2005-01-31 CC Minutes ISD 885 JointST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 885
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
January 31, 2005 — Joint Meeting
The St. Michael -Albertville School Board along with Superintendent Ziegler met with officials from the
City of Albertville and City of St. Michael on January 31, 2005, at 6:00 pm in the senior high boardroom..
School Board Members Present: Holland, Lefebvre, Scherber, and Weber
Representing the City of Albertville: Berning, Klecker, Fay, and Vetsch
Representing the City of St. Michael: Eggert, Hagerty, Weston, Marx, Weigel, and Mayor Zachman
Also present were Superintendent Ziegler, Bob Rego of Abendroth, Rego & Youngquist, Wayne Hoisted,
District Technology Director and Recording Secretary Rita Swansen-Valerius.
Member Lefebvre led a discussion on the physical and mental well being of students in the St. Michael -
Albertville School District. Lefebvre asked the cities what they were doing for students in their
communities. Mr. Hagerty of St. Michael made reference to the Safe School Committees of Wright
County. He mentioned the county is quite aggressive on drug prevention in our district and the county as
a whole. Some members of the board and members representing the cities shared their concerns with drug
and alcohol usage in our community. Holland recommended placing links on our district web page for
drug prevention for parents. Lefebvre commented that school is a safe place for students. It was
concluded that the district will continue to offer the use of school facilities for delivery of methods for
drug and alcohol prevention.
District Director of Technology, Wayne Hoistad updated the cities on video taping of the school board
meetings and how the meetings are broadcast on the local cable network. He advised the members that the
local cable company has a Wright Hennepin Cable Commission. St. Michael and Albertville are not a part
of this commission. He questioned the cities if it would be of benefit to have a channel for St. Michael
and Albertville. The cities both would like to look at the option of joining the Wright Hennepin Cable
Commission, if possible. Discussion on having a facility that could be shared by both the school board
and the city, to invest into the proper equipment needed for production, and utilizing the students enrolled
in the Broadcasting — Journalism class for production.
Albertville City Council member, LeRoy Berning requested updates on the concession stand and shelter
located on the middle school property. Superintendent Ziegler reminded the council members that the
district has supplied water, sewer and electricity to the building site. The City of St. Michael has budgeted
$35,000.00 for the project. This is an increase from their prior commitment of $25,000.00. The City of
Albertville has budgeted $25,000.00. Mr. Rego advised members of the possibility that the project could
cost as much as $100,000.00 to $125,000.00. Mr. Lefebvre suggested that any athletic associations who
would be using the facilities also be contacted for contributions towards the project. Mr. Weigel of St.
Michael will contact Earl Bauman and Larry Kruse regarding the design and notify Superintendent
Ziegler with the information.
Albertville City Council Member, LeRoy Berning shared the city's concern in losing good industrial
property for school buildings. The members discussed possible locations in the Cities of Albertville, St.
Michael and Otsego. Mr. Lefebvre advised the members that the district is open to all suggestions for land
locations. The school board will know by May what the district's building needs are after the Facility
Planning Committee has met and configured all of the necessary information they have gathered. Both
Cities of St. Michael and Albertville are open to helping the district locate possible land purchases.
The City of St. Michael gave an update on options for a community center. The YMCA chose St. Michael
as the site they would be located in; yet have not agreed to a community center location or a financial
commitment. Many ideas and suggestions were discussed on who would finance the facility. Mr. Marx of
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ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 885
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
January 31, 2005 — Joint Meeting
St. Michael shared information regarding the Plymouth Lifetime Fitness Center. He informed those
present that there will be a group visiting the facility to find out how the fitness center pooled options and
commitments from other organizations. He will notify Superintendent Ziegler of this meeting date so
school board members can attend.
The next joint meeting was set for Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at 6:00 pm.
This meeting adjourned at 7:52
Carol Steffens, clerk
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