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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 • CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. R001-26 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT to update the Sewer Staging Plan Map for the property at 3155 Bunker Lake Blvd NW and legally described as: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the north line of the South 60.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the west line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes 32 seconds East assumed bearing along said north line of the South 60.00 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter a distance of 611.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 22 minutes 28 seconds West a distance of 195.77 feet; thence North 37 degrees 28 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 74.18 feet; thence North 00 degrees 22 minutes 28 seconds West a distance of 35.10 feet; thence North 66 degrees 05 minutes 44 seconds West a distance of 18.40 feet; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 32 seconds West a distance of 92.30 feet; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East a distance of 76.99 feet; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 32 seconds West a distance of 450.82 feet to said west line of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 46 seconds West along said west line of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter a distance of 3 74.66 feet to said to the point of beginning. WHEREAS, Kinghorn Construction has requested a Comprehensive Plan Amendment on behalf of Meadow Creek Church to adjust the Sewer Staging Plan Map for the subject property; and, WHEREAS,the applicant proposes to change the subject property from the 2031-2035 growth stage to the 2020-2025 growth stage on the Sewer Staging Plan Map; and, WHEREAS,the Metropolitan Council has indicated that the City of Andover cannot connect the property to municipal sewer services unless the Sewer Staging Plan Map is amended; and, WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on September 9, 2025, pursuant to the requirements of City Code 12-15-3,pertaining to the public hearing process; and, WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Andover City Council; and, WHEREAS, on September 16, 2025, the City Council received the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and, by resolution, authorized the amendment to be submitted for review to the Metropolitan Council; and, • WHEREAS,the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment was submitted to the Metropolitan Council on June 26, 2024; and, WHEREAS, on December 12, 2025,the City received notice that the proposed amendment has been approved by the Metropolitan Council; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City of Andover has received the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and confirmation from the Met Council, and adopts the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan as identified in Exhibit A. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 6t'day of January 2026. CITY OF A ZJ Attest: ie Barthel—Mayor 46 'Dad, • Mic Ile Hartner—City C erk • • CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. R002-26 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES WHEREAS,Minnesota State Statutes §118A.02 sets forth the procedures for the deposit of public funds, and it is necessary for the City Council to annually designate financial institutions as official depositories for City funds and manage the collateral pledged to such funds; and WHEREAS, other financial institutions can occasionally pay the City of Andover interest rates on deposits greater than those available from the official depositories. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Andover, Minnesota,that the City's official depository for 2026 is the Andover office of Wells • Fargo Bank,Minnesota,N.A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Principal Financial Group Trust, Wells Fargo' Investment Services Inc., US Bank Institutional Trust,the Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund (4M),Northland Securities, Comerica Financial Advisors (Ameriprise), and Raymond James be designated as additional depositories for 2026 for investment and cash management purposes only. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator or Finance Manager of the City of Andover is hereby designated as the approval authority for the release and acceptance of all collateral to be held by the City in conjunction with City funds on deposit with authorized institutions. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover,this 6t' day of January 2026. Ja arthel—Mayor Attest: 0000000 is Mich lle Hartner—City Clerk • CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. R003-26 A RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO MAKE ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §471.38 governs the use of electronic fund transfers (EFT)by local governments and requires the City Council to annually delegate the authority to make such transfers to a designated business administrator; and WHEREAS, the disbursing bank(s) will receive a copy of the annual delegation of authority; and WHEREAS, documentation of each EFT will include the identification of the initiator, evidence of approval by an authorized party, and electronic or written confirmation of each transaction within one business day; and WHEREAS,electronic disbursement payments shall be processed through the accounts payable procedures; and • WHEREAS, all electronic transfer transactions shall continue to be included on the expenditures list provided to the City Council. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Andover,Minnesota, that the City's Finance Manager is the 2026 designated business administrator for electronic funds transfers. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover this 6t'day of January 2026. Jam art e —Mayor Attest: is 11e Hartner—City Clerk • • CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RES.NO. R004-26 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DECERTIFICATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-5. WHEREAS, on May 1, 2012, the City of Andover (the "City") created its Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-5 (the "District") within its Development District No. 1 (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025 the tax increment note to which tax increment from the District have been pledged was paid, and WHEREAS, all other costs of the Project have been paid; and WHEREAS, there are no parcels located in the District which have delinquent taxes when the District terminated under the duration limits, and • WHEREAS, the City desires by this resolution to cause the decertification of the District after which all property taxes generated by property within the Districts will be distributed in the same manner as all other property taxes beginning in 2026. NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Andover that: 1. The City staff shall return the remaining fund balance as of December 31, 2025,to the County for redistribution. 2. The City's staff is directed to deliver a copy of this resolution to the County Auditor of Anoka County together with a request to decertify the District effective for taxes payable in 2026. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 6th day of January, 2026. ?ie O ATTEST: LMNichle Harmer, City Clerk Mayor • CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. R005-26 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CONTRIBUTION MADE TO THE CITY OF ANDOVER TO BE USED TOWARDS THE FEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AT THE ANDOVER COMMUNITY CENTER. WHEREAS, any contributions that are to be made to the City of Andover must be accepted by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the $200 contribution from Andover Lions Club is to be used towards the Andover Community Center Fee Assistance Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Andover to hereby accept the contribution, which is to be used towards the Andover Community Center Fee Assistance Program. Adopted by the Andover City Council this 6t' day of January, 2026. CITY OF ATTEST: Jam' a - ayor is elle Hartner- City Clerk • CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. R006-26 A RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROJECT NO. 25-11A, 2025 FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION (MEADOWS OF ROUND LAKE AREA). THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER HEREBY RESOLVES: WHEREAS,the final construction costs for the improvement amount to $769,665.37,the expenses incurred or to be incurred in the making of such improvement amount to $104,120.88, so that the total project costs of the improvement are $873,786.25. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Andover,MN: 1. The portion of the cost of such street improvements to be paid by the City is hereby declared to be$660,172.33, and the street related amount to be assessed against benefited property owners is declared to be $213,613.92. 2. Assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 8 years. The first of the installments to be payable on or before the 1 st Monday in January 2027 and shall bear interest at the rate of 4.07 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the • assessment resolution. 3. The City Clerk,with the assistance of the City Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot,piece or parcel of land within the district affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and she shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in her office for public inspection. 4. The Clerk shall,upon completion of such proposed assessment,notify the Council thereof. Adopted by the Andover City Council this 20th day of January 2026. CITY OF Attest: arthel—Ma or Mich lle Hart�nerCity Clerk • • CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. R007-26 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION TO THE CITY OF ANDOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM MR. JEFFREY NELSON WHEREAS,the City of Andover Fire Department received a generous donation in the amount of$100.00 from Mr. Jeffrey Nelson; and WHEREAS,the donation was provided as an expression of gratitude following a department assist call in November 2025; and WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statutes and City policy require that the City Council formally accept any donations made to the City; and WHEREAS,the Fire Department intends to utilize these funds to support its 2026 Fire Prevention and Community Outreach initiatives. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of • Andover: 1. The City Council hereby accepts the $100.00 donation from Mr. Jeffrey Nelson. 2. The donation shall be dedicated to the Andover Fire Department's Fire Prevention and Community Outreach initiatives. Adopted by the Andover City Council this 20th day of January 2026. )ITY OF A 1 Attest: arthel—Mayor ich Ile Harmer—City Clerk • CITY OF ANDOVER • COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. R008-26 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROJECT NO. 26-02A: 2026 STREET RECONSTRUCTION (CREEKRIDGE ESTATES)AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. WHEREAS, Resolution No. 149-25 of the City Council adopted on the 16th day of December 2025, fixed a date for a public hearing; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the required published and mailed notice such hearing was held on the 20t1'day of January 2026; and WHEREAS, all persons desiring to be heard were given such opportunity for same; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Andover to hereby order improvement,Project No. 26-02A. Adopted by the Andover City Council this 20th day of January 2026. • )Jam* OF AN VER Attest: ' arthel— WicIle Hartner—City Clerk • CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA • STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. R009-26 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROJECT NO. 26-02C, 2026 STREET RECONSTRUCTION (EAST ROUND LAKE ESTATES)AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. WHEREAS, Resolution No. 151-25 of the City Council adopted on the 16th day of December 2025, fixed a date for a public hearing; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the required published and mailed notice such hearing was held on the 20th day of January 2026; and WHEREAS, all persons desiring to be heard were given such opportunity for same; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Andover to hereby order improvement Project No. 26-02C. Adopted by the Andover City Council this 20t1i day of January 2026. CITY OF OVER Attest: J — ayor ich Ile Hartner—City Clerk • CITY OF ANDOVER • COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. RO10-26 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROJECT NO. 26-11B, 2026 FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION (NORTHGLEN AREA/WOODLAND POND)AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. WHEREAS,Resolution No. 155-25 of the City Council adopted on the 16th day of December 2025, fixed a date for a public hearing; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the required published and mailed notice such hearing was held on the 20th day of January 2026; and WHEREAS all persons desiring to be heard were given such opportunity for same; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Andover to hereby order improvement Project Nos. 26-11B. Adopted by the Andover City Council this 20'day of January 2026. • Y OF A VE Attest: Ja arthel—Mayor n 1 is elle Hartner— ity Clerk • • CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. RO11-26 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY OF ANDOVER'S CONCERNS REGARDING STATE FISCAL MANAGEMENT, SYSTEMIC FRAUD, AND THE POTENTIAL ADVERSE IMPACTS ON LOCAL SERVICES AND TAXPAYERS WHEREAS, the City of Andover is dedicated to providing essential services, maintaining public safety, and ensuring a stable environment where families and businesses can thrive; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota faces a projected $2.9 billion to $3.0 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium; and WHEREAS, there is deep concern regarding reports of fraud, unchecked spending, and inconsistent fiscal management at the state level, which reduces the state's capacity to plan responsibly and sustain core services; and WHEREAS, the City of Andover is concerned that state-level fiscal instability and projected deficits will lead to a reduction in state aid to local governments, as has occurred in previous fiscal crises; and WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges that the loss of resources disproportionately impacts the poorest and most vulnerable residents who depend the most on state resources to support their quality of life; and WHEREAS, any reduction in state aid or the continuation of unfunded state mandates directly threatens the City's ability to maintain public safety, infrastructure, and other essential services without shifting an unsustainable tax burden onto local homeowners and businesses; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Andover that: 1. The City of Andover calls upon the Governor and the Minnesota State Legislature to implement rigorous oversight and immediate reforms to prevent further fraud and ensure that taxpayer dollars are used solely for their intended purposes. 2. The City urges state leaders to prioritize the state-local partnership by ensuring that state budget balancing efforts do not include cuts to local government aid or the imposition of new unfunded mandates that strain local budgets. 3. The City urges state leaders to practice the same responsible fiscal management required of local governments and to prioritize the restoration of a stable, long- is term state budget. • 4. The City of Andover requests that the State of Minnesota take immediate action to mitigate the rising tax burden on residents caused by state-level fiscal mismanagement and the exhaustion of one-time surpluses on ongoing commitments, including seeking restitution from those who benefited from said fiscal burdens on cities. 5. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to Governor Tim Walz, the Senate Majority Leader, the Speaker of the House, and Andover's representing State Senators and Representatives. Adopted by the Andover City Council this 20`i' day of January, 2026. CIT DOVER Attest: ie Bart e — i elle Hartner—City Clerk •