2001-05-21 CC MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
• May 21, 2001
Albertville City Hall 7:00 PM
PRESENT: Mayor John Olson, Councilmembers LeRoy Berning, Keith Franklin, Scott
Wallace, and John Vetsch, City Engineer Peter Carlson, City Planner Cindy Sherman, City
Attorney Mike Couri, 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 6f(4) — Payment request from Bobby Heuring
Vetsch made a motion to adopt the agenda as amended. Franklin seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Franklin made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2001, meeting as presented.
Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Mayor Olson asked if anyone wished to address the Council under Citizen Forum.
Donatus Vetsch, representing the Albertville Lions, addressed the Council regarding the
. future plans for the City to construct a Community Room that could be used by the Lions,
Jaycees, and Lionesses. Currently those organizations use the old City Hall building for
meetings. Mayor Olson explained that the City had purchased the Barthel property adjoining
City Hall for expansion, but there are no immediate plans for expansion. Mayor Olson and
Councilmember Franklin were appointed to a committee to work with the civic organizations on
future space needs.
Berning requested that Checks #14590,14601 and 14624 be removed from the Consent
Agenda and placed under the Administration department.
Wallace made a motion to approve payment of Check #'s 14591— 14600, Check #'s 14602
— 14623, and Check #'s 14625 - 14629 as presented. Berning seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
Wallace made a motion to approve the 3.2 Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for the
Albertville Jaycees at City Park on June 8, 9, and loth. Berning seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
Wallace made a motion to approve the 3.2 Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for the
Albertville Jaycees at St. Albert's Parish Center from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM on June 9. Berning
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
• Mayor Olson opened the public hearing to consider allowing Sunday liquor sales
beginning at 10:00 AM.
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City Administrator Goeb reported that in checking state statutes she found that Sunday
liquor sales are allowed at 10:00 AM provided the establishment complies with the Minnesota
Clean Air Act. The City liquor ordinance adopts the Minnesota Statute in its entirety.
Glen Groetch, owner of Geez' Sports Bar and Grill, told the Council that he checked with
the State Department of Health relating to the Clean Air Act and was told that his business was
in compliance with the act as long as he provided separate tables designating a "No Smoking"
section. He currently provides "No Smoking" tables and has in the recent past upgraded the
ventilation system in his building.
There was no comment from the public and Mayor Olson closed the public hearing.
The Council found no need to amend its liquor ordinance.
The Fire Department has revised the specifications for the new ladder truck and
advertisement for bids will proceed.
Wallace made a motion to accept the WWTF Report as presented. Berning seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
• Planner Cindy Sherman reviewed the site plan and platting of Outlots B and C of the
Outlets of Albertville. Jeff Brecht and Bill Hinks have submitted a Site Plan Review -
Preliminary Plat for an Ashley Home Store. Ashley Home Store will employ 10-15 sales
representative as well as four or five office staff.
The signage package includes a wall sign on the rear of the building and on the awning
over the front entrance. There is also the possibility of sharing the pylon sign that was approved
for the Burger King site.
The Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the plan. One of the issues they were
concerned about was the parking issue. Since the city ordinance does not specifically address
parking spaces for furniture stores, Planner Sherman used two outsources for parking ratios for
furniture stores. Both sources recommended one space per 1000 square feet of floor area.
Based on those guidelines, 55.8 stalls are required and 71 spaces are provided with nine overflow
spaces provided for weekend use in the delivery area. In addition there will be cross easements
over all properties affiliated with the Outlets of Albertville PUD so that parking can be shared.
The Fire Department reviewed the site plan and the comments contained in the May 10,
2001, report will be incorporated in the Findings of Fact. The site plan will be modified to
provide some access on the side and rear of the building. Pedestrian crossings shall be identified
through signing and/or painting.
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Franklin made a motion to adopt the Findings of Fact & Decision, as amended, approving
the Preliminary Plat and site plan for the Ashley Home Store. Wallace seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
City Planner Cindy Sherman has with the Albertville Plaza developer on modifications to
the screening and landscaping plan. A meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. prior to the City Council
meeting. A revised site plan/landscaping was presented to the Council.
Berning made a motion to adopt the modified landscaping and screening plan, approving
the site plan for the Albertville Plaza. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
City Engineer Pete Carlson presented the 2001 Street Overlay project and requested
authorization to bid the project. The bids would include the final bituminous wear course for
57th Street, Lambert Avenue, Lachman Avenue and the fire station parking lot.
Vetsch made a motion to authorize bids for the 2001 Street Overlay Project. Wallace
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
City Engineer Pete Carlson presented the cost to correct the drainage on the rear lot line
along 54% Street. The estimated cost for repair is $4,500, which includes restoration costs of
• $800.
City Engineer Pete Carlson talked about another area of drainage problem on 55th Court.
The drain tile would need to curve around to avoid the trees along the rear lot lines. The
estimated cost for repair and restoration is $3,500.
Randy Schmidt who resides at 5553 55th Circle stated he would be willing to complete
restoration on his back yard.
Franklin made a motion to have Tim get quotes on the repair and restoration projects, as
well as getting cost together to renting a ditch -witch and use City employee to complete the
work. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
City Engineer Pete Carlson brought to the Council's attention the water extension to
WWTF. The existing well is less than 50' from clarifier, which makes it now non -complying.
John Middendorf feels strongly the well should be replaced. The estimated cost for extending
the water main to serve the WWTF is $25,000.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the 6-inch water main extension. Mayor Olson seconded
the motion. Vetsch, Olson, Berning and Wallace voted aye. Franklin voted no.
City Engineer Pete Carlson presented two options for the location of the Industrial Park
• Road. One option shows the road down the center of the city property and would impact .48
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acres of wetland. The second option has the road moved to the north and creates .35 acre of
wetland impact.
Berning does want to go ahead with the plan without the Darkenwald project proceeding
simultaneously. He wants to see a concept plan or something from Darkenwald first.
Wallace made a motion to approve the City Industrial Park Project with the Agreement
that the Developer will pay the city design costs if he chooses not to proceed with his project.
Berning seconded the motion. Wallace, Berning, Olson and Franklin voted aye. Vetsch
abstained.
The road alignment will be decided at the next City Council meeting IF Darkenwald is
prepared to commit to his project.
City Attorney Mike Couri presented the draft Towne Lakes Developer's Agreement.
There are several unique items in this development and Couri requested Council input. Several
items specific to the Towne Lakes project were discussed and will be incorporated into the final
Developer Agreement.
Bob Heuring requests that the City pay the $1,612.00 bill for cleaning his ditch. City
• Administrator was directed to write a letter to Mr. Heuring denying payment.
Olson made a motion to approve Check #14590,14601 and 14624. Berning seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Mayor Olson closed the meeting at 10:25 p.m. to discuss pending litigation for the
Peterson condemnation trial.
Mayor Olson re -opened the meeting at 10:50 p.m.
City Administrator informed the Council we received one application for the Planning and
Zoning Commission and one application for the EDA Committee.
aye.
Berning made a motion to adjourn at 11:15 PM. Wallace seconded the motion. All voted
Linda Goeb, City Administrator