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Regular City Council Meeting - Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Call to Order - 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
1. Approval of Minutes; 6/6/06 Regular)
Consent Items
2. Approve Payment of Claims - Finance
3. Approve Plans & Specs/Order Advertisement for Bids/06-12/Crosstown Boulevard NW Trail & 06-17/The
Oaks Park Trail - Engineering
4. Accept Feasibility Report/Waive Public Hearing/Order Plans & Specs/06-20A/Meadow Creek Christian
School/Tum Lane Improvements - Engineering
5. Approve No Parking Reso1utionl05-11/Tulip Street NW - Engineering
6. Order Plans & Specs/06-7/2006 Trail Maintenance - Engineering
7. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Automark Voting Equipment - Clerk
8. Approve Market Rate/Pay Equity Adjustments - Administration
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Discussion Items
9. Receive Anoka County Sheriff s Department Monthly Report - Sheriff
10. Community Survey Presentation - Decision Resources Inc. - Administration
11. Award Bid/Wood1and Crossings (05-32), Shaw's Glen (05-24), Cardinal Ridge (05-20) & Adjacent Parce1s-
Engineering
12. Consider Variance/Shared Driveway/1947 - 161 sl Avenue NW - Planning
13. Consider Sketch P1an/Wood1and Hills/17404 Ward Lake Drive NW - Planning
14. Consider Sketch P1anlTownhomesILocated Between Crooked Lake Blvd. NW & G1adio1a St. NW - Planning
Staff Items
15. City Administrator - Outside Committee Appointment - Administration
16. Schedule July EDA Meeting - Administration
17. ScheduleJu1y Workshop -Administration
18. Administrator's Report - Administration
Mayor/Council Input
Adjournment
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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 20, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE..................................................................................................... 1
RESIDENT FORUM ................................................................................................................. 1
AGENDA APPROV AL............................................................................................................. 1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES...................................................................................................... 1
CONSENT ITEMS
Approve Payment of Claims .. ............... .... ....... ........ ................................ ............. ......... ...... 2
Resolution R074-06 accepting Feasibility Report/Waive Public Hearing/Order Plans
& Specs/06-20A/Meadow Creek Christian School/Turn Lane Improvements............... 2
Resolution R075-06 approving No Parking Resolution/05-11rrulip Street NW ................2
Resolution R076-06 ordering Plans & Specs/06-7/2006 Trail Maintenance....................... 2
Resolution ROn -06 adopting Resolution Authorizing Automark Voting Equipment........ 2
Approve Market Rate/Pay Equity Adjustments................................................................... 2
AWARD BID/WOODLAND CROSSlNGS (05-32), SHAW'S GLEN (05-24), CARDlNAL
EIDGE (05-20) & ADJACENT PARCELS
Motion to table ...................................... ........... .... ....... .................................. ... ............ ......... 2
RECEIVE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Received. .... .............................. ............. ........ ...................... ... ...... .... ..... ................................ 2
COMMUNITY SURVEY PRESENTATION - DECISION RESOURCES, lNC. .................. 2
CONSIDER SKETCH PLANrrOWNHOMES/LOCATED BETWEEN CROOKED LAKE
BOULEVARD NW & GLADIOLA STREET NW.............................................................. 3
CONSIDER VARIANCE/SHARED DRIVEW A YI1947 -161 ST AVENUE NW
Motion to approve (RES. R078-06)......................................................................................9
CONSIDER SKETCH PLAN/WOODLAND HILLSI17404 WARD LAKE DRIVE NW
Motion to approve ................................... ........ .... ... ....... ......................... ........ .... .............. ..... 10
APPROVE PLANS & SPECS/ORDER ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS/06-12/
CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW TRAIL & 06-17/ THE OAKS PARK TRAIL
Motion to approve (RES. R079-06)...................................................................................... 10
CITY ADMINISTRATOR - OUTSIDE COMMITTEE APPOlNTMENT.............................. 11
SCHEDULE JULY EDA MEETING ........................................................................................ 11
SCHUDULE JULY WORKSHOP ............................................................................................ 12
ADMINISTRATOR REPORT .................................................................................................. 12
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
Fun Fest Date ........................................................................................................................ 13
Open Space Issue ..... ............ .................... ................... ............................... ......... ......... ......... 13
City Internet ... ...................... .................... .............. ..... ......... ...................... ...... ... ..... .... .... ..... 13
Annual Golf Tournament ........ ................... ............. ...... ........... ......... .... ......... ...... ............. .... 13
ADJOURNMENT............. ............. .............. .......... ............ ............... ...... ........ ......... ......... ......... 13
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CITY OF
NDOVE
REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 20,2006
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike
Gamache, June 20, 2006, 7:03 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present:
Councilmember absent:
Also present:
Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie Trude
Don Jacobson
City Attorney, William Hawkins
City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
City Administrator, Jim Dickinson
Community Development Director, Will Neumeister
Others
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RESIDENT FORUM
No one wished to address the Council.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Remove from Consent Items for discussion Item 3, (Approve Plans & Specs/Order Advertisement
for Bids/06/12/Crosstown Boulevard NW Trail & 06-17/The Oaks Park Trail).
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, to approve the Agenda as amended above. Motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 6, 2006, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
Councilmember Trude stated on the top of page four, the fIrst line should read, "...are within the fIve
hundred-feet-vear flood zone. . .."
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, approval of Minutes as indicated above. Motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Item 2
Item 4
Approval of Claims
Accept Feasibility ReportlWaive Public Hearing/Order Plans & Specs/06-
20AlMeadow Creek Christian School/Turn Lane Improvements (See Resolution
R074-06)
Approve No Parking Resolutionl05-II/Tulip Street NW (See Resolution R075-06)
Order Plans & Specs/06-7/2006 Trail Maintenance (See Resolution R076-06)
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Automark Voting Equipment (See Resolution Ron-
06)
Approve Market Rate/Pay Equity Adjus1ments
Item 5
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried
unanimously.
A WARD BIDIWOODLAND CROSSINGS (05-32), SHA W'S GLEN (05-24), CARDINAL RIDGE
(05-20) & ADJACENT PARCELS
City Engineer Berkowitz stated the City Council is requested to receive bids and continue this item
to the June 27, 2006 City Council Workshop to award the contract for Woodland Crossings (05-32),
Shaw's Glen (05-24), Cardinal Ridge (05-20) and adjacent parcels.
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Trude, to table this item to the June 27, 2006 City Council
Workshop and to receive the bids. Motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
. Sergeant Kevin Helwig, Anoka County Sheriff's Department, provided an update on law
enforcement activities occurring within Andover.
Councilmember Orttel wondered if the increase in misdemeanors is because it is summer. Sergeant
Helwig indicated that was part of the reason and there are more juveniles around with school letting
out for the summer and graduation parties with alcohol consumption.
COMMUNITY SURVEY PRESENTATION-DECISION RESOURCES, INC.
City Administrator Dickinson introduced Mr. Bill Morris from Decision Resources, Inc. who
presented the City Council with the 2006 citizen survey results.
Councilmember Trude stated on the internet she read that one of the communities that has the high
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speed internet available through wireless, the people who signed up were on dialup or had nothing.
Would they be able to look at the data and let the staff know if there is some correlation between
what people have and if they would want city internet. Mr. Morris indicated they asked in the survey
what type of internet connection the interviewees had and they will provide that to staff.
Councilmember Trude noticed they had a lot of residents already on high speed internet and it may
be hard to sell that group on wireless if they were to look at that technology. Mr. Morris stated the
cities in terms of access to the internet are very technologically sophisticated in comparison to most
other areas.
Mayor Gamache stated they talked about the commute issue and how they are receptive to public
transit. He asked if the residents look more toward having something like that because there is no
option and they have to drive to get to a bus. Mr. Morris stated this could be a key reason. The one
thing the City has to commuting patterns, they did ask what city their job was in and a large number
indicated Minneapolis. Ibis may then be a natural route for commuter service.
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Councilmember Trude stated on the police protection, the summary said that one third felt that
patrolling was not sufficient in their area and the northern part of the city is a lot more sparsely
populated and she wondered if there was a correlation with that. Mr. Morris stated they found when
broken out by region, the differences were minimal. It tended to be the gender and age of the person
they were speaking to.
Councilmember Orttel asked, with working with cities, how they interpret the percentages of people
wanting low cost housing. At what point should they consider doing something or are they in really
good shape. He noted that this is not the only issue but in general with percentages. Mr. Morris
stated in terms of one of rules of thumb they have been using with respect to characteristics and
development priorities, is they tend to use a threshold of thirty-five percent because what generally
happens if no action is taken on that front, that begins to move up very solidly and quickly in terms
of a real need developing. He stated if there is a tipping point, it seems to be thirty-five percent.
Mayor Gamache stated the open space referendum they talked about, is it higher here than
Woodbury. Mr. Morris stated they did two studies on that for Woodbury and Andover is running
ahead of where Woodbury is. The difference is what the community is willing to pay.
Councilmember Knight asked how they determined the twenty dollar amount. Mr. Morris stated the
twenty dollars is a median number and they write down the level at which people tell them to stop.
Councilmember Trude thought the survey could really help them with the City planning.
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CONSIDER SKETCH PLAN/TOWNHOMESlLOCATED BETWEEN CROOKED LAKE BLVD
NW & GLADIOLA STREET NW
Community Development Director Neumeister stated the Council is asked to review a sketch plan
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containing 25 detached townhomes and four existing homes that would remain. The proposal
combines several properties and the rear yards of several others into what could be considered an
infill project.
Mr. Neumeister discussed the new revised sketch plan with the City Council
Councilmember Trude stated the staff report indicates this does not require a zoning change but she
did not know how they could go from what is there now to what is proposed without a zoning
change. City Attorney Hawkins stated this would take a majority vote of the Council to make any
changes of this nature. He did not believe this is an overlay zone in Andover so he did not think it
would require a zoning change.
Mr. Neumeister explained the R-4 Zone requirements to the Council.
Councilmember Knight wondered if the radius of the two cul-de-sacs was big enough for a snow
plow. Mr. Berkowitz stated the standards shown on the plans is what they consider a temporary cul-
de-sac. It is eighty-two feet of right-of-way and is sufficient for snow plowing. They do allow that
in temporary conditions. Councilmember Knight noted this will not be temporary. Mr. Berkowitz
stated it is a permanent condition but was reviewed with the Public Works staff and they are
comfortable with that size cul-de-sac.
Councilmember Knight stated the frontage of the lots in the cul-de-sac varies from forty-six to fifty-
three feet. Mr. Neumeister stated that is correct. At the building setback all the lots are fifty feet
wide but at the front lot line they are probably less than that.
Councilmember Knight asked on Eidelweiss past 1 35th Lane, who would be responsible for making
the improvements. Mr. Neumeister stated the developer indicated at the last meeting that he would
take some responsibility for that but they would like to see this included as part of the PUD.
Councilmember Trude wondered if this development does not go through will the residents still get
these improvements. Mr. Berkowitz stated if the project did not happen it will be more of a
challenge. They have discussed the options with the resident there and there are not real attractive
options for him so they prefer to tie it into the plat.
Councilmember Orttel wondered if it was correct that it would only be five more units than what
would be allowed in single family. Mr. Neumeister stated that is correct.
The Council discussed with staff the road connection options in regard to traffic.
Mayor Gamache thought if they made the main entrance/exit onto this development Crooked Lake
Boulevard, it will likely help the development itself. It will take a lot of the traffic that was a
concern out of the equation. One of the issues in this development would be solved.
Councilmember Orttel thought they should do this. Mr. Berkowitz stated they could require a right
turn lane in the requirements for the development.
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Mr. Berkowitz explained to the Council what would need to be done to the intersection if they make
Crooked Lake Boulevard the main entrance.
Councilmember Orttel stated this would also eliminate the connection to Gladiola Street. He liked
the idea of a trail along there to accommodate the children but did not like the street connection to
Gladiola Street.
Councilmember Trude thought if the connection could be made, she would get rid of all the other
connections. lbis would separate the new neighborhood from the existing homes.
Councilmember Orttel noted he is trying to get rid of the traffic issue. He would take off the
east/west street and instead of cul-de-sacs, he would put in some knock downs in case you need
emergency vehicles in there. Councilmember Trude stated if they treat this as an infill development
where the access is to Crooked Lake and whatever they can build to meet requirements coming off of
Crooked Lake, do some kind of a swirl cul-de-sac in from there. It would separate the new from the
old areas.
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Councilmember Knight asked if Eidelweiss is narrower than normal. Mr. Berkowitz stated that is
correct. Councilmember Knight stated when they jam those homes in so tight it looks like an alley in
Minneapolis. He thought they were putting too many units in this area.
Mr. Dickinson stated the access would be relevant to the number of units. He showed on a map what
he thought the Council wanted changed for street access. Councilmember Trude did not want to
reduce lot sizes in a neighborhood that has lots much bigger and it looks incompatible and makes the
existing homes look like they should go too. She thought the new homes would have to look like the
existing homes so it looked like a subdivision of lots instead of part one and part two of the area
She was worried it will not look like good planning.
Councilmember Trude wondered if the pond would be the park and if so, the developer would need
to put a park somewhere else. Mr. Neumeister stated that is correct and explained what was
discussed with the developer regarding drainage.
Mr. Todd Ganz, Merit Development, stated going back out onto Crooked Lake Boulevard would be
great. He noted this was in their first sketch plan. He stated from the intersection they should be
able to meet all of the requirements. He wanted to make sure they got a clarification that he did not
find it good planning to have two streets end in cul-de-sacs that already have the right-of-way there.
He understood keeping the neighborhoods separate and he is more than willing to work with staff
and do what is needed to meet the economics of the development.
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Mr. Ganz stated he wants to save as many trees as possible because they are worth a lot of money as
a developer. He wanted to make sure the connections are what the City wants because he did not
want to work more on this and then find out they want the development connected to Eidelweiss.
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Mr. Dickinson stated staff felt at this point, even with what was presented by the developer, there
still is a more creative way to present this development. Staff is not in complete support of this
development because they feel something is missing.
Mayor Gamache stated his one issue on the two cul-de-sacs is they still have a drainage problem on
Eidelweiss and if they tell the developer to shut down the cul-de-sac before he gets to the drainage
problem he doubted they could get the developer to fix the problem.
The Council discussed with the developer concerns about the cul-de-sacs.
Councilmember Trude stated as she looks at the homes along Gladiola, they are starting to get back
to single family except for the one lot split which does not look like a single family neighborhood.
She stated if that could meet the eighty by one hundred thirty standard that would be fine but she did
not want to see two houses fifty feet apart with the spacing of the existing homes on both sides of the
street. Councilmember Orttel thought the cul-de-sac could be run down further to pick those up.
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Mr. Ganz stated for clarification to stay within the PUD he is still going to be proposing park paths
to connect the neighborhood. He would like an easement from Eidelweiss up to Bunker to connect
and provide walking access. Councilmember Trude stated she would rather have the neighborhood
decide if they want the connection.
Councilmember Orttel asked what the demographic of the homeowner in this type of development is.
Mr. Ganz stated he was looking at age fifty to fifty-five.
Ms. Claudia Johnston stated she was speaking on behalf of her mother, Germain Hamlet, 13563
Eidelweiss. She stated all of the suggestions are really exceptional and do cover most of the issues
the residents have had. They do have a signed petition from 114 residents in the area. The petition
reads" As neighbors and Andover Residents we respectfully request that the Merit plan be developed
with no more than twelve single family homes with a minimum price of$290,000." She thought the
reason for the wording in the petition is because of the concern for density in this area and the price
point so it would be a quality development.
Mr. Johnston stated there are concerns written up by a group of residents and would also like them to
be a part of the minutes.
"Site Design - The starting sale price in the proposed project is $245,000. This is entry level pricing
in this market. Residents would like to see a higher price point of $290,000-$400,000 along with
fewer homes and therefore are recommending no more than 12 single family homes in the area. This
density would meet the current zoning and compliment the character of the neighborhood.
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The location of the new street out to Gladiola is unacceptable to residents, because it is located too
far to the south. This street should be moved just south of the home located at 13625 Gladiola. This
would allow for a buffer between the project and the existing homes.
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Traffic and Safety - At first glance, one would think that traffic would not be an issue because ofits
proximity to Crooked Lake Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard. But because it is illegal to go
west onto Bunker Lake Boulevard from Gladiola, most cars will need to go south on Eidelweiss or
Gladiola to 135th and then east to Crooked Lake and then north to Bunker. This presents two issues:
More traffic is funneled into the narrower existing streets creating safety issues for children walking
and biking. This neighborhood is in a "no bus" zone for both Crooked Lake Elementary and high
school. Children use these roads to walk to school and there could be safety issues with the roads
being so small. Small children also live in the immediate area.
People will try to make an illegal turn west at Gladiola and Bunker, because it will be easier. This is
a serious safety issue. Extending the island on Bunker would prevent that.
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Comparison to Similar Projects - The table of "similar" developments in Andover provided by Merit
shows lot sizes of other developments that have been approved by Andover. In reviewing these
developments, it is noted that they have lots of open space and do not box in a land-locked, older
residential area. While the proposal by Merit could be a good concept in the right location, in the
existing neighborhood it is comparable to fitting a size 12 foot in a size 6 shoe.
Homeowner Association - The developer is recommending a townhouse association to care for snow
removal, lawn maintenance, etc. Even if the project were approved at 25 units, it would be a small
association and the maintenance fees would have to be astronomical for long term upkeep. This
could be an even greater problem after the development is sold out and could cause the project to not
be maintained properly. Residents are recommending no association.
Developer's Presentation - The developer stated that they would be willing put in 6' fir trees as a
buffer. This is unacceptable to residents. There should be a green space of at least 50 feet between
the development and current residents. This would allow for the trees that border the properties to
remain and additional attractive 5-6 bushes to be planted as filler. At least one resident wishes to
have a privacy fence along the edge of their property.
Various realtors have estimated property values to drop between 1 0-19% home values when homes
are near cluster housing. This makes a 50' buffer necessary.
General- The residents on Eidelweiss, 135th Lane and Gladiola are concerned about the conflicting
opinions on whether these streets will be upgraded or not. If they are to be upgraded and/or water be
brought in, the residents request that the developer pay for this. This concern also applies to the
possibility of adding sidewalks. How much front yard will be lost and how many trees will have to
be torn down.. . and how will residents be compensated for this?
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Residents are encouraging the developer to work with staff to prepare a plan that meets the PUD
ordinance and are willing to work with the developer and staff to make this a win/win situation for
everyone. If Merit progresses to the next stage of preliminary plan development, representatives
from the neighborhood would like to have another meeting with the developer and staff prior to any
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presentation back to Planning or CounciL"
Ms. Johnston stated a lot of the issues have been covered by the new staff report and also the
Council's discussion with staff and the developer.
Ms. Johnston stated when the survey was discussed, growth and traffic was what disturbed the
residents the most. She stated they would like to have nice neighborhoods and open space.
Ms. Johnston reviewed the new sketch plan with the Council and indicated that there should be a
buffer of fifty feet from her mother's land to the new development. She thought the size of the lots is
crucial for the developer to come back with another sketch plan. She agreed with several of the
Council that fifty foot lots are too small for the development.
Ms. Dawn Shnickels-Johnson, 1553 l40tb Lane NW, stated she was speaking on behalf of her family
who live on 13526 Crooked Lake Boulevard. She stated she has sent a copy along with the Planning
Commission regarding her comments about the revised sketch. She stated one question that had
been talked about is an emergency exit. When talking about variances on the road being twenty-
eight feet instead of thirty-three and cul-de-sacs, they need to make sure there is a way to get out the
area She thought it would have been a good idea for everyone to sit down and have a neighborhood
meeting. 1bis would have taken care of a lot of concerns. She stated she wanted to make a
correction of what they were told at a meeting that the streets ofEidelweiss will be taken care of by
the developer but 135th and Gladiola will only be taken care of under normally scheduled
maintenance or upgrades.
Ms. Shnickles-Johnson noted they cannot determine who will move into the neighborhood. The
developer indicated it would be fifty to fifty-five year olds but there could be younger families with
children moving in there. She thought they were putting in too many homes and destroying the
existing neighborhood. She thought staff needs to sit down with the developer and find the middle
ground acceptable to everyone.
Mr. Ernesto Gonzales stated he would like to be able to speak on behalf of the Crooked Lake Area
Association. He stated they met yesterday and there was considerable chagrin expressed about this
among other things. He showed an aerial photograph of the land and trees and explained where the
development was proposed to go in and how many trees would be lost. There were some concerns
regarding this sketch. The density more than triples. The goals of the Comprehensive Plan do not
seem to be advanced, the desirable design qualities of a PUD seem not to be advanced. Irreversible
damage to natural resources and essentially the Crooked Lake Association told them to be very
careful about trees and sound abatement. He wanted them to try to preserve a similar density to what
is already there and to preserve trees.
Mr. Mike Petyo, 13624 Crooked Lake Boulevard, stated he did not have any problem with backing
out of his driveway and as one of the individuals selling his lot and talking about what it is going to
do for the value of their homes and how does it change the continuity of the neighborhood, he
thought going down the road toward Crooked Lake Boulevard, there were small ramblers like his,
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built in WWII era to nice modem two and a half stories with narrow little frontages with huge long
driveways to homes with junk cars in them and he did not see where they are addressing that those
are a concern.
Councilmember Trude wondered where Mr. Petyo was talking about. Mr. Petyo indicated he was
talking about homes directly across from him.
Mr. Petyo stated ifhe was concerned about this development, he would not be selling. He would be
willing to not sell his lot if everyone in the neighborhood that does not want this development wants
to pay him for what the lot is worth. He stated the concerns are valid regarding traffic but he does
not have a problem with it.
Ms. Diane Dixon, 16368 Wren Street, stated she was at the meeting representing her father who lives
at 13565 Gladiola Street. She wondered with the new plan, what about the whole long term strategy.
Some of what she heard appears to be that perhaps they are looking at part of the land but if they put
it in the way it is suggested, she was concerned if they do not reduce the density, it could push more
families out potentially. She wondered if the long-term strategy is actually to continue to push this
existing plan further down into the neighborhood. Mayor Gamache explained where the
neighborhood is headed.
Councilmember Trude thought getting rid of the fifty foot wide lots on Gladiola Street and going to a
traditional size lot preserves the character of the neighborhood. She was concerned that if they went
with the fifty foot wide lots on Gladiola that existing homes would appear non-conforming.
Mr. Wayne Benjamin, 13625 Gladiola Street, wondered why the neighbors allowed the cul-de-sac on
Crooked Lake Boulevard with smaller lots and they are opposed to this one.
Mr. Kent Kinslow, 2681 133rd Avenue, stated his concern is the traffic going south on Crooked Lake.
There are a lot of kids going out onto Crooked Lake Park. He noted there is a lot of traffic that goes
that way and speeds.
Mayor Gamache thanked the residents for coming to the meeting and giving their opinions and
indicated that staff will work with the developer to make changes to the sketch plan.
The City Council recessed at 9:37 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:42 p.m.
CONSIDER VARIANCE/SHARED DRIVEWAY/1947 _161sT AVENUE NW
Community Development Director Neumeister stated the applicant is requesting a variance to City
Code section 12-13-9, which requires that driveways be set back 5 feet from the property line to
allow a shared driveway access to 161 st Avenue NW (County Road 20).
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Mr. Neumeister reviewed the staff report with the Council.
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, to approve the proposed variance. Motion carried
unanimously. (RES. R078-06)
CONSIDER SKETCH PLANIWOODLAND HILLS/174M WARD lAKE DRIVE NW
Community Development Director Neumeister stated the Council is asked to review a sketch plan
containing five rural lots.
Motion by Councilmember Knight, Seconded by Councilmember Orttel, to approve the sketch plan.
Councilmember Orttel asked where the paved portion on Ward Lake ends. Mr. Berkowitz showed
on the map where gravel is located.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE PLANS & SPECS/ORDER ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS/06-12/CROSSTOWN
BOULEVARD NW TRAIL & 06-17/THE OAKS PARK TRAIL
City Engineer Berkowitz stated the City Council is requested to approve final plans and
specifications and order the advertisement for bids for Project 06-12, Crosstown Boulevard NW
Trail (east side) between l401h Avenue NW & 141 st Lane NW and Project 06-17, construction of
a trail through The Oaks Park from Crosstown Boulevard NW to the Kensington 71h Addition
development.
Councilmember Trude stated the reason she had this pulled was because in the resolution they
are approving the plans and specs for trails but when she read the staff report, the last couple of
lines on the first page at the bottom it talks about an alternate bid for a basketball court and other
things. She wondered if they need to approve that as part of this. Mr. Berkowitz stated what
they have is Fox Meadows basketball court was identified in the Capital Improvement Plan and
because it is such a small project they can actually go out and get quotes and do the project
because it was previously approved. They preferred to bring this in as an alternate bid under this
proposal.
Councilmember Trude wondered if this was enough legally to get that, to just say they are going
to go out and bid for the trails and then mentioned in the staff report doing basketball courts too.
She thought this should be in the resolution. Mr. Berkowitz stated that would be a question for
the City Attorney. City Attorney Hawkins stated if the plans were referenced generally in the
resolution then there would not be a problem.
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Councilmember Trude stated the other part of it is when they do stuff in the CIP, generally the
Council has to say yes it is ok to look at it and they never voted on it so she thought it should be
in the resolution that yes they want to go ahead with two trails and yes they would like to do the
basketball court and the things at Fox Meadows. She was just thinking that it would be good to
amend it so they follow their CIP process too. Mr. Berkowitz stated typically in a Capital
Improvement Plan if the item is a certain dollar amount and it has been approved in the CIP they
move forward and those improvements are made. He stated he is comfortable with moving
forward if it is ten thousand dollars or less.
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, to approve the final plans and specifications and order the
advertisement for bids for Project 06-12, Crosstown Boulevard NW Trail (east side) between
1401h Avenue NW & 141 st Lane NW and Project 06-17, construction of a trail through The Oaks
Park from Crosstown Boulevard NW to the Kensington 71h Addition development.
Councilmember Orttel asked what the completed part of the trail is. Mr. Berkowitz stated the
section that is in is along Crosstown which will tie into the Oaks trail and that trails will tie into
the new Kensington 71h Development.
o Motion carried unanimously. (RES. R079-06)
CITY ADMINISTRATOR - OUTSIDE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
City Administrator Dickinson stated the Council is requested to consider a request from the City
Administrator to participate on a Board outside of the City of Andover. The committee would be the
newly created Sherburne County Economic Development Committee (SCEDC).
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, to approve the request of Mr. Dickinson to participate on the
Sherburne County Economic Development Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE JULY EDA MEETING
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, to schedule an EDA meeting for July 18, 2006 at 6:00
p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE JULY WORKSHOP
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Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, to schedule a Special Council Workshop meeting for
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
City Administrator Dickinson updated the Council on Administration and City department
activities, CenterPoint Pipeline Project update, meeting reminders and miscellaneous projects.
City Engineer Berkowitz updated the Council on public improvement projects in the City.
Community Development Director Neumeister updated the Council on development activity in
the City.
Mr. Wayne Davids, 13607 Crooked Lake Boulevard, stated in regard to Item 14, before he came
to the meeting he did not like the project and now he does not like it even more. He appreciated
the Council's insight into this. Last weekend they made two 9ll calls because of problems in the
neighborhood and all this to get half a dozen more houses into the neighborhood, he cannot see
it. The population growth is here anyway and he wondered why they need to jam a bunch of
people in that area like trailer houses. He stated they heard about the road going east to Crooked
Lake and that will be coming out on his front yard. When they talked about putting a service
road in a passing lane, he wondered if they were going to utilize City owned property that is
already there and will people lose their front yards to make the service road or will the City take
more land from them. Mayor Gamache stated they are going to try to get the road in where they
have land now. Councilmember Orttel stated they are going to be giving the service road back to
the people.
Mr. Davids asked if it was a conflict of interest for a Councilmember who seems to be pushing
the project that has a designated park surveyed within a hundred yards of this project to vote on
it. City Attorney Hawkins stated there is only a conflict of interest according to Minnesota
Statute if the Councilmember has a direct financial benefit from the project and if there is no
direct financial benefit then there is no conflict.
Mr. Davids indicated the Councilmember is Councilmember Orttel. Councilmember Orttel
stated he did not know what Mr. Davids is talking about and he does not have any monetary
interest in this project. He stated he did not designate property as a park. It was noted the land is
not public property, it was a lot split.
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
(Fun Fest Date) - Mayor Gamache stated the Fun Fest will begin on Friday, July 7th and the parade
is Saturday, July g1h beginning at 11:00 a.m. and there will be fireworks on July g1h at dusk.
(Open Space Issue) - Councilmember Trude asked what they are going to do with the information on
the open space. She stated if they have something they want to get formulated for a ballot topic, the
County will need it soon. Mr. Dickinson indicated this could be discussed at the City Council
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Workshop at the end of June.
(City Internet) - Councilmember Trude stated regarding the internet she asked staff to fmd out what
other City Managers are doing and bring back a report to them.
(Annual Golf Tournament) - Mayor Gamache thanked City Staff for all their work on the annual
Golf Tournament. He noted it was a beautiful day and fun time.
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 10:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary