HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC June 20, 1989
..~. CITY of ANDOVER
Regular city Council Meeting - June 20, 1989
7:30 P.M. Call to Order
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
Approval of Minutes
Discussion Items
1. Bond Sale
2. Declare Cost/Order Public Hearing/IP86-21
3. Order Public HearingjWatt's Garden Acres Area
Storm Drain
4 . Wandersee Revised Sketch plan
5. Order street Lights
6. Receive Petition/173rd & Navajo, Cont.
7. Turf Establishment
8. CCWD Appointee
Closed Meeting W/City Attorney
Staff, Committee, Commission
9. Affirmative Action Plan
10. Approve Disaster plan
11. J. Kuhlmey Lot Purchase
Non-Discussion items
12. Receive Petition/Stop Signs/Northglen 5th
13. Joint Powers Agreement/Coon Rapids/Kirby's Est.
14. Accept Deed/Outlot A Old Colony Estates
15. Approve plans & Specs/prairie Road/IP89-3
16. Approve plans & SpecsjWater Tower
17 . Payment to Ham Lake/University Ave.
18. Approve 1988 Audit Report
Approval of Claims
Adjournment
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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW< . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 20, 1989
MINUTES
The Regular BI-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City CouncIl was called
to order by Mayor Jim EllIng on June 20, 1989, 7:30 p.m., 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 Engineer.
John Davidson; Assistant City Engineer, Todd
. Haas; City Planner, Jay Blake; CIty FInance
Director, Howard Koollck; City AdminIstrator,
James Schrantz; others
RESIDENT FORUM
Joan Davis. 1177 161st Avenue NW - wondered If the SAC charges they
paid wIll ever be returned to the people. Mr. Schrantz stated they
will be looking at that In the near future. There was talk of
refunding to those who are outsIde of the serviceable area, and they
will be contacting those to see If they want their SAC charge
refunded. The service area wIll be more closely determined and will
be those properties that can be served wIth gravity. The area on 161st
Avenue probably will not be In the serviceable area. The matter of
Interest on the money to be refunded needs to be addressed as well.
A resident asked the Council If the CIty has taken a positIon on the
three county positions that wIll become appointed positions. She
stated their neighborhood Is opposed to changing those elected
positions to appointed positions and was told It takes 10 percent of
the voters to sIgn a petition to stop It. Attorney Hawkins stated It
was special legislatIon that allows the County Board to change those
positions to appointed ones. He was not aware of any referendum
provision to stop It. It Is county legIslatIon, feellng~any petition
should go through the county, not the city. /
The resident stated the county told her to discuss It with the City
CouncIl. She again asked If the City Is going to do anything to stop
It, as the residents do not want that change. Counc II stated nothing
has been done on the City level, thinking there was little the City
could do to change that special legislation. No action was taken.
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by KnIght, to approve the Agenda as
amended, with the addition of Item 19, Catchall/Mayor's Report.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - June 20, 1989
Page 2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry. approval of the June 1
Minutes. MotIon carrIed on a 4-Yes. I-Present (Knight) vote.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry. approval of the June 6
Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
BOND SALE
Attorney Hawkins explained the City has received bids for the sale of
$3.200.000 General OblIgation Improvement bonds to finance va~lous
p~oJects In the City. They are 12-year permanent bonds. He noted
Moody's has retained the City's Baa 1 ratIng for Its proJects and an A
ratIng on the State Aid Street bonds. He also noted Moody's has
expressed concern about the rapid growth In the City and the financing
of the City's debt. The City should be cautious about Its Involvement
In the fundIng of bonds In the future whIch would have a negative
effect on the ratings.
Attorney HawkIns then opened the following bids:
SubmItted by First National Bank and AssociatIons. etc.; Bid Price
of $3.164.800; Total Inte~est Cost of $1.548.964.58 for a Net
Interest Rate of 6.7591%
Submitted by Miller SecurIties, etc.; Bid PrIce of $3.161.600;
Total Interest Cost of $1.555.987.50 for a Net Interest Rate of
6.7897%
Submitted by Plpe~ Jaffrey, etc.; Bid P~lce of $3.161,600; Total
Interest Cost of $1.561.743.75 for a Net Interest Rate of 6.8148%
Attorney Hawkins recommended awarding the bid to the low bid of First
National Bank.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight. a ResolutIon awarding the
sale of $3.200.000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Se~les 1989A;
fixing their form and specifications; directIng their execution and
delivery; and p~ovldlng for their payment. as presented, and note that
the bId Is awarded to First National Bank and Its Associates for a Bid
Price of $3,167,800, net Interest ~ate of 6.7591. (See Resolution
R108-89) MotIon carried unanimouslY.
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - June 20, 1989
Page 3
DECLARE COST/ORDER PUBLIC HEARING/IP86-21
Bill Ottensman of Coon RapIds explained the costs for the sanitary
sewer and watermaln were close to the feasibility estimate. Howeve~,
the costs for the storm draInage exceeded the original estImates. He
outlined the overall storm drainage system for the basin In Andover
and Coon Rapids, noting what has been constructed and what wIll be
done In the future to complete the system. The actual ac~eage
assessment rates fo~ trunk and lateral storm sewers were determined by
addIng the actual cost of the system constructed from Jay Street to
Coon Creek plus an estImated cost of what will be constructed In the
basin In the future divided by the total assessable acreage.
Mr. Ottensman stated the original project Included some pipe plus a
ditch system. When they designed It, It was found to be more
economical to pipe the entire system because of the high cost of
acquiring right of way for ditches. The cost of acquiring right of way
was not included In the original cost figures. Also, grading was not a
known factor when the feasibility was done. and In some cases the
grading changed as a result of the pipe. He explained the assessment
consists of the trunk and lateral costs. The trunk costs are close to
the original estimates; however, the lateral costs came In high
because of the additional pieces of pipe both to replace the proposed
ditches plus additional pipe In the total system.
Mr. Ottensman also stated Coon Rapids paid for only one of the ponds
in the system; the rest were dedIcated as part of the developments.
The costs to Andover at this time are only fo~ that area east of Jay
Street that has al~eady been const~ucted. As the rest of the pieces
are built, those pieces will be assessed at a cost equal to what this
area Is paying, adJusted for construction cost Increases and
Inflation. The costs per acre are the same for both Andover and Coon
Rapids residents. Coon Rapids received these costs about a month ago.
Mr. Davidson explained there were some lots that Good Value paid all
of the storm sewer costs which drain down from the no~th Into this
System. Mr. Ottensman stated If the~e are some areas that they are
not aware of, they should be put Into these costs and averaged back
out. Council agreed that should be done to determine If It makes a
difference in the assessment amount. They also asked Mr. Schrantz to
contact Good Value Homes regarding their opinion on the proposed
assessments.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that we move this Item to
the next regularly scheduled meeting to allow the engineers and
developers to look over the data. Motion car~led unanimously.
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - June 20. 1989
Page 4
ORDER PUBLIC HEARING/wATT'S GARDEN ACRES AREA STORM DRAIN
Mr. Schrantz recommended the Council order a feaslbllty report for the
storm drainage Imp~ovements In Watt's Garden Acres a~ea so that when
the Kirby Estates plat comes In, the City Is ready to do the storm
drainage for the entl~e area at the same time. He doesn't want to
slow down Kirby Estates by having to walt for the Watt's Garden Acres
area hearings. etc.
Council questioned the need to do the entl~e area since Kirby Estates
Is capable of handling Its own wate~ on site. Also, the area outside
Kirby Estates has not asked tor any Improvements. Mr. Schrantz
explained the storm drainage for Kirby Estates Is not all Internal.
He recommended BRW be asked to do a feasibility report for the
contributing area when everything Is In place when KI~bY Estates comes
In. Part of the storm drainage cost will be the buying and
const~uctlng of the pond, which has been Included as part of the
overall costs that Coon Rapids has already estimated.
M~. Ottensman stated a tentative agreement has been reached with Huble
Smith to construct a pond on his property as part of the storm
drainage system. Terry Herman, BRW, reviewed the proposed project for
storm drainage between Jay Street and Hanson Boulevard. The system
has been designed as a total system, so whether Kirby Estates can go
on Its own at this time Is redundant. It has been modeled Into the
entire system. They want to move the pond onto Mr. Smith's property
because of the lots being put In Coon Rapids and because of the road.
133rd. The natural contours are such that pondlng would occur there
natu~ally If they did nothing. It also appears there Is much mo~e
organic material on the Smith property than In the area to the south.
Council stilI had reservations about the proposed p~oJect.
Councllmembe~ O~ttel was concerned about assessing ahead of a project.
which Is contrary to the City's policy, and about providing drainage
for the proposed Site a landfill. It was then agreed to order the
feasibility report to find out the costs and what the p~oJect would
entail.
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Knight. a Resolution as p~epared
ordering p~eparatlon of a feasibility report for the Improvements of
storm dalnage. Project No. 89-18, In the southeast part of Watt's
Garden Ac~es area. (See Resolution R109-89) DISCUSSION:
Motion carried unanimously.
WANDERSEE REVISED SKETCH PLAN
Mr. Haas reviewed the revised sketch plan In Section 29, noting the
Staff's recommendation to align the proposed futu~e street with 142nd
and to provide a tralngular-shaped piece to a future lot south of the
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - June 20, 1989
Page 5
(Wandersee Revised Sketch Plan, Continued)
plat off Undercllft so It would have the proper frontage. The street
alignment has been changed to provide access to the Sonsteby and Hagen
property to the south. TKDA feels the lots can be served from the
north with sanitary sewer. Water Is on the east side of Round Lake
Boulevard at 142nd. Outlot A would remain In the ownership of Mr.
Wandersee with the Intent that It would be built as a road once the
Hagen property develops.
The owner of Lot 2 stated he does not have water and has not been
assessed for it. Mr. Haas stated the servicing and assessment of Lot
2 needs to be addressed. Bob Wondersee stated he has been dealing with
Ms. Sonsteby for the property Immediately south of this. He
understood If water comes In. It would serve the entire street. not
Just those few lots. Council noted the City requires all new lots to
have sewer and water.
Council generally had no problem with the sketch plan, recommending It
proceed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
ORDER STREET LIGHTS
Mr. Haas stated he prioritized the lights based on visibilIty and
traffic. Mr. Koollck noted there Is nothing In the 1989 capital
budget for street light Installation. He asked whether he should
bring the Item up again should a budget transfer be possible In the
future. Mr. Schrantz explained the thinking at the time of the budget
was that the street lights at the Intersections of new developments
would be paid for by the developer.
MOTION by Perry. Seconded by Jacobson. that we continue to table
this Item until September, 1989. at which time If the Finance DIrector
indicates that there may be monies. we can reconsider. Motion carried
unanimously.
RECEIVE PETITION/173RD AND NAVAJO. CONTINUED
Mr. Schrantz revIewed hIs memo showing a possible method of assessing
the project. Residents on Navajo have requested 173rd to be paved;
the property owners on 173rd have not petitioned for the Improvement.
He noted If 173rd around to 175th were paved and those In Grow Oak
View Estates paid $1,700 per unit. the estimated costs to everyone
along 173rd and 175th would pay about $2,650.
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - June 20. 1989
Page 6
(Receive Petltlon/173rd and NavaJo, Continued)
Councllmember Orttel understood If the resIdents on NavaJo are
Included as assessable parcels, the the petition meets the 35 percent
requirement. Attorney Hawkins advIsed the State Statute does not
dIfferentiate between the size of the assessment. An area not
directly abutting the project can be Included In the assessment area
If It Is deemed they receive benefit from It.
RIchard Wandersee. 17315 NavaJo - stated they were approached last
winter, but he did not sign the petition because it did not have
::sufficient Information. HIs position Is that If the proJect Is going
to be done, 175th should be Included. He was concerned about paving
only a portion of that road and leaving a small unpaved portion that
requires a lot of maintenance.
Councllmember Perry felt the cost of the entIre project of 173rd and
175th should be borne by the total number of unl ts, Incudlng those on
Navajo. She also felt the people along 175th should be contacted
about this proJect.
Larrv Schalo. 17190 NavaJo - asked how many more units are there by
going down 175th. He stated he has been trying to get 173rd paved to
NavaJo since last May. Now the Counc II Is saying the residents should
be contacted, meaning It will delay the proJect even longer. The
resIdents know what they want tarred -- 173rd to Navajo -- and are
willing to pay $1,700 each toward that project. They do not want to
contrIbute to the portIon of the road at 175th, as they don't see a
need for 175th to be paved. He didn't want to attend any more meetings
on the Issue, Just wanting to get that portion done.
There was a lengthy discussIon regarding dIfferent scenarios as to how
much of the project should be done and how It should be assessed.
There was no consensus as to how many units there would be In the
proJect. Councllmember Knight felt hIs property would only be
assessed on one side, not both. Councllmember Perry stated they face
Seventh Avenue. and the poliCY states side yards are not assessed.
Counclmember Jacobson had a problem assessing someone for a road that
they do not front on. If the resIdents want to donate $1,700 toward
the proJect. that would be fine; but he did not feel the City should
be assessing them for It.
Mr. Schalo - stated the Perry's have an exit onto 173rd from theIr
barn and therefore felt that property should pay for that access. He
again stated he Is only Interested In getting the road done.
Councllmember Orttel thought the Perry property was Included In the
number of unIts, but felt It Is unfair to ask the people on Navajo to
subsidize the people who have direct access onto the street. He
suggested the possibility of making It two projects -- 173rd to
NavaJo, and from NavaJo around to the exIting tar on 175th.
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - June 20, 1989
Page 7
(Receive Petltlon/173rd and NavaJo. Continued)
Counc II noted no one along 173rd or 175th had been contacted about an
Improvement p~oJect. and those people have not asked for It. Mr.
Wandersee stated he could carry a petition around. It was f I na I I y
ag~eed to order a feasibility to determine costs for several different
scenarios.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, that we order a feasibility
study for three distinct projects: 1) 173rd from Seventh to Navajo as
one proJect with contributions by everyone; 2) NavaJo around 175th to
Seventh as a separate project; 3) without any contributions from the
people on Navajo. When we get the feasibility study, hold a public
hearing. (See Resolution Rl10-89) Motion carried unanimously.
Counc II recessed at 9:161 reconvened at 9:24 p.m.
TURF ESTABLISHMENT
Mr. Davidson reported he viewed the sod with Mr. Schrantz and found
that most of It has re-establlshed Itself. There are some spots that
are not growing along the easements on Crosstown Boulevard. They have
ordered the contractor to sod the areas that need sodding under the
contract unit prices. There Is some money left In the funds that were
assessed and unused engineering funds that can be used to pay for It.
No Counc II action was taken.
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECS/WATER TOWER
Mr. Davidson reviewed the proposal to bid for two styles of water
towe~s plus alternates on sealing and service doors. The funds for
this tower were Included In the bond Issue approved this evening.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, the Resolution as presented,
with the bids to be opened at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, at the
Andover City Hall. (See Resolution R111-89 approving final plans and
specifications and ordering advertisements for bids for ProJect No.
89-35, Tower #2 for trunk and water tower construction) Motion
carried unanimously.
J. KUHLMEY LOT PURCHASE
Mr. Blake Informed the CouncIl that JIm Kuhlmey Is unable to complete
the terms of his purchase agreement of Lot 3, Block 2 of the
Commercial Park because of significantly slower business during the
first half of this year. Mr. Kuhlmey has Indicated a willingness to
forfeit the $1.000 deposit and possibly pay for staff time as well.
:
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - June 20. 1989
Page 8
(J. Kuhlmey Lot Purchase, Continued)
Jim Kuhlmev - stated he could buy the lot but It would create a
large hardship on him and he wouldn't be able to put up a building
within a year. About 98 percent of his work Is residential, and that
has been about half for the last year. His original request was to
pay for the staff time but to get the rest of his deposit back.
Attorney Hawkins doubted more than $500 had been expended by his
office on the matter. After some discussion, Council generally agreed
that the City should keep the deposit to pay for the staff and
attorney time spent on the matter and because the lot was off the
market all thIs time.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, that the City Council allow
the contract between the City and Mr. Jim Kuhlmey for Lot 3, Block 2
of the Andover Commercial Park to be rescinded under the stipulation
that the $1,000 deposit put down by Mr. Kuhlmey on the lot be
forfeIted for allowing the contract to be cancelled. Motion carried
unanimously.
COON CREEK WATERSHED APPOINTEE
Councl]member Perry stated she was not able to contact the applicants
and would not vote on the Issue. Councllmember Jacobson stated he
contacted all but one of the Individuals, noting Howard Nelsen has
stated he Is no longer Interested In the position.
There was a lengthy discussion on prioritizing the applicants. Mayor
Elling stated the County Board will not make an appointment unless the
list of names Is ranked. Councllmember Orttel felt the City met Its
legal obligation last year by Just submitting the list of names and
that the City Is not required to prioritize them. He felt It was
absurd that the Council Is forced to do what the County Board should
be doing, as It Is transferring their responsibility to the City. He
suggested the City ask the County Board to make a permanent
appointment to the Watershed Board. Mayor Elling stated they will not
do that unless the applicants are prioritized.
Councllmembers Jacobson, Knight, and Perry felt because of the
problems the City has encountered with the policies of the Coon Creek
Watershed Board over the past several years. that It Is time for a
change of representation on that Board. But the Council also
generally acknowledged that the member currently serving on the Board
Is very knowledgeable.
Councllmember Jacobson recommended Robert Boyum as first choice.
Council noted It Is very difficult to prioritize since all are good
applicants, and there was some discussion on how the remaining
applicants should be ranked.
Regular City Council Meeting
MInutes - June 20, 1989
Page 9
(Coon Creek Watershed Appointee, Continued>
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that we send the list as
prepared before us with Howard Nelsen's name removed, and Indicate to
the Anoka County Board that our first choice for the representative
from Andover to serve on the Coon Creek Watershed Board be Mr. Robert
Boyum. DISCUSSION: There was some attempt to prIoritize the
remaining applicants; but some Councllmembers Just did not know how
they should be ranked, and Councllmember Orttel was uncomfortable with
doing any prioritizing. It was finally agreed to recommend only a
first choice to the County Board. Motion carried on a 4-Yes.
I-Abstain (Perry> vote.
Council went Into closed session with the City Attorney regarding
several legal matters. 10:12; reconvened at 10:35 p.m.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
The Council agreed to the following:
Section II: The EEO/AA OffIcer shall be the Finance Director
Section VII: Shall state, "None Identifiable at this time."
Section VIII: Shall be worded by the Finance Director to state the
following Idea: It shall be the goal of the City of
Andover to continue to provide opportunities for
employment regardless of race, color. sex, or
physical disabilities.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, a Resolution adopting the
Affirmative Action Program for the City of Andover as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE DISASTER PLAN
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to adopt the Disaster Plan as
presented with the change In Paragraph 4, Page 7 to read: Upon
recommendation, the City Administrator may be requested to declare a
State of Emergency In order to request State and Federal assistance.
And on Page 25, delete everything on the page except the Committee
Members list. Motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVE PETITION/STOP SIGNS/NORTHGLEN 5TH
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Perry, that we Install stop signs as
called for In this statement presented. MotIon carried unanimously.
(Stop signs at Aztec and 140th Avenue and at Yucca and 139th Lane>
Regular City Council Meeting
MInutes - June 20. 1989
Page 10
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT/COON RAPIDS/KIRBY'S ESTATES
Mr. Schrantz asked to continue the Item because he dId not yet have
the agreement.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by KnIght, to so move. Motion carried
unanimously.
ACCEPT DEED/OUTLOT A OLD COLONY ESTATES
Council directed that the deed be given to the Coon Creek Watershed
Board since the pond Is part of thel~ pondlng p~ogram, not the City's.
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECS/PRAIRIE ROAD/IP89-S
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, Int~oduclng a Resolution
approving final plans and specifications and ordering the
advertisement for bids for ProJect No. 89-S, Prairie Road for street
construction. (See Resolution R112-89) Motion carried unanimously.
PAYMENT TO HAM LAKE/UNIVERSITY AVENUE
The general feeling of the Council was that no one In Andover was paid
for right of way for these proJects: therefo~e, Andover residents
should not be assessed. The monies should come out of the MSA fund.
MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Knight, that the Council authorize
Staff to prepare documents to send the bill for ProJects 88-15 and
88-10 done In conjunction with the City of Ham Lake to the Minnesota
Department of Transportation for Municipal State Aid reimbursement and
to pay the City of Ham Lake the funds. Motion carried on a 4-Yes,
I-Abstain (Jacobson because he Is a prope~ty owner In the project)
vote.
APPROVAL OF 1988 AUDIT REPORT
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, receiving the Auditor's Report
for 1988. Motion carried unanimously.
CATCH-ALL/MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayo, Elling noted the memo from Mr. Blake asking that the Recycling
CoordInator position be extended an additional three months at 16
hours per week. There are CDBG funds available for this.
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - June 20, 1989
Page 11
(Catch-AII/Mayo~'s Report, Continued)
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight. that we authorize the
extension of employment for Cindy (DeRuyter) to the extent that we are
sure of funding by Anoka County to cove~ her with continued employment
as noted In the memorandum sent to the Council of June 20 by Jay
Blake. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Elling stated he has received a call from a potential buyer of
five acres on 163rd and Makah who wants to put up a pole barn to store
his refrlge~ated semi-truck. The Mayor told him of the Special Use
Permit p~ocess but dIdn't think the Council had been receptive to such
uses In the past. He asked for the Council's position. Councllmember
Orttel didn't feel a Special Use Permit was needed as long as It Is
parked Inside a building. Councllmembers Perry and Knight preferred
to see the Item go through the P & Z hearing process to determine
whether a Permit Is needed and for the City to have an opportunity to
look at It. No action was taken.
Mayo~ Elling asked If another date should be scheduled to meet with
members of the Coon Creek Watershed Board. After discussion, Council
preferred to walt until a permanent appointment Is made to the Board.
Mr. Schrantz was directed to ask AI Sannerud to write a letter to the
Council about the Watershed Board's financing proposal, what projects
they plan to do and how they are planning to do them.
Mayor Elling recommended the Council appoint Gerry Wagner to the Cable
Commission.
MOTION by O~ttel. Seconded by Jacobson, that Ger~y Wagner be
appointed to the Cable Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
Council agreed the Park and Recreation Commission should Interview the
five applicants for that Commission and make a recommendation to the
Council.
Mayor Elling asked that the Economic Development Committee look at
what the City should be doing next In the Tax Increment Financing
District and make a ~ecommendatlon to the Council. Councllmembe~
Knight stated that Item Is on their next Agenda.
Mayor Elling noted the letter from HUD regarding the Waste Disposal
Site and the South Andover Site and requesting the City to place some
restrictions on buildings within 200 feet of the toe of the slope of
the existing landfill. The FHA will not finance anything In there,
and the PCA has requested the Council to take some postlve action to
Insure there Is no methane gas problem In the future. It was agreed
to place this Item on the next Agenda.
Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes - June 20. 1989
Page 12
(Catch-All/Mayor's Repo~t, Continued>
Mayo~ Elling ~eported apparently Ham Lake has app~oved the I-acre PUD
off University Avenue and Is In the procese of going ahead with the
p~oposed air strip and housing development In that area. He
recommended the Council pass a resolution to be presented to Ham Lake
saying Andover Is opposed to the air field because of the noise and
Impact It has on Andove~ residents. The Counc II felt the matter
should be looked Into regarding the procedure and use per Ham Lake's
o~dlnances.
Ron Ferris - stated on May 15 the PUD was approved by Ham Lake
without a public hearing. He said the residents In that area paid
about $38.000 In legal fees to fight the wlnte~ festival proposal.
and they are not willing to do that again. The residents are
definitely opposed to the airport. as once a plane Is 50 feet from the
airport. It Is In Andover. Mr. Ferris said he talked with his
attorney, who advised him the only course of action that can be taken
Is to appeal to the Metropolitan Council to Intercede because It
decreases the values In Andover within the traffic pattern or to take
legal action against Ham Lake with a restraining o~der and follow up
with a suit. He felt this needs to be addressed by the City of
Andover, that the residents will have no effect In this matte~.
After further discussion. the Council directed the Staff to p~epare a
resolution opposing the airport for consideration at the next meeting.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Perry. Checks 16710 through 16783 In
the amount of $167,942. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Orttel to adJourn. Motion ca~rled unanimously,
Meeting adJourned at 11:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
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Mar ella A. Peach
Recording Secretary