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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304· (612) 755-5100
Regular City Council Meeting - Tuesday, August 3, 1999 agenda
Call to Order - 7:00 PM
Resident Forum Bóolmark
Agenda Approval Name
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes minutes
Discussion Items
I. Public HearinglVacation ofEasement/3336 South Coon Creek Drive/Caron caron
2. Public Hearing/Amend Ordinance No.8, Section 7.03, Special Uses ord8
3. 2000 Police Liaison/D.A.R.E. Program Contract contract
4. Review Results of Water Quality Survey/99-15 rvw9915
5. Approve Plans/98-29/Grey Oak appr9829
6. Award Bid/98-34/Chesterton Commons 3rd Add.!98-33/Cambridge Estates 2nd Add.! award bid
98-36/Chesterton Commons North
Staff, Committees, Commissions
7. Schedule Budget Workshop budget
8. Schedule Discussion with Metropolitan Council metco
Non-Discussion/Consent Items
9. Approve Special Use Perrnit/In-Home Beauty Salon/I 6430 Narcissus Street NWlKrieger supkrieger
10. Approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment/13305 Crooked Lake Blvd. NW/Steinlicht cpsteinlicht
11. Approve Rezoning/13305 Crooked Lake Blvd. NW/Steinlicht rezsteinlicht
12. Approve VarianceIBuildability Requirements/l 7539 Flintwood Street NWIPearson pearson
13. Approve Ordinance Summary/Ordinance No. 266, Rental Housing ord266
14. Approve Ordinance Summary/Ordinance No. 267, Minimum Housing Code ord267
15. Approve Amendment to Ordinance No. 10, Section 6, Sketch Plans ordl0
16. Authorize Warrant Analysis for Stop Signs/Marigold and 139th stopsign
17. Authorize Warrant Analysis for Stop Signs/I57th Avenue NW & University Ave NW stop2
18. Award Bidl98-22AlWell #7 bid9822a
19. Award Bidl94-30B & 94-30C/City Hall Parking Lot Improvements bid9430
20. 1998 Lake Monitoring Report for Round Lake rdlake
21. Advertise for Vacancy/LRRWMO/Law Prohibiting Staff Members on WMO's Irrwmo
22. Accept Petition/99-28/Navajo St. Between I 73rd Ave. & 175th Ave. pet9928
23. Order Plans and Specs/99-32/1999 Overlays ord9932
24. Approve Part-time Support Hours/Building Department support
Mayor/Council Input
Payment of Claims
Adjournment
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RESIDENT FORUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I
AGENDA APPROVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution R161-99 approving Special Use PermitlIn-home beauty salon!
16430 Narcissus Street NW/Krieger. .. .. . . . . . .. .. . . . ., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
Resolution R162-99 approving Comp Plan Amendment/13305 Crooked Lake
BoulevardlSteinlicht ................................................. 3
Approve rezoning/13305 Crooked Lake BoulevardlSteinlicht .................... 3
Resolution RI 63-99 approving variancelBuildability requirements/I 7539 Flintwoodl
Pearson ........................................................... 3
Approve ordinance summary/Ordinance No. 266, Rental Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
Approve ordinance summary/Ordinance no. 267IMinimum Housing Code. . .. . . . . .. 3
Approve amendment to Ordinance 10, Section 6, Sketch Plans (as amended) ........ 3
Authorize warrant analysis for stop signslMarigold and 139th .................... 3
Authorize warrant analysis for stop signs/I 57th Avenue and University Avenue. . . . .. 3
Resolution R164-99 rejecting bidlIP98-22A1Well #7 ........................... 3
Resolution R165-99 rejecting bidlIP94-30B & 94-30C/City Hall parking lot.. .. . . . .. 3
1998 lake monitoring report for Round Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
Advertise for vacancy/LLR WMOlLaw prohibiting Staff members on WMOs . . . . . . .. 3
Resolution R166-99 ordering plans & specsIIP99-32/1999 Overlays............... 3
Approve part-time support hours/Building Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
APPROVAL OF MINUTES .................................................. 4
PUBLIC HEARING: V ACA TION OF EASEMENT/3336 SOUTH COON CREEK DRIVE
Resolution R167-99 approving variance as requested by Mike Caron .............. 4
PUBLIC HEARING: AMEND ORDINANCE NO.8, SECTION 7.03, SPECIAL USES
Motion to adopt ordinance amendment ...................................... 4
2000 POLICE LIAISONID.A.R.E. PROGRAM CONTRACT
Motion to table to next meeting ........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
REVIEW RESULTS OF WATER QUALITY SURVEYIIP99-15 ..................... 5
APPROVE PLANSIIP98-29/GREY OAKS
Resolution R I 68-99 to approve plans and not advertise for bids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
AWARD BIDIIP98-34 - CHESTERTON COMMONS 3RDIIP98-33 - CAMBRIDGE
ESTATES 2NDIIP98-36 - CHESTERTON COMMONS NORTH
Resolution R169-99 awarding the bid ....................................... 6
SCHEDULE BUDGET WORKSHOP
Motion to set workshop on August 9, 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
SCHEDULE DISCUSSION WITH METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Motion to set discussion date for August 17 .................................. 6
KENNEL LICENSE DISCUSSION ............................................ 6
Motion to forward to Planning and Zoning Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
PETITIONIIP99-28/NA V AJO BETWEEN 173RD AND 175TH ..................... 7
Resolution Rl 70-99 accepting petitions and ordering feasibility study. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8
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MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
Passing on shoulder ..................................................... 8
Council representation on Snowmobile Task Force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8
Temporary signal lights at Crooked Lake and Bunker Lake Boulevards. . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Trails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Jay Street ............................................................. 9
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS .................................................... 9
ADJOURNMENT ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
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CITY of ANDOVER
REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 3, 1999
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack
McKelvey, August 3, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present: Don Jacobson, Julie Johnson, Mike Knight, 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
RESIDENT FORUM
Rose Marie "Sue" Julig, 3568 I 78th Lane NW, presented a petition for an ordinance change and an
application for a private kennel license for the personal care of dogs on the property. She is planning
to purchase this home with the condition that she be able to house more than 20 show bred miniature
poodles at one time with no more than two liters per year. This is done solely as a hobby, not for
commercial profit, nor will she be boarding other dogs. She also received signatures from all of the
neighboring residents except one who could not discuss the matter due to a recent death in the
family. She has been raising and showing dogs for over 20 years, is a member of several dog
associations and shows her dogs all over the United States. Ms. Julig stated she intends to follow
the requirements for sanitary and waste disposal. With the exception of two older dogs, all poodles
have been debarked. The dogs will be exercised regularly in a fenced area and will never be outside
of the fence running free. All dogs will be housed in a 25x22-foot insulated, heated and air
conditioned kennel. The intent is to convert the attached garage for that purpose. Each dog has its
own special indoor kennel plus an exercise enclosure. All dogs are house broken and some will have
access to her home. She also read a promissory statement that she will take care of her dogs and
comply with all provisions and that the City can make unannounced inspections at all times. Right
now her dogs are in various locations around the country.
Mr. Carlberg stated the property in question is zoned R-3 in which private kennels are not allowed
by ordinance. The second issue is private kennels allow a maximum of six dogs, and this request
is for 20. In a commercial kennel license, the City sets the maximum number of dogs, but it is used
for boarding operations and other situations where a profit is being made. A commercial kennel
license also goes through the Special Use Permit process. Council discussion was it had been
previously discussed that possibly R-I uses should be allowed on R-3 parcels if the area
requirements are met. If this area is rezoned, everything else would be nonconforming. The bigger
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issue would be allowing 20 dogs in a private kennel while still maintaining the integrity of the
ordinance. A suggestion was the possibility of allowing the R- I use of a commercial kennel license
on this parcel since it meets the R- I area requirement. Possibly consideration should be given for
allowing more than six dogs under a private kennel license because of the fact that they are debarked
and will be indoors. It was then agreed to add the item to the Agenda for further discussion.
Bob Boyum presented pictures of stumps that were buried on his mother's property when the gas
pipeline was constructed in October, 1988. That pipeline is parallel to the railroad tracks on the west
side. He provided a brief history ofthat project, noting his mother owns 3/4 mile ofIand along that
stretch. At that time they noticed stumps were buried and the contractor was asked to stop. The
contractor stopped, but apparently began again once his mother left the country. This year, as a
result of the fires in May, it was discovered that there were quite a few stumps buried. The DNR and
PCA became involved and Minnegaso agreed to remove all the buried stumps on his mother's
property. However, his mother was asked to sign an agreement that she wouldn't go public with this
or any economic repercussion felt by them would be her responsibility. He asked if it was illegal to
bury stumps and trees in construction projects at that time. He questioned if stumps and trees are
buried on other properties as well. Why wasn't the project inspected by the City Staff? With the
proposal of another pipeline being constructed through Andover, he hoped there is a concern on the
part of the City to look into this further and be sure these illegal construction practices are not done
on that project as well. Now is the time to look into this before construction begins. He felt
Andover should have been supporting his mother through this.
Councilmember Orttel stated the Building Official has said contractors are allowed to bury stumps
in designated areas, but not trees. Also, the City has very little to say regarding those projects as long
as they are done to federal standards. He was concerned that the City is doing no inspectors on these
projects. Mr. Erickson stated the City permits the smaller utility projects and does inspect when they
cross right of ways or City streets. The policy now is that the City doesn't inspect those projects on
private property. Councilmember Orttel suggested Staff look at what other cities are doing regarding
the inspection of utility projects such as this.
Tony Howard, 2 I 19 I 56th A venue, stated he talked with Staff about a dip in the road on I 55th Lane,
Wittington Ridge. The dip holds dirt and water. His child was hurt while skateboarding on the road
as a result of that dip. He understands the developer is responsible for correcting the problem, and
he was wondering when that is going to be done. He didn't understand why it wasn't done when that
same developer was blacktopping roads in other developments recently. Mr. Erickson stated that
portion of street was located over poor soils. That area was replaced once, but it settled again. The
City does have escrow on that project, which will be held until the street is permanently repaired.
It has been discussed with the developer, who has agreed to correct the problem, but there is no time
frame on it. It will be replaced this year.
Jerry Windschitl stated the repair will be done this year. It has taken a number of years for the road
to settle. They will be removing the surface and rebuilding that section with Class 5 and bituminous.
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It is not easy to get a crew together, so he expected it will be done after the summer work is done.
Mayor McKelvey also explained that the other street projects were City projects even though the
developer was paying for it, and that is why those contractors could not repair this problem.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Add Item 8a, Kennel License Discussion. Remove Item 22, Accept PetitionlIP99-28lNavajo Street
between I 73rd A venue and I 75th A venue, from Consent Agenda for discussion.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 9 Approve Special Use Permit/In-Home Beauty Salonll 6430 Narcissus Street
NWlKrieger (Resolution R161-99)
Item 10 Approve Comprehensive Plan Amendmentll 3305 Crooked Lake Boulevard
NW/Steinlicht (Resolution R162-99)
Item II Approve Rezoningll3305 Crooked Lake Boulevard NW/Steinlicht
Item 12 Approve Variance/Buildability Requirements/17539 Fiintwood Street
NWlPearson (Resolution R163-99)
Item 13 Approve Ordinance Summary/Ordinance No. 266, Rental Housing
Item 14 Approve Ordinance Summary/Ordinance No. 267/Minimum Housing Code
Item 15 Approve Amendment to Ordinance No. 10, Section 6, Sketch Plans (as
amended)
Item 16 Authorize Warrant Analysis for Stop Signs/Marigold and 139th
Item I 7 Authorize Warrant Analysis for Stop Signsll57th Avenue NW and University
A venue NW
Item 18 Reject BidlIP98-22A1WeIl #7 (Resolution R164-99)
Item 19 Reject BidlIP94-30B and 94-30C/City Hall Parking Lot Improvements
(Resolution RI65-99)
Item 20 1998 Lake Monitoring Report for Round Lake
Item 2 I Advertise for VacancylLower Rum River Watershed Management
OrganizationlLaw Prohibiting Staff Members on WMO's
Item 23 Order Plans and SpecslIP99-32/1999 Overlays (Resolution R166-99)
Item 24 Approve Part-Time Support Hours/Building Department
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 20. 1999. Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, the July 20 Minutes as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF EASEMENT/3336 SOUTH COON CREEK
DRIVE/CARON
Mr. Carlberg explained the request of Mike Caron to vacate the western five feet of the eastern 10-
foot drainage and utility easement in order to build a third stall onto an existing garage. Staff is
recommending approval.
Mayor McKelvey opened the public hearing. 7:44 p.m. There was no public testimony.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, the Resolution as presented by Staff. (Resolution R167-
99 approving the variance) Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: AMEND ORDINANCE NO.8, SECTION 7.03, SPECIAL USES
Mr. Carlberg noted the Council request to prepare an amendment deleting the provision in the
Zoning Ordinance that allowed two-family homes in the R-4 and R-5 zones by Special Use Permit.
Mayor McKelvey opened the public hearing. 7:46 p.m.
Bill Hupp, developer of one of the projects considering town homes, asked what impact this will
have on his development. His property is currently zoned R-l. Mr. Carlberg stated he discussed this
with Mr. Hupp earlier. Mr. Hupp is proposing a PUD with three- to four-unit buildings. That would
be done under a separate provision or a rezoning to allow that density. He didn't think this
amendment would have an impact on that proposed development.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Johnson, to close the public hearing. Motion carried
unanimously. 7:49 p.m.
Councilmember Orttel wondered if this proposal is sufficient since higher density developments are
also allowed under a PUD. Attorney Hawkins explained the standards under a PUD provide more
flexibility, plus specific criteria are needed to allow that density.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, the ordinance as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
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2000 POLICE LlAISON/D.A.R.E. PROGRAM CONTRACT
Mr. Fursman explained the request from the school district and Sheriffs Department is to renew the
liaison officer contract for the 1999-2000 school year. Each year there has been an increase in the
number of students, which means more state aid comes through the schools. The total cost of the
program is $70,500 for 12 months, though for three months and when school is closed, the officer
is on patrol in the City. This was originally funded by a grant, but those funds are no longer
available. The school district is not contributing anything other than the state aid money.
Council discussion was on what other cities are doing. Do other cities in the district pay the entire
cost? What is done in other districts? It was felt that should be known before proceeding.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Johnson, to table this to the next meeting and have Staff ask the
school district for some participation on their part. DISCUSSION: Councilmember Johnson
suggested Staff find out if the school district has any "at risk" fund that could be used for the liaison
officer. In the past the liaison officer spent a majority of his time at the Oak View Middle School
but did make appearances at the elementary schools as well. The contract only talks about the
middle school, and she wondered if appearances will continue to be made at the elementary level.
She had also heard there is consideration of combining the liaison officer and the D.A.R.E officer.
She didn't know if that would be effective since there are so many D.A.R.E. classes in the City.
Councilmember Knight stated he wanted to see if other school districts are paying for this service.
Motion carried unanimously.
REVIEW RESULT OF WATER QUALITY SURVEYIIP99-15
The Council briefly reviewed the results of the water quality survey, noting there is almost an even
split on what should be done. It was also pointed out that there does not appear to be pockets of
problem areas, that those who are dissatisfied are evenly distributed over the entire City. Mr.
Erickson stated the biggest issue is on the discoloration of the water.
Brian Kraabel, Public Works Water, showed a map on which the responses were plotted. A
treatment plant can resolve some of the problems. Many of the problems today with iron occurs
when there is a heavy flow which stirs up the sediments of iron. The problem now is because of the
construction and development where the flow of water needs to be redirected. Overall the water
quality is good and meets state requirements, though wells 4, 5, 6 and 7 have a higher concentration
of iron and manganese. The deeper aquifers also have a higher concentration of iron than the
shallower ones, but the shallow ones have a higher concentration of manganese. A water treatment
plant would remove those elements from the water.
After discussing water quality further, the Council agreed the item merits further discussion as well
as discussing the radon standards. It was agreed to discuss this in more detail at a work session this
fall. Mr. Erickson stated the survey will also be put in the Andover Times for additional responses.
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APPROVE PLANSIIP98-29/GREY OAKS
Mr. Erickson explained typically the plans are approved and the project is advertised for bids.
Because of some outstanding items with the plat, he recommended the plans be approved but not
order bids. He will bring the item back for ordering bids when those issues are resolved with the
developer. It is getting late in the season, so he hoped to bring this back to the next Council meeting.
Staff met with the developer today to start the Tax Increment Financing process, which will take
about 60 days. The nF district must be established before building permits are pulled. The value
assigned to the district will be without the road improvements, etc.
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to approve the plans and not advertise for bids. (Resolution
R168-99) Motion carried unanimously.
AWARD BIDIIP98-34 - CHESTERTON COMMONS 3RD ADDITIONIIP98-33 - CAMBRIDGE
ESTA TES 2ND ADDITION/IP98-36 - CHESTERTON COMMONS NORTH
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, the Resolution as presented by Staff. (Resolution RI 69-
99) Motion carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE BUDGET WORKSHOP
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Johnson to schedule the preliminary budget workshop on August 9
at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Motion carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE DISCUSSION WITH METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to accept the offer of the Metropolitan Council representative
to meet with us at the next regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
KENNEL LICENSE DISCUSSION
The Council discussed the private dog kennel license and ordinance amendment requested by Ms.
Julig during resident forum this evening for property at 3568 I 78th Lane NW. Council member
Orttel stated he had no problem with allowing R-I uses in the R-3 area, but he was not sure of the
request for 20 animals unless the ordinance is redrafted and/or unless consideration should be given
to indoor operations of a certain size. If the ordinance is changed, there should be some way of
controlling it. However, the number is not a problem if it is a commercial kennel license, and that
may be the way to resolve this issue. There is more scrutiny in the application process of a
commercial license.
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(Kennel License Discussion, Continued)
Councilmember Jacobson stated if the parcel meets the R-I requirements, he would be agreeable to
allowing R- I uses. That would still require an ordinance change. He has a problem with allowing
20 dogs on the property. The next person may come in with a request for 28 dogs. Where is the
limit? Councilmember Johnson agreed. This proposal is very well planned, but the next one may
not be or the dogs may not be debarked. It becomes a health issue.
Mayor McKelvey liked the idea of a commercial license. Mr. Carlberg had a concern with it because
the situation does not meet the definition of a commercial license.
In discussing the number of dogs, Ms. J ulig stated she has a total of 20 dogs, which includes three
puppies that will be kept for show. There will be other puppies. Councilmember Orttel felt the
concern when the maximum number was placed for private kennel licenses was on the large dogs.
One neighborhood may not be in favor of the request, but another, as in this case, may be. He'd like
to accommodate the people to use their property without interfering with others, feeling there is room
to allow this. Six of Ms. Julig's dogs and six pit bulls or Gennan Shepards are quite a difference in
the neighborhood. Councilmember Jacobson had a problem with that many dogs, but he also
wondered if the City sometimes over-reacts to single requests. An ordinance shouldn't be written
by the size of the dogs.
Councilmember Orttel argued that would be true if all the knowledge was available when the
ordinance was written. But all possible scenarios cannot be conceived and adjustments are needed
along the way. Councilmember Jacobson suggested the item be referred to the Planning and Zoning
Commission without comment for their recommendation. However, if Ms. Julig wants to close on
the house in several weeks and two ordinance changes are needed, this cannot be done in time.
Ms. Julig stated they have set September 24 for a closing contingent upon her being able to get a
license for her 20 dogs.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Johnson to send this to the Planning Commission with no
recommendation from the Council. Motion carried unanimously.
ACCEPT PETITION/IP99-28/NA VAJO STREET BETWEEN I 73RD A VENUE AND I 75TH
A VENUE
La V onna Newstrom, 17365 Navajo Street, presented three petitions to the Council and explained
who was contacted. On I 75th, two people did not sign the petition. She stated (Councilmember)
Michael Knight did not sign the petition but stated he would not oppose the project. His property
would be deferred assessments for 15 years. Along 173rd, Padula said no, and Perry said no but
would agree if all streets were done. They surveyed the people on the blacktopped portion of
Navajo, and they really want I 73rd blacktopped because they use that as their ingress/egress. One
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person agreed to contribute toward the paving of I 73rd. She didn't know how it would work if those
on the paved portion of Navajo would contribute to 173rd. She also asked if the Padula property,
which is being farmed but is not in Green Acres, would be assessed. Councilmember Orttel read the
policy regarding the deferment of assessments on agricultural property. Mayor McKelvey interpreted
it to mean the property must meet the requirements of Green Acres but it doesn't have to be in it.
There was some discussion on the background relating to the paving of streets in this area, the policy
of assessing when parcels are subdivided, the process for street improvement projects and whether
or not those on the paved portion of Navajo could be assessed for a portion of improving I 73rd.
Attorney Hawkins stated the City must show market value increase from paving a street that is not
in front of their house. There may be some benefit, but he felt it would be difficult to show. It is an
appraisal question. Councilmember Orttel wondered if that area could be overlaid and brought in
as a part of the project.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Johnson, that the City Council accept the petitions presented and
authorize Staff to do a feasibility study, and as a part of this, ask Staff to do each road with
independent prices and then the price of all three together: 173rd, I 75th and Navajo. (Resolution
R170-99) DISCUSSION: Mr. Erickson stated they will do the feasibility study in-house identifying
costs and parcels associated with the project. His goal would be to bring it back to the next regular
meeting. Councilmember Jacobson stated the reason for the three price estimates is if those along
one street have a majority in favor and the others do not. The Council suggested once the prices are
known, the neighbors can be surveyed again to determine interest. It was also suggested the
residents along the paved portion of Navajo be asked if they would be willing to participate
financially in the project. A resident stated he would be in favor of having just Navajo done, though
it would be irresponsible not to do the entire area. Another residents felt it would be interesting to
know what it costs the City now to maintain those dirt roads. Motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
Passing on the shoulder - Councilmember Johnson stated she received a call regarding a problem
with people passing on the right. It is a big issue, especially on Crosstown Boulevard north of
Bunker Lake Boulevard. She wondered if"No Passing on Shoulder" signs could be installed there.
Mr. Erickson recommended the residents be asked to call the County Highway Department or the
Sheriffs Department. He will talk with them about this problem. Councilmember Orttel noted
another area of concern is taking a left turn into Bill's Superette from the south-bound lane on Round
Lake Boulevard. He understood the county has that scheduled for reconstruction next year, but in
the mean time it is very difficult.
Council representation on Snowmobile Task Force - Councilmember Johnson stated Council
representation is needed on the Snowmobile Task Force, and she did not wish to participate because
she is a member of the Andover Sno Dragons. Mayor McKelvey agreed to sit on that Task Force.
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Temporary signal lights at Crooked Lake Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard - Mr. Erickson
stated the request has not yet gone to the county, but the underground conduit is being instalIed as
a part of the contract. The City wiIl be asking for a warrants study at that intersection whenever it
can. He also reported the City utility project at that portion of Bunker Lake Boulevard is completed
Trails - CounciImember Orttel stated people have been talking about the trails and asking about a
trail along the south side of Bunker Lake Boulevard, especially along the City's park. Also, there
are no trails along Crosstown Boulevard between Bunker Lake Boulevard and the Coon Rapids
border. There is a high concentration of people there and possibly that should be considered.
Another area that should be considered for trail construction, probably from the City's funds, is along
Crosstown Boulevard from Andover Boulevard north to Sunshine Park. Councilmember Johnson
stated that area is also a concern because children ride their bikes to school from that area. Mr.
Erickson stated he will forward these to the Park and Recreation Commission.
Jay Street - Mayor McKelvey noted that once the Bunker Lake Boulevard project is completed,
Anoka Auto Parts and Pov's wiIl both have temporary driveways out to Jay Street. It will be their
only way out other than right-in, right-out accesses onto Bunker Lake Boulevard. He suggested to
Mr. Erickson that a stub of Jay Street be constructed, since that is where the pennanent street wilI
eventually be, and to ask the county to instalI a semaphore on that side. Now they are only putting
in a three-way semaphore.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, approval of claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Johnson, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
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MarcelIa A. Peach
Recording Secretary
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