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CA. CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304· (612) 755-5100
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 3, 1992
Call to Order - 8:01 P.M.
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
Approval of Minutes
Discussion Items
1. Assessment Hearing/Delinquent utilities
2. Assessment Hearing/False Alarm Charges
3. Assessment Hearing/Mowing Charges
4. Special Use Permit/Conestoga-Rovers/WDE Site
5. Ordinance 10 Amendment/Buildable Definition
Closed Meeting with Attorney
Staff, Committee, Commissions
6. Approve 1993 Law Enforcement Contract
7. Siren Repair
8. Appoint Tree Commission Member
9. Land Title Summons/R. Johnson property
10. Appoint Task Force/Eidelweiss Street
Non-Discussion Items
11. Award Bid/92-22/Water Trunk/Andover Blvd.
12. Approve Speed Limit/168th Lane
13. Accept Easement/Meadows of Round Lake
14. Approve Final p1at/Woodland Creek 3rd Addition
15. Amend Ordinance 24/Council Salaries
Mayor-Council Input
Approval of Claims
Adjournment
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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 3, 1992
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RE S !DENT FORUM . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
AGENDA APPROVAL . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
ASSESSMENT HEARING/DELINQUENT UTILITIES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
Resolution R206-92 adopting Assessment Roll · · · · · · · · · 2
ASSESSMENT HEARING/FALSE ALARM CHARGES
Resolution R207-92 adopting Assessment Roll · · · · · · · · · 2
ASSESSMENT HEARING/MOWING CHARGES
Resolution R208-92 adopting Assessment Roll · · · · · · · · · · 2
SPECIAL USE PERMIT/CONTESTOGA-ROVERS/WDE SITE
Resolution R209-92 granting permit · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
ORDINANCE 10 AMENDMENT/BUILDABLE DEFINITION
Motion to table · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3
1993 LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT
Motion to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3
NON-DISCUSSION ITEMS
Siren Repair ($2,700 from Building to Civil Defense funds) · · 3
Appoint Tree Commission Members (Brian Lubbers/Dave Parent) · 3
LAND TITLE SUMMONS/L. JOHNSON PROPERTY · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3
TASK FORCE/EIDELWEISS STREET
Motion to appoint five members · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
AWARD BID/IP92-22/WATER TRUNK/ANDOVER BOULEVARD
Resolution R210-92 awarding bid · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
SPEED LIMIT/168TH LANE
Resolution R211-92 approving 40 mph speed limit · · · · · · · 4
EASEMENT/MEADOWS OF ROUND LAKE
Motion to accept · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
FINAL PLAT/WOODLAND CREEK 3RD ADDITION
Resolution R212-92 approving final plat · · · · · · · · · · · 5
AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 24/COUNCIL SALARIES (Table) · · · · · · · · · · 5
HANK WEIDEMA EXCAVATING, INC./LITIGATION
Motion authorizing litigation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6
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CA. CITY of ANDOVER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 3, 1992
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to
order by Mayor Ken Orttel on November 3, 1992, 8:01 p.m., at the Andover
City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present: Jacobson, McKelvey, Perry, Smith
Councilmembers absent: None
Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins
City Finance Director, Daryl Sulander
City Administrator, James Schrantz
Others
RESIDENT FORUM
Bonnie Dehn. Tulip Street - stated it was difficult to get out of the
polling place at Fire Station #2. Council also noted the parking
problem at the Fire Station #1. Mr. Schrantz stated there were many
complaints about the lack of parking at Fire Station #2. They will have
to look at the precinct lines again.
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, the Agenda as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 13, Special Meeting: Correct as written.
October 13, Special Closed Meeting: Correct as written.
October 20, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
October 20, Special Closed Meeting: Clarify last sentence in Paragraph
1 : "...and would pay for the cost of transition."
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Smith, approval of the Regular Council and
Special Council meetings of October 20 and the Special Meeting of
October 13 and the closed City Council' Meeting Minutes of October 13.
Motion carried unanimously.
ASSESSMENT HEARING/DELINQUENT UTILITIES
8:06 p.m. There was no public testimony.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Smith, to close the Assessment Hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - November 3, 1992
Page 2
(Assessment Hearing/Delinquent Utilities, Continued)
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, a Resolution adopting the
Assessment Roll for certification of delinquent sewer, water and/or
street lighting service charges as presented, and refer to the
memorandum from the City staff to the City Council dated November 3,
1992, with the roll attached in the amount of $28,543.72. (See
Resolution R206-92) Motion carried unanimously. 8:08 p.m.
ASSESSMENT HEARING/FALSE ALARM CHARGES
8:08 p.m. There was no public testimony.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Smith, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Smith, Seconded by Perry, the Resolution adopting the
Assessment Roll for certification of delinquent false alarm call fines
in the amount of $92.25 as presented. (See Resolution R207-92) Motion
carried unanimously. 8:09 p.m.
ASSESSMENT HEARING/MOWING CHARGES
8:09 p.m. There was no public testimony.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Jacobson, the Resolution adopting the
Assessment Roll for certification of delinquent mowing charges in the
amount of $375.14. (See Resolution R208-92) Motion carried
unanimously. 8:10 p.m.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT/CONESTOGA-ROVERS/WDE SITE
Mayor Orttel reviewed the request of the Special Use Permit of
Conestoga-Rovers and Associates on behalf of the WDE Group to construct
a 15' x 22' temporary building to house mechanical and electrical pump
controls on the WDE site. It is a wood-frame building.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Smith, the Resolution granting the
Special Use Permit as presented. (See Resolution R209-92) DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Jacobson clarified the intended Resolution is the one
which indicates three conditions in the last paragraph. Motion carried
unanimously.
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - November 3, 1992
Page 3
ORDINANCE 10 AMENDMENT/BUILDABLE DEFINITION
Mayor Orttel suggested a change to Paragraph B, "...100 feet in depth
for the required lot width in the District..." As written, the
requirement applies from one side of the property line to the other, but
in some cases the lot width may be more than what is required for the
zoning district. The idea is to create a buildable area on which to
place the house.
Councilmember Jacobson noted Paragraph B indicates the lowest floor
shall be at least three feet above the highest known and/or recorded
water table; however, that requirement is not mentioned in Paragraph A.
Mr. Schrantz stated the requirement is part of the code; however, he
will check with the Building Official on that item. Council agreed to
table the item to allow Staff to present a corrected amendment for
consideration at the next meeting.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, to table. Motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVE 1993 LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by perry, that the City Council approve the
Law Enforcement Contract between the City of Andover and Anoka County
Sheriff for the period of January 1, 1993, to December 31, 1993, for the
total amount of $422,718 for that time period. Motion carried
unanimously.
NON-DISCUSSION ITEMS
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Smith, in the affirmation on Agenda
Items Number 7: Siren Repair (transfer of $2,700 from the Building fund
to the Civil Defense fund), and Item 8: Appoint Tree Commission Members
(Brian Lubbers and Dave Parent). Motion carried unanimously.
LAND TITLE SUMMONS/i. JOHNSON PROPERTY
Attorney Hawkins reported LeRoy Johnson is taking action to register the
title of property. One of the issues is Butternut Street. Apparently
that street has never been opened. He asked if the City wishes to keep
the easement and protect its interest.
Council discussion noted a bridge would be needed to cross Coon Creek,
and that is very costly; however, Butternut Street would connect that
area to the plat which may be developing to the south. Council agreed
the City should keep the easement until a plat comes in. At that time
it will be determined whether or not the Butternut Street easement is
needed.
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - November 3, 1992
Page 4
APPOINT TASK FORCE/EIDELWEISS STREET
Mayor Orttel recommended the following members to serve on the task
force to study Eidelweiss Street NW north of Bunker Lake Boulevard:
Dick Nybeck, representing the school district
Keith Jensen, representing the Woodland Creek neighborhood
Wayne J. Lehmann, representing the Eidelweiss Street neighborhood
Don Jacobson, representing Meadowcreek Church
Jack McKelvey, representing the City Council
MOTION by Smith, Seconded by McKelvey, recommend these five members to
the task force. Motion carried unanimously. Council also appointed
Councilmember McKelvey to serve as Chairperson of the task force.
AWARD BID/IP92-22/WATER TRUNK/ANDOVER BOULEVARD
Councilmember Jacobson asked whether the percentage on the petition to
initiate this project meets the City's policy. Mr. Schrantz explained
this will be done as a trunk project to the entrance of the Pinewood
Estates plat, and the services will be provided to the property line.
Then the public hearing will be held to continue the project. The trunk
sewer is already in place. The cost to the residents will be a lateral
charge even though it is a trunk line. There are sufficient funds in
the budget for this water trunk.
MOTION by MCKelvey, Seconded by Smith, a Resolution accepting bids and
awarding contract for the Improvement of Project 92-22 for trunk
watermain construction in the area of Andover Boulevard between
Crosstown Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard to be given to Kadlec
Excavating of Mora at the price of $57,497.83. (see Resolution R210-92)
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE SPEED LIMIT/168TH LANE
MOTION by Smith, Seconded by Jacobson, the Resolution approving a 40 MPH
speed limit along 168th Lane between Round Lake Boulevard and Verdin
Street NW. (See Resolution R211-92) Motion carried unanimously.
ACCEPT EASEMENT/MEADOWS OF ROUND LAKE
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, that the City Council accept the
easements for watermain and street realignment in the plat known as the
Meadows of Round Lake as presented. This Agenda item subject to two
conditions: 1 ) the Council understands that one easement for Lot 1,
Block 5 is missing; and 2 ) that the document be reviewed by legal
counsel to insure its adequacy. Motion carried unanimously.
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - November 3, 1992
Page 5
APPROVE FINAL PLAT/WOODLAND CREEK 3RD ADDITION
Mr. Schrantz stated Staff is working with the developer to ensure all
the necessary drainage and utility easements have been shown on the
final plat, plus something will need to be done to connect the watermain
to the church line to loop the line. Either an easement will be needed
across one lot, or the line will be moved. He felt that item can be
worked out. He assured the Council that the final plat will not be
signed by the Mayor and Clerk until all items are finalized.
MOTION by Smith, Seconded by Perry, a Resolution approving the final
plat of Woodland Creek 3rd Addition as being developed by Woodland
Development Corporation with the conditions that these things are
approved prior to the Mayor and Clerk signing the plat. (See Resolution
R212-92) Motion carried unanimously.
AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 24/COUNCIL SALARIES
Council noted it had agreed to a salary reduction for the Mayor and
Councilmembers by $500 each beginning January 1, 1993. Attorney Hawkins
recommended a recess while he researched the State Statutes regarding
the amendment of Mayor and Council salaries.
Council recessed at 8:43 and also held a special closed meeting with the
City Attorney regarding potential litigation with Hank weidema
Excavating, Inc. , concerning Project 92-8, Andover Boulevard sanitary
sewer trunk. Council reconvened at 9:01 p.m.
Attorney Hawkins advised the State Statute allows no change in salaries
until after the next succeeding municipal election. For the reduction
to be effective in 1993, the ordinance would have had to be amended
prior to today's election. Any amendment made at this time would not be
effective until after the 1994 election. The Councilmembers may
voluntarily abide by the original Council motion on the salary
reduction. Council asked that Mr. Hawkins check further with the
League of Minnesota Cities regarding this matter.
HANK WEIDEMA EXCAVATING, INC./LITIGATION
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Smith, that the City Council authorize the
City Attorney to proceed with a suit against the Hank Weidema
Excavating, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - November 3, 1992
Page 6
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Jacobson, the Schedule of Bills dated 10-
30-92 in the amount of $67,954.77. DISCUSSION: Councilmember Jacobson
asked Staff to research the costs of pay phones and determine if they
can be obtained for a lower cost. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Smith, Seconded by McKelvey, to adjourn. Motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marc lla A. Peach
Recording Secretary