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2002-09-16 CC Minutes . . . ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL September 16, 2002 Albertville City Hall 7:00 PM PRESENT: Mayor Scott Wallace, Councilmembers LeRoy Berning, Keith Franklin, Tom Fay, and John Vetsch, City Engineer Pete Carlson, and City Administrator Linda Goeb Mayor Wallace called the regular meeting of the Albertville City Council to order. The agenda was amended as follows: Add 4(d) Check #16801 - Kevin Roden Add 5(a) Update on R.J. Marco trailer Franklin made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye. Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 3, 2002, regular meeting as presented. Fay seconded the motion. All voted aye. Mayor Wallace asked if anyone wished to address the Council under Citizen Forum. Dave Hozda wants to know why there was no action taken on his request on request for a crosswalk across Karston Avenue NE. Hozda feels that the situation with golf carts and pedestrians crossing Karston Avenue at an angle is potentially dangerous. City Engineer Pete Carlson suggested that more signs, such as "Pedestrian Crossing" or Golf Carts & Pedestrian Crossing" could be added. Striping the crosswalk with regular paint is relatively inexpensive, approximately $200, and could be done by the Public Works staff. This method would require repainting each year. Epoxy paint is more expensive, probably $400, but should last for several years. Vetsch made a motion to talk to Golf Course about sharing costs of additional signs and striping a crosswalk on Karston Avenue at a city cost of not-to exceed $500. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye. Vetsch made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: · Approve payment ofc1aims (Check #'s 16737 - Voided Check #16797) · Approve audit contract for the year ending December 31, 2002, with KDV at a cost of $10,000 · Schedule the 2003 Truth in Taxation Hearing for Wednesday, December 4,2002, at 7:00 PM and the continuation hearing, if necessary, on Monday, December 9,2002 at 6:30 PM · Approval to pay "Check #16801 - Kevin Roden Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye. The Fire Department has given their written comments regarding the Slumberland project. Carlson has received and will forward those comments to NAC and have them incorporated into Findings of Fact & Decision. Albertville City Council Minutes September 16, 2002 . Page 2 of4 The Council questioned whether the elevations have been shot on the rear property lines of Lachman Avenue. Carlson explained that the elevations have been shot but the drain tile has not yet been installed. The drain tile will be completed before winter. Berning made a motion to accept the Public Works/Parks Maintenance Report as presented. Fay seconded the motion. All voted aye. Fay made a motion to appoint Sharon Leintz to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye. Carlson reported he had contacted R. 1. Marco regarding the removal of the construction trailer behind Culver's and directed that it be removed by September 5. The developer requested to have until September 11 to remove the trailer. Pete approved the extension. As of now the trailer is still on site. Pete will contact R. 1. Marco again to have the trailer removed. . Kerry Saxton, Wright County Soil & Water District, addressed the Council. The District's main concern is the protection and conservation of natural resources, keeping the best interests of citizens in mind. They wish to work cooperatively with the city to insure that the best storm management practices are in place. Some issues Saxton addressed as potential problems are as follows: 1. Erosion and sediment control by developers is not very good in Albertville, as with most other cities. 2. Storm water pipe at mall doesn't seem to be draining too well. 3. A control structure has been removed north of mall. 4. Additional impervious surfaces on the Northwest Commercial Park is another concern. 5. Storm water ponds are not separated. Saxton prefers to see staged outlets from ponds. 6. The delineated wetlands at mall appear to be increasing in size. Saxton outlined potential solutions as follows: 1. The City should develop a good storm water management plan. 2. The City needs to understand know how water moves in the city. 3. In an effort to increase erosion control, the area surrounding storm water ponds should be seeded as soon as the pond is created. 4. As a condition of approval, developers should be required to prove that no downstream drainage problems will result from the development. 5. The City should become involved with Project NEMO Colleen Allen showed the Council pictures taken by Wright County Soil and Water District the demonstrate some of the problems the District has observed in the City. . Franklin questioned if some of the problems observed by the Soil and Water District are only a result of the fact that we have had rainfall about double the normal. Carlson stated Albertville has 8-9 " above average rainfall. Carlson explained that water did back up in ditches after first 4-5 " storm, but that the area is designed to flood golf course before it would affect Albertville City Council Minutes September 16, 2002 . Page 3 of4 houses. The City continually battles with erosion control, mainly from home builders. Carlson believes the City is doing a better job than last year. Tim Gamrath, President of STMA Soccer Club, addressed the Council concerning the need for additional soccer fields in the area. Gamrath told the Council that soccer is the #1 participant sport in Minnesota for youth between the ages of 5 -18. Currently the soccer teams are playing mostly at STMA Middle School and Community Ed Building fields. He asked the Council to explore using city-owned land for additional soccer fields. The City currently has one soccer field at Oakside Park and one at City Park. Neither field is currently not being used much. Mayor Wallace invited Gamrath and STMA Soccer members to attend Park Committee meeting on the first Monday of October. The Council received the letter from Dennis Kucera regarding his concerns with the bad language and unruly behavior of the young people at the Skate Park. Vetsch suggests removing structures for a limited amount of time. . Berning suggests signage stating that Skate Park is under danger of being closed if obnoxious behavior and damages continue. Further he suggests that pictures showing the damages and litter at the park be put it in next newsletter along with an article explaining the Skate Park may be closed if the situation does not improve or fees charged to participants to pay for a monitor to be on site all hours that the Park is open. The Council concurred with Berning's suggestions. The Council reviewed the 2002 Appointments and made the following revisions: · Acting Mayor - Keith Franklin · Joint Powers Water Board - Scott Wallace · STMA Ice Arena Board - Tom Fay · Cable TV Board - Keith Franklin · Public Safety Committee - Tom Fay Franklin made a motion to approve revisions to appointments list. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye Berning suggests looking into the possibility of purchasing the Praught property for additional City Hall and Community Rooms. He suggested that two Councilmembers meet with the property owners to discuss the potential sale. The Council concurred that additional land is needed and agreed to approach the property owners. Councilmember Vetsch volunteered to go along with Franklin to meet with the owners to discuss purchasing the properties. Vetsch made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 PM. the motion. All voted aye. . .. Albertville City Council Minutes September 16, 2002 . Page 4 of4 ~. i /,-- / ' \ . ~d",/ ifc ff-- Linda Goeb, City Administrator . .