1993-07-19 CC Minutes
Albertville City Hall
7:30 PM
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
July 19, 1993
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Potter, Councilmembers Duane Berning,
Sharon Anderson, John Vetsch and Al bert Barthel, Ci ty Engineer
Thore Meyer, City Clerk Linda Houghton
Mayor Potter called the regular meeting of the Albertville
City Council to order.
The agenda was amended by adding the following item under
Administration:
(1) Amendment to lease agreement with Security Bank
Northwest
Berning made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Barthel
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Potter removed approval of Check #7643 to Babcock, Langbein
& Company in the amount of $4,500 from the consent agenda.
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Anderson made a motion to approve the Follow-Up Sheet from the
July 6, 1993, meeting as presented. Barthel seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Paragraph 1, Page 5 of the minutes of the Jul y 6, 1993,
meeting was amended to clarify that one driveway access on 50th
Street was approved for Gerald Corbin. Corbin also has one
driveway access on Main Avenue. Anderson made a motion to approve
the minutes of the Jul y 6, 1993, meeting as amended. Barthel
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Paragraph 3, Page 1 of the minutes of the Jul y 12, 1993,
special meeting was amended at line 8 to read: Meyer stated that
Albertville's total share of the runoff, including the discharge
from the wastewater treatment facility, would be between 20%-30%.
Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 12, 1993,
special meeting as amended. Barthel seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
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Susan Qui tmeyer addressed the Counci I about the drainage
problem on Lake Avenue. Thore had checked the area and found that
the City does have a five foot utility easement over the back
property lines. He recommended that the most likely solution to
the problem would be a cooperative effort by the property owners
to install a field tile line. One of the property owners has
filled a garden area on the back of his lot, and this seems to be
preventing some of the storm water to drain. Linda was directed
to notify that property owner that he must reshape and level his
garden within thirty (30) days to allow the water to drain
properly.
The Maintenance Department had nothing to report.
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Bernard Marx addressed the Council requesting a grading permit
to allow him to cut and fill on his father's property. The Council
explained that all areas to be either cut or filled must be
identified and approved by the City Engineer before a grading
permit will be issued. Mayor Potter will meet with the building
inspector about the requirements and will contact both Jim Hennum
and Bernard Marx regarding what can be done.
City Engineer Thore Meyer presented a Feasibility study for
the 50th street drainage problems dated July 19, 1993. The study
lists three different options to reduce possible erosional impact
to the property owned by Ron Becker as follows:
Option 1. A sand or rock filled retention pit
constructed at the storm sewer outlet. The retention pit
should be at least 12' deep by 15' across. Estimated
cost of Option 1 is $2,040.
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Option 2. A supplemental 4'-5' PVC drainfield line would
be installed from the existing rip-rap structure or
sand/rock pit (as proposed in Option 1) to the
intersection of the recently installed line and
previously existing old clay drainfield line. Estimated
cost of Option 2 is $1,000.
Option 3. This option uti I izes the existing surface
flowline through the field and includes placement of a
permanent deep-rooted grass swal e. Estimated cost of
Option 3 is $2,000.
A temporary and a permanent easement would be required from the
property owner for whichever option is chosen.
Thore was directed to meet with Ron Becker to discuss which
plan is most acceptable to the Beckers.
Thore informed the Council that to his knowledge the City of
Otsego has not yet acted on the ditch agreement as proposed by the
City of Albertville. Consideration of the issuance of the NPDES
permit by the full PCA Board has been scheduled for 11:20 AM on
Tuesday, July 27th. The PCA staff is recommending a denial of the
objections raised by the City of Otsego and reissuance of the NPDES
permit.
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Because the City's NPDES permit has been already been
scheduled for consideration by the full PCA Board, and because the
City of Otsego has not yet acted on the proposed agreement for cost
sharing in Otsego Creek cleanout and, consequently, has not
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wi thdrawn its let ter of protest to the issuance of the NPDES
permi t, Vetsch made a motion to rescind approval of Resol ution
#1993-18, detailing the cost sharing formula to be used in the
otsego Creek cleanout. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted
aye. Linda was directed to send notification of this decision to
the City of Otsego.
Anderson made a motion to appoint Janet Heikes to represent
the City of Albertville at the informational meeting on regional
wastewater concerns on July 28, 1993. Berning seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Councilmember Barthel left the meeting at 8:40 PM.
Thore reported that the curb and gutter are nearly complete
on 50th street. The contractor wi II be shaping up behind the
curbs, repairing driveways and installing sidewalks next.
The sewer replacement project is going well. The contractor
is currently working on 60th street. They will also be replacing
the pipe on Lander Avenue and starting on Main street next week.
Mayor Potter reported that several property owners on Lander Avenue
are interested in having the enti re surface of Lander Avenue
redone. Thore was directed to get cost estimates on repaving all
of Lander Avenue. Linda was directed to check with the attorney
to determine if those additional costs could be assessed to the
property owners.
Thore reported that work in Psyk' s 5th Addi tion was begun
today.
Thore wi II meet with Ken Lindsay of the maintenance department
to determine the best place to use the excess dirt from the sewer
replacement project.
Thore has sent a second letter to Kadlec Excavating regarding
the extra bills for locating Bebeau's sewer service and the problem
with the culvert. A copy of the letter has been sent to Kadlec's
bonding company as well.
Thore was directed to contact MNDOT regarding the cooperative
effort on solving drainage problems between the City, the state and
Frankfort Township.
Anderson made a motion to approve the Financial statement for
the period of June 28-July 15 as presented. Barthel seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
In the event that the City is required by the
Wright County Treasurer or other such County
official to pay said Treasurer's office an
amount in excess of $10.00 per year pursuant
to Minnesota Statute 272.68 subdivision 3, the
Bank agrees to pay, on the city's behalf, all
such annual amounts due to the County Treasurer
in excess of $10.00.
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Anderson made a motion to approve payment of Check "s 7641-
7642 and Check "s 7644-7681 as presented. Check '7643 to Babcock,
Langbein & Company will be held until the management letter is
received. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Fire Building Committee will conduct its first meeting at
7:00 PM on Thursday, July 29 at City Hall.
Savings bonds will be presented to the new Albertville royalty
at the next Council meeting.
Anderson made a motion to increase the police protection
contract with the Wright County Sheriff's Department for 1994 from
the current three hours per day to four hours per day. Berning
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Anderson made a motion to approve a change in working hours
from 7:30 AM to 4:00 Pm for both maintenance employees. Barthel
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Berning made a motion to set a special Council meeting to go
over employee reviews and to discuss the 1994 budget for Monday,
August 9, 1993, at 7:00 PM. Anderson seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Berning made a motion to approve the following additions to
the lease with Security Bank Northwest for the City-owned property
on the corner of Large Avenue and 60th Street as follows:
10. REIMBURSEMENT BY BANK.
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OPTION TO RENEW.
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This lease shall be renewable, at the option
of the Ci ty, for a period of one year, said
period to run immediately following the term
of this Lease. Written notice of renewal of
said Lease must be received by the Ci ty at
least 60 days prior to the expiration of the
term of this Lease.
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Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Anderson made a motion to adjourn at 9: 25 PM.
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning
Michael Potter, Mayor