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" CITY of ANDOVER
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Regular city Council Meeting - January 3, 1989
Agenda
7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order
2. Resident Forum
3 . Agenda Approval
4. Accept Resignation/J. Elling
Swearing-in Ceremony
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Organizational Items
a. Appointment of Acting Mayor
b. Designation of Official Newspaper
c. Selection of Official Depositories
d. Approval of Officials' Bonds
e. Special/Standing Committees
f. Appointment/Commission Chairpersons
7. Discussion Items
a. Ordinance 33 Amendment
b. Anoka County Legislative Coalition
c.
8. Staff, Committee, Commission
a. Approve Kennel License/Nehrt
b. Approve Junkyard Licenses
c. Schedule work Session
9. Non-Discussion Items
a.
10. Approval of Claims
11. Adjournment
[~ CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW< . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100
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REGULAR CI?1 COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 3, 1989
MINUTES
The Regular BI-Monthly MeetIng of the Andover CIty CouncIl was called
to order by Mayor Jim EllIng on January 3, 1989: 7:30 p.m., at the
Andover CIty HaJJ, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover. Minnesota.
Councilmen present: Jacobson, Knight. Orttel
Councilman absent: None
Also present: City Attorney. WillIam G. HawkIns; City
Administrator. James Schrantz; and others
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor E]llng suggested the addItion of Items 7c, Coon Creek Watershed,
and 8d. FIre Department/Fire MarshaJ PosItion.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to approve the Agenda as
amended. MotIon carrIed unanImously.
ACCEPT RESIGNATION/J. ELLING - SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
Attorney Hawkins performed the swearing-In ceremony for the newly
elected officIals: Jim EIJlng as Mayor. Don Jacobson and Ken Orttel
as Councllmembers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by KnIght, Seconded by Orttel, approval of the December 20,
1988, Minutes. Motion carrIed on a 3-Yes, I-Present (Jacobson) vote.
MOTION by Ortte]. Seconded by KnIght, to approve the December 20,
1988. HRA Minutes. MotIon carried on a 3-Yes. I-Present (Jacobson)
vote.
Counc I I agreed to table Items 6a, Appointment of Acting Mayor, 6e.
Special/StandIng Committees, and 6f, AppoIntment/CommIssion
ChaIrpersons until the next regular meetIng when there will beafull
CounclJ.
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
MOTION by KnIght, Seconded by Jacobson. that we approve the Anoka
County Union and Shopper as the officIal City newspaper for 1989.
MotIon carried unanImously.
Regular City Council Meeting
January 3, 1989 - Minutes
Page 2
SELECTION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Knight, a Resolution designating
depositories of City funds and supplemental depositories of City funds
for investment purposes as prepared. (See Resolution ROOl-89) Motion
carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF OFFICIALS' BONDS
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that the Council approve all
required official position bonds for the City for the year 1989.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE 33 AMENDMENT
Council discussed a change In wording to clarify the Intent that al I
snow, leaves. grass, etc.. may not be left on public streets.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, approval of Ordinance
amending Ordinance 33 regulating the parking of vehicles on streets
within the City of Andover as presented with the following language:
on the first line. after the word "deposited". Insert the words "and
leave"; and on the fourth line, after the word "city", insert the
words "and leaving It." Motion carried unanimously. (See Ordinance
No. 33D)
ANOKA COUNTY LEGISLATIVE COALITION
Mayor Elling explained the Coalition consists of the cities of Blaine.
Coon Rapids. Ramsey, Ham Lake and Andover; and the Council approved
Joining the lobbying efforts of that group, though no funding was
al located. The Northern Mayors' Association has some of the same
goals. and he felt it may have a greater Impact at the Legislature
because It has a larger base to work from. Many other cities such as
Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center. Champlin. Osseo. Coon Rapids. Anoka
Ramsey, Fridley, and Colombia Heights belong to to the Northern
Mayors' Association. Mayor Elling asked if the Council wanted to
reconsider Joining the Coalition, as he felt it would not be necessary
to belong to both groups.
Councilman Knight tended to favor the Coalition, especially because of
its lobbying efforts on the fiscal disparities bill. which could
Impact Andover greatly. He stated Hennepin County is working to get
It changed, and severa] of the cities In the Northern Mayors'
Association are In Hennepin County; so those cities would be at cross
purposes with what Is good for Andover. Whereas the Coalition
consists of cities from Anoka County only.
ReguJar City Councl Meet! ng
January 3, 1989 - Mlnute:J
Page 3
(Anoka County Legislative Coalition. Continued)
Mayor Elling pointed out that the goal of the Northern Mayors'
Association was slmlllar to the Coalition; but because they are a
bigger group. they may have more po]ltlcal c I ou t.
Councilman Orttel was under the Impression that the Northern Mayors'
Association was more Involved with business development. He also
questioned whether they would be concerned with the other Issues being
addressed by the Coalition such as the Mississippi RIver CrossIng, the
Rum River Crossing. TH 10 and Round Lake Boulevard and the landfill
sl ting. One of the reasons he favored the CoalItIon was the hiring
of Mr. Weaver as the lobbyist. He stated he Is not famIliar with the
lobbying activIties of the Northern Mayors' Association. Councilman
Orttel also noted the City Is already payIng for lobbying efforts
through Its dues to the League of Minnesota Cities.
Councilman Jacobson felt there would be more polItical clout from the
Northern Mayors' AssociatIon. CouncIlman Orttel suggested meeting
with the City's elected representatives to tell them the City's
posItion on these Issues. Several other CouncIlmen agreed. though no
actIon was taken on It.
After further discussIon, it was agreed to table the Issue of which
lobbying group to Join untl] there Is a ful I Counc II and funding can
be found.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that the Counc i I delay the
selection of a lobbyIng group and/or the funding for either untIl
there Is a ful] CouncIl. DISCUSSION: Mr. Schrantz stated the CouncIl
dId approve Joining the Northern Mayors' AssociatIon. but they did not
approve the economIc development portIon of that Association. The
Counc I I asked that he research when the motion was made to Join the
Northern Mayors' AssocIation. Motion carried unanimously.
COON CREEK WATERSHED
Mayor Elling suggested meeting wIth AI Sannerud, Mel Schu I te and Ken
Slyzuk regarding the redetermination of benefits for Ditches 57, 58.
and 59 that Is being proposed by the Coon Creek Watershed Board. He
understood that Blaine and Coon Rapids have agreed to the proposal. He
felt the City needs to clarIfy Its posItIon wIth the Watershed Board,
suggesting that meeting be thIs Thursday (January 5) along with the
IntervIewing and selectIon of a new Councllmember.
Councilman Orttel thought that after the last meeting (See Minutes of
December 20. 1988) , the City was going to walt for a written proposal
from the Watershed Board.
Regular City Council Meet! ng
January 3, 1989 - Minutes
Page 4
(Coon Creek Watershed. Continued)
Jack McKeJvev - stated the BJalne and Coon Rapids representatives on
the Board asked that they send a letter to the City of Andover asking
for approval In wrl t!ng of the proposa I . The Board then said they
would not proceed with the hiring of the viewers until that written
approval Is received from the City of Andover. To his knowledge. the
letter from the Board has not yet been received by the CIty.
It was generally felt by the Council that the applicants for the
Counc 11 should be IntervIewed on Thursday, but that there would not be
sufficient time to meet with the Watershed representatives. Following
a discussion on the selection for the vacant Councl] seat, a motion
was made to send the Board a Jetter Indicating the CIty's oppositIon
to the proposal untIl more Information Is received. No date was set
to meet with the Coon Creek Watershed representatives.
INTERVIEWS AND SELECTION TO FILL VACANT COUNCIL SEAT
The Counc II discussed the method by which a new Councllmember should
be selected. noting there are 12 app]lcants. One suggestion was to
have each Councllmember select his top three choices; and by the
process of elimination, only 3 to 6 appJlcants would be Interviewed.
Others felt that may be overJooklng a highly qualified applicant Just
because he/she Is not known personally by any of the Councilmen.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that each member of the
Counc I I designate three of the applicants for the City Council
position, tell them to James Schrantz no later than noon tomorrow, and
then ask the people to appear at City Hall this Thursday beginning at
7:30: and Jim can stage Interviews. staggered at 15 or 20 minute
Increments. DISCUSSION: Counc 11 debated whether this method Is the
best.
After some discussion, CouncIlman Jacobson CHANGED THE MOTION to
Invite everyone here; have the Interviews staggered as to the times,
having 15 minutes per Interview, and make a decision after the
Interviews this Thurdsay; IntervIews to start at 7 o'clock. Second
Stands. Motion carried unanImously.
COON CREEK WATERSHED. CONTINUED
The Counc II was concerned that the Coon Creek Watershed Board know the
City's position on the redeterminatIon of benefits at this time so
they do not begIn the process without talking to the City.
Regular City Council Meeting
January 3, 1989 - Minutes
Page 5
(Coon Creek Watershed, Continued)
MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Knight. that the Counc II go on record
and notifying the Coon Creek Watershed Board that the City of Andover
Is opposed to any redetermlnlatlon of benefits on Ditches 57, 58. and
59 at least until such time as the Council has been made fully aware
of all details surrounding the proposal. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE KENNEL LICENSE/NEHRT
Mayor Elling asked for approval to renew the kennel license for Cleo
Nehrt. 16326 Verdin Street NW.
MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Knight, to move approval of that
kennel license. DISCUSSION: Councilman Jacobson asked what a~e the
licensing requirements and whether the site had been Inspected. He
felt that for any renewal of licenses or special use permits, the
premises should be Inspected. M~. Schrantz stated he did not know the
licensing requirements, as that Is taken care of by the City Clerk.
Councilman Orttel ADDED TO THE MOTION subJect to the confirmation from
the City Clerk's office that all conditions of the II cense and/or
specla] use permit have been met by the licensee. Mot! on carr I ed
unanimously.
APPROVE JUNKYARD LICENSES
Fire Chief Bob Palmer noted the ~eports from the Fire Marshal Indicate
some violation by all three Junkyards, Rite Away Auto Parts, Bob's
Auto Parts. and Andover Auto Parts. He recommended those II censes not
be approved until the yards are brought Into compliance.
Attorney Hawkins stated Andover Auto Parts was told to clean up the
yard, after which the Council will consider renewing their license.
At the present time this business Is operating without a license.
He also recommended for the remaining yards. the Counc II should send
them a letter noting the violations and Informing them they have so
many days to comply or the Council will take action for operating
wi thout a license. The time pe~lod for compliance can be set by the
Council.
Attorney Hawkins also reported he has advised the County Attorney not
to release the Letter of Credit for Tonson, the tire processing
operation, thinking It may be necessary to d~aw upon it to clean up
the tires that were dumped il]egally. That will be determined once
the cleanup of the site Is done by the State. Mayor EI]lng stated he
also asked the County Attorney that the Letter of Credit not be
released until the mobile home which has been used as an office is
removed from the site.
Regu]ar City Council Meet! ng
January 3. 1989 - Minutes
Page 6
(Approve Junbkyard Licenses, Continued)
Bob Pears. Andover Auto Parts - stated he is not In compliance, but
the BuIlding OffIcial never came Into the building when the site was
Inspected today. He stated to date he has compiled with everything he
was asked to do; but he Is Irrl tated that the Inspector never comes to
talk with hIm or lets him know what the violations are. They do not
find out what Is wrong until after It has been to the CouncIl. Mr.
Pears also stated he Is angry because the taxes keep Increasing. plus
now there are City assessments to pay; and the CI ty Is fighting over a
Ii cense that is trying to make the payments for those taxes and
assessments. Plus, the rules keep changing, so he never knows Just
what the City wants. He stated he wants to get the problem resolved.
Counc II discussed the method of Inspection for the Junkyards,
suggesting that a formal checklIst be made up composed of Items from
the zonIng, building. and fire marshal departments. The Inspections
wi I I then be unIform for all busInesses. and both the Council and the
business wI II know what Is expected and what, If any, corrections need
to be made. The Counc I I also suggested that more periodic
Inspections be made of the Junkyards to be sure they are In compliance
al I year long. not Just at the time of licensing.
It was noted that the request In the Agenda material Is to approve the
license for Commercia] Auto Parts. but no report has been submitted on
It. Counc I I agreed the four Junkyards will be given to the next
meetIng to come Into compliance or action wl]1 be taken for operating
wi thout a license. Each of the businesses will be sent a letter
Informing them of the vIolations and of the time period In which to
comply.
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Knight, to continue Commercial Auto
Parts, Bob's Auto Parts, Andover Auto Parts, and Rite Away Auto Parts
to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE WORK SESSION
Me. Schrantz asked that the Agenda for the proposed work session be
changed to delete Ordinance 8 Amendment and replace It with the CDBG
Budget. Counc I I agreed.
The Counc II also asked that the staff re-evluatlon of their
departments for efficiency and the establishing of their goals be
completed by this work session. so the Counc I I has that Input for the
discussion. It was also generally felt that for now there doesn't
appear to be a need to hire a professional to help wIth the
establishment of goals and objectives.
Regular City Council Meeting
January 3. 1989 - Minutes
Page 7
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(~çhedule Work Session, Continued)
Mayor Elling asked for a motion to set the work session for January
10.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to so move. at 7 o'clock.
Motion carried unanimously.
FIRE DEPARTMENT/FIRE MARSHAL POSITION
Because the Fire Chief left on a fire cal I. no action was taken on
this at this time. It was agreed to add this as the first I tem of the
work session on January 10.
WATER PLAN/FINANCIAL PROPOSAL
Attorney Hawkins stated the financial plan has been completed, but It
does not Include any dollars for water treatment. Counc II asked that
the figures for water treatment be included, agreeIng that a special
meeting will need to be called to dIscuss this Item with TKDA and the
Attorney. No date was set at this time.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight. approval of Claims Number
15854 through 15923 for a total dollar amount of $88,747.55. Motl on
carried unanimously.
MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Knight. to adJourn. Mot! on carr I ed
unanimously.
Meeting adJourned at 9:07 p.m.
Respectfully submItted,
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Mar¢e.!J a A. Peach
Recording Secretary