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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC - November 17, 2009 C I T Y O F ND OVE ® 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US Regular City Council Meeting — Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Call to Order — 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Resident Forum Agenda Approval 1. Approval of Minutes (10/27/09 Workshop, 10/27/09 Closed, 11/4/09 Regular, 11/4/09 Closed) Consent Items 2. Approve Payment of Claims — Finance 3. Approve LMCIT Liability Coverage — Finance 4. Call for Outstanding Bonds/ General Obligation State Aid Street Bonds, Series 2001 B & General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2005A — Finance 5. Approve Amended Assessment Roll for City Project 08- 37/157" Avenue NW Reconstruction (MSAS 102) — Engineering © 6. Approve Resolution for Deferred Assessment PIN 24- 32- 24 -12- 0012/08- 37/157 Avenue NW Reconstruction (MSAS 102) —Engineering Discussion Items 7. Anoka County Sheriff's Department Monthly Report - Sheri 8. Hold Public Hearing on the Modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the Modifications of the Tax Increment Financing Plans for Tax Increment Financing District Nos. 1 -1 and 1 -2 — Administration 9. Approve Open Space Purchase - Administration Staff Items 10. Consider Amendment to Parks Advertising Policy — Engineering 11. Schedule December EDA Meeting - Administration 12. Administrator's Report - Administration Mayor /Council Input Closed Session: Land Purchase Negotiations PID# 29 -32 -24-44 -0022 Adjournment A C II T Y j 0 F NDOCL 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING — NOVEMBER 17, 2009 MINUTES The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Gamache, November 17, 2009, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Sheri Bukkila, Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Julie Trude Councilmember absent: None Also present: City Attorney, Scott Baumgartner Director of Public Works /City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz City Administrator, Jim Dickinson Others PLEDGE OFALLEGL4NCE RESIDENT FORUM Mr. Carol Abbott, 2917142 Lane, stated a few months ago they had some juveniles in the area that put graffiti on many signs and there is currently a park sign on Heather Street and Ivywood Street that has it. He wondered if the City would take care of painting over the graffiti or should he. Mayor Gamache indicated the City would do this. AGENDA APPROVAL Addition of Item 6a (Consider Approval of Premises Permit/Andover Lanes /Andover Football Association) to the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Trude asked on Item 6a if there is an existing contract or a new one. Mr. Dickinson stated there was an organization there at one time but one has not been there for quite awhile. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to approve the Agenda as amended above. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OFMINUTES October 27, 2009, Workshop Meeting: Correct as amended. Councilmember Trude stated she would like to have the name "Craig's list" separated in all places. © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —November 17, 2009 Page 2 Motion by Trude, Seconded by Bukkila, to approve the minutes as indicated above. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present (Jacobson). October 27, 2009, Closed Meeting: Correct as presented. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, to approve the minutes as indicated above. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present (Jacobson). November 4, 2009, Regular Meeting: Correct as amended. Councilmember Trude stated on page 3, line 33, the end should read "objecting to their projected assessments ". Motion by Trude, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the minutes as indicated above. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present ( Bukkila). November 4, 2009, Closed Meeting: Correct as presented. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the minutes as indicated above. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present ( Bukkila). CONSENT ITEMS Item 2 Approval of Claims Item 3 Approve LMCIT Liability Coverage Item 4 Call for Outstanding Bonds /General Obligation State Aid Street Bonds, Series 2001 B & General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2005A (See Resolution R096 -09) Item 5 Approve Amended Assessment Roll for City Project 08- 37/157` Avenue NW Reconstruction (MSAS 102) (See Resolution R097 -09) Item 6 Approve Resolution for Deferred Assessment PIN 24- 32- 24 -12- 0012/08- 37/157 Avenue NW Reconstruction (MSAS 102) (See Resolution R098 -09) Item 6a Consider Approval of Premises Permit/Andover Lanes /Andover Football Association (See Resolution R100 -09) Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, approval of the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried unanimously. ANOKA COUNTYSHERIFF 'SDEPARTMENTMONTHLYREPORT Captain Tom Wells, Anoka County Sheriff s Department, provided an update on law enforcement Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —November 17, 2009 Page 3 activities occurring within Andover. The Council discussed with Captain Wells the local break -ins that have happened lately and how the Council can be alerted to these types of incidents. HOLD PUBLICHEARING ON THEMODIFICA TION TO THEDEVELOPMENTPROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO I AND THE MODIFICATIONS OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS FOR TAXINCREMENT FINANCINGDISTRICTNOS. I- 1 AND I -2. Mr. Dickinson presented information on the proposed modifications to TIF District 1 -1 and 1 -2. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to open public hearing. No one wished to address the Council. © Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to close public hearing. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to approve the Resolution Adopting a Modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1, a Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No 1- 1(County No. F9), and a Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District no. 1 -2 (County No. G -1). Motion carried unanimously. (See Resolution R099 -09) APPROVE OPEN SPACE PURCHASE Mr. Dickinson stated this item is in regard to an open space land purchase. The offer made by the Council to purchase PID 07- 32 -24 -12 -0001 has been accepted by the property owner. The property owner agreed to previously discussed terms of the sale. The purchase price is $930,000 which was based on an appraisal and the unique characteristics of the property. The property size is 38.8 acres and concedes access easements in the City's favor. Closing will take place on or before December 31, 2009. Additionally, the property owner has requested the right to name the property, subject to approval by the City. Mr. Dickinson indicated this purchase would comply with the direction of the approved Open Space Referendum ballot question. © Councilmember Knight asked Mr. Dickinson to explain to the public why the Council was in closed session for this issue. Mr. Dickinson explained State Statue allows the Council the ability to negotiate property purchases in closed session. Mr. Dickinson requested that Deric Deuschle, Chair of the Open Space Commission discuss the © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —November 17, 2009 Page 4 property selection details. Chair Deuschle explained the reason why the Commission requested the City Council to pursue the purchase of this property. He indicated the Commission looked at 10 parcels in detail. This parcel ranked high ecologically in part because of the proximity to the Rum River. There is very little human effect on this parcel and will be preserved. Other factors for recommending this parcel is the vegetative and wildlife habitat that lives there, the ground water discharge and that it is a large impact piece. The Open Space Commission believes this parcel warrants preservation. Councilmember Knight asked what the land will ultimately look like in the future. Chair Deuschle indicated the land will be an undeveloped piece of land for the residents to use. Use would be limited passive park type use. Councilmember Knight stated this will not be a park with ball fields, this City property will be a nature preserve. Councilmember Jacobson indicated the money used to purchase this parcel is from a successful © referendum vote. Andover residents approved a two million dollar bond in the November 2006 election. Councilmember Trude stated the purchase will help maintain a wildlife corridor in a quiet area for future generations. Mayor Gamache indicated the parcel will be preserved forever. The City can not sell this parcel to be developed. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to authorize staff to complete a purchase agreement on PID 07- 32 -24 -12 -0001 and to close on the purchase of the property for the set amount of $930,000 to be closed by December 31, 2009 and to allow the property owner to name the property subject to City approval along with any other conditions. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Holasek, Commissioner on the Open Space Advisory Commission, wanted to commend Mr. Courtney Bednarz, City Planner, with all his expertise and guidance he gave to the Open Space Advisory Commission. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO PARKS ADVERTISING POLICY Mr. Berkowitz stated this item is in regard to considering amending the parks advertising policy © as requested by the Andover High School Boosters. Mr. Berkowitz reviewed the information with the Council. Mayor Gamache asked why the Andover High School Boosters are requesting this. Mr. © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —November 17, 2009 Page 5 Berkowitz explained this will be for Eveland Fields. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to amend the Parks Advertising Policy to increase the size of the signs from 4 ft high by 8 ft wide to no larger than a 5 ft high and 10 ft wide sign. Mr. Berkowitz stated the intent of the uniform signage on the back fence is to have the signs all the same size so they did not look funny. Councilmember Knight thought the only uniformity they need to have is to make sure the signs are the same height. Motion carried unanimously. SCHEDULE DECEMBER EDA MEETING The Council is requested to schedule an Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting at 6:00 p.m. before the December 1, 2009 City Council meeting. © Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, to schedule an EDA Meeting for December 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT City staff updated the Council on the administration and city department activities, meeting reminders, CIP Projects and development activity. MAFOR/COUNCIL INPUT (Parking Ordinance Review) — Councilmember Jacobson stated he has received some information from an Andover resident who is apparently parking a commercial vehicle in the driveway. He thought the Council should take a look at their ordinances related to parking of commercial vehicles and see if there is something they need to change. He wondered if they could have a brief discussion at the next worksession. Mr. Dickinson agreed and indicated they will have this added to the workshop agenda. The Council consensus was to have staff cease code enforcement on these items until reviewed by the Council. © (City Financing Committee) — Mayor Gamache was asked to sit on a committee to discuss City financing and what the future holds for cities all across Minnesota. (League of Women Voters) — Councilmember Trude thanked the Mayor for participating in the League of Women Voters event last month. The topic was how green are the cities and open Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —November 17, 2009 Page 6 space was discussed. The Council recessed to the closed session meeting at 8:04 p.m. to discuss Land Purchase Negotiations PID # 29- 32 -24 -44 -0022. The Council reconvened to adjourn at 8:26 p.m. Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Trude, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —November 17, 2009 Page 7 REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES — NOVEMBER 17, 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE .......................................................................... ............................... 1 RESIDENT FORUM ....................................................................................... ............................... 1 AGENDA APPROVAL ................................................................................... ............................... 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ............................................................................ ............................... 1 CONSENTITEMS .......................................................................................... ............................... 2 Item2 Approval of Claims ....................................................................... ............................... 2 Item 3 Approve LMCIT Liability Coverage ............................................. ............................... 2 Item 4 Call for Outstanding Bonds /General Obligation State Aid Street Bonds, Series 2001B & General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2005A (See Resolution R096- 09) ............................................................................................................................. 2 Item 5 Approve Amended Assessment Roll for City Project 08- 37/157' Avenue NW Reconstruction (MSAS 102) (See Resolution R097 -09) .......... ............................... 2 Item 6 Approve Resolution for Deferred Assessment PIN 24- 32- 24 -12- 0012/08 - 37/157' Avenue NW Reconstruction (MSAS 102) (See Resolution R098 -09) .................... 2 Item 6a Consider Approval of Premises Permit/Andover Lanes /Andover Football Association (See Resolution R100 -09) ......................................................... ............................... 2 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT .... ............................... 2 HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE MODIFICATIONS OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NOS. 1 -1 AND 1 -2 (See Resolution R099- 09) ............................................... ............................... 3 APPROVE OPEN SPACE PURCHASE ........................................................ ............................... 3 CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO PARKS ADVERTISING POLICY ........... ............................... 4 SCHEDULE DECEMBER EDA MEETING .................................................. ............................... 5 ADMINISTRATOR REPORT ........................................................................ ............................... 5 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT ........................................................................... ............................... 5 ParkingOrdinance Review .......................................................................... ............................... 5 CityFinancing Committee ........................................................................... ............................... 5 Leagueof Women Voters ............................................................................ ............................... 5 ADJOURNMENT............................................................................................ ............................... 6