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2008-07-07 CC Minutes Cmte of Whole ~ ~~-r!YilL€ COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 7, 2008 MINUTES Albertville City Hall 6:00 PM PRESENT FROM ALBERTVILLE: Mayor Ron Klecker, Council members Dan Wagner, LeRoy Berning, Tom Fay and John Vetsch; City Administrator Larry Kruse, and City Clerk Bridget Miller ABSENT: None WIRELESS COMMITTEE PRESENTATION Shirley Schappek informed the Council that the Albertville Wireless Committee has been working on a Wireless Opting on what the availability is within the Albertville city limits. Schappek opened up the discussion noting that brining wireless internet connection would be a nice option for Albertville residents and business owners to have. Ms. Schappek brought to the Council's attention the fact that the Wireless Committee has contacted other communities to see how wireless is set up within their city and how things are working. Ms. Schappek then turned it over to Elizabeth Blankenship with Johnson Controls. Elizabeth Blankenship thanked the Council for allowing Johnson Controls with the opportunity to present what they could offer the City. Blankenship touched briefly on the Potential Benefits to Albertville, the Wireless Infrastructure, the Community Models, and the process necessary to offer Wireless Internet within Albertville. The next step, following this presentation, is to Share Information and or to have a signed Memorandum of Understanding, which is to introduce the Concept, Preliminary analysis, and Present the opportunity. Ms. Blankenship reviewed the Project Development Agreement, which included the Detailed Analysis, Present a Solution, and obtain City Council approval. Mayor Klecker reported to Ms. Schappek and Ms. Blankenship that a decision whether to proceed would be made during the regular City council meeting, which will take place following the Committee of the Whole meeting. Mayor Klecker directed City Administrator Kruse to follow-up with Ms. Schappek and Ms. Blankenship what the Council decided. GUARDIAN ANGELS SENIOR HOUSING Dan Dixon with Guardian Angels of Elk River gave an overall update and presentation of Guardian Angels. Mr. Dixon reminded the Council members the site Guardian Angels is looking at within Albertville, which is known as Albert Villas 7th Addition off of Jason Avenue NE. Mr. Dixon informed the members Maxfield Research Inc. has calculated the preliminary demand for senior housing, including the demand for congregate (40-units being planned for), assisted living, and M:\Public Data\City Council\Council Minutes\2008 Minutes\Committee Whole\M 07-07-08 cow Minutes Approved.doc City of Albertville Committee of the Whole Minutes July 7, 2008 Page 2 of2 memory care units, based on the size of the income/asset-qualified target market and the supply of existing and planned senior housing product in the Market Area. Dixon reviewed that the Maxfield Research Inc. delineates the primary draw area for senior housing in Albertville and presents an overview of the demographic and economic characteristics of the Market Area. Mr. Dixon continued reviewing the Maxfield Research Inc. report with the Guardian Angels of Elk River, Inc. information that was distributed to the Committee of the Whole. In summary, Dixon noted that the study presented is a preliminary assessment of the factors impacting demand for senior housing, including demographic, economic, and competitive variables, shows support for additional senior housing in the Albertville Market area. Dixon reiterated that Maxfield's conclusions are preliminary and do not consider appropriateness of a particular site for a senior housing development, historical performance of other senior housing developments in the Market Area, price and positioning of the subject project, or other important factors (i.e. architectural, marketing, and management issues) that would likely impact the market feasibility of the subject development. Mayor Klecker brought to Mr. Dixon's attention that the Council will not be making a decision at this point, but your item is on the regular City Council meeting. Council will take action on the topic at that time and City Administrator Kruse will contact you regarding the outcome of the Council's motion on the Senior Housing Study. OTHER BUSINESS City Administrator Kruse very quickly brought up the Wright Recycling Contract fees and Waste Hauling of Albertville. Kruse wanted to inquire if the Council would think about passing on a portion of the cost to the citizens. Council was concerned with the employee workload and wanted to make sure it would not require hiring additional help to implement should the Council agree t the request. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Council member Berningto adjourn the Monday, July 7, 2008 Committee of the Whole meeting at 6:55 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ~k~ . on Klecker, Mayor ~ I "- Bridget Mille ity Clerk . M:\Public Data\City Council\Council Minutes\2008 Minutes\Committee Whole\M 07-07-08 cow Minutes Approved.doc