1996-02-05 CC Minutes SpecialALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
February 5, 1996
Albertville City Hall 7.00 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Michael Potter, Councilmembers Sharon
Anderson, Curt Muyres, Duane Berning, and John Vetsch, City
Administrator Garrison Hale and City Clerk Linda Houghton
Mayor Potter called the regular meeting of the Albertville
City Council to order.
The agenda was amended as follows:
(2) Add Item 4a - Consider offer on water tower lot
(3) Add 7a - Receive petition for extension of water and
sewer to properties north of I-94
(4) Add 6b - Establish special meeting with Frankfort Town
Board
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 January
2, 1996, regular Council meeting as presented. Berning seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes of the January
• 25, 1996, special City Council meeting as presented. Berning
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Potter made a motion to approve Check #'s 9929 - 9964 and
Check #'s 9966 - 9971. Check #9965 to Schmitz and Ophaug will be
discussed later in the meeting. seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Debbie Jensen, representing Century 21 Christian, presented an
offer for the sale of the water tower site for Council
consideration. City Administrator Hale and Mayor Potter
recommended that the city attorney review the offer before a
decision is made. The Council concurred and the offer will be
submitted to the attorney for review.
Eugene Val.erius told the Council his driveway had been plugged
by the snow plow four times in one week. Mayor Potter apologized
for the inconvenience and explained that the plow had broken down
several times during the snow -clearing operations and the City is
taking steps to prevent a repeat situation.
Carolyn Bauer addressed the Council regarding the billboard
ordinance. She asked that the City review the ordinance to
determine if spacing of billboards should be increased. The
Council asked Bauer to submit her request in writing and the issue
will be referred to the Planning Commission.
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Eugene Valerius questioned why Fire Department representatives
were traveling to Wisconsin to inspect the new pumper. As a member
of the Truck Committee, he was unaware that plans had been made to
inspect the pumper this week. Mayor Potter, as the representative
to the Fire Department, agreed to discuss the issue with Fire Chief
Dave Vetsch.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the Follow -Up sheet from the
January 2, 1996, meeting as presented. Muyres seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Based on City Engineer Pete Carlson's recommendation dated
November 27, 1995, Vetsch made a motion to approve Psyk's 6th
Addition. Muyres seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Based on City Engineer Pete Carlson's recommendation dated
January 2, 1996, Vetsch made a motion to approve Westwind 3rd
Addition. Muyres seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the SAC Fees Cash Flow
Analysis dated January 12, 1996, as presented. The schedule is
based on 44 single family connections annually between 1996 and
2000; 54 single family connections annually between 2001 and 2010;
• and 64 single family connections annually between 2011 and 2015.
1996 SAC fees are $2,200 per single family connection in 1996 and
will increase 10% annually thereafter as established in Resolution
#1994-8. Muyres seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION #1996-7 titled A
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, CHARGES, APPLICATION
AND ESCROW AMOUNTS RELATED TO THE PROCESSING OF BUILDING
PERMITS/SITE PLANS, ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REQUESTS IN THE CITY.
Muyres seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the revised Public Works
Coordination position job description dated 01/96. Muyres seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE #1996-1 titled AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1500 OF THE ALBERTVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE
(1988-12) RELATING TO MINOR SITE AND BUILDING PLAN REVIEW. Muyres
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to reappoint the following members to the
Planning & Zoning Commission:
Member Original appt. Term Ending
LeRoy Berning 1994 1998
qp Donatus Vetsch 1993 1997
Jim Brown 1995 1999
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Howard Larson 1996 2000
Sharon Anderson 1995 1996
Muyres seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to accept the Pledged Security from
Highland Bank effective January 10, 1996. Muyres seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to accept an $800 donation from the
Albertville Jaycees to be used to purchase fencing for City Park
and to pay for having the Christmas lights installed. Muyres
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION #1996-11 titled A
RESOLUTION MAKING THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE
APPEAL OF THE DETACHMENT/ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CITIES OF
ALBERTVILLE AND OTSEGO (Municipal Board D312 Otsego/A-5402
Albertville). Muyres seconded the motion.
Vetsch made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION #1996-11 titled A
RESOLUTION' MAKING THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE
APPEAL OF THE DETACHMENT/ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CITIES OF
• ALBERTVILLE AND OTSEGO (Municipal Board D-311 Otsego/A-5384
Albertville). Muyres seconded the motion.
Vetsch made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE #1996-2 titled AN
ORDINANCE CONCERNING SPRINKLING BAN & RESTRICTED HOURS. Muyres
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council discussed the memo from City Engineer Pete Carlson
dated January 29, 1996, regarding the proposed solution to the
Frankfort Drainage problem. Carlson's opinion is that the only
solution to the ongoing problem is to restore the drain tile line
to its previous condition, which was an 18-inch tile line from the
wetland to the outlet. The Council concurred to discuss the issue
with the Frankfort Town Board and set a special meeting with the
Town Board for February 12, 1996, at 6:30 PM at Frankfort Town Hall
for the purpose of discussing drainage and annexation issues.
Muyres made a motion to receive two petitions titled PETITION
FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS and signed by the property owners to extend
water and sewer mains to the north side of I-94 and to direct the
clerk to examine, check and verify the petitions presented.
Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Larry Lee, representing the STMA Youth Baseball Association,
requested permission to use the City Park softball field between
May and July. A series of 226 games will be scheduled among all
the fields being used. Lee requested use of the filed three to
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four nights a week between the hours of 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
Potter made a motion supporting the STMA Youth Baseball
Association's use of the softball field and will meet with the
adult softball league representatives to work out a schedule
allowing for both youths and adults use of the field. Vetsch
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Potter made a motion to waive the fees for using the softball
field for the STMA Youth Baseball Association for 1996. Anderson
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council discussed the request from Paul Larson, a resident
living at 11561 55th Street NE, for reimbursement of the money
spent to have the sewer line unclogged. According to the report of
the description of work performed by B & D Plumbing, submitted to
the Cite, a snake was inserted 60'-65' into the line to unplug the
line clogged by underwear. The report further states that there is
approximately 50' between the clean -out and the curb. Anderson
made a .;lotion to deny the request and c�l_rected the admini_ tr-:.tor t,�,
notify the property owner of the City's decision. Muyres seconded
the motion.. All voted aye.
• The Council reviewed the revised rreliminary plat of Brittany
Kay Estates and the revised Planning Report dated January 30, 1996,
submitted by Elizabeth Stockman of NA", Inc. The Council discussed
the recommendation by City Attorney Couri that adequate park
dedication fees for Brittany Kay Estates are negotiated prior to
final plat approval.
Anderson made a motion approving the City Council Findings of
Fact & Decision with the addition of Item #20 stating that adequate
park dedication fees are negotiated prior to final plat approval,
and granting preliminary plat approval for Brittany Kay Estates.
Bernina seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion denying the request from the Planning
Commission to proceed with cleaning County Ditch #9 and/or
establishina a ditch authority for the reason that the Council has
acted on this issue at their meeting on July 3, 1S'5, and
subsequently, received a report from City Engineer Pete Carlson
dated August 1, 1995, recommending delaying the cleanout. 'Sernin��
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Potter made a motion authorizing the sale of the city -owned
Barthel Industrial Drive site as' recommended by the EDA and
directing staff to solicit realtor ,_ :ds ?_,,, 1iL-._:-:
with bids received by February 28, 1996, at 12:00 noon. Andersen
seconded tr.:=: motion. All voted av
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Potter made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE #1996--2 titled AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3100.4(e) OF THE ALBERTVILLE ZONING
ORDINANCE (1993-11) RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL RURAL DISTRICT AND
COMMERCIAL FEEDLOTS. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council discussed the recommendation of the Personnel
Committee regarding the Public Works Department. The Committee has
suggested that the Council consider contracting for mowing and snow
plowing, thereby eliminating the need to hire a Maintenance Worker
II position. The Public Works Coordinator position could be
eliminated and the Maintenance Worker II position could be filled
from within. Councilmember Muyres stated he feels that the Council
needs to consider "real" numbers on the cost of contracting prior
to making any decision.
Anderson made a motion directing the Public Works Committee,
along with the administrator and clerk, to solicit quotes on
contracting snow plowing and mowing. Muyres seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
City Clerk Houghton reported that the City has received the
franchise fee from Jones Intercable in the amount of $4,283.73.
Mayor Potter requested discussion of the franchise fees be placer{
on the March 4, 1996, agenda.
Mayor Potter reported that a representative from the state had
been scheduled to attend the last meeting of the Fire Relief
Association meeting to discuss the pension requirements and needs.
but was unable to attend due to the weather. She has rescheduled
for the March 1st meeting.
Berning made a motion to require the Fire Relief Association
to use Kern, DeWenter and Viere (KDV) of St. Cloud, MN, for
auditing the association's books. Muyres seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Anderson made a motion to table discussion of RESOLUTION
#1996-8 titled APPOINTMENT OF MAINTENANCE WORKERS AND TYPIST/FILE
CLERK until revisions have been made. The revised resolution will
be considered at the March meeting. Muyres seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Councilmember Berning notified the Council he has signed out
keys for the park shelter, mechanical room and garage area.
Councilmember Anderson reported progress on the curfew
committee. The next meeting is scheduled for February 15th at
Otsego.
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Anderson made a motion to hold payment of Check #9965 in the
amount of $2,314.00 to Schmitz and Ophaug until the City receives
and itemized statement. Muyres seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
City Administrator Hale reported that the fire hall will be
rekeyed on Thursday, February 8, 1996.
Anderson made a motion to adjourn at 9:25 PM. Muyres seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
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Michael Potter, Mayor
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inda Houghton, lerk
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