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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 21, 2016
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
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 Al
Brixius, Finance Director Tina Lannes, City Clerk Kimberly Olson, Public Works Supervisor Tim
Guimont, Water /Wastewater Supervisor John Middendorf, and Fire Chief Eric Bullen
Others Present: Deputy Sheriff Eric Kunkel, Leroy Berning, Tom Fay, and Bob Zagorski
3. RECOGNITIONS — PRESENTATIONS — INTRODUCTIONS
A. Lions Depot
Leroy Berning, Albertville Lions Club member, was present to show a draft of a proposed depot at
Central Park. The depot would be built near where the caboose is located in Central Park. He stated
that the caboose is scheduled to be repainted by May 1. They hope to replicate the original from
1880. He reviewed the details the Lions Club would like to see in the depot. The depot could host
weekly music during the farmers and also host larger musical events as well. He stated they have
received support from the Parks Committee.
Berning stated the Lions would fund the depot unless bids for the job come back higher than their
estimated figure and then they would need to look for additional funding sources. Hendrickson
would like to see a community -wide fundraiser to Central Park improvements.
Berning stated the next step would be to spend funds on formal plans and exhibits to show the
public. He hoped the depot could be built by 2019 as Albertville was legally named in 1919 and
would be the 100 year anniversary.
Hendrickson stated if water is installing for the depot, she would like to see some type of water
feature at the park.
4. PUBLIC FORUM — None
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5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Hendrickson added Mall of Entertainment Workshop as Item C2 and 1 -94 Coalition Washington
D.C. trip as Item I2.
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Hudson, 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.
A. Approve the March 7, 2016 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
B. Authorize the Monday, March 21, 2016 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 Albertville Lions Club for June
10 -12, 2016 for the 2016 Friendly City Days festival
Vetsch wished to abstain from the vote as he was not present at the March 7, 2016 meeting.
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Hendrickson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen. Nays: None. Abstain: Vetsch. 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, etc.)
Arena Design Committee
Sorensen reported the committee met and discussed options for showers, seating capacity for the
arena, and a warmed viewing area, and seating capacity that will be sent to the architects. Nafstad
stated the Design Committee will then have a recommendation to the Arena Board which will then
go the Capital Projects Task Force. The task force's first meeting will be in May.
Council clarified that the Design Committee is specifically focused on needs for a second sheet of
ice and the Capital Projects Task Force is focused on the school's overall needs for athletics,
security, and technology.
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Planning Commission
Hudson stated the March Planning Commission meeting had been cancelled.
FYCC
Olson reported the March FYCC meeting was cancelled.
B. Public Works/Engineering
1). Purchase of a 2016 GMC Sierra 4wd regular cab, Complete with Fiberglass
Utility Service Body and Boss V -Plow
Middendorf stated that he is seeking approval for purchase of a new utility truck. He has been
budgeting for replacement of the current one for many years.
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Olson, to approve purchase of a GMC Sierra, complete
with utility box and Boss V -plow for $45,287. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and
Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
2). Purchase of skate park equipment for Central Park
Guimont reported that the skate park equipment would be a replacement of the current equipment,
not an addition to the existing equipment. He stated some of the ramps do not line up and could be a
safety issue.
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hudson, to approve purchasing a grind box, two grind rails,
and two bank ramps for $8,415.67 from American Ramp Company. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson,
Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
C. City Clerk
1). Annual Renewal of Liquor Licenses
Clerk Olson reported each year the City must approve license renewals for all establishments serving
alcohol. All license renewals need to be reviewed by the Wright County Sheriff s Office for liquor
compliance violations and establishments must be current with all state building and fire codes. She
stated they are working with El Bamba on a fencing permit and once that is complete, staff will
process their application for a wine license that was previously approved by Council in 2015. She
stated they are also working with Neighbors Saloon and Eatery on several issues.
Clerk Olson reported that staff recommends approval of all liquor renewals contingent upon full
payment of license fees, proof of liquor liability insurance, Wright County Sheriff s review for
liquor law violations, and compliance with all building and fire regulations.
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Hendrickson, to approve the annual renewal of liquor licenses
listed in the staff report contingent on full payment of license fees, proof of liquor liability
insurance, Wright County Sheriffs review for liquor law violations, and compliance with all
building and fire regulations. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays:
None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
2). Set Workshop for April 4, 2016
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Nafstad reported that Casey Darkenwald would like to meet with Council to discuss the Mall of
Entertainment development. Nafstad stated it would be an informal discussion.
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Hudson, to set a workshop on April 4, 2016 at 7.45 p.m. to
discuss the Mall of Entertainment development. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen,
and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED.
D. Finance
1). Purchase and Installation of Wi -Fi for City Hall
Nafstad reported that staff has received many requests for Wi -Fi access in City Hall. These are
primarily from those who rent City Hall rooms. Vetsch inquired if those using the Wi -Fi would be
charged and Nafstad stated that was not staff's intent. Vetsch would like to see more research done
on this as well as what other cities have done due to the cost. Olson felt Wi -Fi has been a long time
in coming and he had been surprised to learn City Hall did not have it. Nafstad stated they pay for a
mobile hotspot for Council meetings, but that has not been for public use. The mobile hotspot would
be discontinued if Wi -Fi is installed and they would no longer have that monthly payment. Hudson
stated that Wi -Fi is no longer an amenity, but is more of a standard in today's environment. Vetsch
would still like to see some research done and have it brought back at the next meeting. Olson and
Sorensen did not feel the item should be tabled.
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hudson, to authorize staff to accept quote from
Business Ware Solutions for wireless access points, installation, and configuration services. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen. Nays: None. Abstain: Vetsch. Absent: None.
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Vetsch wanted it on the record that he abstained not because he does not support it, but because he
feels more research should be done.
E. Fire — None
F. Planning/Zoning — None
G. Building —None
H. Legal —None
I. Administration
1). City Administrator's Update
Nafstad reported Planning Commission interviews are set for Thursday, March 24, 2016. Interviews
will start at 5:00 p.m. and be conducted by the Personnel Committee and the City Planner.
Nafstad reported the Albertville members of the Fire Advisory Committee will meet with Springsted
prior to the April 4, 2016 Council meeting.
Nafstad stated the Soccer Association is looking for larger accommodations and have inquired about
working with the City on a new building and long term lease. Nafstad informed Council they have
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been very good tenants and staff is working with the City's financial advisors on possible funding
scenarios.
Nafstad was happy to inform Council that the MPCA has awarded Albertville the Wastewater
Treatment Facility Operational Award again this year. He invited Council members to attend the
award ceremony if they could make it. The ceremony will be Thursday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m. at
the Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park.
Olson inquired about the Main Avenue NE railroad crossing and the progress of an agreement with
BNSF to fix it. Nafstad reported he still has not heard back from them and Couri stated that there is
not much the City can do to force the issue.
2). I -94 Coalition Washington D.C. Trip
The I -94 Coalition has a large contingent set to go to D.C. on May 17 -18, 2016 and Council member
Hudson and Mayor Hendrickson have volunteered to represent Albertville. Nafstad said the city's
lobbyist, LGN, will be formalizing the itinerary. The Council supported sending the two has part of
the advocacy trip.
I wanted to let you know that the 1 -94 Coalition has a large Chamber /City contingent from (St.
Michael, Albertville, Monticello, St. Cloud, Rogers, and Dayton).
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND /OR UPCOMING MEETINGS
March 28
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
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Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
April 4
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
April 6
Fire Advisory Committee, 6:00 p.m.
April 7
Fire Business Meeting, 8:00 p.m.
April 11
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
April 12
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
April 18
Local Board of Appeals and Equalization, 6:00 p.m.
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City Council, 7:00 p.m.
April 25
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
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Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Vetsch, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
Respect lly sub fitted,
Kimberly A. son, City Clerk
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