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Regular city Council Meeting - April 4, 1989
7:30 P.M. Call to Order
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
Approval of Minutes
Sheriff Wilkinson
Discussion Items
1. Red Oaks Manor/Crosstown Storm Drain, Cont.
2. Sonsteby Sewer Request
3. Award Quotes/Northwoods Tennis Court
4. MSA 5-Year Construction Program
5. Approve plans & Specs/88-1/Crosstown Bridge
6. Approve Plans & Specs/89-4/Red Oaks 6th
Staff, Committee, Commission
7. Fire Department
8. Award Street Sweeping Quote
9. Approve Amended Assessor's Contract
10. Forfeit Land Sale
11. Appoint Cable Commissioner
12. Accept P&Z Resignation/Bosell
13. Appoint Park Board Member/P&Z Member
14. Bailey Farm Operation
15. City Hall Remodeling
Non-Discussion Items
16. Imre Revocation Resolution
17. Receive Petition/Oak Bluff Street Lights
18. Andover/Anoka Water Agreement
19. Qualified Tax Exempt Bond Obligations
20. Round Lake Boulevard Watermain
21. Ordinance Renaming Street
';,. *22. Bunker Lake Boulevard Frontage Road
Approval of Claims
Adjournment
*Not on published agenda.
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(~ CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N<W< . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 4. 1989
MINUTES
The Regular BI-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City CouncIl was cal]ed
to order by Mayor JIm Elling on Aprl] 4. 1989, 7:30 p.m., at at the
Andover City Hall. 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
CouncIlmen present: Jacobson. Knight, Orttel. Perry
Councilmen absent: None
Also present: CIty Attorney, WIlliam G. Hawkins; TKDA Engineers
John DavIdson and John Rodeberg; AssIstant City
Engineer, Todd Haas; City Planner, Jay Blake;
City Administrator. James Schrantz; others
RESIDENT FORUM
John Weaver. Volunteer Chairman of the AmerIcan Red Cross Anoka
Countv Branch - asked for support for their fund raiser on April 27.
It Is a Challenge Between the Mayors of each of the 21 governmental
unIts In Anoka County. TheIr goal Is to raIse $4,400.
Lori Richmond. Branch Director of the Anoka Branch of the AmerIcan
Red Cross - revIewed the assistance the Red Cross has given In the
City of Andover and programs undertaken In Anoka County thIs past
year. She also asked for pledges for this fund raIser.
Cecl I Sldwel I. 4754 160th NW - gave a background of his publIc
service for the last 20 years, however has dropped out since hIs
chl]dren have graduated. He went on to note the problems he has had
regarding several cIty-related activities. first with an IncIdent of
the CIty prosecuting attorney not pressing charges agaInst his
daughter's boYfriend who kicked In their door on March 14, 1988. He
was frustrated wIth that decIsion and on March 27, 1989, had a heated
phone conversatIon wIth that attorney about the decIsion not to
prosecute.
Mr. Sidwell went on that the followIng Thursday, the Andover Deputy
came to hIs residence and cited several vIolatIons. Those violations
Included having three tires on the property, having an old fender and
a few auto parts In the yard and not havIng the dog licensed. He was
told no one complained about his property, explaIning his property
Is very wooded and very secluded so It really cannot be seen. He
purchased the property In 1983; and until two years ago, no one else
lived In the area. He also has a target for shooting a compound bow
on his 1 1/2 acres In the woods, statIng nobody Is around and nobody
complains about It. The Deputy told him It Is Illegal to be within
500 feet of a residence.
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Regular City Council Meeti ng
Minutes - April 4, 1989
Page 2
(Resident Forum. Continued)
Me. Sidwell stated he Is now In compliance with the ordinances but
felt It was coincidental that the two things happened so close
together. He also Intends to become more active. He stated he does
keep hIs property well groomed and he did not Intentionally violate
the ordinance. But he noted there are many other obvious violations.
thinking If there Is going to be a program to beautify Andover. 1 t
should be started on the main roads, not go back to a residence where
nobody ever goes to fInd violations.
Me. Sidwell noted another problem Is having the motor home parked next
to the garage. as the ordInance states It should be behind the house.
He saId In the winter I t Is parked In the woods. but It was moved
closer to the house three weeks ago because he noticed footprints
around It. In his case, It Is Inconceivable to park It behind the
house, asking what he can do with 1 t . Another problem Is he has been
receIving a burnIng permit every year for the past fIve years to burn
off branches from trees that have died, etc. However. last year he
was told he needs 2 1/2 acres to burn, and there Is no provision for
existing houses like his to burn even though he borders on acres and
acres of fIelds. He finally had to get permission from hIs neIghbor.
During the discussion that followed. Mr. Blake noted no complaint had
been filed regarding Mr. Sidwell's property. The Deputy and CIty
Staff have been reacting on theIr own Inspections; and In thIs case,
the Deputy witnessed the ordInance violations. Mayor Elling noted the
ordinance change for target practice because of the hazardous problems
occurlng In the urban area.
Mr. Sidwell felt there should be some JudicIa] dIscretion on the part
of the Deputies. Fire Chief Bob Palmer was not aware of a 2 1/2-acre
requirement for burning permits unless there has been a change In the
PCA regulations, though there Is a 600-foot requirement. Attorney
Hawkins was not aware of the Incident wi th the City prosecuting
attorney, though he wI I ] discuss this with hIm. Norma]ly they do not
prosecute unless they feel they can prevaIl. Their decIsions are
based on their legal experience. Their role Is to serve the residents.
not to harass them or to seek retribution against anybody.
Mr. Sidwell stated he did cal] back and apologize to the prosecuting
attorney. believing now that the two Incidents were coincidental.
Counc II discussion with Staff and Mr. Sidwell was on the ordInance
provisIons and the procedure for Issuing a warning and the resIdent's
compliance wI th It.
No Counc II action was taken. Mayor EllIng IndIcated he would discuss
this wi th the Deputy.
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - April 4, 1989
Page S
(Resident Forum. Continued)
Mrs. Bovum - asked for a copy of the ordinance where It states
stumps cannot be burled. She noted the pipeline company burled over
SOO stumps on her land without asking. Building Official Dave Almgren
noted the City policy Is stumps cannot be burled under house or garage
pads. If It Is In the right-of-way, the City needs to be made aware
of It. He wi I I get her a copy of that policy.
Roaer Sharon. 14569 Martin Court - stated this past Saturday the
Sheriff Deputy cited him for a basketball hoop which has been located
at the end of their cuI de sac for the past 10 years, stating It has
to be taken down. There are four other such hoops located at the end
of cuI de sacs In the City. feeling It should not have to be taken
down.
Mr. Sharon stated he was cited for several other things as well, and
the Deputy made him fee] "two Inches high". He's lived In the City
for 19 years and didn't feel the people should have to put up with
that kind of harassment. He owns a three-quarter ton cube van and was
told It cannot be housed In the City any longer. It Is his work truck
which he would park In the yard at night. So right now It Is being
garaged In another City. But this applies to many, many other people
In the City who must drive their trucks home at night. PI us It wou I d
apply to housing the City vehicles on City property, since that
property Is also zoned residential. So he was at City Hall demanding
the Deputy ticket the City as well for ordinance violation. He's also
gotten two parking tickets In front of his house when he parked out
front because the water from the spring thaw made It Impossible to
park on his property. He said the Deputy told him his trailer and
wheel barre! tipped upside down also did not look proper. He felt
that Is really being picky.
Counc I] did not recal I the specific ordinance requirement regarding
housing trucks. stating they would closelY look at It again. Mayor
Elling stated he would talk to the Deputy about this Item also. The
Counc II agreed to discuss this again at the Special Meeting on
Thursday, Aprl] 6.
Dave Plesentl. Creek Rldae. 14424 Jonaull - complained about the
drainage problem In their subdivision, noting he has been to City Hall
for the past two years In an effort to get the problem resolved. He
has talked to many people Involved with that development. getting the
same story from all of them -- that too much dirt was taken out of
that drainage easement to build up the pads on the north side of
Jonqul I. As a result, the area Is too low and the water never drains.
He has shot the e]evatlons of the area and found it a fu]1 foot lower
than It was supposed to be to the drain sufficientlY. He stated he's
been waiting two years to have the problem resolved so he can plant
trees and put In a swing set In his back yard. He has now been
Informed that he Is In violation because he doesn't have his back yard
In. but he cannot do that because his yard Isn't up to grade yet.
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Minutes - Aprl I 4, 1989
Page 4
(Resident Forum, Continued)
Mayor Elling noted the work may have been done properly at the time
the plat was accepted. Any work done now would be done on private
property and would probably have to be assessed to the residents.
Mr. Plesentl stated the City has an 80-foot easement between the lots.
He also asked If the City would allow him to bring In his own fill.
After further discussion, the engineers were asked to look at the
options and costs for correcting the problem.
Jack McKeJvev - stated for the last three weeks there has been
aggressive tagging of tires, which has resulted In a lot of tires
being dumped along the roadside and on City property. He suggested
some money from the CDBG Beautification fund be used to pick up the
tires from the residents and get rid of them. He felt residents would
bring In their three or four tires If It Is convenient; otherwise they
won't. He thought that may solve most of the problem.
Counc I I noted an Intern has Just begun working for the City to
Implement a recycling program. A sugegstlon was to consider tire
recycling as well. No further action was taken.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Counc II agreed to add Items 16a, Finance Director; 23, Developers'
Letter; 24. Meyer's Driveway; 25, Adopt a River ResolutIon.
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Knight, to accept the Agenda. MotIon
carrIed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Perry, that we approve Minutes for
March 7 HRA. March 7 Special Closed Meeting. March 16 Special Meeting.
March 21 Regular Meeting and March 21 Special Closed Meeting, wIth the
fOllowing changes In the March 21 Regular Meeting Minutes: Page 2,
Motion on bottom of the page to read by Orttel, Seconded by Knight;
Page 3. add that Woodland Development agreed to Insta]1 a water
hYdrant off their well system that would be available for use by the
Fire Department. MotIon carrIed unanImously.
SHERIFF WILKINSON
Sheriff Ken WI]klnson addressed the Council regarding the work of the
Sheriff's Department this past year. New Deputies were assigned to
Andover In January, and one of the things that was expressed by CIty
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Minutes - Aprl I 4, 1989
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<Sheriff Wilkinson. Continued)
representatives was to clean up the City. Responding to some of the
complaints In the Resident Forum this evening, he thought that only
warnings or clean-up notices were being given. not citations. He was
not concerned so much about the Deputies enforcing the ordinance; but
If there are any complaints about the way the Deputies are presenting
and conducting themselves, then he would like to know about It.
Sheriff Wilkinson reported they are making progress computerizing the
Sheriff's Department, so they wi I I have more current and accurate
Information concerning the operations In the City. He reviewed the
crime trends In Andover In 1988, noting burglaries have dropped 60
percent and that othe. crimes tend to be lower as wel I. However.
narcotics has had a significant Increase In Andover as well as around
the county. The Sheriff also reviewed the special activities done In
Andover during 1988 Including a specIal bugl ary detail, traff I c
enforcement, speed enforcement project on Seventh Avenue. special
enforcement project on Round Lake regarding the snowmobile problem,
the Tonson tIre fire, and the operation at the Vapors establishment.
Sheriff WilkInson also noted one of Andover's concerns In the past has
been the amount of tIme Andover Deputies spend responding to calls for
aid outside of the City. They have found that Andover Is benefitting
more from reciprocal cal] s than It Is assisting others.
The Sheriff also renewed his offer to set up a Law Enforcement
Committee to establish a more routine communications system between
the residents, City. and SherIff's Department. He would provide a
staff leve] person to meet with a delegation of the City's choice and
at the CIty's convenience. Mayor Elling stated he Is In the process
of setting up such a committee and will be bringing It up for Council
approval shortly. Mayor Elling also asked If the construction of the
Sheriff's garage Is stl] I being proposed to be In Andover.
Sheriff Wilkinson stated he presented that proposal to the Capl tal
Improvements Committee and was not aware any change had been made. The
Counc II then thanked the Sheriff and expressed apprecIation for the
services being provided.
RED OAKS MANOR/CROSSTOWN STORM DRAIN
Me. Rodeberg reviewed the handout regarding the storm sewer proJect
along Crosstown Boulevard north of 140th Inc]udlng costs and a
proposed assessment area. One alternative would be to assess the
entire tributary area at four cents per square foot. but to then
except a 200-foot strip abutting the roadway which the City would
carry. The 200 feet Is derIved from a 150-foot lot plus 50 feet of
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Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - April 4, 1989
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(Red Oaks Manor/Crosstown Storm Drain, Continued)
right of way along the roadway, feeling this may be somewhat
equivalent to what was done along Crosstown south of 140th where the
Counc II did not to assess for storm drainage. This proJect differs
In that It has a much larger tributary area. All other MSA and county
proJects have had only minimal storm drainage work done; this Is the
only one that has a tributary area beyond 200 feet of the roadway
I tsel f. The storm sewer was designed and sized to take care of the
larger area. which Includes Shady Knoll, Kensington Estates, etc. Mr.
Rodeberg explained the amount of money In question Is $70.317.45,
which Is Andover's share that Is not eligible for MSA or county
funding.
There was a very lengthy deliberation as to what would be the best
course of action. Mr. Davidson felt the choices are to assess the
entire tributary area. to not assess as was done on al] other
proJects, or to assess al I but abate the 200-foot area from the
roadway. Mr. Schrantz explained If the Counc II chooses not to assess.
the money would not come out of the ad valorum; It would come out of
some Improvement money. Mr. Davidson explained It could come from
State Aid funds that have been accumulated. or go back to the County
and renegotiate their share of the proJect, or use the maintenance
fund from State Aid, possibly spreading It over a 20-year period to
pay for the storm sewer costs.
Jerrv W i ndsch I t I - asked If there Is going to be a change In policy
and begin assessing along MSA roads. then how many years rectroactlve
will It be. He noted this proJect was completed two years ago; and If
the pol Icy Is changed to assess, other proJects will be affected as
well. He asked that he be treated the same as everyone else. He also
went Into detal I showing how the county did not pay for Its entire
share of the storm sewer system. plus they paid only 8 percent for
engineering, legal. and administration. So some of that $70,000 I~
actually the county's share for overhead and not a part of the storm
sewer costs. He calculated the City's share should only be $26,900,
not $70,000. Mr. Wlndschltl didn't think It was reasonable to assess
the residents for money that should have been paid for by the county.
He asked the Council to direct TKDA to determine the cost of a minimum
storm drainage system to handle Just the county road. which will prove
his point that the City's share should be far less than $70.000.
Councllmember Orttel was concerned that the overhead on the proJect Is
not a direct benefit and Is not being reimbursed by the county, which
means about 22 percent of the overhead on the proJect would have to be
paid for by Andover's residents. Other concerns raised by the
Counc I I were where the funds would come from If the City adheres to
the policy of not assessing along MSA or county roads, can the City
absorb the costs of these Improvements In the future, and whether the
policy should be changed now or modified to assess areas beyond the
Immediate road area.
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - April 4. 1989
Page 7
(Red Oaks Manor/Crosstown Storm Drain, Continued)
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Orttel. that we direct the City
Administrator to renegotiate with the county on that Issue and then
after getting the results on that, we bring the Issue back for
resolution; and have TKDA calculate the minImum storm sewer system for
the county road for the area In question. Motion carried unanimously.
The Council recessed at 9:48; reconvened at 9:57 p.m.
SONSTEBY SEWER REQUEST
Mr. Sch~antz asked to talk to the MWCC regarding Ms. Sonsteby's
request so see what their response would be. Council suggested the
request be made in writing and followed up by personal contact.
However, the intent would be not to reduce any of the MUSA already
allocated to the City. It was noted no escrow funds would be needed
at this time.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, that the Council direct
Staff to submit a written request with whatever authorities need be
regarding the matter of p~ovldlng sewer service to the Sonsteby
property through the City of Anoka Interceptor System per the petition
of Rosella Sonsteby, and then converse with those authoritIes. Motion
carried unanimously.
AWARD QUOTES/NORTHWOODS TENNIS COURT
Park and Recreation Commission Chairman Marc McMullen reviewed the
quotes for the northwoods Tennis Cou~t and to award the contract to
Burt Kraabel Construction for Alternate B for $37.433.35. Mr. Haas
explained the cost Is strictly for the tennIs court construction and
excavation. The existing fencing and lighting will be used again. It
wi I J cost $1.800 to ~emove the existing fence and to put It back
again; however, that will be done by another company. Mr. Haas also
explained Alternate A had more select granular material than Alternate
B; however. he felt the material bid In B wIll be of sufficient
quaJlty. They also plan to monlto~ It closely to be sure that correct
material Is being used.
Chairman McMullen explained they have $35,000 In the budget for this
proJect, and the remainder will have to come out of park dedication.
He also noted the petition In favor of reconstructing the tennis court
from the residents In the neighborhood; there was no opposition.
Mr. Rodeberg felt the materia] In Alte~nate A would have better
compaction and would allow for better drainage; but if the material
for Alternate B Is tested ahead of time, he had no problem with It.
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - April 4, 1989
Page 8
(Award Quotes/Northwoods TennIs Court. Continued)
MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by KnIght, that the Council authorize
reconstructIon of the Northwoods tennis court and award the bId based
on bid Alterate B to Burt Kraabel Construction In the amount of
$37,433.35, and authorIze an expenditure of not to exceed $1.800 for
the removal and replacement and repair of the tennis court fence.
MotIon carried unanlmous]y.
PARK BOARD/ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT
Chairman McMullen reported one of the Commissioners has had six
unexcused absenses and has stated he may resign but has not yet done
so. The Ordinance notes a CommIssioner cannot have more than three
unexcuted meetings. but It does not give specIfic guidelines as to
the procedure once those meetIngs are missed. He asked for direction
from the Council.
Council felt the OrdInance should be amended to Include the same
procedure as Is spelled out for unexcused absenses on the PlannIng
CommissIon. In the meantime, ChaIrman McMullen was advIsed to send a
letter to the CommissIoner In question.
MSA FIVE-YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Councl] dIscussed the FIve-Year MSA Street Improvement Program as
proposed by the Road Committee. Mr. Schrantz explained the county Is
plannIng to reconstruct the curves on Constance In 1990 so the road
will be shifted to the south. The county will then construct that
portIon of University Avenue from the new Constance north to the
exIsting Constance. After dIscussIng the proposal to construct
University Avenue between 157th and 163rd In 1990. It was noted the
residents In that area are opposed to puttIng University through to
Constance. Also, last year the Intent was not to put It through
because there Is no demand for It. It was then agreed to move this
proposal to Item c In 1991.
Councllmember Orttel also questioned Item b In 1991, 151st Avenue from
Crosstown to Round Lake. thInking It Is costly, unnecessary and not
feasible. Staff noted there Is not enough MSA funds to satisfy all
the proposals and that changes can be made In the future.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that the City Council
approve the Five-Year MSA ConstructIon Program as presented, with one
change: take 1990, a. and move It to 1991. c. (Unlvesrlty Avenue
between 157th Avenue and 163rd Avenue). DISCUSSION: Mayor EllIng
stated the Fire Department Is looking at different locatIons for a
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<MSA Five-Year Construction Program. Continued>
northwest station, now leaning toward somewhere on Round Lake
Boulevard. Councilmember Orttel thought it made more sense to have
a northerly cross In the area of 165th than to put 151st through the
sod fields.
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-E]ling, Jacobson, Knight, Perry; NO-Orttel
because he didn't feel the 151st location Is feasible. Motion
carried.
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECS/88-1/CROSSTOWN BRIDGE
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, a Resolution as presented
<See Resolution R058-89 approving final plans and specifications and
ordering advertisement for bids for ProJect 88-1, Crosstown Boulevard
bridge construction> DISCUSSION: Councilmember Orttel stated he wi I I
vote yes to obtain bids but wi I I vote no on awarding the proJect
unless something is negotiated with the county regarding the amount of
overhead they contribute on Joint proJects. Motion carried
unanimously.
MEYER'S DRIVEWAY
Mr. Rodeberg explained he has talked with Mr. and Mrs. Meyer, noting
there are some legitimate concerns which they are having corrected.
However, their complaint is the problem Is due to the construction of
the road. and both TKDA and the county disagree with that. The
sodding problem will be taken care of this spring. There Is also a
bump in the boulevard that should not be. and the Meyers have been
told the contractor will come back to fix that. The contractor has
not been given the final payment until these problems are corrected.
Mr. Rodeberg also stated TKDA and the county are writing a Joint
letter to the Meyers outlining the complaints and what Is being done.
No Counc I I action was taken at this time.
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECS/89-4/RED OAKS 6TH
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, the Resolution as presented.
<See Resolution R059-89 approving final plans and specs and ordering
advertisement for bids for ProJect 89-4, Red Oaks 6th for watermaln,
sanitary sewer. storm drain and streets with concrete curb and gutter>
Motion carried unanimously.
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Minutes - April 4, 1989
Page 10
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Bob Palmer reported he terminated one of the firefighters
who falsified Information from a doctor and admitted to stealing a gas
can and a pager. However, there was not the 2-'3 vote needed from the
firefighters to sustain that termination. Under the Ordinance, this
Individual has a right to a hearing by the City Council.
Council directed Chief Palmer to write to the Individual explaining
the options available and to ask what course of action he would like
to take. Council also asked that the Attorney research as to whether
O~ not the hea~lng can be held In closed session. If a public hearing
Is to be held, Council agreed to hold It at the next regular meeting.
AWARD STREET SWEEPING QUOTE
Frank Stone. Public Works Supervisor, explained Foss Sweeping Service
did not send In their written quote on time. Therefore, he
recommends awarding the contract to Gorecki & Company even though they
are not the low bid because they can begin Immediately. The policy
has always been to sweep the streets as early as possible to avoid
sand In the storm sewers.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Perry, that we approve the sweeping
contract to Gorecki and Company at an hourly rate of $49.50 for up to
230 hours. DISCUSSION: Mr. Stone noted once the proJect Is started,
they cannot stop In the middle. Council stated Mr. Stone should use
his discretion when It comes to the number of hours for street
sweeping, but to stay as close to the budget as possible. Motion
carried unanimously.
APPROVE AMENDED ASSESSOR'S CONTRACT
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Perry, that we approve a Joint
Powers Agreement between the City of Andover and County of Anoka dated
20 March 1989 for local assessment costs and authorize the Mayor to
sign the document. This action would rescind an earlIer Joint Powers
Agreement for the same services and this reflects a difference In unit
costs charged to the City. Motion carried unanlmous]y.
TAX FORFEIT LAND SALE
Council reviewed the tax forfeit properties within the City of Andover
and decided not to purchase any of the parcels.
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APPOINT CABLE COMMISSIONER
ACCEPT P & Z RESIGNATION/BOSELL - APPOINT PARK BOARD & P & Z MEMBERS
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Perry. that we InvIte Mr. LIndahl to
be on the Park Commllsslon.
Councllmember Perry and KnIght then WITHDREW the Second and the
MotIon after discussing his applIcation for the Park Board and the
Cable CommissIon.
Councllmember Jacobson stated there were several people he would asked
who may be Interested In serving on the Cable Commission. No
appointment was made at this time.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, that we accept d'Arcy
Bosell's resignation from the P & Z and appoint Ron Ferris to fIll
her position. and appoint JIm LIndahl to fI]1 Ron FerrIs' posItion on
the Park Commission. DISCUSSION: Council also dIrected Staff to
prepare a letter of appreciation to be signed by the entire Council to
Ms. Bosell for her years of service on the Planning CommIssion.
MotIon carrIed unanlmous]y.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight to contInue the Cable
Commission appointment. MotIon carrIed unanImously.
BAILEY FARM OPERATION
Mr. Blake Informed the Council there have been some complaints on the
farming operatIon at 15380 Prairie Road, requesting they require the
property owner to apply for a Special Use PermIt because of the odor
and other negative effects It Is having on neIghboring propertIes.
Mr. Sullivan - explaIned hIs home gets the smell from the pigs In
the evening. He was there before Mr. Bailey. However, Mr. BaIley was
upset about the road and new development next to them and has said he
Intends to "stink the people out." But he gets most of the smell
Instead of the people on 154th that Mr. Bailey has targeted.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Perry. that the Council direct Staff
to contact the operator of a hog operation at 15380 Prairie Road to
request the IndIvidual to apply for a SpecIal Use PermIt for the
raising of hogs on that property. Motion carried unanImously.
CITY HALL REMODELING
BuildIng Official Dave Almgren presented two proposals tor making
permanent pfflces In the back of the Senior Citizens Center. Council
discussed whether the offIces should have temporary or permanent
divIders.
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Minutes - April 4. 1989
Page 12
(City Hall Remodeling, Continued)
After discussion It was generally agreed the wall separating the
offices from the Senior Citizens Center must be permanent. with the
door moved as close to the restrooms as possible. The existing door
going Into the lunchroom would be removed and used as the door to the
Senior Citizens Center. The permanent wal] would also Jog so there
would be access to the restrooms from the Center without having to
walk Into an office. Counc II also preferred room dividers within the
office area Itself rather than permanent walls for flexibility and to
facilitate heating and air conditioning.
Mr. Almgren recommended completely redoing the heating and air
conditioning systems and to change from fuel 01 I to natural gas.
Counc II asked him to get a cost estimate for that proJect as wel I as
for remodeling the foyer. They also asked for a revised drawing of the
proposed remodeling with cost estimates.
IMRE REVOCATION RESOLUTION
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, the Resolution revoking the
Special Use Permit granted to John Imre for the construction of a
building for the purpose of selling new and used auto parts on Lot 2,
Lot 3 and Lot 4. Block 1. Pankonin Addition. Anoka County. Minnesota
(See Resolution R060-89) Motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVE PETITION/OAK BLUFF STREET LIGHTS
Mr. Haas stated he will meet with the petitioner, Lois Ryan, to review
the locations of the street lights, as the map submitted with the
petition does not meet the standards.
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Orttel. the Resolution as presented
(See Resolution R061-89 declaring adequacy of petition and ordering
preparation of a feasibility report for the Improvements of street
light construction, ProJect No. 89-11, In the Oak Bluff 1st Addition
area.) Motion carried unanimously.
ANDOVER/ANOKA WATER AGREEMENT
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson. the Memorandum of
Understanding with Anoka In regard to the purchase of water as
presented, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign It. Motion
carried unanimously.
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QUALIFIED TAX EXEMPT BOND OBLIGATIONS
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, all of the Resolutions
pertaining to General Obligation Improvement bonds: The first for
$2,600,000; the second for $180,000; the third for $1.795.000; and the
final one for $2,485,000. as presented <See Resolutions R062-89,
R063-89, R064-89, and R065-89) Motion carried unanimously.
ROUND LAKE BOULEVARD WATERMAIN
Council noted the negatIve petitIon for water servIce along the west
side of Round Lake Boulevard just north of SuperAmerlca. Mr. Schrantz
explained the cost to Jack a I-Inch line across Round Lake Boulevard
to serve the Bole property Is about $1,200. Mr. Bole would be
assessed for the full lateral benefit at this time and would not be
assessed again when the full line Is run past the property.
Council suggested Mr. Bole be asked to waive the public hearing. No
action was taken at this time.
ORDINANCE RENAMING STREET
Mr. Schrantz explained the ordinance Is a housekeeping Item. as the
previous Council had approved the renaming of 140th Lane In the Hills
of Bunker Lake to South Coon Creek Drive; however, the ordinance was
never adopted.
The Council generally did not see the need for the change and noted It
would create a hardship for those living on the street to have to
change their address.
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Perry. that we table the request to
change 140th Lane to South Coon Creek Drive. DISCUSSION:
Mr. Wlndschltl - stated "South Coon Creek DrIve" Is very confusing,
as Coon Rapids has designated a piece of Crosstown to South Coon Creek
DrIve. He suggested the Council ask Coon Rapids to reconsider that
designation to either rename It Crosstown or Verdin.
The Council asked the Staff to find out how the people on 140th Lane
feel about the name change and to talk with Coon Rapids officials
about the naming of the new Crosstown Boulevard. Motion carried
unanimously.
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BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD FRONTAGE ROAD
Attorney Hawkins advised that any development along Bunker Lake
Boulevard east of Jay Street using Tax Increment Financing money would
be done under a development contract. Councllmember Orttel stated
before any funds are spent on the service road, there must be a
serious commitment on the part of the developer to redevelop the area.
Counc I I agreed to have the feasibility report done to determine costs.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, a Resolution as prepared
asking TKDA to do a feasibility report for Improvements of watermaln,
sanitary sewer, storm drainage and street construction known as
ProJect 89-12. (See Resolution R066-89) Motion carried unanimously.
DEVELOPERS' LETTER
Mayor E]]lng Informed the Council he has written a letter In response
to requests from local developers and realtors about the concern of
the City's water system. The developers and realtors plan to put the
letter In their model homes and to give to potential buyers.
Counc I I also agreed the flyer from the Minnesota Department of Health
should be given to potential buyers as well.
ADOPT A RIVER ORDINANCE
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Jacobson, to adopt that Reso]utlon
(See Resolution R067-89 to adopt a river) Motion carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
Mr. Schrantz reported Wayne Henneke declined the City's offer as
Financial Director. After some discussion, It was agreed to offer the
position to Howard KooJlck.
MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Perry, that the Counc I J direct Staff
to check references on Howard Koollck; and If satisfactory, offer him
the position of Andover Finance Director at a salary of $34,000 with a
six-month probationary period. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Jacobson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting
adJourned at 11:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ma ella A. Peach
Recording Secretary
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