1992-06-15 CC Minutes
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
June l5, 1992
Albertville City Hall
7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Jim Walsh, Councilmen Duane Berning, Donatus
Vetsch, Mark Barthel, and Mike Potter, City Attorney Mike Couri,
City Engineer Norman Gartner, City Clerk Linda Houghton
Mayor Walsh called the regular meeting of the Albertville City
Council to order.
The agenda was amended under Community Forum by adding the
following:
(l) Paul Ederer - request the Council to consider vacation
of a portion of 60th street by the Eiden property
(2) Arlan Middleton, the City's insurance agent
(3) Mike Leary - Steffens' Meat Market
Barthel made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Vetsch
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Potter made a motion that all items for discussion on the
Council agenda must be scheduled by 5:00 PM the Wednesday preceding
the Council meeting. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Linda was directed to include the follow-up sheet from the
June 1st meeting in the next Council packet.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 28,
1992, work meeting. Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The minutes of the June 1, 1992, regular Council meeting were
amended on Page 1, Paragraph 8 to read "Councilman Berning reported
on a telephone conversation he had received from Karen Mason..."
and on Page 3, faragraph 5 to read "The Council decided to have
Counci lman Vetsch and Mayor Wal sh meet wi th the attorney...".
Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Potter
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 2,
1992, joint meeting with the otsego City Council. Potter seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes of the June lO,
1992, special meeting. Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Paul Ederer presented a letter requesting that the City vacate
a portion of 60th street for the construction of a new bank
building on the Eiden property. Ederer explained that the City
would be given a permanent easement for the buried utilities. The
Council suggested that Ederer consider applying for a variance of
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the setback requirements for the building instead of requesting the
City to vacate the street. Ederer agreed to have the City contact
the planner regarding the most workable option with which to
proceed. The bank will be responsible for all costs associated
with this project, assigned Project #l992-2.
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Mike Leary, representing Steffens' Meat Market, advised the
Council that they have agreed to move their building as recommended
by the City Engineer. They have also corrected l5 of the l6 items
as required by the building inspector. They are unable to change
the freezer door from an outward swing because the freezer is
pressurized. Leary told the Council that a manhole must also be
installed because the 6" force main has only a 1 l/2" stub, instead
of a 2" stub. The manhole is necessary to house the grinder pump
that must be used. Steffens requested that the City pay to have
the manhole installed and steffens Meat Market will be responsible
for the electricity to the grinder pump and all maintenance of the
manhole and grinder pump. The Council directed Linda to find out
when the plumbing code changed requiring a 2" service stub vs. the
1 1/2" stub that exists. Mayor Walsh stated that the City cannot
set a precedent of paying for an additional manhole to benefit one
property owner. Councilman Berning suggested that the City could
adjust the SAC charge for Steffens Meat Market. No action was
taken by the Council pending further information.
Arlan Middleton, the City's insurance agent, addressed the
Council regarding the issue of whether the City carries adequate
insurance to cover its buildings. Middleton explained that he is
not a commercial appraiser and cannot advise the Council of the
amount each structure should be insured for. He has received two
quotes for an appraisal of the City property--GAB has quoted an
appraisal at $l,850 and American Appraisal has quoted an appraisal
at $4,800. The Council took no action on the quotes.
Middleton also addressed the Council concerning a statement
by Mayor Walsh that was quoted in the Crow River News about the
insurance provided through Middleton's agency. Middleton stated
that the statement created a bad reflection on his business.
Middleton wanted to know why that statement did not appear in the
minutes of the meeting and whether the statement was appropriate
to be made at a publ ic meeting, as it could be detrimental to
someone's business.
The Counci 1 agreed to tabl e discussion of the street sign
specifications until the next meeting.
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Berning made a motion to recommend that the Planning & Zoning
Commission schedule a public hearing on the six ordinance changes
they have recommended. Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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The Council directed the clerk to meet with the building
inspector and the chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission to
discuss items that wi 11 come before the Commission, prior to
scheduling the item on the Commission's agenda. The applicant
should be given an estimate of what the costs associated with
getting approval of the project will be and the applicant must be
willing to pay all City costs. All materials must be presented to
the cl erk and reviewed by other Ci ty staff if necessary before
going to the Commission.
Barthel made a motion directing the clerk to send those
building permit holders who have been granted a variance with a
specific time limit attached a letter 30-60 days in advance of the
time expiration informing them of the pending expiration and
stating that if the owner does not complete the conditions of the
variance, the City will do so and certify the costs to the owner's
taxes. Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Attorney Mike Couri presented the developer's agreement for
the Barthel Mini-Storage buildings. He recommended that the City
require the property owner to sign the developer's agreement. stan
Barthel stated that the street would be improved as the Planning
and Zoning Commission has requested and as detailed in the
developer's agreement. Couri explained that Barthels must apply
for the following variances:
(l) A variance to allow a gravel parking lot unti 1 the
Council determines when the parking lot must be hard-surfaced
(2) A variance from the landscaping requirements
(3) A variance from the ordinance requiring a water service
(4) A variance from the 80' required right-of-way
The Planning Commission must set a public hearing for those
variances. The city engineer should recommend surety amounts to
be included in the developer's agreement. The Council decided to
table approval of the developer's agreement until all information
is provided.
Couri recommended that the Planning & Zoning Commission
consider the adoption of an Adult Use Ordinance when they consider
the other ordinance changes.
Couri reported that MNDOT office in Brainerd will consider
funding for improving a Park & Ride upon written request from the
City. Couri will provide the clerk with the address at which to
apply for consideration. Linda will contact the City of Monticello
regarding their funding for their Park & Ride area.
Couri is in the process of negotiating new easements with Doug
Psyk and Joint Powers for the trunk sewer line that was relocated
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through the property.
easement.
The school has already signed their new
Linda has found an attorney general's opJ.nJ.on that a City
Council member cannot serve on the Park Board. Couri recommended
that no Counci 1 member be allowed to serve on the Park Board.
Couri reported that he has found no statute stating that a Park
Board member must be a resident and/or a property owner in the
City.
Councilman Potter made the following statement: "I, Michael
Potter, hereby resign from the Park Board effective immediately."
Potter will also tender a written resignation to the City Clerk.
Berning made a motion to accept Potter's verbal resignation.
Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Councilman Barthel excused himself from the meeting at 10:10
Potter made a motion to appoint Marvin Vetsch and Pam Roden
to the Park Board effective immediately. Vetsch seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Engineer Norm Gartner explained that the letter dated June 4,
1992, from Tom Holstrom of the MPCA, was only a cursory review of
the plans and specs for the expansion to the wastewater treatment
facility. None of the items Holstrom detailed are insurmountable,
according to Gartner, and he will proceed to address each item.
Gartner also reported that he had spoken to Juran & Moody,
financial consul tants for the Ci ty on financing the wastewater
expansion. They are willing to give the City financial advice if
they are asked. Vetsch made a motion to have Linda send Juran &
Moody a letter requesting their assistance in planning the
financing for the expansion. Berning seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Gartner reviewed the Feasibility study for the 1992-1 Project
for the Marx-Hennum storm sewer extension. The estimated cost of
the project is $7,940. Bernard Marx indicated that the study
proposes more than the property owners had requested or wanted.
The Council directed Gartner to revise the Feasibility study to
include only what the property owners requested for the July 6th
meeting.
Doug Psyk requested that consideration of prel iminary pI at
approval of his Sixth Addi tion be removed from the agenda and
placed on the agenda for the July 6th meeting.
Gartner addressed Councilman Barthel's request for a second
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op1n10n on the wastewater treatment facility expansion. He
explained that Meyer-Rohlin has retained the services of JMM to
assist in designing the facility. Gartner presented the resume of
James A. Reynolds of JMM, who has consulted with Gartner in the
design. Gartner told the Council that he is uncomfortable with the
City getting a second opinion from an engineering firm in direct
competition with Meyer-Rohlin.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the Financial statement for
the period May 28-June II as presented. Potter seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve payment of the bi 11 s as
presented (Check I's 6468-6505 are voided--Check #'s 6506-6534 are
approved) Linda will provide the Council with the corrected check
numbers for reissue of voided check #'s 6487-6505. Potter seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
The Council decided to set a meeting with the Park Board, the
Jaycees, and the Lions to discuss upgrading the park shelter for
7:00 PM on July 6th.
The Council reviewed the complaint from Fire Chief Rick Wacker
regarding the maintenance department's use of their equipment and
records. The Council directed the clerk to inform the maintenance
department to check with the Fire Chief if they need records or
equipment.
The Council discussed continued fire protection and medical
calls to the City of Otsego. Berning made a motion to direct the
Albertville Fire Department to cease responding to fire or medical
call s in the Ci ty of Otsego, except on a mutual aid basis,
effective July 6, 1992. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted
aye. Mayor Wal sh vol unteered to draft a 1 et ter to the Ci ty of
Otsego explaining the City's position.
Potter made a motion to adopt the resolution to amend the
Joint Powers Operating and Authorization in regards to charges for
fire hydrant use. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council agreed to have Mike Rutkowski spend a minimum of
16 hours per week in the parks, rather than requiring him to spend
Tuesday and Wednesday in the parks.
The Counci 1 set a prel iminary budget meeting for Jul y 13,
1992, at 7: 00 PM. Linda was di rected to noti fy all department
heads of the meeting.
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Councilman Potter asked Linda to prepare a comp time report
on the employees for the next meeting.
Potter made a motion to adjourn at
the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch seconded