andfl 1 1 may have on this area, and the argument of al lowing the residents to petition when they want the u tl lit i i es. Mr. Schrantz estimated the actual service could not be before this fall. Mr. Holasek felt it makes no sense to bypass this area once the service is available, to needlessly allow poi]ution of the ground water wi th all the addi tlonal wells and septic systems when utilities are availabJe. He stated he agrees with Councilman Knight that the plat was allowed as density zoning because sewer and water was eminent. Plus there is duplication of costs of both private and then municipal systems. Mr. Nettum stated there are four wells in the project already averaging 215 feet deep. An owner of a lot in Oak Bluff asked how much it would cost if laterals were installed. Mr. Schrantz estimated $40 per front foot plus area charges of $1,700 plus connection charges, which is approximately $9,000 for a one-acre lot. Mayor Windschitl then asked if any Councilmember wished to propose a motion to install laterals in the Oak Bluff development. No motion was offered; therefore, the laterals for sewer and water wi thin the Oak B]uff project will be installed when the residents petition for it as is the policy for other neighborhoods in the City. Counc i I emphasized, however, that they clearly intended to assess the sewer and water area charges in 1987, asking the Administrator to place the item of setting a public hearing for water area charges in Oak Bluff on the next agenda. I APPROVAL OF SONTERRE LAND PURCHASE Attorney Hawkins stated he has reached an agreement with Mrs. Sonterre to acquire approximately 30 acres on Bunker Lake Boulevard. The property Is in the Tax Increment Financing District and the proposed commercial redevelopment area. The one stipulation Mrs. Sonterre asked for is that she be able to retain her house, garden and outbuildings and live there until she dies. Once she dies, it would become the City's property. Mr. Hawkins stated the Council may want the ability to move her driveway stated in the purchase agreement. Counc i I reviewed the conceptual development plan of the area as prepared by TKDA and agreed that the area could be developed around the buIldings. Special City Counci I Meeting Minutes - March 31, 1987 Page 4 (Approval of Sonterre Land Purchase, Continued) Mr. Hawkins asked about the funding of the purchase, feeling the City would not want to sell TIF bonds for It. He asked i f the Counc I ] is interested in looking at acquiring the M. R. Olson property. The appraiser is working on the appraisal of Anoka Auto Wrecking. He has not contacted the property owner north of Anoka Auto Wrecking. Mayor Wlndschi t I stated he would set up a meeting on tha t parce 1 . Counc i I discussion was to ask TKDA to do a a site plan for the Sonterre property, including total site cost development of the 30 acres; and a TIF bond would then be sold for the purchase of the property, plus the installation of the streets, sewer and water. Counc i ] also asked the attorney to pursue the acquisition of the M. R. Olson property as wel I . MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, Counc I 1 approval of the purchase of the Sonterre property on Bunker Lake Boulevard as presented by the City Attorney and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the purchase agreement; and authorize the funds for the earnest money; and authorize a survey of the area Included in the life estate portion of the purchase agreement and also to survey the boundary I ines of the property. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to authorize the City Attorney to meet with City Staff and City Consu]tants to develop costs for the Sonterre property. Motion carried unanlmaously. Mayor Windschitl asked for a motion to have the City Staff, Ci ty Engineers, and City Attorney make a recommendation as to who would manage the Industria! park, either hiring someone on staff, contracting with a consultant, forming a development authority, etc. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to so move. Motion carried unanimously. MUSA BOUNDARY Mayor Windschitl reported on the meetings with the Metropolitan Counc i I regarding the extension of the sanitary sewer line, noting the documentation on undeveloped lots In the City. At this point the Met Counc i I would allow extending the line to service the proposed school just south of City Hall plus a narrow corridor of development: however, In return they would require the City to change its zoning In the rural area to a density of 4 lots per 40 acres rather than the existing 2 1/2 acre lots. Counc i I discussion was on the frustrations over the inconsistencies of the Met Counc I] population projections and their demographic controls. The consensus was a total opposition to the 4 for 40 requirement. Special Ci ty Counci I Meeting Minutes - March 31, 1987 Page 5 (MUSA Boundary, Continued) Counc II then reviewed the map of the staging of the sewet" line assessments and agreed to change some of the mot"e outlying areas which are scheduled for more Imminent service to a later date. It was hoped the Metropolltan Council would then find the proposal more favorable. Counc i 1 also advised the Mayor to contact the City's Met Council t"epresentatives for assistance in this matter. Council then went Into closed session with the Attorney on the Hanson Boulevard condemnation. 11:10 p.m. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by El ling, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:37 p.m. Respectfu]ly submitted, \\~~~ è~'~~~L Marcella A. Peach Recot"dlng Secretary