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2012-09-04 CC MinutesA1bertvfllc Small 4aaaxen Wall. Big CiN Uf.. ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL Monday, September 4, 2012 APPROVED MINUTES ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER — PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:01 PM Deputy Mayor Vetsch called the regular City Council meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Council members Jillian Hendrickson, Larry Sorensen, John Vetsch and Dan Wagner Absent: Mayor Mark Meehan Others Present: Interim City Administrator Robert Thistle, Finance Director Tina Lannes, City Engineer/Public Works Director Adam Nafstad, City Clerk Kimberly Olson, James Michael Krutzig, Sergeant Eric Kunkel, Rob Olson, Peter Wagener and Samara Postuma 3. RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - None 4. CITIZENS OPEN FORUM Pete Wagener, 10690 561h St NE, stated Council had previously allowed him some extra time to work with City staff and consultants to correct the issues with his recreational vehicle storage. At this time there are only two options: store the vehicle in the rear yard or ask for a variance to allow storage on the side yard within the setback limits. He showed a diagram of the property and where the recreational vehicle sits. He stated he spoke with his neighbors and they would prefer to see the vehicle in the side yard rather than the back yard. He is asking the Council to amend the ordinance. Nafstad stated that staff does understand the request; however, the ordinance does not allow the it. It is not a staff recommendation of staff to pursue an amendment of the ordinance or a variance. There are costs associated with a variance. Vetsch stated they may need to make some adjustments to the ordinance, especially if it is occurring elsewhere in the City. Enforcement should be across the board. Thistle suggested that since this is a forum item that it be brought back as a Council agenda item at the next meeting. Wagner would be supportive of a variance if they can prove hardship. He does not want to see the ordinance changed. City of Albertville City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 Page 2 of 5 Pete Wagener stated that a variance is very expensive and most people cannot afford. If the ordinance were changed they could apply it on a case by case basis. Sorensen did not like the option of the vehicle in the back yard and would like to see what other options there are to place it on the side of the property. 5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Lannes stated a Wright County deputy was present in the audience. Lannes suggested he be placed prior to the consent agenda. Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Sorensen, to approve the amended agenda. Ayes: Hendrickson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: Meehan. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Hendrickson asked for an update on the recent abduction attempt. Sergeant Kunkel asked that if anyone sees anything similar to report it. Sorensen encouraged the Sheriff's office to work with both St. Michael and Albertville to educate both children and parents on these types of situations. 6., CONSENT AGENDA All items under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by 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 August 20, 2012 regular City Council minutes as presented (pgs 3-7) B. Approve the August 20, 2012 Budget Workshop Council minutes as presented (pgs 8- 11) C. Authorize the Monday, September 4, 2012 payment of claims that include electronic payments 1359 EFT -1364 EFT and check numbers 31272 to 31295 as presented (pgs 12-15) D. Accept Wright County Sheriff s Office 2nd Quarter Summary Report for law enforcement activity and crimes (pgs 16-24) E. Accept Albertville Park Committee Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2012 (pg 25) Hendrickson pulled the Budget Workshop Minutes of August 20, 2012. Hendrickson would like to add to the minutes: "Hendrickson met with Finance Director Lannes and Interim City Administrator Thistle to reduce the levy and had concerns with pay increases." Motion by Hendrickson, seconded by Sorensen, to accept the change to the Budget Workshop Minutes ofAugust 20, 2012. Ayes: Vetsch, Hendrickson, Sorensen and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. Meehan. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. City of Albertville City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None 8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS A. City Council -None B. Finance 1). 2013 Preliminary Budget and Property Tax Levy (pgs 26-31) Page 3 of 5 Lannes showed a five year levy projection that assumes no growth and the tax base stays the same. It did not include additional capital funds for future prof ects. Wagner asked when the deadline is. Lannes replied it must be in by September 15 and there is no other meeting scheduled by then. a. Motion to approve the Resolution No. 2012-036 entitled a Resolution Adopting the 2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levy Hendrickson stated that since they agreed at the workshop meeting to a 2% levy increase and that is what staff has presented tonight, she would make the motion for approval. Motion by Hendrickson, seconded by Sorensen, to approve Resolution No. 2012-036 entitled a Resolution Adopting the 2013 Preliminary Property Tax Levy. Ayes: Vetsch, Hendrickson and Sorensen. Nays: Wagner. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. b. Motion to approve the Resolution No. 2012-037 entitled a Resolution Adopting the 2013 Preliminary Budget Motion by Hendrickson, seconded by Sorensen, to approve Resolution No. 2012-037 entitled a Resolution Adopting the 2013 Preliminary Budget. Ayes: Vetsch, Hendrickson and Sorensen. Nays: Wagner. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. C. City Clerk -None D. City Engineer/Public Works Director 1). Letter of Credit Reduction for Neimeyer Trailer Sales (pg 32) Nafstad reported this was just a housekeeping matter. The reduction is consistent with the development agreement and no further reduction is recommended prior to the development of the lots. City of Albertville City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 Page 4 of 5 Nafstad stated that there is currently a stockpile on the property. Vetsch inquired if the Letter of Credit was enough to cover the removal of the stock if needed. Nafstad stated stockpiles have been difficult in the past but it is addressed in the development agreement. There could also assess the property for the expense. Vetsch was concerned the property owner could leave the property and it falls then to the buyer. Vetsch asked about the silt fence. Nafstad stated the fence is not needed but there is a value for him to have it in place should development begin again. Vetsch stated that the silt fence could be ripped or ineffective. Motion by Hendrickson, seconded by Sorensen, to reduce the Letter of Credit No. 805 held as security for the Niemeyer Trailer Sales development to no less than $5,690 conditioned on outstanding balances owed to the City being paid in full. Ayes: Vetsch, Hendrickson Sorensen and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: Meehan. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. 2). Joint Powers Water Board Water Tower Logo Proposal (pgs 33-41) Nafstad reported there has been discussion on the proposed water tower logo. At the last Joint Powers Water Board Meeting, one Albertville member was unable to attend and the other was not in favor of the "Joint Powers Water System Albertville -Hanover -St. Michael" logo. However, that logo was approved by the board. The Original recommendation had been to a "Home of the Knights" logo. The purpose for discussion tonight is to direct the Albertville members of the Joint Powers Water Board to call a special meeting of the board to rescind the approval of the logo at the last meeting. Vetsch felt that all entities should be represented as they all have equal votes. Sorensen stated the east tower was painted "St. Michael -Albertville Home of the Knights" and he felt it should be done for the west tower. He was concerned that people may become confused when they see Hanover on the tower and views it as a landmark and people use it to tell where there are. Wagner agreed. Nafstad stated they need direction from Council on a preferred option for the tower. He stated St. Michael City Council recently voted to direct their members to support the original logo of "St. Michael -Albertville Home of the Knights". Vetsch stated he does not want to go to the Joint Powers Water Board and vote against the logo with all names on it as he feels they are equal partners. Wagner stated that when he sits on the various boards and committees in the City, he votes for the will of the Council not his own personal opinions. He stated he votes as a representative of the City Council. Hendrickson felt water towers are used as land marks to tell where you are. City of Albertville City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 Page 5 of 5 Thistle stated generally the member appointed to the board votes the way they feel the Council would vote. However, when there is clear discussion on a certain topic, the member would represent the majority of the Council. Motion by Hendrickson, seconded by Sorensen, to direct the Albertville members of the Joint Powers Water Board to call a special meeting to discuss the west tower logo, rescind the August 27rh motion, and consider other options with the preferred Albertville option being that of the original plan for "St. Michael Albertville Home of the Knights': Ayes: Hendrickson, Sorensen and Wagner. Nays: Vetsch. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. E. Planning/Zoning 1). Mattress Store Nafstad stated that the owner has provided documentation that there were previous retail sales at the building. It appears that it will not need to be sprinklered and will be grandfathered in because of that documentation. The City Attorney will be looking at everything and will bring a report forward to the Council at the next meeting. F. Legal -None G. Administration - None 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS and/or UPCOMING MEETINGS September 10 STMA Arena Board at 6:00 p.m. September 11 Planning and Zoning Commission at 7:00 p.m. September 17 City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Hendrickson, seconded by Sorensen, to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: Meehan. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Kimberly/A. Olson, City Clerk