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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100
Regular City Council Meeting agenda
April 1, 1997
Bunker Hills Activity Center
550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
Call to Order - 7:00 PM
Resident Forum Bookmark
Agenda Approval Name
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes minutes
Discussion 1Iems
I. Anoka County Sheriff Monthly Report sheriff
2. Accept Feasibility Report/Order Plans & Specs/97-9/Section 23 acpt979
(Chesterton CommonslHamilton Property)! Trunk SS & WM
3. Timber River Estates Park Dedication Requirements Discussion timber
4. Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Chesterton Commons com plan
5. Sketch PlanlHamilton Square skeham
6. Sketch Plan/Andover CommerciallIndustrial Park skeand
7. Adopt Ord. No. 222/Adult Uses ord222
8. Adopt Ord. No. 92BIRepealing Ord. No. 92 ord92b
9. Winslow Holasek Request to Address City Council whaddress
HRA Meetiug
10. Public HearinglReallocate CDBG Funds oppserv
Reports of Staff. Committees. Commissions
II. Discuss Bricking of Existing City Hall Structure brick
12. Response to Winslow Holasek's Letter whletter
13. Appointment of Comprehensive Plan Task Force Vacancy taskforce
Non-Discussion/Consent 1Iems
14. Rezoning/Ashford Development ashford
15. Lot SplitlVariance/159XX Tulip SI. NWlRobert Dehn Jr. dehn
16. Special Use Permit/Area ID SignslTimber River Estates idsign
17. Variancell6455 Valley Drive NWlRichard Snyder snyder
18. Accept and Approve BidslFire Department Rescue Truck/Chassis chassis
19. Accept and Approve Bids/Fire Department Rescue TruckIBody body
20. Approve Ordinance Summary/Ord. No. 207/Equine Ordinance ord207
21. Approve Plans & Specs/96-26/Section 22 (Woodland Estates)/Trunk SS & WM ps9626
22. Approve Feasibility Report/97-18/952 - 140th Lane NW apr9718
23. Approve ResolutionlNo Parking/Woodland Estates nopark
24. Approve Hiring of Engineering Tech 4 engtech4
25. Approve Hiring of Summer Forestry Intern & Engineering Intern interns
26. Award Bid/97-3/Crack Sealing' bid973
27. Award Bid/97-4/Seal Coating bid974
28. Approve Quotes/Soccer Goals soccer
29. Approve Chairs chairs
30. Resolution Approving Comprehensive Plan AmendmentIRound Barn roundbarn
31. Approve Plans & Specs/94-33C/Commercial Blvd. Ext./Contaminated ps9433c
Soil & Debris Removal (Part 2)
Mayor-Council Input
Payment of Claims
Adjournment
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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 1, 1997
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RESIDENT FORUM . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1
AGENDA APPROVAL . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
CONSENT AGENDA
Rezoning/Ashford Development (Table) · · · · · · · · 2
Resolution R069-97 approving Special Use permit/Area ID
Signs/Timber River Estates ............. · '2
Resolution R070-97 approving variance/16455 Valley Drive NW/
Richard Snyder · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
Accept and approve bids/Fire Department Rescue Truck/
Chassis (Falls Automotive, Inc. ) · · · · · · · · · 2
Accept and approve bids/Fire Department Rescue Truck/
Body (ABM Equipment & Supply, Inc. ) · · · · · · · · · · 2
Approve Ordinance Summary/Ordinance 207/Equine Ordinance '2
Resolution R071-97 approving feasibility/IP97-18/952 140 Ln · 2
Resolution R072-97 approving no parking/Woodland Estates 2
Approve hiring of Engineering Tech 4 · · · · · · · · · 2
Resolution R073-97 awarding bid/IP97-3/Crack sealing · · 2
Resolution R074-97 approving bid/IP97-4/Seal coating · · · 2
Approve quotes/Soccer goals (MN/WS Playground, Inc. ) · · 2
Approve chairs (Design Wise) ............ .. · ..2
Resolution R075-97 approving Comp Plan Amendment/Round Barn · 2
Resolution R076-97 approving plans and specs/IP94-33C/Commercial
Blvd Ext/Contaminated soil and debris removal/Part 2 · · 2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2
ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF MONTHLY REPORT . · · · · · · · · · 3
CONSIDER DECLARING A DOG A "BITING DOG"
Resolution R077-97 declaring poodle, 13760 Zilla Street, a
biting dog · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3
SKETCH PLAN/HAMILTON SQUARE . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3
FEASIBILITY REPORT/ORDER PLANS AND SPECS/IP97-9/SECTION 23 · · · 4
Resolution R078-97 approving report and ordering plans
and specs for Chesterton Commons & Hamilton property
trunk sanitary sewer and watermain · · · · · · · · · · 5
TIMBER RIVER ESTATES PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS DISCUSSION · · 5
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT/CHESTERTON COMMONS
Resolution R079-97 to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · 6
LOT SPLIT/VARIANCE/159XX TULIP STREET NW/ROBERT DEHN, JR. · · · · 7
Resolution R080-97 to approve · · · · · · · · · · · 8
SKETCH PLAN/ANDOVER COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PARK · · · · · · · · 8
ORDINANCE NO. 222/ADULT USES
Motion to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
ORDINANCE NO. 92B/REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 92
Motion to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9
DISCUSS BRICKING OF EXISTING CITY HALL STRUCTURE · · · · · · · · 9
WINSLOW HOLASEK REQUEST TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL . · · · 10
RESPONSE TO WINSLOW HOLASEK'S LETTER · · · · · · · · · · 10
APPOINTMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TASK FORCE VACANCY (M. Apel) 11
PLANS AND SPECS/IP96-26/SECTION 22 (WOODLAND ESTATES)
Motion to table · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1,1
HIRE SUMMER FORESTRY INTERN AND ENGINEERING INTERN · · · · · · 11
Motion to approve · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12
ADJOURNMENT . . . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12
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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIrJ, 1997
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to
order by Mayor Jack McKelvey, April 1, 1997, 7:00 p.m., at The Bunker
Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present: Dehn, Kunza Orttel
Councilmember absent: Knight
Also present: City Attorney, Barry Sullivan
City Engineer, Scott Erickson
Planner, John Hinzman
Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg
City Administrator, Richard Fursman
Others
RESIDENT FORUM
Debbie Olstrom. 3746 139th Lane - wondered if the number of day care~ in
one neighborhood is regulated. There are 18 houses in their
neighborhood, and five of them do day care for a total 88 children,
Those day cares create a lot of traffic, and she cited specific
instances where other neighbors are not able to get in and out of their
own driveways because of that additional traffic. She also showed
pictures on the traffic problem. Even though the yards of the day care
providers are fenced in, there is a problem with children throwing
rocks. A neighbor's pool liner was ripped as a result. Mr. Carlberg
stated the City allows day care as a home occupation, and there is no
regulation as to how many or on a· separation between facilities. They
can research that further and come back with that information. The day
cares are licensed through the county.
Debbie Lindberq. 3706 139th Lane - stated she has five different day
cares around her house, but a person on Undercliff was denied a home
occupation because it will create a traffic problem. These are home
occupations which get all the tax deductions as regular businesses. She
didn't think the City wants five automotive dealers on one block, but
this creates a major traffic problem. Traffic is the worst between 6
and 8 a.m. with doors slamming, etc., and in the afternoon between 4 and
5 p.m. Council also suggested that Staff inspect the site during those
time periods to observe the situation. Mr. Carlberg stated they will
look at the issue and bring it back to the Council.
Daniel Kociemba. 3430 159th Avenue - had an issue relating to Item 15,
the lot split/variance for Robert Dehn, Jr., which is on the Consent
Agenda. He noted the petition given to the City from the residents of
Pine Hills regarding the assessments for the streets. The Council
suggested Mr. Kociemba hold his comments, as that item will be pulled'
from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
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AGENDA APPROVAL
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Add Item la, Consider Declaring Dog as Biting Dog. Remove from Consent
Agenda for discussion: Item 15, Lot Split/Variance/159xx Tulip Street
NW/Robert Dehn, Jr.; Item 21, Approve Plans and Specs/IP96-26/Section' 22
(Woodland Estates) /Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Watermain; and Item 25,
Approve Hiring of Summer Forestry. Intern and Engineering Intern.
MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Orttel, to approve the Agenda as amended.
Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Knight) vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 14 Rezoning/Ashford Development (Table)
Item 16 Special Use Permit/Area ID Signs/Timber River Estates
(See Resolution R069-97)
Item 17 Variance/16455 Valley Drive NW/Richard Snyder (See
Resolution R070-97)
Item 18 Accept and Approve Bids/Fire Department Rescue
Truck/Chassis (Falls Automotive, Inc. , for one 1997
GMC, K3500 pick-up truck, chassis only)
Item 19 Accept and Approve Bids/Fire Department Rescue
Truck/Body (ARM Equipment and Supply, Inc. ) -
Item 20 Approve Ordinance Summary/Ordinance No. 207/Equine
Ordinance
Item 22 Approve Feasibility Report/IP97-18/952 140th Lane NW ,
(See Resolution R071-97)
Item 23 Approve Resolution/No Parking/Woodland Estates (See
Resolution R072-97)
Item 24 Approve Hiring of Engineering Tech 4
Item 26 Award Bid/IP97-3/Crack Sealing (See Resolution R073-97)
Item 27 Award Bid/IP97-4/Seal Coating (See Resolution R074-97)
Item 28 Approve Quotes/Soccer Goals (MN/WS Playground, Inc. )'
Item 29 Approve Chairs (Design Wise)
Item 30 Resolution Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Round
Barn (See Resolution R075-97)
Item 31 Approve Plans and Specs/IP94-33C/Commercial Boulevard
Extension/Contaminated Soil and Debris Removal Part 2
(See Resolution R076-97)
MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Knight) vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES _.
March 18, 1997, HRA Meeting: Correct as written.
March 18, 1997, EDA Meeting: Correct as written.
March 18, 1997, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
March 18, 1997, Special Meeting: Correct as written.
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(Approval of Minutes, Continued)
MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Kunza, to approve the HRA, EDA and Regular
meeting Minutes. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Knight) vote.
MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, to approve the March 18 Specïal
Meeting Minutes. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Knight) vote.
ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF MONTHLY REPORT
Lieutenant Bruce Andersohn reported on the activities of the Sheriff's
Deputies and CSO in Andover during the month of February. He stated the
statistics show there is a growth in the number of calls for services
and arrests in the City in the last five years. This is probably due to
both increased population and increased manpower assigned in the
contract. Councilmember Dehn has personally found the police activities
to be more visible and commended the Department for their efforts.
CONSIDER DECLARING A DOG A nBITING DOGn
Mayor McKelvey explained a Poodle owned by Amy Ruffcorn, 13761 Zilla
Street NW, has been allowed to run at large quite often. On March 18,
1997, it bit Jacob Mellem, 13760 Zilla Street, age 8. Miss Ruffcorn was
issued a citation for allowing her dog to run at large.
Kim Mellem. Jacob's mother - is a licensed day care provider and is
concerned with the safety of her children and those in her care. She
did not want to cause a problem and liked her neighbor, but they have
had the dog for over a year and it has not been leashed. The Poodle is
very aggressive, and this is really the third incident. The other two
were not reported. On March 14 it chased a little boy who was riding a
bike, and the boy fell in a puddle of water in front of her house. It
was not reported because the dog did not leave a mark on the boy. . It
chased her son another time, but did not leave a mark, so it was not
reported; but her son is very afraid to go outside for fear the Poodle
will be there. She left copies of her documentation with the Council.
She wanted to know what happens now. The Council explained the
ordinance. If the dog bites again, it will have to be removed from the
City. They advised her to call the City whenever the dog is off its
leash.
MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Kunza, the Resolution as prepared tonight in
regard to the biting dog (Poodle owned by Amy Ruffcorn, 13760 Zilla
Street NW) (See Resolution R077-97) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent
(Knight) vote.
SKETCH PLAN/HAMILTON SQUARE
Mr. Carlberg reviewed the sketch plan of four commercial lots to be
known as Hamilton Square located in Sectior. 23 as being proposed by
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Edward and Lora Hamilton. The property is zoned Shopping Center. He
noted the Planning and Zoning Commission and Andover Review Committee
comments. A 60-foot right of way will be asked for by the County along
Crosstown Boulevard. It is possible that more land will be added to Lot
1, Block 2 when the intersection of Crosstown and Hanson Boulevard is
realigned, as the alignment is expected to dip to the south. The City
has not yet received comment on this proposal from Anoka County. There.
are plans for a post office warehouse and a medical clinic on two of the
parcels.
The Council had several questions on providing sewer to the development.
Staff noted detailed studies have not yet been done. This is just a
sketch plan, and lot lines can be moved somewhat if need be. to
accommodate the utili ties. The Council gave verbal consent to the
sketch plan as presented.
ACCEPT FEASIBILITY REPORT/ORDER PLANS AND SPECS/IP97-9/SECTION 23
(CHESTERTON COMMONS/HAMILTON PROPERTY}/TRUNK SANITARY SEWER AND
WATERMAIN
Mr. Erickson reviewed the feasibility report for the improvement of
trunk sanitary sewer and watermain to Hamilton Square and Chesterton
Commons. There are two water lines to the Hamilton property, one from
Yellowpine and one from Bluebird Street. There is a 12-inch sanitary
sewer line stubbed across from Yellowpine into the Hamilton property to
serve both properties and ultimately to serve some of the area north of
the school and to the east. The deep sewer line going north through the
City park property will not reach all the way north to serve the Kenco
property and other property owned by Ashford Development. The sewer
line stubbed across from Yellowpine went beyond the right of way, and
there is no easement over it at this time. The City will need the
easement for the approximately 150 feet over the Hamilton property from
Crosstown Boulevard to Chesterton Commons to run the sewer and water to'
serve that plat. At this point they do not have the details' to
determine the exact alignment of those utilities. They will also work
with the Hamiltons and Ashford Development on that alignment. There is
a wetlands issue on the Hamilton's property that will need to be taken
into consideration. There are a number of issues that are interrelated
between the two developments, including storm water drainage.
The Council was concerned that time is of the essence, especially for
the Hamiltons; however, the easements need to be acquired before the
project begins. They urged the developer and Staff to work together to
resolve all issues in a timely manner.
Lora Hamilton - asked if this can wait until Tim Kelly of the Coon Creek
Watershed has looked at their property. They cannot move forward until
that is done, and Mr. Kelly cannot make his determinations until ~he
vegetation starts to grow.
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(Feasibility Report/Order Plans & Specs/IP97-9/Chesterton Commons &
Hamilton Property/Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Watermain, Continued)
John Cosqrove. Jr.. The Westlake GrOUD. Inc.. reDresentinq the Hamiltons
- stated they have been working with the post office and Health Partners
to provide the parcels to meet their needs. One of the things they have
done to make this work is to conceptually isolate the wetlands and
ponding on Lot 3 to allow for the remainder of the development. They
don't know how large a ponding area they will be required to have nor
where the utility lines will have to be run. If this is approved
tonight, he wanted some flexibility in the lot lines and the utility
lines. As proposed, the sketch this evening ultimately may not be the
best configuration. Mr. Erickson stated this is a conceptual alignment,'
and Staff will work with the Hamiltons to work this out and still
accommodate the needs of the development.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, the Resolution as prepared, with the'
amendment that it be subject to minor revisions in the alignment of the
utility lines to accommodate the' site subject to getting proper and
legal easements for the construction of the utilities. (See Resolution
R078-97) DISCUSSION:
Jerrv Windschitl. Ashford DeveloDment - was concerned that as proposed
the northern and eastern part of the City are being cut off from
municipal utilities. They are willing to meet at any time to resolve
the problems. Councilmember Orttel stated the two parties should work
an agreement to accommodate the construction. Councilmember Kunza
stated if the Hamilton property is not developed, the extension of
utilities to Chesterton Commons would be leap frogging.
Mr. Windschitl - stated the determination was made when the utilities
were extended to Woodland Estates that crossing commercial property or
that of another use does not constitute leap frogging because the use is
different. Other Councilmembers tended to agree. Motion carried on ?
4-Yes, 1-Absent (Knight) vote.
TIMBER RIVER ESTATES PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS DISCUSSION
Mr. Erickson explained at the March 18 meeting, the Council indicated
the value of the proposed 6. 87-acre park should be credited to the
developer because it is a river lot that has a higher value. Staff has
discussed this with the City Attorney. It was determined that the park
property was proposed by the developer. The park dedication should be
based on the appraisal of the entire development per the ordinance..
The Council debated whether the proposed park should be given additional
credit because of its value on the river and because this is a unique
situation or whether the valuation to determine cash park dedication in
lieu of land should be based on past practice and the ordinance
requirements.
Bvron Westlund. Woodland DeveloDment - stated the PUD does allow
flexibility to the ordinance. When the land to the north was developed,
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(Timber River Estates Park Dedication Requirements Discussion, Cont.)
the Park Commission took cash in lieu of land but stated they would take
land for a regional park when this property develops. That is why the
park was proposed, and it made the most sense to put it by the river.
He is asking for an adjustment in the park dedication because the City
is taking land at the higher portion of the average. Park Commissioner
Al Grabowski stated the land on the river was proposed by the developer.
The position of the Park and Recreation Commission is that all of the
improvements were done as a part of the PUD. Also, a substantial portion
of the river lot is flood plain. In responding to a question from the
Council on developing a park that close to a county regional park which
is closed, neglected and vandalized, Commissioner Grabowski stated that
park is secluded, whereas this one will have homes around it.
Mayor McKelvey stated if the park were located elsewhere in the
development, it would take at least three lots which would retail about
as much as the value of the proposed park on the river. Mr. Westlund
stated that could have happened if they had received that direction
earlier in the development process. Mr. Fursman stated any improvements.
in the park are being done as a part of the PUD which gave the developer
the ability to develop more lots on the parcel.
Mr. Westlund suggested the appraisal process be started to determine
what the valuation will be. Possibly it will be determined that th~re
is little difference. If there is a wide variation, he will come back
to the Council. The Council agreed to start the appraisal process to
determine valuation for park dedication of cash in lieu of land.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT/CHESTERTON COMMONS
Mr. Hinzman reviewed the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change
the OS, Open Space/Planned Unit Development designation to RU,
Residential Urban Single Family on 160 acres and to change the
designation of 40 acres from RM, Residential Medium Density to RU in the
proposed Chesterton Commons. In exchange for the elimination of the RM
designation on the Chesterton site, the developer would agree to change
the land use district designation of a 60-acre parcel on the west side
of Hanson Boulevard from RR, Single Family Rural, to RM.
Councilmember Orttel stated it is confusing that public hearing notices
are being sent for both the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and then
the actual rezoning itself. He suggested the process be changed to
consolidate the two to avoid the confusion and the need to notify twice,
as there may be quite a few changes to the Comprehensive Plan in the
future. Mr. Carlberg stated the public hearing for the rezoning could
be held and approval of the rezoning made contingent upon Metropolitan
Council approval.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, the Resolution R079-97 amending the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Andover relating to the Chesterton
Commons rezoning to urban residential. (See Resolution R079-97) Motion
carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Knight) vote.
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The Council recessed at this time to hold an HRA meeting, 8:35;
reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
LOT SPLIT/VARIANCE/159XX TULIP STREET NW/ROBERT DEHN, JR.
(Councilmember Dehn stepped to the audience because of a conflict of
interest on this item.)
Mr. Fursman explained the reason the i tern was placed on the Consent
Agenda is because it is a typical lot split without any complications.
The issue that has arisen is not from the lot split itself but of an
assessment to the parcel which was not done when the streets were
improved in Pine Hills. It may be appropriate to refer the issue of the
assessment to legal counsel.
Robert Dehn. Jr. - stated there was a buildability issue with the
original parcel because of a proposed road going through it to Tuliþ
Street. After the streets were blacktopped in Pine Hills, they were
made aware of the fact that the plan to extend 159th to Tulip was
cancelled. They have since built a house on the back side and they now
intend to split the five acres into two 2 1/2-acre parcels to build
homes for their daughters.
Bonnie Dehn - stated they purchased the parcel as five acres metes ~nd
bounds with frontage on Tulip Street. They were never notified of the
hearing for the street construction in pine Hills because it fronted on
Tulip. As a result, they were denied due process. Councilmember Orttel
was frustrated that there are many instances in the City where the lots
off the ends of streets were not assessed for the street improvements.
Then a house or possibly two houses were built off the end of the stub
street, and they were never assessed for the improvements. He didn't
know why that is.
Daniel Kociemba. 3430 159th Avenue and another qentleman from the
neiqhborhood - argued everyone in pine Hills paid the same assessment
regardless of the size of their lot. Now 21 lots have paid for the
streets, but 22 lots are using them. The residents feel that is unfair
and would like that adjusted. They also argued that the five-acre
parcel was worth $40,000, but after the split it will be valued' at.
$30,000 each for two parcels; yet it has not paid an assessment for the
street. The value of the lots increased by $5,000 when the roads were
improved, including the Dehn lot which was not assessed. They have no
problem with the lot split but would like it tabled until the assessment
issue resolved. They also felt that because Ms. Dehn was on the'
Planning and Zoning Commission and on the City Council, she should have
known about the street improvement when it was being proposed.
Attorney Sullivan stated the City cannot assess someone who did not
participate in the assessment process in the first place. It can look
at a reassessment if it chooses to do so. Mr. Carlberg explained with
the lot split, one parcel will face 159th, which already has a house on
it, and the other will face Tulip. A variance is being requested from
.
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(Lot Split/Variance/159xx Tulip/R. Dehn, Jr., Continued)
the 150x150-foot building pad. The pad would be 130 x 180 feet instead.
Mr. Hinzman stated the septic system requirements will be met. After'
further discussion with the residents present and the Dehns, the Council
felt the issue of the assessment must be addressed by the City Attorney.
They also felt it is a separate issue from the lot split itself.
Attorney Sullivan stated they will have a report to the Council for
their April 15 meeting.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Kunza, the Resolution R080-97 granting a
lot split/variance request of Robert J. Dehn, Jr., pursuant to Ordinance
No. 40 as presented, and refer the matter of the reopening of the
assessment for the pine Hills Addition as to the effect of this property
to the City Attorney for research and a report. (See Resolution R080-
97) Motion carried on a 3-Yes, 1-No Vote (Dehn), l-Absent (Knight)
vote. (Councilmember Dehn returned to her Council seat at this time.)
SKETCH PLAN/ANDOVER COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PARK
Mr. Carlberg reviewed the proposed sketch plan for 29 commercial and
industrial lots on the redevelopment property south of Bunker Lake
Boulevard. The proposal includes street layout, lot configuration,
wetland areas, sidewalks and bikeway trails. The area to the north of
the frontage road is proposed for retail and light commercial. The area.
between the frontage road and Commercial Boulevard is proposed to. be
industrial. Staff will also be creating a development window for each
lot for the building structures. Jay Street is proposed to be
reconstructed and will align with the driveway of Pov's across Bunker
Lake Boulevard. Staff is also trying to get opinions on the development
of commercial and industrial parks from several consultants.
The Council discussed the traffic flow regarding access from Bunker Lake
Boulevard, the reconstruction of Jay Street, the desire to obtain input
from consultants and other cities who have developed successful,
attractive commercial parks, and the proposed sidewalks and trail ways.
Councilmember Dehn agreed with providing trails for the enjoyment of
those who are employed in that area, but she was concerned with the
safety aspect of attracting children into an area with a lot of
industrial activity. Mr. Erickson noted there will be a trail along
Bunker Lake Boulevard, and sidewalks could be provide within the park
for pedestrian use.
Councilmember Dehn also suggested some provision be made for a mass
transit shelter, as it is hoped that bus service to the park would be
provided in the future. Mr. Carlberg stated the intent is to contact
MTC about a possible park and ride location on the area south of the.
landfill once the City owns that property. Providing that service· to
this area could also be discussed.
Byron Westlund, Woodland Development, agreed with the proposal but had
a concern with inviting children on bikes into the area. Jerry
Windschitl, Ashford Development, suggested the access from Bunker Lake
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(Sketch Plan/Andover Commercial/Inidustrial Park, Continued)
Boulevard be considered carefully so it is feasible for a retaiT
business to locate on those lots. He also suggested the size of the
lots be reviewed as to the size of building allowed once the setbacks
and other requirements are met. Mr. Carlberg stated that will be done.
Further discussion is also needed on the process for park dedication..
He understood cash in lieu of land was paid for park dedication when the
Andover Commercial Park was developed. The Council had no further
comments.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 222/ADULT USES
Councilmember Orttel understood that other cities can prohibit adult
dancing, but it appears Andover would allow it under this ordinance.
Mr. Carlberg stated Staff can research that further.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, to adopt Ordinance No. 222 as
presented by Staff and set the annual license inspection fee at $7,500.
Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Knight) vote.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 92B/REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 92
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, that the Council adopt Ordinance No.
92B, an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 92 as presented. Motion
carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Knight) vote.
DISCUSS BRICKING OF EXISTING CITY HALL STRUCTURE
Mr. Fursman explained this has been brought up at this time because of
the replacement of the roof on the existing building. If the existing
building is to be bricked on the east and north sides to match the new
building, some of the overhang would be eliminated and a parapet wall
installed. To brick the east and north side is estimated to cost
$53,522. An additional $22,927 is estimated to include the west side of
the building, though that side is only visible from Crosstown Boulevard
and the park. Another $2,500 would also be needed to match the roof
lines of the two buildings. The problem is to find the funding, as the
cash reserves are not available at this time. There will be PIR funds
by the end of the year. He suggested it be financed through the Public
Works bond and that it be done now while the roof is being redone.
The Council had a concern with a parapet wall on the existing building
because of the flat roof, which may collect snow and water runoff behind
it. They asked for an artist's rendering of the proposal to visualize
it. Mr. Erickson stated that can be done and brought back to the next
meeting. The Council also agreed to include the cost of the brickin~as
an alternate with the Public Works garage to cbtain a cost before making
a decision.
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WINSLOW HOLASEK REQUEST TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL
Winslow Holasek provided information to the City Council regarding the
storm sewer system north of Coon Creek. He reviewed all of the
feasibility studies done for the storm sewer system to point out th~
original proposal and the changes made as development occurred. He
asked why the proposed Hanson Boulevard storm sewer system, which. he
felt was a good one, was never done. He also passed out a lett~~m
TKDA dated April 5, 1988, where the storm sewer for the Oak Bluf~bhd,.
which was supposed to go down Hanson, would now go down Bluebird. That
is where he felt things started to go wrong. It was also done at a
higher cost than previously estimated to go down Hanson, plus it added
more water to the drainage pond in Old Colony Estates. He asked why Oak
Bluff and Hartfiel's Addition were changed to run down Bluebird instead
of Hanson. Why was Santa's Tree Farm not required to utilize the Hanson
trunk storm sewer system? Because the Bluebird and Xeon storm sewer
systems were built instead, he stated it has created a problem of having
virtually no outlet for storm drainage for the City Hall plus those
areas north of Crosstown Boulevard. Is the Hanson Boulevard storm sewer
system going to be built, as he felt it is needed; and if so, who is
going to pay for it? He felt these questions really deserve an answer
from TKDA.
Mr. Holasek also provided some of the details on the construction of the
storm sewer trunk along Xeon, the capacity of the pond along Andover
Boulevard, and the change from the original propo~al t~what6has bZð~~ pðÑþ
constructed. There should be another storm sewer p~peJ\o; ~~no£ßeeoon
Creek. On the northern end of the district, they paid three-fourths of
the assessments and now they have to provide 90 percent of their
ponding, which he felt is unfair.
At this point, the Council took no action, but Mr. Holasek stated he'
would submit a list of his questions to be answered.
RESPONSE TO WINSLOW HOLASEK'S LETTER
Mr. Erickson reviewed the Staff response to the March 4, 1997, letter
from Winslow and Corinne Holasek regarding water service, sanitary sewer
service and storm sewer to their 40 acres northeast of Winslow Hills 3rd
Addition. He detailed the pipe sizes and locations of the water and
sanitary sewer services, but noted the storm sewer system is typically
designed by the developer's engineer. That property is identified. to
interconnect to the Xeon Street storm sewer.
Mr. Holasek provided a letter to the City Council from his engineer
which states the sanitary sewer will only serve two-thirds of the way to
the railroad tracks. He stated someone changed the 12-inch deep sewer
off 152nd which was shown in the feasibility report, so now it is an 8~
inch shallow line. The deep 12-inch line was stubbed on 150th Lane; but
the extension of the line means going across farm property he has said
he does intend to develop. Also, there is no storm sewer outline to
the Third Addition. It was shown in the origjnal feasibility but not in
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the construction plans and there is no change order for that change. He
wanted answers as to why the changes were made. Before beginning the
expense of platting the property, he wants to make sure the utilities
can be provided; and according to his engineer, not all of it can be
served. Mr. Erickson stated the original sketch plan shows the deeper
sewer at 150th Lane, which will provide the maximum benefit to the City.
The Council asked that Mr. Holasek and his engineers work with the City
Engineer and TKDA to resolve the engineering questions for his
development.
APPOINTMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TASK FORCE VACANCY
Mr. Hinzman reported Randall Peek has stated he will not be able' to
commit the time to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Task Force. He asked
that another person be appointed.
MOTION by McKelvey, Seconded by Orttel, to nominate Maynard Apel to
serve on the Comprehensive Plan Task Force. Motion carried on a 4-Yes,
1-Absent (Knight) vote.
MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Orttel, to nominate Bud Holst as an
alternate. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Knight) vote.
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECS/IP96-26/SECTION 22 (WOODLAND ESTATES)/TRUNK
SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN
The Council discussed various options of extending the sanitary sewer
line to the development. Mr. Erickson stated the proposed trunk will
serve the Woodland Estates property and that to the north, but the cost
to extend further north probably would not be recaptured because a
number of those properties have already been developed as rural. They
did not evaluate the cost of using lift stations. The policy of the
City not allowing lift stations could be re-evaluated, as they are very
reliable now. Staff can bring back an analysis by the next meeting~
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, that the plans and specifications
for the Woodland Estates project in Section 22 be tabled until the April
15 meeting to give the Engineer a chance to review the alternative of a
lift station versus the deep trunk. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent
(Knight) vote.
APPROVE HIRING OF SUMMER FORESTRY INTERN AND ENGINEERING INTERN
Mr. Erickson reviewed ~he duties the interns would be performing. The
Forestry Intern will be helping with each development to comply with the
Tree Preservation Policy, plus working with the Oak Wilt Program. The
Engineering intern would be inspecting the grades on each lot plus help
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(Hiring of Summer Forestery Intern & Engineering Intern, Con tinued)
Byron Westlund, Woodland Development, stated from a developer
standpoint, it can be difficult working with an intern because of their
level of responsibility or acceptance of the project. It can create a
lot of repetitiveness. Mr. Erickson stated that is one of the
difficulties, as there is a learning curve. Although in most cases, the
decisions made by the interns have been correct.
MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Kunza, to approve Item 25 as proposed'by
Staff (hire Jason Law as Engineering Intern and Mark Rehder as Forestry
Intern for the six-month 1997 construction season) Motion carried on a
4-Yes, l-Absent (Knight) vote.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, payment of claims. Motion carried on
a 4-Yes, l-Absent (Knight) vote.
MOTION by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 4-
Yes, 1-Absent (Knight) vote.
The meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
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