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Home My WebLink About2025-06-03 CC REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING – JUNE 3, 2025 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Barthel, June 3, 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 Finance Manager, Lee Brezinka Fire Chief, Dennis Jones Others PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LIFE SAVING AWARD PRESENTATION Fire Chief Jones presented the Life Saving Award to six deputies who saved the life of a nine- th month-old child who was trapped in their nursery while their home was on fire on April 28. He also awarded Deputy Fire Chief Scherger the Medal of Valor for this life-saving act. Mayor Barthel thanked these first responders for what they did and for the impact they had on a young boy's life. RESIDENT FORUM nd Bev Hinkle, 1410 152 Lane, came forward and shared that Associate Planner Breen has done a great job of addressing the property that is in disarray in her neighborhood. She thanked the Council for reviewing this ordinance and thanked Mayor Barthel for responding to her emails. She noted she is seeing some progress at the property; however, she also sees that some of the work has been stalled. She said there were still issues on the property, and a canvas structure had been put up. She added a new car had also been parked on the property. She asked when the enforcement would be used to remove the canvas building on the property. Mayor Barthel directed Ms. Hinkle to follow up with Mr. Breen tomorrow. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Barthel noted the supplemental information received: Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – June 3, 2025 Page 2 Item E - Approve Communication Site Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC/1717 Crosstown Blvd. NW/City Water Tower (Tower 2) Motion by Godfrey, Seconded by Engelhardt, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 20, 2025, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Schue, to approve the May 20, 2025, Regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 1. CONSENT ITEMS A. Approve Payment of Claims B. Consider Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing for the Purpose of Providing Host Approval for the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the City of Hugo (Legacy Christian Academy Project) (See Resolution R059-25) C. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Connect Anoka County Connectivity Services Agreement D. Approve Lease Agreement with Anoka-Hennepin School District/2025 Andover Family Fun Fest E. Approve Communication Site Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC/1717 Crosstown Blvd. NW/City Water Tower (Tower 2) Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Godfrey, to approve of the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried unanimously. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. 2024 AUDIT PRESENTATION/REDPATH & CO. LLC Finance Manager Brezinka reviewed the Staff report regarding the 2024 audit presentation and introduced Andy Hering from Redpath & Co. Mr. Hering presented the findings of the 2024 audit for the City of Andover. He shared the positive findings of the audit, along with only one recommendation, which has already been addressed. Councilmember Shafto asked if there is a minimum requirement for when Staff members have to submit receipts for meals. Mr. Hering said the requirement is that all receipts must be submitted. Mayor Barthel thanked Mr. Hering for his report this evening. Councilmember Shafto shared he is also a CPA, so he was excited to review this audit report. He Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – June 3, 2025 Page 3 highlighted the debt service ratio is very healthy at under 25%, and the total margin ratio is also very healthy at 1.1. He noted that market values are not as important since they hold everything to maturity. He added he is very impressed with the internal control results. Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Schue, to accept the 2024 audit presentation from Redpath & Co. LLC. Motion carried unanimously. 3. STAFF ITEMS A. 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 there are 43 new single-family home permits for the year, with six more in review. She added there has also been some significant commercial activity, which is keeping the inspection team very busy. She shared Chipotle has officially opened at Clocktower Commons. She noted road improvement projects are well underway, and residents can find project-specific updates on the City’s website. She added the Community Center roof project started this week and is still on th schedule. She stated there will be significant road closures starting June 9 around City Hall for the roundabouts at Nightingale Street and Crosstown Boulevard, and Nightingale Street and Veterans Memorial Boulevard. She noted since the 2024 audit is complete, Staff will begin focusing on the 2026 budget and CIP. Councilmember Engelhardt noted there is now a clock tower at Clocktower Commons and encouraged residents to go see it. He added the Community Center has a lot of events throughout the summer and encouraged residents to utilize this facility. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Shafto to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ava Major, Recording Secretary Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – June 3, 2025 Page 4 REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – JUNE 3, 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ..................................................................................................1 LIFE SAVING AWARD PRESENTATION ...........................................................................1 RESIDENT FORUM ..............................................................................................................1 AGENDA APPROVAL ..........................................................................................................1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ...................................................................................................2 1. CONSENT ITEMS ..........................................................................................................2 A. Approve Payment of Claims ........................................................................................2 B. Consider Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing for the Purpose of Providing Host Approval for the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the City of Hugo (Legacy Christian Academy Project) (R059-25) ..................................................................................................................2 C. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Connect Anoka County Connectivity Services Agreement ..............................................................................................................................2 D. Approve Lease Agreement with Anoka-Hennepin School District/2025 Andover Family Fun Fest ......................................................................................................................2 E. Approve Communication Site Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC/1717 Crosstown Blvd. NW/City Water Tower (Tower 2) ...............................................2 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS .....................................................................................................2 A. 2024 AUDIT PRESENTATION/REDPATH & CO. LLC ...............................................2 3. STAFF ITEMS ................................................................................................................3 A. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT .....................................................................................3 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT ...................................................................................................3 ADJOURNMENT ...................................................................................................................3