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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
April 7, 2014
ADOPTED MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER — PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner Alan
Brixius, City Clerk Kimberly Olson, Finance Director Tina Lannes, and Jean Barthel
3. RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS - None
4. PUBLIC FORUM
Jean Barthel, 5687 Lander Avenue NE, was present to speak about the rental property located at
11464 54`x' Street NE. Barthel indicated she is the property manager for that rental; however, the
homeowner now resides in Florida. She stated that she had received a large assessment for late fees
for not obtaining the inspection necessary for the rental license renewal for the property. She
reported that she did not know those fees were not being paid by the homeowner and as soon as she
was made aware of that, she has worked hard to get the inspection completed that is required for the
rental license. Barthel stated that it was a result of error in communication with the property owner
and she asked Council to waive the assessment to the property. Nafstad stated the reason for the
fines was to end up with compliant property and Barthel has worked with staff to get the issue
resolved. Barthel complimented the City staff with their willingness to work with her and
explanation of what needed to be done to resolve the issue.
Lannes stated that there have been issues with rental licensing for this property in the past and staff
has already waived a significant amount of fines. If Council chooses to waive the assessment, staff
would need to cut a check to pay the County for the assessment and then the city would get that back
from the County sometime in July.
Vetsch stated that Barthel met compliance by the end of 2013 and she is actively addressing the
situation. He would not object to waiving the assessment.
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Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Olson to waive the special assessment of $995.50 levied against
the property located at 11464 54th Street NE, Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch, and
Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
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 17, 2014 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
B. Authorize the Monday, April 7, 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 a Temporary 3.2% Malt Liquor License for the Knights of Columbus for the 2014
Friendly City Days celebration held in Central Park
D. Approve the annual renewal of liquor licenses listed in the staff report contingent on full
payment of license fees, proof of liquor liability insurance, and Wright County Sheriff's
review for liquor law violations
E. Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -011 designating the Finance Director as Acting Clerk in the
absence of the City Clerk to carry out legal duties designated by Statute
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hendrickson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARING - None
8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, Parks, Fire Board, FYCC, JPWB, etc.)
Parks Committee
Sorensen reported that Explore Your Parks Night will be on Friday, May 16, 2014 at
the same parks as last year: Oakside Park, Winter Park, Westwind Park, Oftwood
Park, Villas Park, and Four Seasons Park.
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Regular Meeting of April 7, 2014
Hendrickson asked about the Little Libraries and if they will be up before Explore
Your Parks Night. Sorensen replied there are currently two sites that will have the
Little Libraries, Villas Park and the 57th Avenue NE seating across from the Fire
Hall, and he would hope they could be put up before then.
FYCC
Nafstad reported that FYCC is looking for part-time help. Ice rink attendance has
gone up again this year.
B. Finance
1). 2013 4th Quarter Budget to Actual Report
Lannes reported the report is not the final audited report and the audited report will
be presented by the auditor at the next Council meeting.
Sorensen inquired why the Council budget showed over - budget and if it was due to
the newsletter. Lannes stated that it was due to not only the newsletter, but general
liability insurance, iPads, and DC trip. Hendrickson would like the newsletter
moved under the City Clerk or City Administrator budget. Lannes stated it had
been put under City Council because it was Council direction to provide a
newsletter to the community. She added that it all comes out of the General Fund
and moving the newsletter will create an increase in professional services regardless
of what area it is placed under.
C. Public Works
1). 54th Street NE/Industrial Drive NE
Nafstad reported that staff is reviewing funding options for both the 54th Street
Project and the 57th Street project. Lannes reported the improvements could be
funded internally through several of the City's different funds such as Capital
Reserves, Stormwater, WAC /SAC, and the budgeted amount from the 2014 budget
for this improvement. Vetsch indicated his preference was not to take from the
WAC and SAC funds. Lannes replied that funds in those accounts are specifically
targeted for these types of improvements and can only be used for those types of
improvements. Staff did not recommend bonding for the project due to the large
interest amount the City would have to pay and the fact there is a means to fund the
project internally. Vetsch inquired how using this would affect the loan from those
funds that was used for the 67th Street NE project. Lannes stated they have already
started a payback plan and they would need to continue that. Hendrickson asked
how it will affect the required upgrade for the Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Lannes stated WWTP improvements would be mostly funded from trunk funds and
PFA loans.
D. City Clerk -None
E. Planning /Zoning — None
F. Building —None
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G. Legal
1). City Attorney Report
Couri reported he has been working with the Towne Lakes Horne Owner's
Association (HOA) regarding specific property issues the City can enforce and what
falls to the HOA.
Couri reported on a proposed taproom concept that staff had been approached with
and stated there are certain State and City ordinance requirements the applicant
would have to address.
H. Administration
1). City Administrator's Update
Nafstad reported on the STMA Ice Arena Board meeting and requested that the
Council provide its arena board members with direction regarding rates and the
annual capital contribution. The Council direction to Wagner and Sorenson for the
upcoming Arena meeting was for no rate increase and to up the capital contribution
from each entity to $15,000.
Nafstad updated the Council on the Ditch #9 /Albert Villas flooding and the
coordination with St. Michael to clear the ditch of the ice and snowpack.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS and /or UPCOMING MEETINGS
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 Appeals and Equalization, 5:30 p.m.
April 28
Joint Power Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
May 3
Spring Cleanup Day, 7:00 a.m. —1:00 p.m.
St. Michael Public Works Building, 3150 Lander Avenue NE
May 5
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
May 12
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
May 13
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
May 16
Explore Your Parks Night, 6:00 -8:00 p.m.
May 19
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
May 26
Memorial Day, City Offices Closed
11. MOVE TO WORKSHOP —Industrial Park Development Opportunities
The Council moved into a workshop at 8:04 p.m.
The City Council heard about a possible economic development opportunity to bring a large
distribution facility to Albertville.
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Brixius reported if the project were to move forward, the facility would be constructed within
the next two year, with project planning beginning almost immediately.
Council discussed the benefits such a large development would bring to the community and
directed staff to continue to work with the developer and research incentives for the developer
to build in Albertville.
12. ADJOURN MEETING
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hendrickson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Yetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None.
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Respec fully submitted,
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Kimberly A. 1son, City Clerk
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