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2017-03-20 City Council Minutesi �lbo�rtv��� D i9 V ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL Monday, March 20, 2017 APPROVED MINUTES ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL 7:00 PM Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Cocking, Hudson, Olson, and Vetsch Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator -PWD Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner Al Brixius, Fire Chief Eric Bullen, Finance Director Tina Lannes, and City Clerk Kimberly Olson Others Present: Kent Roessler, Alan Ressler, Tom Fay, Linda Hansen, and Commissioner Michael Potter 3. RECOGNITIONS — PRESENTATIONS — INTRODUCTIONS A. Kent Roessler, Paxmar LLC, Towne Lakes 6 1 and 7a' Preliminary Concept Roessler represents PaxMar, LLC and they are looking for Council feedback on their proposed concept for Towne Lakes 6`h and 7`h Additions. He proposes replacing 42 townhome units with 35 detached units and 15 single family lots with 27 detached units. He stated the market is driving the detached unit design and they would need to replat with Council's consent. He proposes to eliminate the alley behind the units and have the units face the street. He does not plan for the units to enter the Towne Lakes Homeowner's Association. Couri stated the Council can't force properties into a homeowner's association; however, the association can modify their documents to allow more properties into the association (similar to the same issue with Karston Cove 4`h Addition). Cocking had concerns about architectural standards; specifically that the proposed concept does not meet the current standards in Towne Lakes. Roessler reported that banks will not lend unless a developer has total control over their development and entering into the Towne Lakes Homeowner's Association takes that control away from the developer. Brixius offered the following comments: • The proposed lot widths are 37 foot wide lots and present issues with side yard separation, garage domination of the building front rather than the porch forward design of the original PUD, and curb cut separation. The original plan had all units facing in towards the Page 1 neighborhood rather than facing commercial areas. This lot width will also present issues with snow storage and traffic visibility. The condition that each new addition be added to Towne Lakes HOA was put in place to ensure that performance standards meet the original PUD master plans. The proposed concept may not receive positive feedback through the Planning Commission and City Council so the applicant was afforded the opportunity to present their concept to Council before submitting a formal development application. Depending on Council feedback, the applicant may wish to withdraw from the land purchase. Council may consider further and should indicate any terms or conditions to assist the developer and staff. Tom Fay, 10795 70th Street NE, felt the proposed concept is too many houses in a small area. He stated the original plan emphasized elite homes and architectural standards. Beau Bunnell, 11656 East Laketowne Drive NE, reported he is part of the Towne Lakes HOA and the HOA would like to see the 6th and 7th Additions be included in the HOA. He stated the amenities were planned with a full build in mind. Cocking felt the 6th and 7th Additions will develop in time and can meet the design standards of the original PUD. He did not feel the 6th and 7th Additions have to develop now if the concept doesn't match the rest of Towne Lakes. Hendrickson stated that she is not opposed, but does not like garages facing commercial properties. She stated they also have a limited stock of larger lots. Olson reported that he needs to abstain from any votes/discussion on the item. Hudson felt the Council needs to have a conversation on those "frozen in time" properties or indefinite empty lots. He stated it is unfair to ask a developer to take a risk on a concept that was done decades ago. He stated there could be another housing crash and they may need to look at what is being proposed today. He felt they must adapt to the current market. Vetsch felt that conditions have changed and he would like to see a compromise. Roessler indicated he received the feedback he was requesting this evening. 4. PUBLIC FORUM — (time reserved 5 minutes) There was no one present for the forum. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Olson, to approve the Agenda as presented. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, Olson, 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. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of March 20, 2017 A. Approve the March 6, 2017 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented (pgs 18-21) B. Authorize the Monday, March 20, 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 Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Olson, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, Olson, 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 Hudson reported they may need to look at ice rates, possibly a minimal increase. Member Kassel clearly stated the arena needs more capital funds. Hendrickson inquired about open skate at the arena and felt people were willing to pay. Nafstad replied that it is very limited due to usage by the school and youth hockey. He stated it is not cost effective and is only during school hours. Hudson stated that capital funding is a long term problem and the board needs to lay the ground work now. Olson stated there are summer hockey leagues and suggested marketing ice rental to them. Washington D. C Trip Olson reported on his trip to the 2017 Congressional City Conference (CCC) through the National League of Cities that took place in Washington, D.C. on March 11-15, 2017. He stated there were more than 2,400 attendees at the conference. He attended sessions on transportation, stormwater/wastewater, drinking water, and noted that the conference advocated lobbying at the federal level. Olson reported on the 5G wireless communications that will be occurring in the future and the impacts on placement of communication devices and speed of service. He reported he had met with Minnesota's elected officials and learned the I-94 expansion project has been included in the federal fast act, where 21 projects are slated for federal funding. Nafstad reported that local advocacy and lobbying helped to get the project to the list. Hudson felt that the lobbying services have paid off. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of March 20, 2017 B. City Clerk 1). Annual Renewal of Liquor Licenses Clerk Olson reported the renewal license year runs April 15, 2017 to April 14, 2018. There are no outstanding fire or building code issues at this time. Staff recommended approval of the licenses contingent upon full receipt of application materials, fees, and background checks. Vetsch inquired about the new Sunday off -sale liquor sales. Couri replied they will need to look at the City Code and may have to amend the local liquor ordinance to allow the Sunday liquor sales. Hudson inquired if the issue with Neighbor's outdoor bar area and trash enclosures has been resolved. Nafstad indicated it was partially resolved as the roof of the outdoor bar area was removed, but Brixius reported they were not compliant with the CUP approval last year and Clerk Olson stated they were given an administrative fine in November 2016 which was later certified to property taxes. Nafstad indicated the issue will most likely come back after Friendly City Days this year. Cocking stated that now would be the time to get compliance if the liquor license renewal is in jeopardy. Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Cocking, 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 with the exception of Neighbor's Saloon and Eatery which is to be tabled until the April 3, 2017 City Council meeting. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, Olson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. C. Fire —None D. Finance —None E. Public Works/Engineering — None F. Planning/Zoning — None G. Building —None H. Legal —None I. Administration 1). City Administrator's Update Wright County Commissioner Michael Potter was present to give an update on Wright County activities. He reported the Wright County Board will be holding an Open House on March 28 to discuss a possible Wright County sales tax. He stated they have a significant amount of road projects and the way to fund that is through ad valorem taxes (current taxes) or to impose a .5% sales tax. If passed, they would be able to collect that money in October 2017. He clarified that the sales City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of March 20, 2017 tax must be dedicated to road and bridge improvements; it cannot just be collected to collect it, the County must have a list of projects in order to collect the tax. He stated that other counties are also looking at this option to fund their projects as well. Olson inquired if that will impact the city - county cost share agreement and Potter stated that it will not. Hendrickson inquired about the section of CSAH 19 from the outlet mall to 70`h Street NE, specifically pedestrian improvements. Potter replied there are funds through a regional active living grant. Potter reported that the County is looking to advance fund CSAH 19 and 701h Street NE improvements prior to any construction/development at the Mall of Entertainment location. Potter stated there is a study underway for size of the new courts building. He also reported that the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) and Highway Department will have an open house on June 9. Olson inquired about opening the additional jail housing pods and where the revenue from those will go. Potter replied that some goes to law enforcement, but for the most part, it goes to the general fund. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR UPCOMING MEETINGS March 27 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m. TuW Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m. April 3 City Council, 7:00 p.m. April 5 Fire Advisory Council, 6:00 p.m. April 10 STMA Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. April 11 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. April 17 City Council, 7:00 p.m. April 24 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m. 16 Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m. Su M TuW Th F Sa 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 cc 4 6 7 8 9 1Ce 10 21 12 13 14 15 16 cc 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 JP24PK 25 26 27 28 29 30 10. ADJOURNMENT Su M Tu W Th F Sa CC 2 3 4 5 6 7 1Ce 8 10 11 12 13 14 cc 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 JP22PK 23 24 25 26 27 28 " 29 30 31 Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Hudson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, Olson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 Regular Meeting of March 20, 2017 'Z lly su mitted, Kimber�y- Olson, ity Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 Regular Meeting of March 20, 2017