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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP April 6, 1989 (~) CITY of ANDOVER ,\ ' 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 \;\ I '.<>.~_, ,_,...r~' '-<.~.,,::"~'.::.':~;';.'f':'>" city Council Work Session - April 6, 1989 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Well, Treatment, Tower Funding 3. Claims 4. Deputy Report on Cecil Sidwell, 4754 160th Lane 5. Furnace Conversion/Remodeling Budget 6. Coon Creek watershed Finance plan 7. 8. Adjourn - -'. ·C}\ . . CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 6, 1989 M mUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover CIty Council was called to order by Mayor Jim Elling on April 6, 1989; 7:35 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmen present: Jacobson (arrived at 7:41 p.m.) Knight, O~ttel, Perry Councilmen absent: None Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins; TKDA Engineers John Davidson and Tom Kirk; Pubiic Works Supervisor, Frank Stone; and City Admlnlstrator/ Engineer, James Schrantz COON CREEK WATERSHED FINANCE PLAN Mayor Elling reported the proposed finance plan for the Coon Creek Watershed wIll result In a $211 assessment for those In Ditch 57 and a $168 assessment for those In Ditch 58. That Is determined for a $98,000 house. In addition, the residents will also be assessed for the regional ponds next year. The proposal Is going to be discussed at a breakfast meeting tomorrow, April 7. No Counc II action was required. (Councllmember Jacobson arrived at this time.) WELL. TREATMENT. TOWER FUNDING Mr. Davidson reviewed the financial status of the well, treatment, and tower fund, noting $4,094,588 has been assessed over the present water service area as of December 18, 1988, including area assessments. It Is expected that the development of Red Oaks 6th addition this year will generate another $29,000, and Kensington 4th will generate another $63,000 for assessment by the end of 1989. Old Colony Estates will have another $85,000 In connection charges, the Hills of Bunker Lake w II I be assessed $60,000; plus It Is expected the commercial area next to the Hills of Bunker Lake will generate another $87,000, totalling $324,000. That would virtually build out the present urban service boundary. Mr. Davidson stated with the $324,000, It would be $600,000 short If everything being proposed were constructed. The urban service boundary would have to be expanded to pick up any additional funds. Using a conservative estimate of developing 240 lots per year, the urban service area would be totally developed within a five-year period. .- Special City Council Meeting Minutes - April 6, 1989 Page 2 (Well. Treatment, Tower Funding, Continued) Mr. Davidson stated they are opening bids on the text well on April 7; and the Board of Health has Indicated they would run the tests on the City well and the school well. It will take about two months to get the results. They are also recommending an independent firm test the wells simultaneously. Mayor Elling also explained the EPA has not yet established an acceptable method of treatment for radium In the water. He also explained the process the EPA has al lowed In Wisconsin whe~e the engineering studies are required, but no treatment will be required before July, 1990, when It Is expected the standards on radium levels In potable water will be established. If this process would be allowed In Minnesota, It would be a big help to Andover. He expressed frustration at not being able to get a commitment from EPA regarding treatment for radium. Mr. Kirk explained the policy can only be set by the Commissioner of Health, so the staff Is hesitant to vary far from the established policy. Mayor Elling agreed to work with Mr. Schrantz to draft a letter to the Commissioner of Health to make a commitment regarding the radium In Andover's water system. There was a brief discussion on funding for radium treatment. Mr. Schrantz Indicated there are no grant funds available. Mr. Davidson felt It may be possible to get a bill passed at the Legislature, though he didn't know If anyone was working on such a bill. One proposal Is to fund a pilot program to detrmlne how much radium would be removed with Just Iron and manganese removal. Mayor EllIng noted the quality of the water In the municipal system Is starting to be of great concern to the residents and potential residents that something really needs to be done. Counc II then discussed the possibility of mailing a survey to the users with the next billing to determine what they think about the quality of the water and whether they would be willing to pay more to have It treated. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the estimated costs. Those costs Include $450,000 for Iron and manganese removal In Well No.3; $10,000 for Test Well No.4: $910,000 for an elevated tower; $20,000 for the pressure control valve vault; $280,000 for the trunk watermaln 88-35; and $350,000 for the Well and Pumphouse No.4. The Engineers explained the eventual need for the 16-lnch line down Crosstown Boulevard to loop the system when the system Is saturated to keep the pressure. The Intent would be to keep Wells 1 and 2 In the system but only to dilute the water from Wells 3 and 4 at peak usage. Those wells would not be treated. The Health Department has stated they would allow that If they can show that the net water quality would be good enough with the two maJor wells, 3 and 4, and the additional water from Wells 1 and 2. Special City CouncIl Meeting Minutes - April 6, 1989 Page 3 <Well, Treatment, Tower Funding, Continued) Deliberation was on what action should be taken at this time. Mr. Davidson stated It will take one year to get an elevated tank on line. The elevated tank Is needed regardless of what happens with the radIum Issue. Following that, Well 4 will be needed, estimating that need In late 1990 o~ early 1991. He also explained the reason they are proposing the tank be located at the City Hall site Is because It will be centrally located once the service area Is saturated, and it may be a long time before a third tank Is brought Into the system. When the system Is looped, I twIll also increase the pressure. Mr. KI~k also stated the demand Is more on this end because of the school than It is in the southern area. Mr. Davidson also noted the location of Well 4 has no bearing on the location of the tower. Mr. Davidson again explained the need for the 16-inch line down Crosstown to loop the system. They didn't contemplate replacing the road, as It Is to run In the ditch. Mr. Hawkins also reviewed the financing of the water system. A total of $1.3 million has currently been assessed for water, all of which will come In within 15 years, but that Is $675.000 short I fall portions of the proposed expansion and treatment were to be done. The only method of obtaining more money would be to expand the service area or to put water Into existing neighborhoods such as Red Oaks and Northwoods. He was asked If the residents can be reassessed for water treatment. Mr. Hawkins stated yes If benefit can be shown. Mr. Kirk then explained the first recommendation of the Health Department Is to find another source of water. That Is why they are looking at the well at the school. It is still a sandstone aquifer, down about 325 feet, but It Is not as deep as those In which radium is being detected. After further discussion, It was generally agreed a decision cannot be made on water treatment or a fourth well until the results on the water quality of Test Well 4 and the school well are received. Mr. Davidson stated they have prepared a feasibility study for an elevated tank and a 16-inch line. Mr. Kirk stated they would take alternate bids on the different designs, and the Council can choose whIch design It wants. Attorney Hawkins advised no public hearing Is required to construct the tank because it Is not a special assessment proJect. Counc II felt It is important to proceed with the elevated tank but noted It would also require the valve and the 12-lnch trunk for a total cost of $950,000. But the Council wanted to reserve as much of the funds as possible In case It will be needed for water treatment. Mr. Kirk stated the system will function well without the 16-lnch loop down Crosstown Boulevard, especially in the eariy years. But ultimately that loop will be needed. Special City Council Meeting Minutes - April 6, 1989 Page 4 (Well, Treatment, Tower Funding, Continued) MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Perry, that the Council direct the firm of TKDA to prepare plans and specifications for an elevated one-mIllion gallon storage tank having a pressure water valve vault and for a 12-lnch trunk watermaln to connect the storage tank with the existing northeast tank system In the City. (See Resolution R068-89) Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, that we approve Checks 16327 through 16392 for a total amount of $78,822.41. Motion carried unanimously. FURNACE CONVERSION/REMODELING BUDGET Council discussed the Staff recommendation to convert the furance and remodel and furnish the old garage area of City Hal I at a cost of $10,000 plus $2,000 to refurbish the City Hall foyer. Mr. Schrantz recommended the funds come out of the 1987 surplus. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Orttel, that we authorize $5,000 for the remodeling of the section of the City Hall that Is going to be used by the Finance Director; and anything that Is not expended from that $5,000 be used to brighten the foyer area; money coming out of the 1987 surplus funds. DISCUSSION: Because the cost of converting the furance was not known, Council asked Staff to obtain bids and to bring It back for consideration. Councllmember Perry also suggested less than $2,000 could be spent on the foyer by adding plants, Installing recessed lighting, etc. Motion carried unanimously. DEPUTY REPORT ON CECIL SIDEWELL. 4754 160TH LANE Council acknowledged the report from Deputy Albertson. Councllmember Perry was concerned that this Is not the best time of year to be IssuIng clean-up notices, as many people have not yet had an opportunity to clean up the debris that has accumulated over the winter. She recommended a period of 6 to 8 weeks to allow people time to do their yard work. Councllmember Knight was concerned that the City not be too "nltplcky." He felt there Is often a gray area that In some cases can create a lot of unnecessary III will. Mayor Elling thought burglaries and traffic problems should be the priorIty, not zoning enforcement. Councilmember Jacobson didn't see a problem with zoning enforcement as long as the other work is being done. Mr. Schrantz stated they will be emphasizing tire removal In the newsletter to Inform the residents of the ordinance. No action was taken, though Mr. Schrantz was asked to monitor the situation. Spec i a I City Council Meeting Minutes - April 6, 1989 Page 5 FHA LOANS IN ANDOVER Councllmember Orttel reported that the FHA Is basically going to quite giving home loans in the City of Andover city wide. They are doing this because 15 residents have complained about the landfill. Next week the FHA will be meeting with PCA to draw the red line. He asked that Andover officials be represented; however, they have told him no. Mayor Elling stated the FHA did that several years ago and he deaJt with them to get the p~obIem cIeared up. He stated he wouId Iook Into the matter. No Counc il action was taken. MOTION by Jacobson to adJourn. Motion carried unanlmousIy. Meeting adJourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, , .~ ^ =~-'~ \ ~C»v~ C~ fv Mar ~Ia A. Peach Recording Sec~etary