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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCharter March 29, 1988 ...--- .....,. J~ t" :' CITY of ANDOVER , ; CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING - MARCH 29, 1988 ",,:, AGENDA 7:30 P.M. l. Call to order 2. Public Hearing/Input on Charter Form of Government 3. Commission Comments and Discussion 4. Legislative Bulletin Discussion 5. Adjournment CITY of ANDOVER CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING-MARCH 29, 1988 A Public Hearing of the Andover Charter Commission was called to order by Chairman Jerry Windschitl at 7:35 P.M., Tuesday, March 29, 1988 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Veiman, Bradley, Sabel Commissioners Absent: Bosell, Knight, Peach Also Present: William Hawkins, City Attorney: others Mr. Winds chit 1 explained that the purpose of this public hearing is for citizen input on the merits of and suggestions for a charter form of government. Prior meetings have focused on trying to understand the differences between a statutory form and charter form of government. He noted that there is one unresolved question, whether a statutory city can elect councilmembers by wards. Rosella Sonsteby, 4151 - 141st Avenue NW - felt that the city should have a Charter so that the people are informed as to what is going on and so that everyone is treated fairly. Ms. Sonsteby distributed information to the Commissioners which gave more information regarding her reasons for wanting a charter. She expressed frustration with the way the assessment was handled for the storm sewer in the Dehn's area, stating that more people should have been notified. Mr. Bradley noted that he met with Ms. Sonsteby and he felt that in many respects she has been treated unafirly. Her payment for the wetland has not been on a par with the others around it. He asked Ms. Sonsteby to be more specific as to how a charter could help with her problems. Ms. Sonsteby thought something should be done with the special assessment policy as Good Value isn't being charged anything for the pipe and their water runs through it also. She noted that she is paying 40 percent of the cost of that pipe. Mr. Windschitl noted that the figures for that particular project would be made available to the Commission. Further discussion continued on Ms. Sonsteby's problem with the assessment policy. Bill Hawkins noted that all cities, including those with charters, notify residents in the same manner as Andover. He asked Ms. Sonsteby what else we could do. Ms. Sonsteby felt that people within one-half mile should be notified because they are all affected by the project. Dick Schneider, 1343 Andover Boulevard said that he didn't know what the difference is between a Charter form of government and a statutory city: however, he is in favor or more fair assessments. He stated that Prairie Road was built with state aid funds and no one was assessed: Hanson Boule- vard was assessed and it is a County road. Mr. Windschitl explained that we have the most liberal assessment policy for state aid roads. Other cities assess ever thing while we only assess the right-of-way acquisition costs. Those assessments are then deferred Charter Commission Meeting March 29, 1988 - Minutes Page 2 for 15 years or until the property is developed. If the property is not developed within those 15 years, the assessment is cancelled. Mr. Veiman asked if the assessment that is levied is to replace the funds that were used to buy the right-of-way. Mr. Windschitl stated yes. If all of the property owners donate the right-of-way, then there is no assessment. If only one person won't donate the right-of-way, then every- one will be assessed. Mr. Schneider asked how the City Council feels about having a charter. Bill Hawkins noted that the Council has no input into this: they only are responsible for putting it on a ballot for an election. Chairman Windschitl closed the public hearing. Leqislative Bulletin The Commission discussed several bills that were in the latest issue of the Legislative Bulletin. Mr. Windschitl asked the attorney to check on whether we, as a statutory city, can elect councilmembers on a ward system. It was noted that the next meeting will be on April 28th, rather than on April 20th. MOTION by Bradley, seconded by Veiman to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ú' /d Vicki Volk Acting Recording Secretary '~ ::/ f CITY of ANDOVER , ;'- ,. CITY OF ANDOVER < COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Andover Charter Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 29, 1988 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover MN. The purpose of the public hearing will be to receive public input on a charter form of government. All persons desiring to be heard will be given the opportunity to do so at the above time and location. ~1ø Victoria Volk City Clerk PRINTER'S AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION -- -"OT"E OF P.UILlC HEÂ':íNÕ-'-~-'" CITY OF ANDOVER STATE OF MINNESOTA ) 55 COUNTY OF ANOKA County of Anoka ) STATE OF MINNESOTA Th~ City of Andover Chartfl' Commission wit! hold. public hearing at 7:30 P.M.. Tuesday, March 29, 1988 at the Andover City Hell. 1615 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover. MH. The purpose of the public hearing will be to Peter G. Bodley. being duly sworn. on oath says that he is the managing editor of the rec,lve public Input on' . charter form of goy. newspaper known as the Anoka County Union, and has full knowledge of the facts which are ernment. 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