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Home My WebLink About2025-05-20 CC REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING – MAY 20, 2025 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Barthel, May 20, 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 City Attorney, Scott Baumgartner City Planner, Peter Hellegers Others PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESIDENT FORUM Dan and Mindy Hoy, residents in Miller Woods, came forward and shared that their neighbor’s home burned down last month. Ms. Hoy shared she was home the evening the house caught fire and it was a scary experience but she wanted to share her appreciation and thanks to the Fire Department for their work that evening. Mr. Hoy added he thinks the City should have a full-time Fire Department. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Barthel noted the supplemental information received: Items 2B, 2C, and 2D Motion by Schue, Seconded by Godfrey, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 6, 2025, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Engelhardt, to approve the May 6, 2025, Regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – May 20, 2025 Page 2 1. CONSENT ITEMS Mayor Barthel shared the request to table Item 1C until items 2B, 2C, and 2D have been approved. A. Approve Payment of Claims B. Approve Donation from the Andover Firefighters’ Relief Association Inc. (See Resolution R053-25) C. Accept Feasibility Report/Order & Approve Plans & Specs/25-32/Dahlberg Addition – moved to Item 2E D. Approve Joint Parking: Parking Easement Agreement Kingdom Partners Properties, LLC & DST Properties, LLC E. Approve Refuse/Recycle Hauler Licenses F. Order Plans & Specs/Crosstown Boulevard NW & Bluebird Street NW Roundabout/25-29 (See Resolution R055-25) G. Receive April 2025 City Investment Report H. Receive April 2025 General Fund Progress Report I. Approve Park Exclusive Use Permit/Andover Athletic Association J. Approve Park Exclusive Use Permit/Andover Area Lacrosse th K. Approve Land Use Agreement 14947 7 Ave NW L. Approve Used Vehicle Sales License Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Schue, to table item 1C. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Godfrey, Seconded by Engelhardt, to approve of the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried unanimously. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MONTHLY REPORT Commander Paul Lenzmeier provided a monthly report including 1,052 calls for service, with the most calls coming from group homes. He shared there were no burglaries for the month, 15 thefts, seven felony arrests, nine gross misdemeanor arrests, 19 misdemeanor arrests, eight DWIs, and 360 traffic stops, resulting in 111 traffic arrests. He noted they are actively enforcing traffic and educating drivers. He said as kids are out of school and the weather is nice, there will be more and more people spending time outside so traffic safety is very important. He added they are already getting ready for construction season which can sometimes detour traffic through neighborhoods. He encouraged residents to call the Sheriff’s Office if they have any concerns with traffic and th safety. He shared there was one significant event on April 28 where the Sheriff’s Office and the Fire Department responded to a house fire on Navajo Street. He said there was a nine-month-old child stuck inside the home who was later pulled from the house by the Assistant Fire Chief. He thanked both the Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office Staff for their work at this fire. He said they have two CSOs who are taking their licensing test this Friday and once they pass they will be closer to getting out on the streets. He added they are a few weeks away from getting the social Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – May 20, 2025 Page 3 worker on board as well. Councilmember Schue noted last week was National Police Week and thanked Commander Lenzmeier and the rest of the Sheriff’s Office for their work in this community. Mr. Lenzmeier added that longtime Sheriff’s Office employee Bruce Hatton, who returned from retirement to train the new crime scene unit detectives, passed away unexpectedly last week. Councilmember Shafto asked about the type of traffic arrests that are being made. Mr. Lenzmeier said they are seeing a lot of driving with a suspended license or in a stolen vehicle. B. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER VACATION OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR A SECTION OF ELDORADO STREET NW ADJACENT TO THE UNADDRESSED PROPERTIES AT PID# 30-32-24-41-0021 AND #30-32-24-42-0022, SCOTT AND CHRISTY DAHLBERG (APPLICANTS) The City Council is requested to hold a public hearing and make a decision on the vacation of right of way request. City Planner Hellegers reviewed the Staff report in regard to the vacation of right-of-way easement request on Eldorado Street. Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Schue, to open the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. No one came forward to address the Council. Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Godfrey, to close the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Schue, to adopt Resolution No. R056-25, granting the vacation of right-of-way in the Meadows of Round Lake according to the recorded plat. Motion carried unanimously. C. CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR A ONE-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION TO BE LOCATED ON THE UNADDRESSED PROPERTY AT 14XXX ELDORADO STREET NW; PID# 30-32-24-41-0021 AND #30-32-24-42-0022, SCOTT AND CHRISTY DAHLBERG (APPLICANTS) The City Council is requested to consider the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation of approval for the Preliminary Plat. Mr. Hellegers reviewed the Staff report concerning the preliminary plat for the unaddressed Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – May 20, 2025 Page 4 property on Eldorado Street. Mayor Barthel shared that typically whenever the Council sees these kinds of items come forward, the lot standard chart always has a lot of red markings, and this is the first one he has reviewed where there are no red markings on the map and he is very pleased to see this. Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Schue, to adopt Resolution No. R057-25, approving the preliminary plat of “Dahlberg Addition”. Motion carried unanimously. D. CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT “DAHLBERG ADDITION” LOCATED ON THE UNADDRESSED PROPERTY AT 14XXX ELDORADO STREET NW; PID# 30-32- 24-41-0021 AND #30-32-24-42-0022, SCOTT AND CHRISTY DAHLBERG (APPLICANTS) The City Council is requested to adopt the resolution approving the final plat of Dahlberg Addition with conditions. Mr. Hellegers reviewed the Staff report in regard to the final plat for the Dahlberg Addition on Eldorado Street. Motion by Schue, Seconded by Godfrey, to adopt Resolution No. R058-25, approving the final plat of “Dahlberg Addition”. Motion carried unanimously. E. ACCEPT FEASIBILITY REPORT/ORDER PLANS & SPECS/25-32/DAHLBERG ADDITION Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Godfrey, to remove this item from the table. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Schue, to adopt Resolution No. R054-25, accepting the feasibility study and ordering plans and specifications for the improvement of project No. 25-32. Motion carried unanimously. 3. STAFF ITEMS A. RESCHEDULE THE AUGUST 5, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING Ms. Cotton shared the request to reschedule the Council meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025, th as this would interfere with the Night to Unite. She suggested rescheduling dates of August 4 or th August 6. Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Schue, to reschedule the August 5, 2025 Council meeting to August 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – May 20, 2025 Page 5 B. 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) Ms. Cotton reviewed the Administrative Staff report. She shared that there are currently 41 new home permits for the year. She noted construction activity for the season is in full swing. She added the Community Center roof replacement project will begin soon. She shared that Redpath and Company have completed their audit fieldwork, and the Council will be asked to receive a presentation on the City’s financial report in June. She added that Staff has also begun their 2026 budget development work for the budget and CIP and will hold Workshop meetings with the Council through the summer months. She noted the legislature has adjourned its Regular Session; however, there will be a Special Session to finish all of their work. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Councilmember Godfrey shared she attended the Sheriff’s Office workshop last week on protecting savings, and it was a great event that helped teach people how to be aware of scams. She added this session was recorded and will be posted on the Sheriff’s Department website. She also encouraged residents to sign up for the Sheriff’s Department’s crime prevention department's weekly emails. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Godfrey, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ava Major, Recording Secretary REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – MAY 20, 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ..................................................................................................1 RESIDENT FORUM ..............................................................................................................1 AGENDA APPROVAL ..........................................................................................................1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ...................................................................................................1 1. CONSENT ITEMS ..........................................................................................................2 Mayor Barthel shared the request to table Item 1C until items 2B, 2C, and 2D have been approved. ................................................................................................................................2 A. Approve Payment of Claims ........................................................................................2 B. Approve Donation from the Andover Firefighters’ Relief Association Inc (R053-25). .2 C. Accept Feasibility Report/Order & Approve Plans & Specs/25-32/Dahlberg Addition – moved to Item 2E ...................................................................................................................2 D. Approve Joint Parking: Parking Easement Agreement Kingdom Partners Properties, LLC & DST Properties, LLC ..................................................................................................2 E. Approve Refuse/Recycle Hauler Licenses........................................................................2 F. Order Plans & Specs/Crosstown Boulevard NW & Bluebird Street NW Roundabout/25- 29 (R055-25) ..........................................................................................................................2 G. Receive April 2025 City Investment Report .................................................................2 H. Receive April 2025 General Fund Progress Report ......................................................2 I. Approve Park Exclusive Use Permit/Andover Athletic Association .................................2 J. Approve Park Exclusive Use Permit/Andover Area Lacrosse ...........................................2 th K. Approve Land Use Agreement 14947 7 Ave NW .......................................................2 L. Approve Used Vehicle Sales License ...............................................................................2 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS .....................................................................................................2 A. ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MONTHLY REPORT ...................................2 B. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER VACATION OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR A SECTION OF ELDORADO STREET NW ADJACENT TO THE UNADDRESSED PROPERTIES AT PID# 30-32-24-41-0021 AND #30-32-24-42-0022, SCOTT AND CHRISTY DAHLBERG (APPLICANTS) (R056-25) .......................................................................3 C. CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR A ONE-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION TO BE LOCATED ON THE UNADDRESSED PROPERTY AT 14XXX ELDORADO STREET NW; PID# 30-32-24-41-0021 AND #30-32-24-42-0022, SCOTT AND CHRISTY DAHLBERG(APPLICANTS)(R057-25) 3 D. CONSIDER A FINAL PLAT “DAHLBERG ADDITION” LOCATED ON THE UNADDRESSED PROPERTY AT 14XXX ELDORADO STREET NW; PID# 30-32- 24-41-0021 AND #30-32-24-42-0022, SCOTT AND CHRISTY DAHLBERG (APPLICANTS) (R058-25) .............................................................................................4 E. ACCEPT FEASIBILITY REPORT/ORDER PLANS & SPECS/25-32/DAHLBERG ADDITION (R054-25) ....................................................................................................4 3. STAFF ITEMS ................................................................................................................4 A. RESCHEDULE THE AUGUST 5, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING .....................................4 B. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT .....................................................................................5 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT ...................................................................................................5 ADJOURNMENT ...................................................................................................................5 Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – May 20, 2025 Page 7