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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
September 5, 2006
Albertville City Hall
7 :00 PM
PRESENT: Acting Mayor LeRoy Berning, Council members John Vetsch, Ron Klecker, and
Tom Fay, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner Al Brixius, City Engineer Mark Kasma,
Assistant City Engineer Adam Nafstad, Finance Director Tina Lannes, Public Works Supervisor
Tim Guimont, City Administrator Larry Kruse, and City Clerk Bridget Miller
ABSENT: Mayor Don Peterson
Acting Mayor Berning 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 Fay to approve the
agenda as amended and on file in the office ofthe City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
Adding the following:
7. B. 6. Request for Council Action to Accept the Low Bid from S & T Office Products
for the Furniture for the new City Hall
7. E. 2. Albertville Plaza Addition - Amendment to the Developer's Agreement
7. F. 5. Irrigation System for the City Hall site (discussion item)
7. F. 2. Proposed 2007 Fee Schedule to be included with the discussion at the City Council
Workshop
Removing the following:
7. B. 5. Proposed 2007 Fee Schedule (discussion item)
MINUTES
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve the
August 9, 2006 City Council Budget Workshop as presented and on file in the office ofthe City
Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Council member Vetsch to approve the
August 21, 2006 regular City Council minutes as amended and on file in the office of the City
Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
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Fraser Steel Proiect
Previously Read: MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Vetsch to
approve our contractor to do some additional building pad corrections
prior to entering into a Purchase Agreement with Fraser Steel. Motion
carried unanimously.
Amended to Read: MOTION BY Mayor Peterson, seconded by Council member Vetsch to
approve based on our contractor to do some additional building pad
corrections prior to entering into a Purchase Agreement with Fraser Steel.
Motion carried unanimously.
(See the September 18, 2006 City Council minutes for amendments made to these minutes.)
CITIZEN FORUM
Acting Mayor Berning asked if there was anyone present that wanted to speak to the Council
regarding an issue that is not on the agenda.
Tom Kohmetscher of Cedar Creek South 6th Addition inquired whether the Council would
consider amending the Cedar Creek Developer's Agreement. According to the Cedar Creek
Townhouse Association By-laws there is to be an Insurance Agreement relating to the exterior
structure of the detached homes within the Cedar Creek South 6th Addition. Following the
completion and Certificate of Occupancy each owner of the townhome has obtained
Homeowners Insurance, which for the most part would cover the exterior materials of the home.
The question Mr. Kohmetscher had was if the Insurance portion of the Developer's'Agreement
could be removed from the agreement.
City Attorney Couri reported that according to the Cedar Creek 6th Developer's Agreement it
states that the Townhouse Association is responsible for maintaining the exterior portion of the
homes within the development, which would also include the lawns and snow removal. This
language was put in place to ensure the detached townhomes are kept in reputable or good
condition.
City Attorney Couri reported the one solution to possibly consider would be to have the
Townhouse Association amend their By-Laws to list the Homeowner's Association on the
individual owner's Insurance Policy.
Council tabled the potential amendment to the Cedar Creek 6th Addition Developer's Agreement
until a future Council meeting to allow time for City Attorney Couri and the Association to work
on the proper language for the By-Laws or Developer's Agreement.
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CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION BY Council member Vetsch, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve the
consent agenda pulling E. Motion carried unanimously.
A. Approve payment of claims check numbers 023237 to 023273
B. Approve S.E.H. Engineer's recommendation for Application for Payment No.5 (Final)
for CSAH 37 Trail Construction to Omann Brothers, Inc. in the amount of$19,086.79
C. Set Monday, December 4,2006 at 6:00 p.m. as the 2007 Truth-In-Taxation Hearing
and, if necessary, reconvene on Monday, December 18, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
D. Approve Bolton & Menk, Inc. Engineer's recommendation for Application for
Payment No.4 and Final for Hunter's Pass Lift Station to CCS Contracting in the
amount of$15,688
E. Approve Bolton & Menk, Inc. Engineer's recommendation to release the Letter of
Credit for Kollville 2nd Addition in the amount of$12,500
F. Approve Bolton & Menk, Inc. Engineer's recommendation to reduce the Letter of
Credit for Towne Lakes 4th Addition from $200,000 to $52,000
G. Approve Bolton & Menk, Inc. Engineer's recommendation to reduce the Letter of
Credit for Shoppes at Prairie Run from $101,876 to $52,500
ACTION ON PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
Aoorove Bolton & Menk. Inc. Emrineer's recommendation to release the Letter of Credit for
Kollville 2nd Addition in the amount of$12.500
Council inquired as to what portion of the Kollville Estates the Letter of Credit applies to.
Staff reported that the Release of the Letter of Credit applies towards the attached townhomes
located on 64th Lane NE within Albertville.
MOTION BY Acting Mayor Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve Bolton
& Menk, Inc. Engineer's recommendation to Release the Letter of Credit for Kollville 2nd
Addition in the amount of$12,500. Motion carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Reauest for Council Action to Reoair the Central Park Shelter and Gazebo
PW Supervisor Guimont reported that the city received $15,771.24 from the insurance company
for the 2005 storm damage. Staff used funds to repair some of the areas, which deemed the
need. Staff did not repair other areas, which did not require as much attention. The balance of
the insurance funds was $8,931.24, which staff recommends using towards the repairs towards
the City's Central Park Shelter and Gazebo. In addition to the repairs, staff is inquiring Council
approval to build a 20" x 39" open addition to the west side of the Central Park Shelter. The
Knights of Columbus has previously donated $5,000 towards this project and anticipates
donating an additional $10,000 in 2007.
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Council directed staff to present a detailed report from the Insurance Agent as to how the amount
of$15,771.24 was calculated and what areas were reported as damaged.
PW Supervisor Guimont reported that Building Official Sutherland went with the Insurance
Adjuster around Albertville to document the areas that were damaged. PW Supervisor Guimont
would obtain the report from the Building Official and to present it at a future Council meeting.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Vetsch to approve the
Repair to the City's Central Park Shelter and Gazebo using the funds from the $12,900 Storm
Damage Insurance monies and $3,968.76 from the Park Building funds for a total cost not to
exceed $15,771.24 with City staff reporting on the details of the Insurance Adjuster's figures
and move to approve a 20" x 39" open addition on the west side of the Central Park Shelter with
funds of $5,000 donated from the Knights of Columbus towards this project and anticipating an
additional donation of$10,000 in 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Monthlv Reoort
PW Supervisor Guimont stated that staffhas been repairing sidewalks on the west side of Main
Avenue NE just south of 5ih Street NE. The curb repair and overlay project are both underway.
PW Supervisor Guimont informed the Council that staff has been spending a considerable
amount of time this summer inspecting lawns throughout Albertville. Staff is recommending
amending the Ordinance pertaining to the height of the weeds and or grass from twelve inches to
six inches for vacant lots. The twelve inch appears to be appropriate for developed lots, on
which a house has been constructed. On vacant lots within a development it seems to be
unattractive to allow the weeds or grass to grow to a height of twelve inches.
Staff is looking for Council direction to amend the 2005 Albertville Municipal City Code
pertaining to the height of weeds and or grass for vacant lots within Albertville.
No action from Council was taken at this time.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Accounts Receivable Status Uodate and Proiect Status Uodate
Finance Director Lannes reported briefly on the Accounts Receivable and Project Status Update.
Staff noted that the STMA School District had been contacted regarding the status of payment.
STMA School District reported that a payment would be forthcoming in the mail. Staff asked if
Council had any questions or concerns pertaining to the information that was included in the
Council packet.
. There were no comments from the Council.
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Council's Reauest for Research - Prairie Run Sod Reauirements
Finance Director Lannes stated that per Council's request, staffhas conducted research
pertaining to the sod issue within the Prairie Run Development. Staff found that the City of
Albertville requires, in the building permit stage, an "as-built" survey that must be submitted
prior to the City's approval to releasing a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. The builder
would submit the "as-built" along with a landscape escrow payment to obtain the Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy. The particular property Council is inquiring about has not submitted
an "as-built" survey as of August 25, 2006.
Council directed staff to conduct additional research pertaining to outstanding sod and tree
escrows on file and monitor the length of time allowed to install the sod and trees after the
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy has been released to the builder and or property owner.
Council's Reauest for Research - Central Park Shelter Rental Procedure
Finance Director Lannes reported that according to Council's request, staffhas researched the
issue with reserving the City-Central Park Shelter within Albertville.
Since the resignation of City staff and FYCC sfaff, there has been some confusion as to who is in
charge of the reservation process. Staffhas contacted Sandy Greninger, FYCC Coordinator and
brought it to her attention regarding the Council's concern with the reservation process. Staffis
looking for Council's direction on how to proceed from here regarding the procedure relating to
the City-Central Park Shelter Rental.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Klecker to accept the
Finance Director Lannes' report on the City-Central Park Shelter Rental Procedures and directed
staff to work with Sandy Greninger to work on the details of the City-Central Park Rental
Procedures and collection of fees. Council noted that the taxpayers should receive priority over
ball games that are scheduled. Motion carried unanimously.
(See the September 18, 2006 City Council minutes for amendments made to these minutes.)
Reauest for Council Action to Accent the Low Bid from S & T Office Products for the Furniture
for the new Citv Hall
Finance Director Lannes stated that staff advertised for bids with the two low bids coming from
S & T Office Products and Marco. Staff is requesting Council to accept the Low Bid of
$63,284.00 from S & T Office Products for the Furniture for the new City Hall.
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Council member Vetsch to accept the
Low Bid of $63,284.00 from S & T Office Products for the Furniture for the new City Hall
going with the low-back Council chairs. Motion carried unanimously.
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PLANNING AND ZONING
JLC Prooerties of Rochester. LLLP for Site and BuildinQ: Plan Review for a Perkins Restaurant
at Shoooes at Towne Lakes Two
City Planner Brixius informed the Council that GL T Architects and JLC Properties has applied
for a Site and Building Plan Review for a new Perkins Restaurant and Bakery to be located
within the Shoppes at Towne Lakes Phase 2 Development. Following the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting of August 8, 2006 the applicant has submitted revised plans, which were in
response to the conditions of approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The revisions include a parking lot landscaping, which is increased, as is landscaping provided
on the site perimeter near Laketowne Drive NE. The building design facing the traffic circle is
improved per conditions of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and meets the 20% stone and
brick requirement ofthe Planned Unit Development (PUD). The truck circulation has improved
as well, with additional space for deliveries and smoother circulation. An additional pedestrian
walkway is incorporated into the revised plan. The lighting plan demonstrates improvements
with the revised plan, which will match the Shoppes at Towne Lakes One and will provide even
light across the parking lot.
Resolution No. 2006-xx entitled a Resolution Approving Site and Building Plan Review for
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery Located at the Shoppes at Towne Lakes Two located at CSAH
19 and Laketowne Drive NE in the City of Albertville has been included in the packet for
Council's approval. Within the resolution is listed the Findings of Fact based on review of the
evidence received. There will be a cross easement for parking between Perkins and any future
businesses within the development.
Council inquired from the applicant the hours of operation for the business.
The applicant replied the hours of business are 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Council member Vetsch to approve
Resolution No. 2006-46 entitled a Resolution Approving Site and Building Plan Review for
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery located at the Shoppes at Towne Lakes Phase Two Development,
which is located at CSAH 19 and Laketowne Drive NE in the City of Albertville. Motion
carried unanimously.
ENGINEERING
2006 Seal Coat Imorovements
Assistant City Engineer Nafstad stated that staff advertised and received bids for the 2006 Seal
Coat Improvements. Four bids were received with the low bid for $24,053.70 submitted by
Pearson Bros. Inc.
Staff recommends awarding the 2006 Seal Coat Bid to Pearson Bros. Inc. in the amount not to
exceed $24,053.70.
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MOTION BY Council member Vetsch, seconded by Council member Fay to award the 2006
Seal Coat Improvement Bid to Pearson Bros. Inc. at a cost not to exceed $24,053.70. Motion
carried unanimously.
School Zone Soeed Limit Reauest
AssistantCity Engineer Nafstad infomied the Council regarding the request for the School Zone
Speed Limit. In order to implement the request, a Traffic Investigation, which would consist of
a "school route plan' and a 'school hazard investigation', would need to be completed. 50th
Street NE is currently a city street, but Wright County has designated this section of roadway for
jurisdiction in 2007. Also taking into consideration that the students currently attending the
facility, will transfer to the new High School in 2007 and the facility will change to a Junior
High School. It would be premature for an engineering and traffic investigation to calculate
numbers and groups of walking students that will be attending the facility in 2007-2008 school
year. At this time, staff is not recommending the establishment of School Zone Speed Limit
signage to be located on 50th Street NE within the Albertville city limits.
Assistant City Engineer Nafstad reported that the Albertville Primary School is currently a two-
lane city street with a 30 MPH speed limit. A traffic counts study was conducted in Spring 2006
reporting that there was a 5,400 volume of traffic for the area. Staff has discussed the issue with
the Albertville Primary Principal, who stated that adult crossing guards protection is
implemented for the kindergarten and 1 st Grader students that cross Main Avenue NE. Do take
into consideration with the growth in Albertville, this facility will change re-locating the 1 st
grade students in 2007.
Council directed staff to conduct additional research as to whether other surrounding
communities have proper signage at elementary or school sites and to report back at a future
meeting.
(See the September 18, 2006 City Council minutes for amendments made to these minutes.)
CSAH 19 Soeed Reauest
Assistant City Engineer Nafstad stated that staff has reviewed the Council's request for a speed
zone study for CSAH 19 south ofCSAH 37. Staffhas prepared a report, which is included in
the Council packet for their review and recommendation.
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Council member Fay to accept the Bolton
& Menk, Inc. Engineer's report on the CSAH 19 Speed Study with staff to conduct a new speed
zone study upon completion of the County project ofCSAH 19. Motion carried unanimously.
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Stoo Sim at West Laketowne Drive NE Reauest
Assistant City Engineer Nafstad reminded the Council that at the August 7,2006 Council
meeting a resident requested a stop sign to be placed on West Laketowne Drive NE within a
Towne Lakes Development. Staffhas reviewed the traffic and intersections along West
Laketowne Drive NE in Albertville. Staff does not recommend the additional stop sign to be
installed along West Laketowne Drive NE at this time.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Vetsch to accept the Bolton
& Menk, Inc. Engineer's report regarding a resident's request for a stop sign on West Laketowne
Drive NE. Motion carried unanimously.
LEGAL
Amended Albertville Medical Clinic Develooer's Al!feement
City Attorney Couri reviewed the Amended Albertville Medical CHnic Developer's Agreement,
which a recent revision was handed out at the September 5, 2006 City Council meeting.
City Attorney Couri touched briefly on the revisions that were made of which some were made
on pages 3, 4,5,6, 7, 9, and 19 of the Developer's Agreement that was presented at the Council
meeting and is on file in the office of the City Attorney.
MOTION BY Council member Vetsch, seconded by Council member Klecker to approve the
Amended Albertville Medical Clinic Developer's Agreements as on file in the office of the City
Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
Amended Albertville Medical Clinic Develooer's Al!feement
City Attorney Couri reviewed the second portion of the Amended Albertville Medical Clinic
Developer's Agreement, which a recent revision was handed out at the September 5,2006 City
Council meeting.
City Attorney Couri touched briefly on the revisions that were made of which some were made
on pages 3, 4,5,6, 7, 9, 12, and 14 of the Developer's Agreement that was presented at the
Council meeting and is on file in the office of the City Attorney.
MOTION BY Council member Vetsch, seconded by Council member Fay to approve the
Amended Albertville Medical Clinic Developer's Agreements as on file in the office of the City
Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
Amendment to Maintenance Al!feement for Albertville Plaza Develooment
City Attorney Couri noted that handed out this evening is an Amendment to the Maintenance
Agreement for the Albertville Plaza Addition within the City of Albertville. In the Albertville
Plaza Development there is a Maintenance Agreement that has a lot known as Outlot A. At the
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August 21,2006, the City Council approved "Albertville Plaza Second Addition", which was
Outlot A on the Albertville Plaza Addition. Since the approva,l the parties desire to modify the
Maintenance Agreement pursuant to this written instrument that will be recorded with the
Albertville Plaza Second Addition.
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Acting Mayor to approve the Amendment
to the Maintenance Agreement for Albertville Plaza Addition as presented and on file in the
office of the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Residential Tree Houses (discussion item)
Staff reported that is was brought to their attention that a play structure was constructed, which
was placed on stilts and placed within a drainage easement. According to the 2005 Albertville
Municipal City Code - Zoning Ordinance it is in violation of the setbacks with the exception that
it meets the remaining zoning ordinance of a structure less than 120 square feet. In addition to
the play structure, staffhas noted that there is an additional shed less than 120 square feet on the
lot.
It is staffs recommendation that the owner apply for a variance to bring the structure into
compliance with the 2005 Albertville Municipal City Code - Zoning Ordinance setbacks.
Council has directed staff to report back at a future Council meeting as to what the status of the
structure is.
Set Citv Council W orkshoo Date
City Administrator Kruse asked Council to set a date in September for a Workshop to discuss
fees and goals.
Council set Monday, September 25,2006 at 7:00 p.m. as the next scheduled Council Workshop.
Topics for discussion at the meeting to include: Review Fees (Fee Schedule), Rental of new
City Hall Conference Rooms, Council Chamber, Kitchen, etc., lighting on Main Avenue NE,
and Rental or Lease ofthe current City Hall located at 5975 Main Avenue NE.
Dedication Plaaue for new City Hall
City Administrator Kruse stated that a design of a plaque has been included in the packet for
Council consideration to be mounted on or within the new City Hall building.
City Administrator Kruse will report on a cost estimate at the September 18, 2006 Council
meeting.
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Reauest for Council Action to Accent the Audio Visual Eauioment Base Bid olus Alternate No.
2 for one conference room at City Hall
City Administrator Kruse reported that staff has advertised and received bids for the Audio
Visual Equipment for the new City Hall. Staff is recommending awarding the low bid from
Dascom in the amount of$112,552.
MOTION BY Acting Mayor Berning, seconded by Council member Klecker to accept the low
bid from Dascom for the Audio Visual Equipment Base Bid plus Alternate No.2 for one
Conference Room at City Hall eliminating two (2) LCD monitors for staff in the Council
Chamber at a cost of $112,552, in which staff will work with the bidder to reduce the cost by
$1,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakerv
Council member Fay commented regarding Perkins request for Council to consider a reduction
in Water Access Charges (WAC) and Sewer Access Charges (SAC). Council member Fay
addressed the Council to make a motion should Perkins ask to have the WAC and SAC fees be
assessed to their property.
Staff informed Council that Perkins would be committed to paying the Joint Powers Water
Board portion of the WAC fees and could potentially assess the City's portion of the SAC fees
over a 5-year time frame.
MOTION BY Council member Vetsch, seconded by Council member Fay to allow Perkins
Restaurant and Bakery to assess the SAC fees over a 5-year time frame ONLY contingent on the
fact that should Perkins bring up the request to assess the fees. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Council member Klecker, seconded by Council member Fay to adjourn at
9:35 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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