2016-08-15 City Council MinutesNbertville
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 15, 2016
APPROVED MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER — PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Acting Mayor Vetsch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Acting Mayor Vetsch and Council members Hudson and Olson
Absent: Mayor Hendrickson and Council member Sorensen
7:00 p.m.
Staff Present: City Administrator -PWD Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner Al
Brixius, Fire Chief Eric Bullen, Public Works Supervisor Tim Guimont, Finance Director Tina
Lannes, and City Clerk Kimberly Olson
3. RECOGNITIONS — PRESENTATIONS — INTRODUCTIONS — None
4. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one present for the forum.
5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Brixius added Baseball Field Discussion as Item B3 under Planning /Zoning.
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Hudson, to approve the Agenda as amended. Ayes: Vetsch,
Hudson, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent. Hendrickson and Sorensen. 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 August 1, 2016 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
B. Authorize the Monday, August 15, 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
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One-Day Temporary 3.2 %M O alt Liquor License for r the e the St. Albert's Lander
C. Approve a O Y
Annual Parish Festival to be held f St Albert and the Parish Center
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D. Accept Fire Update
b Hudson, seconded by Olson, to approve the Consent
and Sorensenres�OTIDN Ayes:
Motioned y None. Absent: Hendrickson
Vetsch, Hudson, and Olson. Nays:
DECLARED CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
g, DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, FYC ,
etc.)
Planning Commission
Hudson reported they will hear the two planning items and lenforcment of covenants at the meeting.
also held discussion on accessory building restrictions
He stated there is a provision in the City Code that prohibits vetent.l Some oft e developmentsldoo
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accessory building if it violates the covenants op
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have homeowner associations to enforce the covenants. Brixius explained
another addrtionnn that
development may have covenants restricting accessory buildings whereas
development does not, thus resulting in an inequality of enforcement. The Planning Commission
discussed universally covering covenant conflicts versus removing the City from covenant
enforcement. Vetsch inquired if other cities have language that addresses covenants. Couri replied
this appears to be unique to Albertville and Brixius stated it was incorporated into the Code when
building occurred around the golf course.
STMA Ice Arena
Hudson stated there are issues in finding staff for the ice arena and they discussed increasing the
wage for the help needed. He stated the wage increase would be covered by increased ice rental,
which led to discussion about increasing the funding from the three entities. Hudson informed
Council that they may be hearing more of this in the future.
B. Planning/Zoning
1). Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Opt -Out of Temporary Health Care Units
Brixius reported that a law was passed that allows a temporary and mobile, detached trailer to be
placed upon a lot to assist with the care of a family member needing healthcare. The unit would be
limited to no more than 300 square feet, allowed on the lot up to six months with a possible second
six month extension, and would need access to plumbing and electrical through the principal home.
The law establishes the application and permitting process and provides for municipal inspections
and a revocation process. Brixius stated that cities have the option to opt -out of the regulation by
September 1, 2016. He felt these units may prove difficult to process and enforce; the majority of
cities have chosen to opt out of the regulation. The Planning Commission held a public hearing,
reviewed the item, and recommended approval of opting out of the regulation.
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M otioned b Y Hudson, seconded by Vetsch, to adopt Ordinance Number Statute 4620593 mend aec ion
1000.24 of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance to opt out of State
Health Care Units. Ayes: Vetsch, Hudson, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson and
Sorensen. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
2). Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Allow ev t n of Conditional Use Permit
Brixius stated that the City Code does not establish a revocation process
(CUP). He reported that during a recent event where CUP ovasions for revocation. The revocation
non-compliance
with CUP conditions, staff found the Code did not out p
process would include:
1. Notice of violations
2. Timeframe to correct violations
3. Analysis of violations and site conditions
4. Public hearing to present information to Planning Commission or City Council
5. Planning Commission recommendation
6. Council action
Brixius stated the Planning Commission recommended approval with the caveat that upon revocation,
the property be returned to pre- Conditional Use Permit condition. The City Attorney has drafted a
modified version of the ordinance regarding that language.
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Hudson, to adopt Ordinance Number 2016 -09 Amending Section
400.8 of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance to establish procedures and conditions for the revocation of
Conditional Use Permits with the amended language provided by the City Attorney. Ayes: Vetsch,
Hudson, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson and Sorensen. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
3). Baseball Field Discussion
Brixius reported that staff has met with the baseball user groups twice to discuss the baseball field.
Council had previously approved lighting of the field, but staff wanted to ensure that prior to installation
of the lights, that the orientation of the field is in the correct spot for the field users. The group discussed
the field and offered a number of suggestions for the field; the group also felt the orientation of the field
is best as it currently is. He stated that the group is appreciative of Council's approval to install the
lighting and both the users group and the Lions Club are also willing to invest resources into the field.
Staff recommended the following phases:
Phase I:
1. Move fences in (325 feet to 310 feet on foul lines, 375 feet to 350 feet centerfield).
2. Install field lighting.
3. Construct bullpen area.
4. Construct batting cages.
5. Signage outlining field rules.
6. Relocate sprinkler head at pitcher's mound.
Phase II:
1. Install landscaping.
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2. Trail enhancements.
3. Backstop enhancements.
Phase III:
Grandstand construction including:
a. Seating.
b. Storage.
C. Concessions.
stated this would make the field slightly smaller than fields fencing improvements including dthe at
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staff has received an estimate of approximately $17,000 to do t e g
bullpen.
Vetsch would like to see the netting along the foul lines included.
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Hudson, to authorize Phase I improvements to l baseball
field not to exceed $20,000. Ayes: Vetsch, Hudson, and Olson. ay s None Absent: Hendrickson
and Sorensen. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED.
C. City Clerk
1). Set Truth -in- Taxation Hearing for December 5, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Hudson, to set the Truth -in- Taxation Hearing for December 5,
2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. TION DECLARED CARRIED.
Hudson,
RIEDand Olson. Nays: None.
Absent: Hendrickson and Sorensen.
D. Fire — None
E. Finance —None
F. Public Works/Engineering — None
G. Building — None
H. Legal —None
I. Administration
1). City Administrator's Update
Nafstad reported that the Main Avenue NE railroad repairs will occur this fall, but he does not know
when. As soon as staff receives word of when the repairs will begin, they will notify residents as
Main Avenue NE will need to be closed.
Nafstad reported the recycling day statistics showed another successful year.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND /OR UPCOMING MEETINGS
August 22 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
August 29 Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
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September 5
September 6
September 12
September 13
September 19
September 26
Labor Day, City Offices Closed
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
10. BUDGET WORKSHOP
Nafstad stated that due to the absence of two members of the Council, it may be best to hold the
budget workshop at the next regular meeting. Lannes recommended they hold the workshop after
the first regular meeting in September and then approve the 2017 preliminary budget at the second
meeting in September, which would be the latest meeting the Council could approve the preliminary
budget.
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Olson, to postpone the budget workshop to the September 6,
2016 Council meeting and to approve the 2017 Preliminary Budget on September 19, 2016. Ayes:
Vetsch, Hudson, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson and Sorensen. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Hudson, to adjourn the meeting at 7 :59 p.m. Ayes: Vetsch,
Hudson, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson and Sorensen MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
submitted,
y Olson, City Clerk
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