Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC January 15, 1991 ...~.. CITY of ANDOVER , .I.. Regular City Council Meeting-January 15, 1991 1:30 P.M. Call to Order Resident Forum Agenda Approval Approval of Minutes Discussion Items 1. Public Hearing/90-24/Creekridge Estates/ street Lights 2. Approve Junkyard License/Commercial Auto Parts 3. Clemens Corner Sketch plan 4. Nedegaard Construction Site Plan Concept 5. Traffic Signal Discussion Board of Adjustment 6. Genthon ponds/DNR Flood Hazard Response Letter 1. Special Committees, Disc. Staff, Committee, Commissions 8. Grace Lutheran Church Assessment Discussion 9. Schedule Board of Review 10. Underground Storage Tank Update 11. Approve 1991 Kennel License/Hobnail Dalmatians 12. Approve Consultant/Kelsey Round Lake Park BRA Mtg. 13. Award Bids/Buildings Non-Discussion Items 14. Release Escrow/Indian Meadows II, III Approval of Claims Adjourn -"----- " " ..~ .. , ':,:'- ., ~ , , ~1j') CITY of ANDOVER '."i. .'::' 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W, . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 .'., " ':\,:1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 15. 1991 ~."- "" MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to oede. by Mayoe Ken OrtteJ on Januaey 15, 1991; 7:30 p.m.. at the Andover City Hal I, 1685 Ceosstown Boulevaed NW, Andovee, MInnesota. Councilmembers present: Jacobson, McKelvey, Perry CounciJmembers absent: None Also present: City Attoeney, William G. Hawkins; City Planner, DavId Car]beeg¡ City Finance DI.ector, Howa.d Koolick: Assistant City Engineer, Todd Haas: Administrator/EngIneer, James Schrantz; and others RESIDENT FORUM Mayo. Orttel read a letter into the record from Winslow Holasek asking toe help with snowmobiles crossing his fields and damaging his ceops. Mr. Holasek also enclosed photographs showing the damage. Mayor Orttel stated he has heaed of other complaints ot snowmobiles tram residents in the eastern pa.t of the City. He agreed to ask the Deputies tor strlcte. ento.cement at the oedlnance. Attorney Hawkins stated this Is a difticult probJem to enfoece. An individual deiver has to be charged, not merely the owne. at the vehicle. He though t the Sherlft's Department had a snowmobile that could be used tor entorcement. Mayor Orttel stated he will check into It. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Orttel requested the addition of Item 15, Meeting for Interviewing Process, and Item 16, Waste DIsposal Site Progress Report. Councilmember Jacobson stated he had asked that the issue ot overnights for Rescue and Firefighters be on the Agenda. Since It Is not, he asked that It be at the next meeting oe relatively soon. Mayoe Orttel stated he had asked the Fiee Depaetment to come before the Counc i ] when they were ready but before anything Is started. He then agreed that the item should be placed on the Agenda well in advance at when the Fire Department wi] I start something, though no specific date was given. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Jacobson, to appeove the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. - -- - Regular City Council Meet! ng Minutes - Januaey 15, 1991 Page 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Januaey 2, 1991: Correct as written. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by McKelvey, approval of the January 2, 1991 Minutes. Motion carried unanimousIy. PUBLIC HEARING/IP90-24/CREEKRIDGE ESTATES/STREET LIGHTS Mayor Orttel called the public hearing to order at 7:39 p.m. Mr. Haas reviewed the proposed project, noting the petition of 51 In favor, 11 against, and 10 residents unavailable. Lvnnette Bauers. 14570 NW Jonqui I Steeet - asked what happens If they do not want the light near their house, as she didn't want one in front of hee house as shown. Mr. Haas explained the policy for the placement of lIghts of one per every 300 teet in the urban area located as cIose to a box as possible. Any change from that policy Is a Council decision. Don Bauers - noted the proposed light on the north end of Jonquil Is in the middle at his lot and will shine into his bedroom. There alreadY Is a light on Jonquil and Round Lake Boulevard, and he wondered if the one proposed in tront ot his lot could be eliminated. There was some discussion eegarding the possibi1ity of moving that light to the west side of Jonquil at the end of the urban lots, the north lot line at 14536 Jonquil. Mr. Haas noted that will add some cost to the project, but the distance requirements between lights would stili be within the po1icy. It that light were completely el imlnated, the distance between Round Lake Boulevard and the flest light on Jonquil would be about SOO feet. Mayor Orttel questioned the legality of charging for lights it the City's policy is violated in terms of distance between lights. Attorney Hawkins didn't think there would be an argument at benefit. It Is a billing, not a 429 assessment. Mr. Bauers - asked how many other private estates have their own street lights in Andover. Mr. Haas estimated at least twenty: and they all pay for their own lighting. Ron Eelckson. 3065 South Coon Creek Drive - thought the distance along South Coon Creek Drive east at Jonquil is mace than 600 feet. He thought a light should be near the bend and bridge along that road, especially because of all the parties by the bridge and graftitl always being painted on It. Mr. Haas pointed out the specitic development of Ceeekridge Estates. The reason he didn't put a light by the bridge Is because there isn't anyone in that area. It wou I d . ------ ~, .- Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15, 1991 Page 3 (Public Hearing/IP90-24/Creekrldge Estates/Street Lights, Continued) add to the costs of those In Creekrldge Estates. He thought there is a box to the west of the c~eek on the north side of the road. The Ci ty park Is in that aeea; however, the City's hasn't been picking up the costs of steeet lighting. Discussion was on the possibility of asking the Woodland Golf Couese to pay tor a light in that aeea, as it would light the entrance to the goJf course. Mr. Haas ageeed to pursue that furthee with the owner ot WoodJand Galt course. A resident asked about the costs to them. Me. Haas eeviewed the calculations, estimating a cost of $40.44 per year per lot. Atter five years, the cost would drop about a $1 per month because the installation costs will be paid off. The billing will be included with their quarterlY utility billing of sewer and water. Mr. Haas also pointed out the style is standard tor all subdivisions. The Installation Is p~oposed to be done In the spring. Discussion eeturned to the northerly I ight on Jonqui I. Mrs. Bauee - stated the light would stilJ be a peoblem with light shining In her bedroom if it is moved to their south lot J Ine as suggested. She said they do not want the Jlght at all; however, rather than move It to their south lot line, she asked that It remain as originally proposed (between Lots 16 and 17). Counc II ageeed. No one came foeward to change their vote on the proposed project. Counc i I also desired to have the additional light installed along South Coon Creek D~ive west at the bridge, again directing Mr. Haas to talk with the owner at the gait couese about his paying for the installation cost at that light. The user costs would be borne by those In Ceeekeidge Estates, though it would have a minimal impact on them. Me. Bauer - asked if the property ownees by the creek received benefit and would be charged. Mayo~ OetteJ doubted it would benefit them. The City Jights its own parks, and it is a good idea to light the bridge area along South Coon Creek Drive. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, to close the public heaelng. Motion ca~ried unanimously. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Jacobson, a Resolution ordering the improvement of st~eet lighting, Project No. 90-24, in the Creekrldge Estates Subdivision, including the eleventh light in the approximate location of the bridge on South Coon Creek Drive. (See Resolution R010-91) Motion careied unanimously. Hearing closed at S:OS p.m. >-.. -~~- Regular City Counci] Meeting Minutes - January 15, 1991 Page 4 APPROVE JUNKYARD LICENSE/COMMERCIAL AUTO PARTS Mr. Carlberg recommended appeoval at the II cense renewa I . There was one violation of piled tires at his last Inspection: however, he has been assured it Is taken ca~e at. He wi 11 be Inspecting all junkyaeds again In Jate Febeuaey. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, approval at the 1991 Junkyard License foe Commercial Auto Parts. Motion carried unanimously. Counc i 1 discussed the possibility of having a geaduated fee schedule for ]ate applIcations. A suggestIon was to add $50 to the permit fee for every 15 or 30 days it Is late. Attorney Hawkins stated such a schedule is legal, but should be tied to the costs to the City for additional Inspections, etc. Counc i I asked the Staff to research that fuether and make a recommendation so any changes can be made prior to license eenewals to~ 1992. CLEMENS CORNER SKETCH PLAN Mr. Haas reviewed the proposed sketch plan for Clemens Corner for a Brooks Food Maeket located at the inteesectlon at Hanson and Bunker Lake Boulevards and summarized the concerns of the Andover Review Committee. One of the concerns is the Ingeess/egress from the county roads. The county plans to eventually put In a median on Hanson north at the intersection, whIch would leave only one full access at 138th Lane. Foe now, they wi 11 havetuJJ access at the northwest and southeast p~operty I ines at Lot 1. Me. Haas noted the storm dealnage will have to be studied, estimating about four acre feet wi II be needed to satlsty the drainage requleement for that entire aeea. LoweJ I WaQner. PresIdent of Waoner Company - explained they wi I I only be developing Phase I for now, the 2-acre Brooks Food Maeket site. They proposed to pJat Lot 1, wi th the remaIning aeea as an outlot. They don't know what will happen on the outlot; what Is being provided Is only a concept plan. What is important Is that as the paecel develops and the county impeoves their roadways, that the Brooks site have access to the full tuen intersection. They are proposing a easement 40 to 50 teet from the street easement to aJ low for future development of an access along there. Mr. Wagnee stated they have agreed to study the entice drainage system now to make sure it is adequate for future development. The Army Corps of Engineers has given them permIssion to filJ the low areas on the site. The peoposed car wash is tor a one-car drive through. He errored in telling the Planning Commission that the cars wi I J be stacking in the front. They wi I I be going theough the car wash from east to west, so the stacking will be behind the building .. ReguJar City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15, 1991 Page 5 (Clemens Coener Sketch Plan, Continued) Jim Hanson. Commercial Sites of Minnesota - believed a full-service car wash is permitted on that corner. They ace trying to accomplish a less than full-seevlce car wash. Councilmember Jacobson asked that allowance be made for a propane tank so it can be done correctly. Mr. Wagnee stated he will look into that turther. Counc I ) had no turther comments. The item Is to proceed through the Planning COmmission and Andover Review Committee. NEDEGAARD CONSTRUCTION SITE PLAN CONCEPT Bruce Nedegaard peesented an updated site plan for 138 single-family residential Jots on a 52-acre parcel along the southwest shore at Round Lake. The size at the Jots average 70 x 130 teet, and they are asking for five-toot setbacks on the sides. They ace proposing a road to the southeast to tie into 143rd Avenue to provide another access to the plat. He explained it is being proposed as density deveJopment because of the large amount at lowland on the property. Some of the lots ace 370 to 400 feet deep. Councilmember Jacobson did not like the density zoning concept, feeling in the end the deveJopment ends up looking crowded and conjested. It would be ditfeeent If it were higher-density zoning with green spaces around. Councilmember Perry stated she did not care for the density zoning concept either. Mr. Carlberg explained one could get about 130 Jots on 52 acres. There are quite a few larger lots, but most are somewhat smaller with sma I lee setbacks. Mr. Nedegaard stated he is meeting with the neighborhood group in a week eegaedlng his peoposal. He has a 30-day option on the property, so he needs direction tram the City regarding the proposal. Mayor Orttel stated this Is a unique piece at propeety with a unique history. The biggest issue left is whether sanitary sewee is avalJable. He asked If theee Is a willingness to look at some alternative use tor the property. Mr. CarJberg also noted theee will be a new Shore Land Ordinance which wi II be more restrictive about what happens all around the lake. The area along the lake shown in this site plan is basicaJly wetland. Councilmember McKelvey noted that no park dedication is being proposed, thinking it would be better to get some park dedication along the lake, which aJso reduces the number of housing. He too thought the densi ty is too much. There was some discussion about a park abutting the lake, though no consensus was reached. _. ._- -.- Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15, 1991 Page 6 (Nedegaard Construction SIte Plan Concept, Continued) Mayor Orttel asked about the possibility of developing the property Into one-acre lots whIch was done In Oak Blutt and Ivywood Estates. It would then be a permanent development wIthout municipal sewee and water. Attorney Hawkins noted at thIs point, Metropolitan CounclJ appeoval is not needed tor non-sewered plats. Mr. Nedegaard stated he had not studied that option but is willing to do so, statIng that FHA approval would not be needed toe one-acre lots eIther. Peter Rauen. 4110 147th - prefereed to see PUD concept used In terms of reducing the density. WI th all the wetland area to the south of this, he wondered If something could be done to pull In the whole area to determine a density that would be acceptable to the MetropolItan Council. He felt homes on one-acre Jots would gIve a eeasonable average density as a PUD, would be more acceptable to the neighborhood, and eliminates the sanitary sewer Issue. It was agreed that Mr. Nedegaard w 11 I investIgate the possibilIty at developIng the paecel Into a permanent non-sewered single-famIly deveJoment at one-acre lots and present both concepts to the neighborhood group. Because of the time constraints, it was agreed to add the Item to the February 5 regular Council meeting foe fuether discussion. TRAFFIC SIGNAL DISCUSSION Mayor Orttel noted the bid for signalling the intersection of Round Lake Boulevard and 157th Avenue west was tor $30,025, or about $13,200 less than originally estimated. The Counc i I had previously decided not to light that Intersection, feelIng 1 t Is not necessaey and not wantIng to spend addItional funds. Councllmember Perry noted her observatIons of that Intersection and found very few problems. Councllmember Jacobson did not wish to commit the funds at this time. Don Brown - stated he II ves north of that aeea and has also observed never more than four cars waiting durIng rush houe east bound. The only problem is when traffic has to turn north onto CoRd 9 tram CoRd 20, but it has been somewhat allevIated by the semaphore on 161st. He didn't see a need for a lIght at that intersectIon. No Counc II action was taken, the consensus being that a sIgnal Is not needed at that Intersection at this time. Regular City Counci1 Meeting Minutes - Januaey 15, 1991 Page 7 GENTHON PONDS/DNR FLOOD HAZARD RESPONSE LETTER MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, a Resolution approving the exact boundaries of the General Flood Plain boundaries foe the Genthon Ponds Addition, as presented with one change. the second WHEREAS to read, "WHEREAS, the 100 year flood elevation established Is 903.0 feet;", delete everything after that point and continue on with NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. (See Resolution R011-91) Motion carried unanimous1y. SPECIAL COMMITTEES DISCUSSION Mayor OrtteJ stated he is not yet prepared to recommend any appointments until there is a fu I I Counci I. He agreed with the Staff comments of retaining the Hazardous Waste Committee and to create a sepaeate Tree Commission and/oe Environmental Committee because of the diversitlcation at the issues. He felt an Environmental COmmittee could handle issues such as the geese desteoying the golf course, which has again been brought to his attention. Mayor Orttel noted he also suggested a Communications Committee be estab1ished to look for better means of communicating between the City and the residents. It was agreed the item will be discussed at a future wack session. Mayor Orttel also reported Melanie DeLuca, Community School Coordlnatoe, has been investigatIng the posslbl]lty of Joining the City'S officIal newsletter with the Andover Express. Ms. DeLuca had copies of what It may look like, that the City and School wou]d purchase several pages at the Andovee Express for exclusive use. They wouJd have total editorial and layout control, but there are pros and cons toe doing this. It was agreed that she would ]ook into the item turther and come back to the Council with a eecommendation in the near tuture. Counc i I recessed at 9:07; reconvened at 9:15 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH ASSESSMENT DISCUSSION Mr. Koolick gave a brief backgeound reJating to the unpaid assessments of Geace Lutheran Church. The Church has made a proposa] to pay two years' worth at assessments every year until 1994, at which time they would be cuerent. Thele assessments amount to about $7,000 per year. This year the Church paid about 1 1/2 year's woeth of assessments that were in arrears. The alternative to accepting the peoposal is to certity to their taxes, which may cause the proeprty to go tax , torfelt. .~- ---- Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15, 1991 Page 8 (Grace Lutheran Church Assessment Discussion, Continued) MOTION by Perry, Seconded by McKelvey, directing Howaed Koollck to write to Grace Lutheran Chuech accepting their proposal and Including a paragraph which indicates if their financial status changes and they ace able to accelerate the payment, the City would certainly appreciate It. Motion carried unanimously. SCHEDULE BOARD OF REVIEW MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, that the Board of Review be held on April 4 at 7:30 in the Council Chambers. Motion carried unanImously. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK UPDATE Frank Stone, Public Works Supervisor, explained no leak was tound In the old tank, so the contamination must have been feom oveetlows. About 70 yards of contaminated soil was eemoved. The PCA is requiring the City to do additional testing of the geoundwater; however, 90 percent of the funds tor that testing Is recoverable tram the Petro Fund of the MPCA if PCA requirements are met. The total cost is about $15,000. The City has 30 days In which to tel I the PCA what is going to be done to qualify tor the tunds. Mr. Carlberg also stated they thought there was a Special Use Permit on the old tank, but there was not. They are now In the process of obtaining a SUP, which Is eequired for a liquid storage underground tank. Council asked Staff to recommend a consulting firm to do the testing and to make a recommendation at the February 5 Council meeting. APPROVE 1991 KENNEL LICENSE/HOBNAIL DALMATIONS MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, renewal of the kennel license for Hobnail Dalmatians at 16326 Verdin Street NW for 1991. Motion caeried unanimously. APPROVE CONSULTANT/KELSEY-ROUND LAKE PARK Park and Recreation Commission Chairperson Jett Kieffer asked if the Council Is still in suppoet of Impeoving the Kelsey-Round Lake Pack. They must show some progeess In development of the park to meet the terms of the LAWCON geant and to contInue receIving grant funding for 1992. They are looking at applying tor a $120,000 matching grant over Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15, 1991 Page 9 (Approve Consultant/Kelsey-Round Lake Park, Continued) a three-year perIod. It would cost the City $20,000 each year. They could take a loan trom the General Fund and pay It back in 1992 or use their pack dedication tees. Chairperson Klefter stated the intent of the Park Board is to develop Kelsey-Round Lake as a passive park and keep all of the sports activities In the vicinity of the City Hall. He asked for approval to hi~e a consultant to design Kelsey Pack and to help with the grant process. They ace looking for an agressive schedule tor geant appJication. Counc I I recommended the Park Board make a recommendation at the February 5 meetIng as to whIch consultant they would prefer. Discussion was also on the main entrance tor the Kelsey-Round Lake Park. The Park Board is Investigating the possibility of having the main entrance from CoRd 20 (157th Avenue). The property is currently owned by New Generation Homes. Attoeney Hawkins noted that according to the ordinance, a plat is void it it is not filed within six months tollowing approval of the preliminary plat. Counc i I felt it would be beneticia] to have the main enteance otf of a county road and asked that the Statf and Pack Board contInue to wo~k on that proposa]. The Counc II eecessed to hold an HRA meeting, 9:43; eeconvened at 9:45 p.m. RELEASE ESCROW/INDIAN MEADOWS II. III MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, that the City Counci] release the escrow for Indian Meadows Third Addition, with the deduct taken for Indian Meadows Second Addition plus inteeest for a totaJ amount to be eeleased in the amount of $4,340.97. Mati on care i ed unanimously. MEETING FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, to start the meeting at the 17th at 6 o'clock to interview City Council candidates only, and meet on Tuesday, Januaey 29 at 7:30 for Park Board and Planning and Zoning applicants. Motion carried unanimously. '. ..- "--- Regulae City Council Meeting Minutes - January 15, 1991 Page 10 WASTE DISPOSAL SITE PROGRESS REPORT/MAYOR Mayor Orttel reported there are many unsettJed Issues between the governmental agencies Involved in the remedial process of the Waste Disposal Engineering Site. Appaeently the document was heJd for several months and now there are new concerns, but he didn't believe the issues of the City have changed much. There Is an issue of whether the City owns a part of the landfill because the county did not register the easement they accepted along Hanson Boulevard. They are also asking for a prohibition of al] new weJls into the lower sand acqulfer around the WDE site. The Mayor thought there would be a provision to allow the redri] ling of any wells that tail. He also thought the Issue should be addressed of allowing those along Andover Boulevard who now have shallow sand acqulfee wells to put in deeper wells. Mayoe Orttel noted the main concerns of the City are what methane control will be required around the peeimeter at the landfill, what condition they wlJI leave the property in, and the use of the peopeety southeast of the landfill, as they wouJd pee fer It be cOmmerclaJ rathee than residential. Mayor OrtteJ also suggested that the Agenda Include an item at "Mayoe and Counc i I Input" under which these types at repoets can be given. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, the Claims as presented by Staff In the amount at $819,059.28 with one exception, that under the Item of Anoka Electric Billing tor 14800 Prairie Knol I Road, service for $330.25, that It be checked tor accuracy before being paid. DISCUSSION: Mr. Koolick stated he will investigate that further before It Is paid. Motion careied unanimously. NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS CONFERENCE MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Oettel, that we authorize any of the new Council who wish to attend the February 2 Newly Elected Otficlals Conference In MinneapoJis to do so, the cost of the conference to be reimbursed. Motion careled unanimously. MOTION by McKelvey, Seconded by Perry, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ' \\\~~l¿~ Maecella A. Peach, Recording Secretary .--. ---