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Home My WebLink About2026-01-06 CC REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING – JANUARY 6, 2026 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Barthel, January 6, 2026, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Rick Engelhardt, Karen Godfrey, and Jonathan Shafto Councilmember absent: Scott Schue Also present: City Administrator, Sarah Cotton Others PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESIDENT FORUM No one came forward to address the Council. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Barthel noted the following Item was added after the packet was printed: Item #1P – Approve Demolition Quote 2501/2461 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW (duplex) & 13718/13724 Xavis Street NW (duplex) Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Godfrey, to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 16, 2025, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Shafto, to approve the December 16, 2025, Regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 1. CONSENT ITEMS A. Approve Payment of Claims B. Designate Official Newspaper C. Approve Purchase Agreements & Easements/23-12A/Crosstown Boulevard NW Trail Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – January 6, 2026 Page 2 (Xeon Street NW to Prairie Road NW) D. Approve 2026 Massage Therapy License E. Approve Resolution Adopting Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Sewer Staging Map for 3155 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW (R001-26) F. Approve Official Depositories & Banks (R002-26) G. Delegate Authority to Make Electronic Fund Transfers (R003-26) H. Approve Contract for School Liaison/Anoka-Hennepin School District #11 I. Approve 2026 Used Vehicle Sale License J. Decertify TIF 1-5 Housing District (R004-26) K. Approve Donation to Senior Class Events L. Accept Contribution/Andover Lions Club (R005-26) M. Approve Lower-Potency Hemp Retail Registration N. Approve 2026 Liquor License O. Approve Application for Exempt Permit P. Approve Demolition Quote 2501/2461 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW (duplex) & 13781/13724 Xavis Street NW (duplex) Motion by Engelhardt. Seconded by Godfrey, to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried unanimously. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. APPOINT VICE MAYOR The Mayor is asked to appoint a person to serve as Acting Mayor during times the Mayor is absent. Mayor Barthel nominated Councilmember Schue as Vice Mayor in 2026. Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Shafto, to appoint Councilmember Schue as Vice Mayor for 2026. Motion carried unanimously. B. APPOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEES Each year Committees and Commissions are appointed based on the recommendation of the Mayor. Mayor Barthel recommended the removal of the Special Committee assignments and the Standing Committee, as well as the recommended appointments for 2026. Motion by Godfrey, Seconded by Engelhardt, to approve the 2026 Commission appointments as recommended by the Mayor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. STAFF ITEMS Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – January 6, 2026 Page 3 A. SELECT 2026 LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL & EQUALIZATION DATES The City Council is requested to select two preferred dates for the 2026 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting. City Administrator Cotton reviewed potential dates for the Council to consider. th, Councilmember Godfrey recommended that Monday, April 20 be selected for the meeting, with st, Tuesday, April 21 reserved for continuation if needed. Ms. Cotton noted this would only provide one hour before the regularly scheduled Council meeting if the continuation date is needed. Mayor Barthel believed that would be sufficient time for a continuation. Ms. Cotton noted a second date would still need to be provided. nd It was determined that the second date choice would be Wednesday, April 22. th, Motion by Godfrey, Seconded by Shafto, to select the dates of Monday, April 20 and nd Wednesday, April 22 as the dates to provide the County for the 2026 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting. Motion carried unanimously. B. SCHEDULE ADVISORY COMMISSION INTERVIEWS The City Council is requested to schedule interview dates for the Advisory Commission applicants. th Ms. Cotton stated as of the December 12 deadline, 12 applications have been received. Administration recommends selecting two evenings during the third or fourth week of January 2026 to conduct these interviews. th Mayor Barthel asked if January 13 could be selected, as there is no regular meeting that night. He noted the second meeting could take place the following week. Councilmember Shafto expressed a preference for the meetings to be closer together. stnd Councilmember Godfrey suggested Wednesday the 21 and Thursday the 22. stnd Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Godfrey, to select the dates of January 21 and January 22 at 6:00 p.m. for Advisory Commission interviews. Motion carried unanimously. C. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT City Staff updated the Council on the administration and city department activities, legislative Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – January 6, 2026 Page 4 updates, updates on development/CIP projects, and meeting reminders/community events. (Administrative Staff Report) Ms. Cotton stated staff are busy closing out the 2025 calendar year and related reporting. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Councilmember Engelhardt recognized the work of the snowplow drivers with all the recent snow events. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Engelhardt, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – January 6, 2026 Page 5 REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – JANUARY 6, 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ..................................................................................................1 RESIDENT FORUM ..............................................................................................................1 AGENDA APPROVAL ..........................................................................................................1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ...................................................................................................1 1. CONSENT ITEMS ..........................................................................................................1 A. Approve Payment of Claims ........................................................................................1 B. Designate Official Newspaper......................................................................................1 C. Approve Purchase Agreements & Easements/23-12A/Crosstown Boulevard NW Trail (Xeon Street NW to Prairie Road NW) ...................................................................................1 D. Approve 2026 Massage Therapy License .....................................................................2 E. Approve Resolution Adopting Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Sewer Staging Map for 3155 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW (R001-26) ............................................................2 F. Approve Official Depositories & Banks (R002-26) ..........................................................2 G. Delegate Authority to Make Electronic Fund Transfers (R003-26) ...............................2 H. Approve Contract for School Liaison/Anoka-Hennepin School District #11 ................2 I. Approve 2026 Used Vehicle Sale License........................................................................2 J. Decertify TIF 1-5 Housing District (R004-26) ...................................................................2 K. Approve Donation to Senior Class Events .........................................................................2 L. Accept Contribution/Andover Lions Club (R005-26) .........................................................2 M. Approve Lower-Potency Hemp Retail Registration ...........................................................2 N. Approve 2026 Liquor License ...........................................................................................2 O. Approve Application for Exempt Permit ...........................................................................2 P. Approve Demolition Quote 2501/2461 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW (duplex) & 13781/13724 Xavis Street NW (duplex) ..................................................................................2 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS .....................................................................................................2 A. APPOINT VICE MAYOR ..............................................................................................2 B. APPOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEES ............................................................................2 3. STAFF ITEMS ................................................................................................................2 A. SELECT 2026 LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL & EQUALIZATION DATES .................3 B. SCHEDULE ADVISORY COMMISSION INTERVIEWS .............................................3 C. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT .....................................................................................3 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT ...................................................................................................4 ADJOURNMENT ...................................................................................................................4