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2021-02-16 City Council MinutesNbertville srWA,ftlawUN6 ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to Order Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance — Roll Call February 16, 2021— 7 pm Council Chambers Albertville City Hall Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, City Attorney Couri, City Planner Brixius and City Clerk Luedke. 3. Recognitions — Presentations — Introductions - none 4. Public Forum There was no one present for the public forum. 5. Amendments to the Agenda There were no amendments to the agenda. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the February 16, 2021, agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. 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 February 1, 2021, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented. B. Authorize the Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 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. Approve the Albertville Fire Relief Association Bylaws. D. Authorize the Appointment of Lieutenant Gerald Gerads to the Fire Department Board of Officers. E. Approve an On -Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor for Hen & The Hog LCC dba The Hen & The Hog located at 5262 Kyler Avenue NE, Suite 111, contingent upon a successful background check. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the February 16, 2021, Consent Agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of February 16, 2021 7. Public Hearing A. Advance Volumetric Alliance Industrial Final Plat, Plans and Conditional Use Permits City Planner Brixius presented the staff report which included background information on the zoning and development applications and the conditions for the final plat approval. He recommended amending the Resolution conditions language for approval. He answered questions from Council. City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council. City Attorney Couri provided information on the proposed development agreement between Advanced Volumetric Alliance and the City and said it was not a planned unit development but a development agreement. He said the City had not received the letter of credit yet because details are still being worked on regarding the street construction. Mr. Couri asked if Council would consider approving the agreement at this time and to allow staff to complete the blanks on agreement once the letter of credit was received. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hudson to adopt Resolution No. 2021-009 approving the final plat entitled Advanced Volumetric Alliance addition and final site and building plans, and the Conditional Use permits for outdoor storage and outdoor product display on Lot 1, Block 1 AVA Addition based on the final plat and plans dated January 11, 2021 as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the Development Agreement/Conditional Use Agreement for Advanced Volumetric Alliance and to allow staff to complete the informational blanks on the agreement once the numbers are known. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. B. Public Hearing - Advance Volumetric Alliance Industrial Vacation Request City Planner Brixius presented the staff report and said that a portion of the 67t' Street right-of-way was being requested to be vacated in conjunction with the Advance Volumetric Industrial's final plat. Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Olson to close the public hearing. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to adopt Resolution No. 2021-010 approving the Vacation of a portion of the 67' Street right -of way in conjunction with the Final Plat entitled Advanced Volumetric Alliance addition within the City of Albertville. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. C. Public Hearing — Advance Volumetric Alliance Industrial DEED Grant Applications — continued from February 1, 2021 City Council meeting City Planner Brixius presented the staff report which included background information on the grant applications and what the grant money would be used for. He said if the grants were approved, the City would be responsible for the grant administration. He answered questions from Council City Attorney Couri said the City would be submitting the grant applications and added that the City was still working with the applicant on the property value. He asked if Council would consider City Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of February 16, 2021 Page 3 approving the Resolutions at this time and to allow staff to insert the property value once it was determined. He answered questions from Council. City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council regarding the grant applications. Mr. Darren Lazan, representing the applicant, said the proposed $5,000,000 land value came from the underwriters at the bank and was supported by the bank members, but didn't believe modifying the application would be a problem. Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councimember Cocking to close the public hearing. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to adopt Resolution No 2021-004 approving the submission of a DEED Minnesota Investment Fund grant application seeking State grant financial assistance for Advanced Volumetric Alliance to allow for the construction of a 178,000+ sq. ft manufacturing facility in the City of Albertville and to allow staff to insert the land value once it was determined. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Hudson to adopt Resolution No. 2021-005 approving the submission of a DEED Job Creation Fund grant application seeking State grant financial assistance for Advanced Volumetric Alliance to allow for the construction of a 178,000+ sq. ft manufacturing facility in the City of Albertville and to allow staff to insert the land value once it was determined. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. 8. Wright County Sheriffs Office — Updates, reports, etc. There were no updates from the Wright County Sheriffs Office. 9. Department Business A. City Council 1. Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, FYCQ Councilmember Cocking provided an update on the STMA Arena Board meeting and said the Board reviewed the rates and the draft 2021 /2022 budget. City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council regarding the meeting. B. Building — None C. City Clerk — None D. Finance — None E. Planning and Zoning — None F. Public Works/Engineering — None G. Building — None City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of February 16, 2021 H. Legal — None I. Administration 1. 2021 Local Road Improvement Program Grant Application City Administrator Nafstad said approval of the resolution was required for the grant application. He provided an update on the City's Capital Improvement Plan and indicated which projects were scheduled for year 2021. Mr. Nafstad answered questions for Council regarding the upcoming projects. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to adopt Resolution No. 2021-011, supporting pursuit of 2021 Local Road Improvement Program Funding from MnDOT for the Barthel Industrial Drive Improvements Project. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. 2. Renewal of Recycling Contract City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report which included background information on the current recycling provider, Republic Services. He also provided information on the proposed rates for the contract renewal, the services provided, the current buy down options and what the annual grant funds may be used for. He answered questions from Council. Finance Director Lannes answered questions from Council regarding the contract renewal and options for use of the grant money. There was Council discussion regarding the proposed recycling contract renewal, the buy down options and the possibility of a City cleanup day. Council directed staff to bring back possible options for the use of the annual City grant monies to a future meeting. MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the amendment for the Recycling Service Contract with Republic Services for residential recycling services to extend the term of the recycling services through May 31, 2026. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. 3. Contract Building Department Discussion City Administrator Nafstad provided background information regarding Albertville's building department/inspection services and said the City has contracted through the City of St. Michael for the service for the past 8 years. He said due to area growth, St. Michael planned to add additional building staff which would affect the contract between the two cities. Mr. Nafstad explained the formula used for the percentage paid by Albertville to St. Michael, as well as, the proposed modifications to the cost share formula. He also supplied the costs if the City were to hire a full time employee compared to contracting the service. He answered questions from Council There was Council discussion regarding the City's building department/inspection services and the consensus was to continue contracting through St. Michael for the inspection services. 4. City Administrator's Update Mayor Hendrickson said former Commissioner Potter was presented with the Outstanding Citizen of the Year from the Wright County Economic Development Partnership. She said she would like to invite former Commissioner Potter to an upcoming Council meeting to recognize him for his award. City Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of February 16, 2021 Page 5 City Administrator Nafstad said the State of the City is scheduled for February 25, 2021, at 8 am and would be held through Zoom. He said if the Council would like to attend the meeting that staff could sign them up. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings February 22 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm Parks Committee, 7 pm March 1 City Council, 7 pm March 8 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm March 9 Planning Commission, 7 pm March 15 City Council, 7 pm 10. Adjournment MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, second by Councilmember Hudson to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. Respectfully submitt -1, Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk