2001-09-04 CC MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
• September 4, 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 Attorney Mike Couri, and
City Administrator Linda Goeb
Mayor Olson called the regular meeting of the Albertville City Council to order.
The agenda was amended by adding the following:
• Item 4b Bingo License
• Item 6d(3) Heuring Meadows
• Item 6d(4) Traffic Counts Update
• Item 6f(2) Towne Lakes Street Lights
• Item 6f(3) Keys
• Item 6f(4) Drainage - Plans on County Road 37 (Weller)
• Item 6f(5) Workshop Schedule
Wallace made a motion to adopt the agenda as amended. Berning seconded the motion.
• All voted aye.
Franklin made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 20, 2001, meeting as
amended. Wallace seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Mayor Olson asked if anyone wished to address the Council under Citizen Forum.
Paul Schumacher with the Albertville Villians was present to talk about the Albertville ball
fields. He talked about the sod and fencing. The Villians would be willing to help out
with laying the sod or installing the fence.
Vetsch made a motion to purchase sod not to exceed the cost of $700 and the Albertville
Villians will provide the labor. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye.
It was brought up at the meeting about placing advertising signs on the ballfield fences.
City Administrator will check the Ordinance regarding advertising signs.
The City will hold off until Spring 2002 to install fencing. It will be discussed at the next
City Council meeting.
Lee and Marlene Kasper asked the Council if they would consider berming or a tree line
between the Barthel property and the Kasper's. They want a 100' of screening.
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The Council directed Tim Guimont to get prices on 8' trees, privacy fencing or any other
options.
John Olson brought before the Council the Karston Cove Addition. There are twelve (12)
owners in the Karston Cove Addition where Eagle Crest has not responded to problems.
The City Attorney will check the Developer's Agreement regarding the issues.
The administrator was directed to send a letter to the Department of Commerce including
copies of letters from the Karston Cove property owners. She will also check if the builder
is required to be bonded and, if so, to determine if there is means to make a claim on the
bond for the cost of the repairs.
Berning made a motion to remove check numbers 15029, 15034, 15040, and 15054 from
the Consent Agenda.
Franklin made a motion to approve the remaining portion of the Consent Agenda. Berning
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
City Engineer updated the Council regarding the drainage issue on 53rd Street NE. The
cost involved would be $700 with in-house drainage. The depths are sufficient so City
employees could do the work. The property owner was present and agreed to restore the
lawn himself.
Berning made a motion to approve the having the Public Works Department install the tile
at a cost not to exceed $700 with the property owner completing the restoration of the
lawn. Wallace seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Franklin made a motion to use an intra fund loan from SAC fund to purchase the Fire
Truck, contingent KDV review of health of fund. Berning seconded the motion. All voted
aye. City Administrator will report on the Intra Fund Loan at the next meeting.
Public Works Supervisor Guimont has been getting prices on sidewalks between 53rd and
54th Street.
Wallace made a motion to approve the installation of additional streetlights at 10780-
10760 57th Street, 10208-10202 Karston Avenue, 6026-6040 Kalland Circle, 11548-11564
53rd Street, 10670-10662 Karston Avenue, and 10628-10610 56th Street. Vetsch seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Franklin made a motion for the City Attorney to send a certified letter regarding vehicles
on property - state they will be towed at $45 charge per vehicle if they don't take care of
the situation by October 1st. Wallace seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Franklin made a motion to accept the Public Works Report as presented. Berning
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to accept the WWTF Report as presented. Vetsch seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the contract for the sludge removal at a total cost
between $2,000-$2,800 and in December 2002 - PCA will require a follow-up report by
operation at a cost of $800. Wallace seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the 30-day extension on the WWTF Plant. Wallace
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to authorize obtaining bids for Savitski Lift Station for a control
panel with a delivery date of February 15, 2002. Wallace seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
City Engineer Carlson reported that he had some traffic count numbers, but he would have
more information for discussion at the next meeting.
Vetsch made a motion to have the engineer send a letter to the property owner along
County Road 37 requiring him to correct the drainage problems on the property within two
weeks. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to adopt a policy requiring that streetlights be placed on both sides
of major intersections. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the Vernon Style street lighting for the Towne Lakes
development, as requested by the developer. Wallace seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council set a Workshop Meeting for Tuesday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. Items for
the agenda are: Ramp on I-94; Zoning on County Road 19; County Road 37 upgrade;
Auditor delegating authority.
Berning made a motion to approve check number 15029, 15034, 15040, and 15054.
Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council discussed the preliminary levy. City Administrator recommended that the
preliminary be set increased to a level closer to the levy limit level. The final levy can be
reduced in December should the Council wish, but it can not be adjusted upward. Since
• this is the first year to experience the effects of the new property tax laws, no one exactly
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yet understands the entire effect of the changes. The additional funds preliminarily levied
could be used for additional capital projects.
Franklin made a motion to set the preliminary levy at $1,400,000 (General Fund -
$1,225,394; Debt Service - $174,606). Wallace seconded the motion. Franklin, Wallace,
Berning, and Vetsch voted aye. Olson voted no. The motion carried.
Wallace made a motion to adjourn at 9:35 PM. Berning seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
A. Ulson, Mayor
Goeb, City Administrator
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