1998-03-02 CC Minutes
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 2, 1998
Albertville City Hall
7 :00 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Mark Olsen, Councilmembers Duane Berning, Patti
Stalberger, John Vetsch and Robert Gundersen, City Administrator David Lund, City
Clerk Linda Goeb, City Engineer Peter Carlson, and City Attorney Michael Couri
Mayor Olsen called the regular meeting of the Albertville City Council to order.
The agenda was amended as follows: Check #10273 was voided and replaced by
Check #10288 in the amount of $260.00, bids for the fire rescue truck was added as Item
6d( 4) and the Vetsch CUP was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed as Item
6d(5). Berning made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Stalberger seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 17, 1998, meeting.
Stalberger seconded the motion. All voted aye.
. Vetsch made a motion to pay Check #'s 10265 - 10272 and Check #'s 10274 -
10288 as presented. Stalberger seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Chad Wade addressed the Council under Citizen Forum regarding road
restrictions. Wade explained he has purchased a new home in Albertville and the
moving company is not able to get to his new home with the streets restricted to 4-ton.
City Engineer Peter Carlson indicated that limited permits for overweight vehicles could
be issued under certain situations. Mr. Wade will make a formal request for permission
to exceed the 4-ton restriction.
Don Jensen of Pilot Land Development Company requested that the City Council
appoint a representative to work with the Wright County Highway Department to
determine the appropriate side of the highway to widen the shoulder in order to create a
bike path.
Stalberger made a motion to appoint the Transportation Committee
(Councilmembers Berning and Gundersen) to work with Wright County. Vetsch
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Stalberger made a motion to approve the Financial Statement for January 1 -
February 24 as presented. Gundersen seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Stalberger made a motion to approve the Wastewater Treatment Facility
Operations Report for January 1998. Gundersen seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Stalberger made a motion to approve RESOLUTION #1998-6 titled A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ORDINANCE #1998-1 ENTITLED BUILDING
MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY. Gundersen seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
Stalberger made a motion to approve the summary of ORDINANCE #1998-1 for
publication purposes. Gundersen seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Stalberger made a motion to approve RESOLUTION #1998-4 titled A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RENTAL DWELLING ANNUAL FEE
SCHEDULE. Gundersen seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Stalberger made a motion to approve a 3.2 Non-Intoxicating Liquor License for
the Albertville Jaycees at the St. Albert's Parish Center on March 21, 1998, from 5:00
PM to midnight. Gundersen seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Stalberger made a motion to schedule a public hearing at 7: 15 PM on Monday,
March 16, 1998, to consider the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. Gundersen
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
City Engineer Peter Carlson explained that Harold Swanson is prepared to begin
development of his property located between School and Mud Lakes. In order for the
property to be developed sanitary sewer and water must be extended, as proposed in the
Northeast Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Project study. Carlson presented a Cash Flow
Analysis that suggests ways the project can be financed for the Council to consider.
Carlson discussed weight restrictions. He stated that 5-ton restrictions could be
used on the newer streets due to their heavier construction. However, the City needs to
know the number of trucks being driven. Carlson recommended the criteria to be used
when considering issuance of over-weight permits in a memo April 8, 1997, as follows:
(1) Maximum allowable load of7-tons per axle.
(2) Temperatures from the previous night were below 20 degrees.
(3) Temperatures during the day do not exceed 35 degrees.
(4) Deliveries are made prior to 10:00 AM.
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Berning made a motion to approve Carlson's recommendation for exceptions from
the weight limits as a guideline for the future, and to authorize Carlson to approve over-
weight permits on a day-to-day basis. Gundersen seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Planner Liz Stockman presented the preliminary plat for the Parkside Commercial
Center, the Conditional Use Permit to allow a gas station/convenience store to operate in
a B-3 zone, and the building and site plan for the lot.
Stockman explained that the Planning Commission had recommended approval
but had debated the opening and closing hours for the CUP, as well as the need for
fencing at the west side of the plat to prevent trash from blowing into the residential area.
Another concern was screening from the Cottages of Albertville addition located directly
to the south.
Stalberger made a motion to approve the Findings of Fact & Decision with the
following added conditions:
(1) Fencing at the west edge of the plat may be required at a later date, if the
situation warrants.
(2) Additional parking will be required when or if a food franchise is added to
the building.
(3) Additional screening will be placed on the south side of 57th Street as
determined necessary by the developers of the Cottages of Albertville.
(4) Hours of operation will be 5:30 AM to 11 :00 PM Monday through Saturday
and 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday.
(5) Outdoor telephones will be placed on the building.
Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to extend the city's cigarette licenses for two additional
months to allow Wright County to complete their tobacco ordinance and licensing
requirements. Stalberger seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Two Councilmembers, Administrator Lund and City Engineer Carlson met with
Bernard and Clem Marx to discuss options for the City's acquisition of a portion of the
Marx property for park expansion and a fire hall site. Since there is some conflicting
opinions on what areas are wetland, Carlson recommended that an independent firm be
contracted to delineate the wetlands.
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Berning made a motion directing the engineer to secure bids for the delineation of
the 13 acre Marx parcel for the next Council meeting. Stalberger seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
The Council reviewed the two concept plans presented by the Joint Powers Board
for watermain ownership/responsibility. The Council concurred that the operation and
maintenance of each member's distribution system should be the responsibility of the
member community. They also agreed that sprinkling bans, water quality, etc. should be
the responsibility of the Joint Powers Board. The Council also recommends that
Paragraph 7 stating that the Joint Powers Board is responsible for completing a
Comprehensive Water Plan for the entire distribution system by January 1, 1999, is added
to Concept Plan 2.
Vetch made a motion directing the City's Joint Powers Board Members to relay
the Council's recommendations to the Joint Powers Board. Gundersen seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
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The Council reviewed the two bids received for the rescue vehicle chassis and the
one bid received for the additional apparatus. The bid from Hoglund Bus Company for
the chassis was declared ineligible due to Hoglund's exceptions to the specifications.
A representative of Marion Rescue and Fire Apparatus explained that financing
the rescue vehicle could be accomplished through Baystone Financial Group through a
finance/ownership lease. Baystone provided several options for the lease/purchase for
the Council to consider.
Gundersen made a motion to award Marion Rescue and Fire Apparatus the bid for
one International Chassis in the amount of $48,814.00 and one Marion Body in the
amount of$113,135.00, for a total price of the rescue truck of$161,949.00. Delivery of
the completed vehicle will be 365 days from the date of award and financing will be
through a Baystone Financial Group finance/ownership lease in the amount of $161 ,000
with $0 down over a five year period at an interest rate of 4.274%. First payment will be
due on March 2, 1999 . Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Stalberger made a motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Vetsch
Custom Cabinets as presented. Gundersen seconded the motion. Stalberger, Vetsch,
Gundersen and Olsen voted aye. Berning abstained. The motion carried.
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Mayor Olsen discussed the Strategic Planning Day set for March 21, 1998.
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Berning made a motion to adjourn at 10:05 PM. Gundersen seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
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Linda Goeb, City CIerk