City Council

REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING – APRIL 19, 2022 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Sheri Bukkila, April 19, 2022, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Councilmembers present: Valerie Holthus, Jamie Barthel, Ted Butler, and Randy Nelson Councilmembers absent: None Also present: City Administrator, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Joe Janish City Attorney, Scott Baumgartner Others PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESIDENT FORUM No one appeared before the Council. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion by Nelson, Seconded by Holthus, to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion carries unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 29, 2022 Workshop Meeting Minutes April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Nelson, to approve the March 29, 2022 Workshop Meeting minutes and the April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Motion carries Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes –April 19, 2022 Page 2 unanimously. CONSENT ITEMS Item 2 Approve Payment of Claims Item 3 Approve Resolution Revoking Accessory Dwelling Unit Conditional Use Permit - 4815 159th Ave. NW (See Resolution R033-22) Item 4 Approve Massage Therapist License Item 5 Accept Contribution/Denny Madden/Andover YMCA Community Center (See Resolution R034-22) Item 6 Approve 2023 Budget Development Guidelines Item 7 Receive March 2022 City Investment Reports Item 8 Approve Park Exclusive Use Permit Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Nelson, to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carries unanimously. ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MONTHLY REPORT Commander Lenzmeier provided a monthly report for March 2022, reporting 963 calls for service and 47 CSO calls. He reported 42 thefts for a year-to-date total of 104, an increase of 38 from last year. He reported 32 misdemeanor arrests stating the thefts are related to the big box stores and local businesses. He reported 3 DUIs and 29 traffic arrests. Commander Lenzmeier stated the order was canceled for 7 squads and they are having difficulties with the fleet. He stated they pulled the Dodge Durango’s off the streets due to a lack of brake pads in the Country, a supply chain issue. Commander Lenzmeier noted that Deputies are taking Use of Force Training and will be going to Camp Ripley for additional training. Commander Lenzmeier stated a young boy, age 6, was lost and used a pay phone to call 911. Councilmember Nelson thanked the Sheriff’s Department for posting information online regarding vaping and giving parents resources. CONSIDER REPEALING EXISTING CITY CODE TITLE 12: ZONING REGULATIONS, ADOPTING UPDATED CITY CODE TITLE 12: ZONING REGULATIONS AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE FOR PUBLICATION — CITY OF ANDOVER (APPLICANT) The City Council is requested to consider repealing existing City Code Title 12: Zoning Regulations and adopt updated City Code Title 12: Zoning Regulations. Community Development Director Janish explained the Code is changing to be consistent with the Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes –April 19, 2022 Page 3 Comprehensive Plan. He stated the amendments create new zoning districts and requirements within them. Mr. Janish reviewed the changes as presented in the staff report and previously discussed at Work Sessions. Motion by Butler, Seconded by Barthel, to adopt Ordinance No. 531 repealing City Code Title 12: Zoning Regulations Chapters 1 through 16 and replacing it with Title 12: Zoning Regulations Chapters 1 through 15 and Summary Ordinance for publication. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE 4-1-2: PUBLIC NUISANCES ENUMERATED AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE FOR PUBLICATION - CITY OF ANDOVER (APPLICANT) The City Council is requested to consider amendments to City Code 4-1-2: Public Nuisances Enumerated. Community Development Director Janish explained there were nuisances that were deleted in Title 12 and moved to City Code 4-1-2 where all other nuisance regulations are. He noted City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed changes at workshops. Motion by Nelson, Seconded by Barthel, to adopt Ordinance No. 532 amending City Code Title 4: Public Health and Safety, Chapter 1: Nuisances, Section 2: Public Nuisances Enumerated and Summary Ordinance for publication. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER REZONING REQUEST - REZONE PROPERTIES FROM GR: GENERAL RECREATION TO R-4: SINGLE-FAMILY URBAN PARCEL ID NUMBERS 22-32-24-43- 0004, 22-32-24-43-0005, 22-32-24-43-0003, 22-32-24-43-0002 - CITY OF ANDOVER (APPLICANT) The City Council is requested to consider rezoning properties from GR: General Recreation to R- 4: Single Family Urban. Community Development Director Janish stated the City needs to rezone properties due to the changes to zoning categories. He stated GR-General Recreation is being eliminated and was only used for the property called Sunshine Park. He stated the zoning change does not change the use of Sunshine Park. Mr. Janish stated the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and received one email regarding the rezoning. Mr. Janish explained the resident requested to have a park zoning for the Sunshine Park and staff has responded to the resident. Motion by Holthus, Seconded by Nelson, to adopt Ordinance No. 533 rezoning from GR: General Recreation to R-4: Single-Family Urban - Parcel ID Numbers 22-32-24-43-0004, 22-32- 24-43-0005, 22-32-24-43-0003, 22-32-24-43-0002. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes –April 19, 2022 Page 4 CONSIDER REZONING REQUEST - REZONE PROPERTY FROM LB: LIMITED BUSINESS TO NB: NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS PARCEL ID NUMBER 33-32-24-13- 0005 - CITY OF ANDOVER (APPLICANT) The City Council is requested to consider rezoning property from LB: Limited Business to NB: Neighborhood Business. Community Development Director Janish explained the LB: Limited Business zoning district is being eliminated and will rezone the one property to NB: Neighborhood Business. He stated it will match the surrounding properties and will not impact the operation of the current business. Mr. Janish stated the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval. Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Nelson, to adopt Ordinance No. 534 rezoning property from LB: Limited Business to NB: Neighborhood Business - Parcel ID Number 33-32-24-13-0005. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER REZONING REQUEST - REZONE PROPERTIES FROM R-5: MANUFACTURED HOUSING TO R-4: SINGLE-FAMILY URBAN - PARCEL ID NUMBERS 30-32-24-41-0003 AND 29-32-24-32-0011- CITY OF ANDOVER (APPLICANT) The City Council is requested to consider rezoning properties from R-5: Manufactured Housing to R-4: Single Family Urban. Community Development Director Janish explained there are two properties without development opportunities and are protected wetland and flood plain. He stated they will be rezoned to R-4: Single-Family Urban to match the surrounding area. Mr. Janish stated the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval. Councilmember Barthel thanked City Staff and the Planning Commission for updating the City Code and noted the background and behind the scenes work that went into the updates. Councilmember Butler stated he appreciates the amount of time staff put into the Ordinance updates. Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Butler, to adopt Ordinance No. 535 rezoning properties from R-5: Manufactured Housing to R-4: Single-Family Urban - Parcel ID Numbers 30-32-24-41- 0003 and 29-32-24-32-0011. Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT City Staff updated the Council on the administration and city department activities, legislative Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes –April 19, 2022 Page 5 updates, updates on development/CIP projects, and meeting reminders/community events. (Administration) Mr. Dickinson stated the City is at 27 new home permits year to date. He stated the Building Department is getting many inquiries on sheds and garages. He explained the water tower is being reconditioned and painted. Mr. Dickinson is participating in the Met Council Regional Planning Group that is focusing on the 2050 Comprehensive Plan process. He said the Met Council is listening to communities. Mr. Dickinson updated the Council on meetings he is attending. Mr. Dickinson updated the Council on the MPCA and the Red Oaks neighborhood. He stated funding is in the Governor’s Bill and has made it through the House. Mr. Dickinson stated Andover has seen a 23% increase in market value. Residents can contact the County Assessor or Mr. Dickinson with questions. (Community Development) Mr. Janish stated a lot of development is occurring in the Planning Department. Code enforcement complaints are increasing. MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT (Joint Law Enforcement Subcommittee) Mayor Bukkila will be attending a Joint Law Enforcement subcommittee on protecting infrastructure. She stated there is a bill in the State Legislature looking at fencing. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Nelson, to adjourn. Motion carries unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Shari Kunza, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes –April 19, 2022 Page 6 REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 19, 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE..........................................................................................................1 RESIDENT FORUM.......................................................................................................................1 AGENDA APPROVAL.................................................................................................................. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES........................................................................................................... 1 CONSENT ITEMS..........................................................................................................................2 Item 2 Approve Payment of Claims.............................................................................................2 Item 3 Approve Resolution Revoking Accessory Dwelling Unit Conditional Use Permit - 4815 159th Ave. NW (R033-22)................................................................................................ 2 Item 4 Approve Massage Therapist License................................................................................2 Item 5 Accept Contribution/Denny Madden/Andover YMCA Community Center (R034-22).. 2 Item 6 Approve 2023 Budget Development Guidelines.............................................................. 2 Item 7 Receive March 2022 City Investment Reports................................................................. 2 Item 8 Approve Park Exclusive Use Permit................................................................................ 2 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MONTHLY REPORT.................................................2 CONSIDER REPEALING EXISTING CITY CODE TITLE 12: ZONING REGULATIONS, ADOPTING UPDATED CITY CODE TITLE 12: ZONING REGULATIONS AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE FOR PUBLICATION — CITY OF ANDOVER (APPLICANT) (Ord. 531)................................................................................................2 CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO CITY CODE 4-1-2: PUBLIC NUISANCES ENUMERATED AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE FOR PUBLICATION - CITY OF ANDOVER (APPLICANT) (Ord. 532)................................................................................................3 CONSIDER REZONING REQUEST - REZONE PROPERTIES FROM GR: GENERAL RECREATION TO R-4: SINGLE-FAMILY URBAN PARCEL ID NUMBERS 22-32- 24-43-0004, 22-32-24-43-0005, 22-32-24-43-0003, 22-32-24-43-0002 - CITY OF ANDOVER (APPLICANT) (Ord. 533)........................................................................... 3 CONSIDER REZONING REQUEST - REZONE PROPERTY FROM LB: LIMITED BUSINESS TO NB: NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS PARCEL ID NUMBER 33-32- 24-13-0005 - CITY OF ANDOVER (APPLICANT) (Ord. 534).....................................3 CONSIDER REZONING REQUEST - REZONE PROPERTIES FROM R-5: MANUFACTURED HOUSING TO R-4: SINGLE-FAMILY URBAN - PARCEL ID NUMBERS 30-32-24-41-0003 AND 29-32-24-32-0011- CITY OF ANDOVER (APPLICANT) (Ord. 535)................................................................................................4 ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.................................................................................................... 4 (Administration).............................................................................................................................. 4 (Community Development)............................................................................................................. 5 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT...........................................................................................................5 (Joint Law Enforcement Subcommittee)......................................................................................... 5 ADJOURNMENT........................................................................................................................... 5