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CITY of ANDOVER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING-APRIL 19, 1988-AGENDA
7:30 P.M. 1- Call to Order
2. Resident Forum
3. Agenda Approval
"4 . Public Hearing/Vacation of Easement/Oak Bluff, Cont.
5. Discussion Items
·a. Woodland Meadows Street Lighting
'b. Woodland Development Sketch Plan
c. Riccar Heating Variance
.d. Mining Permit/Site Ordinance Discussion
-e. Receive Feasibility Report/State Aid (Tulip Street)
cf. Receive Feasibility Report/State Aid (University Ave.)
q. ATV Discussion
h. Rauen/Wicklund Discussion
""i. Award Bid/Project 87-11
-j. Award Bid/Project 87-10B
'k. CCO/Barbarossa/storm Drainage
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9:00 P.M. Closed Meeting With City Attorney
6. Staff, Committee, commission
·a. Assessment Abatement, Cont.
·b. Gopher Bounty
-c. Disaster Plan Amendment
. d. Survey/Kelsey Park
.e. Approve Purchase Agreements - Commercial Park/
Crocus Street Lots
.f. Fire Department
7. Non-Discussion Items
,a. MSA Street Designation
, b. Declare Adequacy of Petition/R. Sonsteby
c. Release Escrow/Northglen 2nd Addition
d. Accept Revised Feasibility/87-11B/Storm Sewer
Ie. Approve Final Plat/Kensington Estates 2nd Addition
"'f. Release Lot 1, Block 1, Hidden Creek
/8. Approval of Minutes
9. Approval of Claims
10. Adjournment
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{CA CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 19. 1988
MINUTES
The Regular BI-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City CouncIl was cal led
to order by Mayor Jerry Windschltl on April 19, 1988, 7:30 p.m., at at
the Andover CIty Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, MInnesota
Councilmen present: Apel, Ell ing, Knight, Orttel
Councilmen absent: None
Also present: CIty Attorney, WillIam G. Hawkins; TKDA
Engi neer, John Rodeberg; Assistant City Engineer,
Todd Haas; City Planner. Daryl Morey; CI ty
Administrator, James Schrantz; and others
RESIDENT FORUM
Rosella Sonstebv. 4151 141st Avenue NW - presented to each
CouncIlman a copy of an Analysis of Storm Water DraInage done by Ken
Gust, Registered EngIneer. and stated the report shows she Is not
receIving benefit from the storm drainage proJect she Is being
assessed for. She also presented copies of her statement on her case
agaInst the City of Andover and the appeal of the storm draInage
assessment and proposal of a settlement. She said the CouncIl needs
to make the decision to elIminate the assessment agaInst her property
or go to trIal, whIch Is scheduled for April 25, 1988. Ms. SonstebY
also stated she has to pal' her own monel' for Justice because she Is
not benefitted plus her tax dollars are used for attorney's fees to
work against her.
Counc i I agreed to discuss the proposal with the Attorney in closed
sessIon scheduled for this evenIng.
Bob D i I I on . 159th Avenue - asked if there has been a change in
polICY regarding the problem they had with parking and parties, etc.,
a long the rive.. He stated he called the Deputies about a week and a
half ago when cars were parked between the no parking signs along
159th, but it took the Deputies almost an hour to respond. If there
has been no change in pol icy, he felt that Is not very good servIce.
He hoped to stop the problem now so it doesn't get worse when it gets
warmer, but he didn't think the no parkIng was being enforced.
Mayor Wlndschitl stated the poJlcy has not been changed, and the City.
too, would lIke to control the situation before it gets worse. He
stated he wIll speak to the DeputIes, review the logs, and determine
why the response time was so long.
Mr. DII Ion - asked about street lIghting on 159th and Seventh
Avenue. Mayor Wlndschitl advIsed a lIght has been ordered tor that
intersection and will be installed as soon as possible by AEC.
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Regular City Council Meeting
MInutes - AprIl 19, 1988
Page 2
(Resident Forum, Continued)
Mr. Dil Ion - stated many people use the bike lane by that
intersectIon tor passIng. He felt that is very dangerous and either
no passing should be allowed, or It should not be a bike lane and
should be striped for passing. M.. Schrantz was asked to look Into
that matter further.
Roa Anderson. 1452 Ward Lake Drive - represented the North Central
Anoka County Arena Committee. He asked for the City's support to
obtaIn funding from Anoka County to construct an arena In St. Francis.
The Comml ttee Is goIng before the County Board this summer asking for
a $200,000 grant. and the support of the cl ties is essential. The
total cost of the arena is estimated at $750,000. He also reviewed a
map of Anoka County notIng the criteria generally used In determining
arena locations. Ice time would be priorItized to residents of Anoka
County.
Counc i I general II' supported the concept.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, directing the staff to draw up
a ResolutIon to that effect for the next meetIng. (The vote on the
motIon was called prIor to the Agenda Approval.)
DebbIe Ross. 142nd and Dahlia - has lIved In Green Acres for 9
years. Her concern Is the farmer next to them has dug an IrrIgatIon
ditch which is six feet deep and is across the entire area on Crocus.
She Is concerned for the safety of the chIldren that play near the
ditch. Her son almost fell In the ditch yesterday. Though the water
Isn't deep now, she said It wIll be when It raIns. Ms. Ross stated
she Is getting signatures to have something done about the ditch and
is In the process of gettIng more names. Another problem they have
had is the helIcopter spraying the fields flies so close to the house,
they fInally had to call the FAA. She asked that some compromise be
worked out to make it a safe environment for their children.
Mayor Wlndschitl explained fIrst the ownershIp of the ditch needs to
be determined. If It is a private ditch. the matter is between
herself and the owner. If 1 t Is a county ditch, the Coon Creek
Watershed Board has the authority. The Counc i I directed Mr. Haas to
look Into the matter and report back to the CouncIl.
Larv Carlson - referred to the arena proJect proposed by Mr.
Anderson. He stated he knows Mr. Anderson and is familIar with the
work done by the committee In the past. He felt a Jot of work has
gone into it and that the Information Is accurate. Also, he has
sPoken to CommissIoner Haas-Steffen. who indIcated she would not even
bring It before the County Board wIthout the endorsement of the
cIties. He recommended support of the proJ eeL
Motion for staff to draft a Resolution of support carried unanimously.
Regular City Council Meeting
MInutes - AprIl 19. 1988
Page 3
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Windschitl recommended approval of the Agenda and to take those
Items where someone is present first.
MOTION by KnIght, Seconded by Apel, to so move. Motion carried
unanimously.
RAUEN/wICKLUND DISCUSSION
d'Arcy Bosel I, Zoning Administrator. reviewed her April 19 memo of her
observatIons and recommendatIons of the WIcklund property, 4180 147th
Lane NW. She recommended enforcement of the ordinance with regard to
exterIor storage so It would not be vIsIble to the adJoining property.
Peter Rauen. 4110 147th Lane - was mainly concerned about the
construction of another accessory buildIng on the sIte. Mr. Wicklund
already has the equivalent of three double-car garages. Any more, Mr.
Rauen felt, would only be used to store equipment in support of his
constructIon busIness whIch is beIng run out of the house. He felt
that Is vIolatIng the Intent of the zonIng ordinance for an R-l
zonIng. Mr. Rauen stated at the last meetIng he asked the CouncIl to
look at the zonIng actIon and take some approprIate actIon to stop
what he feels Is obvious abuse of the R-l zonIng. He didn't feel the
ordInance was suffIcIent If it would allow another buIldIng on this
property. He also disagreed wIth the 10-foot setback requirement on
2 1/2 acres. Mr. Rauen stated much of the debrIs and refuse Is on hIs
property. He asked the CouncIl to dIrect the BuIldIng OfficIal not to
issue a permi t for another structure on the property.
Attorney Hawkins advised the Council cannot do that, as Mr. Wicklund
does have the right to construct another accessory building as long
as it meets the requIrements of the ordinance. Counc i I discussIon
was on further restricting the sIze of accessory buidlings.
Councilman Orttel was opposed, preferring to have storage Inside of
buildIngs rather than outside. He didn't think the garages were a
problem, but that of running an Illegal busIness out of a resIdence.
And home occupatIons are specifIcally covered In the ordInance.
Counci Iman Apel felt the 10-foot setback works well in the urban area
but not in the rural area.
DIscussion was also on the ordinance requIrements of home occupatIons.
Counc i I agreed the ordInance requIrements for home occupations were
adequate and should be enforced. It was then suggested that the
Planning and ZonIng CommIttee review the ordinance as to the square
footage of accessory buIldings, recommending it be I imi ted to the
first floor of two-story houses. It was also suggested the P & Z
revIew the setback requIrements in the rural area.
Regular City Council MeetIng
Minutes - Apri] 19, 1988
Page 4
(Rauen/Wicklund Discussion, Continued)
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Apel, to dIrect the Planning and
ZonIng Commission to review the setbacks In the R-l zone plus
eliminating the second floor of homes when consIderIng square footage
of accessory buIldings. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING/VACATION OF EASEMENT/OAK BLUFF
MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Apel, that we contInue the public
hearIng on the vacatIon of easement In Oak Bluff to the fIrst
regularly scheduled meeting In Mal'. DISCUSSION: AI Hamme I ,
developer, was hoping the Council would approve the vacation subJect
to the filing of the final plat. He is in the process of acquiring
the Oak Bluff plat, but the abstract shows a title defect because of
that easement.
Councilmen Apel and Orttel WITHDREW the Second and the Motion.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Apel, a Resolution vacatIng a draInage
easement on Out lots A and B, Oak Bluff as p~epared. with the following
addI tion: under the final Be it Further Resolved, that we would add
It Is subJect to the completion of the Development Agreement and the
orderIng of the proJect for publIc Improvements In the area. (See
ResolutIon R055-88) MotIon carrIed unanImously.
WOODLAND MEADOWS STREET LIGHTING
Mayor WlndschItl noted there are about five people who are opposing
street lIghtIng In Woodland Meadows; everyone else Is In favor.
Attorney Hawkins advised the City can assess the installation of
street lighting but has no authorIty to levy charges for the
maintenance of street lightIng like It does for sewer and water. If a
resident does not pal' for the maIntenance, the City has no ability to
add It to the taxes as it does the other utilities. Other cIties
generally take the maintenance out of the general revenue budget.
He suggested requIring developers to place a special convenant on the
deeds which authorizes the CIty to bIll for street lIght maintenance.
Mr. Schrantz advised that Is being done in all new plats.
CouncIlman EllIng noted most of those opposing don't live on the lots
and are not in favor of paying for It. He thought the installation of
street lots would help with the crime situation in that area.
Larv Carlson. Woodland Development - took the position he would vote
his lots wIth the maJorIty, and he took one vote for all the lots he
owns. If there is anything he can do to help, he wouJd be willing to
do It.
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - AprIl 19, 1988
Page 5
(Woodland Meadows Street Lighting, Continued)
Mr. Carlson stated he would be willing to take on the responsibility
of paying the maintenance on the vacant lots for 5 years, but he
couldn't do it forever. Mayor Windschitl felt the correct method
would be to have everyone in the development sign a covenant to their
deed allowing the City to bill for street light maintenance.
Bvron Westlund of Woodland Development - said most of those opposing
liked the design of the street lighting but didn't feel they were
receiving any benefIt. Councilman Ape] suggested It Is an overall
benefit to the neighborhood.
Discussion was on the mechanics of getting everyone to file a
convenant to their deed. Rav StacherskI. 2156 176th Lane - stated
most of the people were really In favor of street lightIng. But he
dIdn't know what the feeling would be about filing a covenant or If he
would get the same number of signatures. He also related several
incidents in their neighbood where they mal' have been able to obtain
license plate numbers or avoid the situation altogether fr there were
street lights In their area.
After further dIscussion, It was agreed Councilman Elling, Mr.
Carlson, Mr. Westlund and Mr. Stacherskl will attempt to get the
signed convenants from everyone In the development.
MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Orttel, that we contInue this item to
the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion carried on a 4-Yes.
I-Present (Elling) vote.
Later In the meeting Attorney Hawkins advised, in reviewing the
statutes, he discovered a method whereby the City Is authorized to
bi II for street lighting maintenance. Council agreed to discuss It
further at the Mal' 2 meeting.
WOODLAND DEVELOPMENT SKETCH PLAN - TIMBER TRAILS
Council reviewed the sketch plan of Timber Trails off 174th between
178th and Seventh. Byron Westlund of Woodland Development explained
the property is zoned R-2 and should be changed to R-l. Council
dIdn't think that was an Issue, as onlY 2 1/2-acre lot development is
allowed In that portIon of the CIty.
Mr. Westlund proposed the plat be developed In two phases. The
southern half will be plated as Phase 1 of 28 two-and-a-half-acre
lots. The concerns are Lot 3, Block 4 that will front off 174th, and
Lot 3, Block 5 and Lot 1, Block 4 will require a variance because of
frontage.
Regular City CouncIl Meeting
Minutes - April 19, 1988
Page 6
(Woodland Development Sketch Plan, Continued)
Lary Carlson, Woodland Development, thought the roads had been cut
through the area for about 12 years, and they wi II try to stay on them
because it is a forested area.
Mayor Windschitl stated many of the residents In the area think that
Lots 1 and 2 of Block 5 are a cIty park, thinkIng they mal' want to
explore that issue with the Park Board. Mr. Carlson stated he lives
in that area and is aware of that si tuation. He stated no one has
used it except for crossing with bikes, etc. They would prefer to keep
them as lots. The City has a slmiliar park around 173rd.
Mayor WI ndsch I tl was concerned about creating a landlocked piece of
property to the north of Zenia, feeling access needs to be provIded
for that property even If a variance Is needed to do so. M.. Carlson
agreed to provide access to that land, preferring to have access from
the north.
Mayor Wlndschltl also thought this proJect would necessItate the
blacktopping of Aztec down to the corner because If It Isn't done with
thIs proJect, there wouldn/t be much assessable frontage left on that
portion of the road. M.. Carlson didn't have a problem doIng that
with his proJect, as he felt he could do It at a lower cost than the
City; but he wanted to know how he could get some recovery from those
on the other side of the street.
Attorney Hawkins advised that in order to assess it, I t must be done
by the City. Counc i I thought it would be very expensive to do that
portion as a separate proJect. It was agreed Mr. Car I son wi I I look
into that further.
M.. Haas asked the Council's opinion on the triangular-shaped lot in
the middle of the plat. He had a drawing to eliminate that and
creating two lots which would be more desirable lots. This adds one
more lot to the plat, but variances mal' be needed for some of the
lots.
Mr. Carlson stated the average lot size is 2.86 acres. They would
prefer the rectangular lots but didn't know if the Counc i I would agree
to varyIng the lots In that block. They would be 2.2 acres but are
all high ground.
Counc I] agreed to eliminate the triangular lot, preferring the
rectangular lots instead. The developers were advIsed to proceed to
the Planning and Zoning CommIssion and Park and Recreation CommissIon.
Regular CIty CouncIl Meeting
MInutes - April 19, 1988
Page 7
RICCAR HEATING VARIANCE
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, a Resolution approving a
variance requested by Rlccar HeatIng and AIr CondItioning for front
yard setback on Lot 1 , Block 1 , Andover Commercial Park. (See
Resolution R056-88) Motion carried unanImously.
ASSESSMENT ABATEMENT
Mr. Schrantz explained the Installation of water along Crosstown
Boulevard was considered a trunk line extension. No one was assessed
except those who petitioned to hook up. Mr. Esselman petitioned to
hook up the lot wIth his house on It, but not for the vacan t. smaller
parce I . M.. Schrantz stated the smaller parcel was assessed by
mistake; and to treat everyone along that line the same, the Staff Is
recommending the assessment be abated on the smaller parce]. At the
time all lots are assessed in the area, that lot wi II also be
assessed.
Counc i I was concerned about inconsistences in the the assessment of
wate.. M.. Schrantz explaIned thIs lIne was put In as a change order
and the intent was not to assess anyone for the extensIon of the water
trunk up Crosstown. No publIc hearing has been held to assess those
Jots.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, that we abate the entire
assessment for PIN 34 32 24 22 0002 under Fund 1448 in the amount of
$3,200. Motion carrIed unanImously.
GOPHER BOUNTY
Lester Peterson. Constance Boulevard - presented a petition to the
Anoka County Board wIth 626 signatures, and the Board passed a
Resolution to pal' $1.50 per pocket gopher. He read a copy of the
petition asking for a $3 bounty on al I pocket gophers, a letter from
the Anoka County Electric Cooperative on the damage and destruction of
their underground services by the pocket gophers, and a letter from
the County Agent on the damage and nuIsance to plants and seedlings
from the pocket gophers.
Because the Item had not been budgeted, it was agreed to pay the 75
cents which wIll be reimbursed by the County. Also, because of the
problems thIs created for the Staff In the past. it was suggested
trying what Is done by Ramsey regarding the freezing of gopher feet.
MOTION Ape I, Seconded by Elling, a Resolution adopting this measure
and get LId of the pocket gophers and that the total CIty bounty would
be 75 cents; that they must be frozen and In plastic bags and
delIvered to the City Clerk for countIng. Motion carried unanimously.
Regular CIty Council Meeting
Minutes - AprIl 19. 1988
Page 8
APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT/COMMERCIAL PARK
MOTION by El ling. Seconded by Knight, that we approve the Purchase
Agreement between Michael Stewart and the City of Andover for Lot 3,
Block 1 of the Andover Commercial Park. Motion carried unanImously.
CROCUS STREET LOT
It was determIned there have been no sewer and water assessments
levied agaInst the lot. The lot would have a sewer, water, and street
assessment in the future. It was noted the easement for the culvert
from 140th and Crocus to the creek must be Included In the agreement.
MOTION by EllIng, Seconded by Knight, to approve the Purchase
Agreement for R & B Investments and the City of Andover for PIN No.
33 32 24 24 0001 with the addition that the storm sewer easement be
shown on the northerly portion of the lot to be Included by the
Attorney for a value of $19,126. Motion carried unanimously.
ANDOVER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Assistant Fire Chief Glen Smith presented quotes for the conversion of
the equipment van. The lowest quote is from L.A.W. Machining & Mfg..
but it Is relying on a lot of labor done by the Fire Department
personnel, on Mr. Walkner donatIng his time, and on engineering and
parts at cost. He asked for Council approval of the L.A.W. Machining
quote because it is the most realistic. Mr. Smith noted there will
still be additional costs for the van for lettering and radios.
Counc i I asked whether the item has been budgeted for. Fire Chief Bob
Palmer stated the treasurer was going to check on the funding, but he
does not have that information yet. There are funds left over from
last year. Mr. Smith thought there may be some funds left over from
some of the other department budget Items as well.
LeRov Walkner. L.A.W. Machinlna - explaIned his quote is not quite
the same as the others because it takes into account the work that
will be done by the Fire Department, the donation of his time. and the
price of other Items at cost. The others address the complete unIt
per the specifications, and he thought those quotes were very
reasonable.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, tha t the Counc II authorize the
equipment van conversIon to be completed by L.A.W. MachinIng & Mfg in
Roseville for a quoted price of $17,645; subJect to the proper funding
being determined by the Fire Department; and recognIze that this price
contemplates the fIrefIghters doing a large portion of the work
involved wIth the conversion. Motion carried unanimously.
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - AprIl 19, 1988
Page 9
(AVFD, Continued)
Chief PaJmer reported the 6-wheel drive is no longer operable, asking
for guidance as to what direction to take. Mr. Smith stated he has
been working with Barnett Jeep Renault in Coon Rapids to obtain a
quote for a Jeep with a V-6 engine. They would have to put a pumper
In the back and it needs to have a heavy suspension to handle that
weight. He estimated It would be about $20,000 to have a completed
unit with radio, pumper, and lighting. If they got a Jeep, they would
use it instead of a 6-wheel drive vehicle. M.. Smith stated no one
has been able to find a used 6-wheeJ drive that would be available to
the City. If they could located a cab and chasis truck with 5-ton
wheels, a military type vehicle, they would use the tank from the
present vehicle on It.
After some dIscussion. Counc II generally preferred to have another
6-wheel dcive vehicle. It was agreed the Council and Fire Department
wi II continue looking for a used military-type vehicle through the
National Guard. etc. This Item is to be added to the April 26
meeting.
Chief Palmer then reviewed the Incident of the Fire Department using
the Public Works tanker over the weekend. Councilman Orttel dIdn't
feel there would be a problem with Insurance coverage if the tanker
were used occasIonally for fIre fighting. The biggest concern Is when
does "occasional" use end to reclassify the truck as a fire vehIcle.
After some discussion, Counc I I agreed some policy must be established
regarding the use of Public Works vehicles by the Fire Department, who
is authorized to operate them. procedure for notification, etc. It
was agreed that Mr. Schrantz. M.. Stone, and Chief Palmer will draft a
policy for Council consderatlon.
Mayor Wlndschitl felt there should be a written policy regarding the
coverage of the Ci ty in the event of a mutual aid cal I, the City's
mInimum coverage, and what vehicles can leave the City on mutual aid
calls. Chief Palmer and those other firefighters present explained the
CI ty is always covered. and It Is standard procedure to have other
cities come In to man your fire stations while you respond to a mutual
aid call. Counc i I asked to be provided with a copy of the mutual aid
agreement to review.
SALE OF LOT/NORDEEN'S ADDITION
Janet Leach. Sundial ReaJtv - explained Steve and Lynn Michaels are
offering to purchase Lot 1 . Block 1 , Nordeen's AddItIon. 464 157th
Avenue, for $13,500. Attorney Hawkins noted the appraisal was for
$15,500, but the City CouncIl has the authorIty to sell I t for
whatever value it determInes reasonable.
Regular City Council MeetIng
MInutes - April 19, 1988
Page 10
(Sale of Lot/Nordeen's Addition. Continued)
Attorney Hawkins also noted If the City would list it with a realtor,
there would be a realtor's fee on i t as we I I .
M.. Michaels - explained there mal' be some septic system removal and
he mal' have to cap the existing well, which Is another expense. He
thought he was acquiring the lot as is.
Ms. Leach also asked that the purchase agreement state that it is a
buildable lot as is. The reason they came In at this time is so they
can begin construction and be completed by July 30. Attorney HawkIns
stated he would need to review the purchase agreement. Also, the
taxes would have to be pro-rated and the City would not be responsible
for the realtor's commission.
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Apel, that we sell the lot for $13,500
to Steve and Lynn Michaels, contingent upon the Attorney and a
satisflcatory purchase agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Counc i I also agreed to discuss the sale of the remaining City lots in
Nordeen's Addition at the AprIl 26 meeting.
RELEASE ESCROW/NORTHGLEN 2ND ADDITION
MOTION by El1lng. Seconded by Knight, that we refund the escrow
balance of $29,579.20 to Good Value Homes. Motion carried
unanImously.
RELEASE LOT 1. BLOCK 1. HIDDEN CREEK
MOTION by Elling, Knight, that we would release Lot 1 , Block 2 of
Hidden Creek to Good Value Homes that is no longer needed. Moti on
carried unanimously.
AWARD BID/PROJECT 87-11
M.. Rodeberg revIewed the bid received for ProJect 87-11, Elementary
School Utilities. with the low bid of C. W. Houle, I nc.. for a total
bid of $991,386.55, which includes the storm sewer assessment
alternate bid for an outlet to Coon Creek. The Coon Creek Watershed
Board has Indicated they will construct a pond this year in Oak Colony
Estates. They wi I I be sending a letter to that affect. He recomended
the City award the contract to the low bidde.. The storm water
portion of the Project, DivIsion IV. can be awarded later after the
letter has been received from the Coon Creek Watershed Board.
ReguJar City Council MeetIng
MInutes - Apri I 19. 1988
Page 11
(Award BId/ProJect 87-11, Continued)
MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Knight, a ResoJutlon accepting bids
and awarding contract for the improvement in the area of the
elementary school and surroundIng development as prepared, and note
that the bid Is awarded to the apparent low bidder of C. W. Houle,
I nc.. for a dollar amount of $858.629.80 for: DivisIons I - I II; and
direct the City Clerk to return to al J bidders the deposits made with
their bids, except that deposit of the successful bidder and the next
lowest bidder. (See Resolution R057-88) Motion carried unanImously.
AWARD BID/PROJECT 87-10B
Mr. Rodeberg reviewed the bIds received for ProJect 87-10, the
constructIon of WeJI Pumphouse No. 3, and recommended awardIng the bId
to the apparent low bidder of Orr Construction for $145,391.00.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Elling, to so move. (See Resolution
R058-88) Motion carrIed unanImously.
CCO/BARBAROSSA/STORM DRAINAGE
(Mayor WindschitJ stepped down. Acting Mayor OrtteJ conducted this
portion of the meeting.)
Mr. Rodeberg explained the proposal was to extend the storm sewer from
the Red Oaks Manor north pond, through Kensington Estates 3rd
Addition. through The Oaks park, and to the existing storm sewer lIne
on Crosstown Boulevard. They are plannIng to construct the curb on
Crosstown Boulevard Thursday, and they would like to put the section
of the storm sewer underneath Crosstown Boulevard at this time so the
road does not have to be tore up in the future.
M.. Rodeberg asked for authorizaion to have Burt KraabeJ construct
that portIon of the pipe for $2,300. There mal' be one addItional
piece of pIpe that mal' have to be put in for another couple hundred
do I I ars.
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Apel. to so move. Motion carried on a
3-Yes, 2-Present (Elling, Wlndschltl) vote.
(Mayor Wlndschltl returned to chaIr the meeting.)
Regular City Council Meeting
MInutes - April 19, 1988
Page 12
ACCEPT REVISED FEASIBILITY/87-11B/STORM SEWER
Mr. Rodeberg recommended approval of the resolution accepting
feasIbility study, waiving public hearing, ordering Improvement and
directing preparation of plans and specifications for the improvement
of storm drainage for ProJect 87-11B.
MOTION by KnIght, Seconded by Apel, to so move. (See Resolution
R059-88) Motion carrIed unanimously.
MINING PERMIT/SITE ORDINANCE DISCUSSION
Mayor Wlndschltl suggested adopting a polIcy that would ensure that
the neighborhood after a mining permit would conform to existing
neighborhoods; that the mining permits would be looked at from the
standpoint of providing community good; and to restrict any of the
excess fIll to an Andover development rather than allowing it to be
trucked out of the CIty.
Several Councilmen agreed the fIll should remain in Andover, as it
will be very expensIve to brIng fIll In for City proJects. CouncIlman
Orttel thought the City could only requIre the fIll to remain in the
cIty If the CIty purchased the rights to It. He thought the property
owner should have some say over where his fill goes. He did agree the
City should control the safety, traffIc, reforestation, etc., of the
mining of fill, referencing Ham Lake's ordinance regarding that
matter.
It was suggested Ordinance 8 regarding mining and Ordinance 10
regardIng plattIng be corrected to control those factors of mining
such as vegetation, traffic, etc. Also, the number of yards to be
removed should be reviewed.
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel, to refer to the Planning and
Zoning to look at Ordinance 10 and the mining of Ordinance 8, and
to talk to other cities regarding mining. MotIon carried unanimously.
RECEIVE FEASIBILITY/STATE AID/TULIP STREET
MOTION by EllIng, Seconded by Knight, a resolution receiving
feasIbIlIty report and cal lIng publIc hearing on improvements of
street construction, ProJect No. 88-9 in the Tulip Street from 157th
Avenue to 161st Avenue area. (See ResolutIon R060-88) Motion carrIed
unanimously. (The date of the publIc hearing was set for Mal' 12 later
in the meeting.)
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RECEIVE FEASIBILITY REPORT/STATE AID/UNIVERSITY AVENUE
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Orttel. a resolution receiving report
and calling public hearing on improvements of street construction.
ProJect No. 88-10 In the University Avenue from Andover Boulevard to
151st Avenue area. (See ResoJutlon R061-88) Motion carried
unanimously. (The date of the public hearing was set for Mal' 12 later
In the meetIng.)
Mayor WindschltJ asked for a motion directing the attorney to draft a
Joint powers agreement with the City of Ham Lake regarding the
University Avenue proJect.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by KnIght, to so move. Moti on carr i ed
unanimously.
ATV DISCUSSION
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Orttel. that we send thIs item to the
P & Z. Motion carried unanimously.
Counc i J recessed at 10:34, then went Into closed session with the
Attorney regarding the Sonsteby lawsuit; reconvened at 11 :06 p.m.
DISASTER PLAN AMENDMENT
MOTION by E11ing, Seconded by KnIght, Page 3 of the Disaster Plan,
strike out the last sentence of the second paragraph. "under no
circumstances do they (Council) report to the emergency scene."
Motion carried unanimously.
Counc il asked why the fire station or Crooked Lake School were not
included as an alternate administrative headquarters and whether
permission has been receIved to use those listed. M.. Almgren
explained the fire statIon was not listed because the thought was if
the Ci ty Hal I was not avaIlable It would be because the dIsaster would
be in the Immediate area. Crooked Lake is not listed because the
prIncipal would not give permission to use the school.
Counc I J suggested the use of both Crooked Lake and the new school be
looked at further.
SURVEY KELSEY PARK
MOTION by EllIng, Seconded by Knight, that we hire Lot Surveys
Company to survey Kelsey Park for $1,750, funds to be taken out of the
Park Board budget. Motion carried unanimously.
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MSA STREET DESIGNATION
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, a Resolution establishing
Municipal State Aid Street as presented (See Resolution R062-88
designating 167th Avenue NW between Ward Lake Drive and CSAH 9; and
University Avenue from 157th to 166th Avenue as MSA streets) Motion
carried unanimously.
DECLARE ADEQUACY OF PETITION
Council directed the norma] policy be fol lowed rega,ding the cost of
pushing the line under Round Lake Boulevard to serve the lot and the
assessment of the easement. Council was confused as to whether Ms.
Sonsteby wanted the costs assessed or wanted to waive the public
hearing and pal' for the costs outright.
MOTION by Ortte], Seconded by Elling, to accept the petition from
Rosella Sonsteby for water servIce to the property located at 14244
Round Lake Boulevard; and note that the item will be held until the
petItIoner advises us of her intentions eIther to pal' for the
improvements and to waive the public hearing or to ask for the pUblic
hearing for the improvement. (See Resolution R063-88) MotIon
carried unanimously.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT/KENSINGTON ESTATES 2ND ADDITION
(Acting Mayor OrtteI chaired this portion of the meeting.)
MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Knight, a Resolution approving the final
plat of Kensington Estates 2nd Addition as being developed by Jerry
and Carol Windschitl in Section 27 32 24. (See Resolution R064-88)
Motion carried on a 3-Yes, 2-Present (Elling, Windschitl) vote.
(Mayor Wlndschitl chaired the remainder of the meeting.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Apel, approval of Special Meeting
Minutes for December 29, 1987; Regular Meeting of January 5, 1988;
Regular Meeting, February 2; Special Closed Meeting, February 2;
Special Meeting, February 9; Regular Meeting, February 16; Special
Closed Meeting, February 16; Special Meeting, March 8; Regular Meeting
March 15; Special MeetIng, March 21; and Regular Meeting, April 5,
1988. Motion carried unanImously.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by AprIl, approval of Regular Meeting
Minutes of March 1. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Present (Windschitl)
vote.
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APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Apel, approval of Checks 14438 through
14528 for a sum of $257,463.31. MotIon carried unanImously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TULIP AND UNIVERSITY. CONTINUED
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by EI ling, to schedule the publIc
hearings for Tulip Street and University Avenue for Mal' 12 following
the Board of Review. MotIon carried unanimously.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to adjourn. Moti on carr I ed
unanImously.
Meeting adjourned at 11:32 p.m.
Respectful II' submitted,
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Marc a A. Peach
RecordIng Secretary