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Home My WebLink About2026-03-03 CC REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING – MARCH 3, 2026 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Barthel, March 3, 2026, 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 th Brent Miller, 3140 149 Avenue NW, referenced the minutes from the February 19, 2026, City th Council workshop. He noted comments that were made related to 149 Lane and Round Lake th Boulevard, but believed that it should be 149 Avenue. He also referenced comments that were made related to the Sandhill Cranes and stated he would love to receive information on the DNR reporting tool that was mentioned. He recognized his comments would not change the status of the AUAR, but wanted to ensure that his information could be included. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion by Schue, Seconded by Shafto, to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 17, 2026, Special Meeting: Correct as written. February 17, 2026, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. February 19, 2026, Workshop Meeting: Correct as amended. February 24, 2026, Workshop Meeting: Correct as written. th Mayor Barthel noted he misspoke, and the February 19 workshop minutes should be amended. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – March 3, 2026 Page 2 th On page three, line 23, it should state, “…149 Lane Avenue...” Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Godfrey, to approve the February 17, 2026, Special meeting, February 17, 2026, Regular meeting, February 19, 2026 Workshop meeting, and February 24, 2026 Workshop meeting minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 1. CONSENT ITEMS A. Approve Payment of Claims B. Approve Plans and Specs/Order Ad for Bids/26-02A: 2026 Street Reconstruction (Creekridge Estates)/26-02C: 2026 Street Reconstruction (East Round Lake Estates)/26- 11B: 2026 Full Deth Reclamation (Northglen Area/Woodland Pond) (R026-26) C. Approve Plans and Specs/Order Ad for Bids/26-02E: 2026 Street Reconstruction (Leeman rdth Lake Estates)/26-11A: 2026 Full Depth Reclamation (173 Ave./Navajo St./175 Ave.)/26-11C: 2026 Full Depth Reclamation (Birchwood Pond)/26-11D: 2026 Full Depth Reclamation (Old Constance Blvd.)/26-12: 2026 Mill and Overlay (Grow Oak View Estates) (R027-26) D. Adopt the 2025 Anoka County Hazard Mitigation Plan (R028-26) E. Approve New Used Vehicle Sales License F. Approve Grant Agreement with the State of Minnesota/Kelsey Round Lake Park Trail Reconstruction/25-37 G. Approve Lower-Potency Hemp Retail Registration H. Approve Change Order #4/23-18, Nightingale St. NW & Crosstown Blvd. NW Roundabout & 23-19, Nightingale St. NW & Veterans Memorial Blvd. NW Roundabout (R029-26) I. Approve 2026 Used Vehicle Sales License/Renewal J. Approve Purchase Agreement & Easement/26-02D/2026 Street Reconstruction: strd Nightingale Preserve/Wittington Ridge/Nightingale Estates 1 – 3 Additions K. Approve Andover Firefighters Relief Association Bylaw Amendments L. Accept Resignation/Retirement of Mechanic M. Approve Economic Development Appointment Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Godfrey, to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried unanimously. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. HOLD PUBLIC HEARING/ADOPT ASSESSMENT ROLL/25-11A/2025 FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION (MEADOWS OF ROUND LAKE AREA) The City Council is requested to hold a public hearing and approve the resolution adopting the assessment roll for Project 25-11A, 2025 Full Depth Reclamation (Meadows of Round Lake Area). Director of Public Works/City Engineer Berkowitz reviewed the information with the Council and recommended approval as presented. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – March 3, 2026 Page 3 Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Schue, to open the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. No comments. Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Shafto, to close the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Schue, Seconded by Shafto, to adopt Resolution No. R030-26, Adopting the Assessment Roll for the Improvement of Project No. 25-11A, 2025 Full Depth Reclamation (Meadows of Round Lake Area). Motion carried unanimously. B. HOLD PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER VACATION OF DRAINAGE/UTILITY EASEMENTS – OUTLOTS E AND F, IN FIELDS OF WINSLOW COVE The City Council is requested to consider the vacation of the blanket drainage and utility easements on Outlots E and F in the Fields of Winslow Cove plat. Community Development Director Janish reviewed the information with the Council and asked them to hold a public hearing and consider the vacation request. He noted that supplemental information was provided to the Council tonight, which included an email received from a resident and the related staff response. Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Godfrey, to open the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. st Mr. Janish read into the record the email received from the resident at 638 151 Lane NW, who commented on the birds and wildlife that exist on the outlots. The resident believed that development is occurring too quickly and urged the Council to protect this environmentally critical area. He stated staff responded to the resident with information from the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) that was done for the project, as well as phasing information for the project. Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Schue, to close the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Schue asked staff to provide a short summation of the information within the EAW. Mr. Janish provided additional information on the review that was done through the EAW and mitigation that was recommended, which was used in the design of the site. He confirmed that there was no information within the EAW that supports that this project would violate environmental protections or that development should not occur. Councilmember Schue recognized that development will also have an impact on the natural environment and wildlife. Mayor Barthel stated this whole property has also been reviewed by the DNR. He explained the Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – March 3, 2026 Page 4 project was approved with five phases, and the easements and outlots continue to be addressed as they move forward in the phasing. Councilmember Engelhardt asked if there is an additional review of environmental changes as they move forward with phasing. Mr. Janish replied there is no continued review of that nature. He provided additional information on the project, noting that the overall site was mass graded and therefore already altered from its original state. Councilmember Shafto commented the vacation of the easement cannot be reviewed as a standalone item, noting that this item is connected to the Final Plat, next on the agenda. He recognized that there would be impacts to the area, but there would still be drainage areas and space for wildlife. Motion by Schue, Seconded by Engelhardt, to adopt Resolution No. R031-26, Granting the Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements in Fields of Winslow Cove, PIN(s) 24-32-24-31-0019 and 24-32-24-34-0002. Motion carried unanimously. C. CONSIDER FINAL PLAT – FIELDS OF WINSLOW COVE FIFTH ADDITION th The City Council is requested to approve the Final Plat for the Fields of Winslow Cove 5 Addition. Community Development Director Janish reviewed the information with the Council and recommended approval as presented. Mayor Barthel stated although this item is moving through quickly tonight, the development has been discussed for the past six years, with many workshops and many details shared throughout the process. Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Godfrey, to adopt Resolution No. R032-26, Approving the Final th Plat of “Fields of Winslow Cove 5 Addition”, PIN(s) 24-32-24-31-0019 and 24-32-24-34-0002. Motion carried unanimously. D. ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW (AUAR) UPDATE Community Development Director Janish explained the City of Andover is in the process of completing the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR), a type of environmental review, for the area referred to as the Fields of Andover. An environmental review is required because the area and potential units/development intensity exceed mandatory thresholds. The draft AUAR and Final Order consider two potential development scenarios, evaluate the potential impacts of those scenarios, and indicate mitigation for those potential impacts. The draft AUAR and Final Order do not identify which scenario should be developed. Analysis focuses on anticipated impacts, potential avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures under the two scenarios. He stated the intent tonight is to inform the public that the AUAR is being published with the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) for a 30-day comment period on March 10, 2026. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – March 3, 2026 Page 5 Councilmember Engelhardt asked if there is a requirement or preference for the publication of public comments. Mr. Janish commented that residents can provide their comments directly to him. 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 highlighted some upcoming activities taking place at the Community Center this week. (Public Works/Engineering Department Report) Mr. Berkowitz provided an overview of the upcoming construction project timelines. He also recognized Scott Hautala, noting that he will have worked for Andover for 30 years at the time of his retirement in April. Mayor Barthel expressed thanks and appreciation for the work that Mr. Hautala has provided to the community. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Councilmember Godfrey commented that 95 years ago today, Congress designated the Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem. Mayor Barthel encouraged residents to go to the Community Center on Thursday night for the roller skating event. He stated that the Bank of Elk River will have its groundbreaking ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Schue, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary 1 2 3 4 Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – March 3, 2026 Page 6 1 REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – MARCH 3, 2026 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1 6 RESIDENT FORUM ..............................................................................................................1 7 AGENDA APPROVAL ..........................................................................................................1 8 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ...................................................................................................1 9 1. CONSENT ITEMS ..........................................................................................................2 10 A. Approve Payment of Claims ........................................................................................2 11 B. Approve Plans and Specs/Order Ad for Bids/26-02A: 2026 Street Reconstruction 12 (Creekridge Estates)/26-02C: 2026 Street Reconstruction (East Round Lake Estates)/26-11B: 13 2026 Full Deth Reclamation (Northglen Area/Woodland Pond) (R026-26) .............................2 14 C. Approve Plans and Specs/Order Ad for Bids/26-02E: 2026 Street Reconstruction rdth 15 (Leeman Lake Estates)/26-11A: 2026 Full Depth Reclamation (173 Ave./Navajo St./175 16 Ave.)/26-11C: 2026 Full Depth Reclamation (Birchwood Pond)/26-11D: 2026 Full Depth 17 Reclamation (Old Constance Blvd.)/26-12: 2026 Mill and Overlay (Grow Oak View Estates) 18 (R027-26) ...............................................................................................................................2 19 D. Adopt the 2025 Anoka County Hazard Mitigation Plan (R028-26) ...............................2 20 E. Approve New Used Vehicle Sales License ......................................................................2 21 F. Approve Grant Agreement with the State of Minnesota/Kelsey Round Lake Park Trail 22 Reconstruction/25-37 ..............................................................................................................2 23 G. Approve Lower-Potency Hemp Retail Registration ......................................................2 24 H. Approve Change Order #4/23-18, Nightingale St. NW & Crosstown Blvd. NW 25 Roundabout & 23-19, Nightingale St. NW & Veterans Memorial Blvd. NW Roundabout 26 (R029-26) ...............................................................................................................................2 27 I. Approve 2026 Used Vehicle Sales License/Renewal........................................................2 28 J. Approve Purchase Agreement & Easement/26-02D/2026 Street Reconstruction: strd 29 Nightingale Preserve/Wittington Ridge/Nightingale Estates 1 – 3 Additions .......................2 30 K. Approve Andover Firefighters Relief Association Bylaw Amendments .......................2 31 L. Accept Resignation/Retirement of Mechanic ...................................................................2 32 M. Approve Economic Development Appointment ...........................................................2 33 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS .....................................................................................................2 34 A. HOLD PUBLIC HEARING/ADOPT ASSESSMENT ROLL/25-11A/2025 FULL 35 DEPTH RECLAMATION (MEADOWS OF ROUND LAKE AREA) (R030-26) ...........2 36 B. HOLD PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER VACATION OF DRAINAGE/UTILITY 37 EASEMENTS – OUTLOTS E AND F, IN FIELDS OF WINSLOW COVE (R031-26) ..3 38 C. CONSIDER FINAL PLAT – FIELDS OF WINSLOW COVE FIFTH ADDITION 39 (R032-26) ........................................................................................................................4 40 D. ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW (AUAR) UPDATE ...........................4 41 3. STAFF ITEMS ................................................................................................................5 42 A. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT .....................................................................................5 43 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT ...................................................................................................5 44 ADJOURNMENT ...................................................................................................................5 Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – March 3, 2026 Page 7 1