2004-03-01 CC Minutes
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
City of Albertville Minutes
March 1,2004
Albertville City Hall
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Don Peterson, Councilmembers LeRoy Berning, Tom Fay, Dorothy Rich
and Ron Klecker, City Engineer Jim Schultz, City Attorney Mike Couri and City Administrator
Larry Kruse.
Absent: None
Mayor Peterson called the City Council meeting of the City of Albertville to order at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES:
MOTION BY Councilmember Berning, seconded by Councilmember Fay to approve the
minutes of February 17 and 19th, 2004 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA:
MOTION BY Councilmember Rich, seconded by Councilmember Berning to approve the
agenda adding the following items:
· Engineering: MNDOT - Ramp Discussion
. Other:
Level Three Sex Offender Discussion
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION BY Councilmember Klecker, seconded by Councilmember Fay to approve the
following consent agenda except check numbers 19430, 19433 and 19435.
a. Approve payment of claims check number 19413 to 19452
b. Accept a Gambling Donation from the Albertville Lions in the amount of $823.50.
c. Approve a donation from the City of Albertville to the Villians Baseball Team in
the amount of$823.50.
d. Accept a Fire Department donation from a former Albertville Resident in the
amount of $12,500.
e. Approve the Fire Department purchasing a thermal imaging camera and four-(4)
gas monitors in the $12,500 range.
r. Set a City Training session on Sexual Harassment for Wednesday, March 24, 2004
from 2 -4 p.m. and 6 -8:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall Training Room.
g. Appoint Tiffany Meza to the Planning & Zoning Commission as per the Planning
Commission's recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously.
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PULL CONSENT ITEMS:
Two of the pulled checks dealt with maintenance agreements on copiers, wondering if they were
excessive. The bills were for quarterly maintenance.
MOTION BY Councilmember Berning and seconded by Council member Fay to approve
payment of checks numbers 19430, 19433 and 19445. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN FORUM: No comments.
PRESENTATIONS: None
PARKS DEPARTMENT
The Parks Committee wanted to know how much the City was willing to contribute towards the
Big Woods Elementary School Shelter. The consensus was that the City would donate or
contribute 25% up to $25,000. No action is necessary at this time.
The Council discussed using $7,500 of funds previous donated by the Jaycees to the City for a
new score board and contributing an additional $1,600 for a wireless control.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Fay to approve payment of $9,400
for the score board and to have it equipped with a remote radio control, with the Knights of
Columbus paying $2,500 and to recognize the Jaycees and Knights of Columbus with a sign on
the score board. Motion carried unanimously.
STREET DEPARTMENT
Reviewed the Street Department Written Report.
ENTRANCE SIGNS:
The Council requested that staff check on if "Albertville" signs are at each main entrance to the
City. If the signs are not there, to report back to council with the location and cost to install.
Further to check to see what the cost is to update the population on the signs each year.
ALBERTVILLE SIGN
The Albertville sign is looking old and lacking maintenance. Staff is to write a letter to the
organizations requesting new signs and for staff to perform necessary maintenance.
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ENGINEERING:
BARTHEL INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD
City Engineer Jim Schulz presented a Feasibility Report for the Barthel Industrial Improvement
Project. City Administrator Kruse stated he could not reach the property owners by phone and
mailed information out with a request for them to contact the City, so no new information is
available on whether the property owners want the project.
MOTION BY Councilperson Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to table the
Barthel Industrial Improvement until the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
PRAIRIE RUN PROJECT
City Attorney Couri reported that a draft agreement had been faxed to Bob Heuring's attorney
outlining more detailed language about the cessation of farming thus allowing the City to
proceed with approving the project. After reviewing the conditions in the agreement, Couri
stated the Council could proceed with adopting the Resolution Ordering the Improvement, and
still not approve going forward with the project at the bidding stage if a satisfactory agreement is
not reached, in which case the Developer would be responsible for all costs incurred.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Rich to adopt the Resolution
Number R2004-09 Ordering the Improvement for the Prairie Run Development. Motion carried
unanimously.
LEGAL:
LEVEL THREE SEX OFFENDER: The consensus of the Council was to have City Attorney
Couri and City Administrator Kruse draft a letter encouraging the legislature to insure that
communities have advanced notice prior to Level Three Sex Offenders residing in the
community and restrict them living near schools and play grounds.
ADMINISTRATION:
Reviewed City Administrator's written report.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
The Council requested to get a monthly update on pending issues from the City Attorney, City
Planner and City Engineer, stating that many times items get discussed with tasks assigned and
no feedback is ever given until the Council has to ask again.
Mayor Peterson requested that City Planner Al Brixius needs to attend council meetings.
Councilmember Klecker reported attended the League of Minnesota Cities training session along
with Councilmember Fay. Councilmember Klecker stated the importance of the Mayor and
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Council to attend as many training opportunities as possible as there is an abundance of good
information to help guide the City. Further, Councilmember Klecker mentioned conversations
were held with representatives of the City of Otsego and that it also provides an opportunity for
us to build relationships with our neighbors. Councilmember Fay concurred.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION BY Councilmember Fay, seconded by Councilmember Klecker to adjourn the regular
Council meeting at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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Don Peterson, Mayor