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2013-01-22 CC MinutesNlbertvill,c i9 9 Small Town Uvin . B + - -. U%. ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, January 22, 2013 APPROVED MINUTES ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER — PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL 7:00 PM Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner Absent: None Others Present: City Administrator/ Public Works Director /City Engineer Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Bob Ruppe, City Clerk Kimberly Olson, City Planner Alan Brixius, Public Works Supervisor Tim Guimont, and Diane Vinge 3. RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS A. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Hendrickson stated this award would be presented to the Finance Director at the next meeting. 4. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one present to speak. 5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Vetsch added the City Council workshop on February 4, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. to upcoming events. Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Wagner, to approve the agenda as amended. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 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. Accept the January 7, 2013 City Council regular meeting minutes as presented B. Accept the January 14, 2013 STMA Ice Arena Board meeting minutes as presented C. Authorize the January 22, 2013 payment of claims as presented, except bills specifically pulled which are passed by separate motion. The claims listing has been provided to City Council as a separate document and is available for public view at City Hall upon request. D. Adopt Resolution 2013 -002 entitled a Resolution Appointing Corporate Authorized Signers for the City of Albertville for the Year 2013 E. Approve the release of the LaBeaux State Letter of Credit No. 636 with the condition that the development is current with all fees and obligations owed to the City Sorensen questioned how the Council could accept the STMA Ice Arena Board minutes of January 14, 2013 when they have not yet been approved by the Board. Ruppe stated most cities will have the Council accept board and committee minutes after they have been approved by the board or committee. Sorensen suggested changing the language of 6A to read "Approve" the January 7, 2013 City Council regular meeting minutes and to add the word draft prior to the STMA Ice Arena Board minutes. Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Wagner, to accept the consent agenda as amended. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None S. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS A. City Council 1). Committee Updates (STMA Arena, Planning, JP)WB, etc.) Sorensen reported the roof is leaking at the STMA Ice Arena and it is less than a year old. Nafstad reported they are working with the contractor to determine whether it is condensation and have also involved the City's Building Official. There is a twenty (20) year warranty on the roof. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of January 22, 2013 Sorensen also reported the STMA Ice Arena has lost internet connection many times in the last several weeks and it appears to be related to the cold. Nafstad reported they are looking at other options and are dealing with outdated equipment that is difficult to replace. They are receiving quotes and there are several options that may be available. There could be the possibility to tie in with the schools. Wagner inquired if the antennae can be kept inside or if it has to be outside to receive from the other antennas. Nafstad replied that it may need a direct sight line with the other antennaes to connect. Sorensen stated they need a long term solution. Nafstad stated staff will provide options and costs in the next month. Nafstad reported the feasibility study consultant arrived and interviewed individuals. He stated he was impressed with the consultant and would recommend the consultant, rather than staff, present the feasibility study findings to the Board. Hendrickson stated the Joint Powers Water Board has been able to find some savings by switching banks. 2). Appointment of City Council Members to Various Boards and Committees Hendrickson asked if Council had any changes to the appointments and Council was comfortable with the appointments set forth in the resolution. Motioned by Wagner, seconded by Hendrickson, to adopt Resolution 2013 -003 entitled a Resolution Appointing City Council Members to Various Boards and Committees. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. B. City Clerk 1). Temporary On -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses Clerk Olson reported that the current City Code is more restrictive than Minnesota State Statute in regards to issuing temporary on -sale 3.2 malt liquor licenses. The City Code only allows these licenses to be issued to "bona fide clubs" which must have a certain number of members, owns or rents space for meetings and is directed by a board of directors. Minnesota Statute also allows for these licenses to also be issued to religious, non - profit and charitable organizations. She stated that if the City wishes to continue issuing these licenses, they should be consistent with what the State allows. Clerk Olson reported the broomball leagues that were interested in the temporary on -sale 3.2 malt liquor license were not able to secure a "club" to host their City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of January 22, 2013 tournament and therefore will not be serving beer in the park. Vetsch asked if this will also impact the spring kickball tournament and fundraiser for cancer research. Clerk Olson stated that it will most likely fall under a charitable organization, but will contact them to allow enough time to prepare for the event. Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Wagner, to adopt Ordinance 2013 -001 authorizing Temporary On -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses to be issued to Clubs and Religious, Charitable, and Non Profit Organizations. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 2). Set Public Hearing for February 19, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. regarding Fraser Steel Business Subsidy Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Hendrickson, to set a Public Hearing for February 19, 2013at 7.00 p.m. in the Albertville City Council Chambers regarding Fraser Steel Business Subsidy. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. C. Public Works / Engineering 1). Public Works Report Hendrickson inquired about the old Christmas decorations and Guimont replied they were given to an interested resident; they were no longer of use to the City. D. Planning/Zoning 1). MacKenzie Street Name Change Brixius reported there has been a request to rename MacKenzie Ave NE to MacIver Ave NE to improve the continuity of addressing along the road. Upon speaking with the sole business owner located on MacKenzie, staff learned the business owner is not in favor of the street renaming. If Council wishes to move forward, they would hold a public hearing and eventually pass an ordinance to rename the street. Staff recommended they not move forward with renaming the street as it will cause a hardship to the business and felt they should be sensitive to the business owner. Vetsch stated he was not sure how beneficial renaming the street would be. Hendrickson was fine with leaving the street named as it currently is. Nafstad stated that it is something that could always be looked at again in the future. Council directed staff not to move forward with the street renaming. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of January 22, 2013 2). Planning and Zoning Commission Vacancy Brixius reported there is now a vacancy on the Planning Commission since Rob Olson was appointed to the City Council. There are two ways to proceed in filling the vacancy. Council can compile a list of candidates or direct staff to advertise the vacancy. The second option could generate a larger pool of candidates. Sorensen asked Olson how he was recruited to the Planning Commission. Olson replied it was not advertised, but letters were sent out to previous applicants. Hendrickson asked if a Council member should sit on the commission until a successor is found. Ruppe stated that the ordinance does not prohibit that, but it may be a concern in regards to the perception of the public process. Wagner was in favor of advertising the vacancy. Vetsch would like to see it widely advertised in places such as the City's reader board, utility bills, etc. Hendrickson asked when the new person would start their term. Brixius replied that it most likely would be the April commission meeting. Council directed staff to move forward with advertising the vacancy. E. Finance -None F. Building - None G. Legal -None H. Administration 1). Administrator's Update Nafstad reported that Wright County held its annual Wright County Economic Development meeting at Albertville City Hall last week and it was well attended. Nafstad stated the Darkenwald Group is interested in purchasing one of the city owned parcels to create a regional pond. Nafstad asked for Council approval to obtain an appraisal of the property in the amount of approximately $800 to determine the true value of the property. Vetsch wanted it on the record that he would like to see buildings constructed in a short time period rather than sitting vacant for many years. He stated that they cannot front end projects. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 Regular Meeting of January 22, 2013 Hendrickson and Sorensen felt an appraisal on the property in question made sense. Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hendrickson, to approve Nagle Corporation to complete an appraisal for the city owned parcel not to exceed $800. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. 2). L & D Purchase Nafstad stated that some of the reasons to consider purchasing the property include the benefit of accommodating additional parking and greater flexibility with site design for an expansion to the ice arena. Several reasons not to purchase the property include: the City would have to pay taxes after eight years if the land is not put to a public use, the current expansion plan does not include the L & D site and, without an additional partner to purchase the property with, the City would most likely have to levy to pay for the purchase. Nafstad stated there are several other factors to consider as well. If the City were to purchase the property they would forgo any future revenue for a higher use on the property and the purchase could potentially affect the City's bond rating. He also stated there is no certainty the expansion will move forward and depends on the results of the feasibility study that was conducted, the results of which are unknown at this time. Diane Vinge, L & D property owner, was present at the meeting. Vinge stated she is open to a lease purchase, cross easement or other ideas that Council may have. She stated that eventually the City will need to look at street access in that area. She stated the arena does not have enough land for parking and parking is already a concern. Wagner reported the feasibility is very important and will depict whether a second sheet of ice is financially feasible and self supporting. Nafstad stated no action was needed at this time, but he would like staff to work with Ms. Vinge on the current parking issues. 3). Draft Agenda for February 4, 2013 City Council Workshop Nafstad reviewed some of the ideas staff would like to discuss at the workshop including infrastructure, economic development, Wright County priorities, I -94 Phase 2, saleable City properties, communications and code enforcement. Brixius stated the economic development plan would put together the process and information needed for potential builders and their clients. There are several local contractors that can be engage in discussing opportunities within City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 Regular Meeting of January 22, 2013 9. Albertville. Nafstad stated they would also have an inventory of all city properties for sale and will need to identify pricing for those properties. Vetsch felt there were other priorities that would take precedence before the I -94 Phase 2 project. Nafstad replied he only wants to ensure they don't miss any funding opportunities. Nafstad stated they would bring forward several ideas forward regarding the City newsletter. He stated that there are companies that can make a professional newsletter incorporating local business advertisements. Hendrickson stated that by including advertisements they could possibly offset some of the costs of publication. Sorensen felt the newsletter has value and is something the community looks forward to. ANNOUNCEMENTS and /or UPCOMING MEETINGS January 28 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m. Parks Committee, 7:30 p.m. February 4 City Council Workshop, 6:00 p.m. City Council, 7:00 p.m. February 11 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. February 12 Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:00 p.m. February 18 Presidents' Day, City Offices Closed February 19 City Council, 7:00 p.m. February 25 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m. Parks Committee, 7:30 p.m. 10. ADJOURN MEETING Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Wagner, to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Kimberly . O son, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 Regular Meeting of January 22, 2013