2020-03-02 City Council Minutes
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 2, 2020
APPROVED MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Councilmembers Halling, Hudson and Olson
Councilmember Cocking arrived at 7:21 p.m.
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator-PWD Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Mike Couri, City Planner
Alan Brixius, Fire Chief Eric Bullen, and Finance Director Tina
Others Present: Bob Zagorski, Alyssa Gallagher, Frank Halling, Miss Albertville Kallyn,
Albertville Princess Greta, and Albertville Princess Olivia
3. RECOGNITIONS PRESENTATIONS INTRODUCTIONS
A. Albertville Royalty Program
Hendrickson recognized the Albertville Royalty. Princess Greta updated the Council on the
with parades and since the beginning of the school year, they have focused their efforts on
fundraising. They also meet at Engel Haus monthly for meals and will soon be working on
candidacy for the Royalty program. She stated the year has gone by quite quickly.
Miss Albertville Kallyn thanked the Council for having them at the meeting tonight. She stated that
she will be representing Albertville in July during the Aquatennial and Queen of the Lakes process
and she is very much looking forward to it.
Gallagher stated that she had heard about sponsorship opportunities for the Aquatennial, but since
learned that it is more of an overall fundraiser rather than the opportunity for each city to sponsor
their representative. Gallagher stated that she very much appreciates the ability to come to Council
B. Oath of Office Walter Hudson
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City Attorney Couri administered the official oath of office to Walter Hudson for the seat of City
Councilmember.Hendrickson welcomed Hudson back to the City Council.
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 seconded by Olson, to approve the Agenda as presented. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Halling, Hudson and Olson. Nays: . Absent: . MOTION
DECLAREDCARRIED.
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 February 3, 2020 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
B.Authorize the Monday, March 2, 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 forpublic view at City
Hall upon request
C.Approve Resolution No. 2020-007 Confirming Polling Locations for the 2020 elections
D.Approve Resolution No. 2020-008 Accepting Donations from the Albertville Lions Club
to the City of Albertville
E.Accept the AccountsReceivable Report
F.Approve Pay Estimate 6 to Latour Construction, Inc. in the amount of $249,057.23 for
WWTP & Discharge Improvements
G.Adopt Resolution 2020-XXX approving an Off-Site Gambling Permit for the STMA
Youth Hockey Association for the STMA Ice Arena on March 21, 2020
Olson amended the agenda to indicateResolution 2020-009 for Item G.
Motioned by seconded by Olson, to approve the ConsentAgendaas amended. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Halling, Hudson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: . MOTION
DECLAREDCARRIED.
7.PUBLIC HEARINGS None
8.Updates, reports, etc.
A.2019 Annual Activity Report
Hudson inquired what snowbird calls are. Nafstad replied that they are those who violate the winter
parking restrictions and receive a ticket.
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B.January 2020 Monthly Report
There were no questions on the report.
9.DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A.City Council
1).Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB,Parks, Fire Board,FYCC,
etc.)
I-94 West Corridor Coalition
Olson reported that the BUILD grants for Albertville to Monticello I-94 improvements did not make
enough business or congressional involvement. He stated only two legislators calledon behalf of the
project and that was Emmer and Phillips. Nafstad reported that over the weekend they learned that
MnDOTmay not pursue funding through the next round of BUILD grants.He stated they are
working to learn why MnDOTwouldnot want to submit another application. He said it is
disappointing to hear and Olson stated that funding is usually approved on the second or more
request. Olson stated that at the 7W District 3 meeting, MnDot waslooking at manufacturing
feedback as well as a freight plan. Hendrickson thanked Olson for attending the meetings.
Joint Powers Water Board
Olson reported that the watermain replacement under CSAH 19 came in $200,000 over the original
bid,but the main is over 40 years old so the work must be done. Overall the project is under the
estimate except the watermain portion. The other item was discussion of purchasing a generator for
the water building. It was tabled for now. The current generator is only capable of providing
energy to one portion of the plant and the goal would be to have a generator with more capability in
order to have running water during an emergency. Olson stated they did receive $10,000 in grant
funds for the new generator.
B.Planning/Zoning
1).Planning Commission Code Amendment
Brixius reported the amendment removes the alternate from the commission. He stated that the
stated that the alternate was put in place years ago due to attendance issues. Even if the alternate is
not eliminated, he felt they may want to amend the wording in the City Codeto clarify who votes
when there is an absence.
five-membercommission is as small as they should have in order to make sure there is a quorum so
that business can still be conducted. Hudson reported that when the alternate was added there was a
high interest in the Planning Commission. Brixius stated there are different sized commissions
throughout the state, they just need to have an odd number in order to achieve majority votes. Olson
stated that attendance has been good lately. Hudson stated that when he was the liaison, there was
some confusion as to the level of participation that should be had by the Council liaison. Brixius
stated that there is no issue with the liaison participating in the discussion but there is a conflict of
the liaison voting if the entire commission is present.
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Halling had minor grammar corrections to the ordinance.
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Halling, to Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-02 amending the
Albertville City Code Title 2, Boards and Commissions, Chapter 2, Planning Commission. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Hudson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
C. Fire None
1). Purchase of 30 Structural Firefighting Helmets
Bullen reported that the 2009/2010 the department received 40 helmets, but they expire in 2020.
This is a planned purchase and will come out of capital. The request is for 30 helmets as they have
purchased some replacements in previous years.
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Hudson, to Authorize the purchase of 30 structural
firefighting helmets for the Fire Department. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Hudson and
Olson. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
2). Purchase of 28 Pairs of Wildland Firefighting Pants
Bullen reported there are two retirees that will not need pants as they are retiring. The pants are
individually fitted to each firefighter. Any new members will get the pants as part of their
onboarding costs. He stated that the department received a MN DNR matching grant of $10,000 for
wildland gear. The pants cost $8,654 with the remainder of the grant funds going towards the
wildland helmets.
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Cocking, to Authorize the purchase of 28 pairs of wildland
firefighting pants for the Fire Department. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Hudson and
Olson. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Bullen reported that there has been a lot of information on the coronavirus being redistributed on
social media; however, he will only pass along information as it specifically relates to Albertville.
If Council wants additional information, he would be happy to supply it.
Nafstad asked about an update on the Northern Recycling fire and Bullen replied the fire is out and
they will submit an invoice for personnel costs. He reported many cities sent resources to help out.
Nafstad asked about health and environmental concerns and Bullen stated they need to wait for
official results.
D. Finance None
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1). 4 Quarter Budget to Actual Report
Lannes reported the report is un-audited and is not final numbers. She pointed out that the City
received Fire Aid for 2018 and 2019 in 2019. Nafstad clarified that the city will finish 2019 in the
black.
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Motioned Olson, seconded by Halling, to Accept the 2019 4 Quarter Budget to Actual Report
Unaudited. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Hudson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent:
None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
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E. City Clerk None
F. Public Works/Engineering None
G. Building None
H. Legal None
I. Administration
1).
Nafstad reported he is looking for feedback on the Planning Commission vacancies. He stated
He would like to know when
Council would like to do interviews. Cocking inquired if there is any urgent Planning business that
needs to be addressed. Brixius replied the March meeting will be cancelled but there could be
development applications for the April meeting. Council discussed and would like to receive
additional applications.
Hudson inquired if they can even hold a Planning Commission meeting without three members and
Nafstad replied that he believed both Klecker and Brempell would be willing to serve until the seats
are filled if needed.
The Council decided to hold Planning Commission interviews on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 6:00
p.m. Hendrickson inquired about the resignation from the Parks Committee and Nafstad stated that
process is a bit different where the committee interviews candidates and then recommends an
appointment to the Council.
Nafstad reported that Kwik Trip is moving forward and has hard construction dates.
Olson left the meeting at 7:57 p.m.
Nafstad stated staff is working with Stinson to lobbying for state bonding money to eliminate the use
of non-native phragmites at the WWTP.
Nafstad reminded Council of the third Council meeting in March, which is the Joint Governance
meeting with the City of St. Michael and ISD #885 School Board. That meeting will be on Monday,
March 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at STMA Middle School West.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR UPCOMING MEETINGS
March 9 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
March 10 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.- CANCELLED
March 16 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
March 23 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m.
March 30 Joint Governance Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Middle School West
April 6 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
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April 13STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
April 14Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
April 20City Council, 7:00 p.m.
April 27Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m.
11.ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR UPCOMING MEETINGS
10.ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Halling, seconded by Cocking, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05p.m. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking, Halling, Hudson and Olson.Nays: None. Absent: None.MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kimberly A. Hodena, City Clerk
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