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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 21, 2012
MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER — PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Meehan called the regular City Council meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
7:00 PM
Present: Mayor Mark Meehan, Council members John Vetsch, Jillian Hendrickson and Dan
Wagner
Absent: Larry Sorensen
Others Present: Finance Director /Acting City Clerk Tina Lannes, Public Works Director /City
Engineer Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Michael Couri and City Planner Alan Brixius
CITIZENS OPEN FORUM
Jim Walsh — Citizen Request to Speak and be on the Agenda
Mr. Walsh spoke to the Council about the City Administrator's discharge and how he was
satisfied with the job Larry Kruse did for the City of Albertville. Mr. Walsh mentioned that the
City Administrator job is tough because he has been on guard and dedicated as that position
upholds Council direction. He mentioned that he has been a resident for over 32 years where he
has seen the community grow. Mr. Walsh stated that dismissing the City Administrator was not
in the best interest of Albertville and he holds the Council accountable for the money it will cost
the residents. He felt the reasons were not valid and believed that there were just a few members
that did not like the City Administrator. He stated that if what happened to Mr. Kruse happened
to any of them they would not like it. Mr. Walsh asked them to reconsider their decision as it
will cost the taxpayers a lot of money. He felt the reasons for the dismissal were not clear
especially since he received a good review a little time before and the decision was not in the
interest of the taxpayers. Mr. Walsh also stated that the cost of this dismissal will create a
burden on the taxpayers who do not have that kind of money especially since the City has been
maintaining a certain level of tax. With the creeping taxes and less money due to the bad
economic times, the Council needs to consider what people outside the City of Albertville think,
especially developers who are looking at the city with an interest of a good relationship. Mr.
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Walsh finished with a request to reconsider their decision and thanked the Council for allowing
him to speak.
Dominium Housing Presentation — Ron Mehl
Ron Mehl from Dominium Management presented a power point presentation about the
proposed townhome development. He discussed the requirements for tenants and how
Dominium is committed to maintaining their properties. Previously Council requested
information about crime and working with the current homeowners association and Ron also
addressed those issues. The crime statistics show a 50% decrease in calls since 2001 for the
Dominium owned properties in Albertville. Ron also discussed how Dominium was working
with the current homeowners association. Dominium is looking for a resolution in support of the
townhome development project and an allocation of housing tax credits for the development.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
CMs Vetsch/Wagner motioned to approve the Monday, May 21, 2012 agenda as amended.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
All items under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Staff and will be
enacted by one motion. In the event an item is pulled it will be discussed in the order it is listed
on the Consent Agenda following the approval of the remaining Consent items. These items will
be approved by a separate motion.
A. Approve the April 30, 2012 Special City Council minutes as presented
B. Approve the May 7, 2012 Regular City Council minutes as presented
C. Authorize the Monday, May 21, 2012 payment of the claims that includes electronic
payments 1163 EFT- 1173 EFT and check numbers 30977 to 31014 as presented
D. Approve the three (3) One -day 3.2% Malt Liquor License that has been submitted by
the Albertville Lions for the duration of the 2012 Friendly City Days celebration that
will be held within the Central -City Park
E. Approve Resolution No. 2012 -027, entitled a Resolution Acknowledging a Donation
from the STMA Women of Today and deposit the donation of $300 towards Fire
Department needs
CMs Hendrickson/Wagner motioned to approve the consent agenda with the motion carried
unanimously.
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DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
City Council
Parks Committee minutes — CM Hendrickson updated the Council that Explore Your Parks Night
was a great success. In addition, CM Hendrickson added the skate park will be set up this year
in its original location.
Joint Powers Board update — No update
STMA Ice Arena Board update — CM Wagner updated the Council on the roof replacement on
the Arena that the board authorized the first payment and completing process for the final
payment. He additionally mentioned staff will continue to work with the league insurance for
the additional work needed by change orders for coverage.
CM Wagner updated Council on the STMA Arena Board's decision to change rates for the
summer if 40 hours of ice time are purchased the group will receive a rate of S125.
Written Notice to Albertville Residents — Council reviewed the draft transition letter to be sent to
the residents.
CM Vetsch/Mayor Meehan motioned to authorize staff to send the transition letter as drafted
with the May 22, 2012 utility bills. Motion carried unanimously.
Transition Plan and moving forward — CM Hendrickson lead a short discussion on how to get
the Council and Staff to come together as a team and move forward with the decisions of interim
and permanent City Administrator positions.
Public Works Director /City Engineer
I -94 Westbound Collector - Distributor Project Update- Public Works Director /City Engineer
Adam Nafstad presented an update on the I -94 Westbound Collector- Distributor Project stating
that the use of the old public works building at 5964 Main Ave. NE was working out well for the
job shack. Nafstad also mentioned that the project is moving forward and the speed limit will be
reduced to 60 MPH on I -94 for the remainder of the project. The anticipated finish date is
November 15, 2012, but the rain is causing issues.
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2012 Maintenance Projects (Discussion) - Public Works Director /City Engineer Adam Nafstad
had a short discussion on upcoming possible maintenance projects and the amount budgeted
versus the needs for 2012. Some of the items discussed were Seal Coating, 52 "d Street Storm
Sewer Repair, Striping (street and parking lots), Karston Drive Subsurface Drainage and 57t"
Street Curb and Storm Sewer Repair.
City Clerk Position update- Public Works Director /City Engineer Adam Nafstad and Finance
Director Tina Lannes presented the recommendation from the Ad -Hock Committee for the hiring
of a City Clerk.
CMs Hendrickson/Vetsch Public motioned to direct staff to offer Kimberly Olson the full-time
City Clerk position at $24.07 per hour ($50,074 annually). Motion carried unanimously.
Ad Hock Committee Update
Interim City Administrator — small discussion requesting direction. The Ad -Hock
Committee and staff were directed by Council to meet with the candidate for the interim
City Administrator position.
Permanent City Administrator — discussion on what items they are looking for with the new
City Administrator.
Search Firms- Proposals distributed at the meeting — nothing was discussed.
Legal
Government Services Contract - nothing was discussed.
Administration
Budweiser Clydesdales for your information — Finance Director Tina Lannes informed Council
that the Budweiser Clydesdales are going to be in Albertville Thursday, June 7, 2012 form 4-6
P.M.
ANNOUNCEMENTS and or UPCOMING MEETINGS
May 28, 2012 City Offices Closed (Holiday)
June 4, 2012 City Council Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
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June 11, 2012 Arena Board Meeting —Cancelled next meeting July 9, 2012
June 12, 2012 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
June 18, 2012 City Council Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
CMs Vetsch/Mayor Meehan motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Tina Lames, Finance Director /Acting City Clerk
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