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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC December 6, 1988 -".~'~'~" " C}\ . . " . CITY of ANDOVER , , . .,- Regular City Council Meeting - December 6, 1988 Agenda 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to order 2 . Resident Forum 3. Agenda Approval 4. Approval of Minutes 5. Discussion Items a. Continued Public Hearing/Hidden Creek street Lights b. Woodland Meadows Street Lights, Informational Hearing c. Public Hearing/No Wake Ordinance d. Anoka County Legislative Coalition, Cont. e. Ordinance 8 Amendments f. Coon Creek Watershed Discussion g. Street Light Rates h. Mashuga Driveway, Cont. i. Lutz/Heidelberger Discussion j . Approve Woodland Dev. Sign Agreement k. Accept Feasibility Report/#88-35 6. Staff, Committee, Commission a. Temporary Warming Houses b. Hire Warming House Attendants c. Public Works Employee d. Commercial Park Sales policy e. Civil Defense Sirens f. Coon Rapids Traffic Impact Review g. Approve Off-sale Intox. Liquor Licenses 7. Non-Discussion Items a. Indian Meadows 3rd Development Contract b. Accept Streets/Indian Meadows 3rd c. Accept Deed/Park Dedication/Indian Meadows d. Approve Final plat/Indian Meadows 3rd e. Accept Grading & Streets/Deerwood Est. f. Speed Limit Resolution/Fox Meadows g. Local Programming Resolution h. Schedule Work Session i. Approve Payments/ROW/Crosstown Blvd. 8. Approval of Claims 9. Adjournment - -,". FC}\ CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 6, 1988 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was caJJed to order by Mayor Jerry Windschitl on December 6, 1988, 7:35 p.m., at the Andover City Hal I, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmen present: Apel, Ell ing, Kn i gh t , Orttel Councilman absent: None Also present: City Attorney, Wi II iam G. Hawkins; TKDA Engineer. John Davidson: Assistant City Engineer. Todd Haas; City Planner, Jay Blake; Public Works Supervisor, Frank Stone; City Administrator, James Schrantz; and others AGENDA APPROVAL It was agreed to discuss Items 5a, 5b, and 5g a I J together, as they al J relate to street 1 ighting. MOTION by Ape I , Seconded by Knight, that we approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. STREET LIGHT RATES CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING/HIDDEN CREEK STREET LIGHTS WOODLAND MEADOWS STREET LIGHTS/INFORMATIONAL HEARING Councilman EI ling reviewed the three policy changes that have been made by Anoka EJectrlc Cooperative, noting the present policy Is to amort I ze the installation and depreciation over a 5-year period, which wi I I be billed to the residents along with the usage, maintenance, and administrative costs. For year 6 and beyond, only the usage, maintenance and adminIstrative costs would be charged. He was of the opinion that each existing subdivision should pay for the actual costs Incurred to Instal I J Ights In that subdivision rather than have a uniform rate for the entire City. Mr. Schrantz exp1ained how he arrived at a uniform rate for street Jlght projects using a weighted average and $500 per light for installation, noting the difference between the urban and rural areas is based on density. There are 6.6 Iots paying for one light in the urban. 3.4 lots in the rural area. He also asked the Council whether the billing in the rural area shouId be quarterly as is done in the urban area, or done semi-annually, or yearly to save on administrative costs. Mr. Schrantz also stated It would not be a probIem in the bll ling department If each subdivision had a different rate, that Is bilJed for actua1 costs incurred. Regular City Council Meeti ng December 6, 1988 - Minutes Page 2 (Street Light Rates - Hidden Creek & WoodJand Meadows Street Light ProJects. Continued) After some discussion, the Counc i I generally agreed to establish the policy of charging the actual cost of instal lation Incurred back to each subdivision. Counc i I then discussed the financing of the Installation. A suggestion was to fund it internally, issuing a note from one of the City's fund to another. Rick NeHland. AEC Representative - expJained if AEC finances it, the rate quoted up front would be for the entire five-year period. Today's rate is 8 3/4 percent. He didn't feel that rate would change much, as it is based on their historical interest costs plus a smal I variable. The Counc IJ generally agreed to leave the financing to AEC. Discussion was then on the specific projects for each subdivision. Mayor Windschitl explained Hidden Creek Hould be done under the present poI icy: however. appl ication for street lights in Woodland Meadows was made under AEC's Phase 2 policy to front-end the instal lation. If the decision Is to stay wi th tha t po I icy, the Ci ty would have to assess that cost and the formal Statute 429 procedure would need to be followed, requiring a formal public hearing. Mr. Schrantz stated he wouId like AEC to treat Woodland MeadoHs under the Phase 3 policy, possibly even canceJ ling the request and then reapplying again. Mr. Newland - felt that is reasonable. Mr. Schrantz then reviewed the estimated costs in Hidden Creek of $38.68/lot/year or $9.67/quarter for the first five years. After that, the capital and Insta11ation costs of $18.82/lot/year would be el imlnated. For WoodJand Meadows, the estimated costs would be $73.52/lot/year for the first five years, eliminating the $35.40/1ot/ year capital and installation costs after that. Councilman Elling questioned the estimated cost in Woodland Meadows. feel ing actual costs wi I I be less. Mr. Schrantz stated the same cost of $500 for instaJ Jation of each light was used for both subdivisions. Mayor Windschitl di dn' t feel it would be difficult to get more precise estimates on instaJlatlon in Woodland Meadows. To save on billing costs. Councilman Orttel suggested the residents be pre-bil led for usage on a forward basis. As a compromise, the billing could be done mid-year, such as June, meaning the City would carry a half-year's interest and the residents would be pre-paying a half-year's interest. The first year's bll ling would be pro-rated depending on when the 1 ights \~ere installed. Brian Rich. 2250 172nd - asked why their energy costs are so much higher than on Hidden Creek. Mr. Schrantz explained it is because there are less lots to pay for one street Jlght. It is purely density. showing an overhead Jayout of the street lights wl thin the subdivision. Regular City Council Meeting December 6, 1988 - Minutes Page 3 (Street Light Rates - Hidden Creek & Woodland Meadows Street Light Projects. Continued) Mr. Rich - asked if only the lots on Block 6 pay for I I gh t 252. Mr. Schrantz explained the cost for the tota 1 number of street lights Is divided by the 77 lots within the subdivision. Jim Kozel. Woodland Meadows - asked how it is determined where street lights should go and wi 11 they be within 10 feet of the street. Mr. Schrantz explained the policy In the rural area Is to put them at each intersection and mid-block on the longer blocks. They wi I I be placed on the side closest to the transformer to lower the costs. A woman asked what happens if a street J ight is to be placed where someone also has their own security 1 ight up. Mayor Windschltl pointed out the three I i gh t sat the Intersection of Verdin wiJ I be paid for by the City. DOUQ ? - asked why the City pays for those lights. Mayor Windschitl expJained the policy Is the City instal Is I ights along county roads and pays for them out of the GeneraJ Fund. Mr. Rich - asked what kind of Jights they are getting. Counc i 1 man EI ling reviewed the light standards adopted by the City. Mr. Rich - asked if they have a choice whether the I ights go in or not. Mayor WlndschltJ stated yes, the Council is only reacting for a petition requesting the project. If a majority petition Is received opposing the project, the lights would not be instaJ led. Mary Ann WaQner. Hidden Creek - was concerned about the placement of the 1 ights, especiaJly the one near the park and in the cui de sacs. Counc I I agreed the Ilght near the park should be moved to the park and that the lights should be correctly placed In the cuJ de sacs according to the policy. MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Orttel, that the generaJ street lights rates sha 1 I be determined by the actual cost of the project In the developments themselves as billed by AEC plus administrative costs as determined by the Council. DISCUSSION: Counc i 1 noted this would be an amendment to the street lighting policy. Councilman Orttel felt for the rural area, the City wou]d have to bill for the actua I plus carrying administrative costs. Mr. Newland - thought the billing is set up monthly at the present time, though they wi I I be looking at that issue when revising the rates. He asked what the City's preference would be. Mayor Windschi t I stated from the standpoint of paperwork, it would be easiest to do It quarterly. Motion carried unanimouslY. Regular City Council Meeti ng December 6, 1988 - Minutes Page 4 (Street Light Rates - Hidden Creek & Woodland Meadows Street Light Projects, Continued) MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Knight, that the Counc i I authorize the insta11atlon of street lighting in Hidden Creek Phases 1. " and 3. <., and note that the Ilght closest to the park be moved adJacent to the park, and that those costs for the project be billed on a quarterly basis with the other utility bills in the amount of $9.67 per quarter. (See Resolutlon R275-88) Motion carried unanimously. Counc i I asked when the I ights would be Instal Jed. expressing frustration over the time delay In the Installation of Ilghts ordered this past year. Mr. Newland - stated they experienced internal problems at AEC which have been resolved. He thought al I lights ordered by the City have been installed. stating those problems should not exist in the future and future insta11ations will be done on a timely basis. Council discussed the Woodland Meadows project, generally wanting more specific costs for the project before making a decision. Mayor Windschitl asked for a motion to continue the item to the next meeting to get those costs. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Apel, to sO move. DISCUSSION: Mr. Haas stated he does have the specific costs for the project. but was unable to arrive at a specific cost per lot at this time. Discussion was then on the Issue raised by the developers of the Hills of Bunker Lake having lights Instal led under two difference policies in that plat. Mr. Newland - stated those Jights were appJied for prior to the pol icy change. The Board resolved to stay wIth that policy as It Is 1 a I d ou t . The customer Is the City; and when the City made application, it was under the previous policy. Jerrv Green. developer - stated they had never been informed of a policy change nor that the City is the customer of AEC, not them. They made application in February, 1988. for Phase 3 laid out according to the plan done in Phases 1 and 2. In March AEC they were told the City must make application. He didn't know when the City made that application. wanting to know when that was done. They priced their lots according to what was done in the previous phases, not knowing the policy has changed. He explalned the change in AEC's policy means that peopIe across the street from their first two phases wi11 be paying a different rate, which he feIt is a problem. Ron Smith and Tony Emmerich. developers - felt this wi I I cause people to be fighting among themselves in the subdivision. Counc i 1 felt that discrepancy wi 1 1 occur al I over the City, and that I t is AEC, not the City, which sets those rates. Regular City Council Meeting December 6, 1988 - Minutes Page 5 (Street Light Rates - Hidden Creek & Woodland Meadows Street Light Projects. Continued) Mr. Newland - felt that the possibility for different rates on different sides of the streets is there for other areas as we] ] as adJoining plats develop. He explained how the policy works, recommending they retain some kind if up-front charge for the lots. They are also now charging an up-front cost for private security 1 ights as wel1. He stated they are working with 13 di fferent communities, and the policy appIles to al I of them. No Counc i I action was taken on the Hi11s of Bunker Lake situation. Mary ? . Woodland Meadows - stated she wanted another vote in Woodland Meadows, stating the petition went around before they moved in, plus there have been 9 homes built since they moved in. Counc i I explained they do not participate In the petition procedure: however, i f the residents wish to circulate a petition In opposl tlon to the project, the Counc i I wi 11 receive It at the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The item is to be on the December 20 Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING/NO WAKE ORDINANCE Mayor Windschitl opened the public hearing for the proposed No Wake Ordinance at 8:45 p.m. Lyle Bradley, Seventh Avenue, gave a slide presentation on the Rum River demonstrating some of the erosion that is occurring on the river. He stated 75 percent of the erosion is from motorboats. Gordon Enoles, 5555 159th Lane - thought the restriction to 5 hsp motor and 6 mph speed 1 imi t is unrealisticalIy 10w. He has fished the river, stating most of the erosion is caused by people destroying the vegetation. He felt the erosion on Mr. Bradley's land was the exception, not the rule. Mr. Engles stated there should be some restrictions, but 6 mph speed iimlt virtuaIly eliminates fishing on the river. Water skiing destroys the banks: but in the last seven years he's II ved there, he's only seen one water skier. Harvey ? 165th - has lived on the river for 12 years and has . seen no erosion. He fishes the river al I the time, stating there Is generally not more than one boat a day going by, and they go by slowly. The area to the south of him is very shaJ]ow. He stated a 5 hsp motor wouldn't even push his 14-foot boat up the river. Pontoons, which move very slowly, need a 25 hsp motor to push them. He expressed frustration over the ever Increasing restrictions being placed on the rIver. yet they are taxed higher. Regular City Council Meet! ng December 6, 1988 - Minutes Page 6 (Public Hearing/No Wake Oridnance, Continued) Dick Svpl inski. 155th - lost about 15 feet of shore due to the flood In 1985, not from the boats. He hasn't seen any water skier in his area. but has seen people using the jet ski Is which do cause a 10t of erosion. He too was frustrated over the restrictions along the Rum River in Andover, alleging no such regulations are required across the river in Ramsey. Mr. Enqles - stated he cal led the City of Anoka Manager, who stated the City did not agree wi th the 5 hsp and 5 mph 1 imi ts and that it has been returned to the Watershed Organization to rewrite It. Mayor Wlndschltl though t it required the consent of all three cities before the ordinance can be approved by Anoka County. Mr. Svpllnskl - stated he has a 24-foot pontoon with a 40-hsp motor. and when the faml I y is on It, It is very difficult to travel against the current. He wouldn't be abJe to use the pontoon with a 5-hsp motor. There are no water skiP9s In his area because of the rocks, but he knows there are some cJoser to Anoka. Counci Iman Knight thought there should be some compromise, as a pontoon boat doesn't make a wake, yet It does require a larger motor. Mr. Bradley stated research has indicated it is not the size of the boat. but the speed that it Is going. He thought the State law requires motor size restrictions be either 40 hsp, 25 hps, electric motors, or no motors, thinking 5 hps was not an option. Mike Ploth - stated in other areas such as Minnetonka, there is a no wake ordinance that does not include the en t! re lake but only those sensitive areas. He felt a no wake ordinance in front of the eroding property would be acceptable, but not for the entire river. Discussion with those in attendance and the Council was on a proposed compromise to Initiate a no wake ordinance rather a horsepower ordinance. Councll suggested the specific locations of erosion be identified and that the Watershed Management Board consider a no wake or cJosed throttle ordinance applicable only to those areas of concern. Signing might be required in those areas. They aJso suggested addressing the jet ski issue. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Ape!, that the matter of the proposed No Wake Ordinance on the Lower Rum River be referred back to the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization for their review and Input of our representative on that body of the Council's comments and the public's comments here tonight. DISCUSSION: Counc i 1 agreed that the areas of erosion be identified and signing for closed throttle or no \"ake if necessary. Also, consider not allowlng jet skis on the river. Counc i I also agreed to notify the residents when a new proposal Is before them. Motion carried unanimously. The Public Hearing closed at 9:16 p.m. Regular City Council Meeti ng December 6. 1988 - Minutes Page 7 MASHUGA DRIVEWAY. CONTINUED Mr. Schrantz noted the December 6, 1988, letter from William Sironen, Anoka County Assistant Engineer, indicating the county's preference that Dale Mashuga's driveway from Lot 1 , Block 1, Woodrldge Acres, be removed as original ly expected: but they will consent to letting the driveway remain as constructed in the Interest of not expending any more funds on the problem. Dale Mashuqa - stated he never saw either letter from the county. He stated the driveway was put In Incorrectly, as It Is 2 feet to the inside on both sides from where It was marked. The opening is now too narrow: and when he pu11s into the driveway, he runs over the curb. He felt it is the fault of TKDA because he had to1d them three times exactly what he wanted done. Mayor Windschitl asked Mr. Mashuga if he felt the removal of the expansion joints on either side of the driveway would soJve the problem. Mr. Mashuga felt i t wou I d he 1 p . But because he didn't feel he caused the problem, he would only be satisfied if it were corrected the right way, He is wil ling to compromise if necessary, but he stated he wouldn't be completely satisfied with it. MOT ION by Ape I that the driveway be put back at the 20 feet that i t was before the concrete was laid now, using as the authority a letter dated November 15, 1988, from William Sironen stating that we allow driveways up to 20 feet in width, for the existing driveway was at least this wide or wider. Mot i on di es for lack of a second. Though there was some willingness to solve the problem, others questioned whether the county would allow any work done on their road since they have indicated they would prefer the driveway not be there at all. Mr. Mashuga noted if this driveway was closed, there would be no way to get to his barn In the back of the Jot. He asked the Counc I I whether the driveway rea11y looks correct to them, having the two-foot piece of sod between the tar and the ralJroad ties, which was the edge of his driveway. Mr. Davidson took exception to Mr. Mashuga's accusations, thinking they would not dellberately make the driveway smaller. He has heard both sides of the issue, st i 1 I not knowing exactly what happened. If the Counc i I chooses, they will change It. Counc i 1 debated whether the county has a curb cut ordinance and whether permission would be needed from the county to correct this matter. Mr. Mashuga asked if he could talk to the county about the matter. The Counc i I stated yes. agreeing to table the item to the next meeting. MOTION by Ape], Seconded by Knight, to table this for two weeks. Motion carried unanimously. Regular City Council Meet! ng December 6, 1988 - Minutes Page 8 LUTZ/HEIDELBERGER DISCUSSION Mr. Blake reviewed the problem with junk stored on the Lutz and Heidelberger property at 159th and Nightengale and events that have taken pI ace to date. The most recent correspondence was November 29, 1988, informing them they have 20 days before the City removes those Items and assesses the costs back to the property. Today the Lutz property was cited, There was a contractor on site who did not have a contractor's license with the City. The property owner was cited for burying concrete blocks and brick on property adjacent to to DNR wetland. Ceci I Heidelberqer - asked why they weren't informed of this meeting tonight. Mr. Blake stated it is an Informational item for the Council, not a publlc hearing. Mr. Heidelberger does have a right to request a hearing examiner to hear the case. Mr. Heldelberqer - stated he and Gilbert Menkveld own classic cars that are on the property. They are in the process of purchasing a turkey farm in Isanti County, which is where they will be moving these cars to between now and April, 1989. Now he's cleaning up the easement adjoining the property of Andover's Commercial Park. He also stated the person working on Mr. Lutz's property belongs to the church, thinking a Jicense shouJd not be needed as long as he is donating his labor for the church to help build the parking 10t. Mr. Heidelberger asked if he can have between now and April 1 to remove those cars because they are stllI negotiating the purchase and it wi 1] take some time to get everything done. Otherwise he would have to move the vehicles twice. Counc i 1 noted this problem has been a continuing one for two years. Mrs. Heidelberqer - stated in 1986 they were having an auction on the site, trying to sel 1 al I the cars they had. Mr. Heidelberger stated there are about 20 or 25 cars on both his and Mr. Lutz's property plus some farm machinery. He moved some cars off the site today. Ed Lutz. 2325 Uplander Drive - stated he got the letter to clean up the area of the concrete, blacktop, wood, etc., within 20 days. He has a license in Andover and a permit to do the church addition. The church is In the process of putting in a parking 10t. So he was removing the concrete and blacktop and using it to f i 11 in the parking 10t in the church. Today he got a ci tation for that, stating he didn't know he was not al lowed to bury the concrete and blacktop. He thought concrete and blacktop was sufficient f i J ] along with a membrane underneath a parking lot. He's done that for the last 20 years in aJ J the parking lots he's built. The intent was to put a couple feet of good fil I over the membrane before paving the parking 10t. Mr. Heidelberger stated the parking 10t wiJI not be bIacktopped for three years. Regular City Council Meeting December 6, 1988 - ~Iinutes Page 9 (Lutz/Heidelberger Discussion. Continued) Mr. Blake explained the basis of the citation was that portion of the ordinance not al lowing any new landfi lIs, landfi IJs being defined as bearing unwanted materials. CounciJman OrtteI knew the burying of blacktop is not al lowed anywhere in the State of Minnesota. Mr. Haas stated It Is not good engineering practice to be using concrete blocks underneath a pavement area because i t is difficult to get adequate compaction. Mr. Blake stated Mr, Lutz is making an effort to clean up the property. The only issue of concern is the burying of that product too cIose to the DNR wetland and the removaI of the bituminous from the area. Discussion was on whether or not the burial of concrete blocks should be al lowed underneath a private church driveway; noting If there Is a problem. it wou I d be the church's responsibility to correct It. Mr. Haas stated they are trying to protect the property. He and Mr. Schrantz explained the proper way to use concrete as fil I to prevent problems of shifting In the future. Mr. Haas thought they should have the specifications for the church parking lot. Counc i J felt that since there Is no ordinance that prohibits it and the City does not want to put the church through any costs other than norma I , the City should not be involved in it. Mr. BJake then explained there has been a second hole dug that has some concrete blocks and other brush that has been partially buried, and the citation was issued for that. Counc i 1 noted if the ci tations were issued under City ordinance or State Iaw, the Counc i I cannot interfere with it. Counc I 1 then agreed to grant an extension to the 20-day notice for Mr. Heidelberger to remove the cars from his property. MOTION by Ape 1 . Seconded by Knight, the Counc i I wi 1 I aJow Mr. Heidelberger and Mr. Lutz until Apri 1 15 to conform to the removal of the collectibles from their property, and with no further notices under the Nuisance Ordinance. DISCUSSION: Counc i 1 clarified that I f the col Jectlbles are not removed by April 15, theCltywiJl go on the property without any further notice to clean It up and charge the costs back to the property owners. Motion carried on a 4-Yes. I-No (Kn i gh t ) vote. Regular City Council Mee tI ng December 6. 1988 - Minutes Page 10 ORDINANCE 8 A!1ENDMENTS Counci I noted there are times when it may be necessary to place items on the Counc i 1 Agenda prior to the time designated in the proposed ordinance. To allow for this flexibility, in al I sections of the proposed ordinances pertaining to the placement of an item on the agenda of the Ci ty Counci I, it was agreed to add: " .. .agenda of the Ci ty Counci 1 not later than their..." MOTION by Orttei, Seconded by Ape!, approvaJ of the amendments to Ordinance 8 as amended, with the addition of Itnat later than" for the hearing by the Counc i 1 of Planning Commission referrals in the appropriate sections. Motion carried unanimously. Counc i 1 recessed at 10: 12 ¡ reconvened at 10:16 p.m. ACCEPT FEASIBILITY REPORT/#88-35 Mr. Davidson reviewed the feasibility report for Tower #2, Wel I #4 and trunk watermain. The intent Is to have the second water supply be at a higher pressure than the existing water supply. To do this, the second tank wil 1 have to be raised about 40 feet higher than the ex i sti ng tank. There wi II be storage and two wel Is on either side of Coon Creek, and the City can run two separate systems on an Interim or permanent basis, whatever the City chooses. If both systems are to be run as one, the two systems can be connected with a pressure-reducing and sustaining value. He also reviewed some of the other options available to upgrade the system and the design of the system. The estimated cost for the tank, well and watermain would be about $1.7 mil lion but could be built in stages i f financing is a problem. They have not yet Jooked into the financing, recognizing that must be done before the project is ordered. Counc i I genera I I y fe 1 t the financing should be looked into before proceeding any further. They also expected the report on radon in the City water supply within a few weeks, wanting to get that report to determine what will be needed for the water system in total. Discussion was also on the concern by the Fire Department of the low pressure in the existing system. Councilman EI Jing also noted the feasiblIity report varies from the revised Comprehensive Water Plan presented in June, thinking now that Plan should be corrected. Mr. Davidson stated he got the impression from the Council work session that there is a problem with water pressure and that the area Is developing faster than what was predicted in the PIan. so the timetable should be accelerated. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Apel, to accept the Feasibility Report . (See Resolutlon R276-88) Motion carried unanimously. Regular City Council Meeting December 6. 1988 - Minutes Page 1 1 (Accept Feasibility Report/#88-35, Continued) Counc i 1 directed Mr. Schrantz, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Hawkins and the City Auditor to review the financing on the water system. Once that report is back, it was agreed this I tem wi I I be discussed in further detail at a work session. TEMPORARY WARMING HOUSES MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Apel, that the City authorize expenditures for two warming houses for a total do 1 I ar amoun t of $2,900, one for Hawk Ridge park and one for Prairie Knoll park. DISCUSSION: Mr. Stone stated the money would come from the 1989 budget, not 1988: but they would like to have the warming houses in before the schooJ vacation in December. Motion carried unanimously. (This motion was rescinded fol lowing the discussion of the next Agenda item. ) HIRE WARMING HOUSE ATTENDANTS Mr. Stone stated two of the attendants have been budgeted for, but the other four are not; and he didn't know where those additional funds, approximately $7,300, would come from. Because of this, the Counc II agreed to rescind the prior motion regarding the expenditure for two additional warml ng houses. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Apel, to rescind the prior motion. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that we refer the matter regarding the temporary warming houses and the warming house employees to the Park Commission for their recommendation on the financing of those items over and above the approved budget for 1989. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE Mr. Stone explained Wayne Patchen wi] I be out of work for 3 to 4 weeks because of surgery, asking for approval to hire a temporary public works employee. Someone is wil ling to take the position but at a higher salary than Mr. Patchen's. Counc i 1 felt the temporary help should be paid wages comparable to the City's wage scale for that position, and reco~mended an ad be pJaced for that position. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by El ling, to allow Mr. Stone to hire someone at comparable wages In Public Works. DI SCUSSION: Counc il also agreed to allow Mr. Stone to use current employees to fil] In where help is needed in Public Works. Motion carried unanimously. Regular City Council Meeting December 6, 1988 - Minutes Page 12 CIVIL DEFENSE SIRENS Dave Almgren, Buiiding Official, reviewed the bids received for two warning sirens. noting they would be placed at Hanson and Bunker Lake BouJevards and at Round Lake and Bunker Lake Boulevards. $10.000 was budgeted for one siren in the 1989 budget: however. each siren wi 1 I cost $11,225 installed. He suggested the additional $12,450 be bonded for and included with an equipment bond which wi 1 I be sold sometime in 1989. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Elling, that the Counc i 1 authorize a dollar expenditure of $22.450 for the installation and purchase of two sirens to be located at approximately Bunker Lake Boulevard area on the east and west portions of the City: and note that $10,000 of that amount wi II come from budgeted funds from 1989 and the other amount, $12,450, would be included in a bond issue for equipment to be sold later on in the year. Motion carried unanimously, APPROVE OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by ApeJ, to approve the license renewals for intoxicating liquor for 1989 for G-Wi 11 Liquors and JJ's Liquor. Motion carried unanimously. NOll-DISCUSSION ITEMS MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, to approve Items 7a, b, c, d, e, f . and g as presented. (See the following: Approval of Development Contract/Indian Meadows, 3rd Addi tion R277-88: Accept Streets/Indian Meadows 3rd Addition Accept Deed/Park Dedication/Indian Meadows R278-88: Approve Final Plat/Indian Meadows 3rd Addition R279-88: Accept Grading & Streets/Deerwood Estates R280-88: Speed Limit Resolution/Fox Meadows R281-88: Local Programming Resolution) Motion carried unanimously. SCHEDULE WORK SESSION Because it was felt the items for this work session would not be time consuming and because a year-end special session is needed before a new Counc I I begIns next year, it was agreed to hold only one work session and schedule It for December 27 MOTION by Elllng, Seconded by Knight, to schedule a work session for December 27, 7:30. Motion carried unanimously. Regular City CounciJ Meeting December 6, 1988 - Minutes Page 13 PARK BOARD AND P & Z VACANCIES MOTION by Knight, Seconded by ApeJ, that we advertise for vacancies for the various Commissions. Motion carried unanimously. APROVE PAYMENTS/RIGHT OF WAY/CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD (Mayor Windschitl stepped down to the audience. Acting Mayor Orttel conducted this portion of the meeting.) Acting Mayor Orttel noted by law the City had to proceed through eminent domain to acquire the Mayor's property for right of way. The Attorney is requesting payment of the court awarded settJement to the Windschitls plus payment to other landowners for right of way acquired. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Apel, to so move. Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Present (Ell ing), 1-Not Voting (Windschltl). (Mayor Windschltl chaired the remainder of the meeting.) ANOKA COUNTY LEGISLATIVE COALITION It was the general feel ing of the Counc i I that this Coalition wouJd be able to help the City, expecially in the area of fiscal disparities. Mayor Windschitl asked for a motion to j 0 i n the Anoka County Legislative Coalition. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by ApeJ, to so move. Motion carried unanimously. COON CREEK WATERSHED STUDY COMMITTEE MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Apel, that we appoint Jim Schrantz to that Committee. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVE WOODLAND DEVELOPMENT SIGN MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Apel, that we approve that agreement as presented here. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Present (Wlndschitl) vote. Regular City Council Meeting December 6, 1988 - MInutes Page 14 COON RAPIDS TRAFFIC IMPACT REVIEW Mayor Wlndschltl disagreed with Mr. Rodeberg's letter of November 17, 1988, that a Traffic Impact Study is not warranted. He felt the proposed deve]opment in Coon Rapids adjacent to the Andover border will greatly Impact Andover's residents in that area. Mr, Schrantz felt the concerns can be addressed as needed. No Counc i I action was taken. COMMERCIAL PARK SALES POLICY MOTION by El1ing, Seconded by Apel , that we accept the Commercial Park Sales Policy as presented by the Planning Section. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Apel, that we approve Minutes of November 10, 15, and 22. Motion carried unanlmously. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we approve Checks 15680 through 15796 for a total of $490,404.26. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Present (Windschltl) vote. MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Apel, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ ---_...-. '\~~ C~ ~~l- Ma ella A. Peach Recording Secretary