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2014-10-06 CC MinutesAIb�rtville. £ Smog -io— W.g. 619 Ltcy ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL Monday, October 6, 2014 APPROVED MINUTES ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 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 Others Present: City Administrator -PWD Adam Nafstad, City Planner Alan Brixius, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Clerk Kimberly Olson, Nick Rogosienski, Scott Pierson, Pat Adamski, Ron Gobliasch, Jeff Edelman, Jason Warehime, Dana Berg, Josh Opiola, Jay Eull, Dennis Miedema, Richard Kolles, Jerry Baron, Joe Holtz, Tama Holtz, and Tom DeQuattro 3. RECOGNITIONS- PRESENTIONS- INTRODUCTIONS - None 4. PUBLIC FORUM There was no present for the forum. 5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Hendrickson moved Item D2 STMA Youth Hockey Association Gambling Permit to immediately after the Consent Agenda. Sorensen added City Newsletter as Item H2 under Administrator. Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Hendrickson, to approve the Agenda as amended. 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 the 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 Page 1 the Consent Agenda following the approval of the remaining Consent items. These items will be approved by a separate motion. A. Approve the September 15, 2014 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented B. Authorize the Monday, October 6, 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. Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -031 entitled a Resolution Awarding the Sale of $655,000 General Obligation Improvement Bond, Series 2014A; Fixing Its Form and Specifications; Directing Its Execution and Delivery; and Providing for Its Payment D. Adopt Resolution 2014 -032 increasing the debt service levy for G.O. Bond 2008B E. Accept the municipal improvements and to reduce Letter of Credit No. 163905277 held as security for the Guardian Angels development to no less than $31,200, conditioned on any outstanding balances owed to the City being paid in full F. Approve Resolution 2014 -033 appointing additional Official Election Judges for the 2014 General Election Motioned by Olson, seconded by Sorensen, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. D2). STMA Youth Hockey Association Application for Gambling Premises Permit for Willy McCoys, located at 5651 LaCentre Avenue NE Dana Berg and Josh Opiola, STMA Youth Hockey Association Gambling Managers, explained they were approached by Willy McCoys, 5651 LaCentre Avenue NE, to take over the gambling operations at the restaurant. They stated they discussed it at a Board meeting and felt they would be able to successfully oversee another gambling premises permit. Berg stated that the gambling is currently being conducted by the Albertville Lions at the restaurant. Hendrickson stated that the Council has had the opportunity to talk to members of both the Albertville Lions and the STMA Youth Hockey Association before the meeting and would like to give each group the opportunity to speak as well as the owner of Willy McCoys. However, this is the fist time the Council has been able to discuss this item as a whole and will discuss after the groups have spoken. Jay Eull, Albertville Lions, reported how their proceeds were dispersed amongst the community and stated that without the proceeds from gambling at Willy McCoys, their funds would drastically be reduced to half of what they are currently giving back to the community. Eull stated the Lions had willingly given up one of the Lions premises to the STMA Youth Hockey Association a few years ago when STMA YHA was first interested in a gambling premises permit to fund a second sheet of ice. He stated that right now City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of October 6, 2014 each organization has two establishments at which they hold gambling. He asked the Council to consider not allowing one organization to have a monopoly on the number of gambling premises permits. Tom DeQuattro, Willy McCoys owner, stated that it was a business decision on his part to ask the STMA YHA to take over the gambling at the premises. He stated that he has had problems with the Lions gambling operation since they opened for business. He stated that customers have asked for specific games and the Lions have not provided them. He stated this was purely a business decision and wanted it on the record that he was the one that approached the STMA YHA. The Lions stated they had not been aware that there had been issues until about two months ago when it was brought up at a monthly meeting. The Lions asked for another chance to make things right and reiterated that without the proceeds from Willy McCoys, there will be a great impact on how they can give back to the community. DeQuattro stated the issues are too far gone now and as a business owner would like to see a change in the organization operating gambling in his restaurant. The Lions stated they may have lost sight of Willy McCoys as a customer, but want a chance to make that up. Wagner asked what the City Council must legally do regarding the application by the STMA YHA. Couri explained that the City is required to approve any gambling permit at the local level before the State can issue a gambling premises permit, so the City would either have to approve or deny the application that has been submitted. However, the City is not required to make that decision tonight. Wagner inquired whether the business owner had no other recourse and Couri replied that legally a permit cannot be issued without the City's approval. Sorensen inquired what the STMA YHA's proceeds have been used for recently. Opiola replied the majority of the proceeds from the previous year have gone to get the hockey dry land facility up and running. Joe Holtz, Neighbor's Saloon and Eatery owner, stated that he has had the opportunity to work with both groups. He stated that both organizations are good to work with. He spoke about the importance of getting youth active in sports and how it can build community. Sorensen stated that he liked how each organization currently has 50% of the establishments that have gambling and that seems fair. Wagner inquired of DeQuattro if his request was based on demographics, if he was trying to bring in a different crowd. DeQuattro replied it was not and again was purely a business decision. DeQuattro stated he did not want any hard feelings in the community and would be willing to give the Lions a second chance. He stated however, that if in a few months there have been no changes, he would ask the Council again to approve the STMA City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of October 6, 2014 YHA gambling premises permit. He thanked Council for their time. The Lions thanked DeQuattro. 7. PUBLIC HEARING — None 8. Department Business A. Planning/Zoning 1). Billboard Update Brixius stated staff will be bringing a draft sign ordinance amendment to the next Planning Commission meeting and then onto the next City Council meeting. Brixius stated that they are looking at amending two areas of the definition of the term "adjacent ". The amendments are: parcels must abut I -94 and be limited to a strip of land no more than four hundred(400) feet in width measured from the midpoint of the center median between opposing traffic lanes on I -94 and extending out either sides of I -94. Staff also included a provision that would require the billboard applicant to provide a written acknowledgment waiving rights to claim damages resulting from future improvements to I -94 that may impact the visibility of the sign. Brixius also stated staff is looking at some language regarding architectural standards on the billboard supports to enhance the overall look of the billboards. Brixius also reported the applicant who asked for these amendments to the sign ordinance has offered the City use of the billboard for announcements. Couri stated that he would foresee this used for public service announcements and they must remember that the majority of people seeing the sign are traveling through Albertville. He suggested they draw up a contract regarding City use of the sign prior to or at the time of approval. Brixius stated he was looking for feedback from the Council and to see if they recommend any changes to the proposed ordinance amendments. Council did not have any changes before it goes to the Planning Commission. B. City Council 1). Committee Updates (STMA Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, etc.) Parks Committee Sorensen reported the Hunters Pass HOA had asked the City to take over maintenance of the park. He stated they will need to put a sign up identifying the park since there is currently not one there and stated if the Council wished to change the name, now would be a good time. He believed it to be a good idea to keep the name of the addition in the park name. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of October 6, 2014 Sorensen reported the Lions will have the caboose delivered to Central Park towards the end of October. 2). Appointment of City Council member to Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Campaign Committee Nafstad reported the Yellow Ribbon Campaign needed someone from City leadership to attend the Steering Committee meetings. He stated they could assign a roaming appointment to the committee of several Council members. Hendrickson and Olson were interested in attending, but not sure if their calendars would allow them to attend the meeting. Vetsch stated he would be willing to attend the meeting. Cedergren stated the meeting will be held on Monday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the FYCC building. C. Finance —None D. City Clerk 1). City Center Smartphone Mobile App Nick Rogosienski, CITYCENTER, was present at the meeting. He presented the idea of a Smartphone App based solely on Albertville. It would be designed around the City of Albertville's brand and would include city -wide communications to all users, notification of City events, all- inclusive Community calendars including City, school, and non - profit events, e- notification of City issues and service requests, identification and advertisement of nearby local businesses, school alerts, an electronic new resident kit, and GPS location -based communications. The app would be created using custom design and branding for the City of Albertville and the app would be free of charge for users. City Center would solicit local businesses to enter into advertising agreements for a fee. Rogosienski stated CITYCENTER would like Albertville to be the pilot city for their app and in return would design the app at no charge as long as the City signed a contract to promote the app and be willing to talk to other cities about the City's experience with the app. Nafstad stated that this could be a way the City could help to promote local businesses as they often receive requests from businesses to include advertisements in City publications. He stated that the service request/notifications could generate a lot more work for staff, so they will have to look at that carefully. Sorensen inquired how much staff time would be involved. Nafstad stated staff would be involved in designing the initial setup as well as responding and/or distributing those service requests. Rogosienski stated that once they have businesses on board, they will assign a community manager to maintain the app. Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hendrickson, to approve the contract with CITYCENTER subject to the City Attorney's review and minor changes. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Peach, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 Regular Meeting of October 6, 2014 2). Set Date to Canvass November 4, 2014 Election Results Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Sorensen, to set a meeting date for Monday, November 10, 2014 at 5:45 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers to canvass the results of the November 4, 2014 General Election. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 3). Set Truth in Taxation Hearing Meeting for Monday, December 1, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Olson, to set the date of Monday, December 1, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. for the Truth -in- Taxation hearing. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. E. Public Works/Engineering — None F. Building — None G. Legal —None H. Administration 1). City Administrator's Update Nafstad reported that he and Clerk Olson attended the first Board meeting at the new Engel Haus development and received a tour of the facility. President/CEO Dan Dixon presented them with an angel figurine to express their thanks for working with them to bring the facility into a realization. Nafstad reported that Arvig Network Services is looking for a small site to lease at the Public Works property to build a utility hut. Council had no issues and directed staff to draft a lease. Nafstad reported that work on County Road 37 and 19 will start on October 14. The work will disturb the loop detector and timers and may cause some congestion. Vetsch inquired if they will be using concrete to make the repairs and Nafstad replied the County will not due to expense. Nafstad stated staff has a Fire Board meeting on October 15 and will present a draft Fire Chief job description. 2). City Newsletter Sorensen asked Nafstad to share what he had found out regarding publishing candidate information/biographies in the newsletter. Nafstad replied that League of City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 Regular Meeting of October 6, 2014 MN Cities had researched the topic and was of the opinion that inclusion of candidate information in city publications to be a type of in -kind donation and did not recommend doing so. 9. Announcements and /or Upcoming Meetings October 13 STMA Ice Arena Hockey Board, 6:30 p.m. October 14 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. October 20 City Council, 7:00 p.m. October 27 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m. November 3 City Council, 7:00 p.m. November 4 General Election, 7:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. November TBD Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. November 10 Canvass Board, 5:45 p.m. STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. November 11 Veterans Day, City Offices Closed November 17 City Council, 7:00 p.m. November 24 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m. Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m. November 27 Thanksgiving Day, City Offices Closed November 28 Day After Thanksgiving, City Offices Closed 10. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Yetsch, seconded by Sorensen, to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Peach, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, kimterly_y Olson, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 Regular Meeting of October 6, 2014