2018-03-19 City Counicl MinutesA,lbertVille
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 19, 2018
APPROVED MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Acting Mayor Vetsch called the meeting to order at 7:10 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 Attorney Mike Couri, and Fire Chief
Eric Bullen
Others Present: STMA Youth Baseball Association, Jason Neros
3. RECOGNITIONS — PRESENTATIONS — INTRODUCTIONS
A. STMA Youth Baseball Presentation
Neros gave a presentation on the association's membership, practices and games, tournament, and
activities. He thanked the Council for their support and praised the Public Works department for
work in preparing the ball fields for the association. He stated they really enjoy playing on
Albertville's fields and hope to continue their relationship with the City. He announced they have a
donation of $2,000 to give to the City Council for the last two years. He stated the association
would like to give an annual update and presentation to the Council on a consistent basis. He also
reported they have a donation of $3,000 to assist with the cost of lighting improvements for ballfield
3, which is half of the $6,000 the association pledged for the lights. The Council thanked the
association for their generous donations.
Nafstad inquired about the needs the association sees within Albertville. Neros replied there is a
need for additional fields. However, Neros replied they consistently get compliments from other
leagues on the condition of the STMA fields.
4. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one present for the forum.
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5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
There were no amendments to the agenda.
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Cocking, 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 March 5, 2018 City Council workshop minutes as presented
B. Approve the March 5, 2018 City Council regular meeting minutes as presented
C. Authorize the Monday, March 19, 2018 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
D. Approve the 2018 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
E. Approve Partial Pay Estimate #2 to Omann Contracting Companies, Inc. in the amount of
$236, 799.57 for 57h Street and CSAH 19 Intersection Improvements
F. Approve Partial Pay Estimate #2 to Omann Contracting Companies, Inc. in the amount of
$603,799.59 for 2017 Street and Trail Improvements
G. Accept February Monthly Sheriff s Report
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Cocking, 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
1). Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, FYCC,
etc.)
STMA Ice Arena Board
Hudson reported the Board approved a budget with a presumption that ice rates may possibly be
increased; however, ice rates are a separate discussion that will come back at the next meeting.
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B. Fire
1). Fire Department Update
Bullen reported the department has responded to approximately 75 calls for service to date. He also
reported that the City of Otsego received a grant for a fire department/station study.
The Elk River Fire Academy graduation will be on Wednesday, April 18 at the Elk River High
School. There are two Albertville Fire Department employees at the academy this year and Bullen
invited Council to RSVP if they wished to attend.
Vetsch inquired about the specifics of the study. Bullen replied that Otsego is calling the study "Fire
Response Model" and it will include station locations, station design and cost features, response
times and call volumes, and review national standards. He stated that it would be a good barometer
for the three fire departments that serve Otsego.
Bullen reviewed three options for purchasing new fire vehicles and stated that the Fire Advisory
Committee would need to discuss the options more in depth prior to discussing with the full Council.
Bullen reported the department is looking at grants for portable radios as well as possibly applying
for an MN OSHA grant for a diesel exhaust removal system for the Fire Hall.
C. Public Works/Engineering
1) Central Park — Verbal Update
Nafstad reported staff has broken down the Central Park Master Plan into seven components, cost
estimates of those components, and sequence of implementation. Nafstad and the City Planner plan
to bring these items to the next Parks Committee meeting.
Olson stated he referred local Boy Scouts who were looking for projects to complete to city staff and
he felt perhaps there were some in Central Park.
2) 501h Street NE Project Discussion
Nafstad reported there will be a project management group meeting coming up in the next couple of
weeks. The City Attorney is currently reviewing the agreements that Council will need to approve at
possibly the next Council meeting.
Vetsch had concerns regarding the turning capabilities for trucks with the roundabout at Barthel
Industrial Drive NE and Nafstad replied that the turning radius is easier for trucks than a ninety -
degree turn. Hudson stated that the raised roundabout islands allow for wheels to go up on the island
and Nafstad agreed the outer edges are surmountable.
Vetsch stated he has heard concerns from residents that the roundabouts will impact the flow of
traffic and Nafstad replied that roundabouts tend to allow for more efficient traffic flow than traffic
signals. He added that Wright County has a list of roundabout information on their website as well.
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Vetsch questioned why the eastern roundabout is smaller and Nafstad stated that Naber Avenue may
be a full intersection or interchange in the future. Vetsch inquired if the bus company has been
involved and Nafstad replied the school district is part of the project management group.
Nafstad reported there is a trail along Barthel Industrial Drive NEand to accommodate the trail, the
design increases the sidewalk and crosswalks will be on all four legs of the intersection. This will
allow pedestrians access to the new bituminous trail that will be installed on the south side of 501h
Street NE.
Nafstad reported that the County will not maintain or own the trails or ponding, so that will be
outlined in the agreements coming to Council. The City will maintain the pond. This is based on
the cost share agreement between the cities and the County. Olson would like to see the costs of the
improvements between Albertville, St. Michael, and Wright County.
Olson inquired about assessments for the City's share of the improvements. Court explained that the
City would need to use the 429 process, but future development of the industrial area would be a tax
increment financing district, so assessments at this time wouldn't be in the best interest of the City.
D. Legal
1). City Attorney Report
Olson inquired how long the cable franchise agreements last and Couri replied usually fifteen years.
The only issue he anticipates with the Charter renewal is the free cable drops to City buildings and
Charter wanting to charge for the cable boxes. Olson further inquired if other cable companies could
be allowed and Couri explained the franchise agreement with Charter is not exclusive and anyone
can enter into a franchise agreement with the City.
E. City Clerk
1). Set Joint Governance Meeting
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Olson, to set a Joint Governance Meeting with the City of St.
Michael and STMA School Board for Monday, April 30, at 6:00 p.m. at Albertville City Hall.
Ayes: Vetsch, Cocking, Hudson, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent. Hendrickson. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
F. Planning/Zoning - None
G. Finance — None
H. Building —None
I. Administration
1). Centennial Celebration Discussion
Nafstad said the City will need to begin planning for the centennial celebration in 2019. He reported
he and Vetsch met very preliminarily with an artist about creating a commemorative artwork piece.
The also met with a local resident and went through historical items. One suggestion was a fall
celebration in 2019 and possibly bring together a committee to help with the planning. Vetsch stated
there are several options for the type of artwork for the commemorative piece.
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Hudson inquired if the celebration would coincide with Albertville Friendly City Days (AFCD).
Nafstad stated that it has been suggested not competing or taking away from AFCD. He thought
maybe early fall after school starts.
9. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
March 26
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m. "Note Time Change
April 2
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
April 9
STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
April 10
Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
April 16
Local Board of Appeals and Equalization, 6:30 p.m.
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
April 23
Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m.
April 30
Joint Governance Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Albertville City Hall
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Olson, to adjourn the meeting at 7.58 p.m. Ayes: Vetsch,
Cocking, Hudson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent. Hendrickson. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kimberly . Hodena, City Clerk
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