2020-03-16 City Council Mintues
ALBERTVILLECITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 16, 2020
MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL7:00PM
1.CALL TO ORDER-PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hendricksoncalled the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Hendrickson and Councilmembers Cocking, and Olson
Absent:
Councilmembers Halling and Hudson
StaffPresent:
City Administrator-PWD Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner
Alan Brixius, Fire Chief Eric Bullen
Others Present:
Scott Dahlke,
3.RECOGNITIONS PRESENTATIONS INTRODUCTIONS-None
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 Cockingseconded byOlson,to approve the Agenda as presented.Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking,andOlson.Nays: None. Absent:Halling and Hudson.. 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 2, 2020 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
B.
Authorize the Monday, March 16, 2020 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
C.
Approve Pay Estimate 7 to Latour Construction, Inc. in the amount of $314,008.53 for c
and Discharge Improvements
Cocking had minor amendments to the March 2, 2020 City Council meeting minutes.
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Olson, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent::Halling and Hudson.. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
7.Public Hearings None
8. Updates, reports, etc.
A.February Monthly Report
Wright County Sheriff reported there was nothing pressing to report, just a few shoplifting incidents.
February Summary of Hours
There were no updates too the report as provided.
9.Department Business
A.Planning/Zoning
1).Heuring Meadows Commons
a.Final Plat, PUD Final Stage Site and Building Plans Presentation
City Planner Brixius reported there a change to the Preliminary Plat under the Final Plat as they are
proposing two lots rather than three lots. There was a revision to the declaration of easement and
also parking lot maintenance and lighting. Maintenance for the private street must be maintained;
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however, if stacking occurs along 53 Street NE that the daycare open access to relieve traffic
congestion. The maintenance of improvements shall include a requirement to have the burdened
property initiate street repairs upon written notice by the City if the street falls into disrepair. Other
conditions include approval of the Wright County for access permits, City Engineer and entering
into a development agreement.
The PUD approves the Land Use and Zoning of the site. There shall be no construction of the
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apartment or townhomes until access and signalization occur at and along CSAH 19 and 53 Street.
They are waiting for plans for the photometrics of the site as well as plans for the trash enclosure for
the daycare.
Another requirement would be signing to discourage trespass to the townhomes to the north as well
as landscaping with specific spacing requirements. Inspection and summary of the trees along the
area shall be given with how any findings will be addressed. Cocking stated there was previous
discussion of a fence along the northern border and Brixius clarified that the landscaping is in lieu of
the fence. Nafstad stated that in order to install a privacy fence they would need to take down
existing trees.
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Theremust also be a scheduled phasing plan. Couri clarified that there will be no occupancy
permits given for the townhomes until there is full occupancy in the townhomes.
Nafstad stated there is some concern with the guardrail for the Goddard School to protect children
when they are outside. Vickramstated that there is fence plus guardrail and it was explained that
four-feet spaced bollards are a standard for the Goddard school when there are vehicles nearby.
Olson inquired if the fencing and guardrail could be combined or if there are other optionsand they
replied that the franchise would need to approve any variations.
Nafstad clarified that the Council would like to see landscaping along the western edge and northern
portions of the development.
b.De
City Attorney Couribrieflyreviewed the lot plans.Lot 1 is the daycare and Lot 2 is the housing
development. He reviewed easement and access agreement for Lot 1.
Developers and Council discussed the potential naming of the development.Hendrickson inquired
about the naming of the project. Nafstad clarified that the the plat name is Heuring Meadows
Commons and Dahlke stated they were thinking of naming the housing development Kingston Cove
or Commons.
Couri discussed maintenance of private driveways which shall be maintained by the developer but
the city will have utility easements.
Couri discussed timing of letter of credit,building permit issuanceand stoplight construction. Olson
inquired if the City would be liable if there were a delay in the stoplight construction and Couri
stated the developer could not be issued an occupancy permit until parking/traffic improvements are
completed; however, they want tohave the availability to special assess if needed. Couri discussed
potential ofand repayment of any special assessments.
Couri stated there is also a provision that any zoning or subdivision changes would not apply to the
plat until two years after approval.
Couri also reviewed water, sewer, stormwater and trunk connection fees.
Couri reported the developer has asked that park dedication fees be paid prior to the time of building
permit issuance rather than at the time of filing the plat and that is a question for the Council to
consider. Olson clarified that park dedication is not tied to a per unit basis but is tied to the issue of
the building permit. He also reviewed the administrative fees for the plat.
Olson stated that the Goddard School could go in as a stand-alone development but the signal would
not be required until the housing goes in. Nafstad stated that is fine with Fire Code.
Council thanked the developers.
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Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Olson,Resolution Number 2020-010 approvingthe Final Plat,
PUD Final Stage site and building plans for the project entitled Heuring Meadow Commons for
Outlot A of Heuring Meadows in Albertvilleas amended per City Planner revisions.. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking, and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Halling and Hudson. MOTION
DECARED CARRIED.
Motioned byOlson, seconded byCocking,
Heuring Meadows Commonssubject to City Engineer and City Attorney amendmentsas
discussed.Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, and Olson.Nays: None. Absent: Halling and Hudson.
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
B.City Council
1).Committee Updates
(STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB,Parks, Fire Board,FYCC,
etc.)
FYCC
Olson stated that the FYCC office would be closed for the next few weeksalong with FYCC
community events being cancelled.
Transportation
Olson provided an update on transportation funding and application process.
Arena Board
Cocking reported the Board meeting met last week and Olson stated the COVID=19 pretty much came
out after the season closed. Nafstad stated they may be some loss of revenue. He also stated the ice
would come out over the summer for warranty repairs but will remain to be seen. He stated they have
cancelled activities for the next several weeks and the April Board meeting will most likely be
cancelled.
C.City Clerk
1).AnnualRenewal of Liquor Licenses
Nafstad reported that this is routine renewal.
Motionedby Cocking, seconded by Olson,to Approve the 2020 annual renewal of liquor licenses
listed in the staff report contingent on full payment of license fees, proof of liquor liability
insurance, payment of any outstanding fees/fines/taxes, payment of investigation fee to Wright
County and successful results of said investigation, and compliance with all building and fire
regulations.Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking,and Olson.Nays: None. Absent: Halling and Hudson.
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
2).3.2% Malt Liquor License for Coborns Incorporated, located at 5698
LaCentre Avenue NE
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Cocking,
grocery store, 5698 LaCentre Avenue NE, contingent upon successful background check and
payment of Wright County investigation fee. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, and Olson.Nays:
None. Absent: Halling and Hudson.. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
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3).Set Workshop for Planning Commission Interviews for 6:00 p.m. on Monday,
April 20, 2020
Council discussed the possibility of holding the interviews on April 6, 2020. Nafstad reminded the
group they will have the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization that evening.
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Olson, to set a City Council Workshop for Planning
Commission Interviews for 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020.Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking,
and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Halling and Hudson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
D.Legal
1).Solicitor Ordinance-Discussion
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Cocking, to set a workshop to discuss the solicitor ordinance.
Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Halling and Hudson. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
Couri briefly outlined the proposed changes to comply with federal rulings. He reported on changes
to hours,background checks, prohibited conduct, exemptionsand approval process.He stated that
the goal is to put in placesomething that works both for solicitors to operate and also works for the
city.
E.Public Works/Engineering
1).2020 Street Improvements
Motioned by Olson,seconded by Cocking,to Approve Resolution No. 2020-011 entitled A
Resolution Accepting Low Bid for 2020 Street Improvements.Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking,
Halling, Hudson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Halling and Hudson. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
F.Building None
G.FireNone
H.Finance None
I.Administration
1).
Council discussed closure of City Hall to the publicdue to COVID-19but not operations. Nafstad
reported they may work remotely for work as well as meetings. Nafstad reported they have
contacted those renting City Hall that the room rental will be cancelled. He stated it will be a work
discussed details and operations for staffing City Hall.
Council credited Fire Chief Bullen for his response to the current situation.
Couri reported that the Council can conduct meetings via telephone once a pandemic is declared
which has been done. Nafstad reported he anticipates the next meeting to be virtual.
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Council discussed possible funding and lobbying efforts for WWTP improvements. Olson voiced
some frustration with other lobbying efforts over the course of the last year.
10.Announcements and/or UpcomingMeetings
March 23Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m.
March 30Joint Governance Meeting, 6:00 p.m.,CANCELED
April 6Local Board of Appeal and Equalization,6:15 p.m.
City Council, 7:00 p.m.
April 13STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
April 14Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
April 20PlanningCommission Interviews, 6:00 p.m.
CityCouncil, 7:00 p.m.
April 27Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.mm.
Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m.
10.ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by, seconded by , to adjourn themeting at Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking, Olso.Nays: None. Absent: .MOTION
DECLAREDCARRIED.
Respectfullysubmitted,
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Kimberly A. Hodena, City Clerk
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