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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC August 6, 1996 CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304· (612) 755-5100 Regular City Council Meeting - August 6, 1996 agenda Bookmark Name Call to Order - 7:00 PM Resident Forum Agenda Approval Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes minutes Discussion Item 1. Anoka County Sheriff Monthly Report sheriff 2. Annual Fire Department Report fire 3. Sketch Plan/Chesterton Commons chesterton 4. Sketch PlanlRound Lake Site rdlake 5. Set date for Budget Meeting budget 6. GIS Study gis 7. Public Works Building pwbldg EDA Meeting 8. Relocation Allocation for Charles Mistelske m istelske Reports of Staff. Committees. Commission 9. Approval of Liquor License for G-Will Liquor liquor Non-Discussion/Consent Items 10. Lot SplitlVariance/Anderson anderson II. Approve Ordinance Summary 114/Wetland Buffer Protection wetland 12. SUPlInstitution Signs/Prairie Oak Community Church sup 13. Approve HiringIPlanning Intern planning 14. Release Letter ofCreditlWeybridge 2nd Add. weybridge2 15. Release Letter ofCredit/Emerald Glen emerald glen 16. Release Letter ofCreditIFox Woods foxwoods 17. Release Cash EscrowÆmerald Glen escroweglen 18. Release Cash Escrow/Crown Pointe crownpointe 19. Release Cash Escrow/Weybridge 2nd Add. weybrid 20. Release Cash Escrow/Shadowbrook eshadowbrook 21. Fund Equity Transfer/Capital Equipment Reserve transfer 22. Reduce Letter of CreditlPrairie Oak Church prairie 23. Reduce Letter of Credit/Crown Pointe East, Outlot C cpeast 24. Financial Software Update finance 25. Approve Plans & Specs/95-26/Shadowbrook shadowps 26. Approve Final PlatlShadowbrook fplatsha 27. Approve Quotes/96-9/Pavement Markings quote969 28. Accept Petition/94-6/1415 Andover Blvd. NW/S.S., WM acptpet 29. Approve Quotes/Playground EquipmentlThe Meadows of Round Lake Park meadows 30. Approve Quit Claim Deed/Burlington Northern Railroad Easement/Crown Pointe deedburl 31. Approve Quit Claim Deed/Outlot A/Crown Pointe deeda 32. Award Bids/94-33B/Contaminated Soil and Debris RemovaV Commercial Blvd. bid9433b 33. Approve Change Order #1/96-3/Cracksealing c0963 34. Approve Final Payment/93-7/Irrigation fpay937 35. Order Structural SteeV94-30/City Hall ord9430 36. Approve Structural SteeV94-30/City Hall appr9430 37. Approve Resolution/ Accepting Street ImprovementslTimber Meadows 2nd Add. tmdws2 38. Approve Resolution/Accepting Street Improvements/Timber Meadows 3rd Add. tmdws3 39. Approve Resolution/Accepting Street Improvements/Woodland Meadows 2nd Add. wmdws2 Mayor-Council Input Payment of Claims Adiournment REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 6, 1996 TABLE OF CONTENTS AGENDA APPROVAL . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 CONSENT AGENDA Resolution R143-96 approving lot split/variance/Anderson 1 Resolution R144-96 approving Special Use Permit/institutional signs/Prairie Oak Community Church · · · · · · · · · 1 Approve hiring/Planning Intern (John Hinzman) 1 Release letter of credit/Weybridge 2nd Addition · · · · · · 1 Release letter of credit/Emerald Glen · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Release letter of credit/Fox Woods · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Release cash escrow/Emerald Glen · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Release cash escrow/Crown Pointe · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Release cash escrow/Weybridge 2nd Addition · · · · · · · · 1 Release cash escrow/Shadowbrook · · · · · · · 1 Fund equity transfer/Capital Equipment reserve · · · · · 1 Reduce letter of credit/Prairie Oak Church · · · · 1 Reduce letter of credit/Crown Pointe East, Outlot C · · 1 Financial software update · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Resolution R145-96 approving plans and specs/IP95-26/ Shadowbrook · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Resolution R146-96 approving final plat/Shadowbrook · · · · · 1 Approve quotes/IP96-9/pavement markings · · · · · · · · · · 1 Resolution R147-96 accepting petition/IP94-6/1415 Andover Boulevard/sanitary sewer, watermain · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Approve quotes/playground equipment/Meadows of Round Lake P~rk 1 Approve quit claim deed/Burlington Northern Railroad easement/ Crown Pointe · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Approve quit claim deed/Outlot A/Crown pointe · · · · · · · 2 Resolution R148-96 awarding bids/IP94-33B/contaminated soil and debris removal/Commercial Boulevard · · · · · · · · 2 Resolution R149-96 approving change order #1/IP96-3/ cracksealing · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Resolution R150-96 approving final payment/IP93-7/irrigation 2 Resolution R151-96 ordering structural steel/IP94-30/City Hall 2 Resolution R152-96 approving structural steel/IP94-30 · · · 2 Resolution R153-96 accepting streets/Timber Meadows 2nd · · 2 Resolution R154-96 accepting streets/Timber Meadows 3rd · 2 Resolution R155-96 accepting streets/Woodland Meadows 2nd · 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF MONTHLY REPORT · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 SKETCH PLAN/CHESTERON COMMONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 SKETCH PLAN/ROUND LAKE SITE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 Motion to approve contract with Adolfson and Peterson with contingencies · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 HUNTER'S HOLLOW (table action) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 SET DATE FOR BUDGET MEETING (September 11, 1996) · · · · · 8 GIS STUDY . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8 Motion to approve funding for Specialist · · · · · · · · 9 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR G-WILL LIQUOR Motion to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 ORDINANCE SUMMARY 114/WETLAND BUFFER PROTECTION Motion to table · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 1996 Table of Contents Page ii MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT wildflowers in boulevards · · · · . · · · . · · · · 9 Andover Fun Day . . · . · · · . · · · . · · · · 10 Candidates for State offices · · · · · · · · · · 10 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS . . · . · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 ADJOURNMENT . . . · · · · . · . · · · · · · · 10 t-\ppro'.Jé'C> 'é> f è:fU H lP CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 6, 1996 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on August 6, 1996, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Dehn, Knight, Kunza Councilmember absent: Jacobson Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins City Engineer, Scott Erickson Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, Richard Fursman Others AGENDA APPROVAL Add Item 7a, Hunter's Hollow preliminary Plat. Remove Item 11, Approve Ordinance Summary 114/Wetland Buffer Protection, from Consent Agenda for discussion. MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Jacobson) vote. CONSENT AGENDA Item 10 Lot Split/Variance/Anderson (See Resolution RI43-96) Item 12 Special Use Permit/Institution Signs/Prairie Oak Community Church (See Resolution R144-96) Item 13 Approve Hiring/Planning Intern (John Hinzman) Item 14 Release Letter of Credit/Weybridge 2nd Addition Item 15 Release Letter of Credit/Emerald Glen Item 16 Release Letter of Credit/Fox Woods Item 17 Release Cash Escrow/Emerald Glen Item 18 Release Cash Escrow/Crown Pointe Item 19 Release Cash Escrow/Weybridge 2nd Addition Item 20 Release Cash Escrow/Shadowbrook Item 21 Fund Equity Transfer/Capital Equipment Reserve Item 22 Reduce Letter of Credit/Prairie Oak Church Item 23 Reduce Letter of Credit/Crown pointe East, Outlot C Item 24 Financial Software Update Item 25 Approve Plans and Specs/IP95-26/Shadowbrook (See Resolution RI45-96) Item 26 Approve Final Plat/Shadowbrook (See Resolution RI46-96) Item 27 Approve Quotes/IP96-9/Pavement Markings Item 28 Accept Petition/IP94-6/1415 Andover Boulevard NW/Sanitary Sewer, Watermain (See Resolution R147-96) Item 29 Approve Quotes/Playground Equipment/The Meadows of Round Lake Park Item 30 Approve Quit Claim Deed/Burlington Northern Railroad Easement/Crown Pointe .. . -- Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 1996 Page 2 (Consent Agenda, Continued) Item 31 Approve Quit Claim Deed/Outlot A/Crown Pointe Item 32 Award Bids/IP94-33B/Contaminated Soil and Debris Removal/Commercial Boulevard (See Resolution RI48-96) Item 33 Approve Change Order #1/IP96-3/Cracksealing (See Resolution RI49-96) Item 34 Approve Final Payment/IP93-7/Irrigation (See Resolutio~ RI50-96) Item 35 Order Structural Steel/IP94-30/City Hall (See Resolution RI51-96) Item 36 Approve Structural Steel/IP94-30/City Hall (See Resolution RI52-96) Item 37 Approve Resolution/Accept Street Improvements/Timber Meadows 2nd Addition (See Resolution R153-96) Item 38 Approve Resolution/Accept Street Improvements/Timber Meadows 3rd Addition (See Resolution R154-96) Item 39 Approve Resolution/Accept Street Improvements/Woodland Meadows 2nd Addition (See Resolution RI55-96) MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, l-Absent (Jacobson) vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 10, 1996, Special Meeting with Park Board: Correct as written. July 10, 1996, Special Meeting: Correct as written. July 16, 1996, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. July 16, 1996, EDA Meeting: Correct as written. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Dehn, approval of the two July 10 meetings. Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Present (Kunza), I-Absent (Jacobson) vote. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, approval of the two meetings on July 16. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Jacobson) vote. ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF MONTHLY REPORT Captain Lenny Christ provided the Council with an overview of the Sheriff's activities in Andover for the month of June. There were 173 total arrests, 558 complaints answered by officers, 2 personal injury accidents, 23 property damage car accidents, 17 medical responses, and 3 domestic violence calls. The Community Service Officers responded to 32 vehicle lockouts and 46 animal complaints as well as assisted on house checks and accident investigations. The Department has also worked with the residents in Woodland Terrace and did a traffic count. They found that most of the traffic is from local residents and that there are about 100 licensed day care residents within close proximity of that area which mayor may not contribute to the traffic flow. They have also worked with the residents on the parking problems at thè Crooked Lake boat landing and with the residents in the Jay Street . - --~ Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 1996 Page 3 (An aka County Sheriff Monthly Report, Continued) vicinity to resolve a dirt bike problem they were having. Councilmember Dehn praised the Department for their quick response to a call they made. Mr. Fursman asked if the Sheriff's Department would be willing to work with the City and the Sno Dragons Snowmobile Club on establishing a program to resolve the snowmobile problems in the City. Mr. Christ stated they would be happy to do so. ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Fire Chief Dan Winkel summarized the 1995 Andover Fire Department report, dedicating it to the fire fighters and their families. He highlighted the mission statement, organizational chart, responses, calls in 1995, year-to-year comparison of calls, calls by day and by station, estimated cost per capita, duties performed by the Fire Marshal, fire protection activities, 1996 and 1997 goals and objectives for fire protection, training, and a 20-year apparatus replacement plan. The number of calls in 1995 increased by about 11 percent from 1994, and he expects that to increase by another 11 to 12 percent in 1996. SKETCH PLAN/CHESTERON COMMONS Jerry Windschitl, Ashford Development Corporation, Inc., presented the sketch plan to the Council. He noted several corrections to be made to the Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of July 23: Page 7, sixth line, that the Comprehensive Plan makes no reference to a senior housing or potential golf course for this area. Page 8, second paragraph, 5th line, "...proposing no alteration to the DNR wetland." (add DNR). He explained the sketch plan is designed with no known variances with th" possible exception of one cul-de-sac which is borderline in length. They spent considerable time with the street and traffic flow because of the commercial area to the south and the two county roads on either side to avoid the cut-through traffic problems being encountered in Woodland Terrace. The exists onto Hanson Boulevard exactly match those of the Oak View Middle School to the west. The Park and Recreation Commjssion has requested a one-half acre park in the southern area that is wooded or partially wooded and to be able to get a trail between the two streets. He felt that request is workable. There was also some discussion by the Park Board for trails. He noted they are not asking for a 20-percent increase in density. Many of the single family lots are over Andover's minimum requirements. The townhome area is being designed and will be marketed for the empty nesters. They are not intending to market it as senior housing. At the present time, he did not think it would qualify for lower-income affordable housing. They are showing five acres of commercial land. Their main thrust is to create a place in Andover for office buildings. They do not intend to compete with the large commercial area to the south. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 1996 Page 4 (Sketch Plan/Chesterton Commons, Continued) Mr. Windschitl noted the MSA designation through this area; but after looking at the traffic flow and the design, they feel there is no need for an MSA road through the project. They are trying to force traffic to Crosstown and Hanson Boulevards, not through the residential area. Staff as suggested there be no ponding along Hanson Boulevard. He felt it is almost impossible not to pond along Hanson. If aesthetics is a problem, he would look at presenting a landscaping plan to make them more attractive. The county has said there is enough existing easement to expand Hanson Boulevard to four lanes without disrupting any of the ponding or homes. He also noted he is in the process of purchasing several of the parcels to the north with the intent of combining at least the little remnant parcel to this plat in some fashion. Councilmember Knight stated commercial areas across from a middle school can be attractive to students, which could create a bad situation given the traffic on Hanson Boulevard. He asked if water would be added to the DNR wetland. Mr. Winds chit 1 stated they would comply with the very strict requirements of the LGU because of the potential downstream affect on farms. The size of the ponds in the project will be very large. Also, he did not want to create a problem for the school and students in the commercial area. Councilmember Dehn felt the trails are necessary, should connect to a trail system within the community itself and should be installed prior to the lots being sold so the residents know where they are before moving in. Mayor McKelvey was told by the school district that they would bus everyone and not have students walk to the middle school because they do not want them crossing Hanson Boulevard. Councilmember Dehn also had a concern with an increase in the water table, not wanting to increase the flow down stream. People should also be made aware of possible standing water before they buy lots. There are many large trees in the area, and she wanted them preserved if possible. She liked the idea of landscaping around the ponds and developing open spaces. Mr. Windschitl stated they have divorced the ponding area from the lower areas so there isn't a mix between them. He also noted the Staff has asked that the lot lines be extended to the wetlands to avoid an outlot. The LUG does not want them to do that under the theory that if people own the wetlands, they will go into them. He stated once the City's easements are satisfied, he would look at ways to satisfy the City's concern with liability of an outlot by asking the DNR to take possession of the wetlands or possibly donate them to a conservancy. They are organizations that accept wetlands so the city does not have to own the outlot or accept the liability for it. The Council asked that he research that option further. Discussion was on the potential subdivision of adj acent properties. Councilmember Dehn was concerned with the long road to the east on the northern portion of the project, as it does not seem to go anywhere. Mr. Windschitl stated he has a purchase agreement on parcels to the north, but they are not in the MUSA. No entrances are proposed to the southern commercial area to avoid through traffic in the residential area. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 1996 Page 5 (Sketch Plan/Chesterton Commons, Continued) Mr. Carlberg then reviewed the Staff report on the proposed sketch plan of 301 single family lots, 22 twin homes and one commercial area. A discussion of the task force for the City's Comprehensive Plan was the potential golf course with senior housing in this area; however, that was removed from the final draft of the plan. The Comprehensive Plan does call for a portion of the area as open spaces and a portion as multiple housing. An EAW will have to be done for the project. The Review Committee is recommending a secondary access to the townhome area; however, the Planning Commission did not feel one was warranted. The Review Committee also recommended the outlot be eliminated, that a trails system be discussed, and that the developer show potential development of adjacent properties. Mr. Erickson explained two options to providing sanitary sewer and water to the project. One would be to run lines from their current location directly to the edge of the proposed plat, which would require obtaining easement from one or two property owners. The other option would be to extend the trunk lines northward along Crosstown Boulevard and enter the project at the street connecting the plat. Several private residents adjacent to the extension would be affected and easements would have to be purchased. After discussing the options, the Council asked that the developer and Staff attempt to negotiate the necessary easements to run the trunk lines the shortest distance to the plat. It was the Council's feeling that the trunk lines could be run along Crosstown Boulevard in the future, possibly in conjunction with an upgrading of that county road, since there is no immediate need to extend the lines now. They also noted the policy of not leap frogging, though this would only be a short distance to extend the utility lines to service the plat, nor did they want to force assessments onto the larger developed lots. Mr. Erickson explained the plan for the trunk would be to cross the plat and come out to Hanson Boulevard, with the plat being serviced with laterals. He asked if the Council wished to size the trunk for possible extension north to service up to 161st Avenue even though that northern area is not included in any future urban service area. Or is it the intent only to develop the area designated as urban and the remaining area as rural? That decision will affect the size of the pipe. Mr. Windschitl estimated there is 15.5 acres between his plat and 161s~ Avenue along Hanson Boulevard. After some discussion, the Council agreed if that area can be serviced in the future, the trunk should be enlarged at this time to be able to service it. Mr. Erickson stated they will look at that when designing the sewer system. He thought the service for 161st was about the extent of the gravity system. Either the line would stop there or consideration would have to be giveú to a lift station if the desire would be to extend urban development beyond that point. Several Councilmembers indicated a desire to see a second access to the townhome area for fire and safety purposes. They also wanted to be sure the road shown as potential development lying to the east of the northern portion of the project is able to connect on both ends for Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 1996 Page 6 (Sketch Plan/Chesterton Commons, Continued) traffic flow. There was agreement that an MSA road through this project would not be desirable and would only encourage traffic and create problems through a densely developed area. They agreed that the ponds that are created should be enhanced aesthetically. The Council also agreed that there should be a trail system within the plat. Councilmember Knight indicted this plat accentuates the neeà to establish a park and ride facility down Hanson Boulevard. Mr. Carlberg stated that is being considered as a buffer with the landfill area, and Staff will be contacting the bus transit company about that issue. There were no further comments. SKETCH PLAN/ROUND LAKE SITE Mr. Erickson reviewed the sketch plan for the proposed development of five urban residential lots. The sewer and water trunk lines, which are two or three lots south of the area, would be extended to the plat. The trunks are relatively shallow, so this would be about the end of those lines. The Planning Commission has concurred with the Staff report. Mr. Carlberg stated the one lot on Round Lake Boulevard is tax forfeit, and the other has a house that faces 144th Avenue. He did not believe any house would be assessed with the extension of the utilities. The Council generally concurred with the Staff report on the proposed plat. PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING Craig Kronholm, Adolfson and Peterson, reviewed their proposal to provide professional construction management services for the proposed Public Works Building. Their pre-construction fee would be $34,052 to add an additional 30,000 square feet to the existing building and would take care of everything up to the first shovel in the ground. Phase 2 is services during construction and post construction for $58,698. They would handle this construction the same as what is being done with the City Hall project, getting direction from the Council and Staff, reporting back and proceeding to the next step. If the project should be scaled back, the fees would be adjusted accordingly. They are estimating about $2 million for the addition, but that could change depending on the type of equipment desired in the building. The Council was concerned with where the funding will come from for the building. Mr. Fursman stated he presented a report a short time ag-:> with possible funding sources, noting the $35,000 for the first phase is available. The Council must set priorities for those funds, decide the specific sources for this project, plus determine how to fund the building itself. There are several options for funding that will not involve a referendum or raising the tax levy. He can have a more detailed report for the Council by the next regular meeting. The Council agreed to hear the report on financing at the next regular meeting but noted the need to proceed immediately in order to have the facility available to house equipment in late 1997. Mr. Fursman Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 1996 Page 7 {Public Works Building, Continued} suggested a motion to approve the proposal by Adolfson and PeterSO.LJ contingent upon the Council approving a funding mechanism, that they do not enter into the contract until the funding mechanism has been decided. Mr. Kronholm did not have a problem with that proposal. MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Knight, to so move. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Jacobson) vote. HUNTER'S HOLLOW Mr. Erickson stated further clarification is needed from the Council regarding the cul-de-sac at the end of 164th Lane, as the Minutes of the discussion and motion on the preliminary plat do not indicate specific action for a permanent cul-de-sac. In reviewing the tape of the meeting, the discussion clearly indicated the Council's desire for a permanent cul-de-sac to be constructed at the end of 164th Lane, with the developer indicating he would look at that. After looking at it, the property owners at the end of 164th Lane have indicated they do not want a cul-de-sac to extend into their yards. An option is to push the cul-de-sac onto the developer's property. Staff's opinion is that by eliminating the connection between 164th Lane and Avenue, they would be looking at a permanent cul-de-sac constructed at the developer' J expense. The developer thought there would be some cost sharing with the City. Mayor McKelvey stated that the intent was by removing that street, a permanent cul-de-sac would have to be created. If that permanent cul- de-sac is not created, then the street will have to be put back into the plat. Councilmember Knight stated he opposed the street because it really hurt two residents. He felt a cul-de-sac would be less offensive and less expensive, and he too felt that is what was decided. Horst Grazer, Gold Nugget Development, stated the motion to approve his preliminary plat eliminated Heather Street, but there was no contingency to construct a permanent cul-de-sac on 164th Lane. There was a question at the meeting if the residents would be willing to give up their land for a permanent cul-de-sac, but they are now not willing to do that. He was asked if he would participate, and he agreed; but preparing the plans and payment of the costs were not discussed. He stated he clearly has an approved preliminary plat without Heather Street with no contingencies. He didn't think the motion could be changed now. Attorney Hawkins stated if certain things are discovered as the preliminary plat develops, the City can ask for changes that ar~ reasonable and modest related to the development. If Staff feels fro~ a safety standpoint that a change is needed, it was his opinion that the City Council can make that change. Mr. Grazer argued a cul-de-sac on his property was never discussed. Heather Street would have cost between $7,000 and $10,000 to construct, and a permanent cul-de-sac would be about $7,000. The cul-de-sac there Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 1996 Page 8 (Hunter's Hollow, Con tinued) now existed for many years and was deemed appropriate. He questioned that now it is inappropriate just because he is developing next to it. Todd Mickley, 3020 164th Lane NW - stated they did try to work it ou'~ with the developer. When he was asked if he could give up some of his property, he didn't realize they would be asking for 47 feet. The City is asking for 22 feet of their front yard. The road would be only 30 feet from the neighbor's yard, plus trees would have to be removed. They are still willing to entertain options, but putting it all on their properties and taking 22 feet of their front yard doesn't seem reasonable. They are willing to look at moving the cul-de-sac back so just a corner is taken or look at other options. Is a smaller cul-de- sac a possibility or leave it as it is? The other property owner affected didn't think the cul-de-sac could be moved back because of a large oak tree on the corner. All four trees in his front yard would have to be removed, plus four more would probably be killed during construction. Staff and Council noted the need to enlarge the cul-de-sac for safety concerns of turning City vehicles around. It was agreed to table the item to the next regular meeting to allow time for the City Attorney to review the tape of the July 16 meeting in which this was discussed and to make a recommendation on whether or not the Council can make a change to the motion approving the preliminary plat of Hunter's Hollow. SET DATE FOR BUDGET MEETING The Council set Wednesday, September 11, 1996, 7:00 p.m., Andover City Hall, for a special meeting on the proposed 1997 budget. GIS STUDY Mr. Fursman explained the City's struggle over the past several years in developing a government information system (GIS) as an effective tool city-wide. The cities of Columbia Heights and Fridley have also struggled with the implementation of a GIS system that fits into their fiscal constraints and Staff needs. So the three cities have joined forces and are seeking approval from their respective councils to develop a GIS function collaboratively to help each upgrade and implement the GIS system. He noted five areas that would be achieved by approving a one-year pilot project to explore the effectiveness of a Range Rider GIS Program by hiring one highly qualified GIS Specialist to serve the three cities. He asked the Council to approve Andover's share of $13,300, funding to come from the mapping fund. The cities are also in the process of applying for a Demonstration Grant through the State of Minnesotaa and the Metropolitan Council, which, if successful, would reduce the City's cost to $10,000. The project is being done with other cities to reduce overall costs. ---- . Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 1996 Page 9 (GIS Study, Continued) Mr. Fursman noted examples of the ways a GIS system could be used once it is implemented. The Council had approved the hiring of a half-time GIS Staff member in the 1997 budget, who would operate the system once it is implemented. Many of the surrounding cities have either implemented or are struggling as Andover is with the GIS system. The county and the Metropolitan Council want all cities to eventually be 0-1 the system. MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Knight, that the City Council approve $13,300 from the mapping fund to advertise the possibility of the use of the GIS system. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Jacobson) vote. The Council recessed at this time to hold an EDA meeting, 10: 06; reconvened at 10:09 p.m. APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE FOR G-WILL LIQUOR MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Dehn, to so move (approval of liquor license for G-Will Liquors at their new location of 13973 Round Lake Boulevard NW, from August 6 to December 31, 1996). Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Jacobson) vote. APPROVE ORDINANCE SUMMARY 114/WETLAND BUFFER PROTECTION Mayor McKelvey had understood that the Council agreed that landscapin~ was not going to be a part of the wetland buffer requirement, yet that is included in the ordinance summary. As written, the landscaping must be done before it is sold to a resident, which eliminates the ability of the resident to do his/her own landscaping. He understood the buffer area would be in place to the point that it is sold to a resident, which doesn't necessarily mean the landscaping will be done. Other Councilmembers had that same belief. Mr. Carlberg suggested the item be tabled to the next regular meeting so Staff can be sure the summary accurately reflects the Minutes and the Council's desire. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Dehn, to table this to the next meeting. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Jacobson) vote. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT wildflowers in boulevards - Councilmember Dehn had heard there is funding for wildflower seed to be planted in the boulevards, especially in the rural areas. She encouraged Staff or the Park Board to look into this further. Mr. Carlberg agreed to do so. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 1996 Page 10 (Mayor/Council Input, Continued) Andover Fun Day - Mayor McKelvey reported on a successful event. Candidates for State offices - Mr. Fursman stated he is getting requests from candidates running for State offices to come before the City Council to introduce themselves and talk about the City's needs. The Council did not have a problem with that as long as the time given to the candidates is limited. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Dehn, the approval of Claims as presented tonight. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Jacobson) vote. MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Jacobson) vote. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. ~~~J Ma cella A. Peach Rec rding Secretary ---< - - ---_. --. -