1991-03-04 CC Minutes
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
March 4, 1991
Albertville City Hall
7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor James Walsh, Councilmen Mark Barthel and Duane
Berning, Engineer Thore Meyer, Attorney William Radzwill,
Maintenance Superintendent Ken Lindsay, Linda Houghton
ABSENT: Councilmen Donatus Vetsch and Don Cornelius
Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order.
Berning made a motion to approve the agenda. Barthel seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
The minutes of the February 19, 1991, meeting were amended as
follows:
( 1) Councilmen Donatus Vetsch and Don Cornelius were not
present for the meeting.
(2) Page 2, Paragraph 2 is amended to read ". . .Don Zierke,
of the auditing firm Gruys, Johnson. " Pat Krause was not
present at the meeting.
(3) Page 2, Paragraph 3 is amended to read" . major
purchase of hardware. . .".
(4) Page 2, Paragraph 6 is amended to read ". .to change
the time of all Council meetings. . .".
(5) Page 3, Paragraph 1 is amended to read Don Zierke instead
of Pat Krause.
Barthel made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the
February 19, 1991, meeting. Berning seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
The minutes of the special meeting held on February 25, 1991,
were approved on a motion by Berning, seconded by Barthel. All
voted aye.
Maintenance Superintendent Lindsay updated the Council on the
Ron Becker project. Corrective measures will be made in the
spring.
Mayor Walsh directed Lindsay to find out the cause of the
drainage problem at Bernard Vetsch's residence and bring what
information he can to the next Council meeting.
Lindsay presented a form for requests for the Park Board. He
asked that the forms be completed and given to him. He will take
care of the request or refer it to the Park Board when necessary.
The Council approved payment of $90 to register Lindsay for
the Preventative Maintenance Workshop to be held on March 22, 1991,
at the St. Cloud Technical College.
Lindsay was directed to present information on the pond school
. he would like to attend at the next meeting.
Lindsay will be attending the MWA Operator's School on
Tuesday, March 12, 1991. There is no registration fee for this
school.
The Council tabled discussion on the snowp10wing issues until
Councilman Vetsch is present.
Attorney William Radzwill brought to the Council's attention
the fact that the City has not paid the building permit surcharge
fees to the state since 1987. The quarterly forms for 1990 have
been completed by the City's building inspector and the surcharge
due to the state for 1990 totals $2,106.54. Kevin Mealhouse
believes there will be no penalty assessed.
Radzwill presented a draft of a Uniform Building Code for the
Council to consider. If a building code ordinance has been passed
by previous Councils, it cannot be located. Radzwill advised the
Council to adopt the 1988 version of the Uniform Building Code.
Berning made a motion to set a public hearing on the adoption
of the Uniform Building Code for March 26, 1991, at 7: 30 PM.
Notice of the public hearing will be published twice prior to the
hearing.
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Radzwill also reported that he has been working on the
Developer's Agreement on Phase I on the Westwind project. He has
found that some of the items required in the agreement have not
been completed and he has spokedn directly with the developer
concerning payment of the additional park dedication fees as
agreed. The Agreement calls for park dedication fees of $10,000
plus 14.2 acres of land. Of that $10,000, only 3,333.00 has been
paid to the City. In addition, the deed for the 14.2 acres of land
has never been recorded. He advised the Council to be sure that
the Developer's Agreement on Phase I of Westwind has been complied
with before proceeding with Phase II.
Mayor Walsh asked Radzwill if any of the City's insurance
would cover the penalties and interest the City has been assessed
for failing to pay the federal income taxes. Radzwill stated the
City could file a claim, but he is unsure of the result.
Linda was directed to check to determine if the $12,000+
delinquent sewer charges from Hordis Glass have been certified for
collection. Berning made a motion to certify the delinquent sewer
charges to the tax rolls if it has not been done. Barthel seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
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Brian Oless and Linda Behnke, representing Radio Shack and
Tandy Company, gave a presentation on computer hardware. The
Coucnil agreed to table discussion of the purchase of computer
hardware because two Councilmen are absent.
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Engineer Thore Meyer updated the Council on the sanitary sewer
proposal to serve the new high school. He will be meeting for the
second time on drainage plans for the new high school tomorrow.
Mayor Walsh suggested that the property owners south of the new
high school be comtacted regarding the long-range plans for their
property.
Meyer will have the feasi1bility study for 50th Street
completed by next week for the Council to consider at the next
meeting.
Meyer also reported that Darkenwald is considering about a new
apartment complex in Westwind.
David Vetsch and Paul Heinen of the Fire Department requested
an increase of $100 per year for the Firemen's Relief Association
Retirement Fund. Currently the City pays $200 per year. Vetsch
reported that St. Michael is currently at $300 and Hanover is at
$290. The Council will consider the increase request at the next
meeting.
The Council reviewed the proposal from Wright Recycling to
include plastics at the current contract price of $500 per month
if the contract is extended one year. The Council decided to get
a bid from Polka Dot Recycling before a decision is made.
Mayor Walsh presented a letter he had received from Tom and
Susan Shepherd concerning the problems they have encountered withe
the construction of their new home. The owners want assurance that
this type of building in the City will be stopped.
The letter sent to the IRS requesting recourse from the
penalties and interest being assessed to the City was reviewed.
Councilman Barthel requested that anything pertaining to the
City parks should go through the Park Board.
Councilman Berning reported that the Planning Board has not
been meeting regularly. He will attempt to find out why.
Mayor Walsh appointed Mark Barthel as the alternate on the
Joint Powers Board.
The Council reviewed the income statement and the list of
bills to be paid. Three bills were added to the list--Check #11422
to the State Treasurer in payment of the 1990 building permit
surcharge in the amount of $2.106.54. Check #11423 to Fund Balance
for the purchase of accounting software in the amount opf
$1.460.00. and Check #11424 to St. Cloud Technical College for the
Preventative Maintenance Workshop registration in the amount of
$90.00. Berning made a motion to pay the bills as amended.
Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Don Berning volunteered to be temporarily appointed as
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clerk/treasurer in order to sign checks if there was a legal
problem with the appointment of Donatus Vetsch. The Council
thanked Berning for his offer and indicated that the attorney has
advised the City that the appointment of Vetsch is valid.
Barthel made a
seconded the motion.
motion to adjourn at 10: 20 PM.
All voted aye.
L--d ttU~
~mes A. Walsh, Mayor
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Berning
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INCOME
FEBRUARY 19 - KARCH 12 1991
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SEWER ACCOUNTS
STORM SEWER RECEIPTS
TITLE SEARCHES
LIQUOR LICENSE
UTILITY PERMITS
BUILDING PERMITS
FRANCHISE - JONE INTERCABLE
CITY DAYS
TOTAL INCOME DEPOSITED
$72264.35
464.91
U?J. 00
50.00
25.00
342.83
12130.20
238.00
$92525.29
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BILLS TO BE PAID
MARCH 4, 1991
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CHECK NO.
11384
11385
11386
11387
11388
11389
11390
11391
11392
11393
11394
11395
11396
VENDOR
IRS
December '90
Fire Department Reissue #11326
Northern Hydraulics Cutting Edge
City of Monticello Dec. '90 Animal
Control
City of Monticello Jan. '91 Animal
Control
Hackenmueller's Gas - Groceries
NSP Street Lights
Monticello Animal Feb. '91 Service
Control
Chouinard's Office Supplies
Pat's 66 Feb. Gas Charges
Diversified Insp.
Service
Paulson Assoc.
Fax Service
Don Cornelius
February '91
AMOUNT
$2,769.13
1,275.00
76.99
95.75
178.50
99.03
1,494.26
58.00\
102.57
122.45
755.87
73.00
75.00
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11397
11398
11399
11400
11401
11402
11403
11404
11405
11406
11407
11408
11409
11410
11411
11412
11413
11414
11415
11416
11417
11418
Donatus Vetsch
Donatus Vetsch
Duane Berning
Mark Barthel
James Walsh
United Telephone
Minnesota Copy
Systems
Merlyn Brandt
Larry McDermeit
Albertville Auto
Parts
Monticello Times
P.E.R.A.
Frontline Plus
American National
Bank
Star Tribune
G. D. La Plant
Sanitation
Pioneer Press
Barco Municipal
Products
Jackie Peterson
Jackie Peterson
Linda Houghton
Security Bank NW
February '91
Feb. Mileage
February '91
February '91
Febraury '91
Service
Copy Machine
5 hours snowplowing
2 hours snowp10wing
Clerk/Treasurer Ad
Interest on late
Payment for Dec. '90
Repairs fire hose
Fees/Expenses
8/21/90 - 2/20/91
GO Adv. Ref. & Imp.
Bonds
Clerk/Treasurer Ad
Garbage Service
Clerk/Treasurer Ad
Snow plow blade
9.75 hrs. Comp time
115 miles @ .22
135.00
23.10
133.04
167.53
246.37
198.35
114.33
40.00
16.00
73.66
97.80
20.00
143.00
231. 75
105.00
57.77
72.00
191. 78
75.56
25.30
37.5 hrs. - Feb. 21 321.46
thru Feb. 28
Fed. Tax Deposit 5,256.87
J an . & Feb. ' 91