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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
August 1, 2005
Albertville City Hall
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Don Peterson, Council members John Vetsch, Ron Klecker, LeRoy
Berning, and Tom Fay, City Attorney Mike Couri, Assistant City Planner Steve Grittman, City
Engineer Mark Kasma, City Administrator Larry Kruse, and City Clerk Bridget Miller
Mayor Peterson called the Albertville City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPT AGENDA
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Council member Berning to approve the
agenda adding under Administration- 10. Approve S.E.H.'s recommendation for approval of
Payment No.2 (Final) for the 2003 Seal Coat Improvements to Allied Blacktop in the amount of
$497.25 as amended and on file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Council member Fay to approve the July
18,2005 regular City Council and July 19,2005 Workshop minutes as amended and on file in
the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
Amending the section Sheriffs Department Hours. Council member Klecker wanted it noted
that he wanted the Council to reconsider the hours of protection within Albertville.
CITIZEN FORUM
Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone in the audience to address the Council regarding
something that is not already on the agenda.
There was no one present.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION BY Council member Vetsch, seconded by Council member Berning to approve the
consent agenda pulling check number 021706. Motion carried unanimously.
a. Approve payment of claims check numbers 021703 to 021739
b. Approve the City Administrator working with Council members Berning and Vetsch to
identify and hire an audio, video, and lighting consultant for the technology component
of the Council Chambers and other key areas, developing plans and specification for
bidding at a cost not to exceed $9,000
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c. Approve the Personnel Committee's recommendation for a wage increase for the City
Clerk from $17.44 to $18.44 per hour as per the enclosed RCA.
ACTION ON PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
Council had a question regarding MacIver Avenue NE and what the amount was for?
City Engineer Kasma reported it was to conduct a study on improvements on MacIver Avenue
NE the portion that runs east and west in front of the Public Works Facility.
Council recalled last year we were considering renaming the street due to the reconstruction of
MacIver Avenue NE completed by Otsego.
City Engineer Kasma stated he would work with the City Administrator to put a proposal
together for the improvements along with renaming the street.
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DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Finance Director Lannes touched very briefly on the Accounts Receivable. She stated that the
total accounts receivable billed through July 25, 2005 within the billing/invoicing system is
$1,703,701.99 of that amount, staffhas collected $1,052,011.62 as of July 25, 2005. The
remaining amount outstanding is $381,438.03.
Finance Director Lannes reported staffhas been working on the 2006 Preliminary Budget.
Lannes is looking for Council direction to schedule a Budget meeting to review the 2006 Budget.
Lannes went on to inform the Council the 2006 Budget requires adoption by first meeting in
September 2005.
Mayor Peterson recommended setting those dates under Administration.
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Department Written Report
City Administrator Kruse reported PW Supervisor Guimont is looking for Council approval for a
Change Order to the CR 37 Trail Project to overlay the older portion of the trail in an amount not
to exceed $6,500.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Mayor Peterson to approve Change Order
to the CR 37 Trail Project to overlay the older portion of the trail in an amount not to exceed
$6,500 as on file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Space Aliens Grille and Bar - Resolution No. 2005-27 (Space Aliens Grille & Bar) Preliminary
Plat
Site and Buildinl! Plan Review - Final Plat - DeveloDer's Al!reement
Assistant City Planner Grittman reported an application has been made by Thomas P. O'Brien
for Preliminary Plat and Site and Building Plan approval for the development and construction of
a Space Aliens Grille and Bar within the City of Albertville. The site is located on the comer of
CSAH 37 and 60th Street NE and is currently zoned B-3. The total site area consists of 1.90
acres. Preliminary Plat approval is required because of the current metes and bounds description
of the subject site. Site and Building Plan review is required for development within the City.
The area to the immediate north is 1-94 and to the south is the BNSF railroad. The adjoining area
includes a mix of B-3, Highway Commercial business uses.
According to the Assistant City Planner Grittman, he noted that staffhas reviewed the site and
building plan and find that the proposed building meets the requirements of the Albertville
Zoning Ordinance.
Council asked what type of business is proposed for the future building on the site? Council was
concerned with the delivery trucks and the circulation on the site.
. The applicant did not see a problem with the delivery trucks. The applicant went on to state the
proposed building would be an office setting.
Council inquired about street improvements and if they would be required when the future
building is platted.
City Attorney Couri stated the applicant would need to open the deed for the site in order to put
the street in place.
Council asked if there would be a sidewalk along CSAH 37 or adjoining the proposed site. They
feel there is a need for a sidewalk. There is a considerable amount of kids in Albertville that
would like to bike or walk to play at the arcade within Space Aliens Grille and Bar.
The applicant along with staff will look into the sidewalk issue.
Council inquired about the color scheme for the building. They want to see color renderings to
make sure the exterior appearance meets the requirements. They prefer not to see neon colors
but an attractive building. They would like to know if the building will look presentable on three
sides, which will be visible from the road or interstate.
Council questioned if there would be a need for a traffic light in the future.
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MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Vetsch to approve the
Space Aliens Grille and Bar based on Resolution No. 2005-27 entitled (Space Aliens Grille &
Bar), the Preliminary Plat, Site and Building Plan Review, the Final Plat, colored renderings
prior to approval, subject to the conditions herein, and to the comments made by the City
Engineer and as on file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Vetsch to approve
Developer's Agreement as on file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
Gentle Dental- Rezoning - Ordinance 2005-05 (Rezoning from R-I to B-2) - Resolution No.
2005-28 (Gentle Dental) - Preliminary Plat - Site and Building Plan Review - Final Plat -
Develooer's A2feement
Assistant City Planner Grittman reported that in May of 2005, Miller Architects and Builders,
Inc. submitted a request for a Site and Building Plan Review, Preliminary Plat, Final Plat and
Rezoning of the property located at 11090 50th Street NE. Revised plans for the application were
received on June 27, 2005.
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According to the Assistant City Planner Grittman, he reported that the property is currently
zoned R-l, Single Family, and has one single-family structure on site. The applicant and owner
have applied to have the property rezoned to B-2, Limited Business, to allow for a dental clinic.
Assistant City Planner Grittman informed the Council that after reviewing the Albertville Zoning
Map it shows that the property is bordered by a B-2 District to its west side. Allowing the
extension of the B-2 District would make the current B-2 District wider along 50th Street NE,
which is a major collector street in the area.
According to the Assistant City Planner Grittman, he noted that rezoning the proposed property
does offer a compatible land use relationship with the surrounding area. The Planning
Commission and Council must make a determination as to whether they agree with this finding
that the area should be rezoned from R-l to B-2.
Assistant City Planner Grittman found that the applicant is requesting changes in zoning and land
use of the proposed property; consideration must still be taken for the existing single-family
property to the east. Before approval of the application can be made, the Planning Commission
must receive the grading/drainage plan, and the utility plan.
Council questioned if there would be a turn lane on 50th Street NE for access to the site. Council
brought it to the applicant's attention that 50th Street NE gets busy during the school year.
Council was concerned with the traffic and being a safety issue and wanted to make sure the
applicant understood.
. At this point staff is uncertain if the County would allow two accesses off of 50th Street NE.
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MOTION BY Council memberKlecker, seconded by ,Mayor Peterson to approve Gentle Dental
based on Ordinance 2005-05 entitled (Rezoning from R-I to B-2) and Resolution No. 2005-28
entitled (Gentle Dental), the Preliminary Plat, Site and Building Plan Review and Final Plat
subject to the conditions herein, and to the comments made by the City Engineer and as on file in
the office of the City Clerk. Council member Berning abstained. Mayor Peterson, Council
members Klecker, and Fay voted aye. Council member Vetsch opposed. Motion does not carry
due to the current law requiring 4/5 vote.
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Mayor Peterson to approve Gentle Dental
based on Ordinance 2005-05 entitled (Rezoning from R-I to B-2) and Resolution No. 2005-28
entitled (Gentle Dental), the Preliminary Plat, Site and Building Plan Review and Final Plat
subject to the conditions herein, and to the comments made by the City Engineer and as on file in
the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Peterson, Council members Klecker, Fay and Berning voted
aye. Council member Vetsch opposed. Motion carried.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve
Developer's Agreement as on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Peterson, Council
member Berning, Klecker, and Fay voted aye. Council member Vetsch opposed. Motion
carried.
ENGINEERING
Bolton and Menk Monthlv Renort
City Engineer Kasma reviewed the monthly report touching briefly on the Mud Lake Watermain
Crossing informing the Council the date has been pushed out possibly to September 8, 2005. He
went on to report that he continues to negotiation with Cascade II and the Barthels. Kasma
informed the Council he is working with PW Supervisor Guimont on the final plans and specs
for the City Park hockey rink.
City Engineer Kasma contacted Wright County regarding obtaining flashers at the intersection of
Main Avenue NE and 57th Street NE. The County does not put flashers at stop sign regulated
intersections. Wright County recommended the City consider painting some 24" reflective stop
bars on the street.
ADMINISTRATION
City Administrator Kruse reported that enclosed in your packet is S .E.H. ' s proposal for the 1-94
phasing plan for your review and comments. Should the Council want to pursue a phased project
in the near future, staff recommends a strategy whereby owners of undeveloped property
voluntarily agree to be assessed, thus leveraging the first one or two phases of the project.
City Administrator Kruse went over with the Council the 1-94 Project Proposal for phasing the
change to meet the needs of the City. The Council did not seem in agreement with the proposed
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phasing of the project. Some of the Albertville Council members showed interest in phasing it in
north - south.
Council came to the conclusion to have the City Administrator coordinate a joint meeting with
the City of Otsego and a representative from Wright County to present the proposal for 1-94 and
see what kind input or reaction Albertville receives.
City Administrator Kruse wanted to clarify what the Council would like to see in the Phasing of
the 1-94 Project.
1. Pursue a north south phasing to the freeway - increasing the cost to $24M.
2. Pursue participation from the City of Otsego.
3. Pursue participation from Wright County.
City Administrator Kruse will get some revised numbers on phasing and report back to Council.
Mayor Peterson suggested Kruse set up a joint meeting with a few of the Council members from
Albertville and Otsego along with the representative from Wright County Commission.
City Administrator Kruse went on to the next item on the agenda. He stated that staffhanded out
the new Municipal Code Book. Staff recommends the Council take the City Code home to look
review. Council tabled the approval to adopt the 2005 Codified Municipal Code Book to the
August 15,2005 City Council meeting.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Berning to approve the adoption
of the Lodging Tax Ordinance contingent on obtaining the City of Rogers consent to adopt the
Lodging Tax Ordinance. Following the adoption by both cities, it will be on file in the office of
the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Mayor Peterson to approve the Library
Funding (St. Michael payment) as on file in the office ofthe City Clerk. Motion carried
unanimously.
City Administrator Kruse reviewed the layout on 70th Street NE. He stated the Shoppes at
Towne Lakes would coordinate the circulation throughout their development within the site. It
would be a right-in, right-out situation to access off of 70th Street NE as well as on CSAH 19 and
68th Street NE.
Council recommended going forward with the project with participation from the City of Otsego.
City Administrator Kruse looked for direction from the Council on setting the Preliminary
Budget Workshop dates.
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The Council set the dates of Monday, August 8th at 6:30 p.m. for the first date and Monday,
August 22nd at 7:00 p.m. as the second date.
Mayor Peterson advised the City Clerk to notify the Parks Committee members regarding the
time change for the upcoming Parks meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Vetsch to adjourn at 10:39 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
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