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2019-12-02 City Council Minutes�lbcrtvijje Snot Torun 1JWng. ft atV Uft. ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL Monday, December 2, 2019 APPROVED MINUTES ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL 7:00 PM Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Councilmembers Cocking, Halling, Olson and Vetsch Absent: None Staff Present: City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner Alan Brixius, Finance Director Tina Lannes and City Clerk Kimberly Hodena Others Present: Sharon Moffett 3. RECOGNITIONS — PRESENTATIONS — INTRODUCTIONS - None 4. PUBLIC FORUM Sharon Moffett, 11200 69"' Street NE, was present at the meeting to voice her concerns regarding the increase in valuation of her townhouse. She stated that it was 35.7% increase in her value resulting in over $1,000 increase in taxes on her statement for 2020. Cocking stated that the meeting to dispute property values is held in the spring at the Board of Appeals and Equalization. He referred Moffett to the county assessor's office. Couri stated that it may be too late for the taxes payable in 2020 but still encouraged her to talk to the assessor. Cocking inquired when the property was built and Moffet replied it was built in 2017. Cocking thought perhaps the property was being valued comparable to two story townhomes in the neighborhood. Moffet clarified hers is a one story and only two bedrooms. Moffet thanked Council for listening and stated she would contact the assessor's office. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA There were no amendments to the agenda. Motioned by Cocking seconded by Olson, to approve the Agenda as presented. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: None. 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 November 18, 2019 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented B. Approve the November 18, 2019 City Council workshop meeting minutes as presented C. Authorize the Monday, December 2, 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 D. Approve Resolution 2019-040 Establishing the 2020 City Observed Holidays E. Approve Resolution No. 2020-041 Establishing the 2020 City Council Regular Meeting Dates Olson inquired if the STMA Ice Arena ice scraper blades were charged to the arena rather than the city and Lannes confirmed that was correct. Motioned by Olson, seconded by Cocking, 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. WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE — Updates, reports, etc. There were no updates. 9. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS A. City Council 1). Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, FYCC, etc) FYCC Olson reported that FYCC has hired six rink attendants for the outdoor ice rink. The board discussed ballfield striping policy. He stated that school sports will take priority of school fields during the school year. Olson also reported that he attended the National League of Cities conference. There was a lot of content but he found it beneficial and well worth it. He stated he attended a lot of the transportation sessions and it was very interesting how other cities and states address transportation needs. Next year's conference will be in Tampa. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of December 2, 2019 Water Rnard Hendrickson reported that there are some billing issues that need to be addressed. Vetsch stated that the board heard that there will be a large increase to purchase a certain chemical that is needed to treat the water. He said it was approximately $80,000 more, so Veolia is in a nationwide bid process to acquire it. B. Finance 1). 2020 Property Tax Levy and Final Budget Lannes reviewed the proposed levy increase of 4.76% for the tax levy payable in 2020 as well as the final 2020 budget. Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Olson, to Approve Resolution No. 2019-042 entitled a Resolution Adopting Property Tax Levy Collectible in 2020 (for 4.76%). Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Olson, to approve Resolution No. 2019-043 entitled a Resolution Adopting the 2020 Final Budget. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. 2). 2019 Enterprise Budgets and Rate Information Lannes stated that there is no action required tonight if Council wants more time to review the rates; the last meeting to make any changes to rates will be January 16, 2020. Olson inquired why no increase was recommended for the tiered rates and only was recommended for the base rate. Lannes replied that the base rate on the water and sewer fee is guaranteed to bring in revenue as all accounts pay the base fee whereas the tiers are not guaranteed because some users never reach amounts into the tiered rates. Olson felt there should be an increase to both the base and the tiers. He had concerns that the low usage users keep getting stuck with any rate increase. He provided some samples of what the base and tiers could be increased. He felt a fair number of accounts do hit the tiered rates, so it would be beneficial to increase there as well. He felt part of the reason they were in this position was due to the billing error that was found in the past. Lannes stated that tiers have not been increased and the base rates have remained at the same rate since 2017. An option would be to look at smaller yearly increases. Cocking felt that a percentage on the base rate isn't overly burdensome. He is not opposed to an increase in the tiered rates, but he felt that it would not generate what is needed to the make the funds whole. He wondered if the larger volume users generate an added cost to operate the WWTP. Council discussed the tiers and inquired if there has to be tiers. Couri replied that State law requires the tiers and was a means the State used for water conservation. Lannes emphasized that multiple tiers need to be kept for the water fund; there is only one tier for sewer. Olson suggested keeping the base fees as proposed resolution but to increase the tiers as below: City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of December 2, 2019 Water: 3,334-6,667 gallons 6,668 11,667 gallons Over 11,668 gallons Sewer: Over 5,000 gallons $0.77 per 1,000 over 3,333 to $0.81 $0.82 per 1,000 over 6,667 to $0.87 $0.84 per 1,000 over 11,668 to $0.90 $3.90 per 1,000 over 5,000 to $4.00 Motioned by Olson, seconded by Cocking, to Approve Resolution 2019-044 setting the 2020 Water Utility Base Rate and Tiers as amended by Olson. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. Olson would like the increase be an 80/20 split on the base/tiers. Lannes stated that residential accounts are capped during the winter months for sewer and there are no residential accounts over 5,000. She stated the sewer fund is healthy, but they are not funding depreciation and with the new discharge pipe, depreciation could double. Olson stated that there will be a need to hire additional utility help in the future and they will need to plan for the future. Hendrickson was fine with the resolution as proposed and would like to see how it plays out for the next year. Olson wanted the funds more balanced and he wants to be sure they don't fall behind again where they would have to have a five year base increase again. He stated they also need to keep up with the rate of inflation as well. Halling requested clarification be made to the sewer resolution to state that the per 1,000 tier is for gallons over 5,000. Motioned by Olson, seconded by Cocking, to Approve Resolution 2019-045 Setting the 2020 Sewer Utility Base Rate and Tiers as amended by Olson and Cocking. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. C. Planning/Zoning 1). International Property Maintenance Code Brixius stated that the International Property Maintenance Code provides for up to date and detailed standards for buildings. This will be helpful to the rental housing inspection program as it addresses both site and building issues such as interior condition, exterior maintenance and yard maintenance. However, there were items with the code that the building department felt should be modified to Albertville's standards. Brixius reported the proposed ordinance adopts the code in its entirety with the modifications and repeals sections 10-4-4 to 10-4-9 of the existing Albertville City Code. Olson had concerns with the grading and drainage language in the code. Section 302.2 states that from May to October every yard shall be graded and drained to be free of standing water. He stated that some yards never fully dry out. Brixius stated that enforcement would only be enacted if it was causing issues. Staff felt that the language is needed in the ordinance to address mosquitos or stagnant water issues. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of December 2, 2019 Hendrickson inquired about noxious weeds and Brixius replied that is in the code and can be addressed with the city's code enforcement policy. Couri added that it follows what the State defines as noxious weeds. Brixius stated that the International Property Maintenance Code is well defined and not vague for both inspectors and residents. Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Olson, to Adopt Ordinance No. 2019-09 for code amendment of sections 10-4-4 through 10-4-9, International Property Maintenance Code and authorize publication of the summary ordinance. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Olson and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTIONDECLARED CARRIED. D. Fire — None E. City Clerk — None F. Public Works/Engineering — None G. Building — None H. Legal —None I. Administration 1). City Administrator's Update Hendrickson inquired if the Council had any requests to change board and committee assignments among the Council and there were no changes. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR UPCOMING MEETINGS Vetsch reported there will not be a Joint Powers Water Board meeting in December. December 9 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. December 10 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. December 16 City Council, 7:00 p.m. December 23 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m. - CANCELLED Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m. - CANCELLED December 24 City Hall Closes at Noon, Christmas Eve December 25 City Hall Closed, Christmas Day January 1 City Hall Closed, New Year's Day January 6 City Council, 7:00 p.m. January 13 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. January 14 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. January 20 City Hall Closed, Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 21 City Council, 7:00 p.m. January 27 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m. Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 Regular Meeting of December 2, 2019 10. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Olson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 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 6 Regular Meeting of December 2, 2019