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Regular City Council Meeting- Tuesday, February 15,2005
Call to Order - 7:00 p,m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Introduction of New Sheriff's Deputies
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
L Approval of Minutes (1/25/05 Workshop; 2/1/05 Regular; 2/1/05 Executive Session)
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Consent Items
2. Approve Payment of Claims - Finance
3. Call General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds of 1999 - Finance
4. Approve No Parking ResolutionlLund's North Park - Engineering
5. Order Plans & Specs/05-IO/Lund's North Park Reconstruction - Engineering
6. Waive Public Hearing/Adopt Assessment Roll/03-35/Bunker Lake Village - Engineering
7. Approve Plans & Specs/Order Advertisement for Bids/04-36/Lift Station #4 - Engineering
8. Accept Resignation/Park & Recreation Commissioner - Engineering
9. Appoint Park & Recreation Commissioner - Engineering
10. Order Feasibility Report/04-32/Crosstown Boulevard NW & Xeon Street NW!lntersection Improv.-
Engineering
11. Order Feasibility Report/04-33/Crosstown Boulevard NW & 1 59th Avenue NW !Intersection Improv. _
Engineering
12. Approve Recycle Agreement w/ Anoka County - Recycling
13. Award Quote-Bid Category lIB-Recreational Equipment - Administration
14. Approve Change Order #3/Community Center - Administration
15. Adopt Ordinance Amendment/City Code 1O-4-1/Sewage Disposal Systems - Building
16. Approve Administrator Performance Review - Administration
Discussion Items
17. Receive Anoka County Sheriffs Department Monthly Report - Sheriff
18. NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Presentation & Public Meeting/2005
NPDES/05-1 - Engineering
19. Consider Lot Split/34 1 5 - 1 63rd Lane NW, Continued - Planning
20. Consider RezoningIR-1 to R-4/1487 148th Lane NW - Planning
21. Consider Lot Split/1487 148th Lane NW - Planning
22. Consider Lot Split/14124 Crosstown Blvd.- Planning
23. Consider Conditional Use Permit/Allow Existing Garage to Remain/14124 Crosstown Blvd.- Planning
24, Consider Lot Split/264 Andover Blvd. - Planning
25. Consider Lot Split/308 Andover Blvd. - Planning
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Staff Item
26. Schedule Board of Review - Clerk
27. Schedule EDA Meeting - Administration
28. Schedule 2005 Goal Setting Workshop - Administration
29. Discuss Community Center Advisory Board - Administration
30. Administrator Report - Administration
Mayor/Council Input
Adjournment
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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 15,2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE .....................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION OF NEW SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ..............................................................1
RESIDENT FORUM...............................................................................................,........,.........2
AGENDA APPROVAL .............................................................................................................2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES................................,........,............................,................................2
CONSENT ITEMS
Approve Payment of Claims......... ...... ........ ....................... ........... ........................ ........... .....2
Resolution R022-05 calling General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds of 1999..................2
Resolution R023-05 approving No Parking ResolutionILund's North Park ........................2
Resolution R024-05 ordering Plans & Specs/05-1O/Lund's North Park Reconstruction.....2
Resolution R025-05 waiving Public Hearing/Adopt Assessment RolI/03-35/Bunker
Lake Village........ ........... ............... ........................ ............ ............... ....,'...... ,........... ........3
Resolution R26-05 approving Plans & Specs/Order Advertisement for Bids
/04-36/Lift Station #4 . ...... ... ..... ..... .......... ..........,... ..... ......... .... ................ ....,. ........ ... .......3
Accept ResignationlPark & Recreation Commissioner ..................,.....................................3
Appoint Park & Recreation Commissioner ..........................................................................3
Resolution R027-05 ordering Feasibility Report/04-32/Crosstown Boulevard NW & Xeon
Street NW !Intersection Improvements ........ ......................... ........... .......... .......... ..,.........3
Resolution R028-05 ordering Feasibility Report/04-33/Crosstown Boulevard NW & 159th
Avenue NW !Intersection Improvements .........................................................................3
Approve Recycle Agreement With Anoka County...............................................................3
Award Quote-Bid Category lIB - Recreational Equipment.........;......................................3
Approve Change Order #3/Community Center ....................................................................3
Adopt Ordinance Amendment/City Code 1 0-4-I/Sewage Disposal Systems Ord. 306.......3
Approve Administrator Performance Review ......................................................................3
Resolution R029-05 approving No Parking Resolution - 02-33/Andover Station North ...3
RECEIVE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTIfL Y REPORT
Received. ... ..... ........ ....... ....... ......... .... .............. .................. .......... ....... ...... ... ...... ........ ............3
NPDES (NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM)
PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC MEETING/2005 NPDES/05-1
Motion to Open Public Hearing.............................................................................................3
Motion to Close Public Hearing ............................................................................................3
CONSIDER LOT SPLIT/3415 -163RD LANE NW, CONTINUED
Motion to Approve (Res. 030-05) .........................................................................................4
CONSIDER REZONING/R-1 TO R-4/1487 148TH LANE NW
Motion to approve....... .,. ........... .... ....................."............. ....,'.... ....... .... .......... .......... ...... ... .,.6
CONSIDER LOT SPLIT /1487 148 TH LANE NW
Motion to approve (Res. 031-05)...........................................................................................6
CONSIDER LOT SPLIT/14124 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD
Motion to approve (Res. 032-05)........................................................................................... 7
CONSIDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/ALLOW EXISTING GARAGE TO REMAIN/
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Motion to approve (res. 033-05) ............................................................................................8
CONSIDER LOT SPLIT/264 ANDOVER BOULEVARD
Motion to continue..... .... ...,........., .................. ....... ............................... ......... ..... ....................8
CONSIDER LOT SPLIT/308 ANDOVER BOULEVARD
Motion to continue............. ...................... .......... ............. ............ ...... .............. ...... ........ .........9
SCHEDULE BOARD OF REVIEW ..........................................................................................9
SCHEDULE EDA MEETING ."'.................................,.,...........................................................10
SCHEDULE 2005 GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP .............................,......"'.....,....................10
DISCUSS COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD ....................."'.............................1 0
ADMINISTRATOR REPORT ............................,......................................................................11
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
High Speed Internet ...............................................................................................................11
Chamber of Council Luncheon..............................................................................................11
ADJOURNMENT ..............,.............,.........,..............................................,.......,........................11
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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 15,2005
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike
Gamache, February 15, 2005, 7:02 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present:
Councilmember absent:
Also present:
Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie Trude
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City Attorney, William Hawkins
City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
City Finance Director, Jim Dickinson
Community Development Director, Will Neumeister
Others
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES
Sheriff Andersohn introduced the staff that will be serving the residents of Andover in 2005 and
thanked the City Council and the residents for allowing them to serve the community.
Mayor Gamache thanked the Sheriff's Department and thought they are doing a fantastic job.
Councilmember Jacobson asked what the total number of officers were assigned to the City.
Captain Jenkins stated they currently have fourteen with one liaison officer and will be adding
two more officers in July.
Councilmember Jacobson asked if they use tasers in Andover. Sheriff Andersohn stated they do
use them in Andover and they are very effective.
Councilmember Knight asked how they plan to use the office in the new Community Center.
Sheriff Andersohn stated they currently use substations in other cities. He thought the officer
would use the office for paper work or other things. He indicated they are over crowded at their
station and this would help out immensely.
Councilmember Trude thanked the Sheriff for letting them know how long the officers have
C~ worked in Andover. It helps the residents know they do have long term coverage service.
Councilmember Orttel stated they have always been privileged to have a professional group of
officers and he thanked the officers for all their hard work.
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RESIDENT FORUM
No one wished to address the Council.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Add Item 16a, (Approve No Parking Resolutionl02-33/Andover Station North).
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to approve the Agenda as amended above. Motion
carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 25, 2005, Workshop Meeting: Correct as written.
February 1, 2005, Regular Meeting: Correct as amended.
February 1, 2005, Executive Session: Correct as amended.
Councilmember Trude stated on the Executive Session, the motion was to increase the "step increase
to step four according to the 2005 Cost of Living Adjustments". She stated this was not included in
the motion and she thought it should be part of it.
Councilmember Trude stated on the Regular City Council meeting, the motion for the February
Workshop date was incorrect. It states February 22nd but should be February 24th. City
Administrator Dickinson indicated he thought it was the 22nd and scheduled interviews for that date
but would change it to the 24th.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, approval of Minutes as indicated above. Motion carried
unanimously.
CONSENT ITEMS
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
Approval of Claims
Call General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds of 1999 (See Resolution R022-05)
Approve No Parking ResolutionlLund's North Park (See Resolution R023-05)
Order Plans & Specs/05-10/Lund's North Park Reconstruction (See Resolution
R024-05)
Waive Public Hearing/Adopt Assessment Roll/03-35/Bunker Lake Village (See
Resolution R025-05)
Approve Plans & Specs/Order Advertisement for Bids/04-36/Lift Station #4 (See
Resolution R026-05)
Item 6
Item 7
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Item 8
Item 9
Item 10
Item 11
Item 12
Item 13
Item 14
Item 15
Item 16
Item 16a
Accept Resignation/Park & Recreation Commissioner
Appoint Park & Recreation Commissioner
Order Feasibility ReportJ04-32/Crosstown Boulevard NW & Xeon Street
NWlIntersection Improvement (See Resolution R027-05)
Order Feasibility ReportJ04-33/Crosstown Boulevard NW & l59th Avenue
NWlIntersection Improvement (See Resolution R028-05)
Approve Recycle Agreement with Anoka County
Award Quote - Bid Category lIB - Recreational Equipment
Approve Change Order #3/Community Center
Adopt Ordinance Amendment/City Code 1O-4-lISewage Disposal Systems (Ord.
306)
Approve Administrator Performance Review
Approve No Parking Resolution-02/33/Andover Station North (See Resolution
R029-05)
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried
unanimously.
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RECEIVE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Captain Dave Jenkins, Anoka County Sheriff's Department, provided an update on law enforcement
activities occurring within Andover.
Councilmember Jacobson stated it appears they are starting to get some of the items normally seen in
Minneapolis. Captain Jenkins stated as a community grows, you tend to see more things happen and
as an officer, they do try to change their ways on how things are done to conform to the changes in
crimes which seem to help.
Mayor Gamache stated one of the issues they have heard lately is cars running the school bus arms.
Captain Jenkins stated they do get a lot of reports and they cannot do much about it unless it is
witnessed but the bus driver can get the license information and turn it in.
NPDES (NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM)
PRESENTATION & PUBLIC MEETING/2005 NPDES/05-1
Mr. Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resources Technician, explained the City of Andover is required to
comply with the latest NPDES regulations set forth by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPCA). One requirement as part of this process is to hold a public meeting to receive feedback on
the program.
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Mr. Kytonen discussed the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program with the City Council.
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CounciImember Jacobson thought it should be explained that what they are doing is not something
they initiated but something that is being required by the Federal Government.
Mayor Gamache asked if they expect any major ordinance changes. Mr. Berkowitz stated they
would just be combining the ordinances to place them in one ordinance.
Motion byKnight, Seconded by Jacobson, to open the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Berkowitz read a letter from Ms. Rosella Sonsteby, 4151 141 51 Avenue NW, Anoka, to the City
Council stating her opposition to this program.
Ms. Gretchen and Shana Sable, 3540 153rd Avenue NW, shared their experience working with Mr.
Kytonen on this project.
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Councilmember Knight asked how this affects the budget. How the cost is assessed and paid out.
Mr. Berkowitz stated they implemented the storm water utility program about a year ago and those
dollars are collected from the residents for the implementation of the program. He stated this entails
an extensive outreach program with the youth. Other things they have implemented are they now do
more street sweeping and extensive storm water cleaning. They have purchased a camera to monitor
the storm sewers. They have also mapped the City. Sedimentation basins are required to treat water
prior to their discharge and all that is incorporated in the program.
CounciImember Knight asked what the City spends in a year to meet the Federal requirement. Mr.
Berkowitz stated last year their storm water utility fund spent $202,000.00, which was a little over
budget but would be made up this year through the storm water utility. He stated the money that is
collected is put back into the program and utilized.
Mayor Gamache stated coming up in March is the North Metro Home and Garden Show in Anoka
and he wondered if this was something they might want to be in. Mr. Kytonen stated the City is
working with the Anoka County Conservation District which has a grant program for property
owners to build their own rain gardens. He thought this may be a good idea
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to close the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Berkowitz thanked Mr. Kytonen for all of his work on this project.
::J CONSIDER LOT SPLIT/3415 -16~ LANE NW, CONTINUED
Community Development Director Neumeister stated the applicant proposes to create a new rural lot
and retain a ten acre lot for the existing home to preserve the Green Acres status of the property.
This lot split is located adjacent to a temporary cul-de-sac at 162nd Lane NW.
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Councilmember Jacobson thought this was withdrawn. Mr. Dickinson stated that was another lot
split request.
Councilmember Orttel asked if everyone agreed to this. The applicant stated they did not.
Mrs. Bernice Humnick, 3415 163rd Lane NW, discussed the process they have been through
regarding the lot split.
Mrs. Humnick stated when looking at the lot split, the rules have not been consistently applied. It
does create a disappointment. In summary, no previous precedent has been set and consistently
applied concerning this type oflot split.
Councilmember Trude asked what Mrs. Humnick's thought was on having a cul-de-sac. Mrs.
Humnick stated this would be reasonable to her. They are looking for a reasonable solution.
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Councilmember Orttel thought they decided this at the last meeting. Mrs. Humnick stated it was but
in the attachment to the agreement the City Attorney drew up there is the possibility that if they sign
the agreement they would have to extend the road creating a $54,000 expense without much of a
benefit for them.
Councilmember Orttel stated if the school goes through then the street would not be needed and a
cul-de-sac would be installed.
Mr. Humnick stated his understanding was it would cost $28,000.00 for the cul-de-sac and the
Council agreed but the agreement shows differently.
Councilmember Trude stated the issue is the cost because it would not be worth it to subdivide the
land to pay to put a road through.
The Council discussed putting a road through farm land.
Mayor Gamache stated the issue they have is in the future when they decide not to farm the land and
develop it, a road would need to go through so the neighboring property could develop their land
also.
Mr. Humnick asked how long before they would know if a road needed to go through. Mr.
Neumeister stated it would be at the time of a site plan review for the church coming forward
because they would have committed to an architectural and site plan drawing and a decision could be
U made at that time.
Councilmember Jacobson stated he is chair of the school board and at their last meeting they were
authorized to sign a contract with an architect and part of the contract will require him within the
next four or five months to come in with a site plan and to get all the approvals from the City for it.
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They plan to grade the site this fall so it will be ready for construction next year and they hope to
have the school up and in by the fall of 2007. He stated that even if everything did fall apart there
would stilI be enough access from Tulip and 161st into the property.
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Trude, to approve the proposed lot split subject to the changes in the
Resolution removing item 1 and changing item 4 wording.
Mr. Dickinson stated by doing this, they have removed a potential option for a road to go through in
the future.
Motion carried unanimously. (Res. R030-05)
CONSIDER REZONINGIR-I TO R-4/1487 148TH LANE NW
Community Development Director Neumeister stated the City Council is asked to review the
proposed rezoning to allow the lot split on this property to move forward.
\...) Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to approve the rezoning request based on the fact that
times and conditions have changed. Motion carried unanimously. (Ord. No. 307)
CONSIDER LOT SPLIT/1487 148TH LANE NW
Community Development Director Neumeister explained the property owners are seeking approval
of a proposal to divide the subject property (Lot I, Block 1, Oak Bluff) into two urban residential
lots. The existing house will remain on one of the lots.
Mr. Neumeister stated in the Resolution under item 2, the wording "and water" should be added after
"municipal sewer".
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, to approve the lot split subject to the conditions listed in
the attached resolution.
Mayor Gamache asked if this brings the sewer down to Bluebird Street. Mr. Berkowitz stated it
would.
Motion carried unanimously. (Res. R031-05)
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CONSIDER LOT SPLIT/14124 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD
Community Development Director Neumeister stated the property contains an existing house and
detached garage, Two accesses to Crosstown Boulevard presently exist. One of the accesses is used
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as a farm access road. The farm access road crosses the property and two outlots en route to the fann
fields to the west as shown on the survey.
Councilmember Orttel asked if the fann road is the access road on the north. Mr. Slyzuk stated it is.
Mr. Neumeister stated the farm road would remain but they would need a new driveway for the new
home and parcel A would have its own driveway. Mr. Slyzuk stated the driveway will tie into the
fann road.
Councilmember Jacobson asked if the house on parcel B is the existing house or the new house. Mr.
Slyzuk indicated it would be replaced by a new house.
Mr. Slyzuk wondered what the possibility would be to get a variance on the garage. Mr. Neumeister
stated they need to come up with [mdings.
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to approve the proposed lot split subject to the conditions of
the attached resolution.
Councilmember Trude wondered if they have an issue with the future street being constructed. Mr.
Berkowitz stated the easement will show up on any document if the property is sold.
Councilmember Trude wondered what would happen to the triangle on the other side of the road
easement. Mr. Berkowitz thought the City would use the entire parcel for the easement.
Councilmember Trude stated on condition two they do not have a good description of the triangle in
the easement. Mr. Slyzuk stated at this point he did not agree with the roadway going in at that point
but at this point he would agree with the City.
Motion carried unanimously. (Res. R032-05)
CONSIDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMITIALLOWEXISTING GARAGE TO REMAINIU124
CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD
Community Development Director Neumeister stated City Code 12-6 requires a conditional use
permit to allow a detached garage on a residential property prior to construction of a principal
structure (house).
Mr. Neumeister stated in condition four of the resolution he would like the word "future" added
before "variance".
Council member Jacobson asked if the reason this language is in here is because this is not a
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vanance. Mr. Neumeister stated that is correct and it is not approving a variance.
Councilmember Jacobson asked why this is a conditional use rather than a variance, Mr. Neumeister
referred to City Code regarding this item,
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Trude, to approve the proposed Conditional Use Permit with item
one in the resolution to remain the same, change item two to allow 768 square feet and to remove
item four.
Councilmember Orttel asked if Mr. Slyzuk knew how large a house he wanted to put on the property.
Mr. Slyzuk was not sure.
The Council discussed the possibility of allowing the detached garage to remain without a variance.
Councilmember Orttel asked if he could make an amended motion. He would like item one to
remain the same, item two to be 768 square feet and to remove item four from the resolution.
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The amendment was agreed to by both Councilmember Knight and Councilmember Trude.
Motion carried unanimously. (Res. R033-05)
CONSIDER LOT SPLITI264 ANDOVER BOULEVARD
Community Development Director Neumeister stated the applicant has applied for a lot split that
will divide an 8.9-acre property into two Rural Residential lots. The existing house will remain
on one of the lots.
Mr. Neumeister stated if they approve this split, there is not proper frontage along Andover
Boulevard so another condition that could be put in the resolution could be they would require
that any home built on the property that is to the south of the existing homes must meet all
subdivision requirements. This would protect the City from any event occurring in the future that
cannot be foreseen. They could ask the developer that they must not front the home directly on
the ninety-five feet of Andover Boulevard frontage but they must place it on the back or south
and they must build a publicly dedicated street to it. There has been some concern that they are
creating a substandard parcel that can be built on because there is not adequate frontage on
Andover Boulevard.
Councilmember Orttel asked if they could approve this but that it would not come into effect
o until the preliminary plat comes forward.
Councilmember Jacobson thought this was premature to act on and they need more information
about the future development of this property.
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Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, to continue this item to the next City Council meeting
for further information. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER LOT SPLIT/30B ANDOVER BOULEVARD
Community Development Director Neumeister stated this lot split is moving forward with the lot
split at 264 Andover Boulevard. The applicant has applied for a lot split that will divide a 9.8-
acre property into two Rural Residential lots. The existing house will remain on one of the lots.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, to continue this item until the next City Council
meeting for further information. Motion carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE BOARD OF REVIEW
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Trude, to schedule the Board of Review meeting for Tuesday
. , April 26, 2005 at 7:00 p,m. Motion carried unanimously.
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SCHEDULE EDA MEETING
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Trude, to schedule an EDA meetirig for March 1,2005 at 6:00
p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE 2005 GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP
City Administrator Dickinson stated the Council is requested to schedule a 2005 Council Goal
Setting Workshop and provide direction to the Administrator on workshop format and content.
Councilmember Orttel asked if they could defer this item until the March 1,2004 meeting. Mr.
Dickinson stated that was fine.
DISCUSS COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
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City Administrator Dickinson stated the Council is requested to review the attached "Draft"
Community Center Advisory Board By-Laws and provide Council input as to the acceptance.
Councilmember Jacobson stated on page five, under the YMCA Goals and Partnership, it says "a
community board appointed as outlined in the YMCA By-Laws and Constitution will be
developed." He wondered if they had to develop this board based on the YMCA by-laws. Mr.
Dickinson stated they will have their own Andover board.
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Councilmember Jacobson wondered if the Planning Commission and Park Board representatives
should be provided a stipend for going to the meetings. The Council thought they should be
given their standard rate.
Councilmember Knight asked if they should have a staff member be a non-voting member of the
Board.
Councilmember Knight wondered if they are going to have one person in charge of the entire
facility or are they going to have someone in charge of the ice rink and one person in charge of
the field house. Mr. Dickinson stated until they have the field house on line, they are holding
back on that decision.
Councilmember arttel stated under attendance, why they would need a unanimous vote. Mr.
Dickinson stated there could be some issues that they would need total agreement on.
Councilmember arttel thought it should be a majority vote instead of unanimous.
Councilmember arttel thought some of the reports should go directly to the Council every
month. He would like to have a monthly fmancial report from the Community Center along with
the minutes from the meetings.
Councilmember Knight stated they are going to have two separate entities with control over
money, he wondered how they will handle this.
Councilmember Jacobson asked how much authority the group has over the YMCA. Mr.
Dickinson stated this is all in the lease. The City Attorney concurred.
The Council discussed issues that need to be decided in order to make up the Community Center
Advisory Board.
ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
City Administrator Dickinson updated the Council on City issues.
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
(High Speed Internet) - Councilmember Knight stated in the paper last week he saw an article in
regard to cities bringing in high speed internet. He wondered what the benefits have been for the
cities. Mr. Dickinson stated they call it wi-fi networks and they have been researching it for months.
The question for them is whether or not this is something that this Council would want to get into.
He talked to the local utility company thinking this may be something they may want to do but the
question would be is that a business venture the Council would want to get into. This is not overly
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cost prohibitive to get into because they could buy the infrastructure as they go along but there would
be some substantial commitment to placements of towers within the community and that would
probably be the primary obstacle to get over. He stated he would like to present the research they
have at a workshop.
(Chamber of Council Luncheon) - Mayor Gamache thanked the Chamber of Commerce for doing
their annual State of the City luncheon that was held at Greenhaven. He had the opportunity to
deliver the address. Linda Blackmore with the YMCA was there and had the opportunity to talk to
people regarding attendance at the YMCA.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary