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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, December 21, 2015
APPROVED 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 Hudson, Sorensen, and Vetsch
Absent: Council member Olson
7:00 PM
Staff Present: City Administrator -PAID Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner Al
Brixius, Fire Chief Eric Bullen, and Assistant Fire Chief Tate Mills
Others Present: Todd Zachman, Paul Turpin, Eric Kunkel, and Bob Zagorski
3. RECOGNITIONS — PRESENTATIONS — INTRODUCTIONS
A. Recognition of Tate Mills
Hendrickson recognized Mills' years of service to the Fire Department and his award as Fire Officer
of the Year by the MN Fire Chief's Association.
Sorensen stated how proud the Council is of the Department and of Mills for his accomplishments
over the years and his nomination for the award by Mill's peers across the state.
Hendrickson presented Mills with a Certificate of Appreciation.
4. PUBLIC FORUM — (time reserved 5 minutes)
Todd Zachman, 5584 Lambert Avenue NE, was present to speak at the forum. Zachman stated he
was upset with the pricing options with Charter Spectrum. He inquired if the City had ever looked
into other options for residents. Couri stated the City regulates Charter in a very limited way
through a franchise fee allowing them to use the City right -of -way for their cable. He stated they
cannot regulate rates nor does the franchise agreement preclude other vendors from operating in the
City. He stated it is a free market. Sorensen stated the agreement is up in 2018 and he inquired if
that would be an opportunity to make changes. Couri stated the agreement doesn't prohibit other
providers in the area, but it would be very costly for another to lay such a large amount of cable.
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Hudson stated that complaints on the public record can be a convincing argument for other providers
to look at serving the area.
Hendrickson thanked Zachman for speaking.
5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Hudson, to approve the Agenda as presented. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Hudson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. 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 December 7, 2015 Truth -in- Taxation meeting minutes as presented
B. Approve the December 7, 2015 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
C. Authorize the Monday, December 21, 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 Resolution 2015 -046 designating officials, consulting firms, and depositories for
2016
E. Approve Resolution 2015 -047 appointing City Council members to various boards and
committees for 2016
F. Approve a One -Day Temporary Consumption and Display Liquor License for January 23,
2016 for the Albertville Fire Hall, located at 11350 57 Street NE and Approve an
Exemption from the Prohibition of Consumption of Liquor at the Fire Hall for January 23,
2016
G. Approve Resolution No. 2015 -048 entitled a Resolution Establishing the 2016 City
Observed Holidays
H. Approve Resolution No. 2015 -049 Establishing the 2016 City Council Regular Meeting
Dates
I. Authorize the purchase and installation of a turn-out gear washer /extractor at the
Albertville Fire Station at a project bid cost of $13,184
J. Approve League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Quote for 2016 coverage and
Approve resolution 2015 -050 for No -Fault Sewer Back- upAvater Main Breakage at the per
connection coverage limit of $25,000
Nafstad removed Item E from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
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Regular Meeting of December 21, 2015
Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Sorensen, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Hudson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
Nafstad reported that Item E is a resolution appointing Council members and City staff to various
boards and committees. Nafstad stated that it is recommended by staff to rename the Civil Defense
Director as the Emergency Management Director and that is already part of the Fire Chief's title. He
stated that the Civil Defense Director is not really applicable today. It was further recommended
that the Public Safety Committee be renamed to the Emergency Management Committee.
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Hendrickson, to approve Resolution 2015 -047 appointing City
Council members to various boards and committees for 2016 as revised. Ayes: Hendrickson,
Hudson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. 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.)
STMA Ice Arena Board
Hudson reported the Board received an update on the School District's last meeting. The District is
leaning towards a voter approved levy and the next step is to research cost of design work.
Nafstad stated the Arena Board has very limited funds for pre - construction tasks. The Kraft
Hockeyville is really the only source the Arena Board has and there is concern about using Kraft
Hockeyville dollars not knowing if the project will actually move forward. He stated that next steps
for the design committee would be to review the concept plan on file, conduct tours, and possibly
develop a selection process for an architect.
Sorensen inquired how cost sharing would work if the cities do not own the facility. Nafstad stated
it is understood that the School District would solely fund the project as part of the referendum.
Sorensen felt it would be a school facility, and although he is happy to be on the design committee,
ultimately it would be the district's facility. Sorensen also had concerns with hiring of an architect
and wanted to be careful with the Kraft Hockeyville money. Hendrickson stated the Kraft
Hockeyville money was intended for arena upgrades. Nafstad clarified that the Arena Board's intent
was not to move forward with spending the Kraft Hockeyville money. Hudson thanked the Council
for their comments and stated he will be sure to pass those comments along at the next Board
meeting. Nafstad reported that the District will be researching the referendum option.
Hendrickson inquired if the FAQ sheets were distributed to the media since there was incorrect
information previously put out and Nafstad replied that they were.
Council discussed the importance of city officials relaying accurate information. The discussion
revolved around the inaccurate understandings of the tax impacts of the second sheet of ice. The
discussion included the need for the city to get information out quicker.
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Regular Meeting of December 21, 2015
2). STMA Ice Arena DRAFT Minutes
There was no discussion.
A. Planning/Zoning
1). Sign Code Ordinance Revisions
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Hendrickson, to Adopt Ordinance No. 2015 -09 Repealing Title
10 Chapter 7 Sign Regulations and Replacing it with Title 10, Chapter 7 Sign Regulations of the
Albertville Municipal City Code Relating to Signs and Sign Regulations. Ayes: Hendrickson,
Hudson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
B. Fire —None
C. Finance - None
D. Legal - None
E. City Clerk —None
F. Public Works/Engineering — None
G. Building —None
H. Administration
1). City Administrator's Update
Nafstad asked the Council to review their contact information on the City's website. Sorensen
inquired if an email link for all Council members can be added back on the website; he recalled they
had one before the last website redesign. Couri cautioned about hitting reply all to avoid any open
meeting law violations. The Council agreed they prefer what is easiest for the resident and would
like to see the all member email link.
Brixius stated that two terms for the Planning Commission expire at the end of the year and both
commissioners have expressed interest in continuing on the commission. Hudson inquired if they
must make a decision in January and Brixius indicated appointments should be made at the
beginning of the year.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND /OR UPCOMING MEETINGS
December 24 & 25 Christmas Eve/Day, City Offices Closed
December 28
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
Dec. 31 /Jan. 1
New Year's Day,
(City Offices Closed Dec. 31, Public Works Closed Jan. 1)
January 4
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
January 6
Fire Advisory Committee, 6:00 p.m.
January 11
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
January 12
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, City Offices Closed
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Regular Meeting of December 21, 2015
January 19 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
January 25 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Sorensen, to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Hudson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberly . Olson, City Clerk
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Regular Meeting of December 21, 2015