2017-01-17 City Council MinutesNbertvillc
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
APPROVED MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Cocking, Hudson, and Vetsch
Absent: Councilmember Olson
7:00 PM
Staff Present: City Administrator -PWD Adam Nafstad, City Planner Alan Brixius, City Clerk
Kimberly Olson
Others Present: None
3. RECOGNITIONS — PRESENTATIONS — INTRODUCTIONS - None
4. PUBLIC FORUM — (time reserved 5 minutes)
There was no one present for the forum.
5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Cocking, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, 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 January 3, 2017 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
B. Authorize the Tuesday, January 17, 2017 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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C. Approve Resolution No. 2017-003 entitled a Resolution Appointing Corporate Authorized
Signers for the City of Albertville
D. Approve a One -Day Temporary Consumption and Display Liquor License for February
11, 2017 for the Albertville Fire Hall, located at 11350 57th Street NE and approve an
exemption from the prohibition of consumption of liquor at the Fire Hall for February 11,
2017
E. Approve a One -Day Temporary Intoxicating Liquor License for the Albertville Lions Club
for their annual Comedy Night on Friday, February 17, 2017
F. Approve Resolution 2017-004 Approving Assignment and Assumption of Amended and
Restated Regulatory Agreement, Cottages of Albertville
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Hudson, to approve the ConsentAgenda as approved. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None
8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates
Fire Advisory Committee
Cocking reported the Fire Department has a buyer for the heavy rescue vehicle. Vetsch felt staff did
a good job on the sale of the vehicle.
STMA Ice Arena Board
Hudson reported that St. Michael appointed Mayor Kevin Kasel and Councilmember Keith
Wettschreck to the Arena Board. He reported he was elected as Chair and Vetsch was elected Vice
Chair. Hendrickson inquired about the Mighty Ducks grant and Nafstad stated that money would
still be available if the bond referendum passes.
Planning Commission
Hudson reported the January Planning Commission meeting was cancelled.
B. City Clerk
1). Consumption and Display Liquor License for Applicant Danielle Brown
Clerk Olson reported the City has received an application from Danielle Brown (Green Martini Paint
Co.) for an annual consumption and display liquor license for 5262 Kyler Avenue NE, Suite 116.
This is the first license of its type that the City has received and MN Alcohol and Gambling
Enforcement Division (MN AGED) is the one who inspects the liquor license location and
ultimately approves the license. However, the local authority (Albertville City Council) must either
approve or deny the license prior to submission to MN AGED.
Clerk Olson stated that as the legislation is written, it allows any person or establishment to apply for
this type of liquor license. She stated there is an inconsistency with the language as written versus
the intent of the language. She talked with MN AGED and she was informed this type of license
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was meant to only apply to specific establishments such as restaurants, hotels, resorts, bed and
breakfasts, etc. However, that is not the way the exact legislation is writtern , so this type of license
is not widely advertised and she reported that the City may be more restrictive in its regulation of
these types of licenses and may want to be something the Council considers if they receive many
more requests or if issues arise. However, at this time, she noted Ms. Brown is anxious to open her
business and staff recommends approval of the license.
Cocking inquired if this would be a good time to put in place a limit on the number of licenses.
Nafstad asked for the City Planner's thoughts on limiting the number of licenses within the City.
Brixius suggested that since this is an annual license, they approve it with the stipulation it will be
reviewed within one year's time. However, he stated that restaurants must go through quite a bit for
their liquor licenses and so staff is a bit protective of that when issuing licenses that could compete
with these businesses; this was brought up as well when the City addressed mobile food units. He
stated it is difficult to anticipate how many consumption and display liquor licenses will be
requested. Hudson stated that there is not direct completion with restaurants as the consumption and
display licensee cannot sell liquor. Clerk Olson clarified the license holder could sell mixers, but not
the liquor.
Council inquired about dram shop insurance for consumption and display liquor license holders.
Cocking felt these license holders don't hold the liability since they are not required to take the
alcohol training that retail liquor license holders must take; Hudson was unsure if the applicant could
even obtain insurance.
Cocking inquired if there is a benefit to restricting this license type to certain zoning districts.
Brixius stated he would prefer to keep it in the commercial zoning districts, but this year will really
be a test year. He added that if the language in the statute was corrected to limit the license type to
hotels, restaurants, and bed and breakfasts, then it would fall into the residential district. He
suggested conducting an interview with the applicant in six months to see how the license has been
going.
Nafstad asked Clerk Olson to clarify if the licensee can provide the liquor and Clerk Olson replied
they cannot, they can only have mixers; the liquor must be brought to the premises. Nafstad asked
what the applicant is getting from the City and if the City must sign the State form. Clerk Olson
stated the City must sign off on all State liquor license forms if approved.
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Cocking, to approve an annual Consumption and Display
Liquor License for Danielle Brown for the premises located at 5262 Kyler Avenue NE, Suite 116,
with the condition that staff verify with the property owner they have consented to the
consumption of liquor at the location. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, and Peach. Nays:
None. Absent. Olson. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED.
Hudson asked staff to follow up with the City Attorney regarding liquor liability insurance for these
types of licenses.
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C. Planning/Zoning
1). Planning Commission Appointments — Review Feb. 6 Interview Outline
Brixius reported Council will hold interviews on February 6 prior to the regular Council meeting
starting at 6:30 p.m. They have received a total of eight letters of interest, two from the
commissioners whose terms have expired. He presented a tentative interview schedule and sample
questions for the interviews. Nafstad reported that copies of the letter of interest would be
distributed to the Council the week before the interviews. Council provided feedback on the sample
questions and Nafstad replied that the questions were intended to engage discussion and Council
could certainly ask other questions during the interviews. Brixius intended the amount of time each
applicant would have is very limited, so there are only so many questions that can be asked during
each interview. Nafstad suggested that the recommendation for appointment come from the
Personnel Committee. Staff will proceed to finalize the interviews.
D. Building — None
E. Fire — None
F. Finance — None
G. Public Works/Engineering —None
H. Legal -None
I. Administration
1). Wireless Communication Device Policy
Nafstad stated the draft policy was written in order to reduce the number of phones the Public Works
and Water/Wastewater employees must carry for on-call shifts. The policy would allow the
employee to use their personnel phone for City business and then be reimbursed up to $80 monthly.
There is no impact to the budget as a City -provided phone cost is the same as the reimbursement
amount listed in the policy. Cocking inquired if the City must pay a termination fee for any returned
City -provided phone and Nafstad stated the phones are currently in a month-to-month contract.
Hendrickson mentioned Council member Olson had a few edits to the policy.
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Vetsch, to adopt the Wireless Communications Device Policy.
Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
2). City Administrator's Update
Nafstad provided an update on the proposed depot at Central Park. He stated that the depot would
be funded by the Albertville Lions and the City's contribution would be the site and utility
improvements. They hope to start in fall of 2017 so as not to displace the Farmers Market or
Friendly City Days during the summer. . Staff has been working with the Lions and the Parks
Committee on a timeline and the master park plan. Ideally, all parties would like the depot to be
completed by Albertville's centennial anniversary.
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Hendrickson stated that she would like to host a fundraiser this summer where the proceeds will go
towards the park.
Nafstad reported that Council and staff have been invited to the farewell get-together for the
outgoing members of the St. Michael City Council (Zachman, Marx, Schumm).
Hudson inquired on the increase in activity/number of calls for December 2016 law enforcement
services with Wright County Sheriff's Office. Nafstad noted that there were about 150 calls up from
the average monthly report; however, the SIA reports are included, which have not been on previous
reports. Nafstad to look into SIA reporting.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR UPCOMING MEETINGS
January 23 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
JANUARY
Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
January 30
Joint Governance Meeting, CANCELLED
February 6
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
February 7
STMA Capital Bond Election, 7:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.
February 13
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
February 14
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
February 20
City Offices Closed, Presidents' Day
February 21
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
February 27
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
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Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
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Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Hudson, to adjourn the meeting at 8: 00 p.m. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
KimberlyX. O son, City Clerk
City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of January 17, 2017
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