2003-11-03 CC Minutes
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
November 3,2003
Albertville City Hall
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Don Peterson, Councilmembers LeRoy Berning, Ron Klecker, Tom
Fay, and Dorothy Rich, City Engineer Pete Carlson, City Attorney Mike Couri, and City
Administrator Linda Goeb
Mayor Peterson called the regular meeting of the Albertville City Council to order.
The agenda was amended as follows:
· Add conversation with Senator Ourada at 8:30 PM
· Add Item 5d(1) - Traffic lights
· Add Item 5d(2) - update on Buyer property
Fay made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Klecker seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
Klecker made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 20,2003, regular meeting as
presented. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Mayor Peterson asked if anyone wished to address the Council under Citizen Forum. No
one addressed the Council.
Berning made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
· Approve payment ofc1aims (Check #'s 18793 -18842)
· Approve LMCIT Insurance Quotation
· Accept withdrawal of Alpine Home's request for payment
· Approve Law Enforcement Contract with Wright County Sheriffs Department from January
1, 2004 to December 31, 2005
Klecker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Mayor Peterson opened the public hearing to consider the assessment of the balance of the
SAC fees for Spectators Grille & Bar, Inc. An agreement was signed by the owners of
Spectators this spring to waive their right to appeal the assessment of the balance of $31,000 in
SAC fees.
Mayor Peterson asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments from
audience and Mayor Peterson closed the public hearing.
Rich made a motion to approve RESOLUTION #2003-33 titled RESOLUTION
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR SAC FEES. Fay seconded the motion. All voted aye.
City Planner Al Brixius reviewed the proposed preliminary plat PUD of The Shoppes of
Towne Lakes One. The preliminary plat consists of six commercial lots and requires a
Conditional Use Permit to allow for impervious surfaces of more than 25%.
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In addition to the preliminary plat, Brixius reviewed the site and building plan reviews for
Minnesota Lighting and Fireplace on Lot 3 and for Country Inn and Suites on Lot 6. Lot 5 is
being reviewed in concept only as a site fir a future restaurant.
Klecker made a motion to adopt the Findings of Fact & Decision, granting preliminary
plat, PUD and CUP to The Shoppes of Towne Lakes with the following additional conditions:
· "Should" will be replaced with "shall"
· Lots I and 5 will be limited to restaurant uses.
Peterson seconded the motion. Klecker, Peterson, Berning and Rich voted aye. Fay voted no.
The motion carried.
Rich made a motion to adopt the Findings of Fact & Decision, approving the site and
building plan review for Minnesota Lighting and Fireplace on Lot 3, The Shoppes at Towne
Lakes One. Klecker seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Peterson made a motion to adopt the Findings of Fact & Decision, approving the site and
building plan review for Lots 5 and 6, The Shoppes at Towne Lakes One. Rich seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
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Senator Mark Ourada briefly reviewed the last changes made in the last legislative session.
He asked what were the items of concern to the Council. The Council indicated its number one
concern is the lack of funding for transportation. Ourada explained that there is no additional
funds for transportation improvements at this time. Funding transportation needs will be difficult
until the governor makes a proposal for additional funding.
Planner Brixius reviewed the final plat of the Towne Lakes 4th Addition. The Kingman
Homes designed townhouses approved with preliminary plat shows all units with two car
garages. The townhouse plan has been redesigned by Rottlund Homes and show only the end
units with two car garages. This is inconsistent with the preliminary plan approval. The number
oftownhomes have been reduced by seven units from preliminary to the proposed final plat. It is
staff's recommendation to deny both the final plat and the townhome design.
During discussion of staff's recommendation, Councilmember Berning stated that two car
garages is essential for approval. He would also like to see more architectural appeal to
townhouses. Councilmember Fay is concerned the lengths of the driveways since there will be
limited parking on the street.
Dave Hempel, representing CPDC, requested the Council a continuance of Council action
on the final plat for Towne Lakes 4th Addition until the townhouse design can be modified.
Klecker made a motion to approve renting the agricultural land behind the WWTF to Brian
Beaudry for $65.00 an acre, or $1,130 per year. Fay seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Planner Brixius gave a brief overview of the Zoning Ordinances recommended by the
Planning Commission.
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Rich made a motion to approve the following ordinances:
. Ordinance 2003-23 (Definitions)
· Ordinance 2003-24 (Shopping Centers)
. Ordinance 2003-25 (Pole Building)
· Ordinance 2003-26 (Trash Enclosures)
· Ordinance 2003-28 (Building Type and Construction)
. Ordinance 2003-29 (Parking)
. Ordinance 2003-30 (B-1)
. Ordinance 2003-31 (B-2)
· Ordinance 2003-32 (B-2A)
. Ordinance 2003-33 (B-3)
. Ordinance 2003-34 (B-4)
. Ordinance 2003-35 (B- W)
· Ordinance 2003-36 (Shoreland Overlay District)
Fay seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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City Engineer Pete Carlson explained that all the traffic lights in the City are set up as
protected/permissive right turns. The Council directed Carlson to arrange to have the lights
reprogrammed to a protected right-turn on a trial basis.
Carlson is continuing to work with the developer to correct the wetland area on the rear of
the several lots. The wetlands were not created correctly by developer originally.
Fay made a motion to approve the Contract for Private Development By and Between City
of Albertville, MN, and Donald G. & Betty L. Barthel, relating to TIF District #9. Rich
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Keith Franklin made a proposal to the City Council relating to a community directional
sign to be located at the intersection of Main Avenue NE and CSAH 37. He proposes to design
and construct a monument type sign, with an electronic reader board and six leasable spaces per
side. Franklin proposed that if the city would purchase the two reader board units, approximately
$15,000, he will construct and maintain all aspects of the sign in exchange for being able to lease
out the twelve business signs. He believes the entire project can be completed within 45 days.
City Attorney Couri will prepare a draft agreement between the City and Franklin Outdoor Sign
for consideration at the next meeting.
Elmer Eichelberg, Wright County Commission Chairman, introduced himself to the
Council.
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Klecker made a motion to approve RESOLUTION #2003-34 titled A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF LARRY
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R. KRUSE AS CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND ADOPTING AN EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Fay seconded the
motion. All voted aye
Fay made a motion to purchase a used bucket truck from the City of Monticello in the
amount of $4,025.00. Peterson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Klecker made a motion to adjourn at 10:55 pm. Rich seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
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Don Peterson, Mayor
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Linda Goeb, City Administrator