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2015-01-20 City Council MinutesNbertville ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, January 20, 2015 APPROVED MINUTES ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER — PLEDGE OF ALLEGIACE Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen Absent: Vetsch 7:00 PM Others Present: City Administrator -PWD Adam Nafstad, City Clerk Kimberly Olson, Dana Berg, Aaron Brom, and Brad Cedergren 3. RECOGNITIONS — PRESENTATIONS — INTRODUCTIONS There were no presentations. 4. PUBLIC FORUM Brad Cedergren, 4980 Kalenda Avenue NE, was present at the meeting. Cedergren stated he was present to address the comments made by Council member Vetsch at the January 5, 2015 City Council meeting. He stated the comments made by Vetsch questioned his character to serve on the Parks Committee and he found them to be offensive and inaccurate. He stated Vetsch claimed Cedergren brought false allegations against the City when in fact it was a campaign violation complaint against the sitting mayor. He also stated that Vetsch claimed he brought harm to the City. Even though Vetsch was not present at this meeting, Cedergren requested that Vetsch publicly retract the comments, make a public apology, and acknowledge his contributions to the community. Hudson inquired of Cedergren if there was anything that Cedergren was requesting of the Council present this evening or if this was a matter between Cedergren and Vetsch. Cedergren clarified he is seeking a response from Vetsch and since the comments were made in a public setting, he would like his request addressed at a public setting. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA There were no amendments to the agenda. Page 1 Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hendrickson, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen. Nays: None. Absent: Vetsch. 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 the Consent agenda following the approval of the remaining Consent items. These items will be approved by a separate motion. A. Approve the January 5, 2015 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented B. Authorize the Tuesday, January 20, 2015 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. 2015 -003 Approving the Application and Permit for an Off -Site Gambling Permit for the STMA Youth Hockey Association to conduct a raffle on March 21, 2015 at the STMA Ice Arena, located at 5898 Lachman Avenue NE D. Approve a One -Day Temporary Consumption and Display Liquor License for January 24, 2015 for the Albertville Fire Hall, located at 11350 57th Street NE and approve an Exemption from the Prohibition of Consumption of Liquor at the Fire Hall for January 24, 2015 Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Olson, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen. Nays: None. Absent: Vetsch. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None 8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS A. City Council 1). Committee Updates (STMA Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, etc.) Fire Membership Sorensen reported the membership held their regular business meeting this month. The membership announced two retirements from the department: Jay Eull and Rob Rich. Nafstad stated they received 25 employment applications for the full -time Fire Chief position. The Interview Panel will be meeting on January 21 to review the scored applications. Each application was scored by both Albertville and Otsego. STMA Ice Arena Board Hudson reported the Knight to Remember event is set for March 21. Hendrickson stated tickets have been sold out except for several VIP tickets. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of January 20, 2015 Hudson stated the STMA Youth Hockey Association president, Josh Opiola, reported that MASC (Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission) will be bringing forward a feasibility study for a second sheet of ice and it should be a comprehensive report. Sorensen stated that it will be interesting to see this study compared to the one done approximately a year or so ago. Nafstad stated they discussed the event rate for the Knight to Remember event. Hudson reported that Vetsch had concerns with charging STMA YHA for the event, but the Association explained they had been expecting the charge and it has been charged the last several years. Sorensen clarified that it is an attempt to recoup a portion of the Arena's cost to host that event. B. Planning/Zoning 1). Planning Commission Appointments Nafstad reported the Personnel Committee conducted interviews of four applicants on January 5, 2015 for the Planning Commission vacancies. The Committee recommended appointing Ron Klecker to a term expiring December 31, 2015 and Jeremy Dominick to a term expiring December 31, 2017. The Council did not have any comments. Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Hendrickson, to adopt Resolution No. 201 5 -004 entitled Resolution to Appoint Planning Commissioners to Vacant Planning Commission Seats. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen. Nays: None. Absent: Vetsch. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. C. Building — None D. Legal — None E. Finance — None F. City Clerk — None G. Public Works/Engineering — None H. Administration 1). City Administrator's Update Nafstad reported staff will be advertising the Parks Committee Vacancy in the coming weeks. They hope to have the Committee review applications at their March meeting. Nafstad stated that he would like to advertise the 57h Street NE /Church of St. Albert's improvement project and open bids in February. He stated he would like the project to begin immediately following Friendly City Days. He stated this project was bid last year, but not constructed primarily due to budget. The project plans and specs are available for review if requested. Nafstad stated the City and Church still need to finalize the cost - share /right -of -way agreement. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of January 20, 2015 Nafstad reported that staff has some preliminary discussions with St. Michael staff about Albertville providing sanitary sewer service to a portion of St. Michael. The area to be served is adjacent to Albert Villas and south of Fieldstone Elementary. Nafstad reported that the discussions were triggered by development interest and Albertville having sanitary sewer readily available. Olson inquired if the Wastewater Treatment Facility could handle the extension. Nafstad replied the plant currently has the capacity. Nafstad stated that the service arrangement may be an opportunity to further mitigate drainage issues in the Albert Villas area. Nafstad was seeking direction from Council if staff should pursue the possibility and noted that it has not yet been discussed by the St. Michael City Council. Council directed Nafstad to continue the dialogue. Nafstad stated there are several upcoming topics that merit possible workshops and he inquired if Council had a preference of holding them before or after the regular City Council meetings. Council preferred workshops prior to the regularly scheduled meetings. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND /OR UPCOMING MEETINGS Hendrickson reported the State of the Cities is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Michael City Center. She stated that she and Nafstad will be presenting for Albertville and encouraged other Council members to attend. January 26 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m. Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m. February 2 City Council, 7:00 p.m. February 9 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. February 10 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. February 16 Presidents' Day, City Hall Closed February 17 City Council, 7:00 p.m. February 23 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Olson, to adjourn the meeting at 7 :38 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen. Nays: None. Absent. Vetsch. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, r&rly . Olson, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of January 20, 2015