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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Mayor and Council Members
CC: John Erar, City Administrato~
FROM: David D. Berkowitz, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Consider Future Water System Improvement Projects - Engineering
DATE: January 27,2004
INTRODUCTION
There are three main items that are driving the need for water system improvements. They include:
1) federally mandated water quality issues such as radium standards, 2) water supply for the east
side of the system during peak demand and 3) the possibility and/or need for future water treatment
for the east side of the system. These items are discussed in detail below.
DISCUSSION
The City's water distribution system consists of 2 zones, the eastern and western sections. The two
segments are connected by one common point where an altitude valve is located. The altitude valve
opens when the water tower on the east side of the City drops to a low level which is typically
during times of high water demand. This allows treated water from the west side to go to the
eastern portion of the system. Treated water is in the entire system for approximately 9 months each
calendar year.
The east side consists of2 wells, Well No.1 and Well No.2. Well No.2 is currently utilized only
during peak water demand times primarily in the summer months. Well No. I is not used at this.
point because the well is pumping sand and the well production is only pumping at a maximum 600
gallons per minute.
Wells 3 through 8 are on the west side of the system. Wells 4 through 8 go directly to the treatment
plant and meet all federal water quality standards. Well No.3 is the only well on the west side that
does not meet the federal water quality standards, due to the levels of radium. This well is only
utilized during peak demand. The system details will be presented and discussed in detail.
At least one additional well is needed in 2004 as identified in the 2004-2008 CIP on the east side of
the system due to the fact that Well No.1 is no longer feasible to utilize. Staff is recommending a
well be drilled in or near Terrace Park (near Well No. 2 location) to either blend with Well No.2 to
lower the radium or abandoned Well No.2 and utilize only the new well. A second well in Terrace
Park should be considered in 2005 to meet high peak demand for the east side. Other possible
options will be discussed in detail.
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~ayorandCouncil~embers
January 27, 2004
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BUDGET IMPACT
Three replacement wells have been identified in the City's Comprehensive Water Plan and
calculated in the water rate analysis. The water treatment would require additional evaluation.
ACTION REQUESTED
The City Council is requested to authorize staff to hire an engineering consultant to analyze the
different improvements to determine the most feasible solution to the issues described and move
forward with a well for 2004.
Respectfully submitted,
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO:
Mayor and Councilmembers
John Erar, City AdministratoA!
Jim Dickinson, Finance DirecIo~
Will Neumeister, Community De~opment Director d-
David Berkowitz, City EngineerJ)l:>~
FROM:
SUBJECT: County Road Improvement Policy
DATE:
January 27, 2004
INTRODUCTION
Council has recently begun to see the challenges of allowing new development adjacent to
County roads. The reality of what the future holds is that Anoka County will be placing
greater burdens on City taxpayers and new development to pay for the needed roadway
improvements.
Looking long-term, the cost of constructing arterial road improvements to handle the increased
traffic in the future may also become something that Anoka County will look to the City to
provide in terms of additional funding support. These issues have been effectively handled in
other communities and counties in the Metropolitan area for many years. Other cities have
approached these issues by performing studies and preparing cost estimates to determine what
the short-term (and long-term) minimum needed roadway improvements would be as a result
of continuing development in the MUSA areas. They have changed their subdivision
ordinances to establish a "trunk road charge" that would be collected at the time of platting of
the property. Where this has been done, the city has established that the new development is
generating the needed roadway improvements and will have to pay a proportionate share of the
costs of building the final collector and arterial roadway system that is needed.
Where this type of approach has not been used, the City and County will find that they are
beginning to run short of money to build the needed improvements. The establishment of a
trunk road charge has made it fair and equitable which avoids making the last developer
coming into an area pay for all the needed improvements. Also, the City and/or the County are
not depleting their MSA fund accounts or diverting other funding sources that are needed for
routine roadway maintenance.
DISCUSSION
In the coming months, there will be many new developments that will be coming through the
City for approvals and there will likely be some type of minimum needed roadway
improvements to the County roadways. In the last few months, the City Council has already
begun to see a few of these developments at some level of review, with some plats recently
approved. These include:
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. Oakview Park
. Woodland 6th Addition
. Constance Comers
. Bunker Lake Village
. Crosstown Meadows
. Whitetail Ridge
. Sophies Manor
The point of bringing this issue up is to show that as new developments come through the City
for approval, unless we have a system for collecting a proportionate share of these short-term
and long-term improvement costs, we are missing an opportunity to fund these improvements
in a fair and equitable manner at the time development is occurring. More importantly, if
funding is not established, the burden of funding these improvements would fall upon existing
and future City taxpayers without the benefit ofthe new development paying its fair share of
the improvements.
Staff is respectfully suggesting the need to explore the establislunent of a "trunk road fee" that
will enable the City to collect the money on a fair, reasonable and proportionate basis. If the
City fails to enact some type of funding strategy, there will come a time that the City will need
to significantly raise the tax levy or impose special assessments on benefiting properties to
establish adequate funding to underwrite the cost of these improvements. This could
ultimately lead to increased taxes and controversial special assessments that could be
financially and politically burdensome to all in the community.
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Fiscally, the City does not have enough tax levy dollars being collected to build a funding
source for roadway improvements at this time. The consequence of not properly planning for
. these future improvement costs will be the creation of huge financial liabilities, without the
benefit of development financial contributions.
This issue needs to have further discussion given the long-term financial implications and staff
would like to bring forward what other communities have been doing in this regard. The City
of Maple Grove, for instance, has been collecting a trunk road fee for over twenty years. The
same is true of the City of Fridley. If Council would like to hear more on how these cities have
been doing this, staffwill write up a full report on how it works and how they have been able
to fund both the short-term and long-term roadway improvements.
We have already observed that lobbying Anoka County officials and staff has had essentially
no effect on their transportation funding policies, and most likely could create a more difficult
working relationship and could have a negative impact in other areas of needed cooperation. If
the Council is receptive to using a system similar to the two cities mentioned above, or some
other funding method, the City has an opportunity to establish the needed funding mechanisms
to help minimize the property tax impact these future County road improvements will most
likely have on residential and commercial properties. If no action is taken, aside from the
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issues, there will likely be a substantial delay in getting the needed roadway improvements in a
timely fashion.
ACTION REOUESTED
Council is requested to discuss: 1). The issue of how to fund the needed County roadway
improvements under the present system; 2). Potentially explore the establishment of a "trunk
roadfee" as a part of the platting approval process; and also 3). What do we do with regard to
platsthat keep coming in that have needed County Road Improvements.
Respectfully submitted,
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David D, Berkowit: ~
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Will Neumeister
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CITY OF
NDOVE
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Mayor and Council Members
CC: John Erar, City Administrator~
FROM: David D. Berkowitz, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Discuss At-Grade CrossinglBunker Lake Boulevard NW & Prairie Road
NW /04-7 - Engineering
DATE: January 27,2004
INTRODUCTION
One of the Council's goals for 2003-2004 is to establish a safe crossing from the City's trail system
to Bunker Hills Regional Park. The location for the crossing that is considered is an at-grade/traffic
signal crossing at Bunker Lake Boulevard NW and Prairie Road NW. Also, a trail extension would
Q be constructed along the south side of Bunker Lake Boulevard NW tying the trail system together.
DISCUSSION
At the workshop held in December 2003 with the County Engineer and two County C01i1missioners
there was a discussion about funding the above referenced project. City staff suggested advanced
funding where the County would pay their portion of the project back to the City over a period of
time. The County Engineer stated that this was not an option because the intersection of Bunker
Lake Boulevard NW and Prairie Road NW, even though it meets warrants for a signal, was not high
priority for the County.
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Since that time, staff met with Doug Fischer (County Engineer) and Nick Eoloff from the Anoka
County Parks Department to discuss the project. Mr. Fischer mentioned that the County may be
willing to contribute some funds to the project. He will bring this to the Anoka County Public
Works Committee on February 2nd for discussion and possible approval. The County dollar amount
participation that was mentioned was $50,000. The estimated cost for the traffic signal and road
improvements is $250,000-$300,000.
The Anoka County Parks Department would like to utilize the $100,000 matching DNR grant by
constructing a trail from Prairie Road NW to the railroad tracks on the south side of Bunker Lake
Boulevard NW and an internal connection trail. This will tie the City's trail system with the Bunker
Hills Regional Park trial system and create a safe pedestrian crossing at Bunker Lake Boulevard NW
and Prairie Road NW.
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Mayor and Council Members
January 27, 2004
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BUDGET IMPACT
The at-grade crossing/traffic signal would be funded using the City's Municipal State Aid Funds
and Anoka County participation. The trail connection would be funded by the Anoka County Parks
Department and the $100,000 matching DNR grant, if approved by the DNR.
ACTION REOUESTED
Staff is requesting direction from the City Council on moving forward with the project.
Respectfully submitted,
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David D. Berko~tz U
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
FROM: John Erar, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Discuss Tax Abatement Zone
DATE: January 27,2004
INTRODUCTION
The City Council has discussed the possibility of using a tax abatement strategy to fund County
road improvements in specific locations where County and City funding is currently unavailable.
This report does not attempt to discuss the specific merits of funding a particular roadway
improvement, but rather is an informational item on the mechanics and viability of using tax
abatement as a funding mechanism, and whether Anoka County has any interest in participating
in a joint tax abatement project.
DISCUSSION
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Attached is information on tax abatement guidelines, and the particular elements associated with
its prospective use. Tax abatement can be used to "provide or help acquire or construct public
facilities" to the extent allowed under law. In light of current legislation an entity can abate up to
$100,000 per year or 5% of the entity's annual levy, whichever is greater. The City can pursue
tax abatement as singular jurisdiction or in cooperation with another qualifying tax entity. The
County pays the abatement to the City's general fund "Yithout identifying the amount of the
abatement. The abated tax is subtracted from the City tax levy, thus reducing the collected tax for
general government purposes and instead designating the abated tax for a specific, qualifying
public purpose. Please review the attached information for a more in-depth understanding of tax
abatement uses.
Secondly, my office has had several discussions with County Administrator Jay McLinden and
Maureen Devine, Division Manager for Property Records and Taxation. Their comments suggest
that while the County would be willing to consider a public project underwritten by tax
abatement, the County's participation is limited to projects that could be characterized as being
of county-wide "significance". In describing a particular transportation issue associated with the
Andover-YMCA Community Center, County staff indicated they did not feel that this type of
project met their definition in this regard.
Further, Mr. McLinden indicated that the County Board's original legislative position towards
tax abatement was one of opposition. Notwithstanding, a letter from the City's three County
Commissioners is attached for your review.
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It should be noted that the City could pursue a tax abatement strategy on its own to fund a local
County road improvement without County tax abatement participation. However, there is no
guarantee that the County would allow such an improvement on a County roadway that did meet
specific County Highway requirements or in circumstances where they did not support the
improvement as a matter of County transportation policy.
ACTION REQUIRED
For Council consideration and discussion. It is staffs perception that the County will be very
reluctant to participate in a tax abatement project given the County's historical record of
opposition to tax abatement and their lack of involvement in any similar type of local
improvement project.
COUNTY OF ANOKA
GOVERNMENT CENTER
2100 3RD AVENUE. ANOKA, MINNESOTA 55303-2265
(763) 323-5700
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January 15, 2004
Mr. John Erar, Administrator
City of Andover
1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW
Andover, MN 55304
Dear John:
The topic of economic development abatement and its use by Anoka County in the context of Andover's Community
Center project has come up several times in various recent conversations. As county commissioners representing the
city, we felt we should offer some background information on the Anoka County policy pertaining to such requests
and hope this will help you in your deliberations and plans.
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The Anoka County Board of Commissioners, on October 14, 1997, passed a resolution (enclosed) detailing the
county's policy with regard to the legislation governing economic development abatements. In that resolution, the
board members made clear their reservations about the potential effect such abatements could have on overall county
tax equity. In fact, board members had opposed passage of the legislation on the grounds that such programs place
an undue burden on county taxpayers to support local projects. Because of this concern, the Anoka County board, as
is indicated in the resolution, will consider granting economic development abatements only when extremely unique
or special circumstances exist.
Our purpose in writing is not to discourage the city from applying for a county economic development abatement,
and we have enclosed the information you need to do so, However, we want to be very clear in providing you with
realistic expectations about Anoka County's position regarding this program before you go to the considerable time
and effort required to complete the application.
If you have further questions about the economic development abatements, please contact Maureen Devine, Division
Manager of Property Records and Taxation, and she will be glad to help you. Her telephone number is 763-323-
5428.
As always, please give anyone of us a call if we can be of assistance.
Dick Lang
County Commissioner
District #2
ave McCauley
County Commissioner
District #5
Sincerely,
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Dennis Berg /~
County Commissioner
District #1
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Enclosure
cc: Margaret Langfeld, County Commissioner Maureen Devine, Property Records & Taxation Div. Mgr.
Jay McLinden, County Administrator Steve Novak, Governmental Services Division Manager
FAX: 763-323-5682 Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer TDDI1TY: 763-323-5289
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Anoka County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION #99.105
DATE: July 27, 1999
OFFERED BY COMMISSIONER:
McCarron
AMENDING ANOKA COUNTY POUCY
ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ABATEMENTS
WHEREAS, the 1997 Minnesota State Legislature authorized in Minn. Stat. ~ 469.183 the use of
property tax abatements for economic development; and,
WHEREAS, on October 14, 1997, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution
#97.166, establishing a policy and adopting a procedure for Anoka County Economic Development
Abatements; and,
WHEREAS, the 1999 Minnesota State Legislature amended its economic development abatement
statute (Minn. Stat. ~ 469.183); and,
WHEREAS, these legislative changes require corresponding changes to the Anoka County
Economic Development Abatement policy and procedures; and,
WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Committee has reviewed and recommended amendments to
the Anoka County Economic Development Abatement procedures:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Anoka County Board of Commissioners adopts
the amended economic development abatement Exhibits A and B (attached).
STATE OF MINNESOTA) 55 YES NO
COUNTY OF ANOKA ) = =
I, John "Jay' Mclinden; County
Administrator~ Anoka County. Minnesota, hereby DISTRICT #1 ' BERG X
certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of
the resolution of the County Board of said County DISTRICT /12 . LANG X
with the original record thereof on file in the
Administration Office, Anoka County t Minnesota, as
slated in the minutes of the proceedings of said DISTRICT #3 . LANGFELD X
Board at a meeting duly held on July 27, 1999, end
that the same is a true and correct COpy of said
original record and of the whole thereof, and that DISTRICT #4 . KORDIAK X
said resolution was duly passed by said Board at
said meeting.
Witness my hand and seal this 27th day of DISTRICT #5 . MCCAULEY X
July 1999.
0 ~IlIA DISTRICT #6 . MCCARRON X
. . 7 JOHN "JAY" McLINDEN
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DISTRICT #7 . ERHART X
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Anoka County, Minnesota
DATE: October 14, 1997
OFFERED BY COMMISSIONER: McCarron
RESOLUTION #97.166
ANOKA COUNTY POLICY ON
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ABATEMENTS
WHEREAS, the 1997 Minnesota State Legislature authorized cities. school districts and
counties to rebate all or part of their respective portions of a parcel's property tax as an incentive to
economic development provided the designated project meets criteria as established; and,
WHEREAS, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners believes that a strong economy is
critlcai to the continued comprehensive growth and health of Anoka County; and.
WHEREAS, the Anoka County Board recognizes that many complex factors influence the
economic climate of the area, and the board has and will continue to support diverse efforts to: foster
a positive environment for both .small and large business growth, attract and retain new corporate
residents, and encourage development of the local labor force; and.
WHEREAS, the Anoka County Board Is concerned that direct government Involvement In the
economic development process through the abatement of property taxes may shift a disproportionate
share of the tax burden to other properties in the county:
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VEn that Anoka County will grant economic development
abatements only where extraordinary or special circumstances exist and the abatement of taxes
would be In the demonstrated interest of the tax paying public,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the primary purpose of Anoka County economic
development abatements shall be for the creation or preservation of private sector, livable wage jobs
in the community or for 1he redevelopment or renewal of blighted areas.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLveD that the Anoka County Board of Commissioners designates the
Intergovernmental Committee as the body responsible for reviewing and acting upon economic
development abatement requests,
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Anoka County Board of Commissioners adopts the
procedure in Exhibit A (attached) which will be In effect with regard to the consideration of economic
development abatements.
STATE OF MINNESOTA} ss m t!!2
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
I, John -Jay" McLinden, County DISTRICT #1 . BERG X
Administrator, Anoka County, Minnesota, hereby
certify the! I have compared the foregoing copy of
the resolution of the County Soard of said County DISTRICT #2 . LANG X
with the original !Word thereof on file in lI1e
Administration Office, Anoka County, Minnesota, as
stated In the minutes of lI1e proceedings of said DISTRICT #3 . LANGFELD X
Board at a meeting duly held on Octebsr 14, 1997,
and lI1at the ...me Is a true and cor!Wt copy of said
onginel record and of the whole thereof, and thet DISTRICT #4 . KORDIAK X
said resolution was duly passed by said Board at
said meeting.
Wrtne.. my hand and seal this 14th day of DISTRICT #5 . MCCAULEY X
October 1997.
0 ~~~b_ DISTRICT #6 . MCCARRON X
. .. , .. HN"JAY" McLINDEN
DISTRICT #7 . ERHART X
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
RESOLUTION #99-105
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EXHIBIT A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ABATEMENT PROCEDURE
1. Abatements will be considered on a case by case basis.
2. For an abatement request to be considered, an Economic Development Abatement Worksheet
(Exhibit B l;Ittached) must be submitted to the Anoka County Intergovernmental Committee
through the Oivillion of Governmental Services. The worksheet must be received by the county
by July 1 of the current year.
3. Each Economic Development Abatement Worksheet will be reviewed by the members of the
Intergovernmental Committee plus the COmmissioner who represents the district within which
the parcel(s) lie. In the eVent that the parcell.ies within a dIstrict represented by one of the
current cOlTlmittee members, a fourth commissioner will be as.signed to participl;lte in the review.
Participation in this instan~e will be assigned on a rotating basis in district number order
beginning with Commissioner District One.
4. The committee, with staff input, will ascertain from the worksheet whether the abatement request
meets statutory criteria.
5. In addition, the committee will consider Anoka County policy with regard to the granting of
economic development abatements,
6. If the committee votes to deny the abatement request, the property owner or representative will
be notified in writing within two weeks subsequent to the committee meeting.
7. If the committee votes to approve the ab!ltement request. it will be forwarded to the County
80ard.
8. The County Board will develop a proposed resolution which specifies:
A The nature and extent of the public benefit resulting from the abatement.
B. The terms of the abatement
(1) Amount
(2) Duration
a. Up to ten years allowed
b. If not specified, the abatement will be in effect for eight years.
c. Other (County Board may limit the abatement in any other manner it
deems appropriate.)
9. The County Board will hold a public hei;tring on the abatement
10. The County Board will consider for adoption a resolution for abatement.
11. The County. will add to its levy amount the total estimated levy amount of all current year
economic developments granted. Applications approved between September 16 of the previous
year and September 15 of the current year will be considered current year abatements, and the
total of such current year abatements granted shall be included within the proposed levy and
final levy for the county. (M<lY bond for the amount if the County wishes to provide abatement
in advance,)
12. The County will pay the abatement to the property owner. lessee or a representative of
bOndholders or will retain the abatement to pay publiC infrastructure costs as provided in the
abatement resolution.
RI;:SOI.UTION #99-105
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EXHIBIT B
I;:conomic Development Abatement Worksheet
Date
1. Name of Property Owner
2. PIN
3. Description of expected financial benefit to county (The benefit musl be equal or greater than
the cost of liJe llbatement.)
4. Description of pl.lbllc interest served by the proposed abatement.
~ Increase or preserve tax base. How?
_ Provide jobs. When, how many, what type?
_ Provide or help acquire or construct public facilities.
For which facilities? How?
_ Redevelop or renew blighted areas. How?
_ Provide access to services for residents. How?
_ Finance or provide p\.lbllc infrastructure. Please describe.
5. Requested tllX amount to be abated
6. Requested duration of abatement
7. Has an economic development abatement been requested or granted .by the school district or
city? If so, please include details of the request or the abatement.
NOTE:
I;:conomic development ablltements may not be entered into if the property is located in a tax
increment financing district.
In the 1997 legislative session, Representative Ron Abrams from Minnetonka
authored legislation to allow individual political subdivisions (county, city,
town, or school district) to return their proportional share of all or a portion of a
building's property taxes (see H.F. 2163, Laws of Minnesota," Article 2, Sections 45-48, or Minnesota
Statutes, Section 469.1812 to 469.1815). Abatements were designed to give each jurisdiction a voice in
economic and redevelopment efforts, limit the state's financial liability through the school finance system,
and enable new business retention efforts.
Complications arose in the mechanics of abatements and, more importantly, from the reintroduction ofIevy
limits for taxes payable in 1998 and 1999. The 1998 Legislature passed legislation to exempt these
abatements from the levy limits and also allow bonds to be issued as a means to finance the development.
The 1999 and 2000 Legislatures, in an effort to make abatement a more viable economic development tool,
has further expanded the scope of abatement authority.
The nuts and bolts of the abatement program are as follows:
b The abatement is a tax rebate rather than an exemption from paying taxes.
o The taxpayer pays taxes on the abated property hi the same manner it would ifthe taxes were not being
abated. The county pays the abatement to the general fund of the political subdivision without
identifying the amount of the abatement.
o The 1999 Legislature expanded the meaning of the term abatement to encompass agreements to defer
property taxes without interest or penalties. The city, town, county or school district can levy taxes
as usual, defer payments for up to ten years, impose a set repayment schedule, and abate the penalties
and interest.
o Towns may take action on tax abatement at any meeting, not only at their annual meeting,. The 200 I
Legislature gave the town board the power to approve the abatement resolution.
o As of May 26, 1999, a school district may abate its entire tax capacity based levy (previously could
only abate 60% to 75%). A school district may not abate market value based levies. School boards,
also as of May 26, 1999, may now grant abatements for the entire term ofthe abatement (previously
they could only approve the abatement one year at a time). School districts may levy an additional
property tax to pay for their abatements. The school district will not lose net revenue by using the
program.
o The maximum term of the abatement is ten years if the city (or town), county, and school all
participate. If one or more entities decline, the maximum term is 15, under legislation passed in 2000.
o The maximum that an entity can abate is the greater of $100,000 per year or 5% of the entity's levy.
o Taxes payable from the market value of a new or existing building, and, as of May 26, 1999, the value
of land and any fiscal disparities contributions (for metro and taconite credit areas only) may be
abated. The maximum annual abatement equals the political subdivision's local tax rate multiplied
by the net tax capacity of the parcel.
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Tax Abatement (M.S. ** 469.1812 to 469.1815, as amended)
The 1997 Legislature enacted the Tax Abatement
Law authorizing local political subdivisions, i.e.,
statutory or home rule charter cities, towns,
counties or, in limited circumstances, school
districts, to abate property taxes for
(re)development purposes for a period of up to
ten years, as an economic development
alternative to tax increment financing.
Property tax abatement cannot be applied to land
but only to the constructed improvements on the
land. Property that is located within a tax
increment fmancing district cannot be abated nor
can the areawide fiscal disparities tax be abated.
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Before a political subdivision can abate taxes on
a property, it must first (i) enter into an
abatement agreement and (ii) determine that the
benefits to the political subdivision from the
proposed abatement agreement are at least equal
to the costs incurred by the political subdivision.
Property tax abatement can be used only when it
is found to be in the public interest. Property tax
abatement is in the public interest onlyif the
governing body of a political subdivision can
fmd that the proposed constructed
improvement(s) will result in at least one of the
following:
1. Increase or preserve the property tax base;
2. Provide employment opportunities in the
political subdivision;
3. Provide or help acquire or construct public
facilities;
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4. Help redevelop or renew blighted areas; or
5. Help provide access to services for residents.
To grant a property tax abatement, a political
subdivision is required to hold a public hearing
on an abatement after a ten to thirty day
published notice in the official newspaper. The
notice must indicate that the governing body will
consider granting a property tax abatement,
identify the property or properties for which an
abatement is under consideration, and state the
total estimated amount of the abatement.
After the hearing, the governing body of a
political subdivision, other than a school district,
may grant a property tax abatement by adopting
a resolution in which it may limit the abatement
to the following terms:
1. Duration of the abatement for a period no
longer than ten years (If the resolution does
not specify a period of time, the abatement is
for eight years.);
2. The specific dollar amount per year or in total;
3. The increase in property taxes resulting from
improvement of the property;
4. The increase in property taxes resulting from
increases in the market value or tax capacity
of the property; or
5. Other limitations that the governing body of
the political subdivision determines are
appropriate. For example, the governing
body could provide that the abatement may
not be modified or changed during its term.
If the abatement resolution does not provide
that the abatement may not be modified or
changed, the governing body of the political
subdivision may review and modify the
abatement every second year after it is
approved.
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As mentioned above, for a municipality and
county, the abatement may be granted for up to a
IO-year period without modification, or the terms
may be modified every second year. However,
the school district must initially approve the
abatement, but can only grant abatements one
year at a time. A school district cannot abate its
entire levy, but can abate a portion of its levy
determined by formula.
In any given year, the total amount of property
taxes that can be abated by a political
subdivision under the Tax Abatement Law may
not exceed (i) five percent of the current levy, or
(ii) $100,000, whichever is greater.
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Bonds issued and secured by tax abatements are
not subject to the referendum requirement under
Chapter 475 of Minnesota Statutes.
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Abatements are authorized to fmance public infrastructure, whether or not the benefitted infrastructure is on or adjacent
to the parcel for which the tax is abated. The owner of a parcel for which taxes are abated need not consent. Thus, a
political subdivision may approve an abatement for certain parcels and use the retained taxes to finance public
improvement projects.
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The notification requirements include a public hearing with a 10 to 30 day publication notice.
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The findings required by a council or board include general statements of tax base, preservation, employment, public
facilities, blight, or access to services.
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G.O. Abatement Bonds can be issued without affecting net debt and can be issued without a referendum under certain
conditions. Authorities may increase their abatement levies to make up for shortfalls resulting from class rate
compressIOn.
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Abatements cannot be used in concert with tax increment financing, but can be utilized aftera TIF district is decertified.
Another issue which complicates the abatement program is the specific authority of a governmental body to pledge its
abatements to the debt of another governmental entity, if the debt is not a G.O. Abatement Bond. Many attorneys differ on
the interpretations of the pledges allowed and what exactly constitutes a G.O. Abatement Bond.
OWe recommend that abatement always be utilized in conjunction with a development agreement that clearly spells out the
eveloper's responsibilities with respect to improvements and job and wage goals; . (,
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO:
Mayor and Councilmembers
CC:
John Erar, City Administrator.......
Will Neumeister, Community Development DirectoralL
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Business Recognition Program
DATE:
January 27,2004
INTRODUCTION
City staff has put together some information regarding the possibilities for an Andover
Business Recognition Program. At the Council workshop, staff would like the Council to
consider and comment on the various ideas that are listed below.
DISCUSSION
Megan Wald, Associate Planner for the City of Ramsey, provided staffwith detailed
information on what the City of Ramsey is currently doing for their local business recognition
and Economic Development programs. Andover's Business Recognition Program(s) could be
similar.
The various programs that could be started include:
. Monthly Business Recognition
. Business Appreciation Day Golf Toumament
. Business of the Year Award
. Business Network Meeting
. Business Registration Program
. Business Connection Newsletter
Each of these will take staff time and energy to bring to fruition. This could take a few years to
get some of these going and will take time to keep them up-to-date. This will be needed to
make them useful.
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A brief description of each potential program is contained below:
Monthly Business Recognition - A sample of what could be done is attached. The staff could
write up a newsletter article on a selected business and each time a newsletter was put together,
this would be included.
Business Appreciation Day Golf Tournament - Since Andover had the first golf tournament last
year, Council is aware of what is involved in this program. It does take some organization to put
on the tournament, but now that we've done one, it should get easier in future years.
Business of the Year Award - At the end of every summer, the EDA could select a business to
receive the award and present it at the golf tournament.
Business Network Meeting - Twice a year the City, could host a morning meeting (serve coffee,
rolls, refreshments) and introduce business owners to each other and allow them to start
networking. Sometimes it could even be a tour of a local business. All of this is an opportunity
to have local businesses see the benefit of working together and getting to know one another.
Business Registration Program-In the coming years, as the number of new businesses
increase, the City will need to have a data base (containing infonnation regarding who owns a
given business place, what kind of hazardous chemicals, explosive materials, etc. for police and
fire department use). This registration program would need to be adopted by ordinance and each
business would be required to pay an initial fee of $30 with annual renewal being $15. This
needs to be kept up and will require a person to follow through on it annually. The list of
businesses generated by this program would be useful for communications in general. It could
lead to having a business directory on the City website. There is a sample attached.
Business Connection Newsletter-This is a newsletter just for the businesses in the City. It
would include a business spotlight, EDA update, updates on new residential and commercial
development, advertising. There is a sample attached.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Council is asked to comment on which programs staff should be working towards
implementing.
Respectfully submitted,
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Will Neumeister
Attachments
Monthly Business Recognition (memo from Andy Cross) ,/
Business Appreciation Day Golf Tournament t'"
Business Registration Program (sample from Ramsey) ./
Business Connection Newsletter (sample from Ramsey) ./
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MAIN (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Mayor Mike Gamache
John Erar, City Administrator
CC: Will Neumeister, Community Development Director
FROM: Andy Cross, Associate Planper ,,/it
SUBJECT: 2003-2004 Council Goal # 11 "Develop a Business-of-the-Month
recognition program"
DATE: January 27, 20Q4
INTRODUCTION
The City Council has made it a goal to develop a Business-of-the-Month recognition
program. This report summarizes one program the City can implement that will serve to
raise awareness oflocal businesses and contribute to local economic development with
no additional cost to the City.
DISCUSSION
Andover Today is a bi-monthly newsletter published by the City. It contains articles oflocal
interest and important information for the residents of Andover. As part of a Business
Recognition Program, the City could include a small blurb about a local business in each new
addition of the Andover Today newsletter. The blurb could be between 70 and 100 words long
and contain basic information such as the name and location of the business, a summary of their
services, a briefhistory,and contact information. More content can be added to the article
depending on the space available, such as quotes from staff, managers, and owners, mission
statements, etc. The content for the articles can be arranged through telephone interviews or
face-to-face meetings with businesses interested in taking part in the program. The program
should require that businesses be located within the City of Andover in order to take part.
Businesses to be featured in the program can be chosen at random by City Staff, recommended
by Council Members, or taken from a list of interested businesses. A list of interested businesses
can be created by including the following message at the bottom of each "Featured Business"
article:
"Interested in having your business featured
in an edition of the Andover Today
newsletter? E-mail Andy Cross at
across@cLandover.mn.us or call (763) 767-
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The following is a sample article of a featured business:
March's Featured Business is
PineRidge Pet Care
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In January
2000, the Anoka-
West Pet Hospital
and Andover Pet
Clinic combined to
form Pine Ridge Pet Care Hospital and Wellness
Center, located at 2172 Commercial Blvd. in
Andover.
As "The Most Comprehensive Pet Health Care
Facility in the Midwest," Pine Ridge Pet care
offers a wide variety of services, including
behavioral and exotic pets clinics, complete
surgery service, animal dentistry, rehabilitation
and hospice care.
Visit PineRidge on the Internet at
www.pineridgepet.com. or call them at (763)
755-5321.
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The above article is only a sample; the proprietors of Pine Ridge Pet Care have not been
contacted about featuring their bllsiness in the newsletter.
The March/April issue of Andover Today is currently being written and designed. The deadline
for contributions for that issue is February 1st.
ACTION REQUESTED
We stand ready to initiate this proposed Business Recognition Program. A decision will be
required before February 1st if a Featured Business is to be included in the March/April issue of
Andover Today.
Respectfully submitted,
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Issue 4, November 2003
BUSINESS WATCH
Business
Watch is
a FREE
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program
offered
by the
Ramsey Police Department to
all businesses in the City of
Ramsey. The program is an
excellent way for businesses to
keep in contact and network on
issues specific to doing bus i- *
ness in Ramsey. The informa-
tion sharing aspect is invalu-
able and membership in this
program builds cohesiveness
within the Ramsey Business
Community.
Businesses who join the Busi-
ness Watch program are af-
forded many different benefits
including:
* A Security Survey
* Business Watch decals.
(stickers to be affixed on
all outside doors)
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* Information on police calls
in the business community
* Information on the Minne"
sota Crime Alert Network
(broadcast fax network of
crime alerts that may affect
your business)
* A police contact within the
Police Department
* Networking opportunities
with your neighboring busi-
nesses
Quarterly business meetings
with topics and speakers spe-
cific to business issues
* Business Watch newsletter
published quarterly
* Business Watch signs for out-
side your business
There are a variety of topics that
may be addressed at quarterly
Business Watch meetings which
could-irtclude:
:::::> Alarm systems, Check Fraud,
Robbery Prevention, Identity
Theft, Fire Department Con-
cerns, City Devel-
opment, Employing
Youth, MN Crime-
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Alert Network, \ "
Traffic Control.
Credit Cards, City
Ordinances, Em-
ployment Prac-
tices, Workplace
Violence, Compliance
Checks, Personal Safety, Em-
ployee Theft, Harassment
There are some excellent pro-
grams that your business may
want to enroll in such as "Watch
Your Car" for all your business
vehicles; and the MN Crime Alert
Network, a statewide program
which allows participating law
enforcement agencies to send
FAX messages alerting recipients
to criminal information or crime
trends that may affect their busi-
ness, institution, organization or
neighborhood.
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Superior Striping
was founded by
Jeff Gustafson
and Tom
Fredrickson in
1991. The original
business' capital consisted of 2 pick-
up trucks and 4 push stripers. Business
operations included striping of parking
lots and school playgrounds for a total
of approximately 600 jobs. Currently
the Superior Striping is located in
Gateway North Industrial Park and the
business has expanded to 12
employees and 2,300 jobs per years
consisting of parking lots striping,
school playground striping and
stenciling, and occasional road
striping. They have expanded their
capital to 11 pick-up trucks, 11 trailers
and 28 striping machines. The
company has flourished in the City of
Ramsey and the future development in
the City will undoubtedly lead to more
business opportunities for Superior
Striping,
Superior Striping is a company
dedicated to the safety and protection
of the environment. They use paints
that are lead free and are disposed of
properly in conjunction with Anoka
County standards. The stencils are
routinely scraped clean from paint
over-spray and the residue is sealed in
barrels and sent to required facilities
to deal with this waste product. Their
dedication to preserving the
environment and properly disposing of
potentially harmful waste shows that
the company has
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by Superior Striping is endless. Not
only does this business stripe parking
lots, they also design them. Some of
the past and current ac-
counts include: Canter-
bury Park, Mall of
America, Valley Fair,
Mcqonalds, MN Zoo,
General Mills, Rum
River Hills, Letour-
neau's Super Value,
Ramsey Elementary
School, Connexus En-
ergy, and Anderson
Dahlen. The Mall of America project,
consisting of 60 miles of striping, 900
gallons of paint, and 13,000 parking
stalls, gave a certain satisfaction to the
owners of Superior Striping when
completed. The hours of business for
a striper are not always ideal. Per-
forming a job usually takes place
when the client's business is closed.
This leads to many jobs being done at
night and during hours that are con-
venient to client and not the striping
company. Superior Striping also
completes the majority of their work
during the first three months follow-
ing the snow melt.
Superior Striping is involved in many
charitable functions and business af-
filiations. They have donated to local
charitable companies including but
not limited to: Caring and Sharing
Hands, Boys and Girls Clubs, Kids
Fire Safety Camp, and Caring Tree.
The company has sponsored youth
S9ftball teams and continues to sup-
port groups based in the community
of Ramsey. Parking lots have been
striped at no cost to some charitable
organizations because Superior Strip-
ing wants to be a part of the commu-
nity, not just located here. Superior
Striping is professionaUy affiliated
with the following organizations: MN
Shopping Center Association, Insti-
tute of Real Estate Managers, MN
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Safety Council and the Painters
Union. These professional affilia-
tions along with its record of
charitable
activity
completes
its business
resume
nicely.
The redevel-
opment ac-
tivity in the
industrial
park near Superior Striping has
increased recently. The City, as
well as private investment, has
lead to the inception of a sewer
and water extension to the area.
Already a 16,000 square foot pro-
ject has begun construction and
other properties are being pre-
pared for development in the year
of 2004. "It's about time, it's
long overdue (redevelopment)
and values should increase be-
cause of it." stated Tom
Fredrickson, regarding the recent
activity focused near his business
location. In addition to the rede-
velopment of certain areas in the
City of Ramsey, the Town Center
project is an exciting mixed-use
project. Mr. Fredrickson states
that this project will encourage
"Ramsey dollars to stay in Ram-
sey instead of going to Coon Rap-
ids or Maple Grove". This sense
of community and the opportunity
for business growth makes Supe-
rior Striping a great partner with
the Gity of Ramsey.
o . 15th Annual Ramsey Business Appreciation Day
On August 19,2003, the City of enjoyable day. or gift certificates. Almost everyone in
Ramsey and the Anoka Area attendance left the event with a prize.
Chamber of Commerce After a full day of golf, par-
worked vigorously to ticipants were able to enjoy a
provide the Ramsey nice steak dinner catered by
Business Community a LeTourneau's SuperValu. As
fun and entertaining day. always, John LeTourneau
. provided a tasty meal with
pleasant service.
ISSUE 4, NOVEMBER 2003
A total of 33 teams
golfed 18 holes on a warm and
sunny day. Congratulations goes
out to Weather Proof Systems
for winning first place. They
shot 10 under par. Many thanks
to the staff at the Links at North-
fork golf course. Once again
they proved to be friendly, or-
ganized, and ensured a fun and
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The favorite part of the day was of
. course the anticipation of winning
PRIZES. The prize portion of the eve-
ning would not be possible without the
dozens of businesses that sponsored a
hole and donated prizes. A special
thanks to all of the businesses that
were hole sponsors or donated prizes
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Ramsey Rotary Sponsors Membership Drive Breakfast
with featured speaker, Charlie Weaver, Governor Pawlenty's Chief of Staff.
Join us on
Wednesday, Decem-
ber 3rd, 7:30 a.m.-
9:00 a.m., at Con-
nexus Energy, 14601
Ramsey Boulevard in
Ramsey, for breakfast to learn more
about how you can serve your commu.
nity through Rotary. Charlie Weaver
will be the featured speaker. Rotary
International is an organization of busi-
ness and professional leaders united
worldwide to provide humanitarian
service, encourage high ethical stan-
dards in all vocations, and help build
goodwill and peace in the world. Ro-
tary Clubs exist in 166 countries
worldwide and approximately 1.2
million Rotarians belong to more
than 30,000 Rotary club throughout
the world. Community and business
leaders have been meeting in recent
months to bring Rotary to Ramsey.
Currently, the Ramsey Rotary is in
the process of chartering and hopes
to initiate community service pro-
jects such as a reading program with
the youth at Ramsey Elementary,
restoration of Foster Cemetery in
Ramsey, and park improvements at
various parks in Ramsey.
Please RSVP for breakfast at Con-
ne~us by calling Heidi Nelson at
the City of Ramsey at 763-433"
9817 or bye-mail at hnel-
son@ci.ramsey.mn.us.
BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTll'lCATE
As you may recall, the City Council adopted an ordinance that requires every business in the City of Ramsey to
obtain a Business Registration Certificate in order to operate a business in the City. Applications were sent out to
each business owner on October 3, 2003. If you have not received an application please contact Megan Wald, at
763-433-9819.
The application deadline is December 1, 2003. Thank you to all those businesses that have already completed the
application and returned it to the City. We greatly appreciate your efforts and time in implementing the new ordi-
nance.
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The Future is Rall'.sey.
The new logo for Ramsey
Town Center was unveiled
with the tagline "The
Future is Ramsey. " An-
other version of the logo
will feature the tagline
"Live. Work, Play" for use
as the Town Center comes
to life.
EXTENSIVE MEDIA
COVERAGE OF EVENT
The Groundbreaking was
prominently featured in
news stories by local media,
including:
)- WCCO TV
)- KARE II TV
)- KSTP TV
)- QUAD CITIES TV
)- KCCO Radio
)- WMNN Radio
)- Star Tribune Newspaper
)- Anoka County Union
newspaper
www.ramsy03.com
November 10, 2003
Groundbreaking for Ramsey Town Center:
Billion Dollar Urban Village in Our Suburban Setting
Authentic Master-Planned Community
Designed to Meet the Needs of Ramsey Residents
On Fri.. Oct. 24, about 700 people gathered together
with members of Ramsey Town Center, L.L.C.. and the
City of Ramsey to celebrate a major milestone: official
groundbreaking for Ramsey Town Center.
The project is turning 322 acres of vacant fartnland along
Highway 10 into an authentic master-planned community.
Created to fulfill the vision of Ramsey residents, the new
downtown for Ramsey will include places to live, acres of
parks and open spaces, gathering places to join with family
and friends, shopping, eating, professional business services,
entertainment, the arts, stro Iling and more.
"The master plan of the
town center preserves the
city's rural character and
small-town friendliness
while meeting the needs
of its residents. " said
John Feges. President of
Ramsey Town Center,
L.L.C.
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The new downtown will
feature relaxing parkways,
an energetic business dis-
trict, a diverse mix of attrac-
tive housing, and a harmoni-
ous mix of retail, business
and living spaces along with
multiple modes oftranspor-
tation to, from and around
the center.
The Town Center will also
serve as a regional destina"
tion for daytime and evening
populations who will enjoy
the retail, restaurant and
entertainment choices as
well as the unique neighbor-
hoods and parkways.
Natalie Haas Steffen, a
long-time Resident of
Ramsey and Metropolitan
Council Representative.
served as Master of Cere-
monies.
Ramsey Mayor Tom
Gamec discussed the
economic vitality that the
Town Center will bring to
the community.
Ramsey City Administra-
tor Jim Norman described
the private public partner-
ship that is critical to mak-
ing the Town Center a
reality.
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Michael Jungbauer
MN Senator
Tom Weaver
Metropolitan Council
Regional Administrator
Dennis Berg
Anoka County
Commissioner
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Ramsey Town Center Groundbreaking
Many VIPs participated in the groundbreaking including political representatives from
the local. regional. state and national level and the first tenants.
First Tenants Announced
A range of tenants will caB the Town
Center home, from convenience
shopping destinations to retail and
grocery stores. The first tenants in-
clude:
> AlIina Medical Clinic, which
will enhance its community
presence with a new clinic.
> Commnnity National Bank;
which plans to build a 24,000 to
30,000 sq. ft. full-service bank.
> Crest View Senior Communities, which is scheduled to build 80 to 100 units of
senior apartments with additional services such as dining and recreational areas.'
> PACT Charter School, which is breaking ground a new 72,000 square-foot facility.
The first two members of the exclusive Ramsey Town Center Builder's Guild were also
announced: D.R. Horton and Norgaard Custom Homes. These firms will be
constructing 1,300 ofthe 2,400 housing units planned for the Town Center. Additional
companies will be named to the Builder's Guild to build the remaining units.
Two Pact School stu-
dents spoke about
what it means to be
part of a community.
PACT (Earents ,1/1ied with Qhildren and reachers) Charter
School will move into Ramsey Town Center in the Fall of
2004. . Currently located in Anoka, the school serves 355 stu-
dents in Kindergarten through 1?h grade. The new facility will
allow increased enrollment and add to the quality education
being offered. PACT's vision is to partnertogether as parents,
children and teachers to prepare students for college and
life-long learning, to promote strong moral values; and to pur-
sue a community atmosphere of mutual respect.
Justina Coons
Senior Student
Council President
Mick Hedberg
Elementary Student
Council President
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SUPERIOR STRIPING7 INC.
PARKING LOT STRIPING SPECIALISTS
14021 Basalt Sl. N.W.
Ramsey, Mn 55303
(763) 422-9576
Fax (763) 422-9155
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MARK & LUANN BROZAK
OWNERS
COD 'Y8IDE
PQINTING. INC.
. Personalized Service
. Quality Printing' Free Estimates
. Pick up & Delivery
. Fast Turnaround
Phone: (763) 421-6801
6250 Industry Ave. NW, Suite 113 . Ramsey
Fax: (763) 421-5289' art@countrysideprinting.com
The City of Ramsey would like to welcome.the
following businesses to the City!
* Lily Pad Ceramics
If you know of a business that is locating in the City
of Ramsey. contact Megan Wald (763) 433-9819.
City of Ramsey
15153 Nowthen Blvd.
Ramsey, MN 55303
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Anoka, MN 55303
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BUSINESS NETWORKING
OPPORTUNITY
It's that time again.... The
Business Network Meeting is
set for Tuesday, March 2,
2004 from 7:30am-9:00am.
A continental breakfast will
be served.
The City is excited to reach
out to the local business
community to provide an up-
date on 'What is happening
in the City of Ramsey!" The
meeting will also include a
presentation from the Ram-
sey Police Department re-
garding false alarm situa-
tions.
attend the Network Meeting.
The Mayor, several City Council
Members, and several Economic
Development Authority (EDA)
members will be in attendance
to meet the City's local business
leaders.
There will be time set aside to
address any concerns or ques-
tions the business community
would like to discuss with staff
or the City Council.
Everyone business is wel-
The following topics are antici-
come and encouraged to
pated to be addressed:
. Police Presentation-False
Alarms
. Rotary Opportunities
. Town Center Update
. U.S. Highway #10
The most important reason to
attend the Business Network
meeting is to network with
local business leaders. This
could lead to new clients, cus-
tomers, and help build and
support the local Ramsey mar-
ket.
Please RSVP to Megan Wald
by Friday, February 13. 2004.
Contact Info: (763) 433-9819
or mwald@cLramsey.mn.us
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The City of business in a timely manner."
Ramsey is excited about one of its The decision to choose Ram-
newest members to its business sey was indeed both beneficial
community. Chris Miller and to the business and the com-
Thomas Olson, founders of Pan- munity of Ramsey.
ther Precision Machine, bring
much machining experience and a
successful company to the City of
Ramsey. In the summer of 2003,
Panther Precision Machine left its
13,000 square foot leased space in
Fridley and, constructed a 26,000
square foot manufacturing facility
in Sunfish Lake Business Park.
Along with the new facility, Pan-
ther brought 14 skilled machinists
and an undisputed reputation for
excellence in the precision job
shop market. Since moving to
Ramsey the business added 7 new
machinists and shows now sign of
slowing down.
o In 2002, Panther Precision Ma-
chine began to search for a new
site for its expanding business.
Panther searched four communi-
ties before deciding on the City of
Ramsey. "The staff at Ramsey
was easy to work with and the
incentives provided by the City
and the Minnesota Investment
Fund ultimately led to Panther to
decide on Ramsey", stated Tho-
mas Olson. Chris Miller adds
that, "Ramsey is located near
many of our business partners and
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Tom Olson and Chris Miller
bring a combined 33 years of
experience in the machining
business. The company
makes components for all
industries but the majority of
the products are for the food
industry. Mr. Olson got his
start working for Pride Ma-
chine where he learned the
skills necessary on the job and
quickly moved up the ranks
all the way up to Vice Presi-
dent of Operations. Chris
Miller attended University of
Northern Iowa where he
gained valuable programming
experience for CNC equip-
ment. Mr. Miller also learned
the skills necessary through on
the job training during his
tenure at Pride Industries and
Panther Precision Machine.
The combined experience
these two businessmen bring
to the table makes it easy to
understand why this business
has become so successful dur-
ing what many would can a
weak economy.
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PRECISION
housing, restaurants and retail
will only assist the company
Panther prides itself on cus- in the
tomer service, qual- future.
ity and efficiency. W 0 r k _
Along with their for c e
technical expertise
both Chris and Tom pot e n -
tial, new
bring a customer places to
service relationship t a k e
with it clients that is cl i e n t s
second to none.
R f1' t d r to eat,
e emng 0 e~ mg . and a vibrant area to shop and
current and potential busmess "t I hiP th
customers, Chris Miller v::; ~an o~ yep dan er
states, "We do whatever is' ba ~c emp oyees an new
usmess.
necessary to keep the custom-
ers happy". In one instance,
Panther discovered a design Panther Precision Machine
error in a part they were I .1.... .
ked t d Th P ans on utI Izmg Its eXlstmg
as 0 pro uce. ey con- d h th b'I'
taeted te. t space, an as e a I Ity to
corpora pnor 0 d
t:: . turin' d d th ,expan up to a 55,000 S.F.
manUlac g an save e .. .
I. t d II d t operation at Its current site.
clen many 0 ars ue 0 f .
th. tt tj' t fi d ta'l I recent times are a barome-
err a en on 0 me e 1. t f1 P th' futur 't
P h . If .. er or aners e,1
ant er sees Itse remammg 'ght t tal< tit
a relatively small business ml no e 00 ong 0
h. h '11 all 't If t reach that threshold. Pan-
WIC WI oWlse 0 h" .
t. 'ts db' t er s expenence, attentIOn to
con mue I goo usmess d '1 .
I. h' .th . . I' etal s, and puttmg the cus-
re atlons IpS WI ItS c lents t b II '11 I I d
db bl d I. d omera ovea WI ony ea
an ea eto e Iverpro uct t "f Its f1 thO
in a timel manner. 0 posllve resu o~ IS
y new company. The City of
Ramsey is fortunate to have
many qualities companies
like Panther Precision Ma-
chine in its business commu-
nity.
The owners of Panther Preci-
sion Machine are excited
about the possibilities of the
Town Center project in the
City of Ramsey. The mix of
ROTARY ARTICLE
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J. ". planning firm, HOIs-
ington Koegler
The Year 2003 was very Group (HKGi). This study will
productive and busy for begin looking at possible
the Economic develop- development and land use
ment Authority (EDA). concepts for the subject
<;lrea.
The year began with the
initiation of a market
analysis study for the com-
mercial area located at
the intersection of High-
way #47 and 167th Ave-
nue (Rum River Commer-
cial Area). The EDA recom-
mended that the City
Council engage the ser-
vices of a consultant to
conduct a study to identify
redevelopment potential
for the Rum River Com-
Omercial Area. The study
revealed valuable informa-
tion. A subsequent study
was initiated with a land
The EDA was also involved in
obtaining Community Devel-
opment Block Grant monies
to assist in funding the ac-
quisition of two properties
located at the intersection of
Azurite Street and 141st
Avenue also referred to as
the Critical Blight Redevelop-
ment Project. This project
continues to be active as the
City is working on cleaning
up the blight on the proper-
ties to sell to a business pro-
posing quality development.
The Ramsey EDA conducted
a tour of area businesses
this past year. Zero-Zone
Refrigeration. Vision-Ease
Lens and Life Fitness were
gracious enough to give a
tour of their facitlities to a
conti gent of EDA Members,
City Staff and Congressional
personell. The tour was very
informative for the partici-
pants and the interaction
with the business community
was excellent. The Business
Tour will be an annual event
to explore what new and old
businesses are doing and to
keep a channel of ongoing
communication open.
The 15th Annual Business
Appreciation Day was a suc-
cessful congregation of local
businesses and the City of
Ramsey. This event has
grown over the years and its
turn-out is spectacular. The
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event. which was catered by
Letourneau's Super Valu,
was organized by a coalition
of the City of Ramsey. the
Anoka Area Chamber, The
Links at NorthFork. and Ace
Sales. Many others dedi-
cated time and efforts to
make this Business Appre-
ciation Dayan excellent net-
working opportunity as well
as a great day of fun.
The Year 2003 market the
beginning of the newly cre-
ated sub-committee of the
EDA called the Ramsey Hous-
ing Committee. The housing
committee was created in an
effort to begin addressing of
the housing concerns and
needs in the City. The Hous-
ing Committee worked on
several projects throughout
the year, including assisting in
revising the current residential
architectural standars and par-
ticipating in the establishment
of the Rental Housing Mainte-
nance Ordinance.
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INDUSTRY AVENUE NAME CHANGE
County Road #116 extends from Lexington Blvd. to Armstrong Blvd. for a distance of over 15 miles. Over 10 miles of that
stretch is known as Bunker Lake Blvd. and is the most recognized name for County Road #116. In Ramsey. County Road
#116 is known as Industry Blvd. In June of 2003, the City Council adopted a resolution to change the name of Industry
Avenue to Bunker Lake Blvd. in an attempt to provide a single uniform name for the most important east/west arterial
road through Anoka County. With the year 2004 upon us, the City of Ramsey will now be referring to County Road #116 as
Bunker Lake Blvd. for the portion of the road located within Ramsey City limits.
POLICE ARTICLE-(BY CHANDRA)
CHAMBER ARTICLE
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T WN CENTER
BY: PATRICK TRUDGEON
After several years of being discussed, the Ramsey Town
Center project is in the ground and moving ahead. On
September 16. 2003, the Ramsey City Council approved
the final plat of the first phase of the Town Center Devel-
opment and entered into a Master Development Agree-
ment with the Developer, Ramsey Town Center, LLC. Also
in September, the City Council approved the first site plan
for the project, the P.A.C.T. Charter. to construct a
71.0000 square foot. two story school that will serve 560
students from Kindergarten thru 12th Grade.
Mass grading and removal of some of the existing struc-
tures commenced in October. Several of the main streets
were roughed out and stormwater pond construction began.
This spring, streets and utilities will be extended into the Ram-
sey Town Center development site as part of the first phase of
infrastructure improvements. Ramsey Town Center LLC is
bringing forward proposals for development, including 100
units for attached housing that will be built by the D.R. Horton
Company. The Developer is also actively working to com-
mence some of the construction of some of commercial uses
for this Summer. Further information about the Ramsey Town
Center project can be found at the website
www.ramsev03.com or by contacting Patrick Trudgeon. Assis-
tant Community Development Director at (763) 433-9843.
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Building Summary for 2003
RESIDENTIAL
Orhe year 2003 was a very busy year for residential and commercial approvals and construction.
The following reflects the number of building permits issued for residential construction for the year 2003:
. 175 single family homes
. 279 multi-family units
Totaling 454 residential units. The City issued 219 residential permits in 2002 and 85 permits in 2001. Wow! A dramatic
change for the City of Ramsey.
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notify the City of Ramsey within 30 days of said change. I understand that the application fee is non-refundable. I
also understand that it is my responsibility to obtain all other permits or licenses required by the City of Ramsey in
accordance with Chapter 7 of City Code and any other applicable regulatory agencies.
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO:
Mayor and Councilmembers
John Erar, City Administrator
Will Neumeister, Community Development Directortd.-
Don Olson, Building Official b>.t> ,
CC:
FROM:
SUBJECT: Update on 1049 Andover Boulevard/Abatement Process-Planning/Building
DATE:
January 27, 2004
INTRODUCTION
Some time ago, Council asked for an update on the condition of the old train station located at
1049 Andover Boulevard. This report provides a brief commentary on the recently observed
conditions of the building and site.
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DISCUSSION
Staff visited the site with the assistance ofthe Anoka County Sheriffs Deputies on
Wednesday, December 31, 2003. The attached photos show what was found. The City
Building Official has written a report to summarize what he observed regarding the structural
conditions ofthe buildings. The City Code Enforcement Officer has indicated that the property
is in violation of the zoning ordinance regulations prohibiting: A.) Junk Vehicle Storage; B.)
Abandoned Vehicle Storage; and C.) Exterior Storage of Materials. The Code Enforcement
staff will begin taking action on these immediately. Attached is a summary, prepared by Barry
Sullivan, that outlines the options that are available to the City to abate public nuisance
properties.
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff would like the Council to discuss the various options available to abate this dilapidated
structure at the January 27, 2004 workshop.
Respectfully submitted,
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Will Neumeister
Attachments
Condition of Structure Report - Don Olson /
Compliance Order (from Dave Almgren) - June 2, 2003 /
Photographs of Conditions at 1049 Andover Boulevard ./
Legal Opinion on Public Nuisance Abatement (from Barry Sullivan) I
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
CC:
John Erar, City Administrator L
Will Neumeister, Community Development Director (J/, .
Don Olson, Building Official ~ ~ I
FROM:
SUBJECT: Follow up inspection of the residence owned by Daniel J. White
located at 1049 Andover Blvd. NW, Andover, MN 55304
DATE:
January 27,2004
On December 31, 2003 with the assistance from the Anoka County Sheriff Department, Will
Neumeister, John Sevald and Andy Cross, we completed a follow up inspection from the
compliance order that Dave Almgren (retired Building Official) ordered on June 2, 2003. (See
attached compliance letter).
Due to the lack of effort by the property owner to comply with the June 2nd compliance order, I
recommend that we forward this to the City Attorney for proper legal action.
The following is a listing of code deficiencies that I observed while out at the site on 12-31-03.
Structural Conditions: There are a large quantity of asphalt shingles missing from the roof, the
shingles are curled up and show that they are beyond their useful life. The rafters show signs of
decay due to the missing shingles. The holes in the roof have allowed the rain and snow to leak
into the structure and may have deteriorated the attic insulation and interior ceiling and walls of the
building. The roof shows only two attic vents, which is not the required amount of ventilation.
The siding consists of rolled asphalt, which has a number of holes in it, which birds use for nesting
in the summer (something I had observed last year). Because of these holes, rain and snow can get
in and run into the wall cavities, which now show signs of rotting due to moisture damage. All of
the doors and windows display signs of deterioration along with some broken windows. The
windows and doors would need replacement. The foundation at grade level shows signs of settling
and rotting and the front concrete stoop has collapsed. This structure without a sound foundation is
structurally unsafe for human occupancy.
Heatinl!: There was no heat coming from the building chimney flue concluding that there is no
heat in dwelling. There could not be any sanitary facilities working due to no running water in
facility.
Asbestos tile and lead paint abatement: Due to the age of the property, (built in 1925) it may
have lead paint and asbestos floor tile (which were the commonly used products at that time). The
house would need to be checked by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), and a
permit obtained before demolition of the structure.
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
June 2, 2003
Daniel White
1049 Andover Boulevard NW.
Andover, MN 55304
Re: 1049 Andover Boulevard NW. Andover, MN 55304
COMPLIANCE ORDER
Dear Mr. Daniel White:
Please take notice that the Building Official for the City of Andover is declaring the
above-referenced property to be in violation of Andover City Ordinance No. 267,
please reference all sections that refer to single family dwellings.
It has been brought to our attention that your house is in need of major repair.
Structurally your house is unsafe. The roof is about to collapse, the siding and
soffits are falling off.
You are hereby ordered to correct these violations within 60 days. You can
correct these violations by taking the following action:
To comply with this compliance order to make your structure safe in a manner as
it was originally intended to be, this order is code compliance and is not limited to
items listed above. Should this compliance order be ignored it shall then be
forwarded to the City attorney.
The Minnesota Building Code Section 1300.0180 Unsafe Buildings or Structures
shall be enforced, Section 1300.0180 states; A building or structure regulated by
the code is unsafe, for purposes of this part, if it is structurally unsafe, not
provided with adequate egress, a fire hazard, or otherwise dangerous to human
life.
. Building service equipment that is regulated by the code is unsafe, for purposes
of this part, if it is a fire, electrical, or health hazard; an unsanitary condition; or
otherwise dangerous to human life. Use of a building, structure, or building
service equipment constituting a hazard to safety, health, or public welfare by
reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard,
disaster, damage, or abandonment is, for the purposes of this part, an u!"!safe tl'So.
Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary, and other appendages or
structural members that are supported by, attached to, or a part of a building and
that are in deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads
tt!at are specified in the code are unsafe building appendages.
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The building official may order any building or portion of a building to be vacated
if continued use is dangerous to life, health, or safety of the occupants. The order
shall be in writing and state the reasons for the action.
All unsafe buildings, structures, or appendages are public nuisances and must be
abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal according to Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 463.15 to 463.26.
A failure to comply with this Compliance Order is based upon an erroneous
interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a misstatement of fact; you may appeal
this Order to the Andover City Council. The appeal must be filed with the Building
Official for the City of Andover at City Hall and must be filed Within five (5) days of
the date of the service of this Order and be accompanied by the designated filing
fee. The appeal will be heard by the Andover City Council which shall find that the
Order be reversed, modified or affirmed on whole or in part.
If you have any questions about this Compliance Order, please contact the
Andover Building Official.
Respectfully,
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WILLIAM G. HAWKINS
BARRY A. SULLIVAN
. Legal Assistant
TAMMI J. UVEGES
HOLLY G. PROVO
2140 FoU1ITH AVENUE NORrH
ANOKA, MINNESOTA 55303
PHONE (763) 427-8877
FAX (763) 421-4213
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RECEIVED
January 15, 2004
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CITY OF ANDOVER
Will Neumeister
Planning Administrator
Andover City Hall
1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW
Andover, MN 55304
Re: Public Nuisance Abatement - 1049 Andover Boulevard
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You have asked me for a summary of some of the options that are available to the
City in cases of public nuisance properties such as the above-referenced site.
Generally, the City has four options: (1) issue criminal citations; (2) attempt to
abate the nuisance 'by application of the procedures outlined in the City Code
(Section 4); (3) treat the property as a hazardous structure and proceed according
to state statute under Section 463.15; or (4) acquire the property through eminent
domain. I will briefly discuss each.
Typically, criminal citations work well for minor violations such as junk vehicles,
exterior garbage, weed violations, etc. The threat of the criminal legal process with
fines, court appearances and potential jail usually motivates property owners in
these types of cases to take action. Also, because compliance is generally easy to
do in these types of cases, judges are willing to order defendants to comply with
the ordinance or face further fines or jail. Criminal citations do not work so well in
cases involving significant nuisances. These property owners are often willing to
pay the small fines associated with these tickets rather than undertake the
substantial effort necessary to comply and judges are often unwilling to incarcerate
property owners in these situations feeling that the City has other more appropriate
remedies.
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useful because it is something that the building official can do directly without
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having to go though the time and effort of involving the City Council, at least
initially. Procedurally, the building official would declare the property to be a public
nuisance and order an abatement. The property has a right to a hearing before a
hearing examiner and a further right to appeal the matter to the City Council. If the
property owner fails to timely abate the nuisance, the City has the authority to
implement a "summary abatement." The costs associated with this process can
be assessed against the property owner. This process works well in many nuisance
cases where City Council and/or court involvement is going to be unlikely or
unnecessary. However, in cases involving significant nuisances or hazardous
structures, Councilor Court involvement is likely to be necessary and it may be
more appropriate to proceed under state statute.
Minnesota state statute provides for a process authorizing cities to deal with
"hazardous" structures." See, Minnesota Stat. ~ 463.15, et. seq. Procedurally,
the "hazardous" declaration would need to come from the City Council following a
hearing. At that time, the Council would also order the appropriate abatement
procedure. This could include an order from the Council that the property owner
"correct or remove the hazardous condition of the building or property or to raze or
remove the building." Section 463.16. Once the order is issued by the Council,
the property then has 20 days to file a formal answer contesting the order and the
case would proceed as any other civil lawsuit. The Court would then ultimately
determine whether or not the property is in fact hazardous and whether the
abatement order (correct, raze or remove) is appropriate. If the property owner
does not comply or answer, the city could seek an order from the Court for
summary abatement and again assess the costs. The process can be prolonged
should the property owner contest the matter and file an answer with the court.
Before the Council could declare a property to be "hazardous" within the meaning
of the statute, there should be a comprehensive inspection report and/or structural
engineer report or study that provides the Council with an adequate factual basis
for such a finding. Finally, the statute also authorizes a city to acquire hazardous
property through eminent domain. This, of course, requires the payment of just
compensation and the action would proceed like any other eminent domain action
with the appointment of commissioners, a hearing, and a potential appeal to court.
In this case, from what I've seen so far, it sounds like the above-referenced
property may very well qualify as a "hazardous building" within the meaning of
state statute. It may be that the only way to abate or correct the problem is to
remove the structure or acquire the property. This would mean proceeding under
state statute which would mean bringing the matter to the City Council in the first
place. Again, there should be a significant inspection or engineer's report made
available to the Council to adequately justify the findings that the Council would
need to make in support of any resolution. As an alternative to raising or removing
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the structure in the hazardous building resolution, the Council could resolve to
acquire the property.
I trust this answers the questions which you have raised. If you wish to discuss
the matter additionally, or if there is more information which you think we should
consider, please feel free to call. Finally, if you anticipate bringing this property to
the Council and seek a hazardous building declaration, I would like to be involved in
that process and have the opportunity to coordinate the information I think would
be necessary for that hearing and to see that the procedures outlined in the statute
are followed.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
~rs very truly,
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Mayor and Council Members
CC: John Erar, City Administrat04t---
David Berkowitz, City Engineer ~
FROM: Todd J. Haas, Asst. City Engineer
SUBJECT: Cul-De-Sac Requirements - Engineering
DATE: January 27,2004
INTRODUCTION
This item is in regard to cul-de-sac requirements and the maximum length that is allowed in City
Code 11-3-3 G (see attached). It has been requested to discuss this item as to how or why the
maximum cul-de-sac length is at 500 feet.
DISCUSSION
Currently, the maximum length of a cul-de-sac is 500 feet. Although staff was unable to find any
meeting minutes or past documentation, the maximum length was established primarily due to fire
access and public safety. Cul"de-sacs that exceed the maximum allowed length require a variance.
For the variance to be allowed, the developer had to prove an undue hardship such as existing
wetlands or circumstances unique to the property not created. by the landowner. The Fire and
Sheriffs Departments have always indicated that every home should have a second access.
ACTION REOUESTED
This is for discussion. No action is required at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
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Attachments: City Code 11-3-3 G & Memo from Fire Chief ,/
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2. Right of way and street widths may vary depending upon
anticipated traffic volume, planned function of street and character of
abutting land use.
B.
Horizontal Curve Radius: The minimum horizontal curve radius on
minor streets shall be fifty feet (50') or as required by the city
engineer. (Amended Ord. 10, 2-15-1972)
C.
Grades: Streets grades shall not exceed seven percent (7%) for
minor and collector streets and four percent (4%) for thoroughfares,
and in no case shall they be less than one-half percent (0.5%) on
streets with curb and gutter; or one percent (1 %) on minor rural city
street sections. Grades within thirty feet (30') of street intersections
shall not exceed two percent (2%). (Amended Ord. 10, 2-15-1972;
amd. 2003 Code)
D.
Vertical Curves: Different connecting street gradients shall be
connected with vertical curves. Vertical curves shall be designed in
accordance with MNDOT guidelines with a minimum design speed of
thirty (30) miles per hour or as required by the city engineer.
E.
Street Jogs: Street jogs in minor and service streets shall have a
centerline offset of not less than one hundred fifty feet (150'). Street
jogs shall be avoided in all other streets.
F.
Minor Streets: Minor streets shall be so aligned that their use by
through traffic will be discouraged.
Cul-De-Sacs: The maximum length of cul-de-sac streets shall be five
hundred feet (500') measured along the centerline from the
intersection to the center of the cul-de-sac area. Each cul-de-sac
shall have a terminus of nearly circular shape, with a minimum right
of way diameter of one hundred twenty feet (120.0'), and a minimum
roadway diameter of ninety three feet (93.0') in the urban service
area and the rural service area. Temporary cul-de-sacs. shall be
required in all new subdivisions to make provision for the
continuation of future streets in adjoining areas when the length of
the street exceeds two hundred ten feet (210.0') from the centerline
of the intersecting streets. Each temporary cul-de-sac shall be
required to have a minimum roadway diameter of eighty feet (80.0')
and constructed with bituminous curbing as defined in the city
standards. Adjacent property owners/developers benefiting from the
street continuation shall be responsible for the removal of the
temporary cul-de-sac and shall be required to replace the street in
accordance with current city requirements and standards. The
City of Andover
Andover
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Memorandum
Date: January 22, 2004
To: Todd Hass, Assistant City Engineer
From: Dan Winkel, Fire Chief cP.uJ.
Subject: Length of Cul-De-Sacs
Todd I would offer the following comments regarding why it is important to not exceed
the 500 foot length for cul-de-sacs or any other dead end road or street.
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First and probably most important, is that it becomes increasingly more difficult for the
fire department to perform our duties regarding fire suppression and patient treatment and
transportation should the dead end road become blocked or not accessible for any reason.
Should we have to pump water to a structure that is over 500 feet away from the primary
pumper, it is imperative that we have a second pumper truck between the first and the
structure on fire to relay water to the site so that we do not have a significant loss of
pressure or supply. The friction loss and long hose lays cause us to make sure that the
appropriate number of vehicles and staffs are available to perform the appropriate tasks
related to a water shuttle. Also note how difficult it is to layout 500 feet of supply hose in
order to move the amounts of water needed for suppression activities. The additional
delays to walk with 5" or even 21/2" hose lines will probably cause us to be in a
defensive suppression mode rather that offensive. The extreme physical work to move
this amount of hose will also cause us to increase staffing two or three fold from what we
would usually use for suppression activities. The wait for mutual aid departments will
certainly have an effect on the outcome of the event.
The second consideration should be for patient care. Should emergency crews have to
walk to a site or building 500 feet away from were they parked the efficiency and speed
of patient care will definitely be decreased. It will be near impossible to carry all of the
needed equipment to properly treat and care for a possible heart attack victim for
example. After the initial treatment, providers will still have to carry the victim back to
the ambulance for transport, a task made very difficult if the patient is heavy or in need of
treatment while being moved.
And of course a blocked roadway will cause residents to not be able to gain access to
their homes with vehicles for any reason. The required second access has always been
our backup to make sure that emergency vehicles can perform the work we are expected
to do. Without a second way to access some properties when needed, emergency care will
be delayed as dictated by the type of delay and how long it takes to clear the problem.
Station 1
13875 Crosstown Blvd.
Andover, Minnesota 55304
763/755-9825
Fax: 763/755-9583
Station 2
16603 Valley Drive
Andover, Minnesota 55304
763/421-9426
Station 3
1785 Crosstown Blvd.
Andover, Minnesota 55304
763/755-9044
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
CC: John Erar, City Administrato~ , ,1
Will Neumeister, Communit;!Development Director U<:/A--
FROM: Jon Sevald, Planning Int~m -:j?
SUBJECT: Identify Potential Park & Ride Facilities (Council Goal) - Planning
DATE: January 27,2004
INTRODUCTION
2003/2004 Council Goal No.6 is to "identify, negotiate use and publicize potential Park and
Ride facilities within the community."
DISCUSSION
The 2000 Census has indicated that 8% of Andover Residents participate in car pools, and 2% of
residents utilize public transportation. Currently, there are no dedicated park & ride facilities
within the City. There is an "unofficial" car pool lot located at Wild Iris Park near Bunker Lake
and Round Lake Boulevards where there are often four or five vehicles parked there on an
average day. It is assumed that most of these 1,145 residents (8% of workers 16 years and older)
use the park & ride located at Riverdale in Coon Rapids and participate in car pools to commute
into the central cities. .
In 1997, Council directed staff to research the feasibility of establishing an MTC bus route in
Andover. It was found that to establish a bus route during peak hours, the City would need to
levy $225,000-$275,000 per year. A full service route would cost $680,000-$700,000 per year
(1997 dollars). Council did not indicate a strong desire to pursue this and directed staff to
research other options.
There are currently four bus routes, which connect from the Park & Ride lot at Riverdale to
Downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul via Highway 10. Buses may travel along the shoulders of
Highway 10 thereby circumventing traffic congestion and reducing the amount oftime spent
commuting. MTC routes 85R and 851 serve area residents along the AnokaJ Andover border
along Bunker and Round Lake Boulevards. The Anoka Traveler Dial-A-Ride operates in
Andover on weekdays during peak hours. For a fee of$4.00 residents may travel to any
destination within the county. If there is enough interest from users, the Traveler may be able to
establish a fixed route connecting residents from a Park & Ride lot in Andover to the Riverdale
Transit Station or other destinations within Anoka County. There may also be the possibility of
extending the Northstar bus route into Andover.
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Attached is a map of existing Park & Ride facilities in Anoka County along with potential
locations for Park & Ride facilities in Andover. These include Grace Lutheran Church,
Riverdale Assembly of God, and Andover Station North. It is unknown whether or not the two
churches would be willing to sponsor a Park & Ride facility.
Two other ideas staffhas come up with include: (1) enter into an agreement with local churches
or other properties with large parking lots to establish a Park & Ride facility. The City would
pay for a portion of the maintenance of the Park & Ride facility located on private property; (2)
Actively promoting car pools, perhaps by creating a message board on the city's website where
residents can interact and leave their destination and contact information. Car pool users would
utilize existing public and private parking facilities. There would little, or no cost to the City.
Anoka County and the Metcouncil have indicated that there is no funding available to assist with
Park & Ride facilities. Metcouncil does have an assistance program established through state
funds, but project funding has been dedicated for the next six years out. This may raise the
possibility of planning for a Park & Ride facility as a part of Andover Station North as this
project develops. Attached is Metcouncil's 2004 state appropriation request of $5,000,000 to
fund two Park & Ride facilities in Edina and Maplewood Mall. Governor Pawlenty did not
recommend funding for these projects.
Attachments
Map of Current and Potential Park & Ride Facilities
Transportation Figures
o Metcouncil2004 State Appropriation Request for Park & Ride Facilities
ACTION REOUESTED
Council is requested to give direction on how to proceed with this item.
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TRA/lSPORTAHO/l RGURES
Although Andover Station and other new commercial developments will serve local needs for
shopping and entertainment, the majority of Andover residents will continue to work outside of
the city. A 1997 community survey found that residents travel an average of 17.6 miles to work.
The 2000 Census indicated that the mean travel time to work is 30 minutes (a Metcouncil study
found that the average metro transit commute is 42.6 minutes). The census also indicated that
85% of Andover residents drive to work alone, 8% carpool, and 2% use public transportation.
Additionally, MnDOT has identified Andover as the largest city in Minnesota not served by a
state or federal highway. The following table compares Andover commuting statistics to other
communities in Anoka County. In a comparison of metropolitan cities with populations greater
than 25,000, Andover is ranked fourth along with Inver Grove Heights for the highest percentage
of residents who drive to work alone (Oakdale ranked first with 86.6%).
Anoka* 18,076 79% 12% 3% 3% 25min
Blaine* 44,942 81% 12% 3% 3% 26 min
Burns Tw 3,557 80% 10% 1% 7% 32 min
Coon Ra ids* 61,607 83% 10% 3% 3% 26 min
Ham Lake 12,710 84% 9% 1% 4% 30 min
Oak Grove 6,903 82% 11% 1% 5% 39 min
Ramse * 18,510 83% 10% 2% 5% 30 min
St. Francis 4,910 84% 11% 1% 2% 36min
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO:
Mayor and Councilmembers
John Erar, City Administrato~ . ,I
Will Neumeister, CommunitYDevelopment DirectorW~
CC:
SUBJECT:
Update on City Entrance Signs
Jon Sevald, Planning Intern 1-1
FROM:
SUBJECT:
January 27,2004
INTRODUCTION
The 2004-2006 CIP has budgeted funds through the EDA for the installation of permanent masonry-type
monument signs at the 7 major entrances into the city. The actual number will depend on the cost of the project.
There are 18 locations that will have a metal sign featuring the city logo and updated population information.
These metal signs will be the same size as the current "green Andover" signs and will serve as a replacement.
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DISCUSSION
Permanent Masonry Monument Signs
Staff is currently in the process of creating four optional designs for the permanent masonry signs. These designs
will then be sent out to sign companies for bids. Once we know the cost of these signs, the four design options
and cost estimates will be brought to the EDA in March for their selection of the design to be used. The plan is to
have 3-4 of these signs installed in sununer/faIl2004. These locations can be found on the attached CIP map.
Metal Monument Signs
Attached are four design options for the metal signs. These signs will be installed using the existing signposts.
The signs will have a green background with a white reflective logo, wording, and the updated population. State
requirements dictate that the signs be green with white reflective lettering. A full-scale markup will be available
at the Council workshop. The current population is estimated to be about 30,000. A more technical estimate will
be completed soon before the signs are created. This estimate will be based off of the 2000 Census figure of
26,588 as of Aprill, 2000, plus the number of residential Certificates of Occupancies issued since then,
multiplied by 3.28 (average size of household).
Attachments
2004-2006 CIP information and map
Diagrams of optional monument signs
Staff Recommendation
Staff Recommends option #3 featuring "Welcome To" above the city logo.
ACTION REOUESTED
Council is requested to choose one of the four options for the metal entrance signs.
Respectfully submitted,
don ~LV.P/2
Jon Sevald
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Note: Signs will feature a white reflective logo and lettering on a green background as per state sign regulations.
Because of the make-up of the city logo, we were not able to change the colors for the purposes of this handout.
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Capital Plan
City of Andover, MN
2004 thru 2008
Project # 04-41910-01
Project Name Monument Entrance Signs
Type
Useful Life
Category
Improvement
30 Years +
Improvements
Priority
Contact
Department
I-High
Will Neumeister
Planning & Zoning
Total Project Cost
$126,500
Description I .
The major entry points into the City should be identified with monument signs. Th~re 3fe major arterial roads that would be logical places to
construct the monument signs, however, land may need to be acquired to place the sign if the County doesn't allow themin the right~of~way.
Entrance monument signs are needed at the following locations: .
2004: Bunker Lake Blvd and 7th Avenue & Bunker Lake Blvd and Ham Lake City Limits
Hanson Blvd and 133rd A venlle & Round Lake Blvd and 133rd A venue
2005: Round Lake Blvd and 181s1 Avenue & Hanson Blvd and 181s1 Avenue
2006: 7th Avenue and Rum River
There may also be a need for smaller metal signs to be placed at the minor entry points into the City. Since the cost of these signs are relatively
low, this could be done with a portion of each years dollars.
Justification I
Identify geographical 'and political boundaries of the City, provide community with an aesthetically pleasing boundary marker.
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Expenditures 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Total
Construction 62,000 31,000 16,000 109.000
Right of Way 10,000 5,000 2,500 17,500
Total 72,000 36,000 18,500 126,500
Funding Sources
EDA
2004
72,000
72,000
2005
36,000
36,000
2006
18.500
18.500
2007
2008
Total
126,500
126,500
Total
Operational Impact/Other I
Placement of City entrance monuments will require annual maintenance and landscaping upkeep. Right-of-way for signs will need to be verified
With Anoka County and pennission will need to be obtained. If right~of-way in unavailable, private land acquisition may need to occur to provide
an adequate location.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
S'\ND6VE~
PROJECT NAME: MONUMENT ENTRANCE SIGNS
City of Andover, Minnesota
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