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2017-03-06 City Council MinutesAlb�rtvi��� Smoll Town LMng. 81g City We. ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL Monday, March 6, 2017 APPROVED MINUTES ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Acting Mayor Vetsch called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL 7:00 PM Present: Acting Mayor Vetsch and Council members Cocking, Hudson, and Olson Absent: Mayor Hendrickson Staff Present: City Administrator -PWD Adam Nafstad, City Planner Al Brixius, and City Clerk Kimberly Olson Others Present: Tim Reiswig, Mariah Turner, Deputy Josh Hinton 3. RECOGNITIONS — PRESENTATIONS — INTRODUCTIONS - None 4. PUBLIC FORUM Tim Reiswig, 11673 E. Laketowne Drive, was present to discuss student busing in the Hunters Pass and Towne Lakes area. Reiswig stated that he is a member of the HOA and is looking for City support to encourage the STMA School Board to look into busing for STMA open -enrolled children in that area. Nafstad reported there are several hundred school children that open enroll into STMA schools that live in the Towne Lakes and Hunters Pass neighborhoods. Nafstad also stated many residents have come to the City to see if anything could be done to provide busing to those neighborhoods. Hudson wanted to be clear on what was being asked of them. Nafstad replied that the neighborhoods would like to see the Council encourage expanded bus service to those neighborhoods. Nafstad also stated he believes much of the traffic congestion at Middle School West is due to open -enrolled students being dropped off and picked up, and busing options may alleviate some of the issues at the school. Vetsch stated he would like more detail on the funding mechanics regarding busing. Cocking stated that many of the Hunters Pass and Towne Lakes parents are willing to pay for busing and traffic concerns are where the City Council role comes into play. Hudson stated he is hesitant to ask another entity to take on an initiative without offering a means to fund it. However, he felt at this point it would be beneficial for all to explore options. Page 1 Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Olson, to ask the STMA School District to consider busing options for SMTA students residing in the Hunters Pass and Towne Lakes neighborhoods. Ayes: Vetsch, Cocking, Hudson, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA Motioned by Olson, seconded by Hudson, to approve the Agenda as presented. Ayes: Vetsch, Cocking, Hudson, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson. 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 February 21, 2017 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented B. Authorize the Monday, March 6, 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 C. Approve a Temporary 3.2% Malt Liquor License for the Albertville Lions Club for June 9- 11, 2017 for the 2017 Friendly City Days festival Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Olson, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes: Vetsch, Cocking, Hudson, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None 8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS A. City Council a. Committee Updates Parks Committee Vetsch reported the committee discussed park improvements and Explore Your Parks Night. Clerk Olson reported Explore Your Parks Night will be on Friday, May 19. Vetsch stated it is a good opportunity for council members to meet residents. Nafstad stated he will come back with more details at the next meeting. B. Building 1). 2016 Year End Building Permit Review Nafstad reported on the composition of the building department, explaining that the City has an agreement with the City of St. Michael for building official services. He stated the cost formula is determined by population and market value. He felt that services provided were working well and City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of March 6, 2017 the City is not at the point where they need to consider bringing that position back in house. Overall, permit valuation for 2016 was approximately $12.7 million. C. Public Works/Engineering 1). 2017 Street and Trails Improvements Project Nafstad reported a neighborhood meeting was held to discuss the project details with residents that will be impacted by the improvements. He stated very few residents showed up. Nafstad reported that trails will be reconstructed along Karston Avenue, Kahler Avenue, 57`" Street, and Kalland Avenue and the trails in in Oakside Park as well as the Towne Lakes area will be overlayed. Vetsch inquired where the funds will come from and Nafstad replied through a combination of capital reserves and those funds budgeted for streets/pavement improvements. This is in line with the City's practice of major street repair every other year. Vetsch inquired when the project is schedule to be completed and Nafstad replied by August 31, 2017. Olson inquired when they will see the specs and plans for the CSAH 19 and 57`s Street NE intersection improvements and Nafstad replied it would be the second meeting in April. Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Hudson, to approve plans, specs, and authorize advertisement for bids for the 2017 Street and Trails Improvement Project. Ayes: Vetsch, Cocking, Hudson, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent. Hendrickson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. D. Planning/Zoning -None E. Fire —None F. Finance — None G. City Clerk —None H. Legal —None I. Administration 1). Planning Commission Appointments Nafstad reported the Personnel Committee met and recommends the appointment of Paul Buhrmann and reappointment of Mark Barthel to the Planning Commission for a term of 2017-2020. The Committee also suggested inquiring if there is space for another resident on the Parks Committee for another candidate. Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Olson, to approve Resolution 2017-006 appointing Planning Commissioners for a term of 2017-2020. Ayes: Vetsch, Cocking, Hudson, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 2). Revolving Loan Fund Discussion Nafstad reported that staff has met with a party interested in purchasing the former Heidi's Market site. The interested party has inquired about financial assistance from the City. Nafstad reported there are available funds in the Revolving Loan Fund. This fund is currently being replenished from City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of March 6, 2017 the last loan involving the Fraser Steel expansion and tax increment financing used with it. He stated the loans usually have a ten year pay back term and an interest rate slightly above the City's interest on bonds. Vetsch inquired if there would be any development application involved. Nafstad replied that the interested party intends to keep the previous use of the site and possibly some additional uses that may require a Conditional Use Permit. Brixius cautioned that the private financing be verified and checked for risk for any party receiving funds from the Revolving Loan Fund. Nafstad inquired if there is any objection from the Council on possible use of the fund for development for the site. Cocking stated he would like to see the property develop. However, with the traffic study being conducted ducted near the property and possible truck stop, he would be hesitant to approve financial assistance and to find out later that access to the site is changing. Nafstad clarified that the interested party's biggest concern is change to the access of the property. Cocking stated he would rather see the revolving loan funds used to assist a business than sit idle. Hudson inquired about risk to the City and Brixius replied that a waiver of rights to appeal a special assessment can be used. He emphasized it is critical to check the credit worthiness of anyone using the Revolving Loan Fund. 3). City Administrator's Update Nafstad reported Wednesday is Business Day at the Capital if any members of Council are interested in attending. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR UPCOMING MEETINGS March 13 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. March 14 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. March 20 City Council, 7:00 p.m. March 27 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m. Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m. April 3 City Council. 7:00 p.m. April 5 Fire Advisory Committee, 6:00 p.m. April 10 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. April 11 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. April 17 City Counic1,7:00 p.m. April 24 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m. Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Olson, seconded by Cocking, to adjourn the meeting at 7.58 p.m. Ayes: Vetch, Cocking, Hudson, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent. Hendrickson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Respec ully s mitted Kimber A. Olson, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of March 6, 2017