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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC March 21, 1995 < CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 21, 1995 to Order 7:00 p.m. Resident Forum Agenda Approval Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes Discussion Items 1. Lot Split/Variance/560-177th Avenue NW/Scardigli 2. Discussion/Woodland Creek Sign Extension 3. Discussion/Highway 10 Signs 4 . Development contract/Urban Area, cont. 5. Development contract/Rural Area, cont. 6. Ordinance 10 Amendments 7. Ordinance 17 Amendment 8. Approve Revised 1995 park Capital Budgets 9. Order plans & Specs/93-7/City HaIl Park Complex i2/ . Irrigation 10. Discussion/MSA Designation/Shadowbrook 11. Award Bid/94-1/City Hall Park Complex iI/Lighting 12. Declare Cost/93-5/Winslow Hills 3rd 13. Approve plans & Specs/94-18/Trunk San. Sewer & Water 14. Accept Petition/95-1/Woodland Creek 5th Addition 15. Order Feasibility Study/Accept Feasibility Study/Waive Public Hearing/Order project/Woodland Creek 5th/95-1 16. Review Investment Policy Information BRA Meeting 17. Public Hearing/Award Social Service Grants/CDBG Reports of Staff, Committees, Commissions 18. 1994 Parks Department Report, cont. 19. Snowmobile Task Force Update 20. Human Rights Commission, cont. Non-Discussion/Consent Items 21. Refuse Hauler License Renewals 22. Salvage Yard Update 23. Approve Abatement/Delinquent Utility/Special Assessment 24. Approve Res/Revise Authorization/Sell, Assign, Transfer and/or Deliver Funds 25. Adopt Resolution/Minn. Emerging Communications Service Act Mayor-Council Input Payment of Claims Adjournment H" . .- < i REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 21, 1995 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESIDENT FORUM . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 AGENDA APPROVAL . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 CONSENT AGENDA Resolution R034-95 awarding bid/IP94-1/City Hall Park Complex #l/Lighting to Klein Electric · · · · · · · · · · 2 Resolution R035-95 approving plans & specs/IP94-l8/trunk sanitary sewer and water · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Resolution R036-95 accepting petition/IP95-1/Woodland Creek 5th Addition · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Resolution R037-95 order feasibility/accept feasibility/ waive public hearing/order project/IP95-1/Woodland Creek 2 Snowmobile Task Force update · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Refuse hauler license renewals · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Salvage yard update · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Approve abatement/delinquent utility/special assessment . .. 2 Resolution R038-95 revising authorization/sell, assign, transfer and/or deliver funds · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Resolution R039-95 supporting Minnesota Emerging Communications Service Act · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 LOT SPLIT/VARIANCE/560-177TH AVENUE NW/SCARDIGLI Resolution R040-95 granting approval · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 DISCUSSION/WOODLAND CREEK SIGN EXTENSION Resolution R041-95 granting three-year extension · · · · · · 3 DISCUSSION/HIGHWAY 10 SIGNS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 Motion to decline · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 HUK~ RIGHTS COMMISSION . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 DISCUSSION/MSA DESIGNATION/SHADOWBROOK · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS/URBAN AND RURAL . · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 Motion to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 1994 PARKS DEPARTMENT REPORT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 ORDINANCE 10 AMENDMENTS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8 ORDINANCE 17 AMENDMENTS Motion to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 REVISED 1995 PARK CAPITAL BUDGETS Motion to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 ORDER PLANS AND SPECS/IP93-7/CITY HALL PARK COMPLEX #2/IRRIGATION Resolution R042-95 to order · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 DECLARE COST/IP93-5/WINSLOW HILLS 3RD Motion to table · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 REVIEW INVESTMENT POLICY INFORMATION · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 BOND REFINANCING PROPOSAL . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Neighborhood Crime Watch Program · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Externalities · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Public meetings on new City Hall · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Ordinance Review Committee · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 ADJOURNMENT . . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 .____n_ · _h_.~~ t ~ "_4"'~',~':::"-:-". ,~ \ CITY of ANDOVER , 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 21, 1995 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on March 21, 1995, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Dehn, Jacobson, Knight Councilmember absent: Kunza Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins City Engineer, Scott Erickson City Planning Director, Dave Carlberg City Finance Director, Jean Nichols City Administrator, Richard Fursman Others RESIDENT FORUM Winslow Holasek - asked for a clarification on a Resolution passed last December, a copy of which he handed to the Council, regarding charges for research and making copies. He researched the information needed himself. On March 6 he asked Staff to make copies of 31 different items, appreciating the Staff's efficiency and their kindness toward him at all times. The 31 copies at $3 each equalled $93; but they then charged him an additional $25 per hour for the 1 1/2 hours it took to make those copies. That amounted to $87 per hour. On March 15 he had additional copies made and the bill was $157.75, plus charging for Staff time, which equated to $98 per hour. He talked with Mr. Fursman about the additional Staff time charge since he did all the research, and Mr. Fursman did reduce the Staff charge in half. He asked for clarification on the Resolution which sets those charges. In the discussion, Staff noted additional time was needed to take apart the maps, make copies, then reassemble the materials. It was not just a matter of making copies. This was an unusual situation in which Mr. Holasek did the research, but the copying did take a lot of Staff time. It was Mayor McKelvey's opinion that the charge for copies should cover the labor as well and that the additional charge per hour is not applicable. Councilmember Knight also thought the charge per copy should be sufficient to cover Staff time. Councilmember Jacobson felt there may be times when additional Staff time is needed to locate documents, etc., even though the research is being done by another. He felt the situation would dictate whether or not it is reasonable to require the extra charge. He felt the decision should be left up to the City Administrator. AGENDA APPROVAL Move the following Items to the Consent Agenda: 11, Award Bid/IP94- l/City Hall Park Complex #l/Lighting; 13, Approve Plans & Specs/IP94- 18/Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Water/ 14, Accept Petition/IP95-1/Woodland Creek 5th Addition; 15, Order and Accept Feasibility Study/Waive Public ()\~~",,<¡hIq5" - ---,- -.- ~----- Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 1995 Page 2 (Agenda Approval, Continued) Hearing/Order Project/Woodland Creek 5th/IP95-1; and Item 19, Snowmobile Task Force Update. Table Item 17, Public Hearing/Award Social Service Grants/CDBG to the April 18 meeting. Staff was asked to provide more information the Northwest Suburban Kinship, Inc. , organization. Add Item 20a, Bond Refunding Proposal. Move Item 20, Human Rights Commission, to 3a. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. CONSENT AGENDA Item 11 Award Bid/IP94-1/City Hall Park Complex #l/Lighting to Klein Electric, Inc., $56,900 (See Resolution R034-95) Item 13 Approve plans & Specs/IP94-18/Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Water (See Resolution R035-95) Item 14 Accept Petition/IP95-1/Woodland Creek 5th Addition (See Resolution R036-95) Item 15 Order Feasibility/Accept Feasibility/Waive Public Hearing/Order Project/Woodland Creek 5th Addition/IP95- 1 (See Resolution R037-95) Item 19 Snowmobile Task Force Update Item 21 Refuse Hauler License Renewals Item 22 Salvage Yard Update Item 23 Approve Abatement/Delinquent Utility/Special Assessment Item 24 Approve Resolution/Revise Authorization/Sell, Assign, Transfer and/or Deliver Funds (See Resolution R038-95) Item 25 Adopt Resolution/Minnesota Emerging Communications Service Act (See Resolution R039-95) MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 28, 1995, Special Meeting: Correct as written. March 2, 1995, Special Meeting: Correct as written. March 7, 1995, Regular Meeting: page 8, Second from last line in Motion to approve Special Election, change "percent II to "precedent". Page 9, correct first sentence to: Attorney Hawkins explained he met with representatives from the county concerning the appraisal on the yards that were involved in the clean-up under the federal government's Super Fund Site. March 7 Special Closed Meeting: Correct as written. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Dehn, approval of all four sets of Minutes as corrected. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. .' Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 1995 Page 3 LOT SPLIT/VARIANCE/560-177TH AVENUE NW/SCARDIGLI Mr. Carlberg reviewed the request of Cesarina Scardig1i to split a 2.5- acre parcel from a 38-acre parcel and for a 30-foot variance for lot frontage on the smaller parcel at 560 177th Avenue NW. The Planning Commission has recommended approval with several conditions. By granting the variance for the smaller parcel, the other parcels will meet ordinance requirements. Parcels Band D will be combined with the adjacent parcel, which will correct those nonconforming lots. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, the Resolution as presented. (See Resolution R040-95 granting the lot split and variance request of Cesarina Scardigli to create two parcels pursuant to Ordinance No. 40) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. DISCUSSION/WOODLAND CREEK SIGN EXTENSION Mr. Carlberg asked for Council direction on the area identification sign located at the entrance to Woodland Creek at Marigold Street and Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. The sign permit was issued in error by City Staff in 1988, and the Council subsequently allowed it as a temporary sign for a period of three years unless renewed by the Council. Staff research found there has been no renewal to date. Mayor McKelvey recalled that the discussion of the Council at the time was to allow the sign until the upgrading and widening of Bunker Lake Boulevard, which has not yet been done. Councilmember Knight felt it is an attractive sign and saw no reason to remove it until Bunker Lake is widened in the future. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approve the Resolution No. R229- 88 originally passed in 1988, and the only change would be that this extension would be for a three-year period or until construction of Bunker Lake Boulevard, whichever comes first. The indemnification would still be required. (See Resolution R041-95) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. DISCUSSION/HIGHWAY 10 SIGNS Mr. Carlberg reviewed the history of the City's attempt to have the State install "Andover" identification signs along Highway 10. The signs at Highway 10 and Round Lake Boulevard that were installed in 1989 were removed in 1993 by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. After repeated meetings with MnDot, they have agreed that the signs may be reinstalled provided Andover pays the cost, which is estimated to cost between $5,000 and $15,000. Staff understands that even the smaller signs indicating Andover with a directional arrow on the ramps will be removed unless Andover agrees to have the larger ones installed. He asked for Council direction. Council discussion raised the concern of spending up to $15,000 of taxpayers' money just to install a sign. They also expressed frustration at the apparent ineptness of having the signs installed at one time, --. -~--~ < Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 1995 Page 4 (Discussion, Higway 10 Signs, Continued) then removed, and now agreeing to have them installed again at the City's cost for what seems to be an exorbitant price. Mr. Carlberg suggested another alternative would be for Staff to contact the businesses in the City asking for contributions to cover the cost. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, that we authorize the Administrator to send a very nice letter to MnDot declining their offer to put up signs but also authorize Staff, if they wish, to contact businesses in the area to discuss the matter and see if they can get outside sources of funding to do it. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1- Absent (Kunza) vote. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Mort Ryweck, state project coordinator for the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission, addressed the Council about that organization. The League is a private, non-profit state-wide organization. Forty eight cities and two counties have established Human Rights Commissions in cooperation with the State Department of Human Rights to enable the communities to take a more positive stance on the human rights issue. He noted an incident in Andover several years ago, which he found had a disappointing community response. He also gave other examples of how Leagues in other cities have helped victims of bias, hate and/or prejudice. The League would work in a pro-active educational way in the community with the schools and churches. There are no fees involved. He urged the Council to consider establishing a League in Andover as an on- going mechanism in the community for human rights issues. The Council took no action at this meeting. DISCUSSION/MSA DESIGNATION/SHADOWBROOK Mr. Erickson reviewed the possibility of extending University Avenue from Andover Boulevard south to Bunker Lake Boulevard. A sketch plan has been submitted by developers of this area, and the Andover Review Committee has asked that consideration be given to this possibility. If it is to be extended, it will have a impact on the design of the proposed development. The Police and Fire Departments have requested the extension for health and safety purposes. The Road Committee has also supported it as a candidate for a Municipal State Aid Collector Street to provide a north-south collector route. The route shown on the map is only a conceptual drawing for discussion purposes. Staff is requesting direction on whether or not to proceed with a possible extension at that location. Staff has contacted homeowners to discuss this, plus the affected developers are present this evening. Mayor McKelvey did not feel the route would be needed by the Police and Fire Departments given the locations of the nearest Police and Fire stations and existing routes to that area. He saw it as Andover providing a road that would be used more by Ham Lake residents because of the development there. He did not see the need for the extension. -", - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 1995 Page 5 (Discussion/MSA Designation/Shadowbrook, Continued) Garv Gorham, Gorham Construction - stated he and Tony Emmerich are developing Shadowbrook. The extension of University Avenue is not their idea, and they are opposed to an MSA road going through that southern development. First, in looking at the present MSA road system, prairie Road is only .6 mile to the west along Andover Boulevard and .9 mile to the west on Bunker Lake Boulevard. That already provides a very good traffic flow through the City, and another road is not needed less than a mile to the east through their proposed development. Secondly, there is the problem with having to cross Coon Creek and impacting the wetlands. The road could never be extended south of Bunker Lake Boulevard because of the county park, so traffic must still turn east or west at that point just as it does now from prairie Road. This is not a wise use of State Aid funds. Thirdly, the proposed development is an up-scale type development. A state aid road would impact approximately 90 lots. It is a fair assumption that the homes constructed next to the road would have an assessed value of at least $50,000 less than if they were able to construct them on a normal City street within a development. In looking at the City and other major taxing districts, it means a loss of $4,500,000 of assessed valuation each year for the City, the county and the school district. This becomes a valid point when looking at it along with the existing routes to move traffic through the community. They hoped that this extension would not go through the development. Councilmember Jacobson felt this alignment would be very close to the existing easement of Butternut Street and questioned the need, then, to purchase additional right of way. Also, there is an existing house on Andover Boulevard where the proposed extension would begin that may have to be acquired and removed. He preferred to have the developer pay for the road rather than the City. Also, there will be several entrances onto Prairie Road and Bunker Lake Boulevard to provide the accesses necessary for the Police and Fire Departments. Mr. Erickson noted the developers would pay for the typical street portion. Anything beyond that would be paid for by the City using MSA funds. Councilmember Knight stated some of the items brought out this evening were not mentioned at the Road Committee meeting. After listening this evening, he would not be in favor of the extension. Councilmember Dehn was also concerned with the displacement of wetlands which would result from that street extension. Brenda Tibideau , 140 Andover Boulevard - stated when they purchased their land eight years ago, there were a lot of wetlands. They see 15 to 30 deer coming through there regularly as well as increasing numbers of other wildlife. She'd hate to see that lost. The development has also caused increased traffic on Andover Boulevard, and two dogs have been hit in the last six weeks. It is sad to see the wetlands and natural environment disintegrating. The Council generally opposed the extension of University Avenue from Andover Boulevard south to Bunker Lake Boulevard. "__ _.._ .. . ____0._. _ Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 1995 Page 6 DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS/URBAN AND RURAL Mr. Erickson reviewed the proposed updates to the Urban Development Contract as recommended by the Andover Review Committee. In discussing Item 1 requiring the maintenance of the tree protection plan, Councilmember Knight suggested the buyer of a lot sign off with the seller, which would then be filed with the City, indicating the awareness of the plan and the responsibility to maintain that tree protection. Such a sheet could be signed along with the purchase agreement. Councilmember Jacobson then suggested the following verbiage to combine Items 1 and 2: "The Developer shall be responsible to maintain the required tree protection for the development grading until removal is approved by the City Tree Inspector. Upon issuance of a building permit for a lot, the developer is responsible to notify the builders and individual owners within the development that they assume and are responsible for erosion control, tree protection and protection of water and sewer services." The last sentences pertaining to red tagging would be deleted because it is already included in Ordinance 10. Jerry Windschitl, Ashford Development - stated if the City wishes them to provide a sign-off sheet, he asked that the City provide them with the proper language. They would have no problem getting the buyers to sign them. But once it is purchased, he can't tell the new owner to leave the trees or take them off. Mr. Fursman agreed. Council noted it is an acknowledgement of understanding about the plan, not a demand. Tony Emmerich - felt under the present system no land owner would c1ear- cut a lot. The system of notifying them at the time of the building permit that there is a tree protection plan works. He sells strictly to builders, and they all know Andover's policy. Under the new understanding of the guidelines, he didn't think there will be the same difficulties as in the past. Mr. Erickson noted Staff had a meeting with the developers regarding this Contract and the Tree Protection Plan. He felt everyone now has a better understanding of the Plan, which will get passed on to builders via the developers and City Staff. Byron Westlund - noted each year builders need to renew their license with the City. He suggested using that as a vehicle for the City to make them aware of the new changes in the Tree Protection Policy with a brochure or flyer. Gary Gorham - is not against what Councilmember Knight is trying to accomplish of increasing the awareness level. Developers try to keep their builders aware because it ultimately reflects on them as developers. They do go over the grading plans and the Tree Preservation Policy with the builders to be sure they know where their responsibility starts and his ends. He would accept the sign-off sheet as proposed, but felt it really will not help much. He suggested once all of the changes are adopted, the Staff hold an information meeting with the builders, developers and subcontracts about those changes. From a developer's standpoint, the amount of people they use is minimal Regular - -- - -- - -----~- I Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 1995 Page 7 (Development Contracts/Urban and Rural, Continued) compared to the builders and the large array of subcontractors they bring to the site. Councilmember Knight now thought his concern is addressed in the process already being used by the developers. Mr. Erickson felt the informational meeting is a good suggestion and could be done once all of the changes are adopted so Staff can clarify the City's expectations and answer questions. He also stated he will combine Items 1 and 2 of the Developer's Improvements Section as proposed by Councilmember Jacobson. He went on to review Items 3 and 4. There was no discussion on Item 3; however, Councilmember Jacobson suggested a change in wording of the last sentence in item 4: liThe warranty wi11 cover the cost of turf restoration and erosion control." The new wording means the cost of both the materials and labor will be covered under the warranty. Mr. Erickson then explained Item 2 of the City's Improvements Section of the Urban Area Development Contract and gave examples of what is meant by the requirement. He also noted that this Contract was discussed with the developers in the City, who are in agreement. Mr. Westlund - stated they met twice with the Andover Review Committee and there was a lot accomplished. The proposed changes have both Staff and developer input. The Council generally agreed with the proposal with the two noted changes of combining Items 1 and 2 and a change in wording of Item 4 in the Developer's Improvement Section. They noted those same changes should be made in the Developer's Improvement Section of the Rural Development Contract as well. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, that we adopt the modifications or changes to the City's Standard Urban Development Contract and the City's Standard Rural Development Contract with the changes made to both this evening. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. The Council recessed at this time, 8:38; reconvened at 8:46 p.m. 1994 PARKS DEPARTMENT REPORT Kevin Starr, Parks Department, reviewed the 1994 Parks Department Report and the 1995 park statistics. The City maintains 37 parks plus the Fire Stations, pumphouses, and other City-owned properties. There is 212 acres of maintained turf in the entire City which takes 4 1/2 days of solid mowing to complete. They also maintain 25 ball fields, 12 soccer fields, 33 play grounds, 22 Class 5 parking lots, 21 picnic shelters, 5 irrigation systems, and 12 hockey rinks in which 568 loads of water were used this year. The Parks Staff consists of three people full time, with another one to be hired in Apr il , plus two part-time employees during the summer. The volunteer help in the City is very helpful, including seven parks that have been adopted. The Council thanked Mr. Starr for his presentation. _u _ -- ~-- -> ~-- , , Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 1995 Page 8 ORDINANCE 10 AMENDMENTS Mr. Erickson explained the proposed revisions to Ordinance No. 10 to bring it up to date and to provide the means and control necessary to improve the platting procedure. Councilmember Jacobson had several items of correction or concern, then gave his marked copy to the City Engineer for review: Page 4, A2: had a problem with the word "probable". A6: suggested the no parking requirement be reinstituted. Page 5, 602: use "shall" instead of "can". Page 6, 7.02A: noted the use of the word "filing" instead of "file". 7. 02B: questioned whether the 60 days as shown for the Planning Commission to hold a hearing is correct. Also, the word "filing" appears under E. Page 8: the word "filed" appears. Mr. Erickson also explained the City's Development Policy Contract previously adopted by the Council has a schedule for the development process. After these revisions are approved, Staff intends to ask for approval of a more defined schedule for development. Page 10, k: questioned the word "significant". It is vague language. Page 11, 9.01B: the word "contiguous" may not be appropriate, as the Council has been told in the past that public roads, railroad tracks, etc., renders property under the same ownership as not being contiguous. Page 15, 9.06: "adequate" rear yard and "utilizable" space are vague terms. Page 22, 10.08A.3: Topsoil and sod shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. what happens if the house is ready to be occupied in the January or February? Mr. Erickson agreed it should be written to also allow an escrow for those items. Mr. Fursman noted some of the issues are philosophical. Some of the language is ambiguous and subject to interpretation; and that was done deliberately to allow Staff to work with developers rather than try to regulate every circumstance. A very burdensome and overly technical ordinance wouldn't allow them to work with the developers. When using the term "significant", it allows the developer and Andover Review Committee to work together without having to go to the Planning Commission and Council to resolve issues. Councilmember Jacobson stated these were his suggestions, but he is willing to be flexible. Mr. Erickson stated another issue that has come up is that of the 39,000 square-foot requirement of buildable area in the rural area. The question is whether that can be reduced. Bvron Westlund, Woodland Development - stated this item has come up in rural developments. They would like to request variances to that requirement if they can demonstrate there is ample space for the house and the primary and secondary septic systems plus outbuildings. There is nothing definite on how that 39,000 square-foot requirement was . - ..- .--- Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 1995 Page 9 (Ordinance 10 Amendments, Continued) determined, and they would like some flexibility of that number. He asked Council to look at that. They did talk to the Building Official and got the 6 1/2 feet above the high water mark lowered to 6 feet as a compromise. Mr. Erickson stated he also talked with the Building Official, who had a sketch of how the 39,000 square-foot requirement was determined. It was determined that 30,000 square feet and the 150 x 200-foot building pad was needed for the buildings, primary and secondary septic system and outbuildings, plus an additional 9,000 square feet for flexibility. Tonv Emmerich, Emmerich Construction - stated the 39,000 square-foot requirement is not a magic number. It could be two feet over the water table, rather than 6 feet He would like to submit drawings to show that the same things could effectively be done with 25,000 square feet, but he is not prepared for that tonight. Jerrv Winds chit 1 , Ashford Development - stated the building pad is required to be 150 x 150 feet, but he argued the same square footage can be obtained with a rectangle as well, which would give them some flexibility to retain trees, etc. Is there anything wrong with using 100 x 200 feet instead? It would make a huge difference in some cases if they would be allowed use a rectangle instead of a square box for a pad. As it is now, if the land is one foot below what is needed for the box, he would have to clear cut the trees to get to the required elevations. Mr. Erickson stated the City Building Official came up with the size using a certain sized house and accessory structures, and there is a similar sketch that can be shown at the next meeting. It is felt the requirements do provide the flexibility to accommodate the sanitary sewer installations and other buildings; however, this is not an item he is prepared to discuss in detail this evening. He suggested these two items be discussed at the next meeting and allow the developers to present their side as well. The Council agreed. The Council also agreed to table the item to the next meeting to allow Staff to review the comments and changes discussed this evening. ORDINANCE 17 AMENDMENTS MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, to adopt Ordinance 17D, which is an ordinance that establishes minimum elevations and standards for building and driveway construction as presented. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. APPROVE REVISED 1995 PARK CAPITAL BUDGETS MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the revised 1995 Park Capital Budget as presented. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. c , Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 1995 Page 10 ORDER PLANS AND SPECS/IP93-7/CITY HALL PARK COMPLEX 12/IRRIGATION MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Dehn, the Resolution as presented. (See Resolution R042 -95 ordering the improvement of irrigation Project 93-7 in the City Hall park Complex *2) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. DECLARE COST/IP93-5/WINSLOW HILLS 3RD Winslow Holasek - read a letter into the record dated March 21, 1995, to the Mayor and City Council from Winslow Hills Properties objecting to the assessments the City is proposing to assess Winslow Hills 3rd Project, IP93-5, and requesting a public hearing prior to the adoption of the assessment roll. They feel they are being assessed above and beyond what they should be for storm sewer assessments in the Xeon storm sewer drainage area. At the request of Staff, Mayor McKelvey asked for a motion to table the item at this time. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to so move. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. REVIEW INVESTMENT POLICY INFORMATION Ms. Nichols reviewed the draft of the proposed Investment Policy to define investment objectives and structure the way investments are handled. Councilmember Jacobson suggested the addition of a specific statement that the City will not invest in derivatives, possibly placing that statement on the bottom of page 2. Also, page 2, last paragraph on Delegation of Authority, add to the end "...after consultation with the investment committee." He felt it is prudent to have the investment committee's input and approval before the Finance Director makes any investment. Ms. Nichols stated she will change the wording and bring it back to the Council for approval at the next meeting. BOND REFINANCING PROPOSAL Ms. Nichols reviewed the proposal to refinance a 1995 General Obligation Improvement Bond at the same time the City is going out for other General Obligation bonds for capital improvement. The total net savings of the refinancing would be $72,477.17 over the life of the bond maturities. If approved tonight, it would be included with the other bond issuance that will be brought to the Council in two weeks for capital improvements. That savings is after the cost of refinancing, and the refinancing terms would be the same as on the present bond. The Council gave verbal agreement to the refinancing proposal. r Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 1995 Page 11 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Neighborhood Crime Watch Program - Mr. Fursman stated little has been done with this program yet. Staff is researching funding and coordinating it with the Sheriff's Department. Externalities - Counci1member Jacobson asked about the progress being made by the Planning Commission on the issue of externalities, as he recalled they were directed to report back to the Council in March. Mr. Fursman didn't think the Staff and Commission had enough of an understanding to proceed and sensed a general level of frustration as to exactly what they are trying to measure. He suggested the possibility of a joint meeting on the issue. Councilmembers Jacobson and Knight stated they would be willing to address the Planning Commission when they have this item on their agenda to present their viewpoints. It was thought that the city of Lakeville addressed this issue about a year ago, plus they received assistance from the Hubert Humphrey Institute on long-range planning. Public Meetings on New City Hall - Mr. Fursman stated those are being planned for the end of April. He asked if the Council wants just one meeting, three meetings back-to-back, or one meeting plus a carry-over date. The majority of the Council wanted the hearings held at City Hall so the residents are able to view the present facilities. The specific number of meetings was not decided. Ordinance Review Committee - Mayor McKelvey stated the committee organized to review the Ordinances that were proposed to be changed by the Code Enforcement Official met for the first time last week. It consists of seven residents from various precincts, Councilmember Kunza and himself. The Committee has asked for approval to have a recording secretary. Council discussion was on the philosophy of a committee of residents as opposed to a committee sanctioned by the Council. The majority of the Council did not want to make this an official committee of the City because they felt it is a duplication of the responsibilities of the Planning Commission. However, the Councilmembers did not have a problem if the Planning Commission wishes to have a committee or task force look at the ordinances and report back to them. They also did not object to having Staff provide the committee with information needed to review the ordinances. Because it is not an official committee, the majority of the Council felt it would not be necessary to have Staff prepare agendas or to have a recording secretary present at their meetings. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approve the Claims as presented. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Dehn, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, l-Absent(~~nza) vote. The meeting was adjourned at 10: 15 p.m. \.~pect~ut¡ rabmi.t&;¿.. lL\ t.1 ! l" 'l a cella A.Þ-ea~ ecor ng Secretary -..- --------- ----------.