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Home My WebLink About2025-04-15 CC REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING – APRIL 15, 2025 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Barthel, April 15, 2025, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Rick Engelhardt, Karen Godfrey, Scott Schue, and Jonathan Shafto Councilmember absent: None Also present: City Administrator, Sarah Cotton Director of Public Works/City Engineer, David Berkowitz Community Development Director, Joe Janish City Attorney, Scott Baumgartner Others PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESIDENT FORUM rd Sally Holmgren, 114 143 Avenue, came forward and discussed the Coon Creek Watershed Trail which is planned on the northside of Coon Creek. She said she lives on the corner where there will be a bridge. She shared when she purchased her home, she had a survey done, which showed there was a 100-foot drainage and utility easement, which is where this trail is going. She stated this is going to cause them to lose over a third of an acre of their property with no compensation. She added she was told by City engineers this trail has been in the plans for 15 years, yet it was not on her survey. She shared her concerns about her property rights. She noted this will also cause a loss of privacy in her yard, and she is concerned with the liability issues. She stated she frequently has ATVs driving through her backyard as it is, and if this trail is put in then she expects to see some kind of guard rails in place. She explained the money from the DNR for this project has a lot of strings attached, and she hopes the Council will review this thoroughly before moving forward. She added the City engineers have not been very responsive to her concerns. She invited the Council out to her property if they would like to see her concerns with this trail. Mayor Barthel encouraged Ms. Holmgren to reach out to Director of Public Works/City Engineer Berkowitz. He added if there are ATVs driving through her backyard, then she can call the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office for them to respond to this matter. AGENDA APPROVAL Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – April 15, 2025 Page 2 Mayor Barthel shared staff’s request to remove Item #4. Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Schue, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 25, 2025, Workshop Meeting: Correct as written April 1, 2025, Regular Meeting: Correct as written Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Engelhardt, to approve the March 25, 2025, Workshop meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Engelhardt, to approve the April 1, 2025, Regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried, 4 ayes, 1 present (Schue). CONSENT ITEMS Item 2 Approve Payment of Claims Item 3 Award Bid / 25-02A,2025 Street Reconstruction (Xenia Street NW / Vintage Street NW / stthth 161 Avenue NW) / 25-2B, 2025 Street Reconstruction (Indian Meadows 4 & 5 Additions / 25- 11B, 2025 Full Depth Reclamation (Fox Meadows & Indian Meadows) / 25-11C, 2025 Full Depth Reclamation (Pine Hills Addition) (See Resolution R043-25) Item 5 Approve JPA with Anoka County / 23-18, Nightingale St. NW & Crosstown Blvd. NW Roundabout Item 6 Approve JPA with Anoka County / 24-34A, Bunker Lake Blvd. NW Traffic Signal Improvements Item 7 Approve Removal and Replacement of Bituminous Basketball Court at Sunshine Park Item 8 Receive March 2025 City Investment Report Item 9 Receive March 2025 General Fund Progress Report Item 10 Award Bid / Down Payment for the City Hall Remodel Project Item 11 Approve Exempt Permit/Andover Lions Club/Fun Fest Item 12 Approve Temporary Liquor License/Andover Lions Club/Fun Fest Item 13 Approve Used Vehicle Sales Business License Item 14 Approve Request for Proposal/24-29, Crosstown Blvd. & Bluebird Street Roundabout Item 15 Adopt Denial Resolution & Findings of Fact – Variance for Commercial Building nd Construction Standards – 3149 162 Ln NW; PID 16-32-24-23-0009 – Nick Morter, Minnesota Irrigation/Landscapes Unlimited Outdoors Inc. (Applicant) (See Resolution R044-25) Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Schue, to approve of the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried unanimously. ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MONTHLY REPORT Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – April 15, 2025 Page 3 Commander Paul Lenzmeier provided a monthly report including 940 calls for service, with two burglaries, 10 thefts, six personal injury accidents, and 30 property damage accidents. He added they had four felony arrests, eight gross misdemeanor arrests, 10 misdemeanor arrests, and three DWIs. He said the traffic stops increased in March to 460 total stops, which resulted in 126 traffic arrests. He noted 51 of these arrests were due to drivers not having driver’s licenses or driver’s licenses that had been revoked or suspended. He added there have been a lot of ATVs and other motorbikes that have been seen around the community, and the deputies are trying to stay proactive with enforcement of these vehicles as they are not allowed on roadways in Andover. He asked residents to please call the Sheriff’s Office if they see one of these kinds of vehicles on the roads. He said they want to use this as an educational opportunity to let them know that these vehicles are not allowed on the roads. He shared they have completed their active shooter training over the last month and a half. He added they have conducted interviews for a social worker who will ride along with deputies when responding to calls that have mental health aspects to them to help with the situation, and ongoing support after the call. He said they are hoping to have this social worker st on board by June 1. He shared they will be doing a proactive, scam prevention workshop on May th 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office to help people safeguard their savings. He said more information can be found on their website and Facebook page. He asked those who are interested in attending to RSVP. Councilmember Engelhardt thanked the Sheriff’s Office for all of their hard work and proactive enforcement. He noted with the weather getting nicer, it is nice to see more people out and about and encouraged everyone to talk with their neighbors and check in on them. Mayor Barthel thanked the Sheriff’s Office for putting on the scam prevention workshop for the community. He also shared his appreciation for adding a social worker to their Staff. He noted the Sheriff’s Office is there for the big things, but also the little things. He encouraged residents to utilize the Sheriff’s Office for any concerns, big or small. CONSIDER A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION USING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ON THE PROPERTY AT 13624 GLADIOLA STREET NW (PID# 33-32-24-31-0042) (APPLICANT: GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MN INC.) The City Council is requested to review a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a five-lot single-family residential development as proposed by General Contractors of MN Inc. and consider the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation of approval. Community Development Director Janish reviewed the staff report in regard to a PUD request for a residential subdivision on Gladiola Street. Doug Shultz, Grandemoore Homes, the applicant, came forward and thanked the Council for their consideration. He said they have done a lot to try to listen to the concerns that were shared by residents. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – April 15, 2025 Page 4 Councilmember Schue asked why one Planning and Zoning Commissioner did not vote in favor of this. Mr. Janish said the Commissioner expressed concern with parking in the area. Councilmember Schue asked about a traffic study and why one was not done. Mr. Janish explained there were originally seven homes proposed along Bunker Lake Boulevard, which was then reduced to five. He noted five new homes do not warrant a traffic study on the impacts to Bunker Lake Boulevard as it would be very minimal. Mayor Barthel shared his appreciation for the applicant’s willingness to adjust their plans based on feedback received on the proposed seven lots. Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Schue, to adopt Resolution No. R045-25, approving the Conditional Use Permit/Planned Unit Development requested by General Contractors of MN Inc. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR A 5-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ON THE PROPERTY AT 13624 GLADIOLA STREET NW (PID# 33-32-24-31-0042) (APPLICANT: GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MN INC.) The City Council is requested to consider the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation of approval of a Preliminary Plat of a five-lot single-family residential development as proposed by General Contractors of MN Inc. Mr. Janish reviewed the staff report concerning the preliminary plat for the residential subdivision on Gladiola Street. Councilmember Godfrey noted in the past, they have discussed closing Gladiola and tearing it up to install utilities; however, the current proposal only states it will be closed for about two weeks. She asked if there was a change in this plan to extend utilization. Mr. Janish said the utilities will be a little shorter since they will be making two fewer connections. Mr. Berkowitz added they want to limit the impacts in the area, which is why they shortened the road closure time to two weeks. Councilmember Godfrey mentioned on the maps they are reviewing; it shows the current fencing extends beyond the property line. She asked if this will be adjusted during construction. Brian Person, Hakanson Anderson, shared the fences are well placed on the property lines and do not extend very much at all. He stated these fences, which are dilapidated will be removed and replaced. City Attorney Baumgartner asked if the HOA would be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the dock. Mr. Janish said yes. Mr. Baumgartner suggested they make a requirement in the resolution that the HOA documents are acceptable to the City. He asked if there will be an easement across the properties to allow Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – April 15, 2025 Page 5 residents to get to and from the dock. Mr. Janish said yes. Mr. Baumgartner asked if easement documents will be drafted. Mr. Janish said yes. Motion by Schue, Seconded by Godfrey, to adopt Resolution No. R046-25, approving the Preliminary Plat of “Lakeview at Sloth Farm” with added language that the HOA documentation be acceptable to the City. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR THE ADDITION OF ANTENNAS TO THE EXISTING WATER TOWER AND RELATED GROUND MOUNTED EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1717 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW (PID# 22-32-24-41-00106) (APPLICANT: AT&T MOBILITY ℅ TERRA CONSULTING GROUP, LTD.) The City Council is requested to receive the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and materials presented as part of the application, and consider approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for up to nine antennas to be located on the existing water tower at 1717 Crosstown Boulevard NW. Mr. Janish reviewed the staff report in regard to the requested CUP to allow antennas on the existing water tower at 1717 Crosstown Boulevard. Councilmember Godfrey noted when six antennas were requested back in 2023, there was some supplemental information that was required through City Code subsection 9-11-9, C-1-c, which would require a licensed engineer to address the tower’s capacity. She stated at the time six were proposed, it would have brought the tower close to capacity. She asked if a capacity study has been done for this request of 9 antennas. Mr. Janish explained this information has been sent to their consultant to review. He noted there have been changes made to the antennas that are being used since 2023 and they are smaller and lighter than what was previously discussed. Councilmember Godfrey asked if staff will continue to monitor this capacity and act accordingly when needed. Mr. Janish said yes. Motion by Godfrey, Seconded by Engelhardt, to adopt Resolution No. R047-25 approving the Conditional Use Permit amendment request to allow up to nine antennas to the existing telecommunication tower for AT&T located at 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW (Water Tower #2, 1717 Crosstown Boulevard NW). Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT City Staff updated the Council on the administration and city department activities, legislative updates, updates on development/CIP projects, and meeting reminders/community events. (Administrative Staff Report) City Administrator Cotton reviewed the administrative staff report. She shared there have been 26 new single-family home permits pulled so far this year, with 14 Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – April 15, 2025 Page 6 issued in March alone. She added the financing for the J.A. Wedum project has officially closed, and construction activity has begun at this site. She noted they held a neighborhood meeting for th the Red Oaks monitoring area on April 9 and they hope they will be able to receive some funding to move forward with connecting residents in this area to the municipal water supply. (Public Works/Engineering Department Report) Mr. Berkowitz reviewed the Public Works and Engineering Department report. He shared the fields have been open for use. He added they have already completed one full round of street sweeping all of the streets in the City and have gotten to some roads twice. He thanked the Public Works Staff for being aggressive with street sweeping so early in the spring. He said they have started flushing the water system this week and hope to have this completed by the end of next week. He thanked the utilities Staff for their work. He discussed Ms. Holmgren’s previous concern about the City easement not showing on her survey. He explained when a property is platted, there are only certain things that can be put on the plat, and something that cannot be put on the plat is a trail easement. He said these are documents that staff has to ensure are recorded as their own separate document, as when the surveyor puts on their documentation is out of the City’s control. He noted it is very important that residents understand and know their property. He added these documents from the City are often included in the closing documents for the home and if these were not received at the time of closing, then residents should reach out to their title company about this. He shared there is a lot of road construction taking place, and road restrictions will be coming off tomorrow. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Councilmember Schue thanked Staff for their outstanding work fielding complaints from residents. He noted they show professionalism and courtesy to everyone who expresses concerns. Councilmember Engelhardt shared a lot of people have been out walking due to the great weather and encouraged drivers to be safe and cautious. Mayor Barthel noted the Crooked Lake Area Association recently received a letter about their water quality, which was an A-. He said this is very impressive as back in 1985 it was a C- and in 2005 it was a C+. He thanked the Crooked Lake Area Association for all that they do. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Schue, Seconded by Shafto, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ava Major, Recording Secretary REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 15, 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ..................................................................................................1 RESIDENT FORUM ..............................................................................................................1 AGENDA APPROVAL ..........................................................................................................1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ...................................................................................................2 CONSENT ITEMS .................................................................................................................2 Item 2 Approve Payment of Claims ....................................................................................2 Item 3 Award Bid / 25-02A, 2025 Street Reconstruction (Xenia Street NW / Vintage Street stthth NW / 161 Avenue NW) / 25-2B, 2025 Street Reconstruction (Indian Meadows 4 & 5 Additions / 25-11B, 2025 Full Depth Reclamation (Fox Meadows & Indian Meadows) / 25- 11C, 2025 Full Depth Reclamation (Pine Hills Addition) (R043-25) .......................................2 Item 5 Approve JPA with Anoka County / 23-18, Nightingale St. NW & Crosstown Blvd. NW Roundabout .....................................................................................................................2 Item 6 Approve JPA with Anoka County / 24-34A, Bunker Lake Blvd. NW Traffic Signal Improvements .........................................................................................................................2 Item 7 Approve Removal and Replacement of Bituminous Basketball Court at Sunshine Park ................................................................................................................................2 Item 8 Receive March 2025 City Investment Report ...........................................................2 Item 9 Receive March 2025 General Fund Progress Report.................................................2 Item 10 Award Bid / Down Payment for the City Hall Remodel Project ..................................2 Item 11 Approve Exempt Permit/Andover Lions Club/Fun Fest ..............................................2 Item 12 Approve Temporary Liquor License/Andover Lions Club/Fun Fest ...........................2 Item 13 Approve Used Vehicle Sales Business License ..........................................................2 Item 14 Approve Request for Proposal/24-29, Crosstown Blvd. & Bluebird Street Roundabout ...............................................................................................................................................2 Item 15 Adopt Denial Resolution & Findings of Fact/Variance for Commercial Building nd Construction Standards/3149 162 Lane NW/PID 16-32-24-23-0009/Nick Morter Minnesota Irrigation/Landscapes Unlimited Outdoors Inc. (Applicant) (R044-25) ...................................2 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MONTHLY REPORT ...........................................2 CONSIDER A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION USING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ON THE PROPERTY AT 13624 GLADIOLA STREET NW (PID# 33-32-24-31-0042) (APPLICANT: GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MN INC.) (R045-25) ........................................................................................................................3 CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR A 5-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ON THE PROPERTY AT 13624 GLADIOLA STREET NW (PID# 33-32-24-31-0042) (APPLICANT: GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MN INC.) (R046-25).........................4 CONSIDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR THE ADDITION OF ANTENNAS TO THE EXISTING WATER TOWER AND RELATED GROUND MOUNTED EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1717 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW (PID# 22-32-24-41-00106) (APPLICANT: AT&T MOBILITY ℅ TERRA CONSULTING GROUP, LTD.) (R047-25) .......................................................5 ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT .............................................................................................5 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT ...................................................................................................6 ADJOURNMENT ...................................................................................................................6 Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – April 15, 2025 Page 8