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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC October 20, 1998 CITY of ANDOVER Regular City Council Meeting - Tuesday, October 20, 1998 agenda Call to Order - Following EDA Meeting at 7:00 PM Resident Forum Bookmark Agenda Approval Name Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes Minutes Special PresentationlEagle Scout Discussion Items I. Public HearingIVacation of Easement(V AC98-05)/14135 Vale Street NW/Shepard Cont. ph9805 2. Lot SplitiVariance(98-03)/ 14135 Vale Street NW/Shepard Continued. 1.9803 Staff. Committees. Commissions 3. Consider Hire/Building Inspector hire Non-Discussion/Consent Items 4. Approve Lot SplitiVariance (98-04)/1094 - l41st Lane NW/Shepard Isv9804 5. Approve Summary ofOrd. No. 245, Regulating Abandoned, Junk and Inoperable Vehicles ord245 6. Approve ContractlFire Fighter Training/Anoka Technical College training 7. Adopt Assessment RolVWaive Public Hearing/97-50/SS & WMlI43 14 Crosstown Blvd. ph9750 8. Approve Quotes/98-6/Navajo Street NW Drainage appr986 9. Approve Change Order # 1/98-4/Sealcoating co984 10. Approve Final Payment/98-4/Sealcoating fpay984 II. Reduce Letter ofCredit/Assessments/94-8/Foxberry Farms loc948 12. Approve Quotes/Regrading of Lots/Fox Woods/98-2l appr9821 13. Award Bid/98-22/Well #7 bid9822 14. Approve 1999 ContractlPeach Associates contract IS. Approve Amended Resolution/I 87-98/Bond apprresolu 16. Reduce Letter of Credit/One Year Warranty/Indian Meadows 4th & 5th Additions locim12 17. Open House/98-17/Bunker Lake Blvd. Reconstruction open9817 18. Approve Classification and Sale of Forfeit Land forfeit Mavor/Council Input Pavment of Claims Adiournment .. " I REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 10,1998 TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL PRESENT A TIONIEAGLE SCOUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I RESIDENT FORUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 AGENDA APPROVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 CONSENT AGENDA Approve Summary of Ordinance No. 24S, Regulating abandoned, junk and inoperable vehicles .................................................. 2 Approve contract/Fire fighter training! Anoka Technical College .................. 2 Resolution RZ02-98 adopting assessment roll/Waiving public hearing! 1P97-S0/Sanitary sewer & watermainll43I4 Crosstown Blvd................. 3 Approve quotes/IP98-6/Navajo Street drainage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 Resolution RZ03-98 approving change order #1/IP98-4/Sealcoating ............... 3 Resolution RZ04-98 approving final payment/IP98-4/Sealcoating ................. 3 Reduce Letter of Crcdit/ Assessments/IP94-8/Foxberry Farms .................... 3 Approve quotes/Regrading oflots/Fox Woods/IP98-21 ......................... 3 Resolution RZOS-98 awarding bid/IP98-22/Well #7 ............................ 3 Approve 1999 contractlPeach Associates .................................... 3 Resolution RZ06-98 approving amended resolutionll87-981B0nd ................. 3 Reduce Letter of Credit/One-year warranty/Indian Meadows 4th & Sth ... . . . . . . . . .. 3 Open house/IP98-17IBunker Lake Boulcvard Reconstruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 Approve classification and sale of forfeit land. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 Approve trce trimmer license (Whitesell Tree Service) . . . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES .................................................. 3 CONSIDER HIREIBUILDING INSPECTOR Motion to hire Herb Blommel ............................................. 3 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Mecting v.ith Park Board .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 Special meeting for the power company (6 p.m., November 4) . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4 Development of the commercial park ....................................... 4 Closing of Highway 242 and Highway 10 bridge .............................. 4 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS ................................................... 4 ADJOURNMENT.......................................................... 4 -. ~ --. --"- ..~- .. I ~ c.v... ü, - U'" ";.'--\1 .~ \. -.. - 1".- '. CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 20,1998 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey, October 20,1998,7:18 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Bonnie Dehn, Mike Knight, John Kunza, Ken Orttel Councilmembers absent: None Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins City Engineer, Scott Erickson Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, Richard Fursman Others SPECIAL PRESENTATIONÆAGLE SCOUT Mayor McKelvey presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Ca]eb McGary for his assistance in organizing and participating in the distribution and collection of over 100 transportation surveys. RESIDENT FORUM Roger Sharon and a neighbor. Martin Court - were concerned with the proposed construction of a dump station on the corner of Crosstown Boulevard and Andover Boulevard. They asked why the dump station was moved ITom the City property. They heard it was because of the smell. They don't want the smell either. The neighbor indicated he owns property right across the street from the proposed site. He is in the process of cleaning up his property and landscaping it. He's opposed to the smell and the additional traffic. He also argued that the City shouldn't be putting all the truck traffic onto the city street. Mr. Sharon didn't think the dump station belongs in the residential area. Why not put it in the new commercial area being developed off Bunker Lake Boulevard? There is also a concern that someone will just dump directly into the creek. Mr. Erickson stated the reason for this location is because it is on a larger, high volume sewer main. There were problems with it being on the smaller line at the City hall site. The Council indicated it was thought this location would not be close to any residences. They suggested Staff look at the issue again since no commitment has been made yet to purchase the land. Mr. Sharon - understood the power company has changed its plans for the routing of the new power lines and will now be bringing them up Crosstown Boulevard on the east side of the street. Their development was one ofthe first areas in the City to have all underground utilities, and they paid premium prices for their properties because of that. They are opposed to having the lines on their .. . - .. I Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 20, 1998 Page 2 (Resident Forum, Continued) side of the street. He asked why the route was changed. It is shorter to go up Hanson Boulevard. Mr. Carlberg stated he reviewed the new plans this morning. The power company is looking at the Hanson Boulevard corridor plus another location up Crosstown Boulevard to Nightengale and then west. He stated the representatives want to meet with the City Council in a special session to review the issues with the transmission lines and the changes that have been made. Jerry Windschitl - stated the company also made some controversial changes affecting a number of them, such as trying to bring the line through the landfill area and bringing the line next door to a warehouse. Mr. Carlberg stated they have been talking with the MPCA about crossing the WOE site, and it sounds like it will be favorable. He also noted that the City must issue a Special Use Permit for those new transmission lines. The Council agreed to meet with the electric company representatives at 6 o'clock, November 4. They also suggested Staff contact everyone in that development when the public hearing is held, not just those within 350 feet. Winslow Holasek - stated the gas company is also proposing a 16- to 20-inch line through the City which wìll be 25 feet off the center of the old line. The current line is 8 inches. He pointed out some of the problems that will be encountered, expressing concern with the proposal. Councilmember Ochn agreed many people are going to be affected by that line. Mr. Carlberg stated he has not yet received any information on that project. It will require a Special Use Permit as well. Councilmembcr Orttel suggested thc City require thicker standards of pipe through the urban areas as well as the future urban areas. AGENDA APPROVAL Add Item 19, Tree Trimmer License. In response to a question on Item IS, Tax Forfeit Land, Mr. Carlberg explained those parcels are torrens property. Possibly the property O\\ller didn't realize there were two parcels. Continuc Items I, Public HearinglVacation ofEasementll4135 Vale Street NW/Shepard; Item 2, Lot splitIVariance/14135 Vale Street NW/Shepard; and Item 4, Approve Lot SplitlVariance - 1094 141st Lane NW/Shepard. Motion by KlÚght, Seconded by Oehn, to continue Itcms 1,2, and 4. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Oehn, approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Item 5 Approve Summary of Ordinance No. 245, Regulating Abandoned, Junk and Inoperable Vehicles Item 6 Approve Contract/Fire Fighter TraininglAnoka Technical College _. ~ --. ~- ,- .. ~~ .. .- Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 20, 1998 Page 3 (Consent Agenda, Continued) Item 7 Adopt Assessment RolVWaive Public HearinglIP97-S0/Sanitary Sewer and Watermainl14314 Crosstown Boulevard (Resolution R202-98) Item 8 Approve Quotes/IP98-6/Navajo Street NW Drainage Item 9 Approve Change Order #IIIP98-4/Sealcoating (Resolution R203-98) Item I 0 Approve Final Payment/IP98-4/Sealcoating (Resolution R204-98) Item 11 Reduce Letter ofCredit/Assessments/IP94-8/Foxberry Farms Item 12 Approve QuoteslRegrading of Lots/Fox Woods/IP98-21 Item 13 Award Bid/IP98-22/Well #7 (Resolution R20S-98) Item 14 Approve 1999 ContractlPeach Associates Item 15 Approve Amendcd Resolutionll87-98lBond (Resolution R206-98) Itcm 16 Reduce Letter of Credit/One-Year Warranty/Indian Meadows 4th and Sth Additions Item 17 Open House/IP98-17/Bunker Lake Boulevard Reconstruction Item I 8 Approve Classification and Sale of Forfeit Land Item 19 Approve Tree Trimmer License (Whitesell Tree Service) Motion by Dehn, Seconded by Kunza, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MiNUTES O¡;foher 6, 1998. Regular Meeting: Correct as writtcn. September 29, 1998. Special Meeting: Page 2, change every reference of "Quincy" to "Quay" Street. Sth paragraph, 3rd sentence, change "September" to "February, 2000", Motion by Knight, Seconded by Dehn, approval of both Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER HIRE/BUILDING INSPECTOR Mr. Fursman asked the Council to consider hiring Herb Blommel as a Building Inspector to fill the vacancy left by Barry Olson. Starting pay would be $37,998 with an increase to $40,277 on January 1,1999, which is based on his experience as a building contractor and as a building inspector. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Dehn, to so move. Motion carried unanimously. 11-£4 YORlCOUNCIL INPUT Meeting with the Park Board - There was some discussion on whether or not a special meeting should be set to meet with the Andover Park and Recreation Commission. Several Councìlmember -. -" --. .. ~- I Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - October 20, 1998 Page 4 (Mayor/Council Input, Continued) indicated they wanted a copy of the tape of the last Park Board meeting. Mr. Fursman stated he will try to get a copy from the cable company. No further action was taken. Special meetingfor the power company - Motion by Dehn, Seconded by Orttel, to meet with the power company at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 1998. Motion carried unanimously. Development of the commercial park - Mr. Erickson updated the Council on the grading and removal of the piles of junk. Councilmember Orttel suggested that some of the excess material be used for :.l berm to create a buftèr between the residents to thc south and the developments in the commercial park. Mr. Erickson stated they would look at that. The intent is to have everything done this year and be ready for development next year. The grading wìll be completed, the turf established and water and sewer available for the majority of the property. There will be a temporary entrance to the south of the theater as a part of that project. Mr. Carlberg stated they have not yet seen any plans on the proposed restaurant next to the theater. They are working to get the theater up and running. Councilmember Orttel noted the City will have to maintain that park until it is sold. Mr. Erickson stated tbe City does contract some of the mO\ving each year. He also noted that a problem with the height of Jay Street and the parking lot of the theater has becn worked out. Closing of Highway 242 and Highway 10 bridge - The Council briefly discussed some of the traffic problcms that may oceur as a result of the closing of the bridge and ways to divert the traffic. APPRm:4L OF CLAIMS Motion by Kunza, Seconded by Knight, to approve Claims. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Dehn, Seconded by Kunza, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Respectfully su~ '\\~k! ;::L Recording Secretary -_. ~ -~. -~. _. ~- .... -- . . -. ..__.._ _. _~L ..