2004-07-12 CC Minutes JointST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 885
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
July 12 - Joint Meeting
The St. Michael -Albertville School Board, along with Superintendent Ziegler, met with officials from the
cities of Albertville and St. Michael on July 12, 2004, at 6:00 pm.
Albertville City Administrator Kruse gave an update on the progress of the bike trail on 50th Street. The
trail is targeted to be completed in September, 2004.
Superintendent Ziegler led discussion on safety issues on Naber Avenue near the middle school and Big
Woods Elementary School. St. Michael Administrator Derus reported that the city will likely eventually
complete the sidewalk from 47th Street to 50th Street on the east side of Naber Avenue. However, it is
not likely to meet the School District's interest of having the sidewalk in time for elementary school
walkers. The City is already over budget on the 501h Street trail, and the costs will be more than , - Formatted: superscript
originally planned. Derus also questioned whether the sidewalk on Naber would be used by elementary
school walkers, since normally the route taken is the shortest distance between two points. Also
discussed was the installation of "reduced speed when child present" signs.
The construction of the concession stand and shelter on the middle school property is scheduled for the
spring of 2005. The City of Albertville and the city of St. Michael have each committed $25,000 for the
project.
A YMCA market analysis presentation was given by Anderson, Niebuhr & Associates, Inc.
The Albertville City Council has given approval to advertise for ice arena addition bids. The ice arena
addition should be completed by the fall of 2004.
The City of St. Michael gave an update on the downtown redevelopment plan and on their comprehensive
plan. The effect of these plans on the school district was discussed. It was also reported that the sewer
line near the school district property west of St. Michael is near capacity. The city requested that the
school board keep the city updated on their future building plans at this site, as this sewer line will be an
expensive trunk sewer project. It is also a little tricky because, it may spur more development than the
City is nlannine.
The school board requested that the cities keep in mind the future land needs of the district when planning
for future growth issues.
The next joint meeting was set for November 29, 2004, at 6:00 pm
This meeting adjourned at 7:57 pm.
Gayle Weber, clerk
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