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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC March 1, 1988 ~ j;.:i ';. ~' CITY of ANDOVER '" REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 1, 1988 - AGENDA , 7:30 P.M. l. Call to order 2. Resident Forum 3. Agenda Approval 4. Continued Public Hearing/Bluebird Street/88-2 5. Discussion Items a. Oak Bluff 2nd Addition Final Plat b. Woodland Creek Final Plat c. Purchase of Conroy Property d. Revised Feasibility Report/87-11B e. Corona Joint Powers Agreement f. 6. Staff, Committee, Commission a. Proposed Resolution/Highway Funding b. South Andover Site Comments c. Schedule March Work Session d. Park Board Requests for Projects *e. Carpet Proposal for Council Chambers 7. Non-Discussion Items a. Receive Feasibility Report/Kensington Estates 3rd Addition/88-6 b. Receive Feasibility Report/Hills of Bunker Lake 3rd Addition c. Order Feasibility Report/Brandon's Lakeview Est. à. ]~~f1Y8 _ e. Flans ftnà ~IU!88/9: 11 e. Approve Plans and Specs/Woodland Creek f. 8. Approval of Minutes 9. Approval of Claims 10. Adjournment * not on published agenda -~~ ~~"" ((}\) CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 ·........"-1.~.¥~~"'-;2i:--:t: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 1. 1988 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Acting Mayor Kenneth Orttel on March 1 , 1988, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover CIty Hal I, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmen present: Apel, E] ling. Kn i gh t Councilman absent: Mayor Windschltl Also present: City Attorney. WIJ Ii am G. Hawkins; TKDA Engineer, John Rodeberg; City Engineering Technician, Todd Haas; City Administrator, James Schrantz; and others RESIDENT FORUM Bob Di IJon - presented a copy of Governor Perpich's plan for revising the real estate taxing system. That plan would mean about an 8.5 percent Increase to homes In the City of Andover, express i ng his opposition to the proposal. Acting Mayor OrtteJ explained the proposal is to lower the commercial and i ndustLi a I tax rate and increase i t for residential. But the City of Andover wi] get approximately $109.000 more in aid from the State. He also stated the recommendation is that the State would take over the county welfare system, which would cost about $90 mil Jion, and noted other aspects of the proposa I . M.. Dillon - was concerned that his taxes would be raised again and that monel' would be going out of the City. He thought the suburbs should also be upset about the proposa I . Acting Mayor Orttel thought it would be best to wai t unti I it comes before a committee. He didn't think the proposal cal led for any transfer of monies to other counties. He also suggested Mr. Dillon discuss his concerns with his representatives In the State Legislature. AGENDA APPROVAL It was suggested the following items be added to the Agenda: 6f, Retain Appraiser/Sonsteby Appeal; and 7f, Watershed Board Appointment. MOTION by Ell ing, Seconded by Knight, that we accept the Agenda as amended. Motion carried on a 4-Yes vote (WindschitI absent) . - -. - - ~ Regular City Council Meeting March 1 , 1988 - Minutes Page 2 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING/BLUEBIRD STREET/88-2 Acting Mayor Orttel stated the Jatest petition has 5 yes and 4 no votes on the proposed street improvement proJect. Also, there was one letter read into the record at the last meeting opposing the project which was not included in the pet! ti on. Wi th that letter, the vote is 5 in favor. 5 opposed, with 6 stating no opinion. Tom Moonev. 17744 Bluebird - though t some of the obJections were the drainage prob]ems that occur mid-point on Bluebird. Mr. Schrantz stated the area would be surveyed and the drainage would be looked into if the project Is ordered. Because the problem has not yet been studied, he did not know what the answer wouJd be. If a storm sewer proJect were needed, then the cost would probably run over the estimate and the residents would be notified again. Mr. Moonev - didn't get as much of a water problem as those who live in the middle. He stated about five years ago the water was running from the north down to Ward Lake Drive. It has now reversed and is draining from In front of his house going north. He felt there are two solutions -- put In a culvert to balance the water or build In a grade from mid-poInt to Ward Lake Drive. M.. Schrantz stated easements mal' be needed to drain to the back of the lots to the low areas. Don Carlson. 18047 BluebIrd - was concerned about their shed, as they have had flooding in the past. He asked if the residents would be notified of the results of the study on the storm drainage. Act I ng Mayor Orttel stated if it is determined it wi I I cost more than the estImate, the residents wi I I be caJ I ed back in. If the storm drainage can be handled within the costs estimated, then they would proceed wi th the proJect. Mr. CarJson - asked if the value of a blacktop road equals the assessment amount. He also asked If the assessment must be paid if one sel Is before the blacktop is put in. Acting Mayor Orttel explained houses general II' tend to sel I faster. Most lending institutions require pending assessments to be paid prior to closing. Marv SI inde. 18017 Bluebird - asked what's going to happen to the black top and the edge on that portion of the street where heavy equipment is brought to the yard every day. M.. Schrantz stated it is permissib]e i f i t is the legal Joad limit; however, in the spring the roads are posted. It would be tagged if the equipment exceeded the load I imi t. The proposal is for a bituminous berm, thinking that would be a problem with the equipment. ? - asked why the water control wasn't studied before they were asked to vote on the road improvement. Acting Mayor Orttel explained norma I II' the water wi I 1 continue to go where It has gone. But in this . - Regular City Council Meeting March 1 , 1988 - Minutes Page 3 (Public Hearing/Bluebird Street/88-2, Continued) case they are finding out the water problem Is more than what was originally thought. The final designs are not done until after a project is ordered because of the expense involved. He again exp1ained i f i t is found during the design that the costs will exceed the estimate by more than 5 percent, everyone \v111 be notIfIed agaIn. MOTION by E]]lng, Seconded by Apel, a Resolution ordering the improvement of street construction, Project No. 88-2, and directing preparation of final p1ans and specifications as prepared for Bluebird Street from Ward Lake Drive to 181st. (See Resolution R031-88) Motion carried on a 4-Yes vote (Wlndschit] absent) . The hearing was closed at 8:07 p.m. OAK BLUFF 2ND ADDITION FINAL PLAT MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Ape], a Resolution approving the fina] plat of Oak Bluff 2nd Addition as being developed by Continental Deve]opment in Section 26-31-24 as presented. (See ResoJution R032-88) Motion carried on a 4-Yes vote. (Windschit] absent) It was agreed to add the vacation of the easement within the plat to the next regular agenda. WOODLAND CREEK FINAL PLAT MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Apel, a Resolution approving the final plat of Woodland Creek Phase I as being developed by Lawrence B. Carlson, President of Woodland Deve]opment Corp, In Sections 28, 29. 32. and 33 Township 32 Range 24 as presented. (See Resolution R033-88) Motion carried on a 4-Yes vote (Wlndschitl absent) . PURCHASE OF CONROY PROPERTY MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Elling. to approve the expenditure of $2,798.26 for the purchase of the tax forfeit Conroy property, and we wi I I transfer to Mrs. Conroy the 80-foot strip that we had discussed for some months now. DISCUSSION: Attorney Hawkins noted a portion of this land wi] 1 be used for the Crosstown relocation proJect. The genera] fund wi I I have to advance the funding, since the bond has not yet been sold for that proJect. Jack McKelvv - asked if it was originally being bought for the fire statIon In the bond issue. Acting Mayor Orttel stated no, that the original purpose was for the realignment of Crosstown Boulevard. Then . - - -. - Regular City Council Meeting March 1 , 1988 - Minutes Page 4 (Purchase of Conroy Property, Continued) it was proposed a small porti on of the land between the right of way and the Conroy parcel be used for a fire station. But most of the I and wi II be used for the road easement and mitigation of the wetland for that road. Ray ? - asked if approval has been received for that realignment yet. M.. Rodeberg stated approval is pending at looking at a wider bridge through the wetland and mitigation of the pond. M.. McKelvy - asked if it is possible to put the road through such that the property deslgnated for the fire station can be put back on the tax roJ Is. Acting Mayor Orttel explaIned the City is acquiring the property for public purposes because It would have cost about $10,000 to purchase it ou t r i gh t . As public property it can be used for a park or for a fire station i f that issue is brought up again in the future. M.. McKeivy - though t it would be more advantageous to the City to acquire the property for the $10,000 and sell the property in question as commercial for $40,000 or $50,000 rather than let the land set. He didn't think it would be a good location for a park. Acting Mayor Orttel explained it mal' not be desirabIe to have a single commercial lot against that residential deveIopment, thinking more people would prefer to see it remain open. It mal' also be questionable as a residential lot against a main road. He stated in the future i f it is found the lot is no longer needed by the City, the City can petition to have it reclassified and can then sell it. Motion carried on a 4-Yes vote (Windschitl absent) . REVISED FEASIBILITY REPORT/87-11B M.. Rodeberg reviewed the revised feasibility and proposed assessments on a weighted formula based on the run-off factor for each of the properties. There was a lengthy Counc i I discussion regarding the assessments, especial II' questioning the ability to assess such parcels as Santa's Tree Farm and HartfleJd's Estates at this time since they are in the 1995+ development time frame. But if those parcels are not assessed, the funding would be insufficient at this time to pal' for the storm drainage proJect. Councilman Elling also pointed out the property south of Andover Boulevard would be an open channe] and would be receiving al I the dra i nage from the area above but wouid stil I be assessed the ful I amoun t . He thought the open channel mal' also be a problem for the property owner when developing that property. Acting Mayor Orttel then questioned if the project is really improving the situation for that property. Regular City Council Meeting March 1 , 1988 - Minutes Page 5 (Revised Feasibility Report/87-11B. Continued) Acting Mayor Orttel had thought the proJect was going to be staged wi th the costs being paid for as development occurs. M.. Rodeberg explained the pipe Is sized for future development as well. The need right now is to provide an outlet for Oak Bluff, and the only logical place to go is down Hanson Boulevard as proposed in this proJect. At this time virtual II' the entire system is needed to serve Oak Bluff 2nd. It was generally felt there would not be enough property to assess at thIs time to pay for the proJect. so It would be financIallY unfeasIble to do It at thIs time. Other alternatives were looked at such as finding a way to maintain the storm drainage for Oak Bluff 2nd on site or outletting It to the east to tie into the drainage system planned for that area. Jack McKelvv - asked if this assessment to the schoo I is covered under the school's bond issue. Acting Mayor Orttel expected it had been contemplated. though the exact costs were not known. After further discussion, M.. Rodeberg was directed to look at combining the two storm drainage districts. CORONA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT d'Arcy Bosel], Zoning Administrator, explained the the organization wi II take no politica1 stands wi thout the concurrence of the governing bodies and the expenditure of funds wi I I be accountable for them. Also, LuAnn Hanson is not the secretary of the group as was written in the December 15, 1987, Minutes, but Is the group's researcher. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by EI ling, that we approve the Joint Powers Agreement as presented here ton i gh t . Motion carried 4-Yes vote (Wlndschi t1 absent). PROPOSED RESOLUTION/HIGHWAY FUNDING MOTION by Apel, Seconded by El1ing, to support the Res01ution from the City Engineers Association of Minnesota and adopt it as a City Council. (See Resolution R034-88) Motion carried on a 3-Yes, i-No (KnIght - as he was not in favor of raising taxes), I-Absent (Windschitl) vote. SOUTH ANDOVER SITE COMMENTS Councilman £1 ling noted he has written a 1etter which he will send to the EPA under his signature. One of his concerns is getting the property in that area to where it can be developed and not have It sit for years and years. Regular City Council Meeting March 1 , 1988 - Minutes Page 6 (South Andover Site Comments, Continued) The Counc i I agreed, asking the staff to draft a Jetter noting the City's position of those mentioned in the Agenda material plus the Tax Increment Financing property issue. MOTION by Ape I , Seconded by Knight, that we direct the Staff to send a letter on to the peop]e at the EPA concerning our City's reserva- tions and thoughts concerning the feaslblJlty study that we received recently for the South Andover Site, plus incJude the TIF District as Item No. 9. Motion carried on a 4-Yes vote (WlndschltJ absent) . SCHEDULE MARCH WORK SESSION MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Apel, that we set a work session for March 8 at 7:30 and we take Items 1, 3, 4, and 5 aJong with the Fire Department. DISCUSSION: It was suggested if there is time, Item 6 in the Agenda Material, Community Development, shouJd also be discussed. Motion carried on a 4-Yes vote (Windschitl absen t ) . PARK BOARD REQUESTS FOR PROJECTS Park Board Chairman Marc McMullen discussed the concerns and requests of the Park Board with the Council. First, the Board was concerned about the ads in the Anoka Shopper and the Andover Athletic Complex. Counc i I general II' thought it was referring to the City Ha1] Athletic Complex and to some of the other amenities the City has to offer. Regarding the raw market value of property for the Old CoJony Estates proJect, Mr. Schrantz stated the staff wi I I determine the per acre vaJue. Frank Stone, Pub]ic Works Supervisor, aJso informed the Counc II he did not feel the double garage acquired by the City would be suitable as a warming house, stating he wi I 1 look at whether It not It would be cost efficient to enc]ose one of the picnic shelters for use as a warming house. Chairman McMullen stated the Park Board wouid like better communication as to the accomplishments relating to the park improvements. M.. Stone stated that wi]J be done. Discussion was then on the request of the Park Board to have staff draw up layouts for some of the parks. M.. Schrantz stated at this time M.. Haas is busy wi th incoming plats and other proJects and does not have time to do those layouts. Counc i I suggested the Staff look Into having a university student do those pJans, noting such students have been used In the past. It was suggested they contact the Vo-Tech Landscape Design department or the University of Minnesota. Chairman McMullen stated the Park Board has $25,000 aval1able for work on the Northwoods Tennis Court, recommending two soil borings be done immediately on that court. Counc i I agreed that should be done. Regular City Counci] Meeting March 1 , 1988 - Minutes Page 7 <Park Board Requests for Projects, Continued) Chairman McMullen a]so stated the improvements requested for the parks amounts to $38,155 out of the General Fund Budget. The remainder wi I I come from park dedication fees. MOTION by Apel, Seconded by EI ling, that the City Council approve the Park Board expenditure for that amount ($38,155), the rest to come ou t of the park dedication fees. Motion carried on a 4-Yes vote (Windschitl absent) . Chairman McMullen asked for Council direction regarding the proposal of constructIng a fitness obstacle course along the traIl In WIJd IrIs Park. but they would lIke to pursue corporate sponsorship for the different obstacles. Attorney Hawkins advIsed it is permissible to accept contributions. Counc i I genera] II' agreed wIth the proposa I . CARPET PROPOSAL FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS MOTION by Elling, Seconded by Knight, that we authorize expenditure of $2,612.64 to replace the carpeting in the Counc i I Chambers. Motion carried on a 4-Yes vote (Windschitl absent). RETAIN APPRAISER/SONSTEBY APPEAL Attorney Hawkins recommended hiring Bradley BJorkland as an appraiser for the Sonsteby appeal. MOTION by Ape I, Seconded by Knight, that we authorize the City Attorney to retain an appraiser for the Sonsteby property, the name of B C L Appraisals, Inc. , the man's name is Brad BJorklund. Motion carried on a 4-Yes vote <Windschitl absen t) . RECEIVE FEASIBILITY REPORT/KENSINGTON ESTATES 3RD ADDITION/88-6 M.. Rodeberg reviewed the feasibility report for sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer in the Kensington Estates 3rd Addition. He explained the proposal to provide an emergency overflow for the Red Oaks retention pond in the back of The Oaks Addition to the Crosstown Boulevard catch basin. The Red Oaks retentIon pond also provide drainage for two 40's Just south of the landf i] I, whIch they are proposing to assess for their benefit of the storm drainage project. Acting Mayor Orttel stated there is some spil lover from the I andf ill on those 40-acre parcels, so they mal' have to readJust the square footage on the storm drainage proJect. M.. Stone suggested if The Oaks park is to be used for drainage, the designation shou]d be changed. It was noted the origInal owner would have to change the designation from park to drainage. Regular City Council Meeting March 1 , 1988 - Minutes Page 8 (Feasibility Report/Kensington Estates 3rd Addition/88-6, Continued) Councilman EJJing felt since it was dedicated park, if it is to be used for drainage, other pack needs to be dedicated. He asked who is going to own the land when the project is done and how will the City be able to get to it for maintenance since i t is surrounded by private land. Mr. Schrantz stated the City would own the drainage area, and there is an easement behind The Oaks for access. Possibly the City should get another piece of parkland to replace this one. There already is a natural swale behind The Oaks, but they mal' have to channe I it more. M.. Rodeberg stated The Oaks pond is basically low and unuseable. Councilman EI ling questioned whether they caculated the runoff from the landfi II once it is capped. M.. Rodeberg stated the Red Oaks retention pond is very large. Plus they have included an 18-lnch overflow pipe in case of excess runoff. He also saw no problem with developing that Red Oaks park, thinking it would be even drier if a deeper trench were dug. MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Knight, a Resolution declaring adequacy of petition and ordering preparation of a feasibility report for the impcovements of watermain, sanitary sewer, storm drain, streets wi th concrete curb and gutters, Project No. 88-6, in the Kensington Estates 3rd Addition area. (See Resolution R035-88) Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Present <Ell ing), I-Absent (Windschitl) vote. MOTION by Ape I , Seconded by Knight, a ResoJution accepting feasibility study, waiving public hearing, ordering improvement and directing preparation of plans and specifications for the improvement of watermain, sanitary sewer, storm drain, streets with concrete curb and gutter for Kensington Estates 3rd Addition, Project No. 88-6. (See Resolution R036-88) Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Present (Elling), I-Absent (Windschitl) vote. RECEIVE FEASIBILITY REPORT/HILLS OF BUNKER LAKE 3RD ADDITION M.. Rodeberg reviewed the feasibility report for the Hills of Bunker Lake 34d Addition, noting the deveJopers plan to complete the plat in two stages. MOTION by Ape I , Seconded by Knight, a Resolution accepting feasibility study, waiving pubJic hearing, ordering improvement and directing preparation of plans and specifications for the improvement of watermain, sanitary sewer, storm drain, streets with concrete curb and gutter for Hills of Bunker Lake 3rd Addition. (See Resolution R037-88) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Windschitl) vote. Regular City Council Meeting March 1 , 1988 - Minutes Page 9 ORDER FEASIBILITY REPORT/BRANDON'S LAKEVIEW ESTATES MOTION by Knight, Seconded by EI ling, a Resolution declaring adequacy of petition and ordering preparation of a feasibility report for the improvements of sanitary sewer, watermaln, storm drain, streets with concrete curb and gutter, Project No. 88-7, in the Brandon's Lakeview Estates area. (See Resolution R038-88) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, l-Absent (Windschitl) vote. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS/WOODLAND CREEK MOTION by EI ling, Seconded by Knight, a Resolution approiving final plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for ProJect No. 87-27, Woodland Creek, for sanitary sewer, watermain. streets with concrete curb and gutteres construction as presented. (See Resolution R039-88) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Wlndschit]) vote. WATERSHED BOARD APPOINTMENT Acting Mayor Orttel advised the Council it must submi t three names to the County by March 27 to be considered for an appointment to the Cook Creek Watershed Board. Counc i I agreed to make their recommendation at the next meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOT ION by Ape I , Seconded by Knight, that the City Council approve the list of Checks from 14213 through 14292 for a total amount of $163,673.52. Motion carried on a 4-Yes vote (Windschitl abse n t ) . MOTION by Apel, Seconded by EJ ling, to table the approva] of Minutes to the next meeting. Motion carried on a 4-Yes vote (Windschitl absent). MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Apel , to adJourn. Motion carried on a 4-Yes vote (Windschi t I abse n t ) . Meeting adJourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectful II' submitted, ~~~~L Marc a A. Peach Recording Secretary