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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, September 8, 2015
APPROVED MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
7:00 PM
Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator -PWD Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner
Alan Brixius, Finance Director Tina Lannes, Fire Chief Eric Bullen, and City Clerk Kimberly Olson
Others Present: Wright County Commissioner Mike Potter, Danny Waldron, Trisha Holm, and
Josh Eull
3. RECOGNITIONS — PRESENTATIONS — INTRODUCTIONS — None
4. PUBLIC FORUM — None
5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Hudson added Business Regulation as Item A3 under City Council.
Nafstad added Lachman Rear Yard Drainage as Item A4 under City Council and 57th Street NE
Right -of -Way as Item I2 under Administration.
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Veisch, to approve the agenda as amended. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. 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 the Consent agenda following the approval of the remaining Consent items. These
items will be approved by a separate motion.
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A. Approve the August 17, 2015 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
B. Approve the August 17, 2015 City Council workshop meeting minutes as presented
C. Authorize the Tuesday, September 8, 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
D. Approve a Major Temporary Outdoor Music Permit for the 152 Club, Inc. for September
26, 2015 located at 5794 Main Avenue NE
E. Approve a One -Day Temporary 3.2% Malt Liquor License for the Church of St. Albert's
Annual Parish Festival to be held on October 11, 2015 and Approve the Closure of Lander
Ave NE between the Church of St. Albert and the Parish Center
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Olson, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, FYCC,
etc.)
Olson reported the FYCC Board approved the operating budget in August and the fiscal year began
September 1, 2015. He stated that FYCC now has updated job descriptions and annual review forms
for staff.
2). Draft Planning Commission Minutes — Information Only
There was no discussion on the minutes.
3). Business Regulations
Hudson invited Danny Waldron of Oaknet Wireless to speak regarding business regulations.
Hudson stated that Waldron had three items he would like Council to consider. They are:
1. Door -to -door sales (solicitation) hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
2. Co- locating an antenna on the City Hall premises
3. Placement of antennas on private homes
Waldron gave a background on his company and stated they are hoping to provide wireless service
to Albertville. Waldron stated that his company relies on door -to -door sales as a large part of their
marketing and the restricted hours do not allow them to reach all residents. He felt that mailers were
not effective and they had increased interest in Otsego when soliciting from 4:00 -6:00 p.m. He
stated their goal is to let residents know there is another vendor in town.
Waldron stated in order to reach subscribers they would need to obtain multiple conditional use
permits for multiple antennas in the City.
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Waldron stated that they would like to co- locate an antenna on City premises due to the proximity to
the I -94 corridor. An antenna on City Hall would be the main hub for their service.
Nafstad stated that he had three areas of concern 1) access to TIES with the School District 2)
security of the City building(s) and 3) setting a policy in place as the City has received multiple
requests from other companies to locate antennas on City buildings. Waldron stated that access to
the TIES line would be Oaknet's hurdle to overcome and anytime access is needed in a City
building, Oaknet could have a City employee present.
Hudson stated that discussion of these items may be valuable to the residents if it provides them an
alternative for internet service. Lannes stated that there are concerns with insurance as well.
Hendrickson suggested they add this item to a future agenda as it seems the details will take a
significant amount of time to discuss. Hudson inquired of the City Planner how the dishes would
work with the existing code. Brixius stated that if diameter of the dishes and mounting heights on
residential homes are within the limits in the code, they may be able to operate within the confines of
the code. Brixius suggested that Waldron provide a diagram of proposed antennas to staff and
Council.
Hudson stated that he had conducted a poll of residents regarding solicitors and the majority of the
feedback was that Council keep the status quo. He stated the feedback he received indicated
residents felt there are other means to advertise business and there still are a large number of code
violations regarding solicitation. He suggested staff provide some informational pieces to residents
regarding the code on solicitation within city limits. Waldron asked Council to consider allowing
expanded hours for door -to -door sales as a means for potential businesses to use and to not limit
current businesses because of past experiences. Waldron stated that the City should balance the right
of businesses to market within the community and that the restrictive hours seem to say businesses
aren't welcome in Albertville. Sorensen stated that he has also heard complaints regarding solicitors
and had concerns about utilizing staff resources to address violations. Hudson suggested bringing
residents up to date on the current regulations. Hendrickson would like to see something in the
newsletter.
Hudson stated that it is easier from an administrative and law enforcement standpoint to have a
blanket provision covering solicitors.
Hudson thanked Waldron for coming to the meeting.
4). Lachman Avenue NE Rear Yard Drainage
Nafstad reported that Josh Eull, 5496 Lachman Avenue NE, was currently building a new home and
has some drainage issues. Nafstad stated Eull would like the City to improve the drainage and
would ultimately like the rear -yard swale located in drainage easement and along the rear yard
property lines. Nafstad stated the immediate, least expensive option that can be done this year, is to
install a rear yard tile line. Nafstad said another option may be regard multiple back yards, but it
would be very expensive and he would need to have survey completed before determining if it was
even an option. Olson had concerns that there are other properties in town that have this situation
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and if the City fixes this one, they will set a precedent for the others. Sorensen clarified that not all
homeowners have been contacted yet. Eull stated that he will talk to the homeowners along the block
and if they are all in approval of the drain tile they may not need the re- grading. Nafstad stated the
city will pursue the drain tile option and continue to work with Eull.
B. Finance
1). 2016 Preliminary Budget and Property Tax Levy
Vetsch stated he would like to see the levy no higher than 2.99 %. Sorensen said he would not
support the proposed 4.99% and would like to see it no higher than 3.5 %. Hudson stated he intends
to support the 4.99 %, but prefers a lower percentage. Hudson and Hendrickson would like future
discussion to see if the percentage can be brought down.
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Olson, to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -031 adopting the
2015 Tax Levy Collectible in 2016. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, and Olson. Nays: Sorensen and
Vetsch. Absent. None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Hudson, to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -032 adopting the
2016 Budget. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, and Olson. Nays: Sorensen and Vetsch. Absent:
None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED.
Hendrickson suggested they set a workshop for the first meeting in November to discuss the levy
again before the final approval in December.
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Hudson, to set a budget workshop immediately following
the regular City Council on November 2, 2015. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen,
and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED.
2). Set the Truth in Taxation Meeting for December 7, 2015
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Olson, to set the Truth in Taxation meeting for December
7, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays: None.
Absent: None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED.
C. Fire
1). Fire Update
Bullen reported on the number of calls for August and the year to date. He mentioned that Gerald
Gerads was promoted to Paid -On -Call Firefighter. He outlined the events the Fire Department will
be attending during the month of September.
2). Volunteer Fire Department Ordinance Amendments
Bullen stated that changes in the ordinance reflect the current composition of the Fire Department
and aligns the code with the Standard Operating Procedures of the department. Bullen invited the
Council to a live burn training the department will be conducting.
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hendrickson, to Approve Ordinance No. 201 5 -08 entitled An
Ordinance Amending Title 6, Public Safety, Chapter 1, Volunteer Fire Department of the
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Albertville Municipal Code. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays:
None. Absent: None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED.
D. Planning/Zoning — None
E. City Clerk — None
F. Public Works/Engineering — None
G. Building —None
H. Legal —None
I. Administration
1). City Administrator's Update
Nafstad reported the street closure for Open Streets has moved to north of the railroad crossing on
Main Avenue NE and surrounding residents and businesses owners have been notified of the change.
He stated that staff will be meeting with Wright County and the City of Otsego regarding safety
concerns at the CSAH 19 & 70th Street NE intersection.
2). 57th Street NE Right -of -Way
Nafstad stated they are beginning work on sidewalks and the parking lots. He stated there was a
section of the sidewalk that was slated to be a five foot sidewalk in the original plans and he will be
changing that portion of sidewalk to six feet to be consistent with the remainder of the project.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND /OR UPCOMING MEETINGS
September 14
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
September 21
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
September 28
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
October 5
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
October 12
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
October 13
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
October 19
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
October 26
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
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Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Sorensen, to adjourn the meeting at 7.27p.m. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
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Kimberly A. 00n, City Clerk
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