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1993-08-16 CC Minutes Albertville City Hall 7:30 PM . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL August 16, 1993 PRESENT: Mayor Mike Potter, Councilmembers Duane Berning, Sharon Anderson, Albert Barthel, John Vetsch, City Engineers Thore Meyer and Norm Gartner, and Secretary Ann Culley. Mayor Potter called the regular meeting of the Albertville City Council to order at 7:30 PM. The agenda was amended by adding the following: Administration: Request by Personnel Committee Councilmembers listen to tape of last meeting. Engineering: Drainage problem behind Ken Tiernan's (1) under that all (2) under property. Berning made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Anderson. All voted aye. . Berning questioned why grading permits had not been issued to Marx and Hennum. Meyer stated that he recommends that storm sewer be installed no later than 30 days after filling is completed, preferably prior to filling taking place. Vetsch made a motion to approve the follow-up sheet for the August 2, 1993 meeting. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. Berning wanted to clarify that in the minutes of the August 2, 1993, regular council meeting on page 2, paragraph 2, that the Council advised Tallman that the 2' section of his garden that lies in the City easement should be lowered. Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 2, 1993, regular meeting of the City Council as amended. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 2, 1993, special meeting of the City Council as submitted. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 4, 1993, continuation of special meeting of the City Council as submitted. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 21, 1993, joint meeting with the Park Board as submitted. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. . Mayor Potter presented $100 savings bonds to each of the 1993- 1994 Albertville Royalty. Miss Albertville, Jeannie Kowalczyk, presented the Council with two plaques and a trophy the Albertville Royalty and float have won thus far. Ms. Kowalczyk stated that all prize monies awarded had been given to the float committee for restoration and repairs to the float. . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL August 16, 1993 Page 2 of 6 Paul Ederer addressed the Council with regard to the City's Lease Agreement with Security Bank Northwest. He has requested that the wording in #11. OPTION TO RENEW, be changed to read "The Lease shall be renewable, at the option of the Bank..." Ederer further stated that with the way #11 is worded, the Bank has only a 30 year lease with an option for another year, making the total term of the lease only 31 years. Ederer would prefer that the Bank be given at least two five year options after the initial 30 year term. He would also like the contract to include a statement giving the Bank the right of first refusal in the event the City decides to sell the property. Berning stated that he would prefer to sell the property. The consensus of the rest of the Council was the same. The Council discussed the possibility of having an appraisal of the property in question done as well as an appraisal of the old park and ride property, but decided to wait until they received quotes regarding the cost of such appraisals. . Vetsch made a motion to allow Mike Potter to sign a lease agreement with Security Bank Northwest with the following changes: 1. #11 be changed to read "The Lease shall be renewable, at the option of the Bank..." 2. #11 be changed by allowing two five year option periods. 3. That the Bank be given the right of first refusal in the event the City opts to sell the property. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. Donatus Vetsch was not present to address the Council regarding the Lions sign. The Council was presented with a proposal from Dennis Fehn Gravel & Excavating, Inc. for hauling excess fill from City Park to Westwind Park at a cost of $1,420.00. The Council questioned whose budget this would come from and requested that the Maintenance Department forward this proposal to the Lions and the Jaycees. . The Council addressed a memo from the Maintenance Department with regard to the Saturday, August 14, 1993, readings at the ponds of 350,000 gallons in a 24 hour period, indicating that the City has not yet found the big leak. Gartner stated that due to the large amount of rainfall in a short period of time, the excessive flows were probably not out of line. He suggested that the City could use a series of portable flow meters around town to check various areas that may be of concern. The Council directed Ann to direct Ken Lindsay to meet with Meyer-Rohlin Inspector Mike Christianson on Tuesday morning and do a spot check on manholes to see if there are still excessive flow amounts. The utilities have been completed in Psyk's new addition. . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 16, 1993 Page 3 of 6 Plans and specs were presented for Westwind III, Albertville Meadows. This will be a 429 project. Meyer stated that the extension of sanitary sewer will be 12", which is the same depth as the existing sewer . There will be a 12" water main along the highway with 2 6" service leads and 1 8" lead for fire protection which will loop back into Parkside Addition. Meyer stated that Wright County is concerned that the storm drainage be controlled via ponding whenever possible. It will be necessary to obtain permits from Wright County and from the Railroad for the culvert they are proposing to place. Gartner stated that if the plans and specs are approved tonight the bid date will be between the first and second meetings in September. The Council questioned if Weicht is still the owner of Westwind III and if not, are the developer's agreement and letters of credit still valid? The Council tabled further discussion until after Couri has been consulted. Gartner stated that this decision will delay the time frame for the bids. The bid date will probably fall back to the first meeting in October. Meyer-Rohlin was instructed to have the storm water study completed at that time also. . Ron Becker has still not made a final decision on which course of action he wants the City to take in order to correct the drainage problem on his property. The Council directed Ann to send a letter to Becker on Tuesday morning stating that the 50th Street Project is almost complete and Mr. Becker has until Friday, August 20th at 4:30 PM to inform the City what course of action he has decided upon. Vetsch made a motion to adopt Resolution #1993-23, entitled, RESOLUTION APPROVING EXEMPTION FROM THE WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT FOR THE 1992-11A IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY EXPANSION. The motion was seconded by Anderson. All voted aye. Anderson made a motion to adopt Resolution #1993-24, entitled, RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ALBERTVILLE, MINNESOTA, SEWER SERVICE CHARGE SYSTEM, WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES", DATED .JULY 17, 1984, AND AUTHORIZING ITS REVISION PRIOR TO JANUARY 31, 1995. Meyer advised the Council that the major items are completed on the 50th Street project. There are a few blacktop driveways to finish and they will meet with the property owners. . Hardwood Ponds plans and specs will be submitted soon and they will request sewer extensions from MPCA based on construction of the wastewater treatment expansion. 3 4 5 946.00 640.55 (150.00) 750.00 Moving Hwy. 37 jacking pit Removing flared end & installing catch basin by new bank (should be paid from storm sewer funds) Chemically seal manhole 129' sewer extension from Lamont Ave. Not having to adjust manhole on 57th & Lander a second time Raise & seal 3 manholes ($250.00 should be paid from storm sewer funds) . CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 16, 1993 PAGE 4 of 6 Norm Gartner reported that the utility work has been completed on the sewer reconstruction and the following are related change orders: C.O. #1 2 $ 230.00 883.20 6 . Gartner stated that he had been requested to check into whether or not there would be enough money left in the contingency fund to pay for the blacktopping on 57th Street and Lander Avenue. He stated that the City is almost at its limit in the contingency fund and he would not recommend any type of cost sharing on 57th and Lander. Gartner further stated that the September 1, 1993 completion date is on schedule, however, there may be some small final items to be taken care of. Gartner stated that the wastewater treatment expansion project started on Monday, August 9th. They are expected to pour concrete on Wednesday or Thursday. They are currently on or ahead of schedule. The Council directed Thore Meyer to check into the drainage problem reported on the back of Ken Tiernan's property. The Council directed Thore Meyer to check into the railroad ditch on the north side of the freeway. It seems to be filling up and may need to be cleaned out. Meyer reported that the 1-94 water main has been shot and they are checking into what type of pipe will fit there. They are awaiting information. . Gartner requested that the Council write a letter to the MPCA stating that Rice Lake Contracting has acted in a good faith effort to try to solicit women and minorities to bid and contract on the wastewater treatment expansion. Those requested either wouldn't bid or were not low bidder. Barthel made a motion that the City Council certify that Rice Lake Contracting has made a good faith effort to solicit women and minorities to bid and work on the wastewater treatment expansion. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. . CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 16, 1993 Page 5 of 6 . Vetsch made a motion to approve the financial statement for July 29, 1993 through August 11, 1993. The motion was seconded by Barthel. All voted aye. Vetsch made a motion to approve payment of the bills, check #7722 through #7746. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. Andy Savitski requested that the Council vacate a portion of his property which he believes was originally given to the City for the purpose of constructing a road which was never built. The Council advised Andy that they must hold a public hearing if the City is to consider his request. Andy will check have his attorney check further into this. Anderson made a motion to approve Resolution #1993-25, enti tIed, A RESOLUTION INCREASING SAC CHARGES IN THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE, said increase to be to $1,000.00. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. . Vetsch made a motion to release the Letter of Credit of John George Inc. for Westwind II. The motion was seconded by Barthel. All voted aye. Vetsch made a motion to approve the Lions' request for a liquor permit for August 27, 1993 from 4: 30 PM until 9: 00 PM. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. Vetsch made a motion to approve the Time and Work Extension for the Shore land Grant. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye. Vetsch made a motion to schedule a public hearing for Monday, September 7, 1993, at 7:00 PM to discuss proposed Ordinance #1993- 12, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION A-800 OF THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT AND SECURITY AMOUNT REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS. The motion was seconded by Barthel. All voted aye. Vetsch made a motion to schedule a public hearing for Monday, September 7, 1993, at 7:15 PM to discuss proposed Ordinance #1993- 13, entitled, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR USERS OF THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO ALLOW AMENDMENT OF THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE SYSTEM. The motion was seconded by Barthel. All voted aye. . . Barthel made a motion to adjourn at 9: 55 PM. seconded the motion. All voted aye. Anderson . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 16, 1993 Page 6 of 6 The Council addressed the proposed Otsego Creek Agreement. There is an error on the final page, it should read (4) years, not (40) years. Barthel made a motion to approve the Otsego Creek Agreement. Berning seconded the motion. Barthel, Anderson, Berning, and Potter voted aye. Vetsch voted nay. The motion carried. Ann Culley advised the Council that the Personnel Committee has requested that all Councilmembers listen to the tape of the Personnel Committee meeting which was held on August 11, 1993. Gary Barthel addressed the Council with his concern regarding the deteriorating wood on the closed clinic building. The Council advised him that HealthSpan owns the building and he should voice his concerns to them. Gary Barthel questioned what the Council had decided to do about blacktopping on 57th and Lander. The Council advised him that continuing that blacktop project was not in the budget. Michael Potter, Mayor .