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2018-05-21 City Council MinutesNbcrtvi c ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL Monday, May 21, 2018 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 Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Hudson, Olson, and Vetsch Absent: Council member Cocking 7:00 PM Staff Present: City Administrator -PWD Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner Alan Brixius, Fire Chief Eric Bullen, and City Clerk Kimberly Hodena Others Present: 3. RECOGNITIONS — PRESENTATIONS — INTRODUCTIONS - None 4. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one present for the forum. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA Nafstad added Letter of Credit release for Albertville Medical Clinic as Item GI and STMA Ice Arena Parking as Item G2 under Public Works. Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Olson, to approve the Agenda as amended. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking. 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 May 7, 2018 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented B. Approve the April 30, 2018 Joint Governance meeting minutes as presented C. Authorize the Monday, May 21, 2018 payment of claims as presented, except bills specifically pulled which are passed by separate motion. The claims listing has been Page I provided to City Council as a separate document and is available for public view at City Hall upon request D. Approve the Church of St. Albert Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit Application for the annual Parish Festival that will be held on September 16, 2018 at the St. Albert Parish Center Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Olson, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None 8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS A. City Council 1). Committee Updates STMA Ice Arena Board Hudson reported they received a presentation on the audit that was conducted. He also reported that the STMA Youth Hockey Association has a new president and they hope to meet him at a future meeting. B. Planning/Zoning 1). Central Park Brixius reported that the property at 11435 58th Street NE has a willing seller that would sell the parcel to the City to expand Central Park. The parcel is 0.37 acres and is zoned commercial. The Parks Committee is supportive of purchasing the parcel for park use and has submitted a letter in support of that to the City Council. Brixius reported that Central Park is used for many events such as Music in the Park, Farmers Market, Albertville Friendly City Days, car shows, and Reading in the Park. The current concept for Central Park aims to accommodate all those uses and be functional for all. Brixius stated that the current owner has not raised issues with park activities but a new private owner may have issue with the intense use of the park. Hendrickson felt there could be costs associated with that as well. Brixius reviewed the history of how the park was originally assembled. The park consists of eight lots comprising 23 acres and most were land purchases. This illustrates that there is precedence to outright purchasing land for park uses. Nafstad reported on other upcoming projects and their funding sources in the next several years: • CSAH 19 Improvements (Mall to 70th Street NE) • 70th Street NE Improvements with trail • I-94 expansion • Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades/Improvements • Westwind Park Improvements City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of May 21, 2018 • Central Park Improvements • Pavement Management He explained that annually they budget for these types of items and include them in the Capital Improvement Plan. This year the city's financial advisor will review the long range plan and discuss what is needed to fund the items. He stated the biggest unknowns are the CSAH 19 improvements and I-94 expansion projects. He did state that due to unanticipated building permit activity, the city has a surplus in the general fund that could help with the Central Park improvements. Nafstad reported there have been issues with a sewer line that runs through properties along 58th Street NE as well. At some point, the city will need acquire an easement along the sewer line and possibly replace the line. Hendrickson inquired about improvements to the Lions Pavilion in the park and suggested that it match the new depot building. She stated that she has received comments that the church (KMC Dance) building be lit at night. Brixius stated that there is ultimately a timing issue. If improvements to Central Park are not done at this time, when would it be appropriate for them to be done. Hudson inquired if there was any way the lot would be developed commercially and Brixius replied that it would be difficult unless all the lots along 58th Street NE would be developed as commercial. Hudson inquired if the commercial zoning was a barrier to the lot owner in past and Nafstad replied that it had been. Nafstad reported the lot owner may be open to other options such as a rent back option, but the property owner just didn't want to be left with an unsaleable portion of the lot. Hudson asked if the Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement would be funded solely through utility rates. Nafstad replied that due to it being an enterprise fund, it would involve rates and also some debt. Couri explained the city cannot levy for those improvements, only in the case of an emergency. Hudson thanked staff for the in depth research into the park acquisition and funding of future improvements. He stated it definitely helped to shape the discussion and felt he may be able to alter his stance on the acquisition. Brixius stated that the property is affordable and if the city acquired it, it allows for park activities to continue. The park is central in town and a community gathering spot for the city. He also foresees park uses becoming more frequent and intense in years to come. He stated that removing the house on that lot would be beneficial in a land use capacity. Hudson stated that he is not fully convinced the acquisition is vital to the park. Nafstad replied that the acquisition would result in more usable space for the park, but is not a necessity. It would add significant space near the depot building though and also benefit parking needs. Hudson inquired if public trespass would then move to the next house if the lot were acquired. Hendrickson felt that it is difficult to put a number value on green space. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of May 21, 2018 Berning reported that participation in park activities has steadily grown over the years. Without acquisition of the lot, it constrains the development of the park. Hanson stated that parks and park activities strengthen communities. She would like to focus on the functionality of the park and offered suggestions to the concept plan. Vetsch stated that these improvements to Central Park would not be an annual drain on the city's budget. Hudson agreed that the acquisition is an easier sell knowing how the improvements would be funded. Olson felt he could not support the acquisition unless there is a purchase agreement in place for a portion of the KMC Dance lot in order to actually make the 58th Street NE improvements. Nafstad believed the added parking would benefit the dance studio. Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Olson, to direct staff I to move forward with purchase agreement negotiations with the property owners of both 11445 58" Street NE and 1111435 58'1` Street NE. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. C. Fire —None D. Finance — None E. City Clerk 1). Grad Party Street Closure Request for 11711 52th Street NE Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Vetsch, to approve the partial closure of the cul-de-sac on 52nd Street NE and Lake Avenue NE for a graduation party on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 3:00-7. 00 p.m. F. Public Works/Engineering - None G. Building —None H. Legal —None 1. Administration 1). City Administrator's Update Nafstad reported that Sheena Wegner submitted her resignation from the Planning Commission due to relocation for her job. The alternate will fill her position and recruitment for a new alternate will occur at the end of the year. Nafstad informed Council that a $2 million allocation for Albertville's wastewater project is in the bonding bill, which still needs to be signed by the Governor to become law. Nafstad invited the Council to the 1-94 First Responders Luncheon on May 23 and reported that Paul Gonsior will be recognized at the event. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of May 21, 2018 The social hour for Council and staff will be on Friday, June 8 at 5:00 p.m. and an invite will go out to the neighboring cities. Olson inquired when the Public Works position will be advertised and Natstad replied it would be towards late summer or fall but definitely before plowing season. Hendrickson reported the National League of Cities conference is in California this year and Nafstad reported that the city's lobbyist suggested they plan a Washington D.C. trip again this year. 9. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings May 29 City Offices Closed, Memorial Day May 29 Joint Powers Water Board, TBD June 4 City Council, 7:00 p.m. June 6-10 AFCD June 11 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. June 12 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. June 18 City Council, 7:00 p.m. June 25 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m. 11 Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m. Su M Tu W Th F Sa Th F 1 2 3 4 5 6 cc 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 14 E16 21 22 23 17 24 18 19 25 26 27 ' 24 26 31 28 29 30 10. Adjournment Motioned by Olson, seconded by Hudson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent. Cocking. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Kimberly A. odena,, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 Regular Meeting of May 21, 2018 Su M Tu W W Th F Sa 1 2 3 cc 4 Is13 14 15 16 17 cc I 8 19 200 21 2223 ' 24 26 27 28 29 30 Motioned by Olson, seconded by Hudson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent. Cocking. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Kimberly A. odena,, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 Regular Meeting of May 21, 2018