1995-12-26 CC Minutes SpecialALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
December 26, 1995
Albertville City Hall 7:00 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Potter, Councilmembers Duane Berning,
John Vetsch, Curt Muyres, and Sharon Anderson, City Attorney Mike
Couri and City Clerk -Treasurer Linda Houghton
Mayor Potter called the special meeting of the Albertville
City Council to order.
Anderson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
City Attorney Couri reviewed the proposed three year
wastewater treatment operations contract negotiated by PSG, the
Public Works Committee and the attorney. The 1996 price is
$90,230, which includes $4,020 budgeted for repairs. If actual
Maintenance and Repair expenditures are less than $4,020 for the
year, PSG will rebate the entire difference to the City. If actual
Maintenance and Repair exceed $4,020, the City will pay the excess.
The annual fee for the years 1997 and 1998 will be negotiated. The
price of the contract increases when monthly sewer flows (or sewage
strength) increase 20% over their current amounts (based on a 12-
month weighted average. The amount of increase equals PSG's
increased costs plus 15% and the increase is retroactive to the
beginning of the 12-month period.
The contract requires that the Council appoint a person who
will have full authority to approve changes in scope of work and
compensation and to sign off on change orders, etc.
Couri explained that a map will be attached as Exhibit B. The
map will highlight the areas that PSG manages, which includes the
wastewater treatment facility and the four lift stations, but not
the collector system. Appendix F will also be added to the final
draft regarding capital improvements to the alarm system. PSG will
be responsible for the cost of the improvements. In the event that
the City cancels the contract before the end of the three year
term, an amortization schedule will detail the amount the City pays
PSG for the improvements to the alarm system. At the end of the
contract period, the City will own the improvements at no cost.
Anderson made a motion to approve the contract with PSG in the
amount of $90,230 for the year 1996, as discussed. Attorney Couri
will complete Appendixes B and F and attach them to the contract.
Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Anderson made a motion to appoint the mayor as the contact
person with PSG. In the event the mayor is unavailable, the acting
mayor, followed by the city administrator will be next in line.
Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Councilmember Berning and Vetsch reported on the committee
meeting with Frankfort Township regarding drainage. The engineer
for Frankfort has proposed installing a manhole on the 8" line,
cleaning the ditch to improve drainage, and lowering the smaller of
the pipes approximately four inches. Each community would be
responsible for 50% of the costs. City Engineer Carlson was unable
to meet with the committee and has not reviewed the proposal.
Berning made a motion to table further discussion until the January
meeting. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council discussed the employee group benefits package
recommended by the Personnel Committee, including health, life,
disability and dental insurance for full-time, permanent employees
and dependents.
Vetsch made a motion to approve RESOLUTION #1995-60 titled
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE GROUP BENEFITS. Potter seconded
the motion. Vetsch, Potter, Anderson and Berning voted aye.
Muyres voted no. The motion carried and the resolution was
approved.
Vetsch made a motion to approve RESOLUTION #1995-61 titled
DESIGNATION OF EMPLOYEE GROUP BENEFITS INSURANCE PROVIDERS) AND
ESTABLISHING THE PREMIUM DOLLAR AMOUNTS. Anderson seconded the
motion. Vetsch, Anderson, Berning and Potter voted aye. Muyres
voted no. The motion carried and the resolution was approved.
Anderson made a motion to approve payment of Check Vs 9836 -
9872 as presented, and to authorize the clerk to pay all invoices
received by the City on or before December 29, 1995. Berning
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Councilmember Vetsch brought up that some hydrants within the
City are missing the hydrant flags. Mayor Potter explained that
Joint Powers is responsible for replacing the flags on the
hydrants. The Council directed the public works department to make
a list of hydrant needing flags and submit the list to Joint
Powers.
Berning made a motion to approve RESOLUTION #1995-63 titled A
RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE -DAY OFF -SITE LAWFUL GAMBLING FOR
ALBERTVILLE LIONS TO SELL PULLTABS AT THE ST. ALBERT'S PARISH
CENTER ON FEBRUARY 11, 1996. Muyres seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
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agreed.
Muyres made a motion to table consideration of the four
annexation petitions presented at this time to the January 2, 1996,
meeting, to direct staff to prepare a resolution detailing the
Council's Annexation Policy for consideration at the January 2,
1996, meeting and to direct staff to prepare supporting resolutions
for the annexation petitioners for Council consideration on January
2, 1996. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to adjourn at 8:00 PM. Anderson
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Michael Potter, Mayor
Linda Houghton, Cl-Irk
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