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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC September 2, 1997 I] CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 Regular City Council Meeting - September 2, 1997 agenda Call to order - 7:00 pm Resident Forum Bookmark Agenda Approval Name Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes minutes Discussion Items 1. Sheriff's Report sheriff 2. Public Hearing/Housing Finance Program/Presbyterian Homes of Andover* housing 3. Park Dedication Update/Hamilton Square pkdedham 4. Park Dedication Update/Presbyterian Homes/The Farmstead pkdedfrrn 5. Amended Special Use Permit/Repair Garage/Beck's Auto sup becks 6. Discuss Change Order #1/lnclude Hamilton Square (97-26) to Shadowbrook (95-26) co19726 7. Receive Bids/97-8/Chesteron Commons bid978 8. Discuss 1998 Property Tax Rates propertytax Staff, Committees, Commissions 9. Appoint EDA Members eda Non-Discussion/Consent Items 10. Slow-No Wake Ordinance Update nowake 11. Adopt Ordinance #229/Regulating Park Commission & Park Conduct ord229 12. Approve Ordinance Summary #223/Rum River/Scenic River ord223 13. Amended Special Use Permit/97-12/ Anoka County Highway Dept/Bulk Storage supstorage 14. Repeal Ordinance #30/Reimbursement of Consulting Fees ord30 15. Reduce Escrow/Developer Improvements/Meadowlark Heights meadowlk 16. Revise Resolution #094-96/No Parking/Poppy Street & 135th Avenue nopark 17. Award Bid/97-25/Fencing bid9725 18. Award Bid/97-27/Sunshine Park Bituminous Bikeway Trail bid9727 19. Approve Final Plat/Shadowbrook 2nd Addition appfpshad 20. Award Bid/97-6/Shadowbrook 2nd Addition bid976 21. Accept Petition/97-35/The Farmstead pet9735 22. Update of Irrigation Well/96-19/Sunshine Park well9619 23. Set Truth In Taxation Hearing Dates taxation 24. Approve 1997 Budget Revisions budget 25. Approve Contract/Continuing Disclosure for Outstanding Bond Issues disclosure 26. Approve Quotes/Street Repair/Eldorado Estates qtstreet 27. Award Bid/96-15/Public Works Expansion/Structural Steel Erection bid9615 28. Local Planning Assistance Grant Update grant 29. Approve Final Payment/97-4/Seal Coating fpay974 30. Change Order #l/Julian M. Johnson/96-15/Public Works Expansion co19615 Mayor/Council Input Payment of Claims Adjournment * Not on Pubished Agenda -.. -"'~.. -. .- -, - - -_._- : [ REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESIDENT FORUM . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 AGENDA APPROVAL . · · · · · · 1 CONSENT AGENDA Slow-No Wake Ordinance update · · · · · · 1 Adopt Ordinance 229/Regulating Park Commission & Park Conduct 1 Approve Ordinance Summary 223/Rum River/Scenic River · · · 1 Resolution R200-97 approving amended Special Use permit/ IP97-12/Anoka County Highway Department/Bulk storage 1 Repeal Ordinance 30/Reimbursement of consulting fees · · 1 Reduce escrow/Developer improvements/Meadowlark Heights · 1 Resolution R201-97 revising R094-96/No parking/Poppy Street and 13Sth Avenue · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Resolution R202-97 awarding bid/IP97-2S/rencing · · · · · 1 Resolution R203-97 awarding bid/IP97-27/Sunshine park trail · 2 Resolution R204-97 approving final plat/Shadowbrook 2nd · 2 Resolution R20S-97 accepting petition/IP97-35/The Farmstead · 2 Update of irrigation well/IP96-19/Sunshine Park · · · · 2 Set Truth In Taxation Hearing date (December 3) · · · · · · 2 Approve contract/Continuing disclosure for outstanding bond issues . · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Approve quotes/Street repair/Eldorado Estates · · · 2 Resolution R206-97 awarding bid/IP96-15/Public Works expansion/ Structural steel erection · · · · · · · · 2 Local planning assistance grant update · · · · · · · 2 Resolution R207-97 approving final payment/IP97-4/Sealcoating 2 Resolution R208-97 approving change order #l/Julian M. Johnson/ IP96-1S/Public Works Expansion · · · 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES · · · · · · · · · 2 PRESENTATION - ANDOVER LIONS CLUB · · · · · · · · · · · 2 SHERIFF'S REPORT . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 PUBLIC HEARING: HOUSING FINANCE PROGRAM/PRESBYTERIAN HOMES Resolution R209-97 authorizing issuance of housing bonds 3 PARK DEDICATION UPDATE/HAMILTON SQUARE · · · · · 3 Motion to submit to independent appraiser · · · · · · · · 5 PARK DEDICATION UPDATE/PRESBYTERIAN HOMES/TH~ FARMSTEAD · 5 AMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT/REPAIR GARAGE/BECK'S AUTO 6 Resolution R210-97 granting amended Special Use Permit · 7 CHANGE ORDER #l/INCLUDE HAMILTON SQUARE (IP97-6) TO SHADOWBROOK (IP9S-26) Resolution R211-97 approving change order · · · · 7 RECEIVE BIDS/IP97-8/CHESTERTON COMMONS · · · · 7 Resolution R212-97 receiving and awarding bid · · · · · · · 8 DISCUSS 1998 PROPERTY TAX RATES Resolution R213-97 adopting 1998 proposed property tax levy 8 APPROVE 1997 BUDGET REVISIONS · · · · · · · 8 Motion to approve · · · · · · · · 9 Motion to set budget meeting (September 30) · · · · · · · 9 AWARD BID/IP97-6/SHADOWBROOK 2ND ADDITION Resolution R214-97 awarding bid · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 APPOINT EDA MEMBERS Motion to appoint Robert Nowak and Bill Hupp · · · 9 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT · · · · · · · · 9 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 ---" ~--- ~ u_._ - .. -- '_n___ - apf~/L~ 1&)11'17 CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey, September 2, 1997, 7:04 p.m. , at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Dehn, Knight, Orttel Councilmember absent: Kunza Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins City Engineer, Scott Erickson Finance Director, Jean McGann Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, Richard Fursman Others RESIDENT FORUM Winslow Holasek. 1159 Andover Boulevard NW - asked the City's policy on special assessments for trunk sewer and water on undeveloped land. He was assessed for trunk sewer and water on about six acres of undeveloped property several years ago by TKDA and has been paying those assessments, but he recently found out that undeveloped property generally has not been assessed. Mr. Erickson agreed to research the parcel in question and provide an answer to Mr. Holasek. AGENDA APPROVAL Remove from Consent Agenda for discussion: Item 20, Award Bid/IP97- 6/Shadowbrook 2nd Addition; and Item 24, Approve 1997 Budget Revisions. MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Ort tel,. to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Kunza) vote. CONSENT AGENDA Item 10 Slow-No Wake Ordinance Update Item 11 Adopt Ordinance No. 229/Regulating Park Commission and Park Conduct Item 12 Approve Ordinance Summary No. 223/Rum River/Scenic River Item 13 Amended Special Use Permit/IP97-12/Anoka County Highway Department/Bulk Storage (See Resolution R200-97) Item 14 Repeal Ordinance No. 30/Reimbursement of Consulting Fees Item 15 Reduce Escrow/Developer Improvements/Meadowlark Heights Item 16 Revise Resolution No. 094-96/No Parking/Poppy Str~et and 135th Avenue (See Resolution R201-97) Item 17 Award Bid/IP97-2S/Fencing (See Resolution R202-97) -. .-. . - :[ Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 2, ~997 Page 2 (Consent Agenda, Continued) Item 18 Award Bid/IP97-27/Sunshine Park Bituminous Bikeway Trail (See Resolution R203-97) Item 19 Approve Final Plat/Shadowbrook 2nd Addition (See Resolution R204-97) Item 21 Accept Petition/IP97-3S/The F~rmstead (See Resolution R20S-97) Item 22 Update of Irrigation Well/IP96-19/Sunshine Park Item 23 Set Truth In Taxation Hearing Dates Item 25 Approve Contract/Continuing Disclosure for Outstanding Bond Issues Item 26 Approve Quotes/Street Repair/Eldorado Estates Item 27 Award Bid/IP96-15/Public Works Expansion/Structural Steel Erection (See Resolution R206-97) Item 28 Local Planning Assistance Grant Update Item 29 Approve Final Payment/IP97-4/Sealcoating (See Resolution R207-97) Item 30 Change Order #l/Julian M. Johnson/IP96-1S/Public Works Expansion (See Resolution R208-97) MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Dehn, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Kunza) vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 19, 1997, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. August 19, 1997, Special Meeting: Correct as written. August 19, ~997, special Closed Meeting: Correct as written. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, for approval as written. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Kunza) vote. PRESENTATION - ANDOVER LIONS CLUB On behalf of the Andover Lions Club, Mayor McKelvey presented a check to the City of Andover for $5,000 to be put toward the sign to be erected on the corner of Hanson and Crosstown Boulevards. The Lions have contributed $10,000 to date and expect to pay all the costs for that sign by the end of the year. SHERIFF'S REPORT Lieutenant Bruce Andersohn addressed the Council with the July, 1997, law enforcement report for the City of Andover of the activities of tht deputies and the Community Service ~fficers. The Sheriff's Department is also working with the City to prepare for the 1997-1998 snowmobile season. The Department will be applying for grant monies that have been made available by the State Legislature for snowmobile enforcement. Secondly, there is now an officer dedicated full time for water, ATV and snowmobile enforcement. Some of that officer's time will be dedicated .....--....... . · [ Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 2, 1997 Page 3 (Sheriff's Report, Continued) to enforcement in Andover, particularly in the southern end of the City where there was a great deal of concern. They have two snowmobiles in their fleet. Andover's Snowmobile Task Force is meeting this Thursday evening, and the Sheriff's Department will have a representative at that meeting for input and suggestions. He did not know if members of the SnG Dragon's Snowmobile Club will be allowed to tag violators this year. They have been working closely with that organization and appreciate their efforts. PUBLIC HEARING: HOUSING FINANCE PROGRAM/PRESBYTERIAN HOMES OF MDOVER 7:20 p.m. Mary Ippel, bond consultant, explained the authorization for issuance of bonds for projects of this type is Minnesota Statute 462C. The proposed elderly housing development at the Round Barn site consists of 144 units of which 68 are designated for assisted living and 72 units of independent living housing. Of the 72 units, there will be three buildings that have two units each. She asked the Council to approve the Resolution for the issuance of the revenue bonds. They expect to come back to the Council in October to award the bond issue and for the Tax Increment Financing hearing. Councilmember Orttel noted the property has not yet been rezoned or permits granted. Ms. Ippel suggested the Resolution be subject to approval of the zoning. The TIF financing is independent of this. This is just a housing revenue bond. Councilmember Knight asked if the. City is liable for the bonds if Presbyterian Homes defaults. Ms. Ippel stated no. The bonds will say on their face that they are not a general obligation of the City of Andover. Mayor McKelvey opened the public hearing. There was no public input. MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Orttel, to close the public hearing. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Kunza) vote. 7:26 p.m. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, the Resolution as prepared with the addition of a paragraph inserted at the end that the entire Resolution is subject to the owners obtaining a rezoning of the property prior to the Resolution taking effect. (See Resolution R209-97) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. PARK DEDICATION UPDATE/HAMILTON SQUARE Mr. Carlberg recalled on August 5 the Council approved the final plat of Hamilton Square conditioned on the negotiation of the park dedication requirements because of the large discrepancy between the appraisal donê by the appraiser hired by the City and that of the appraiser hired by the developer. Both appraisers 'have now reviewed each other's appraisals, but there has been no change in the large discrepancy on the --~---- -------- -- _. .- : [, Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 2, 1997 Page 4 (Park Dedication Update/Hamilton SqUare, Continued) value of the land. One difference is how each appraiser looked at comparable sales. The Park and Recreation Commission met on August 21 and recommended the park dedication fees be based on the appraisal of $1 million by Richard Erickson of AEB, Inc., the appraiser hired by the City. Mayor McKelvey noted the most recent letter of Mr. Erickson gives a range of $800,000 to $1,000,000. Dave O'Toole, Chairperson of the Park and Recreation Commission, stated they reviewed the letters from the appraisers but then went to the ordinance which states that the park dedication fee is based on the valuation of the appraiser hired by the City. The Council noted the estimated market value placed on the Hamilton property for taxes payable 1998 is $304,900. That value is supposed to be better than 90 percent of the market value. There is a large discrepancy from that market value to the appraisal of Marri Renne hired by the Hamiltons of $550,000 and the $1 million appraisal of the City- hired appraiser. The discussion was how to determine the proper park dedication fee. Councilmember Orttel noted the City's appraiser used comparable sales from urban commercial lots which had municipal sewer and water available. The Hamilton'p property is undeveloped and rural and is also larger in size, so he questioned the validity of the comparable sales used by AEB. Attorney Hawkins stated AEB has done the appraisals for the City when acquiring the property for the commercial park along Bunker Lake Boulevard and has testified on behalf of the City. In terms of experience and knowledge of commercial sales, he didn't know anyone more knowledgeable. He didn't know why there is such a large discrepancy in this instance, but an alternative would be to ask a neutral third party to review the appraisals. Brett Perry, attorney representing the Hamiltons, stated they would like to see this resolved this evening. He thanked Mr. Erickson and Mr. Haas for their help today, stating the plat is filed and all items are completed. The City's appraiser did not take into consideration the Hamiltons are expending $550,000 for improvements for sewer, watér and streets, which comes to $1 million when added to their appraiser's valuation. Also, what wasn't taken into consideration was the extensive dedicated easements across the property nor the requirement of the Hamiltons to pay 50 percent of the costs associated with installing the bike trail along Hanson and Crosstown Boulevards, which is an additional $15,000. Jeff Shokep, the Hamilton's engineer, stated he has had a lot of experience with commercial development, citing a 24-acre commercial site in Shakopee by a major thoroughfare to be developed with retail strip malls valued at only $630,000. The valuation of $1 million seems extremely high from what he knows of other commercial site projects. Marri Renne, appraiser for the Hamiltons, has been in real estate for 12 years. She tried to find large tracks of land to use for comparable ------ -. :1 Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 2, 1997 Page 5 (Park Dedication Update/Hamilton Square, Continued) sales, and cited several that she used. Based on the sales of the raw land, she felt her appraisal of $550,000 was very generous. The amount of buildable acreage on the site is also a factor. The comparables used by the City's appraiser were developed sites and smaller lots that didn't have to be subdivided. Winslow Holasek stated there are many easements across the Hamilton property. Because of the triangular shape of the parcel, much more property is affected by the easements than square or rectangular shaped parcels. Councilmember Orttel agreed. The Hamiltons noted there are only 13.3 acres of buildable land after taking out the easements and ponding. The Council continued to deliberate on a course of action. After several attempts to arrive at a valuation, they raised a concern about setting a precedent if an arbitrary valuation is negotiated on which the park dedication fees would be calculated. The preference was that some method be used that could also be used in the future if the City's appraised value is challenged again. Mr. Erickson stated the Hamiltons have already paid the park dedication fee based on the $1 million valuation of the City's appraiser so that they can begin work on the project. If the results of negotiation or mediation is a lower valuation, the appropriate amount of the fee will be refunded to the Hamiltons. The Council then agreed with the Attorney's recommendation to seek mediation from a neutral third party that is agreeable to both the City and the Hamiltons. Also, the Hamiltons and/or their counsel would be allowed to point out to the third party any concerns they have about the property that may affect the valuation. Mr. Perry stated he is not in a position to bind the Hamiltons to a third-party settlement. That is totally the decision of the Council. MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to submit this disagreement to an independent appraiser picked by both parties, one that both parties can agree too. That we would like to have that back by the next meeting. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Kunza) vote. PARK DEDICATION UPDATE/PRESBYTERIAN HOMES/THE FARMSTEAD Mr. Carlberg explained Presbyterian Homes of Minnesota asked the Cúuncil on August 5 to waive park dedication requirements associated with the development of the Farmstead plat and senior housing project. The Park and Recreation discussed the park dedication for the project at their August 21 meeting and is recommending a 10-percent dedication fee be applied to the project. They did not have an interest in the Round Barn as a community Center. On August 26 the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to remove the 2 percent additional increase per unit over three for park dedication. The amendment also gives the City Council the ability to give credit for park dedication requirements for multiple family senior housing projects. 11 Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 2, 1997 Page 6 (Park Dedication Update/Presbyterian Homes/the Farmstead, Con tinued) Dave O'Toole, Park and Recreation Commission Chairperson, stated the Commission recommended the 10 percent park dedication fee but was not aware of the higher density requirement in the ordinance. They were not interested in the Round Barn as a community center because of the lack of funding to maintain it. Mr. Carlberg stated the 2-percent additional increase for density has never been applied to any development. John Mehrkins, Presbyterian Homes, stated they talked about two issues with the Park Commission. One was whether they had any desire to obtain all or be a part of using the Round Barn. The Commission determined that was something they did not want to be involved in. Second, the additional two percent for density amounted to about 33 percent of the land value for park dedication, which is excessive. The Park Commission determined the park dedication fee should be 10 percent. Presbyterian Homes would like the Council to consider the fact that the Round Barn is being preserved as a part of the property for the use of the residents. They have no compelling reason to keep it other than for its historical nature. They would appreciate any consideration with that that might relate to the park dedication beyond the 10-percent dedication. By removing the long portion of the barn, they are able to reconfigure the land to create a pond on the corner. Otherwise they may have to have three separate drainage areas. They do not know what the Round Barn will be used for. For now they will allow the craft/antique shop to continue its use in it. If it is opened up for public purpcRes, a concern is the amount of parking area that is needed, which limits the green space. The additional parking and traffic may also be a concern to the neighboring residents, as they initially raised concern with traffic off Marigold. Mr. Carlberg thought the open spaces in the proposed development is being used to get the density increase and that there is no more open space that could be applied to parks. As a matter of fact, the Planning Commission felt there was not enough open space to justify the density increase. In further discussion with Mr. Mehrkins, the Council agreed that converting the Round Barn for public purpose would have a negative effect on the site and surrounding area because of the additional parking and traffic. It was suggested that the craft/antique shop is a very appropriate use and should be allowed to continue its operation there. While they felt the Round Barn is very unique, they also did not want to vary from the 10-percent park dedicat~on fee and set a precedent for future developments. Mr. Carlberg stated the Council can review it again when the preliminary plat is discussed at the September 16 meeting. AMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT/REPAIR GARAGE/BECK'S AUTO Mr. Carlberg explained Raymond Beck of Beck's Auto, 13585 Thrush Street NW, has requested an Amended Special Use Permit to provide for exterior ---- ~-- -~---_.~ :1 Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 2, ~997 Page 7 (Amended Special Use permit/Repair Garage/Beck's Auto, Continued) storage and screening of vehicles on the property. When the property was sold to Mr. Beck in 1994, the Special Use Permit allowed for the operation of a repair garage with the condition that there be no outside storage of parts or vehicles after the close of business each day. One of the concerns is the aesthetics· of the area, as the City has an obligation to protect the other businesses in the Commercial Pa~k. Rav Beck - stated the cars in the outside storage would be housed only for short periods of time while waiting for parts, when people are on vacation, etc. The cars are those of customers, and there is no long- term storage. They would not be dismantling cars outside. Image is a concern for him, and that is why he wants to address the short-term storage of vehicles. Mayor MCKelvey stated he has had complaints on all three businesses in that area of vehicles stored outside, though he didn't see any at this business when he went down there. The Council's concern was the image of the Commercial Park. If approved, this would have to be monitored carefully to make sure everything is within the fenced area. It was also agreed the amount of outside storage should be limited in the Resolution to avoid future expansion of thè fenced area. MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Orttel, the Resolution granting the Amended Special Use Permit request of Raymond Beck to allow for the outdoor storage of vehicles with all the amendments, including those items discussed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, limit the storagp to a maximum of 20 cars. (See Resolution R210-97) Motion carried on a 4- Yes, 1-Absent (Kunza) vote. DISCUSS CHANGE ORDER #l/INCLUDE HAMILTON SQUARE (IP97-6) TO SHADOWBROOK (IP95-26) Mr. Erickson stated all of the fees have been paid and the final plat filed for Hamilton Square. He recommended the Council approve the Change Order to the Shadowbrook project to include the Hamilton Square development. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, the Council approve Change Order #1 to contract 95-26 in the amount of $345,147.50 for the improvements in the Hamilton Square project 97-26. (See Resolution R211-97) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. RECEIVE BIDS/IP97-8/CHESTERTON COMMONS Mr. Erickson stated a number of bids were received. The bids were slightly higher than the engineer's estimate. The developer, Ashford Development, is trying to get the project in this year and is satisfied wi th the prices. There are two items remaining on the Chesterton Commons plat, the recording of the final plat and final approval by the Coon Creek Watershed Board. That Board will be discussing this project I, Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - September 2, 1997 Page 8 (Receive Bids/IP97-8/Chesterton Commons, Continued) on September 8. The Council may either hold a special meeting followins the September 8 meeting of the Watershed Board or award the contract contingent on those two items being successfully resolved. Jerrv Windschitl. Ashford Development - stated he was unaware that the City wanted the hard shells, as that is a change in the City's policy. He will have them to City Hall tomorrow. The items with the Watershed are silt fences around the pond and the easements around the pond. Because the items were not major, the Council preferred to award the contract with those contingencies. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, introducing the Resolution receiving bids for the improvement of Project No. 97-8, Chesterton Commons as presented and awarding the bid to the low bidder, Richard Knutson, Inc. , contingent upon City Staff receiving confirmation from the Coon Creek Watershed Board that all its requirements for the plat have been met and the City Staff acknowledging that all requirements by the City for the development have been met. (See Resolution R212-97) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. DISCUSS 1998 PROPERTY TAX RATES Ms. McGann explained the proposal before the Council is a levy for 1998 of $2,620,709. Because of all the changes in the law, the county has not yet been able to provide the City with the calculations for property valuation. The Resolution indicates approximately a 7 percent increase in the property tax rate. Once the final tax capacity numbers are calculated, the tax rate increase could be between 3 to 9 percent. After approving the Resolution, the Councïl has the ability to reduce the number to the original percentage agreed upon, but it cannot increase it. She also suggested that the Council schedule a budget meeting for September 30. The Council noted they were talking about a 4 1/2 to 5 percent increase at the next meeting. They agreed to approve the Resolution before them with the understanding that every effort will be made to reduce the final budget. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, introducing the Resolution adopting the City of Andover 1998 proposed property tax levy to be certified to the county as presented. (See Resolution R213-97) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Kunza) vote. APPROVE 1997 BUDGET REVISIONS Frank Stone, Public Works Superintendent, exp~,ained the budget revisions include the transfer from the materials for gravel to pay for an air makeup unit in the old Public Works building. That still leaves $50,000 for gravel for this year. Mr. Fursman stated he will be attending a 1 ' . , - Regular Andover ci ty Council Meeting Minutes - September 2, 1997 Page 9 (Approve 1997 Budget Revisions, Continued) meeting on Friday regarding federal aid for the cleanup costs incurred as a result of the July storms. He will have more information on possible reimbursement of those costs after that meeting. MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Orttel, the approval of the 1997 budge '; revisions as presented. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent (Kunza) vote. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, to hold a budget meeting on Tuesday, September 30. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Äbsent (Kunza) vote. AWARD BID/IP97-6/SHADOWBROOK 2ND ADDITION Mr. Erickson stated as of this evening, all fees and escrows for the plat are in; however, the final plat has not been brought in for recording. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, the Resolution as presented with the exception of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council to hereby accept the bids as shown, indicate C. W. Houle, Inc. , as being the low bidder. After that the contract would be awarded to C. W. Houle subject to the developer meeting all requirements of all agencies that are outstanding on the plat, and that Staff send a letter to the contractor noting that. (See Resolution R214-97) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Kunza) vote. APPOINT EDA MEMBERS MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, that the Council appoint the following to the Economic Development Authority: Robert Nowak and Bill Hupp, with Gene Dudziak as an alternate. Move that Mr. Hupp be appointed to the I-year term; Mr. Nowak to the 2-year term; and that no term would be noted for Mr. Dudziak as he is an alternate and will fill whatever term becomes available. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Kunza) vote. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT City Council Chambers - The Council again expressed frustration with the noise and problems with not being able to hear in the Council Chambers. Mr. Fursman explained the consultants are continually working on the issue and exploring options. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Dehn, payment of the claims. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 1-Absent (Kunza) vote. MOTION by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, 1-Absent (Kunza) vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m. t\~~L CA. éUv a ce la A. Peach, Recording Secretary - -- - -~-- -. -- --. _. - -. . -_.~--_.