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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 1, 2017
APPROVED MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:10 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, and City Clerk Kimberly Olson
Others Present:
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 Olson, seconded by Hudson, 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.
A. Approve the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting of April 17, 2017 as
presented.
B. Approve the April 17, 2017 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented.
C. Authorize the Monday, May 1, 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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D. Approve Resolution 2017-011 approving the Minnesota Lawful Gambling LG230
application to conduct bingo on Saturday, June 10, 2017 during Albertville Friendly City
Days at St. Albert Parish Center, located at 11400 57`h Street NE.
E. Approve a Temporary Intoxicating Liquor License for the Albertville Lions and the
Knights of Columbus for June 9-112017 for the 2017 Albertville Friendly City Days
festival contingent upon receipt of liquor liability insurance.
Motioned by Vetsch, 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
Joint Powers Water Board
Hendrickson reported the Board is moving forward with a new website, but needs to make some
decisions regarding the domain name. Specifically, whether to change it or pay a fee to purchase the
domain name from original purchaser. Hendrickson stated the Board has concerns if they don't
purchase the domain name, they may be without a website before the new one is active. Council
suggested changing the domain name as the fee was too high.
Parks Committee
Vetsch reported that the committee wanted to be sure the property owners around Oakside Park are
notified of the completion of the trail around the park. Nafstad stated he would be in contact with the
homeowners and if there is opposition, he will bring the issue back to Council.
FYCC
Nafstad reported that Nicole Rice, FYCC Coordinator, has submitted her resignation. He stated that
the interview process will be put on the fast track to find a replacement. Olson reported the FYCC
bylaws need to be updated.
Transportation
Cocking reported he traveled to Washington D.C. and met with Minnesota's elected officials
regarding transportation. Congressman Emmer was willing to send a letter to the Federal
Transportation Commissioner and he is also working on grant funding for ramps. Council discussed
transportation legislation at the state level; no bills have been passed by either the House or Senate to
date.
B. City Clerk
1). New Liquor License for Coborn's Liquor
Clerk Olson reported that Coborn's will be relocating their liquor store to 5600 LaCentre Avenue
NE, Suite 114. She explained that the City Code requires a new license every time there is a change
in location or ownership of a liquor license. Cocking inquired if this will be the permanent location
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for the liquor store and Clerk Olson replied it would be. It was her understanding the former site will
be used to expand parts of the grocery store. Hendrickson inquired about the fee since they just paid
for their renewal. Clerk Olson stated that the applicant had submitted the fee for new license, but she
would refund that and apply their renewal fee to the license as they don't want to double charge
them.
Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Hudson, to approve the Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License
for Coborn's Liquor for the premises located at 5600 LaCentre Avenue NE, Suite 114 contingent
upon compliance with all building and fire codes. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, Olson,
and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
C. Planning/Zoning
1). Communication Towers Discussion
Brixius provided the Council with communication tower requirements from surrounding cities. He
stated towers cannot be outright banned. He reviewed the comparison requirements and noted that
the ordinances were similar to Albertville. He reported the Verizon development application was
withdrawn until August/September. He stated Verizon had requested the tower to provide service to
an overloaded area which is located in the northeast and central parts of the City. He indicated the
applicant had requested more time to explore co -location.
Brixius stated the real issue is co -location requirements and overall location of communication
towers in the City. Brixius stated the Council may want to consider co -location if there is availability
within a mile of a proposed location as well as researching certain setbacks and screening options.
The Planning Commission also inquired about camouflage options. Brixius stated that demands are
increasing for service and this type of request will not be decreasing. Olson noted that some cities
require any new towers to accommodate location of one other service. Brixius suggested that new
towers have a cap at 100 feet with exception for towers that do allow co -location.
D. Legal
1). City Attorney Report
There were no questions on the report.
E. Fire — None
F. Finance — None
G. Public Works/Engineering —None
H. Building —None
I. Administration
1). City Administrator's Update
Nafstad reported a development group was scheduled to close on Towne Lakes 6th Addition last
week and they plan to begin building homes this summer. Nafstad also stated the group plans to
make a plat application for 7th Addition soon so they can begin construction late summer.
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Centra Homes is looking to develop single family detached townhomes for Karston Cove 4th
Addition.
Nafstad stated Wright Hennepin Electric is also updating their streetlights with LED lights, but are
doing so as they burn out. Olson commented on the difference in color between the two types of
lights and also inquired if the City will see savings from the switch out that Xcel Energy is doing in
their section of the City. Nafstad replied they will see a difference of a couple thousand dollars.
Nafstad invited the Council to the First Responder event hosted by the I-94 West Chamber of
Commerce on May 23. Bullen stated they will need to RSVP for any members going.
Nafstad reported he met with the local baseball stakeholders on the lighting project and they
discussed options for bullpens and batting cages.
Olson asked Nafstad if Wright County could look into the timing of the stoplights on the County
roads in the city. Hudson too felt the lights have issues during the off peak times.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR UPCOMING MEETINGS
May 8
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
May 9
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
May 15
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
May 19
Explore Your Parks Night, 6:00-8:00 p.m. — Various Parks
May 22
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
May 29
Memorial Day, City Offices Closed
June 5
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
June 7-11
AFCD
June 12
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
June 13
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
June 19
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
June 26
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Hudson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:17p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson,
Cocking, Hudson, Olson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberly A Olson, rty Clerk
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