06/05/12 Minutes - Hanover

CITY OF HANOVER 

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 

JUNE 5, 2012 – APPROVED MINUTES 

Mayor Waters called the Regular Council Meeting of June 5, 2012 to order at 

7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were Councilors 

Kauffman, Malewicki, Pinor and Vajda. Absent: None. Also present was City 

Administrator Daniel Buchholtz, City Attorney Squires, and City Engineer 

Nielson. Guests present included, but may not have been limited to, Jeff 

Grupp, Ken Hage, Tina Goede, Duncan Ryhorchuk, Greg Pribyl, Lynnae 

Karsten, Maxine Ladda, Beth Ketterling, Devin Sheesley, Mark Tusler, Dave 

Larkin, David Johnson, Aaron and Kim Andres, Reid Rabon, Nathan and Kelly 

Rosaaen, Joe Kaul, Brent and Carrie Wittenberg, Breena Natzel, Jay Bohlinger, 

Sara Mahannah, Sarah Bye, Lenny and Chris Knotz, Meredith Karpins, Marc 

Hackett, Cindee Wilson, Ryan and Jill Ross, Kent Baker, Abby Peterson, Elaine 

Bechtold, Vernetta Zimmerman, Tony Bolduc of Rogers, Doug Voerding, of the 

Wright County Journal Press, Sergeant Keith Wesmman of the Hennepin 

County Sheriff's Office, and Minnesota State Representative Mary Kiffmeyer. 

Call to Order 

Mayor Waters introduced the agenda for the City Council Meeting. Buchholtz 

asked that the Crow River Senior’s LG240B Application to Conduct Excluded 

Bingo be added to the consent agenda as item 3.b.6. He requested that 

Authorization to Repair the Fire Department Siren, not to exceed $1,200 be 

added to the consent agenda as item 3.b.7. 

MOTION by Pinor, second by Vajda to approve the Agenda for the June 5, 

2012 Regular Council Meeting, as amended. 

MOTION: Approval of 

Agenda as amended 

Voting aye: Kauffman, Malewicki, Pinor, Vajda and Waters. 

Voting nay: None 

Motion carried 5:0. 

Consent Agenda 

Consent Agenda 

Mayor Waters introduced the consent agenda. He inquired on the status of 

Straub, noting that the deadline was May 31st. He asked for clarification on the 

WSB invoice in reference to Ebert work. Nielson replied that that was part of 

the Beebe Lake Trail project. 

Malewicki inquired about the Wright County Auditor-Treasurer invoice. 

Buchholtz replied that the State of Minnesota distributes the patrol fine 

payments collected for the Wright County side of Hanover to Hanover to pass 

along to the Wright County Auditor-Treasurer; that it is the way the State 

processes payable citations. 

MOTION by Pinor, second by Vajda to approve the Consent Agenda for 

the June 5, 2012 Regular Council Meeting, as amended with the following 

items: 1) Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of May 15, 2012, 2) Minutes 

of Special City Council Meeting of May 22, 2012, 3) Claims as Presented, 4) 

Res No 19-06-12 Approving Renewal of Liquor Licenses, 5) Res No 20-06-12 

“On-Sale” 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor Licenses, 6) Crow River Senior’s LG240B 

Application to Conduct Excluded Bingo, and 7) Authorization to Repair the Fire 

Department Siren. 

MOTION: Approval of 

Consent Agenda, as 

amended 

Voting aye: Kauffman, Malewicki, Pinor, Vajda and Waters. 



Citizens’ Forum 

Citizens’ Forum 

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Jeff Grupp, 10600108 th Avenue N., introduced Reid Rabon the secretary of the 

Bridges at Hanover Homeowners’ Association. 

Reid Rabon, 10884 Settlers Lane, requested that the communications improve 

from the City to the Association; noting the dates of correspondence with the 

City. He said he read about the proposed senior housing in the paper, rather 

than hearing directly from the City first. He stated that the Association had 

contacted Mr. Bass about the senior housing. 

Grupp introduced himself as the president of the Bridges at Hanover 

Homeowners’ Association. He said he felt it was the City’s fiduciary 

responsibility to communicate to the Association. He stated that there wasn’t 

any notification and that the homeowners were angered. He added that there 

were foreclosures within the development and vacant twin homes. He stated 

there would be traffic concerns and he was worried for the safety of the children 

within the development. He stated that the City was getting the cart before the 

horse. He said location was important and asked what the most important 

amenities were that were needed for the senior housing. He added that he was 

concerned for another failed project within their development. 

Waters stated that according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data that there 

were 138 residents within Hanover that are over the age of 55. He said the City 

is planning for the future. 

Pinor provided an example of an assisted living that utilized bus services to 

transport residents to various amenities. 

Waters reminded the audience that original intent for the parcel and also 

included in the developer’s agreement was to construct senior housing. 

Malewicki reminded the audience that the City Council would only be discussing 

a letter of intent; not approving a development plan. 

Brent Wittenberg, 10573 106 th Avenue N., said the developer was focused on 

another community and questioned the market. Malewicki stated that the EDA 

had recently done a market study. Buchholtz said the study was provided to 

Bass. 

Pinor stated the senior housing would be for the surrounding communities as 

well. Malewicki added that people have lived in the community and expressed 

that they would like to stay in the community. 

Grupp inquired about the prototype submitted by the developer. Pinor replied 

that it was just that; an idea. 

City Attorney Squires informed the audience that on the agenda is a letter of 

intent. He said the letter is to initiate talking to a developer, to explore the 

market, and find the best use of the property. 

Wittenberg asked why the letter of intent. 

requested a letter of understanding to talk. 

Squires replied the developer 

Waters clarified the Association’s request for better communication and a 

market study. 

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Elaine Bechtold, 10827 Rosedale Avenue N., said that was the original intention 

for a senior housing complex when they sold the land to the developer. She 

said that was in the developer’s agreement. She added that she would prefer 

senior housing, so that she could stay in the community with her friends and 

relatives. 

Waters stated that Maxine Ladda, past Mayor of Hanover, has formed a 

committee to study the senior housing needs in the community. He said they 

have toured and researched a number of facilities. 

Grupp asked that due diligence be exercised to see if senior housing is even 

feasible. 

Tina Goede, 10862 Cottage Lane, stated she did not want senior housing in her 

development. Malewicki said Bridges at Hanover was platted with land 

dedicated for a senior housing complex. 

Pinor stated that a major factor for the development was that component of 

senior housing. Malewicki added that Bechtold sold the property to the 

developer with the agreement that a senior housing complex would be part of 

the development. 

Public Hearing 

Public Hearing 

No Public Hearing 

Unfinished Business 

County Road 19/34 Stoplight Plans-Mike Nielson 

Waters introduced the agenda item. Engineer Nielson provided an update. He 

said that he had received a report back from Wright County. He relayed that 

there would be a protected left turn and that the County was requesting 

advanced warning lights for the south bound traffic. He stated that the plans 

should be ready by the end of the week. He concluded that he should have 

comments back from State Aid in about two to four weeks. 

Unfinished Business 

County Road 19/34 

Stoplight Plans-Mike 

Nielson 

No further action was taken. 

Pheasant Run Feasibility Study-Mike Nielson 

Waters introduced the agenda item. Engineer Nielson provided an overview of 

the feasibility study for the Pheasant Run Sanitary Sewer Extension and Street 

Improvement Project. He said the total proposed improvements were 

approximately $2,575,661. 

Pheasant 

Feasibility 

Nielson 

Run 

Study-Mike 

CONSENSUS of the City Council was to have the information meeting on 

September 4, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting that 

would start later at 7:30 p.m. 

Jonquil Lane Project Update 

Waters introduced the agenda item. Nielson provided an overview and recap of 

the Jonquil Lane ditch project. He said the utility permit process should be 

CONSENSUS to have 

the information meeting 

on September 4 

Jonquil Lane Project 

Update 

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reviewed and the fee increased. He added the checklist process needed 

improvements. 

Pinor inquired if the ditches could be moved. Karsten replied that the ditches 

weren’t. Malewicki said he was surprised by the actual depth compared to the 

proposed plan. 

Pinor asked if the slope of the ditch was to code. Nielson replied the ditch has a 

3:1 slope. 

Vajda asked if the ditch was draining. Karsten said where it flows to the south, 

there was still water standing. She said that the Comcast wires were still 

sticking out. She added that there were culverts under all the driveways, except 

the five-acre lot by CR 19. 

Waters stated that the month of May was the second wettest in history. 

Nielson said that Schendel was going to talk to the property owner where the 

new culvert was needed, because the old culvert was not working. 

Kauffman interjected that he had to leave and in reference to the Public Works 

Facility; he was not ready to move on the item. (Kauffman left at 8:31 p.m.) 

MOTION by Malewicki, second by Pinor to approve adding the black dirt, 

hydroseeding after the homeowners have okayed the ditch drainage 

slope. 

Voting aye: Malewicki, Pinor, Vajda and Waters. 



Letter of Intent for Senior Housing 

Waters introduced the agenda item. He stated that they needed the ability to 

meet with the developer face to face; an informal discussion. 

MOTION: to approve 

adding the black dirt, 

hydroseeding after the 

homeowners have 

okayed the ditch 

drainage slope. 

Letter of Intent for 

Senior Housing 

Malewicki suggested creating a taskforce, including representatives from the 

senior group and the Bridges at Hanover. 

MOTION by Waters, second by Malewicki to approve establishing an 

informal taskforce to review senior housing proposals. 




Public Works Facility 


establishing an informal 

taskforce to review 

senior housing 

proposals. 

Public Works Facility 

Waters introduced the agenda item. He reiterated Kauffmans’ earlier comment 

that he was not ready to move on the item yet. Buchholtz provided a recap and 

overview of the two proposed options. He clarified that both options included 

bituminous pads and parking. 

MOTION by Vajda, second by Pinor to table the agenda item until the next 

City Council meeting. 

MOTION: to table the 

agenda item until the 

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next City Council 

meeting. 

Waters inquired to which option the City Council was looking towards. Vajda 

replied option two. 

Buchholtz inquired if there was any other information they would like to see. He 

added that Mike Bauer from Bauer Design Build provided the proposals at no 

cost. 

Pinor asked how much dirt was being moved. 

Malewicki said he would like to see a footprint layout. Pinor suggested Vogel 

do a hand sketch. 

Waters said he would like to look at options for the back area of City Hall. Pinor 

stated it was designed for a second floor. Buchholtz added that he should know 

the following week if the original building can have a second floor. 

Staff Report on Historic Bridge Repairs 

Waters introduced the agenda item. He provided a recap and an update. 

Staff Report on Historic 

Bridge Repairs 

Malewicki said if Vogel needed the timbers milled, to mill them now. 

Nielson stated that he would like to have a structural engineer look at it first. 

Vajda said it would be nice to know what can and can’t be done. 

MOTION by Pinor, second by Vajda to authorize a WSB & Associates 

Structural Engineer to look at the Hanover Historic Bridge and provide a 

report. 




CR 19 Trail Reparations 

Waters introduced the agenda item. Buchholtz provided a recap and an 

update. He said that some of the areas along the trail were fixed and reseeded. 

MOTION: to authorize a 

WSB & Associates 

Structural Engineer to 

look at the Hanover 

Historic Bridge 

CR 19 Trail 

Reparations 

Vogel reported that one resident had a concern with the trees that were 

removed and another with the drain tile. 

Waters stated that there was still a cut out on 5 th Street. Vogel added also by 

the cemetery and the end of 5 th Street. He said he had also received calls that 

once the areas were mowable, now they’re not. 

Nielson relayed that Koskela said a contractor was coming back to fix the areas. 

Malewicki requested that law enforcement be sent out to enforce the no 

motorized vehicles on trails. 

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Waters recapped Nielson’s earlier request about the permitting process 

checklist. 

Meeting Date with Three Rivers Park District 

Waters introduced the agenda item. Buchholtz provided an update. 

Meeting Date with 

Three Rivers Park 

District 

Waters requested that the meeting be at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City 

Council meeting on June 19 th . 

CONSENSUS of the City Council was to schedule the meeting on June 19 th at 

6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. 

Vajda stated that he would not be able to attend. 

Resolution 22-06-12, A Resolution Ordering The Razing of a Hazardous 

Building Located at 10672 Jonquil Lane N 

Waters introduced the agenda item. Buchholtz provided a recap and an 

update. He noted that a correction had to be made on the resolution; that the 

date should be April 25, 2012, instead of May. 

Attorney Squires provided an overview of the resolution; noting compliance with 

Minnesota State Statutes regarding hazardous and substandard building. 

MOTION by Pinor, second by Malewicki to approve Resolution 22-06-12, A 

Resolution Ordering The Razing of a Hazardous Building Located at 10672 

Jonquil Lane N. 

CONSENSUS to 

schedule the meeting 

on June 19th at 6:00 

p.m. 

Resolution 22-06-12, A 

Resolution Ordering 

The Razing of a 

Hazardous Building 

Located at 10672 

Jonquil Lane N 


Resolution 22-06-12 




State Representative Mary Kiffmeyer 

Waters introduced State Representative Mary Kiffmeyer. Buchholtz added that 

Kiffmeyer is endorsed for the new Senate District 30 seat. 

State Representative 

Mary Kiffmeyer 

Kiffmeyer provided a recap of the redistricting and noted the boundary changes. 

Buchholtz inquired what the State has to do to get out of the deficit. Kiffmeyer 

replied that like people; live within the means. She provided an overview of the 

State’s two-year budget cycle. She noted that spending was more than 

revenues. 

Waters asked what the biggest portions of the budget was for. Kiffmeyer 

responded that Health & Human Services and K-12, were the biggest. 

Kiffmeyer stated in reference to the senior housing agenda item that people 

move to where their kids reside. She said that Monticello went through a similar 

project and found that not only people within the community moving into 

assisted living facilities, but also people from out of state that had kids living in 

the community. 

Kiffmeyer thanked the City Council and audience for their time. 

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New Business 

Fire Department Landscaping Rock Area – Council Member Pinor 

Waters introduced the agenda item. Pinor provided an update on the 

landscaping at the fire department. She said she would like to put a paver 

down for each fire department member with their name engraved on the paver, 

similar to the Community Garden; however the quote was too high. Waters 

suggesting asking the FRA for assistance. 

New Business. 

Fire Department 

Landscaping Rock Area 

– Council Member 

Pinor 

Rabon said he could probably help with the engraving. 

Grupp suggested letting the community donate. 

Malewicki said the FRA could also assist with funding for the project. 

Waters reported that the next fire department meeting was June 12 th . 

CONSENSUS of the City Council was to table the agenda item until the next 

City Council meeting on June 19 th . 

Resolution 21-06-12, A Resolution Exercising Right to Acquire Tax 

Forfeited Property from Wright County for Public Use 

Waters introduced the agenda item. Buchholtz provided an overview. 

MOTION by Pinor, second by Waters to approve Resolution 21-06-12, A 

Resolution Exercising Right to Acquire Tax Forfeited Property from Wright 

County for Public Use. 




Status of Beautification Committee 

Waters introduced the agenda item. He provided an overview and an update. 

He said he had called Dave Reimer, Lawn King, for a quote. 

CONSENSUS to table 

the agenda item until 

June 19 th . 

Resolution 21-06-12, A 

Resolution Exercising 

Right to Acquire Tax 

Forfeited Property from 

Wright County for 

Public Use 


Resolution 21-06-12. 

Status of Beautification 

Committee 

Karsten inquired about having the Girl Scouts doing the plantings for their 

projects. Pinor noted that the Girl Scouts will be in Hanover June 18 th – 22 nd for 

their camp. 

Malewicki asked that staff send a thank you to the beautification committee. 

Pinor said she will get a plan first. 

Reports 

Reports 

Mayor 

Mayor Waters thanked staff for checking the storm water ponds on May 

24 th . 

Reported that a resident had requested the power lines by her house be 

relocated, because the pole was in the sidewalk, not ADA compliant. 

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Provided an update on the City’s website prototype. He said the new 

website should be active next month. 

Provided an update on the Joint Powers Water Board 2012 summer 

projects. 

Administrator 

Buchholtz provided an update on the trail after the conference call with 

the DNR, Bot, and Nielson. He reported that the DNR has an unwritten 

policy on the requirement of a minimum width of a 10ft trail. He the City 

would have to apply in the next round for a grant for the remaining two 

feet for the trail. He added the deadline for the application is 

September 28 th . 

Inquired about the next workshop session agenda items. Waters said 

goals. Pinor said broader permanent beautification and funding. Vajda 

said he would not be there. Pinor suggested meeting at City Hall first 

then going to check the Historic Bridge. Waters added inviting the Fire 

Chief for the budget. 

Attorney 

No report. 

Engineer 

Nielson reported that he was working on the Kayla drainage/trail 

restoration. 

Stated that he tried coordinating the Hennepin County Trail by meeting 

with the maintenance engineer. 

Noted regarding the Jonquil Lane ditch project that it was a staff project 

with minimal involvement with WSB. 

He stated that for Vogel in the future that there should be a plan in 

place. 

He said if WSB is going to be involved that he would like to have a plan. 

Planner 

Not present. 

Council Reports 

Council Reports 

Malewicki. 

Malewicki asked for approval for fire department training. He said there 

are 7 members that would be attending the hazardous training labs at 

$300 per member. 

MOTION by Waters, second by Vajda to authorize the training for 

the 7 fire department members at $300 each. 




He inquired about the status of the Esterly Oaks Pond Restoration. 

Buchholtz said he would call Prairie Restoration again. Squires said he 

would look at the contract. 

Thanked the Hanover Lions for putting up the flags. 

Vogel said a bucket truck would be of great use within the community, 

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additionally putting up the flags and ornaments. Malewicki and Waters 

told Vogel to keep an eye out. Waters stated that safety is number one. 

Malewicki said he thought the last workshop was excellent and that 

there should be more like it. 

Kauffman 

Not present. 

Pinor 

Vajda 

Pinor inquired about the status of the shared agreement with the 

neighboring communities. Vogel replied that he would be working in 

Corcoran for two days, and then they would come to Hanover to help on 

River Rd. 

Inquired about the tree limbs over the arbor. 

Provided an update on the Community Garden plantings. 

Vajda asked that all the minutes be released within 45 days even if in 

draft form. 

MOTION by Pinor, second by Vajda to adjourn the June 5, 2012 City Council 

meeting at 10:15 p.m. 

Adjournment 

Voting aye: Malewicki, Pinor, Vajda. And Waters. 



______________________________ 

Daniel R. Buchholtz, City Administrator 

______________________________ 

Martin Waters, Mayor 

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