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Home My WebLink AboutCC May 18, 1999 CLf~ ß'J to. UJ / I ¡q 1 CITY of ANDOVER Regular City Council Meeting - Tuesday, May 18, 1999 agenda Call to Order Resident Forum Bookmark Agenda Approval Name Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes minutes Discussion Items I. Anoka County Sheriff Report sheriff 2. Public HearinglVacation of Easement/Hamilton phhamilton 3. Update of Street Lighting Program light 4. Award Sale 1999A nF Bond tif 5. Award Sale 1999 B Equipment Certificate equipment 6. Lot Split/Variance/361 I ¡57th Avenue NW/Houle Ishoule Reports of Staff, Committees. Commissions 7. Set Date/Coon Creek Corridor Trail Extension trail 8. Schedule Joint Meeting Date/Zoning Ordinance Task Force zoning Non-Discussion/Consent Items 9. Approve Financial Advisory Service Agreement financial 10. Approve PurchaseIRT A Fleet Maintenance Software rtaßeet I I. Reduce Letter ofCredit/87-27/Woodland Creek Ic8727 12. Reduce Letter ofCredit/92-20/Woodland Creek 3rd Addition Ic9220 13. Accept Feasibility Report/Order Plans & Specs/98-27/Fox Hollow acpt9827 14. Accept Petition/99-20/13530 Hanson Blvd NW/WM pet9920 15. Accept Petition/99-]9/3580 - 144th Ave NW/SS WM pet9919 16. Approve Revised Adopt-A-Park Program adptpark 17. Review ofOrd. No. 229IRegulating Conduct in Public Parks ord229 18. Declare Costs/Order Assessment RoIll98-7/Winslow Hills Entrance Improvement dclr987 19. Approve Final Plat/Andover Station fpandstation 20. Approve Variance/I 5514 Larch Street NW!Holdsworth varholdsworth 21. Approve Purchase/Toro Groundsmaster 580-0 Mower with Cab and Accessories toro580d 22. Approve Purchase/Toro Groundsmaster 325-0 Mower with Cab toro3252 23. Approve Purchase/Scotchman Iron Worker ironworker 24. Approve Purchase/Ball Field Groomer/Utility Vehicle for Parks Dept. groomer 25. Approve Purchase/Motorized Wheel Balancer balancer 26. Approve Purchase/Front-end Loader loader 27. Accept Feasibility Report/Order Plans & Specs/97-26A/Hamilton Square Drainage apt9726a 28. Award Bidl98-28/Shadowbrook 5th Addition bid9828 Mayor/Council Input Payment of Claims Adjournment -. , REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING M1NUTES - MAY 18,1999 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESIDENT FORUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I AGENDA APPROVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I CONSENT AGENDA Approve financial advisory service agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Approve purchase/RT A fleet maintenance software ............................ 2 Reduce Letter ofCredit/IP87-27/Woodland Creek ............................. 2 Reduce Letter ofCredit/IP92-20/Woodland Creek 3rd Addition .................. 2 Resolution RI 10-99 accepting feasibility/Order Plans & Specs/IP98-27/Fox Hollow.. 2 Resolution RI I 1-99 accepting petitionlIP99-20/13530 HansonlWaterrnain . . . . . . . . .. 2 Resolution RI 12-99 accepting petitionlIP99- I 9/3580 I 44th Ave/Sewer & waterrnain . 2 Approve revised Adopt-A-Park program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Review of Ordinance No. 229/Regulating conduct in public parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Resolution RI 13-99 declaring costs/Order assessment roll/IP98-7/Winslow Hills Entrance improvement ............................................... 2 Resolution RI 14-99 approving final plat/Andover Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. 2 Approve purchase/Toro Groundsmaster 325-D mower with cab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Approve purchase/Scotchman iron worker ................................... 2 Approve purchase/Ball field groomer/Utility Vehicle for Parks Department ......... 2 Approve purchase/Motorized wheel balancer ................................. 2 Approve purchase/Front-end loader. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 2 Resolution RI 15-99 accepting feasibility/ordering plans & specs/IP97-26A1 Hamilton Square .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 Resolution RI 16-99 awarding bid/IP98-28/Shadowbrook 5th Addition.. ....... .... 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES .................................................. 2 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF REPORT ........................................ 3 PUBLIC HEARING: V ACA TION OF EASEMENT/HAMILTON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 Resolution R I 17-99 granting vacation of eascment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 UPDA IE OF STREET LIGHTING PROGRAM .................................. 4 AWARD SALE 1999A TIF BOND Resolution R I 18-99 accepting proposals on $ I ,500,000 GO Tax Increment Bonds. . .. 4 AWARD SALE 1999B EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE Resolution R I 19-99 accepting proposals on $ I ,050,000 GO Equipment ............ 5 LOT SPLITIVARIANCE/361 I 157TH AVENUE NW/HOULE ...................... 5 Resolution R120-99 approving lot split with condition. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. 6 ANDOVER LIONS-EMBLEM SIGNS Motion to table ................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6 SET DATE/COON CREEK CORRIDOR TRAIL EXTENSION Motion for Staff to continue investigating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 SCHEDULE JOINT MEETING DATE/ZONING ORDINANCE TASK FORCE (Junc 29) 7 V ARIANCE/15514 LARCH STREET NW/HOLDSWORTH Resolution R121-99 granting variance request ................................ 7 PURCHASEITORO GOUNDSMASTER 580-D MOWER WITH CAB & ACCESSORIES 7 Motion to approve minus air conditioning (denied) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 Motion to approve as requested (approved) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - May 18, J 999 Table of Contents Page ii MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Stop signs at either end of South Coon Creek Drive Motion to make that request of the county ................................ 8 EDA meeting (on May 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 Answering phones at City Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Oak Grove response/Contribution toward well ................................ 9 Fire critique ........................................................... 9 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS .................................................... 9 ADJOURNMENT ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 -. .~ (}.;0)1U~ G\ UlI I /'{q CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR ANDOVER CITYCOUNCILMEETING-M4Y 18,1999 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey, May 18, 1999,7:02 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Don Jacobson, Julie Johnson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel Council members absent: None Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins City Engineer, Scott Erickson City Finance Director, Jean McGann Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, Richard Fursman Others RESIDENT FORUM Pat Roberts. 18030 Uplander Court - noted a letter he had written to the City Council on the issue of dirt biking in Andover. The neighbors have set up a dirt bike track in their yard approximately 50 feet from his patio and deck. The result is they get a lot of the fumes, dust and dirt and noise that is intolerable. They cannot watch TV, talk on the phone or have a conversation with anyone in the house even when they shut the windows. He feels they have a right to breathe fresh air and to enjoy peace and quiet in their own home. He is not in favor of banning dirt bikes, but there should be some regulation. Possibly limit their use on five acres or more or be so many feet away from another residence. The neighbor's parcel is approximately three acres, and the evenings and weekends are when this happens most. The Council discussion was that possibly the Nuisance Ordinance or Noise Ordinance would cover the situation. Mr. Carlberg stated he will work with Mr. Roberts and the Zoning Administrator. Staffwill first send a copy of the ordinance to Mr. Roberts' neighbor to let him know the regulations. AGENDA APPROVAL Add Item 6a, Andover Lions - Emblem signs. Remove Items 20, Approve Variance/I 55 14 Larch Street NW!Holdsworth, and 2 I, Approve Purchase/Toro Groundsmaster 580-D Mower with Cab and Accessories, from Consent Agenda for discussion. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. .. . Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - May 18, 1999 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA Item 9 Approve Financial Advisory Service Agreement Item I 0 Approve Purchase/RTA Fleet Maintenance Software Item I I Reduce Letter ofCredit/IP87-27/Woodland Creek Item 12 Reduce Letter ofCreditlIP92-20/Woodland Creek 3rd Addition Item I3 Accept Feasibility Report/Order Plans and SpecsIIP98-27/Fox Hollow (Resolution RI 10-99) Item 14 Accept PetitionlIP99-201I 3530 Hanson Boulevard NW/ Waterrnain (Resolution R I I 1-99) Item 15 Accept PetitionlIP99-19/3580 144th Avenue NW/Sanitary Sewer and Waterrnain (Resolution RI 12-99) Item 16 Approve Revised Adopt-A-Park Program Item I 7 Review of Ordinance No. 229/Regulating Conduct in Public Parks Item 18 Declare Costs/Order Assessment Roll/IP98-7/Winslow Hills Entrance Improvement (Resolution RI 13-99) Item 19 Approve Final Plat/Andover Station (Resolution RI 14-99) Item 22 Approve Purchase/Toro Groundsmaster 325-D Mower with Cab (Total bid contract less trade-in allowance, $ 18,594. I 7) Item 23 Approve Purchase/Scotchman Iron Worker (Praxiar, $15,078.32) Item 24 Approve Purchase/Ball Field Groomer/Utility Vehicle for Parks Department (as amended) (Cushman Motor Company of Minneapolis, $13,818.38 with no trade-in) Item 25 Approve Purchase/Motorized Wheel Balancer (Myers Tires Supply, $3,013.44) Item 26 Approve Purchase/Front-End Loader (State Bid, $128,495.52) Item 27 Accept Feasibility Report/Order Plans and SpecslIP97-26A1Hamilton Squ= Drainage (Resolution R 115-99) Item 28 Award BidlIP98-28/Shadowbrook 5th Addition (Resolution RI 16-99) Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to approve. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May A 1999, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Johnson, approval. Motion carried unanimously. --- --., Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - May 18. 1999 Page 3 ANOK4 COUNTY SHERIFF REPORT Captain Bruce Andersohn reviewed the calls for service for April. They responded to 835 calls for service, for 2923 year-to-date total calls, and wrote 173 traffic tags. They have received calls regarding the traffic using South Coon Creek Drive and Crooked Lake Boulevard and I3lst in Coon Rapids since the detour on Bunker Lake Boulevard has been in place. They have put additional officers there and have asked that they do traffic and speed enforcement. They have also deployed the speed trailer along South Coon Creek Drive. The use on those roadways is much more than they had anticipated. The speed trailer recorded 440 cars this evening between 4 and 5 o'clock. Traffic was moving at a fairly reasonable speed. They will continue to try to alleviate as much of the concerns of the residents as they can in those areas. They will also be moving the speed trailer between the two locations. The Anoka County Highway Department is waiting to get more infonnation on the volume of traffic at those locations before considering temporary stop signs at Crosstown and South Coon Creek Drive and Round Lake Boulevard at South Coon Creek Drive. Councilmember Orttel suggested detour signs be installed along Crooked Lake Boulevard, as many coming from the west do not know which road will take them across the creek. Mr. Erickson stated Public Works will be installing "No Outlet" signs along that route on those streets that do not go through. Charlie Vieman - related an incident regarding a S.'lfety issue when cutting down trees along Bunker Lake Boulevard. He suggested cars be directed down Gladiola when they cut the trees in his yard because of the potential safety problem on Bunker Lake Boulevard. Captain Andersohn stated they do not want traffic rerouted on those residential roads, but they should be called to provide protective enforcement as needed. Captain Andersohn also reported it appears the agency in Washington DC will be granting the COPS request for the City. He thought there was some confusion regarding the application on how many officers they have. He will keep the Council updated. Councilmember Johnson thanked the Sheriffs Department for keeping the schools informed during the fires on May 3. PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF EASEMENT /HAMIL TON 7:26 p.m. Attorney Hawkins advised this request is a result of the development agreements with Jerry Windschitl and ponding agreement with the Hamiltons to pay for the pipe that goes from their property. This is the last step in that process. Mayor McKelvey opened the hearing for public testimony. There was none. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 7:27 p.m. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - May 18. 1999 Page ./ (Public Hearing: Vacation of Easement/Hamilton, Continued) Motion by Knight, Seconded by Johnson, the Resolution as presented. (Resolution RI 17-99 granting the vacation of easement request of Edward and Lora Hamilton to vacate a portion of Lot I, Block 2, Hamilton Square) Motion carried unanimously. UPDATE OF STREET LIGHTING PROGRAM The Council reviewed the memorandum prepared by Todd Haas, Engineering, on the Street Lighting Program which started in 1986. All new developments thereafter have been required to have street lights. The developers are responsible to pay for the street light and installation and are responsible to pay the on-going energy and maintenance until they sell the lot, at which time they would need to contact Connexus Energy to tell them the new lot owner. The maintenance is amortized over five years. The issue was raised at the last meeting by the developer of Langfeld's Oakridge Estates, as the developer's personal homestead was included in the development and the street lighting program. Mr. Haas showed a map of the development and the location of the street lights. It was noted that the street light is on the corner of Mr. Langfeld's lot and is benefiting from it. As long as Mr. Langfeld OV.'I1S some of the other lots in the development, he will be billed quarterly for the on-going energy and maintenance. The first bill included those costs for slightly more than a quarter. Councilmember Jacobson stated his research determined the first bill included five-months' worth of energy and maintenance. Mr. Langfeld, 2207 I 60th Avenue NW, stated the only light that benefits him is on the corner of CoRd 20 and Raven. Those in back do not benefit him at all, and he didn't know he was going to get assessed for them. He didn't want the lights, but they had to be put in with the plat. He spent a lot of money and was then hit with an assessment. It doesn't seem right. Councilmember Jacobson explained even if the existing house was not there, he would get billed as the developer for the unsold lots until they are sold. Councilmember Orttel understood he was being charged for the light that benefits him, not for the ones in the back. No Council action was taken. A WARD SALE 1999A TIF BOND Tom Truzinski, Juran & Moody, reported five bids were received on the $1,500,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bond sale. In light of the economic news and pressures felt in the stocks and bonds market, he is elated with the interest rates offered on the bonds. He recommended the low bid from Norwest Investment Services, Inc., with MBIA insurance, of an effective interest rate of 4.5493 percent. The bond is AAA rated. Motioll by Orne!, Seconded by Jacobson, the Resolution accepting proposal on sale of $ I ,500,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds of 1999, Providing for their issuance and pledging tax increments for the payment thereof, as prepared. (Resolution RI 18-99) Motion carried unanimously. --~ -. ...... - Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - May 18. 1999 Page 5 AWARD SALE 1999B EQUIPMENT CERTIFlCA TE Tom Truzinski, Juran & Moody, reported five bids were received for the sale of$I,050,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificate Bonds. The bonds are A rated, and no insurance was received from any bid. Norwest Investment Services, Inc., was the low bidder at the net effective interest rate of 4.1473 percent. That rate is in line of what was expected. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, the Resolution as prepared. (Resolution R119-99 accepting proposal on sale of $1,050,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of 1999, providing for their issuance and levying a tax for the payment thereof) Motion carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT/VARIANCE/361 I 157TH A VENUE NW/HOULE Mr. Carlberg explained Charles and Vendala Houle, 361 I 157th Avenue NW, have requested a lot split of the northern 2.5 acres of a five-acre parcel plus a variance to allow a sheet metal building on a parcel three acres or less in size. No variance has ever been granted to this section of the ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval with additional screening citing the hardship results from the split of the land. Councilmember Orttel anticipated there will be many of these situations in the future as the rural area becomes urbanized. He felt the issue should be the impact on the surrounding homes. This one is well concealed and is part of the neighborhood; however, he did not want to set a precedent either. He suggested parameters should be developed to look at when these come up. Use variances are not givcn, yet this would come closer to a nonconforming use. Legally, he didn't know how this variance could be approved. Councilmember Jacobson understood the hardship was put on the application by the realtor, not the applicant. He understood the intent is to sell both lots and movc. Mr. Houle indicated that is correct. Splitting the parcel puts the lots in the price range that makes it easier to find a buyer. Attorney Hawkins indicated the hardship doesn't fit the criteria under the variance, which has to do with the physical characteristics of the land. If there is a concern, the ordinance should be changed to deal with it. Mr. Carlberg stated the option would not necessarily be to remove the building but to replace the siding with something similar to the home. Councilmember Jacobson asked if the owner would be willing to reside the structure or tear it down to get the lot split. Mr. Houle stated the siding on the house is stucco and brick, and there is no known construction to put stucco and brick on this building. He explained the background when detennining the location of the building, and it was tucked in the trees, plus they planted more trees. It seems a wastc to tear it down. Mr. Carlberg stated it could be some other type of siding which is approved by the Building Department. Councilmember Orttel didn't think it would be wise to tear down the building, but he didn't think thc variance could be granted tonight. Unfortunately, it would take sevcral months for an ordinancc change. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - May 18. 1999 Page 6 (Lot Split/Variancel3611 157th Avenue NW/Houle. Continued) Jim Hughes, realtor, wrote the hardship on the application. He felt a solution to the hardship and that of future applications is to reduce the three-acre limitation. This building can't be seen from any direction except the northwest, and Mr. Houle already agreed to plant trees there. Conditions could be set on how sightly or unsightly the building is and determined on a case-by-case basis of whether it fits the intention of the original three-acre limit. In this case, the building was constructed before the ordinance went into effect. Councilmember Orttel stated that unsightly appearance would be a difficult criteria, but he did think the ordinance could be changed to account for this exact situation. Mr. Carlberg stated the ordinance went into effect in 1983, but the metal building was constructed in 1985. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Johnson, that the City Council approve a lot split on this parcel subject to the existing metal structure being resided with material which is suitable and approved by the City Staff. (Resolution RI20-99) DISCUSSION: Mr. Houle felt it is a shame to reside a building that no one can see. Councilmember Orttel agreed but didn't feel there was a hardship according to the ordinance criteria. Councilmember Knight called the question. Motion carried unanimously. ANDOVER LIONS - EMBLEM SIGNS Mayor McKelvey stated the Andover Lions Club wanted to replace the existing emblems on the entrance signs to the City with new ones. He suggested they receive permission from the City first. Those new ones have already been ordered and are about 20 inches across. Several Councilmembers were not necessarily against the sign but were concerned with the size of the emblem, as it overpowers the Andover sign. Mayor McKelvey stated that is the only sign put out by Lions International. Ifit is put on a separate post, approval is needed from Anoka County. Their preference is to have the emblem on the same sign. They have 12 signs to put up. Council member Knight preferred the emblem be on a separate post rather than have so many different signs on the Andover sign. Councilmember Orttel felt that could be a problem also ifthere are too many signs. Possibly it may be better to have an activities board where organizations would put their signs. Councilmember Jacobson moved to allow the emblem as long as it is up to 12 inches in diameter. There was no Second. Mayor McKelvey stated they cannot get smaller signs. He agreed to bring the item back to the Lions and have them research what other cities are doing. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Johnson, to table this until the next regularly scheduled meeting to allow the Lions to discuss this further. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, I ·Present (McKelvey) vote. Regular Andover Ciry Council Meeting Minutes - May 18, 1999 Page 7 SET DA TEICOON CREEK CORRIDOR TRAIL EXTENSlON Mr. Erickson stated the south side of Coon Creek appears to be a very viable option for the trail. He needs to discuss this further with the MNPCA. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, that we allow Staff to continue investigating a route for the trail system between Hanson and Crosstown Boulevards and advise the Council with a report when they are completed. DISCUSSION: Council asked that Staff provide estimated costs for all aspects of the trail including bridges if needed. Motion carried unanimously. SCHEDULE JOINT MEETING DATEIZONING ORDINANCE TASK FORCE The Council set June 29,1999,7 p.m., for ajoint meeting with the Zoning Ordinance Task Force. APPROVE VARIANCE/15514 LARCH STREET NWIIlOLDSWORTH Council member Jacobson felt this was a large encroachment. Since this is a day-care provider and the ramp is for a day-care recipient and may be temporary, he suggested approving the request with the condition that when the handicapped person is no longer in the day care center, that it be removed. The ramp would not be there permanently. Dave Holdsworth. 155 14 Larch Street NW, stated this is not a day care. His wife is a nurse and has cared for a nine-year-old for three weeks a month, plus she stays at their house 7 to 10 days. She is now 12 years old and has the mental capacity of about I I months. TIley are licensed by the county for this respite foster care. They also maintain a 24-hour bed for her for emergency use which is licensed by the county. Because they can no longer carry her, and because his mother-in-law is in a wheel chair, and because he is struggling with bad knees, he felt this is a good time to construct a permanently mounted ramp. Based on that information, Councilmember Jacobson withdrew his suggestion. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, Item 20 as presented. (Resolution R121..99 granting the variance request of David Holdsworth to Ordinance No.8, Section 6.02 which requires a 35-foot front yard setback) Motion carried unanimously. APPROVE PURCHASEflORO GROUNDSMASTER 580-D MOWER WITH CAB AND ACCESSORIES Councilmember Jacobson understood the price includes $4,800 for an air conditioning kit. In talking \vith Frank Stone, Public Works Superintendent, he and Staff have agreed they could forego that kit. --- -'-0-0. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - May 18, 1999 Page 8 (Toro Groundsmaster 580-D Mower with Cab and Accessories, Continued) Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to move on Item 2 I to allow the purchase minus the air conditioning. DISCUSSION: John Wallace, Public Works Maintenance, stated he has since talked with Mr. Stone since and has called other cities. The $4,800 is a typical price for conditioners on these units and is in line with similar units. He provided scenarios where it is practical and desirable to have air conditioning. It is a very expensive and valuable piece of equipment that will be in service from 6:30 every morning for 10 hours, five days a week. It can get to 80 and 90 degrees inside the cab. It is pretty standard that any public works vehicles with cahs have air conditioning. The employees are also more productive. This machine is estimated to be in service for seven years and will be used year round. Councilmember Jacobson stated this is $4,800 for 7 or 8 years. Is this a reasonable expense? He understood the heat issue, but how many days a year is it really that bad? He questioned whether that much money should be spent on air conditioning for a lawn mower. Councilmember Orttel felt that the employees would be more productive with air conditioning but didn't know if the $4,800 could be justified. Councilmember Jacobson called the question. Motion failed on a 2- Yes (Jacobson, Knight), 3-No vote. Mr. Wallace stated there is about a six-week wait for delivery, depending on what is available. This is a part of the State of Minnesota bid, so he expected the prices have all been checked out to be sure they are in line. Councilmember Orttel noted this is a tool to give better service to the residents, and it is a benefit to the City to get more work done and have more working days. They are being told the air conditioned unit will provide that. lIfotionby Orttel, Seconded by Johnson, to approve the request to purchase the Groundsmaster with rotary mower decks and attachments. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-No (Jacobson) vote. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Stop signs at either end of South Coon Creek Drive - The Council generally agreed the intersections of South Coon Creek Drive at Crosstown Boulevard and at Round Lake Boulevard pose a safety problem with the rerouting of traffic off Bunker Lake Boulevard. It was felt the Council should be requesting traffic controls where necessary. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Johnson, to authorize Staff to write a resolution and authorize the Mayor to sign it, send to the Anoka County Highway Dep~rtment and the Anoka County Commissioners requesting temporary traffic controls at those locations. (Resolution RI22-99) Motion carried unanimously. EDA meeting - Mr. Fursman reminded the Council of the EDA meeting scheduled for this Thursday, May 20, 6 p.m. to review a proposed master plan of the commercial development north of Bunker Lake Boulevard and to interview those who responded to the RFQs. - -- , -, -.-0-. - -- -._- ---- ~ Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - May 18. 1999 Page 9 (Mayor/Council Input. Continued) Answering phones at City Hall- Councilmember Orttel stated he received caIls trom two residents about the inability to talk to a person when contacting City Hall. There is entirely too much voice mail. He has also experienced difficulty getting a hold of people at City HaIl. Oak Grove response/Contribution toward well- Mr. Erickson stated the City has received a response from Oak Grove on the request to contribute half of the expenses for a weIl at Hawk Ridge that could be used by the Fire Departments from both cities. Oak Grove has said they will contribute $ I 0,000. The cost of the well is estimated to be $40,000. He has not yet talked with the Fire Chief about other options, but he plans to do so and wiIl put this on the next agenda. Fire critique - Mayor McKelvey reported the points raised at last night's critique of the May 3 fire. One of the items brought up is that Andover's fire gear is too hot to fight grass fires. Grass fires account for about 50 percent of the fires. Another problem was the inability of some departments to commlmicate with the command post. That is not a local issue. Other than that, it was said the entire episode went very well. The bill for the costs of the fire will be presented to Burlington Northern for payment, which is estimated to be about a halfmiIlion dollars. The City's costs were about $50,000. PA YMENT OF CLAIMS Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, the payment of claims. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ Recording Secretary -. .~ -, _"0-.. --