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2000-03-06 CC Minutes . . . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL March 6, 2000 Albertville City Hall 7:00 PM PRESENT: Mayor John Olson, Councilmembers Robert Gundersen, Gary McCormack, Keith Franklin, and John Vetsch, City Engineer Pete Carlson, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner Deb Garross, and Deputy Clerk Bridget Miller Mayor Olson called the regular meeting of the Albertville City Council to order. The agenda was amended as follows: . Add Item 5c(l) - Letter from Otsego Regarding Sewer Services Questionnaire . Add Item 5e(2) - Technology Purchase for City of Albertville Franklin made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Gundersen seconded the motion. All voted aye. McCormack made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2000, as presented. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Olson asked if anyone present wished to address the Council. Paul Schumacher and Pat May addressed the Council in regards to the plans of the land by the new Fire & Rec. Center. They wanted to know what the land was going to be used for. They would like to see more baseball fields in the City. Vetsch commented that the gentlemen were in last year and said the Leagues would be willing to donate equipment as well as preparing the field. Tim Guimont commented that it is proposed for a ball field, just not definite as to what type of ball field. City Engineer Pete Carlson also confirmed that it is slated for a baseball and/or soccer field. It was graded and seeded last fall and they would like to give it another year to grow. Mayor Olson asked what the Council's thoughts were on the matter of a baseball verses softball. Vetsch commented that he liked the sense of a baseball team to represent a community. Franklin was pleased about the Oakside Park having a Little League Softball fields. McCormack also liked the idea of a baseball field - which would be good for the businesses in the city. Vetsch made a motion to make the ball field a baseball field. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye. . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL March 6, 2000 Page 2 of 5 Gundersen made a motion to approve payment of Check #'s 12814 - 12850 as presented. McCormack seconded the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Olson addressed Public Works Supervisor Tim Guimont to go over his Public Works Report. Tim began with the report on the snowmobile tracks throughout the city. Most of the trails that were damaged were asphalt. It was sporadic around the city. Mayor asked Tim to bring it to the Council's attention in September to get a message out to the public about the Ordinances on driving snowmobiles in the City limits. He also asked to have a written report and note were the areas of damage(s) are. . City Engineer reported that the road restrictions were on for Albertville. He was concerned with the builders/developers in the city. He has noticed that in some areas the street and sidewalks go in prior to the housing construction. Then when the housing development is completed the sidewalks have damage (cracks) because the builder or construction crew drive the cement trucks right over the sidewalks. There should be some type of procedure written up to do a pre- construction inspection and a final construction inspection. Possibly put together a flowchart showing the steps involved. That way the city could defer the cost of repairs to the developer or builder for repairs to the sidewalks or trails if damaged during the construction. Also to make sure that the developer follows through with getting sod and trees in the developments. This would take place with the CO. City Attorney Couri commented that some of the houses close during the winter months and is not the timeframe for laying sod. We could however put it into escrow and give them until June of the next year to comply with the developers agreement. That would assure the developer would follow through with the sod and trees. Tim could monitor or be responsible for the job getting done and making sure it was done properly. Gundersen commented that the Christian Development that was going up on 57th Street had a sketch drawing of the area. It was noted on there that a senior housing development was proposed. This is what they were informing prospective buyers. City Attorney Couri stated that the City send certified letters to Christian Builders and/or Christian Realty regarding this. The City has no preliminary plat for senior housing in that area. . Gundersen made a motion to have the City Planner and City Attorney draft a letter. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye. _ ___.__----.J . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL March 6, 2000 Page 3 of5 Tim Guimont updated the City Council about the Wastewater Treatment Plant. There were a few items there that Tim and John felt they did not need. Could they go ahead and put in ad in the paper to sell them. Council would like Tim to get an idea ofthe value of the items prior to putting the ad in the paper. McCormack made a motion to approve putting an ad in the paper to sell the items. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. Tim reported that he was checking around for replacement parts for the tables at the City Park Shelter. If he is able to find them should he go ahead and repair the current tables that are there and see what happens down the road if the City wants to purchase additional tables. Vetsch said to go with that for now. Mayor Olson commented that Tim had a sketch drawn up to present to the Council regarding the office at the Fire Hall. Tim said that they left plenty of room for the fire exit building codes. . Gundersen made a motion to approve the offices at the Fire Hall. McCormack seconded the motion. Olson, Gundersen, McCormack and Franklin voted aye. Vetsch voted no. The motion carried. City Planner Garross updated the City Council on the history on the Parkside Commercial. She informed the Council as to what the developer's intentions were. She went over the Findings of Fact for the Preliminary and Final Plat. The Council questioned the berm in the rear/side of Outlot B. Would it remain or be removed. City Attorney Couri pulled up the original Developer's Agreement for the property and reported that the berm would remain with the possibility of additional screening put in. . Mayor Olson asked if the Council had any further comments or concerns. Vetsch asked about the street lighting? The intersection itself is not very well lighted. City Engineer Carlson commented that with the gas station going in on the comer it would create more lighting on the comer. Franklin questioned how far out are we looking at traffic lights to be installed at the intersection on CSAH 19/57th Street. Carlson replied that there are certain levels of warrants to go through. The need has to be in place before the want. The County is going to be doing a speed study on this area this coming year. There is the slight probability that it would be reduced. Gundersen asked about the Developer's Agreement regarding the trees - he would like the language worked into the new agreement. . . . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL March 6, 2000 Page 4 of5 City Planner Garross informed the Council that it was their decision as to whether to go with a sidewalk or an asphalt trail, which is noted, on the plat. McCormack made a motion to approve the sidewalk. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. City Attorney Couri brought to the Council attention the Park Dedication fees. We could either do a Letter of Credit or put the amount in Escrow. We could do an appraisal on the property this year or when a Preliminary Plat is brought before the Council. Mayor Olson asked if there were any further comments or concerns. Vetsch made a motion to adopt the Findings of Fact and Decision approving the preliminary and final plat for the Parkside Commercial Center. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye. City Attorney Couri described in more detail the Council's consideration to adopt the Moratorium. He handed out a revised Ordinance and Resolution to include R-5, R-6, R-7, and R-8 Zoning District. He said that any developments that were in process as of to date would be exempt from the moratorium. This Ordinance and Resolution would affect any developments in the future. Mayor Olson asked if there were any comments or questions from the City Council. Vetsch made a motion to adopt the Ordinance No. 2000-2 and Resolution No. 2000-6. Gundersen seconded the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Olson addressed the Firefighters present to go over their concerns with developments in the City. Representatives present were Albert Barthel, Bill Valerius, Chad Wade and Chad Cichos. Bill reported that he brought the Outlets of Albertville building site plans to the State Fire Marshal. Bill gave a copy of the Fire Marshal's reply to each Councilmember. It was concluded that a member of the Fire Department draft up a list of what is expected from the developer and tenants at the mall. The list along with a letter would be sent to the developer and each tenant informing them of Ordinance No. 1989-9 and complying with the Uniform Fire Code adopted by the City. Linda and/or Bridget would get a letter and a copy of the list out to the Developer/Management firm and each tenant. . . . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL March 6, 2000 Page 5 of5 The next concern the Fire Department had was regarding the floor at the new Fire and Rec. Center. They were under the impression at the last Council meeting that the depression in the floor would be filled in with more epoxy. When they went to check on the progress a week later the floor was being tom up. City Engineer reported that it doesn't look acceptable. He suggests that we should not comment on how to fix it, but rather state that it is unacceptable. Gundersen made a motion to not accept the repair work being done on the floor at the new Fire and Rec. Center. They would like to see a meeting schedule with the Builder to discuss the matter further. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye. The last item the Fire Department brought before the Council was the purchase of emergency traffic light changers. Bill Valerius reported the cost is $1,000 each and they would need a quantity of four. One for each of the traffic lights to be put in on CSAH 19/37. Gundersen made a motion to approve the purchase of the emergency traffic light changers. McCormack seconded the motion. All voted aye. Gundersen asked the Council to consider purchasing a digital camera. This would allow the city to take pictures of damage or other concerns brought to the city's attention. With the color printer and technologies progress we could see what they would be talking about. Gundersen made a motion to approve the purchase of the digital camera. McCormack seconded the motion. All voted aye. Vetsch made a motion to adjourn at 9:23 PM. McCormack seconded the motion. All voted aye. ~> Bridget Mil r, Deputy Clerk