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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, September 3, 2013
APPROVED 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 Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner
Absent: Council member Olson
Others Present: City Administrator -PWD Adam Nafstad, Finance Director Tina Lannes, and City
Clerk Kimberly Olson
3. RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS — None
4. PUBLIC FORUM
No one was present for the public forum.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Wagner, to approve the agenda. Ayes: Hendrickson,
Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. MOTIONDECLARED
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 August 12, 2013 City Council workshop minutes as presented (pgs 4 -6)
B. Authorize the Tuesday, September 3, 2013 payment of claims as presented, except bills
specifically pulled which are passed by separate motion. The claims listing has been
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provided to City Council as a separate document and is available for public view at City
Hall upon request (pg 7)
C. Authorize payment to Omann Bros. Paving, Inc. in the amount of $125,469.33 for 2013
street project
D. Approve the 2014 - 2015 Wright County Sheriff's Contract for police protection for the
City of Albertville that would be effective January 1, 2014 and end on December 31, 2015
(pgs 8 -13)
E. Set the Truth in Taxation Hearing for December 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers
F. Approve Resolution No. 2013 -035 Adopting the 2014 Preliminary Property Tax Levy (pgs
14 -18)
G. Approve Resolution No. 2013 -036 Adopting the 2014 Preliminary Budget (pg 19)
Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Wagner, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. Olson. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARING — None
8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning Commission, JPWB, Joint Fire Board, and
Parks Committee)
Parks Committee
Sorensen reported the committee heard that Eagle Scout Zack Peterson has secured
$4,000 in donations for the boardwalk, but anticipates costs will run higher. He
requested $1,000 from the City as a contribution or reimbursement of supplies.
Vetsch felt they should put the money forth as it is an improvement to the City and
they should fund a share of it if they are asking businesses and community groups to
fund the rest. Hendrickson inquired about maintenance and lifespan of the
boardwalk and Nafstad replied it is similar to a deck and would last about 10 -20
years. Nafstad stated the boardwalk should be completed this fall and Sorensen
stated it will tie in nicely when the 57th Street NE improvements slated for 2014 are
completed.
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hendrickson, to approve a $1,000
contribution to the 57m Street NE Boardwalk/Eagle Scout project. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. Olson.
MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED.
Sorensen reported there will be a formal park dedication for Memorial Park on
September 22, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Residents from Pelican Rapids will be in
attendance and he invited the Council to attend if they could. Hendrickson asked
staff to submit a notice of the event to the North Crow River News.
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Vetsch reported the Parks Committee will be working with Public Works staff on
planning a holiday day tree at Central park.
B. Planning
1). 152 Club, Inc. Temporary Major Outdoor Music Permit Request
Clerk Olson reported the 152 Club is requesting a temporary major outdoor music
permit for their annual Oktoberfest to be held on September 28, 2013. Music will
be played until midnight, security has been hired, additional restrooms ordered and
the stage is the required number of feet away from the nearest residential property.
Olson indicated there were noise complaints received last year and Council has the
authority to impose any additional conditions on the application.
Vetsch and Wagner felt the event is beneficial to the 152 Club, Inc.
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Sorensen, to approve the Temporary
Major Outdoor Music Permit for the 152 Club, 5794 Main Avenue NE, for
September 28, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to midnight. Ayes: Hendrickson, Sorensen,
Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. Olson. MOTIONDECLARED
CARRIED.
C. City Clerk -None
D. Public Works and Engineering - None
E. Finance -None
F. Building — None
G. Legal -None
H. Administration
1). City Administrator's Update
Nafstad reported they had a request seeking permission to hunt geese on two large
farm land parcels. He stated the City Code does not allow the discharge of firearms
within city limits. He reported the individual stated the geese have ruined the crops
planted on the parcels. Nafstad said if Council were to allow this, they would need
a minor amendment to the City Code. It could be a very minor change stating there
is to be no guns discharged in city limits unless granted by the City Council.
Hendrickson felt the gunshots would be very loud and there are many houses in
proximity to the parcels. Nafstad stated he spoke with the Department of Natural
Resources about alternate methods to rid the geese such as noise makers, nets, etc.
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Council had concerns on how to notify the neighboring properties, the proximity to
County Road 19 and noise. Hendrickson felt the Sheriff's Office would receive
many complaints and suggested staff talk with Sheriff Hagerty. Wagner suggested
that any notification go to properties within 1,000 feet of each parcel; they could
invite them to the next Council meeting to get a sense of the neighborhood's
feelings on the request. He stated that the neighbors may not like the geese either.
Sorensen felt the parcels in question were too small and Hendrickson stated there
are daycare properties in the vicinity. Wagner stated that a geese hunt may not
effectively cut down the population of geese.
Council directed staff to let the property owner know that Council did not feel
changing the ordinance at this time was the right decision and suggested the
individual come back next year with a detailed hunting plan.
Nafstad invited the Council to attend a meeting in Rogers on Thursday, September 5
with the I -94 Coalition and MnDot to discuss the vision for 1 -94. Representatives
from St. Cloud and the Outlet Mall will be at the meeting.
Nafstad reported the County Road 18 trail is paved. Sorensen stated he has already
received compliments on the trail. The 2013 projects were slightly delayed due to
weather.
Hendrickson asked if there has been any interest in the Old City Hall building across
the parking lot. Nafstad stated they have had several showings, but no leases yet.
ANNOUNCEMENTS and /or UPCOMING MEETINGS
September 9
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
September 10
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
September 14
Fire Department Annual Fall Party
Social Hour 5:00 -6:00 p.m., Dinner 6:00 p.m.
September 16
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
September 23
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
September 30
Joint Meeting with St. Michael & STMA School District
October 7
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
October 8
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
October 14
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
October 21
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
October 28
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
11. ADJOURN MEETING
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Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Wagner, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kimberly X Olson, City Clerk
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