2001-10-01 CC MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
• October 1, 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, City Planner
Cindy Sherman and City Administrator Linda Goeb
Mayor Olson called the regular meeting of the Albertville City Council to order.
The agenda was amended as follows:
• Add Item 4c - Approve release of surety for Burger King site improvements
• Delete Item 5f(1) - Jake Breaking Ordinance
• Add Item 5f(5) - Building Official Position
Franklin made a motion to adopt the agenda as amended. Wallace seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
The minutes of the September 4, 2001, meeting were amended on Page 3, Paragraph 1 to
read: "Vetsch made a motion to pay for the excess costs of the sidewalk between 53rd and 54`h
Street out of the Park/Trails Construction budget.". Berning made a motion to approve the
minutes as amended. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye.
• Mayor Olson asked if anyone wished to address the Council under Citizen Forum.
LeRoy and Marlene Kasper questioned whether the City would put up screening between
his property and the former Albert Barthel property. City Administrator Goeb explained that the
Council had asked for labor costs associated with tree planting or fencing. The Public Works
Department estimates that it will take two men one day (16 hours) to plant trees purchased from
Midwest Landscaping, plus $100 to rent a U-blade; one man for one day (8 hours) to supervise
the tree planting if purchased from a farm in Otsego; and two men two days (32 hours) to
construct a fence. The cost per hour ranges from $22-$25.
Vetsch made a motion to purchase ten Scotch or Norway pines from the farm in Otsego at
a cost of $15 each, plus moving and planting cost of $60 per tree, and have them planted 10-12'
apart along the City's property line. Wallace seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Don Vorderbruggan requested that the City consider connecting the culvert under County
37 and Main Avenue on the west side of Main. City Engineer Carlson explained that the first
step to correct the problem is to contact Wright County, since both County Road 37 and Main
Avenue are county roads. The Council directed Carlson to proceed to contact Wright County
regarding this request.
Councilmember Berning requested that Check #'s 15125, 15155, and 15162 be removed
• from the Consent Agenda.
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Vetsch made a motion to approve payment of check #'s 15122 - 15124, #'s 15126-15154,
#'s 15157 - 15161, and #'s 15163 - 15166 as presented. Wallace seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve contracting with Kern, DeWenter & Viere to provide
accounting training to office staff for a total of eight (8) hours. Wallace seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to release the $10,000 surety deposited for the Burger King site
improvements. Wallace seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Franklin made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION #2001-22 titled A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHNG THE ANNUAL RETIREMENT BENEFIT FOR THE ALBERTVILLE
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2002. Berning seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Wallace made a motion to adopt a Purchase Order Policy, stating that the City will not
make payments for Fire Department invoices received without a purchase order. Vetsch
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
• The City Administrator was directed to check the balances remaining donations specified
for the Fire Department.
Franklin made a motion to add Change Order #1 (Notch for aerial in cab roof along with a
10" raised roof) in an additional amount of $3,200 to the contract with General Safety for the
aerial ladder truck. The $3,200 will be deducted from the Fire Department donations. Vetsch
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to add Change Order #2 (10 aluminum wheels in place of steel with
dress -ups) in an additional amount of $691 to the contract with General Safety for the aerial
ladder truck. The $691 will be deducted from Fire Department donations. Wallace seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Planner Cindy Sherman reviewed the Stephen and Sherry Long's request for a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) to allow the construction of a detached accessory structure over 150 square
feet in size with a total of 1,152 square feet of attached and detached accessory buildings on the
property. The ordinance allows up to a total of 1,150 square feet of accessory structure per
parcel with a limitation of the detached at 150 square feet, both may be exceeded subject to a
conditional use permit.
The request is to build a garage that is 26' x 24' or 624 sq. ft. detached plus the applicants
have an existing attached garage of 528 square feet for a total request of 1,152 square feet.
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The property is located in the Barthel Rolling Hills Subdivision and the lot is
approximately one acre in size. There are several other properties in the neighborhood with
similar detached structures or oversized garages. The Planning Commission reviewed the request
and recommended approval of the CUP.
Wallace made a motion to adopt the Findings of Fact & Decision approving the request for
a CUP to allow a detached building over 150 square feet in area with a combined total of 1,152
square feet of accessory structure. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Planner Sherman presented the final stage PUD/final plat plans for Cedar Creek South 7th
Addition. Pilot Land Development Company is requesting a modification in unit type and has
reduced the number of units from 28 approved in the development stage plan to 25 requested
with this application. They are also requesting detached units verses the two unit buildings that
were portrayed in the development stage plan. The plat as proposed is part of Cedar Creek Golf
Course and is zoned PUD. The proposal is consistent with the detached townhomes that were
approved with the Sixth Addition. The Planning Commission reviewed this request and
recommend approval.
Franklin made a motion to adopt the Findings of Fact & Decision approving the
applicant's request for final stage plan and final plat of Cedar Creek South 7th Addition. Wallace
Sseconded the motion. All voted aye.
City Engineer Pete Carlson discussed a proposed change order to the Gridor Construction
contract for the wastewater expansion project. The change order would delete the
seeding/sodding of the property. A total of $8,500 would be deducted from the contract. Public
Works Supervisor Tim Guimont believes that existing staff would be able to do the
seeding/sodding at less cost and he prefers that the work be performed by City staff.
Vetsch made a motion to approve a change order to the Gridor Construction contract
deleting the seeding/sodding requirement at a deduct of $8,500. City staff will complete the
seeding/sodding. The motion further authorizes the Public Works Supervisor to hire a tandem
truck to haul fill to the dike to get it to a mowable grade. Berning seconded the motion. All
votes aye.
Franklin made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION #2001-23 titled RESOLTION FOR
HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT RELATING TO TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENTS TO WRIGHT COUNTY HIGHWAY 19, scheduling the public hearing
at 7:15 PM on Monday, November 5, 2001. Wallace seconded the motion. All voted aye.
City Engineer Carlson reviewed the letter he sent to Plowe Engineering regarding the
drainage issues in Albert Villas 4th Addition as they relate to County Ditch 9. Carlson will not
allow installation of utilities to proceed in the 4th Addition until all drainage issues have been
resolved.
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The Council discussed the potential relocation of the Wright County garage. The City -
owned property east of Vetsch Cabinets was discussed as a suitable relocation site. The City will
attempt to work with Wright County on an exchange of land, but the Council will not expend
monies to purchase land for the county garage.
The Council reviewed the information on the "no fault" sewer backup insurance now
available from the LMCIT. It was the consensus of the Council to complete the application for
the coverage to find out what the premium will be. No decision, other than to apply for the
coverage, was made to purchase the policy.
City Administrator Goeb explained that two candidates for the building official position
were interviewed. Details regarding office space, paying mileage vs. a city -owned vehicle costs,
hourly rate or salary, etc., needs to be put together in a package to offer the building official.
Councilmember Wallace volunteered to work with the City Administrator to put together a
package to present to the Council.
Berning made a motion to approve Check #'s 15125, 15155, and 15162. Franklin
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council reaffirmed its discussion held at a workshop meeting to support the concept
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for Moen-Leuer that depicts a multi -story, senior citizen apartment unit. The reasoning
behind the Council's switch to the apartment concept vs. the senior cottages concept is there are
no similar units in the City.
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Vetsch made a motion to adjourn at 8:55 PM. Wallace seconded the motion. All voted
Goeb, City Administrator