1992-11-03 CC Minutes
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
November 2, 1992
Albertville City Hall
7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Jim Walsh, Councilmen Donatus Vetsch, Duane
Berning, and Mike Potter, City Engineer Thore Meyer, City Attorney
Mike Couri, City Clerk Linda Houghton
Mayor Walsh called the regular meeting of the Albertville City
Council to order.
The agenda was amended by shifting the Legal Department from
8:30 PM to 7:45 PM to allow Couri to attend the portion of the
meeting dealing with Resolution #1992-35. Payment of Check #6884
to JV Industries was removed from the consent agenda. Berning made
a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Vetsch seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the follow-up sheet from the
October 19, 1992, meeting. Berning seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 19,
1992, regular City Council meeting. Berning seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
The minutes of the October 27, 1992, work meeting were amended
on Page 2, Paragraph 2 by del eting the following sentence: "The
Council will set another work meeting to finalize the 1993 budget."
Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Berning
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The City Council reviewed the Snow Plowing complaint received
from Tim Raab, 11583 52nd Street NE, regarding his sod being torn
up by the snow plow. No action was taken on the matter.
Mayor Walsh asked if there was anyone present who wished to
address the Council. There was no response to the Community Forum
portion of the agenda.
Because Attorney Couri was not present at this time to discuss
Resolution #1992-35, Mayor Walsh suggested the Council continue
with the Maintenance Department items until the attorney arrives.
The Council concurred.
Ken Lindsay reported that the last discharge is being done at
the wastewater plant. The compost day went well. A total of 26
residents brought 38 loads of compost materials.
Ken also reported that he had been informed by the building
inspector that if the old warming house building is relocated to
the wastewater treatment plant, it must be upgraded to conform with
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the building codes. The clerk was directed to verify with the
building inspector and to check with the Fire Department to see if
the building could be burned.
Lindsay was instructed not to use the newly purchased Ford
truck before the blue flashing light is installed.
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Mary Ippel, bond counsel from Briggs & Morgan, and Bob
Thistle, representing Springsted, Inc., presented RESOLUTION 'l992-
35 (Resolution Acknowledging the Proposed Issuance of Revenue Bonds
by the Hanover, Frankfort, st. Michael and Albertville Water and
Sanitary Sewer Board and Setting Forth Certain Matters Relating
Thereto). The Joint Powers Board is proposing to issue $1,245,000
in revenue bonds that mature in year 2008. The Council expressed
concern that approving this resolution would be detrimental to the
attempt to have the City rated. Thistle indicated that he felt
the City's approval of this resolution would be a somewhat small
factor in that consideration. Upon the advice of the City
Attorney, the Council asked to have the resolution clarified in
regard to payments to the City of Albertville by the other member
communities for their 25% share of the amount to be levied. The
language concerning an annexation of a portion of Frankfort
Township should also be clarified. Mayor Walsh called for a recess
to allow Couri and Ippel to draft the language the City requested.
Mayor Walsh reconvened the Council meeting. Couri and Ippel
reviewed the new language to be included in Resolution #1992-35.
Vetsch made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION '1992-35 with the
modi fications agreed upon by the Bond Counsel Ippel and Ci ty
Attorney Couri. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Thore explained that a drainage easement must be procured from
Ron Becker before the 50th Street Improvement is done. In order
to get the easement, the drain tile on the Becker property should
be repaired or replaced. Thore will get the exact costs to repair
or replace the drain tile line. The Council agreed to pay for the
repairs out of the quarterly storm water fees.
Couri explained that Security Bank Northwest has agreed to
bond the Ci ty in the amount of $115,000 at an interest rate of
5.5%. This will allow the City to refund the 1988 $790,000 bond
as decided at the last Council meeting. Closing on the new bond
will be on November 18,l992.
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Potter made a motion to approve the plans and specs for the
50th Street Improvement Project with B-618 curbs. Berning seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
The Council reviewed the letter dated November 2, 1992, from
Tom Schany, owner of Northdale Construction Company, agreeing to
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extend the award date for the Psyk' s 5th Addition Improvement
Project to April 1, 1993, if the pond excavation is deleted.
Vetsch made a motion to accept the extension of the bid award to
Northdale Construction and delay further action on the bid until
sometime prior to April 1, 1993. Berning seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
The Council reviewed the plans and specifications for the
sidewalk extension down Main Avenue (1992-4 Improvement Project).
Bids for this project wi 11 be opened at 10: 00 AM on Tuesday I
November ll, 1992. Thore was directed to contact the developers
of the Hardwood Ponds about installing aprons for the two driveways
that wi II eventual 1 y access Main Avenue. Ron Andrea questioned
the Counci 1 and the engineer about how the drainage from his
property would be affected by the sidewalk project. Thore will
meet wi th Andrea at the property si te to go over the drainage
problem. Potter made a motion to approve the plans and specs for
the 1992-4 Improvement Project (Main street Sidewalk) and to set
a special meeting to award bids at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 10,
1992. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Vetsch made a motion to approve the Financial Statement for
the period October 15 - October 28 as presented. Berning seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to pay the bills (Check #6873 - #6902)
with the exception of Check #6884 (JV Industries). Berning
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Arlan Middleton of Middleton Insurance Agency addressed the
Council and reviewed the application for LMCIT insurance. The City
has received the appraisal from Stevenson-Edwards on all Ci ty
property and Middleton reviewed the appraised value vs. the amounts
applied for coverage. In most cases the appraised figures and the
application are relatively close, but the Council directed Linda
and Middleton to meet to come up with any changes in coverage that
may be necessary. Middleton did explain that the City has never
had insurance coverage for the three lift stations, appraised at
between $50-$60,000 each. Arlan will determine the additional
premiums to insure the lift stations against lightning strikes and
damages caused by vehicles. Arlan also explained that the bond
provided through LMCIT now will cover the Council and all City
employees for up to $20,000. The Ci ty may decide to bond the
clerk/treasurer for a greater amount.
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Vetsch made a motion that the City of Albertville does not
waive the monetary limits on tort liability established by
Minnesota Statutes 466.04. Berning seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
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Linda reported that MNDOT has verbally agreed to improve the
park and ride lot at the intersection of County Roads 19 and 37
next spring. The City will be responsible for plowing the lot and
for the cost of street lighting. Vetsch brought up that it may be
a good idea for the City to move the curve in 60th street to the
east and add the triangular piece of property to the Park & Ride
lot. Linda was directed to contact MNDOT and make that suggestion,
however, the City will not be responsible for the cost.
Vetsch made a motion to set the assessment hearing for the
trunk sewer line for Tuesday, November 24, 1992, at 7:00 PM.
Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to set the assessment hearing for the
Westwind Commercial property for Tuesday, November 24, 1992, at
7:00 PM. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the Election Judges for the
General Election as presented. Berning seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
The City Council agreed to serve as the Canvassing Board for
the Municipal Election and set the canvassing meeting for 5:30 PM
on Wednesday, November 4, 1992.
Potter made a motion to adjourn at 10:25 PM. Berning seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
James A. Walsh, Mayor