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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
December 17, 2007
MINUTES
Albertville City Hall
7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klecker called the Albertville City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ron Klecker, Council members John Vetsch, LeRoy Berning, Dan Wagner,
and Tom Fay, City Planner Al Brixius, City Attorney Mike Couri, Assistant City Engineer Adam
Na,fstad, Utilities Superintendent John Middendorf, Utilities Operator Assistant Don Lumley,
City Administrator Larry Kruse, and City Clerk Bridget Miller
ABSENT: none
RECOGNITIONSIPRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Klecker noted that the new Utility Operator Assistant Don Lumley was present to
introduce himself to the Council.
Don Lumley provided a brief background about himself to the City Council, City staff and
Consultants. Mr. Lumley informed the Council he was glad to become a part of the Albertville
Utilities Department and looks forward to serving the community to the best of his ability.
MINUTES
Monday, December 3,2007 Truth-in-Taxation Hearing minutes; Monday, December 3,2007
regular City Council meeting; Monday, December 3, 2007 Committee of the Whole minutes
Mayor Klecker asked the Council if there were any changes to the Monday, December 3, 2007
Truth-in- Taxation Hearing minutes; Monday, December 3, 2007 regular City Council minutes;
and Monday, December 3, 2007 Committee of the Whole minutes.
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MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Wagner to approve the
Monday, December 3, 2007 Truth-in- Taxation Hearing minutes as presented, and on file in the
office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Council member Berning to approve the
Monday, December 3, 2007 regular City Council minutes as amended, and on file in the office of
the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Wagner to approve the
Monday, December 3, 2007 Committee of the Whole minutes as presented, and on file in the
office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN FORUM - No Comments
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
City Planner Brixius added an item under Planning (Schuett Real Estate Development Elderly
Housing Concept Plan). Council member Berning added one item under Planning (Signage -
walking - commercial in the right-of-way), three items under Administration (Historical
Committee; Barthel Industrial Lots; 50th Street NE Speed Study Update) and one item under
Engineering (CSAH 19 South Lighting). Mayor Klecker added one item under Administration
(Karl Eid Property Purchase). City Administrator Kruse added two items under Administration
(Fire Inspection Pay Rate; STMA Ice Arena Appraisal).
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Wagner to approve the
Monday, December 17,2007 regular Albertville City Council agenda as amended. Motion
carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
e CONSENT AGENDA
All items with an asterisk (e) are considered to be routine in nature by the City Staff and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council
member or citizen so requests. In such event, the item will be removed from the General Order
of Business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Mayor Klecker asked the Council if there were any items to be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Mayor Klecker to approve the consent
agenda removing items 8.D.I. Semi-monthly Payment of Claims and 8.D.7. Approval of
Resolution No. 2007-114 entitled a Resolution Calling Hearing on Amendment to Capital
Improvement Plan and Issuance of Refunding Bonds, which will be considered in its normal
sequence and a separate discussion of the items will be conducted. Motion carried unanimously.
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DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Approve the Monday, December 17, 2007 Payment of Claims (bills) for check numbers 025074
to 025121
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Fay authorizing the
payment of claims that included check numbers 025074 to 025121 following the discussion of
check numbers 025074 made payable to Abdo, Eick & Meyers LLP for Auditing and
Accounting Services in the amount of$1,397.96; 025093 made payable to John A. Lindstrom for
Fire Inspection Consulting Training in the amount of $576.00; 025095 made payable to Magic
Water that the Fire Department purchased for easy transportation to fire calls in the amount of
$336.00; 025113 made payable to United Rentals for the purchase of renting a wood chipper to
chip up wood for the trail within Winter Park in the amount of$302.91; 025117 made payable to
Westside Wholesale Tire for new tires and balancing of them on a City vehicle with funds from
the Parks Department in the amount of$513.93.
Council member Berning stated the City should be purchasing locally and strongly stated the
importance of doing that in the future. City Administrator Kruse stated he understands the
importance of doing so and believes staff does a good job of doing so when the additional costs
are reasonable. At times, it is difficult for local merchants to compete with the State of
Minnesota contract prices.
Motion carried unanimously.
. Authorize payment of all just claims received by December 31, 2006 (year-end closeout)
MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Mayor Klecker authorizing the payment
of all just claims received by December 31, 2007, which would be the year-end closeout of
payment of claims. Motion carried unanimously.
. Approve Payment Requestfor Partial Pay Estimate No. 1.from Imholte Concrete
Construction, Inc. for the City Hall South Parking lot construction in the amount of$37,978. 78
MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Mayor Klecker to approve staffs
recommendation for Partial Pay Estimate No. 1 to Imholte Concrete Construction, Inc. for the
Albertville City Hall South Parking Lot construction in the amount of $37,978.78, based upon
the work completed to date. Motion carried unanimously.
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. Approve Payment Request for Partial Pay Estimate No.3 for payment to LaTour
Construction, Inc. for construction of52nd Street NE Improvement in the amount of$I83, 624. 86
MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Mayor Klecker to approve staffs
recommendation for Partial Pay Estimate No.3 to LaTour Construction, Inc. for 52nd Street
Improvements, otherwise known as Barthel Industrial Park 3rd Addition, in the amount of
$183,624.86, based upon the work completed to date. Motion carried unanimously.
. Approve Payment Request for Partial Pay Estimate No.1 for payment to Northdale
Construction Company, Inc. for construction of Phil Morris Lift Station in the amount of
$94,955.00
MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Mayor Klecker to approve staffs
recommendation for Partial Pay Estimate No.1 to Northdale Construction Company, Inc. for
Phil Morris Lift Station in the amount of $94,955.00 that represents approximately 67% of the
total contract amount, based upon the work completed through November 30,2007. Motion
carried unanimously.
. Approve Payment Requestfrom Wright County Highway Departmentfor construction of
CSAH 19 South Improvement in the amount of$213,492.21
MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Mayor Klecker to approve Payment
Request for from Wright County Highway Department for construction of CSAH 19 South
Improvement in the amount of$213,492.21. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Resolution No. 2007-114 entitled a Resolution Calling Hearing on Amendment to
Capital Improvement Plan and Issuance of Refunding Bonds
City Administrator Kruse explained to the Mayor and Council members that legislature has
enacted legislation that allows the issuance of Capital Improvement Bonds (CIP) thus giving the
City's an opportunity to refinance existing Government Obligation (GO) Bonds. In 1999, the
City of Albertville financed the Fire Hall with GO Lease Revenue Bonds through the Albertville
Economic Development Authority. Now it is financially advantageous for the City to refinance
the Bonds at a savings of approximately $30,000 to $41,000.
MOTION BY Council member Vetsch, seconded by Mayor Klecker to approve Resolution No.
2007-114 entitled a Resolution Calling Hearing on Amendment to Capital Improvement Plan and
Issuance of Refunding Bonds, in which case the Albertville City Council will hold a public
hearing regarding an amendment to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and issuance of the
Bonds on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter at Albertville City Hall, 5959
Main Avenue NE, Albertville. Motion carried unanimously.
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PLANNING AND ZONING
Accept City Planners Monthly Report
City Planner Brixius explained that Phil Morris and Neil Webber have asked for an extension to
the submittal of the Site and Building Plan Review to work on the elevations of the restaurant
and bring it before the Council in February 2008. There is a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
application for a Text Amendment B-2 District to allow for a Veterinary Clinic within the
Shoppes at Prairie Run Development, which the Planning and Zoning Commission will review in
January 2008. Staff is conducting research on Pawn Shops and Tattoo Parlors and appropriate
locations for them within the Albertville city limits. Staff is also researching FEMA Flood Plain
Insurance program with findings to be presented with the Engineer's study on Barthel Industrial
stormwater. Brixius asked the Mayor and Council members if they had any questions or
concerns regarding the monthly report.
Council members accepted the City Planner's Monthly Report dated Wednesday, December 12,
2007 as presented in the December 17, 2007 City Council packet.
Sohuett Real Estate Development Elderly Housing Concept Plan
City Planner Brixius informed the Council that Schuett Real Estate Group, LLC has submitted a
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan for site known as Albert Villas 7th Addition,
which was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission in November. The Schuett Group
concept plan is requesting a land use and rezoning change for the Albert Villas 7th Addition site
from its current zoning of R -1 A Low Density Residential to a PUD zoning district. The site will
include a three (3) story multiple family building that will have 40 units of independent living,
40 units of assisted living, and 16 units of memory care housing. The concept plan also includes
36 single level townhomes that will be age restricted for independent living seniors. Brixius
pointed out that as a concept plan the applicant is soliciting City insight and comment on the land
use application prior to proceeding to a PUD rezoning and development stage detail plans.
Assistant City Engineer Nafstad brought up the fact that County Ditch 9 would need to be
cleaned up and excess debris cleared away.
Tom Schuett, representing Schuett Real Estate Group, LLC thanked the Council for allowing the
discussion of the proposed concept plan for the Albert Villas 7th Addition. Mr. Schuett informed
the Council that he has been researching this type of development over the past several years.
Schuett knows there is a need for such type of a development, but what is unknown is finding the
best location for such a concept. The demographics of Albertville demonstrate the potential need
for services similar to this concept plan. The concept is one that would give an individual the
opportunity to move to once they retire and as they continue to mature or age they have the
ability to re-locate to the next phase when the need arises.
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Mr. Scheutt shared with the Council that he sent out notices to the abutting property owners
asking for their input on the proposed development. It was brought to his attention that the
location of the meeting was not mentioned; therefore very few residents attending the meeting.
Mr. Scheutt noted there will be a fair amount of common area throughout the three-story
building, which would include an area to eat, a fitness area, garden area outside, and a place
known as "Grandma or Grandpa's Attic". By having such common areas throughout the
building will get the residents out of their rooms to remain active.
The Council agreed that there appeared to be a need for a development for Senior Housing
within Albertville. Council thought there could be a few townhomes to be located off of Jason
Avenue NE that would be owner occupied. Council brought to Mr. Schuett's attention there is a
similar type of development in Elk River known as "Guardian Angels" and one in Rogers and
wondered if this would be similar. Council would like to visit the site in Delano that Schuett
recently received approval to develop. Should the development proceed, Council expressed that
they would like to know what the pros and cons were to the connection of 51 st Street NE from
Albert Villas 7th Addition to Albert Villas 2nd Addition. Council would like feedback from the
Fire Department as far as fire or medical emergency response.
City Administrator Kruse summarized what the Council was stating, in which the Council was in
agreement for Mr. Schuett to proceed with the Application for Rezoning and Developing the site.
The Council would like the applicant to put together a couple different versions of a proposed
layout; one that would connect 51 st Street NE, and one where 51 st Street NE that included a cul-
de-sac.
Signage - walking - commercial in the right-aI-way
Council expressed concerns with the amount of sign age along CSAH 19 North ofCSAH 37 in
Albertville. The Albertville Premium Outlets stores place a number of advertising signs within
the right-of-way. Other businesses are not allowed to place this signage up why are they
allowed. Another concern the Council had was with walking signage. Council had no big
concerns with individuals that walk along the trail, but when the individuals are standing in the
median causing site problems. Council brought up the fact that the previous weekend there were
individuals in the median with large signs. Take the size of the signs then add the wind could
cause a fatal accident.
Staff listened to the Council and would bring it to the attention of the management office of the
Albertville Premium Outlets and notify the Wright County Sheriffs Department to patrol the
area for the safety of the individual as well as the travelers. Not only would staff notify the Mall
management offices, but would bring it to the individual store owners' attention.
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ENGINEERING
CSAH 19 South Lighting
Council asked if staff has received any quotes on the cost to include electrical wiring for the
potential of holiday lights on the light poles along the CSAH 19 South Corridor. After
discussing the possibility of installing electrical outlets to the light poles, Council decided to
drop the installation of an electrical receptacle for now.
ADMINISTRATION
Fire Inspection Pay Rate
City Administrator Kruse wanted to meet with the Personnel Committee in the near future to
discuss the pay rate for the Fire Fighters that are training to perform fire inspections. The
Council has approved staff to complete a pilot fire inspection study to evaluate the best practice
to insure safety compliance with the fire code. Kruse stated that Building Official Sutherland,
Fire Chief Mills and he are working with John Lindstrom, a Certified Fire Inspector who is
providing training. Currently fire fighters are paid $8 per hour for training and $12 per hour for
emergency responses, with some variation depending on experience. Fire Chief Mills has
submitted approximately 60 hours of time and has requested a higher rate of pay for fire
inspections. The firemen have suggested $20 per hour, but mentioned being in training, a $16 to
$18 rate would seem reasonable.
Council stated this is a pilot program to try and figure out what a program might look like. The
City is exploring inspection options and the volunteers are in a training mode at this time. We are
paying for a crew of people including an outside consultant and Building Official to do what one
person could do. The Council expressed concerns about making a change midway through this
effort and after the fact. While the Council always appreciates the volunteer fire personnel, it
directed staff to pay the fire personnel that are involved in fire inspection training and the pilot
project $12.00 per hour instead of the normal $8 they are paid for training. When the pilot study
is completed, the Council can evaluate how best to proceed with a fire inspection program.
Albertville Mall Berm
Assistant City Engineer Nafstad gave a brief update on the removal of the dirtJberm that is
located on the west side of the Albertville Premium Outlets Phase I. Nafstad reported that it was
discovered that it will cost approximately $180,000 to remove the dirt. Staff has been in contact
with the Rodens and Darkenwalds who did not want the liability stipulation associated with the
acceptance of the dirt on their property. Staff recommended that Council approve the Grading
Permit at this point and deal with the liability stipulation later.
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MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Council member Berning to allow the
application of a Grading Permit for the Roden and Darkenwald property without condition.
Motion carried unanimously.
Karl Eid Property Purchase
Mayor Klecker informed the Council that the Karl Eide property, located at 10831 Kantar Court
NE, was taken over by a bank in Texas. Once again Klecker asked the Council if they would
consider purchasing the house, which could be removed from the lot in order to expand Oakside
Park.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Wagner to make an offer of
$60,000 to $65,000 to purchase the house, in which the City would use the land to expand
Oakside Park. Motion carried unanimously.
Barthel Industrial Lots
Council suggested setting a workshop in the near future to discuss the sale or development of the
Barthel Industrial lots on 52nd Street NE. Staff suggested holding the workshop meeting in
January 2008 following one of the shorter regular Council meetings.
Historical Committee
Council member Berning updated the Council on the Historical Committee informing them that
Mrs. Zachman has put photos together for display at City Hall. Is the Council still in agreement
to display those at City Hall? Council was in agreement to display the photos that have been put
together by Mrs. Zachman.
50th Street NE Speed Study Update
City Administrator Kruse informed the Council that the Wright County Sheriff's Department has
agreed to increase speed compliance on 50th Street NE per Council's request.
STMA Ice Arena
City Administrat-or Kruse gave a brief update on an appraisal that came back from Nagell
Appraisal and Consulting regarding the land value for the Barthel Property. Assistant City
Engineer Nafstad reported the estimated cost to correct the soils under the building and parking
lot is $90,000. The appraisal compares the Barthel property to building ready sites, thus the need
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for soil correction to be taken into consideration. The appraisal assumes any assessments are
paid but does not include any soil correction.
The Council requested the appraisal be forwarded onto the Barthel Family for their evaluation.
CITIZEN OPEN FORUM - (continued if necessary)
ANNOUNCEMENTS and or UPCOMING MEETINGS
December
24 all day
25 all day
26 6:00 p.m.
31 all day
January 2008
1 all day
7 7 :00 p.m.
8 7:00 p.m.
11 6:00 p.m.
14 6:00 p.m.
21 all day
22 7:00 p.m.
28 7 :00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
City Offices closed in observation of Christmas Eve Day
City Offices closed in observation of Christmas Day
Joint Water Board meeting (tentative date)
City Offices closed in observation of New Year's Eve Day
City Offices closed in observation of New Year's Day
City Council meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
"In Appreciation to those who serve" Recognition Event
STMA Ice Arena Board meeting
City Offices closed in observation of Martin Luther King Day
City Council meeting (TUESDAY)
Committee of the Whole Workshop
MOTION BY Council member Berning, seconded by Council member Fay to adjourn the
regular December 17,2007 City Council meeting at 9:24 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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