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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC November 1, 1994 CITY of ANDOVER Regular City Council Meeting - November 1, 1994 Call to Order - 7:00 p.m. Resident Forum Agenda Approval Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes Discussion Items 1. Assessment Hearing/92-27/Commercial Blvd., Cont. 2. Assessment Hearing/Delinquent utilities 3. Assessment Hearing/Septic System Installation 4. Assessment Hearing/Delinquent Mowing Charges 5. Special Use Permit/Kennel License/16541 Valley Drive NW 6. Special Use Permit/Kennel License/3122-153rd Avenue N.W. 7. Pull Tabs Request/Lions Club Staff, Committees, Commissions 8. On-Site Septic Discussion/Met Council/Ordinance 37 9. Set Assessment Level/Fields of Dreams 10. TIF Map Configuration, Cont. 11. Election Schedule Non-Discussion/Consent Items 12. Salvage Yard Update 13. Receive September Financial Statements 14. Approve Final Plat/Wittington Ridge 15. Receive Petition/94-18/Middle School 16. Approve Plans & Specs/94-29/1519-148th Lane NW 17. Approve Change Order/94-29/1519 - 148th Lane NW 18. Approve Final Payment/94-15 & 94-19/Sealcoating Mayor-Council Input Payment of Claims Adjournment " - . ". '" " ""' REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 1, 1994 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESIDENT FORUM . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 AGENDA APPROVAL . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 CONSENT AGENDA Salvage yard update . . . . . . . . . · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Receive September financial statements · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Resolution R269-94 approving plans and specs/IP94-29/ 1519 148th Lane NW · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Resolution R270-94 approving change order/IP94-29/ 1519 148th Lane NW · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Resolution R271-94 approving final payment/IP94-15 & IP94-19/ sealcoating · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 ASSESSMENT HEARING/IP92-27/COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD. · · · · · · · · 2 0 Resolution R272-94 approving assessment roll · · · · · · · · 4 Resolution R273-94 calling for hearing on revised assessment 4 ASSESSMENT HEARING/DELINQUENT UTILITIES Resolution R274-94 approving assessment roll · · · · · · · · 4 ASSESSMENT HEARING/SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION Resolution R275-94 approving assessment roll · · · · · · · · 4 ASSESSMENT HEARING/DELINQUENT MOWING CHARGES Resolution R276-94 approving assessment roll · · · · · · · · 5 SPECIAL USE PERMIT/KENNEL LICENSE/16541 VALLEY DRIVE NW . · · · · 5 Motion approving license for 5 dogs (dies for lack of second) 5 Resolution R277-94 approving kennel license for 8 dogs · · · 5 SPECIAL USE PERMIT/KENNEL LICENSE/3122 153RD AVENUE NW Resolution R278-94 approving kennel license · · · · · · · · · 6 Motion to forward to P&Z the issue of personal use versus commercial use kennel licenses · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 PULL TABS REQUEST/LIONS CLUB Resolution R279-94 approving request · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 FINAL PLAT/WITTINGTON RIDGE Resolution R280-94 approving final plat · · · · · · · · · · · 7 PETITION/IP94-18/MIDDLE SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . · · · · · · 7 Resolution R281-94 declaring adequacy of petition · · · · · · 8 Resolution R282-94 accepting feasibility report · · · · · · · 8 ON-SITE SEPTIC DISCUSSION/MET COUNCIL/ORDINANCE 37 8 0 · · · · · · · SET ASSESSMENT LEVEL/FIELD OF DREAMS Resolution R283-94 declaring costs and directing preparation of assessment roll · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 Resolution R284-94 approving assessment roll · · · · · · · · 9 ELECTION SCHEDULE Motion to leave elections scheduled for even-numbered years · 9 TIF MAP CONFIGURATION . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 Motion delineating TIF development district · · · · · · · · · 10 MAYOR-COUNCIL INPUT Hills of Bunker Lake pond · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 159th Avenue ponding problem · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Piper Jaffray Investments · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 ADJOURNMENT . . . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 .cco- -'.'. . fA" CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N,W, . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755·5100 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 1, 1994 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on November 1, 1994, 7:00 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 Assistant City Engineer, Todd Haas , ~- -, City Planning Director, Dave Carlberg" City Finance Director, Daryl Sulander City Administrator, Richard Fursman Others RESIDENT FORUM Dave O'Toole, 13429 Jonquil Street - thanked the 70 to 80 volunteers who came out last weekend to lay the sod on two of the ball fields at the Field of Dreams. They finished in about five hours. He noted they will be laying sod on the other two fields this coming weekend and invited everyone to lend a hand. AGENDA APPROVAL Remove from the Consent Agenda for discussion, Item 14, Approve Final Plat/Wittington Ridge; Item 15, Receive Petition/IP94-18/Middle School; Add Executive Session with City Attorney to discuss litigation. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Item 12. Salvage Yard Update Item 13. Receive September Financial Statements Item 16. Approve Plans and Specs/IP94-29/1519 148th Lane NW (See Resolution R269-94) Item 17. Approve Change Order/IP94-29/1519 148th Lane NW (See Resolution R270-94 awarding contract to low bidder of Old is Gold Construction, $13,100) Item 18. Approve Final Payment/IP94-15 & IP94-19/Sealcoating (See Resolution R271-94) MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dalien, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Jm~~"<Ty--, '//5" }q'f ___ __. . "---0- _ <.. . .______.__.__ Regular Andover City C~uncil Meeting Minutes - November 1, 1994 Page 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 18, 1994, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. October 18, 1994, HRA Meeting: Correct as written. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, to approve both sets of Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. , ASSESSMENT HEARING/IP92-27/COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD, CONTINUED 7:10 p.m. Mr. Davidson gave an overview of this project and the change in the assessment roll due to a change "from the feasibility report which indicated a triangular parcel along Commercial Boulevard would be attached to the Roger Streich property. Because that triangular parcel is not owned by Mr. Streich, the assessments were recalculated. That had the effect of reducing, the assessment in two parcels and of increasing the assessment to three other parcels. The adjusted front- foot assessment rate was established by taking the area of each separated lot and dividing it by the depth of the average lot in the area, that is 128 feet. Mr. Davidson also pointed out it has been a policy in the City over the years to determine the adjusted front-foot assessment rate on curvilinear streets, cul-de-sacs, or rectangular lots based on this same formula. Since the lots are all different sizes, he felt this provided a more uniform method of assessment. That adjustment also increases the City's share of the cost and reduces the assessable costs slightly. Mr. Davidson reviewed the sheet comparing the estimated cost for each parcel at the time of the feasibility and what is being proposed as the assessment amount. Some of the increased cost resulted from having to remove buried tires and metals, etc., which had to be , separated and disposed of at different places. Steven Nash, Attornev representinq Roqer Streich - stated they have filed an objection to the previous assessment, and they do object to his assessment as well. They feel the assessment does not adequately measure the benefit that Mr. Streich's property received from this road, that Mr. Streich's property is not being treated fairly with respect to the adjoining parcels that are being assessed. He understood the argument is that Mr. Streich's property is going to receive future benefit from the road that will be constructed along the westerly edge of the property. He asked what guarantee does Mr. Streich have that this Councilor any future Council will not in fact assess Mr. Streich for that road when it goes in. He has been told one Council cannot bind another Council. They do not know when the other road is going through and they have no guarantee a future Council will honor that policy. Mr. Nash argued if the benefit to Mr. Streich's property is when the north- south road is constructed, why not assess him at that time for the benefit. Mr. Nash also argued Mr. Streich's property does not benefit from Commercial Boulevard because the parcel already has public access to Hanson Boulevard. He did not believe the formula used to determine the , adjusted front-foot assessment rate accurately reflects the benefit, nor Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - November 1, 1994 Page 3 (Assessment hearing/IP92-27/Conmmercial Boulevard, Continued) could he find this formula using an arbitrary depth of a lot in the adopted City assessment policy manual. Mr. Davidson stated it is not in the new manual; it was in the old one. Mr. Nash argued in this instance, Mr. Streich's parcel is only touched by Commercial Boulevard; and common sense would show Mr. Streich does not receive the same benefit as some of the other lots. Yet Mr. Streich is being assessed more than Kottke's Bus Service, which has considerably more frontage. Also, Mr. Streich will not access Commercial Boulevard because a three- to four-foot retaining wall was built all along the corner of that property. Mr. Davidson stated the assessment is not only for the street benefit, but for sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain which is now available to that lot. At one point Mr. Streich had discussed with him the subdividing of the parcel into four lots, two to access Hanson Boulevard and two to access Commercial Boulevard. The ' Council does have the option of deferring the street assessment until the construction of the north-south street. The plans for that street will be placed on the next Council agenda. The retaining wall does prevent direct access from Mr. Streich's parcel to Commercial Boulevard. There is a building on the corner within 15 feet which they sloped around and installed a catch basin. They put in the retaining wall to avoid filling Mr. Streich's property or around his building. There was discussion on the possibility of assessing Mr. Streich for the street at the time the north-south street is constructed, not for Commercial Boulevard. Mr. Davidson noted the north-south road is merely giving him access to the facility. If the Council chooses to drop the street assessment to the Streich property for Commercial Boulevard and to assess when the north-south road is done, he suggested the amount of the assessment wouldn't change. The Streich assessment for streets and restoration amounts to $27,589.38. Attorney Nash stated the main concern is the street. He agrees it may not be cheaper to be assessed for the north-south street. But the benefit should not be measured against the entire parcel, since two of the proposed lots already have access off Hanson Boulevard and do not need either Commercial Boulevard or the new north-south street. The new ' north-south road would benefit two proposed lots on this parcel. Mr. Davidson stated the sewer and water utilities do benefit all four proposed lots. Attorney Hawkins cautioned if the street assessment for Mr. Streich is going to be eliminated from the Commercial Boulevard project with the understanding that the street portion will be assessed when the north- south road is done, then that same policy must be applied to the Kottke property as well, which will abut the north-south street to the west. The two properties should be treated uniformly, not assess one parcel with Commercial Boulevard and the other with the new north-south road. The Council agreed. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - November 1, 1994 Page 4 (Assessment hearing/IP92-27/Conmmercial Boulevard, Continued) . MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey the Resolution adopting the revised assessment roll for project 92-27, Commercial Boulevard, with the change in the assessment roll to both Kottke's and Mr. Streich lowering the assessment for the road portion only. The assessment for the storm water and all other utilities will remain the same. For Kottke's the assessment is lowered to $51,466.75, and for Mr. Streich reduced to $61,429.90 from what was presented with the understanding that the Council then intends to assess for the new north-south road which would be going through that area in the spring. (See Resolution R272-94) DISCUSSION: Mr. Davidson explained the entire amount of the street assessment for Commercial Boulevard is being removed from the Kottke assessment. The rest of the property would be picked up by Jay Street. There is also a retaining wall which runs approximately half way along the Kottke property where the property is much higher than Commercial Boulevard. Mr. Nash understood the Streich property would be assessed for the street when the north-south road is put in, but that Mr. Streich would be assessed for sewer, watermain, and storm sewer with this project. He still doesn't agree with the method used to measure benefit of the streets. Motion carried unanimously. . MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Knight, the Resolution for hearing on proposed revised assessment for the Improvement for project No. 92-27. (See Resolution R273-94) Motion carried unanimously. 7:55 p.m. ASSESSMENT HEARING/DELINQUENT UTILITIES There was no public input. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 8:03 p.m MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Jacobson. The Resolution adopting the assessment roll per the list of delinquent utility bills that was given to us this evening. (See Resolution R274-94) Motion carried unanimously. 8:04 p.m. ASSESSMENT HEARING/SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION There was no public input. . MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to close the hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 8:05 p.m. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Perry, the Resolution adopting the assessment roll for the certification of septic system installation charges. (See Resolution R275-94) Motion carried unanimously. 8:06 p.m. __ __~ . _ ._, h_'_ Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - November 1, 1994 Page 5 ASSESSMENT HEARING/DELINQUENT MOWING CHARGES Marvelle Hartfiel - stated they had six lots mowed in Hartfiel's Estates. She felt $465.60 was a lot for mowing just six lots. Councilmember Jacobson explained the addition of administrative fees. Mr. Sulander noted the total amount will be divided among the six parcels. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dalien, to close the public hearing. 0 Motion carried unanimously. 8:10 p.m. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, the Resolution adopting the assessment roll for the certification of delinquent mowing charges as presented. (See Resolution R276-94) Motion carried unanimously. 8:11 p.m. SPECIAL USE PERMIT/KENNEL LICENSE/16541 VALLEY DRIVE NW Rob-Lvn Hiltz - noted her husband Tim has passed out a handout with the background of their dogs and why they are interested in a kennel license. The Planning Commission has recommended granting a permit for five adult dogs. Their request was for eight. They already have four adult dogs, which are their pets. They have no intent to do commercial boarding or dog breeding. It is strictly a hobby. They do not allow the dogs to run, and they have purchased a bark collar for the lab that had a problem. Their immediate plans are to breed one of the St. Bernards this spring and to keep one of the puppies. Once a dog has reached the top competitively in obedience, there is no further place to go. They would like to continue to be training dogs and to show them competitively, so they will need new dogs to replace those who are retired. They would be breeding just one liter per year. In the future they would like to install a kennel building with a dog run for the . dogs. The Fire Station is next door plus a natural wind break which would keep the noise down. They plan on closing on the property on November 11. This situation is similar to the one just two blocks away on just under six acres which was also issued a kennel license for up to eight adult dogs. This parcel has over ten acres. MOTION by Jacobson the Resolution as presented by the Planning and Zoning Commission to limit it to five dogs which was agreed to at the Planning and Zoning commission and agreed to by the applicants at that time. Motion dies for Lack of a Second. Mr. Carlberg noted the current property owner has signed the application, so the Permit can be granted to the property. Kennel licenses are renewed annually; so if there is a problem, the Council can begin action to revoke the Permit. Mayor McKelvey didn't see a difference between allowing five or eight dogs, especially in this rural area, when it can be revoked if there is a problem. Ms. Hiltz - noted if only five dogs are allowed, they would still have to pay $75 to request an amendment to the Special Use Permit to be allowed eight dogs. She felt it is an unfair charge, especially since , , Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - November 1, 1994 Page 6 (Special Use Permit/Kennel License/16541 Valley Drive, Continued) the Council does have the right to revoke the Permit if there is a problem. One of their dogs has been retired from competition, and they have plans to breed in the spring. They will keep one of those puppies. Her husband's dog is about to retire from competition, which means he would not be able to have another dog for competition until one of the dogs passes away. She had agreed to five at the hearing, but they really did want the permit for eight dogs. Further Council discussion again noted the eight dogs allowed on just six acres down the street, plus the recent approval of a Special Use Permit to care for up to ten dogs on Andover Boulevard with only five acres and in closer proximity to the neighbors., A majority of the Council did not see a reason to limit the number to five in this instance. Councilmember Jacobson questioned the existing ordinance, as "kennel license" generally means a commercial operation of some kind. In this instance, the next agenda item, and for the license issued close " to this area, the request is simply to own more dogs than allowed by ordinance and not to engage in any type of commercial operation. He suggested the ordinance be reviewed to allow more than three dogs for personal use, possibly a maximum of eight, as opposed to a commercial kennel license. May be there should be some study on the size of the lot and the number of dogs allowed. Mayor McKelvey disagreed with the maximum number of eight, noting people who run dog sleds have more than eight dogs. He agreed a change may be needed in the ordinance to address personal use dogs as opposed to commercial kennel licenses. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Dalien, introducing the Resolution approving the Special Use Permit request with the following change, that the provision No. 3 be changed to read the number of dogs shall be limited to eight (8). (See Resolution R277-94) Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL USE PERMIT/KENNEL LICENSE/3122 153RD AVENUE NW Lvnne Olson, 3122 153rd Avenue NW - stated the record of the public hearing held by the Planning Commission accurately reflects their intent. They are agreeable with six adult dogs. , MOTION by Dalien, Seconded by Perry, the Resolution approving the Special Use Permit request of Lynne Olson and Charles Buckman-Ellis for a kennel license at 3122 153rd Avenue NW, as presented. (See Resolution R278-94) Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, that we send to the Planning and Zoning Commission the question of dogs and kennel licenses, to have them review that section to tell us if there is to be any changes in our ordinance to reflect some intermediate use or the numbers of animals; and report back to us within four months as to their recommendations for any potential changes. Motion carried unanimously. .-- ~ - -- -.-- Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - November 1, 1994 Page 7 PULL TABS REQUEST/LIONS CLUB . (Mayor McKelvey stepped down for this portion of the meeting as he is a member of the Lions Club; Councilmember Jacobson served as Acting Chair) Attorney Hawkins advised the investigation is done by the State Charitable Gambling Board. They are requesting the City's input. Roqer Schmidt. Andover Lions President - explained about 60 percent of the money from pull tabs will be returned to the City of Andover or the trading area. Councilmember Knight asked why 100 percent couldn't be spent in Andover, which is what he would prefer. Mr. Schmidt - stated some funds are spent with the national organization. They support such things as the eye glasses, hearing aids for the deaf, etc. , which goes outside of this area. They will make every effort to keep as much of the money as possible in this area. MOTION by Dalien, Seconded by Knight, the Resolution approving Charitable Gambling at Pov's Sports Bar to conduct its pull tab operation. (See Resolution R279-94) Motion carried on a 3-Yes, 1-No (Jacobson) , 1-Abstain (McKelvey) vote. (Mayor McKelvey returned to chair the remainder of the meeting.) , APPROVE FINAL PLAT/WITTINGTON RIDGE Mr. Haas noted the engineers have determined the peat is not as deep as was originally thought, so they did not have to use the mat procedure when constructing the road. There have been no major grading changes in the plat that he is aware of. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Knight, the Resolution approving the final plat of Wittington Ridge as presented. (See Resolution R280-94) Motion carried unanimously. RECEIVE PETITION/IP94-1B/MIDDLE SCHOOL Mr. Davidson explained the $1.2 million noted in the feasibility report would be the amount collected if all properties, including that owned by the City, would be assessed. The actual construction costs to extend the utilities are estimated to be $565,550. The assessment to the school will be about the same amount, including the area and connection charges. He thought the School Board is prepared to ask the City for the same consideration as was given the Field of Dreams or Pov's Sports , facility to relieve them of the area benefit charge until that area is actually used. He understood the school district is willing to pay the approximately $565,000 proposed assessment. Mr. Haas stated representatives from the School District plan to attend one of the upcoming Council meetings to discuss their proposal. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - November 1, 1994 Page 8 (Receive Petition/IP94-18/Middle School, Continued) Councilmember Jacobson asked that the District's acceptance of the proposed assessment be in writing. Mr. Davidson also assured the Council this extension of utilities will not depend on any future development. Anyone who connects to it in the future will be assessed; but future development is not required to pay for this extension. The School District is buying into the system; not into this piece of pipe. Mr. Fursman explained the school has petitioned for the project and has waived their right to a public hearing and their right to appeal the assessment. Mr. Davidson pointed out the estimated costs were determined , without selecting the specific route nor with the benefit of soil borings. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, to declare the adequacy of petition and also the Resolution accepting the feasibliity study, waiving the public hearing, ordering the improvement and directing preparation of plans and specifications for the improvement of project 94-18 for sanitary sewer, watermain and storm drain, as presented. (See Resolution R281-94 declaring adequacy of petition for IP94-18; and Resolution R282-94 accepting feasibility study) Motion carried unanimously. The Council recessed at 8:47 p.m. to meet in executive session with the City Attorney regarding the Ashford Development/Wittington Ridge storm drainage litigation. The meeting resumed at 9:33 p.m. ON-SITE SEPTIC DISCUSSION/MET COUNCIL/ORDINANCE 37 Mr. Carlberg explained the Metropolitan Council is standing by its policy on biennial inspections of on-site septic systems; and the City will be required to enforce Ordinance 37 or some variation of it. The Met Council will not grant any more MUSA expansion for Andover until ' this issue is resolved. He received notice that the Anoka County Sheriff's Substation and the School District have requested MUSA expansion, and those requests are incomplete based on the City's septic system policy or the transportation issue. The transportation issue is now simple to resolve, but the septic system issue is still there. While there was a reluctance to mandate either option, the Council debated the merits of hiring City Staff to do the biennial inspections versus mandating the systems to be pumped every two years. It was noted it would probably mean hiring two additional Staff for inspections and enforcement, plus the large amount of book work needed. If done this way, the preference was the residents either be billed through their tax statement if possible or to bill through Anoka Electric. It was estimated the cost would be about $3 per month per homeowner. It was then suggested the local waste haulers be invited to meet with the Council to discuss their opinions on how the inspections and/or mandated pumping should be handled and the costs. The Staff was directed to set up the meeting, inviting all licensed haulers in the City. The special meeting was set for Tuesday, November 29, 1994, 7:00 p.m. , Regular Andover City Council Meeting , Minutes - November 1, 1994 Page 9 SET ASSESSMENT LEVEL/FIELD OF DREAMS MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, the Resolution as presented declaring cost and directing preparation of assessment roll for IP93-7. (See Resolution R283-94) Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dalien, the Resolution adopting the assessment roll for the improvement of sanitary sewer, watermain and storm drain, project No. 93-7, City Hall Park Complex #2. (See Resolution R284-94) Motion carried unanimously. ELECTION SCHEDULE The Council felt the present schedule of even-numbered year elections for city officials works very well. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, that the City Council adopt the , even-numbered year option as the City presently has so the next election would be in November, 1996. Motion carried unanimously. TIF MAP CONFIGURATION Mr. Fursman reviewed the proposal to expand the TIF district. that area in which the tax increments can be spent. Councilmember Jacobson had a concern with expanding the area too much, as there is the risk for diluting what the TIF funds were meant for, that is the cleanup of the junkyard area. Councilmember Perry noted the Comprehensive Plan designated an area east of Hanson Boulevard as a quasi-governmental area, and she felt that area should be included. Mr. Fursman noted the housing area along Bunker Lake Boulevard was included in the smaller Option A district. His thought was the TIF funds could be considered for the multiple housing in that vicinity. He noted other communities have included the entire city as the potential TIF development district, anticipating the State Legislature may give the county or school districts veto power over any future expansions. His thoughts were to include as much of the City as possible so TIF funds could be used to cover unforeseen expenses that the City would not be able to cover such as a water treatment facility, repair of the very , deep sanitary sewer lines, possible soils problems, etc. Also, he did not want to redraw the district lines every time a project comes up. Actually, his preference would be to include the entire City. Councilmember Perry did not have a problem using TIF funds for redevelopment of an area like the auto recycling area, but she worried about getting a lot of requests from private businesses which she did not feel was an appropriate use of the funds. But she felt it makes sense to go to the City's boundary, especially because of the potential septic system problems on the smaller lots outside of the area shown. Mayor McKelvey preferred a larger area than just Option A, as there may be a potential need for bridges, an east-west road across the City, etc. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - November 1, 1994 Page 10 (TIF Map Configuration, Continued) Mr. Fursman stated with the expansion of the district, the Council should also establish a policy of how and where and what type of items will be allowed for the use of TIF funds. The Council asked if a unanimous vote could be required for any use of the TIF funds. , Attorney Hawkins preferred a 4/5 vote; but yes, that can be established as policy. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, that the Council expand the TIF development district to the larger area delineated on the map before them. DISCUSSION: The Council agreed that a policy should be established that would require a 4/5 vote to approve any TIF funds to be used outside of the current district. Councilmember Dalien preferred the line be drawn around the entire City. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1- No (Dalien) vote. MAYOR-COUNCIL INPUT Hills of Bunker Lake Pond - Council asked about a resolution to the conflict between two neighbors on the activities next to and on the park property. Mr. Fursman stated it is basically two neighbors who are not getting along. The Council suggested using the mediation services to resolve the issue if both parties would agree. 159th Avenue ponding Problem - Mr. Fursman noted the hole in front of the Kinnen property has been dug and the water is draining. Councilmember Knight felt the hole is very deep and understood that rock was to be added to keep it from getting that deep. Mayor McKelvey stated the contractor will come back to place dirt and to reseed or resod the area. Piper Jaffray Investments - Mayor McKelvey noted he was questioned about the handling of the finances during a debate. His response was that investment had been made under the previous administration, not while he was Mayor. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Perry, the approval of Claims in the amount of $754,673.46 as presented by Staff. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Perry, Seconded by Jacobson, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, , M~~(RÇ~~;~tar, -- -.- . . . ... --. - ..- ._-~