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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP January 29, 1991 ~ CITY of ANDOVER Special City Council Meeting-January 29, 1991 1:30 P.M. Call to Order I. Swearing-in Ceremony 2. Park Commission Interviews 3. Planning Commission Interviews 4. Selection of Commissioners 5. 6. Adjournment Q ..--- ..- SPECIAL ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 29, 1991 TABLE OF CONTENTS SWEARING-IN CEREMONY (Todd Smith as Councilmember) · · · · · · · · 1 PARK BOARD AND P & Z COMMISSION INTERVIEWS . · · · · · · · · · · · 1 David Woods (Park Boaçd) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Mike Auger (Park Board) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Wayne Vlstad (P & Z) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Maynaed Ape I (P & Z) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 SELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 MOTION to Re-appolnt David Woods to Park Board. · · · · · · · 3 MOTION to Appoint Mike Au gee to Park Baaed. · · · · · · · · · 3 MOTION to Appoint Roger Pauslon Alternate to Pack Board · · · 3 MOTION to Appoint Bonnie Dehn to P & Z · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 MOTION to Appoint Marc McMullen to P & Z · · · · · · · · · · · 4 MOTION to Appoint Maynard Ape I AJternate to P & Z · · · · · · 4 APPOINTMENT TO SPECIAL COMMITTEES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 MOTION to Appçove Appointments . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 ADJOURNMENT . . . . . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 -~- ~. ,. /\ CITY of ANDOVER ( .I.. '. þ "" O'O"'OWN 'ou",,'o ,.w. . "DO'~, "''''WõA """ . '"'' ,~'"" , SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 29. 1991 MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Ken Orttel on January 29, 1991, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hal I, 1685 Ceosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Jacobson, McKelvey, Percy, Smith Councilmembers absent: None Also peesent: City Administrator/ Engineer, James Schrantz SWEARING-IN CEREMONY Todd Smith was sworn in as Councilmembee by Mr. Schrantz. PARK BOARD AND P & Z COMMISSION INTERVIEWS The fol lowing applicants tor the Park and Recration Commission were interviewed: David Woods Mike Auger The following applicants for the Planning and Zoning Commission were scheduled tor inteeviews: Michael Granberg Wayne Vistad Maynard Apel James Lewis Mr. Granberg and Mr. Lewis did not appear for their scheduled interviews and, therefore, weee not considered for the positions. AI I applicants wece asked questions alternately by the Councilmembers as to their views on the needs of the City, what qualiticatlons and/or experience they would bring to the Commissions, theic positions on various issues, and others. Those applying for the Park Board were also asked theic preteeence of developing passive vecsus active parks, the development of parks in view ot the budget cutbacks, etc. Those applying for the P & Z were asked their views on the future development of the City, the Metropolitan Council's 4/40 Rural Development Guideline, etc. David Woods *appJlcant for re-appolntment to the Park and Recreation Commission. *feels it is a good idea for the Councj to meet jolnt1y with the Park Board periodically. *sees the tinancial Special City Council Meeting January 29, 1991 - Minutes Page 2 (Park Board and P & Z Commission Interviews, Continued) (David Woods, Continued) situation as a problem tor future development of parks and for the continued maintenance of the parks already In place. He preters completing and upgrading the development of those parks already started and leaving the undeveloped parks alone tor now. ¡¡definiteJy feels a flve-yeae pJan of development Is needed, though it has to be within the limited tunding available. ¡¡looks toward developing parks foe the younger population that is in the City. ¡¡would love to see a swimming pool bui It in the City but knows the funds are not availabJe and other areas should be deveJoped first. ¡¡agrees with the concept of passive actlvites for Kelsey Park. ¡¡is doing a video inventory of the City's park system which Is intended to be updated yearly. ¡¡would approach cutbacks in a business-like manner. Hhought it might be possib1e to collect a user fee in Kelsey Park; but the economics must be deteemined before doing it In other parks. He didn't think Andovee has enough park development to waerant charging a user tee. Mike Auaer ¡¡appl icant for Park and Recreation Commission. ¡¡has heard that the residents of Andovee don't know where the parks are. ¡¡whi Ie in Coon Rapids, the philosophy was I t Is better to acquire parkland even If i t isn't developed right away; but theee should be a ba]anced program between acquiring land and deve10ping the parks. ¡¡has Jived in Andover 1 1/2 years. ¡¡realized there is a need for tot lots accessible to the residential aeeas, but athletic fields are a great asset to the City. ¡¡Coon Rapids had litt1e interest in passive parks. but he fe]t there is a need for them. Demographics determines the use of the pack facilities. ¡¡believes there is a need tor youth athJetlc programs and park programs. ¡¡would also be inteeested in serving on the Economic Development Committee. ¡¡Is very impressed with the oeganlzatlon at the Counc iI, stating their inteeest In the kind of people who serve on the Commissions is commendable. Wayne Vlstad ¡¡applicant tor ee-appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission. ¡¡feels his abi]ity to get things done on the Commission is very good. They 100k at the ordinance very caretu1]y and make a recommendation, but the Counc i I makes the finaJ decision. He doesn't believe the Zoning Commission should set policy. ¡¡recommends the City have a weitten handout for residents on the most common requests of setbacks and other requirements rather than Staft answering questions over the phone. ¡¡feels the Interests at the three areas in the City must be protected, those of the urban, the rural and the large-lot aeeas. ¡¡sees the center of the City developing around the City HalJ area as Is being proposed In the Comprehensive Plan and feels more commercial areas shou1d be allowed as development occurs. ¡¡cited controlled development as the number one issue over the next five years: establish bufter zones and control what wi I ] be allowed to develop. ¡¡would like to see more clean Industry such as offIce buildings and restaurants. ¡¡suggests the screening around the junkyards be reviewed as I t impacts surrounding neighborhoods, but -- - - Special City Council Meeti ng January 29, 1991 - Minutes Page 3 (Park Board and P & Z Commission Interviews, Continued) (Wayne Vlstad, Continued) thinks the City should look at providing sewer and watee and/or requieing removal of the hazardous waste from the area to clean up the Junkyaed area. *seeks ee-appointment to the P & Z to be able to finish the Comprehensive Plan and feels he brings a varied background of experiences to the Commission which will be very valuable. Mavnard Apel *appJlcant to the Planning Commission. *is satistled wi th the way the City is being developed, but suggested a conservative approach to the Comprehensive Plan to provide for slowee, more carefully planned growth. *teels the biggest mistake made by the City was in the extension of the sewer lines, though overa II he feels the City has made few mistakes. *tavors planning over zoning. *does not like the 4/40 Rural Development Guideline, nor does he I ike the Metropolitan Council dictating zoning to the City. For now he would ignore that policy. *expects the City would look northward along Hanson BouJevard for future commercial development, possibly In the vicinity of CoRd 20. *thlnks it Is In the City's best Interest to do what It can to encourage business to the City, though care needs to be taken In what incentives are given. SELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS The Counc i ] discussed the selection of Park and Recreation Commission members including the two gentlemen Interviewed this evening and Roger Paulson and Bonnie Dehn, both of whom had expressed an inteeest In the Park Board when Interevlewed tor the City Council position at the January 17 Special Meeting. It was also agreed to appoint an Alternate, who would automatically be appointed Should a vacancy arise on the Park Board within the year. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, that we ee-appoint David Woods for a term on the Park Commission that would run until December 31, 1993. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Smith, the appointment of Mike Auger to the Park and Recreation Commission, term to expire December 31, 1993. Motion caeried unanimousJy. Counc i J also agreed to ask Mr. Auger to serve on the Economic Deve]opment Committee if he is sti II Interested. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, to nominate Roger Paulson as an alternate on the Park Commission In case of a resignation creating an opening on the Park Commission, in which case he would be asked to f i J I It. Motion caeried unanimously. Special CI ty Counci I Meeting January 29, 1991 - Minutes Page 4 (Selection of Commissionees, Continued) The Council then discussed the selection of Planning and Zoning Commission members from among the two gentlemen interviewed this evening and the following candidates who had applied tor the Commission but were previously Interviewed on January 17 for the vacant Council position: William LeFebvre James Knol] Otto Pfeiffer Bonnie Dehn Marc McMullen (was not interviewed due to a p~ior commitment; and was not scheduled this evening, also because of a prior commitment) MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Pe~ry, nominate Bonnie Dehn to be on the P & Z tor a term to end December 31, 1993. Motion careled unanimously. Discussion ensued on the qualifications and location of residence of the remaining candidates. The Counc I I desieed a balance of geographic I ocatlon, demogeaphics, background, and interests on the Commission. Each Councilmember Indicated their top choices and discussed the qualifications of the candidates, though they were generally impressed wi th al I of the applicants. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, to appoint Maec McMullen to the P & Z to December 31, 1993. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Smi th, Seconded by McKelvey, foe Maynaed Apel to be appointed as an Alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion careied unanimously. APPOINTMENT TO SPECIAL COMMITTEES Mayor Orttel eecommended the fol lowing appointments to the various Special/StandIng Committees: Road Committee - McKelvey (Chair) Perry Personnel Committee - Perry (Chair) Smi th Public Satety Committee - Jacobson (Chair) McKelvey Community Development COmmittee - Oettel (Chaie) Jacobson Hazardous Waste CommIttee -- Change name of commIttee to: Envleonmental Committee - Smith (Chair) Orttel - --. Special City Councl I Meeting January 29, 1991 - Minutes Page 5 (Appointment to Special Committees, Con t I nued) Mayor Orttel asked the Staff to Invite Mr. Auger to serve on the Community Development Committee. He suggested the considerations of a CommunicatIons Committee and Budget Committee be discussed at a future date. The Mayor then asked for a motion to approve the appointments as recommended. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Smith, to so move. Mot! on carr I ed unanimously. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Jacobson, to adjouen. Motion carried unanImously. Meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m. RespecttullY submitted, \\\~~>?~ Marcella A. Peach Recording Secretary - ~-_.