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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC September 17, 1996 CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 Regular City Council Meeting - September 17, 1996 agenda Bookmark &Jm Call to Order - 7:00 PM Resident Forum Agenda Approval Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes minutes Discussion Item I. Approve Changes to Assessment Policy Guidelines assessmt 2. Survey/Woodland Terrace survey 3. Approve Date for "Town Meeting" townmtg 4. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Membership amm 5. Accept Report/Water Supply Plan report EDA Meeting 6. City Purchase of Salvage Yard salvageyard Non-Discussion/Consent Items 7. Delinquent Utility Bills delinquent 8. Lot Split/Variancel1422 - 161st Avenue NW boyer 9. Lot Split/Variance/1444 - 161st Avenue NW tibbits 10. Variance/3552 - 134th Avenue NW variance II. Amend Ordinance 10 ordl0 12. Special Use Pennitll year extension/Hope Lutheran Church hope 13. Approve Final Paymentl92-19/Weybridge 3rd Addition fpay9219 14. Anoka County 1996 Warranted Signal List signal IS. Approve QuoteslHartfiel's Estates Lot Cleanup/96-21 qt9621 16. Article/Anoka County Highway Funding anokacty 17. Approve Resolution Approving ReimbursementlI.Schalwig schahvig 18. Approve 1997 Law Enforcement Contract contract 19. Approve 1997 Cable Commission Budget cable 20. Approve ReplacementlAsphalt Spray Patcher asphalt 21. Award Bid/94-30/City Hall/Concrete & Masonry bidconcr 22. Award Bid/94-30/City Hal1Æarthwork & Site Utilities bid earth 23. Approve Resolution Removing State Aid Designation Between msa Crosstown Blvd & Round Lake Blvd. Mayor-Council . Payment of Claims Adjournment .. .-., REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESIDENT FORUM . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 AGENDA APPROVAL · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 CONSENT AGENDA Delinquent Utility Bills · · · · · · · · · 2 Resolution R198-96 approving lot split/variance/1422 161st Ave 2 Resolution R199-96 approving lot split/1444 161st Avenue · · 2 Resolution R200-96 approving variance/3552 134th Avenue · · · 2 Resolution R201-96 approving one-year extension on Special Use Permit/Hope Lutheran Church · · · · · · · · · · 2 Resolution R202-96 approving final payment/IP92-19/Weybridge 3 2 Anoka County 1996 Warranted Signal List · · · · · · · · · 2 Approve quotes/Hartfiel's Estates lot cleanup/IP96-21 · · · · 2 Article/Anoka County highway funding · · · · · · · · · 2 Resolution R203-96 approving reimbursement/I. Schalwig · · · 2 Approve 1997 law enforcement contract · · · · · · · · · 2 Approve 1997 Cable Commission budget · · · · · · · 2 Approve replacement/Asphalt spray patcher · · · · · · 2 Resolution R204-96 removing State Aid designation between Crosstown and Round Lake Boulevards · · · · · · · · · 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 APPROVE CHANGES TO ASSESSMENT POLICY GUIDELINES Motion to table to September 25 work session · · · · · 3 SURVEY/WOODLAND TERRACE (table to September 25 work session) · 4 APPROVE DATE FOR "TOWN MEETING" Motion to set meeting for October 23/0ak View Middle School · 6 ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES MEMBERSHIP Motion to approve (motion failed) · · · · · · · · · · 6 REPORT/WATER SUPPLY PLAN Motion to adopt plan · · · · · · · · 7 AMEND ORDINANCE 10 · . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 Motion to table to September 25 work session · · · 9 BID!IP94-30!CITY HALL/CONCRETE AND MASONRY Motion giving Adolfson & Peterson authority to reject bids and readvertise if necessary · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 BID/IP94-30/CITY HALL/EARTHWORK AND SITE UTILITIES Resolution R205-96 accepting bids and awarding contract · 9 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Stop signs at Crosstown and Hanson Boulevards · · · · · 9 Development process · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 Update on development of Commercial Park · · · · 10 MTC park and ride · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 ADJOURNMENT . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 - -- ._--.. . ArpY"ð"\!ed 10 \ \ \C1tJ¡ CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on September 17, 1996, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Dehn, Jacobson, Knight, Kunza Council members absent: None Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins City Engineer, Scott Erickson Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, Richard Fursman Others RESIDENT FORUM Roqer Sharon - stated the City is filling up with more and more political signs. He said Mr. Carlberg had told him the City would have to hire people to remove all of the illegal ones. Mr. Carlberg believeJ he said it would take three people to remove all of the signs in the City of Andover. Mr. Sharon stated either enforce the ordinance or get rid of it. The City can't have an ordinance and not enforce it. He asked what is going to be done with the signs in the City. Mr. Carlberg stated the St&ff is attempting to enforce the ordinance, but it is difficult. It is an issue of staffing. Signs in violation of the ordinance are picked ttp when seen. Staff did talk to the county and the signs in violation at the intersection of Hanson and Andover Boulevards were cleaned up. Mayor McKelvey stated he would like to see the ordinance enforced and any signs in the boulevards picked up. Mr. Carlberg stated the Staff can do that, though they may have to divert from other projects. Between the Parade of Homes and election, this is the worst time of year for signs. Mr. Sharon suggested instead that the ordinance be reviewed, claiming so many of them are bogus. He still didn't get an answer about whether a moving permi t was issued for the City to move the gazebo across the road. Mayor McKelvey stated he will check with the Building Department and let Mr. Sharon know. A gentleman from the neighborhood on 176th complained about the grave, the City placed in the shoulders in various areas along 176th. The gravel sits two to three inches above the blacktop, which will end up in his yard with the first snow plowing. He fought for 20 years to get blacktop there, but now he is going to end up with crushed rock over his lawn. Frank Stone, Public Works Superintendent, stated Public Works has taken over the job the construction firm did not finish on this road project. All of the shoulders will be graveled, but it will be leveled to be even with the road. It will not be put on the lawns. Mr. Erickson explained the need for a gravel shoulder to keep the tar from breaking up. About a one-foot gravel shoulder is being placed along the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - September 17, 1996 Page 2 (Resident Forum, Con tinued) asphalt. Gravel works better than black dirt and seed, especially in spots where there is a high velocity of water. Also, the salt in th2 winter tends to kill the grass, which then erodes. This is a permanent fix to prevent long-term maintenance problems with the asphalt. The gentleman asked if those areas that have been maintained as lawn to the blacktop can remain that way. Where there is established lawn, he felt it is just as good as gravel. Mr. Erickson agreed to have Staff look at that option. AGENDA APPROVAL Move Item II, Amend Ordinance 10, Item 21, Award Bid/IP94-30/City Hall/Concrete and Masonry, and Item 22, Award Bid/IP94-30/City Hall/Earthwork and Site Utilities, to the Discussion Items. Mayor McKelvey asked for a motion to approve the Agenda as amended. MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Jacobson to so move. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Item 7 Delinquent Utility Bills Item 8 Lot Split/Variance/1422 161st Avenue NW (See Resolution RI98-96) Item 9 Lot Split/1444 161st Avenue NW (See Resolution RI99-96) Item 10 Variance/3552 134th Avenue NW (See Resolution R200-96) Item 12 Special Use Permit/One-Year Extension/Hope Lutheran Church (See Resolution R201-96) Item 13 Approve Final Payment/IP92-19/Weybridge 3rd Addition (See Resolution R202-96) Item 14 Anoka County 1996 Warranted Signal List Item 15 Approve Quotes/Hartfiel's Estates Lot Cleanup/IP96-21 Item 16 Article/Anoka County Highway Funding Item 17 Approve Resolution Approving Reimbursement/I. Schalwig (See Resolution R203-96) Item 18 Approve 1997 Law Enforcement Contract Item 19 Approve 1997 Cable commission Budget Item 20 Approve Replacement/Asphalt Spray Patcher Item 23 Approve Resolution Removing State Aid Designation Between Crosstown Boulevard and Round Lake Boulevard (See Resolution R204-96) MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, to approve. Motion carried unanimously. - -. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - September 17, 1996 Page 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 3, 1996, Regular Meeting: Page 3, Bottom Paragraph, reference of contribution to PERA, Staff to research correct amount and correct. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, to approve as amended. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVE CHANGES TO ASSESSMENT POLICY GUIDELINES Councilmember Jacobson stated it appears the only thing being done with the change is to subordinate the assessment. There is no forgiveTIess of assessments. Councilmember Knight realized that, and that is why he suggested the wording in the policy be identical to the MSA policy. Now it is not, because the last paragraph in the MSA policy has been left out which drops the assessment if there has been no improvements for 15 years. That is part of what he is advocating. It sets a double standard to allow assessments on MSA road projects to be forgiven but not on City projects. Another point is if the assessment is deferred for 15 years, the road is no longer worth what it is being assessed. Other cities in the metropolitan area are doing this because they don't want to lose the farms. Councilmember Jacobson argued under the MSA pOlicy, when an assessment is forgiven, there are funds from the State to payoff the bonds. With projects that are done by the City, there is no source of funding to paJ' for any assessments. He felt that it would have to come from all of the taxpayers in the form of higher taxes, and he didn't think the other people in the City should have to pay for it. Councilmember Dehn argued such road improvements and assessments puts pressure on those farming to sell their land because of the assessments. The intent of the City has been to preserve farming and open spaces, and the road improvements and assessments defeat that intent. There are not that many farms left in the City, and the question is whether farms are wanted or not. Other states have implemented polices to prevent agricultural lands from being forced to develop. There was a lengthy debate on whether or not an assessment across property that is being farmed should be forgiven at some point if development does not occur. Councilmember Jacobson then stated this is a very complex problem which needs more consideration. He suggested the legal and financial implications be researched and the item be tabled to a work session. MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Jacobson, to table it and use it as a work session discussion at a later date to incorporate ideas to benefit the community and agricultural farmers in the area. Motion carried unanimously. (That special meeting was set later in the meeting fOe Wednesday, September 25, 1996) ---- -- Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - September 17, 1996 Page 4 SURVEY/WOODLAND TERRACE Mayor McKelvey reviewed the results of the survey received from the residents of Woodland Terrace. The majority felt the City should not be spending more time to resolve the traffic problems, did not want to be assessed, and did not want more neighborhood meetings to discuss the issue. The vote and comments of most people were that a more aggressive police action should be taken to resolve the problem. Comments alsG indicated that there really wasn't a problem, but whatever is there is caused by people who live within the development. Mayor Mckelvey suggested the Sheriff's Department be asked to aggressively patrol in that development and tag for violations, especially when the schools get out. A gentleman from the neighborhood pointed out the irony of the survey that the majority denied there was a problem yet they felt the police are needed. He is self-employed and works from his home. He gave examples of the many traffic violations that occur on their streets at all hours of the day, not just the late afternoons. That does not include the five garbage trucks speeding down the road each week. None of the children play in the street. This is not a question of good parenting. He is afraid some child will die on Narcissus, but not because of playing in the street. Those few people on Narcissus that experience the traffic problem know they are in the minority, but the problem exists nonetheless. Narcissus is the only outlet to the north for the entire development. Also, it is now used as the outlet for DWI drivers since Applebees was constructed. The development is also used to test vehicles since the car dealership in Coon Rapids was built. Additional traffic also comes from the multiple housing units in Coon Rapids. He pleaded that something has to be done. The City shoulJ close the exist to Coon Rapids. For four years they have asked the City to resolve the problem. The speed bumps that were installed were ridiculous. He cannot accept the majority position in this. They may not have that much of a problem, but along Narcissus they know there is a problem 24 hours a day. He also mentioned the difficulty his handicapped son has because of the traffic. Marqe Perry - asked what the City is doing to prevent this problem from occurring in other developments in Andover. If something is not resolved, she is going to look elsewhere for a place to live where she doesn't have to contend with all of the traffic in front of her yard. Later in the discussions the Council noted items that are addressed when plats come in, traffic being one of them. Mary Edholm - stated she was on the committee and was told constantly that they do not have a problem. Numbers are constantly brought up. The area of Narcissus from Marigold to Bunker Lake Boulevard is a relatively small portion of Woodland Terrace. The people on the south end don't see the problem. She is amazed that people don't care as long as they don't have to live with it. The people don't know what they are talking about when they accuse them of not being good parents. They don't tell their children to play in the streets. In her opinion, th~ traffic on the frontage road has become much worse since it was blocked - - - - - -- _._-~ . , Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - September 17, 1996 Page 5 (Survey/Woodland Terrace, Continued) off because it is now forced to go down the road past the children who are walking to school, creating an even worse safety situation for the children. She came to the City Council originally because Narcissus is dangerous. It is still dangerous and now the frontage road is even more dangerous than it used to be. Since they moved there nine years ago, multiple housing units, single family homes, a bar and restaurant and d car dealer were all built in Coon Rapids. That traffic ends up going up Narcissus because it is the only way out of Woodland Terrace to the north. She believed the problems with teenage drivers is caused by internal teenagers and their friends, but much of the volume of traffic is cut-through traffic. They came to the City Council to get an answer to their problem, and she didn't think it is right to now go with the numbers saying there isn't a problem because they don't live there. She asked that the City please do something about the problem. Todd Flvnn, 13533 Narcissus - stated a lot of people don't see the problem, but they have been telling the City for four years that there is one. Narcissus is the only way out of the development. Their children have to walk to school. Cindy Roqers. 133rd - felt the Council has been trying hard to help solve the problem. This has divided the neighborhood. It needs to be resolved. She didn't know how the roads could be closed to Coon Rapids. She too has a handicapped child and lives on a main street. Everybody has to be considered, but she agreed that the traffic is internal. She didn't want to solve the problem for one area by pushing the traffic and the problem to another area. Mr. Flynn stated because accurate traffic numbers were not taken by the City, he had the County Commissioner do a traffic survey. By checking license plate numbers, he plotted on a map the residences from which the traffic was generated. One third of it going through the stop sign at Narcissus and Marigold was from Coon Rapids. About 350 cars a day would be eliminated by cutting off the exit to Coon Rapids. If that isn't enough, the City may have to decide to cut off roads within the neighborhood to direct traffic to other exists. When the exit to the frontage road was closed, it moved the traffic going east on Bunker Lake Boulevard right into the children walking to or from school. It didn't relieve any traffic on Narcissus at all. The County Commissioner said the design engineer on the project made a mistake by funneling all the traffic to one location. The only way to eliminate that traffic is to cut it off somewhere. A lengthy discussion ensued between the Council, Staff and residents on the problems, speculation on the causes of those problems and the pros and cons of the various suggestions to resolve them. Those residents from Narcissus were adamant that something has to be done before some child is killed, that there is a problem that shouldn't be ignored because a majority in the development doesn't experience it. They stated the amount of traffic going up Narcissus has to be cut in half, a"l residential streets are designed for 400 to 500 cars a day, not 900 or 1,000 which is what is there now. It is a safety issue for the children. Regular City Council Meeting Minu tes - September 17, 1996 Page 6 (Survey/Woodland Terrace, Con tinued) In discussing the possibility of closing off a portion of the Woodland Terrace neighborhood to the Narcissus exit, Fire Chief Dan Winkel stated it would have to be reviewed more closely. He felt it would probably mean an increase in response time to certain areas by one to three minutes. A choker where emergency vehicles would still be able to access would be an option. At this time he didn't see any negativ2 effect to closing off the exits to Coon Rapids except for when ambulances would be coming from the south. They would have to be aware of the blockages. Mr. Erickson was not aware of any ramifications of closing the exits to Coon Rapids. The problem is how to create the permanent cul-de-sac. Other than increased police coverage, the other issues and suggested solutions are complex; so it was suggested the Council add this to the work session agenda. The residents expressed frustration that the issue is being tabled again and asked that the Council make a decision to do something, even if it is to do nothing. The Council agreed to set a special meeting for Wednesday, September 25, 1996. Residents of Woodland Terrace are invited. APPROVE DATE FOR "TOWN MEETING" MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, agreeing with the recommendation of the Staff for a town meeting on the 23rd of October at Oak View Middle School. Motion carried unanimously. The Council felt there should be no specific agenda for the town meeting. It is a time to listen to the residents and receive their input. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES MEMBERSHIP MOTION by Knight, Seconded by McKelvey to join and pay the set fee to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. DISCUSSION: Councilmembers Kunza and Dehn questioned what the Association would do for the City and whether the City needs to join another lobbying organization. The Mayor and Mr. Fursman explained there are two lobbying groups specifically for the metropolitan areas. The other one is the North Metro Mayors' Association. That group focuses on the growth issues in the north metro areas. The Association concentrates on municipal issues involving the entire metropolitan area. Another lobbying organization is the League of Minnesota Cities, which represents cities state wide. By joining the Association, Andover would be a part of the discussions of growth, transportation and other issues that relate to the entire metropolitan area, including Andover. As Andover grows, it also grows in influence in the legislature; and the Association is looking to the City to be a part of that. The dues were not budgeted in the proposed 1997 General Fund budget. VOTE ON MOTION: YES-McKelvey, Knight; NO-Dehn, Jacobson, Kunza. Motio'1 failed. --- --- - Regular City council Meeting Minutes - September 17, 1996 Page 7 ACCEPT REPORT/WATER SUPPLY PLAN Glenn Cook and Mark Wallis from Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik Engineering gave a presentation on the Water Supply Plan they completed for the City. Mr. Wallis noted the Plan includes the purpose, a water system evaluation, recommendations for future expansion, a draft capital improvements plan and a water conservation plan. The recommendations now are to implement the plan, review the finances and begin to locate si tes for future facilities. The intent is that this be a working document. The plan goes out to about the year 2010 to service about 34,000 people. Councilmember Jacobson suggested the City pursue further consideration of utilizing the Mississippi River as a water source to prevent having to drill into the aquifer any more. That should be done jointly with Ramsey, Anoka and possibly Coon Rapids. Mr. Wallis stated the water treatment is very expensive, though that should be left open and pursued as technological improvements are made. Councilmember Jacobson asked for the reason the per capita usage is above other growing communi ties. Mr. Wallis stated the reasons can vary widely. There is a history of high peek usage in the summer, which they attributed toward sprinkling of lawns and gardens. Councilmember Jacobson then suggested the Planning Commission look at ways to reduce the peek usage to delay the need for future installation of water storage. They could get public input on water conservation, water rates, requiring water saving devices to be installed in new homes, etc. Then the Commission could come back to the Council with a half dozen recommendations to implement. Also, the City should look at itself first and ask if it is being extravagant in its watering of parks. Mayor McKelvey asked for a motion to adopt the Water Supply Plan as presented. MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Jacobson, to so move. Motion carried unanimously. The Council recessed at 8:58 to hold an EDA meeting; reconvened at 9:02 p.m. AMEND ORDINANCE 10 Councilmember Jacobson noted the first page, paragraphs A and B stated "approved by the City". He asked who in the City would give the approval, the Staff or the City Council. Mr. Erickson felt it would be the City Council upon the recommendation of the Engineering Department. Mr. Carlberg stated this information would be given as a part of the platting process. The use of a geotechnical engineer is an option for the developer. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - September 17, 1996 Page 8 (Amend Ordinance 10, Continued] Councilmember Jacobson noted the 39,000 square-foot requirement is being reduced to 22,500 square feet. He suggested that since the reduction is being made because of the requirements to show two 5,000-square-foot undisturbed areas for primary and secondary on-site septic drain fields, that the square-foot requirement be reduced to 29,000 square feet. He was concerned with the possible development of marginal lands with the reduced square-footage requirement. With 29,000 square feet, the City may be able to preserve the marginal areas that really shouldn't be built upon. Mr. Carlberg explained the 22,500-square-foot requirement comes from the 150-foot x ISO-foot building pad required for the lot. With the new rules for septic systems, the lot still ends up with 32,500 square feet. Also, with the building pad requirement and the contiguous septic system area, the dog leg scenario of locating the septic system will be prevented. Staff feels comfortable with these numbers. The discussion continued that the reduced square footage requirement is also an attempt to preserve more trees, as not as much of an area will have to be cleared. Mr. Erickson stated the number of trees that will be saved will have to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the topography and trees on the property. Councilmember Dehn was concerned with the process, relating personal frustrations with trying to get a building permit on property that has been certified by a geotechnical engineer. Mr. Carlberg felt that for individual parcels, the resident would not have to obtain Council approval to certify by a geotechnical engineer. That is something the Staff can determine in each situation. Councilmember Jacobson expressed concern with allowing the lowest floor elevation to be less than three feet above the highest known water table. will there be some problems with water in basements, and who is responsible if that happens? Mr. Erickson noted the mottled soils doesn't necessarily mean the highest known water table. The process would be the developer would hire a geotechnical engineer to make an evaluation. Then the City would hire an independent geotechnical engineer to evaluate the report, so there is a double check on the recommendation. He stated he would look at the definition of mottled soil to be sure the wording in the proposed amendment corresponds to the definitions. Dave Almgren, Building Official, stated the septic system requirements deal with mottled soils, though that is now being changed to saturated zone. There weren't any scientific methods to use when the original standards were established. The City has been using antiquated standards for floor elevations, which often requires unnecessary filling of dirt and the loss of trees. If the geotechnical engineers can substantiate that the water will never get up to a certain height, the floor level can be lowered and more trees will be saved, which also gets back to the 22,500-square-foot requirement being proposed. The intent is that on an individual basis, the engineering department would be able to determine what that level is. Council approval is not needed for that. - ~~ ~ - Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - September 17, 1996 Page 9 (Amend Ordinance 10, Continued) The Council generally agreed with the 22,500 square-foot requirement, but there was confusion and some concern with allowing the separation of less than three feet from the highest known water table. Staff suggested the item be tabled to the work session when they can provide specific examples for the Council. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, to table the item to the special work session on September 25 to get more clarification. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Abstain (Dehn as she has been involved with this personally and is getting frustrated with the entire process) . AWARD BID/IP94-30/CITY HALL/CONCRETE AND MASONRY Mr. Carlberg explained that the mechanical, masonry and concrete bids were high. Craig Cronholm of Adolfson and Peterson has asked that the Council make a motion tonight giving Adolfson and Peterson the authority to reject the mechanical, concrete and masonry bids if necessary. They will be trying to bring those bids down; but if that cannot be done, they would like the ability to readvertise for those components of the City Hall project. They are asking for this because of the time factor. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, to so move. Motion carried unanimously. AWARD BID/IP94-30/CITY HALL/EARTHWORK AND SITE UTILITIES MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, accepting bids and awarding contract for earthwork and site utilities, Project 94-30; low bid from Veit, $39,316. (See Resolution R20S-96) Motion carried unanimously. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Stop signs at Crosstown and Hanson Boulevards - The Council asked that Staff send a letter to Anoka County asking for a four-way stop at the intersection of Crosstown Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard because of the safety issues. Development process - Councilmember Jacobson noted the discussions of the Planning Commission on the impact development has on other entities in the community such as traffic and schools. He suggested the Planning Commission be asked to investigate ideas such as automaticallj' forwarding plats to the impacted school district and ask them to respond in writing on how it will affect the schools. Also, for all urban plats, that a report be given on the City's ability to produce enough municipal water to the platted area. How does that plat impact the City's water supply and the anticipated need for a new well? Then, if the Council feels the impact of the plat is substantial, possibly it could be held up for up to a year. He didn't know if that would be legal or maybe it - .~ - ~ -- _.-- Regular City Council Meeting Mínutes - September 17, 1996 Page 10 (Mayor/Council Input, Continued) won't work, but he felt the Planning Commission should look at those suggestions. Mayor McKelvey stated the school district has already said they do not want to get involved with city politics or with each development. The school district is kept fully informed of projects being developed in the City. He meets with school district representatives regularly and discusses the activities in Andover. Other Councilmembers questioned how it would be determined that one plat can go ahead and one would be held back. Mr. Erickson stated Staff does look at the water issue, but not to the extent being talked about here. The next step to the water plan is being worked on, which is the comprehensive water plan. That will identify development over the next 20 years based on projected development rates. That plan will set up when the wells will need to be in place and look at financing. It will all be computer modeled. After further discussion, the rest of the Council agreed to have the Planning Commission look at the issue if there is something to be gained; though there was some question as to whether some of these issues can be resolved. Mr. Carlberg stated the Planning Commission can look at it to determine where they want to go with it. Update on development of Commercial Park - Mr. Hawkins updated the council on the status of the purchase of Mom's Auto Parts and Marian Heidelberger's property. Also, the county is resolving several problems with the state on the property along Hanson Boulevard, north of Anoka Auto Salvage. He was not aware of any resolution at this point. MTC park and ride - Mr. Carlberg stated Staff has not yet contacted MTC Bus. Once the property along Hanson Boulevard is somewhat under the control of the City, they will begin those negotiations. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, to approve the Claims as presented. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:0S p.m. ~e~~~:L ~~~lla A. Peach ~:~ding Secretary ---- ~---