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Regular City Council Meeting - Tuesday, July 19,2005
Call to Order-7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Resident Forum
Agenda Approval
1. Approval of Minutes (7.5/05 Regular; 6/28/05 Workshop)
Consent Items
2. Approve Payment of Claims - Finance
3. Approve Change Order #1/03-1A1Prairie Knoll Park Lighting - Engineering
4. Order & Approve Plans & Specs/Order Quotes/05-7/2005 Trail Maintenance - Engineering
5. Approve Joint Powers Agreement/90-20/Round Lake Blvd. (CSAH 9) & I 57TH Avenue
(CSAH 20)/ Traffic Signal & Intersection Improvements - Engineering
6. Approve Change Order #1/04-46/Hanson Boulevard Trail- Engineering
7. Approve Resolution/Speed Study/Station Parkway NW - Engineering
8. Approve Time Extension/Deer Oaks Final Plat - Planning
9. Approve Raffle Pennit/Andover Center Ice Club - Clerk
10. Approve Raffle Pennitffurn in Poachers - Clerk
II. Renewal/Premises Pennit/ Andover Lions Club Gambling - Clerk
Discussion Items
12. Receive Anoka County Sheriff's Department Monthly Report - Sheriff
13. Approve Quote/05-29/14355 Crosstown Boulevard NW/SS & WM, Cont. - Engineering
14. Award Bid/05-13/City Hall HV AC Replacement, Cont. - Engineering
IS. Consider Request/Crooked Lake Milfoil Treatment/Crooked Lake Association - Engineering
16. Consider Resolution/Agriculture Preserve Status/Fields Property - Planning
17. Consider Revisions to Landscaping PlanlWoodland Creek Golf Villas - Planning
18. Consider Directing Planning Commission Study/Transitional CIl Land Use - Planning
19. Consider Beginning Abatement Process on Various Properties - Planning
20. Consider Various Code Revisions (Part 4) - Planning
Staff Items
21. Schedule EDA Meeting (August 2, 2005) - Administration
22. Schedule August Workshop - Administration
23. Reschedule August 2,2005 City Council Meeting - Clerk
24. Administrator Report - Administration
Mayor/Council Input
Adjournment
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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JULY 19,2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE .....................................................................................................1
RESIDENT FORUM..................................................................................................................1
AGENDA APPROVAL .............................................................................................................2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES.......................................................................................................2
CONSENT ITEMS
Approve Payment of Claims .................... ..... ............ ........ ........... .......... ............. ......... .........2
Resolution R124-0S approving Change Order #1/03-1A/Prairie Knoll Park Lighting .~......2
Resolution R12S-0S ordering & Approving Plans & Specs/Order Quotes/05-7/2005 Trail
Maintenance. ........ ................. ......... .................................... ..... .......... ........... .......... ..........2
Approve Joint Powers Agreement/90-20/Round Lake Boulevard (CSAH 9) & 157th
Avenue (CSAH 20)ITraffic Signal & Intersection Improvements .................................2
Resolution R126-0S approving Resolution/Speed Study/Station Parkway NW ..................2
Resolution R127-0S approving Time Extension/Deer Oaks Final Plat................................2
Approve Raffie Permit/Andover Center Ice Club ................................................................2
Approve Raffie PermitITurn in Poachers .............................................................................2
Resolution R128-0S renewallPremises Permit/Andover Lions Club Gambling ..................2
RECEIVE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Received .. ... ........... ........... ......... ........ ........ ...... ...... ......... ..... ........ ....... .... ............. ... ........ .......2
CONSIDER REQUEST/CROOKED LAKE MILFOIL TREATMENT/CROOKED LAKE
ASSOCIATION
Motion to contribute ....... ................ ... ....................... ........... ...... .......... ....... ......... ... ...............3
CONSIDER RESOLTUION/AGRlCULTURE PRESERVE STATUS/FIELDS PROPERTY
Motion to adopt resolution R129-0S .....................................................................................4
CONSIDER REVISIONS TO LANDSCAPING PLAN/WOODLAND CREEK GOLF
VILLAS
Motion to approve...... .................. ........................... ........... ........ ........................... ........ .........5
CONSIDER DIRECTING PLANNING COMMISSION STUDYITRANSITIONAL C/I
LAND USE
Motion to direct ....... ........... ....... ....... ........ ........................... .... ............. ..... .......... .... ........ ... ...5
CONSIDER BEGINNING ABATEMENT PROCESS ON VARIOUS PROPERTIES
Motion to direct... ......... ................ ......... ............................ ...... ..... ........ ............ ............ .........6
REQUEST TO SOLICIT BIDS AND QUOTATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Motion to approve....... .................. .................. ................ ......... .................. .............. .............. 7
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1/04-46/HANSON BOULEVARD TRAIL
Motion to approve Resolution R130-0S 7
CONSIDER VARIOUS CODE REVISIONS (PART 4) ...........................................................8
SCHEDULE EDA MEETING FOR AUGUST 3, 2005.....:......................................................12
SCHEDULE AUGUST WORKSHOP .......................................................................................12
RESCHEDULE AUGUST 2,2005 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ............................................12
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT .................................................................................................13
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MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
YMCA Resident Passes .................. ......... ......... .... .................... ................ ......... ....................13
Fun Fest... ..................................... ...... ............................. ............................... ...................... .13
Mr. Roger Johnson, Candidate for the MN State Senate.......................................................13
ADJOURNMENT ......................................................................................................................13
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REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JULY 19,2005
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-MontWy Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike
Gamache, July 19, 2005, 7:01 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Councilmembers present:
CounciImember absent:
Also present:
Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel
Julie Trude
City Attorney, William Hawkins
City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
City Administrator, Jim Dickinson
Community Development Director, Will Neumeister
Others
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RESIDENT FORUM
Ms. Svlvia Munson - 2705 134th Lane NW, stated the reason she is here is to ask for help on the
noise situation in Andover. She noted she lived by Coon Creek and has had so much trouble with
noise and fires and for the last six weeks they have had fIre crackers going off and they have had four
wheelers across the street that are tearing around in the woods and she wondered what they can do
about the noise. Mayor Gamache stated staff could give her some information regarding the noise
ordinance.
Councilmember Jacobson stated he told her they are looking at all the ordinances and he would see
what they could do in regard to that particular section.
Ms. Munson stated she has called the Sheriff's Department and by the time they get out there, the
fire crackers are done. Mayor Gamache stated she needs to call the Sheriff's Department first
because they could document the issues and deal with them.
Ms. Munson wondered why they do not regulate single family homes in the same way as rentals.
She noted there are some. homes in her neighborhood that are not kept up.
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She wondered what the fme is for noise problems. Mr. Neumeister thought this would be a
misdemeanor. City Attorney Hawkins stated this would be a misdemeanor and the fine would be
$1,000 or jail time.
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AGENDA APPROVAL
Remove from the Agenda: Approval of July 5, 2005 minutes, Item 13 (Approve Quote, 05-29/14355
Crosstown Boulevard NW/SS & WM, Cont.) and Item 14 (Award Bid/05-13/City Hall HV AC
Replacement, Cont.). Add to Discussion Item 19a, (Request to Solicit Bids and Quotations for
Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment). Remove from Consent Items for discussion Item 6,
(Approve Change Order #l/04-46/Hanson Boulevard Trail).
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to approve the Agenda as amended above. Motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 28, 2005, Workshop Meeting: Correct as written.
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, approval of the June 28, 2005 Minutes as indicated above.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT ITEMS
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
Item 7
Item 8
Item 9
Item 10
Item 11
Approval of Claims
Approve Change Order # l/03-1A1Prairie Knoll Park Lighting (See Resolution R124-
05)
Order & Approve Plans & Specs/Order Quotes/05-7/2005 Trail Maintenance (See
Resolution RI25-05)
Approve Joint Powers Agreement/90-20/Round Lake Boulevard (CSAH 9) & 15i"
Avenue (CSAH 20)/Traffic Signal & Intersection Improvements
Approve Resolution/Speed Study/Station Parkway NW (See Resolution RI26-05)
Approve Time Extension/Deer Oaks Final Plat (See Resolution RI27-05)
Approve Raffie Permit/Andover Center Ice Club
Approve Raffle PermitITurn in Poachers
RenewallPremises Permit/Andover Lions Club Gambling (See Resolution RI28-05)
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, approval of the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried
unanimously.
RECEIVEANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Lieutenant Wells, Anoka County Sheriff's Department, provided an update on law enforcement
activities occurring within Andover.
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Councilmember Jacobson asked under "Aids to Agency" in the report, the year to date is almost
twice as high as last year. He wondered what this is. Lieutenant Wells stated it is anything that the
Community Service Officers do. Any assists they do to another deputy or another agency is
documented there.
Councilmember Jacobson wondered why this almost doubled in a year. Lieutenant Wells was not
sure but could be there is more reporting this year than last year.
Mayor Gamache stated they also have a large increase year-to-date on the extra patrol. Lieutenant
Wells stated they have been checking the Community Center more often during construction.
CONSIDER REQUEST/CROOKED LAKE MILFOIL TREATMENT/CROOKED LAKE
ASSOCIATION
City Engineer Berkowitz explained this item is in regard to a request by the Crooked Lake
Association for the City to contribute funds to treat the milfoil in Crooked Lake.
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Councilmember Jacobson wondered what the total cost is to treat the lake.
Ms. Rachel Sullivan, President for the Crooked Lake Association, and Mr. Paul Martin, Treasurer or
Crooked Lake Association, made a presentation to the Council.
Mr. Martin stated treatment in the past has been around $3,500. It differs in cost every year.
Councilmember Orttel wondered what the affects of treating with sonar are besides not being able to
go into the water for so long. Mr. Martin stated the sonar previously has killed more weeds other
than Milfoil. Ms. Sullivan stated if they use too much sonar, it will kill other weeds that are
beneficial to the lake. She stated they are also dealing with poly weed, which is also a nuisance
weed.
Mayor Gamache thought they should be involved more in this than having the association come
before them every year and thought this should be made a part of the budget because it is beneficial
to the City to keep this open.
Councilmember Knight thought they should also be a participant with the DNR so they know what is
gomg on.
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Councilmember Jacobson thought there is a City benefit to the lake because there is a public
swimming and boat launch area there and he thought that each city should pay a third and the lake
homeowners should pay a third because the lake residents in the long run benefit more from this and
should participate.
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Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Gamache, to contribute $1,500 on an annual basis for the control of
Eurasian Water Milfoil at Crooked Lake and to be a participant in the planning of this with the DNR
Councilmember Jacobson stated he is going to vote against this because he thought the lake
homeowners should pay for a third of this along with the cities.
Motion carried 3 ayes, 1 nay (Jacobson).
CONSIDER RESOLUTION/AGRICULTURE PRESERVE STATUS/FIELDS PROPERTY
Community Development Director Neumeister explained the land owned by Ed Fields and Sons has
been reviewed as to its current status relative to whether it was ever put into Agricultural Preserve_
The analysis included researching the records at Anoka County and the City Hall. The City Attorney
reviewed the documents and State Statute regarding the specific documents that must be recorded to
place land into that status and the City can find no record of the land being officially placed in
Agricultural Preserve after 1990. Previous documents were found putting some of the Fields land
,/ into Agricultural Preserve and then taking it out right away.
Councilmember Jacobson asked if nothing was ever done or filed, how the County could set the
special rate on the property. Mr. Neumeister thought it was on there at one time and never taken off
from the original documents they had.
Councilmember Orttel wondered if this was a renewal that was never renewed. City Attorney
Hawkins explained what he thought happened.
Councilmember Jacobson asked if this will change any of the zoning. Mr. Neumeister stated the
map they have on record show Ag. Preserve Land. There are some parcels on the zoning map that
are showing up as Ag. Preserve but not the three in question.
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Gamache, to adopt the attached resolution making the determination
that the subject properties are not classified as Agricultural Preserve by the City of Andover.
Councilmember Orttel indicated normally it is up to the County to remove those designations, not
the property owner.
Councilmember Jacobson asked if the property owner is in agreement with the change being made.
Mr. Fields attorney stated they are.
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Motion carried unanimously (Resolution RI29-0S).
CONSIDER REVISIONS TO LANDSCAPING PLAN/WOODLAND CREEK GOLF VILLAS
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Community Development Director Neumeister stated the developer is requesting approval of
changes to the approved landscape plan for the Woodland Creek Golf Villas.
Mr. Neumeister discussed the information with the City Council.
Mr. Mike Olson stated the reason they are at the meeting is there has been confusion on their part.
When they developed this the fIrst time, they were not aware the Ash trees were supposed to be
planted there and the development is now done and where the Ash trees are supposed to go, they are
blocking the views from the patios. They did not feel putting more trees in to block the view of the
golf course was practical. He noted they are replacing a few trees in other areas that will not block
VIews.
Councilmember Knight asked who proposed the Ash trees because they do get quite large. Mr.
Neumeister stated their planner, Hakanson, Anderson, did.
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Mr. Vanelli explained how the houses in the development are set along the golf course and how the
trees would affect them.
Councilmember Knight did not see a problem with allowing the trees to not be put in.
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to approve the changes to the approved landscape plan for
the Woodland Creek Golf Villas based on the following findings:
The trees would interfere with the site lines and the surrounding areas are heavily wooded
and would provide no further benefit to the area.
Councilmember Jacobson stated the problem is that this was reviewed many times and they are
allowing them to plant seven less trees than what they agreed to plant and he thought they should
plant the same number of trees but they can move the locations. Mr. Vanelli stated they discussed
this with Mr. Kytonen and they walked the land and decided more trees would not fit into the
development. Council member Jacobson stated he hated to lose that number of trees in the
development.
Motion carried 3 ayes, 1 nay (Jacobson).
CONSIDER DIRECTING PLANNING COMMISSION STUDYITRANSITIONAL C/I LAND
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Community Development Director Neumeister stated at a recent Council meeting, the City Council
reviewed the information staff presented related to how the Transitional CommerciallIndustrialland
use designation was put on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Council directed staff to
review the process of beginning to study the Transitional Commercia1/Industrial land use
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designation. Currently there are four locations in Andover that have the "Transitional
Commercial/Industrialland use designation. After reviewing the issue with the City Attorney, it is
advised that the Council direct the Planning Commission to begin a study of the issue and determine
whether the land use is still appropriate for the four sites that currently have that designation.
Mr. Neumeister discussed the information with the City Council.
Councilmember Jacobson stated they keep referring to the "study". He wondered what this was.
Did the City Attorney think they actually needed to do a study on a change on an overlay on an
existing zoning or can they ask the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing. City Attorney
Hawkins thought they should have the Planning Commission study this and bring back information
to the Council.
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by J aco bson, to direct the Planning Commission to discuss and study the
issues outlined in the report related to Transitional Commercial/IndustriaI Land Use with Public
Hearings following the study once the study has been completed. Motion carried unanimously.
) CONSIDER BEGINNING ABATEMENT PROCESS ON VARIOUS PROPERTIES
Community Development Director Neumeister stated at a recent Council meeting, the City
Council suggested that staff begin the abatement process to remove a dilapidated structure in the
City located at 1049 Andover Boulevard.
Mr. Neumeister discussed the information with the Council.
Councilmember Knight asked what the ultimate end of an abatement process is. City Attorney
Hawkins stated it would be the removal of the structure and leaving a vacant lot.
Councilmember Knight asked if the vacant lot would still belong to the owner. City Attorney
Hawkins indicated it would but there would be assessments against it for the cost of the
abatement.
Councilmember Jacobson asked if at any point in this process can the property owner come
forward and ask them to stop and provide plans for what he plans to do to improve the property.
City Attorney Hawkins stated it would be up to the Council to decide if they want to allow the
property owner to do that.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to direct staff to begin the abatement/inspection
process for the buildings located at 1049 Andover Boulevard, 510 Andover Boulevard, 17700
Tulip Street, 15011 Round Lake Boulevard, 5159 IS9th Avenue NW and 14003 Yukon Street
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Mayor Gamache stated there is no history on some of these properties and he would like to see
that. He wondered if they should only include the one that they have been looking at for a long
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time. Mr. Neumeister thought they needed a history and sheriffs report on each of the properties
in order to get an administrative search warrant. City Attorney Hawkins stated when they
authorize this, ifthey cannot get access, they will get the administrative search warrant going and
do the report. They have to come back to the Council with the report before they start the legal
proceeding. The Council has to approve the report and authorize them at that point.
Councilmember Knight stated what worried him is that Meth Labs are popping up in homes like
these and they have to be aware of setting places for them to operate.
Councilmember Orttel agreed with Mayor Gamache regarding this.
Mr. Winslow Holasek asked if they are making an effort to contact the property owner or will
they just get the search warrant. Mayor Gamache thought the property owner will be contacted
before anything happens.
Motion carried unanimously.
/ REQUEST TO SOLICIT BIDS AND QUOTATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
City Administrator Dickinson stated the Fire Department is requesting Mayor and City Council
approval to solicit sealed bids and where appropriate quotations for firefighter personal
protective equipment.
Mr. Dickinson discussed the staff report with the Council.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to approve soliciting sealed bids and quotations for
the firefighter personal protective equipment as outlined in the Federal grant application. Motion
carried unanimously.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1/04-46/HANSON BOULEVARD TRAIL
City Engineer Berkowitz indicated this item is in regard to approving Change Order #1 to Project
04-46, Hanson Boulevard Trail.
Mr. Berkowitz discussed the information with the City Council.
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Councilmember Orttel stated in reading this he had the impression that they hired a geotechnical
firm to do soil exploration and the trail went under the wires and they did not want to go under
the wires so they went somewhere else and did their borings. They turned out to be wrong so it
has raised the cost some $30,000 which is covered in the original estimate. He wondered if they
are they paying the firm for what they did. Mr. Berkowitz stated they have met with Northern
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Technologies and they have done additional research which the City is not being charged for and
they are working on compensation for the original report.
Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the resolution approving Change Order #1
for Project 04-46, Hanson Boulevard Trail. Motion carried unanimously. (Res. RI30-0S)
CONSIDER VARIOUS CODE REVISIONS (PART 4)
Community Development Director Neumeister stated the Council is asked to continue working
through the proposed amendments.
PUD Changes
Changes were ok with the Council.
Revisions # 2 I & 23
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Revision #22
Councilmember Jacobson asked when they questioned that, staff stated it was required by the
Fire Code. He wondered if a word could be added to the code to clarifY that such as "as required
by the Fire Code".
Councilmember Knight asked what principal structure referred to. Mr. Neumeister indicated it
would be the house.
Other changes were ok with the Council.
Revisions #25. 26. 27. 28 & 31
Revisions were ok with the Council.
Revision #30
Changes were ok with the Council.
Revision #35
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Mayor Gamache asked what type of shed could be done in the front yard. Mr. Neumeister
showed a map of an example of what could be constructed in the front yard.
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No changes were made.
Revision #36
Councilmember Jacobson thought the way it was written before, the two sides had to be in the
same material as the house but the other two sides could be different and he was suggesting the
property owner should be able to make the decision of making all four sides of the structure the
same materials as the house but the way it is written he could only do two sides the way the
house was sided.
Councilmember Orttel stated another problem is some homes have more than one type of finish
on the front of the home so how do they decide which material would be the one to use for the
accessory structure.
Councilmember Jacobson thought this needs to be worked on a little more.
The Council discussed different options that could be used for the accessory structure.
; Councilmember Orttel thought the front of the structure needs to be the same as the front of the
principal structure and any side facing the road has to be the same as the front of the principal
structure. The rest can be the same as the rest of the principal structure.
The Council thought they should add the stricken language and remove the added underlined
wording.
Revision #37
Mr. Neumeister asked that this item be held over for further information.
Revision #38
Changes were ok with the Council.
Revisions #41 & 42
Councilmember Jacobson stated "bulk" was changed to "liquid" storage tanks. The only thing
that came to his mind was he hoped they were not including propane tanks on grills. Mr.
Neumeister stated this would be in regard to 1,000 gallon tanks.
Revision #43
Mayor Gamache wondered ifthey are taking out the annual review. Mr. Neumeister stated they
are and would not review them unless there are complaints.
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The changes were fine with the Council.
Revision #44
Councilmember Orttel indicated this was before the ARC Committee was formed. Mr.
Neumeister stated it was and they did not need annual reviews on these items. These are usually
seen in the site plan.
Revision #45
Councilmember Jacobson asked under Item D on page 25, it talks about parking for employee,
service vehicles and "those needing repair". He wondered if that meant the definition of a
service station is not just for the dispensing of fuel but also for the repair of vehicles. Are they
opening the door on something like that.
Mayor Gamache asked if this covered something like a Precision Tune. Mr. Neumeister
indicated it would and was a catch all covering everything.
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Councilmember Jacobson wondered if repair stalls should be a separate use category.
Mr. Neumeister stated this will be added to the Conditional Use table also.
Revisions # 46. 47. 48. & 49
Mayor Gamache asked on 12-10-4, Nonconforming Home Occupations, was it also in there a
termination of sale for these also. Mr. Neumeister did not believe there was and he did not see it
in any of the old language. Councilmember Jacobson thought when the property sold, the
business died. Councilmember Orttel did not believe they did with these.
Mr. Neumeister stated this is basically answering to those that already had a legal non-
conforming home occupation but they were given an approval back in 1990 and they have to
allow it to continue even in case of a sale. He thought there were some liability issues with these
if not allowed to continue. Mayor Gamache thought this was correct.
Councilmember Jacobson asked if on page 30, issue D, if the continuation of the permit is given
by staff or would it need to come to the Council. Mr. Neumeister stated it should go through the
Council. Councilmember Jacobson thought it should be clarified in the code.
Revision #50
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Councilmember Jacobson wondered ifItem B meant the area as the building or the land which is
a non-conforming use. Mr. Neumeister stated he thought because "A" was not changed, there are
nonconforming uses that are not structures and something is going on such as outside storage.
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have the structure but there is a non-conforming use going on there which is more than likely
outside storage.
Councilmember Orttel thought it could be worded to say "The structure within or the land upon
which the nonconforming use is contained". Councilmember Jacobson asked to have this
clarified.
Revision #51
Councilmember Jacobson asked if all of the crossed out items appear elsewhere. Mr. Neumeister
stated they have been expanded into a table format. Changes looked good in the table format.
Revision #53
Changes looked good to the Council.
Revision #54
Changes were ok with the Council.
Revision #55. 56. & 57
Councilmember Jacobson noted on page 48, exterior storage number one, it says clotheslines and
recreational equipment. Would a motor home be considered recreational equipment.
Councilmember Orttel did not think it would be because it is a motorized vehicle. He thought
they should have this item looked at further for motor home storage. Mr. Neumeister stated they
will review this and bring it back.
Revision #58
Councilmember Jacobson asked under refuse in all districts, B-storage, he indicated the plastic
garbage can does not match residents' homes and he wondered if this applied. Mr. Neumeister
stated this code is for non-residential uses only. Councilmember Jacobson stated the code should
not state "all districts" because that would be an inconsistency.
Revision #59
Councilmember Jacobson noted on page 53, under item five, it says you have to be screened
from residential properties within 200 feet measured from property line to property line. He
wondered how they would do this if they are abutting properties. Mr. Neumeister stated he was
not sure what this would mean and would research this and bring it back for clarification.
Revision #60
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Councilmember Jacobson asked for clarification on page 56, item J regarding irrigation. He
wondered if this is really true if this will be a requirement because he did not know if all would
need to be irrigated. Mr. Neumeister stated their policy has been that unless it is shown as a
native planting area or a wetland, all areas of the site need to be landscaped and irrigated.
Councilmember Jacobson thought there may be some exceptions and did not see an exception
there, it indicated "all". Councilmember Orttel stated this is for non-residential properties only.
Councilmember Knight stated they do not have a time factor included in the code for landscaping
and he thought they should include a time limit. Mr. Neumeister stated a surety is included in
this. He noted a page is missing in this report and would be brought back for the Council to
reVIew.
Mr. Neumeister stated they are currently asking for a two year surety and they are also asking that
before occupancy if it is not completed, that they must provide a surety bond equal to one and a
halftimes the cost of the materials and labor and the administrative costs of making sure it is
going to be done. Mr. Berkowitz stated this refers to residential developments, PUD's.
SCHEDULE EDA MEETING FOR AUGUST 3,2005
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to schedule an EDA meeting for August 3, 2005 at
6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
SCHEDULEAUGUST WORKSHOP
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to schedule a Council Workshop meeting for August
23, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
RESCHEDULE AUGUST 2,2005 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Administrator Dickinson noted the first Council meeting on August 2, 2005 is the same
night as National Night Out. Staff recommends that the Council meeting be rescheduled to
Wednesday, August 3, 2005.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to reschedule the August 2, 2005 Council meeting to
Wednesday, August 3,2005. Motion carried unanimously.
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City Administrator Dickinson updated the Council on the Community Center, Legislative
updates and miscellaneous projects in the City.
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Regular Andover City Council Me,eting
Minutes - July 19, 2005
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City Engineer Berkowitz updated the Council on road improvements projects in the City.
Community Development Director Neumeister updated the Council on development activity in
the City. .
MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
(YMCA Resident Passes) - Councilmember Jacobson stated his understanding was one of the spiffs
(Andover residents) by the YMCA was going to be quarterly family passes. He asked for an update.
Mr. Dickinson stated this has been discussed at the Community Center Advisory level and he did
not know how that was going to be disbursed but they are aware ofthat item. He thought they were
trying to figure out what the best way is to communicate with the Andover residents.
Councilmember Jacobson asked if this would still be something that would be provided on a
. quarterly basis. Councilmember Knight stated it would be provided on an annual basis.
Councilmember Jacobson thought this was going to be a quarterly basis. Mr. Dickinson stated it will
still be four days but probably given on an annual basis.
(Fun Fest) - Mayor Gamache thanked everyone for the Fun Fest and thought it worked out well.
(Mr. Roger Johnson, Candidate for the MN State Senate) - Mayor Gamache introduced Mr. Roger
Johnson who stated he is a Coon Rapids resident running as a Candidate for the MN State Senate
from Andover, Ham Lake and Coon Rapids and he wanted to introduce himself and hear some of the
Issues.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to adjoum. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary
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