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City of Albertville
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December 20, 2004
Albertville City Hall
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Don Peterson, Council members Tom Fay, Dorothy Rich, Ron Klecker and
LeRoy Berning, City Planner Al Brixius, City Attorney Mike Couri, Assistant City Engineer Bob
Moberg, City Administrator Larry Kruse, and City Clerk Bridget Miller
Mayor Peterson called the City Council meeting ofthe City of Albertville to order at 7:00 p.m.
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA
MOTION BY Council member Klecker seconded by Council member Berning to approve the
Agenda with the following amendments. Motion carried unanimously.
Add Items:
Administration - Crosswalk - St. Albert's Parish
Administration - Miss Albertville - Queen's Float
Administration - Trails along County Road 37
Administration - Set Joint meeting with the City of St. Michael
Engineer - Resolution No. 2004-51 (CSAR 19 Adopting Assessing Resolution)
MINUTES:
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Rich to approve the
December 6, 2004 City Council minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN FORUM
Keith Franklin of5339 Lachman Avenue NE addressed the Council regarding the change in the
Temporary Portable signs. Franklin stated he attended a sign workshop but didn't realize the
number of temporary signs changed from six to four. Franklin has received a number of calls
from upset clients regarding the change.
Mayor Peterson stated that he and the council had received numerous complaints from residents
about the number and increasing size of signs. In response the council went through an extensive
process to amend the ordinance, direct staff to increase enforcement via the Administrative
Penalty Ordinance and will review if it is working in six months.
Franklin requested an opportunity for another hearing. By consensus, the council referred review
of the amended sign ordinance to the January 11th Planning Commission.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve the
consent agenda pulling item f. Motion carried unanimously.
a. Approve payment of claims check number 02747-020801
b. Approve S.E.H's Application for Payment No.8 to Ebert Construction in the
amount of $93,652.90
c. Approve S.E.H's Application for Payment No.2 to Minnesota Native Landscapes
in the amount of$12,575.54 and Change Order No.1 in the amount of$1,843.95
(pgs 20-23)
d. Authorize payment of all just claims received by December 31, 2004 (year-end
closeout)
e. Set a Special Council Meeting for Monday, January 10,2005 at 6:30 p.m. to
interview and select an Architect for the new City Hall
f. Approve the KDV 2005 Audit Engagement Letter ($23,000)
ACTION ON PULLED CONSENT ITEMS:
ApPROVE THE KDV 2005 AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER ($23,000)
Council member Berning was under the impression it was quoted at $15,000.
City Administrator Kruse confirmed KDV had quoted $23,000 for the 2005 Audit and stated the
additional cost is directly related to the new GSAB 34 auditing standard.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve 2005
Audit with KDV. Motion carried unanimously.
ELWYN TINKLENBERG GROUP 1-94 STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING LOBBYING
PROPOSAL
Mr. Tinklenberg addressed the Council in his experience working with all levels of government
and officials enables the Tinklenberg Group to provide unique connections to its clients. The
Group offers a solid foundation of knowledge and experience with a broad range of processes,
regulations and contacts, which when combined with innovative and creative strategies, results in
the funding and support fundamentals to advancing client objectives.
The Tinklenberg Group has extensive experience and knowledge surrounding methods to
adequately inform and engage the general public and appropriate stakeholders with project
activities.
Council member Berning asked if the Tinklenberg Group works strictly on the Federal Agencies
or would he go to the State and County.
Mr. Tinklenberg stated there are a number of funding sources and they can assist communities to
maximize resources, gamer support and increase project awareness, and develop consensus that
will not only assist in expediting the processes, but also position communities to take advantage
of a variety of funds at the local, regional, state and federal levels. Funding is sometimes very
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specific for example there are some funds focusing on biking trails or pedestrian trails. He
would look at as many areas as possible; it would depend what the City's needs.
The Tinklenberg Group's strategy will include preparation summary of State and Federal
transportation funding sources, develop a strategy to maximize planned investments and advance
project improvements as funding is identified, requested and becomes available.
They would review current and proposed State and Federal transportation programs and assess
the potential for new funding for the interchange work from all available and appropriate
sources.
Develop a strategy to potentially pursue high priority designation and appropriate Federal
funding for the project area.
Develop an investment strategy on an improvement-by-improvement basis consistent with the
overall goals for the projects.
Coordinate with other affected local governments, the County and the State to generate a
partnership approach to interchange improvements.
Assist with the preparation of Federal funding requests for interchange improvements on an
annual basis. Create necessary materials and respond to the Transportation Appropriations
Committee information requests for targeted funding.
Establish, coordinate and participate in meetings with legislative leaders and elected officials in
Washington, D.C.
Provide regular communication updates with all elected officials. Coordinate special events as
interchange improvements occur.
Council member Berning wanted to know what the timeframe was for applying for the funding.
Mr. Tinklenberg believes that communicating and engaging the community early on in the
planning process is most effective in building support and consensus for projects. Methods that
involve input from public and private stakeholders can enhance support at the local, regional,
state and more importantly the federal level, as well as assist in moving projects forward more
quickly. The process should also bring together public and private representatives to discuss the
needs, issues and opportunities for transportation improvements, which would in turn result in
collaborative and cohesive decision making to best manage development and effective growth.
The estimated time to complete the tasks is one-year. This timing is based on technical work
currently underway and subject, somewhat to the schedule of these other planning activities.
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Council addressed the fees in the proposal, if you get through task number one then what? How
soon would you need to know before we sign the proposal and when could we sit down to
discuss the details of the proposal.
Mr. Tinklenberg stated at your earliest convenience. The cost to complete this work is
depending on the scope of the proposal elements. Upon completion of the tasks identified, the
City and the Tinklenberg Group will review the status of the project and may negotiate the
inclusion of additional work as deemed necessary or appropriate.
DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
PLANNING & ZONING
JOINT POWERS WATER TREATMENT PLANT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: WATER
TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION
City Planner Brixius stated that the Joint Powers Water Board of Albertville, St. Michael, and
Hanover, has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit and St. Michael to allow for
the building expansion and construction of a garage on the site located at 11100 50th Street. The
subject site is approximately 2.4 acres and is bounded on the south by CSAH 35 (50th Street) and
the St. Michael/Albertville High School on the east. To the north is a large wetland and land
zoned as R-1 Single Family. The land directly west of subject site is also owned by the Joint
Powers Water Board and operates as a well and pump house, office and ground storage reservoir.
The applicant is proposing to expand an existing building and construct a garage on the site. A
CUP is necessary for the alteration or expansion of the facility.
The site is currently zoned P/I, Public/Institutional. The purpose of the P/I District is to provide
a specific zoning district for facilities devoted to serving the public and specialized governmental
activities and semi-public uses. A Conditional Use Permit allows governmental and public
regulated utility buildings, street garages and structures necessary for the health, safety, and
general welfare of the community.
Council asked if the shed would be removed with the addition of a garage.
Chris Katlin stated the shed would be removed once the garage is built.
Council wanted to know if landscaping or other would be considered to control the noise.
Mr. Katlin said the equipment would be placed on the roof with sound barriers around it.
City Planner Brixius commented that there is a considerable wetland north of the site. It is about
the size of a football field. It would make it difficult to add more landscaping there.
Council addressed the lighting on the site. They would like it to be in compliance with current
zoning ordinance.
Council wanted to know if the discharge to the sewer system would be reduced with this
expanSIOn.
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Mr. Katlin shared that with this expansion and improvements those problems or concerns would
drop it by about 90%.
Council asked when they anticipated completion of the project.
Mr. Katlin said they hope to have it completed for operation by November 2005.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Berning to approve the Findings
of Fact and Decision for the Conditional Use Permit - Water Treatment Plant Expansion.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONTRACTOR'S PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - AMENDMENT TO TOWNE LAKES
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT/PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR OUTLOT G, TOWNE LAKES 3RD
ADDITION
City Planner Brixius stated that in Spring of2003, the City of Albertville approved a planned
unit development (PUD) and preliminary plat for Phase II of Towne Lakes, which included the
Vetsch property north of School Lake and east of County Road 19. The northeastern portion of
this PUD/preliminary plat was designed with R-1A, 15,000 square foot lots with the intention
that this land use and lot pattern would continue eastward into the adjoining property.
In 2004, the Hunter's Pass Estates PUD/preliminary plat was approved as a coved subdivision.
In light of access restrictions onto 70th Street and MacIver, as well as several environmental
constraints presented by the site (shoreland restriction, extensive wetland constraints), the City
approved lot size flexibility through the PUD.
Through the Hunter's Pass Estates plat review, the City Engineer outlined a number of
transportation improvements that must be established as part of the plat. There will be a
significant street improvement at the intersection of Large A venue and 70th Street with proper
stacking distance extending into the subdivisions to the south. This intersection falls on the
shared property line of Hunter's Pass Estates and Towne Lakes. To facilitate the intersection
improvements, the City sought the cooperation of Towne Lakes through a plat revision to
implement the Large Avenue design components. This intersection would potentially be a
signalized intersection looking at the long range future planning.
In recognition ofthe smaller lots approved in Hunter's Pass Estates, Towne Lakes has requested
PUD flexibility in lot area and lot width. The original preliminary plat showed 19 lots. The
revised plat requests 22 lots for a gain of three lots for Towne Lakes.
Mr. Hempel stated that when they originally platted Towne Lakes they never envisioned 70th
Street to be a major thorough fare road. The requirements of Large A venue were not of concern
when we platted. Since then we learned of the ~-mile requirements of the County.
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MOTION BY Council Member Fay, seconded by Council Member Rich to approve the
Findings of Fact and Decision for the Albertville-Towne Lakes - Preliminary Plat Amendment.
Motion carried with Mayor Peterson and Council Member Berning voting nay.
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ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT - SECTIONS 1000.9 (D) AND 5000.4 - HIGH WATER ELEVATION
AND SUBDIVISION TEXT AMENDMENT - SECTION A-600.4 (A) - HIGH WATER ELEVATION
City Planner Brixius stated that it has been brought to our attention by the City Engineer that the
City has a number of regulations pertaining to separation from high water elevations for
structures within the City of Albertville. They noted that the separation from high water
elevations vary from section to section with some contradiction. The City Engineer suggests
separations be uniform and that in areas that do not abut a lake, the reference should not be to
lowest floor but to lowest openings.
We have identified the various sections that pertain to high water elevation. The following is a
summary of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance provisions, which reference building separations
from high water elevations. It is to be noted that only Section 604 of the Subdivision Ordinance
represents reference to lowest opening of the structure. All other sections refer to lowest floor,
including basement of the structure.
Council member Berning asked about the Prairie Run Addition. He had recently visited the site
and it was poor construction. It looked as if the streets were about six (6) feet higher than the
lots. In some areas it seemed there was additional fill to bring the lots up. Then to consider
building a walkout on those lots would be right up to the ponds.
Dean Johnson tried to explain that there is some water still sitting on the site. He has had
numerous conversations of piping out the water. Where you currently see water standing on the
site it will not be there when it is completed. Mr. Johnson stated they will be correcting a few
drainage problems related to the Commercial site.
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Council member Berning to approve the
Zoning Text Amendments for Sections 1000.9 (d) and 5000.4 and Subdivision Section A-600.4-
High Water Elevation. Motion carried unanimously.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT - SECTION 1000.15 - REFUSE
City Planner Brixius commented that through the codification process, it was noted that there are
inconsistencies between Section 5-1-2 of the City Code and the Zoning Ordinance related to
trash handling equipment and refuse removal. Attached please find modified language for
Section 5-1-2 ofthe City Code to correct this issue. We will also be suggesting modifications to
Appendix A with future comments.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Berning to approve the Zoning Text
Amendments for the Section 1000.15 - Refuse. Motion carried unanimously.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT - SECTION 100.10 - DEVELOPMENT ApPLICATION FEES
City Planner Brixius stated that due to a recent State statute, development application fees are
required to be published as a City ordinance. Currently, the City of Albertville establishes the
development application fees by Resolution of the City Council, thus an ordinance amendment to
set up development fees within the City's Zoning Ordinance is in order. Additionally, a
development fee schedule should be introduced into the proposed ordinance in order to clearly
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display required fees. This development application fee ordinance shall be reviewed and updated
annually.
The existing language within the City's Zoning Ordinance, Section 100.10, and the proposed
new language, which would establish development application fees by way of a zoning
ordinance.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve the
Zoning Text Amendment for Section 100.10 - Development Application Fees. Motion carried
unanimously.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT - SECTION 1400 - BUILDING RELOCATION
City Planner Brixius again stated that as a part of the codification process, it has been determined
that provisions surrounding the relocation of buildings currently exist in both the City Code as
well as the Zoning Ordinance and should be clarified and regulated through one, not both, of
these adopted documents. Because the relocation of buildings is mostly a land use issue, this
process should be regulated within the Zoning Ordinance.
Council asked if the relocation of a building would require Council's approval.
Mr. Brixius informed the Council that a building relocation should be dealt with as a conditional
use permit (CUP) in order to maintain the utmost public safety and quality control regulations
within the City. The razing of buildings is currently a CUP but is proposed to be handled
through the Building Code demolition permit.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve the
Zoning Text Amendment for Section 1400 - Building Relocation. Motion carried unanimously.
SIGN CODE AMENDMENT - SECTION 10.1.C - COMMERCIAL GROUND SIGNS
City Planner Brixius shared with the Council that part of the City codification efforts the
following sign ordinance change is suggested.
Commercial Freestanding Signs
Additionally, it has been proposed to add a maximum area size to free-standing, commercial
ground signs due to longer lot frontages within the City's commercial zoning districts. The
current formula for determining allotted sign area will remain, but we suggest having a size cap
in place to maintain appropriately sized signs in all districts. The maximum area of 250 square
feet has been discussed and is offered by the Planning Commission for the Council's approval.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Fay to approve the Sign
Code Amendment for Section 1 0.1.c - Commercial Ground Signs. Motion carried unanimously.
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POTTER WETLAND ApPEAL
City Attorney Couri asked the Council if they wanted to participate in the appeal process on the
Potter Wetland. Should the Council decide to participate it would defend or support their
decision made regarding the wetland on Potter's property.
Council wanted to know what would be involved should they want to participate in the appeal.
City Attorney Couri said it would involve writing a brief on why and what the City decided.
Couri reminded them the position was the 60-day ruling. It was a resolution in which the
Council passed. Mr. Couri stated that he has not seen any of the official paperwork. Mr. Couri
said it is a rare occasion that a 3rd party is concerned with the 60-day ruling.
Council then wanted to know what would the cost be if we participated.
Mr. Couri estimated the cost at $2,000 to $5,000 with funds coming form the General Fund.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Klecker to not participate in
the Potter Wetland Appeal. Motion carried unanimously.
GUARANTY COMMERCIAL TITLE, INC. REQUEST TO EXTEND TIME FRAME TO FILE PRAIRIE RUN
PLAT
City Attorney Couri stated that when the developer went to record the Prairie Run Final Plat and
Developer's Agreement they discovered there were some outstanding Green Acre Taxes. The
developer proceeded to get the taxes resolved. Since it is past the 120-day ruling for recording of
the plat and agreement it is considered void. The Council may grant the extension, if they decide
not to it would require the developer to go through the developing process again.
City Attorney Couri recommef,lded granting the extension with a date certain for completion.
Having a definite date would give the developer the extension and the City would know it should
be completed by a certain date. If you do not allow the extension, the plat is voided and goes
through the full process.
Mayor Peterson asked where we stand with the Developer's Agreement. Has the owner
complied with the requests in regards to the removal of the barn, sheds, building, pile of manure
on the east side of County Road 19, etc.
Mr. Couri did not have an answer regarding the barn, sheds, buildings and other items.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve the
extension to file the Prairie Run Plat with a certain date of January 31, 2005. Motion carried
unanimously.
ENGINEERING
PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP A CITY TRAIL MAP FOR THE EXISTING TRAIL SYSTEM IN THE CITY
Assistant City Engineer Moberg stated that at the request of City staff, SEH submit this proposal
to develop a trail map for the existing trail system in the City.
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Trail corridors to be mapped include LaBeaux Avenue (CSAH 19), Jason Avenue (CSAH 18),
Karston Avenue, Barthel Drive, 50th Street, 5ih Street, 61 st Street, and 65th Street (CSAH 37).
Trails in Oakside Park will also be mapped.
Trail segments will be mapped on existing street mapping. Bituminous trails and concrete
sidewalks will be shown. We will produce four copies of full-size (24-inch x 36-inch) and ten
copies of half-size (II-inch x 17-inch) maps for City use.
We propose to provide the services identified above for a maximum not-to-exceed amount of
$1,000. Our services will be provided on an hourly basis at our standard billing rates, including
reimbursable expenses.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Berning to hold offuntil after the
1 st of the year. Motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSAL FOR MUD LAKE WATER CROSSING (TRUNK FUND PROJECT)
Assistant City Engineer Moberg commented the letter proposal for professional services related
to designing a water main crossing of Mud Lake. The crossing is necessary to serve the proposed
Hunter's Pass Estates development, which is anticipated to proceed with construction in 2005.
The crossing of Mud Lake would be made to interconnect the proposed development with the
Towne Lakes development.
Our proposed scope of services will include:
1. Topographic survey on the west side of Mud Lake.
2. Geotechnical investigation of the proposed crossing route. Soil borings will be taken in
late January 2005 when ice thickness is at maximum depth. Soil borings will be
performed by Braun Intertec.
3. Preparation of a geotechnical report based on results of the soil borings.
4. Selection of alignment, profile, and construction method for the crossing.
5. Preparation of final plans and specifications for construction.
We anticipate the Hunter's Pass Estates developer will incorporate the plans and specifications
for the water main crossing into their bidding documents and that construction will be done as a
single project.
Council wanted to know what Hunter's Pass Estates intentions are. Are they serious about
continuing with the development of the project or not?
City Administrator Kruse stated the Developer is waiting for a response from the City on how
much the Developer will have to contribute towards MacIver and 70th street. The City Engineer
is working on this information and should be ready in the near future.
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MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Berning to hold offuntil after the
First of the year. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION No. 2004-51 (RESOLUTION REALLOCATING A PORTION OF THE ASSESSMENT FOR
CSAH 19 IMPROVEMENTS)
Assistant City Engineer Moberg addressed the Council in regards to reallocating a portion of an
assessment for the improvement on CSAH 19 Improvements. CPDC has requested the City re-
allocate assessments amongst their property. City Administration and the City Attorney
recommend the reallocation.
MOTION BY Council member Rich, seconded by Council member Fay to approve Resolution
No. 2004-51 for Re-allocating a Portion of the Assessment for CSAH 19 Improvements. Motion
carried unanimously.
LEGAL
SHOPPES AT PRAIRIE RUN DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT
City Attorney Couri presented the Council with the Planned Unit Development/Conditional Use
Agreement for the Shoppes at Prairie Run. Mr. Couri shared with the Council that Kyler Avenue
will be an interim road installed to allow the developer to proceed with construction of the site. The
developer is aware that spring 2005 the City will complete the installation of Kyler A venue. The
City will be block the entrance for a period of time for completion, which the developer is aware of.
They will not obtain a CO until after Kyler Avenue has been completed.
Council asked if there would be crossover parking within the site.
City Planner Brixius confirmed that there would be crossover parking within the site.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve the
Planned United Development/Conditional Use Agreement for the Shoppes at Prairie Run.
Motion carried unanimously.
REVISED ALBERT VILLAS MONUMENT SIGN AGREEMENT
City Attorney Couri addressed the Council on the Monument Sign Agreement for the Albert
Villas Development.
Council wanted to know where we are at with collecting the fees the city has incurred for the
development.
Mr. Couri explained that we continue to deal with the collection of the fees.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Rich to table the Albert Villas
Monument Sign Agreement.
WATER TRUNK ORDINANCE - SEWER TRUNK ORDINANCE - DEVELOPMENT FEE ORDINANCE
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City Attorney Couri stated that due to a recent State Statute, fees are required to be published as
a City Ordinance. Currently, the City of Albertville establishes the fees by Resolution of the
City Council, thus an ordinance amendment to set up fees within the City's Ordinances is in
order. Additionally, a development fee schedule should be introduced into the proposed
ordinance in order to clearly display required fees. This development fee ordinance shall be
reviewed and updated annually.
Mr. Couri brought to the Council's attention that the Pysk Development was accessed for Sewer
Trunk Charge along with Dynamics in the Barthel Industrial Park.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Rich to approve the Ordinance
No. 2004-24 (Water Access Charge). Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Rich to approve Ordinance No.
2004-25 (Sewer Trunk Access Charge). Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Council member Berning to approve the
Ordinance No. 2004-22 (Development Fees). Motion carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST EDINA
DEVELOPMENT FOR COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT BILLINGS AND SEEK COMPLIANCE ON
WETLAND ISSUES
City Attorney Couri reviewed the status of the collection of Edina Developments delinquent
billings. Mr. Couri stated that Edina Development has paid the planners and developers fees for
all developments with exception of current billings. Engineering bills remain delinquent for all
additions except the 6th Addition. Ifwe file a complaint against Edina Development, Couri feels
comfortable with our facts on the legal side. City Administrator Kruse and Mr. Couri have heard
a few of the Edina's arguments but not all of them. Mr. Couri would anticipate it would go to
mediation at which point the two parties (i.e. City and Edina Development) would hope to come
to an agreement for completion of the work and payment. If an agreement cannot be reached,
then it will probably go to a jury trial.
It is Edina Development contention that there is not enough backup information supporting the
Engineering billings. During construction the City required full time inspection and often times
full time inspection was not always necessary, and so the inspectors time was split between jobs.
It is primarily when the City's inspector's jockeyed between jobs and allocation of inspection
costs is where Edina disagrees. The City Engineer reported that overall inspection and
construction oversight was far less than would be anticipated at approximately 3.5%. City
Attorney Couri is comfortable that the City has a good case. Couri stated that when there is a
dispute over a contract the court usually will require Edina Development to pay the City's
Attorney fees ifthe Court awards in the City's favor. However, ifit is a partial verdict, the City
may be responsible for the City's attorney fees.
City Administrator Kruse stated Edina has been in contact with the Developer of Kenco and Pilot
and are looking for a similar discount. What Edina does not realize is the facts are much
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different. With Edina Development, the billing are less than four years old and the issues are
very limited and are centered around the engineering billings.
Assistant City Engineer Moberg stated wetland mitigation issues continue to go unresolved and
staff also recommends proceeding with compliance in this area. Mr. Couri believes that Court
Rules may require that we bring all claims that we have against Edina under the Developer's
Agreements at the same time, or the City may lose the right to bring these claims later, and
recommends that the wetland claims be included in the litigation.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Klecker to authorize the City
Attorney to proceed with filing a lawsuit with Edina Development seeking reimbursement of the
City's expenses related to Edina Development Corporation and compliance on wetland
mitigation issues. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY ADMINISTRATION
WRITTEN REpORT
City Administrator Kruse addressed the Council by briefly reviewing his report. Towne Lakes
lights - all of the underground work (wiring, foundations, etc) has been completed and they are
waiting for Wright-Hennepin to install the poles.
Mr. Kruse requested Lieutenant Dan Anselman to submit a written letter on options for 2005
coverage to be included in your January 3, 2005 Council packet.
Mr. Kruse shared with the Council that included in their packet was a proposal from Community
Partners to host a forum for the City Council, Planning Commission and staff to discuss
downtown issues related to redevelopment of downtown properties such as the Eull Concrete
property, the Albertville Mill elevator, a residential partial north of City Hall and properties north
ofCR 37.
DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL WORKSHOP (COMMUNITY
PARTNERS)
City Administrator Kruse stated that he has worked extensively with Dave Maroney of
Community Partners on similar issues and recommend his firm to facilitate this discussion. Mr.
Maroney will help us understand the dynamics of redevelopment, what financial tools like tax
increment financing are available to assist implementation.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Fay to table the
discussion of redevelopment with Community Partners until the January 3,2005 Council
meeting.
AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO CLOSE FUNDS
City Administrator Kruse brought to the Council's attention the 2003 Audited Financial
Statements noted that the City of Albertville closed Inactive Capital Funds. Further review of
the capital accounts shows there are 22 funds that are no longer active. What staff is
recommending is an official Council action on the issue even though by accepting the Audited
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Financial Statements the closing of the funds were approved. Basically what we are trying to
accomplish is to clean up of the Financial Reports.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve
Resolution No. 2004-43 (Resolution Closing Certain Funds -listed below). Motion carried
unanimously.
406 TIF #6 Fraser Steel
421 Barthel Ind. Drive and 52nd St.
426 North Frontage Rd.
427 Summerfield Addition
428 NE Sewer & Water Extension
429 CSAH 19/37 Intersection
430 Parkside 3rd addition
432 Parkside 4th addition
435 Cedar Creek Ind. Park
440 Parkside Commercial Park
444 Psyk's
446 Fire Hall
447 57th St. Improvement
448 CSAH 19 Improvement
449 62nd Street Improvement
451 Mooney Addition
452 Traffic Light
454 SW Lift Station
457 Heuring Meadows
460 WWTF Expansion
461 Towne Lakes Lift Station
464 Albertville Business Park
AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER AND DESIGNATION OF FUNDS
City Administrator Kruse said that currently the City of Albertville has a significant Sewer
Access Fund Balance that needs to be designated and transferred for projects. The un-audited
balance for December 15, 2004 for the SAC Fund was $5,768,868.11. The funds need balances
designated and/or transferred for projects so they are not in the General Fund and Special
Revenue Reserves as Undesignated. The undesignated or unreserved balances give a false
impression that the City of Albertville has no projects for these monies in mind and just carries
an excess balance.
Council had some reservation with the amounts and designating the funds to the certain funds.
Council wanted to reduce Resolution No. 2004-44 to 25% and to reduce the numbers on
Resolution No. 2004-45 and Resolution No. 2004-50.
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MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Rich to approve Resolution No.
2004-44, entitled A Resolution Transferring SAC Funds and amend the amount to $525,000 as
on file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve Resolution
No. 2004-45, entitled A Resolution Transferring SAC Funds as on file in the office of the City
Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve Resolution
No. 2004-46, entitled a Resolution Transferring General Funds as on file in the office ofthe City
Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve Resolution
No. 2004-47 entitled a Resolution Designating General Funds as on file in the office of the City
Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve Resolution
No. 2004-48 entitled A Resolution Designating Park Funds as on file in the office ofthe City
Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve Resolution
No. 2004-49 entitled a Resolution Designating SAC Funds as on file in the office of the City
Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve Resolution
No. 2004-50 entitled a Resolution Designating SAC Funds amending the designation to
$625,000, as on file in the office ofthe City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY HALL AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FINANCING
City Administrator Kruse addressed the Council regarding how they would like to proceed with
the financing of the new City Hall and the expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Council wanted to hold off on this issue until 2005.
JOINT MEETING WITH CITY OF ST. MICHAEL
City Administrator Kruse asked ifthe City wanted to provide a couple dates to meet with St.
Michael.
Council commented that there is a Joint meeting set on Monday, January 31,2005 with the
STMA School Board, City of St. Michael and City of Albertville at the STMA School Board
Room and that in the interim the two Mayors and City Administrators could meet informally
CROSSWALK- ST. ALBERT'S PARISH
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Council member Berning addressed the council regarding painting a crosswalk or putting up
some flashing lights from the Albertville Fire Hall to the Parish Center. The Parish staff is
concerned with religion classes and the students walking across in the evening.
Staff will review and report back to council.
ALBERTVILLE FRIENDLY CITY DAYS QUEEN'S FLOAT
Council member Berning - representing the Albertville Friendly City Days Committee asked if
the Queen's Committee could use the old maintenance garage to work on the Queen's float. It is
a number of years old and needs some work. The committee has no other place big enough to
work on it.
The consensus of the Council was to allow it for a defined period of time such as a month or five
weeks.
WALKING PATHS - TRAILS
Council wanted to know the process for installation of the trails on CR 37 and 57th Street. They
would like to install "no motorized vehicle" signs on the trails.
It was brought to the Council attention that the City of Otsego has banned snowmobilers in some
portions of Otsego.
City Planner Brixius will check with the City of Otsego regarding the banning of snowmobilers,
whether it is throughout the whole city or just a portion.
OTHER BUSINESS. MINUTES AND MATERIALS
SELECTION OF THREE ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO LISTEN TO THEIR
MARKETING PRESENTATION AT 6:30 P.M. MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2005
City Administrator Kruse asked the Council if they would like to hold a special meeting to listen
to the marketing presentation from the architectural firms with the goal to select an architect. The
Council agreed to move forward and requested staff set up time.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to set a special
meeting for Monday, January 10,2005 at 6:30 p.m. to select an architect for City Hall. Motion
carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to temporarily
adjourn the regular City Council meeting to a closed session to discuss pending lawsuit with
Pilot/Kenco regarding delinquent developer billings. Motion carried unanimously.
PILOT/KENCO DELINQUENT DEVELOPER BILLINGS
Mayor Peterson closed the meeting at 11: 11 p.m.
Mayor Peterson reconvened the meeting at 12:00 a.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Berning to adjourn at 12:05 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Don Peterson, Mayor
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