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2013-06-17 CC Minutes� + N-V � }� sue. U&W na C" W- ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL Monday, June 17, 2013 ADOPTED MINUTES ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER — PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 /PWD Adam Nafstad, City Planner Alan Brixius, City Attorney Michael Couri and City Clerk Kimberly Olson 3. RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - None 4. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one present to speak. 5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motioned by Wagner, seconded by Sorensen, 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 June 3, 2013 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented B. Authorize the Monday, June 17, 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. Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -017 entitled a Resolution authorizing and documenting interfund loan from the sewer access fund in connections with Tax Increment Financing District No 15 D. Adopt Ordinance 2013 -004 prohibiting the use of coal tar -based sealants in the construction or repair of parking lots, driveways, and/or other paved areas within the City of Albertville E. Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -018 revoking Municipal State Aid Streets and establishing Municipal State Aid Streets Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Sorensen, to approve 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 Clerk 1). Liquor Compliance Violations Clerk Olson reported Wright County conducted liquor compliance checks on May 22, 2013 to check for sales to underage minors. All establishments passed except for Hong Thai, Inc. and Neighbors Eatery and Saloon. Staff sent out notification letters and invoices to those two establishments. She stated that in 2005 guidelines were established for Council to use in dealing with violations, but Council is not bound by them. Council may choose to waive the fines, impose stricter fines than those outlined in the guidelines or refer to criminal prosecution and fines. Hong Thai, Inc. has paid the fine. Staff was informed a representative of Neighbors Eatery and Saloon would be present at the meeting to speak to Council, but was not present at the meeting. Vetsch inquired if there is training available to the establishments and Clerk Olson replied that Wright County holds training several times a year and sends notice to all licensed establishments about the training. There have been no violations since 2010. Sorensen inquired if there is a fine from the County given to the establishments with violations. Couri replied that the County may fine the server, but any fines to the establishments are dealt with by the City through a civil fine. No fines were waived with past violations, although some establishments were required to purchase scanning devices for identification in lieu of a fine. Hendrickson was concerned that waiving a fine would appear that the City is okay with underage drinking and it would set precedence to waive fines for future violations. Hendrickson asked why this couldn't be fined by Wright County instead of the City and Couri replied that it is the licensing authority that must impose the fine. The City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of June 17, 2013 County would have no authority to shut down an establishment, if it came to that, because the City is the authority that may revoke or suspend a license. Nafstad relayed the explanation given by Neighbor's Eatery and Saloon for how the sale occurred as well as the training employees receive and the reward they receive for passing a compliance check. Wagner felt they had a good track record as they have been in business for three years and not received a violation before. Nafstad stated they are working towards compliance. B. City Council 1). Committee Updates Planning Commission Brixius reported the Commission recommended approval of the ordinance prohibiting coal -tar sealants. Several inquiries were made on the Leander property for different uses that did not meet zoning requirements. The City has also been approached by a church looking for a site approximately five acres in size to build and staff recommended several sites to them. However, the zoning would need to be changed to Public Institutional for whatever site they would choose. 2). Washington D.C. Congressional Visit Update Hendrickson reported they met Representative Bachman and Senator Klobuchar and staff for Representative Fitzsimmons and Senator Franken. They discussed needs regarding I -94 and working with MnDot and the Governor to receive Federal funding. She stated the lobbyist hired by St. Michael was instrumental on the trip. Hendrickson was appreciative of St. Michael allowing them on the trip and Sorensen thanked both Hendrickson and Olson for going. C. Public Works/Engineering 1). Marlowe Avenue NE Gravel and Grade Nafstad reported he received one quote for the work from Fehn Companies, Inc. He stated that he cannot justify paving the road. It is a good investment to gravel and grade the road and it will last several years. Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Hendrickson, to approve the quote from Fehn Companies, Inc. to place and grade Aggregate Base on Marlowe Avenue NE, between SOth Street NE and the railroad tracks for an estimated cost of $11,667. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. D. Finance -None E. Planning / Zoning — None F. Building — None G. Legal -None City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of June 17, 2013 H. Administration 1). Fire Inspections Compensation Nafstad reported there are three Fire Officers that conduct inspections for the fire inspection program. The Fire Chief credits the program for the reduction in the number of fire calls in recent years. Staff is recommending an adjustment in hourly pay from $12 to $17. He stated this is still less than surrounding communities who utilize full time city employees. Sorensen indicated the contract with Otsego will increase the number of inspections. Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Olson, to adjust the 2013 fire inspection pay rate to $17.00 per hour. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. 2). City Administrator's Update Nafstad reported that staff was contacted by CGI, Inc. regarding a cost free Community Showcase Program that would produce two to three short video clips about the community on topics of the City's choosing. It would be three year agreement to display the video clips on the website and allow them to contact city businesses promoting their advertising opportunities on Albertville letterhead. Couri noted the City will have no veto power on what is included in the video clips, but many other cities have already participated and it would not be in CGI, Inc.'s best interest to promote. negative content. Motioned by Wagner, seconded by Hendrickson, to authorize staff to enter into an agreement with CGI, Inc. to participate in the Community Video Program. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Nafstad reported he is working with general contractors to see if architectural services are needed for renovation of the Old Public Works building for the lease agreement with the Soccer Club. Nafstad reported the STMA Arena Board discussed the leaking roof and safety issues. He stated the STMA School District and City of St. Michael have been notified of the issues. Youth Hockey requested use of the vacant lot for an outdoor rink. Several things to consider would be insurance, water access, rink access, signage and lighting. Nafstad reported that the Fire Department and others worked on Memorial Park over the weekend and it is coming along nicely. Hendrickson would like to see an article regarding Memorial Park in the next newsletter. Brixius reported that Federated Coop has made application to expand their operations which will need a PUD rezoning and establishment of a new district to accommodate their expansion. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of June 17, 2013 Nafstad stated Wright County has begun work on 50th Street NE. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS and /or UPCOMING MEETINGS Vetsch asked staff to coordinate with the City of St. Michael on recognitions of athletic teams for outstanding achievements. He wanted to make sure that teams would be recognized by both cities and he wanted all teams to be recognized fairly. June 24 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m. Joint Meeting with Otsego and St. Michael, 8:00 p.m. June 25 Parks Committee, 7:30 p.m. July 1 City Council, 7:00 p.m. July 4 City Offices Closed July 8 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. July 9 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. July 15 City Council, 7:00 p.m. July 22 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m. Parks Committee, 7:30 p.m. 10. CLOSED SESSION — Knechtl Mediation Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Olson, to move into closed session at 8:30 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Olson, to resume regular meeting at 8:52 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Olson, to approve the mediation agreement between the City of Albertville and Gerhardt Knechtl. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen and Wagner. Nays: None. Abstain: Vetsch. Absent: None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. 11. ADJOURN MEETING Motioned by Olson, seconded by Hendrickson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Respe tfully submitted, Kimberly A. Olson, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 Regular Meeting of June 17, 2013