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2018-06-04 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL Monday, June 4, 2018 APPROVED MINUTES ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Cocking, Hudson, and Vetsch Absent: Council member Rob Olson 7:00 PM Staff Present: City Administrator -PWD Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner Alan Brixius, Fire Chief Eric Bullen, Finance Director Tina Lannes, and City Clerk Kimberly Hodena Others Present: Representative Eric Lucero, Sergeant Ben Schaap 3. RECOGNITIONS — PRESENTATIONS — INTRODUCTIONS A. Legislative Recap — Representative Eric Lucero Hendrickson thanked Representative Lucero for his work on co-authoring the bill that provided Albertville with $2 million in funds for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) improvements. Lucero provided a summary of legislative action taken this session. He felt it was a successful session except that the tax conformity bill did not get approved. He stated that hundreds of hours have been spent on Corridors of Commerce funding and he is excited to see the three lane expansion of I-94 into Albertville. He stated his frustration with regulatory mandates that greatly impact the cost to taxpayers and that is why he co-authored the bill for the WWTP funding. Lucero reported that the student data privacy legislation did not move forward. Hendrickson inquired about the total amount dedicated to the Corridors of Commerce projects and Nafstad replied it was $400 million. Lucero stated it has been a huge year in terms of transportation. Hudson inquired about the recent movement of voting for super omnibus bills that include everything rather than bills specific to certain projects. Lucero replied that it is a much divided legislature and some feel it is easier to get votes that way. However, he felt it reduces Page 1 accountability. Hudson would like to see measures put in place that would require votes earlier in the session rather than waiting until the last minute. The Council thanked Lucero for his work and especially for his efforts for the funding for the WWTP improvements. Nafstad also thanked him for the ease in which it is to get ahold of him. 4. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one present for the forum. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA Nafstad added STMA Ice Arena Screening as item F 1 under Planning and Zoning. Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Cocking, to approve the Agenda as amended. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. 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 April 30, 2018 Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting minutes as presented B. Approve the May 21, 2018 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented C. 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 D. Cancel the July 2, 2018 regular City Council meeting E. Approve the closure of the following streets: Main Ave. NE south of the railroad tracks to 58th St. NE, 58th St. NE to Lander Ave. NE, and Lander Ave. NE to 57th Street NE Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Cocking, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None 8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS A. City Council 1). Committee Updates There were no committee updates. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of June 4, 2018 B. Planning/Zoning — None STMA lee Arena Second Sheet Roof Screening Nafstad reported that as part of the construction of the second sheet of ice, the equipment on the roof is required to be screened from view by City Code. This is required for all new commercial buildings. The school district's architect has asked if they can forego that requirement on the east side of the building due to costs associated with it. Cocking inquired if the screening also reduced the noise of the rooftop equipment and Nafstad replied it did not. Nafstad offered painting the rooftop equipment as a possible solution. Vetsch stated that when the Joint Powers Water building was constructed, the same concerns were raised; but the City requested that the equipment be screened. He did not feel it would be fair to require it for one and not the other. Brixius offered two options: paint the equipment the color of the building or stick with the original plans as submitted. Cocking felt it is not appropriate to exempt the project from the city's own building regulations, especially being a partial owner of the facility. Couri reported with variances, financial hardship is not a reason to grant a variance. The hardship should be unique to the property itself and not be financial in nature. Council directed staff not to waive the screening requirement. C. Fire —None D. Finance —None E. City Clerk — None F. Public Works/Engineering — None G. Building —None H. Legal —None 1. Administration 1). Centennial Celebration — Discussion Nafstad reported that planning for the centennial celebration should begin as early as possible and he wanted to get Council feedback on planning for the centennial as well as the types of events that could go along with the celebration. He stated that as they begin the 2019 budget discussions, they will need to determine budget amounts. Council directed staff seek input from the Parks Committee as the group represents many different areas of the community. Nafstad briefly discussed timing of the celebration as well as a commemorative art piece. Council referred the centennial discussion to the Parks Committee to discuss at their next meeting. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of June 4, 2018 2). City Administrator's Update Nafstad reported the Depot is nearly finished and the Lions are hoping to use it shortly after Friendly City Days. He reported that rental of the depot will slowly be rolled out as they figure out details and policy. 9. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings June 6-10 Friendly City Days June I I 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. Parks Committee., 7:00 p.m. July 2 City Council, CANCELLED July 4 City Hall Closed, Independence Day July 9 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. July 10 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. July I I Fire Advisory Committee, 6:00 p.m. July 12 Fire Business Meeting, 8:00 p.m. July 16 City Council, 7:00 p.m. July 23 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m. Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Hudson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Respectfylly submitted, A. HAena, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of June 4, 2018