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2000-09-18 CC Minutes . . . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL September 18, 2000 Albertville City Hall 7:00 PM PRESENT: Mayor John Olson, Councilmembers Keith Franklin, Bob Gundersen, Gary McCormack, and John Vetsch, City Engineer Pete Carlson, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner Cindy Sherman, and City Administrator-Clerk Linda Goeb Mayor Olson called the regular meeting of the Albertville City Council to order. The agenda was amended as follows: · Add Item 6e(3) - Fire Hall Update · Add Item 6d(3) - Update on lawsuits re: grass Gundersen made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye. McCormack made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2000, meeting as presented. Vetsch seconded the motion. Olson, McCormack, Vetsch and Franklin voted aye. Gundersen abstained. The motion carried. Mayor Olson asked if anyone present wished to address the Council under the Citizen Forum portion of the agenda. Ray Meyer, representing the Cottages of Albertville Townhouse Association, reported that the ditch along County Road 19 does not drain adequately. The Council directed the city engineer to check the area and report back to the next meeting regarding how the problem can be corrected and who is responsible for the repairs. Wayne Kessler and Dean Eggert, representing the STMA Hockey Arena Board, asked the council to consider building a shared parking lot directly east of the arena. Since the Council has authorized the construction of a baseball field at City Park, the original proposal to construct a 75 stall parking lot entirely on City property is not longer feasible. The Council directed the city engineer to check into the possibility of building a joint parking lot located on both the city's and the arena's property. Gundersen made a motion to approve payment of Check #'s 13569 - 13605 as presented. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye. Gundersen made a motion to approve a 3.2 Malt Liquor License for the Albertville Lions on September 223, 2000, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lions Shelter in City Park. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye. Gundersen made a motion to approve RESOLUTION #2000-28 titled RESOLUTION APPROVING INCREASE IN LEVY CERTIFICATION FOR YEAR 2001 PAYABLE TAXES. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye. . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL September 18, 2000 Page 2 of5 Allison Becker, representing the Wright County Health Department, reported on Project Northland. Project Northland is a project aimed at reducing the access and onset of alcohol use among youth. It was designed to involve the youth, community, school and parents. Ms. Becker may seek a community leader to participate in a survey she plans to conduct later. McCormack made a motion to deny the Public Works Department request to hire a new person in December rather than at the first of the year. Gundersen seconded the motion. All voted aye. Gundersen made a motion to accept both the Public Works Department Report and the W ater/W astewater Department Report as presented. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. . Planner Cindy Sherman reported on the concept plan presented for the Leander Heuring property by Leuer-Munstertieger, Inc. The developer is seeking to rezone the commercial portion of the property from B-2 to B-3. The Planning Commission reviewed the concept plan and was not in favor of a rezoning at this time. The Commission indicated that a zoning change could be considered in the future with a specific application. If the use requiring a zoning change were compatible with adjacent residential uses and if an appropriate buffer was provided, it would be considered. The Commission did not feel it was appropriate to amend the zoning without a specific use in mind. The Commission direction was to proceed with the preliminary plat on the residential portion of the plan and for the zoning to remain as it exists. Scott Dahlke, representing the developers, indicated the rezoning was proposed to enable the developer to market the parcel as suitable for a restaurant. The Council agreed that they will consider rezoning the parcel to B-3 when a specific application for a use is made. . Planner Sherman reviewed the concept plan for the Albert Villas 4th Addition. The developer is requesting a PUD zoning, but in light of the ordinance recently adopted by the Council regarding PUD standards, staff feels that proposed development does not meet the criteria necessary for the PUD zoning. The proposal was reviewed by the Planning Commission as a concept at the last meeting. The Planning Commission concluded that the plan as submitted was not eligible for a PUD, but that if modified and enhanced, it could meet the criteria. The Commission stated the following changes should be incorporated into any future PUD submittals: (1) Up to one half the lots may be designed with 100' widths. (2) Up to one half the lots may be designed with a minimum 90' width. (3) Standard side yard setbacks will apply. (4) Park adjacent to the "lake" shall be eliminated and a 30'-40' trail corridor be provided. . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL September 18, 2000 Page 3 of5 (5) Park dedication shall be cash fees in lieu ofland. (6) Sidewalks shall connect with sidewalks in St. Michael (7) A Landscape Plan shall be provided with the Development Stage Plan. Without the modifications outlined the Commission consensus was to apply the R-1A regulations to the site without variance or flexibility. The developer indicated he is agreeable to making the necessary changes to the plat. The Council discussed the Planning Commission's recommendations and concurred that two additional items should be included on the list of changes necessary to meet the PUD criteria: (8) Proof of higher standards in buildings and landscaping. (9) Preservation of trees, vegetation and wetlands. McCormack made a motion approving the consideration of a PUD zone for the Albert Villas 4th Addition, provided the seven conditions established by the Planning Commission, plus the two additional conditions as determined by the Council, are met by the developer in the Development State Preliminary Plat. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. . City Engineer Pete Carlson presented the bid tabulations for the 2000 Barthel Industrial Drive Improvement Project. Only two bids were received and Dennis Fehn Gravel & Excavating is the low bidder at $133,237.80. In addition to the bid, Carlson suggested the Council consider between $2000-$3000 additional cost for gravel to alleviate the drainage problem at the rear of the residential property abutting the Fehn property. McCormack made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION #2000-27 titled RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE 2000 BARTHEL INDUSTRIAL DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, to include extra gravel for the drainage correction (total cost of the bid award not to exceed $136,000), and to fund the project through an intra- fund loan from the Storm Water Fund. Olson seconded the motion. Olson and McCormack voted aye. Franklin, Gundersen and Vetsch voted no. The motion failed. Franklin made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION #2000-27 titled RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE 2000 BARTHEL INDUSTRIAL DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, to include extra gravel for the drainage correction (total cost of the bid award not to exceed $136,000), and to fund the project by using $36,000 from the Capital Project budget and by establishing an intra-fund loan of $100,000 from the Storm Water Fund. Gundersen seconded the motion. McCormack, Olson, Gundersen and Franklin voted aye. Vetsch voted no. The motion carried. . Carlson discussed the using a four-way stop sign at the Barthel Industrial Drive, 50th Street and MacIver Avenue intersections. Carlson feels that even though the intersection is . . . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL September 18, 2000 Page 4 of5 misaligned and some confusion may result with the four-way stop, it will be a safer intersection with any accident occurring at lesser speed with the stop signs. Gundersen made a motion to approve the installation of four-way stop signage as discussed and to authorize Pete Carlson to contact the City of 8t. Michael regarding the signage. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye. The Council discussed having the Fire Department review commercial buildings along with Kevin Mealhouse, the building inspector. The Council directed the building official and the fire department to work out an arrangement that suits each of the parties. City Attorney Couri presented the Developer's Agreement for the Albert Villas 2nd Addition. He explained that the surety required by the agreement provides $500,000 in a cash escrow account and the remaining $365,000 will be provided in a letter of credit. Couri will clarify the park dedication requirements detailed in Paragraph 15 B relating to the costs of the trail along County Road 18. Franklin made a motion to approve the Developer's Agreement for the Albert Villas 2nd Addition with the park dedication requirement clarified by the attorney. McCormack seconded the motion. Franklin, McCormack, Gundersen and Olson voted aye. Vetsch voted no. The motion carried. The Council reviewed Ordinance #2000-13 and asked the attorney to revise the ordinance in such a way that the builder is required to put up the escrow if a certificate of occupancy is requested prior to completion of all items. The Council will review the revised ordinance at the next meeting. Couri updated the Council on the progress with the lawsuits against the four property owners who have not seeded or sodded their yards. Couri reviewed the first right of refusal document with Albert and Pam Barthel for the property adjacent to the City Hall property. Gundersen made a motion to attempt to negotiate another 30 day right of refusal agreement, if necessary. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye. Vetsch made a motion to authorize hiring temporary office help for the period October 30 through November 17 while the administrator is on vacation. Gundersen seconded the motion. All voted aye. The Council agreed to have Mayor Olson and Councilmember Franklin meet with staff and John Darkenwald to discuss a potential commercial development. . . . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL September 18, 2000 Page 5 of5 City Administrator Goeb updated the Council on the status of the fire hall floor. The final epoxy layer on the apparatus bay floor should be completed this week. McCormack made a motion to adjourn at 8:50 PM. Gundersen seconded the motion. All voted aye.