HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC June 7, 1994
~ CITY of ANDOVER
Regular City Council Meeting - June 7, 1994
Call to Order - 8:01 P.M.
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Presentation of Paintings/otto Pfeiffer
Discussion Items
1. Public Hearing/94-l2/Forest Meadows - 8:10
2. Public Hearing/94-3/140th Lane - 8:20
3. Award Bid/93-12/Hills of Bunker Lake 5th
4. Amendment/Ordinance 8, Sections 8.01 and 8.08
5. Approve Special Use Permit/Liquor License/Povlitzki
6. Approve Liquor License/Povlitzki
7. Award Bid/94-l/Park Complex 1 Lighting
8. Approve preliminary plat/Sharon's 2nd Addition
9. School District Request for Purchase of City Property
Reports of Staff, Committees, Commissions
10. Amend Ordinance 55 and Resolution 092-92
11. City Hall Park Complex 2 Irrigation and Water Resource
Discussion/93-7
Non-Discussion Items/Consent Agenda
12. Approve Kennel License Renewal/Rescue St. Bernards
13. Approve Memorandum of Understanding w/City of AnokajWater
14. Award Bid/93-9/Xeon Street Storm Sewer
15. Award Bid/93-31jWoodland Creek 4th
16. Accept Easement/Meadow Creek Associates
17. Accept Feasibility Study/94-9/FOX Woods
18. Accept Feasibility Study/94-6/Hartfiel's Estates
19. Accept Feasibility Study/94-7/Sharon's 2nd Addition
20. Accept Feasibility Study/94-ll/Andover Center
21. Accept Petition/94-2jWoodland Pond 2nd Addition
22. Update/purchase of Auto salvage Yards
23. Accept Petition/94-l0/Jonathan Woods
24. Approve Timber Meadows 2nd Final plat
25. Authorize Traffic Signal Study/Bunker Lake Blvd. @Meadow
Creek Professional Building
26. Approve House Burn/Fire Department
Mayor-Council Input
Payment of Claims
Adjournment
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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 7, 1994
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AGENDA APPROVAL . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
PRESENTATION OF PAINTINGS/OTTO PFEIFFER . · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution R098-94 rejecting bid/IP94-l/Park Complex 1 lighting 1
Approve Kennel License renewal/Rescue St. Bernards · · · · · 1
Approve memo of understanding with Anoka/Water · · · · · · · 1
Resolution R099-94 awarding bid/IP93-9/Xeon Street storm sewer 2
Resolution RlOO-94 awarding bid/IP93-3l/Woodland Creek 4th · 2
Accept easement/Meadow Creek Associates · · · · · · · · · · · 2
Resolution RlOl-94 accepting feasibility study/IP94-ll/
Andover Center · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
Resolution Rl02-94 accepting petition/IP94-2/Woodland Pond 2nd 2
Update/Purchase of Auto Salvage Yards · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
Resolution Rl03-94 accepting petition/IP94-l0/Jonathan Woods 2
Resolution Rl04-94 approving Timber Meadows 2nd final plat · 2
Authorize traffic signal study/Bunker Lake Boulevard at
Meadow Creek Professional Building · · · · · · · · · · · 2
Approve house burn/Fire Department/Andover Boulevard · · · · 2
PUBLIC HEARING: IP94-l2/FOREST MEADOWS . . · · · · · · · · · · · 2
Resolution Rl05-94 discontinuing project · · · · · · · · · · 3
PUBLIC HEARING: IP94-3/l40TH LANE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3
Motion to table to June 21 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
BID/IP93-l2/HILLS OF BUNKER LAKE 5TH
Resolution Rl06-94 awarding base bid · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
AMENDMENT/ORDINANCE 8, SECTIONS 8.09 AND 8.08
Motion to make no change · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
SPECIAL USE PERMIT/LIQUOR LICENSE/POVLITZKI
Resolution Rl07-94 approving permit · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
LIQUOR LICENSE/POVLITZKI
Motion to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5
PRELIMINARY PLAT/SHARON'S 2ND ADDITION · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5
Resolution Rl08-94 approving preliminary plat · · · · · · · · 6
SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF CITY PROPERTY . · · · · · 6
Motion to discuss proposals · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7
AMEND ORDINANCE 55 AND RESOLUTION 092-92
Resolution Rl09-94 adopting changes · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7
Motion to amend Ordinance 55 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7
CITY HALL PARK COMPLEX #2 IRRIGATION AND WATER RESOURCE/IP93-7 · 7
Motion to use municipal water for irrigation/Park Complex 2 · 8
Resolution RllO-94 authorizing feasibility for another well · 8
FEASIBILITY STUDY/IP94-9/FOX WOODS
Resolution Rlll-94 accepting feasibility/ordering plans · · · 8
FEASIBILITY STUDY/IP94-6 AND IP94-7 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
Resolution Rl12-94 receiving feasibility and calling for
public hearing/IP94-6/Hartfiel's Estates · · · · · · · · 9
Resolution Rl13-94 receiving feasibility, waiving hearing,
directing preparation of plans/IP94-7/Sharon's 2nd · · · 9
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
Notification to Residents · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
Recognition . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
Salary Survey · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10
ADJOURNMENT . . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10
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MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to
order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on June 7, 1994, 8:01 p.m., at the Andover
City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present: Dalien, Jacobson, Knight, Perry
Councilmembers absent: None
Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins
TKDA Engineer, John Davidson
BRA Engineer, Glenn Cook
Assistant City Engineer, Todd Haas
City Planner, Dave Carlberg
City Administrator, Richard Fursman
Others
AGENDA APPROVAL
Add Item 7 to the Consent Agenda; Delete Items 17, 18 and 19 from the
Consent Agenda so they can be discussed.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, the Agenda as amended. Motion
carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 17, 1994, Regular Meeting: Page 7, Motion on Hills of Bunker Lake
5th Addition, clarify to accept the plat with the street name
changes.
May 17, 1994, Closed Meeting: Correct as written.
May 17, 1994, EDA Meeting: Correct as written.
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Jacobson, approve all three sets of Minutes
as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF PAINTINGS/OTTO PFEIFFER
Otto Pfeiffer presented the last two paintings of the four seasons of
Minnesota, that of summer and of spring. He also provided a certificate
of value for all four paintings. Mayor McKelvey accepted the paintings
on behalf of the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 7 : Award Bid/IP94-l/Park Complex 1 Lighting (See
Resolution R098-94 rejecting bids)
Item 12: Approve Kennel License Renewal/Rescue St. Bernards
Item 13: Approve Memorandum of Understanding with City of
Anoka/Water
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(Consent Agenda, Continued)
Item 14: Award Bid/IP93-9/Xeon Street Storm Sewer (See
Resolution R099-94)
Item 15: Award Bid/IP93-3l/Woodland Creek 4th (See Resolution
RlOO-94)
Item 16: Accept Easement/Meadow Creek Associates
Item 20: Accept Feasibility Study/IP94-ll/Andover Center (See
Resolution RlOl-94)
Item 21: Accept Petition/IP94-2/Woodland Pond 2nd Addition (See
Resolution Rl02-94)
Item 22: Update/Purchase of Auto Salvage Yards
Item 23: Accept Petition/IP94-l0/Jonathan Woods (See Resolution
RI03-94)
Item 24: Approve Timber Meadows 2nd Final Plat (See Resolution
Rl04-94)
Item 25: Authorize Traffic Signal Study/Bunker Lake Boulevard at
Meadow Creek Professional Building
Item 26: Approve House Burn/Fire Department (1343 and 1319
Andover Boulevard)
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Dalien, approval of those items. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: IP94-12/FOREST MEADOWS
8:11 p.m. Mr. Cook reviewed the proposed street construction project
within the Forest Meadows Addition south of l8lst Avenue and east of
Hanson Boulevard. The estimated assessments for each of the 21 units is
$6,170 or $5,818 per unit for the alternate of seeding in lieu of
sodding. The storm sewer in the area would use the existing ditches as
it presently does.
Mayor McKelvey noted the petition of 13 in favor, 9 against, and 2
unavailable.
Dave Brostrom. 18001 Vale Street - presented a new petition of 13
signatures opposed to the project. After reviewing the two petitions,
the Council noted there are these 13 opposed, plus three others opposed
on the original petition that are not on the new petition. That is a
clear majority opposing the project.
Mr. Brostrom - stated everyone has their own reason for opposing the
project, but his opposition is purely financial. with his taxes going
up this last year and another increase if the bond issue passes today,
he has more important places to spend his money than on blacktop roads.
There being no further testimony, Mayor McKelvey asked for a motion to
close the public hearing.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, to so move. Motion carried
unanimously. 8:19 p.m.
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(Public Hearing: IP94-12/Forest Meadows, Continued)
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to discontinue any further
consideration of this item at this time due to the fact that there is a
majority against the project. (See Resolution Rl05-94) Motion carried
unanimously. 8:20 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING: IP94-3/140TH LANE
8:20 p.m. Mr. Davidson explained they held an informational meeting
with the residents along 140th Lane between prairie Road and the
proposed plat of the Hills of Bunker Lake 5th Addition to the west.
Trunk sanitary sewer and trunk watermain will eventually be extended
along l40th to prairie Road to ultimately serve the property to the east
to the corporate boundary. The size of the sanitary sewer would be 21
inches; the size of the watermain would be 16 inches and will provide
the major feed from a future elevated storage tank in that general area
of the City. The installation of sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer,
and streets with curb and gutter was bid as an alternate to the Hills of
Bunker Lake 5th Addition project and could be done as a part of that
project.
Mr. Davidson stated that since the utilities are trunk lines being
forced upon large-lot property owners, the Council is asked that
consideration be given to not assessing the sewer and water assessments
up front, but only as the property connections to the system. The City
would be carrying about $78,000 in those assessments. However, the
service would be constructed to each parcel and to potential future
subdivision of parcels where urban sized lots can be created. The
residents would be assessed the urban standard streets with concrete
curb and gutter and storm sewer costs at this time. He noted the cost
differences between what was estimated at the informational hearing and
the actual costs based on low bid received for the Hills of Bunker Lake
5th Addition project. The estimated cost per unit was $8,840, and the
actual cost would be $7,394. There had been some talk of the developer
of the Hills of Bunker Lake 5th participating in some of the costs of
surfacing l40th Lane, but he did not have any specifics on that issue.
Mr. Davidson also noted the concern expressed by residents at the
informational hearing with the dewatering process affecting the shallow
wells. The recommendation is that the contractor would be required to
provide an approved temporary water supply to any building affected by
the dewatering with the costs being part of the construction costs.
Mayor McKelvey noted the petition indicates five lots in favor, zero
against and two unavailable. Several residents then indicated they are
not in favor of the project, that they did not sign a petition. They
indicated they wanted l40th to remain a cul-de-sac.
A resident stated he met with Tony Emmerich, developer of the Hills of
Bunker Lake 5th, who verbally indicated a willingness to put in the
Class 5 and 1 1/2 inches of blacktop. He presented the Council with a
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Minutes - June 7, 1994
Page 4
(Public Hearing: IP94-3/140th Lane, Continued)
letter from the residents asking that a committee be formed to get all
facts, including what Mr. Emmerich is willing to contribute, before
proceeding. Their first priority, however, would be to leave the road
as a cul-de-sac.
Mr. Davidson suggested the contractor could be asked to maintain the bid
price for the alternate bid for 60 days, though he would like approval
on the Hills of Bunker Lake 5th project this evening so the contractor
can get started on that project. The Council generally agreed that all
facts should be known and negotiations completed before proceeding with
this project. They asked that any contribution by the developer be in
writing and that the new figures for the assessment to those on l40th
Lane be determined.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dalien, that we table this until the
next Council meeting, June 21, 1994, to allow time for the engineer to
discuss with the developer to the west the possibility of contributing
to the construction and to refigure the prices and talk with the
residents along the street, and then have the residents come back and
give us their vote at that time. Motion carried unanimously. 8:35 p.m.
AWARD BID/IP93-12/HILLS OF BUNKER LAKE 5TH
Mayor McKelvey noted the resolution accepting bids and awarding the
contract to the low bidder, C. w. Houle, Inc., base bid of $1,039,727.70
and alternate bid of $139,231.03, making the change to keep the
alternate bid open for 60 days.
MOTION by Dalien, Seconded by Jacobson, to move with that change. (See
Resolution Rl06-94) Motion carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT/ORDINANCE 8, SECTIONS 8.01 AND 8.08
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that we concur with the Planning
and Zoning Commission for the same reasons that they listed (making no
change to the ordinance) Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE SPECIAL USE PERMIT/LIQUOR LICENSE/POVLITZKI
Councilmember Jacobson stated he will vote against the Permit because he
objects to the liquor portion, thinking that will cause problems. He
does support the idea of a restaurant as proposed in Andover.
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Dalien, the Resolution as it has been
presented to us for the Special Use Permit. (See Resolution Rl07-94)
Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-No (Jacobson) vote.
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APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE/POVLITZKI
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Dalien, approval of the liquor license
request of Brad and Richard Povlitzki for the property located at 1851
Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-No (Jacobson)
vote.
APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT/SHARON'S 2ND ADDITION
The Council asked what happens if Hartfiel's Addition votes against the
installation of utilities and streets. Mr. Davidson stated ideally this
plat and both Hartfiel's Estates and Fox Woods to the east could be done
under one contract. However, they have separated the projects; and if
this must be done on its own, the sewer and water will be brought in
from Bluebird to the cul-de-sac and one-half of the cost charged to the
developer. The other half would be assessed to those in Hartfiel's when
they connect. The surfacing of l46th Avenue is not included in the
costs if the project is not done in Hartfiel's.
Councilmember Jacobson questioned the storm sewer drainage in the
southwest corner, as it appears to drain outside the plat. Mr. Davidson
stated the easements will be required to the wetlands. The storm sewer
would discharge to the existing pond to the 100 year event. The pond
will require an outlet control, as now it is landlocked. That easement
will need to be acquired or condemned.
Councilmember Jacobson stated the large pond will be used as a bounce
pond, and it too is outside of the plat.
Ron Smith, Developer - stated this is the way the engineers prepared the
drainage. Mr. Davidson stated the intent was the existing pond be
designed to the 100-year flood elevation with an outflow control.
Councilmember Jacobson noted the pond on the southeast corner will be
fairly deep, wondering if that will be a problem, an attractive nuisance
for children. Mr. Davidson explained that is a sedimentary pond
required before the water goes into the existing pond. Mr. Haas stated
when the parcel line was moved, Mrs. Hartfiel owned both parcels; and
she provided all the necessary easement on the pond. That easement
needed to the west may need to be condemned.
Attorney Hawkins cautioned against condemning property that is not for
public purpose. In this case it would be for the developer. Mr.
Davidson stated there are other alternatives, but they first looked at
what would be best for both Sharon' s 2nd Addition and Hartfiel's
Estates.
Councilmember Perry was concerned with creating a development with paved
roads without having paved roads to access that area. She felt serious
consideration needs to be given to paving l46th to Bluebird. Possibly
some agreement could be made as is being done with another developer who
is willing to contribute the Class 5 and 1 1/2 inches of bituminous to
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(Approve Preliminary Plat/Sharon's 2nd Addition, Continued)
provide a paved access to the development. Mr. Davidson noted the
problem is that Bluebird is also a dirt road. Ideally, all three
developments would be done at the same time. No specific decision was
reached on this issue.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, that the council accept the
preliminary plat of Sharon's 2nd Addition with the concerns that the
Council noted. (See Resolution Rl08-94) Motion carried unanimously.
SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF CITY PROPERTY
Mr. Fursman noted the request of Independent School District #11 to
begin negotiations to purchase the 18 acres of land owned by the City
which is immediately north of Andover Elementary. No dollar amount has
been mentioned, though the land value for the land for the middle school
was $10,000 per acre. He asked for direction from the Council.
Councilmember Knight was concerned with the way the school district is,
in effect, dictating the direction and area that growth will take place
in Andover. It poses tremendous costs to the City for sewer and water
extension; then the City must react and plan around that extension. He'd
prefer the school district and City look at sites together to jointly
explore the various options. This process also sets up a very lucrative
situation for people who invested in or speculated on land based on the
proposals of the school district.
Mayor McKelvey has been told that the school district has not completed
the purchase of all 49 acres north of the City Hall needed for the
middle school. That area would not be large enough for two schools.
The proposal is to build 24 classrooms next to Andover Elementary,
sharing the same heating facilities, same principal, etc.
Councilmember Jacobson had the same concerns as Councilmember Knight,
especially with the high cost of running the utilities up to the
proposed middle school site. If the school district is serious, he felt
they are going to have to participate to a large degree in the cost of
getting the utilities up there because the City does not have the money
to do so. Secondly, the Comprehensive plan indicates the area south of
City Hall as a potential site for a new City Hall and other facilities.
If that is not done there, where would a new City Hall be put? He's
willing to discuss these issues with the school district.
Mayor McKelvey stated in talking with school district officials earlier,
they indicated a willingness to contribute one-half of the cost to bring
sewer to the middle school; but that was denied before this Council. He
does not know where they stand on that issue now. He felt the district
did look at other sites and found the two proposed sites in Andover to
be the best. Mr. Carlberg stated the Metropolitan Council Staff has said
there is no guarantee that any MUSA expansion will be granted for
residential development which would be needed to offset the City's costs
in extending that sewer line.
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Page 7
(School District Request for Purchase of City Property, Continued)
Other Council comments were to have a determination of the costs of
extending the sewer line to serve the proposed middle school property,
to negotiate terms for that sewer extension, and to discuss the other
concerns of the Council with the school district.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dalien, to authorize the Staff to sit
down and discuss with the School Staff and relay our concerns to them
and get a dialog going, and for Staff to report back to us of what they
find out. Motion carried unanimously.
AMEND ORDINANCE 55 AND RESOLUTION 092-92
Councilmember Jacobson questioned the enforceability of Item B in the
resolution. Frank Stone, Public Works Superintendent, stated they do
look for dripping faucets when making their inspections in houses.
Councilmember Jacobson questioned Item D, deliberately allowing
irrigation or sprinkling water to run into the street or drains. Mr.
Stone stated the residents should be able to control the water run off
so it is not wasted.
Council agreed to the following change in Item H: "The Water Department
shall shut off water at the street following the third violation until
such time as the property owner agrees to comply with the restrictions.
(Last sentence to remain the same.)
Item I: A suggested change was, "Additional curtailment of water usage
in dry weather will be by order of the City Administrator. When
restricted, no person..." There was some concern with this item, as all
other items related to restrictions, and this item relates to
prohibitions. Staff was asked to review the Item and make the necessary
changes and clarifications.
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Jacobson, to adopt the Resolution with the
changes (including Staff review of Item I ) . (See Resolution Rl09-94)
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, the Ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 55 as presented (with the changes noted above) Motion carried
unanimously.
CITY HALL PARK COMPLEX #2 IRRIGATION AND WATER RESOURCE DISCUSSION/
IP93-7
Mr. Davidson explained the City is required to establish a comprehensive
review of their water system by 1995, including pumping rates, total
amount of water used over an annual period, number of wells, storage
available, etc. Even with Well #4 on the system, the pumping rates
can't keep up with the demand on the system. With the appropriation for
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(City Hall Park Complex #2 Irrigation/IP93-7, Continued)
as few wells as possible, it is felt the City would not get permission
to drill a well for irrigating athletic fields. He requested permission
to work with Mr. Stone to obtain the background information on the water
system now, which will be needed before asking for another well. One of
the suggestions has been to create a well field around Well #4 to tie
into Pumphouse #4, which could also eliminate water treatment in each
pumphouse. They would prepare the documentation needed along with the
conceptual plan of the well field and when the next well should be added
to the system.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, the Council authorizes the use
of the municipal water for the ball fields for the irrigation system (in
City Hall park Complex #2) DISCUSSION: Mr. Haas stated the Park and
Recreation Commission is looking at charging user fees to help pay for
the use of the water for irrigation. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Perry, that we direct Staff and the
consulting engineers to prepare a feasibility report on adding a well
and exploring the concept of a well field, and report back to us
sometime in the near future. (See Resolution RllO-94) Motion carried
unanimously.
ACCEPT FEASIBILITY STUDY/IP94-9/FOX WOODS
Council noted the proposed plat is not zoned for urban residential
development. Mr. Haas stated the developer is aware that there is no
guarantee the property will be rezoned, but he wishes to proceed anyway.
Attorney Hawkins stated the developer will sign the Development Contract
to accept the assessments and waive any right to an appeal. The Council
will have no obligation to rezone the property as a result of this
action.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dalien, the Resolution (See Resolution
Rlll-94 accepting feasibility study, waiving public hearing, ordering
improvement and directing preparation of plans and specifications for
improvement of Project 94-9) Motion carried unanimously.
ACCEPT FEASIBILITY STUDY/IP94-6/HARTFIEL'S ESTATES AND IP94-7/SHARON'S
2ND ADDITION
Mr. Haas noted a petition was received from Hartfiel's Estates about two
months ago. Mr. Davidson stated the Hartfiel's owns about 13 lots in
Hartfiel's Estates, and the discussion has been to assess the concrete
curb and gutter and streets to those lots on which this project is being
imposed, and defer the assessments until they connect to the sewer and
water. The lots owned by the Hartfiel's and those who want to connect
immediately would be assessed for both the streets and utilities.
Council asked that the amount of potential deferment be made available
to them at the public hearing.
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(ACcept Feasibility Study/IP94-6 and IP94-7, Continued)
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, the Resolutions of Items 18 and
19 as presented (See Resolutions Rl12-94 receiving feasibility report
and calling public hearing for Project 94-6/Hartfiel's Estates; and
Rl13-94 accepting feasibility study, waiving public hearing, ordering
improvement and directing preparation of plans and specifications for
Project 94-7/Sharon's 2nd Addition) DISCUSSION: Councilmember Perry
again suggested before allowing a development to occur that the roadway
to that plat be taken care of. Otherwise it will be a problem in the
future when residents complain of having to drive on a dirt road, and
there will be no one to assess. Also, costs will increase significantly
in several years. No specific action was taken at this time. Motion
carried unanimously.
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
Notification to Residents - Councilmember Perry noted the complaints at
a P & Z public hearing about the lack of notification to residents,
which she felt should be addressed. She suggested the City talk to the
management at lmdover' s Downtown Center about the possibility of the
City posting notices whenever issues of general interest are being
addressed. She felt new approaches need to be explored to notify the
residents. Councilmember Jacobson also noted the suggestion of
maintaining an answering machine with messages on it for people to call
after hours. It may also be possible to have the full agenda available
on the computer for people who have a modem to contact City Hall. Staff
pointed out the lack of time to continually update the messages.
Councilmember Knight felt serious consideration should be given to
sending the newsletter monthly.
It was agreed to 1) approach the Downtown Center about the use of their
sign for general notices; 2) have Staff record weekly messages of agenda
items which would be available to residents who call after hours; and if
time becomes a problem, consideration will be given to Councilmembers
volunteering to input the weekly messages; and 3) consider a monthly
newsletter in the budgeting process for 1995.
Recognition - Councilmember Perry asked if the Council wishes to pursue
a suggestion made some time ago of planting a tree in one of the City
Parks rather than giving a plaque when giving recognition to someone in
the City. That idea was raised when Jim Schrantz left the City. The
Council generally agreed with the concept and asked that Staff explore
it further.
Salary Survey - Mr. Fursman provided copies to Councilmembers not on the
Personnel Committee of the salary survey from the Metropolitan Area for
1993. The updated 1994 version should be available in about a month.
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APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Dalien, the approval of Claims totaling
$234,330.15. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, to adjourn. Motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ma cella A. Peach
Recording Secretary