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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC March 7, 1989 ...,.~'"' ~ ~:ï. . . . CITY of ANDOVER . . . Regular City Council Meeting - March 7, 1989 - Agenda 7:30 P.M. Call to Order Resident Forum Agenda Approval Approval of Minutes Assessment Hearings 1. project 88-13/Creekhaven 2. Project aa-l1/Hidden Creek East 3 . Project 88-7/Brandon's Lakeview Estates 4 . project a8-5/Hills of Bunker Lake 3rd 5. Project 87-32/Winslow Hills 6. Project 87-21/0ak Bluff 2nd 7. project 87-27jWoodland Creek 8. Project 88-19jWoodland Creek 2nd HRA Meeting Discussion Items 9. "No-Wake" Ordinance Public Hearing 10. Ordinance 10 Amendment/Park Dedication, Cont. 11. Nordeen Special Use Permit 12. Ordinance 87 Amendment 13. Mediation Services r~~-~.d~r-~t.~~t-~rght5- 15. Permit/Integrated Waste Systems 16. Ordinance 10 Amendment Staff, Committee, Commission 17. Reduction of State Aid Road Funds 18. Animal Control contract, Cont. 19. Approve Assessment Abatements ê&~--Aw~.d-e~d/No.~hw~~d~-~~nn~~-e~u~t- êr~--Atttha.rz~tran-far-^greem~nt/ereekridge-park- 22. Farm Operations/Special Use Permits 23. AgriChem Lot Purchase Non-Discussion items 24. Accept DeedjWoodland Creek 25. Approve 30 MPH Speed Limit 26. Approve Change Orders/88-9 & 88-10 Approval of Claims Adjournment ~..- - ·CA .- CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW< . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 7. 1989 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to orde, by Mayo, Jim Elling on March 7. 1989. 7:30 p.m., at at the Andover City HaIJ. 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councllmembers present: Jacobson. Knight. Orttel, Perry Councllmembers absent: None Also present: City Attorney. WI I Ilam G. Hawkins; TKDA Engineer. John Rodeberg; Assistant City Engineer. Todd Haas; City PJanner, Jay Blake; City Administrator, James Schrantz; others RESIDENT FORUM Bob Dillon - asked for an opinion from the Attorney regarding the statutory definition of "parking", specifically whether it Is considered parking If the vehicle Is occupied and running while waiting for another person and how it applies to parking In a fire lane as well as In the parking lot of a shopping center. He cited an incident where he was asked to move from the fire lane. and then was told he was Improperly parking In the parking Jot, which he felt was harassment. Me. Dillon was also annoyed with the officer's handling of the si tuat I on, speclficaJly when he was asked If "he was having a bad day. " He didn't think It was appropriate that his disposition be analyzed In that situation, asking what the Ci ty's policy is regarding the Deputies' handling of such Incidents. Attorney Hawkins explained the State Statutes prohibit parking In a,eas that are marked by the Fire Official, but he was not familiar wi th the definition of parking or what constitutes parking. He stated he would research that further. Mayor Elling stated he would also talk with the Officer to determine what took place. Mavo, Joe Strauss. Northern Mavors' Association - briefly ,evlewed the efforts of the Northern Mayors' Association and their lobbying efforts on behalf of transportation Issues and economic development In the northern suburbs. They are also working to change the Image of the northern communities and enhancing the community. He asked that Andover reconsider Its decision to Join the Association. not I ng he would be willing to come back to discuss their efforts In greater detal I if the Counc 11 wishes. The Counc II thanked Mayor Strauss but felt for now the decision has been made not to Join because of financial reasons. No further action was taken. Regular CIty CouncIl MeetIng March 7, 1989 - MInutes Page 2 AGENDA APPROVAL It was agreed to add the fol lowing Items to the Agenda: 16b. Cable Commission Appointment. 16c, Coon Creek Watershed District: and 17a, Closed Meeting wIth Attorney on Hay Lawsuit. MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Perry. approval of the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Mayor EJ lIng noted Certificates of Appreciation will be presented to Anoka County Central Communications and Andover Rescue for their heIp durIng the tIre fire In Andover. No one from these organizations were present to receIve the certificates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by KnIght, Seconded by Jacobson. approval of Minutes of the SpecIal Meeting for February 1. the Regu]ar Meeting of February 7, the Special Meeting of Febraury 21 and the Regular Meeting of February 21. Motion carried unanimously. ASSESSMENT HEARINGS Mayor EIllng called the Assessment HearIngs to order at 7:49 p.m. Mr. Schrantz stated all the hearings are for developers. and he understood that none of the developers would be In attendance. MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Jacobson. Introducing a Resolution adoptIng the assessment roll for the Improvement of sanitary sewer, watermaln. storm sewer and streets. ProJect No. 88-1S. Creekhaven. <See Resolution R04S-89) Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, the resolutions for assessments for ProJects 88-11, 88-7, 88-5, 87-32, 87-21. 87-27, and 88-19, as presented. <See the fol lowing Resolutions: R044-89 - IP88-11/Hldden Creek East R045-89 - IP88-7/Brandon's Lakevlew Estates R046-89 - IP88-5/Hllls of Bunker Lake Srd R047-89 - IP87-S2/Wlnslow Hills R048-89 - IP87-21/0ak Bluff 2nd R049-89 - IP87-27/Woodland Creek R050-89 - IP88-19/Woodland Creek 2nd) Motion carried unanImously. Hearings closed at 7:55 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting March 7, 1989 - Minutes Page S (The regular meeting recessed to conduct an HRA meeting; the Counc II meeting reconvened at 7:57p.m.) "NO-WAKE" ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Schrantz expJalned the Lower Rum River Management Organization Is proposing to have each of the City Councils hold public hearings on the recommended ordinance. They also want each of the cl ties to recommend where they feel "NQ Wake" signing should be posted. He stated there Is an erosion problem In Anoka, thinking they wi!] ,ecommend "No Wake" and "No Skiing" on the river within their city Ilmi ts. He dIdn't know whether Andover wanted to post everything or Just specIfIc sensItive areas. Bob DII Ion - stated there are several places where the water Is changIng around 159th Avenue. But I t is very dangerous to be water ski ing that far north. LeRoy Grandstrom - obJected to the original proposal of limiting the speed limit and motors to 5 horsepower. He didn't fee] a boat wake would affect the river bank. as a river wll I choose Its own course. Mark Guoesbero. Andover Resident for 14 vears - Is a science teacher with an aquatIc biology background. He fe It the appropriate use for this river wouJd dictate restricted speed and horsepower. He stated there Is some natural river erosion which happens seasonal ly and cannot be prevented: but manmade causes are accelerated by boat use. He owns a SO hsp motor. and this ordInance would eliminate his using it on the river. He also owns a canoe. He supported the ordinance to restrict both speed and horsepower. Me. Schrantz exp]ained the first proposal was to restrict speed and horsepower: however, the ordinance before the Counc I I now Is to post "No Wake" signs In the areas that are of concern or sensitivity. Mr. Guoesbero - felt the entire river through Andover should be posted "No Wake" because It Is so unique. The appropriate use Is canoe. Obviously the nothern area doesn't need an ordinance to protect It because I t Is so sha] low. He did feel It would be possible to operate a pontoon boat with a larger horsepower and not create a wake. Gordon Enoles. 5555 159th Avenue - agreed with Mr. Schrantz that the posting shou]d be only where there are wake problems. not along the entire river. He stated most people are courteous on the r I vee. He fe]t Just posting "No Wake" Is too vague. At the meeting in Ramsey, another science teacher stated a no wake provision would have no effect on the river. Ramsey tabled the ordinance stating it is too vague and unenforceable. and a maJority of the residents at that meeting were opposed to the ordinance. He felt Andover should ]eave It up to the Engineer to decide which sensitive areas to post, but not post the entire river. Regular City Council Meetl ng March 7, 1989 - Minutes Page 4 ( "No-Wake" Ordinance Public Hearing, Continued) Lvle Bradlev. 15202 Seventh - loves the Rum River feeling It Is a very unique resource. There were at least 20 snowmobiles along the river today. which doesn't hurt It at all. He's sklled on it both winter and summer; buthewlll no longer ski In the summer because the river Is too smai I and cannot handle motorboat traffic. He explained how the shore soil Is dissolved for as far out as 10 feet as a motor boat passes by. This has a great effect on the bank over a period of time. He read the results of research done on erosion caused by wakes. generally done by smaller vessels with high-speed motors. One of the key problems Is the use of the small Jet skis on the river. So he was glad the problem is being addressed. Me. Bradley also explained the State's "Adopt a River" program where different groups wi I I adopt sections of the Rum River to clean It and plant some of the heavily eroded areas. ? - didn't have a problem restricting the Jet skis or water skiing, but she didn't care for the "No Wake" provision thinking It Is d i ff I cu I t to enforce. She questioned who would make the determination on a wake and how i t Is done. Councllmember Knight agreed, asking how It Is enforced In other areas where such a provision is in force. Mayor EI ling stated on lakes where there are no wake provisions, the DNR enforces It; and the speed must be very slow to get through those channels. Attorney Hawkins didn't know the definition of a wake. Councilman Jacobson felt that a common sense approach must be used to enforcing the ordinance and that no one should be harassed; only flagrant violations would be tagged. Dick Szvpl Inskl . 155th - stated the Jet skis are the worst. There hasn't been much activity with Jet skis or skiing this past year because the river is low. but there has been in past years. Those on Jet skis very often are not very courteous and they create hugh wakes. He also noted the weight on a pontoon or boat rather than the motor size will determine the amount of wake. Counc II discussion with several residents was on the problems caused by Jet skis, feeling most of those users are not from the Immediate cl ties. They also discussed the enforcement of a "No Wake" provision and whether It should be posted only at sensitive areas or along the entire river In Andover. It was Indicated that both Andover and Ramsey would need to agree In order for anything to be effective. Mr. Schrantz stated the ordinance would eventually have to be passed by Anoka County, and the enforcement would be done by Anoka County. probably the Sheriff's Water Patrol. Carl Christenson. 157th - stated by posting a "No Wake" zone, the Jet ski problem would be eliminated. Regular City Council Meeting March 7, 1989 - Minutes Page 5 ("No-Wake" Ordinance Public Hearing. Continued) Me. Grandstrom - felt that erosion on the river is di fferen t from a channel because as one side looses, the other side gains: I twill not go flat. Counclmember Jacobson felt that because there Is nothing to protect the river at this time, this ordinance should be approved and the sensitive areas signed. If It is not solving the problem. the Counc II can then consider something stronger. ? - stated If there Is a no wake provision along the entire river. It would take hours to travel up from Anoka to go fishing. Others asked the definition of "minimum wake", concerned about how It wi II be enforced. Mr. Bradley stated they have a no wake policy on the St. Croix River, and the DNR has stated It has worked very well. He also stated the Rum River Is much shallower now than It was at the years ago. Any erosion on the river goes to the bank, some goes downstream. and some of It ends up on the bottom; so the river Is gradually getting sha] lower. The soil In this area is so sensitive that It erodes very easily. Another gentleman was concerned that the ordinance would not be enforced, citing an Incident where he felt there was poor response and lack of action on the part of the Anoka County Sheriff's Department. MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Knight. to approve the Resolutlon relating to the estaballshlng of erosion controls and limiting the wake from boats and waterskiing on the lower Rum River and establish- Ing quiet water areas as presented; the area to be designated as a quiet water shal I be the entire length of the river within the corporate boundaries of the City of Andover: and pass this resolution on to the Anoka County Board for their consideration. (See Reso I uti on R051-89) DISCUSSION: Councllmember Orttel felt the testimony this evening was for signing only the sensitive areas. not the entire river. He asked Mr. Bradley I f It would be reasonable to protect on]y certain zones of the river, even I f they had to be changed yearly, and stilI leave other areas open for usage with a wake. Me. Bradlev - felt the areas can be Identified. He would not be as concerned If it could be policed In some way. otherwise he felt some will not pay any attention to the sign. He was skeptical. Counc I I discussed several options, Including limiting the no wake provision to the lower portion of the river In Andover to about County Road 20. Above there. I t is not feasible to water ski and It is above the City park so Jet skis could not be put In the river at that point. Jerrv Herr. 157th - thought there must be other no wake ordinances In the State or the DNR that the City could look at to determine a de fin I tI on for "No Wake". Counc i 1 suggested If an a restriction Is enacted and It Is not working, the residents should let the Counc II know so further action can be taken. Regular City Council Meeting March 7, 1989 - Minutes Page 6 ( "No-Wake" Ordinance Public Hearing. Continued) Motion carried unanimously. Councllmember Orttel also recommended asking the county that al I landings be posted. Counc II agreed to wait with the posting until the County acts on an ordinance. Public Hearing closed at 8:52 p.m. ORDINANCE 10 AMENDMENT/PARK DEDICATION Park Board Commissioner Ron Ferris explained the Park Board has reviewed their recommendation and the Councl]'s proposal at the last meeting. It Is stl I I their opinion that $466 per lot Is reasonable, showing Justification for It. He noted that based upon all the transaction of the past few years, the average park dedication per lot Is $464; so the number they are aiming for Is no different than the present ordinance except It Is a smoothing of the urban and rural areas. Secondly, the reason less per lot Is charged In the higher denlsty areas Is because It Is required that those areas have their own park. So there Is less usage of the parks from those areas. Thirdly, Councilmember Orttel had thought the $466 dedication In the rural area was too low since no further dedication can ever be collected If the land Is subdivided. But they are recommending the dedication be $466 per lot or 10 percent of the fair market value, whichever is higher. So If the per-lot dedication Is too low, the 10 percent factor would be applied. Attorney Hawkins reviewed the statutory framework that authorizes cl ties to Impose these requirements on developers. For park dedication, the City may choose an equivalent amount to the land dedication based on the fair market value of the land no later than at the time of final approva I . It was his opinion that If land Is not desired, the City can require cash In the amount equivalent to the amount of land given at the time of final approva I . He didn't think the per-dwel ling unit cash dedication compiles with the State Statute. With the varying land values In Andover, he felt the per-dwel ling unit of cash park dedication Is Inequitable. Mayor EI ling stated at the last meeting the developers testified the park dedication may be too low, but the proposed amount Is too high. Attorney Hawkins thought the value of land being used to determine park dedication Is too low. Mr. Ferris stated they have not been able to determine what much of the land Is worth. Attorney Hawkins then suggested to determine the fair market value at the time of approval, the Commission will have to go to an appraisal method. Regular City Council Meeting March 7, 1989 - Minutes Page 7 <Ordinance 10 Amendment/Park Deducatlon, Continued) Me. Ferris explained the present ordinance ~¡Iows the Commission to take cash In lieu of land by determining which land It would take for park dedication and then negotiate with the developer a fair market value at the time of final plat. If an agreement cannot be reached. the Counc I I Is to hire an outside appraiser. If the per-dwel ling-unit method of park dedication Is not approved, they recommend amending the ordinance to allow the Park Board to hire the appraisers. They would recommend having three appraisals done. After a period of one year, they wi II be able to determine with greater accuracy just what the land is worth in the City. The Park Board believes. however. that this method wi} I be more costiy to the developer than the per-dwel ling-unit method. Counc II discussed the last proposal to have an appraisal done to determine the fair market value at the time of the final plat. though the Counc 11 generally felt that one appraisal would be sufficient. The Park Board could have a list of acceptable and qualified appraisers from which both they and the developer could agree to use for the appraisal. The fees for that appraisal would be charged back to the developer. Discussion continued on the proposals before the Counc II plus others. after wh I ch It was agreed the Park Board should be given authority to hire an appraiser to determine fair market value of the land when cash In lieu of land Is requested for park dedication. The Item Is to be reviewed again after one year. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Knight. that the Andover City Council give to the Andover Park and Recreation Commission the authority to hire an appraiser In order to ascertain the fair market value prior to final plat approval so that the park dedication fee can be based on that fair market value; and amend Ordinance 10. Section 9.07.6. Subsection b. MotIon carried unanimously. Counc II recessed at 9:37; reconvened at 9:48 p.m. NORDEEN SPECIAL USE PERMIT Me. Haas explaIned Mr. Nordeen has been mining dirt on the property since 1960. which was allowed by ordinance. But since then the operation has enlarged and an amended Special Use Permit Is required. The Planning Commission has reviewed the request and recommends approval. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, introducing a Reso]ution approving the Special Use Permit requested by Gordon Nordeen to mine soil from the property at 15357 Prairie Road NW. Regular City Council Meeting March 7, 1989 - MInutes Page 8 <Nordeen Special Use Permit, ContInued) DISCUSSION: Councllmember Orttel stated Mr. Nordeen has gone Into more area, but It Is the same property he has always worked on. Because this Is his own property. Councllmember Orttel doubted he would be able to get bonding to do work on his own property. He also dIdn't think It was the City's place to require restoration on private property. Me. Haas didn't think a surety bond would be needed, but something should be escrowed In the event the owner does not clean up the streets at the end of the day. For others, they have been asking a surety bond of $1,000 per acre. Mr. Blake stated the Intent is to review the permits annually so any complaints are Rddressed. Gordon Nordeen - stated his driveway is 1/4 mile long, so there Is no dirt on the tires by time he gets to the highway. He loads dirt onto his own trucks and does not have any employees. The pondlng area Is already sloped, as he smooths and seeds the edges every year. After further discussion, the Counc II felt that because he has been In business for almost SO years and there has never been a prob}em and because there are no employees. that no certifIcate of insurance nor surety bond would be required. AlsO, Me. Nordeen has persona} Insurance. so the City could not be sued If someone got hurt. CounclJmember Knight CHANGED MOTION TO: the surety bond of zero. <See ResolutIon R052-89) Motion carried on a 4-Yes. I-No (Jacobson because he fel t the~e should be something for a surety bond) vote. ORDINANCE 87 AMENDMENT PJannlng CommIssIon Chairperson Rebecca Pease reviewed the Commission's recommended change to clarIfy the wording In Ordinance 87. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, an Ordinance adopting regulations for the operation of all-terrain vehicles and snowmobIles within the City of Andover as amended by the Planning Commission and recommended for approval. MotIon carrIed unanimously. MEDIATION SERVICES MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, that we approve the request for Mediation Services for $650. Motion carried unanimously. PERMIT/INTEGRATED WASTE SYSTEMS Mayor EI ling noted the progress being made on the tire abatement, statIng no CIty permit Is required; everything will be done through the State of Minnesota. No Council action was necessary. Regular City Council Meetl ng March 7. 1989 - Minutes Page 9 ORDINANCE 10 AMENDMENT Chairperson Pease reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation to amend Ordinance 10 regarding the buildable area on a lot in the rural area and the minimum width requirements for metes and bounds lot descriptions. The amendment would add 30 feet to the lot width on metes and bounds subdivisions to al low for future road easements. In addl tlon. the recommendation Is to require the 39.000 square feet of buildable area on a lot to be contiguous and a minimum width and depth of 150 feet be used for the pad to accommodate the septic, wel I and structure. After some discussion. the Counc I I generally agreed to the requiring 39.000 square feet of buildable area to be contiguous and to the 150-foot width and depth of the pad. But the Council recal]ed a great deal of discussion and consideration was given to the issue of 300- foot versus 330-foot lot frontages In the rural area at the time I t was changed to 300 feet severa] years ago. Also, there are very few five-acre parcels being spilt off at this time. so there doesn't appear to be a need to make a change. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 10. the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Andover as presented. with the fol lowing change: Under Section 9.06 a(2). after the words "contiguous". Insert the word "buildable"; and delete Sections 14 and 16. Motion carried unanimously. CABLE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Counc II noted an application by Jim Lindahl. 17275 Tulip Street. It was agreed to table the Item until the Counc II has an opportunity to review the application. REDUCTION OF STATE AID ROAD FUNDS MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Knight, a Resolution regarding funding for street and highway construction program in State of Minnesota, as prepared. (See Resolution R053-89) Motion carried unanimously. ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Orttel, that we renew the contract wi th the An Ima I Control people for one year. Motion carried unanimously. Regular City Council Meet I ng Minutes - March 7, 1989 Page 10 APPROVE ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight. that the special assessments for the attached PIN numbers be corrected from the amount of $522.06 to the correct amount of $261.03 and be so certified. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that we approve an abatement on properties In Brandon's Estates which were assessed twice for water area charges as shown In the application presented to the Council dated 3-3-89. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, that we abate the $522.06 certified assessment on PIN Number 05 32 24 44 00043 and certify $783.09. Motion carried unanlmous]y. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, to abate $522.06 on PIN Number 05 32 24 43 0003 and certify an amount of $1,044.12. Motion carried unanimously. FARM OPERATION/SPECIAL USE PERMITS Me. Blake stated it does not meet the criteria for approving Special Use Permits because there Is no home within 400 feet of the farming operation. He will be discussing the problem with the property owner. No Counc II action was taken. AGRICHEM LOT PURCHASE Me. Blake reviewed the proposed purchase of a lot In the Commercial Park by AgrlChem. The purchaser would like to make an Initial payment and the final payment within six months. Construction would begin after the purchase Is completed. Attorney Hawkins had no problem with the proposa ¡ . The Council agreed to the proposal but noted there would be no construction aJ lowed until after the final payment Is made. Counc II also asked for a detailed explanation of what the business wi I I be doing as well as detailed plans and specs of the proposal. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, that the Councl] conceptually agrees with the proposed purchase agreement and Installment purchase. Motion carried unanimously. Me. Blake stated the VFW In Anoka has approached him about buying a lot in the Commercial Park to construct a private facility. He asked the Councl]'s opinion on whether TIF funds could be used for a non-profit organization. The Counc I I generally felt that because taxes would be paid on the business and It would be a functioning gri II and liquor establishment, that it would be acceptable. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - March 7, 1989 Page 11 ACCEPT DEED/WOODLAND CREEK Councllmember Jacobson questioned whether the City can deed a road over park property for a private establishment. Mayor EI ling noted the road wi I I run across park property from the Club House to South Coon Creek Drive. The developers are also considering taking the water and sewer lines up this road and across park property to the Club House. It was agreed to table this Item to allow the Attorney time to review it further and to determine what documentatIon Is needed should It be allowable. MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Orttel. that we table this until the Attorney can clarify the Issue. Motion carrIed unanimously. APPROVE 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by KnIght, the three Resolutions changing the speeds as presented. (See the fol lowing Resolutions: R054-89 - 30 mph on South Enchanted Drive R055-89 - 30 mph on 160th Lane in Fox Meadows R056-89 - 35 mph on Dakota Street in Fox Meadows) MotIon carried unanimously. APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS/88-9 AND 88-10 Councl}member Jacobson stated he wll} not vote because he is directly affected by one of the proJects. Mayor EI lIng asked for a motion to approve the change orders. MOTION by KnIght, Seconded by Perry, to so move. MotIon carried on a 4-Yes. I-AbstaIn (Jacobson) vote. It was then determIned that the rIght of way on Tulip has not yet been acquired. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Perry, to rescind the last motIon. Motion carrIed unanimously. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel. to approve the Change Order for Project 88-10. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Abstain (Jacobson) vote. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - March 7, 1989 Page 12 COON CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT Mayor EI ling stated he receIved the prelIminary draft of the proposal on resolvIng the financial problems of the Coon Creek Watershed Board, highlighting the recommenrlatlons. There Is a meeting on March 16 to discuss this, suggesting the Council meet wI th Me. Sannerud before that date to discuss the proposal In greater depth. After dIscussing the proposal It was agreed the Mayor should try to set a special meeting for this Thursday; however, the Counc I 1 was generally agaInst the proposal since Andover's resIdents would end up paying more for the legal and engineering debt Incurred by the Watershed Board than what they were to pay for the actuaJ proJect itself. CouncIl then recessed to go Into CJosed Session wIth the Attorney regarding the Hay lawsuit. 11:01 p.m. The meetIng reconvened at 11:26 p.m. PROCLAIM GIRL SCOUT WEEK Mayor EIJlng read a proclamation declaring the week of March 12 - 18 as Girl Scout Week. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Perry to approve Check Numbers 16194 to 16248 for a total sum of $71.361.49. Motion carrIed unanimouslY. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, to adJourn. Motion carried unanlmousl y. Meeting adJourned at 11: 35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, \\~~~:+?~ Recording Secretary