2006-05-31 CC Minutes Special
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ST. MICHAEL - ALBERTVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 885
CITIES OF ALBERTVILLE AND ST. MICHAEL
MAY 31,2006 - JOINT SPECIAL 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 Wednesday, May 31,2006, at 6:00 p.m.
in the senior high boardroom for a joint meeting.
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School board members present: Drew Scherber, Robert Helgeson, Gayle Weber, and Carol
Steffens. Representing the City of Albertville: Councilors LeRoy Berning, John Vetsch, Ron
Klecker and City Administrator Larry Kruse. Representing the City of St. Michael: Mayor Jerry
Zachman, Councilors Dean Eggert, Joe Hagerty, Joe Marx, City Administrator Bob Derus and
Community Development Director Marc Weigle. Also present were Superintendent Marcia
Ziegler, Bob Rego of Architects Rego & Youngquist, Aaron Brom of the Crow River News, and
Recording Secretary, Rita Swansen- Valerius. Chair Helgeson opened the meeting, and the
Pledge of Allegiance was said.
County Road 19 Project - City of St. Michael
Community Development Director Marc Weigle shared with the VISItors that the cItIes of
Albertville and St. Michael recently met with representatives of Wright County. He also defined
the displayed map of the County Road 19 proj ect. Mr. Weigle explained that the utility work is
not as complex as the Highway 241 project. When the County Road 19 project is complete by
the end of 2008, it will consist of a 5 lane road. This includes the center left turn lane. The two
cities are considering a lighting plan.
Mr. Weigle informed the visitors there will be an open house Thursday, June 8, 2006 from 6:00-
8:00 pm at the Joint Powers Building. Wright County sent out letters to the residents affected by
the construction project and there will also be information in the Crow River News.
School Board Chairperson Helgeson shared his concern referencing the Albertville road
construction beginning in 2007 and how this may affect student busing transportation. He stated
that it would be nice to have the 50th Street intersection completed by the start of the 2007 school
year.
School Buildine: Construction Projects - School District
Superintendent Ziegler expressed the school board's appreciation to the cities of St. Michael and
Albertville for their assistance in the construction of the new elementary school. Bob Rego of
Architects Rego & Youngquist informed the visitors that the project is currently on schedule and
moving along well. Mr. Rego shared information regarding the meetings with school staff
members and department heads. A committee made several visits to other schools and weighed
the pros and cons of the ideas they gathered from their visits to mold plans and details for the
new high school. The committee would also like to see entrances for the auditorium on the
second floor to avoid having to use so many steps. Currently the plan is to have the new high
school as a two story or possibly three-story facility.
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Mr. Derus of St. Michael asked the school board what benefits were realized by utilizing the Big
Woods plans for the new elementary school. Both Mr. Rego and Superintendent Ziegler
mentioned that it shortened the design timeline and saved the district tax payers approximately
$400,000. Mr. Rego explained there may be some minor interior changes made.
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City of St. Michael Mayor Zachman asked how the district will decide on the boundaries.
Superintendent Ziegler explained there will be a committee that will start meeting this summer to
research and plan the boundaries.
Other
Ice Arena Update
City of Albertville Administrator Larry Kruse, mentioned that the city will soon meet with the
Barthel's ofDon's Bus Service referencing an acquisition for property. Mr. Kruse advised there
will need to be an appraisal completed, and soil corrections need to be made.
School Board Chairperson Helgeson stated the ice arena has extended the season to include
summer ice time. With this extension they expect to see usage increase.
City of Albertville Council Member, John Vetsch, asked if the hockey joint powers are planning
to purchase tables and chairs and other equipment that could be used for community use. Mr.
Eggert of St. Michael advised Mr. Vetsch that with the increase of summer ice, time for public
use will be extremely limited.
Hh!hwav 241 construction
School Board Member Steffens asked if the Highway 241 construction project is on schedule.
Mr. Derus of St. Michael stated the project is currently on schedule. Weekly updates are being
done on the City's web page, and Aaron Brom of the Crow River News continues to place
progress reports in the paper.
Next Joint Meetin!!
The next joint meeting was set for Monday, October 30, 2006, at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Attest:
Carol Steffens, clerk