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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC October 6, 1992 CA. CITY of ANDOVER Regular City Council Meeting - october 6, 1992 Call to Order - 7:30 P.M. Resident Forum Agenda Approval Approval of Minutes Discussion Items 1. Variance/126 - 177th Avenue N.W. 2. Dog Bite/159th Ave. 3. Dog Bite/Tulip Street 4. Echo Ridge Sketch plan 5. Wilber Auto Parts Building Request 6. Amend Ordinance 8, Section 4.21, Fencing 7. Amend Ordinance 10, section 4, Definitions 8. DNR Denial Eldorado st. Crossing 9. Eidelweiss street NW Discussion Staff, Committee, Commissions 10. Schedule Meeting w/Council/Planning Comm/Ec~nomic Dev. Comm. 11. DNR Shoreland Grant Application 12. Appoint Tree Commission Member 13. Resident Survey/Recycling 14. Licensing of Garbarge Haulers/proposed Ordinance 15. Approve purchase/Building Department Vehicle & Radio 16. Blacktop Proposal/Garage @ City Hall 17. Replacement of Warning Siren Motors 18. Appoint Election Judges 19. Authorization to Hire Temp. Public Works Employee 20. Discussion/Code Enforcement Person/GIS Non-Discussion Items 21. Order Assessment Hearing/Grace Lutheran Church/92-7 22. Order Assessment Hearing/176th Lane/92-9 23. Order Assessment Hearing/Delinquent utilities 24. Order Assessment Hearing/Mowing Charges 25. Order Assessment Hearing/Alarm Call Fines 26. Revise Authorization to Sell/Assign/Transfer Funds 27. Approve Plans & Specs/92-18/Watt's Graden Acres 28. Accept Feasibility Report/92-20/Woodland Creek 3rd 29. Receive August Financial Statements 30. Approve Holmberg Addition streets 31. Order Feasibility Report/Andover Blvd. watermain/92-22 32. Approve Speed Limit/Old Constance Boulevard 33. Approve Revised Grading Plan/Timber Trails (Cedar Hill Est.) 34. Approve Revised Grading Plan/Winslow Hills 2nd Mayor-Council Input Approval of Claims Adjournment REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 6, 1992 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESIDENT FORUM . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 AGENDA APPROVAL . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 VARIANCE/126 177TH AVENUE NW Resolution R181-92 to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 DOG BITE/159TH AVENUE Resolution R182-92 declaring pit Bull a biting dog · · · · · 2 DOG BITE/TULIP STREET Resolution R183-92 declaring dog a biting dog · · · · · · · · 2 ECHO RIDGE SKETCH PLAN · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 WILBER AUTO PARTS BUILDING REQUEST Motion to table until after the October 13 meeting · · · · · 3 AMEND ORDINANCE 8, SECTION 4.21, FENCING Motion to approve amendment · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 AMEND ORDINANCE 10, SECTION 4, DEFINITIONS · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Motion to table · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 DNR DENIAL ELDORADO STREET CROSSING Motion to authorize hearing · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 EIDELWEISS STREET NW DISCUSSION . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 AZTEC STREET/WOODLAND DEVELOPMENT Motion to accept Agreement with Woodland Development for Aztec 7 BUILDING DEPARTMENT ITEM · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8 NON-DISCUSSION ITEMS Appoint James Lindquist Tree Commission member · · · · · · · 8 Replacement of warning siren motors · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8 Resolution R184-92 to appoint election judges · · · · · · · · 8 Authorize hiring of temporary Public Works employee . . . . · 8 Resolution R185-92 ordering assessment hearing/92-7/Grace . · 8 Resolution R186-92 ordering assessment hearing/92-9/176th Ln 8 Resolution R187-92 ordering assessment hearing/ delinquent utilities · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8 Resolution R188-92 ordering assessment hearing/mowing · · · · 8 Resolution R197-92 ordering assessment hearing/alarm call fines 8 Resolution R189-92 revising authorization for funds · · · · · 8 Delete plans & specs/92-18/Watt's Garden Acres · · · · · · · 8 Receive August Financial Statements · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8 Resolution R190-92 approving Holmberg Addition streets · · · 8 Proclamation/Physician Assistant Day' ......... · · · 8 Order ad for bids for electric and plumbing/Senior Center · · 8 Regular Andover City Council Meeting - October 6, 1992 Table of Contents Page ii MEETING WITH COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/EDC (October 13) · · · · 8 DNR SHORELAND GRANT APPLICATION . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 RESIDENT SURVEY/RECYCLING . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 LICENSING OF GARBAGE HAULERS/PROPOSED ORDINANCE · · · · · · · · · 9 APPROVE PURCHASE/BUILDING DEPARTMENT VEHICLE AND RADIO · · · · · 9 Motion to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 BLACKTOP PROPOSAL/GARAGE AT CITY HALL AND STAPLES CEMETERY Motion to blacktop garage mat at City Hall · · · · · · · · 10 DISCUSSION/CODE ENFORCEMENT PERSON/GIS · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Motion to table · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 APPROVE FEASIBILITY REPORT/IP92-20/WOODLAND CREEK 3RD Resolution R191-92 accepting feasibility study · · · · · · · 11 FEASIBILITY REPORT/ANDOVER BOULEVARD WATER/IP92-22 Resolution R192-92 ordering preparation of feasibility · · · 12 Resolution R193-92 accepting feasibility, order plans & specs 12 ORDER SPEED LIMIT/OLD CONSTANCE BOULEVARD Resolution R194-92 approving 40 mph speed limit · · · · · · · 12 REVISED GRADING PLAN/TIMBER TRAILS (CEDAR HILLS ESTATES) Resolution R195-92 approving · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13 REVISED GRADING PLAN/WINSLOW HILLS 2ND Resolution R196-92 approving · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13 ADJOURNMENT . . . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13 CA. CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 6, 1992 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Ken Orttel on October 6, 1992, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Jacobson, McKelvey, Perry Councilmember absent: Smith Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins TKDA Engineer, John Davidson City Planner, Dave Carlberg City Finance Director, Daryl Sulander City Administrator, James Schrantz Others RESIDENT FORUM Hubert Smith, 13309 Jav Street - presented a copy of a traffic count he did along Jay Street one day. The count shows a significant number of vehicles going down a bumpy dirt road. In a 12-hour period, 235 vehicles went down that street, with almost 90 percent of that relating to commercial purposes. Many of the vehicles are employees of the bus company going to and from work. The concern is that the traffic will increase significantly once it is paved if a cul-de-sac is not provided on Jay Street at the proposed Commercial Boulevard to separate the business and residential districts. He asked the Council to consider this information when deciding whether or not to cul-de-sac Jay Street. AGENDA APPROVAL Add Items 9a, Aztec Street/Woodland Development; 9b, Building Department Item; 35, Proclamation/Physician Assistant Day; and 36, Order Ad for Bids/Electrical and Plumbing/Senior Center. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Smith) vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 15, 1992 : Correct as written. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by McKelvey, approve the Minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Present (Jacobson), I-Absent (Smith) vote. -- ----- Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 6, 1992 Page 2 VARIANCE/126 177TH AVENUE NW Mr. Carlberg reviewed the request of John 0' Neil to construct an accessory structure (pole building) located closer to the front lot line than the principal structure. The ordinance calls for the exterior finish to be similar to the house. Mr. O'Neil wishes to construct a pole building. John O'Neil. 126 177th Avenue NW - explained the building would be located 300 feet from the city street. His driveway is 450 feet long. The proposed location is the best because it is screened behind some very mature pine trees. To place it on the other side of his house would mean it could be seen from the road, plus it blocks the view from his living room windows. They placed the house facing east because of the possibility of extending Butternut along the eastern border of his property. Mr. O'Neil also presented signatures from neighbors repre- senting 120 acres around him, all indicating they were in agreement with the proposed location of the structure. Mayor Orttel noted the Planning Commission forwards this with no recommendation, as the motion for approval tied on a 3-3 vote. Councilmember Jacobson felt the provision of the ordinance was designed for the smaller lots. This is a very large lot in the most northern portion of the City, and there is enough existing screening from the road. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, accepting the Resolution for the variance request with the word "approve". (See resolution R181-92) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Smith) vote. DOG BITE/159TH AVENUE No one came forth to testify in this matter. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by McKelvey, a Resolution declaring a Pit Bull owned by Eugene Schultz, 4624 l59th Avenue NW as a "Biting Dog". (See Resolution R182-92) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Smith) vote. DOG BITE/TULIP STREET No one came forth to testify in this matter. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by MCKelvey, a Resolution declaring a dog owned by Jerome L. Gau, 17757 Tulip Street NW as a "Biting Dog". (See Resolution R183-92) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Smith) vote. The Council expressed concern that the number of dog bit incidents seems to be rising. Staff was encouraged to continue looking at animal control options. · Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 6, 1992 Page 3 ECHO RIDGE SKETCH PLAN Mr. Carlberg reviewed the sketch plan of Echo Ridge as requested by Tony Emmerich. The Council discussed proposed alignments for Commercial Boulevard at the last meeting. He asked if the Council wishes the developer to continue with the platting process. Mayor Orttel stated the Council cannot make a decision on the alignment of Commercial Boulevard until the appraisals are received. Attorney Hawkins advised he has hired another appraiser and guessed the information should be made available by the end of the month. Councilmember Jacobson ques- tioned the lot line configuration for Lots 1 and 2, Block 2. Tonv Emmerich. Developer - stated they must work around the exiting house, and that is the only way to accomplish the setbacks and still have the proper square footage. After some discussion, the Council generally felt it would be better to have a straight lot line even if it means having to grant a variance, because the proposed configuration may be confusing and may cause problems in the future. Mr. Emmerich - stated he will look at that again. His main concern is with the alignment of Commercial Boulevard so he can proceed with the platting. Mayor Orttel stated the alignment shown is the favored one; however, it will depend upon the appraisals received. The main problem is west of Jay Street. He didn't think the road would be moved south of the proposed alignment. If anything, it could go north. Mr. Emmerich - stated there would not be substantial changes if the alignment changes; however, he would prefer to keep the commercial lot proposed to the south as that is where he hopes to have his office in the future. He also asked about Jay Street. If there is to be a cul- de-sac at Commercial Boulevard, it would affect the location of the lot lines of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1- He'd like some decision made on Jay Street. Mayor Orttel thought if there is to be a cul-de-sac that it could be pulled back and run driveways off of the two lots. Mr. Emmerich - stated that would work for him. He stated he is personally in favor of a cul-de-sac on Jay Street. The Council had no objections to the general configuration the proposed plat other than the lot line on Block 2. WILBER AUTO PARTS BUILDING REQUEST Council agreed to table the request until after the October 13 meeting which has been set with the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Andover Economic Development Committee and owners and operators of the salvage yard/junkyard operations. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, to table this issue until after the October 13 meeting. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Smith) vote. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 6, 1992 Page 4 AMEND ORDINANCE 8, SECTION 4.21, FENCING In discussing the proposed amendment, the Council agreed to the following clarifications: (C) ...shall be removed or repaired to an original condition by the owner upon action of the City Council. (E) Barbed wire and electric fences shall not be permitted on lots of less than 2.5 acres. A sixty (60)-day amortization period shall be established for non-conforming fences. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by McKelvey, the Ordinance amending Ordinance 8 known as the Fence and Wall Section, 4.21, with the following Changes: Under Section 3, the "or repaired" will be changed to read, "or repaired to an original condition...". And under Section E, the words "platted residential" will be stricken and the words, "lots of less than 2.5 acres" will be inserted. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Smith) vote. AMEND ORDINANCE 10, SECTION 4, DEFINITIONS Mayor Orttel explained the intent of the amendment is to provide a definition for the word "buildable". He was concerned that the definition states "highest anticipated water table" which anticipates something in the future; in the past the wording was "highest known water table." Mr. Schrantz stated this allows for a hydrologist to determine the anticipated water table where it is expected the water will not reach the highest mottled soils because of drainage changes. Mayor Orttel stated the 6.s-foot requirement relates to the State septic system code that has to do with rural lots. The definition also requires all organic material to be removed and replaced to a finished grade. On a 2.5-acre lot, 39,000 square feet is needed to be buildable; but as written, it appears that the entire lot must be made buildable. Mr. Carlberg stated Ordinance 10 states the 39,000 square feet shall be buildable in the R-1 rural area. Mayor Orttel asked if an urban lot along a creek would be required to have the organic material along the creek removed before it is buildable. Mr. Carlberg suggested a definition of "buildable" be established for both urban and rural lots. Mayor Orttel agreed. Jerrv Windschilt - didn't have a problem with defining "buildable"; but as written, he felt it will virtually eliminate any further development in the rural area. When developing in the urban area, the developers meet the FHA standards and requirements, which is 4 feet above the mottled soil or highest known water table. This amendment exceeds that standard by 2.5 feet. Mayor Orttel explained the FHA 4-foot require- ment is from the basement floor; whereas, the City's 6.5-foot require- ment is measured from the top of the ground. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 6, 1992 Page 5 (Amend Ordinance 10, Section 4, Definitions, Continued) Mr. Windschitl - felt this is extremely confusing, asking why the FHA rules aren't simply adopted. He explained a soils engineer determines the soils by a series of soil borings. If an engineer would have to certify that every trace of organic material was removed, the cost would be prohibitive because many more soil borings would need to be taken. Plus the earth moving to create a 39,000-square-foot pad in the rural area would be cost prohibitive. Other cities have designated buildable areas smaller than 39,000 square feet that have soils completely free of organic material, but the rest of the lot could remain in its natural form. Mayor Orttel noted that there really has not been a problem in the past 16 or 17 years except in one incident; and that incident has caused this definition to come about. The Council was concerned with having to remove all organic material on all lots and wanted a clear distinction between rural and urban lots. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, to table the item to the next meeting. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Smith) vote. DNR DENIAL ELDORADO STREET CROSSING Mayor Orttel explained the City can demand a hearing on the order denying the wetland crossing on Eldorado Street NW. Mr. Schrantz expected that the information the City has would be presented at that hearing. Council also pointed out a discrepancy in that the denial indicates the City did not look at other options such as spanning over all or part of the wetland; however, the City was told by the DNR that that was not an option. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, that we authorize the Mayor and other officials of the City to proceed with the request for a hearing on the matter of the crossing on Eldorado Street NW as noted in the Agenda material. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Smith) vote. EIDELWEISS STREET NW DISCUSSION Mr. Schrantz explained comments have been received from property owners living in Woodland Creek concerning traffic volumes that will be generated from the 3rd Addition. There is about 700 feet between the 3rd Addition and the existing Eidelweiss Street. The extension of Eidelweiss would provide better access for fire and rescue, and distribute the traffic volumes, and would be used to loop the watermain. Staff has met with representatives of the School District, and they have several concerns. One is the street would sever the school property from the eagle scout nature center project by the creek. Mayor Orttel questioned whether the City would have the authority to condemn school property if it felt a road is needed. Attorney Hawkins stated he would investigate that further. Regular Andover city Council Meeting Minutes - October 6, 1992 Page 6 (Eidelweiss Street NW Discussion, Continued) Dave Weineqer, 13915 Ivvwood - stated neither he nor any or his neighbors realized that when the 3rd Addition was developed that all the traffic would be channeled through their 1st and 2nd Additions. He felt it is important for the City to look at another access for the 42 new homes in the 3rd Addition. It didn't make sense to him to run all that traffic through the existing developments. When the Woodland Creek plat was originally approved, the Council Minutes indicate a lot of discus- sion about the traffic. For the safety of their neighborhoods, he urged the Council not to make the traffic come through their subdivision. Chuck ? ,3255 138th Lane - had the same concerns. He also noted the extreme difficulty they have now getting onto Bunker Lake Boulevard, and the construction of the development will generate even further traffic. There is no traffic control for getting onto Bunker Lake Boulevard, and police and fire safety is also a consideration. Hank Roberts, 13896 Ivvwood - had a concern for the children now with the traffic going in and out; but an additional 42 homes will impact that safety factor considerably. He was also disappointed because they were lead to believe when they bought their homes that Eidelweiss would be another exit from the development; everyone assumed the road would be put through. He then asked all those present for this item with the same concerns to stand. Approximately 30 to 35 people stood up. Mayor Orttel stated another issue is the seven or eight residents that bought on a private dead-end street on Eidelweiss. Extending that street will change the character of their neighborhood. He was also concerned about the intersection of Eidelweiss and Bunker Lake Boule- vard, stating it is one of the most dangerous areas in the City. Adding more traffic would make that intersection even more dangerous, and he questioned whether the county would be in favor. With the upgrading of Bunker Lake Boulevard, center islands are being planned past Eidelweiss. Traffic lights are to be installed at Marigold, the existing entrance into Woodland Creek. The Mayor also argued that the traffic pattern from the proposed Woodland Creek 3rd Addition through the existing developments is not uncommon for Andover. He hoped there would be another option, possibly a different alignment for another outlet from woodland Creek 3rd Addition. councilmember Jacobson stated Meadowcreek Church has plans for the future for either missionary housing or senior citizen housing in the northwest corner of their property. At that time the street stub into Woodland Creek 3rd Addition may be opened as an exit, but he thought it would be more likely that the traffic from their housing would come south to Bunker Lake Boulevard through their property. A lengthy debate continued with residents explaining their fears and frustrations of having the additional traffic come through their neighborhoods. Though the Council recognized the desire for an additional exit, several items must first be considered. Staff was asked to talk further with the School District about the road going Regular Andover city Council Meeting Minutes - October 6, 1992 Page 7 (Eidelweiss Street NW Discussion, Continued) through their property, feeling special consideration could be given regarding the safety issue of children having to cross the street to use the nature center. An alternative alignment might to be bring the Eidelweiss exit behind the houses on the west side of Eidelweiss, on the east side of the school property where the water loop is being proposed. The residents along the existing Eidelweiss should also be involved, plus the Attorney must check into the legality of condemning the school property for the road easement if necessary. Keith Jessen, 3118 139th Avenue - stated the residents would like to see some way that the development of Woodland Creek 3rd Addition be delayed until a decision can be made to the community's satisfaction on the extension of Eidelweiss Street. The Council noted the preliminary plat has already been approved, and the developer has the right to proceed with the project. Also, this extension is outside of the plat; and the question of financing the road must be addressed. Several residents expressed frustration that they were lead to believe that that exit would be provided when this development was done, that the maps showed it as a stub street, implying it would be extended, rather than a cul-de-sac street. A resident also noted that with the street extension, the children in their area would walk to school. Without it, all of them will be bussed back to Crooked Lake School. Byron Westlund, woodland Development - stated they hope to get the sewer and water in this fall to have lots available for sale after the first of the year. He also stated they were asked by the City to provide the stub street. Council agreed to table the issue for further discussions with the school district and the county, to look at alternative alignments, and to research the legal issue. It was hoped the item can be on the October 21, 1992, meeting Agenda. AZTEC STREET/WOODLAND DEVELOPMENT Bvron Westlund, Woodland Development - asked for approval of an agreement between the City and Woodland Development for the paving of Aztec Street NW from Blackfoot Street NW to 178th Lane NW and 178th Lane NW east of Aztec Street NW to the existing pavement. The City of Andover would be responsible for 1 unit for Timber Trails park, with the City's share not to exceed $5,000. This would complete the paving of Aztec Street. They have agreements with both of the residents who will be affected. Mr. Schrantz explained the Agreement will call for someone representing the City to do the inspections. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, that we accept the Agreement for Aztec Street NW, project 92-23, as presented, subject to signing by Woodland Development. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Smith) vote. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 6, 1992 Page 8 BUILDING DEPARTMENT ITEM Dave Almqren, Buildinq Official - explained a house on 7th Ave. uas gG:'cced by fire, and the Council has issued a temporary mobile home permit. When he inspected the building, he thought there might be structural problems. The insurance company has paid the owner for the total of the insurance policy. He has suggested the owners obtain an opinion from a structural engineer. Mayor Orttel stated the concern of the owners is that the City pay for the structural engineer. Attorney Hawkins stated the State Building Code gives Mr. Almgren the authority to insist on a structural analysis of the building if he feels it isn't safe. Council agreed that the cost of the structural analysis is to be borne by the property owners. NON-DISCUSSION ITEMS MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, move in the affirmation the following Agenda items: 12. Appoint Tree Commission Member (James Lindquist) 17. Replacement of Warning siren Motors 18. Appoint Election Judges (Resolution R184-92) 19. Authorization to Hire Temporary Public Works Employee (wage increase for Rick Vickstrom and two temporary full-time employees) 21. Order Assessment Hearing/Grace Lutheran Church/92-7 (See Resolution R18s-92) 22. Order Assessment Hearing/176th Lane/92-9 (See Res. R186-92) 23. Order Assessment Hearing/Delinquent Utilities (See Resolution R187-92) 24. Order Assessment Hearing/Mowing Charges (See Res. R188-92) 25. Order Assessment Hearing/Alarm Call Fines (See Res. R197-92) 26. Revise Authorization to Sell/Assign/Transfer Funds (See Resolution R189-92) 27. Delete Plans & Specs/92-18/Watt's Garden Acres 29. Receive August Financial Statements 30. Approve Holmberg Addition Streets (See Resolution R190-92) 35. Proclamation/Physician Assistant Day 36. Order Ad for Bids for Electric and Plumbing/Senior Center Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Smith) vote. SCHEDULE MEETING WITH COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION/EDC The Council agreed to a special meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss allowing the recycling/junkyard dealers to construct buildings for the storage of parts, etc. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 6, 1992 Page 9 DNR SHORELAND GRANT APPLICATION Mr. Carlberg explained this is an information item that the City has requested $1,000 in matching fund dollars to assist in adopting or amending a shoreland management ordinance consistent with statewide standards. No Council action was taken. RESIDENT SURVEY/RECYCLING Cindv DeRuvter. Recvclinq Coordinator - asked for Council input to do a Resident Survey on recycling. It is part of the educational and promotional efforts the City is required to do. Two other cities have done similar surveys. The problem is the cost of having the surveys mailed back to the City. Council suggested Ms. DeRuyter look at the possibility of having the survey taken home by the elementary school children and returned to the school. They also suggested the format of the survey be changed so it is more attractive and easier to answer. LICENSING OF GARBAGE HAULERS/PROPOSED ORDINANCE Ms. DeRuvter - explained by January 1, 1993, the City is required to license all municipal solid waste collectors that provide curbside collection service. In addition, the City must ensu::-e that every residential household and business in the City has solid waste collec- tion service unless it ensures that an environmentally sound alternative is used. She asked if the Council wishes to consider assigning districts to the various haulers so there isn't five trucks coming down a street on different days of the week to collect garbage. The Council acknowledged the need for an ordinance and suggested Ms. DeRuyter check with other cities regarding territories for haulers. They did not want to get in the position of the City billing for garbage handling. APPROVE PURCHASE/BUILDING DEPARTMENT VEHICLE AND RADIO Dave Almqren, Buildinq Official - reviewed the lowest of three bids for a Blazer from Main Motors. with the radios, the total cost comes to $21,501.24, with the monies to come from the Building Department fund. Councilmember Jacobson questioned the need for both a portable and mobile radio. Mr. Amgren explained the need to contact the City Hall with a portable radio while doing an inspection, plus the need for the mobile radio in the vehicle. They have operated in this manner for a number of years, and they found it to be the most efficient method. without the portable, it takes a while to get back to the vehicle to call back to the City Hall; and often it is to answer questions for callers. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 6, 1992 Page 10 (Approve Purchase/Building Department and Radio, Continued) Councilmember Jacobson understood, but given the severe cutbacks in the City's budget, he felt this is an area that could also be cut back. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by MCKelvey, approval of the request of the Building Department for the purchase of a 1993 S-10 4-door four-wheel drive Blazer as presented for a total cost of $21,501.24; and this money is going to come from the Building Department budget. Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-No (Jacobson) , 1-Absent (Smith) vote. BLACKTOP PROPOSAL/GARAGE AT CITY HALL AND STAPLES CEMETERY Dave Almqren. Buildinq Official - stated the City has rented a paving machine. He is proposing to blacktop the area in front of the new garage for a cost of approximately $900, and to blacktop the parking lot at Staples Cemetery for a cost of $1,800. The Council was not in favor of paving the parking lot at Staples Cemetery, feeling the area should remain more rustic in nature. Because the blacktop in front of the new garage will not be disturbed with the construction of the new well and pumphouse, the Council agreed to this proj ect. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, that the City Council authorize the construction of the parking mat of approximately 50' x 75' of blacktop for the approximate cost of $900 to be placed in front of the new garage just to the west of City Hall, and the funds for this project to be taken from the Building Department funds. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, 1-Absent ( Smith) vote. DISCUSSION/CODE ENFORCEMENT PERSON/GIS Councilmember Perry explained the Personnel Committee has recommended a Code Enforcement position be created instead of the contract Building Inspector. They are also recommending that a GIS position be created, and fund this permanent part-time position of 24 hours per week by eliminating the part-time Zoning Administrator position. The Code Enforcement person would be a half-time Building Inspector and half-time outside zoning inspector. The GIS position would not be created until the GIS equipment and a GIS program is in place. Mayor Orttel was concerned that with the number of houses being built in Andover, three full-time Building Inspectors are needed now. That would leave little or no time for the contract inspector to do code enforce- ment. In addition, he questioned how the Council would justify increasing the payroll when it was already agreed that no new positions would be created. Councilmember Jacobson was also concerned with the split responsibilities of a Code Enforcement person and eliminating the current Zoning Administrator position when the City is already behind in zoning ordinance enforcement. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 6, 1992 Page 11 (Discussion/Code Enforcement Person/GIS, Continued) Councilmember Perry argued that with the new growth and demands of the City, the existing Staff has no extra time to do the GIS work. She realized this means an extra half-time position; however, she felt that with the new growth, additional staffing will be needed. Both Mr. Almgren and Mr. Carlberg felt the combined position would allow them to continue with the code enforcement during the off season and the building inspections as needed. Mayor Orttel didn't believe the City had the money for the additional personnel, and these are not revenue-raising positions. He asked to see the numbers as to how many hours the contract Building Inspector worked and how many hours would be left for code enforcement, and he'd like to see the budget for next year. He was afraid that by combing the positions, the cost will be more than anticipated. Mr. Schrantz stated the money for the GIS hardware and software would come from the mapping fund. It was agreed to table the item pending more information on funding and hours worked by the contract Building Inspector. MOTION by MCKelvey, Seconded by Perry, to table it to the next meeting. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Smith) vote APPROVE FEASIBILITY REPORT/IP92-20/WOODLAND CREEK 3RD Mr. Davidson explained the developer hopes to have the utilities in the ground by the end of the construction season. There is the possibility the contractor who did the Meadows of Round Lake project would do this project as a change order to that contract. That would shorten the time period for the project to begin. Attorney Hawkins advised as long as it does not exceed 25 percent of the contract, it is an acceptable procedure. Council questioned whether it is wise to do the water loop extension to Bunker Lake Boulevard at the same time. Mr. Davidson stated the loop can be done at any time as a separate project. The location may also be premised on whether or not those on Eidelweiss Street want to have municipal water. It would be easier to run the line along the school property line rather than tear up Eidelweiss Street for it. He recommended the water loop be done within the next year or two, perhaps as a part of the project in the spring when bids are taken for the street restoration. He asked for approval of the feasibility report and authorize negotiations with the contractor to put in the underground utilities subject to review and approval of the developer. If that is agreeable, he will come back with a change order at the next meeting. If not, he will bid the project. MOTION by McKelvey, Seconded by Jacobson, to accept the feasibility study, waive the public hearing and order the improvement and directing preparation of plans and specifications for the Woodland Creek 3rd Addition, Project 92-20. (See Resolution R191-92) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Smith) vote. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 6, 1992 Page 12 ORDER FEASIBILITY REPORT/ANDOVER BOULEVARD WATER/IP92-22 Mr. Davidson explained that two residences did not get their wells back after the sanitary sewer project was done to Pinewood Estates. They were substandard wells; however, they would like to bid the watermain along Andover Boulevard between Crosstown and Hanson Boulevards as a separate project. The monies would be available according to the last financial report. There was some discussion on the City's liability when a well is destroyed as a result of a City project. Attorney Hawkins advised that legally the City has the right to put in the project. The wells were non-conforming and the City is not financially liable for restoring those wells. Council also noted that if Andover Boulevard were turned back to the City as an MSA City street, the street would not have to be paved until next spring, monies would be saved in the sanitary sewer project contract earmarked for street replacement, and the county would donate some funds in lieu of upgrading the street prior to turning it over to the City. If it remains a county road, it must be paved this fall to county standards of 4.5 inches of bituminous and 6 inches of Class s. Mr. Davidson noted the urgency is to get water to the people as soon as possible. Mr. Schrantz stated the project would be done, but it cannot be assessed until a hearing is held. He also noted that all the houses are stubbed for sanitary sewer along Andover Boulevard. In addition, the City has received a petition of 11 signatures in favor of the project. Council agreed to put in the water line now, to talk to the county about turning Andover Boulevard over to the City as a City street, and to research the amount of funds available to reconstruct it. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, the Resolution as prepared ordering preparation of a feasibility report for trunk watermain, Project No. 92-22. (See Resolution R192-92) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Smith) vote. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, the City Council accept the feasibility report for the watermain project, IP92-22, as presented by TKDA to the Council this evening, order the preparation of plans and specifications and order advertisement of bids. (See Resolution R193- 92) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Smith) vote. ORDER SPEED LIMIT/OLD CONSTANCE BOULEVARD MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, the Resolution approving a 40- MPH speed limi t along Old Constance Boulevard as presented. (See Resolution R194-92) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Smith) vote. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 6, 1992 Page 13 APPROVE REVISED GRADING PLAN/TIMBER TRAILS (CEDAR HILLS ESTATES) Mr. Schrantz explained the revised grading plan for Timber Trails is to be reviewed by the Building Official on a case-by-case basis when each building permit is applied for. When they did the soil borings for the plat, they didn't find any perched water tables. But they are finding it when they build on the lots. There are some clay lenses that have water sitting above it every once in awhile. MOTION by McKelvey, Seconded by Perry, introducing a Resolution approving the revised grading and drainage plan of Timber Trails (Cedar Hills Estates) as being developed by Lawrence B. Carlson in Section 5, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka county. (See Resolution R195-92 ) DISCUSSION: Bvron Westlund - stated the soil borings across the street show no water at a depth of 21 feet. Someone had an hand auger indicating he found mottled soil at 60 inches. If the soil borings shown on the plat are used, the basement elevations could come down. The soil borings for Timber Trails 1st Addition were done in 1972 on the southern part of the plat. When they did the soil borings for Cedar Hills 2nd Addition, they found the water table could be lower and they asked for a revision of the grading plan. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1- Absent (Smith) vote. APPROVE REVISED GRADING PLAN/WINSLOW HILLS 2ND Mr. Schrantz stated the revised grading and drainage plan for Winslow Hills 2nd Addition is a formality to allow for basement walkout homes. MOTION by McKelvey, Seconded by Perry, a Resolution approving the revised grading and drainage plan of Winslow Hills 2nd Addition as being developed by Winslow Hills Properties in Section 23, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County. (See Resolution R196-92) Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Present (Jacobson), I-Absent (Smith) vote. Councilmember Jacobson was concerned with the number of revised grading plans. The preliminary plats are reviewed carefully to be sure everything is done right; but then revisions are asked for in the grading and drainage plans. Because this is so complicated, he was concerned that many changes can signifi- cantly change what the plat looks like. Mr. Schrantz stated these revisions are to make the City's drainage system work better. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Perry, Seconded by McKelvey, the Schedule of Bills dated 10-2- 92 in the amount of $322,042.68. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Smith) vote. MOTION by McKelvey to adjourn. Mayor Orttel declared the meeting .djourn.d .t ll'~ ~~mitt ç~ ella A. Peach, Recording Secretary