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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, February 18, 2014
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
Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Olson, Vetsch, and Wagner
Absent: Council member Sorensen
7:00 PM
Others Present: City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner Bob Kirmis, Finance Director Tina
Lannes, City Clerk Kimberly Olson, Firefighter Dean Eull, and Samara Postuma
3. RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS - None
4. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one present to speak.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motioned by Wagner, seconded by Olson, to approve the agenda. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson,
Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: Sorensen. 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 February 3, 2014 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
B. Authorize the Tuesday, February 18, 2014 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 3.2% Mart Liquor License for the Albertville Lions with the following
motions:
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I. Lift the prohibition of consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Albertville
Fire Hall, 11350 57t' Street NE, for a one -day benefit on March 22, 2014.
II. Approve a one -day temporary 3.2% Malt Liquor License application submitted
by the Albertville Lions Club for a benefit to be held from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. on March 22, 2014 at the Albertville Fire Hall.
Lannes added authorization to make payments to Couri Ruppe in the amount of $1,292.50 and
Northwest Associated Consultants in the amount of $6,636.95 be added to the payment of claims;
she stated these were routine bills not received by the deadline and with authorization, she can cut
checks the following day.
Clerk Olson reported that Firefighter Dean Eull was present to say a few words regarding the
temporary liquor license for the Fire Department benefit listed on the consent agenda. Eull stated
the benefit proceeds will go to the victims of the January 20, 2014 Allina ambulance accident. He
stated that holding it at the Fire Hall will help keep their costs down and thanked Council for
consideration of the license application. Couri stated the Lions carry the appropriate insurance
coverage for the event and Council has the authority to make an exemption for one day to allow
alcoholic beverages at the Fire Hall.
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Wagner, to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Olson, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: Sorensen. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARING - None
8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates (STMA Arena, Planning, Parks, Fire Board, JPWB, etc.)
STMA Ice Arena
Wagner reported they are looking at ice rates and he would like to hear Council
feedback on a proposed increase. He stated an increase still would not make the
arena self funding. Lannes reported rates were raised $5 last year. Wagner stated
the board wants to stay competitive with rates. Lannes stated that some cities
subsidize their arena with their city budget and that is how some area rates are kept
lower. Staff recommendation is a $10 increase. Vetsch did not want to see a raise,
but if the board decides to move forward with one, he would like to see it no more
than $5. He feels the arena is a community asset.
Wagner stated that to keep costs down, the arena would need to be part of a
recreation program and a line item in the City's budget. He stated they have just
begun funding for maintenance costs and equipment; but he also understands that
staff is trying to be fiscally responsible. He stated he will bring the Council's
comments to the next board meeting.
City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of February 18, 2014
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Wagner stated they will be hearing from an outside organization regarding a second
sheet of ice.
B. Finance
1). Fire Relief Pension Liability Update
Lannes reviewed the projected liability for retirement payout. She stated the fire
relief has done very well on investing and they are 112% covered for their liability.
If they should fall below the 80% funding level, that is when the City would need to
fund the liability. She reviewed the one year return on investments and stated that it
is above the State of Minnesota's recommendation. Lannes stated that she reviews
these levels yearly.
C. Planning/Zoning
1). Mobile Food Truck Licensing and Regulation
Bob Kirmis, Northwest Associated Consultants, reported that he would be filling in
for Alan Brixius this evening. He reported this item was tabled from the last
Council meeting.
Kirmis reported the City has received multiple requests for food trucks to operate
within the City and there is currently no regulation that specifically applies to
mobile food units; these units were previously licensed utilizing temporary seasonal
sales and transient merchant permits. Council had directed staff at the last meeting
to specifically exempt charitable organizations and events from the provisions such
as the City approved farmers market, Albertville Friendly City Days, and non - profit
and religious events.
Kirmis explained the ordinance will require a 200 -foot buffer from a mobile food
unit to an existing food service building.
Olson felt staff adequately addressed the concerns Council had at the last meeting.
Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Olson, to adopt Ordinance 2014 -02 amending
City Code Chapter 4(Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants, and Section
200.2 (Definitions) of Chapter 0200 (Rules and Definitions) in Appendix A
(Zoning Ordinance) of the 2005 Albertville Municipal City Code, Relating to
Mobile Food Unit (Food Truck) Regulations. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Vetsch,
and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: Sorensen. MOTIONDECLARED
CARRIED.
D. City Clerk —None
E. Public Works and Engineering — None
F. Building — None
G. Legal — None
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3
Regular Meeting of February 18, 2014
H. Administration
1). City Administrator's Update
Clerk Olson inquired if Council had any topics for the spring newsletter. Olson
stated he would like to see an article encouraging more residents to sign up for
electronic utility billing options and ACH payments.
Lannes reported the fiber connections are complete and the only item for the
upgrade is the fail safe for phones with the STMA School District.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS and /or UPCOMING MEETINGS
February 24
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
March 3
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
March 10
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
March 11
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
March 17
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
March 24
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
April 7
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
April 8
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
April 14
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
April 21
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
April 23
Local Board of Appeal & Equalization, 5:30 p.m.
April 28
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
11. ADJOURN MEETING
Motioned by Wagner, seconded by Olson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Olson, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. Sorensen. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberly A. Olson, City Clerk
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4
Regular Meeting of February 18, 2014