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2018-10-01 City Council MinutesA\1bcrtvi11c ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL Monday, Octo'ber 1, 2018 153 9 9; IN411 UAWM ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Cocking, Olson, and Vetsch Absent: Council member Hudson 7:0�O PM Staff Present.- City Adrninistrator-PWD Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Mike Couri, and Fire Chief Eric Bullen, Finance Director Tina Lannes, and City Clerk Kimberly Hodena Others Present: Jason Neros, Randy Lowe, Jacob Olson, Jason Neros, Chris Geriol, Matt Intrieri, Kip Dornbeck, Scott Klinkhammer, Sheila Zachrnan 3. RECOGNITION'S — PRESENTATIONS —:INTRODUCTIONS A. STMA Youth Baseball Jason Neros, president of STMA Youth Baseball, was present at the meeting. He provided the Council with a review of activities for the last year. He stated the organization serves 5-19 year olds and has a total of 915 participants. He stated a number of their teams have won state championships and they are proud of their achievements. Neros reported that they now do the concessions at Albertville Friendly City Days for fundraising efforts. Neros then presented a check for $3,000 to the City Council as a donation. The association would like the funds to go towards dugouts at the regulation ballfield at Central Park. The Council thanked Neros and the baseball association and stated their appreciation of the donation. 4. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one present for the forum. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA Motioned btu Olson, seconded by Cocking, to approve the Agenda as presented. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Olson, and Vetsch. Naj7s: one. Absent: Hudson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Page 1 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 September 17, 2018 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented B. Authorize the Monday, October 1, 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 Motioned by Cocking, seconded bj,, Olson, to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Olson, and Vetsch. Nqwjys: None. Absent: Harrison. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None 8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS A. City Council 1), Committee Updates Joint Power Water Board Hendrickson reported that the board discussed replacement of the EDA water main along CSAH 19 during the road improvements in 2019. It would be from the Albertville Premium Outlets to 37 1h Street NE. .WashiLigton D. CI LobbyhZg Tri Nafstad reported that Hendrickson, Cocking, and Olson attended. They had many meetings with legislators and transportation officials regarding funding for 1-94 and transportation fn general. Nafstad stated the trip was successful and Hendrickson felt it brings heightened awareness to this area's need for transportation improvements, B. Planning/Zoning I). Samaritan Hill Lutheran Church Conditional Use Permit Brixius reported that Samaritan Hill Lutheran Church is proposing to move into the shell building located at 6826 Laketowne Place NE and will provide a worship area, Sunday school, offices for family and marriage counseling, a clothing donation charity, and a pre-school programming. He stated that a religious use is not specified as an allowed use, but assembly use is,. However, under the RLUIPA Act, religious and institutional uses cannot be treated differently than other assembly uses. Cocking inquired about improvements to the parking as it is in disrepair and Brixius replied that it would be conditioned to be brought current code standards. Cocking also had concerns if there was adequate parking, especially during worship times. Brixius stated it meets the requirements. Upon speaking with the applicant, Brixius stated that if more than 125 persons were gathering for worship, City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of October 1, 2018 their intent is to offer a second service. Vetsch had concerns about SAC/WAC fees if a second service is added. Nafstad replied that the SAC/WAC fees already paid will be credited, but the original use those were based on assurned a retail use, not assembly. Therefore, there will need to be additional SAC/WAC fees needed for an assembly use and those will be calculated a specific formula for that use. Cocking inquired about signage and Brixius replied they would need to follow a comprehensive sign plan. Cocking asked applicant, Randy Lowe, if they are purchasing the property and Lowe replied they were. Vetsch inquired if additional SAC/WAC fees could be special assessed if that would help the applicant and Nafstad replied they could. Motioned bj, Cocking, seconded by Hendrickson, to Adopt Resolution Number 2018-031 approving the Conditional Use Permit to amend the Shoppes of Towne Lakes to allow Samaritan's hill Lutheran Ch urch the B-2A District at 6826 Laketowne Place NE with condition 5 stated in the resolution removed. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Olson, and Vetsch. Absent: Hudson. MO TION DECLARED CA RRIED. 2). Outdoor Storage of Recreational Vehicles Brixius reported that no action is needed on the item tonight as Council previously directed staff that any changes should come in late November or December; however, Brixius stated staff needs direction on what the Council would like staff to bring then. He reported there are several options they could look at such as narrowing the requirements or limiting the size of recreational vehicles. They could also look at requiring additional screening of the recreational vehicles. Vetsch stated that any screening should be earth tone in nature and not brightly colored. Brixius reported that this topic has been highly controversial in other communities. Cocking inquired if the city could be more restrictive than the state in what is considered a recreational vehicle and Couri replied they could. Hendrickson would like to see any changes, if any, be in place prior to winter. Nafstad stated staff has received numerous complaints that the two foot side yard setback is too close for some in the community. Brixius stated if that were removed, it may not be suitable to the community. Brixius stated it is more reasonable for recreational vehicles to be located in the side yard rather than on grass. Brixius stated they could amend the definitions of what is classified as a recreational vehicle; they do not need to use the state's definitions. Vetsch had concerns with that and felt, people want to use their property for storage of their personal vehicles. Cocking stated lie isn't opposed to moving forward with the discussion, but also felt they are not obligated to make changes. lie felt it should have a hearing on it where concerned residents can voice their opinions and suggested that be done through the Planning Commission. Ultimately, the Planning, Commission could make their recommendation to Council. Vetsch stated there are costs involved with any code modification. Council briefly discussed what would happen if properties became noncompliant after any code change. C. Fire —None City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of October 1, 2018 D. Finance — None E. City Clerk — None F. P'ublic Works/Engineering — None G. Building — None H. Legal — None .1. Administration 1). lee Arena Maintenance and Shift Supervisor Employment Offer Nafstad reported that due to the second sheet of ice, they will need additional full-time staff. He stated all the applications received were well qualified and they interviewed six individuals. The position will be a City of Albertville employee, but paid for by the Arena Board budget. There will be no impact to Albertville, St. Michael, or Arena Board budges as the position was included in the 2018/2019 arena board budget. Staff recommends Brian LeDue for the position. Motioned hy Olson, seconded by Cocking, hire Brian LeDucjor thefull-time position of lee Arena Maintenance and Shift Supervisor. Ayes: .Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, and Vetsch. Absent: Hudson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 2). City Administrator's Update Nafstad stated there would be a groundbreaking ceremony for 1-94 at the outlet mall with the 1-94 Coalition on October 12 at 10:00 a.m. There will also be a depot dedication on October 15 at 6:00 p.m. prior to the City Council meeting, Nafstad gave an update on the Washington D.C. lobbying trip and stated it was very successful. He added that a local business also traveled with the group to advocate for the transportation improvement in the area. Vetsch felt it was very nice to have local businesses participate Nafstad stated the National League of Cities annual conference will be in November and inquired if any of the Council is interested in attending, Olson reported he found the conference to be beneficial and both he and Cocking were interested in attending. 9. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings March 26 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 pm. Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m. April 2 City Council, 7:00 p.m. April 9 STMA lee Arena Board, 6:00 pm. April 10 Planning Commission, 7:00 pm. April 1.6 Local Board of Appeals and Equalization, 6:30 p.m. City Council, 7:00 p.m. April 23 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 pm. Parks Committee, 7:00 pm. April 30 Joint Governance Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Albertville City Hall City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of October 1, 2018 10. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Cocking, to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking,, Olson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Hudson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Respectfu ly submitted, Kimberly Ajiodena, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of October 1, 2018 Page 5