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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
August 15, 2011
MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER — PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mark Meehan, Council members John Vetsch, Larry
Sorensen, Jillian Schommer, and Dan Wagner
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: City Planner Alan Brixius, City Attorney Mike Couri, PW
Supervisor Tim Guimont, City Administrator Larry Kruse, Finance Director Tina Lannes, Permit
Tech Tori Leonhardt, Utilities Superintendent John Middendorf, Fire Chief Tate Mills, City
Clerk Bridget Miller, City Engineer Adam Nafstad, and Building Official /Zoning Administrator
Jon Sutherland
ABSENT: none
CITIZEN FORUM
Permit Technician Leonhardt wanted to let the Mayor and Council members know that she
presented her two (2) weeks notice to the City Administrator and Building Official on Monday,
August 8. Leonhardt shared that she accepted a job offer with the City of Columbia Heights in
the Finance Department. Leonhardt went on to share that working for the City of Albertville has
been a positive experience and she will miss everyone. The Council wished her well and often
heard positive comments about how friendly she was at the front desk.
Mayor Meehan asked if there were any amendments to the agenda. City Engineer Nafstad added
an item under Engineering 7.I.2. Real Estate Purchase Agreement. Mayor Meehan pulled item
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6.B. off the Consent Agenda for further discussion on the hours of the 1 -4 Day Temporary
Intoxicating Liquor License for the Fire Department.
CMs Wagner /Sorensen motioned to approve the Monday, August 15, 2011 agenda as amended
to adding item 7.1.2. Real Estate Purchase Agreement between the City of Albertville and the
Albertville Marketplace Association, Inc.; and, pulling item 6.13. Approve a 1 -4 Day Temporary
Intoxicating Liquor License; and, waive the $220 City License Fee; and, allow the consumption
of alcohol within a City owned building known as the Fire Hall on Saturday, September 10, 2011
from 3:00 p.m. —10:00 p.m. that will be discussed in the general order of business. Motion
carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Meehan asked for a motion to approve- accept the Consent Agenda pulling the 1 -4 Day
Temporary Intoxicating Liquor License for the Fire Department Dinner.
CMs Sorensen/Wagner motioned to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda that
included the following: approve a LG220 Application for a Minnesota Lawful Gambling
Exempt Permit for the St Albert Parish Center to allow the members of the church to sell Raffle
tickets for a drawing that will be held on January 9, 2012 that will take place at 11458 57 Street
NE within the Albertville city limits; and, approve a 1 -4 Day Temporary Intoxicating Liquor
License application submitted by the Albertville Lions for an STMA Youth Hockey Fundraiser
that will take place at the St. Albert Parish Center located at 5700 Lander Avenue NE for an
event to be held on Saturday, September 24 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and, approve reduce
Letter of Credit No. 805 held as security for the Niemeyer Trailer Sales development to no less
than $7,840, conditioned on all outstanding balances owed to the City being paid in full; and,
approve the purchase and installation of dog park fence in Winter Park from Storm Fence for
amount not to exceed $5,350.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve a 1 -4 Day Temporary Intoxicating Liquor License; and, waive the $220 City License
Fee; and, allow the consumption of alcohol within a City owned building known as the Fire Hall
on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 3: 00 p. m. —10: 00 p. m.
Mayor Meehan wanted clarification whether the Fire Department would like to extend the hours
of the Fire Hall from 10:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight. Meehan was informed that city buildings
are supposed to be closed at 10:00 p.m.
City Attorney Couri was not aware if there were restricted hours on city buildings but knew that
City Parks are closed at 10:00 p.m. with the exception of Friendly City Days when the Council
approves extending the hours for the City Festival.
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City Clerk Miller commented that all City Building are supposed to be closed at 10:00 p.m.
When a resident or other individual inquires about reserving City Hall for a wedding reception
staff tells them the building is suppose to be closed at 10:00 p.m. There was a concern with the
receptions going late into the evening and Council decided to close the building at 10:00 to be
consistent with the parks. The exception to the rule would be during elections as the judges are
here counting up the results.
Council member Sorensen asked if that meant Council meetings are not supposed to go past
10:00 P.M.
Fire Chief Mills reported that the fire fighters would like the ability to stay in the building until
12:00 midnight.
CMs Vetsch/Schommer motioned to approve a 1 -4 Day Temporary Intoxicating Liquor License
to the Albertville Lions; and, to waive the $220 City License Fee; and, to allow the consumption
of alcohol within a City owned building known as the Fire Hall on Saturday, September 10, 2011
beginning at 3:00 p.m. and terminating at 12:00 midnight; and, to allow the Fire Hall to be open
until 12:00 midnight. Motion carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL
Oral Update on the STAM Arena Board meeting
Council member Wagner reported that the STMA Arena Board reviewed the 2011 -2012 Budget.
There was discussion about raising the Prime time rate to $200; however, the STMA Youth
Hockey would like to see the amount remain at $185. In summary, the Board left the Prime time
rate at $185 for the 2011 -2012 School calendar year.
Council member Sorensen was pleased to inform the other members that the STMA Arena
demonstrated a positive cash flow in 2010 and so far 2011 is looking. It is not a huge amount
but is better than nothing.
Sorensen went on to explain that the Board discussed the potential of putting funds in the budget
to replace the Zamboni. It gets a workout every year and things need repair. Having a new
electric Zamboni would be beneficial for the facility and those that use it.
Wagner commented about the replacement of the sound system that also could use some
attention. Arena Manager Fitch has looked into what it would cost for a new system.
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The last item brought forward from the STMA Arena meeting was the authorization to obtain a
survey and site layout for the future expansion of the second sheet of ice. This is to ensure the
expansion will meet the required City Code setback regulations.
Oral Update on the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
Council member Wagner began by sharing the Commission reviewed a Conditional Use Permit
for a attached garage addition.
City Planner Brixius stated a homeowner wanted to add onto the existing garage; however, the
additional 509 square -foot garage exceeds the 1,000 square -foot maximum allowed. Staff
reviewed the application and encouraged the resident to apply for a CUP to allow for the 1,125
square -foot garage. This will come before the Council at the September 6, 2011 meeting for
review and approval.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
No comments
PUBLIC WORKS -PARKS DEPARTMENT
No comments
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
No comments
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
No comments
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Authorize the Monday, August 15, 2011 Payment of Claims (bills) for check numbers 89EFT —
93EFT, 030075 to 030133
Mayor Meehan addressed the Council to see if there were any questions or concerns regarding
the August 1, 2011 payment of claims.
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Council member Wagner requested additional information related to check no. 030058 made
payable to Pick Electric in the amount of $100.00. He wanted to know if this was part of the
retro work that was going to be completed.
Finance Director Lannes was unaware of what exactly the work order was for but would contact
Grant Fitch the STMA Ice Arena Manager and report back to Wagner.
CMs Vetsch/Sorensen motioned to authorize the Monday, August 15, 2011 Payment of Claims
(bills) for electronic payment numbers 89EFT — 93EFT and check numbers 030075 to 030133
as presented in the total amount of $223,583.72 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.
Oral Update on Property Casualty Insurance (Worker's Compensation)
Finance Director Lannes reported for a number of years the City has used Middleton Insurance
for Property Casualty — Worker's Compensation Insurance through the Minnesota League of
Cities Insurance. At a Finance Officers meeting Lannes learned of another company that has a
more in depth staff specializing in various disciplines associated with their service.
Lannes liked the team approach to managing the City's insurance coverage, especially their risk
retention and deductible analysis. Lannes reported a number of her collegues have changed over
to Northern Capital for their insurance needs. Lannes stated the agency costs would not change
and this could be a one year trial.
Council appreciated the knowledge of staff researching and bringing this to their attention. In
prior years the Insurance Policy would be presented and the Council felt there was not enough
time to review the policy as it had expired and needed to be approved immediately.
Council member Sorensen thought this is a good idea as homeowners or other individual's seek
quotes for their personal property insurance. Council member Schommer agreed to the thought
of seeking insurance quotes from another vendor. Schommer noticed that it appears other
municipalities are going with Northland Capital Insurance Group and have been offering
recommendations.
Council member Wagner wanted to make sure that staff would still be reviewing the list to make
sure pieces of equipment were not over looked. Lannes assured Wagner that the staff members
currently involved would look over the list prior to presentation to the Council.
Finance Director Lannes asked the Council to make a motion directing staff to work with
Northern Capital as the City's agent of record.
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CMs Sorensen/Schommer motioned to appoint Northern Capital Insurance Group as the agent of
record for the City's Property Casualty Insurance that would include Worker's Compensation.
Motion carried unanimously.
CITY CLERK
Approve the Monday, August 1, 2011 regular City Council minutes and the Monday, August],
2011 Second City Council Budget Workshop
Mayor Meehan wanted to review the minutes separately, which Meehan looked to the Council
for correction to the Monday, August 1, 2011 regular City Council minutes.
Council member Wagner asked to correct the paragraph dealing with the approval of the checks
that began with: Council member Wagner requested additional information related to check no.
030058 made payable to Pick Electric in the amount of $100.00. He wanted to know if this was
part of the retro work that was going to be dene.
Wagner wanted the word done changed to `completed'. City Clerk Miller stated she would make
the correction.
Mayor Meehan continued to the Monday, August 1, 2011 Second City Council Budget
Workshop notes. Hearing no comments Meehan entertained a motion to approve the minutes as
amended and the workshop notes as presented.
CMs Schommer /Sorensen motioned to approve the Monday, August 1, 2011 regular City
Council minutes as amended noting Council member Wagner's correction and the Monday,
August 1, 2011 Second City Council Budget Workshop notes as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
PLANNING
Approve Ordinance No. 2011 -014 entitled an Ordinance Amending Section 10 -7 -7. G. And 10-7 -
7.H. of Chapter 7 (Sign Regulations) of the Albertville Building and Development Regulations
(Title 10) of the 2005 Albertville Municipal City Code to Allow Temporary Off - Premise Signs
City Planner Brixius reviewed the background on how staff arrived at amending the Albertville
Municipal City Code. Business owners have been sharing thoughts and comments related to the
ability to display signage off - premise. Council has directed staff to look into some alternative
methods to meet both the City's enforcement and business owners' opportunity to advertise off -
site.
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The amendment went before the Planning and Zoning Commission in the spring of 2011, which
the Commission denied amending the Albertville Municipal City Code. It was the Council that
wanted to revisit the amendment during a workshop to hear what the Planning and Zoning
Commission members concerns were. It was during the workshop that the Planning and Zoning
Commission would consider amending the City Code with limitations. Staff took the
information from the workshop to present the outcome result, which is where we are at today.
Brixius continued by going over the highlighted areas of the amendment.
Under Permit Requirements this language will be added: Each sign shall require a separate
permit. The application shall be signed by both the business requesting the sign and the
property owner of the site where the sign is be located. The sign application shall include
information that identifies the type of sign, sign size, sign location and the dates when the
sign will be in place and the date of the sign removal. The city building official is
authorized to review and approve permits for temporary signs and/or portable signs or
banners, ten day prior to the special event.
The duration period will be the same as Temporary On -site Premise signs, which is a maximum
of fourteen (14) consecutive days.
Language dealing with the limit on the number of signs will read as follows:
(1) Properties with a building containing one (1) to three (3) tenant shall be limited to no
more than four (4) permits in a calendar year.
(2) Properties with a building containing four or more tenants shall be limited to no more
than eight (8) permits in a calendar year.
(2)-(3) If two (2) permits are obtained is succession by any applicant, both permits shall be
counted for the purpose for determining the yearly limitations of this subsection Glc.
Brixius continued with the remainder of the Ordinance item -by -item listed below:
2. Maximum Size: Maximum banner sign size shall be limited to thirty -two (32) square
feet. Maximum portable sign size shall be limited to forty -eight (48) square feet.
3. Temporary Sign Location Standards:
a. Except as allowed in subsections 10 -7 -7G 7 and 8 of this ordinance all temporary
signs shall be located on the property of the business with the special event.
b. Signs may not be placed in the right -of -way and must be set back minimum of to
feet (10') five feet (5') from all property lines.
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c. Where multiple signs have been located, they shall be a minimum of one hundred
feet (100') apart.
5. Dangerous Signs Prohibited; Anchors Required: Signs must not be unsafe or dangerous;
they must be securely anchored.
6. Electronic Signs: Electronic changeable copy signs shall be prohibited as temporary or
Portable signs.
7. Temporary Off - Premise Signs: For the period between August 15, 2011 and December
31, 2012, an Albertville business may locate a permitted temporary sign off their
premises provided the following conditions are met:
a. Limits on Temporary Off - Premise Sign Permits:
(1) No more than two (2) temporary off - premise sign permits shall be issued for any
one business per calendar year.
(2) Off-premise signs shall be counted against the allowed number of temporary
signs per Section 10- 7- 7.G. 1.c. of this ordinance for the property where the sign
is located.
(3) Off-premise signs shall be counted against the allowed number of temporary
signs per Section 10- 7- 7.G.l.c of this ordinance for the business requesting the
si gn.
b. Temporary Off - Premise Sign Location Standards:
(1) Temporary off - premise signs shall not be located within any street right -of -way
(2) Temporary off - premise sign shall not be located on vacant or undeveloped lots.
(3 ) Temporary premise signs shall be set back from all property lines a
minimum of five (5 ) feet.
(4 ) Temporary off - premise signs shall not be located within three hundred (300) of
the Interstate 94 right of way_
(3) Where multiple temporary off - premise signs are located on the same lot or along
the same side of the street, they shall maintain a minimum separation of one
hundred (100) feet.
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(4) Temporary off - premise signs shall be located within one - quarter (1/4 ) mile of
the site containing the business being served b the he sign.
(5) Temporary premise signs shall only be located within commercial and
industrial zoning districts.
c. Ordinance Expiration: Without further action by the Albertville City Council
Section 10- 7 -7.G.7 of the Albertville Sign Ordinance shall be repealed in its entirety_
and all permits issues under this ordinance shall expire on December 31 2012.
8 Nonprofit or Charitable Organization Signs:
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de 501(G3) may have o9pr-emise signs for- fundr-aising aefivities pr-ep th
they obtain the permisslen- of the - prepert-y -e'A%ef. Nonprofit and charitable
organizations as defined by Internal Revenue Code 501(C3 ) may have temporary off -
premise signs provided
(1) All temporary signs require permits; permit applications must include the
property owner's permission to locate the sign on their property,
(2) Special events are limited to no more than six (6) in a calendar y ear.
(3) Signs from a nonprofit or charitable organization shall not be counted as against
the number of temporary sign permits allow allowed to the property owner.
(4) Nonprofits and charitable organizations may have up to three (3 ) temporary
signs per permit.
9 . Violation: Temporary off - premise signs erected without a permit or in violation of this
ordinance may be subject to immediate removal and/or be subject to an administrative
fine per Chapter 6 of the Albertville City Code. After one (1) notice of a violation this
section of the sign code the city shall levy administrative fines for subsequent violations or
repeat offenses without additional notices. Failure to abide by the approved permit or the
provision of this code will be grounds for denial of additional permits for six (6 ) months
following notice of violation.
Brixius opened it up to the Council for comments, concerns or recommendations to adjust the
proposed Ordinance dealing with Temporary Off - Premise Signs.
Council member Vetsch and Mayor Meehan shared their views regarding amendments that have
been made to the section of the City Code that deals with signage. Both commented that there
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has been a number of changes made over the past six (6) to twelve (12) months. Vetsch and
Meehan encouraged staff to make these corrections easy to understand and clear as to what is
allowed.
Council member Schommer brought up non - profit organizations and wanted clarification on how
they fit into this amendment, which Brixius confirmed non - profit groups are treated in a separate
way as they don't have a specific business so they have different guidelines to follow. Brixius
noted that there is language contained in the ordinance that addresses 501(C3) groups; however,
it is known that obtaining a 501(C4) is easier to obtain and staff could include them into the
ordinance.
There was discussion that dealt with vacant property as to whether that was included. There are
a number of vacant properties along CSAH 19 and Council was visualizing a vertical `yellow
pages' down the corridor of advertisement signs.
Brixius reminded the Council the limitation is 1 /4 of a mile from the business. The example
Brixius gave was using Neighbor's Eatery and Saloon would be allowed to place a sign along
CSAH 37 that was previously illegal. Looking at the businesses along CSAH 19 it would be
difficult for Sassy Seconds to place a sign at the intersection of CSAH 19 and 50 Street NE as it
is more than 1 /4 mile away.
The Council discussed allowing temporary signs on vacant undeveloped property and
determined that temporary signs would not be allowed on a vacant or undeveloped property.
Mayor Meehan looked to the Council for any final comments before asking for a motion on
Ordinance No. 2011 -010 entitled and Ordinance Amending Section 10 -7 -7G and 10 -7 -7H of the
Albertville City Code. The Council was in agreement as this would be for a limited time to see
how much additional signage this will create and help business get back on their feet during
these tough times.
CMs SchommerNetsch motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2011 -0.10 entitled an Ordinance
Amending Section 10- 7 -7.G. And 10- 7 -7.14. of Chapter 7 (Sign Regulations) of the Albertville
Building and Development Regulations (Title 10) of the 2005 Albertville Municipal City Code
to Allow Temporary Off - Premise Signs as follows including amendments made this evening:
SECTION 1. Section 10 -7 -7.G (Temporary and Portable Signs) of Chapter 7 (Sign
Regulations) is hereby amended to include repealing the strikeout language and adding
the underlined following language:
1. Permit Requirements: (under scored language is new)
a. Temporary and/or portable signs or banners shall not be permitted without a
permit. A temporary sign application fee, as set by city resolution, shall be submitted to
the city building official. Each sign shall require a separate permit. The application
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shall be signed by both the business requesting the he sign and the property owner of the
site where the sign is be located. The sign application shall include information that
identifies the type of sign, sign size, sign location and the dates when the sign will be in
place and the date of the sign removal. The city building official is authorized to
review and approve permits for temporary signs and/or portable signs or banners, ten
days prior to the special event.
c. Limitations on Permits: (all areas that are stricken will be un- stricken)
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(2-)-(3) If two (2) or more permits are obtained in succession by any applicant, both
permits shall be counted for the purpose for determining the yearly limitations of this
subsection G I c.
3. Temporary Sign Location Standards: (underscored is new language)
a. Except as allowed in subsections 10 -7 -7G 7 and 8 of this ordinance all
temporary signs shall be located on the property of the business with the special
event.
b. Signs may not be placed in the right -of -way and must be set back a minimum of
to feet (10'` five feet (5') from all property lines.
6. Electronic Signs: Electronic changeable copy signs shall be prohibited as temporary or
Portable signs.
7. Temporary Off - Premise Signs: For the period between August 15, 2011 and December
31, 2012, an Albertville business may locate a permitted temporar off their
premises provided the following conditions are met:
a. Limits on Temporary Off - Premise Sign Permits:
L No more than two (2 ) temporary off - premise sign permits shall be issued
for any one business per calendar year.
2. Off - premise signs shall be counted against the allowed number of
temporary signs per Section 10- 7 -7.G. Le. of this ordinance for the
property where the sign is located.
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3. Off- premise signs shall be counted against the allowed number of
temporary signs per Section 10- 7 -7.G. Lc of this ordinance for the
business requesting the sign.
b. Temporary Off - Premise Sign Location Standards:
1. Temporary off - premise signs shall not be located within any street right-
of -way or- publiel-,-eymed land.
2. Temporary off - premise signs shall not be located on vacant or
undeveloped lots.
3. Temporary off - premise signs shall be set back from all property lines a
minimum of five (5, ) feet.
4. Temporary off- premise signs shall not be located within one hundred
(100) of the Interstate 94 rijzht -of -wad
5. Where multiple temporary off - premise signs are located on the same lot
or along the same side of the street, they shall maintain a minimum
separation of one hundred (100, ) feet.
6. Temporary off - premise signs shall be located within one- quarter (1/4)
mile of the site containing the business being served by the sign.
7. Temporary off- premise signs shall only be located within commercial
and industrial zoning districts.
c. Ordinance Expiration: Without further action by the Albertville City Council,
Section 10- 7 -7.G.7 of the Albertville Sign Ordinance shall be repealed in its
entirety and all permits issued under this ordinance shall expire on December 31,
2012.
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(a). All temporarsigns require permits; permit applications must include the
property owner's permission to locate the sign on their property.
(b). Special events are limited to no more than six (6) in a calendar year.
(c). Signs from a nonprofit or charitable organization shall not be counted as
against the number of temporary sign permits allowed to the property
owner.
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(d). Nonprofits and charitable organizations may have up to three (3) temporary
signs per permit.
9. Violation: Temporary off - premise signs erected without a permit or in violation of this
ordinance may be subject to immediate removal and /or be subject to an administrative
fine per Chapter 6 of the Albertville City Code. After one (1) notice of a violation this
section of the sign code the city shall levy administrative fines for subsequent violations
or repeat offenses without additional notices. Failure to abide by the approved permit
or the provision of this code will be grounds for denial of additional permits for six (6)
months following notice of violation.
SECTION 2. Section 10 -7 -7.H (Off - Premises Signs) of Chapter 7 (Sign Regulations)
is hereby amended as follows:
c. Off - premises temporary and portable signs of non - profit or charitable organizations
per su fie., Sections 10- 7 -7.G.3 and 10- 7 -7.G.4 of this seetion ordinance
Motion carried unanimously.
ENGINEERING
2011 Street Improvements (Bids and Resolution to Award will be presented)
City Engineer Nafstad began by informing the Council staff received and opened bids for the
2011 Street Improvements just today. We received three (3) bids that ranged from $180,518 up
to $222,315.
The scope of the 2011 Street Improvements includes spot concrete curb and gutter repair,
reclamation and paving for the following street segments:
• Lannon Avenue NE, between 51 Street NE and Barthel Industrial Drive
• Larabee Circle NE
• Lasalle Circle NE
• 60 Street NE, between CSAH 37 and the Co -Op driveway entrance (bid as add Alt.)
Nafstad reported that Omann Brothers, Inc. of Albertville submitted the low bid for the project in
the amount of $180,518. Omann Brothers, Inc. is very familiar with this type of project and has
completed several similar projects in Albertville and surroundings communities.
Nafstad noted the estimate for construction of the project is $195,500. The 2011 Street
Improvement budget is $198,000 plus approximately $60,000 of street improvement capital
project reserves from past years.
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Council member Vetsch wanted to know with the addition funds if there was enough to repair
the puddle /pot hole on 57 Street NE and Lambert Avenue NE. Staff commented that was put
on the Street Project list and will be revisited next year.
CMs Sorensen/Schommer motioned approve Resolution No. 2011 -026 entitled a Resolution
Approving Plans and Specifications and Accepting Low Bid from Omann Brothers, Inc. in the
amount of $180,518 for the 2011 Street Improvements. Motion carried unanimously.
Accept the counter - offer from Albertville Marketplace Association, Inc. for the Permanent Right -
of -Way Easement for the I -94 Westbound Collector Distributor Road
City Engineer Nafstad stated that staff received a Real Estate Purchase Agreement from
Albertville Marketplace Association, Inc. for the piece of property that is needed to continue
with the I -94 Westbound Collector Distributor Road. The counter -offer price is in the sum of
$4,800.00. Staff believes this is a fair market value for the parcel that is necessary for the
construction of the westbound collector distributor road. It was a recommendation from MnDOT
to obtain the permanent easement rather than a temporary easement.
CM Wagner/M Meehan motioned to accept the Albertville Marketplace Association, Inc.'s
Counter -offer for the parcel of land needed as a Permanent Right -of -Way Easement to construct
the off -ramp of the I -94 Westbound Collector Distributor Road. Mayor Meehan, Council
members Wagner, Sorensen, and Schommer voted aye. Council member Vetsch voted nay.
Motion carried.
LEGAL
Accept the City Attorney's Written Report
City Attorney Couri touched on the Tanker Truck Litigation. Staff is looking for Council to
authorize the payment of all claims in an approximate amount of $20,000.
CM Schommer/M Meehan motioned to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Settlement
Agreement and direct staff to complete the settlement of all claims totaling $20,000 dealing with
the 2009 Tanker Truck Litigation be paid. Motion carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION
City Administrator's Oral Update
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City Administrator Kruse acknowledged that with Tori's resignation staff has offered and hired
an individual on a Temporary Part-time basis to fill the vacancy. During the 60 -days, staff will
be reviewing the office staffing needs to decide as to how to move forward.
ANNOUNCEMENTS and or UPCOMING MEETINGS
Mayor Meehan commented there are upcoming meetings and announcements.
August 2011
22 6:00 p.m. Joint Powers Water Board meeting
24 8:00 P.M. Parks and Recreation Committee meeting
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ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO GO INTO THE FINAL
BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION
CM Sorensen/Wagner motioned to adjourn the Monday, August 15, 2011 regular City Council
meeting at 8:53 p.m. to go into the Second 2011 Budget Workshop Session. Motion carried
unanimously.
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