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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ron Klecker, Council members Larry Sorensen, Dan Wagner, John Vetsch,
and Tom Fay
OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Larry Kruse, City Clerk Bridget Miller, City Attorney
Mike Couri, City Planner Alan Brixius, and City Engineer Adam Nafstad
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
The following items were added to the agenda:
B. I -94 Project
C. STMA Ice Arena
MOTION BY Council member Sorensen, seconded by Mayor Klecker to approve the
Monday, November 10, 2009 Special City Council agenda to include the two (2) items: B. 1 -94
Project and C. STMA Ice Arena. Motion carried unanimously.
GUARDIAN ANGELS SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
City Planner Brixius began the presentation by explaining the purpose of the meeting was to
consider a Senior Housing Concept Plan known as Guardian Angels. A couple of years ago staff
conducted research as to what site within Albertville would be best suitable for a housing concept
plan to service elderly individuals. There were a number of location that appeared to be the best
for such a concept, which a few sites included were the Leuer - Munsterteiger 11.79 acre piece of
property along CSAH 19 & 57 Street NE, Crow 95 19.25 acre piece of property on the corner of
50 Street & CSAH 19, and the Edina Development 14.52 acre piece of property off of CSAH 18
also known as Albert Villas 7 th Addition.
Brixius went over the layout of the proposed concept plan. Brixius noted there would be a need
for a box culvert to accommodate County Ditch 9. Another concern was whether 51 Street NE
should run through the site and connect up with Kassel Avenue NE or if a cul -de -sac could be
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constructed that would allow access for a private drive for Fire Department and or Emergency
access to the site.
Brixius reviewed the various levels of care that will be available within the complex. There will
be congregate living, assisted living, memory care, and commingled in the center will be a
commons /community room. In addition, there will be a separate area of care suites that will
provide skilled nursing for elderly residents that require short-term transitional care following
surgery procedures such as hip, knee, and or heart. The first phase that will be constructed is the
Congregate Living that will consist of a 47 -unit HUD senior living complex.
Staff offered ten (10) comments regarding the concept plan.
1. County Ditch 9 will need to be re- graded and cleaned.
2. A new cul -de -sac must be constructed at the end of 51 st Street NE. The Planning and
Zoning Commission along with the City Council should give direction to staff if 51 Street
NE may end in a cul -de -sac or be required as a through street.
3. Water mains must be looped between 51 St Street NE and Kassel Avenue NE.
4. Wright County review of the future plat will need to identify right -of -way needs for
County Road 18.
5. Kassel Avenue NE will need to be reconstructed to meet City design standards. Staff is
recommending that the Kassel Avenue NE and CSAH 18 intersection include a median
that replicates the intersection design north of CSAH 18.
6. Sidewalks shall be required along Kassel Avenue NE from the south property line to
CSAH 18.
7. For the multiple family units of three or more stories, the Zoning Ordinance require 50
percent or more be of brick or stone or an equivalent material approved by the City. The
proposed concept building elevations has a mixture of cement board and brick or stone.
8. The site must be re- graded to eliminate the dirt piles.
9. As the site plan progresses to construction drawings, it shall be forwarded to the City Fire
Inspector to insure adequate fire protection and access.
10. The project will off an opportunity to finish the Albert Villas neighborhood and resolve a
number of problem items including:
a. Final construction of Kassel Avenue NE
b. Removal of dirt piles from the site
c. County Ditch 9 improvements
Brixius then gave the outcomes of the Planning and Zoning Public Hearing. The points that were
brought up were dealt with the CSAH 18 and Kassel Avenue NE intersection noting it will require
additional attention besides what is being recommended. With the current development it is
difficult to take a left when traveling west on CSAH 18 onto Kassel Avenue NE. The same when
you are traveling north on Kassel Avenue NE and want to take a right onto CSAH 18.
Brixius reminded the Council that this is a concept plan, which the applicant is present and is
looking for Council / City support.
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Council was supportive of the concept plan; however, they wanted to know how to make sure
phase 2 through 5 will be enforced (age of occupants).
Dan Dixon of Guardian Angels of Elk River pointed out they are looking for Council consent on
the proposed Concept Plan. Guardian Angels has complied information for a HUD Application
that will be submitted to Washington DC for review. It is unknown as to how many applications
are in the works and will be submitted. Washington will be awarding only one (1) recipient the
HUD approval. Guardian Angels will let City staff know as soon as they (Mr. Dixon) hear from
Washington whether they are awarded the HUD Grant. Dixon anticipates notification by
winter /spring 2009 -2010. Guardian Angels will then proceed with whatever the next steps are for
submitting a Preliminary Plat and or Final Plat.
MOTION BY Council member Vetsch, seconded by Council member Sorensen to approve the
support of a Guardian Angels Senior Housing Development Concept Plan to be located off of
CSAH 18 and Kassel Avenue NE within the Albertville city limits. Motion carried unanimously.
I -94 PROJECT
City Engineer Nafstad gave an update on the I -94 Project noting that staff met again with Wright
County Highway Department staff. Albertville continues to pursue the 1 -94 Interchange project
with hopes of obtaining support from the County. Nafstad reported that there is a very slight
chance that it may be a combined project at the County level with CSAH 19 North improvement.
Staff presented the thought to Council of incorporating the CSAH 19 North improvement with the
I -94 Project. By doing so, the City would have a better chance of obtaining the County's support.
City Attorney Couri went over the appraisals, which Mr. Nagell would include appraisals to
include potential assessments for CSAH 19.
Mayor Klecker, Council members Sorensen, Wagner, and Fay were in favor of proceeding.
Council member Vetsch opposed the process.
STMA ICE ARENA EXPANSION
Council member Wagner gave a very brief overview of the STMA Ice Arena meeting that was
held on Monday, November 9. Basically, the STMA members continue to pursue the second
sheet of ice.
ADJOURNMENT
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MOTION BY Council member Fay, seconded by Council member Wagner to adjourn the
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Special City Council meeting at 8:24 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Bridget Miller, ity Clerk
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