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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC April 16, 1996 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 \lavor-Councillnput Payment of Claims Adjournment A pçr-o\Jed Slllq/.p 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. -.--.- - 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 . ~. ... 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. _w~_ ~ 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. [ 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. , ¡ I 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 are 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. , I 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 I Regular Andover City Council Meeting 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, , .- L ' . /';. , .", : ( '. ------ \) \ ( ".~ ~~-,'(''- (~- 'i F ('( Ma~cella A. Peach Recording Secretary ,-~