2004-05-17 CC Minutes
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
City of Albertville Minutes
May 17,2004
Albertville City Hall
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Don Peterson, Councilmembers LeRoy Berning, Tom Fay, Dorothy Rich,
and Ron Klecker, City Engineer Pete Carlson, City Planner Al Brixius, 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 Klecker, seconded by Councilmember Berning to approve the
minutes of May 3rd and May 4th. Motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA:
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MOTION BY Councilmember Rich, seconded by Councilmember Klecker to approve the
agenda adding the following items:
. 1-94 Access Permit Update by S.E.H.
. Electronic Records Retention System Presentation
. Stan's Storage - Clean-up letter.
. Community National Bank - Fraser Steel Subordination Agreement
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION BY Councilmember Klecker, seconded by Councilmember Berning to approve the
following consent agenda.
a. Approve payment of claims check number 19737-19769.
b. Approve Public Works Facility Design and Construction Payment No.1 to Ebert
Construction for this project in the amount of$141,075.00 as per the City
Engineer's recommendation
c. Approve Resolution number 2004-14 Establishing Scholarships and Awards to the
Albertville City Royalty.
d. Approve closing streets identified in the Albertville Friendly City Days letter dated
May 1, 2004.
. Motion carried unanimously.
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PULL CONSENT ITEMS:
None
CITIZEN FORUM:
WRIGHT COUNTY COMMISSIONER EICHELBERG:
County Commissioner Elmer Eichelberg attended the meeting at the invitation of City
Administrator Kruse. Eichelberg stated he was glad to see the City Administrator's of Wright
County meeting on a regular basis and promoting better communication with the County Board
and County Department Heads stating it is long over due.
Mayor Peterson stated before the City of Albertville adopts the "Wright County Cities Policy
Statement", he wanted to insure that Commissioner Eichelberg understood that although
annexation is one of the reasons this document was initially developed, that it was not the driving
force behind Albertville supporting it, as other important issues are contained in the document.
Albertville did not want to get involved in the annexation issue and have that cloud other
opportunities for the City and County.
Commissioner Eichelberg stated he was the lone supporter of the County not getting involved in
the County taking an annexation position. Commissioner Eichelberg supports the cities
organizing and working with Wright County to manage growth.
SHERIFF'S REPORT
Deputy _ was present and made a brief statement about past activities at the skate park and
other general law enforcement questions from the City Council.
PARKS
CSAH 37 TRAIL IMPROVEMENT
MOTION BY Councilmember Berning, seconded by Mayor Peterson to Authorize S.E.H. to
develop plans and specifications for the CSAH 37 Trail. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
PLANNING:
HEIDI'S MARKET CAR WASH
MOTION BY Councilmember Berning, seconded by Councilmember Rich to approve the
following findings of fact and decision for Heidi's Market Car Wash. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Applicant's Name: H.R. Nelson Inc.
Request: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a 960 square foot car
wash at the site that contains Heidi's Market located at 11850 62nd Street NE within the City of
Albertville.
Planning Commission Public Hearing Date: July 8, 2003
Continued to October 14, 2003
City Council Meeting Date: May 17, 2004
Findings of Fact: Based on review of the application and evidence received, the City Council
now makes the following finding of fact and decision:
A. The planning report dated June 24, 2003 prepared by NAC is incorporated herein.
B. The Planning Commission for the recommendation for the applicant is incorporated herein.
C. The site and building plans dated 6/9/03 are found to be consistent with the applicable
provisions of the Albertville Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, as well as the policies of
the Comprehensive Plan subject to the conditions outlined by the Planning Commission and
City Council recommendation.
D. The letter dated October 10, 2003 from H.R. Nelson Inc. (Rob Nelson, President) and Gem
Development Inc. (Greg Mundahl, President) indicating agreement pertaining to stormwater
drainage issues related to the car wash improvements.
Decision: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the conditional use
permit to construct a 960 square foot car wash at 11850 62nd Street NE in Albertville is
approved based on the plans dated 6/9/03 and information received to date subject to the
following conditions being addressed:
1. The overall traffic circulation and stacking for the car wash will be subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer.
2. The applicant shall identify the species ofthe over story trees and the over story trees shown
on the site plan must be a minimum of two inch caliper in diameter.
3. The trash receptacle must be fully screened within a trash enclosure that is designed in a
manner that is similar to the building exterior finishes.
4. All lighting shall be hooded with a 90 degree cutoff. The applicant shall submit the type of
lighting that is being proposed and is subject to review and approval of City staff.
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5. A grading, drainage and erosion control plan be submitted for review and approval by the
City Engineer. This plan shall include the following:
a. An off-site stormwater pond to address both treatment and storage of stormwater from
the entire car wash site.
b. Submission of an easement from Gem Development Inc. to H.R. Nelson allowing for
placement of stormwater pond and drainage facilities on the Gem Development site.
6. The retaining wall shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
7. The submission of a comprehensive sign plan that identifies the types and sizes of all signs
located on the site.
8. The relocation of the LP tank to a concrete pad to a location north of the eastern parking
area. Said location shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and
conform with all applicable City, State and MPCA requirements pertaining to placement of
LP storage tanks.
9. City Attorney approval of submitted storm water easements.
ENGINEERING
PRAIRIE RUN IMPROVEMENT
City Engineer Carlson presented a summary of the Prairie Run Bids noting that they will be
confirming compliance with the bid, advising the City Council that they have 60 days to award
the bid.
City Attorney Couri advised the City Council that the City needs to get the Heuring Farming
Agreement and Assessment Agreements signed prior to awarding the bid.
The City Council acknowledges receipt of the Prairie Run Improvement Bids as on file in the
Office of the City Clerk and will schedule it on the next agenda for acceptance.
1-94 ACCESS PERMIT UPDATE
City Engineer Carlson stated that his firm had met with representatives of MNDOT to seek a
commitment from them for the full access at 1-94 on CSAH 19 and 37. Engineer Carlson
presented a modified collector/distributor concept for Council consideration. The Council
determined that they would like Engineer Carlson to pursue this further, and seek guidance from
MNDOT, to see if they would be willing to assist in funding the construction of a regular
collector/distributor lane, which would require major bridge construction at a major increase in
cost.
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LEGAL
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASSESS CSAH 19
IMPROVEMENTS:
MOTION BY Councilmember Rich, seconded by Councilmember Fay to adopt a Resolution
calling for a Public Hearing to assess CSAH 19 Improvements. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASSESS SEWER ACCESS
FEES (SAC) TO COUNTRY INN & SUITES.
MOTION BY Councilmember Klecker, seconded by Councilmember Rich to adopt a Resolution
calling for a Public Hearing to assess Sewer Access Fees (SAC) to Country Inn & Suites. Motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASSESS SEWER ACCESS
FEES (SAC) TO D. MICHAEL B'S.
MOTION BY Councilmember Klecker, seconded by Councilmember Rich to adopt a Resolution
calling for a Public Hearing to assess Sewer Access Fees (SAC) to D. Michael B's. Motion carried
unanimously.
. COMMUNITY NATIONAL BANK - FRASER STEEL LOAN SUBORDINATION
MOTION BY Councilmember Rich, seconded by Councilmember Fay to authorize the City
Administrator and City Clerk to sign a Subordination Agreement allowing Fraser Steel to refinance
and for the City to maintain the same security position as before. Motion carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION REPORT: Reviewed City Administrator Kruse's written report.
RECOMMENDATION TO HIRE A BUILDING TECHNICIAN, RECEPTIONIST,
SECRETARY.
MOTION BY Councilmember Fay, seconded by Councilmember Klecker to offer the position
of Building Technician, receptionist, secretary to Tori Leonhardt at a rate of$15.50 per hour,
with a $1,000 increase upon passing the six month probationary period, based on a satisfactory
performance review. Vacation will be accrued bi-weekly based upon an annual allotment of 10
days with a starting date of June 7, 2004. Motion carried unanimously.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
OUTDOOR BAND AT GOLF COURSE
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Berning to pursue changing the
noise ordinance allowing outside bands, if certain conditions are met. In the meantime, as this
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ordinance language is developed to give a supportive indication that the Council will support this
ordinance change. Motion carried with Councilmember Klecker voting nay.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Councilmember Berning, seconded by Councilmember Klecker to adjourn the
meeting at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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