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CITY of ANDOVER
oular City Council Meeting - April 16, 1996 agenda
BOOKMARK
NAME
Call to Order - 7:00 pm
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes minutes
Discussion Items
1. Set Sale for CIP Bond CIP
2. Set Sale for 1989A Crossover Refunding Bond crossover
3. Set Sale for TIF Bond TIF
4. Assessment Hearing/95-7, 95-9, 95-10, 95-22/0ak Hollow, Forest asses957
Meadows, Hawkridge/Countryview Estates & Verdin Acres
5. Public HearinglPreliminary Plat/Weybridge (Weybridge 3rd Addn) phearwey
6. Approve Final Plat/Weybridge 3rd fplatweý
7. Adolfson and Peterson Presentation AdolfsonPeterson
8. Antenna/Tower Regulation Ordinance & Lease Agreement Discussion Tower
9. Approve Revised Preliminary Plat/Crown Pointe crownpt
10. Accept Petition/Order Feasibility Report/93-17/Crown Pointe acptcrow
Reports of Staff. Committees. Commissions
II. Discuss Overlay Program/96-5 overlay
Non-Discussion Hems
12. Approved Revised Final PlatlNightingale Ridge fplatnig
13. Approve Revised Preliminary PlatlMeadowlark Heights revppmea
14. Approve Final PlatlMeadowlark Heights fplatmea
IS. Approve Final PlatIRolling Meadows Estates fplatrol
16. Approve Change Order #4/94-18/Section 22 Trunk Sewer & Water c049418
17. Approve Change Order #5/Compensating/94-18/Section 22 co59418
Trunk Sewer & Water
18. Approve Final Payment/94-18/Section 22 Trunk Sewer & Water fpay9418
19. Approve Quotes/96-111F encing fenc9611
20. Approve Purchase of Engineering Design Software software
21. Approve Quotes/93-7/Soccer Goals goal937
22. Approve Request for QuoteslWeed Abatement Services weed
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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 - APRIL 16, 1996
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to
order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on April 16, 1996, 7:00 p.m. , at the
Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present: Dehn, Jacobson, Knight, Kunza
Councilmembers absent: None
Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins
City Engineer, Scott Erickson
City Planning Department, Jeff Johnson
City Finance Director, Jean McGann
City Administrator, Richard Fursman
Others
AGENDA APPROVAL
Add Continuation of Board of Review; Item lOa, Appoint Deputy City
Clerk; and Item 23, Part-time Public Works Person.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, to approve the Agenda as revised.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 12 Approved Revised Final Plat/Nightingale Ridge (See
Resolution R071-96)
Item 13 Approve Revised Preliminary Plat/Meadowlark Heights
(See Resolution R072-96)
Item 14 Approve Final Plat/Meadowlark Heights (See Resolution
R073-96)
Item 15 Approve Final Plat/Rolling Meadows Estates (See
Resolution R074-96)
Item 16 Approve Change Order #4/IP94-18/Section 22 Trunk Sewer
& Water (See Resolution R075-96)
Item 17 Approve Change Order #5/Compensating/IP94-18/Section 22
Trunk Sewer and Water (See Resolution R076-96)
Item 18 Approve Final Plat/IP94-18/Section 22 Trunk Sewer and
Water (See Resolution R077-96)
Item 19 Approve Quotes/IP96-11/Fencing
Item 20 Approve Purchase of Engineering Design Software
Item 21 Approve Quotes/IP93-7/Soccer Goals up to $10,000
Item 22 Approve Request for Quotes/Weed Abatement Services
Item 23 Part-Time Public Works Person
MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, approval of the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 16, 1996
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AGENDA APPROVAL · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution R071-96 approving revised final plat/Nightingale
Ridge . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
Resolution R072-96 approving revised preliminary plat/Meadowlark
Heights . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
Resolution R073-96 approving final plat/Meadowlark Heights · 1
Resolution R074-96 approving final plat/Rolling Meadows Estatesl
Resolution R075-96 approving change order #4/IP94-18/Section 22
trunk sewer and water · · · · · · · · · 1
Resolution R076-96 approving change order #5/compensating/IP94-18/
Section 22 trunk sewer and water · · · · · · 1
Resolution R077-96 approving final plat/IP94-18/Section 22 1
Approve quotes/IP96-11/Fencing . . . . . . . . · · 1
Approve purchase of Engineering design software · · · 1
Approve quotes/IP93-7/Soccer goals · · · · 1
Approve request for quotes/Weed abatement services · 1
Part-time Public Works person · · · 1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
CONTINUATION OF BOARD OF REVIEW
Motion to accept report of Assessor' · · · · 2
SET SALE FOR CIP BOND
Resolution R078-96 setting sale · · 2
SET SALE FOR 1989A CROSSOVER REFUNDING BOND
Resolution R079-96 to proceed with sale · 3
SET SALE FOR TIF BOND
Resolution R080-96 to proceed with sale · · · · 3
ASSESSMENT HElúUNG/IP95-7 OAK HOLLOW, IP95-9 FOREST MEADOWS, IP95-10
HAWKRIDGE/COUNTRYVIEW ESTATES, IP95-22 VERDIN ACRES · · 3
Resolution R081-96 to approve assessments · · · · 4
PUBLIC HEARING: PRELIMINARY PLAT/WEYBRIDGE 3RD ADDITION · 4
Resolution R082-96 to approve preliminary plat · · · 5
FINAL PLAT/WEYBRIDGE 3RD
Resolution R083-96 to approve final plat · · · · 5
ADOLFSON AND PETERSON PRESENTATION · · · · · · · · · 5
ANTENNA/TOWER REGULATION ORDINANCE AND LEASE AGREEMENT DISCUSSION 6
REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT/CROWN POINTE
Resolution R084-96 approving revised preliminary plat · · 7
PETITION/ORDER FEASIBILITY REPORT/IP93-17/CROWN POINTE
Resolution R085-96 declaring adequacy of petition and
ordering preparation of feasibility report · · · · · · · 8
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Motion appointing Dick Fursman & Shirley Clinton Deputy Clerks 8
DISCUSS OVERLAY PROGRAM/IP96-5 · · · · · · · · · · · 8
11AYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
Intersection of Hanson and Bunker Lake Boulevards · · 9
Update on Cleanup of the Salvage Yards · 9
Externalities Deadlines · · · · · · 9
Comprehensive Plan Update · · · 10
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS · · · · · · · · · 10
PRESENTATION FROM N1DOVER LIONS · · · · · · · · 10
Þ.DJOURNMENT . · · · 10
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Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - April 16, 1996
Page 2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 28, 1996, Special Meeting: Correct as written.
April 2, 1996, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
April 2, 1996, EDA Meeting: Correct as written.
MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, approval of the March 28 Minutes.
Motion carried on a 3-Yes, 2-Present (Jacobson, Knight) vote.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Kunza, approve both the regular and EDA
meetings Minutes for April 2. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Present
(Knight) vote.
CONTINUATION OF BOARD OF REVIEW
John Leone, Anoka County Appraiser, reviewed his recommendations since
the April 11, 1996, Board of Review:
PIN 18-32-24-24-0007, Steve Mickelson. No change, as they opted
not to meet with him.
PIN 01-32-24-14-0001 and 01-32-24-13-0001, Ann Sikora. Was
unable to meet with her because she had sustained an injury. He
will be meeting with her as soon as possible, and her options are
open to appeal to the County Board of Equalization.
PIN 23-32-24-13-0001 and 23-32-24-12-0001, Sophie Kozlowski.
Reviewed and changed value from $108,200 to $101,500.
PIN 05-32-24-22-0006, Brian Johnson. No change. He basically
wanted to talk about the property in his neighborhood.
MOTION by Knight, Seco!1ded by Kunza, to accept the report of the
Assessor. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, to close the Board of Review.
Motion carried unanimously. 7:10 p.m.
SET SALE FOR CIP BOND
Ms. McGann asked the Council to adopt the Resolution setting the sale
for a $600,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Bond. The bid
deadline will be established as Tuesday, May 21, 1996.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, to approve the Resolution as
presented. (See Resolution R078-96 providing for the competitive
negotiated sale of $600,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series
1996A) Motion carried unanimously.
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - April 16, 1996
Page 3
SET SALE FOR 1989A CROSSOVER REPUNDING BOND
Ms. McGann explained at the time they were preparing this agenda item,
it appeared that, given the interest rates, it would not be to the
benefit of the City to go ahead with the crossover refunding bond.
Since then, bond interest rates have started to decline. At this time
Staff is suggesting permission be given to proceed with the crossover
refunding bond.
Tom Trusinski, Juran & Moody, Inc., explained at the time he was working
with Staff in preparing the analysis for the crossover refunding bond,
the interest rates spiked up. Since that time, interest rates have
moderated and the sense is they will drop. Currently, the determination
is that the bonds would not meet the 3 percent test. Since there is a
Series A and a Series B bond, th,,,re is some economies of scale to see if
it can be made to work. If the rates are not favorable on May 21, the
bids would be rejected and there is no cost to the City.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, for permission to proceed with the
crossover refunding bond as recommended by Staff. (See Resolution R079-
96) Motion carried unanimously.
SET SALE FOR TIF BOND
Ms. McGann requested the Council adopt the Resolution setting the sale
for $2,055,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1996B,
setting the sale for May 21, 1996. Proceeds from the bond will be used
to continue with the salvage yard revitalization project.
MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Kunza, approve the Resolution as presented
this evening. (See Resolution R08C-96) Motion carried unanimously.
ASSESSMENT HEARING/IP95-7 OAK HOLLOW, IP95-9 FOREST MEADOWS, IP95-10
HAWKRIDGE/COUNTRYVIEW ESTATES, IP95-22 VERDIN ACRES
7:20 p.m. Mayor McKelvey opened the hearing for public testimony.
A gentleman from the Oak Hollow development suggested before even
considering paying contractors for jobs, the City should be sure the job
is properly done and completed. He stated sod was not laid where it
should have been, and seed was not planted where it should have been.
The berms should have been put to grade. He felt it was an inferior
job, especially considering the amount of money they are being assessed.
Mr. Erickson explained the project was finishing up toward the end of
last year. Due to poor weather, some of the areas were not seeded and
sodded, plus they knew there would be some damage over the winter.
There is a warranty to repair these problems, and that repair will take
place as soon as the load limits are off the streets. He suggested this
gentleman tell the City construction inspector about his specific items
of concern.
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Regular Andover City council Meeting
Minutes - April 16, 1996
Page 4
(Assessment Hearing: IP95-7, 95-9, 95-10, 95-22, Continued)
Another gentleman explained when the project was approved last summer,
there was talk about making 177th an MSA road; but that was turned down.
They were told that verbally, but they did not receive any official
notification. He felt that official written action should be taken that
177th is not an MSA road. Mayor McKelvey stated it is in the public
record of the meeting that 177th as removed as a State Aid road. Mr.
Erickson stated they will send a letter to the residents about 177th.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously. 7:25 p.m.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, the Resolution as presented on
IP95-7, IP95-9, IP95-10, and IP95-22. (See Resolution ROSI-96) Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: PRELIMINARY PLAT/WEYBRIDGE 3RD ADDITION
7:26 p.m. Mr. Erickson explained this plat was approved on February 4,
1992; however, the plat has expired and another public hearing is
required. The plat is identical to the original plat, that is a 52-lot
urban subdivision served with municipal sewer and water. There has been
a change to the City's platting ordinance since then, which will require
variances for Lots 1 and 14 of Block 2 which are corner lots that are
not back to back nor meet the 100-foot width at the front setback line.
Also Lots 6 and 7 of Block 3 do not meet the required SO-foot lot widtn
at the setback line. When the original plat was approved, there was a
bubble cul-de-sac, which was determined would not be appropriate. By
taking it out, the front footages of the lots are reduced at the setback
line. The houses will be moved further back to locate at the SO-foot
width.
JerryWindschitl, Ashford Development Corporation, explained the setback
alignment will meet the others, particularly with the garage-forward
homes. Setbacks normally aren't a problem, and the alignments can be
made to look right. Mayor McKelvey opened the hearing for public
testimony at 7:30 p.m.
Winslow Holasek asked the total acreage of the plat. Mr. Windschitl
believed it is 19.67 acres with over IS acres above the 100-year flood.
Mr. Holasek was concerned with the storm water capacity in the Old
Colony pond, also known as Lake Andover. If it ever becomes a problem
that the pond cannot handle all of the storm water, what is the City
going to do for another outlet? Is there sufficient right of way along
Andover Boulevard to be able to install another storm sewer outlet, or
will additional easement need to be taken? Mr. Erickson was not aware of
the need for additional storm water capacity. If there is a need to rUn
another storm sewer line, he felt they would be allowed to utilize the
easement area along Andover Boulevard. Though it hasn't been studied, he
thought there would be room within that easement for a storm sewer line
if necessary.
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Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - April 16, 1996
Page 5
(Public Hearing: Preliminary Plat/Weybridge 3rd, Continued)
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously. 7:35 p.m.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Kunza, the Resolution as presented.
(See Resolution R082-96 approving the preliminary plat of Weybridge 3rd
Addition) Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT/WEYBRIDGE 3RD
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, the Resolution as presented on
Weybridge 3rd. (See Resolution R083-96 approving the final plat of
Weybridge 3rd) Motion carried unanimously.
ADOLFSON AND PETERSON PRESENTATION
Marc Pearce, Adolfson & Peterson, and Jerry Putnam and K. C. Lim, LHB
Engineers and Architects, addressed the Council on the progress made in
designing the new City Hall. Mr. Putnam and Mr. Lim proposed three
options for the placement of a new building, noting what each would look
like in relation to the existing building. They felt the third option
of a building located to the south of the existing building provides the
most favorable campus layout plus options for future expansions. It
also utilizes the current driveway off Crosstown Boulevard and the
existing parking lot and will allow Staff to remain in the existing
building during construction. Mr. Putnam explained their direction was
to work with a 12,000-square-foot office space building and that the
Council chambers would remain in the existing building. He was no~
aware of any cost analysis for the upgrading of the existing building.
The Council discussion noted their understanding was that the new
structure would be 12,000 square feet which would also include the
Council chambers. They understood about 9,000 square feet would be for
office space and about 3,000 square feet or less would be fo!:" the
Council chambers.
Mr. Putnam stated he would like to review the costs with Adolfson &
Peterson so that they are staying within the proposed budget. Now they
are trying to get some direction on the imaging relative to the existing
building and to the whole campus. They haven't done any detailed work to
the addition. The numbers they worked with were a reaction of the work
from the previous consultant. They have not analyzed the square footage
needs for each employee, nor have they looked at the possible expansion
to the Public Works building.
The Council noted the number they had agreed to was the result of the
findings of a citizens' committee, and, again, that the 12,000 square
feet included both office space and the Council chambers. The Council
agreed to wait until the special work session on April 30 to discuss
this further and to make some recommendations. They will also need t~
know the cost for remodeling the existing building.
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Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - April 16, 1996
Page 6
ANTENNA/TOWER REGULATION ORDINANCE AND LEASE AGREEMENT DISCUSSION
Mr. Johnson asked for Council input on the proposed Ordinance No. 113
regulating the construction and maintenance of private and commercial
antennas and towers. Councilmember Jacobson suggested on Page 2,
definition of tower, add to the end "excluding structures required for
the transmission of electric energy." He also questioned whether double
poles is applicable in the last paragraph on Page 2. According to
Subdi vision 2 of Section 7, Page 4, the only place the towers and
antennas can be located is in some commercial zone or in the City's
parks. That may preclude their installation in the northeastern portion
of the City where there is basically no business or commercial areÂ
unless the City wants to allow them in public parks. Mayor McKelvey
questioned excluding them from private properties. There are areas of
the City where the only place they could be located is on private
property. He didn't see a problem allowing a tower on private property
when someone has, for example, 10 to 20 open acres. Councilmember Dehn
was very concerned with the safety issue of allowing them in the City's
parks. She considered them an attractive nuisance and asked if they
will be fenced. Mr. Johnson stated it will depend on the tower.
Councilmember Dehn also preferred locating the towers in open acreages
rather than parks.
Dale Howie, SBA, explained the frequency range from the antenna will
depend on the system; but in this area it extends out about four to five
miles. They will not be able to utlize the City's water towers. Right
now they are looking in a half-mile radius of Hughe's Industrial Park to
locate their antenna in Andover. That tower would be about 140 feet
high. They can use either a pole structure or the lattice tower. He
had pictures showing how the poles and towers can be incorporated into
the surrounding area so they blend in with ball field lights, etc. The
monopole generally doesn't exceed 150 feet, though the standard is 75
feet, and is the most attractive.
Larissa Knapp, SBA, was told to stay away from power poles by their
engineers when looking for sites on which to locate their antennas.
They would fence the towers according to the Council's desire. Right
now she didn't know if they would be looking at other sites in Andover.
council directed Staff to develop language that would allow flexibility
in the placement of antennas and towers in certain residential areas if
the space requirements are reasonable and it will not adversely affect
platted areas. It was also suggested language be placed in the
ordinance to require the use of the monopole tower in the General
Recreational districts for safety reasons.
The Council then reviewed the proposed lease agreement. Councilmember
Jacobson suggested the provision be stricken from Paragraph B on Page 2
relating to the tenant providing the landlord a phone. He felt the City
should be able to get cell phones free from most sources and that this
paragraph is not necessary. Mr. Fursman explained different
communication devices would be needed in order to use this system. He
didn't think it is unreasonable to be able to access the equipment they
are placing on City property.
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Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - Apri.I 16, 1996
Page 7
(Assessment Hearing: IP95-7, 95-9, 95-10, 95-22, Continued)
Councilmember Dehn agreed with councilmember Jacobson. Mr. Johnson
stated they will also have to look at the height restrictions of the
ordinance. SBA is looking for a 140-foot tower in Andover, and the
proposed ordinance limits the height to 75 feet. Staff was asked to
make the revisions discussed this evening.
APPROVE REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT/CROWN POINTE
Mr. Erickson reviewed the request of Ashford Development Corporation to
approve a revised preliminary plat for the Crown Pointe development. At
this time, the proposal for a second access is an alignment from 143rd
Avenue to Andover Boulevard, limiting the impact to the wetlands. This
revised alignment has been permitted by the Coon Creek Watershed
District. It is proposed the road would be 20 feet Wide of Class 5
gravel with a 16-foot wide bituminous surface. The surface of pavement
would essentially be flush with the existing topography and with no
curbing installed. Portions of the road are proposed to be floated.
The Andover Review Committee has suggested this second access be
restricted to emergency vehicles and pedestrian/bicycle traffic, that an
extended three-year warranty be provided for this route, that the
entrances be gated as determined by the City, and that the route would
be plowed and maintained during the winter months. This would be a
natural extension of the proposed park trail along the railroad tracks
and Coon Creek. The developer would be responsible for the construction
costs of the road.
Tim Kelly, Coon Creek Watershed Administrator, and Bob Boyum, the City's
representatives to the Coon Creek Watershed Board, stated the Board has
approved the alignment, though the permit has not yet been granted.
Fire Chief Dan Winkel stated the proposed second access meets the
requirements, though it may be more beneficial to pave the entire 20-
foot width of the road, rather than just 16 feet, to facilitate the
emergency vehicles through there. He will be reviewing with Staff th,,,
type of gates that should be placed on the road to eliminate residential
traffic but allow pedestrian traffic. It may be necessary to sign the
area with "No Motorized Vehicles" so the route is not used by
snowmobilers. The Council was generally pleased with this proposal for
a second access to the plat.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, the Resolution as presented the
Council on Crown Pointe. (See Resolution R084-96) DISCUSSION: Winslow
Holasek asked in the event another sedimentation pond is needed if
Andover Lake is not sufficient for all the storm water, is there enough
right of way along Andover Boulevard for a storm sewer line.
Jerry Windschitl, Ashford Development Corporation, stated the water from
this project is totally self-contained. Mr. Holasek understood that,
but wanted to know the effect on the right of way along Andover
Boulevard if there should be a p;:-oblem. M::. Erickson stated there would
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Minutes - April 16, 1996
Page 8
(Approve Revised Preliminary Plat/Crown pointe, Continued)
be no right of way through the plat, but there is right of way along
Andover Boulevard. No study or evaluation has been done on the need for
additional storm sewer lines. Also, there are no houses in this plat
along Andover Boulevard that would be affected if a pipe is needed
through there in the future. Motion carried unanimously.
The Council directed Staff to schedule the public hearing needed to
remove any unnecessary easements in the Crown Pointe East plat that were
dedicated in anticipation of a future bridge over Coon Creek to connect
with the Crown Pointe plat.
ACCEPT PETITION/ORDER FEASIBILITY REPORT/IP93-17/CROWN POINTE
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the Resolution (See
Resolution ROS5-96 declaring adequacy of petition and ordering
preparation of a feasibility report for Project 93-17, Crown Pointe¡
Motion carried unanimously.
APPOINT DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Mr. Fursman explained the need to appoint a Deputy City Clerk in the
event the City Clerk is absent. He recommended there be two Deputy
Clerks available to sign in the Clerk's absence, both Ms. McGann and
himself. Mayor McKelvey felt that Ms. /o';cGann already has a heavy work
load and that Shirley Clinton be appointed instead. The Council agreed.
MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Kunza, to so move (appoint Dick Fursman and
Shirley Clinton as Deputy Clerks). Motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSS OVERLAY PROGRAM/IP96-5
Mr. Erickson reviewed a proposal to initiate a street overlay program to
extend the life of the City's streets. Typically a street has a life
span of 20 years. If an overlay is done sometime in the lOth to 20th
year, the road life can be extended to a 30-year road before it needs to
be reconstructed. The financing still needs to be resolved. On"
suggestion discussed with the Road Committee was a 50-50 matching
program of City funds and assessments to abutting residents. The source
of the City's portion of the funding has not yet been determined. The
estimated average cost to overlay a street is $26,200 per mile, which
would mean about $560 per SO-foot wide residential lot. If the 50-50
matching program were in place, it would cost the City and the lot owner
only $2S0 per lot each. The typical 300-foot wide rural lots would cost
about $1,200, or $600 to the City and to the resident. The proposal
would be to invite the residents to an informational meeting to see if
there is an interest. If there is, the residents would petition the
City Council to initiate the overlay project for their neighborhood. It
is not something the City would require, but it is hoped the residents
would see the wisdom in having the overlay done to extend the life of
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Mínutes - April 16, 1996
Page 9
(Discuss Overlay Program/IP96-S, Continued)
their streets. The need for reconstruction at some point is never
eliminated, but the intent of the program is to extend the life of the
streets and reduce the overall costs in the long run.
councilmember Jacobson suggested the City initiate a street overlay
program, with those neighborhood streets slated for overlay to be
determined by Staff. However, he did not wish to begin a program of
utilizing City funds to reimburse a portion of the costs; because once
the City starts paying for a portion of the projects, everyone is going
to want theirs paid for as well. His thought was the program itself is
reasonable enough that the residents should opt for the overlay at the
lower cost to save expenses in the long run. If the people choose not
to have the overlay done, it is their choice to have the total
reconstruction when needed at the higher cost. Councilmember Knight was
concerned that under a program of construction, overlay and
re~onstruction, a resident could potentially end up with a continuous
assessment for road improvements.
After further discussion, the Council agreed to attempt an overlay
program this year. If acceptable to the residents, they would petition
the Council, with total costs to be assessed against the abut tin"]
properties. Mr. Erickson stated Staff will then evaluate it in the fall
to determine the response to it.
MAYOR-COUNCIL INPUT
Intersection of Hanson and Bunker Lake Boulevards - councilmember
.Jacobson received a phone call from a resident who suggested the county
sequence the lights to allow a better traffic flow through there in the
mornings and evenings, and possibly install some turn lanes. Mayor
McKelvey understood the county has scheduled an upgrade of that
intersection for the Summer, 1997. Mr. Erickson stated he will verify
that construction date.
Update on Cleanup of the Salvage Yards - Mr. Fursman updated the Council
on the status of the project. The proposal is that Andover Auto Parts
and ATV will be off their properties by June 1, and the buildings on
those two properties plus the former M. R. Olson property will be
removed. There are negotiations with the county to get an access
agreement to build Commercial Boulevard and the right of access to clean
up that property. He anticipated there will be negotiations to purchase
the other properties. Attorney Hawkins noted an agreement has been
reached to purchase the Rick Heidelberger and Leisenger properties, plus
he has talked with Wilber's attorney. Eminent domain proceedings have
begun on the Mistelski property.
Externalities Deadlines - Mr. Fursman stated progress is being made on
a number of the items targeted for completion in June, 1996. Many of
the items are either before the Planning Commission or Council and out
of Staff's hands. Councilmember Knight was particularly concerned with
the issue of protecting the agricultural land. Mr. Erickson stated that
will be addressed under state aid streets.
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - April 16, 1996
Page 10
(Mayor/Council Input, Continued)
Comprehensive Plan Update - Mr. Fursman anticipated the time period for
review of the City's Comprehensive plan will begin by the end of the
week, as Staff has responded to the most recent request of the
Metropolitan Council Staff.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, approval of Claims. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor McKelvey expressed condolences on his behalf and that of the City
to the family of former County Commissioner Ed Fields. He also
expressed get well wishes to Ken Slyzuk, former Coon Creek Watershed
Board member, who underwent heart surgery today.
PRESENTATION FROM ANDOVER LIONS
Mayor McKelvey presented a check to the City on behalf of the Andover
Lions Club in the amount of $7,000 to be donated to the Andover Days and
to the City's parks.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, to adjourn. Motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Respectfully ~mitted, ,
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Ma~cella A. Peach
Recording Secretary
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