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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 18, 2013
APPROVED MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER — PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:07 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 Michael Couri, City Clerk Kimberly Olson, City Planner Alan Brixius, Samara
Postuma
3. RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - None
4. PUBLIC FORUM
Tom Fay, 10795 70th Street NE, stated he had a complaint about snowmobilers crossing over
private land and is concerned about liability to him if a snowmobiler were to get injured on his
private property. Couri stated there is a difference when it comes to an invited guest or someone
trespassing on the property. If they are on the property without permission, there is less of a
liability and any liability suits would need to prove the property owner knew about the obstacle
that injured the trespasser.
Fay inquired if the Sheriff s office could enforce the regulations more or if there are educational
tools that could be used for those snowmobilers new to Albertville. Vetsch stated they could put
an educational piece in the utility bills that includes the rules and regulations. Nafstad reported
they have had an increase in the number of calls relating to this at City Hall.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motioned by Wagner, seconded by Olson, to approve the agenda as presented. 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. Approve the March 4, 2013 regular City Council minutes as presented
B. Authorize the March 18, 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
C. Approve the Friendly City Day's Committee request for street closings, modified
Central Park hours and other activities
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Wagner, to accept the consent agenda as presented. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates (STMA Arena, Planning, JPWB, etc.)
STMA Ice Arena
Sorensen stated they would be reviewing the feasibility study for the second sheet
of ice at their next meeting.
B. City Clerk
1). Board of Appeal and Equalization Training
Clerk Olson reported she was given the date for the next Board of Appeal and
Equalization Training and it was set for September 12. She stated that two
members should attend the training to become certified for the 2014 year.
Sorensen and Hendrickson stated they were willing to attend the training and
Wagner indicated he would be willing to be a back up if needed.
C. Planning /Zoning
1). Appoint Planning Commission member
Brixius reported they received two letters of interest, but had one had
withdrawn. There will be two years remaining left in the term. Council may
either make an appointment this evening or refer it back to the Planning
Commission. He stated the candidate was well qualified.
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Sorensen stated that he would prefer not to hold up the process. Both Sorensen
and Olson believe the candidate would be a good fit with the Commission.
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hendrickson, to appoint Jeffrey O'Brien
to fill the vacant Planning Commission seat. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson,
Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
D. Legal
1). Appraisal of City -owned lot behind Outlet Mall
Couri reported Council had authorized an appraisal of the 13.6 acre lot owned
by the City. There was interest in using this lot as ponding for future
commercial development. Staff had initial discussions on how the City could be
paid for the land over a period of time as development occurs on the adjacent
lot.
Couri stated the lot would need to sell for $1.7 million to balance the amount
that was borrowed out of the SAC fund. The appraisal came in at $620,000, so
there would still be a deficiency in the SAC fund.
Court stated it is hard to find buyers right now and this could facilitate building
and tax revenue in the City. He stated the Council does not need to take formal
action on the item now, but should direct staff on whether or not to pursue
developing an agreement on how the lot will be used and how the City will be
paid for the lot.
Vetsch had concerns about tying up the land for long period of time without
development occurring and how the effects on the water table could affect
surrounding properties. Nafstad replied the water table is a valid concern but he
did not think it would be enough to affect the ground water. In addition, he
stated they would not enter into an agreement for the purchase of the land until
there was a commitment of development on the neighboring property. Couri
stated they would work to develop an agreement that outlines the protections the
Council has indicated, but the developer needs some certainty that he will be
able to use the lot for ponding and can begin engaging his engineers to work on
the plans or he will have to find a different location for the ponding.
Couri thanked the Council for their input and reiterated that nothing will happen
until an agreement can be brought to Council for review.
E. Public Works/Engineering - None
F. Finance — None
G. Building —None
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H. Administration
1). City Administrator's Update
Nafstad reported the I -94 Coalition is working on promotion for the freeway and
he and the Mayor attended a press conference that Congresswomen Bachman held
at the capital to promote 1 -94 expansion.
Nafstad reported Wastewater City staff received an award for excellence in
operations at the plant.
Nafstad reported they will be holding the first meeting of the Albertville and
Otsego Fire Board later in the month.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS and /or UPCOMING MEETINGS
March 25
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
Parks Committee, 7:30 p.m.
April 1
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
April 8
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
April 9
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
April 15
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
April 17
Local Board of Appeal & Equalization, 5:30 p.m.
April 22
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
Parks Committee, 7:30 p.m.
April 29
Joint Meeting with Albertville and St. Michael City
Councils & STMA School Board, 6:00 p.m. at St. Michael
10. ADJOURN MEETING
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Hendrickson, to adjourn the meeting at 7. SS p.m.
Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None.
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberly A.' Olson, City Clerk
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