1990-04-16 CC Minutes
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COUNCIL MINfJI'ES
APRIL 16, 1990
The l'P..,glJ.lar meeting of the Albertville City Council was called to order
by Mayor Gary Schwenzfeier. Members present included ,Jim Krystosek, Donatus
Vetsch, Don Cornelius and Bob Braun. others pl'P...sent included Maureen Andrews.,
Bob Miller, Thore Meyer, Ken Lindsay and Lorie V illal'P--al.
The agenda for the evening" s meeting were reviewed by the Council. A
motion was made by Donatu.8 Vetsch and seconded by Don Cornelius to approve the
agenda. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The minutes of the April 2, 1990 meeting were reviewed. Hearing no
comment a motion was made by Don Cornelius and seconded by Jim Krystosek to
approve the minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The first item on the agenda was a joint public hearing for the
consideration of passing a variance for the placement of a new sign within the
right-of-way area of the Lamp Post In.
. The Planning Commission was called to order by Acting Chairman Donatus
Vetsch. Members present included Mark Daleiden, Rick Bishop, LeRoy BernirJg and
Tom Haller.
The Public Hearing was called to order by the Chairman and the notice for
the hearing was read.
Maureen presented the Planning Commission and the Council with the
background information pertainirJg to the variance request. They were informed
that the request was to allow the replacement of the existing sign in its same
location. The sign would IDP...asure 48" X 1021" and that there would be at least
12 feet of clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground.
It was noted that the purpose for the variance was to allow the sign to
be placed in the same location as the existing sign because of the lot layout.
NotirJg that there is not any other feasible location on said site.
Hearing no questions or COl\'J'lnl""..nts, a motion was made to close the hearing.
The motion was made by Mark Daleiden and seconded by Rick Bishop. All were in
favor and the motion carried.
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A motion was then made to recommend to the Council the approval of the
variance to allow the sign to be 10C'--ated in the same location as the existing
sign location. The motion was made by Mark Daleiden and seconded by LeRoy
Berning. All were in favor and the motion carried.
There was then a motion to adjourn the Planning Cormnission meeting. The
motion was made by LeRoy Berning and seconded by Rick Bishop. All were in
. favor and the meeting was adjourned.
The Council next reviewed the findings of the Plannirtg Cormnission. There
were no other comments regarding the findings. A motion was made to approve
the variance for the placement of the sign. within the setback requirement of
the lot. The motion was made by fun Cornelius and seconded by ,Jim Krystosek.
All were in favor and the motion carried.
The next item on the agenda were maintenance i tf:o~s .
The first item Ken disCllSSed was regardirtg the new pump for the wast..e
water treatment facility. It was pointed out that he had checked into several
different types of pumps including:
1. An electric pump and electric generator.
2. Diesel powered generator and hydraulic pump.
Thore was asked what his recOll'lmendation would be regarding the pump. He
noted that their firm had not had a grP--at deal of experience with the
hydraulic pumps but felt that the pump would work as well as any other.
There benefits irl 'USing this type of pump, it is smaller and light weight
so that it would be easier to move around.
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There was some disCllSsion regarding the Norther Dewatering pump. It was
question how long the firm had been around and wOl..l.ld they be able to service
the pump if we purchased it from them. It was noted that the company has been
around for several years, being 1000--ated irl the Roohester area. They have
assured Ken that they will be able to service the equipment whenever needed.
There was some discussion rP....garding whether or not the pump would be able
to be used for dewatering pU.rp"..lSes. Ken noted that the this is really a
different type of 'USe but that if the pump was not beirtg used at the waste
water treatment facility that it could likely be 'USed for dewatering.
The Council noted that they had been impressed with the pump
demonstration and felt that the pump would meet the City's needs.
Ken was asked if the firm would have a pump that the City could 'USe in
the meantime until the City's pump was built and sent to the City. Ken stated
the the representative he had been working with said that they would be able
to help 1..lS out.
Ken was asked to check on the warranty for the pump and the generator. It
was noted that the City would like to see some type of extended warranty on
the pump.
The quotes for the pond transfer pump were next reviewed by the Council.
The City had received 5 quotR..-S in all, they included:
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1. NORTHERN DEWATERIOO $11,984.00
. 2. TECHNIFLC~ CORPORATION (PUMP ONLY) 3,173.00 OR
4,375.00
INTERSTATE DETROIT (DIESEL) 12,632.00
3. WALDOR PUMP 14,~.00
4. TRI-STATE 12,157.00
WITH DEDUCT 1,~.00
There was some: discussion regarding whether or not the City should decide
on the purchase of a pump and then have Ken check out the warranty issue to
see if an extended warranty would be available and at what cost or if they
should wait lUltil the information was available. It was decided that the City
should make the decision pending Ken's findings.
It was further noted that the Council wanted to know if the pump could be
used to by-pass a sewer line break in an emergency basis.
Hearing no other questions or comments a motion was made to accept the
bid from Northern Dewatering, pending the information regarding the warranty
and the loaner pump being available lUltil ours comes in. The motion was made
by Don Cornelius and seconded by Jim Krystosek. All were in favor and the
motion carried.
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Ken next informed the Council that he was planning to start the wnd
transfer the following day and that it should be completed wi thin a week.
There was some minor discussion of the impliers. No action was taken on
the matter.
The Council next reviewed the quotes for the installation of the water
line to serve the sprinkling System for the FOl..lr Season Park. Three quotes had
been received from the following firms:
Bonine Excavation
Meiny's Diggers
Lindenfelser Excavation
$6,362.38
6,995.00
3,800.00
It was noted that the City would pick up the Joint Powers fees if they
are not willirJg to wave them.
It was also Winted out that the City WOl..lld be reswnsible for restoring
the area once the work had been completed. Bob was asked to prepare two
temwrary construction easements for the effected property BO that work could
t.w=-....gin on the project.
Hearing no other questions or comments, a motion was made to accept the
bid from Lindenfelser Excavation. The motion was made by .Jim Krystosek and
seconded by Don Cornelius. All were irl favor and the motion carried.
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Ken informed the Council that the sprinkling system had been installed in
the ball fields at the City Park. He also noted that the street sweeping was
held off because of weather conditions.
The first Engineering item was the discussion regarding a curb settlement
on 55th Street at its intersection with Large Avenue. It was pointed out that
this settlement is one section down from the problem area last year and the
Council wanted the Engineers to look at it. It was pointed out that there mu.st
be a water problem and they want to know were it is coming from or else it is
bec>...ause of poor compaction.
There was also some discussion rP....gardirJg whether or not the the problem
would be covered under the warranty work from the 1989 improvement project.
Thore stated that they would look at it, but if the problem is in a different
location, fuffalo Bi turoinous may object to having to correct the problem. He
noted that both Ken and Bob Sullentrop had inspected the problem last year and
did not find any problem.
Thore update the Col.mcil on the work being done in relationship with the
drainage ditch in the industrial park. He noted that Fehn Gravel is bladirJg
the arP....8. now and that it will then be dragged and seeded.
It was noted that the companies adjacent to the land should be
maintaining the area once the work is completed.
Several i terns were discussed regardirJg some of Barthel lots, irlcludirJg
the need for a retaining wall behind Fehn r s property in Barthel Manor 2nd
Addition and the lots that have construction material left on them when home
are being constructed on adjacent lots.
Thore informed the Col.mcil that he had received a letter from Wright
Col.mty denying the request to open cut the road for the installation of the
sewer and storm sewer lines across C.S.A.H. #19. There was some discussion
regarding whether or not the City should request the Cotmty Boards review of
this matter. AfT..er some additional discussion it was decided to let it go at
this time.
The Council was informed that there was a meeting scheduled for Tuesday
morning at 10:00 a.m. with Allied and the oil company regarding the stripping
that has occurred in the areas sealcoated. Thore will report back to the
Council his findings.
In a related matter, funatus stated that he was not impressed with the
red rock and would like to Col.mcil to consider not using it again. fun StaT.-ed
that he disagreed with this statement. noting he likes the red rock.
The Council next reviewed the Legal items on the agenda.
In the matter relating to the payment of building ir18pection to Loren
Kohnen, bob noted that Kohnen r s attorney would be out of the office until the
next week. Bob will contact him when he is back in his office.
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The Council was informed that there was a problem with a Quick Claim deed.
for the Beaudry property. There is a question regarding the overlapping of the
property description for Pat's 66 and the property in question. The correction
of this matter will then be waived by the title company.
Bob noted that the Col.mcil would need. to approve a new Quick Claim Dged
to correct the problem. A motion was made by Don Cornelius and seconded by Jim
Krystosek to approve the Quick Claim Dged. All were in favor and the motion
carried.
The Col.mcil next reviewed. the issues of Rental ir18pections and a policy
for the demolition of property which deemed ur18afe for habitation. There was
some discussion on the matter and it was agreed that Bob would look into the
matter and get back to the Council at the next meetirJg.
The income and bills were reviewed. next. Hearing no questions or comments
on the matter a motion was made to approve the bills. The motion was made by
Donatus Vetsch and seconded by Don Cornelius. All were in favor and checks
10385 through 10442 were approved.
The next item on the agenda was the sale of the copy machine to the JOirlt
Powers. A motion was made by Don Cornelius and seconded by Jim Krystosek to
sell the machirle for $1, Be0. 021 and purchase a new machine from Minnesota Copy
for $2,400.00. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The Council was reminded that the Board of Review was scheduled for the
next evening at 1: 00 p. m.
The recycling matter was tabled until a later date.
A beer license was approved for the Vetsch Cabinet Softball Tournament,
pending payment and proof of insurance. The motion was made by Jim Kryst.-osek
and seconded by Bob Braun. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Hearing no other questions or comments a motion was made to adjourn the
meeting. The motion was made by Donatus Vetsch and seconded by Don Cornelius.
All were in favor and the motion carried.
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