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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
April 4, 2011
WORKSHOP NOTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 9:04 PM
Mayor began the workshop around 9:04 p.m.
STMA Ice Arena
This item was discussed during the regular Council meeting; therefore, no further comments
were made.
Legal Social Host Ordinance
City Administrator Kruse began by reporting he received an e -mail from Ellen Schreder
regarding the potential of the City Council adopting a Social Host Ordinance. Schreder
noted that there have been 59 cities within the State of Minnesota which have passed a
Social Host Ordinance. In addition to the cities, there are fourteen (14) counties that passed
such an ordinance at the county level.
Kruse went on referring to the e -mail sharing the fact that according to Schreder, there is a
Bill in the House and Senate; and, the matter is under discussion at the state level; however,
there is no guarantee it will pass. Schreder wanted the Council to reconsider passing an
ordinance similar to the one the City of St. Paul passed in October 2009.
City Attorney Couri gave a brief overview of the proposed Social Host ordinance. Couri
focused more on Schreder's concern that is contained in Section 4; Subsection 239.04.A. of
the St. Paul Ordinance see below:
Section 239.04 Prohibited Act and Penalty for Violation of Ordinance
(A) Prohibited Acts. It is unlawful for any person(s) to host or allow an event or
gathering at any residence, premises, or on any other public property or private property
where alcohol or alcoholic beverages are present when the person hosting or allowing
the event or gathering knows or reasonably should know that an underage person will
or does:
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a. Consume alcohol or an alcoholic beverage; or
b. Possess alcohol or an alcoholic beverage with the intent to consume it; and, the
person, hosting or allowing the vent or gather, fails to take reasonable steps to
prevent such possession or consumption by the underage person(s).
Couri noted that individuals may not realize the ramifications when they decide to host a
gathering of teenagers with alcohol. In 2009, this was brought before the Council because
of the vehicular accident on CSAH 19. Even though some parents may take away the keys,
these teenagers under the influence may decide to walk home, which happened in another
community during the winter and the kid was not wearing any shoes.
Council reivewed the ordinance and would like all three (3) entities to be on the same
understanding. The three (3) being the STMA School District 885 City of Albertville, and
the City of St. Michael.
In conclusion of the discussion, Council directed staff to encourage Ellen Schreder to attend
the next joint meeting of the STMA School District, Cities of Albertville and St. Michael
that way all three (3) bodies involved with supporting the ordinance(s) would be on the same
page.
Planning - Karston Cove Housing Project
Planner Brixius began by informing the Council that the developer of the Albertville
Meadows Townhomes is interested in purchasing the property known at Karston Cove 3rd
Addition. The current owner has a cash deposit with the city for the completion of the
utility installation and other improvements. Staff recommends negotiating return of the
majority of the cash deposit in exchange for the land. Then the city could contact a
developer who may build tax credit rental housing on the site.
Staff reported that the city holds possession of Woodside's cash deposit in the amount of
$460,000 for the street improvements within the development. Brixius brought to the
Council's attention with the initial approval of Karston Cove 3` Addition there are structural
amenities incorporated within the Developer's Agreement that are to remain with the
property.
There was a comment about adding to Winter Park that is close by. The City could take
over the land and apply it towards additional parking spaces to accommodate the residents
that use the park for ball practice or for ball games.
Council members Vetsch, Sorensen, and Schommer all agreed that there is enough rental
property in Albertville. The city does not need additional property to be rented out.
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Council member Wagner shared his thoughts, which he felt like the City was becoming
landlords or land owners. The city recently purchase about 6 -8 tax forfeited land from the
County, we acquired the Prairie Run Housing addition, that's in addition to the Barthel
Industrial Park property.
City Attorney Couri wanted to make sure that the Council was aware the Park Dedication
fees have been paid. Couri also pointed out that the city needs to enact on the Letter of
Credit soon, meaning enforce the improvements in six (6) years or sooner.
Couri gave the Council two (2) options which are:
1. The best win -win would be the city obtain the land and release the Letter of Credit;
or
2. Extend the Letter of Credit for another six (6) to eight (8) years in hopes that the
economy gets better or to see if anything else comes along.
At this time Council would entertain extending the Development Agreement if anything.
The Council requested additional time to think about the issue.
Engineering - I -94 Improvement Feasibility Study
City Engineer Nafstad was rather brief with the update due to the meeting running longer
than expected. Staff has reviewed the properties taking into account the appraisals that were
completed by Nagell. This will be a 429 Assessment process that requires appropriate
timing from here on out.
Nafstad reported staff is in the process of preparing documents and putting together the
schedule. The next step would be to present the Council with a document to set the Public
Hearing for the 1 -94 Improvement Project. Staff is looking at asking for approval in May
2011 for the Public Improvement Hearing that would be held in June or July 2011.
Nafstad presented a layout of the area that identified the properties that would most likely
benefit from the I -94 Improvement Project. From there staff, with assistance from Nagell,
set the percentage of the assessment that would be applied towards the various parcels. As
with prior assessments the proximity of the property will determine the percentage applied
to the site. The closer the property is to the improvement the higher percentage of the
assessment will be.
Council questioned if a property owner wanted to appeal the assessment amount. Staff
reported if a property owner wants to appeal, the owner would hire their own appraiser. The
two (2) appraisals would be presented in court and it would be up to the judge reviewing the
appraisals to determine which one would be accepted.
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Council asked staff if the same properties would be assessed again when the Second Phase is
implemented. Staff reassured the Council that the majority of the assessment will be seen or
applies towards Phase One.
Staff continued with the comment that the appraiser or market demonstrated a similar
interchange project that was completed within the State of Minnesota. It was closer to the
Minneapolis area.
Nafstad conclude with the comment that staff will do their best to complete the steps
necessary to present the Feasibility Study at the next Council meeting that is scheduled for
April 18, 2011 or the first meeting in May.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:22 p.m.
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Bridget Mfder, City Clerk (recording secretary)
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