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Home My WebLink About2026-08-03 CC REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING – AUGUST 3, 2026 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Barthel, August 3, 2026, 7:00 p.m., at 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 Fire Chief, Jason Baumunk Associate Planner, Aidan Breen Planning Intern, Isabel Chmielewska Others PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR NEW FIRE CHIEF Mayor Barthel conducted the swearing-in of the new Fire Chief Jason Baumunk. Fire Chief Baumunk thanked the Council and staff for the opportunity and spoke about his commitment to the Fire Department. He also thanked and acknowledged the families of the firefighters and his own family for their support. Mayor Barthel thanked Fire Chief Baumunk for leading during this interim time and stated he is honored to have him as the next Fire Chief. Councilmember Shafto commented he was also excited to see Mr. Baumunk appointed to the interim role and is even more excited to see him in the Fire Chief role. RESIDENT FORUM Joe Richardson, Prior Lake, commented he was a 20-year resident of Andover and provided the Council and staff with a handout from the ACEIT group regarding the removal of the federal EAC certification stickers from the voting tabulators. He asked the Council to read the information and encouraged them to reach out with any questions. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – August 3, 2026 Page 2 AGENDA APPROVAL Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Engelhardt, to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 21, 2026, Regular Meeting: Correct as written Motion by Godfrey, Seconded by Shafto, to approve the July 21, 2026, Regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 1. CONSENT ITEMS A. Approve Payment of Claims B. Declare Costs/Order Assessment Roll/25-32: Dahlberg Addition (R063-26) C. Amend Fee Ordinance (Ord. 592) D. Award Quotes/26-05: 2026 Pavement Markings/26-07: 2026 Trail Maintenance/26-10: 2026 Parking Lot Maintenance (R064-26) E. Approve Lower-Potency Hemp Retail Registration/Holiday 14220 Inca Street F. Receive Assessment Roll/Order Public Hearing/26-02A: 2026 Street Reconstruction (Creekside Estates) (R065-26) G. Receive Assessment Roll/Order Public Hearing/26-02C: 2026 Street Reconstruction (East Round Lake Estates) (R066-26) H. Receive Assessment Roll/Order Public Hearing/26-11B: 2026 FDR (Northglen Area/Woodland Pond) (R067-26) I. Approve Park Exclusive Use Permits J. Approve Appointment – Community Center Facility Coordinator K. Approve 2027 Law Enforcement Contract/Anoka County Sheriff’s Office L. Approve Proposal from AE2S to Prepare the City’s Water Supply Plan M. Approve Proposal from AE2S to Update the City’s Water Model N. Approve Application for Exempt Permit/Andover Firefighters’ Relief Association Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Godfrey, to approve of the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried unanimously. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. HOLD PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER VACATION OF DRAINAGE/UTILITY TH EASEMENTS – 1172 AND 1182 157 LANE NW The City Council is requested to consider the vacation of the drainage and utility easement as part th of a lot line adjustment request between 1172 and 1182 157 Lane NW in the Red Pine Fields development. A new drainage and utility easement will be granted to the City along the new lot Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – August 3, 2026 Page 3 line. Associate City Planner Breen reviewed the information with the Council and recommended approval as presented. Councilmember Godfrey asked and received confirmation that there were no public comments received. Mayor Barthel asked and received confirmation that the neighbor losing property agrees to this request. He asked if new easements would be dedicated at the next meeting. Mr. Breen replied that dedication of easements does not require Council action and confirmed it is included as a condition of approval. Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Godfrey, to open the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. No comments. Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Shafto, to close the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Engelhardt, Seconded by Godfrey, to adopt Resolution No. R068-26, Granting the Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement Along the Property Line Between the Properties at th 1172 and 1182 157 Lane NW in Red Pine Fields. Motion carried unanimously. B. CONSIDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION AT 16150 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW – APPLICANT: POPE DESIGN GROUP ON BEHALF OF CONSTANCE FREE CHURCH The City Council is requested to review a request from Pope Design Group, on behalf of Constance Free Church, for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), to construct two expansions to the church building on the property at 16150 Crosstown Boulevard NW. The first addition is approximately 3,200 square feet and the second is approximately 12,800 square feet. The expansion triggers the need for a CUP to ensure minimal impacts on surrounding properties. Planning Intern Chmielewska reviewed the information with the Council and recommended approval as presented. Councilmember Godfrey asked the reason for the expansion and whether safety was a consideration, as that was noted during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Brad Wicks, Pope Design Group, replied they are not adding capacity to the church but are adding more space to the education wing and renovating the office area. Associate Planner Breen stated that safety was one of the considerations noted at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, noting enhanced safety for the child education wing and main entrance to create one point in and out of those areas. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – August 3, 2026 Page 4 Motion by Godfrey, Seconded by Engelhardt, to adopt Resolution No. R069-26, Approving the Conditional Use Permit Request for the Expansion of a Religious Institution on the Property at 16150 Crosstown Boulevard NW. Motion carried unanimously. 3. STAFF ITEMS A. RESCHEDULE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Barthel explained the City Council is asked to consider rescheduling the November 3, 2026 meeting to avoid conflicts with elections. Ms. Cotton provided additional context on the alternative dates to be considered. Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Engelhardt, to reschedule the November 3, 2026 City Council meeting to November 4, 2026. Motion carried unanimously. 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 reported 82 homes in the Red Oaks mitigation area that desired to connect to municipal water have been connected, and the first lift of bituminous has been completed. She stated Night to Unite will take place the following night and noted members of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department, and City Council will be visiting th registered parties. Primary Election Day is Tuesday, August 11, and local polling sites will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Councilmember Engelhardt stated six or seven months ago he spoke with residents who had family members in the Red Oaks neighborhood and were concerned with what they felt was a lack of information. He commented they followed up with City staff and all of their questions were answered. He thanked the staff members who worked on that project. Mayor Barthel commented that members of the Council will be riding along with members of the Fire Department to visit Night to Unite parties and welcomed any questions residents may have. Mr. Breen thanked Ms. Chmielewska for her assistance this summer and wished her the best as she moves forward in completing her Master's Degree. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Engelhardt, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes – August 3, 2026 Page 5 Respectfully submitted, Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary 1 REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – AUGUST 3, 2026 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1 6 SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR NEW FIRE CHIEF ........................................................1 7 RESIDENT FORUM ..............................................................................................................1 8 AGENDA APPROVAL ..........................................................................................................2 9 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ...................................................................................................2 10 1. CONSENT ITEMS ..........................................................................................................2 11 A. Approve Payment of Claims ........................................................................................2 12 B. Declare Costs/Order Assessment Roll/25-32: Dahlberg Addition (R063-26) ................2 13 C. Amend Fee Ordinance (Ord. 592) ................................................................................2 14 D. Award Quotes/26-05: 2026 Pavement Markings/26-07: 2026 Trail Maintenance/26-10: 15 2026 Parking Lot Maintenance (R064-26) ..............................................................................2 16 E. Approve Lower Potency Hemp Retail Registration/Holiday 14220 Inca Street ................2 17 F. Receive Assessment Roll/Order Public Hearing/26-02A: 2026 Street Reconstruction 18 (Creekside Estates) (R065-26) ................................................................................................2 19 G. Receive Assessment Roll/Order Public Hearing/26-02C: 2026 Street Reconstruction 20 (East Round Lake Estates) (R066-26) .....................................................................................2 21 H. Receive Assessment Roll/Order Public Hearing/26-11B: 2026 FDR (Northglen 22 Area/Woodland Pond) (R067-26) ...........................................................................................2 23 I. Approve Park Exclusive Use Permits ...............................................................................2 24 J. Approve Appointment – Community Center Facility Coordinator....................................2 25 K. Approve 2027 Law Enforcement Contract/Anoka County Sheriff’s Office ..................2 26 L. Approve Proposal from AE2S to Prepare the City’s Water Supply Plan ...........................2 27 M. Approve Proposal from AE2S to Update the City’s Water Model ................................2 28 N. Approve Application for Exempt Permit/Andover Firefighters’ Relief Association ......2 29 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS .....................................................................................................2 30 A. HOLD PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER VACATION OF DRAINAGE/UTILITY TH 31 EASEMENTS – 1172 AND 1182 157 LANE NW (R068-26) ......................................2 32 B. CONSIDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION AT 33 16150 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW – APPLICANT: POPE DESIGN GROUP ON 34 BEHALF OF CONSTANCE FREE CHURCH (R069-26) ...............................................3 35 3. STAFF ITEMS ................................................................................................................4 36 A. RESCHEDULE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ..............................4 37 B. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT .....................................................................................4 38 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT ...................................................................................................4 39 ADJOURNMENT ...................................................................................................................4 40