1997-01-22 CC Minutes Special Visioning Mtg
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J8D1Iar:r 22, 1997
Albertville City Ball
7:00 PM
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PRB8:arr: Mayor Mark Olsen, Councilmembers Duane Berning, John
Vetsch anel Patti Stalberger, City Adainistrator Garrison Hale and
Public Norks coordi~tor Ken Lindsay \ .
Mayor Olsen convened the special meeting for the purpose of
considering strategic planning.
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Moved by Berning, supported by Stalberger, to adopt the
agenda. All voted aye.
Mayor Olsen opened with the comment that the elected officials;
are charged with the responsibility of providing planning, leadship
and guidance to the colallUnity. As electeclofficials, we may want
to consider planning for the future.
Mark Olsen would like to hold lI. workshop putting together
ideas for the future. councilof Berning sugge.ted utilizing the
results of a "Visioning Session' from March - June 1995 put on by
David Licht, WAC. Inc., and Gary Hale, City Acimi.nistrator. The
results would benefit the city and facilitate the planning involved
with a strategic Iplan.
Duane Berning brought up .enior housing as a method for
keeping empty nesters fram leaving the community due to lack of
life-cycle housing. John Vetsch discu..ed a concern for having an
entire community of starter hames when a diversity of homes would
better serve the housing needs.
The Council discussed types of housing to use as a tool to
establish a sense of conDuity. c
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Councilor Berning discussed cOlDunity demographics. Pocus was
on youthful age, which h8/ equated to lack of time for communi ty
involvement. Further discussion was focused on lack of people in
the 35-55 year age group. 'th1s group has passed some of the family
respon.ibilitiesand wou'ldbe IIlOre available for cOlIII'nmity. It was
noted that it appeared housing turnover ran every three to four
years.
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Public Narks Coordinator Lindsay acldedcqmmuni 6- services,
such as grocerie., gas and related services, would help to anchor
people to Albertville.
Counci I or stalberger discussed the need for jobs a!,ld industry.
Concern revolves around increased traffic and congestion.
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The Council discussed zoning and utilization of the zoning
ordinance to facilitate the city's view .on "life-cycle/housing".
Standards for land and performance (building requirements) can be
used in the processqf e.tablishi1l9 a sense of community.
City Administrator Hal~ discussed parks and trails. Future
trail locations and a grant for 1997 to start the program. John
Vetsch followed,with lease costs to the railroad for land use as
part of the parks.
Counci lors discussed drainage issues and how to sol ve long
range needs as part of a future ~lan.
Patti. Stalberger was interested in commercial/industrial
development. Bow do we grow this part of our community?
Hale provided information on major.items collected for future
consideration. Olsen provided the 1995/1996 capital improv-.ent;
projects.
Berning discussed future land needs for city facilities. At
the present rate of development, large plats of land remain. A
possible fire hall/city hall/park site may be in order and the
Council may need to.act~.oon.
Vetsch discussed planning for IIlUlti-famlly hOUSing down in 'the
southwest corner of Albertville along with a possible school site.
Administrator Bale offered up futures as . it relates. to the
"City Sewer Urban Service Area". Discussion followed related to
the impact of future development outside the city limits but within
the service area. What are the impacts.
Duane, Berning discussed funding future sewer costs by hook-
ups. The dangers of such an approach. Review of 1995/96 Capital
Improvement (Plan Priorities and a status update.
Councilor Berning requested that it_ listed by the group at
the meeting be added to priority list.
Moved by Vetsch, supported by Stalberger,toadjourn at 9:38
PM. All voted aye. .
Mark Olsen, Mayor
Garrison Hale, Deputy Clerk