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2010-08-02 CC MinutesAlbcrtvillc Smog Toum L"D,16 No City Life. ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL August 2, 2010 MINUTES ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER — PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL 7:00 PM PRESENT: Mayor Ron Klecker, Council members Tom Fay, Larry Sorensen, Dan Wagner, and John Vetsch OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Larry Kruse, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner Al Brixius, Finance Director Tina Lannes, and City Engineer Adam Nafstad ABSENT: City Clerk Bridget Miller CITIZENS FORUM Rick Kleist of 5499 Kalenda Drive NE — Albertville inquired about the potential of an Outdoor Music Permit at the 152 Club for Saturday, September 11, 2010. The Council had a lengthy discussion following staff s input that any issuance of a noise permit is contrary to the City Ordinance as residents must be a minimum of 450 feet away and are limited to two (2) permits per year. This being the third permit for the 152 Club, staff s recommended either to deny the request or amend the ordinance removing the footage limitation and increase the number to three (3) or more. CMs Sorensen/Vetsch motioned to approve a one-time even at the 152 Club on September 11, 2010 with the music stopping prior to midnight. Motion carried unanimously. Motion carried unanimously. WPublic Data\City Council\Council Minutes\2010 Minutes\M 08-02-10 lk approved.doc City of Albertville City Council Minutes August 2, 2010 Page 2 of 6 AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA The Monday, August 2, 2010 agenda was amended as follows: CMs Wagner/Fay motioned to approve the Monday, August 2, 2010 agenda. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA All items with an asterisk (0) 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 Consent There were three items on the Consent Agenda consisting of Approval of a Building Permit Refund, Approval of a Release of Letter of Credit for Albertville Marketplace Addition, and Approval of a Release of a Letter of Credit for the Albertville Medical Clinic. CMs Sorensen/Wagner motioned to approve the Monday, August 2, 2010 Consent Agenda items as presented that included: 7.13.1. Building Permit No. B29-363 80% Refund for a total amount of $106.00; 7.1.1. Release Letter of Credit for Albertville Marketplace Addition from $15,225 to $0.00; and, 7.I.2. Release of Letter of Credit for the Albertville Medical Clinic from $14,500 to $0.00. Motion carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS Approve Request for Building Permit No. B29-363 Refund CMs Sorensen/Wagner motioned to approve Building Permit No. B29-363 80% Refund for a total amount of $106.00. Motion carried unanimously. Accept the Building Official's Report Council member Fay requested the amount of revenue generated also be added to the report. M:\Public Data\City Council\Council Minutes\2010 Minutes\M 08-02-10 1 approved.doc City of Albertville City Council Minutes August 2, 2010 Page 3 of 6 FINANCE DEPARTMENT Authorize the Monday, August 2, 2010 Payment of Claims (bills) CMs Wagner/Fay motioned to authorize the Monday, August 2, 2010 Payment of Claims (bills) for check numbers 028671 to 028722 in the total amount of $125,837.10 and M & T Fire and Safety's payment of $2,371.86 (check number 28723) as presented, that will be scanned with supporting documents; the electronically scanned version will be kept on file in the office of the Finance Director that will serve as the City's official record. Motion carried unanimously. CITY CLERK Approve July 19, 2010 regular City Council minutes CMs Fay/Sorensen motioned to approve the Monday July 19, 2010 regular Council minutes as presented, the signed copy will be scanned and retained as the official City record. Motion carried with CM Vetsch abstaining as he was not present. City Clerk's Report Mayor Klecker acknowledged the City Clerk's written report. CITY COUNCIL None PLANNING None ENGINEERING ;Approve Release of Letter of Credit for Albertville Marketplace Addition CMs Sorensen/Wagner motioned to approve the Release of the Letter of Credit held by the City of Albertville for the Albertville Marketplace Addition in the amount of $15,225 to be reduced to $0.00. Motion carried unanimously. WPublic Data\City Council\Council Minutes\2010 Minutes\M 08-02-101k approved.doc City of Albertville City Council Minutes August 2, 2010 Page 4 of 6 Approve Release of Letter of Credit for the Albertville Medical Clinic CMs Sorensen/Wagner motioned to approve the Release of the Letter of Credit held by the City of Albertville for the Albertville Medical Clinic in the amount of $14,500 to be reduced to $0.00. Motion carried unanimously. Accept the City Engineer's Progress Report Mayor Klecker acknowledged the City Engineer's written report. City Engineer's Report on Kalland Avenue NE Sidewalk Project City Engineer Nafstad reported they have initiated working with the neighborhood and contractors on replacement of the sidewalk as per the City Council's direction. The Council debated spending the money based on the slow economy. Some members suggested the City hold off until finances are better. City Attorney Couri advised them that while the courts have allowed discretionary immunity when governments cannot financially afford projects, this project has a history of a known problem prior to completion of the project that could have been corrected and advised the Council to replace the sidewalk. Mayor Klecker/CM Sorensen motioned to delay replacing the sidewalk until at such time the City finances and budgets can better afford the cost. Motion failed with Mayor Klecker and Sorensen voting Aye and CM Wagner, Vetsch and Fay voting Nay. LEGAL None ADMINISTRATION City Administrator's Oral Report City Administrator Kruse reported that a Developer has a purchase agreement on Towne Lakes 6th and 7th Additions and is doing their due diligence work. Reported two different STMA Arena stakeholders meetings were held with the goal to increase off-season (spring, summer, and fall) rental of the arena. Both groups identified opportunities which are being pursued. Kruse informed the Council that staff would be meeting with service providers regarding the City's MAPublic DataTity CoundhCouncil Minutes\2010 Minutes\M 08-02-10 Ik approved.doc City of Albertville City Council Minutes August 2, 2010 Page 5 of 6 Request for Proposal for Non-exclusive garbage and exclusive recycling services. Informed the Council that the pending Conduit Revenue Bond for the Dominium Apartments will be forthcoming; reminded the Council about Tuesday's Primary Election and that Filing for City Offices will be open Tuesday. The City will be open for absentee voting on Saturday, August 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS and or UPCOMING MEETINGS August 2010 3 8:00 a.m. Filing for City Council opens 9 6:00 p.m. STMA Ice Arena Board meeting (upper level City Hall) 10 7:00 a.m. Primary Election 11 7:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (WEDNESDAY) 16 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting 17 5:00 p.m. Filing for City Council CLOSES 23 6:00 p.m. Joint Powers Water Board meeting September 2010 6 all day Labor Day observed — City offices closed 7 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting TUESDAY 9 1:00 p.m. Local Bd. of Appeal & Equalization Training -Buffalo 13 6:00 p.m. STMA Ice Arena Board meeting 14 7:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission meeting 20 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting 27 6:00 p.m. Joint Powers Water Board meeting October 2010 4 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting 11 6:00 p.m. STMA Ice Arena Board meeting 12 7:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission meeting 18 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting 25 6:00 p.m. Joint Powers Water Board meeting Mayor Klecker called for a five minute recess to get an update on the budget. Finance — Budget (continued discussion) City Administrator Kruse reported that staff has met with St. Michael City Administrator Bob Derus about 2011 FYCC funding challenges. Kruse and Derus will be meeting to develop the 2010-2011 budget, which starts in September. Kruse stated he has arranged a meeting with neighboring community City Administrator's to seek out opportunities to collaborate and work together maximizing our staff resources. M:\Public Data\City Council\Council Minutes\2010 Minutes\M 08-02-10 lk approved.doc City of Albertville City Council Minutes August 2, 2010 Page 6 of 6 The Council asked how employees felt about furloughs, to which Kruse responded that although they don't like the idea, they understand that if they are necessary, the employees are willing to do their part. It was discussed that furloughs are not the answer as the amount saved by them is rather small. The Council asked staff to evaluate the Building Department's budget as that is the largest one where it appears we need a substantial change. Kruse reminded the Council of the meeting with Wright County regarding the 1-94 funding. ADJOURNMENT CMs Vetsch/Wagner motioned to adjourn the Monday, August 2, 2010 regular City Council meeting at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Larry Kruse, City Administrator (recording secretary) MAPublic Data\City Council\Council Minutes\2010 Minutes\M 08-02-10 lk approved.doc Albertville City Council lbertvijje Smell Town U hw Sly CRy M. 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