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City of Albertville
City Council Minutes
November 1, 2004
Albertville City Hall
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Don Peterson, Council members Dorothy Rich, Ron Klecker, Tom Fay and
LeRoy Berning, City Planner Al Brixius, Assistant City Attorney Bob Ruppe, Assistant City
Engineer Bob Moberg, 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.
They began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve the
Agenda with the following amendments. Motion carried unanimously.
Add Items:
Therapeutic Massage
Wright County EDA
Public Works Automatic Gate Opener
MINUTES:
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve the
October 18, 2004, City Council Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN FORUM
CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Rich to approve the
consent agenda pulling S.E.H. Arena Architect check number 020556. Motion carried
unanimously.
a. Approve payment of claims check number 10515 to 20562
b. Approve the City Engineer's recommendation to reduce the Letter of Reduction for
Town Lakes Second Addition to no less than $138,781
c. Approve the City Engineer's recommendation to reduce the Letter of Reduction for
Towne Lakes Fifth Addition to no less than $1,205,850
d. Approve the City Engineer's recommendation for Application for payment #2 for
Prairie Run in amount of $290,220.38
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e. Approve Application for payment #2 to Buffalo Bituminous for the 50th Street Trail
in the amount of$119,685.85
f. Approve the City Attorney's recommendation to reduce the Chelsea Group's
Albertville Outlet Mall Phase III letter of credit to $185,800 as per the Developer's
Agreement
ACTION ON PULLED CONSENT ITEMS:
The Council requested additional information regarding S.E.H.'s arena architectural billing in the
amount of$26,301.18. Assistant City Engineer Bob Moberg stated he would gather additional
information and report back at the next meeting.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to table
payment of S.E.H.'s arena billing until further information is presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
LIQUOR COMPLIANCE CHECK
The Wright County Social Service Agency notified the City that Spectator's, Coborn's, Rosetti's
Pizza, Inc., Mobil, Cedar Creek and Hong Thai all failed alcohol compliance checks in 2004 and
requested the City Council fine them at least $200 for the violation.
In response to the Council's request at the last meeting, City Attorney Couri presented the
Council with a Resolution Establishing Guidelines for the Imposition of Civil Sanctions Against
City Liquor Licenses for Violations of the City Liquor Ordinance or any other Applicable
Statute, Rule or Ordinance Relating to Alcoholic Beverages, which establishes guidelines for
penalties for the Council to follow and informs the licensees that the City is serious about sales
to minors.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Rich to adopt Resolution
entitled Resolution Establishing Guidelines for the Imposition of Civil Sanctions Against City
Liquor Licenses for Violations of the City Liquor Ordinance or any other Applicable Statute,
Rule or Ordinance Relating to Alcoholic Beverages, which establishes some guidelines. Motion
carried unanimously.
Those in attendance discussed that this would be their first citation and this would carry forward
for 36 months as per the policy. So if they have another sale, the fine schedule will increase.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Berning to fine Spectator's,
Coborn's, Rosetti's Pizza, Inc., Mobil, Cedar Creek and Hong Thai businesses $500 each for sale
of alcohol to minors. Motion carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
PLANNING & ZONING
Sign Ordinance: City Planner Al Brixius presented the City Council with the comments staff
received from the meeting held with developers, builders and other businesses who market
residential homes via roadside directional signs. City Planner Brixius shared a couple comment
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letters received from CDPC and Dean R. Johnson Construction, which noted the importance to
have the ability to direct people to their properties.
City Planner Brixius reviewed the suggested changes to the ordinance as presented at the last
Council Workshop. City Planner Brixius suggested and the Council agreed to wait to get a
revised copy of the ordinance and act on it at that time.
LEGAL
Mooney Second Addition Easement Vacation
City Attorney Couri requested the City Council set a Public Hearing to vacate a utility easement
in Mooney's Second Addition.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to set a public
hearing shortly after start of the November 15th regular Council meeting to hear public comments
regarding vacation ofthe easement in Mooney's Second Addition. Motion carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION
Written Report:
City Administrator Kruse reviewed his written report and further discussed the following items.
Otsego Boarder Roads
City Administrator Kruse reviewed his written report outlining that he is scheduled to meet with
Otsego City Administrator Mike Robertson along with City Engineer's on November 17th to
discuss an abbreviated (scaled down) 70th Street Master Transportation Plan which would
identify full and partial accesses along 70th Street. Kruse stated the goal would be to get Wright
County to buy into a modified plan allowing for urban development along 70th Street. Further,
Kruse will be reviewing with Robertson a draft development agreement for 70th Street from
CSAH 19 to MacIver and reporting back to the Council.
YMCA: City Administrator Kruse recapped the discussions that the Mayor and he had with St.
Michael City Administrator Bob Derus regarding St. Michael's strategy. In general, the City
Council supported a financial contribution between the two cities based on the population ratios
with a not to exceed figure. City Administrators Kruse and Derus will continue to work out the
details for submittal by November 12,2004.
OTHER BUSINESS:
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Renewal:
Arlan Middleton presented an overview of the City's 2005 insurance policy and mentioned the
Public Works Facility and two additional park buildings have been added. The Council
questioned the high values on two park shelters and asked that Middleton and staff review
buildings and contents coverage.
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MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve the
policy of the League of Minnesota Cities, represented by Middleton, subject to staff reviewing
the buildings and contents coverage. Motion carried unanimously.
Longevity Pay
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Rich to approve granting
employees with over 25 years of service a 2.5% of base pay longevity stipend to be paid by
separate check in December of 2004 and 5% per year payable in subsequent years payable in
December of each year. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Works Electric Gate:
City Administrator Kruse reviewed quotes that Public Works Supervisor Guimont collected to
install an automatic opener on the Public Works Facility gate. Century Fence was the low quote
at $4,495. After some discussion regarding additional landscaping and potential snow problems,
the Council suggested holding off and reviewing it in the spring.
Therapeutic Massage License: Arlene Forsberg was present at the meeting and had submitted
a license application earlier in the week. City Administrator Kruse had not completed the back
ground check yet, but requested the City Council approve the Therapeutic Massage License for
. Artisan Salon & Spa, Arlene Forsberg, owner.
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Council member Peterson to approve the
Therapeutic Massage License for Artisan Salon & Spa, Arlene Forsberg, owner, 5633 La Centre
Avenue N.E., Suite 406, Albertville, Minnesota 55301.
WRIGHT COUNTY EDA
City Council member Berning asked why Albertville was not more involved in the WCEDA.
Other cities have a representative on their Board, but Albertville does not. Kruse will check with
Noel LaBine on future opportunities.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to adjourn at
9:35 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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