1993-02-01 CC Minutes
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
February 1, 1993
Albertville City Hall
7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Potter, Counci 1 Members John Vetsch,
Sharon Anderson and Albert Barthel, City Clerk Linda Houghton, City
Engineer Norm Gartner
Mayor Potter called the regular meeting of the Albertville
City Council to order.
The agenda was amended by adding the following items under the
Administration department:
Approve 3.2 Liquor License application for st. John's
Alumni Association at the st. Albert's Parish Center on
April 3, 1993
Approve the one-day Gambl ing License for st. John's
Alumni Association at the st. Albert's Parish Center on
April 3, 1993
Add Donatus Vetsch to the list for presented plaques of
appreciation for service
Vetsch made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Anderson
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council removed approval of Check #7172 in the amount of
$19.00 from the consent agenda.
Anderson made a motion to approve the Follow-Up Sheet from the
January 19, 1993, meeting as presented. Barthel seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
The minutes of the January 19, 1993, meeting were amended by
adding the following sentence to Paragraph 4, Page 5: "The City
agrees to pay for 1.5 yards of concrete mix only." Anderson made
a motion to approve the minutes of the January 19, 1993, meeting
as amended. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Mayor Potter asked if there was anyone present who wished to
address the Council under Community Forum. No one requested to be
heard.
The Council reviewed the December 1993 wastewater report. It
was noted that the daily average flow for December is 104,000
gallons. The current capaci ty of the treatment faci 1 i ty is at
115,000 gallons per day.
Mayor Potter commented that the Maintenance Department has
done an excellent job plowing the sidewalks and that he and other
Council members have received several compliments from residents.
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The Council concurred that because of the warm weather today
and the forecast for continuous warm weather this week, the
Maintenance Department should turn off the lights and lock the park
shelter until the weather turns colder.
The Council reviewed the minutes from the Planing & Zoning
Commission. Linda was directed to get a copy of the Westwind PUD
Agreement for the Commission members.
Engineer Norm Gartner reviewed the plans and specs for the
wastewater treatment facility expansion with the Council. All
plans and specs except the electrical plans have been completed.
Gartner hopes to submit the entire plan to the MPCA for their
review later this week. The MPCA has up to 90 days to review the
plan. Gartner will also submit a request to the MPCA to upgrade
the NES permit at the same time. Under the worst case scenario,
Gartner feels that construction should get underway in mid-May.
Completion should be within five months of the start of
construction.
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Because Council Member Berning was not present the Council
agreed to meet at 7:00 PM on February 16, 1993 (before the regular
Council meeting) with Gartner to review the entire plans and specs.
RESOLUTION 1993-4
RESOLUTION ORDERING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1992-11A
Gartner estimates the cost of a 30' X 50' pole barn with a
16' high roof and a 14' garage door constructed at the wastewater
treatment faci 1 i ty si te would run between $10,000-$13,000. The
Counci I agreed that because the City wi 11 no longer need the
pontoon and the alum storage now in the existing building, they
will not consider adding the pole barn at this time.
Barthel made a motion to adopt the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL, WRIGHT COUNTY,
MINNESOTA:
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The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the
official newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin as
advertisement for bids for Improvement Project 1992-11A. The
advertisement shall be published for three (3) weeks, shall specify
the work to be done, shall state that the bids will be opened at
10:00 am on Thursday, March 25, 1993, in the Albertville City Hall,
Albertville, Minnesota. No bids will be considered unless sealed
and fi 1 ed wi th the cl erk and accompanied by a cash deposi t,
cashiers' check, bid bond or certified check payable to the City
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Clerk for five percent of the amount bid.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE THIS 1ST
DAY OF FEBRUARY 1993.
Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Gartner explained there could be a problem plowing snow along
57th Street and Lander Avenues where the sewer main is being
replaced if only one lift of blacktop is installed over the cut as
detailed in the plans and specs for the project. The second lift
of bl acktop is schedul ed for the following year. The Counci 1
agreed to have the three blocks restored to final grade completely
in 1993. Gartner was directed to write the change order for this
work.
Stephanie Kl inzing, State Representative for the Ci ty of
Albertvi 11 e discussed the proposed cuts in the state budget,
including cuts to LGA and HACA. Klinzing also told the Council
that Wright and Sherburne Counties have now been included in the
Metropolitan Statistical Area. She asked that the Council contact
her with their concerns.
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P. J. Hanson was unable to attend the meeting to explain the
recycling contract. Linda received a call from Mrs. Hanson stating
that Wright Recycling will pick up recyclables from the businesses
that were covered under the Evergreen Recycling contract.
Anderson made a motion to approve the Financial Statement for
January 14- 28 as presented. Barthel seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Anderson made a motion to pay the bills (Check #7165-#7171 and
Check #7173-7194) as presented. Barthel seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Anderson made a motion to approve a 3.2 Liquor License for the
st. Michael Foundation for 8:00 PM-12:00PM on March 6, 1993.
Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council reviewed the revised estimate from Springsted,
Inc. to perform a credit profile for the City at a cost of $800-
$1200. The credit profile will show the strengths, weaknesses and
debt capacity of the City. Vetsch made a motion to have
Springsted, Inc. do a credit profile at a not to exceed cost of
$1,200. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Linda gave the Council information on a leadership class she
will attend and recommended that Ken take a time management class.
The Council agreed.
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Mayor Potter and Ken Lindsay will attend a Wastewater Issue
Workshop on February 18, 1993.
The Council tabled discussion on the Legal Service Agreement
with Radzwill Law Office until the next Council meeting.
Linda was directed to contact the League of Minnesota Cities
regarding maintenance department job descriptions and make a
recommendation to the Council.
Anderson made a motion to adjourn at 10: 03 PM.
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Barthel
Linda presented the Council with quotes for the 1993 audit
from Babcock, Langbein and Company and from Gruys, Borden, Carlson.
She recommended the Council accept the lower quote from Babcock,
Langbein and Company for the 1992 Audit at a not-to-exceed cost of
$4,500. The Counci 1 agreed wi th Linda's recommendation. Linda
will contact Mark Babcock to schedule the audit.
Linda was directed to check on prices for plaques for the
former Council members and to send letters and/or certificates of
appreciation to the outgoing Planning & Zoning Commission and Park
Board members.
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Vetsch made a motion to approve the 3.2 Liquor License for st.
John's Prep Alumni Association on April 3, 1993, and the one-day
gambling license for the same date. Barthel seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
The Council discussed the mileage payment requested by Ann
Cull ey for attendance at two P&Z meetings and one Ci ty Counci 1
meeting in January. The Council feels that attendance at meetings
are a part of Ann's job. Anderson made a motion to deny payment
of Culley's $19.00 mileage request. Barthel seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Mayor Pot ter reported on the Central Minnesota Counci 1 on
Aging meeting he attended. Copies of pertinent information from
the meeting will be supplied to the Council members.
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Michael Potter, Mayor
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