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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
April 3, 2006
Albertville City Hall
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Don Peterson, Council members John Vetsch, LeRoy Berning, Ron
Klecker, and Tom Fay, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner AI Brixius, City Engineer Mark
Kasma, Assistant City Engineer Adam Nafstad, City Administrator Larry Kruse, Finance
Director Tina Lannes, Public Works Supervisor Tim Guimont, and City Clerk Bridget Miller
ABSENT: none
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 as amended and on file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
Add: Public Works - City Truck to pull the Albertville Float
Engineering - Silt Fence
MINUTES
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve the
March 14,2006 Special City Council Workshop minutes and March 20, 2006 regular City
Council minutes as amended and on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Peterson
abstained from approval of the March 14,2006 Special City Council Workshop, as he was not
present. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION BY Council member Vetsch, seconded by Council member Fay to approve the
consent agenda pulling item E. to be placed under Engineer and check numbers 22701 and
22713. Motion carried unanimously.
A. Approve payment of claims check numbers 22668 to 22716
B. Approve transfer of On-Sale Liquor License and Special Sunday Liquor License from
Cedar Creek Golf Course Inc. to Cedar Creek Golf Course, LLC. effective
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April 1, 2006
C. Authorize the Fire Department to Obtain Quotes for a New Air Compressor; Award
the Low Quote, and Authorize the Purchase of the Air Compressor with Designated
Funds from the Fire Department Budgeted in the amount of $13,000 and the remainder
would come from Department Donations
D. Accept a Donation of Gambling Funds from the Albertville Lions in the amount of
$600 and make a donation to the Albertville Queens Committee in the amount of $600
E. Approve City Engineer's (Bolton and Menk, Inc.) recommendation to reduce the
Letter of Credit for Towne Lake 2nd Addition from $138,781.00 to no less than
$57,407.40
ACTION ON PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
Check Number 22701
No motion made to approve payment of check number 22701. Denied.
Check Number 22713
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve
payment of check number 22713. Motion carried unanimously.
BRENT JOHNSON - 3 ON 3 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT DURING ALBERTVILLE
FRIENDLY CITY DAYS
Brent Johnson informed the Council he would like to coordinate a 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament
during the Albertville Friendly City Days. There would be a youth division consisting of two (2)
different age groups. One group would be for those 12-13 years of age and the second group
would be for the 14-15 year olds. The games will be played on half ice and run approximately
30-minutes.
The adult division will consist of 16 teams and will be divided into two brackets, 16-29 year olds
and 30+ years old. Each team will be guaranteed three 30-minute games, which will be played
on the full sheet of ice.
Mr. Johnson inquired as to the contact person for the Albertville Friendly City Days would be so
we could hold the hockey tournament.
Mayor Peterson informed Mr. Johnson the person to contact regarding Albertville Friendly City
Days is LeRoy Berning.
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ADVANCED FITNESS PRESENTATION - Adrian Haid
Mike Johnson, representative from Advanced Fitness explained that Everwell, Inc. is the parent
company of Advance Fitness, which is proposing to construct its first 168,000 square-foot state-
of-the art family oriented fitness-wellness center.
Mr. Johnson stated Advance Fitness's proposal of building a health club facility and establishing
an on-going business will provide economic and social benefits to Albertville that will enhance
the city's revenue and economic stability.
On the economic side, the facility will create over 60 jobs for the community and additional
income will filter throughout Albertville enhancing the sales of the local businesses. The
citizens of Albertville will enjoy membership discounts and non-member daily passes for the
outdoor aquatic center in the summer, which will provide a platform of greater community
involvement.
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As far as the social benefits relating to the facility, it would provide community rooms for
activities and open classes to the public. School system athletic cross-training programs are
available to enhance students' athletic skills. The programs offered at the facility will involve
the youth of the community creating stronger family relationships resulting in a stronger
community of citizen involvement. The facility will grow with the community becoming a
destination for family activities. It will become a community facility that the city can be proud
of.
Council inquired if there would be sufficient residents or surrounding communities to support
the facility.
Mike Johnson informed the Council the facility would be built as one-project, which would be
completed in approximately 15-months.
Council had a couple of concerns, one being the land another being the additional traffic created
by the facility.
Mayor Peterson reminded the Council and staff the results of the survey conducted there was an
interest in the community for a YMCA or other facility like the one before us.
Council appeared to be supportive of the project, but would like staff to work with Advanced
Fitness to obtain additional information and to research other possible sites, if any, within
Albertville.
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DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Namim! Park within Albert Villas DeveloDment (RCA)
Public Works Supervisor Guimont reported that at the Parks and Recreation Committee that it
was noted the park located within the Albert Villas Development does not have a name. The
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recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Committee was to name the park Villas Park.
Staff is looking for Council's approval to name the park located in the Albert Villas
Development as Villas Park.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Berning to approve naming the
park located within the Albert Villas Development as Villas Park. Motion carried unanimously.
Re-naminQ: Citv Park (RCA)
PW Supervisor Guimont informed the Council the Parks and Recreation Committee discussed
the name of City Park. It appears there is some confusion as to which park is City Park and
which one is Lions Park. The committee recommends re-naming the entire area as Central Park,
the open pavilion located off of Main Avenue NE would be known as the Lions Pavilion Shelter
and the building located on the corner of 58th Street NE and Lander Avenue NE would be known
as the City Park Shelter.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve
renaming City Park to Central Park as the entire site; Lions Pavilion Shelter and City Park
Shelter located within Central Park. Motion carried unanimously.
Re-oneninQ: the Skateboard Park (RCA)
There was no motion made to approve re-opening the Skateboard Park that was located within
the Albertville City Park. It was recommended to sell the skateboard park equipment.
Clean-un Albertville
PW Supervisor Guimont made a recommendation regarding the garbage and trash throughout
Albertville. The City has been fining contractors for dumpster violation and the City has
collected approximately $600 for these violations. With these funds, the PW Department would
like to make a donation to a non-profit organization; such as the Boys Scouts, Cub Scouts, or
Girls Scouts, to pick up the trash that has blown out of the dumpsters.
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Mayor Peterson to authorize the Public
Works Department to contact some non-profit organizations to clean up the trash and make a
donation to their group. Motion carried unanimously.
Parks and Recreation Committee
PW Supervisor Guimont inquired about amending the Parks and Recreation Committee Rules, if
one of the committee members could take the minutes.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Klecker to amend the Parks and
Recreation Committee Rules allowing a committee member to record the notes or minutes of the
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Street Si1!naQ:e
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Council questioned the street signs within the Prairie Run residential development as to why
some of the signs are blue and some are green.
PW Supervisor Guimont informed the Council the signs that are blue are private drives and the
green are public streets.
City Truck - Albertville Float
Council brought up the use of the City truck to pull the Albertville Float and wanted to work on
the details prior to the parade season.
Council member Berning will provide dates of when the parades are scheduled for the Summer
of 2006 to the PW Supervisor Guimont.
PW Supervisor Guimont will notify Arlan Middleton with Middleton Insurance to ensure the
City will be covered under the Insurance Policy.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Monthlv Accounts Receivable Status Renort
Finance Director Lannes confirmed that the main outstanding accounts receivable is the amount
due from. Edina Development.
Prolect Status Undate
Finance Director Lannes reported briefly on the Project Status stating that the total contracted
amount is $13,603,038.95 for various projects such as 1-94 Project, NW Commercial Park,
Hockey Rink, and City Hall construction. As of March 27,2006, the amount paid out totals was
$11,628,357.31, for a difference of$3,743,932.52.
Bud1!et - Ouarterlv Renort
Finance Director Lannes informed the Council ofthe first quarter budget update. The City of
Albertville, as of March 27, 2006, current revenue amount is 6.1 % of its annual budgeted
revenue for the General Fund.
The expenses for the un-audited first quarter are estimated at 12.3% of the budget.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Shonnes at Towne Lakes Two - Final Plat
According to the City Clerk, Granite City Real Estate, LLC submitted an application for Final
Plat for the development of the Shoppes at Towne Lakes Two within the City of Albertville.
The proposed plat is located north off of County Road 19, between West Laketowne Drive NE
and 69th Street NE.
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City Planner Brixius reported that the site is currently zoned B-2A, Special Business. The
zoning is to provide for high quality, limited retail and service commercial development, which
would serve both local and regional needs.
There are five lots, with one outlot proposed for the site area. Within the site, two (2) of the lots
are proposed for restaurants with the remaining three (3) lots to contain a combination or retail
and commercial uses.
Access to the site will be provided by a private drive system that will run north-south via West
Laketowne Drive NE in the south and 69th Street NE in the north. The private drive is proposed
to be 20-feet wide and no parking shall be allowed along any of the private drives. The
applicant has provided drainage and utility easements over all private drives. Size and location
of the easements is subject to approval by the City Engineer.
City Planner Brixius noted that the final plat for Shoppes at Towne Lakes Two has been
modified per the conditions for preliminary plat approval in October 2005. The applicant, just
this evening, has revised the plat to satisfy all but one of the conditions attached to preliminary
plat approval. Staff recommends approval of the final plat for the Shoppes at Towne Lakes Two
subject to the three following conditions:
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1. Cross access and parking easements shall be required for each of the lots within the
development to allow for common use of parking in the event of overflow. Said
easements are subject to approval by the City Attorney and shall be recorded with the
final plat.
2. The applicant shall be required to extend the right-of-way, previously widened for the
turning lanes, easterly along West Laketowne Drive NE to the east side of Private Drive
"A". With the additional right-of-way, the applicant shall increase the curb width of
West Lake Towne Drive NE, east of Private Drive "A", from 22-feet to a minimum of
28-feet.
3. Drainage plan is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.
The Council addressed the issue with the extra soil located on the site. Council wanted to make
sure that the dirt is removed when the site has been graded or completed.
The applicant asked the Council if they are open to relocating the sit-down restaurant to lot 5.
Granite City Properties is working with a potential sit-down restaurant establishment. The
restaurant would only require a 5,000 square-foot building, not the 8,000 square-foot which is
proposed.
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City Planner Brixius clarified what the Council's intentions were for the area site. In 2005, the
applicant for the Shoppes at Towne Lakes One asked for an amendment to the plat to allow a
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bank to be constructed on the lot which was intentionally proposed for a fast-food restaurant.
The Council approved the amendment with the restrictions that in Shoppes at Towne Lakes
Phase Two would include two (2) restaurant establishments.
City Planner Brixius asked if the Council would be comfortable allowing staff to work with the
applicant to ensure that the final plat includes the one (1) sit-down restaurant, whether it is
located on lot 3 or lot 5. Or, is it the Council's intention, for staffto work with the applicant to
revise the area site and bring the amended plat back for Council's approval with the amendment
to the Planned Unit Development.
Brixius brought to the Council's attention that either way it is handled with regards to the
restaurant location, when the applicant applies for the site and building plan, the Council would
then identify that there is indeed a sit-down restaurant located within the plat.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Vetsch to approve the
Final Plat for the Shoppes at Towne Lakes Two with the recommendations for staff to work with
the applicant to locate within the plat a site for the sit-down restaurant. Motion carried
unanimously.
LEGAL
Shonnes at Towne Lakes Two - Develoner's A1!feement
City Attorney Couri noted that the zoning for the site is B-2A, Special Business District in which
minimum setbacks shall apply to all buildings in Said Plat, except as follows:
1. For Lot 1, Block 1 a minimum building setback of 20 feet from Linwood
Drive NE and all private streets shall apply;
11. For Lot 2, Block 1 a minimum building setback of 25 feet from County State
Aid Highway ("CSAH") 19/LaBeaux Avenue NE right-of-way shall apply;
iii. For Lot 3, Block 1 a minimum building setback of 25 feet from
CSAH19/LaBeaux Avenue NE right-of-way shall apply;
iv. For Lot 4, Block 1 a minimum building setback of 20 feet from Linwood
Drive NE and all private streets shall apply; and
v. For any of the lots on Said Plat, if a minimum building setback along one of
the private streets has not been otherwise specified, such minimum setback
shall be at least 20 feet.
4. Developer agrees that no illuminated roofs shall be permitted on the buildings and no
illuminated structures shall be permitted on the building roofs on Said Plat.
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5. Developer agrees that no HV AC equipment shall be located on the side of any buildings on
Said Plat facing Wright County State Aid Highway No. 19 ("CSAH 19").
7. Developer agrees that all building and design standards as set forth in "The Shoppes at
Towne Lakes Planning and Design Guidelines" dated February 4,2003 shall apply to all
properties in Said Plat. The buildings constructed on Said Plat shall be of the highest
quality using a combination of a minimum of 20% stone and brick throughout each
building. The specific percentage shall be determined by the Planning Commission and
City Council. The same architectural standards shall be required for all monument
signage within the site.
City Attorney Couri went on to note that in the development agreement under permitted uses, it
defines the uses on Lot 2, Block 1 and Lot 3, Block 10fSaid Plat shall be limited to a restaurant
permitted under the City's B-2A zoning district. The section of the agreement will be amended
to reflect the possible relocation ofthe one 8,000 sit-down restaurant.
City Attorney Couri reported that the developer shall maintain all private streets on Said Plat in a
commercially reasonable manner such that the streets are paved and plowed at all times and such
that cars and emergency vehicles can safely pass on said roads at all times.
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In the event the private streets are not maintained in accordance with the Agreement such that
said private streets pose a safety hazard to the general public, the City shall provide forty-eight
hours notice of deficient maintenance to the owners of all the lots in Said Plat, after which time
the City may immediately require that commercial business not be transacted on any lot in Said
Plat to which access remains impaired or unsafe.
The Council wanted to bring to staff's attention Section 11 of the Developer's Agreement
regarding keeping the site maintained during construction.
MOTION BY Council member Vetsch, seconded by Mayor Peterson to approve the
Developer's Agreement for the Shoppes at Towne Lakes Two noting the recommendations to
work with staff in locating a site for the proposed sit-down restaurant and amending the
Developer's Agreement to reflect the changes. Motion carried unanimously.
ENGINEERING
Reed Bed Ouote Recommendation (S.E.H.)
John Stodola, with S.E.H. informed the Council that two quotes were obtained for the materials
and services related to planting reeds for bio-solids treatment in the reed assisted drying beds at
the Albertville Wastewater Treatment Plant. Staff recommends awarding the bid to Reed Bed
System, Inc. for Option 1 (5 reed beds), due to the potential of not being able to keep all reed
beds wet with bio-solids during the initial years of operation.
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MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Mayor Peterson to approve the quote
from Reed Bed Systems, Inc. for Option 1 (5 reed beds) in the amount not to exceed $25,600
designating funds from the WWTP account. Motion carried unanimously.
520d Street NE Industrial Park (attachment) - Annrove Resolution No. 2006-13 entitled a
Resolution AccentinQ: Feasibilitv Studv for Municinal Imnrovements Pronosed Albertville
Industrial Pronertv
City Engineer Kasma reported that staff had expanded the 2005 Feasibility Study for 52nd Street
NE Improvements to include lot grading and possible pad corrections, as well as platting of the
parcels adjacent to 520d Street NE.
Should the City want to incorporate into the project design, mass grading ofthe site would
minimize the amount of material that would need to be hauled in and off of the site, maximize
buildable area by allowing for greater regional ponding capabilities, improve lot drainage, and
would provide lot grades suited for typical industrial lots.
Council directed staff to prepare an updated Feasibility Study for 52nd Street NE Improvements
for the May 1, 2006 City Council meeting. The report presented in the packet is the same report
that was prepared in May 2005.
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MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Mayor Peterson to approve Resolution
No. 2006-13 entitled a Resolution Accepting the Feasibility Study for Municipal Improvements
proposed in the Barthel Industrial Park Development within the City of Albertville and to hold a
public hearing for said improvements to be held on Monday, May 1,2006 at 7:00 p.m. or soon
there after at City Hall located at 5975 Main Avenue NE. Motion carried unanimously.
57th Street NE Sidewalk
Assistant City Engineer Nafstad stated that staffwas directed to propose a sidewalk to continue
along the south side of 57th Street NE from Lambert Avenue NE to Main Avenue NE within
Albertville. Staff prepared a topographic survey for Council's review to implement the proposed
sidewalk.
Assistant City Engineer Nafstad reported that staff has notified the property owners that would
be affected by the proposed sidewalk. Staff received a good response from the majority of the
property owners.
Council directed staff to work with the residents to obtain the right-of-way easement
documentation to construct a 5-foot sidewalk on the south side of 57th Street NE from Lambert
Avenue NE to Main Avenue NE within Albertville.
Lachman Avenue NE Undate
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As directed by the City Council, staff conducted a study to align Lachman Avenue NE running
north-south from 57th Street NE to 60th Street NE. Assistant City Engineer Nafstad stated that in
order to construct the street, it will require a ratio of 2: 1 for wetland mitigation.
Assistant City Engineer Nafstad has been working with the TEP panel to address the wetland
issues. The TEP panel will not consider the options of wetland credits.
Annrove City Enmneer's (Bolton and Menk. Inc.) recommendation to reduce the Letter of Credit
for Towne Lakes 2nd Addition from $138.781.00 to no less than $57.407.40
Assistant City Engineer Nafstad presented a letter from Contractor Properties Development
Community (CPDC) requesting a Reduction in the Letter of Credit for Towne Lakes 2nd
Addition. After reviewing the Master Planned Unit Development Agreement, it appears the
developer has met the necessary construction of the public improvements during the second year
of the warranty period. Therefore, Bolton and Menk, Inc. is recommending a Reduction in the
Letter of Credit for Towne Lakes 2nd Addition from $138,781.00 to no less than $57,407.40 for
the balance of the warranty period.
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Council member Vetsch to approve the
recommendation to reduce the Letter of Credit for Towne Lakes 2nd Addition from $138,781.00
to no less than $57,407.40. Motion carried unanimously.
Silt Fence
Council directed staff to investigate the removal of silt fences in developments that are complete.
It appears that the silt fences are installed prior to construction or shortly after construction has
begun. The project is then constructed and complete, but the silt fence remains on the site.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Kruse brought to the Council's attention the agenda for Wednesday, April 5
Special Council Workshop.
City Administrator Kruse addressed payment of check no. 22701. The City is required to make
payments within 30-days. The pay request is for work the City directed staff to complete. Mr.
Kruse reported he would work with S.E.H. to obtain an updated list of outstanding or potential
ongoing projects such as the 1-94 Project. Included with the list will be approximate dates of
completion for a future meeting.
MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve payment of
check number 22701. Mayor Peterson, Council members Klecker, Vetsch, and Fay voting aye.
Council member Berning voting nay. Motion carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Chris Sauer, with the Cedar Creek Golf Course introduced himself to the City Council stating he
is the new owner. He is excited and looks forward to a successful golf course.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Council member Vetsch, seconded by Council member Berning to adjourn at
10: 16 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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