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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
Regular City Council Meeting - September 3, 1996 agenda
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Call to Order - 7:00 PM
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes minutes
Betsy O'Berry/State Representative Candidate
Discussion Item
I. Consideration of Anoka County Sheriff Contract sheriff
2. Set Truth in Taxation Hearing taxation
3. Livable Communities Act lea
4. Sketch PlanlWoodland Estates woodland
5. Discuss Reimbursement Request/Ingo Schalwig schalwig
Non-Discussion/Consent Items
6. Purchase of Office Equipment/Public Works officeequip
7. Adopt Preliminary Budget/Adopt Proposed 97 Levy budget
8. Dare Contract dare
9. Kennel License Renewal/208 - 166th Avenue NW kennel
10. Transfer of Ownership /Meredith Cable to Continental Cablevision meredith
I I. Transfer of Ownership/Continental Cablevision to US West continental
12. Approve Final PlatIHunter's Hollow fplathh
13. Approve Amended Special Use Permit/ Bulk Storage of Liquid Fuels/
Bill's Superette/14041 Round Lake Blvd. NW bulkstorage
14. Approve Variance/Bill's Superette/14041 Round Lake Blvd. NW variance
15. Approve Special Use Permit/Car Wash/BilI's Superette/
14041 Round Lake Blvd N.W. canvash
16. Accept Petition/Order Feasibility Report/96-23/13625 Jay St. NW acptpet
17.. Approve Feasibility Report/96-23/13625 Jay St. NW acptfeas
18. Award Bid/95-26/Shadowbrook bid9526
19. Award Bid/96-8/Miscellaneous Bituminous Park Trails bid968
20. Coon Creek Watershed District/I 997 Budget ccwd
Mayor-Council Input
Payment of Claims
Adjournment
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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RESIDENT FORUM · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
AGENDA APPROVAL · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
CONSENT AGENDA
Purchase office equipment/Public Works (Mazie Company) · · 2
Dare Contract · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
Kennel License Renewal/208 166th Avenue NW · · · · 2
Resolution R187-96 transferring ownership/Meredith Cable to
Continental Cablevision · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
Resolution R188-96 transferring ownership/Continental
Cablevision to US West · · · · · · · · · · 2
Resolution R189-96 approving amended Special Use Permit/
Bulk Storage of Liquid Fuels/Bill's Superette/
14041 Round Lake Boulevard · · · · · · · 2
Resolution R190-96 approving variance/Bill's Superette · · · 2
Resolution R191-96 approving Special Use Permit/Car Wash/
Bill's Superette/14041 Round Lake Boulevard · · · 2
Resolution R192-96 accepting petition/order feasibility/
IP96-23/13625 Jay Street NW · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
Resolution R193-96 approving feasibility/IP96-23/13625 Jay · 2
Resolution R194-96 awarding bid/IP95-26/Shadowbrook · · · · · 2
Resolution R195-96 awarding bid/IP96-8/Miscellaneous
bituminous park trails · · · · · · · · · 2
Coon Creek Watershed District/1997 budget · · · · · · · · · 2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
BETSY O'BERRY/STATE REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATE · · · · · · 3
CONSIDERATION OF ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF CONTRACT/MONTHLY REPORT · 3
SET TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING
Motion to set date for December 4, continuation on Dee 12 · · 4
LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4
SKETCH PLAN/WOODLAND ESTATES · · · · · · · · · · · · 5
Motion for Staff to prepare resolution removing MSA status
of east-west route between Crosstown and Round Lake Blvds 7
DISCUSS REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST/INGO SCHALWIG · · · · · · · 7
Motion to offer $1,400 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8
ANOKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT ON STENCILING STORM WATER DRAINAGE
Motion to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
PRELIMINARY BUDGET/PROPOSED 1997 LEVY
Resolution R196-96 to approve · · · · · · · · · · · 9
FINAL PLAT/HUNTER'S HOLLOW
Resolution R197-96 to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
Traffic survey in Woodland Terrace ., · · · · · · · 9
Update on the Commercial Park activities · · · · · · · · · · 9
Crooked Lake Boulevard road project · · · · · · · · 9
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10
ADJOURNMENT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10
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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to
order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on September 3, 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 Finance Director, Jean McGann F
Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg
City Administrator, Richard Fursman
Others
RESIDENT FORUM
Roqer Sharon. 14569 Garden Court - asked if the City had a building
permit for the gazebo that is setting out front. Was it moved without
a moving permit? He accused the City of operating on two standards, one
for the public and one for the City. There was a watering ban, yet the
City was watering the fields at Sunshine Park four times a day. He was
told that no signs are allowed in the easements, yet there are election
signs in the boulevards all over, especially at the intersection of
Andover and Hanson Boulevards. He wanted to be sure the sign ordinance
is enforced, even for those running for City offices. Mayor McKelvey
noted the City has no jurisdiction over the county boulevards.
Mr. Sharon suggested the county be contacted. Mr. Carlberg stated they
will contact the Anoka County Highway Department tomorrow about those
signs. Mr. sharon stated he is talking about all signs. He wanted the
City to be following the same rules the residents have to follow and
that the sign ordinance is enforced.
Dave O'Toole. 13429 Jonquil - stated he asked to move a building and was
told he had to follow the ordinance that was adopted in 1968 when it was
Grow Township. He felt many of the items no longer apply. Three forms
of security are required, which will cost him over $100 to obtain. He
felt the items should be either/or; not all are necessary. Other
businesses do not need to meet those requirements when they go down his
street. A.ttorney Hawkins stated when the City was incorporated in 1974,
all ordinances were adopted by the city.
Mr. O'Toole felt the ordinance needs to be reviewed. He will have to pay
a $75 building permit and other unnecessary expenses, meaning the City
is collecting building permits twice. It is not a new building and there
is no new inspection. The building permit fees should not apply, nor
should he have to pay the City to move the building across the street as
long as he pays for any damage. The ordinance does not treat the
citizens like it treats the businesses that operate in the City. Mr.
Carlberg stated the Planning Commission will soon begin the process of
reviewing all of the ordinances.
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Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - September 3, 1996
Page 2
AGENDA APPROVAL
Add Item Sa, Anoka Conservation District on Stenciling Storm Water
Drainage. Move Items 7, Adopt Preliminary Budget/Adopt Proposed 1997
Levy, and 12, Approve Final Plat/Hunter's Hollow, from Consent Agenda to
Discussion Items. Mayor McKelvey asked for a motion to approve the
agenda as amended.
MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, to so move. Motion carried
unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 6 Purchase of Office Equipment/Public Works (Mazie
Company, $4,746.71)
Item 8 Dare Contract
Item 9 Kennel License Renewal/208 166th Avenue NW
Item 10 Transfer of Ownership/Meredith Cable to Continent31
Cablevision (See Resolution RI87-96)
, Item 11 Transfer of Ownership/Continental Cablevision to US
West (See Resolution RI88-96)
Item 13 Approve Amended Special Use Permit/Bulk Storage of
Liquid Fuels/Bill's Superette/14041 Round Lake
Boulevard NW (See Resolution RI89-96)
Item 14 Approve Variance/Bill's Superette/14041 Round Lake
Boulevard NW (See Resolution RI90-96)
Item 15 Approve Special Use Permit/Car Wash/Bill's
Superette/14041 Round Lake Boulevard NW (See Resolution
RI91-96)
Item 16 Accept Petition/Order Feasibility Report/IP96-23/13625
Jay Street NW (See Resolution RI92-96)
Item 17 Approve Feasibility Report/IP96-23/13625 Jay Street NW
(See Resolution RI93-96)
Item 18 Award Bid/IP95-26/Shadowbrook (See Resolution RI94-96)
Item 19 Award Bid/IP96-8/Miscellaneous Bituminous Park Trails
(See Resolution R195-96)
Item 20 Coon Creek Watershed District/1997 Budget
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, approve the Consent Agenda as read.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 20, 1996, Regular Meeting: Page 3, correct spelling "Dick
Kimball" to "Dick Kimbler".
August 20, 1996, EDA Meeting: Correct as written.
MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, to approve the Minutes as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - September 3, 1996
Page 3
BETSY O'BERRY/STATE REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATE
Betsy O'Berry, candidate for state representative, addressed the Council
with an introduction, a summary of her qualifications and a statement of
three main issues she would focus on at the Legislature. Those issues
are transportation, education and protecting the environment.
CONSIDERATION OF ANOlCA COUNTY SHERIFF CONTRACT/MONTHLY REPORT
Anoka County Sheriff Larry Podany introduced Lieutenant Scott Bechthold,
who will be assisting in Andover.
Captain Lenny Christ reported on last month's activities within Andover,
which included 121 traffic arrests, 16 misdemeanor arrests, 30 car
accidents and 16 medicals. The Community Service Officers assisted with
30 vehicle lockouts and 83 animal complaints. The Department did 2 pro-
active enforcement in various parts of Andover on August 16 and 17 which
consisted of 124 man hours on the 16th and 116 man hours on thp. 17th.
They made contact with 39 people, made 10 arrests and 3 curfew
violations.
In discussing the proposed law enforcement contract for 1997, the
Council questioned the increase in FICA and vehicle maintenance.
Captain Christ explained the FICA costs for all sworn officers were not
billed to the City in the past. Those costs are now being passed to
Andover as they are doing in other cities. It is important that they be
equitable to all cities. The contract is based on a three percent raise
for each of the eight officers. He also referenced his memo on the
reason for the increase in vehicle maintenance. The 1997 vehicle
maintenance costs are based on actual experience of the first six months
of 1996 and projected over twelve months. The amounts shown in the 1996
contract were estimates because it was not known how much the increase1
coverage of the CSO vehicle would cost. He also noted that equipment
and radios are frequently upgraded or replaced. That comes from the
$0.18/mile charged to the City.
Sheriff Podany explained when a vehicle is sold, the money from the
auction goes toward the contract of a new car. Also, one person will
now be assigned to review all grants, so hopefully both the county and
cities will be able to take advantage of grants that may be available.
He still believes the City gets cheaper and tougher protection tnrough
the Sheriff's Department for the money spent.
Ms. McGann noted there is a typo in the PERA for 1996, as it should be
$361,000. With that correction, the percentage of increase for 1997
works out. Council questioned the cost of severance pay. Sheriff Podany
explained that is the accumulated vacation and sick leave owed to an
officer who leaves the Department. It is an operating cost of each
officer that must be budgeted for. Mr. Fursman stated the City's
proposed 1997 budget has been adjusted to reflect the amount of $600,184
for the Anoka County Sheriff Contract.
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - September 3, 1996
Page 4
SET TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING
The Council agreed to set the Truth in Taxation initial hearing for
Wednesday, December 4, 1996, with the continuation hearing on Tuesday,
December 12, 1996.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, to so move. Motion carried
unanimously.
LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
Mr. Fursman explained the Metropolitan Council is contacting all
communities to determine if they would be interested in being a part of
the Livable Communities Act. The biggest advantage to Andover to join
now would be to obtain funds to clean up contaminated land to support
economic development. Those funds are not available to Andover if i~
does not become a part of this Act. There was a mistake in the estimate
of how much the City would have to contribute to join the Act. They had
first said it would be between $13,000 and $18,000 a year. They are now
saying it would cost the City $1,751 for 1997.
Councilmember Dehn stated she still felt it amounts to a type of
blackmail for the City. They promise many things but in return will
demand certain types of life styles that the City may not want to
promote. Councilmember Kunza felt the same way. Councilmember Knight
stated there is no free lunch. The real hook is the City would have to
provide a certain amount of low cost and senior housing. Mr. Fursman
explained that would be negotiated and agreed to. If the City does not
agree, it can opt out of the program. It would not cost the City any
money, as CDBG funds are already being spent. The real question is does
the City want to control its own destiny and determine how it will grow
or does it want to follow the Metropolitan Council. Mayor McKelvey felt
it would benefit the City to have the funding for the cleanup of
contaminated material in the commercial sites on Andover Boulevard.
Also, the City can opt out at any time.
Councilmember Jacobson didn't see a change from the last time this was
presented. The City is promised money to clean up hazardous waste for
the fee of approximately $1,700 a year. It is a philosophical question
of whether the City is going to have the Metropolitan Council tell it
what to do. There has been talk of making the program mandatory and
questions of whether changes in zoning will be required to make smaller
lots available so housing is more affordable. Will they mandate that
apartments be built in the City? The City is being told no at this
time, but similar positions have changed in the past. He'd prefer the
City wait to see what happens in the State Legislature this year. People
can vote the Council out of office if they don't like what the C~uncil
does; however, if the Met Council is in control and the people don't
like what they are doing, there is nothing that can be done.
with a majority of the Council opposing the proposal, no action was
taken at this time.
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - September 3, 1996
Page 5
SKETCH PLAN/WOODLAND ESTATES
Lawrence Carlson, President of Woodland Development, reviewed the
proposed sketch plan of Woodland Estates which consists of approximately
160 urban residential lots. The biggest issue has been the possibility
of designating an MSA route that would affect the development. From a
developer and resident standpoint, he is opposed. As shown now with no
specific designated location, it makes it impossible for the landowner
to sell the property at a reasonable price. It was noted at the Planning
Commission that possibly Woodland had known about the MSA designation
prior to the purchase of the property. Mr. Carlson stated he purchased
the property himself and had no knowledge of the suggested MSA route.
It is not of legal record, as they had the title checked. If he had
known about it, that would have been taken into account when he
purchased the property; and they would have come to the City to discuss
it to find out where it will be located and when it will be constructed.
He doesn't buy land when he doesn't know what can be done with it. He
has since asked how long the route can remain designated on the map, and
the answer was forever. He is totally opposed to an MSA route through
there, and so are his neighbors. If he doesn't want it on his property.
he wouldn't want to push it over to his neighbor's land either.
Mr. Carlson gave examples of other major roads to the north and south to
prove that this proposed MSA route is not necessary since there are
sufficient roadways to carry the traffic. It is also a very expensive
road because of the terrain and will destroy a fair amount of wetland.
He didn't think the City should be constructing the road just because
the county won't upgrade their roads to carry the traffic. Most of the
traffic will go south and slightly east to get to major arterials, as
there is no impetus for people to travel west. He suggested perhaps
since it is the type of roadway that benefits the entire community, the
City should buy the easements from the property owners. Without a study
or documented reason for the road, he preferred it be dropped from the
map and the funds used elsewhere in the City.
In reviewing the sketch plan, Mr. Carlson stated he was told that the
county would be straightening the intersection of Nightingale and
Crosstown Boulevard. The county asked that the northern exit from the
plat be placed even further north. They agreed. That means that a cul-
de-sac will probably not be needed on the east end of the plat, as the
street will simply curve around. There had been discussions of a small
park and trail system through the plat, but the Park and Recreation
Commission is recommending cash in lieu of land. Staff has asked for d
small area of land on which to locate a new well and pumphouse. They are
agreeable. Also, the Laptudas will retain their house. They have asked
to use the shed for a number of years, after which it will be removed.
He did not know if the Laptudas will have direct access off Crosstown
Boulevard or will use the internal City street.
Councilmember Jacobson suggested more thought be put into planning the
roads to eliminate problems in the future of fast traffic on a straight
away stretch of road. In California there are islands at intersections
so people must slow down. He'd like to see the speeding issue addressed
Regular Andover Ci ty Council Meeting
Minutes - September 3, 1996
Page 6
(Sketch Plan/Woodland Estates, Continued)
in the planning stage to prevent problems in the future. He suggested
ending the eastern most north-south street with two cul-de-sacs in the
middle rather than have a through street. That may also eliminate some
of the double-frontage lots along Crosstown Boulevard. It was also his
opinion that if the properties to the south and west will not be
developed in the future because of the terrain, the roads should not be
extended to the property line. Mr. Carlberg explained the developer did
provide a sketch of how the properties to the north, west and south
could be developed in the future. There is a strip of property to the
west that could be developed. Beyond that, the peat gets quite deep.
The ordinance does require the developer to provide address to adjacent
property if it can be developed.
Councilmember Dehn asked why not leave the land designated as farm land.
Not every piece of land in the City needs to be developed.
Councilmember Jacobson noted the trees are not shown on the sketch plan.
He was very concerned that the trees not be removed unless necessary.
Mr. Carlson agreed.
Councilmember Jacobson stated because the plat is located so close to
the schools and the City's main park, some provision should be
considered to get across Crosstown Boulevard. He felt the need to make
provisions for that crossing must be addressed now. It may mean setting
aside an easement for an underground crossing when the road is
reconstructed, or some other provision made as a location where the City
wants the children to cross the road.
Mr. Erickson then presented the Staff report on the plat and the
proposed MSA road. He pointed out that when fully developed, the City
will have approximately 40,000 residents; so the amount of traffic will
double. The proposed MSA designation will distribute traffic fr0m the
City Hall and park complex and the schools to the western area of the
City. Now there are only three routes that can be used which are
located to the north and south. The traffic volume now on CoRd 20 is
5,000 vehicles per day, which will probably double. The bulk of Andover
residents are commuters, so it is important that the transportation
system adequately distributes that traffic. While the proposed MSA road
may not be constructed at this time, it is important to reserve that
ability to construct it when needed. The key item is not to impact the
agricultural properties, and the City is working on a policy to defer
assessments so ag properties are not affected. That MSA designation has
been on the map for years and is the last potential east-west connection
through the City.
Mr. Erickson also noted that the property must be served with municipal
sewer and water. The trunk sewer line will need to be extended past the
parking lot at the Sunshine Park. That would be a City-initiated
project. There would be no assessments to adjacent properties for this
project. They will be reviewing that further. Another issue is that
there is no readily available outlet for drainage for the site. The
developers will have to deal with the watershed on that issue.
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - September 3, 1996
Page 7
(Sketch Plan/Woodland Estates, Continued)
Councilmember Jacobson was concerned that the City have the funds
necessary to pay for the bonds to construct that very deep trunk sewer
line. Ms. McGann felt those funds would be available, but she will dc
an analysis and report back to the Council.
Councilmember Dehn stated she is not in favor of the proposed MSA road
going through farm land. It is difficult to get machinery across the
street. It becomes a safety issue which affects the life style and
livelihood of those farmers. Councilmember Knight said the Road
Committee was under the impression that the designation had been removed
some time ago when a developer came in with a sketch plan for p~~perty
off Round Lake Boulevard and 149th Avenue. He also questioned whether
the high cost of building the road through the peat would warrant the
road at all.
A resident asked the Council to take into consideration the fact that
the access onto Round Lake Boulevard at 149th Avenue is right on the
curve posted for 55 mph. An MSA road would bring a lot of traffic to
that dangerous intersection. Mayor McKelvey stated the designation for
an east-west road was made when there was only one fire station in the
City. Since the one has been constructed in the northwest, there is
less need for this one; and he didn't see any route that he would be
interested in. He did not think the access on the curve on Round Lake
Boulevard was safe. Councilmember Kunza also thought that designation
had been removed. He too felt the intersection at Round Lake BoulevarJ
would be dangerous and that the county would never warrant a signal at
that location. He is definitely against the road. Councilmember Jacobson
agreed with the others, stating the designation should have been deleted
a while ago; though he agreed it was the Staff's responsibility to bring
the issue to their attention.
MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Knight, to remove the MSA status of the road
across the properties in question and to redesignate anothe:t- route.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Erickson stated Staff will prepare an official
resolution for the Council to consider for the next Council meeting.
Councilmembers Dehn and Knight withdrew the Second and the Motion.
MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Knight, to request Staff to bring back a
Resolution of the motion just presented on the September 17 meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSS REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST/INGO SCHALWIG
Mr. Erickson explained Ingo Schalwig, 2281 174th Circle NW, is
requesting the City reimburse him for work he had contracted on a Cit,'
drainage swale. The swale is now functioning properly, but the work
done was well beyond what the City would have constructed to resolve the
problem. Erosion was occurring at the end of a bituminous flume, and
typically the City would repair it. The Public Works Superintendent
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - September 3, 1996
Page 8
(Discuss Reimbursement Request jIngo SChalwig, Continued)
had estimated the City's cost to repair it would have been approximately
$700. He talked with Mr. Schalwig about a possible reimbursement of up
to $700, but Mr. Schalwig felt that wasn't acceptable and wanted $1,000.
Mr. Erickson continued that a concern of the Staff is the improvement
wasn't directed by the City. They receive nUmerous phone calls from
property owners wanting improvements, but the City doesn't maintain
drainage swales to the extent a private owner would. If the City open8
it up to allowing property owners to make their own improvements and
then ask for reimbursement, it could open up a Pandora's box. The
drainage easement wasn't on the property line where it should have been.
It is a very wide easement, though he has not had it surveyed.
The Council noted it appears the problem began in 1991. Mr. Erickson
stated the improvements were made a number of years ago, and there have
been negotiations with the property owner since that time.
Frank Stone, Public Works Superintendent, explained he and Mr. Haas met
with the property owner. It appeared the buried trees washed out in the
drainage area, which made a big hole. He thought the City removed the
trees and filled the hole with sand, which is the normal procedure. He
could not remember if the City put down black dirt and seed. Because the
buried trees are the responsibility of the developer, the developer is
willing to contribute $350 toward a settlement with Mr. Schalwig.
Ingo Schalwig explained the drainage is on his property. When it rains,
there is too much water running from too large of an area at too steep
of a pitch; so the water just pours into the flume and washes away the
sugar sand. He didn't feel he had much time to resolve the problem and
was afraid his garage would fall as a result of the washout. H2
considered it an emergency and took it into his own hands to do it
right. He didn't know what else could have been done because of the
sugar sand and the steep slope. Another option would be to move the
easement over 20 yards where it belongs. He has tried to get this
resolved on numerous occasions. At this time he'd settle for a
reimbursement of $1,790. His total bill was $2,890. The offer of $700
from the City was an insult, thinking the washout and yards of dirt that
would be needed would cost considerably more.
In further Council discussion, it was determined that it would have cost
the City at least $700 to repair the problem, plus it would cost another
$700 to move the easement to the property line. That $1,400 plus the
$350 offered from Woodland Development to settle the issue, would result
in a total reimbursement for Mr. Schalwig of $1,750. Mr. Schalwig
indicated at this time that he would settle for that amount.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to make an offer on the City's
part of $1,400 subject to the property owner granting the easement where
the ditch actually is now; ask the Staff and Attorney to write up the
resolution so this will not set a precedent later on. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - September 3, 1996
Page 9
ANOICA CONSERVATION DISTRICT ON STENCILING STORM WATER DRAINAGE
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, the City concur with the
stenciling project for storm sewer projects in the City and allow the
stenciling project to proceed. Motion carried unanimously.
ADOPT PRELIMINARY BUDGET/ADOPT PROPOSED 1997 LEVY
Councilmember Knight asked if the dollar increase equals what was
decided at the budget meeting. Ms. McGann stated yes.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Kunza, approve (See Resolution R196-96
adopting the City of Andover 1997 proposed property tax levy to be
certified to the County Auditor and establishing the proposed budget for
the General Fund) Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT/HUNTER'S HOLLOW
Councilmember Knight asked if all aspects of the agreement with the
property owners is in place. Mayor McKelvey stated the property owners
are happy about what is being done. Those residents affected are
willing to grant the necessary easements for the cul-de-sac.
MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Kunza, the Resolution approving the final
plat of Hunter's Hollow. (See Resolution RI97-96) Motion carried
unanimously.
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
Traffic survey in Woodland Terrace - Mr. Fursman stated the survey will.
be distributed this Friday to the residents in Woodland Terrace.
Update on the Commercial Park activities - Attorney Hawkins updated the
Council on agreements reached for the purchase of properties in the auto
salvage area. Mr. Fursman noted the City has received written approval
from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency on its plan for development of the entire area.
Crooked Lake Boulevard road project - Council indicated there seems to
be some confusion as to what was decided on the Crooked Lake Boulevard
reconstruction project. Mr. Erickson stated Staff was asked to talk
with the county about possible reimbursement on the storm water project
at the intersection of Crooked Lake and Bunker Lake Boulevards. They
will talk with the county and with the adjacent property owners in an
attempt to resolve the storm drainage problem in that area so the
project can proceed next year.
Regular Andover City Council Meeting
Minutes - September 3, 1996
Page 10
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Dehn, to approve the Claims as presented
by Staff. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, to adjourn. Motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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Marc la A. Peach
Recording Secretary
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