1995-08-07 CC Minutes
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COONCIL
August 7, 1995
Albertville City Hall
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Potter, Councilmembers Sharon Anderson,
Curt Muyres, Duane Berning, and John Vetsch, City Administrator
Garrison Hale, City Clerk Linda Houghton and City Engineer Pete
Carlson
Mayor Potter called the regular meeting of the Albertville
City Council to order.
The agenda was amended a~ follows:
?c. Remove minutes of ~oint ~ouncil meeting with otsego
- August. 3/ 1995
5e. Add Return to work - Mike Rutkowski
Berning made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Muyres
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 3,
1995, regular Council meeting and the minutes of the July 12, 1995,
Joint Council meeting with otsego. Muyres seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve payment of Check #' s 9520
through Check #9565 as presented. Berning seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Mayor Potter asked if anyone present wished to address the
Counci I under Communi ty Forum. Connie Anderson questioned the
Council on whose responsibility it is to correct the drainage on
her lot (Lot I,Block 1, MLDCO 1st Addition). City Engineer Pete
Carlson presented a memo dated May 30, 1995, in which he reported
he inspected the lot in question and found that the grading of the
lots were not campI eted by the developer per the grading pI an
approved for the development. Carlson recommends that the City
noti fy the developer that the grading must be compl eted by a
specific date or the city will draw on the letter of credit to pay
to have the grading completed. The Council directed city Attorney
Couri to send the developer a letter directing that the grading be
completed.
Anderson also questioned what could be done about rezoning
existing lots in the City as single family lots. Mayor Potter
expl ai ned that the Comp PI an is being reviewed and updat.ed and
public hearings will be conducted where citizens can give input
regarding zoning and other planning issues.
Berning made a motion to approve the Financial Statement for
the period June 28 - July 31, 1995, as presented. Anderson
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Councilmember Anderson requested that the Cigarette License
for Sub-Culture be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Council member Berning requested that the Follow-Up Sheet as
of July. 3, 1995, be pulled from the consent agenda.
Berning made a motion to accept the pledged security effective
July II, 1995, from Security Bank Northwest. Anderson seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to approve the 1996 contract with the
Wright County Assessor at a contract price of $6.25 per parcel
(approximately 845 parcels). Anderson seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Berning made a motion to approve RESOLUTION '1995-39 entitled
RESOLUTION APPROVING PERMIT FOR STATE GAMBLING LICENSE FOR
ALBERTVILLE AREA LIORS. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
Berning made a motion to approve the following reports the
City Engineer Pete Carlson:
(1) Drainage, Beaudry's Second Addition, dated July 31, 1995
(') Ditch Cleaning, County Ditch No.9, dated August 1, 1995
Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berni ng madf'i! a motion to approve the .Joint Powers Board's
decision to have the ditch in front of the pumphouse at 11100 50th
Street NE repaired according to the report from Brian Miller, Joint
Powers Board's engineer. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
James Young explained to the Council he applied for a
cigarette license for a business he will open in the Jim Hennum
Realty building. The business will have a tobacco shop in the back
room selling fine cigars, pipes, tobacco, etc. The front portion
of the business will sell espresso coffees, cappacino, and gourmet
muffins, etc. The Council asked if Young has a business license
from the state at this time. Young does not. Anderson made a
motion to table the decision until the City Attorney can look into
whether the City can approve a cigarette license for a business
before the business is actually licensed. Muyres seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Judie Rose presented the City Council will a plaque from the
Central Minnesota Initiative Fund for their participation in the
CHIP's fund drive.
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Two bids were received on the water tower lot. The bids are
as follows:
(1) John & Debby Kanz, 9309 Wedgewood Lane, Maple Grove - Bid
Price $5,759.98 cash payment.
(2) Albert Blazenik - Bid Price $19,300 cash payment.
The lot has been appraised by Cassidy Realty & Appraisals earlier
in the year at $30,000. Anderson made a motion to reject both bids
and to direct administration to send letters to each of the bidders
explaining that the Council has opted to reject the bids. Berning
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Mayor Potter congratulated the Albertville Royalty and
presented each with a savings bond certificate.
Berning made a motion to reduce Kenco's ~etter of Credit by
$13,025.59. Muyres seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Muyres made a motion to approve the PUD (Planned Unit
Development) zoning for the three parcel s owned by Dennis Fehn
subject to the restrictions on use of residence, as outlined in the
memo dated August 7, 1995, from Ci ty Attorney Mike Couri. In
addition the motion approves ORDINANCE '1995-14 entitled AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE '1988-12 (MAP
AMENDMENT). Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Based on the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and the
signed release from Mr. Rutkowski's doctor, Anderson made a motion
authorizing Michael Rutkowski to return to full time employment
with the City effective at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, August 9, 1995 at
$10.17 per hour. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Consensus of Counci I to tabl e the discussion on the KD' s
Family Restaurant sign along the County right of way until later in
the meeting.
Wilfred Becker addressed the Council regarding a new house his
son plans to build on his property along 50th street. The Reckers
do not want to connect to the !"Ian; tary sewer main whi ch i!"l
approximately 300 feet to the west of the property. Connecting to
the sanitary !"Iewer would rt=~quire a lift pump to be installed. They
choose to have a septi c system i nsta 11 ed on si te, a I though no
percolation test have been conducted ;:It this time. Becker also
indic;:lted that he i!"l unsure whether there is room on the lot for an
;:Ilternate site. He feels the alternate site could be considered to
be the existing sanitary sewer. City Engineer Pete Carlson feels
t.hat if the sani tary sewer is avail abl e, the house should be
connected to it. The Council agreed to allow Becker to provide the
results of the perc tests and the availability of an alternate site
before a decision is reached.
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city Rngineer Pete Carlson reviewed his memo of July 3], 1<)<)5,
regarding street maintenan~e. Carslon recommended that instead of
spending $8,000 to seal ~oat 51st Rtreet, the City would receive
greater benefit by using the money to pat~h street where needed,
particularly on street.s east of Main. Carlson also recommended
budgeting $40,000 for overlaying 51st street in the 1996 budget
year.
Anderson made a motion to approve expenditures not to exceed
$8,000 for patchwork of streets. Berning seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Carlson indicated he is still working with the Soil and Water
Conservation District regarding the drainage issue on the Marx
properties. He hopes to have more concrete information available
at the next Council meeting.
Carlson reviewed his memo dated August 2, 1995, regarding
Mason's lift station problems. Although there is no obvious reason
why the motor for the pump has burned out, Carlson does not believe
the problem is related to the 50th street construction project. He
further believes the problem is one the Masons should resolve and
the City should not be involved.
Anderson made a moti on di recti ng staff to send t'l
Carlson's memo and t'l letter of explt'lnt'ltion to the Masons.
seconded the motion. All voted t'lye.
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Vets~h
Rased on review of the City ordinan~e stating pt'lrk rentt'll fees
are non-refundabl e, Anderson made t'l moti on to deny t.he request from
Long Ht'lul Tru~king for a refund of the park rental fees paid for a
softball tournament originally scheduled for May 1', 13, & 14 which
was later cancelled. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Donatus Vetsch, representing the Albertville Lions, requested
permission to extend the concrete eight (8) feet around the sides
of the Lions Shelter, to install a water hydrant and a drinking
fountain, and to add additional outlets to the east end of the
shelter. The costs of the improvements will be paid by the Lions.
Potter made a motion to approve the Lions' request to make
improvements to the park shelter, contingent upon its meeting all
terms of the I ease agreement wi th Burl ington Northern and its
conformance with all applicable requirements. Vetsch seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Anderson made the following motion:
(1) Adopt RESOLU'l'ION '1995-40 entitled A RESOLU'l'ION AMENDING
'l'HE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN creating a low density residential
area for the prop~rty platted as Parkside 3rd Addition.
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(2) Adopt ORDINANCE '1995-13 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE '1988-12 (MAP AMENDMENT) to
rezone the property platted as Parkside 3rd Addi tion from
A-I (Agricultural Rural District) to R-I (Single Family
Residential).
(3) Grant prel iminary pI at approva I for the Parkside 3rd
Addition, subject to the developer entering into a
Developer's Agreement with the City.
Muyres seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Doug Psyk queRtioned whether the City would abate a portion of
the deferred aRsessment charged to the property owners for the
Rewer interceptor line Rince propertieR weRt of County Road 19
would now be connecting to that line. The Council agreed it iR
their intent that thoRe propertieR aRReRsed for the sewer
interceptor 1 i ne wi 11 be exempt from future trunk a.cceRR fees but
will not receive an ahated portion of deferred aRReSRments.
Anderson made a moti on approving the PI anning Commissi on's
recommendat.; on that the Ci tyAttorney adv; se cl em Marx in wr; ting
that the trunk sewer ) ine to servi ce Parksi de 3rd Addi t ion wi 11
extend along the north edge of the Parkside 3rd Addition property.
Muyres seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Muyres made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION '1995-38 entitled
ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH AND CHANGE FUND. Anderson seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Anderson made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION '1995-37 entitled
APPOINTMENT OF CITY ADMINIS'l'RATOR TO PERMANENT STATUS. Muyres
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Councilmember Berning requested that the six-month evaluation
of the City Administrator be completed by the Personnel Committee.
Potter made a motion to temporarily change the meeting dates
of the Planning Commission from the second Tuesday of the month to
the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM, effective September
1, 1995 - December 31, 1995. Muyres seconded the moti on. All
voted aye.
Deputy Sheri ff Don r.i nde 11 (Ii RcuRRed an i ncreaRe in the numher
of hourR of police protection for the City of Albertville. The
City contractR for four hourR per day of police protection at thiR
ti me. T,i nde 11 recommended that the Ci ty add at 1 east one more hour
of Rervice due to a RuhRtantial increase in population.
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Potter made a motion to contract with Wright County Sheriff's
Department for five hours per day of service in 1996 at a cost of
$33.00 per hour. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Pottpr m~ne ~ motion to p~y F~cilitator Tprry Merritt ~ $~O
ppr mppting stipenn for his involvpment in the AlhertvillpjOtsego
border i SSlle meet. i ngs. Mllyres seconnen the mot ion. Pot t.er;
Muyres I Annerson ~nd Vetsch voted aye. Berni ng voten no. The
mot. ion carri ed.
Davin Licht of Northwest ~ssoci~ted Cons1l1tants addressed the
COllncil regarding concerns they may have regarding ~ conflict of
interest with his office performing the Comp Plan update.
Councilmembers Muyres and Berning reported that as AEDA
members they have met with Otsego Councilmember Larry Fournier and
the Otsego finance officer to discuss cost sharing to construct the
I-94 ramp. Muyres added that these were brainstorming sessions to
discuss increasing and sharing a tax base for industrial and
commercia I growth. The next meeting is schedul ed for August
21,1995, at 7:00 PM in the Albertville City Hall.
Councilmember Anderson explained that a tentative meeting to
discuss development of the Westwind Park is scheduled for August
16. She also reported that the STMA Women of Today has offered to
donate $600 to purchase park equipment.
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~nderson made a moti on to tabl e further discussion of the
Trailbla~er ~ign request for KD's Family Restaurant until County
Commissioner ,ludie Rose is av~ilahle to disCllSS the County's
position. Mllyres seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning niscllssed the following items he feels should he
incllllied on the Follow-np ~heet:
(1) .c:;Oth ~trpet gl]~rnrail
(?) r,OCllst Court dr~ i n~ge
(3) Ordinance for renumhering ordin~nces.
(4) 1994 Audit Approval
(.c:;) Ballfield lights
(6) Cost sharing
(7) Curfew Ordinance
(8) Letter from Ci ty Attorney to MI.DCO regarding the grading
(9) Mailboxes on Main Street
(10) psyk's 6th Addition - blocked ditch
(11) Letter to Frankfort - ditch
(12) Ways to finance Comp Plan update
Mayor Potter reported on the discussions he's had with
property owners impacted by the 1-94 drainage project.
Vetsch made a motion to table discussion of the water tower
sale until the next meeting when the Council should address whether
to rezone the lot to R-l and to consider a minimum sale price.
. Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Berning made a mot.ion t.o
seconded t.he mot.ion. All vot.ed
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Michael Pott.er, Mayor
Anderson