1991-05-20 CC Minutes
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
May 20, 1991
Albertville City Hall
7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Jim Walsh, Councilmen Duane Berning, Mark
Barthel, and Donatus Vetsch, City Clerk Linda Houghton, Engineer
Thore Meyer, Attorney Bill Radzwill
Mayor Walsh called the regular meeting of the Albertville City
Council to ~der.
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Mayor Walsh asked those in attendance to stand for a moment
of silence in memory of Councilman Don Cornelius.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the agenda. Barthel seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
The minutes of the May 6, 1991, were amended on Page 2,
Paragraph 7 granting a variance of one foot from the height
restrictions to allow the new high school to be 36' high. Barthel
made a motion to approve the amended minutes. Vetsch seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the May 7, 1991, Board of
Review minutes. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Lori Knuti discussed her concern over the drainage ditch at
the edge of her property. She stated there is nearly a ten foot
drop from her property and water stands in the ditch at all times.
She believes it is a potentially dangerous situation and would like
to install a fence to prevent her children from falling into the
ditch. Mayor Walsh directed Thore Meyer to look into the problem
and determine if the di tch is on Ci ty property or on rai 1 road
property.
The Council reviewed the report from Ken Lindsay on the pond
school he attended in Alexandria.
Attorney Radzwill reported that the addendum to the
developer's agreement for the Westwind Phase II project cannot be
completed until he receives the legal description and the easement
for the park area. He also needs to know if the developers wish
to proceed with the project under the 429 statutes. John
Darkenwald and George Jankoupe questioned whether Radzwi 11 intended
to requi re the same 30% Let ter of Credi t as in the original
Developer's Agreement. Radzwill indicated that he has no plans to
change that figure, but there are some i terns in the original
agreement that must be corrected.
Radzwill reviewed the progress in correcting the questions
wi th the property the Ci ty purchased from Cyri 1 Beaudry. Gary
Steffens, who has also purchased a portion of the property from the
Beaudry's, was present. The agreement calls for the City to pay
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50.35% of the assessments and for Steffens to pay 49.65%. There
curren t 1 yare unpaid assessments of approximate 1 y $3,600 on the
property (approxima tel y $1,800 due f rom both the Ci ty and the
Steffens). Mayor Walsh suggested the Council table the discussion
on the Beaudry property for now and set a special meeting to meet
with the Beaudry's and the Steffen's to correct the problems.
Radzwill has reviewed the file on Fraser Steel. According to
what Radzwill and the auditors have uncovered, Fraser Steel may
still owe the City approximately $948 for costs associated with the
project. The $5,000 check Fraser Steel issued to the City in 1989
that was uncashed and on which payment has now been stopped may be
need to be reissued.
Radzwill also reviewed his findings on the Sunrise Commercial
Park assessments. The bituminous surface on the roads has not yet
been installed.
Radzwill suggested that the Council may wish to meet in a
closed session after the audit report for 1990 is completed to
review their financial situation. Radzwill does not believe there
is any indication that money is missing, only bad management
practices.
Radzwi 11 advised the mayor and the cl erk not to sign the
1 et ter requested by Gruys, Johnson and Associates, Inc. stating
"There have been no
(a) Irregularities involving management or employees who have
had significant roles in the system of internal accounting
control.
(b) Irregularities involving other employees that could have
a material effect on the financial statements.
(c) Communications from regulatory agencies concerning
noncompliance with, or deficiencies in, financial
reporting practices that could have a material effect on tie
financial statements."
Berning made a motion to set a special City Council meeting
on May 30, 1991, at 7:30 PM to discuss the following with the city
attorney: Fraser Steel, Beaudry property, Savitski assessments,
and the addendum to the Westwind Developer's Agreement. Barthel
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Engineer Thore Meyer reported on the meeting with MNDoT at
Brainerd earlier this month to discuss an exit ramp at County Road
19. He will be continuing to work with the County and with MNDoT.
Thore reviewed the Feasibi 1 i ty Study prepared by Frankfort
Township for upgrading MacIver Avenue and 50th Streets. The
township will use a modified rural section style street. Thore
suggested that the Council consider constructing its section of
. 50th street a full-fledged city street.
The Council reviewed the recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission to grant Ken Lindsay a variance to build a 12'
X 20' storage shed. Barthel made a motion to approve the variance
request for a 12' X 20' storage shed for Ken Lindsay because the
Council declares Lindsay's situation a hardship because of the
location of his house and the drainage problem, contingent upon the
following:
(1) Receipt of payment of the $40 variance fee.
(2) The storage shed will be painted, sided, and shingled the
same as the house.
(3) No outside storage will be permitted.
(4) Upon sale of the property by Lindsay, the second driveway
will be removed and seeded over, and the curb will be
replaced up to City standards and specs.
(5) The second driveway cannot be extended or upgraded while
Lindsay owns the property.
Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to send the variance request from Norm
Arns back to the Planning & Zoning Commission, based upon the
attorney's opinion that a public hearing should be conducted.
Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Mayor Walsh recommended that the Council table appointment of
another Councilman until the next meeting.
Wal sh appointed Counci lman Vetsch Acting Mayor and recommended
the appointments be updated to show Linda Houghton as
Clerk/Treasurer and as Fire Department representative. Vetsch made
a motion to update the appointment list. Berning seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Barthel made a motion to approve the 3.2 Liquor Licence for
the Jaycees from June 7 through June 9, contingent upon receipt of
payment. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to approve the 3.2 Liquor Licence for
the Albertville Lions from June 7 through June 9, contingent upon
proof of insurance and receipt of payment. Vetsch seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the 3.2 Liquor License for the
Albertville Fire Department for June 7, 1991, contingent upon
receipt of payment. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Vetsch made a motion to allow 57th street between Main street
and Lander Avenue from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM on July 21, 1991, for st.
Albert's Church Festival. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted
aye. An informational notice of the street closing will be
published prior to the event.
Linda was directed to contact Bob Wacker about the evergreens
~ replaced behind the Pheasant Ridge Apartments.
Vetsch made a moti on to turn in a claim to the Ci ty' s
insurance on Henry Zachman's car damage reportedly incurred while
the Park & Ride area was being mowed. There is a $250 deductible
on the City's insurance policy. Barthel seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to pay check numbers 5168-5207. Barthel
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning reported on the Park & Ride areas. Linda was directed
to contact Wright County to attempt to find out if the deeds have
ever been recorded and if there are any delinquent taxes on the
parcels.
Berning made a motion to open a composting site at the pond
area from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, June I, 1991. Items to
be composted are leaves, grass clippings, and small brush. Proof
of residency in the City will be required. Barthel seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
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Barthel reported that the Park Board has received a $100
donation from the Women of Today. The money will be used toward
the purchase of grills for the Four Seasons Park. The Park Board
has also decided to rent a satellite restroom for the Four Seasons
Park for the rest of this summer.
Barthel made a motion to adjourn at 10:55 PM. Vetsch seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
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A. Walsh, Mayor
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1991 APPOINTMENTS
May 2121, 1991
ACTING MAYOR
PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
PLANNING COMMISSION
HEALTH BOARD
CLERK/TREASURER
BUILDING INSPECTOR
WEED INSPECTOR
CITY ATTORNEY
JOINT POWER'S REPRESENTATIVE
ENGINEER
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
PLANNER
TAX INCREMENT CONSULTANT
BOND COUNSEL
DOG CATCHER
BOARD OF VARIANCE
MEDICAL OFFICER
CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY
LIAISON SCHOOL DIST./CITY
MAINTENANCE/CITY
DONATUS VETSCH
MARK BARTHEL
DONATUS VETSCH
DONATUS VETSCH
LINDA HOUGHTON
KEVIN MEALHOUSE
DONATUS VETSCH
BILL RADZWILL
DON CORNELIUS & JIM WALSH
MEYER-ROHLIN
JURAN & MOODY
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS
(DAVID LICHT)
BILL RADZWILL
BILL RADZWILL
PATTY SATZWEDEL(CATCHER) &
MONTICELLO DOG POUND(KENNEL)
JIM WALSH
DR. DAVID EHLENZ
GREG BERNING
JIM WALSH & LINDA HOUGHTON
CROW RIVER NEWS
SECURITY BANK NORTHWEST
TWIN CITY FEDERAL
STATE BANK OF ROGERS
JIM WALSH & DUANE BERNING
JIM WALSH
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
May 1, 1991 - May 15, 1991
Beginning Cash Balance May 1, 1991
INCOME (May 1 - May 15)
Building Permits 3,727.88
Dog Impound Fees 40.00
Jaycee Donation (air cpr)2,000.00
Jaycee Donation (grill) 400.00
Liquor Licenses 50.00
Loan Repayment (Fraser) 585.27
Park Rental 25.00
Petty Cash 3.00
Sewer Receipts 6,907.02
storm Water Receipts 1,116.97
Title Searches 30.00
Miscellaneous Income 2.58
TOTAL INCOME
32,282.59
VOIDED CHECKS DATED 2/19/91
Check # 11346 (IRS)
Check # 11347 (IRS)
Check # 11348 (IRS)
3,652.20
2,909.97
3,137.77
EXPENSES (May 1 - May 15)
Check #'s 5112-5165 27,508.07
(Approved 4/15/91)
Check # 5166 - Graybar 9,669.00
Electric
Partial pymt. lights
Check # 5167 - League 95.00
of MN Cities (Clerk's
Orientation Reg.)
Misc. Debit - Checkbook 9.41
Register
TOTAL EXPENSES
37,281.48
Ending Cash Balance May 15, 1991
SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
Cash Balance May 15, 1991
$97,056.65
$101,757.70
$172,620.03
. 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 20, 1991
Check No. Vendor
Reason
5168 Barco Municipal Products
Measuring wheel
5169 Northern Gases
Compressed Air
(Fire Dept.)
5170 Crow River News
Legal Notices
& Publications
5171 Robert Minkema, CPA
Audit Preparation
5172 Paul Heinen
180 miles @ .22
state Fire School
5173 Newman Traffic Signs
Park Dept. Signs
5174 Feed-Rite Controls
Testing at ponds
5175
Superior Products
Soap dispensers/
Soap (City Hall)
5176
Norwest Banks
Imp. 7/1/76
Interest - 103.50
Fees - 200.00
5177
Front Line Plus
2 flood lamps
(Fire Dept.)
5178
Meyer-Rohlin, Inc.
Feb-Apr 91
(High School)
5179
Gagnon Printing
Billing Cards/
Computer paper
5180
DJ's Total Horne Care
Flags - 601.97
Fire Dept.-171.45
Hall/Maint-196.48
Streets - 15.98
Parks - 20.19
Ponds - 6.36
5181
Newman Traffic Signs
6 Slow Children
at Play signs
5182
Superior Products
Park Supplies
5183
Meyer-Rohlin
April 91 General
Services
Amount
124.46
113.55
237.22
1,500.00
39.60
366.50
97.00
29.00
303.50
48.11
1,530.00
394.72
1,012.43
75.00
85.41
726.25
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5184
5185
5186
5187
5188
5189
5190
5191
5192
5193
5194
5195
5196
5197
Albert Barthel
Communications Auditors
Kilian Hardware
First Trust
First Trust
Norwest Banks
Norwest Banks
Chouinard Office
Products
Delores Johnson
Albertville Fire Dept.
Bob Braun
Albert Barthel
Medcenters
Albertville Auto Parts
Total bills
180 miles @ .22
state Fire School
39.60
Repair Pager 13
28.36
Cement/Supplies
(Park Dept.)
19.19
Debt Servo Payment 25,268.75
G.O. Imp. Bond of
1988
Debt Servo Payment 6,636.25
G.O. Sewer & Water
Rev. Bonds of 1988
Debt Servo Payment 13,316.25
G . 0 . Imp. 2/1/ 90
Debt Servo Payment 8,771.25
G.O. Tax Increment
2/1/90
Office Supplies
323.65
Reimbursement for
plant @ City Hall
42.90
Reimbursement for 510.40
hotel - Duluth Fire
School
350 miles @ .22 77.00
Duluth Fire School
350 miles @ .22 77.00
Duluth Fire School
Group Insurance 1,181.50
Parts 26.31
$63,001.16
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Check No.
5198
5199
5200
5201
5202
5203
5204
5205
5206
5207
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
ADDITIONAL CHECKS TO BE APPROVED
May 20, 1991
Vendor
Reason Amount
Ken Lindsay
Pay Period 751.00
May 6-May 19
Mike Rutkowski
Pay Period 530.94
May 6-May 19
Linda Houghton
Pay Period 642.47
May 6-May 19
Ann Connors
Pay Period 436.72
May 6-May 19
Pay Period 302.16
May 6-May 19
Barbara Carlson
Merlin Brandt
8 hours @ $5.00/hr 36.94
9.5 hours @ $5.00/hr 43.87
Larry McDermeit
James Farris
4 hours @ $5.00/hr
18.47
P.E.R.A.
Pay Period
5/6-5/19
293.29
Security Bank NW
Federal Tax Deposit
5/6-5/19
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