1996-06-03 CC Minutes
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~I.RRD!'VILLE cln COURCIL
June 3, 1996
Albertville City Ball
8:00 PM
PRESBlft: Mayor Michael Potter (arrived 8:17
Councilmembers Curt Muyres, Duane Berning, and John Vetsch,
Administrator Garrison Hale, City Engineer Peter Carlson, and
Attorney Mike Couri
Mayor Potter called the regular meeting of the Albertville
City Council to order.
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The agenda was amended as follows:
(1) Add Item 5n - Approve 3.2 License for Albertville Jaycees
at st. Albert's Parish Center from 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM on June 8,-
1996
(2) Add Item 7h - Wright County Highway 19 Improvement
Project commencing 1-94 terminating 70th street to include in the
Wright County Highway Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
(3) Add Item 6g - Award bid for Copier and Lawn Mower
(4) Add Item 7h - Wright County Highway 19 Improvement
Project - Five Year Plan
Vetsch made a motion to approve the agenda as amended.
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Muyres
Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 6,
1996, regular City Council meeting, and the minutes of the special
meeting conducted on May 20, 1996, as presented. Muyres seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Muyres made a motion to approve payment of Check I's 10183-
10224 as presented. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
No one in the audience asked to address the Council under
Community Forum.
Moved by Vetsch, supported by Muyres to approve the consent
agenda and table Item Sf to the July 1, 1996, meeting; amend Item
5e time from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM; amend Item 5m and 51 on June 7th
and 8th to 12:30 PM and June 9 from noon to 8:00 PM; and remove
Item 5k from agenda to table indefinitely with explanation from
Joint Powers Board as to what affect this will have on all water
lines and strike all references to sewer. All voted aye.
Acting Mayor Berning moved to unfinished business.
City Engineer Pete Carlson discussed the 50th street Drainage
Project and explained that the Richard Miller bid of $1,364 does
not incl ude borrow material or base for pipe, no insurance or
bonding. Meiny's Diggers bid of $2,000 covers the entire project.
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Moved by Vetsch, supported by Berning, to award the bid to
Meiny's Diggers of st. Michael, MM, for the 50th street pipe
installation at $2,000. All voted aye.
Berning reviewed RESOL~IOB '1996-37. Mayor Potter assumed
the chair at 8:17 PM. Attorney Couri recommended clarity.
Councilmembers Berning and Muyres discussed options and views and
determined that similar policies already existed in the present
ordinances and state law.
Moved by Muyres, supported by Berning, to not adopt RESOLU~IOB
'1996-37. All voted aye.
Mayor Potter referenced an otsego Concurrent
Detachment/Annexation meeting where their attorney wanted
Albertville's attorney to provide input from Albertville.
Discussion ensued on using Special Counsel Schmitz. Vetsch
recommended the City require a formal request in writing from
otsego. Then the Council debated whether to become involved in
litigation. Muyres is concerned related to ongoing, unproductive
costs.
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Moved by Vetsch, supported by Potter, that Councilmember
Muyres and Berning along with City Administrator Hale would meet to
review, consider, and, if warranted, contact otsego and authorize
utilizing Special Counsel Schmitz. All voted aye.
City Attorney Couri presented a proposal from an appraiser,
Bill Waytus, who has worked both legal and assessment view points,
related to the CSAH 37/19 Intersection Realignment Project.
Total estimated cost was $6,000 condemnation for 13 properties
and $6,800 for the special assessment of 13 properties. All
properties were commercial. At issue, traffic counts and val ue
changes. Couri checked with Right-of-Way Engineer Marquette and
found that County appraisal values were comparable.
Moved by Muyres, supported by Berning, to appoint Bill Waytus
as the CSAH 19/37 appraiser at a not to exceed cost of $13,800.
All voted aye.
City Attorney Couri presented RESOLU~IOB '1996-45, which
allows for modification of TIF Districts '1 and '5, and ties future
use of funds to CSAH 19/37, and establishes a hearing for July 15,
1996.
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Moved by Berning, supported by Muyres, to adopt RESOLU~IOB
'1996-45 titled A RESOLU~IOB CALLIBG FOR A PUBLIC BEARIBG OB A
MODIFIED ~AX IKCRBMIDf'l' PLU FOR '1'AX IBCRDmIft' FIBHCIBG DIS'l'RIC~
BO. 5 HD A MODIFIED DEVELOPMElft' PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMEB~ DIS'l'RI~
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.0. 1. All voted .ye.
City Engineer carlaon revie.ed fin.l .pprov.l of '.rk.ide 1st
.nd 2nd Weli t1oaa. CUlsoa bael . d1a<::..saion on Joint 'owers'
ooncern. aDd at.ted they.ere lliDor. Roacla .ere in good order.
Motion by 'otter, support.d by V.taoh, togr.nt fin.l .pproval
to '.rksid. 1at and 2nd Addition., at.rting .arr.nty period a. of
.ov....r 4, 1995, and requiring corr.ction of Joint .ower.'
concern. .nd r.l.... tb. lett.r of credit. All voted .Y..
M.yor .ott.r stepped down fr~ tb. Council at 9: 20 PM for bids
on the copi.r .nd l.wu.o.er.
Acting Mayor Berning op.ned bid..
Toabiba CODi.r Biela:
a.d..ill & Couri
$910.00
Moved by lIuyr.s, supported by V.t.cb, to .ward the bid for a
To.hib. 7610 copi.r and .t.nd to aad..il1 & Couri of st. Michael,
MIl, for $910. All voted .f..
Rustler Mover B148:
PSO, Albertvill.
Cor.y Penatr., Roger.
Mik. Pott.r, Albertville
Ricb.rd Miak., Rockford
$1,000.00
$ 350.00
$ 251.00
$1,600.00
Moved bf Muyr.., aupported bf Vetsch, to ...rd tbe 1979 Ru.tl.r
L... Mo..r .ith .ower d.ok, broaa and cab, to Riohard Mi.ke of
Rockford, MR, for $1,600.00. All voted .fe.
'otter r.turned to bis duties of Mafor.
Mike S.vitaki ..s pr...nt for hia aite pl.n r.vie. for .
building in Sunria. C~roi.l 'ark.
Moved bf B.rning, supported by Vetsch, to approve Mike
S.vitaki's ait. plan for a buildiD9 on Lot 3 of Sunri.. Commercial
'.rk .i th C8AII 37 .aa...nt. Purther, no l.t t.r of creeli t or
developer's .gr....nt required, baaed on 'l.nning & Zoning's
r.commendation and .pproval. All voted .fe.
..yor 'otter introduced. petition for the Oillmer property
nest to Wright Countf ..g COIaPanf. It.nt Ito.aaler ia tbe petitioner
on bebal f of Kenco, lac.
Don Jenaen, D.velo,..nt Dir.ctor for Kenoo, is bopeful of
acleling Kent Roeaal.r' a p.ti tion to Ba1 r.ny , Roclen anel Vetach
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peti tions currentl y in process before the
Municipal Board. Jensen stated courts
benefitting as well as property owners.
state of Minnesota
interested in city
City Attorney Couri stated the City could support a petition
yet not have the City carry the legal responsibility.
Moved by Berning, supported by Muyres, to adopt RESOLOTIOR
11996-44 (SUPPOR~IRO !HE REQUEST OP KERCO CORS~ROCTIOR, IRC., FOR
CORCORRD~ DE~ACIDIBII~ AlID AlIREnTIOR. All voted aye.
City Engineer Carlson with Mayor Potter discussed the 51st
street overlay and adding in City Hall parking lot. Total $40,000
streets and $5,000 City Hall. Councilmember Berning (Finance
Committee) informed Council monies in 1996 budget.
Moved by Potter, supported by Vetsch, to order the Ci ty
Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for a 51st street and
City Hall parking lot overlays. All voted aye.
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Mr. Burke was present from Albertvi 11 e Primary to discuss
water drainage. Foucault has installed drainage that drains onto
both ball fields. School District has concerns about this matter.
Counci I member Vetsch inqui red as to timing of probl em as to
building house. City Engineer Carlson stated homeowner has a very
minor sloped lot to school. Carlson feels it is used for sump
pump.
Mayor Potter requested Administrator Hale contact Foucault's
to formally discuss the drainage problem. Joint efforts of Mr.
Burke and ISO 1885 would be useful in working together. Building
Official Mealhouse will be consulted on house construction.
City Engineer Carlson opened discussion on Wastewater
Treatment Facility Planning. Mayor Potter overviewed several
wastewater issues and turned the meeting over to Carlson.
Carlson fel t new major proposed development and annexation
prospects is leading to the need to consider plant expansion.
Carlson distributed a "Workshop Outline Wastewater Treatment
Facility". He suggested the third Monday of the month with
meetings of one to one and a half hours. Dates recommended are
June 17, July 15 and August 19.
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Moved by Berning, supported by Muyres, to establish June 17,
July 15, and August 19 as special City Council meetings at 7:00 PM
in the City Hall for the purpose of Wastewater Treatment Facility
Workshops and other subjects if the Council desires. All voted
aye.
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Mayor Potter opened the discussion on the 1997 budget process.
Ideas were considered.
Moved by Potter, supported by Vetsch, to direct the
administrator to start the 1997 budget process invol ving Ci ty
Departments, Counci 1 COl1ll\i t tees and Consul tants for a draft.
Further, direct results to Council of the whole for consideration.
All voted aye.
Ci ty Administrator Hal e explained concern el iminating
bl eachers without consideration of affected parties. Counci 1
discussed affected parties (community organizations) may have
sensi tivities on not being consul ted. Duane Berning and John
Vetsch suggested talking to organizations and offering reason and
options.
City talk with Jaycees on bleachers and obtain their thoughts.
Insurance liability.
Mayor Potter briefed the Council on the Wright County Highway
19 from I-94 to 70th street for possible incorporation into the
Five Year Capital Improvement Plan.
Moved by Muyres, supported by Vetsch, to direct a letter from
the City of Albertville requesting Wright County to incorporate
CSAH 19 from I-94 to 70th street into the Five Year Capital
Improvement Program and authorize the Mayor to execute the letter.
All voted aye.
Moved by Berning, supported by Muyres, to authorize Pete
Carlson to review drainage from Hardwood Ponds Addition specific to
properties abutting ISD 885 fields. Further, City Administrator
Hale to be present for review. All voted aye.
Mayor Potter and Councilmember Vetsch reviewed sidewalk
replacement. Tim Barthel bid $3.50 per square foot to remove and
replace concrete, while Ken Spaeth bid $3.40 per square foot. The
cost to make all necessary repairs may exceed the $4,400 in TIF
budget.
Moved by Muyres, supported by Berning, to authorize the Public
Works Committee to proceed with sidewalk replacement up to $4,400
using either Barthel or Spaeth as the contractor. All voted aye.
Mayor Potter discussed ditches in front of Joint Powers
pumphouse.
Councilmember Berning discussed the Frankfort Drainage
Resol ution from the previous Counci 1 meeting. Review of the
problem and consideration of resolution. Temporary repair 18 inch
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to 8 inch. Not a permanent.
Moved by Muyres, supported by Potter, to draft a response that
resolution is not acceptable as modified by the Frankfort Township
Board and the original agreement by engineers was acceptabl e.
Administrator to respond. All voted aye.
Moved by Potter, supported by Muyres, to authorize Peter
Schmitz to work on petition for Frankfort. All voted aye.
Moved by Muyres, supported by Berning,
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Michael Potter, Mayo~_.
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-Garri~le, Deputy Clerk