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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC - February 15, 2011X (763) 755 -5100 Regular City Council Meeting — Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Call to Order — 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Special Presentation — Introduction of Anoka County Sheriff Deputies Special Presentation — Anoka County Commissioner Andy Westerberg Special Presentation — Anoka Conservation District Recognition of Previous Commission Members Resident Forum Agenda Approval 1. Approval of Minutes (1/25/11 Workshop; 2/1/11 Regular) Consent Items 2. Approve Payment of Claims — Finance 3. Approve Plans & Spec /Order Advertisement for Bids /11 -14 /Tower #1/Painting & Rehabilitation - Engineering 4. Approve Plans & Specs /Order Advertisement for Bids /11 -2b, 11 -2c & 11- 2d/2011 Street Reconstruction — Engineering 5. Accept Petition/Order Feasibility Report111- 16/Rosella Sonsteby Property /SS & WM Extension — Engineering 6. Order Improvement/Approve Plans & Specs /Order Advertisement for Bids /09- 18A/Hawkridge Park Trail - Engineering 7. Agreement for Residential Recycling Program - Recycling 8. Approve Application for Exempt Permit/North Suburban Women's Club — Administration 9. Acknowledge Resignation /Retirement— Administration 10. Annual Review /Temporary Greenhouse/Linder's Flower Mart/2218 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Planning 11. Consider On -Sale Wine and Beer License/Pappy's Caf6 — Administration Discussion Items 12. Anoka County Sheriff s Department Monthly Report - Sheriff 13. Consider Joint Resolution of the Cities of Andover, Anoka, and Ramsey, Requesting Anoka County to Consider a Study of Roadway Design Options to Optimize Business Opportunities, While Maintaining Reasonable Traffic Safety Standards — Administration Staff Items 14. Schedule March Workshop -Administration 15. Administrator's Report -Administration Mayor /Council Input Closed Session — Pitman Appeal Update © Adjournment 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US =i °T D Z I 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. o ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 o (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 - WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING —FEBRUARY 15, 2011 MINUTES The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Gamache, February 15, 2011, 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 City Administrator, Jim Dickinson Others 17IN)T]IW0Z LMIl SPECIAL PRESENTATION — INTROD UCTION OFANOKA CO UNTY SHERIFF DEPUTIES The Anoka County Sheriff Captain Tom Wells introduced the deputies that will be working the 2011 City of Andover Law Enforcement Contract. Captain Wells introduced to the Council the new Captain Kevin Halweg that will replace Captain Tom Wells who is being promoted to Chief Deputy. Mayor Gamache stated it is great to see the number of years of service and to have so many great people working with us. Councilmember Jacobson asked how many deputies are on duty at any one time in Andover. Chief Deputy Tom Wells stated four. Councilmember Trude stated she appreciates their dedication to the City. Councilmember Knight stated there has been a great relationship between the City and the Sheriff's Office for many years. He has heard no complaints. Mayor Gamache stated through the past few years through difficult budget years, the Sheriff's office has stepped up and assisted. 0 Councilmember Bukkila stated she has heard no complaints. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — February 15, 2011 Page 2 SPECL4L PRESENTATION— ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER ANDY WESTERBERG Newly elected Anoka County Commissioner, Andy Westerberg, was present at the meeting to introduce himself to the Council, discuss topics of concern with the Council and to present his initiatives /goals for the County Board. Commissioner Westerberg represents District 2 which includes a portion of Andover. Commissioner Westerberg stated his primary area of concern is transportation. He stated the Boards agenda will match nicely to the City of Andover. He stated he will work to bring Andover's agenda forward. Commissioner Westerberg introduced Commissioner Carol LeDoux. Commissioner Carol LeDoux was recently elected to District 5, in a special election, fulfilling her husband Scott's term. Councilmember Jacobson stated later in the agenda there is a resolution regarding highways. He asked that the Commissioners review the resolution when it is passed as several Anoka County cities have the same concerns. Commissioner Westerberg stated his door is always open for input from the Council and residents. Councilmember Knight stated he would like to see a more cooperative relationship between the County and the City. Commissioner LeDoux stated collaboration is very important. Councilmember Trude stated she appreciates their appearance at the City Council Meeting. She stated she can see the lines of divisions of power. She has lobbied for a left turn lane off of Bunker Lake Boulevard and stated many of the requests regarding road projects within the City have been put off. She is hoping this will be the year that everyone will work together for the benefit of the citizens. She also requested the County allow landscaping along Hanson Boulevard which would be done with the help of the Boy Scouts. Commissioner LeDoux stated she has the same concerns regarding Bunker Lake Boulevard and working with the local businesses. Mayor Gamache thanked the Commissioners for coming to the meeting. He stated he is appreciative of the work the County has done in the past. SPECL4L PRESENTATION —ANOKA CONSER VA TION DISTRICT © Chris Lord, Mary Jo Truchon and Jim Lindahl from the Anoka Conservation District were present to recognize the City of Andover for its conservation efforts. The Anoka-Union recently published an article honoring Andover as conservationists. The District presented an award to the City on its' conservation efforts. © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — February 15, 2011 Page 3 Councilmember Trude thanked them for their work with the City and noted some of the grant monies were made available due to their efforts. Mr. Lindahl stated he represents District 2 and they are attempting to formulate some unified storm water decisions across the watersheds throughout the County. RECOGNITION OF PREVIOUS COMMISSION MEMBERS Mayor Gamache presented recognition to exiting Planning and Zoning Commissioner Michael Casey and Open Space Commissioner Deric Deuschle. Councilmember Trude thanked them for their service to the Commissions. RESIDENT FORUM No one wished to address the Council. Councilmember Trude stated she received a letter from residents of Pinewood Estates stating they would like to see parking reinstated on the south side of 148` Lane south of Andover Elementary. A petition of approximately 70 names was submitted. Councilmember Trude requested staff research this and Mr. Dickinson stated Public Works will begin the review process. AGENDA APPROVAL Councilmember Knight requested Item 5 be reviewed separately and removed from the consent agenda. Mr. Dickinson stated there is one agenda item to add to the Closed Session following the Regular meeting, Public Works Expansion Parcel Acquisition Negotiation. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Bukkila, to approve the Agenda as amended above. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OFMINUTES January 25, 2011, Workshop Meeting: Councilmember Trude requested the following corrections be made to the minutes. Page 2, Line 12 add the following: "The Council discussed potential locations for the full access locations. The Council was adamant that the Joint Powers Agreement must provide for one of the full access intersections, with the traffic signal, no further north of Bunker Lake Boulevard than the © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — February 15, 2011 Page 4 Northern Natural Gas property." Page 2, Line 34 add the following: "The Council supported staff's recommendation ". Page 3, Line 30 add the following: "Hamel answered there is a maximum of 10 minutes, once the train is at a complete stop." Page 3, Line 38 add the following: "10/20 minute wait". Page 4, Line 36 add the following: "it. Also, she asked if they could install some kind of a signaling system to warn people when trains are present to alert drivers, a half mile before the crossing ". Page 5, Line 14 change the word "upon" to "received ". Page 5, Line 18 strike "the ADA requirements" and insert "all of these issues ". Page 6 Line 4 Councilmember Trude noted she believed Councilmember Knight was talking about changing demographics and lifestyles when talking about playgrounds. Page 6 Line 33 change "organizations" to "associations ". Page 8 Line 31 after the word easements strike the remainder of the sentence and add "for ponding, wetlands, access for maintenance." There should be flexibility in rural developments ". A comma should be added after areas, in line 30. Page 8 Line 44 insert "criteria set in the Assessment Policy Manual" after Crosstown Boulevard NW. Page 9, Line 1 at the end of line 2 add "due to high traffic volume and other reasons. The Council discussed reasons to reduce the assessment from the standard. Conditions were considered similar but even worse than on 157 These reasons included high traffic volume, where the traffic originated, road policy and the nearby streets and businesses being served by the street. Page 10, Line 36 suggested the words be added "increase fund balance reserve percentages and decrease debt levy percent of gross levy restrictions ". Mr. Dickinson stated the wording should remain as in the minutes. Page 10, Line 41 "Past Councilmembers" should be revised to "Former Commissioners ". Councilmember Jacobson referred to Page 1, Line 41, suggested changes be made: "Mr. Berkowitz ® states that the City would like Anoka County to commit..." Mayor Gamache noted at this meeting the County made a comment there needed to be three. Councilmember Jacobson stated originally we wanted three access locations. Councilmember Bukkila stated she recalls the meeting as the minutes state and it is clarified on Page 2. Mayor Gamache stated the minutes on this item should remain as submitted. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — February 15, 2011 Page 5 X r �� L Councilmember Bukkila referred to Page 7, Lines 4 -8, requested staff relook at inventory. Mr. Dickinson stated they are working on it. Staff will revisit the park dedication study. Motion by Trude Seconded by Bukkila, to approve the minutes as revised above. Motion carried unanimously. February 1, 2011, Regular Meeting: Councilmember Trude requested a correction on Page 6, Line 13, the name of the Committee is the Cooperation and Collaboration Committees with other Cities, School Districts and the County. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Trude, to approve the minutes as revised. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENTITEMS Item 2 Approve Payment of Claims Item 3 Approve Plans & Specs /Order Advertisement for Bids /11 -14 /Tower #1 /Paining & Rehabilitation (See Resolution ROI I -11) Item 4 Approve Plans & Specs /Order Advertisement for Bids /11 -2b, 11 -2c & 11- 2d/2011 Street Reconstruction (See Resolution R012 -11) Item 6 Order Improvement/Approve Plans & Specs /Order Advertisement for Bids /09- 18A/Hawkridge Park Trail (See Resolution R014 -11) Item 7 Agreement for Residential Recycling Program Item 8 Approve Application for Exempt Permit/North Suburban Women's Club Item 9 Acknowledge Resignation/Retirement Item 10 Annual Review /Temporary Greenhouse /Linder's Flower Mart/2218 Bunker Lake Boulevard Item 11 Consider On -Sale Wine and Beer License/Pappy's Cafe Motion by Trude, Seconded by Bukkila, approval of the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried unanimously. ANOKA COUNTYSHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MONTHLYREPORT Captain Tom Wells from the Anoka County Sheriff s Office presented an update on law enforcement activities within the City. He provided Council with a copy of the January 2011 Monthly Report. Councilmember Trude asked about children leaving Andover Elementary and the petition that was received requesting allowing cars to park on the south side of 148 ` Lane. Captain Wells stated he © Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — February 15, 2011 Page 6 has spoken with residents in that area and stated the children are being picked up due to the cold weather. Mr. Dickinson stated to change the parking restrictions a formal Council resolution would be needed. Councilmember Jacobson requested traffic be monitored on Bunker Lake Boulevard near Crooked Lake School and Meadow Creek School. CONSIDER JOINT RESOL UTIONOF THE CITIES OFANDOVER, ANOKAAND RAMSEY, REQUESTING ANOKA COUNTY TO CONSIDER A STUDY OF ROADWAY DESIGN OPTIONS TO OPTIMIZE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, WHILE MAINTAINING REASONABLE TRAFFIC SAFETY STANDARDS Mr. Dickinson reviewed the Council is requested to discuss the merits of a joint resolution with the cities of Anoka and Ramsey that request Anoka County to consider a study of roadway design options to optimize business opportunities, while maintaining reasonable traffic safety standards. He reviewed over the past number of years the City of Andover, as have neighboring cities, experienced frustration with Anoka County roadway design. The premise behind this study request referenced in the attached resolution is encouraging Anoka County to consider a study that could determine a reasonable standard on roadway design that provides safety for the traveling public and businesses with reasonable access that will allow them the opportunity to thrive. Council is requested to discuss and approve a joint resolution. Mr. Dickinson stated the cities of Anoka and Ramsey have passed this resolution. Councilmember Jacobson questioned on page one, item one of the resolution. He suggested at least one representative of each City be included in the study. Mr. Dickinson stated two cities passed this anticipating Andover will pass the same. There will be a meeting in February where each City will have representatives. Councilmember Jacobson stated he hopes the City will be represented in ongoing sessions in addition to the first meeting. Mr. Dickinson stated Mr. Berkowitz and himself will be the representatives. Councilmember Bukkila stated she would like continual updates. Councilmember Trude stated there are a number of judgmental decisions relating to safety studies. We may not like the results of the study any more than we do now. Mr. Dickinson stated that may be a possibility, but the City will be well represented on the study. Councilmember Knight stated he'd like to see an attitude change at the County. Councilmember Trude stated the County's purpose for developing these roads is to rush people through Andover whereas the City would like them to purchase a home and shop here. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Bukkila, to approve the Joint Resolution of the Cities of Andover, Anoka and Ramsey, requesting Anoka County to consider a study of roadway design options to Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — February 15, 2011 Page 7 optimize business opportunities, while maintaining reasonable traffic safety standards. Motion carried unanimously. (See Resolution R015 -11) ACCEPT PETITION /ORDER FEASIBILITY REPORT /11- 161ROSELLA SONSTEBY PROPERTY /SS & WM EXTENSION Councilmember Knight stated he has received clarification on this item so it can be approved. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to accept petition/order feasibility report/ 11- 16/Rosella Sonsteby Property /SS & WM Extension as presented. Motion carried unanimously. (See Resolution R013 -11) SCHEDULE MARCH WORKSHOP Mr. Dickinson reviewed Council is requested to schedule a Council Workshop for the month of March for a number of miscellaneous business items. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, to schedule a Council Workshop for March 29, 2011 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Mr. Dickinson updated the Council on the administration and city department activities, Legislative topics, update on development/CIP projects and meeting reminders. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT (Highway Funding) - Councilmember Knight asked if highway funding will be affected by the Legislature. Mr. Dickinson stated that most is constitutionally dedicated. Anything constitutionally dedicated will not change as long as people continue to buy gasoline. (Air Quality) — Mayor Gamache stated he has received some comments from a resident regarding air quality. The pictures should be made available for the next Council Workshop. (Governor Visit) - Mayor Gamache stated in Governor Dayton's address, the Governor indicated he would go anywhere in the state to show his support of new businesses. He suggested the Governor and State Senators be invited to a Dynamic Sealing Technologies Inc. groundbreaking. a (Invitation to the Anoka County Board) - Councilmember Jacobson referring to the last Council meeting, he suggested Mr. Dickinson write an official invitation to the Anoka County Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — February 15, 2011 Page 8 Commissioners to hold a Board meeting in Andover. The Council recessed at 8:20 p.m. to go into a closed session to discuss pending the Pitman appeal litigation and Public Works expansion parcel acquisition negotiation. The Council reconvened at 8:45 p.m. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Bukkila, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debbie Wolfe, Recording Secretary E �. ® Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — February 15, 2011 Page 9 REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES — FEBRUARY I5, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS PLEDGEOF ALLEGIANCE .......................................................................... ............................... 1 RESIDENTFORUM ....................................................................................... ............................... 3 AGENDAAPPROVAL ................................................................................... ............................... 3 APPROVALOF MINUTES ............................................................................ ............................... 3 CONSENTITEMS .......................................................................................... ............................... 5 Item 2 Approve Payment of Claims .......................................................... ............................... 5 Item 3 Approve Plans & Specs /Order Advertisement for Bids /11 -14 /Tower #1 /Painting & Rehabilitation(See Resolution R011- 11) ............................................. ............................... 5 Item 4 Approve Plans & Specs /Order Advertisement for Bids /11 -2b, 11 -2c & 11- 2d/2011 Street Reconstruction (See Resolution R012 -11) ................................ ............................... 5 Item 6 Order Improvement /Approve Plans & Specs /Order Advertisement for Bids /09- 18A/Hawkridge Park Trail (See ResolutionR014- 11) ......................... ............................... 5 Item 7 Agreement for Residential Recycling Program ............................. ............................... 5 10 Item 8 Approve Application for Exempt Permit/North Suburban Women's Club ................. 5 Item 9 Acknowledge Resignation / Retirement .......................................... ............................... 5 Item 10 Annual Review /Temporary Greenhouse/Linder's Flower Mart/2218 Bunker Lake Boulevard............................................................................................. ............................... 5 Item 11 Consider On -Sale Wine and Beer License/Pappy's Cafe .............. ............................... 5 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT .... ............................... 5 CONSIDER JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITIES OF ANDOVER, ANOKA AND RAMSEY, REQUESTING ANOKA COUNTY TO CONSIDER A STUDY OF ROADWAY DESIGN OPTIONS TO OPTIMIZE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, WHILE MAINTAINING REASONABLE TRAFFIC SAFETY STANDARDS (See Resolution R015- 11) ................................................................................................................ ............................... 6 ACCEPT PETITION /ORDER FEASIBILITY REPORT /11- 16/ROSELLA SONSTEBY PROPERTY /SS & WM EXTENSION (See ResolutionR013 -11) ............. ............................... 7 SCHEDULEMARCH WORKSHOP .............................................................. ............................... 7 ADMINISTRATORREPORT ........................................................................ ............................... 7 MAYOR /COUNCIL INPUT ........................................................................... ............................... 7 (Highway Funding) ...................................................................................... ............................... 7 (Air Quality) ................................................................................................ ............................... 7 (Governor Visit) .......................................................................................... ............................... 7 (Invitation to Anoka County Commission) ................................................. ............................... 7 u