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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC May 16, 1989 i~, CITY of ANDOVER Regular city Council Meeting - May 16, 1989 8:01 P.M. Call to Order Resident Forum Agenda Approval Approval of Minutes Discussion Items 1. North Twin Cities Church of Christ Special Use Permit 2. olesen Preliminary plat 3 . Ordinance 8 Amendment/Exterior storage of Tires 4 . Ordinance 8/Signs 5-.---E-ro-s-i-on--CU1J. L 1. uI -ÐrdillQI11,.;t' 6. Receive Feasibility/Frontage Road/Jay & Hanson 7. Discuss Concept Plan/Jay st.& Commercial Blvd. 8. Tulip Street Storm Drainage staff, Commission, Committee 9. Accept Petition/173rd & Navajo Non-Discussion Items 10. No parking Resolutions/Tulip street and Ward Lake Drive -1-1-.- - -ReiliHne- -'1ei:"-di-n- -&t -i:~-- 12. Approve RFP for Comprehensive Plan 13. Joint Powers Agreement/Traffic Signals 14. Receive Feasibility/Smith's Green Acres 15. Approve Resolution/Heidelberger Variance 16. Receive Petition/Stop Signs 17. Approve $3,200,000 Bond Sale 1&-.- --i'-la-I:- -C-o-~~,fRum--R-~~~ -ETs-1=-a-res--- 19. Approve Water Rate Resolution Approval of Claims Adjournment .C}\. CITY of ANDOVER Regular City Council Meeting - May 16, 1989 The regularly scheduled Andover Ciy Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Elling at 8:01 P.M., Tuesday, May 16,1989 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN. Councilmembers Present: Knight, Jacobson, Orttel, Perry Councilmembers Absent: None Also Present: City Administrator/Engineer, Jim Schrantz; City Planner, Jay Blake; Building Official, Dave Almgren; Howard Koolick, Finance Director; Planning Commission Chairperson, Becky Pease; John Rodeberg, TKDA; others Resident Forum Rosella Sonsteby, 4151 - 141st Avenue N.W. - asked if there is a reason why the city won't write a letter to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission so she can get sewer service from Anoka. Mr. Schrantz explained that Metro Waste wants to know what type of flow and how much flow there will be. Mayor Elling felt the best way to do it is for Ms. Sonsteby to bring a sketch plan to the city so staff can determine the flow. Ms. Sonsteby explained that Metro Waste has said they are waiting for a letter from the city and they will then contact the City of Anoka. Mayor Elling stated that he will check into this and get back to Ms. Sonsteby. Agenda Approval It was suggested that the following items be added to the agenda: jill, Authorization for Bank Depository; U8, B. Hay Sewer Request; Jl20, Mayor's Report; Jl21, Consider Reforming Rules Committee. MOTION by Perry, seconded by Knight to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes - May 2, 1989 The vote on the motion to approve the April 27th Board of Review minutes should say 3 yes, 2 abstain (Knight, Elling). MOTION by Knight, seconded by Orttel to approve the minutes of May 2, 1989 as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Regular city Council Meeting May 16, 1989 - Minutes Page 2 North Twin Cities Church of Christ Special Use Permit Planning Commission Chairperson Rebecca Pease reviewed the request of the church for a Special Use Permit noting that this church was before the Planning Commission earlier with a request to have the church at a different address, but they withdrew that request. They are now requesting a Special Use Permit for a church in an existing house on Prairie Road. Two meetings were held to discuss the remodeling plans and hold a public hearing. Petitions opposing the use were presented by the public. Ms. Pease noted that the congregation consists of 6 to 9 families with a total membership of approximately 25. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit with the following conditions: 1 ) submittal of building plans and their approval; 2) the parking lot be of adequate size, screened and lighted; 3 ) the identification sign be subject to a permit; 4) a landscape plan must be submitted and approved by the Andover Review Committee; 5) the proper permits must be obtained from the Coon Creek watershed District; 6 ) a traffic study be completed prior to filing the Special Use Permit with Anoka County. Mayor Elling noted that the septic system at the home was designed for a single family and not a commercial use . Ms. Pease stated that the Planning Commission assumed that it would need to meet regulations. Jay Blake noted that the first phase is to do the interior alterations and the parking lot. The church anticipates that with within five years they will have to make some more interior alterations. The church is supported by the Church of Christ in Texas. They have given Reverend Boggs $150,000 to $200,000 to find a church building. The home church has made long-range financial committments. Allen Chapman, 14212 prairie Road - noted that there was a number of people at the public hearing. Those people are not against the church, but they feel the location is out of place. Their main concerns are the traffic and the parking lot. Also, one of the neighbors who is an attorney, spoke about drainage into the creek. Mr. Blake noted that the church is not represented and asked that this be tabled until later in the meeting so that he could call Reverend Boggs. Council agreed to table this until later in the meeting. Olesen Preliminary plat Todd Haas noted that the property is zoned R-3 and there are 7 2.5 acre lotsproposed. The major issues are 1 ) Lot4, Block 2 has an existing home located within the setback area. The Planning Regular City Council Meeting May 16, 1989 - Minutes Page 3 (Olesen Pre. Plat, Cont. ) Commission has recommended a variance. Mr. Haas also noted that the home accesses directly onto County Road 58 and once 174th Avenue is built, he would be required to access onto that street; 2 ) 174th Avenue - the two intersections don't line up. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the preliminary plat. Mayor Elling stated that when Langseth's was blacktopped, Mr. Olesen was assessed for 4 units which equates to two lots and he is platting 3. Howard Koolick explained that Mr. Olesen was assessed for four lots at $1,655 each. Further discussion on the number of lots indicated that the city told Mr. Olesen that he would be able to plat three lots along the street. Councilmember Orttel felt that there should be at least a 10 foot easement along the existing house in the event the road is ever widened. Mr. Haas noted that the county is aware that this is a zero lot line and they don't know what they would do in the future if the road is widened. Mayor Elling stated that the road is scheduled to be repaved within three years. MOTION by Knight, seconded by Perry to adopt a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Olesen Addition as being developed by Eugene Olesen in Section 05-32-24 as presented. (See R086-89). Discussion: Mr. Orttel asked that an easement be provided along the house. Mr. Haas said that would be added to the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Lyle Roessner noted that Lot 3 on Poppy street is very low and he doesn't understand how that water is going to run uphill. Mr. Haas explained that Bonestroo Engineering felt that the drainage plan is satisfactory. North Twin Cities Church of Christ, Cont. Ms. Becky noted that the church has decided to withdraw this request. MOTION by Knight, seconded by Orttel to accept the withdrawal of the request of North Twin Cities Church of Christ for a Special Use Permit. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance 8/Exterior storage of Tires MOTION by Knight, seconded by Orttel to adopt an amendment to Ordinance 8 regarding the exterior storage of tires as presented. Motion carried. Regular City Council Meeting May 16, 1989 - Minutes Page 4 Ordinance 8/Signs Jay Blake explained that the Zoning Administrator reviewed what the Council had asked and the Planning Commission then reviewed her changes and made several more changes. MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Knight to adopt an amendment to Ordinance 8 as presented with the exception that on Page 11, Item 3B3 be changed to 32 square feet. Motion carried unanimously. Receive Feasibility Report/Frontage Road/Jay & Hanson John Rodeberg, TKDA, reviewed the feasibility report for the frontage road from Jay street to Hanson Boulevard along Bunker Lake Boulevard noting that the proposal is for sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer and streets. The properties involved include Eddy's Auto Body on the west and Andover Tire Town on the east. There will be enough depth in the sewer line to extend south to serve ABC Mini-storage. The proposed layout proposes a 30-35 foot cul-de-sac on the east side. Also included is a berm between the frontage road and Bunker Lake Boulevard. The cost is estimated to be $212,500. Based on the city's assessment policy, one-half of the cost would be picked up by the city. Because of the different size lots, it will be assessed on a front foot basis, which comes out to be about $88 per foot. Watermain and sanitary sewer area charges have already been levied. They were assessed at residential rates and when development occurs, they would be assessed at commercial rates. Right-of-way for the service road is available with the exception of one lot. The road will be 33 feet wide and will be a 9 ton street. Mayor Elling asked if Bunker Lake Boulevard is on center. Mr. Rodeberg stated that it's a little to the north of the section line. Councilmember Orttel asked if it would be better to put the sewer and water on the back of the properties. Mr. Rodeberg explained that it's too hard and it would not benefit the properties to bring it down the back. Mr. orttel didn't think that the City has any money to contribute.He asked if any of the lots can be subdivided. Jay Blake noted that if we change the zoning to General Business, the lots can be divided. Eddy Prater owns Lots 1, 2, 3 and part of 4 and he intends to clean up the property and rent the existing buildings. Discussion was on the use of TIF funds for the construction. Mr. Orttel thought that the intent of the TIF money was for the cleanup of the area. If the property owners are not interested in redeveloping, the money would be misspent. He didn't feel that this road would do anything. Mayor Elling stated that until this Council takes the initiative, things will never happen. This road will promote development. Regular City Council Meeting May 16, 1989 - Minutes Page 5 (Feasibility/Jay & Hanson, Cont. ) Councilmember Jacobson asked what the cost would be if we take out the sewer and water and only assess the total cost of the road. Mr. Rodeberg noted that it would be just less than half the total cost of the project. Mr. Hawkins suggested doing an appraisal to see if that would improve the market value along there, at least the amount of the assessment. MOTION by Jacobson, seconded by Knight approving a resolution as presented establishing June 1, 1989 for a public hearing for IP89-1 and prior to the meeting the attorney will obtain the services of an appraiser to look at the properties and give us his estimate of what they would be worth both before and after so we can have an accurate idea on the sustainability and have staff look at the possibility of lot splits. Discussion: Mr. Hawkins didn't know if we would be able to have an appraisal done in two weeks. AMENDMENT TO MOTION by Jacobson, seconded by Knight that if the appraisal is not done by June 1st, the public hearing will be delayed. (See R087-89) Motion and amendment to motion carried unanimously. Receive Feasibility/Jay Street and Commercial Boulevard Mr. Rodeberg reviewed the feasibility report for Jay street from Bunker Lake Boulevard to the Coon Rapids border and Commercial Boulevard between Jay Street and Hanson Boulevard. Commercial Boulevard will come out on Hanson in the middle of property owned by Andover Wheel and Frame Alignment. Mr. Rodeberg noted that they had considered bringing the road straight out but it would have been too costly. The main problem is with the Freshwater Tackle property. Mayor Elling stated that there are request~ from people who want utilities, including Kottke's Bus Company and the property on the south end of Jay street. Mr. Rodeberg explained that the last 700 feet of Jay Street will be provided with sewer and water from Coon Rapids. The residential assessment rates are $22.00 per foot for sewer and water and $35.00 per foot for streets. Commercial rates will be $38.20 per foot for sanitary sewer, $25.70 per foot for watermain and $126.20 per foot for streets. Mr. Orttel noted that the assessment for Freshwater Tackle is almost $200,000. Mr. Rodeberg stated that this property owner wants to expand his business but he can't afford $200,000. MOTION by Knight, seconded by Orttel to adopt the resolution receiving the feasibility report and calling the public hearing on improvements of Watermain, sanitary sewer, storm drain and streets with concrete curb and gutter, project 89-13, in the SE 1/4 of Section 34, abutting Jay street and Commercial Boulevard area (See R088-89). Motion carried< unanimously. Regular City Council Meeting May 16, 1989 - Minutes Page 6 The property owner at 3415 - 173rd Lane questioned the drainage in the Olesen Addition plat, noting that the drainage goes from 908 to 900 and the water is supposed to drain up to 902.55. Mayor Elling stated that if there is a problem, we should bring this item back. Tulip street Storm Drainage Mr. Schrantz asked if the Council has any problems if we buy the parcel outright. Mayor Elling felt that we have no choice and asked what it would cost. Mr. Schrantz stated that the cost would be approximately $3,500. Mr. Jacobson noted that we would be buying a landlocked parcel. It was noted that there would have to be access easements. MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Jacobson to direct staff to negotiate with the property owners for easements for Tulip Street drainage ponding area with acquisition to be made by fee title. Motion carried unanimously. Accept Petition/173rd & Navajo Councilmembers Perry and Knight stepped down as they are directly affected by the proposed project. Larry Schalo - stated that he went through his area with the petition and all of his neighbors want to get the road blacktopped. Mr. Orttel was concerned that none of the property owners along 173rd Avenue have signed the petition. Marjorie Perry, 17337 Roanoke, stated that they have never been approached about having that street blacktopped. Mayor Elling asked Mr. Schalo what percentage of the costs they are willing to contribute. Mr. Schalo felt that the costs would be divided between all of the property owners on 173rd Avenue and Navajo Street. Mr. Schrantz noted that last year when this came up, the cost was estimated to be $32,000 and with 19 property owners, the cost would be $1,700 per parcel. Mayor Elling asked Mr. Schrantz to talk to Frank Padula to see if he would be willing to participate. He also suggested that 173rd be blacktopped and Navajo Street be overlaid. Mike Knight felt that the Council is assuming that people are going to subdivide; however, he does not plan to do so. This will be continued at the next meeting. Regular City Council Meeting May 16, 1989 - Minutes page 7 No parking Resolutions/Tulip Street and Ward Lake Drive MOTION by Jacobson, seconded by Orttel adopting a resolution approving an agreement relating to parking restrictions on Ward Lake Drive from 171st Avenue to Crosstown Boulevard. (See R089- 89). Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Jacobson, seconded by Orttel adopting a resolution approving an agreement relating to parking restrictions on Tulip street N.W. from 169th Avenue to County Road 58. (See R090-89). Motion carried unanimously. Authorize Bank Depository MOTION by Orttel, seconded by perry adopting a resolution authorizing those persons approved by the City Attorney to transfer funds at the Marquette Bank. (See R091-89J. Motion carried unanimously. Approve Request for proposal for Comprehensive Plan Jay Blake stated that he would like to send this out by June 1st with a deadline for submittal in July and have the Council interview in July. Council asked that they be included in the group planning process. MOTION by Knight, seconded by Jacobson to approve the Request for Proposal for the Comprehensive Plan. motion carried unanimously. Joint Powers A reement/Traffic Si na1s/135th & Round Lake Blvd.; County Roa an Roun La e Bou evar Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Perry to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the joint powers agreements for traffic signals on l35th and Round Lake Boulevard and County Road 20 and Round Lake Boulevard. Motion carried unanimously. Receive Feasibility/Smith's Green Acres John Rodeberg reported that the cost of the project would be $3,800 per lot. They do not feel that the project is feasible but suggest that a public hearing be held to see how the property owners feel. MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Knight adopting a resolution approving a feasibility report and calling public hearing on improvements of storm sewer, IP89-14, in the Smith's Green Acres area. (See R092-89). Motin carried unanimously. Regular city COL il Meeting May 16, 1989 - Minutes Page 8 Heidelberger Variance MOTION by Jacobson, seconded by Perry adopting a resolution denying the variance of Marian and Richard Heidelberger as presented. (See R093-89). Discussion: Rick Heidelberger asked that if Council would allow him to keep the garage until the right-of-way is acquired, he would have a structural engineer tell him what the roof load should be and he would build it according to those specifications. Discussion centered on the garage and if the entire structure needs to be demolished or only down to the block wall. Jay Blake stated that the block wall was built prior to the adoption of Ordinance 8 and therefore would not need to be demolished. Councilmember Knight asked if this affects the pending litigation. Mr. Hawkins stated that if the variance is approved. we will have to drop the litigation. Motin carried on a 4 yes, 1 no (Orttel) vote. Councilmember Orttel stated that he voted no because of the way this request was applied for. Because of the amendment to Ordinance 8 regarding the exterior storage of tires, every junkyard is going to have to have a building to store them in and they will not be able to build any new buildings. Receive petition/Stop Signs MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Jacobson to approve stop signs on 174th Avenue and Xenia Street and l75th and Blackfoot. Motion carried unanimously. Approve $3,200,000 Bond Sale Bill Hawkins explained that there are a number of propjects the city needs to finance. project 88-1B will not be asse~sed; it will be funded by the county. MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Jacobson introducing a resolution Providing for the Consolidatiom of Improvement projects 88-1B and 88-35 Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 435.56. (See R094-89). Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Perry introducing a resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of $3,200,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 1989, Series A. (See R095-89). Motion carried unanimously. Bruce Hay Sewer Request Resolution MOTION by Orttel, seconded by Knight introducing a resolution directing staff to prepare the application to the Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for an Amendment to the Andover Comprehensive Sewer plan and an Expansion of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area Line. See R096-89) Motion carried unanimously. 1989 - - -- ~-_..._...,,~ May 16, .lutes Page 9 Approve Water Rate Resolution MOTION by Jacobson, seconded by Knight introducing a resolution amending the water usage rates effective April 1, 1989. (See R097-89). Motion carried on a 4 yes, 1 no (Orttel) vote. Mayor's Report Mayor Elling reported that Ham Lake has before it a plan for a PUD that includes an airport. The site is where the Winter Festival was proposed and it is being developed by Chuck Cook of Continental Development. Mr. Elling felt that the council should take a position on this. Councilmember Jacobson felt that the problem will occur when it's opened to the public as only homeowners in the plat will be allowed to use it. Mayor Elling noted that no formal action by the Council was taken to appoint Howard Neisen to the Coon Creek Watershed Board. The names that were submitted to the county for an appointment to the Coon Creek watershed Board have never been returned to the city. Staff was directed to obtain the list of names and ask the people if they are still interested in being on the Board. Mr. Elling also noted that Red Oaks 6th Addition is not able to get FHA financing. The reason for this is because of the junkyards. Mr. Elling felt that if we don't do something with the cleanup of that area, a lot of people are going to have a problem with FHA. Last week, Mayor Elling and Bill Hawkins met with Trapp Realty to discuss the M.R. Olson property. The property is assessed at $150,000 and Mr. Olson wants $350,000. With no soil corrections we would be able to get three lots out of the property and with soil corrections we would get six. Reforming Rules Committee Councilmember Orttel asked that the Rules Committee be reformed so that Council is aware of their responsibilities and rules of conduct. No Council action was taken. Approval of Claims MOTION by Knight, seconded by Jacobson to approve claims numbered 16528 through 16621 for a total of $127,761.21. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Jacobson asked if the attorney could provide Council with something that would help them to do a better job. Mr. Hawkins felt that the best source would be the League Handbook for Minnesota Cities. MOTION by Perry, seconded by Jacobson to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 midnight. ~tfullY submitted, /. -t¿¿, vicki Volk, City Clerk