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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
Regular City Council Meeting - Tuesday, July 7, ]998 agenda
Call to Order - Following the EDA meeting scheduled at 7:00 PM
Resident Forum Bookmark
Agenda Approval Name
Approval of Minutes minutes
Discussion Items
I. Anoka County Chamber of Commerce ProclamationAndover Sno-Dragons Snowmobile Club snoclub
2. Lot SplitlVariance/697 - ]4lst Lane NW/Ellis/Scheneman Isv141st
3. Public HearingIV acation of Easement/697 - 141 st Lane NW /Ellis/Scheneman phve141st
4. Public Hearing/98-13/Fox Meadows/Streets ph9813
5. Order Plans & Specs/98-13/Fox Meadows/Streets ord9813
6. Approve Plans & Specs/98-13/Fox Meadows/Streets appr9813
7. Coon Creek Watershed Dis1. Evaluation/Hamilton Square/Chesterton Commons/Drainage ccwd
8. Amend Andover Comp Plan/Section 23/Ashford Dev. Corp., Inc. cpashford
9. Rezoning/Section 23/ Ashford Dev. Corp., Inc. rzashford
10. Preliminary Plat/Langfeld's Oakridge Estates/Willis Langfeld pplangfeld
] I. Special Use Pennit/Antennae/1786 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW/US West Wireless supuswest
] 2. Amend Ordinance No.8, Section 4.2I/Fences ord8
13. Schedule City Tour tour
14. Approve Feasibility Report/98-lllJay Street NW/Street Reconstruction appr9811
Staff, Committees. Commissions
15. Appoint Planning & Zoning Member apptpz
16. Approve Joint Meeting Date/P & Z Commission & Comp Plan Task Force jointmtg
Non-Discussion/Consent Items
17. Approve Kennel Licenses kennel
18. Approve On-Sale Non-]ntoxicating Liquor License/Woodland Creek Golf Course liquor
19. Approve Change Order/96-] 5/Public Works Expansion co9615
20. Amend SUP/3118 - l62nd Lane NW/Ace Solid Waste supace
21. Amend SUP/15421 Round Lake Blvd. NW/Ed Fields and Sons supfields
22. SUP Andover Family Fun Fest/]685 Crosstown Blvd. NW/City of Andover supfunfest
23. SUPNariance/1928 - l67th Avenue NW/Robert & Yvonne Hillman suphillman
24. Update of Septic Dump Station/98-2 updt982
25. Adopt Specification/Require Concrete Curb & Gutter/Rural Developments curbgutt
26. Declare Cost/97-38/14056 Raven S1. NW/WM dclr9738
27. Order Public Hearing/97-38/14056 Raven Street NW ph9738
28. Approve Quotes/98-5/Pavement Marking appr985
29. Approve Safety Manual safety
30. Approve Resolution Renaming l36th Avenue NW to Commercial Blvd. NW commblvd
3]. Approve Purchase of Survey Equipment surveyeq
32. Approve Payment to Listul ]nc./96-l5/Public Works Expansion listul
33. Approve Site Perfonnance ContractlThe Fannstead farmstd
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34. Approve Quote/Winslow Hills 3rd Addn./Stonn Sewer Maintenance/98-14NI53rd Lane NW qt9814a
35. Approve QuotelWinslow Hills 3rd Addn./Stonn Sewer Maintenance/98-14B/Bluebird St. qt9814b
36. Adopt Revised Administrative Fee Charge fee
37. Accept Petition!Order Feasibility Report/98-l6/Shadowbrook 4th Addition pet9816
38. Approve Deduct Change Order/97-6/Shadowbrook 2nd Addition co976
39. Approve Final Payment/97-6/Shadowbrook 2nd Addition fpay976
40. Approve Final Payments/96-15/Public Works Exp./St. Paul Linoleum, fpay9615
Grazzini Brothers & Co., Am. Structural Steel, Fabcon Inc., Reliance Electrical
41. Approve Balancing Change Order/97-5IWoodland Estates c0975
42. Approve Final Payment/97-5/Woodland Estates fpay975
43. Approve Resolutionl157th Avenue NW/Speed Limit speed
44. Approve Replacement Hire/Building Clerk/Tech hire
45. Release Letter ofCredit/Lund Martin Construction Co./Asphalt loc
46. Accept Petition! Adopt Assessment Roll/95-14/277I - l33rd Lane NW IWM pet9514
47. Approve Quote/Exterior Concrete Work/City Hall (94-30) & Public Works (96-15) qt9430
Mavor/Council Input
Payment of Claims
Adjournment
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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JULY 7,1998
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AGENDA APPROVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve kennel licenses ................................................ I
Approve on-sale non-intoxicating liquor IicensefWoodland Creek Golf ........... 1
Resolution R114-98 approving change orderIIP96-1S/Public Works. . . . .. . . . . . . .. I
Resolution RllS-98 amending Special Use Permit/3118 162nd Ln/Ace ........... 1
Resolution R116-98 amending Special Use Permit/1S421 Round Lake Blvd!
Ed Fields and Sons .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1
Resolution R117-98 approving Special Use Permit/Andover Family Fun Fest ...... 1
Resolution R118-98 approving Special Use PermitlVariance/I928 167th Ave...... 1
Resolution R119-98 declaring costlIP97-38/140S6 Raven Street. . . . . . . .. . . . . . ... 1
Resolution R120-98 ordering public hearing/IP97-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . .. 1
Approving quotesIIP98-S/Pavement markings ............................... 1
Approve Safety Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Resolution RI21·98 renaming 136th Ave to Commercial Blvd. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Approve purchase of survey equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Approve payment to ListuIIIP96-1S/Public Works. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 2
Approve site performance contractfThe Farmstead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Resolution RI22·98 approving quotefWinslow Hills 3rd/IP98-14A11S3rd Ln. . .. . .. 2
Resolution R123-98 approving quote/Winslow Hills 3rd/IP98-14B/Bluebird ....... 2
Resolution R124-98 adopting revised Administrative fee charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . , . .. 2
Resolution R12S-98 accepting petition/ordering feasibilityIIP98-16/
Shadowbrook 4th .................................................. 2
Resolution R126-98 approving deduct change orderIIP97-6/Shadowbrook 2nd ..... 2
Resolution R127-98 approving final paymentlIP97-6/Shadowbrook 2nd. .. .. . . . . .. 2
Resolution R128-98 approving final paymentlIP96-IS/St. Paul Linoleum. " . . . .. .. 2
Resolution R129-98 approving final paymentlIP96-1S/GrazzilÚ Brothers.. . . . .. . .. 2
Resolution R130-98 approving final paymentlIP96-1S/American Structural Steel.. .. 2
Resolution R131-98 approving final paymentlIP96-1S/Fabcon, Inc. .............. 2
Resolution R132-98 approving final paymentlIP96-15/Reliance Electric.. . . . . . .. .. 2
Resolution R133-98 approving balancing change orderlIP97-SfWoodland Estates ... 2
Resolution R134-98 approving final paymentlIP97-SfWoodland Estates.. . . . . . .. .. 2
Approve replacement hire/Building Clerkffech (Britt Su1lìvan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Release Letter of CreditlLund Martin Construction Co/Asphalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Resolution R13S-98 accepting petition/adopting assessment roIIllP9S-14/
2771 133rd LanefWatermain ......................................... 2
Resolution R136-98 approving quote/exterior concrete work/City Hall (IP94-30)
And Public Works (IP96-1S) ......................................... 2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES ................................................... 2
ANOKA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROCLAMATION/ANDOVER
SNO-DRAGONS' SNOWMOBILE CLUB ................................. 3
LOT SPLITN ARlANCE/697 141 ST LANE/ELLIS/SCHENEMAN
Resolution R137-98 approving the lot split and variance ....................... 3
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PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE OF EASEMENT/6907 141ST LANE
Resolution R138-98 granting the vacation of easement 0 0 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 . . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . . 0 3
PUBLIC HEARING: IP98-13/FOX MEADOWS/STREETS. . 0 0 0 0 00' . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 o. 4
Resolution R139-98 ordering the improvement 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . . 0 6
ORDER PLANS AND SPECIFICA TIONS/IP98-13/FOX MEADOWS/STREETS
Resolution R140-98 ordering the plans and specifications 0 0 . . . 0 0 0 0 . . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 6
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECS/IP98-13/FOX MEADOWS/STREETS
Resolution R141-98 approving plans and specs o. 0 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
COON CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT EV ALUA TION/HAMIL TON SQUARE/
CHESTERTON COMMONS/DRAINAGE 0 0 , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
Motion to accept the report 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
PRELIMINARY PLATILANGFELD'S OAKRIDGE ESTATES/WILLIS LANGFELD 0000 9
Resolution R142-98 approving the preliminary plat 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . . 0 0 0 . . 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 . . 0 . 0 0 11
IS7TH AVENUE NW/SPEED LIMIT
Resolution R143-98 approving a 4S-mph speed limit o. . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .. 12
AMEND ANDOVER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/REZONING/SECTION 23/
ASHFORD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INCo ...00000.00000. 0..000000 12
Motion to table 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 13
SPECIAL USE PERMIT/ ANTENNAE/1786 BUNKER LAKE BOULEV ARD/
US WEST WIRELESS 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . . . 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 . 0 0 13
Resolution R144-98 approving the Permit o. 0 0 0 .. . 0 0 .. 0 0 . 0 . , 0 .. . 0 . .. 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 14
AMEND ORDINANCE NO.8, SECTION 4.21/FENCES 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . ..000000. . 0 0 14
SCHEDULE CITY TOUR
Motion to schedule tour at 6 porno, August 4, 1998 0 0 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 . . . 0 0 0 0 . 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
FEASIBILITY REPORT/IP98-1I/JA Y STREET/STREET RECONSTRUCTION
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APPOINT PLANNING AND ZONING MEMBER. 0 0 0 0 .. 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 o. . 0 .. 0 0 0 o. . 0 0 IS
APPROVE JOINT MEETING DATE/P&Z'COMP PLAN TASK fORCE
Motion to meet at 6 porn. with Com Plan Task force and 7:30 porn. with
P & Z, July 28. 0 0 0 0 o. 0 0 0 0 0 .. . 0 0 0 o. . 0 0 0.0.00000.0000000.000000000000 IS
UPDATE OF SEPTIC DUMP STATION/IP98-2
Motion for Administrator to continue providing updates 0... 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 15
SPECIFICA TIONS/REQUIRE CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTERlRURAL
Motion to adopt the new policy for rural streets . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 16
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
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Andover Fun fest. . 0 0 0 0 . 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . . . 0 0 0 0 0 . . 0 0 16
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ADJOURNMENT 000..000000.. 0 0 0 0..0000..000..00000.00000..0000.. 0 0 0 0 0 0.. 0 0 16
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CITY of ANDOVER
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JULY 7, 1998
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack
McKelvey, July 7, 1998,7:22 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present: Bonnie Dehn, John Kunza, Ken Orttel
Councilmember absent: Mike Knight
Also present: City Attorney, Wìlliam G. Hawkins
City Engineer, Scott Erickson
Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg
City Administrator, Richard Fursman
Others
AGENDA APPROVAL
Pull ITom Consent Agenda for discussion: Item 24, Update of Septic Dump Station/IP98-2; Item 25,
Adopt Specification/Require Concrete Curb and Gutter/Rural Developments; Item 43, Approve
Resolutionll57th Avenue NW/Speed Limit.
Motion by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried on a 4- Yes,
I-Absent (Knight) vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 17 Approve Kennel Licenses
Item 18 Approve On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Liquor License/W oodland Creek Golf Course
Item 1 9 Approve Change Order/IP96-l5/Public Works Expansion (Resolution RI14-98)
Item 20 Amend Special Use Permitl3118 162nd Lane NW/Ace Solid Waste (Resolution
RI15-98)
Item 21 Amend Special Use Permitll5421 Round Lake Boulevard NW/Ed Fields and Sons
(Resolution RI16-98)
Item 22 Special Use PermitlAndover Family Fun Festl1685 Crosstown Boulevard
NW/City of Andover (Resolution RI17-98)
Item 23 Special Use PermitIVariance/1928 167th Avenue NW/Robert and Yvonne
Hillman (Resolution RlI8-98)
Item 26 Declare Cost/IP97-38/14056 Raven Street NW (Resolution RI19-98)
Item 27 Order Public HearinglIP97-38/14056 Raven Street NW (Resolution RI20-98)
Item 28 Approve Quotes/IP98-5/Pavement Markings
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(Consent Agenda, Continued)
Item 29 Approve Safety Manual
Item 30 Approve Resolution Renaming I 36th Avenue NW to Commercial Boulevard NW
(Resolution RI21-98)
Item 31 Approve Purchase of Survey Equipment
Item 32 Approve Payment to Listul Inc.IIP96-15/Public Works Expansion
Item 33 Approve Site Performance Contract/The farmstead
Item 34 Approve Quote/Winslow Hills 3rd Addition/Storm Sewer MaintenancelIP98-
14N153rd Lane NW (Resolution RI22-98)
Item 35 Approve quote/Winslow Hills 3rd Addition/Storm Sewer MaintenancelIP98-
14BIBluebird Street (Resolution RI23-98)
Item 36 Adopt Revised Administrative fee Charge (Resolution RI24-98)
Item 37 Accept Petition/Order Feasibility ReportlIP98-16/Shadowbrook 4th Addition
(Resolution RI25-98)
Item 38 Approve Deduct Change OrderIIP97-6/Shadowbrook 2nd Addition (Resolution
R 126-98)
Item 39 Approve Final PaymentllP97-6/Shadowbrook 2nd Addition (Resolution RI27-98)
Item 40 Approve Final PaymentsIIP96-15/Public Works Expansion
(Resolution R128-98 to St. Paul Linoleum
Resolution R129-98 to Grazzini Brothers & Company
Resolution R130-98 to American Structural Steel
Resolution R131-98 to Fabcon, Inc.
Resolution R132-98 to Reliance Electric)
Item 41 Approve Balancing Change OrderIIP97-5/Woodland Estates (Resolution R133-
98)
Item 42 Approve Final PaymentllP97-5/Woodland Estates (Resolution RI34-98)
Item 44 Approve Replacement HirelBuilding Clerkffech (Ms. Britt Sullivan)
Item 45 Release Letter ofCredit/Lund Martin Construction Company/Asphalt
Item 46 Accept Petition! Adopt Assessment RoII/IP95-14/2771 133rd Lane NW /W atermain
(Resolution R135-98)
Item 47 Approve QuotelExterior Concrete Work/City Hall (IP94-30) and Public Works
(lP96-15) (Resolution R136-98)
Motion by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried on a 4- Yes,
I-Absent (Knight) vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 16, 1998, Regular Meeting: Page 9, bottom paragraph, second line from bottom, change to:
"...in Ham Lake, they would have paid nothing in park dedication..."
June 16, 1998, HRA Meeting: Correct as written.
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(Approval of Minutes, Continued)
Motion by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, to approve the Minutes as amended. Motion carried on a 4-
Yes, I-Absent (Knight) vote.
ANOKA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROCLAMATION/ANDOVER SNO-
DRAGONS' SNOWMOBILE CLUB
A representative from the Metro North Chamber of Commerce read a Proclamation commending
the Andover Sno-Dragons for their commitment to snowmobile safety and community service. He
also invited the Council to an economic development forum the Chamber is hosting the end of
September to look at what is needed to provide a vibrant economy in the northern suburbs.
A representative from the Andover Sno-Dragons' Snowmobile Club thanked the Chamber for the
Proclamation and thanked the Council for working with them to keep snowmobiling in Andover.
LOT SPLITIVARIANCE/697 UIST LANE NWÆLLIS/SCHENEMAN
Mr. Carlberg reviewed the lot split and variance request of Tracy and Mike Ellis and Linda an Ken
Scheneman of property owned by Ashford Development Corporation, then combine the remnant
parcels to their respective lots. The Planning Commission was concerned about separating a parcel
that has existing lot lines and with building setbacks in the future. Following this item is a Pliblic
hearing to vacate the easements along that lot line. There doesn't appear to be any City easement
problems, nor any utility lines in that vacant lot that would affect the split.
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, approving the lot split and variance (Resolution R137-98).
Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Knight) vote.
PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE OF EASEMENT/697 U1ST LANE NWÆLLIS/
SCHENEMAN
7:36 p.m. Mayor McKelvey opened the public hearing for testimony. There was none.
Motion by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn' to close the public hearing. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, 1-
Absent (Knight) vote. 7:36 p.m.
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Kunza, to approve the Resolution granting the vacation of easement
(Resolution R138-98) Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Knight) vote.
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PUBLIC HEARING: IP98-I3/FOX MEADOWS/STREETS
7:37 p.m. Mr. Erickson stated the City has received a petition from the residents in Fox Meadows
to have their streets paved. Of the 27 lots, 20 have petitioned for the improvement. The project is
proposed to be 2 Yz inches of asphalt surface on a gravel base. There will be no curbing, as they will
maintain the existing ditch. The estimated cost per lot is $4,720.
Mayor McKelvey opened the hearing for public testimony. 7:39 p.m.
Jen;y Neises. 4101 South Enchanted Drive - stated the cost will be about $S,OOO but he will not get
any increase in his property value according to Jerry Leone, the county assessor. He felt he will get
a decrease in dust, but probably an increase in traffic and speed. He was concerned with the way the
petition was handled. He was solicited on the phone, and he said he would vote no. He doesn't want
it; but the petition was never brought to him to sign. He felt this is underhanded and stated there
are 29 lots in the development and asked to see how many people voted for and against the project
on his street.
Brad Zimmerman. IS900 Dakota Street - said the petition was done four or five years ago and some
people were against it at that time. He signed for the project. Fox Street was not included because
no one expressed any interest, and the City told him it would be acceptable to leave out that street.
Apparently now there is some interest by the people along Fox Street. On person on Dakota Street
doesn't want it. Those along Dakota Street would like that street done even if the other streets are
not done at this time. Mr. Zimmerman also stated he has been informed by the gas line that runs
through his property that they are going to do a major project next year. He hoped that something
could be put in this project that any utility work for the next five years or so would have to go under
the road and not have to tear up the newly improved street.
Mr. Erickson didn't know about the gas company's plans, but Staff will contact them before this
project begins regarding the timing of the work to be done by both entities. The City is also
concerned with not having the road torn up a year or two later. He also showed a map indicating
which lots voted for and against the project. On Enchanted Drive, three were in favor and three were
opposed. Typically the Council will order a project if SO percent or more of the parcels wants it.
Pam Larsen. 4121 160th Lane - had no idea there was a petition until she received the letter from the
City. She is not excited about the project. She's in the middle of selling her house and will have to
renegotiate the contract if this is ordered. She understood from the City Engineer that there was
going to be a vote tolÚght. Mayor McKelvey stated the Council will vote on the project, not the
residents.
Margaret Mulville. IS921 Dakota Street NW - would like the paved road. If the City doesn't want
to do the other roads, at least do Dakota Street. Mr. Erickson stated Enchanted Drive is paved east
of this subdivision. There has been some renewed interest to pave Fox Street. If so, a separate
public hearing would have to be held. To take advantage of this project which generally means
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better prices with a larger project, it would be possible to add that street as an alternate bid.
Mr. Zimmerman - noted some other streets south of CoRd 20 that were repaved the last several
years. Who pays for that maintenance and who is responsible for the upkeep of the roads? His
house is below the road, so he doesn't know how that will affect the City sewer and water. Will
sewer and water be available in the near future? Mayor McKelvey explained the City maintains the
roads after they have been accepted. The overlays are also paid for by the City now with a fund
being generated with 1 percent of the taxes across the entire City. He doubted sewer and water
would be available within the next 20 years. Mr. Erickson stated they will look if the crown will
affect the abutting properties. Typically they don't adjust the road elevation but will maintain the
existing elevations.
David Woods. 15831 Dakota Street - asked who maintains the road and who pays for it when it has
to be completely replaced. Mr. Erickson pointed out that the roads to the south were constructed with
about an inch of asphalt with little subbase, and they were resurfaced under the City's new overlay
program. These streets will have 2 Y:z inches of bituminous with 4 inches of subbase, so they should
last 25 to 30 years.
Mr. Zimmerman - asked ifthere is any State money available because Dakota Street runs between
two county roads. Mayor McKelvey doubted it unless it was done as an MSA street. He didn't think
the residents wanted that, as it would then become a collector street.
A woman asked what the speed limit would be and about the use of speed bumps to reduce the
speed. The current speed limit is 35 mph. Mayor McKelvey stated once speed bumps are put in a
neighborhood, the residents come in asking that they be removed. He would recommend leaving
the speed limit as is; as many of the speed studies done by the State in Andover have resulted in
raising the speed limit. Councilmember Orttel also noted that the process of determining the speed
limit by the State is to set it at what 85 percent of the people drive; however, he asked if the Ci¡y is
able to install advisory warning signs and reduce the speed in those instances. Mr. Erickson stated
that can be done for curves, poor site distances, etc. Councilmember Dehn suggested "Children at
Play" signs be installed. Mr. Erickson stated that can be included as a part of the project.
Winslow Holasek. 1159 Andover Boulevard - thought the gas line through that area is a major gas
transmission line. He understands the gas company wants to replace that line with a larger line ITom
Prairie Road across the entire City. Mr. Erickson stated the Staff will check on that.
Motion by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, to close the public hearing. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, 1-
Absent (Knight) vote. 7:58 p.m.
The Council discussed the issue of paving all of the streets that have been petitioned versus just
Dakota Street. Because of the time and cost of maintaining one or two short gravel streets in a
development, the preference was to pave the entire subdivision at one time. It was understood,
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however, that Fox Street is not a part of this project and would have to come in as a separate project.
The Council recommended the people along Fox Street be made aware of this project and of the
probability of having their streets paved as a lower cost by combining with this project as opposed
to paving on its own in the future.
Mr. W oods - asked if he would be assessed twice for his ITontage on Dakota Street and his side yard
on South Enchanted Drive. The Council indicated no, and that is why it would be so expensive to
pave South Enchanted Drive by itself in the future. Mr. Erickson also noted that there will be no
curbs on this project, which would require additional storm drainage work. This will be a rural ditch
section with no curbing.
Motion by Dehn, Seconded by Kunza, the Resolution as presented with two conditions: I) The gas
line needs to be checked on to see what type of improvements they will have. If it means major
construction in that area, perhaps we should think about delaying or work with the gas company so
the streets won't be torn up. 2) Inform the people on Fox Street that the project is being done; and
perhaps if they did both projects at the same time, it would be a lot cheaper for the City and residents
as a whole. (Resolution R139-98) Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Knight) vote. 8:03 p.m.
ORDER PLANS AND SPECS/IP98-I3/FOX MEADOWS/STREETS
Motion by Kunza, Seconded by Orttel, to so move. (Resolution RI40-98) Motion carried on a 4-
Yes, I-Absent (Knight) vote.
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECS/IP98-I3/FOX MEADOWS/STREETS
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, to adopt the Resolution. (Resolution RI41-98) Motion
carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Knight) vote.
COON CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT EVALUATIONIHAMILTON SQUARE!
CHESTERTON COMMONSIDRAINAGE
Mr. Erickson explained the City had asked the Coon Creek Watershed District to re-evaluate the
stormwater for the Hamilton Square/Chesterton Commons proposed drainage system. The
Watershed has modeled these sites.
Tim Kelly. Coon Creek Watershed - stated the Board approved the additional modeling for the entire
subwater system. They received the report, reviewed it and approved it for forwarding to the
Andover Council.
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(Coon Creek Watershed District Evaluation, Continued)
Ed Matthiesen. En!!ineer for Mont!!omery Watson - reviewed the modeling, conclusions and
recommendations as noted in the report before the Council. The Hamilton Square outlet was
installed 0.8 feet higher than the approved grading plan. Though that outlet is higher than the low
floor elevation of a house in Chesterton Commons, in his mind it is not a problem because of the
distance and the infiltration. The Coon Creek Watershed Board has approved the Hamilton Square
project with one of two conditions -- with a two-pond system that holds all water on site or develop
for a one-pond system with an outlet through Chesterton Commons. Drainage from the Hamilton
Square area through Chesterton Commons will increase the flow by I percent and will not require
any additional storage area. His recommendation is that the berm on the Hamilton Square pond
should be raised to 901.6 feet and raise the floors on four Chesterton Commons lots by 0.2 feet
because of the differences found in the engineering firms' modeling. Mr. Erickson stated the
engineering firm responsible for that berm was McCombs Frank Roos, and they have agreed to raise
the berm around the entire pond to that elevation. He did not anticipate a problem with the
vegetation or the berm giving way because the water raises very, very slowly.
Jen:y Windschitl. Ashford Development - requested the documents used in Mr. Matthiesen's
presentation this evening. He disagreed with the distance of the house in Chesterton Commons to
this pond. It is not 150 feet away but within 70 feet of the pond. He also asked that a letter and
attachments dated July 7, 1998, be entered into the record which formally objects to the deleting of
the one pond in Hamilton Square that has been approved for that project. He also noted that not one
engineering firm has signed on their letterhead as registered engineers of their approval or
disapproval ofthìs project. He understands the Watershed report is a Staff report, not a Montgomery
Watson report. What engineering firm will be responsible if there is a problem in the future? Mr.
Windschitl also questioned the conclusions that the houses in Chesterton Commons are safe when
they are closer to the pond that the Mork Clinic and the Post Office and at a lower elevation. It
appears to him that by going ITom two ponds to one pond, the water level is being forced up on the
one pond and onto the properties in Chesterton Commons which have been built on according to the
approved plan. He stated their approval for Chesterton Commons pre-dated the Hamilton Square
project. He felt what is being done will adversely affect those residents of the City. He suggested
the Council has to ask what is safe for all the residents, not what is in the financial interest to the
Hamiltons. Mr. Windschitl also stated they provided an outlet behind Chester's house for his
undeveloped property with an emergency outlet that was to be in Chesterton Commons 2nd
Addition. That subdivision was denied by the City Council, so that emergency outlet has not been
constructed. That pipe would go straight north to Ditch 37 through a series of ponds in Chesterton
Commons 2nd Addition. He also noted that the report comparing the findings of the three
engineering firms are very, very similar. The numbers given to the City by his engineering firm have
been proved to be very accurate. He noted that the existing construction of the berm around the
Hamilton Square pond is vel)' narrow in some cases, plus there is some debris buried in it. He was
also concerned with the huge quantity of water that will build up in the pond.
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(Coon Creek Watershed District Evaluation, Continued)
Mr. Matthiesen - stated he has been the district engineer for 12 years, and this is the fIrst time he has
been asked to sign his work. If the Council would be more comfortable, he would sign a letter on
letterhead that he did the work and he stands behind it. He sent a copy of this report to the engineers
of the other fIrms who did similar reports, and there is no disagreement among the engineers. He
can tell his Watershed Board that there is no drainage problem. His conclusions are based on the
City's regulations, which are more restrictive than that of the Watershed. Increasing the height of
the berm will not affect the rate of infIltration.
Mr Kelly - stated the district received the Hamilton Square project prior to that of Chesterton
Commons, but they knew that development was in the works. Because of the timing, Hamilton
Square was approved with two options, either two ponds or one pond with a outlet. Mr. Erickson
stated the issue is the same now as it was before, whether to build the two ponds or to outlet the
existing pond.
Mr. Windschitl - believed the plat of Chesterton Commons was approved ahead of Hamilton Square,
as the grading contractor went from his project to Hamilton Square.
Mr. Kelly - thought Mr. Windschitl may have started grading at his own risk prior to approval. The
modeling originally done by Montgomery Watson for Hamilton Square and the pond elevation was
correct. The problem came about with the construction and that the pipe was installed too high.
Winslow Holasek. 1159 Andover Boulevard - was concerned with the elevation of the berm around
the pond, that of Crosstown Boulevard and the pond in Winslow Hills which is at an even lower
elevation. He felt it is even more of a possibility that the water would infIltrate to the Winslow Hills
pond before it will go north to Chesterton Commons.
Gorden Jensen. Attorney for the Hamiltons - stated for over a year the attorneys and engineers have
come up with solutions before this body and the Watershed, and each time Mr. Windschitl has come
forward with another reason or allegation that there would be a problem. At what point does the City
start taking the recommendations of the engineers? He wondered what disclosure Mr. Windschitl
has given the people on those lots that he is expressing concern about the potential for flooding. Is
he really concerned about the City of Andover or is there some other reason he has been opposed to
the Hamilton project? He asked the Council to allow the discharge of the Hamilton pond to the north
and eliminate the southern pond in their project.
Mr. Windschitl - stated the flooding issue was raised by his engineer in a letter to the City. The
ultimate result had been that it has been discovered the overflow pipe was set at the wrong level and
that the berm will have to be raised. His point is the second pond shouldn't be eliminated, accusing
the Hamiltons of wanting to make more money by not building another pond while his residents and
others in the area have to suffer the consequences for it.
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Page 9
(Coon Creek Watershed District Evaluation, Continued)
The Council discussed several aspects of the report, but generally expressed ftustration that the issue
has not changed since it was first discussed about a year ago. And if, according to the engineers, the
overflow ITom the Hamilton pond to the north will not affect the drainage to the north, what has been
the argument all year? They noted they had asked for an independent study to resolve the question,
and that this report does that.
Mayor McKelvey asked for a motion to accept the report given to the City by the Watershed.
Motion by Dehn, Seconded by Kunza, to so move. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Knight)
Vote.
PRELIMINARY PLATILANGFELD'S OAKRIDGE ESTATESIWILLlS LANGFELD
Mr. Carlberg the proposed preliminary plat of Langfeld's Oakridge Estates which consists of six
single family rural residential lots. Variances are being requested to allow the existing driveways'
accesses to remain onto CoRd 20, to minimum lot width and area requirements for Lots I and 4 of
Block 1, and for the length of the cul-de-sac which exceeds the maximum requirement by 400 feet.
The Andover Review Committee and Anoka County Highway Department are recommending delÚal
of the variance for the driveway accesses, that the driveways access off Raven Street instead. Mr.
Carlberg noted a letter from Ester Haas regarding a drainage issue. Since the public hearing, the
engineers have made provision for a swale to allow that drainage to occur. The Park and Recreation
Commission is recommending cash in lieu of land for park dedication. The cul-de-sac will meet the
standards for permanent cul-de-sacs. Right of way is being taken as a part of this project for CoRd
20, though he wasn't aware of any plans by the county to widen the road in the near future.
Ross AbeL Engineer for the proiect - explained they were just made aware of the problem raised by
Ms. Haas. He will be reviewing it in the next couple days to resolve it with a swale along with other
minor concerns at the Staff level. Councilmember Orttel didn't think the City's policy prohibited
existing driveways onto county roads. These are existing driveways. Mr. Carlberg noted the City
does not allow direct access onto county roads, and in other developments, those existing driveways
were moved to access off the City street or, as in Woodland Estates, required to move at the time
the property is sold.
Ester Haas. 2909 161 st Avenue - noted her letter to the City. The drainage issue has been addressed
tonight, but the residents felt like they were brushed off by the P & Z at the public hearing. She
wondered if the swale will also take care of the snow problem, which takes a while to soak in. She's
never had water in her basement, and she doesn't want it now. She asked for some written
confirmation from the City of Andover that she will not have any kind of water problem for the next
five years; and if she does, what recourse would she have? The Council asked Mr. Abel to meet with
Ms. Haas about the drainage issue, and possibly a neighborhood meeting would be beneficial.
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(Preliminary PlatlLangfeld's Oakridge EstateslWillis Langfeld, Continued)
Ms. Haas - stated they planted a row of evergreens which are now very large that will be next to the
proposed cul-de-sac. She wanted some written guarantee that they will not die. She also presented
a petition ITom the neighborhood, which she read to the Council, expressing their concerns with the
plat and the variances. They felt the Planning Commission was very incentive to their concerns
raised about the variances. For safety reasons, they feel the variances should be denied.
Kim Wolff. 16048 Ouinn Street - has been a resident of Andover for 26 years. She suggested that
independent soil borings be done, as she felt there is more peat back there. The construction of
Raven Street will affect her privacy and property values with the lights from cars shining on her back
yard. She requested a tree berm be planted on her lot for privacy and noise reduction. The county's
letter stated the traffic could exceed the noise standards, but she believes that is already exceeded.
This would increase traffic along with the possibility of squealing tires because there will be
inadequate turn lanes. Plus it will create a loss of property if turn lanes or easements are taken. She
also noted a drainage problem to a resident when the roads were paved on Quinn and Swallow, even
though they were told there would be no drainage problems. Is there going to be that same type of
problem in this development? Ms. Wolff pointed out other concerns ofthe difficulty of fire trucks
being able to turn around in cul-de-sacs when there are cars parked on the street, the danger for the
children standing at the bus stop, and the fear that this development will speed up the need for
bringing mulÚcìpal sewer and water to their area and the cost of the assessments that would result.
Another concern is the increased risk of car accidents in that area, with no provisions being made
for accident reduction. The Council noted that the development of2 Y,-acre lots probably reduces
the chances of municipal utilities coming to the area because it is too costly to install them ip the
rural areas. It was also pointed out that the county letter recommends warning those new residents
coming to the development that the existing traffic noise may exceed the standards.
? - was concerned with the safety, as the new road will be within 100 feet of the accesses of
Quinn and Swallow onto CoRd 20. It is dangerous to turn off the road, and it will only get worse.
She also talked about her concern with the bus stop locations, plus the stop for a deaf child, and
putting her children at jeopardy.
? . 15988 Ouinn Street - wondered about the January 2, 1998, letter ITom the county which raises
several concerns. The City should not approve the new road location unless all of the site distances
can be met, that this location is undesirable because it doesn't align with Quinn Street and that the
private road access should be moved off of the county road. He also cited several other concerns on
lot acreage, access lanes, driveway access so close to Raven, the effect of the driveway when
plowing Raven, and drainage ITom the Haas property. Another resident was concerned about the
type of septic systems, thinking mound systems will be needed because of the high water table. The
new residents should be informed about those systems.
The Council didn't think the site distance was the issue, but the county is concerned with the
alignment; however, the developer does not own the property to access onto CoRd 59 as
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recommended by the county. The county will always recommend street intersections align. In plan
does meet the distance and site requirements. The ordinance doesn't require the entire 2 Y>-acre lot
to be buildable. Councilmember Orttel said he was just told that the county is planning to update
CoRd 20 beginning on the east end this year. He didn't know when they will get to this portion of
the road, but at that time everyone will be giving up right of way to widen it. He again questioned
whether a variance is needed for the driveways because they are existing and have a right to access
just like anyone else. It shouldn't matter, as there will be no more driveways onto the county road
than there is now. Apparently in 1991 Mr. Langfeld was told to install the one driveway for the back
building. The county plows CoRd 20, and the City does not cross the road with the snow plow.
Mayor McKelvey stated Mr. Langfeld owns the property and has the right to develop it within the
ordinance. The Council's major decision is that of the variances. Hopefully the county will upgrade
CoRd 20 to alleviate the traffic safety concerns. The lots are designed according to the City's
engineers so all houses are above the water table, and the septic systems are designed for each lot
to fit the house. The City is trying to address the major concerns and solve them.
There was some discussion with the residents as to where the municipal sewer and water is located
now, the future plans, and the policy regarding its extension into developed rural areas. The Council
noted it would be more likely that those utilities would be extended to that area if it is not developed.
They also noted that the developer cannot be asked to do any work that is off site of the plat, such
as the tree berm requested by one resident.
Ms. Haas - understood Mr. Langfeld has a right to develop his property, but the neighbors are
concerned with the safety and drainage issues, whether a fire hazard is being created for the rest of
the community, and the comments made by the county, especially their recommendation not to
access onto CoRd 20 but to Verdin. Councilmember Orttel stated the City would prefer access to
Verdin as well, but the developer does not own that property.
The Council discussed the proposed variance to require the driveway accesses of Lot I, Block I to
be relocated to Raven Street. Councilmember Orttel again stated he did not feel one is needed, that
they are existing driveways, that to move it would require it go right across the front of the house to
meet the setbacks behind the stop sign and site line. Others suggested an agreement be made similar
to the one made with Mr. Laptuda when Woodland Estates was developed that the driveways would
be allowed to continue accessing the county road until the parcel is sold.
Motion by Ortte!, Seconded by Kunza, the Resolution as prepared with the elimination ofItem No.
I (Resolution RI42-98) Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-No (Dehn as she felt the driveway should be
eliminated at the time the property is sold), I-Absent (Knight) vote.
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APPROVE RESOLUTIONI157TH A VENUE NWISPEED LIMIT
Mayor McKelvey stated the State has recommended the speed limit on 157th Avenue between
University Avenue and Crosstown Boulevard be raised ITom 35 to 45 mph. He attended the
neighborhood meeting at which the State Highway Department representative stated the City is
obligated to increase the rate; and if it doesn't, ¡57th will be a nonconforming state aid street and
the speed limit will automatically go up to 55 mph. He personally does not want to see any more
speed studies done in the City because the issue of safety is not considered as much as traffic
movement. The neighbors along I 57th A venue would like to see a walkway along there to keep the
children off the street. A concern of the residents is that people generally drive 10 mph over the
speed limit, and now they will be going even faster. Councilmember Orttel stated studies indicate
the people really drive at the safe speed for the road. He suggested warning signs and a reduced
speed limit be posted by the curve.
Ron Sandford. I 57th Avenue - stated his main concern is for the children that come down the street
that is not wide enough. There isn't any place for them to walk and someone will get hurt. There's
been no serious accident on that road in the last three years; but he thought increasing the speed limit
may cause more. He thought more signs are needed to let people know there are bikers and
pedestrians. The Council suggested signs be put up informing drivers of "Children at Play".
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, to approve the Resolution approving a 45-mph speed limit
along I 57th Avenue between Crosstown Boulevard and UlÚversity Avenue. (Resolution RI43-98)
Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Knight) vote.
AMEND ANDOVER COMPREHENSIVE PLANIREZONINGISECTION 231ASHFORD
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC
Mr. Carlberg noted the request to change the land use district designation from RU, Residential
Urban Single Family, to C, Commercial, on approximately 5.45 acres which is currently a part of
the Chesterton Commons preliminary plat. Ifthis is not approved, it can come back again at any
time to be considered again. The rezoning, however, would have to wait a year if it is denied.
Councilmember Oehn stated she could not in good conscience vote on this because the drainage
issue has not been resolved. She favors commercial for the area but not until the drainage issue is
resolved. Councilmember Orttel understood the Watershed Board has said they would redo the
drainage calculations if the rezoning were to occur. That normally comes in during the platting
phase.
Mr. Carlberg stated the developer would either come back with a replat or come in with a
commercial site plan. He thought it may be wise to do a revised plat to look at the drainage of the
entire area, or possibly a PUD. CounciImember Orttel stated the last time the drainage was
discussed, the determination was made to wait to see if this area would be proposed for commercial
development because much of it was designated for ponding. Mr. Windschitl' s argument at that time
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was that if the area was dedicated for drainage, he would never be able to use it for commercial
because it would be needed for drainage ITom the Hamilton property. If it does develop commercial,
he presumed it would eliminate the need for ponding because the drainage would be piped. He
generally had no problem with commercial development in that area but felt the entire area should
be done as one plat.
Jerry Windschitl. Ashford Development - stated the plat of Chesterton Commons was stalled
originally because the land use and the zoning did not match. That is the problem here, and that is
why the request for the Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning is before the Council now.
He is trying to do the the way it is required by ordinance. He does not have a problem replatting that
area, and he understands the drainage issue has to be resolved and approved by both the City and the
Watershed. There is no disagreement that everything down stream will have to be modified to
accommodate the commercial area. Mr. Carlberg stated it is common that the Comprehensive Plan
amendment, rezoning and platting come before the Council at one time.
The Council had a concern with approving the amendment and rezoning without knowing what is
being proposed and without some resolution to the drainage issue. It was also acknowledged that
because of the time limit, the rezoning would have to be acted upon tonight unless the developer
asked to have it tabled. If only the amendment is approved by the Council and the Metropolitan
Council, then the City is basically forced to rezone the property to bring it into compliance. Also,
a four-fifths vote is required on both items. Because of these issues, the Council asked Mr.
Windschitl ifhe would be willìng to table the item to the next regular meeting.
Mr. Windschitl - stated he would have no problem tabling the two items. Mr. Carlberg asked that
that request also be made in writing.
Motion by Dehn, Seconded by Kunza, to table Items 8 and 9 until the next meeting. Motion carried
on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Knight) vote.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT/ANTENNAE/1786 BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD NW/US WEST
WIRELESS
Mr. Carlberg reviewed the request of US West Wireless to construct a Wireless Communications
facility 120 feet above ground at 1786 Bunker Lake Boulevard. The proposal is to lease a 20x20-foot
area from Eddy's Auto Body, and they would be responsible for the security, landscaping and
screening. The Andover Review Committee expressed a concern with the visual aesthetics of the
tower at this location, which is adjacent to the new commercial park. Staff is wondering if US West
would be willing to relocate the tower to the WDE site approximately one-half mile north.
Councilmember Dehn felt the antennae as proposed could be very conducive to the area and had no
problem with the request. This is very necessary in society today.
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A representative ITom US West stated the antennae would be located near the pine trees in the rear
of the property, close to the fence of Kottke's Bus Company. The tower can accommodate two
additional companies, which would change the visual impact. He could not predict what kind of
antennae would be added, if any. Councilmember Dehn was comfortable with the antennae
proposed but would be apprehensive about adding more or anything that would detract from the
commercial park.
The representative explained they are the last PC carrier to come into the market. Other companies
already have sites in the metropolitan area and their systems are up and running. It may be unlikely
that there will be another company that would need this site. They would be open to limiting the
pole to only US West antennas. An engineer representing US West explained the distance the
antennae will cover and other locations they have considered. This area is at the maximum position,
and moving it one-half mile north would result in dropped calls for customers. This is the northern-
most site in the metropolitan area that they are considering at this time.
Mayor McKelvey understood there is consideration for selling Eddy's Auto Body for redevelopment
of the area. The representative was not aware of that. The lease will run with the property. When
asked about the possibility of using the pole as a light pole, he felt that could be accommodated and
said they would be willing to work with the landowner to incorporate the pole into the existing or
proposed development.
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, the Resolution as presented. (Resolution R144-98 approving
the Special Use Permit) Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Knight) vote.
AMEND ORDINANCE NO.8, SECTION 4.21/FENCES
Mr. Carlberg explained the amendment to the ordinance would require a "good neighbor" policy
when constructing a fence, requiring the finished side of a fence to be on the outside facing the
abutting or adjoining properties. All posts or supporting structures would be on the inside of the
fence. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial, feeling the few isolated cases
involved is not a good reason to amend the ordinance.
The Council wondered if some phrase should be added, such as "where practical unless waived by
an adjoining neighbor". Others didn't feel it was necessary at all.
Jeny Windschitl. Ashford Development - felt the amendment is most practical in a commercial area
rather than in residential areas. The Council felt that suggestion had some merit and asked that the
item be reviewed by the Zonìng Ordinance Task Force. Staff agreed to forward it to the Task Force
for consideration.
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SCHEDULE CITY TOUR
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, to schedule the City tour for one hour before the Council's
first meeting in August; meet at the City Hall for the start of the trip. Motion carried on a 4- Yes,
I-Absent (Knight) vote.
APPROVEFEASIBILITYREPORTIIP98-]]IJA YSTREET NWISTREET RECONSTRUCTION
Motion by Dehn, Seconded by Kunza, the Resolution as presented in our packet this evening.
(Resolution RI 45-98 accepting feasibility report and calling a public hearing on street reconstruction,
storm sewer, sanitary sewer and watermain, IP98-11) Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-Absent
(Knight) vote.
APPOINT PLANNING AND ZONING MEMBER
The Council agreed to interview the three applicants beginning at 6: I 5 p.m., July 21, 1998.
APPROVE JOINT MEETING DATE/PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TASK FORCE
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, that the Council meet at 6 o'clock with the Comprehensive
Plan Task Force and at 7:30 p.m. with the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 28. Motion
carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Knight) vote.
UPDATE OF SEPTIC DUMP STATIONIIP98-1
The Council was concerned with the lack of progress being made on the purchase of the proposed
septic dump station at the southeast intersection of Crosstown Boulevard and Andover Boulevard.
They asked that the AdmilÚstrator continue his attempts to negotiate with the realtor and to continue
to provide updates to the Council.
Motion by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, to so move. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Knight)
vote.
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ADOPT SPECIFICATIONIREQUIRE CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTERlRURAL
DEVELOPMENTS
CounciImember Orttel asked at what point this would become effective and for whom. Mr. Erickson
stated it would become effective as soon as it is approved by the Council. Those projects that have
already been started will use the current standard. Existing streets that need to be replaced will be
required to have concrete curb and gutter unless there is no berm there now.
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Kunza, to approve Item 25 as submitted. Motion carried on a 4-
Yes, I-Absent (Knight) vote.
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
The Farmstead project - Councilmember Dehn received a call of concern on the building
construction and quality of The farmstead project. from her experience, the Building Officials are
very thorough. She hoped the project will look better once it is finished and landscaped.
County roads - Councìlmember Oehn expressed pleasure that the county is looking at improving
some of the roads in Andover, as many of them are atrocious. Round Lake Boulevard is worse than
the dirt road of Tulip since it has been crack sealed.
Andover Fun Fest - Mr. Fursman announced the activities taking place at the Andover fun Fest next
weekend and invited the Council and residents to attend.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Motion by Kunza, Seconded by Oehn, the payment of Claims. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, 1-
Absent (Knight) vote.
Motion by Oehn, Seconded by Kunza, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I-Absent (Knight)
vote.
The meeting adjourned at 11 :27 p.m.
Respectfully suþmitted,
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