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;'~ CITY of ANDOVER
Regular City Council Meeting - May 2, 1989
7:30 P.M. Call to Order
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
Approval of Minutes
Continued Board of Review
Discussion Items
1. B. Hay Sewer Request
2. Ordinance 8 Amendment/Vehicle Wash in NB
3. Landowski Special Use Permit
4 . Benolkin Special Use Permit (Amended)
5. Mining Permit/L. Morrell
6. Strauss Special Use Permit
7. Anoka County Parks Special Use Permit
8. Heidelberger Variance
9. Echo Hill preliminary plat
10. Ordinance 8 Amendment/Ext. Storage of Tires
11. Rename Verdin Street
12. Approve Purchase Agreement/Commercial Park
13. Comprehensive plan Process
Staff, Committee, Commission
14. Adopt Resolution/Sanitary Sewer Hookups
15. City Clean-up Day
16. Curbside Recycling
17. Steve Kunde/Oak wilt
Non-Discussion items
18. Red Oaks Manor Final Plat Approval
19. Award Bid/89-4/Red Oaks 6th
20. Award Bid/88-1/Crosstown Bridge
21. Receive Petition/Smith's Green Acres
Approval of Claims
Adjournment
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r~· CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW< . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 2. 1989
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called
to order by Mayor Jim EllIng on May 2, 1989, 7:30 p.m., at at the
Andover CIty HaJI, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmen present: Jacobson, Knight, OrtteJ. Perry
Councilmen absent: None
Also present: City Attorney. William G. Hawkins; TKDA Engineer,
John Rodeberg: Assistant City Engineer. Todd
Haas; City Planner, Jay Blake; City Finance
Director. Howard Koollck: City AdminIstrator,
James Schrantz; others
RESIDENT FORUM
Rosella Sonstebv - asked if the notification to residents for a
mining permit needs to be 350 feet from the mining site or from the
edge of her property. She stated the mining site Is 1/2 mile from
anybody. yet she is stll I being required to notify those within 350
feet of her property line. She didn't think that Is how It is done
for other things.
Mr. Blake stated Ms. Sonsteby Is referring to an application for a
SpeciaJ Use Permit to mine dirt. and she Is being required to notify
property owners within 350 feet of her property. Mayor Elling noted It
is state law that it be from the property line, not the site of the
mIning.
AGENDA APPROVAL
It was suggested the following Items be added to the Agenda: 14.
Joint Powers Agreement/Signals on Round Lake Boulevard; 18. Olson
Property/Pondlng; 19, University Avenue MSA Street; and 22. Mayor's
Report.
Mayor EIJlng asked for a motion to approve the Agenda as amended.
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Jacobson, to so move. Motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
~OTION by Knight, Seconded by Perry, to approve the Minutes for
¡prll 4 and Apri I 6. Motion carried unanimously.
lOTION by Knight, Seconded by Perry, to approve the three Minutes on
prl J 18. Motion carried on a 4-Yes. I-Abstain (Jacobson) vote.
Regular City Council Meeting
May 2. 1989 - Minutes
Page 2
1) )1
(Approval of Minutes, Continued) C?;"JI.
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Perry, to approve the April 27 Board
of Review Minutes. Motion carried on a 4-¥es. 'i.-Abstain (KnightJ,EJJ'~'i)
vote. ¿¡
CONTINUED BOARD OF REVIEW
Mayor E111ng continued the Board of Review at 7:34 p.m. John Leone.
County Assessor. was present. Mr. Leone suggested changes for the
following properties:
Laura Arp. PIN 02 32 24 23 0008 - be reduced from $119,500 to
$112.700.
Ann Slkors - awaiting receipt of a Green Acres application to
rec]asslfy the use; no change In valuation.
Tom Marron. PIN 30 32 24 42 0019 - be reduced from $81,500 to
$79,600.
Chris Stumpf. PIN 21 32 24 33 0013 - be reduced from $166.400 to
$158.500.
Ron Roden. PIN 19 32 24 21 0013 - was out of town this week. so
Mr. Leone will view the parcel next week and make a recommendation.
If Mr. Roden is not satisfied. he wi I! appeal to the County. Mr.
Roden has agreed to these terms.
Dave Simmons. PIN 31 32 24 21 0027 - be reduced from $101.300 to
$80,800 for this year; next year it will be $91.900. There were
some errors on the assessments. and Mr. Simmons has agreed to a
10wer vaJuatlon for one year to avoid the cost of abatement
AI Schelcher. PIN 03 32 24 34 0006 - be reduced from $163,400 to
$151.400.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson. that we accept the changes
as presented by the Assessor. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor EJling asked for a motion to c]ose the Board of Review.
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Jacobson. to so move. Motion carried
unanlmous]y. The Board of Review was closed at 7:44 p.m.
B. HAY SEWER REQUEST
KarJa Wahl, Attorney representing Bruce Hay, stated she has not
received any further Information from Staff on their request for sewer
service to the Bruce Hay property through the Coon Rapids Interceptor.
Regular City Council Meeting
May 2, 1989 - Mlnutes
Page 3
(B. Hay Sewer Request, Continued)
Mayor EI Ilng stated the Clty needs to know the phasing, schedulIng and
proposal for the proJect to submit lts applIcation to the Metropolitan
Council and MWCC. He aJso noted there Is a possibility the CAB lIne
wi I I be available to thIs property by 1991, which would also serve Ms.
Sonsteby's property.
Ms. Wahl stated Mr. Hay Is not Interested In connecting to the CAB but
wants to connect to the Coon Rapids Interceptor. Mayor Elling
explained the Metropolitan Council has told the CIty It needs to
revIew the Comprehensive Sewer Plan and the Comprehensive Plan In
conjunction wIth the applicatIon. He didn't see those beIng completed
In less than 90 days. possibly closer to three or more months. The
Mayor also noted a development agreement will be needed with Mr. Hay
regarding the sewer 11ft. etc.
Ms. Wahl expected there would be no problem worklng out the terms of
the development agreement. Their fIrst concern ls to become part of
the Coon Rapids Interceptor so the property can be serviced. Mayor
EIIlng noted the Clty has already begun worklng on the appllcatlon;
however. the final decision Is that of the Metropolltan Councll and
the MWCC. Mr. Schrantz aJso provided a copy of the letter from the
Metropolitan Councll outlining the requirements on the appllcatlon
process to Include the Hay property ln the Coon Rapids Interceptor
servlce area.
Because the court has mandated that the Clty make sewer avallable to
the Hay property ImmedIately. Attorney HawkIns advised the CouncIl to
pass a resolutIon authorIzIng the Staff to make applicatIon to the
MWCC to Include that property In the Coon RapIds Interceptor service
area. From that point on, they will be treated the same as any other
developer.
MOTION by KnIght. Seconded by Perry, that the Staff be directed to
provide that Resolution. DISCUSSION:
Rosella Sonstebv - felt she may be able to hook up to the Anoka
system. A potential buyer for her commercIal property has stated
there would be no problem getting sewer from Anoka. and It appears
Anoka may be receptive to provIding that servIce. Mr. Schrantz stated
the completion of the CAB Is scheduled for 1991; however. he dId not
know the capacIty of Anoka's Internal system.
Peter Rauen. 4110 147th - read a Jetter written to the Councl]
regarding his concerns over the proposed development of a mobIle home
park behInd hIs property. He requested that the several poInts to be
Included In the CIty's applIcation to the MWCC and the MetropolItan
Councl] -- that the City Is being requIred to make the applIcation by
Regular City Council Meeting
May 2, 1989 - Minutes
Page 4
(8. Hay Sewer Request. Continued)
court order. that I t is not the action of the City planners and not in
the best Interest of the CIty, that there are sIngle famIly homes
adJacent to the proposed proJect, and that there are no assurances
that this development wi]] help the City meet Its Jow-Income housing.
He stated the residents are opposed and felt It Is Important that the
MetropolItan Council understand the background materIal and know the
ful I Impact of their decision.
Mr. Rauen remInded the Council the appe] late court reversed the
orlglna1 decisIon" In I Ight of changed circumstances." He encouraged
the counc I ] to take a more aggressive legal stance In dealing wIth the
Issue to determine what the "changed circumstances" are, as he feJ t
thIs development will have a long-term Impact on this CIty.
Attorney HawkIns advised the permit was ordered to be Issued In 1973.
and the merits of the permit was not an Issue In the recent court
case and was not open for discussion. In the most recent court order
to provIde sewer to the property. the City has not appealed any
further because the Minnesota Supreme Court will only hear legal
Issues; the case Is not litigated agaIn. He stated the CIty has spent
nearly $75,000 tryIng to support the decisIon of the Town Board, but
the court has now ordered the City to provide the sewer service and
the CIty doesn't have any other a]ternatlve. Mayor EIJing noted many
of the Issues and concerns of the residents will be addressed In the
development agreement.
RoselJa Sonstebv - stated when people come In wIth a plat, they
should note what Is proposed within so many feet of the plat. People
should know when they buy lots that back up to a hazardous waste site.
This moblJe home park was approved before any people Jived there.
stating It was up to the peopJe who soJd those lots to Inform the
buyers of the proposed mobile home park.
Motion carried unanimously.
Councllmember OrtteJ stated It Is Important that the City know the
proposed schedu]lng of the proJect and what Is being proposed to
provide accurate Information In the application to the MWCC and for
amending the Comprehensive Plan.
Bruce Hays - stated they are In the prelIminary planning and do not
want to spend any more money untlJ they know they can get sewer to the
property. He thought the figure was for about 221 units to be
sewered; they wI J I fol]ow the CIty's ordinance.
Ms. Wahl - stated they wll I be happy to cooperate. Merilla and
AssocIates are designIng the proJect. They wouJd like to see this
expedIted, questIoning whether the ComprehensIve Plan needs to be
updated.
Regular City Councl] Meeting
May 2, 1989 - Minutes
Page 5
(B. Hay Sewer Request, Continued)
Mayor Elling noted the correspondence from the MetropoJltan Council,
that the Staff has already begun the procedure, and that their
engineers should work with Mr. Schrantz In providing the Information
needed for the application to the MWCC.
Mr. Hav - stated they are not anticipating building the park this
year. They want to do a good job In planning so It ends up being
something very good.
Mr. Rauen - asked about the ordinances requiring pJats to go through
the Planning CommIssion. Mayor EJllng noted should the application
for sewer to this project be approved, the proJect wll I go through the
normaJ platting process. and residents will have an opportunity for
Input at the public hearings.
ORDINANCE 8 AMENDMENT/VEHICLE WASH IN NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
Planning and Zoning Commission Chalrpeçson Becky Pease reviewed the
Planning Commission's recommendation that car washes wou]d not be an
appropriate use In Neighborhood Business Districts because of noise
and traffic concerns.
Council discussion noted there are two types of car washes -- the
Jarger operations and smalJer one-bay ones. Chairperson Pease stated
they did address the different types and aCknowledged the stand-alone
types would be more appropriate than the larger multlvehlcle ones.
Other comments of the Council where the sma I I acreage In the NB zone
may make It difficult to accommodate visual barriers between the
business and the neIghbors, that the trend is to cluster vehIcle-type
uses in one business such as convenience store. gas, car wash, etc.,
and that there Is no general retail space In the city other than the
shopping center where a car wash would be allowed. ChaIrperson Pease
fe]t that shou]d be addressed when the Comprehensive Plan Is revised.
Da]e Strassbera. 3422 136th Lane - felt a car wash with even a
single bay Is not appropriate In the NB dIstrict because of the noise
that many of them generate; because the Intended use of the NB Is to
service Just the neighborhood area and a car wash would serve a lot
more than that area, thus generating more traffic; because the
property values of the surrounding homes would be adverse]y affected,
feeling the Council has an obligation to protect the residents'
Interests. He felt the Council should provide some area In the City
for this type of use, but not adjacent to homes.
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May 2. 1989 - Minutes
Page 6
(Ordinance 8 Amendment/VehIc}e Wash In NB. Continued)
Lowell Waaner. Real Estate Developer - asked the CouncIl to keep In
mind that residents often do not want to see any type of commercIal
development next to them. ThIs Is about a specIal use In an NB area.
The sale of petroleum products Is already a]lowed In the NB zone: the
only Issue Is whether a car wash is or Is not an additIonal usage In
that zoning. A car wash In a convenience center may have some traffic
differential, but It Is not goIng to greatly affect the traffIc
paterns. He asked that the Council not dIsallow It completely, but
al low them to look at a sIte and have the owner come In and convince
the CI ty that I t Is a viable use. With a Special Use Permit, the
concerns can be addressed. Mr. Wagner stated It Is being demanded and
requested by the public that the car wash service be provided. and It
Is expected by much of the pub]lc.
Sharon Wldmark. 3501 136th - stated she has money Invested In her
home and Is against the use of a car wash next to neighborhood.
especially In the area of Round Lake and Bunker Lake Boulevards. She
stated she does not use car washes. She lived by one as a child,
stating It Is very noIsy and It does generate a Jot of traffic. She
asked the CouncIl to not accept the proposal.
Jim Hanson. commercia! rea} estate broker - stated In a growing
communIty such as Andover, the people operating the convenience stores
today are really demanding that they get a car wash. Car washes are a
very Important part of their convenience operatIon In their centers.
Councllmember Orttel observed that most of the other car washes
located In convenIence store centers are at Intensely high traffic
areas. thInking It services considerably more than the one-mIle radius
that the NB zone Is Intended to serve.
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Perry, that the City Council, CIty
of Andover, deny a change In OrdInance 8, Section 3.02, which would
add a defInItIon of vehicle wash establishments, and Section 7.03
which would allow for vehIcle wash establishments. Motion carried
unanimously. Counc II agreed to leave the ordinance as It, whIch only
allows car washes In ShoppIng Center. Genera} Business and Industrial
DIstrIcts. It was agreed this Issue should be addressed when the
Comprehensive Plan Is updated.
LANDOWSKI SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Mr. Blake stated Ms. Landowski has arranged for no on-street parkIng
dur I ng the day. There was only one complaInt In 1987; none sInce
then. The cItatIons resulted because of the on-street parking. The
ordInance stated a business In a residentIal area can have no more
than three totaI vehIcles parked on the property.
Regular City Counci] Meeting
May 2. 1989 - Minutes
Page 7
(Landowski Special Use Permit. Continued)
Councl]member Ortte] was reJuctant to allow any more cars to be parked
In the driveway than allowed by ordinance.
Laure] Landowski - stated the cars parked during the day could be
limited to three If some of her employees parked at the Downtown
Center and carpooled to her place to get their assignments. There are
two people on a team and norma]ly one will drive and the other will
park her car in her driveway during the day.
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Orttel, the Resolution as presented
with the stipulation that the parking plan coincide with City
regulations and City ordinances limiting It to three cars. (See
Resolution R076-89) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-No (Jacobson) vote.
BENOLKIN SPECIAL USE PERMIT/AMENDED
There was some discussion on the amount of the bond. Me. Haas stated
Mr. Benolkln posted a $4.000 bond with the original permit which the
City Is stilI holding.
James Benolkln - stated the pond was never finished when he
purchased the property. The City already has $4.000 and he has had no
problem with the neighbors. He didn't finish the mining of the soil
within six months because of the drought last year. The Deputy told
him he could not have a single-axel dump truck parked on the property.
Counc II felt the truck would be allowed If It Is related to the
Special Use Perml t.
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Knight. approval of the Amended
Special Use Permit requested by James W. Beno]kln to mine soil from
16040 University Avenue NW with the one addition, Point 7. a
continuation of the $4.000 bond. (See Resolution R077-89) Motion
carried unanimously.
MINING PERMIT/L. MORRELL
Mr. Haas recommended a bond of $2,000 per acre.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, introducing a Special Use
Permit for Larry Morrell for mining at 1850 167th Avenue, with the
stipulation 9, to Insert the amount of security to be determined by
the City Engineer. (See Resolution R078-89) Motion carried
unanimously.
Regular City Council Meeting
May 2, 1989 - Minutes
Page 8
STRAUSS SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Planning Commission Chairperson Pease reviewed the Commission's
recommendation to approve a request of Michael Strauss to allow retail
trade and sales. a mal] order or phone-In four-wheel drive parts
business in an Industrial district. The property Is at 13650 Hanson
Boulevard In the Andover Tire Town building whlch has recently been
sold.
Michael Strauss - stated the previous owner is removing the tires,
noting most of them are already gone. Mr. Blake stated he talked with
the former owner yesterday, who wanted to know about the tire
shredding operation. Mr. Blake referred him to the PCA, statIng he
will fol low up on the matter tomorrow. There is about one thousand
tires left on the property. Part of the purchase agreement was that
all the tires be removed.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, a Resolution approving the
request of MIchael Strauss for a SpecIal Use Permit to locate a retail
business In an Industrial District as required by Ordinance 8, Section
7.03 on property described as Lot 4, Block 1, Pankonin Addition. Anoka
County. Minnesota, as presented. with the addition that the Special
Use Permit Is Jimited to the operation of a mall-order or phone-In
four-wheel drive parts business. <See Resolution R079-89) Motion
carried unanimously.
ANOKA COUNTY PARKS SPECIAL USE PERMIT
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Orttel, the Resolution approving the
request as presented. <See Resolution R080-89, Special Use PermIt to
construct a public utility use structure) Motion carrIed unanimously.
HEIDELBERGER VARIANCE
Planning Commission Chairperson Pease reviewed the Commission's
recommendation on a spIlt decision to approve Rick and Marion
Heidelberger's request for a variance to allow the completion of a
non-conforming garage currently under construction at 2052 Bunker Lake
Boulevard. The origlnaJ building was started 15 years ago. The two
major Issues are Its non-conformity, as It Is expanding a residential
use In an IndustrIal district. and the garage Is 4 feet closer to the
front lot line than the house is. The buildIng is illegal and needs
to be brought up to code. and Mr. Heidelberger has stated he Is
willing to bring It Into complIance. Mr. Heidelberger Is also
willing to pay the doubJe fees for not getting the proper permIt, and
has agreed the structure wllJ probably be removed when Bunker Lake
Boulevard Is widened.
Mr. Blake noted the resolution specifically states the garage would be
only to house their personal vehIcles.
Regular City Council Meet I ng
May 2, 1989 - MInutes
Page 9
(Heidelberger VarIance. Continued)
Rick HeidelberGer - stated the garage Is four feet closer to the
road than the house. If Bunker Lake Boulevard Is widened or If a
servIce road Is put through there, between Hanson Boulevard and his
property eight other buildIngs will have to be removed as wel I . In
the meantime. It Is a good garage. He stated he Is willIng to pay the
double permit fee and Is willIng to have a structural engineer see
that It has a strong enough roof load. He stated thIs garage Is not
hurting the City nor would It cause any problems untlJ the servIce
road is put In. The garage wi II be used strictly for personal
vehicles.
Counc i I dIscussIon was on the two maJor issues of non-conformance and
setback. Some questIoned that because the garage was started 15
years ago but was never finished does not mean there Is a hardship
Involved. which Is the criteria for granting variances. Me. Blake
stated the position of the BuIlding and Planning Departments is that
no hardship exists so no variances can be granted. The Planning
Commission felt the hardship is because the property was altered by
Mr. Heidelberger's father who started the buIlding 15 years ago.
ApprovIng the variance Is IntensifyIng or allowIng a non-conforming
use. Me. Blake also agreed the main Issue Is the expansion of a non-
conforming use, not necesesarlly the four feet.
Me. HeIdelberGer - stated the garage Is barely vlslbJe from Bunker
Lake Boulevard. The walls are built Into the bank. almost lIke a
basement. Only the roof can be seen from the road. The area was used
as a parking area and turnaround for all these years. He has now
decided to put the roof on so It can be used to house the cars.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that we direct Staff to
prepare a Resolution denying the variance request and have that motion
before us at the next regular CouncIl meeting. DISCUSSION: Mr.
Blake stated denial of the variance means Mr. Heidelberger would be
required to remove the entire structure. This Issue has gone Into
J it I ga t Ion bu t It Is awaIting the decisIon of the Council on this
variance. Councilman Orttel stated If the motIon Is approved, he
didn't feel It Is reasonable to require the complete removal of the
structure. The walls have been burled In the ground for 15 years and
are like retainIng walls. He felt Just the roof should have to be
removed. MotIon carrIed unanlmousJy.
ECHO HILL PRELIMINARY PLAT
Robert Hellker - stated the county requIres 66-foot wide driveways
coming onto the road; however, the driveways themselves wI}1 not be
that wIde. Mr. Haas stated the houses on Lots 1 and 4 do not meet the
required SOO-foot frontages and wlIJ needs variances. Variances are
also needed for fIve Jots that access onto the county road.
Regular City Council Meeting
May 2, 1989 - Minutes
Page 10
(Echo Hill Preliminary Plat, Con t i nued)
Mr. Haas also noted there Is an existing pole barn and two garages
which wi J J not front on the proposed street. Mr. Hellker has stated
he would raise the pole barn when the road goes In.
Mr. Hellker - also noted the elevation of the pond wIll be dIctated
by the elevation of the county ditch, so any work on Co. Rd. 58 wi I I
not adverseJy affect the drainage of the area. Mr. Haas stated there
are drainage easements on the plat that follow the 100-year flood.
He aJso noted there Is adequate basement elevatIons on ail lots based
on the soil borings.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, a Resolution approving the
Preliminary Plat of Echo HilI as being developed by Robert Hellker In
Section 8-32-24 with the folJowlng change: Delete the existIng Item 2
and substitute: that the pole barn on Lot 3. Block 1. Phase 2 be
raised at the time of the construction of the Improvements at the time
of Phase 2. (See ResolutIon R081-89) Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT/COMMERCIAL PARK
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight. that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to sign a purchase agreement with Mr. James
Kuhlmey for Lot 3, Block 2, Andover Commercial Park. at the charge of
$30,420, and authorJze the Mayor and Clerk to sJgn the document.
Motion carried unanimously.
Counc J I recessed at 9:37; reconvened at 9:45 p.m.
ORDINANCE 8 AMENDMENT/EXTERIOR STORAGE OF TIRES
Mr. Blake explaJned his research on what other cJtles do about
exterior storage of tires, and recommended the proposed ordinance to
control the accumulation of waste tires In both the Junkyard areas and
the resldentJal dlstrJcts. The ordinance would not allow the exterior
storage of any waste tires In the residential area and not more than
250 In the Industrial District.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson. Introducing an Ordinance
amending Ordinance e, the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Andover,
regarding waste tires as presented. DISCUSSION: Mr. Blake stated
waste tire would be tires that are no longer on a vehicle and not
suitabJe for Its orlglna] intended purpose. Counc I] discussion on the
ordinance as proposed raised these points: 1) that the definition
does not cleariy state the waste tires are those no longer on a
vehIcle; and 2) the ordinance appears to be contradIctory, first
stating exterJor storage Is not allowed anywhere, then stating no more
than 250 waste tires can be stored In Industrial DistrIcts.
Regular City Council Meeting
May 2, 1989 - Minutes
Page 11
<Ordinance 8 Amendment/ExterIor Storage Of Tires. Continued)
Councllmember Knight poInted out many businesses which sell tIres have
a weekly pIckup of the used tIres. He didn't think the City should
penalize those businesses. thInkIng they wouldn't have room to store
those tIres Inside. He was thinking speclflcal]y of service stations,
new tIre or wholesale tIre establishments.
Councllmembers Jacobson and Knight WITHDREW theIr Second and Motion.
After further dIscussIon In an attempt to clarIfy the wording and make
the ordinance more workable, the Counc II asked the Attorney to rewrite
It for CouncIl action at the next meetIng. It was generally agreed
the ordInance should read that no storage of waste tIres, InterIor or
exterior. Is allowed anywhere In the City; however. In the IndustrIal
DIstrIct a permItted use would be storage of up to 250 tIres provided
they are within an enclosed structure. In all other dIstrIcts. no
more than 50 tires can be stored Inside, and only those that are
related to the business or personal use.
This Item was carried to the next regular meeting.
RENAME VERDIN STREET
Counc I I agreed to continue thIs Item to the next meeting to al low the
Staff and Mayor Elling to discuss this further with the City of Coon
Rapids.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROCESS
Mr. Blake reviewed his proposed summary of the process of updatIng the
CIty's ComprehensIve Plan. ThIs Involves a total reworking of the
plan; and the request of Mr. Hay for sewer servIce from the Coon
RapIds Interceptor will be done In conJunction wIth thIs update. He
stated he has begun the request for proposals for a consulting firm to
assIst the City In completing the plan update. Mayor EIII n9
suggested the entire Council be Involved In the seJectlon process of
the consulting fIrm.
Some concerns were raised about the update. especially not wantIng a
broiler plate of some other city. There was some dIscussion about
usIng the money to hire a student to do the update under Mr. Blake's
directIon. Mr. Blake didn't feel he had the capabilities of doing
that, nor would a student.
Mr. Blake was asked to brIng back the request for proposals at the
next reguJar meeting.
Regular City Council Meeting
May 2, 1989 - Minutes
Page 12
JOINT POWER AGREEMENT/SIGNALS/ROUND LAKE BOULEVARD
Mr. KooJlch reviewed his May 1 memorandum that there Is a balance of
$230.255.67 In the MSA fund as of December 31, 1988. The only
proJect which has committed those funds Is $113,000 for the bridge on
Crosstown: however, the county wi I] reimburse that cost some time In
the future. The audit should be complete tomorrow. after which he
will have the exact balance. Council questioned the balance, asking
where the money came from. The Attorney was asked to determine If
some of the money Is excess proceeds from a bond Issue or earmarked
for unfinished MSA projects.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, that we table thIs for two
weeks until the auditors can tell us exactly what Is In there so we
don't make a mistake. Motion carried unanimously.
ADOPT RESOLUTION/SANITARY SEWER HOOKUPS
Discussion was on what took place In the past and what the ordinances
now require. It was felt that in the past, hookup to the sanitary
sewer was not required unless the septic system falls. It was agreed
to leave that policy in place. No action was taken.
CITY CLEAN-UP DAY
Cindy DeRuyter, Andover's Recycling Coordinator, asked for comments on
havIng a City clean-up day, suggesting that take place on July 15.
She stated she Is stilI workIng out the details with the garbage
hauJers. Ramsey's cJean-up day Jast year cost their cIty $58,000;
Jast Saturday Lexington residents paid $6 to have their garbage pIcked
up on their cJean-up day.
The Council agreed to the concept of a clean-up day, but there are no
excess funds In the budget. It was felt the promotion can be paid for
by the City. but the residents would have to pay for the actual
additional cost of hauling.
Dean Warden. Ace SoJld Waste Manaoement - recommended the day be set
prior to JuJy 1 because at that time the disposal fees are going to
double.
MOTION by OrtteJ. Seconded by Knight, that we set June 24 as a
target date for having the CIty cJean-up day. DISCUSSION:
Jack McKelvev - felt July Is a bad time because of vacations, etc.
If It were done while the children were still In school, the project
can be advertised through the schoOlS, plus many children would be
willing to help clean up. Mr. Warden - stated they have charged for
the extra Items In the past and wlJI have to do that here as well.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regular CIty CouncIl Meeting
May 2. 1989 - Minutes
Page 13
CURBSIDE RECYCLING
Dean Warden. Ace Solid Waste ManaGement - wants to Implement a
recycling program In Andover. The Intent would be to have the
resIdents put their newspapers In a grocery bag and put I t In the
contaIner. They would keep the newspaper separate and pick them up.
The Counc I I generally was In favor of Mr. Warden's suggestion.
offering to make the residents aware of the program through the
newsletter and cable TV. Also. the Issue of recycling will be
discussed In greater detail at a special meeting on May 18. It was
agreed to ask the haulers servIcing the City for their input at that
meeting as well.
No actIon further was taken at this time.
STEVE KUNDE/OAK WILT
Ray Sowada. Andover's Tree Inspector. asked the Council to consider
Implementing a Diseased Tree Program In the City to protect the trees,
particularly from constructIon damage, and to clean up the exIstIng
dIseased trees. He Introduced Steve Kunde who runs a consultIng
forestry firm dealIng with municipal shade tree programs.
Mr. Kunde briefly outlined the services he has provIded other cIties
with regard to theIr forestry programs. In workIng with Mr. Sowada,
he fee}s the city Is at a stage where It needs a long-term plan for a
forestry program. It also needs a plan to deal with the Immediate
problems of oak wilt and the pine bark beatle. He outlined some of the
areas that would be Impacted by such a program and pointed out some of
ways they have successfully stopped the spread of oak wilt.
The Council was Interested In establIshing such a program but felt it
could not be done at thIs tIme because of lack of funding. They
recommended Mr. Sowada make a recommendation at the tIme the 1990
budget Is beIng consIdered. Mr. Kunde was also asked to submit a
written proposal as to what services he would provide and costs
Involved.
RED OAKS MANOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
MOTION by KnIght. Seconded by Perry. the Resolution approving the
final plat of Red Oaks Manor 6th AdditIon as being developed by Norm
Holm and Art RaudIo In SectIon 34-32-24 as presented. (See Reso I uti on
R082-89) Motion carried unanimously.
Regular City Council Meeting
May 2, 1989 - Minutes
Page 14
AWARD BID/89-4/RED OAKS 6TH
Mr. Rodeberg asked for a resolution accepting bids and awarding
contract to the low bidder of W. B. MIIJer, Inc., for $125,421.40 for
the improvement of ProJect No. 89-4, Red Oaks Manor 6th Addition.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to so move. (See Resolution
R083-89) Motion carried unanimously.
AWARD BID/88-1/CROSSTOWN BRIDGE
Mr. Rodeberg explained the original estimate for the bridge was
$100,000. The county asked to widen It. which increased the estimate
to $111,000. The low bid Is for $113,807.76 by Atlas Foundation. The
county will reimburse the city for this cost as per the Joint powers
agreement; however, i t is not known when those funds will be received.
Councllmember Orttel was frustrated with the position the City is In
of having to fund this road up front with no time tabie or guarantees
that it will be repaid by the county. Mayor Elling stated the City
should receive payment on the portion between 140th and the creek very
soon; however, there Is no scheduJe of payment for the remainder of
Crosstown Boulevard. Mayor Elling stated he would talk with
Commissioner Haas-Steffen about the reimbursement and a time schedule.
Mr. Schrantz stated the surcharge will be taken off the road between
139th and Bunker Lake Boulevard within the next two weeks. The next
step will be the construction of the bridge.
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Jacobson, a Resolution accepting bids
and awarding contract for the improvement of ProJect No. 88-1 for
bridge construction in the area of relocated Crosstown Boulevard to
the low bidder of Atlas Foundation. (See Resolution R084-89) MotIon
carried on a 3-Yes, 2-No (KnIght. Orttel) vote. Councllmember Knight
stated he voted no because he would Jlke to walt until someone from
the county addresses the Issue of their reimbursement to the City.
RECEIVE PETITION/SMITH'S GREEN ACRES
Mr. Rodeberg stated It would cost about $100 to $150 to do a
feaslblJity study for storm sewer in Smith's Green Acres.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, a Resolution decJaring
adequacy of petition and ordering preparation of a feasibility report
for the Improvement of storm sewer. ProJect No. 89-14, In the Smith's
Green Acres area. as presented. (See Resolution R085-89) Motion
carried unanlmousJy.
Regu1ar City Council Meeting
May 2, 1989 - Minutes
Page 15
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Elling recommended If no one vo1unteers to serve on the CabJe
Commission by this Friday. the position should be advertised again.
Mayor Elling recommended the day of May 25, 7 o'clock. for a Town
Meeting at the Andover Schoo]. The Councl] agreed.
The Mayor asked that the union contract be discussed as soon as
possible. After discussion. the Council agreed to discuss it at the
special meeting on May 18. They also asked that Cy Smyth. the City's
negotiator, be present. Mayor Elling also noted Mr. Koollch may
want to make recommendations regarding some changes and proposa]s at
City Hajj, hoping a work schedule can be set for that. No action was
taken at this time.
Mayor Elling asked that the Crosstown storm sewer Issue be placed on
the next agenda so It can be resolved. Council also asked that the
Disaster Plan be placed on the next agenda.
Mayor EJllng asked Staff to have the extra street light removed that
was pJaced on on Bunker Lake BouJevard at Crooked Lake School when the
street lights were Installed. He stated there is no need for the
light, and the City should not have to pay for that usage.
OLSON PROPERTY/PONDING
Mayor EI ling stated Wayne Olson has told him he did not agree with the
Minutes regarding Outlot A on his proposed plat on 133rd and Hanson
Boulevard. The Minutes state the Council agreed to take the area as
an outlot with drainage rights, to be deeded to the City at the time
of the flna] pJat. Mr. Olson Is stating that Is not what he agreed
to. Mayor EIJlng asked the CounclJ If the City Is going to buy the
property as a reglona1 pond. He feJt the City should be paying for
regional ponding areas.
After discussion, the consensus was this Is a natura! drainage area
and the City should Just take a drainage easement over It at this time
as a part of the platting process.
Discussion was then on the proposed MSA road, 133rd. through the plat.
Mr. Schrantz stated the developers around 133rd east of this area --
Good Value Homes and Stanton -- agreed to pay for the road even though
I t Is MSA because they needed It as part of their plats and petitioned
for it. He asked whether 133rd will be assessed through this plat from
Jay Street to Hanson Boulevard. even though the City's policy is not
to assess on MSA roads.
Council generally agreed to follow the existing policy and not assess
for 133rd from Jay Street to Hanson Boulevard If the right of way Is
dedicated.
Regular City CounciJ Meeting
May 2. 1989 - Minutes
Page 16
BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD FRONTAGE ROAD
Counc II agreed to discuss the feasibility report and assessments for
the frontage road along Bunker Lake Boulevard at the next meeting on
May 16.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Perry. Seconded by Orttel, recommend approval of
expenditures of Check Numbers 16453 through 16527 In the amount of
$196,788.06. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Ortte] to adjourn. Motion carrIed unanimously.
Meeting adJourned at 12:08 a.m.
Respectfully submItted,
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Marc la A. Peach -
Record g Secretary