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" CITY of ANDOVER
Special City Council Meeting - January 19, 1989
The City Council of the City of Andover will hold a special meeting
at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 1989 for the purpose of inter-
viewing candidates for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the
Park and Recreation Commission.
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!~ CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304· (612) 755-5100
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 19. 1989
MINUTES
A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by
Mayor Jim Elling on January 19. 1989.7:05 p.m., at the Andover City
Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW. Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmen present: Jacobson. Knight. Orttel, Perry
Councilmen absent: None
Also present: City Administrator. James Schrantz
INTERVIEWS FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The following applicants for the Planning and Zoning Commission were
Interviewed by the Council:
Donald Spotts
Gretchen Sabel
Thomas Gerster
Ron Ferris
Each applicant was asked questions alternately by the Councllmembers
as to how they would Increase citizen participation In civic affairs.
whether they would make their decisions based strictly on the ,
ordinance or on the points brought out by the residents. how they feel
about commercial development. how they would feel If the Council's
action was contrary to the P & Z's recommendation. why they applied
for this Commission, and what characteristics they feel they possess
that would be beneficial to the P & Z. etc.
Applicants that were not Interviewed at this time because they were
recently Interviewed for the Council position:
Howard Nelsen
Richard Snyder
Commissioner seeking reappointment:
d' Arcy Bose II
INTERVIEWS FOR PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The followIng applicants for the Park and Recreation Commission were
Interviewed by the Council:
Allyn Going
James Lindahl
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Special CI ty Council Meet! ng
January 19, 1989 - Minutes
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(Park and Recreation Commission Interviews. Continued)
Each applicant was asked questions alternately by the Councllmembers
as to what characteristics they feel they possess that would be
beneficial to the Park Board. whether they had any special Interests
or proJects that prompted them to apply. what type of parks they would
prefer In the City. whether they have read Ordinance 10 which applies
to park dedication. whether they have the time to devote to the
Commission, etc.
Applicants that were not Interviewed at this time because they were
recently Interviewed for the Council position:
Bill Mamlock
John Hart! nger
Jeffrey Fl amo
Mary Jo Davlch
Commissioners seeking reappoIntment:
Jeff Kieffer
Ron Ferris
Thomas Anderson
(Council recessed at 8:17; reconvened at 8:25 p.m.)
SELECTION OF P & Z AND PARK BOARD COMMISSIONERS
The Councllmembers al I noted their top three choices for PJannlng and
Zoning Commissioners.
MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Jacobson. that the Council appoint Ron
Ferris to fill the unexpired term of Marge Perry. 12/31/90, and
appoint Don spotts and Gretchen Sabel to fill the open terms on the
Planning Commission. three-year terms. DISCUSSION: There was a
misunderstanding among the Council regarding the position of Ms.
Bosell. who is seeking reappointment. and the number of vacant
positions.
Councl]members Jacobson and Orttel WITHDREW the Second and the Motion.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight. that the Counc I I appoint
d'Arcy Bosell and Don Spotts to three-year terms and Gretchen Sabel to
f i I I out the unexpired term of Marge Perry; and that Ron Ferris be
appointed as an alternate to fll I in the first position on the
Planning Commission that may come open In 1989. Moti on carr 1 ed
unanimously.
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Special CI ty Counci1 Meet!n9
January 19, 1989 - Minutes
Page 3
(Selection of P & Z and Park Board Commissioners, Continued)
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Perry. to ask Howard Nelsen and Thomas
Gerster to participate on the Economic Development Committee. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Schrantz stated Lon Helgemo and Greg Krowls have also asked to
serve on the Economic Development Committee.
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Jacobosn, that we Invite those two
also to the Economic Development Commission meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
Then the Councllmembers all noted their top three choices for Park and
Recreation Commissioners.
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Knight. that we reappoint Jeff
Kieffer. Thomas Anderson. and Ron Ferris to new three-year terms.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION OrtteJ. Seconded by Knight, to appoint Bill Mamloch and Jeff
Flamo to the unexpired terms of Gretchen Sabel and Larry Strootman to
1990, and appoint James Lindahl as an alternate. Motion carried
unanimously.
SET SPECIAL MEETING DATE
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Knight. that we meet at 7:30 on
Wednesday. February 1 . to discuss the Issue of City staffing. Motion
carried unanimously.
SET BOARD OF REVIEW
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry. to set Thursday. Aprl I 27.
7:30 for the Board of Review. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to adJourn. Motion carried
unanimously.
Meeting adJourned at 9:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
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~a A. Peach
Recording Secretary
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