2020-09-21 City Council MinutesA,lbertville
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm
2. Pledge of Allegiance — Roll Call
Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Olson and Cocking
Councilmember Hudson arrived at 7:09 pm
Absent: Councilmember Halling
September 21, 2020 — 7 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
Staff Present: City Administrator-PWD Nafstad, City Finance Director Lannes, City Clerk Luedke,
Planner Kirmis, City Attorney Couri and Fire Chief Bullen
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.
Motion made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve the
Agenda as presented. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent. Hudson and
Halling. The motion 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. Items pulled will be
approved by a separate motion.
A. Approve the September 8, 2020 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented.
B. Authorize the Monday, September 21, 2020 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. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-022 establishing the Absentee Ballot Board for the 2020
General Election.
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6. Consent Agenda - continued
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D. Approve Lawful Gambling Premises permit for the Church of St. Albert for St. Albert
Parish Center on December 13, 2020.
E. Approve a Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License for Summit Chiropractic and
Wellness Center located at 10904 57th Street NE, Suite 107, through December 31, 2020,
contingent upon a successful background investigation and approval from the Building
Official.
F. Approve Driveway Replace Agreement for 6242 Karston Avenue NE in the amount of
$8,000.
Motion made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the
Consent Agenda as submitted Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent.
Hudson and Halling. The motion carried
7. Wright County Sheriffs Office — Updates, reports, etc.
There were no updates or reports.
8. Department Business
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board,
FYCC, etc.)
Councilmember Cocking provided an update from the STMA Ice Arena meeting which include the
ice time used this year compared to last year. Cocking added that Mr. Kevin Kasel, STMA Ice
Arena Board member, would be leaving the board and provided additional information.
B. Planning/Zoning
1). Stormy Cycle — Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage
Planner Kin!nis presented the staff report and provided additional information regarding the
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Stormy Cycle. He outlined the conditions needed to be met in
order for the CUP to be approved and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing.
Mr. Scott Storm introduced himself and provided information on the proposed project and answered
questions from Council.
Motion made by Cocking, seconded by Olson to close the public hearing.
Motion made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hudson to adopt Resolution
No. 2020-023 approving the Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage for Stormy Cycle with
Conditions. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent. Halling. The
motion carried
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C. Finance
1). 2021 Preliminary Budget and Property Tax Levy
Finance Director Lannes said this item had been tabled at the August 17 City Council meeting and
that there have not been any changes to the budget since the meeting. Ms. Lannes reviewed the
budget information in detail and answered questions from Council. City Manager Nafstad answered
questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the 2021 Preliminary Budget and Property Tax Levy.
Motion made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to adopt
Resolution Nos. 2020-020 and 2020-021 adopting the 2020 Preliminary Tax Levy collectible in
2021, and 2021 Preliminary Budget, respectively. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and
Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Halling. The motion carried.
2). CARES Act Funding Procedures and Draft Budget
Finance Director Lannes presented the staff report which included the proposed Coronavirus Relief
Funds (CFR) budget. She also reviewed the CRF procedures and said that there had been a
procedure change since the last Council meeting. She provided information on the change and
answered questions from Council. City Manager Nafstad provided additional information on the
proposed CFR Budget and detail on some of the City projects and supplies that the funds may be
used for. He answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the CARES Act Funding procedures and the draft budget.
Motion made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hudson to approve the
Coronavirus Relief Aidprocedures, the draft Coronavirus Relief Fund budget and directed staff
to begin seeking quotes, purchases and allocations consistent with the draft budget. Ayes:
Cocking, Hudson, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent. Halling. The motion carried.
D. Fire
1) Purchase of 31 Secondary/Back-up Sets of Turnout Gear
Fire Chief Bullen presented the staff report and said the second set of turn out gear would meet the
requirements for reimbursement through the CARES Act. He answered questions from Council.
Motion made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Olson to authorize the
purchase of 31 secondary/back-up sets of turnout gear for the Fire Department. Ayes: Cocking,
Hendrickson, Hudson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent. Halting. The motion carried.
E. City Clerk
1). Set Canvass Board Meeting
City Clerk Luedke presented the staff report regarding Council setting a date for the Canvass Board
to certify the election results and answered questions from Council.
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Regular Meeting of September 21, 2020
1). Set Canvass Board Meeting - continued
There was Council discussion regarding setting the Canvas Board meeting date.
Motion made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to set the Canvass
Board meeting to certify the results of November 3, 2020 General Election for 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, November 12, 2020 in the Council Chambers Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson
and Olson. Nays: None. Absent. Halling. The motion carried
F. Public Works/Engineering - None
G. Building —None
H. Legal
1). City Code discussion regarding picketing in Residential Area
City Attorney Couri provided background information on a possible City Code change regarding
picking in residential areas of the City and whether the Code change would be enforceable or not.
He also discussed some of the issues related to the subject and said he would check with other cities
regarding the subject. He answered questions from Council. City Manager Nafstad answered
questions from Council
There was Council discussion on a possible City Code change, the process that may be used and
issues related to enforcing the Code change regarding picketing in residential areas.
I. Administration
1). City Hall Office Space Revisions
City Manager Nafstad said this item had been tabled at the September 8 City Council meeting. He
presented the cost breakdown of the proposed office revisions which would meet the spacing
requirements due to COVID-19 and answered questions from Council.
Motion made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hudson to approve the
quotes from Business Essential in the amount of $18,351 to replace front office work stations
Ayes: Cocking, Hudson, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent. Halling. The motion
carried
2). Purchase of Creamy Site
City Manager Nafstad provided a follow up on the Creamy site regarding which included
information on whether the land may be developable in the future and said he would continue to
keep the Council updated.
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3). City Administrator's Update
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City Manager Nafstad welcomed City Clerk Luedke to the City. He also provided information
regarding Mr. Kasel's departure from the Ice Arena Board and thanked him for his service. Mr.
Kasel was in attendance and said goodbye to the Council. He added that he enjoyed working with
the City and City staff. The Council thanked him for his service to the City of Albertville.
City Manager Nafstad provided Council with an update on projects being done around the City.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
Sept 28
Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
Oct 5
City Council, 7 pm
Oct 12
STMA Arena Board, 6 pm.
Oct 13
Planning Commission, 7 pm
Oct 19
City Council, 7 pm
Oct 26
Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
9. Adjournment
Motion by Councilmember Hudson, second by Councilmember Cocking to adjourn the meeting at
8:40 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent. Halling. The
motion carried
Respectfully submitted,
Kristine Luedke, City Clerk