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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP February 21, 1989 ·, .~,~ '~ CITY of ANDOVER ~ Special city Council Meeting - February 21, 1989 - Agenda 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Fire Marshal Interviews Joyce Noyes David Reitan 2. Adjournment . - -- -. -~'-þ- .. /CA CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 - SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 21. 1989 NINUTES A SpeclaJ Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jim Elling on February 21, 1989; 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. CounclJmen present: Jacobson, Knight, OrtteJ, Perry Councilmen absent: None Also present: Fire Chief Bob Palmer, City Admlnlstrator/ Engineer, James Schrantz FIRE MARSHAL INTERVIEWS The Counc 11 Interviewed the following applicants for the position of Fire Marshal: Joyce. Noyes David Reitan The Counc II alternately asked questions of the applicants such as what educational courses they would require to fil I the position, how they would prioritize the responsibilities of the position, what qualities they bring to the position, how they would enforce a code when someone does not want to comply, their ability to work during norma] working hours, etc. SELECTION OF FIRE MARSHAL After discussing the qualifications of both applicants. the following motion was made: MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that the Job be offered to Joyce Noyes based upon the regular probationary period for any employee that we have In the City. DISCUSSION: Counc I I noted they had previously moved that the position would be not more than 20 hours per week. They a]so agreed the beginning salary would be 50 cents Jess than that of the Assistant Building Inspector, with a 50-cent raise after a satisfactory probationary period. Motion carrIed unanimouslY. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, '~~. ~~L \ ~,uJU~,---C~ \ FcJ..¿ Ma ella A. Peach Reco ing Secretary - - .- ,,-..~ '~ {, , v " CITY of ANDOVER ,,' Regular City Council Meeting - February 21, 1989 - Agenda 7:30 P.M. Call to Order Resident Forum Agenda Approval Approval of Minutes Senator Greg Dahl Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation Discussion Items 1. Well, Tower and Water Treatment 2. Creekridge Estates Escrow J)~ d,,~ 3. Amend uniform 5f-røøt Li1bt: P01i,..y. C'ont Staff, Committee, Commission 4 . Award Bid/Fire Dept. Vehicle, Cant. 5. Insurance/Fire Department, Cant. 6. Economic Development Committee Report, Cont. 7. Ordinance 10 Amendment/park Dedication 8. Rename Park, Cont. 9. Approve Animal Control Contract 10. Approve Gambling License/Andover AA 11. Designate Park Development Priority Non-Discussion Items 12. Receive Petition/Water Service/Round Lake Blvd. 13. Extend Plat/Hills of Bunker Lake 14. Final payments/87-9; 88-2; 87-26 15. Approve Professional Services Agreement/TKDA Approval of Claims Adjournment --~ -_. - ~; . i(}\ CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304· (612) 755-5100 o· REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 21, 1989 MINUTES The Regular BI-MonthJy Meeting of the Andover City Councl] was called to order by Mayor Jim Elling on February 21, 1989, 7:30 p.m., at at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown BouJevard NW, Andover. Minnesota. Councilmen present: Jacobson. Knight, Ort te I , Perry Councilmen absent: None Also present: City Attorney, John Burke; TKDA Engineers. John Davidson and Tom Kirk; Assistant City Engineer, Todd Haas: City Planner, Jay Blake; City Administrator, James Schrantz: others RESIDENT FORUM Winslow Holasek. 1159 Andover Boulevard - updated the Council on the activities of the Coon Creek Watershed Board, especlaJ1y on the concerns of the rIsing administrative costs of that Board. He passed out documentation showing the costs of the Board this past year compared to previous years. The total administrative costs were 95 percent of the budget this past year and only 4.5 percent for di tch repair compared to 75 to 81 percent for ditch repair in the years of 1974 and 1975. AJso, he noted the Board does not follow Its administrative budget, as $47,500 was budgeted for administration and accounting, but $75,452 was spent, which he felt Is Irresponsible. Mr. Holasek said the Watershed Board Is aware of this but has not yet determined what to do about it. He though t there were surplus funds to cover the costs for now, but he questioned how many more years of this spending can be done before there are no more reserves I eft. Counc i I thanked Mr. HoJasek for the information. AGENDA APPROVAL It was agreed to add the following items: Item 12. Personnel Committee/Recommendation for Taking Home CIty Vehicles; 16, Vapors; 17, Resident Communication; and Item 18, Mediation Bills. MOTION by OrtteJ. Seconded by Knight. to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. SENATOR GREG DAHL Senator Dahl appeared before the Council and gave a summary of the bills he Is offering in this year's legislature, noting his top priority Is to get more equitable funding for education, noteably In ~~.- Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - February 21, 1989 Page 2 (Senator Greg Dahl. Continued) the Anoka-Hennepln School District and others he represents. Another priority Is to help the City on the Issue of radium In Its water supply and to try to find some financial assistance to the City. He stated he has also introduced legislation to provide additional assistance to help cl~an up tires, especially those in Andover, and to develop additional markets for waste tires around the state. Finally, Senator Dahl stated he has been asked by the Coon Creek Watershed Board for help, as they have $260.000 that has been assessed to various projects that cannot be collected from the Individuals originally assessed. He stated he wi!! be iooking at the opt ions and has asked that a management audit be done by the Board of Water and Sol I Resources. PI us he Is In the process of getting approval to have a task force set up to make a recommendation on how the law could be Improved regarding the operation of watershed boards. That task force would report to the 1990 legislature. The Council then noted their opinions and concerns. Mayor EI lIng and Councilmember Knight strongly felt the Watershed should use Its reserve funds for Items that have gone over budget. Councllmember Jacobson felt I t wou I d be Important for the Tax Increment Financing legislation to remain In effect. Councllmember Orttel asked if the City could be given control over setting local speed J Imi ts, and whether there could be a sign off Highway 10 Indicating directions to Andover. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Mayor Elling gave out Certificates of Appreciation to the fol lowing organIzations In appreciation for their efforts during the tire fire In Andover: The State Fire Marshal's Department, the Anoka County Highway Department, the Anoka County Sheriff's Reserve, the Anoka County Public Works Department, the Anoka County Sheriff's Department, the Coon Rapids Public Works Department, the Coon Rapids Fire Department, the Coon Rapids Police Department, fourteen Red Cross volunteers; the Ham lake Fire Department, the Anoka-Champlln Fire Department, the Andover City Hal I and Staff; the Andover Public Works Department, and the Andover Fire Department. WELL. TOWER AND WATER TREATMENT Mr. Davidson reviewed their reports and recommendatIons to the Council regarding the expansion of the City's water treatment system (a fourth well, a second tower. and extensIon of the watermaln) and the removal of radium in the water. He estimated about a $600,000 short fa I I for the expansion based on the assessment of the expanded MUSA area. Regarding the problem with radium In the water, the tests have determined the amount of radium in Wel Is 1 and 2 Is very high; however, in Well 3 It Is only slightly above norma]. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - February 21, 1989 Page 3 <Well, Tower and Water Treatment, Continued) Mayor Elling reported the EPA is in the process of revising Its standard for an aJlowable amount of radium in the water. If it does, Well 3 would meet the standards and no treatment would be necessary for It. Mr. Davidson went on to explain that because there I s on I y a sma I I amount of radium In Wel I 3, they believe it can be treated with normal iron and manganese removal. They are also speculating that the construction of a fourth well around the City Hall site would also have no or minimal amounts of radium on it. If so, they feel the best solution would be to construct a fourth well. treat Wells 3 and 4 for Iron and manganese removal, build a second tower at the CI ty Hal I si te, and close off Wel Is 1 and 2. Mr. Davidson recommended that a test wel I be dr III ed In the vicinity of the City Hall, which would be tested for radium. If It Is found that the radium levels are acceptable, then the fourth we II would be drll led In that vicinity and treated for Iron and manganese, and We I Is 1 and 2 would be phased out. He also recommended construction on the second tower to begin as soon as possible because It takes about a year to get a tower on line. His recommendation was that though the tower location is not critical, the best location would be at the CI ty Hall site. One reason for that location Is so the base can be used for storage. It Is also more centrally located. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the financing and the proposal to solve the radium problem by drilling a fourth wel I which will hopefully be radium free and shutting down Wells 1 and 2. Mr. Davidson stated they have not been able to determine exactly how much has been collected on assessments for the water system. The Counc I I felt the amount collected needs to be known before proceeding, recognizing those figures must be determined by either the Auditor or someone with a financial background. Mr. Davidson also noted the figures presented do not include any grant money that may be availabJe to the City. Mr. Davidson also explained that the Health Department said today the City must present a written plan within one year on how to alleviate the radium problem In the water. Then the City wlJl have three to four years to Implement the plan. In the meantime, It Is expected there wll I be a lot of research done In this area. Counc i I also discussed some of the other problems with the present water system, namely the complaints of low pressure and high chlorine. Frank Stone, Public Works Supervisor, explained they are on]y using Well 3 at this time because of the radium in Wells 1 and 2; and in order to maintain accepetable chlorine levels to the far ends of the system, they must InJect a lot at the we I I . So the residents In the Hills of Bunker Lake are complaining of high chlorine In the water. For now, he felt he had no choice but to continue doing it this way. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - February 21, 1989 Page 4 <Wel I , Tower and Water Treatment, Continued) Mr. Davidson felt the first priority would be to construct the test well, sample the well for six to nine months, then go to the State Board of Health stating we feel the radium problem can be alleviated with a new tower, a new we II , and treatment of Wells 3 and 4. If the higher tower Is put up, that will address the water pressure problem. The overa II concept for the water distribution system has not changed from Its Inception, except the original report was done with the Intent of maintaining a service area only south of Coon Creek. WI th the expansion of the urban service area and In lIght of the radium issue in We I ] s 1 and 2, they feel their proposa] would best serve the City at the most reasonable cost. After further discussion, It was agreed to construct the test we I I on the CI ty Hall site and to have the assessments analyzed to determine how much has been assessed and collected for the water system. This Is to be discussed again at a special meeting on April 6. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, that we proceed with the test wel I at this site up here. Also move that we delay any further consideration until we get the financial Information from Mr. Schrantz in terms of assessments, and that they have the figures and deal wi th this at a special meeting strictly for this on April 6. Motion carried unanimously. CREEKRIDGE ESTATES ESCROW MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that the the escrow held for Creekrldge Estates be returned to the developer based on the Attorney's recommendation. DISCUSSION: Counc i I noted the escrow Is for $58,909.53, and the refund would be for the difference after the $51.702.32 worth of assessments are paid. Motion carried unanimously. AWARD BID/FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE Fire Chief Bob Palmer and Assistant Chief Glen Smith reviewed the bids for the Fire Chief's vehicle, recommending the bid be awarded to Iten Chevrolet even though It Is $400 higher than the lowest bid. They noted the bid from Main Motors does not meet specs and the one from Viking Is very close; however, it would take 90 to 120 days to get the vehicle from Viking. They felt It Is urgent to get this vehicle as soon as possible, noting It has already been postponed since December. The plan was to allow the Fire Marshal to use the present Chief's vehicle; and this new vehicle Is needed very shortly because the fire season is almost here. Regular City Council Meeti ng Minutes - February 21, 1989 Page 5 (Award BId/Fire Department Vehicle. Continued) Mr. Smith explained the bid by Iten Chevro let Is for a vehicle they have on the lot. It was Initially a fleet order from an Ice cream company, and that Is why it has the silverado package. He also showed pictures of the rally wheels on the Iten Chevrolet vehicle, Justifying that expense versus wheels with hubcaps because hubcaps can easily come off when the vehicle goes off the road and are expensive to replace. There was a considerable amount of discussion regarding the bids and why the bid should be awarded to other than the lowest bidder. The flreflghers then noted the bid from Viking Chevro]et, the low bidder, did not meet specs regarding the size of the al ternator. Because of the importance of having a larger alternator to run the lights and sirens, the Council determined the Viking Chevrolet bid should be rejected. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, that we authorize the Fire Department to purchase the Suburban 4x4 from Iten Chevrolet for the price of $20,565 noting that in the estimation of the Fire Department. that the bid from Main Motors did not meet Its specifications: and after discussing It at the Council level, the Fire Department Informs the Counc II the bid from Viking Chevrolet does not meet specifications because of a discrepancy In the size of the alternator, and the Attorney has reviewed that variance and Indicated to the Council that In his estimation. legally that Is sufficient change in the specifications to warrant taking the next higher bid. Motion carried unanimously. AVFD/UPDATE ON 4881 Assistant Fire Chief Glen Smith reported they had the pumper 4881 out of service for one week for emergency repairs. There were stress cracks In the tank that were repaired and resealed and the Interior was sandblasted and repainted. The company has stronglY advised the Department that the truck Is In various stages of failure which need to be addressed, which is the same recommendation made In 1985. The truck should be completely dlsmantJed and completely sandlblasted because of the less-than-adequate Job done when It was purchased. That would cost approximately $20,000 to $22,000. He wi II be receiving a written verification and proposal, noting he will keep the Counc i I updated. INSURANCE/FIRE DEPARTMENT Counc i I noted action was taken previously on this Item. The City's Insurance covers the pagers and hand-held radios issued to all firefighters. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - February 21, 1989 Page 6 ORDINANCE 10 AMENDMENT/PARK DEDICATION Commissioner Ron Ferris of the Park Board gave a presentation on the proposed change on how park dedication Is determined, reviewing the report as to the concerns, the present ordinance, comparison of how park dedication Is determined In various other cities, the basis for the formula used to arrive at the proposed park dedication fees, and how Andover would rank with the various cities I f the proposal Is adopted. Commissioner Ferris noted the change would be to charge on a per-dwelling unit rather than on a percentage of land value, and that unit charge would be the same for both the rural and urban areas. After the presentation, the Council' discussed various aspects of the proposal. Commissioner Ferris stated the Park Board was unable to obtain the purchase price of most of the plats done In Andover In 1987 and 1988. The Commission generally felt the average of $2,100/acre Is low for the urban area but is probably close In the ruraJ area. Councilmember Orttel felt It is very high for the rural area and low for the urban area. And that i f the proposed per-dwel ling-unit rate is applied In the rura I area, over 50 percent market value is for park fees, which he felt Is absurd and would be considered confiscatory. He also questioned raising the fees from what Is presently about $87 to $466 per dwel ling unit. He also felt that the land values In Eden Prairie, Lakevllle, Egan and Maple Grove are considerably higher than in Andover, so I t is not a fair comparison of park dedication per dwelling unit. Commissioner Ferris argued the cities of Champlin and Ramsey are slmlllar to Andover, and both of those fees are higher; plus Ramsey has Just updated their fee schedule. Mr. Schrantz also noted that though the City requires 10 percent of the market value for park dedication. the developers have also been asked to grade, pave. and fence the parks, which Is over and above the ordinance requIrement. He felt that too should be taken Into consideration. Park and Recreation Commission Chairperson Marc McMullen explained the change from park dedication based on land value to per unit will help the staff considerably. It has been a real problem determining park dedication hased on the current ordinance. Winslow Holasek - stated the proposed $466 per dwel ling unit comes to $1,078 per acre In the urban area. In terms of the present ordinance of 10 percent of value, It would equate to $10,780 per acre, which he felt Is totally out of line. He guessed land values In the urban area to be between $1,500 and $2,500 per acre. Tonv Emmerich - stated the average cost for the Hills of Bunker Lake was $3,500 per acre. The proposal of $1,078 per acre Is almost 33 percent based on land worth $3,OOO/acre. He questioned If that Is reasonable. Regular City Council Meet i ng Minutes - February 21, 1989 Page 7 (Ordinance 10 Amendment/Park Dedication, Continued) Attorney Burke explained the State law says the City can require a reasonable portion of any proposed subdivision for park purposes. The "reasonable portion" Is up to the Council to decide. Mr. Emmerich - stated he is in favor of raising the park dedication fees, but not to 33 percent of the land value. Councilman Jacobson questioned why a two-family unit, townhouse, or mUlti-family unit should pay less than a single family unit. He argued they generate the same needs for parks as a single family unit, yet they are charged less. Commissioner Ferris stated they talked wi th the cities of Blaine and Coon Rapids about that philosophy. The reason they dId It Is because otherwise the park dedication on an acre of land would approach the purchase price of the land. Jerry Wlndschitl - though t the 10 percent requirement In the current ordinance was upheld by a court decision as being reasonable. Commissioner Ferris noted other cities have gone to the per-dwelling unit method of determining park dedication. Mayor Elling read a letter for the record from Alan Hamel, Gaughan Companies, opposing the proposed park dedication of $466, recommending Instead that $300 per dwelling unit be used. Byron Westlund. Woodland Development - didn't think $466 was the right number, though he recognized the need to Increase park fees. He wasn't sure what that number is but suggested the Park Board meet with the developers to discuss Jand values. Also, If park fees are given in lieu of land, they as deve]opers would like to see that money spent in that subdivision. Commissioner Ferris stated there are over 50 parks In Andover, and they do not have the money to improve a II of them. This year 13 parks will be Improved. Chairperson McMullen stated for the past four years they have been trying to use the park dedication fees from plats for improvement In the park nearest that subdivision. Councilman Orttel also argued the Justification for park dedication being higher in the ruraJ area Is because no further fees can ever be collected In the future, not even If the land Is subdivided Into smaJ ler urban-sized lots. He questioned If the per-dwel ling unit park dedication Is al lowed under State Statute. The maJority of the Council felt a per-dwelling unit park dedication Is agreeable. Attorney Burke felt this method of park dedication Is allowable but it must be determined what is a reasonable portion of any proposed plat where park dedication Is taken. Councilman Orttel felt If the formula has to relate to land value, then the ruran and urban fees cannot be the same. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - February 21, 1989 Page 8 (Ordinance 10 Amendment/Park Dedication, Continued) Mr. Emmerich - stated the average sale of land in Coon Rapids and Blaine Is more than double that of Andover; Champlin is almost triple. So he felt those three cities should not be used for comparison. To find an equItable amount, he thought the land values can be determined from the deeds of the land sale. The Counc II complemented the Park Board for al I the efforts pu t Into the proposa I , but they generally felt the proposed $466 per dwelling unit was high. They wanted the amount to be determined by a formula that Includes land value, and it was recommended the Park Board modify the formula. One suggestion was to determine a formula where the per dwelling unit would be about $375, which is the average of surrounding cities. The Attorney would then review It for compliance with the State Jaw, and the Counc i I would consider It again at the next meeting. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Ort te I , that based upon the formula of $375, that we delay action voting on this to give the Attorney time to Jook at the legalities; and place it back at the next meetIng and take action at the next meeting; and the Park Board Is to look at It at the same time to see i f the $375 number Is reasonable. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVE GAMBLING LICENSE/ANDOVER AA Donna Remmick and Patrick Foe I I represented AA and stated they want to have pu II tabs for no more than five days per year. Those days would be scattered throughout the year. The events will usual I y be on Saturday afternoons or evenings. They aJso asked that the 30-day period be waived. Counc I J noted there have never been any complaints with the activities of the AA. Attorney Burke reported the State authorizes the CIty to Issue such licenses and waive the 30-day period. Councl lmember Jacobson stated he wi I I vote no because he does not believe organizations should have gambling as fundralsers. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by KnIght, that the Counc i I acknowledges the application and authorizes the Mayor to sign the permi t for the gambl ing license for the Andover Alcoholics Anonymous; and the Counc II waive the 30-day period required under State law that is allowed to be waived by the local municipality. Motion carried on a 4-Yes. l-No (Jacobson) vote. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - February 21. 1989 Page 9 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT/TKDA Mr. Davidson requested authorization for TKDA to complete the storm drainage plan to be consistent with the 501 plans of the Coon Creek Watershed and the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization. He thought approximately $8,000 was authorized previously, of which they have spent about $500. However, Mr. Schrantz has not been able to find that authorization In the Minutes. At this time they estimate a cost not to exceed $9,850 to complete the City's plan and meet the 501 planning requirements. Counc il questioned where the funding will come from. Mr. Davidson noted the City has been assessing 1 percent since 1974 to pay for an upgraded plan and topographical maps; however, that upgrading has never been done. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Perry, that the Counc i I approve an agreement between TKDA and the City of Andover for a LocaJ Water Resource Management PJan as presented in the TKDA agreement, the total dollar amount not to exceed $9,850. Motion carried unanimously. RENAME PARK MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that the Council authorize the renaming of the River Forest Park to Strootman Park as soon as the Park Board can arrange for the new signs. Motion carried unanimousJy. DESIGNATE PARK DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY Park Board Chairperson McMullen explained the City can apply for grant funding for the deveJopment of Kelsey Park; however, a resoJutlon must first be passed decJarlng the Kelsey/Round Lake Park as the City's number one park development priority for the coming year. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, the Resolution declaring Kelsey/Round Lake Park the number one park development priority for the City of Andover In 1989. (See Resolution R039-89) Motl on carr i ed unanimously. NORTHWOODS TENNIS COURT Park Board Chairperson McMullen stated the quotes for grade correction on the Northwoods tennis court came In higher than the $15,000 allowed. So they have now gone out for bids. They estimate the cost will be about $35,000, of which they already have $30,000 earmarked for that project. ..-- ReguJar City Council Meeting Minutes - February 21, 1989 Page 10 (Northwoods Tennis Court, Continued) Counc II questioned whether the residents In Northwoods really want the tennis court replaced. It was recommended a public hearing be held to get resident input. The Item Is to be placed on the March 7 Council Agenda. APPROVE ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT Counc i I asked that the terms be more clearly specified In Item 13 as to whether the $10 fee means a one-time charge or per day. There wet'e several other discrepancies the Council was aware of. It was agreed to continue this Item to the next meeting until those discrepancies can be dealt with. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to contInue this to the next meetIng. Motion carried unanimously. FINAL PAYMENTS/87-9: 88-2: 87-26 MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to move the final payments for ProJects 87-9, 88-2, and 87-26. (See Resolutions R040-89 for proJect 87-9; R041-89 for project 88-2; and R042-89 for ProJect 87-26) Motion carried unanimously. EXTEND PLAT/HILLS OF BUNKER LAKE Councllmember Jacobson questIoned how many extensions have they had. The Engineers noted this Is an extension of the preliminary plat so they will not be subJect to any ordinance changes before the plat Is final ized. The entire plat of Hills of Bunker Lake has been in the process of development since 1986 and '87. It Is a phased development. Mr. Schrantz felt as Jong as It Is an active plat, that Is the developers are developing It In stages, the plat can be extended so the preliminary plat does not expire. MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Perry, a six-month extension on the preliminary plat of the Hills of Bunker Lake. Motion carried unanimously. RECEIVE PETITION/WATER SERVICE/ROUND LAKE BOULEVARD Because of the expense Involved, the Counc i I genera I I Y fe It It should be a resident-initiated proJect. Mr. Schrantz was dIrected to ask Mr. Boie to approach the nelghbot's with a petItion requesting the Improvement. No further action was taken. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - February 21, 1989 Page 11 VAPORS MEDIATION MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, that we authorize the hiring of a Judge from the Minnesota State Hearing Examiner's office to conduct the hearing for not more than $74 per hour for the pubJlc hearing on the Vapors. Motion carried unanimously. RESIDENT COMMUNICATION Councilmember Orttel reported the City is getting a Jot of negative publicity because of the tire fire, the hazardous waste areas, the Vapors, and the radium In the water. He stated the residents are concerned about these things and are really not aware of what Is taking place or what the City Is doing about them. He suggested the possibility of printing up some type of communication to be mailed to the residents addressing those issues as to what action the City Is taking. Counc i I discussed various methods of contacting the residents; however, Mayor El ling noted the situations with the tire c]eanup and hazardous waste sites have not yet been finalized. The Mayor suggested waiting for awhile until more Information can be given to the residents. No further action was taken. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Blake reviewed the two recommendations of the Andover Economic Development Committee regarding the marketing of the Commercial Park. One suggest i on Is to develop a fact brochure for the Park; the other was to host an evening meeting with prospective businesses at an area restaurant to promote the Park. Counc i I agreed to proceed with developing a fact brochure. Mr. Blake stated the Council should see the proof around the first part of March. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, that we authorize up to $500 for promotional Items for the Economic Development committee for the Industrial Park. Motion carrIed unanimously. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approval of Check Numbers 16117 through 16193 In the totaJ amount of $92,350.99. Motion carried unanimously. .... Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - February 21, 1989 Page 12 ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Perry, to adJourn. Mot I on carr! ed unanimously. Meeting adJourned at 12:29 a.m. Respectfu]ly submitted, \\ \ l- ~ ' l ~,,-,JL - lL '~ur~ \... Ma ella A. Peach Recording Secretary