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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 5, 2009
MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL
7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the October 5, 2009 regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., in
which the members of the Council arose for the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
rRESENT: Mayor Ron Klecker, Council members Larry Sorensen, Tom Fay, Dan Wagner, and
John Vetsch
OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Larry Kruse, City Engineer Adam Nafstad, City
Planner Alan Brixius, City Attorney Mike Couri, Finance Director Tina Lannes, Utilities
Department Superintendent John Middendorf, and City Clerk Bridget Miller
ABSENT: none
RECOGNITIONS - PRESENT A TIONS - INTRODUCTIONS - no comments
CITIZEN FORUM
Mayor Klecker asked Mike Potter to approach the podium to present his item to the Council that
is already not on the agenda.
Mike Potter of 11650-57th Street NE basically reported that as a number of the Council members
are aware, he has been doing dirt work on his property off of CSAH 37 near the cemetery. The
current City Code reads: Any person who proposes to add land fill in excess of fifty (50) cubic
yards to any property or person who proposes to land fill in a drainage or utility easement within
the city limits shall apply to the city for a land fill permit. Potter has applied for a Permit that
was approved. Potter went on to bring up the fact that the Council is considering amending the
current City Code to reduce the amount to twenty (20) cubic yards. Potter noted that it takes a
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fair amount of coordination in getting dirt hauled in and if a person needs the Council's approval
that can make the process rather difficult to accomplish.
City Administrator Kruse went into more detail with the Grading Permit approval, in which the
City Code states that the City Council is supposed to approve such Grading and or Land-filling
Permits. Kruse wanted the Council to consider amending the City Code to amend the process by
allowing the Grading Permit to be approved via an Administrative Permit. By amending the
process would allow staff the ability to approve the Grading Permits, which would get the
permits turned around in a shorter time compared to the current process of having the applicant
go before the City Council.
The City Council was okay with amending the City Code to allow Grading Permits to be
approved via an Administrative Permit provided the City Engineer is one of the main staff
members reviewing, approving, and if necessary overseeing the site. Staff reported they will
discuss amending the City Code with Ordinance No. 2009-020, which is on the agenda under
Planning. In conclusion, staff stated they will continue to work with Mr. Potter regarding the
grading and landfilling on the property located off of CSAH 37.
Mayor Klecker then invited Ann Krocak to the podium to express her concerns to the Council.
Ann Krocak of 10295 Kali Avenue NE informed the City Council and staff that she has
contacted various municipal departments regarding how to get the speed limit along Kali
Avenue NE near Villas Park reduced. Krocak has talked to Wright County and the State of
Minnesota who basically both told her she would have to contact the Albertville City Offices.
Krocak has gone door-to-door obtaining signatures from neighbors who agree to reduce the
speed along Kali Avenue NE that runs from CSAH 18 (Jason Avenue NE) to Kagan/Kahl
Avenue NE.
City Administrator Kruse brought up the fact that there is information on the City's web site
relating to stop signs and speed limits. Kruse commented that Wright County has conducted
speed studies in other residential areas. The outcome of the study is that the majority of
motorists are going anywhere from 28-30 MPH, which is the designated speed limit.
City Attorney Couri shared the fact that according to Mn State Statutes the recommended speed
limit for residential zoned districts is 30 MPH; therefore, not possible to set a speed limit of25
MPH.
After the discussion, staff was directed to have a patrol officer posted to monitor the speed of
motorists along Kali Avenue NE from CSAH 18 (Jason Ave. NE) to Kagan/Kahl Ave NE. Staff
will report back to Council at a future meeting the findings and speeds of the vehicles traveling
along Kali Avenue NE within Albertville.
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AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
There were no amendments to the agenda; therefore, a motion was made approve the agenda as
presented.
MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Council member Sorensen to approve the
Monday, October 5, 2009 regular City Council agenda as presented, in which no items were
added or removed. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES
September 21, 2009 regular City Council minutes
MOTION BY Council member Sorensen, seconded by Council member Wagner to approve the
Monday, September 21,2009 regular City Council minutes as presented, that will be printed and
signed; following signing the minutes will be scanned and the electronic scanned version will be
kept on file in the office of the City Clerk that will serve as the official copy. Motion carried
unanimously.
September 30, 2009 special City Council Workshop minutes
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Sorensen to approve the
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 special City Council Workshop minutes as presented, that will
be printed and signed; following signing the minutes will be scanned and the electronic scanned
version will be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk that will serve as the official copy.
Mayor Klecker, Council members Fay and Sorensen voted aye. Council members Vetsch and
Wagner abstained from voting.
CONSENT AGENDA
a CONSENT AGENDA
All items with an asterisk (a) 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, staff, or citizen so requests. In such event, the item will be removed from the Consent
Agenda; a separate discussion will take place during the General Order of Business and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda that will require a separate motion.
There are five (5) items listed on the Consent Agenda: 8.801. Approve the Memorandum of
Understanding Between Wright County and the City of Albertville for the Purchase of Salt for
the 2009-2010 Snow and Ice Removal Season for $73.98 per ton, which will be subject to a Fuel
Clause: 8.E.1. Authorize the Monday, October 5,2009 Payment of Claims (bills) for check
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numbers 027524 to 027563 as presented except the bills specifically pulled, which are passed by
separate motion; 8.J.l. Approve the ordinance summaries for Ordinance No. 2009-014
Summary and Ordinance No. 2009-015 Summary for purposes of publication of such
summaries, and to find that the summaries clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of
the following ordinances; 8.J.2. Set October 19,2009 to begin at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter as
a Hearing for the purpose of taking comment from interested property owners regarding the
proposed establishment of Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Trunk Municipal Water Districts related to
the 2009 CSAH 37 Trunk Utility Construction Project; 8.J.3.a thru c Set three Public Hearings:
a. Set November 2,2009 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter for a public hearing to consider the
proposed special assessment of Lot 2, Block 1, Albertville Marketplace for $61,050 in SAC and
WAC charges; Set November 2,2009 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter for a public hearing to
consider the proposed special assessment of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Niemeyer Trailer Sales, for
$224,797 in trunk charges and local sewer and water utility expenses; and, c. Set November 2,
2009 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter for a public hearing to consider the proposed reallocation of
special assessments to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 1, Albertville Marketplace, in the amount of
$21,998.34 for prior special assessments that existed at the time of filing of the Marketplace plat
but were not reallocated to the numbered lots when the plat was filed.
No items were pulled from the October 5, 2009 Consent Agenda. Council made the following
motion:
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Sorensen to approve the
October 5, 2009 Consent Agenda that included the following item: 8.B.l. Approve the
Memorandum of Understanding Between Wright County and the City of Albertville for the
Purchase of Salt for the 2009-2010 Snow and Ice Removal Season for $73.98 per ton, which will
be subject to a Fuel Clause: 8.E.l. Authorize the Monday, October 5, 2009 Payment of Claims
(bills) for check numbers 027524 to 027563 as presented except the bills specifically pulled,
which are passed by separate motion; 8.J.l. Approve the ordinance summaries for Ordinance
No. 2009-014 Summary and Ordinance No. 2009-015 Summary for purposes of publication
of such summaries, and to find that the summaries clearly inform the public of the intent and
effect of the following ordinances; 8.J.2. Set October 19, 2009 to begin at 7:00 p.m. or soon
thereafter as a Hearing for the purpose of taking comment from interested property owners
regarding the proposed establishment of Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Trunk Municipal Water
Districts related to the 2009 CSAH 37 Trunk Utility Construction Project; 8.J.3.a thru c Set three
Public Hearings: a. SetNovember 2,2009 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter for a public hearing to
consider the proposed special assessment of Lot 2, Block 1, Albertville Marketplace for $61,050
in SAC and WAC charges; b. Set November 2,2009 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter for a public
hearing to consider the proposed special assessment of Lots 1,2 and 3, Block 1, Niemeyer
Trailer Sales, for $224,797 in trunk charges and local sewer and water utility expenses; and, c.
Set November 2,2009 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter for a public hearing to consider the
proposed reallocation of special assessments to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 1, Albertville
Marketplace, in the amount of $21 ,998.34 for prior special assessments that existed at the time
of filing of the Marketplace plat but were not reallocated to the numbered lots when the plat was
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filed, in which the following item was pulled for further discussion and a separate motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
FIRE DEPARTMENT - no comments
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between Wright County and the City of
Albertvillefor the Purchase of Salt for the 2009-2010 Snow and Ice Removal Seasonfor $73.98
per ton, which will be subject to a Fuel Clause
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Sorensen to approve the
Memorandum of Understanding Between Wright County and the City of Albertville for the
Purchase of Salt for the 2009-2010 Snow and Ice Removal Season for $73.98 per ton, which will
be subject to a Fuel Clause. Motion carried unanimously.
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT (WWTP) - no comments
BUILDING DEPARTMENT - no comments
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
. Authorize the Monday, October 5, 2009 payment of the claims that includes check numbers
027524 to 027563 as presented except the bills specifically pulled, which are passed by separate
motion
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Sorensen to authorize the
Monday, October 5, 2009 payment of the claims that includes check numbers 027524 to 027563
as presented except the bills specifically pulled, which are passed by separate motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
Authorize staff to Implement Monthly Utility Billing effective January 1, 2010
Finance Director Lannes went over the request for Council action that was included in the
packet, which basically stated in 2005, Albertville city staffwas allowed to switch from a
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quarterly billing to every other month. Since that time, there has been discussion regarding
going to a monthly billing cycle. The intention has been to move to monthly billing once radio
read installation is near completion. As of September 2009, there are approximately 316 radio
read meters left to install.
Lannes went over what the benefits were for going to monthly billing, which consisted of and
not limited do the following:
1. Increasing demand for monthly billing by residents to ease the personal budgeting
process and create consistency knowing each month, in essence, a smaller bill is due.
2. Provide easier collection process and to catch foreclosures or bankruptcies before it is
too late due to legal timing and minimize write offs
3. Provides consistent cash flow
4. Allows customers to see their usage and control it more closely.
5. Provide earlier detection of leaks or other water issues
6. Allows people to be more comfortable with Auto Pay (ACH) and e-billing
Council appeared to be on board with switching to a monthly billing schedule; therefore, the
following motion was made:
MOTION BY Council member Sorensen, seconded by Council member Fay to authorize staff
to Implement Monthly Utility Billing effective January 1,2010. Motion carried unanimously.
Authorize staff to Purchase/Upgrade the Neptune Reading Equipment and Software for Radio
Read in the amount of $10,500
Finance Director Lannes began by stating in mid to late 2004 the City purchased a hand held
receiver used for meter install and reading. The cost for the upgrade has been planned for and
budgeted over several years with the knowledge that by 2010 we would have to purchase new
equipment for reading the meters. Our current hand held will no longer be serviceable after
2010. The City of Albertville would keep the current hand held unit for installs until it fails
(there is no trade in value for the old unit) while using the new unit for reading.
The upgraded unit has a filter that only picks up the radio waves from the water meters, not
unwanted radio waves, making the unit read faster. Also, it can run offthe truck battery, which
solves the issue we have had with the hand held of battery replacement due to charging issues.
Lannes informed the Council that Utilities Department Superintendent Middendorf was present
to answer any questions relating to the Upgrade of the Neptune Reading Equipment.
Council wanted to know how long would the upgraded equipment last. Council was concerned
that we will upgrade and 16 months later the equipment will be outdated; therefore, the City
would need to upgrade again.
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Middendorf brought up the Upgrade to the Neptune Reading Equipment will be the latest and
greatest~ therefore, it is staff gut feeling it should be good for a number of years. The City
invested in a hand-held radio read unit in mid to late 2004, in which staff did not know when the
equipment initially came out yet has lasted almost five (5) years. The hand-held unit will
become obsolete sometime in 2010.
MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Council member Sorensen to authorize
staff to PurchaselUpgrade the Neptune Reading Equipment and Software for Radio Read in the
amount of$10,500. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve the following items:
a. Approve Resolution No. 2009-034 entitled a Resolution Setting Water Utility Rates,
increasing the rate for the water utility as follows effective January 1, 2010
a. Approve Resolution No. 2009-035 entitled a Resolution Setting Sewer Utility Rates,
increasing the rate for the sewer utility as follows effective January 1, 2010
a. Allow staff to Implement Cost Savings Reduction on Utility Bills for Residents that opt to
receive an e-bill (no paper bill) and/or sign up for (ACH) Auto Pay effective January 1,
2010
Pinance Director Lannes brought up the fact that Albertville has not raised water or sewer rates
since 2006 and the intention was to raise rates between 2-3% annually. Since the rates have not
been raised since 2006 it creates a larger increase needed today.
Lannes continued by sharing that in order to help residents with the proposed increase, staff
recommends that for those who sign up for e-billing the City share the cost savings with the
resident by reducing their bill by $2.17. If the resident goes with e-billing it saves the City of
Albertville $2.17 per bill that is not mailed out. The cost savings come from not using postage,
paper, envelopes, printing, and administration time. In addition, staff also recommends for those
who sign up for Auto Pay (ACH) from checking or savings account the City share the cost
savings with the resident by reducing their bill by $2.03. By using Auto Pay (ACH) from
checking or savings account the City saves $2.03 per payment. The cost savings come from the
administrative costs of processing the payment. Therefore, if a resident signs up for both e-
billing and Auto Pay (ACH) via checking or savings account they could save $4.20 per bill. The
discount for Auto Pay (ACH) only is when the City requests the money from their bank
electronically.
Council had questions and concerns regarding what the percentage of increase are, in which
Council directed staff to revise the Resolutions to include the percentage of increase for the
rates.
Staff will amend the Resolutions noting what the percentage of increase will be and bring them
back to the October 19,2009 regular Council meeting or a meeting soon thereafter.
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Council made the following motions to table the Resolutions, but wanted to proceed with
implementing the cost savings reduction on e-billing and Auto Pay (ACH) via checking or
saving account.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Vetsch to table Resolution
No. 2009-034 entitled a Resolution Setting Water Utility Rates, increasing the rate for the water
utility as follows effective January 1,2010 until the October 19,2009 regular Council meeting,
which will allow staff time to prepare a rate increase scenario in a percentage format. Motion
carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Vetsch to table Resolution
No. 2009-035 entitled a Resolution Setting Sewer Utility Rates, increasing the rate for the sewer
utility as follows effective January 1,2010 until the October 19,2009 regular Council meeting,
which will allow staff time to prepare a rate increase scenario in a percentage format. Motion
carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Sorensen to allow staff to
Implement Cost Savings Reduction on Utility Bills for Residents that opt to receive an e-bill (no
paper bill) and/or sign up for Auto Pay (ACH) via checking or saving account effective January
1,2010. Motion carried unanimously.
Accept the Finance Director's Monthly Report
Finance Director Lannes asked if there were any questions or concerns regarding the financial
report.
CITY CLERK - no comments
CITY COUNCIL
Approve the 2009-2010 Insurance Proposalfrom the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance
Trust (LMCIT) as presented by Middleton & Associates, Inc. and on file in the office of the City
Clerk with a $1,000 deductible
Finance Director Lannes reported that every year the City reviews and renews insurance
coverage for property, inland marine, comprehensive general liability and public official's
liability. The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust was formed to provide insurance for
cities across Minnesota. In the past, private insurance companies either pulled out of the
municipal market or raised premiums so high; cities had to seek an alternative source of insuring
themselves. According to Arlan Middleton, there are very few if any insurance companies that
are competitive or even writing policies for municipal government. When they do, they do not
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cover public official's liability, no fault sewer backup; open meeting law or Land Use
Regulation claims including legal costs. Under the program cities develop a loss rating and are
paid a dividend when they have good experience and if they have significant losses their rating
Increases.
The City has in recent years waived our monetary limits on tort liability and purchases additional
coverage up to the $1,000,000 per occurrence and in aggregate. The 2009-10 policy again
reflects waiving the tort limit.
. The total insurance premium is going down from $105,399 to $92,622 and decrease of
12.13% in premium. The majority of this decrease is due to the liability with the lawsuits
coming to a close.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Wagner to approve the
2009-2010 Insurance Proposal from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) as
presented by Middleton & Associates, Inc. and on file in the office of the City Clerk and or
Finance Director with a $1,000 deductible. Motion carried unanimously.
Oral Update on the Joint Powers Water Board meeting (if applicable)
Mayor Klecker gave an overview of the recent Joint Powers Water Board meeting, in which it
cost $21,000 to fix and or correct the issues with Well No.9. Included with the contract there
will be a statement that this does not excuse the contractor for damages.
Oral Update on Joint City - School meeting
City Administrator Kruse noted that the Wednesday, September 30,2009 Joint Cities and School
meeting was an informal meeting. The STMA School Board reported that there were four (4)
other schools built within Minnesota in the last year.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Accept the Planning and Zoning Recommendation to Appoint Natalya Lindberg to fill the
vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission effective immediately, which will finish out
2009 and run for a three-year term that will expire December 31, 2012
City Planner Brixius reported that Ms. Lindberg was present in the audience if the Council had
any questions.
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Ms. Lindberg introduced herself to the Council and informed them that she has various
backgrounO knowledge and or experience. Ms. Lindberg felt that if you possess such knowledge
you should consider using the knowledge by getting involved and giving back to the community.
MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Council member Fay to approve Planning
and Zoning Recommendation to Appoint Natalya Lindberg to fill the vacancy on the Planning
and Zoning Commission effective immediately, which will finish out 2009 and run for a three-
year term that will expire December 31, 2012.
Approve Ordinance No. 2009-016, entitled an Ordinance amending Section 1000.7 (Required
Fencing, Screening, and Landscaping) of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A) of the
2005 Albertville Municipal City Code relating to prohibited trees within the City
City Planner Brixius noted this came about with the recent incident of ash disease. Staff felt it
would be beneficial to review and prohibit such trees from being planted within the Albertville
city limits.
Staff also looked at trees that could potentially be planted within the right-of-ways or
boulevards.
Council wanted to better understand the allowable list of trees and where they could be planted,
which City Planner Brixius went over each list with the Council clarifying there are three (3)
lists that identify where various species of trees would be best planted.
MOTION BY Council member Sorensen, seconded by Council member Wagner to approve
Ordinance No. 2009-016, entitled an Ordinance amending Section 1000.7 (Required Fencing,
Screening, and Landscaping) of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A) of the 2005
Albertville Municipal City Code relating to prohibited trees within the City. Mayor Klecker,
Council members Sorensen, Wagner, and Fay voted aye. Council member Vetsch voted nay.
Motion carried.
Approve Ordinance No. 2009-020, entitled an Ordinance amending Section 1800.1 (Land
Filling Operations) and Section 1900.1 (Land Excavation/Grading), relating to the stipulations
requiring a Land Fill or Excavation Permit within the City
City Planner Brixius commented that in 2006, the language governing Land Filling and
Excavation/Grading Permits stipulated that a permit was needed if the filling or excavating was
in the amount of 50 cubic yards or more. During the review process of amending the Landfilling
and Excavation/Grading Permits, the Planning and Zoning Commission revised the drafted
amendment and recommended language (Option B included in the packet) to include stricter
regulations in the need for a Landfilling or Excavation/Grading Permit: any deposit of fill or
land extraction/grading in any of the following manners would require a permit:
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. Within a drainage or utility easement.
. Within a natural drainage way.
. Within ten feet of a property line.
. In excess of 20 cubic yards.
The Ordinance amendment was presented to the City Council, who also approved the same
guidelines as the Planning and Zoning Commission. However, after approval the wrong
Ordinance was signed and incorporated into the 2005 Albertville City Code.
After listening to Mr. Potter earlier; Council directed staff to revise the Ordinance changing the
process from receiving Council approval on a Landfilling and Excavating/Grading Permit to an
Administrative Permit that would be approved by the City Engineer and other city staff.
MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Council member Sorensen to table
Ordinance No. 2009-020, entitled an Ordinance amending Section 1800.1 (Land Filling
Operations) and Section 1900.1 (Land Excavation/Grading), relating to the stipulations requiring
a Land Fill or Excavation Permit within the City until the October 19, 2009 regular City Council
or a meeting soon thereafter, which would allow staff time to revise the Ordinance changing the
approval from Council approval on a Grading Permit to an Administrative Permit that is
approved by staff that must include the City Engineer's involvement. Motion carried
unanimously.
ENGINEERING
Accept the City Engineer's Progress Report dated September 28, 2009
City Engineer N afstad asked if there were any questions regarding the report.
Approve to Reduce Letter of Credit No. 805 held as security for the Niemeyer Trailer Sales
development to no less than $9,990, conditioned on all outstanding balances owed to the City
being paid in full
City Engineer Nafstad reported that on September 8, 2009, Council authorized the reduction of
the Niemeyer Trailer Sales Letter of Credit (LOC) to no less than $40,870, contingent upon the
completion of certain improvements. Due to the required improvements not being completed
prior to the expiration date of the LOC, the LOC was renewed in full.
Nafstad continued by stating to date, the improvements required for the previously approved
reduction (to no lees that $40,870) have been completed; however, upon discussions between
Mr. Niemeyer and staff, it has been agreed that the development is eligible for further reduction
to the LOC.
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Nafstad then noted that all municipal improvements and the majority of the required private street
improvements have been completed to date. Based on the work completed and assuming the
Developer is current with all fees owed to the City, it is recommended that the Letter of Credit be
reduced from $71,978 to no less than $9,990. This reduced balance is consistent with previous
agreements and is believed to be sufficient performance security.
MOTION BY Council member Wagner, seconded by Council member Sorensen to approve to
Reduce Letter of Credit No. 805 held as security for the Niemeyer Trailer Sales development to
no less than $9,990, conditioned on all outstanding balances owed to the City being paid in full.
Motion carried unanimously.
LEGAL
. Approve the ordinance summaries for Ordinance No. 2009-014 Summary and Ordinance
No. 2009-015 Summary for purposes of publication of such summaries, and to find that the
summaries clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the following ordinances
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Sorensen to approve the
ordinance summaries for Ordinance No. 2009-014 Summary and Ordinance No. 2009-015
Summary for purposes of publication of such summaries, and to find that the summaries clearly
inform the public of the intent and effect of the following ordinances. Motion carried
unanimously.
. Set October 19,2009 to begin at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter as a Hearingfor the purpose
of taking comment from interested property owners regarding the proposed establishment of
Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Trunk Municipal Water Districts related to the 2009 CSAH 37 Trunk
Utility Construction Project
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Sorensen to set October 19,
2009 to begin at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter as a Hearing for the purpose of taking comment
from interested property owners regarding the proposed establishment of Trunk Sanitary Sewer
and Trunk Municipal Water Districts related to the 2009 CSAH 37 Trunk Utility Construction
Project. Motion carried unanimously.
. Set three Public Hearings:
a. Set November 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter for a public hearing to consider
the proposed special assessment of Lot 2, Block 1, Albertville Marketplace for $61,050
in SAC and WAC charges
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b. Set November 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter for a public hearing to consider
the proposed special assessment of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Niemeyer Trailer Sales, for
$224,797 in trunk charges and local sewer and water utility expenses
c. Set November 2,2009 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter for a public hearing to consider
the proposed reallocation of special assessments to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 1,
Albertville Marketplace, in the amount of$21,998.34 for prior special assessments that
existed at the time of filing of the Marketplace plat but were not reallocated to the
numbered lots when the plat was filed
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Sorensen to set November 2,
2009 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter for a public hearing to consider the proposed special
assessment of Lot 2, Block 1, Albertville Marketplace for $61,050 in SAC and WAC charges.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Sorensen to set November 2,
2009 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter for a public hearing to consider the proposed special
assessment of Lots 1,2 and 3, Block 1, Niemeyer Trailer Sales, for $224,797 in trunk charges
and local sewer and water utility expenses. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Sorensen to set November 2,
2009 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter for a public hearing to consider the proposed reallocation of
special assessments to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 1, Albertville Marketplace, in the amount of
$21,998.34 for prior special assessments that existed at the time of filing of the Marketplace plat
but were not reallocated to the numbered lots when the plat was filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION
Albertville - St. Michael- Hanover Library (decision to participate)
MOTION BY Council member Sorensen, seconded by Council member Wagner for Approval
of Albertville's Cost Participation to Fund Capital Construction and Operating of a joint Library
Project with the City of St. Michael, City of Hanover and City of Albertville subject to
Finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding or Contract with the City of St. Michael. Motion
carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS and or UPCOMING MEETINGS
Mayor Klecker acknowledged the upcoming meetings and calendar of events.
October 2009
12 all day Columbus Day observed - City Offices closed
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October 2009 continued
12 6:00 p.m. STMA Ice Arena Board meeting
12 7:00 p.m. Family-Youth Community Cooperative (FYCC)
13 7:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
19 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting
26 6:00 p.m. Joint Powers Water Board meeting
November 2009
1 2:00 a.m.
2 7:00 p.m.
9 6:00 p.m.
10 7:00 p.m.
11 all day
16 7:00 p.m.
23 6:00 p.m.
26 all day
30 tentative
December 2009
7 6:30 p.m.
7 7:00 p.m.
8 7 :00 p.m.
14 6:00 p.m.
21 6:30 p.m.
21 7:00 p.m.
23 1 :30 p.m.
24 aU day
26 6:00 p.m.
26 7:00 p.m.
31 1 :30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Daylight Savings Ends
City Council meeting
STMA Ice Arena Board meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
Veterans' Day observed - City offices closed
City Council meeting
Joint Powers Water Board meeting
Thanksgiving Day observed - City offices closed
Jt. City of Albertville; City of St. Michael and
STMA School Board meeting (location to be determined)
Truth-in- Taxation Hearing
City Council meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
STMA Ice Arena Board meeting
Truth-in- Taxation Hearing (if necessary)
City Council meeting
Christmas Day observed - City offices closing early
Christmas Day observed - City offices closed
Joint Powers Water Board meeting
Committee of the Whole Workshop (tentative)
New Year's Day observed - City offices closing early
MOTION BY Council member Sorensen, seconded by Council member Wagner to adjourn the
Monday, October 5, 2009 regular City Council meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
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