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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday,November 19, 2018
� APPROVED MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Cocking, Hudson, Olson and Vetsch
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator-PWD Adam Nafstad, City Planner Alan Brixius, Finance Director
Tina Lannes, Fire Chief Eric Bullen, and City Clerk Kimberly Hodena
Others Present: Lauryn White
3. RECOGNITIONS —PRESENTATIONS —INTRODUCTION5 -None
4. PUBLIC FORUM
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 I
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 I,
the Consent Agenda following the approval of the remaining Consent items. These items will be
approved by a separate motion. I
A. Approve the November 5, 2018 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
B. Approve the November 13, 2018 Canvass Board meeting minutes as presented
C. Authorize the Monday, November 19, 2018 payment of claims as presented, except bills
specifically pulled which are passed by separate motion. The claims listing has been
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provided to City Council as a separate document and is available for public view at City
Hall upon request
D. Reduce Letter of Credit No. 631834603, held as security for the Karston Cove 5`�' ,
development, to no less than $44,835 conditioned on any outstanding balances owed to the �
City being paid in full
Motioned by Hudson, 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
There were no updates.
A. Finance
1). 2018 Certi�cation of Uncollected Utility Bills and Invoices
Lannes reported that outstanding utility bills and invoices for residents,businesses, and developers
may be certified to the property and collected with the next year's taxes. The appropriate notice has
been sent to those property owners and this meeting is an opportunity for anyone that disputes the
certification to speak to the City Council.
Hendrickson inquired if there was anyone present in the audience that wished to speak and no one
was present.
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Hudson, to Approve Resolution No. 2018-033 entitled a
Resolution Certifying the 2018 Uncollected Utility Bills and Invoices to Wright County for
Collection with Real Estate Taxes. Ayes:Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson, Olson, and Vetsch.
Nays:None. Absent:None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
2). Driveway Improvement Assessment
Cocking inquired whether the work had been completed on the driveway and Nafstad replied that it
had been done. Nafstad updated the Council on the policy.
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Vetsch, to Approve Resolution No. 2018-034 entitled
Resolution Adopting Driveway Improvement Assessment. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Hudson,
Olson, and Vetsch. Nays:None. Absent:None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
3). 2019 Enterprise Budgets and Rate Information
Lannes reported on the water, sewer, stormwater, and recycling budgets. She stated that balances
are about a month behind due to how and when utility bills are collected. She felt confident the
funds would finish well for the year and Nafstad reported that they are finally trending north in terms
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of revenue. Lannes reported they are not fully covering depreciation in the funds. Lannes stated
many cities do not depreciation at all.
Lannes reported there is still a balance in the recycling fund even with the buy-down option that was
passed several years ago and there would still be approximately$18,000 in the fund when the
contract is up. Vetch inquired what the buy-down consisted of and Lannes replied it was $0.30 per
month per account.
Lannes reported that no formal action is needed tonight and if there are no changes from Council,
she would move forward with the budgets at the beginning of the year. Cocking inquired what is
being done to assist with the costs of the Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements. He felt they
should be proactive to fund the improvements over time or while they still have time. Nafstad noted
capital and depreciation are budgeted annually and can be used for the project. Lannes added that
there are also GASB standards that cities must follow. Vetsch suggested reviewing multiple funding
options. Hendrickson inquired if expanding the service area to outside of city limits would see a
benefit and Nafstad replied ultimately it would. Cocking felt it prudent to have multiple funding
options on hand. ,
B. Legal !
1). City Attorney Report '�,
There were no questions on the report. �
C. Fire—None
D. City Clerk—None
E. Public Works/Engineering—None
F. Planning/Zoning—None
G. Building—None
H. Administration
1). LGN,Lobbying Services Agreement
Nafstad reported the contract for legislative services will expire at the end of the year. He noted the
quality of service received by both the State and Federal teams and also informed the Council Andy
Burmeister is no longer with the company. Nafstad stated the contract is for one year rather than
two and the St. Michael City Council has already approved it. Nafstad discussed the Coalition
leading the lobbying efforts in the future.
Nafstad stated that they have not yet heard any updates on the possible $10 million federal funds.
The Council further discussed the scope of services, the cost of services, the $10 million federal
grant request, and the Corridors of Commerce legislation.
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Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Olson, to Approve the Lobbying Services Agreement with
Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P.for services January I-December 31, 2019. Ayes: Vetsch,
Olson, Hudson, and Cocking. Nays:Hendrickson. Ab sent:None. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
2). City Administrator's Update !,
Nafstad reported on possible wastewater service to St. Michael and a recent request from a developer
for service in Otsego. Nafstad said the Montgomery property in St. Michael is moving forward
again and he expects to bring the service agreement back to Council soon. Nafstad informed the
Council the request from the Otsego developer was for the Becker Towers LLC parcels west of town
and nothing further would be pursued unless desired by the City of Otsego.
Nafstad reported there was a watermain break on Veterans Days near the intersection of county
roads 19 and 37. Crews began the at 2 a.m. with the goal of having service restored early a.m. for
the businesses, but unfortunately the problem was more extensive than expected causing a larger
longer outage. All service was restored around 4 p.m. Nafstad commended Public Works for their
work and long hours on what was supposed to be their day off.
Nafstad invited the Council to an anniversary celebration for Senior Center Director Vonnie Waters
on November 21 at 11:00 a.m.
9. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
November 22/23 City Offices Closed, Thanksgiving Observed
November 26 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m.
December 3 Truth in Taxation Hearing, 6:30 p.m.
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
December 10 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
December 11 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
December 17 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
December 24 City Offices Closed 12:00 p.m. —Close, Christmas Eve
December 25 City Offices Closed, Christmas Day
December 26 Joint Powers Water Board, TBD
Parks Committee, TBD
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Olson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Ayes:Hendrickson,
Cocking, Hudson, Olson and Vetsch. Nays:None.Absent:None. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kimberly A odena, City Clerk
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