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2019-01-07 City Council Minutes �lb�rtvi��� Sma.Town V.Yg..ip�N 1�.. ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL ' Monday, January 7, 2019 APPROVED MINUTES ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER -PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Cocking, Halling, Olson, and Vetsch Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator-PWD Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner Alan Brixius,Finance Director Tina Lannes, and City Clerk Kimberly Hodena Others Present: Commissioner Mike Potter, Samara Postuma, Amanda Duerr, Ryan Hendrickson, Frank Halling, Sheila Zachman, Lauryn White, Aaron Brom, Zafar Khamdomoz 3. RECOGNITIONS—PRESENTATION5 —INTRODUCTIONS A. Oath of Office Clerk Hodena administered the oath of office to Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Halling and Olson. She presented them with their Certificate of Election and congratulated them. 4. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one present for the forum. 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: Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays:None. Absent:None. 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 Page 1 the Consent Agenda following the approval of the remaining Consent items. These items will be approved by a separate motion. A. Approve the December 17, 2018 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented B. Authorize the Monday, January 7, 2019 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 C. Approve Resolution 2019-001 designating officials, consulting firms, and depositories for 2019 D. Approve an On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License and On-Sale Wine License for Flying Pigs LLC DBA Prairie Run Cafe located at 5262 Kyler Avenue NE, Suite 111, contingent upon receipt of complete application materials, successful results of background checks, and compliance with all building and fire codes E. Reduce Letter of Credit No. 162, held as security for the Hunters Lake development, to no less than$149,260 conditioned on any outstanding balances owed to the City being paid in full Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Olson, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays:None. Absent:None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS —None ' 8. 11850 62nd Street NE Redevelopment Discussion Zafar Khamdamoz was present at the meeting. He reported that he is working with a realtor to possibly purchase and renovate the old Heidi's building. He stated he is a real estate investor and his goal is to renovate buildings that are in need of attention. Ideally he would like to add approximately 800 square feet to the car wash as well as renovate the other building to hold three tenants. He would be looking at national brands. He would also like there to be a drive through or two at the location. He would be interested in aid from the city as the renovation figures came in double what he anticipated. Cocking had concerns regarding traffic and noted the intersection at CSAH 37 ais already congested. Brixius responded that the CSAH 37 intersection would not be improved with this project an and discussed requirements of the internal site circulation. Brixius noted the need to the look at the concept plan and stacking lines for cars in the drive through. Khamdamoz stated there are not equal services on east side of CSAH 19 and he would like to balance that out. Brixius stated that the concept would need to be approved by both the Planning Commission and the City Council. A drive through is allowed as a Conditional Use Permit. He stated redevelopment of the site is great but they will need to make sure the site is functional. Cocking indicated his support for redevelopment of the site. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of January 7, 2019 Couri reported that he contacted DEED and they informed him that revolving loan funds cannot be used on retail. It would be okay with federal dollars, but the funding for that account came from the state. Olson inquired about the status of the fund and Lannes replied it has been paid back in full. Nafstad inquired on Khamdamoz next steps and he replied that he would be hoping to close by February 8. 9. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS A. City Council 1). Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, FYCC, etc.) Olson reported that Sarah resigned from FYCC and her last day will be January 11. He added that the rink at Central Park had over 500 users when it opened. 2). 2019 Appointments to Boards and Committees Nafstad inquired who had interest in serving on the Arena Board and Cocking, Halling, and Vetsch expressed interested. Hendrickson offered her alternate position to Halling. The Council also appointed Olson as an alternate on the I-94 West Corridor Coalition. Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Olson, to Approve Resolution 2019-002 appointing City Council members to various boards and committees for 2019 as amended. Ayes:Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays:None. Absent:None. MOTION DECLARED. B. Legal 1). Charter Cable Franchise Agreement Couri explained how franchise fees work for utilities. They are allowed to charge up to a 5°Io of gross revenue. He stated it is time to renew the franchise agreement with Charter Communications for cable service. It would be for another 15 years. Cocking had concerns if the utility is abandoned and Couri stated the performance would most likely not cover the costs to remove the infrastructure. Duerr, Charter representative, explained that there would be no way the utility would be abandoned. Couri reported that there are free cable drops to all city and school buildings. Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Olson, to Approve Ordinance No. 2019-01 titled"An Ordinance Granting A Franchise To Cc Viii Operating, LLC D/B/A Charter Communications, To Construct, Operate, And Maintain A Cable Television System In The City Of Albertville, Minnesota; Setting Forth Conditions Accompanying The Grant Of The Franchise;Providing For Regulation And Use Of The System;And Prescribing Measures For The Violation Of Its Provisions"and Authorize Publication of Summary Ordinance. Ayes:Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Olson, and Vetsch. Nays:None. Absent:None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. City Councii Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of January 7, 2019 2). Cable Service Guidelines Ordinance Revisions Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Olson, to Approve Ordinance No. 2019-02 titled"An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the Albertville City Code"and Authorize Publication of Summary Ordinance. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays:None. Absent:None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. C. Fire—None D. Finance—None E. City Clerk—None F. Public Works/Engineering—None G. Planning/Zoning—None H. Building—None I. Administration 1). City Administrator's Update Nafstad provided an update on the upcoming I-94 project. He stated that CSAH 19 under the bridge will be a city/county responsibility. Cocking felt that with a new bridge and six lanes, the roads under the bridge should be included in the project. Nafstad also reported that the bridge will not be widened for the westbound C-D road during construction. Nafstad reviewed how successful the I-94 West Corridor Coalition has been with Corridors of Commerce allocations and also noted the local share for the project will be limited. Nafstad presented the 2019 street improvement project. There was general discussion on the extending utilities to the Greenhaven neighborhood, which will likely be triggered by commercial development. Nafstad reported that permanent signage and lights will be put in to assist with traffic at the arena. Olson inquired about additional options for development of the Heidi's property. Couri explained there is more risk with retail whereas manufacturing provides sustainable wage jobs. Lannes also explained the problem with offering a special assessment option is if the property goes tax forfeit. Cocking suggesting asking for a waiver from the legislature and Couri replied that would require special legislation. Commissioner Potter reported that Olson has been appointed to the 7W Policy Board. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of January 7,2019 10. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings January 8 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. January 10 Fire Business/Relief Meeting, 8:00 p.m. January 14 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. January 16 Fire Advisory Committee, 6:00 p.m. January 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, City Offices Closed January 22 City Council, 7:00 p.m. January 28 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m. Joint Governance Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Senior Center Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m. February 4 City Council, 7:00 p.m. February 11 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. February 12 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. February 18 City Offices Closed, Presidents' Day February 19 City Council, 7:00 p.m. ' February 25 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m. ' Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m. 'I 10. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Olson, seconded by Cocking, to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m.Ayes:Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays:None.Absent:None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, /�` .(� Kimberly A. odena, City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 Regular Meeting of January 7,2019