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.c- Tri.City Newsletter, September/October 1985 - Page 9 L~ Woodland Terrace Construction Construction of Woodland Terrace has begun and is scheduled for completion in September 1985. The project is located in the southwest corner of Andover. It lies one- quarter mile east of Round Lake Boulevard and on the south side of Bunker Lake Boulevard. The project will in- volve single family dwellings, townhomes, condominiums and an office building that will be architecturally compatible with the new homes. - Woodland Terrace will offer a variety of homesites and home styles necessary to pro- vide the homeowner with many options. It is a cohesive subdivision that is intended to be both sensitive to its sur- roundings and attentive to the needs of the homeowners. Woodland Development Co., the developers, have stated their, commitment to provide a quality living environment. The company will be attentive to- the many details necessary to ensure a quality development. Woodland Terrace will be served with city sewer, city water, and all other major utilities. The park area has been designed to provide all, the necessary playfields and equipment for a well-utilized neighborhood park. The street system uses cui de sacs and loop streets to provide maxi- mum safety for all residents -especially children - and to provide a feeling of quiet seclusion. Residents will also find quick and easy access to major thoroughfares and the Highway 10 freeway. The development is in close proximity to the new and pro. posed Andover shopping center and reg ional centers, making the project conveni- ently located for employment and shopping. Woodland Terrace will be constructed in two phases. Phase I wil! offer 73 single family homesites with a vari- ety of settings, including wooded, parkside, walkout and rolling sites. Many lots border the park area providing Andover City Council Activities June 31, 1985 The Council heard con- tinued testimony at the public hearing' for the proposed watermai n extension from its existing location eastward on Bunker Lake Boulevard. The improvement was approved and plans and specifications were ordered for the extension of watermain, but construc- tion is not to begin before spr- irig, 1986. They also authorized the construction of a 500,000- gallon water tower located in the Northglen I Addition. The intent at this time is that all undeveloped/unassessed pro- perty in Water Districts 1 and 2 would be assessed for an area charge in the fall of 1986, pay- able in 1987; and that the same areas be assessed for connec- tion charges no later than fall of 1987, payable in 1988. The council also amended a resolution correcting the bids of channel construction on Northglen 5th Addition, Pro- ject 85-7, to read $139,697.15, recognizing that they are still the low bidder on the project. June 4, 1985 The final plat of Prairie Mea- dows developed by L. Carslon was approved. Council reviewed the feasi- bility report for the' storm drainage problem in the Russell/Stack Addition and surrounding areas. Council was concerned with the cost of the project, and ordered the City Engineer to pump the water from that area in an at- tempt to lower the water level. The engineer was also asked to check into the feasibility of purchasing a pump for dewat- ering in the city. The special use permit for Minnesota Tire Recycling was approved. It also included an amendment to expand the pro- cessing area and to extend the operating hours to 6 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Saturday except holidays and Sundays. The mining permit for Dresel Trucking was. approved to mine approximately 65,000 yards of dirt to be used for the construction of County Road 20 between Round Lake Boule- vard and County Road 18. The preliminary plat of Ma- jestic Meadows off Andover Boulevard was rescinded per the request of the developer. The Public Improvement Financing Policy was amend- ed as recommended by the ci- ty attorney. The changes in- clude eliminating the need for the City to hold mortgages on property where assessments are due and to allow the City to pay accrued interest on escrow deposits made by de- velopers. The Council moved to join with the City of Anoka in en- couraging Anoka County to do a water study report for the southwest corner of the City of Andover. That area has ex- perienced a high water pro- blem, and it is hoped a com- prehensive study CQuld be made in conjunction with the drainage in the City of Anoka plus the proposed county road through that area. The city engineer was auth- orized to coordinate with the community school for the in- stallation of Key Communica- tor signs as neighborhoods organize. June 18, 1985 Council discussed the water problem in the south- western portion of the City with several residents. It was agreed to have the Mayor ar- range a meeting with the City of Anoka and the County Com- missioners as soon as possi- ble regarding this matter. Council accepted the feasi- bility study for the water drain- age problem in the Russell! Stack Addition and set a public hearing for July 16. The City Clerk was directed to make application for MHFA mortgage money available, with the intention that Good Value Homes would pay the three' percent commitment fee. The contract for the con- struction of Municipal Well 2 was awarded to E.H. Renner and Sons in the amount of $102,875. It is to be construct- ed in the Woodland Terrace Plat south of Bunker Lake Boulevard. The consulting engineering firm of TKDA was authorized to seek bids for a 500,000-gal- Ion water tower on the fluted column and pedestal spheriod styles. A cash depOSit from John Imre Of R;te-Way Au:O Par's was accepted \0 cover oVork not yet completed. A temporary mobile home permit for Stang Hydronics was approved for a period of 90 days in conjunction with the acquisition of a building permit. The attorney advised that the Supreme Court ruling on the Fair Labor Standards Act now applicable to cities does not affect the Andover Volunteer, Fire Department. It was his opinion that because the department is voluntary and only nominal reimburse- ment for expenses is given per fire call and drill, the overtime provision for City staff does not apply for service outside of the normal workday. Members of the Fire Depart- ment presented a conceptual plan of future fire stations within the City. In an attempt to increase fire protection for residents, the department pro- posed three fire stations be located in the City. The main station would be in the vicinity of Crosstown and Bunker Lake Boulevards to service the ur- ban and commercial areas. A second station would be locat- ed in the northwestern portion of the City, approximately County Roads 58 and 7; and a third station in the area of County Road 20 and Hanson Boulevard to serve the north- eastern portion of the City. The department is considering going out for a bond issue to construct the main station and northwestern station as soon as possible. The existing sta- tion would continue to be us- ed until the third station would be constructed in the future. The council approved the con- cept of the three fire stations in Andover. Continued on page 10 ~ - safe access for children. Lot prices are anticipated to range from about $16,000 to $26,000 with all assessments paid by the developer. Cove- nants and restrictions will be filed with the final plat of Woodland Terrace to protect each homeowner's investment and rights to enjoyment. Mini- mum home sizes will be re- quired and will vary in each segment of the project. Wood-. land Development Co. plans to involve a number of establish- ed builders to ensure high quality and many home styles. Also, individual lot buyers will be allowed to use a builder of their choicl, All must meet the same high standards. Housing construction is. expected to begin soon. It is expected that a number of model homes will be ready by September and October. Home values will range from $75,000 to $150,000 plus and, again, will be con- trolled through the various segments of the project. Phase II will in'clude an addi- tional 89 single family home- sites, 19 townhomes, 55 con- dominiums and a professional office building. The townhom- es and condominiums have been planned to provide home ownership options. These units will be harmonious in design, style and scale to the single family homes. I .1 l , Andover Election For Park Bond Issue Continued from front page ANDOVER TOTALS - 250 RESIDENTS POLLED Question 1 Regarding the number of people in the household involved in some type of organized recreational ac- tivity. Citywide average 1.1 persons per household Question 2 Regarding types of activities for which family uses park facilities. Organized Sports -........... ...... .51.3% yes 413 '70 no ....,"o.ga"" :e..,. Sp-or ~ ...- - \,; Hiking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26% yes 74% no Picnicking ...........................57% yes .:30,0 "'0 Winter Activities. . _ . _ 62 B .. . es 3" 2 "'0 Pla,grour'd es 56~0 no ne 9kborhood or Question 3 Regarding a pre'erence 'or regional park faCilitIes. Neighborhood. . . . . . . . .. .................59% Regional.... ........................... .34% Both ...................................3.50/0 Neither. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5% Regarding ages of children living at home. Citywide average 1.7 children 11.3 years old Regarding level of usage of Andover City Parks. Citywide Summer Average. . . . . . . . . . . : .4.8 uses-per month Winter Average. . ',' . . . . . . . . . . . .2 uses per month Regarding level of satisfaction with Andover City Parks. Scale of 1 to 5 with 5 most satisfied Citywide average 3.2- Regarding amount respondent would be willing to Continued on page 10 Question 4 Question 5 Question 6 Question 7 ,I )