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CA CITY of ANDOVER
Regular city Council Meeting-April 17, 1990
7:30 P.M. Call to order
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
Approval of Minutes
Continued Board of Review
Discussion Items
1. Special Use Permit/Dan & Beverly Penn
2. Variance/D. Isle
3. Ordinance 8 & 40 Amendments
4. Assessment Abatement/86-19
5. property Evaluation Services/LMC
6. Sidewalks/Creekridge¡ Bent Creek¡ MSA
7. Change polling Place/precinct 3
Staff, Committee, Commission
8. Appoint Planning Commission Member
9. Public Safety Committee Report
10. Approve Classification & Sale of Forfeit Lands
11. SAC Rebates
12. Award Backhoe Loader Bids
13. Public Works Capital Equipment
14. Computer/Gopher State One Call
15. Ordinance 28 Amendment
Non-Discussion Items
16. Approve Non-Intox. On-Sale Liquor License/
Woodland Creek Clubhouse
17. Accept Work, Direct final Payment/87-6¡ 88-1
18. Order Assessment Roll, Accept Roll, Waive P.H.,
Adopt Roll/89-15 & 89-18/Kirby Estates
Approval of Claims
Adjourn
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CA CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 17. 1990
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-MonthJy Meeting of the Andover City Council was called
to order by Mayor Jim EJling on April 17, 1990; 7:30 p.m., at the
Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW. Andover, Minnesota.
CounciJmembers present: Jacobson, Knight. Ortte I , Perry
Councilmembers absent: None
Also present: City Attorn~y. William G. Hawkins: Planning
and Zoning Commission Chairperson, Rebecca
Pease; Public Works Supervisor, Frank Stone;
City Planner, Jay B1ake; City Finance
Director, Howard Koolick; City Assistant
Engineer. Todd Haas: City Administrator/
Engineer. James Schrantz; and others
RESIDENT FORUM
Gerry WeGner. 13425 Jay Street - stated he just received his tax
statement. and it Increased 62 percent. He asked why. Counc i I agreed
to discuss it further at the Continued Board of Review this evening.
Mr. WeGner - stated there are tires. a freezer. and a dryer dumped
alongside the road on Jay Street. Mr. Blake stated he wi I I not it y the
property owner to have it cleaned up.
Kevin Fish. 835 146th Lane NW - wondered why they are not getting
any Interest on the SAC charges they are getting back. Mayor Elling
noted more information needs to be gathered regarding whose SAC
charges have been forwarded to the MWCC. He recommended that Item 11.
SAC Rebates, be continued to the May 1 meeting to alJow Staff time to
research it further.
AGENDA APPROVAL
It was agreed that the following items be added to the Agenda: Item
7a. Don Emmerich/Commercial Lot Purchase; It em 15a. Park Dedication
for New PJats: Item 19a, FHA letter: and Item 19B, Meeting wi th
Metropolitan Council Representative.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Perry, approve the Agenda as amended.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor EI ling asked for a motion to continue Item 11, SAC Rebates, to
the May 1 meeting.
MOTION by Perry. Seconded by Orttel, to so move. Motion carried
unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 3. 1990 - Correct as written.
MOTION by OrtteJ. Seconded by Perry. approval of the April 3
Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
CONTINUED BOARD OF REVIEW
Anoka County Assessors John Leone and Scott Varner reviewed their
recommendations as outlined In their April 17. 1990. letter to the
Mayor and Council:
1) Charles Vieman. PIN R33 32 24 31 0007 - reduce assessment from
$76.400 to $68,600 because water Is not readily available to a
potential second parcel.
2) Jerry & Betty Saarenpaa. PIN R22 32 24 24 0015 - reduce
assessment from $178,200 to $163,800. which is acceptable to the
property owners.
3) Dick Nelson. PIN R12 32 24 22 0003 - reduce assessment from
$22,000 to $16.700 because of the concerns of the buildabillty
of the lot.
PIN R12 32 24 22 0004 - no change. Mr. Varner Indicated Mr.
Nelson has agreed to both assessments.
4) Michael HaIJ. PIN R21 32 24 33 0004 - no change. Mr. Leone
stated he answered Mr. HaJJ's questions and understood Mr. HalJ
would call back if he stlJI was not satisfied. Mr. Hall never
called back.
5) Bill Wood, PIN R21 32 24 33 0014 - reduce assessment from
$174.200 to $171.600 based on a comparable sale.
6) Robert Nehring. PIN R25 32 24 33 0002 - reduce assessment from
$106.800 to $95.800 because of the repairs needed on the
structure. The $80.000 figure told Mr. Nehring by the reaJtors
incJuded only a 2 1/2-acre lot. not the entire 80 acres.
PIN R25 32 24 33 0003 - reduce from $33,000 to $24,800.
Discussion was then on Gerry Wegner's Issue raised in the Resident
Forum. Mr. Varner stated he has talked with Mr. Wegner and will meet
with him on Thursday. He noted the difficulty of setting values In
that area because of the uncertainty of where and what type of
development there will be. where Commercial Boulevard will be. etc.
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(Continued Board of Review)
Counc i I questioned whether Mr. Wegner's appeal rights would be
affected if the Counc i I closed the Board of Review this evening. Mr.
Varner expJalned this would be an abatement of prior year's valuation
and would not be affected by Council action this evening. They have
the power to make corrections for the prior two years. If Mr. Wegner-
is not satisfied with a revised valuation on his property, he sti II
has other appeal levels on the county level.
No action was taken by the Counci].
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel. the recommended reviewalS of
the 1990 assessment as pr-esented dated Apr-II 17, 1990, from the County
Assessor's Office. Motion carried unanimously.
Board of Review closed at 7:55 p.m.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT/DAN AND BEVERLY PENN
Chairperson Pease reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation to
approve the Special Use Per-mlt request for an in-home beauty salon at
1430 137th Lane NW with the conditions set forth In the prepared
Resolution. Mr. Blake explained the Penn's also proposed a tanning
booth as part of the operation; however-, the P & Z made no
recommendation on that Issue because the ordinance does not address
it. The recommendation is only on the beauty salon. though the P & Z
has suggested the Council refer the item of tanning booths back to
them for consideration. He believed the Penn's Intend to put in the
tanning booth now.
Attorney Hawkins stated it may be argued that tanning booths are now a
normal function of beauty salons. If so, the City's ordinance should
be updated to reflect that because that is something that was not
contemplated when the ordinance was written. Another function of
beauty sa]ons is massages. which the City may also want to address.
Mr. Penn - stated they are planning to open as soon as possible.
They wi 11 get the permit and begin construction as soon as this is
approved.
Counc i I agreed the SUP would be for a beauty salon only, directing
that the P & Z address the uses of tanning booths and massages In
beauty salon operations.
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Perry, the Resolution approving the
Special Use Permit request of Dan and Beverly Penn as presented.
adding Item 9. that the tanning par-t of the oepratlon would be left
tor further study by the P & z. (See Resolution R045-90) Motion
carried unanimously.
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(Special Use Permit/Dan and Beverly Penn, Continued)
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Perry, that the Counci I refer the
issue of accessory uses for beauty shops back to the Planning
Commission for their comments. Motion carried unanimously.
VARIANCE/D. ILSE
Mr. BJake reviewed the request of Don and Joyce Isle for a variance to
the Jot size requirements for the Rum River Scenic District at 17322
Aztec Street NW. Though the Planning Commission found no hardship for
granting the variance, Mr. Blake felt the proposa I would actually
Improve the non-conforming status ot the three properties. He didn't
think the creation of an additional riparian Jot would be contrary to
the overa II intent of OrdInance 52 and would not increase the
IntensIty of the nonconforming use.
Don Ilse - stated the proposal is to meet the concern that his
neighbor has about being able to control her property. They are
having problems with that portion of Ms. Pletan's property that she
cannot see from her house and which provides direct access to the
rIver. They have had repeated and escalating prob]ems for the past
several years with teenagers from a]1 oVer havIng parties there. And
the kids have found out he does not own the property and pay no
attention to him. He'd like to be able to control that property. Ms.
PJetan Is also concerned about her I iabll ty If someone got hurt on
her property.
Counc i I general Jy agreed the proposal is a reasonable use of the Jand.
It would aJlevlate a nuisance having to do with use. and It would not
change the number of buildable lots.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel. that we direct the Staff to
prepare a Resolution approving the request of Mrs. Pleten and Mr. and
Mrs. Ilse to transfer the described piece to Mr. I Ise, and In that
Resolution list the hardship mentioning the nuisance issue and that it
reduces the Jots from three to two In the bluff zone; that Don Ilsle
and Mrs. PJeten make joint applicatIon for this request. Motion
carried unanimously. The prepared Resolution wilJ be on the May 1
Agenda for Council action.
ORDINANCE 8 AND 40 AMENDMENTS
Counc I I agreed to eliminate rechecking each permit and that it would
be declared null and void If the conditions are not met within 12
months of approval. Ordinance 8, Sections 5.03 CD) and 5.04 (G) and
Ordinance 40, Section III E. to read as fo]lows: If the conditions
are not met withIn twelve (12) months of approval of the (Special Use
Permi t, Variance. Lot Sp J It), the (Special Use Permit. Variance, Lot
Sp J It) wi I I be declared null and void.
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<Ordinance 8 and 40 Amendments, Continued)
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Perry, the adoption of the
Ordinances as presented with the changes discussed. (Amendments to
Ordinances 8 and 40 as previously noted) Motion carried unanimously.
ASSESSMENT ABATEMENT/86-19
Mr. Schrantz asked to table the Item to the May 1 meeting to al low him
mo~e time to discuss the Items with Rosella Sonsteby.
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Ortte]. to so move. Motion carried
unanimously.
PROPERTY EVALUATION SERVICES/LMC
Councilmember Orttel recommended the City buildings be appraised for
Insurance pu~poSeS as proposed by LMCIT In their letter dated March
12. 1990. Because the City's buildings have never been formally
appraIsed. the valuation has only been estimated. He dIdn't feel
comfortable making that decision for insurance purposes. The cost Is
$125 per building for an on-site inspection, which would come from the
insurance line item in the budget.
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Perry. that we employ property
evaluation services of the League of Minnesota Cities to look at the
Andover City Hall and the Public Works and Fire Department buildings
for a total amount of $250. Motion carried unanimously.
SIDEWALKS/CREEKRIDGE/BENT CREEK/MSA
Mayor Elling suggested a sidewalk polley be addressed in the
Assessment Manual. Mr. Schrantz noted the current pOlicy states they
do not assess for sidewalks.
Mayor El ling stated the proposal to construct sidewalks along South
Coon C~eek Drive in Creekrldge Estaes and along Bunker Lake Boulevard
In Bent Creek Estates are safety issues. M~. Koollch noted there are
funds In the Park Board budget that could be used. Mr. Blake also
noted that the developer of Bent Creek paid to have that sidewalk put
In when Bent Creek was developed. Mr. Haas stated the developer has
escrowed $3.700 for the sidewalk along Bent Creek. He is estimating
about $5,000 for the sIdewalk along South Coon Creek D~ive. A
suggestion would be to use MSA funds to build the sidewalk rather than
Pa~k Board tunds.
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(Sidewalks/Creekridge/Bent Creek/MSA, Continued)
The Counc i I didn't thInk it would be necessary to construct the
sidewalk through the parking lot at Bent Creek. They also asked that
the placement along Bunker Lake Boulevard coincide with the county's
plans to update that road. Mr. Haas was asked to provide for specific
drawings for the proposed location of the sidewalks. obtain bids. and
bring it back to the Counc i I with a proposa I for funding.
MOTION by Perry. Seconded by Jacobson, to so move. Motion carried
unanimously.
CHANGE POLLING PLACE PRECINCT 3
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel. a Resolution changing polling
place for Andover Precinct 3 as presented. <See Resolution R046-90)
Motion carried unanimously,
DON EMMERICH/COMMERCIAL LOT PURCHASE
Mr. Blake explained a company located in Bloomington is considering
moving to the Andover CommerciaI Park or into Blaine. It Is a medical
packaging company that packs and ships medical products. He aSked for
direction from the Council regarding the price of the lot,
understanding the parcel In Blaine costs less per square foot.
Don Emmerich - stated he was approached by the company regarding
commercial property in Andover. The company currently employs 40
people; however, most of them would not move to Andover. So it wI 1 I
provide jobs to local resIdents, and they are expecting to expand to
65 employees In the next two years. The building will be valued at
about $500,000, simillar to the Rlccar building. One-third wi II be
warehouse, one-third wi 1 I be manufacturing, and one-third will be for
off ICes. The company packages and shIps surgIcal equipment; there are
no medical wastes and minimal water usage.
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Orttel. that we authorize City Staff
and City Attorney to negotiate with Mr. Emmerich. and If need be. the
owner of the industry, and to come back to the Economic Development
Committee with a recommendation on the property and, if need be. at an
earJier then normal scheduled meeting. DISCUSSION: Mr. Emmerich
stated the taxes on the bulJding would be about $24,000 a year. plus
many employees would come from this area. The company Is asking what
can be done for them either in a reduction of the land price to make
it feasible for them to make the move or to help in the moving costs.
He fe It It may be to the City's benefit to offer a reduction in the
land price. It is a good, sound industry with net gross increases of
25 percent over the last four to five years. MotIon carrIed
unanimously.
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APPOINT PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry. that we authorize the
appointment of Bill Co I eman to f i J J the vacant position of Gretchen
Sabel for the remainder of her term. to December 31. 1990, and to
appoint as an alternate member. Mr. Steve Jonak. as recommended by the
PJannlng Commission. Motion carried on a 4-Yes. i-Absent ( Kn I gh t )
vote.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
Mayor Elling updated the Council on the activities of the Public
Safety Committee. The Committee has recommended the Council call for
a referendum to finance $2.5 million for two fire stations. land for a
third station and equipment. He referred to the letter from Mr.
Koolick showing the impact of the bond on the taxes using different
scenarios ot interest rates and length of the bond.
Mayor EIJing explained there may be legislation passed restricting
locaJ referendums to general elections. Attorney Hawkins thought it
would go into effect August 1 if it passes. CounciJmember KnIght
asked if the drawings of the stations are the same as the originals.
Firefighter Dave Reitan stated they are sJightlY modified in that they
are rearranging some of the rooms to more efficiently use the square
footage.
Councilmember Jacobson asked whether the increased maintenance costs
for three stations have been calculated. Mayor Elling said no. though
i t Is recognized there will be increased costs in maintenance and for
additionaJ firefighters. Councllmember Orttel guessed personnel costs
would Increase 35 to 50 percent and the overhead on the buildings
wouJd double. Mayor Elling noted the proposal also gives Public Works
addl tlonal space for their equipment. predicting if this does not
pass. another cold storage building wilJ be needed to house that
equipment.
Counci1member Jacobson asked if the Committee discussed going for one
station Instead of two at this time. Councllmember Orttel stated yes.
but It was fe1t that the fire protection is really behind In the City
and that two addltiona] stations are needed now. AJso. splitting it
into two referendums becomes a geographic issue. Mayor Elling aJso
exp1ained that if the referendum is approved. the Commi ttee is
requesting that the Council revise the MSA plan and prioritize the
construction of 165th from Round Lake Boulevard and CoRd 20 to TuJip
for better fire protection in that northwest area of the City. No
definite site for the northwest station has been established. just the
general area where it wi]] go.
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(Public Safety Committee Report. Continued)
Attorney Hawkins advised the question on the referendum will be to the
effect of whether the City shall bond $2.5 million for the
construction of buildings and for equipment for fire protection. The
City bears the cost of the election and printing the ballots, which
should be a minimal cost. Discussion was on a date for the
referendum. Members of the Fire Department recommended the last ha It
of JulY, noting If It can be done then. money can be saved by starting
construction in the fall versus spring construction.
Counc II discussed the length of the bond. They generally preferred a
ten-year' Issue, thInking that the growth of the City may dictate
addl tlonal fIre protection needs beyond ten year's. Mr. Koollck
explained there Is no way to project the City's net tax capacity
because there is no history. His scenarios assume no growth. Though
he recognizes there will be some growth. he would not know what
percent to use In determining the Impact of the bond Issue on taxes.
Councilmember Orttel felt assuming no growth is inaccurate. askIng to
have this studied further.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Perry. that the Counc i I authorize
Staff and legal counsel to prepare a Resolution setting out the terms
of an election to be held dealing with the sale of $2.5 million in
bonds for the Improvement of fire protection in the City of Andover
wi th the election to be held the 17th of July: the Resolution to be
brought back at our next regular meeting. DISCUSSION: Counc II
verbally agreed to a 10-year bond issue and asked Mr. Koollck to
determine the tax impact i f the payments were more evenly spread out.
Motion carried unanimously,
Attorney Hawkins advised the Council should put out the information to
the residents and should not spend City money to promote or to defeat
It. but he was not aware of any limitations on Councilmembers as
Individuals to actIvely work for or against the bond issue.
Counc i I agreed the Fire Department should do a layout for the proposed
brochure for legal and Counc i I consideration before printing them.
Mr. Koollck noted the FIre Department has about $4,200 in their
operating bUdget under prInting to print Information and publicIze the
bond eJectIon. Fire Chief Glen Smith also informed the Council that
It Is their Intent to canvass the entire City door-to-door before the
election.
Counc i I recessed at 9:39: reconvened at 9:48 p.m.
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APPROVE CLASSIFICATION AND SALE OF FORFEIT LANDS
Counc i I agreed to acquire Parcel 12 32 24 12 0007 for future street.
They a]so agreed to have Mr. Blake discuss combining PIN 32 32 24 13
0070 with 0072 with the property owners.
MOTION by OrtteJ, Seconded by Perry, the Counc i I ask the County to
classify as tax forfeit and sell the foJlowing parce]s: Items 2. 3,
4, 5. 6. and Item 7 on the Staff recommendations dated AprJI 17 (PINS
33 32 24 13 0016. 05 32 24 33 0012, 07 32 24 21 0014, 07 32 24 22
0010, 24 32 24 24 0004. 32 32 24 13 0070). and note that PIN 12 32 24
12 0007 be acquired by the CJty for pubJ!c purposes; and the
recommendation is the City P]anner discuss with the owner of the last
parcel (PIN 32 32 24 13 0070) and have that remain in private
ownership, Motion carrJed unanimously.
AWARD BACKHOE LOADER BIDS
Mr. Stone reviewed the three bids for a Tractor Backhoe Loader: Lano
Equipment $47,895: J. I. Case Company. $48.738: and Long Lake Ford,
$51.803.25. Two employees operated a] I three machines, and their
first choice was the Ford. then the JCB and Case. The company that met
the specs the closest was Long Lake Ford. The JCB unit was next. but
it is a smaller machine. He also handed out a sheet comparing the
three machines.
Denn i s Nester. Lonq Lake Ford - expJained why he felt the Ford is a
better backhoe. He stated the specs asked for an extendabJe dipper
stick which provides extra capacity to extend the reach out and get
additional dirt. The outer sheJ I on the Ford extends into the trench.
rather than the inner shel I. which prevents premature wear on the
components, whereas the JCB mode] bid has an inner dipper which
extends. He felt the biggest factor is that the Ford has a 15
1/2-foot digging depth which extends to 19 1/2 feet. whereas JCB is a
foot shorter, He felt that Is Important. especially in Andover where
there Is a lot of sand. The JCB is a different sJzed backhoe. He bid
a tractor that met the City's specs, notJng he couJd have bid a
smaller one which compares to the JCB model that was bid.
Dan McEwen. Lano Equipment - explained why the JCB model is better
than Ford's. stating this was a very open spec. Their model has
performed we] I in the past and Js engineered a little differently to
accomplish the same thing. He stated JCB is the largest backhoe In
Europe. is second overall In the world and third in this country.
They are a bobcat dealer and have won service awards for the past four
years as one of the top ten dealers in the United States.
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(Award Backhoe Loader. Continued)
There was a lenghty discussion on the three pieces of equipment. thelJ:"
slmlliarities and differences and costs. Attorney Hawkins advised if
the differences are not substantial, the Counc i 1 Is required to award
the bid to the lowest responsible bidder.
MOTION by Perry. Seconded by Jacobson. that the Counc i I authorize
the Public Works Superintendent to enter into a purchase agreement
with Lano Equipment of Shakopee to purchase the Basic JCB unit plus
extended warranty for a total package of $47,895. DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Orttel was not familial:" with the company and did not
want to purchase from someone who would not be in business In a few
years to do warranty and maintenance work. Therefore, he questioned
whether this Is the lowest "responsible" bidder.
Mr. Nester - felt the Counc i I is ovel:"looklng the fact that the
important Item Is the dIgging depth. The Ford meets and exceeds that
spec: he was not sUl:"e that the JCB meets it. He aSked the Council to
consider that he is being penalized fOI:" exceeding the specs. He said
he could have met the specs with a smaller machine equivalent to the
JCB. He also stated that JCB does have a machine that would meet aJ I
the specs. Model 1550 : but they did not bid that. Mr. Nester stated
they have been a dealershIp for $8 years and have an inventory of
parts, asking that that also be taken into consideration.
Mr. McEwen - stated he has represented three different companies in
his 15 years in the business, and there are different ways of makIng
backhoes. Theirs does not lay as flat. He could bid the next
machine, but then Mr. Nester could bid his smaller machine. stating
that could go on forever. He stated the JCB meets the specs: he is
giving a good warranty and a 48-hour parts warranty: and he felt they
are the lowest responsible bidder.
Mr. Stone stated he combined specifications from the county. Coon
Rapids and several other ci ties. He stated the differences between
the JCB and the Ford are not what he would consider significantly
di fteren t. He again stated the Ford met the specs the closest
overall. Counc i 1 raised the concern about how the specs were written.
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Perry: NO-Ell ing, Jacobson, Knight, Orttel
Motion fai led.
Cralq Carlson. Case - stated the way the specs were written. for him
to bid the next sized machine would be overkill. In this class, they
are comparable machInes. The Case is a lIttle lighter. but they are
the numbel:" one sel leI:" of backhoes in the world.
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(Award Backhoe Loader, Continued)
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Knight, that we accept the bid from
Long Lake Ford at $51.803.25 as being the most responsible bidder to
the bid specifications that were sent out realizing that all three do
not meet in all parts al I of the requirements, but the Ford being
closest to the requirements that were sent out.
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Elling. Jacobosn. NO-Knight, Perry. Orttel
Motion failed.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel. to reject and rebid the item.
Motion carried on a 4-¥es. l-No (Perry) vote.
PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL EQUIPMENT/COMPUTER FOR GOPHER STATE ONE CALL
Mr. Stone asked if the Council intends to go out for capital equipment
bonds. Counc i I realized the need for capital equipment purchases but
wanted to wait until after the State Legislative Session Is over to
know how the City will be impacted financIally by new legislation.
Mayor Elling asked for a motion to continue the Items 13 and 14 to the
next meeting until the Legislature is completed.
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Perry. to so move. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE 28 AMENDMENT
MOTION by Knight that we direct the P & Z to deal with the issue
being aware that we don't want to expand the gambJing concept, that
they deaJ with the lottery only. No Second. DISCUSS ION : Mr. Blake
understood the gambJlng ordinance was repealed because the State
regulates it. Currently the City does not regulate gambling other
than to say It cannot be done with a non-intoxicating malt liquor
license. Councilmember OrtteJ recommended if there is a concern,
amend Ordinance No. 28D, Subdivision 5 to state: No gambling or any
gambling device shall be permitted on any licensed premises with the
exception of state sponsored activities. Councllmember Jacobson had
no problem bringing the City's ordinance into conformance with the
State gambling provisions as long as it doesn't extend it further than
what is authorized.
Attorney Hawkins stated the City does have the authority to impose
regulations if they are more stringent than the State's, such as not
aJJowing pull tab activities. The City can require that a percentage
of the net protlts, up to 100 percent, trom pull tab activities go to
organizations within the trade area as defined, such as within the
city limits of Andover. However, the City cannot regulate the lottery
since I t is run by the State.
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(Ordinance 28 Amendment, Continued)
MOTION by Knight. Seconded by Perry. bring back the motion
referencIng it back to the P & Z with the intent that we want to
control all forms that we can within the City. Motion carried
unanimously.
PARK DEDICATION FOR NEW PLATS
Councilmember Knight didn't realize the City Is requiring the
developer to pay the appraisal costs for park dedication fees. It
that is the case. then the developer is paying more than 10 percent,
which can be burdensome for the smalle~ developers. He didn't think
that was the City's Intent.
Discussion noted the ordinance change which now has every parcel
appraised, reviewing how that came into effect. Mr. Koolick estimated
the cost of an appraisal is $200 to $250. Ron Ferris. P & Z
Commissioner. stated the original procedure was to hire three
appraisers for plats only when the Park Board brought this to the
Counci I. It did not include Jot spl its. Counc i I action was to have
three licensed appralse~s available for the Park Board to use on a
rotating basis. and It would be the developer's responsibilIty to pay
that cost. It was subsequent action that Inc I uded lot spll ts.
Counc i I agreed to ask the Park Board Chairman to attend the next
Counc II meeting to discuss this Item further to be sure the Intent Is
being carrIed out.
APPROVE NON-INTOXICATING ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE/WOODLAND CREEK
CLUBHOUSE
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight. to so move. D! SCUSSI ON:
Councilmember Jacobson noted this is a residential area, and Mr. BJake
has Informed him the ordinance allows 3-2 liquor licenses in any part
of the City, even residential. Mr. Blake stated non-intoxicating
liquor ]icenses are allowed by Council approval in any district that
meets the requirements. Intoxicating liquor licenses are allowed by
Special Use Permit only in certain districts. Councilmember Oittel
noted this is non-intoxicating liquor, whose ordinance has been in
existence since 1975, as opposed to the hard-liquor I icense set up in
1981. Mr. Blake explained the Council allowed the PUD in an R-4
district, and a non-intoxicating liquor license can be allowed In a
resldentlaJ area by Counc i I approva I. Motion carried on a 4-Yes. l-No
(Jacobson) vote.
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ACCEPT WORK. DIRECT FINAL PAYMENTS/IP87-6 AND 88-1
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight. the Resolution for Project
87-6 as presented. <See Resolution R047-90) Motion carrIed
unanimously.
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by art tel. the ResoJution for Project
88-1 as presented. <See Res. R048-90) Motion carried unanimously.
ORDER ASSESSMENT ROLL/ACCEPT ROLL. WAIVE PUBLIC HEARING/ADOPT ROLL/
89-15 AND 89-18. KIRBY ESTATES
Kav Olson - stated the assessment roJ I contains water connection
charges and sewer connection charges. It Is her impression that the
WAC and SAC charges are contractor charges, not the developer's.
AJso. those charges are 1990 charges: however, two of the building
permits were pulJed in late 1989. She wondered if that is
inconsistent.
Mr. Schrantz stated when the roll was done, everything was done
equaJJy. He stated those charges increased 5 to 6 percent over last
year on January 1. This is for water and sewer connection charges, the
City's costs, not the SAC charge. Those charges have been assessed
since 1985. Attorney Hawkins noted if the 1989 charges are used for
those two permits. Interest would be paid on it. So the net result
may be the same as leavIng it as It Is. Mr. Koolick was also
concerned about setting a precedent of keeping track of when bulJdlng
permIts are pulled in each subdivision to factor out assessments. He
felt that would be a tremendous job. Counc i I agreed to the roll as
prepared.
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Jacobson. introducing the Resolution
declaring cost and directing preparation of aSSeSsment roll for the
improvement of watermaln. sanitary sewer, streets and storm draIn for
Project No. 89-15. Kirby Estates and 89-18, Southeast part of Watts
Garden Acres. <See Resolution R049-90) Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Orttel. Seconded by Perry. a Resolution adopting the
assessment roll for the Improvement of watermain. sanitary sewer,
storm drain and street construction Project No. 89-15. Kirby Estates
and 89-18. Watts Garden Acres, as prepared. <See Resolution R050-90)
Motion carried unanimously.
FHA LETTER/MEETING WITH METROPOLITAN COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
Mayor EI ling noted the letter from FHA regarding their position on
neighborhood standards. He felt something should be done to address
the problem such as those mentioned in the letter: rules tor
acceptable separation distanceS from salvage yards or on-site
containment of materials in buildings, requiring landscaping and
fencing to reduce adverse visual impacts.
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(FHA Letter/Meeting with Metropolitan Council Reps. , Continued)
Counc i I discussed some suggestions such as providing funds for
screening, buying the Hurst property to provide a buffer with multiple
housing, and require inside operation of salvage yards. Mayor Ell i ng
thought an ordinance requiring inside operation of the salvage yards
could require that compliance over a 24-month period. AttorneY Hawkins
thought there was some precedence for amortizing uses of a nuisance to
an area as long as ther-e is evidence that they ar-e having an impact on
the surrounding area.
Mayor Elling noted Deerwood Estates was turned down for FHA financing
because the Met Council r-equlres 10-acre sites. He also discovered
the Met Council Staff is making the final updates on the Rural
Development Guidelines with no input from nor knowledge of it by the
affected communities. So he called a meeting of many of the mayors and
supervisors of the surrounding communities and steve Keith of the Met
Counc i I about those Guidelines and the 4-for-40 development concept of
the Met Council. Nothing was done, but it was productive in that they
did exchange a lot of Ideas. The Mayor suggested the City's Comp Plan
update be stopped until the Rural Development Guideline Is completed
by the Met Council. AJso. FHA Is now refusing to finance rural
developments on less than the 4-for-40 density because of the Met
Counc II policy.
Discussion continued on the effects these policies have on the City
and what action is open to the City. Mr. Blake expiained they are
about a fourth of the way through the Comp Plan update. Counci Imember
Orttel suggested doing nothing with the City's Comp Plan as it relates
to Met Council guideJines for at least 90 days when the Met Council
guidelines wi II be developed. Counc II agreed.
Discussion returned to the proposal of requiring salvage yards to
operate inside. JoAnn W i I ber. lunkvard operator - didn't feel they
are the cause of the probJem. She suggested someone studY their
operation and how they work. She didn't think there were many offers
from developers to develop next to them. nor did she think It was
proper to be discussing a requirement for salvage yard operators
without everyone in attendance. She also felt that other options need
to be looked at. No Counc II action was taken.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight. Checks Numbered 5129 through
5220 with the note that Checks Numbered 5173 and 5210 are void. for a
total of $707,778.07. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Jacobson. Seconded by Knight. to adjourn. Motion carried
unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11 :30 p.m.
RespesctfulIy sUbmitt~
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Mar ella A. Peach, Recording Secretary
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