1998-09-09 JPWB Minutes
JOINT POWERS BOARD
September 9, 1998
HANOVER CITY HALL 5:30 PM
BOARD MEMBER PRESENT: Irvine, Bruner, Kottke, Kessler-alternate
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Packa, Vetsch, Gundersen
Chairperson Irvine opened the meeting at 5 45 pm
Kipka requested Regal Creek be added to the agenda.
.
Catlin discussed Surbaugh's letter dated September 9, 1998
regarding the revised plans and specifications for Minneapolis
Outlet Mall and recommended approval
A motion to approve the revised plans and specifications for
Minneapolis Outlet Mall as recommended by Surbaugh was made by
Bruner, seconded by Kottke. All present voted aye.
Mike Knowlton, John Bertelseu, Steve Smallbone & Robert Morse
was present to discuss Minneapolis Outlet Mall. Mike Knowlton
stated that between the Board, City of Albertville and Wright
County the hook on fees for the 250,000 square foot mall would be
$1,000,000.00 and the mall would hold 50 retail stores using
approximately 15,000 gallons per month Mike requested that the
Board reduce the $107,000.00 hook on fee by 50% and extend the
hook on fee over a 10 year period at 6% interest to be placed on
the tax rolls. Mike gave his reasons for the Board to consider
the reduction and payment plan.
Kipka explained to the Board how the hook on fees for water
were figured based on the statewide standard and questioned if the
Board could charge 6% over the 8% normally charged.
Mike Knowlton stated that Albertville does not have tax
increment financing since there are not two or more developments
going in the same area at the same time when questioned by the
Board.
The Board agreed to table the decision of the reduction and
payment plan of the hook on fees for Minneapolis Outlet Mall as
requested until the September 28, 1998 meeting.
The Board discussed the opening and maintenance of fire
hydrants on private property. Kipka stated that either the Board
require easements for all fire hydrants and/or a letter from the
owner granting the Board permission to operate and maintain the
fire hydrants
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A motion to require all developments approved in the future
to provide easements for hydrants on private property; that only
the Board, their representatives and fire departments be allowed
to operate and maintain the hydrants and send letters to the
owners notifying them of the Board's policy regarding fire
hydrants on private property (asking them if they want the Board
to own, operate and maintain the hydrants then the hydrants will
have to be checked and if necessary repaired prior to the Board
taking over ownership) was made by Bruner, seconded by Kessler
All present voted aye.
Bob Rego was present to discuss the Albertville Primary
School hydrant coverage and stated that according to the 1991
Uniform Fire Code they are within compliance. Bob Rego requested
that the Board waive their policy or allow a pumper wall unit
The Board discussed their policy, the cost for the school to
put in a fire hydrant and the placement of the fire hydrant on
school grounds.
A motion to require a fire hydrant at lease 100 feet east of
Main Avenue NE, Albertville according to the Board policy was made
by Bruner, seconded by Kottke. All present voted aye.
A motion to approve the plans and specifications for the
Albertville Primary School Service Upgrade as recommended by
Surbaugh in h1S letter dated August 26, 1998 was made by Bruner,
seconded by Kottke. All present voted aye.
Catlin discussed Surbaugh's letter dated September 8, 1998
regarding the revised plans and specifications for the STMA Middle
School and recommended approval
A motion to approve the revised plans and specifications for
the STMA Middle School as recommended by Surbaugh was made by
Bruner, seconded by Kessler. All present voted aye
Bob Rego requested that if the Board gives the Minneapolis
Outlet Mall a reduction on the hook on fees that a reduction be
considered for the schools.
Catlin discussed
regarding the revised
with the change of
recommended approval.
Surbaugh's letter dated September 8,
plans and specifications for Karston
the size and location of watermains
1998
Cove
and
A motion to approve the revised plans and specifications for
Karston Cove as recommended by Surbaugh was made by Bruner,
seconded by Kottke. All present voted aye.
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The Board discussed the letter dated September 3, 1998 from
Pilot Land Development and discussed field changes being approved
by the administration. The Board agreed to keep the policy as is
The Board agreed to discuss the inspection of the area discussed
at the time of approval of the record drawings and tie cards.
The Board discussed the letter dated September 9, 1998 from
Westwood Professional Services regarding plans and specifications
that need revision, but none submitted
A motion
as discussed
September 9,
present voted
to table a decision on the revision to
in Westwood Professional Services
1998 was made by Bruner, seconded by
aye.
Karston
letter
Kottke
Cove
dated
All
Kipka requested direction from the Board regarding charging
the watermains for Regal Creek for leak detection on service leads
when the STM 8W Sewer & Water Extension has not been approved.
The Board agreed that the STM SW Sewer & Water Extension needs to
be approved prior to charging watermains for Regal Creek and
directed Kipka to contact the administrator for St. Michael.
A motion to adjourn was made by Kottke, seconded by Bruner.
All present voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 7.36 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Donna M. Kipka
Secretary