2016-04-04 City Council MinutesNbertville
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 4, 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, and Fire Chief Eric Bullen
Others Present: Paul and Cathy Cronen, Tom Fay, Judy Roden, Ed Klonda, Jeff and Julie Davis,
Samara Postuma, Aaron Brom, Ron Klecker, Samantha Herdt, Michelle Oliveira, Laurie
Summerland, and Deputy Sheriff Eric Kunkel
3. RECOGNITIONS — PRESENTATIONS — INTRODUCTIONS - None
4. PUBLIC FORUM — None
5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motioned by Hendrickson, seconded by Olson, to approve the Agenda as presented. 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 21, 2016 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
B. Authorize the Monday, April 4, 2016 payment of claims as presented, except bills
specifically pulled which are passed by separate motion. The claims listing has been
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provided to City Council as a separate document and is available for public view at City
Hall upon request
C. Approve a One -Day Temporary Intoxicating Liquor License for the Albertville Lions Club
for their annual Comedy Night on Saturday, April 23, 2016 as well as a One -Day
Temporary Intoxicating Liquor License for the Albertville Lions Club for Albertville
Friendly City Days on June 9, 2016
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Vetch, 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.)
Sorensen reported the Albertville members of the Fire Advisory Committee had met with Springsted
to review shared fire service prior to tonight's Council meeting.
2). Parks Committee Minutes — No Action Required
Vetsch reported the Parks Committee reviewed the layout concept for the depot at Central Park.
B. Planning/Zoning
1). 2016 Planning Commission Appointments
Brixius reported that two Planning Commission terms expired at the end of 2015. Council recently
changed the composition of the Planning Commission to allow for an alternate commissioner for the
Commission. Staff advertised the vacancies and received seven letters of interest. The Personnel
Committee interviewed five of those interested; two were unable to attend the interviews. The
Committee recommended appointing Ron Klecker and Michael Brempell to the two regular terms
and Sheena Wegner to the alternate term. Each term will be for four years. Hendrickson and Olson
said those interviewed all had positive attributes they could bring to the City. Olson stated he was
glad they went through the process and hopes they will continue to receive multiple candidates in
years to come.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2016 -007 approving Planning Commission appointments for
2016 -2020. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent.
None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED.
C. Public Works/Engineering
1). 2016 Municipal State Aid System Revision
Nafstad reported they have 0.36 miles they can designate as a Municipal State Aid Street. He
recommends that 57h Street NE between Main Avenue NE and Barthel Industrial Drive NE be
designated as a MSAS. He reported State Aid Streets receive State funds for improvements. Olson
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inquired why there is a balance of MSAS to designate. Nafstad replied the balance is due to recent
MSA "Needs" changes and new local road mileage.
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Olson, to Approve Resolution 2016 -008 establishing a new
Municipal State Aid Street Segment. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch.
Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED.
D. Fire —None
E. Finance — None
F. City Clerk — None
G. Building — None
H. Legal —None
I. Administration
1). City Administrator's Update
Nafstad reported that CenturyLink will be installing fiber optic cable in several neighborhoods this
summer and staff is working with them on permits. CenturyLink will be working in a significant
number of neighborhoods. Staff will also be working on communication with residents on the
project.
Nafstad stated that staff has been working on annual crack sealing.
Sorensen inquired about concepts for a new soccer facility. Nafstad replied that the soccer
association is scheduled to be present at the next City Council meeting.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND /OR UPCOMING MEETINGS
April 6
Fire Advisory Committee
April 7
Fire Business Meeting
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.
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
April 25
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
May 2
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
May 9
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
May 10
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
May 16
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
May 20
Parks Night Out, 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
May 23
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
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Hendrickson declared a recess of the regular meeting
10. WORKSHOP
Hendrickson reconvened the meeting and moved into the workshop on the Mall of Entertainment.
Casey Darkenwald was present at the meeting and he introduced the project's architect, general
contractor, and planning and engineering consultants. Darkenwald stated the development would be
approximately 314,000 square feet with 100,000 square feet of entertainment, 50,000 square feet of
waterpark, and a 275 room hotel. He felt the area is a good destination point between St. Cloud and
the Twin Cities. He stated they had acquired the property, including the property surrounding the
development site, several years ago. In 2004/2005, an AUAR was completed, but will need to be
done again which will address traffic and utility needs. The zoning was recently changed to 132 -A to
accommodate the proposed use. They are working on completing the wetland delineation and the
master plan for the entire 82 acre property.
Darkenwald showed the concept of the overall larger project site that includes the 82 acres of
Darkenwald -owned land. Darkenwald stated they had received interest in space for medical use,
multifamily housing, and senior housing options as well as other retailers and restaurants interested
in being in or around the area. He stated they are expecting to sign with another brand for the
entertainment aspect of the mall of entertainment.
Sorensen inquired when they expect the entire 82 acre site to be developed and Darkenwald replied
some development could be viable within two years, but he anticipates overall development could be
five to eight years out.
Vetsch did not feel multifamily would fit in the commercial area. Darkenwald replied that it would
be difficult to fill the entire site with retail. Hudson stated that he would be open to review all uses.
Hendrickson reported that she heard from local industries that their workers are looking for housing.
Darkenwald stated they are trying to create an attraction that is currently not available in this area.
Hendrickson inquired about the edutainment mentioned in the latest press release. Darkenwald
stated they would cater to that on the weekends and market use of the facility as a convention center
during the week.
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Couri inquired about the private road from the Albertville Premium Outlet Mall to the site and
Darkenwald stated they are currently in discussions with the Outlet Mall about it.
Darkenwald hopes for a fall 2016 groundbreaking with completion in the fourth quarter of 2017. He
anticipates getting a formal application to the City as soon as possible.
Darkenwald described the development group as a multigenerational group with a variety of years of
experience and different specialties. He stated that Black Forest 2 was created to work with the
entertainment aspect of the development.
Hudson inquired if the development group would be seeking any type of assistance from the City.
Darkenwald stated they would like to discuss with the City improvements that would benefit the
whole area.
Hudson inquired about security at the development and how that would impact law enforcement
services. Darkenwald replied there would be in -house security.
Hendrickson inquired about the size of the conference center and stated there is a need for fundraiser
sites, wedding venues, and accommodations for larger events in general. The development group
replied the conference center will be designed to accommodate needs of all clientele visiting the
entertainment mall.
Couri inquired when the traffic portion of the AUAR will be completed. The development group
replied that is what they would work on first and they will be asking to the city to order the traffic
study sometime soon. They estimate it would take a couple of months after the application.
Hendrickson thanked the group for the update and the Council looks forward to their application.
11. PERFORMANCE REVIEWS
Council conducted performance reviews for the City Planner, City Attorney, and City Administrator.
All three were given positive reviews.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Olson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson,
Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTIONDECLARED
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberly . Olson, City Clerk
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