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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 1, 2019
APPROVED MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at7:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Councilmembers Cocking, Halling, and Vetsch
Absent: Councilmember Olson
Staff Present: City Administrator-PWD Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Mike Couri, Fire Chief Eric
Bullen and City Clerk Kimberly Hodena
Nafstad arrived at 7:30 p.m. following an Otsego Planning Committee meeting and hearing on the
Albertville CUP request for the W WTP project.
Others Present: Darrick Asleson, Tate Mills
3. RECOGNITIONS —PRESENTATIONS—INTRODUCTIONS - None
4. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one present for the forum.
5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Hodena removed Item F from the Consent Agenda and placed it under Legal as Item C2.
Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Cocking, to approve the Agenda as amended. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking Hal[ing, 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 March 18, 2019 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
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B. Authorize the Monday, April 1, 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 the AFCD Committee request for street closings and modified Central Park hours
as identified in the staff report
D. Authorize Pay Estimate 2 to Omann Contracting in the amount of$65,561.31 for
Westwind Park Improvements
E. Authorize Pay Estimate No. 2 & Final to Omann Brothers Paving in the amount of
$12,562.JS for Main Avenue NE Railroad Crossing (revised)
F. Adopt Resolution 2019-016 approving an Off-Site Gambling Permit for the Knights of
Columbus for a benefit fundraiser on April 13, 2019 at the St. Albert's Parish Center
G. Accept 4�h Quarter Budget to Actual Report—Un-audited
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Halling, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, and Vetsch. Nays:None. Absent: Olson. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS —None
8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, FYCC,
eXc.)
B. Finance
1). Fire Relief Pension
Asleson reported the previous year s numbers are finally in and the Albertville Fire Relief
Association is formally asking for an increase from $2600 to $2800 per year of service. He stated
that the association would not request an increase if the numbers did not support it. He stated the
fund was 94% funded but does not include State Fire Aid which would bring them back to 100%.
Bullen stated that they may receive a lazger State Fire Aid check due to a larger service area. It
could be an increase of 8-9%. Vetsch cautioned that they need to be careful as they cannot
guarantee that funding will always be there. Cocking stated that if that were the case, it is not a
substantial amount. He wants to be competitive in order to retain good members on the department.
Vetsch stated that any increase should be considered in context and cautioned against asking just
because the money is there. He stated Albertville's tax base isn't what metro cities have. Bullen
stated the association officers have been very hands on in recent years and Asleson reported they
have had several meetings with city staff to understand the funding.
Motioned by Cocking seconded by Vetsch, to Approve Resolution No. 2019-OI7Amending the
Annua!Retirement Benefit for the Albertville Volunteer Fire Department from $2,600 to $2,800
per year of service. Ayes:Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling and Vetsch. Nays:None. Absent:
Olson. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2
Regular Meeting of April 1,2019
C. Legal
1). City Attorney Report
There were no questions on the report.
2). Annual Liquor License Renewals
Couri reported that liquor establishments must be compliant with all building and fire codes in order
to have their license renewed. When staff researched this, they found two establishments had
outstanding issues Hodena reported that 152 Club had outstanding 2018 property taxes and per City
Code those must be paid prior to renewal. Neighbor's Eatery & Saloon did not have the trash
enclosure doors on that have been an issue for a number of years. Hodena reported she had
contacted them the previous week and they since corrected the issue. Vetsch asked Hodena to
explain why the property taxes went up since 2012. Hodena explained that the 152 Club purchased
land for their volleyball courts and parking, increasing the tases approximately $6,000 per year as a
special assessment. She reported it is a 15 year assessment.
Cocking felt that they should follow the Code as it is written and that the license be renewed
contingent upon payment of back taxes. Hodena stated that if taYes were not paid, by April 14, 2019
they would not be able to serve alcohol. Cocking felt the other establishments were up to code so
one should be given an exception. Hendrickson contacted the establishment owner and reported that
the owner would pay the taxes the following day.
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Ha[ling, to approve the 2019 annual renewal of liquor lieenses
[isted in the staff report and the approve renewal of f/:e I52 Club liquor license contingent upon
payment of back 2018 properry taxes. Ayes:Hendrickson, Cocking,Halling and Vetscl:. Nays:
None. Absent: Olson. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED.
D. Fire—None
E. CityClerk—None
F. Public Works/Engineering—None
G. Planning/Zoning—
H. Building—None
L Administration
Nafstad reported that the city's lobbying group is following the possible changes to Local
Government Aid in the legislature. There are a number of proposals that could reduce the amount
Albertville receives. They are also following possible additional funding for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant improvements
Hendrickson reported the I-94 Corridor Coalition had a very good capitol visit and met with several
of area leaders, including the Chair of the House Transportation Committee, Senator Kiffineyer, and
Representative Lucero.
City Cou�ci]Meeting Minutes Page 3
Regular Meeting of April l,2019
Nafstad informed the Council of Tbe Crossing Church request to relax some of the building code
requirements. The Crossing PUD amendment was approved with a change to occupancy limits from
200 to 300. However, for that occupancy, additional air handling units are required far air quality
controL He stated that the City Planner will bring back to the meeting a revised PUD to reduce
occupancy back to 200. Bullen stated that occupancy should be based on that capacity or what is
allowable by Fire Code.
9. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
April 4 Fire Business Meeting, 8:00 p.m.
April 8 STMA Ice Arena, 6:00 p.m.
April 9 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
April 15 Local Board of Appeals, 6:30 p.m.
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
April 22 Parks Committee/Centennial Planning, 7:00 p.m.
April 29 Joint Governance Meeting, 6:45 pm., Albertville City Hall
May 6 Ciry Council, 7:00 pm.
May 13 STMA Ice Arena, 6:00 p.m.
May 14 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
May 20 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
May 27 City Offices Closed, Memorial Day
May 28 Parks Committee/Centennial Planning, 7:00 p.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Hal[ing, to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m.Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking, Ha/ling, and Vetsch. Nays:None.Absent: Olson. MOTIONDECLARED
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kimberly odena,� ity Clerk
City Council Meeiing Minutes Page 4
Regular MeeYing of April l,2019