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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER th 1995
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RESIDENT FORUM . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
AGENDA APPROVAL · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
CONSENT AGENDA
SAC charges for Public Works · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
Resolution R260-95 approving a lot split/14220 Crosstown Blvd 2
EAW Shadowbrook (postpone) · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
Completion of Probation/Fire Department Secretary · · · 2
Pay Equity Compliance Report · · · · · · · · · 2
Computer Update
Resolution R261-95 approving City of Andover Highway Right-
of-Way Plat #4 for Commercial Boulevard/IP94-33 · · · 2
Fiscal consulting services for 1996 (Juran and Moody) · · · 2
Old is Gold settlement · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
Resolution R262-95 establishing the 1996 General Fund budget 2
Resolution R263-95 establishing the 1996 levy · · · · 2
Resolution R264-95 adopting the 1996 Lower Rum River Water
Management Organization budget · · · · · · · · 2
Resolution R265-95 adopting the 1996 sewer, water, central
equipment and PIR fund budgets · · · · · · · · · · 2
Establish fund reservations from 1995 budget · · · · . 2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
ROLLING MEADOWS ESTATES PRELIMINARY PLAT · · · · · · · · · 2
Resolution R266-95 approving the preliminary plat · 3
AVALON HOMES SKETCH PLAN · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
SPECIAL USE PERMIT/2648 SOUTH COON CREEK DRIVE/HOME OCCUPATION
Resolution R267-95 denying the request · · · · · · · 5
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Motion to reappoint Randall Peek · · · · · · · · 5
Motion to appoint Lynette Barry · · · · · · · · · 5
Motion to nominate Bev Jovanovich (failed) · · · · · · 5
Motion to nominate Lorna Wells · · · · · · · 5
Motion to reappoint Jay Squires as Chairperson · · · · · 5
MSA DESIGNATION THROUGH CROWN POINTE/CROWN POINTE EAST · · 5
Motion to table discussion to next meeting · · 6
CITY HALL DISCUSSION · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6
REVIEW PERSONNEL POLICY
Motion to send to Personnel Committee · · · 8
DRUG TESTING POLICY
Motion to adopt drug testing policy · · · · · · 8
REVIEW FEE SCHEDULE
Resolution R268-95 setting rates for permits, connection fees,
services and water · · · · · · · · · · · 8
Resolution R269-95 establishing service charges to be
collected in 1996 · · · · · · · · · · · 8
Resolution R270-95 establishing permit fees and service charges8
Resolution R271-95 setting fees for permits, rezoning, Special
Use Permits, variances, platting, license fees, lot
splits, rental fees and various other fees · · · 8
NON-INTOXICATING ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE - TASTY PIZZA
Motion to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
PURCHASE/CONDEMNATION/COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD/IP94-33
Motion to authorize · · · · · · · · · · · . 9
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MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
Draft policy for unsewered areas/University of Minnesota · · 9
Architectural firm for new City Hall · · · · 9
Setting specific deadlines for externalities · · · · 9
Outside vehicle storage at Mom's Auto · · · · · · · · · 9
Review of City Administrator · · · · · · · · · · · 9
Review of Staff's performance · · · · · · · · · · 9
Complaint on snow plowing · · · · · · · · · · · 10
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS . . · · · . · · · · · · · 10
ADJOURNMENT . . . . . . · · · . · · · · · · · · · 10
CITY of ANDOVER
Regular City Council Meeting - December 19, 1995
Call to Order - 7:00 pm
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Discussion Items
l. Rolling Meadows Estates preliminary Plat, Cont.
2. Avalon Homes Sketch plan
3 . Special Use Permit/2648 S. Coon Creek Dr./Home Occupation
in Accessory structure
4 . P & Z Appointments
5. Municipal State Aid Designation Through Crown Pointe/Crown
pointe East
6 . Adopt 1996 Sewer, water, Central Equipment, PIR, LRRWMO
Budgets
7 . Establish Fund Reservations from 1995 Budget
8 . City Hall Discussion
EDA Meeting
9. Adopt 1996 EDA Budget
Staff, Committees, Commissions
10. Review Personnel Policy
11- Adopt Drug Testing Policy
12. Revise Fee Schedule
Non-Discussion/Consent Items
13. Lot Split/14220 Crosstown Boulevard
14. EAW Shadowbrook, Cont.
15. Completion of Probation/F.D. Secretary
16. Pay Equity Compliance Report
17. Computer Update
18. Approve City of Andover Hwy. R/W plat 114 for Commercial Blvd.
Project 94-33
19. Order purchase/Condemnation/Commercial Blvd./94-33
20. Fiscal Consulting Services for 1996
21- Old is Gold Settlement
22. Adopt 1996 General Fund Budget
Mayo r-Counci 1 Input
Payment of Claims
Adjournment
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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w, . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 19, 1995 -
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to
order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on December 19, 1995, 7:00 p.m., at thp.
Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present: Jacobson, Knight, Kunza
Councilmember absent: Dehn
Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins
City Engineer, Scott Erickson
City Finance Director, Jean McGann
City Planning Director, Dave Carlberg
City Administrator, Richard Fursman
Others
RESIDENT FORUM
Winslow Holasek. 1159 Andover Boulevard NW - noted the Anoka Union
published the October 17, 1995, City Council meeting agenda listing the
discussion item of Xeon/Bluebird Street Storm Sewer/IP93-9. At that
meeting, according to the Minutes, the item was moved to a closed
meeting with the City Attorney. He didn't understand why it was moved
to a closed meeting. He felt any discussion on that project should be
a public matter. Attorney Hawkins recalled it was because of the appeal
Mr. Holasek had filed, and the meeting was to discuss strategy and how
to respond to the appeal.
Mr. Holasek - stated the appeal consideration was for Project 93-5, the
Winslow Hills assessments; this is Xeon/Bluebird street Storm Sewer
project. He didn't have any litigation on that project. He provided a
letter and a copy of the Minnesota Statute on reasons for holding a
closed meeting. He felt the closed meeting on October 17 was a
violation of the open meeting law, and there are penalties for such
violations. The Council referred the matter to the City Attorney to
research the reason for that closed meeting.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Add Item 12a, Approve Non-Intoxicating On-Sale Liquor license - Tasty
Pizza; Add Item 12b, SAC Charges for Public Works; Move to the Consent
Agenda Item 12b, Item 6, Adopt 1996 Sewer, Water, Central Equipment,
PIR, LRRWMO Budgets, and Item 7, Establish Fund Reservations from 1995
Budget; Move Item 19, Order Purchase/Condemnation/Commercial Boulevard/
IP94-33, to the Discussion Items.
MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Knight, to approve the Agenda as amended.
Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Dehn) vote.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Item 12b SAC Charges for Public Works
Item 13 Lot Split/14220 Crosstown Boulevard (See Resolution
R260-95)
Item 14 EAW Shadowbrook (postpone)
Item 15 Completion of Probation/Fire Department Secretary
Item 16 Pay Equity Compliance Report
Item 17 Computer Update
Item 18 Approve City of Andover Highway Right-of-Way Plat #4
for Commercial Boulevard/IP94-33 (See Resolution R261-
95)
Item 20 Fiscal Consulting Services for 1996 (Juran and Moody)
Item 21 Old is Gold Settlement
Item 22 Adopt 1996 General Fund Budget (See Resolution R262-95
establishing the 1996 General Fund Budget and
Resolution R263-95 establishing the 1996 levy)
Item 6 Adopt 1996 Sewer, Water, Central Equipment, PIR, Lower
Rum River Water Organization Budgets (See Resolution
R264-95 adopting the 1996 Lower Rum River Water
Management Organization Budget and Resolution R265-95
adopting the 1996 Sewer, Water, Central Equipment and
PIR Fund budgets)
Item 7 Establish Fund Reservations from 1995 Budget
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Kunza, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Dehn) vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 5, 1995, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
December 6, 1995, Special Meeting: Correct as written.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Kunza, approve both sets of Minutes.
Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Dehn) vote.
ROLLING MEADOWS ESTATES PRELIMINARY PLAT
David Almgren, Andover Building Official, explained that because of the
soils, an alternate design septic system is needed for the lots in this
plat. It is an on-grade system that is being used in Washington and
Hennepin Counties. Two 5,000-square-foot areas have been designed for
septic systems on each lot, which is adequate for a four-bedroom home.
Those areas will be indicated on the lot and recorded, so they will be
known to the builders. Landscaping is not part of the requirements. The
top of the septic system mound will be 2 1/2 to 3 feet high. The drain
field works like any other drain field. There aren't any more problems
in extreme temperatures than with the other systems, but they are two to
three times more expensive. He thought the 39,000 square-foot regulation
will need to be reviewed in light of the use of mound systems and with
the new septic system laws that will be enacted next year. The fill for
the mound septic systems will come from outside the plat.
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(Rolling Meadows Estates Preliminary Plat, Con tinued)
Councilmember Jacobson apologized, as he did not mean to be hard with
the developer at the last meeting. He has since done some research on
mound septic systems. Councilmember Knight asked if there are any
restrictions for those houses that will be so close to the power lines.
Mr. Almgren stated no, that the buildings will meet all setback
requirements. Mr. Erickson then reviewed the other items of concern
raised by the Council at the December 5 meeting: Yakima Street NW will
be built to the north and south property lines; the 16.5-foot strip west
of Yakima Street NW has been eliminated and combined with Lot 4, Block
3; the strip between Yakima and Lot 4, Block 1 will remain as dedicated
right of way; Lot 4, Block 1 has been reconfigured and Outlot B created;
the building pad on Lot I, Block 1 will be indicated; the east-west
street will be renamed to 171st Avenue NW' and Outlots A and B will
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remain. Outlot A cannot be eliminated because of the wetland, and
Outlot B has been created with the reconfiguration of Lot 4. It was
determined by Staff and the developer that the best use of those small
remnants would be to retain the outlots and allow the developer to
continue ownership of them. Councilmember Jacobson wondered if Outlot
A could be attached to the lot across the street.
Jim Merila. Merila and Associates - stated the county recorder's office
will not accept lots that are not contiguous for recording purposes.
Lot 4, Block 1 will be accessed from Tonto Street. There is an
underlying private easement on the north side of the Lot 4, but the lot
would not necessarily have the right to access over that easement.
Responding to Councilmember Jacobson's inquiry on the date of the plats,
Mr. Merila agreed the revised preliminary plat map should be dated 12-
18-95. The only change on that updated map is the extension of Yakima
street to the south.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, introducing the Resolution
approving the preliminary plat of Rolling Meadows Estates as being
developed by TSM Development, Inc., located in Section 12, Township 32,
Range 25, Anoka County on engineering drawing revision dated 12-18-95,
contingent upon the following: I} A variance is granted from Ordinance
10, Section 9.05 for 171st Avenue between Yakima street NW and Roanoke
Street NW which exceeds the maximum length of 1320 feet. 2} would
remain the same as printed. 3} Variance from Ordinance 10, Section
9.06A3 as Lots 2, 3, and 4 of Block 1 do not meet the 39,000 square-foot
requirement. 29,000 square feet of each lot meets ordinance requirement~
with the remaining 10,000 square feet of each lot that do not, but with
5,000 square feet left unfilled for future septic system location. 4}
That the cul-de-sacs for Yakima Street NW be constructed and extended to
the southerly and northerly most property line of the preliminary plat;
5} , 6} , 7) , 8} will remain as printed. (See Resolution R266-95)
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Knight repeated his dissatisfaction with some
of the lots because they are poorly designed. Councilmember Kunza
agreed. Mayor McKelvey stated this is no different than a development
that includes lots to the center of the pond rather than create outlots.
The original sketch did have the back of the lots shown as outlots so
they could be included with the property to the west when that develops.
Councilmember Knight predicted in the future there will be problems and
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(Rolling Meadows Estates Preliminary Plat, Continued)
complaints from those homes that are so close to the power lines.
Councilmember Jacobson stated there is an 80-foot easement on either
side of the lines. which meets the national code and gives some margin
of error.
Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-No (Kunza), I-Absent (Dehn) vote.
AVALON HOMES SKETCH PLAN
Mr. Erickson reviewed the proposed sketch plan of Avalon Homes in
Section 15 which consists of nine rural residential lots. The property
is proposed to be in the municipal sewer district between the years 2010
and 2015. One lot will front on Nightingale, which will require a
variance. The proposed jog of 157th Avenue meets the 150-foot
requirement from the 157th Avenue intersection east of Nightingale
Street; however, the Andover Review Committee is recommending that
intersection be relocated to align with the one across the street. That
would result in the reconfiguration of Lots 8 and 9 and the need for
variances. The proposed street extended to the west property line will
end in a temporary cul-de-sac, though it may be there for a long period
of time since the land to the west is in Agricultural Preserve. That is
also a safety concern of the Fire Department. Council has also
indicated an interest in looking at PUD developments, though there
really are no guidelines for that development. Typically a PUD is
negotiated between the Council and the developer.
Councilmember Jacobson felt that because of the severe limitations due
to the wetlands and the pipeline, this would be the perfect property to
be developed as a PUD with clustered single-family housing. He
suggested the two high areas to the northeast and southwest be developed
into four clustered homes each. This would leave the same number of
lots in the development, would reduce the costs by reducing the amount
of roads, would more easily accommodate the extension of sanitary sewer
and water in the future, and would save the natural environment. It
would have to be determined whether the green space would be owned in
common or whether the lots would be configured to include all of it.
Attorney Hawkins advised the City would sign a PUD agreement with the
developer as to what can and cannot be done, and that would include the
inability to do any further subdivision on the property until th8 City
decides to make a change. Mayor McKelvey stated he was very familiar
with the property and also felt it would be best developed as a PUD.
Mike Muske. realtor. and Mitch Ammeman. Avalon Homes - stated they are
not very familiar with the PUD concept, but it seems appropriate. There
will be some decrease in costs for the roads, but they will need to
determine if that will be offset by the land values and if it makes
sense economically. They hope to begin the project by spring or summer
of next year, but they will look at the proposed PUD concept.
Councilmembers Knight and Kunza also felt it is worth exploring. Mr.
Erickson stated Staff and the developer will go over the different
options and come back to the Council with a proposal. The Council agreed.
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT/2648 SOUTH COON CREEK DRIVE/HOME OCCUPATION IN
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, introducing the Resolution denying
the Special Use Permit request of Alma Castro. (See Resolution R267-95)
Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Dehn) vote.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mr. Carlberg noted three terms will be expiring on December 31 on the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Peek and Jovanovich have
reapplied; Commissioner Doucette has asked not to be reappointed. He
guessed Commissioner Peek has served for five or six years; Commissioner
Jovanovich for around ten years. He also noted the six other applicants
to serve on the Commission. All three terms will expire on December 31,
1998. The Council discussed the residences of the various Commissioners
and applicants, desiring a balance of urban and rural representatives.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that the Council reappoint
Randall Peek for another three-year term commencing January, 1996 .
Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Dehn) vote.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, to appoint Lynette Barry to fill
the spot of Catherine Doucette. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent
(Dehn) vote.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, to nominate Bev Jovanovich. Motion
fails on a 2-Yes (Knight, Kunza) , 2-No (McKelvey, Jacobson) , I-Absent:
(Dehn) vote.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by McKelvey, to nominate Lorna Wells for a
three-year term to the Planning Commission. Motion carried on a 4-Yes,
I-Absent (Dehn) vote.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to reappoint Jay Squires as
Chairperson of the Planning Commission. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-
Absent (Dehn) vote.
MUNICIPAL STATE AID DESIGNATION THROUGH CROWN POINTE/CROWN POINTE EAST
Mr. Erickson asked the Council to consider designating a state aid route
through the existing Crown Pointe East and the proposed Crown Point
development sites. The road would funnel traffic to either Andover
Boulevard or Prairie Road and would meet State Aid requirements. He
reviewed the positive and negative points associated with the proposal
as outlined in the Agenda material.
Mayor McKelvey felt this is the only way a bridge will get built across
the wetlands and Coon Creek. He felt it is a win-win situation for both
the City and the developer, and he would like the option considered.
Councilmember Kunza agreed. The proposal does not affect the wetlands
nor the railroad tracks.
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(MSA Designation through Crown pointe/Crown Pointe East, Continued)
Councilmember Knight was concerned with setting a precedent. What
happens when the next developer wants the City to construct an MSA road
through their development? Mr. Erickson felt that it would have to be
reviewed on a case-by-case basis as to when it would be appropriate to
construct a collector street through the plat. Councilmember Knight
felt the street configuration in Crown Pointe East is more of a
neighborhood street, not that of a collector, because of the turns and
curves. The Road Committee has looked at this but did not make a
recommendation.
Councilmember Jacobson didn't like the idea because the street
configuration is obviously a City street designed to serve one or two
plats. It is not a State Aid street. The streets are already constructed
in Crown Pointe East. Those streets only serve the two developments, not
the entire City as a collector. Would they have to be ripped up and
rebuilt to State Aid standards? Secondly, to expend 1/2 million
dollars of State Aid funds to build a bridge and receive $160,000 in
return doesn't make economic sense. He saw this as the City providing
about $300,000 to help a developer out of a situation.
Mr. Erickson stated another possible option would be to bring the State
Aid street through a portion of the undeveloped property to the north of
Crown pointe east. Mayor McKelvey was also concerned with the lack of
lots available for development if the City does not receive the MUSA
extension from the Metropolitan Council. with this proposal, those lots
in the proposed Crown pointe would be developed. Councilmember Jacobson
again argued the economics of the project which he felt benefits the
developer at the expense of the City.
Jerrv Windschitl. Ashford Development Corporation - stated no City funds
would be used in this proposal. It is State Aid monies, not City tax
funds. Also, this proposal is virtually identical to the proposal made
for the Meadows of Round Lake where the city proposed to construct a
State Aid road and bridge over the wetlands to provide another outlet
for that development. While that proposal was denied, he believed the
City spent a substantial amount of money trying to obtain the permits to
do so. He requested that this item be tabled to the next meeting when
there will be a full Council to discuss it. The Council agreed.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Kunza, to table the discussion to the
next meeting when we have the full Council. Motion carried on a 4-Yes,
I-Absent (Dehn) vote.
CITY HALL DISCUSSION
Mr. Fursman noted the Council had questioned the source of the funds for
the Piper Fund. He explained the Piper Fund is an investment fund that
was opened in 1992. In 1994 it crashed, and the City has agreed to use
the revenue stream from the interest payments to offset the loss in the
fund. He explained the investment strategies of the City to lump all
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(Ci ty Hall Discussion, Continued)
investments together from each of the City funds and showed by graph the
percentage of funds from the sewer, water, PIR and general funds that
are represented in the Piper Fund investment. These funds are not
designated for any type of debt service. The Council has the authority
to take the interest or the principal that is not designated for debt
service and allocate it each year for whatever purpose it chooses.
Councilmember Jacobson recalled the comment was if those funds came from
the sewer fund or the water fund, then maybe they should go back to the
sewer and water funds to help reduce rates or whatever.
Mr. Fursman stated these are long-term investment funds that are not
encumbered by debt. These investments have been set up as a reserve over
a long period of time. It is not uncommon to emphasize certain projects.
In this case, the income from the reserve would be designated toward the
City Hall project. It becomes a philosophical question whether thA
reserve should go back to the initial funds such as sewer or water or
whether it should be used for a City Hall, parks, the Fire Department,
etc. It becomes a matter of priority and of deciding where it will be
spent.
Councilmember Jacobson felt if the money is taken out of the fund and
used for something other than what it was put in there for, it should be
taken across the board so that each fund shares equally in another
project. councilmember Knight did some checking on the cost. He
understood the proposal was $90 per square foot plus a 10 percent
architectural fee on top of that. He talked with a reputable local
developer, who felt the project could be done for not more than $70 per
square foot which includes both the furnishings and the architectural
fees. He was told it would be between $50 to $55 per square foot
without furnishings on a commercial building. Because of that wide
disparity, he questioned the total amount of money being talked about.
Councilmember Knight proposed that the City designate the top dollar
amount it is willing to pay for the building, suggesting $70 to $75 per
square foot, set the specifications and bid the project not to exceed
that cost. That is how commercial buildings are bid. If there is that
big of a difference in price, the cost of the project drops below $1
million.
Discussion continued on the project itself and Councilmember Knight's
suggestion on the bidding process. Mr. Fursman felt Councilmember
Knight's suggestion was worth looking into. Mr. Erickson stated the
only difference is the architecture is working for the contractor
instead of the City; however, the City sets the specifications.
Charlie Vieman - commended Councilmember Knight for doing some homework
on this project. It isn't that people don't know that a new City Hall
is needed, it is the dollar amount that has not been acceptable.
Winslow Holasek - thought it is a problem that all of the funds are
invested together. If the funds came from a specific place, that amount
should be reserved for that function and shouldn't be used for other
projects. He also thought the Council needs to decide if the Piper Fund
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(City Hall Discussion, Continued)
is secure. If it is, leave the money there; if it isn't, take it all
out. He went on that Mr. Fursman talked about using the dividends for
the City Hall project. If it is a secure fund, reinvesting the dividends
would increase the number of shares the City owns. If the value
recovers over time, the City comes out ahead because it purchased extra
shares at bargain prices. He didn't think it was right to use the
dividends for other purposes. He did agree with Councilmember Knight,
questioning why it is so much more expensive for a City to construct a
building than private industry.
No further action was taken.
The Council recessed at this time to hold an EDA meeting, 9: 26;
reconvened at 9:28 p.m.
REVIEW PERSONNEL POLICY
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Kunza, that the City Council send the
draft Personnel Policy to the Personnel Committee for review, comment
and recommendation back to the full Council. Motion carried on a 4-Yes,
I-Absent (Dehn) vote.
ADOPT DRUG TESTING POLICY
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, that the Council adopt the drug
testing policy as outlined under Agenda Item Number 11 tonight as
presented by Staff. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Dehn) vote.
REVISE FEE SCHEDULE
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Kunza, to approve all four Resolutions
as presented under Item No. 12 on the Agenda this evening. (See
Resolution R268-95 setting rates for permits, connection fees, services
and water; Resolution R269-95 establishing service charges to be
collected in 1996; Resolution R270-95 establishing permit fees and
service charges; and Resolution R271-95 setting fees for permits,
rezoning, Special Use Permits, variances, platting, license fees, lot
splits, rental fees and various other fees) Motion carried on a 4-Yes,
I-Absent (Dehn) vote.
APPROVE NON-INTOXICATING ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE - TASTY PIZZA
MOTION by McKelvey, Seconded by Kunza, to approve the Non-Intoxicating
On-Sale Liquor License for Tasty Pizza at 13827 Round Lake Boulevard for
1996. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-No (Jacobson), I-Absent (Dehn) vote.
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ORDER PURCHASE/CONDEMNATION/COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD/IP94-33
Attorney Hawkins noted Marion Heidelberger had requested the Council
move this to a Discussion Item. He and Staff have since talked with
the property owners, and they are now aware of the property that is
being considered for condemnation. Ms. Heidelberger and her attorney
now have no problem with what is being presented here. The City is
trying to negotiate with the Heidelbergers and Tax Ladies, but in order
to get the process going to have possession before construction,
engineering is recommending that condemnation proceedings begin.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Kunza, that the Council authorize and
order the purchase or condemnation of the necessary right of way for
Commercial Boulevard Extension Project 94-33. (See Resolution R272-9S)
Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Dehn) vote.
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
Draft policy for unsewered areas/University of Minnesota - Mr. Fursman
noted the policy being drafted by the University of Minnesota for
unsewered areas in the Twin Cities area. They will be studying the
causal relationship between septic failures and water contamination.
The City is collecting data on that now per its agreement with the
Metropolitan Council. One of the concerns is that it is written to draw
certain conclusions. He is scheduling a meeting with the individuals at
the University of Minnesota who are involved in the Study. He will make
the Council aware of the results of his meeting and of the study.
Architectural firm for new City Hall - Councilmember Knight asked the
City's obligation to the architectural firm that has been working on the
project. Mr. Fursman explained a fee of $12,SOO was set to do all of
the work they have done to this point. The City's obligation at this
point ends, and there is no contract with them to go any further.
Setting specific deadlines for externalities - Mr. Fursman stated
target dates for the completion of various tasks will be available the
second meeting in January, 1996 .
Outside vehicle storage at Mom's Auto - Councilmember Jacobson observed
there are a number of cars parked outside the fence at Mom's Auto. He
asked Staff to look into that item.
Review of Ci ty Admini s tra tor - Councilmember Jacobson suggested the
Council review the performance of the City Administrator. It was agreed
that should be done by the full Council. Mr. Fursman welcomed the
opportunity.
Review of the Staff's performance - Councilmember Jacobson wondered how
the citizens could provide input on the performance of the Staff when
dealing with the public. There was a brief discussion on various
methods to receive that input. Mr. Fursman suggested the possibility of
providing a card that can be either filled out at the City Hall or
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mailed back that residents could check their opinion of the service,
similar to what is done in restaurants. It was agreed Staff would come
back with a recommendation.
Complaint on snow plowing - Mayor McKelvey reported he had only one
complaint about the streets not being adequately plowed, which was
resolved before he had an opportunity to talk to Public Works.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, to approve the Claims. Motion
carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Dehn) vote.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried on
a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Dehn) vote.
The meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marcella A. Peach
Recording Secretary
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