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-' .... I.~..~""'~ ..~..f ,....._"..~...~ Page 10 - Tri.City Newsleller, November/December 1985 Continued from page 1 Andover City Council Activities' needed and to get bids on con- struction of the most feasible proposal to handle the water from the area. It was also agreed that the $11,000 re- maining in the street im- provement fund would be used for drainage purposes. The council also referred the matter of groundwater heating pumps to the planning and zoning commission' for consideration of an ordinance to control the outflow from those systems. A resolution was approved granting a variance to C. John- son on Gladiola Street to vary from the shore land setback when constructing a three- season porch on her property. The Andover Council declar- ed the adequacy of the peti- tion for bituminous street im- provement in Lund's Round Lake Estates and ordered the preparation of a feasibility report.. That feasibility report was approved and a public hearing on the project set for August 20. The petition was also ac- cepted for the street construc- tion of the frontage road of Seventh Avenue in Dehn's Ad- dition. The feasibility report was accepted and the public hearing set for August 20. The city engineer was authorized to proceed with bidding th~ sealc~ating pro- ject, including the overlaying of the city hall parking lot. The Shoreland Zoning Or- dinance was reluctantly adopt- ed by the Andover Council. This ordinance is required by the state, but the council changed the parimeter rule of 1,000 feet of a shoreland to 300 feet. The ordinance required ON R approval. The public works depart- ment has been looking for a used water truck, and the council agreed to continue with that search. ' The purchase of a 1986 Ford van from Brookdale Ford was authorized for the bid price of $10,125. It is a three-quarter ton utility van to be used by the public works department. The council discussed the Coon Creek Watershed hear- ing for the improvement of Ditch 57. They questioned the petitions the watershed board is using as to how valid they really are. ,They questioned just how much of a. flooding problem there is in Andover, feeling that has never been satisfactorily documented for the city. And they questioned the huge assessment against the city for this project be- cause it means that all resi- dents will be paying for some- thing many will not be benefit- ing from. Council let stand its previously resolution oppos- ing the project. The council agreed to the propane burn to be. demon- strated at the Andover Fun Days. The Lions Club was also granted a temporary license for the Fun Days. The city engineer, Jim Schrantz, was appointed as the city's representative to the Rum River Watershed Manage- ment Organization. The resig- nation of Don Spotts from, the planning and zoning commis- sion was accepted. And the resignation of Marcie Peach as staff secretary was approv- ed. The kennel license applica- tion for J. Baillie was approv- ed. The counGil discussed the pros and cons of a park devel- opment referendum and on the park development matrix submitted by the park board. Alternative methods of financ- ing park development were discussed, including an in- crease in capital expenditures in the budget. It was also noted that the fire department has been before the council and may also be asking for a referendum for additional fire stations in the future, specu- lating how that would impact a park bond election at this time. This item was discussed again at future meetings. August 15 special meeting The Andover Council met with the County Civil Defense Director Bruce Wojak and rep- resentatives of siren com- panies regarding the installa- tion of warning sirens in the ci- ty. Mr. Wojak explained that most municipalities are con- verting to radio activated sys- tems. Discussion was on the advantages of the radio acti- vated system and the costs. Council agreed to look into this matter further. August 20 regular meeting The public hearing for the street improvement in Lund's. Round Lake Estates was held. After hearing testimony from the residents, the improve- ment was ordered. It was also agreed to bid the construction of Guarani as an alternate to include the base construction and bituminous surfacing. The public hearing for the street improvement of the frontage road along Seventh Avenue in Dehn's Addition was also held. The improve- ment was .ordered and the engineers directed to prepare final plans and specifications, including alternate bids for paving up to the property lines for each individual. The contract with Bergeron for the publishing of the Tri- City Newsletter for the September issue was approv- ed. It was also noted that Cam- paign Success, Inc., would like to publish the November issue and negotiate a contract for the following year. There was a lengthy discus- sion with park board members and interested residents on the issue of a park bond refer- endum. The two sides of the issue were to fund the park development through the gen- eral fund budget and those who preferred to have the money up front from the board. It was again noted the residents should be made aware that the fire department may be asking for bonding within the next year or so. It was ultimately decided that the residents should have a say as to whether or not they want to pay for park improve- ments, and the best method for finding that out would be , \ through a special election on bonding those improvements. The park board was allowed to proceed with the overall three-year development scheme for parks; and in order to accomplish this, the $300,000 bond issue would be voted on at a special election to be held on October 29,1985. It was discovered that four lots were left out of the plans and specifications for sewer and water in the Woodland Terrace development. Be- cause the final plat had not been filed within 30 days of ap- proval, it was agreed the developer should present the amended final plat for council consideration. Also, the devel- opment contract will need to be modified. Because of some difficulties with the contractor in this department, the coun- cil authorized the city en. gineer to substitute the con- tractor for sewer and water from Northglen to the Wood- land Terrace development. The bids were accepted for the sealcoating project of Stenquist Addition, Alladin Acres and Ehcnated Drive, with the contract awarded to Allied Blacktop Company in the amount of $26,718.80. Nor. thgern Asphalt was awarded the contract to overlay the city hall parking lot in the amount of $6,963. , Councilman Mike Knight stated he is getting com- plaints from the northern part of 'the city where the tubing down the river is taking place. Those activities start from the county park, questioning how a private business can operate out of a public park. A resolu- tion was approved strongly protesting the effects of that commercial tubing operating occurring at the Rum River County Regional Park on the northern Andover boundary. September 3 regular meet- ing The lot split request of A. Aker on 181st Avenue was ap- proved. The variance request of P. Hanson to vary from the lot width requirement off County Road 20 was also granted. The 'special use permit for William Rademacher of Bill's Superette was amended to in- stall a 4,000-gallon kerosene tank and dispenser at that .business. The special use per- mit for the Tom Thumb Store on Seventh Avenue was also amended to install an addi- tional 10,000-gallon gas tank and canopy and to .change pumps. The final plans and specifi- cations for the street improve- ment projects in Lund's Round Lake Estates and the frontage road in Dehn's Addition were approved and the engineers directed to advertise for bids. The installation of a stop sign on 138th Lane.at Under- clift Street was authorized. The wording of the ballot for the special bond election for park improvements was ap- proved, It will read: Shall the City'of Andover issue and sell as general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the purpose of providing monies to finance the equipping of and improve- ment of various municipal parks in the city? The election judges for the bond election were also approved. The city attorney was asked to prepare language for a pro- posed amendment to the junk- yard ordinance which would require only certain fences that had prior approval by the city council as to design and material. The economic development committee reported they have recommended the city use its Community Development Block Grant Funds, which is approximately $135,000, to purchase the property on which Mom's Auto Salvage is being conducted. The city could then use tax increment financing and develop the pro- perty for commercial use. No action was taken at this time by the council. The resignation of Tim Koltes as accounting clerk Continued on page 15 ~.,~~.~~.~~.~~.~~~~.~~o~' Child Safety/Safe House Program Begun 1 " It J l If Would your child know what to do if a person approached them and asked their help to find a lost puppy? This is just one example of the type of line that is used to intice children into talking to or going with a stranger. Do you as a parent know how to teach your chil- dren about strangers, .what to do when they're home alone, sexual abuse, and other sub- jects that are crucial for their' safety and sense of security? The only child safety measure commonly promoted is fingerprinting. While this is of some value in helping to locate a child that is already missing, it does nothing to prevent a child from disap- pearing. Crooked Lake Com- munity Education, the Anoka County Sheriff's Department, the Andover Advisory Council, and neighborhood Key Com- municators are working to- gether to provide a program which helps prevent bad things from happening to our kids. The program has three main goals: to educate .chil- dren at' school, to teach parents' how to educate kids at home, and to set up safe houses in neighborhoods so that children in trouble have a place to go. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, a meeting for parents was held at -which a video tape entitled "Strong Kids, Safe Kids" was - - - --- ~ ----- shown and methods to protect children were covered by Sgt. Bill Erickson of the sheriff's department and Melanie De- Luca, the Andover Community Education Coordinator. This program will be repeated in January or February for all others who would like to at- tend. Presentations to chil- dren are also being done at Crooked Lake School by Sgt. Erickson and "McGruff" who is a national crime fighting symbol for children. If you would like more infor- mation about the upcoming parent meeting, how to be- come a safe house, or other aspects of this program, call 757-5800. Melanie DeLuca, Community Education Coordinator, McGruff, and Sg!. Bill Erickson of the Anoka County Sheriff's Dep!. promote Child Safety at Crooked Lake School.