1991-05-06 CC Minutes
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
May 6, 1991
Albertville City Hall
7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor James
Vetsch, and Mark Barthel,
Meyer
ABSENT: Councilman Don Cornelius.
Walsh, Councilmen Duane Berning, Donatus
Cl erk Linda Houghton, Engineer Thore
Mayor Walsh called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order.
The agenda was amended to approve payment of check numbers
5099-5165. Approval for the clerk to attend the Clerk's
Orientation Conference July 9-11 was added under Administration.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the April 15, 1991, Council
minutes as presented. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Barthel made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 29,
1991, joint meeting wi th the Ci ty of Otsego as presented. All
voted aye.
Terri Nelson, 6083 Kalland Circle NE, explained that a pile
of dirt left over from the excavation of a basement on the lot
behind her lot is preventing water from draining away from her
property. She has spoken to Gardner Brothers about moving the
dirt. Gardner Brothers claims it is not their responsibility. She
has also contacted the developer who has told her it is Gardner
Brothers' responsibility to haul the dirt out. The Council
directed the clerk to contact the developer to inform him the City
will remove the dirt and assess it back to the developer if the
problem is not solved soon.
Gary Schwenzfeier was not present to discuss his complaint
over unsightly yards in the City. The Council tabled discussion
on the issue until he is present to explain his complaint.
Merlin Valerius, 13986 70th Street, Elk River, requested that
the City discuss contracting for a spring and fall composting pick-
up for the City. He suggested that 50% of the residences will use
his service at a rate of two bags of leaves and grass clippings a
week. The cost will be set a $.50 per bag. The Council appointed
Duane Berning to meet with Valerius to discuss Valerius' composting
proposal and report back to the Council.
Maintenance Superintendent Ken Lindsay was not present to
discuss the maintenance department.
The City Attorney was not present. The Council has received
a letter on the progress of clearing up the property previously
owned by Beaudry's. The Council agreed to table any action on the
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subject until the agreement between the Beaudry's and the Steffens'
can be clarified.
Thore Meyer reported that last year he sent letter to the
property owners of Lots 2 and 3 in Hardwood Ponds asking them to
reshape the rear ten foot drainage swale on their lots to allow for
drainage. Apparently this has not been done and the Council has
received a complaint from the abutting property owners about water
draining onto their yard. Bob Braun, the developer of the Hardwood
Ponds addition, has been notified in writing of the problem and was
asked to noti fy the property owners. The Ci ty does own the
drainage easement and has the right to go in and reshape the swale
if the problem is not corrected. The City will then assess the
costs to the developer. Braun agreed to contact the property
owners to try to solve the problem and will report to the clerk on
progress.
Thore also reported that he has contacted Wright County about
the intersection of County Roads 19 and 35. He has been advised
that the County will look at the intersection when they began work
on their next five-year plan.
Mayor Walsh, Councilman Mark Barthel, Clerk Linda Houghton,
Engineer Thore Meyer and Attorney Bill Radzwill met earlier this
afternoon with the engineers for the Joint Powers Board to discuss
the proposed new water tower. The existing water system meets all
state fire protection standards, and the proposed tower will
increase pressure slightly in the higher elevations of the
distribution system, however, the problem of inadequate main sized
will not be resolved. The estimated cost of construction of the
new tower is $700,000+. The feasibility report suggests that the
water rates and the hook-on fee would need to be increased
significantly to pay for the new tower. The City Council's opinion
is that the cost of the tower is not justified by the number of
residences who wi II benefi t. Increased water rates and hook-on
fees would be detrimental to the current users on the system as
well as to future users. The Council will consider adoption of a
resolution that will restrict the development of property with an
elevation of 980-1000 feet until such a time as Joint Powers is
able to provide adequate pressure to the area.
Mayor Walsh reported that a work meeting with the City Council
and the developers of Westwind Phase II will be scheduled to review
the developer's agreement. Approval of the preliminary plat for
Westwind Phase II was tabled.
Vetsch made a motion to rezone the new high school property
from A-l to R-3 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to grant a Conditional Use Permit to
operate a publ ic school in an R-3 zone as recommended by the
Planning and Zoning Commission, contingent upon the school granting
an easement and install ing a sani tary sewer line running south
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through the school property to the Eicher property. The CUP will
al so all ow addi tional accessory bui ldings as necessary for the
school. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Counci I reviewed a new quotation from Wright Recycl ing for
curbside pickup at $425.00 per month. The Council agreed in April
to award a contract to Polka Dot Recycling at $467.50 per month for
recycling service. Jeannie, from Wright Recycling, explained that
the proposal offered to the City in the spring to include plastics
at a rate of $500 was not their bid. Because of the alleged
misunderstanding Wright Recycling is requesting that the Council
consider their new bid. The clerk was directed to check in the
previous minutes to determine what has actually occurred.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the Non- Intoxicating Mal t
Limited Liquor License for st. Albert's Parish Festival from 11:00
AM to 6:30 PM on July 21, 1991. Barthel seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Berning made a motion to approve the gambling license for st.
Albert's Bingo. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council agreed to send Linda to the League of Minnesota
Annual Conference in Rochester June 11-14. Registration fee for
the conference is $165.
Vetsch made a motion to approve payment of Check #'s 5099-
5165. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council agreed to send Linda to the League of Minnesota
Cities Clerk's Orientation conference July 9-11. Registration fee
for the conference is $95.00.
Barthel updated the Council on the actions of the Park Board.
The Jaycees will be installing lights for the ball fields in the
City Park and will be responsible for restoring the area after the
lights have been installed. The Park Board would like to consider
walking and bike paths between the city parks and the school. The
Council suggested that a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning
Commission may be necessary to work out a plan.
Berning made a motion to accept Paul Heinen's resignation from
the Park Board effective immediately. Vetsch seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
The Council reviewed the application from Amy Peterson to be
on the Park Board. Vetsch made a motion to appoint Amy Peterson
to the Park Board effecti ve immediatel y. Barthel seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to purchase three covered picnic tables
and eight (8) 8' picnic tables as requested by the Park Board at
a cost of $1,800. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Vetsch made a motion to allow the Jaycees to put up lights for
the softball fields. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council directed Duane Berning to check into the Park and
Ride area problems and make a report to the full Council.
Vetsch made a motion to amend the 1991 budget to include the
purchase of an air pack/air compressor for the Fire Department with
a one year maintenance agreement at a total cost of $9,344, less
the $2,000 contribution from the Lions and any other contributions
received from other service organization. Barthel seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
The City Council was not aware until recently that oil had
been dumped on the ground in the area by the old jail building.
The clerk was directed to send a memo to the maintenance department
to notify them that this practice must no longer be continued.
Barthel made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Berning. All
voted aye.
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RESOLUTION
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
WHEREAS, the St. Albert's Church has made application with the
Minnesota Charitable Gambling Control Board for a Class A (All
forms of lawful gambling) gambling lJcense; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albertville has an opportunity, within 30 days
from the receipt of this application, to disallow the gambling
activity by filing a Notice of Disallowance within 30 days of said
date;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
That the City of Albertville hereby specifically waives its 30 day
right to serve notice of disallowance of said application, and
does, with this Resolution, hereby consent to said application.
Passed by the Albertville City Council, this 6th day of May, 1991.
Dated. 4J& 7, 1991
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
April 11 - May 1, 1991
Beginning Cash Balance April 11, 1991
INCOME (April 12 - May 1)
Building Permits
CUP Fee
Dog License Fees
Fines (Animal Pickup)
Jaycee Flaf Donation
Liquor Licenses
Loan Repayment (Fraser)
Lock Box Resale
Refunds
Fire Dept. Training
NSP
Sewer Line Digging Permit
Sewer Receipts
Storm Water Receipts
Title Searches
Miscellaneous Income
TOTAL INCOME
3,754.30
40.00
30.00
55.00
300.99
1,500.00
500.00
243.90
40.00
21. 64
25.00
8,098.90
I, 411. 34
50.00
15.00
16,086.07
Interest Earned on GF Account (5.25%)
1,683.89
EXPENSES (April 12 - May 1)
Check #'s 5074-5098 9,875.65
(Approved 4/15/91)
Check #5099 - Post Office 116.00
(Stamps)
PAYROLL 4/8-4/21
Check #5100 - Ken
Check #5101 - Mike
Check #5102 - Linda
Check #5103 - Ann
Check #5104 - PERA
Check #5105 - Federal Tax
751. 00
496.73
642.47
436.72
291. 83
890.66
Check #5106 - Park Inn 120.84
(Ken's Pond School Hotel)
Check #5107 - Gopher State 25.00
One Call (membership)
Check #5108 - Pitney Bowes 33.00
(monthly lease postage
meter)
Check #5109 - Postmaster 20.00
(Initial postage)
Check #5110 - Mike 496.73
(4/22-5/3 Period)
$93,563.32
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Check #5111 - LMC Housing
(Deposit on hotel)
79.00
Miscellaneous Debit
(NSF Check)
TOTAL EXPENSES
1.00
14,276.63
Ending Cash Balance May 1, 1991
$97,056.65
SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
Beginning Cash Balance April 11, 1991
Interest Earned in March (5.25%)
Interest Earned in April (5.25%)
$165,106.97
5,068.49
2,444.57
$172,620.03
Ending Cash Balance May 1, 1991
INVESTEMENTS:
. CD #150231 (GF) - matures 6/13/91 @ 7.45% $95,892.32
CD #8288 Sewer - matures 10/9/91 @ 6.6% 300,000.00
CD #7640 - matures 10/18/91 @ 6.00% 38,262.60
CD #8287-Sewer - matures 4/10/92 @ 7.00% 250,000.00
CD #8290 (GF) - matures 4/10/92 @ 7.00% 250,000.00
CD #8286-Sewer - matures 10/10/92 @ 7.25% 500,000.00
CD #8289 (GF) - matures 10/10/92 @ 7.25% 500,000.00
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $1,934,154.92
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
BILLS TO BE PAID
May 6, 1991
Check No. Vendor
Reason
Amount
5122 William Radzwill
City Legal Service
3/28/91 - 4/26/91
2,397.00
5113 AT&T
Monthly Service
23.28
5114 Minnegasco
Monthly Service
77.71
5115
NAC, Inc.
Parks edge
High School
Westwind II
General
5.60
- 99.82
- 31. 91
- II. 82
149.15
5116
Wright Recycling
April Curbside Pickup
500.00
5117
Ann Connors
Reimbursement for
monitor & keyboard
(Inv. #218762)
201. 49
5118
United Telephone
Monthly Service
221. 54
5119
Ken Lindsay
88.6 Miles (3/22/91) 30.88
51.8 Miles (4/12/91)
5120
Hack's
April Supplies 84.80
5121
William Radzwill
Hardwood Ponds 10.50
5122
Meyer-Rohlin, Inc.
1/1/91 - 3/31/91 2,130.20
5123
City of Otsego
1/2 hr. grading 37.50
5124
NSP
Monthly Service 40.36
5125
STMA Area Chamber of
Commerce
One Year Membership 50.00
for Linda
5126
William Radzwill
Westwind Development 1,977.50
5127
Middleton Insurance
Clerk/Treas. Bond 100.00
5128 MN Conway Fire & Safety Inv. #17977- Fire Dept. 438.33
Facepieces/hoods
5129
Gruys, Johnson Assoc.
IRS work - 341.00 952.00
Chart of Accts- 611.00
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5130
5131
5132
5133
5134
5135
5136
5137
5138
5139
5140
5141
5142
5143
5144
5145
5146
5147
5148
Sharon Anderson
Park Board Meetings
Feb., Mar., Apr. 91
45.00
Barb Creighton Park Board Meetings 45.00
Feb., Mar., Apr. 91
Jill Merges Park Board Meetings 50.00
Feb., Mar., Apr. 91
plus $5.00 supplies
League of MN Cities Linda's Registration 165.00
Annual Conference
MN Copy Systems Maintenance Contract 141.94
Charges (Copy machine)
HEP Computer Service Computer Supplies 98.96
Gruys, Johnson & Assoc. Firemen's Relief 525.00
Assoc. Report
City of Monticello Animal Control 416.50
Feb. 91 - 238.00
Mar. 91 - 178.50
Mobile Lock & Safe Co.
Inv. #20111-Fire Dept.
2 tailpieces
10.00
Wright County Treasurer 1/2 year taxes
PID #101-022-000010
2,316.10
Wright County Treasurer 1/2 year taxes
PID #101-500-364100
114.00
Wright County Treasurer One year's taxes
PID #101-035-000010
2.86
Bill Valerius
FireFighter - 169 miles 45.98
1st Responder- 40 miles
G. D. LaPlant
April Garbage Service 57.77
NSP
Street Lighting 33.69
MN Dept. of Revenue
Penalty & Interest 321.42
3rd & 4th Qtrs. 1990
215.4 Miles (Pond Sch) 102.39
Meals - 55.00
Ken Lindsay
Diversified Inspection
April Services
1,210.04
IRS
Balance Due on 1988
Payroll Taxes
5,303.47
. 5149 Duane Berning April '91 Meetings 113.34
5150 Mark Barthel April ' 91 Meetings 172.47
5151 Don Cornelius April '91 Salary 75.00
5152 Donatus Vetsch April '91 Meetings 130.00
5153 Jim Wal sh April ' 91 Meetings 246.38
5154 San-Tom Enterprises 21 hrs. Street 1,050.00
Sweeping
5155 u.s. Post Office Postage for 1st Qtr. 68.02
'91 Billing
5156 Don's Auto April Gas Charges 69.27
(Fire Department)
5157 Monticello Animal April '91 Service 101. 50
Control
$22,453.34
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
ADDITIONAL BILLS TO BE PAID
May 6, 1991
Check No.
5158
5159
5160
5161
5162
5163
5164
5165
Vendor
Reason
Friendly City Days
Ken Lindsay
Pay Period 4/22-5/3
Pay Period 4/22-5/3
Pay Period 4/22-5/3
Pay Period 4/29-5/3
38.0 Hrs. @ $5.00/hr.
7.5 Hrs. - $5.00/hr.
Linda Houghton
Ann Marie Connors
Barbara Carlson
Troy Bessert
P.E.R.A.
Payroll taxes for
Pay period 4/22-5/3
Security Bank NW
Federal Deposit
Pay Period 4/22-5/3
Amount
1,800.00
751. 00
642.47
436.72
175.47
37.50
291.83
919.74