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2021-04-05 City Council Minutes 1 r will w. ��:. KUVW9..a of Ufa. ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 5, 2021 -7 pm Council Chambers Albertville City Hall 1. Call to Order Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance—Roll Call Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking, Hudson and Zagorski Absent: Councilmember Olson Staff Present: City Administrator-PWD Nafstad, City Attorney Couri, City Planner Brixius, City Clerk Luedke, Finance Director Lannes,Public Works Supervisor Guimont,Maintenance Worker Mike Jenkins and Maintenance Worker Ryan Zachman. 3. Recognitions—Presentations—Introductions A. Former Wright County Commissioner Potter Mayor Hendrickson recognized former Wright County Commissioner Potter for his leadership and dedicated service to the City of Albertville and as a Wright County Commissioner from years 2012 to 2020. The Mayor presented Mr. Potter with a certificate of appreciation. Mr. Potter accepted the certificate and thanked the City Council for their support. B. City Employee Years of Service Recognitions Public Works Supervisor Guimont recognized two Public Works employees for their outstanding service: Ryan Zachman for 15 years and Mike Jenkins for 20 years. He said that Ryan and Mike helped to make his job easier and that he appreciated the job both of them do for the City. City Administrator Nafstad thanked Ryan Zachman and Mike Jenkins for their service and said he recognized the value of their work for the City. Mayor Hendrickson recognized the employees and said the City was lucky to have them and also thanked them for attending the Council meeting. 4. Public Forum There was no one present for the public forum. 5. Amendments to the Agenda MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking,seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the April 5, 2021, agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson,Hudson and Zagorski.Nays: None. Absent: Olson. 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. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of April 5,2021 6. Consent Agenda- continued A. Approve the March 15, 2021, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented. B. Approve the March 29, 2021, Joint Governance Meeting minute as presented. C. Authorize the Monday,April 5, 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. D. Approve Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for Chad Smith Ride for Life to be held at The 152 Club on June 19,2021. E. Authorize purchase of software and installation assistance from Marco to increase security not to exceed $6,130. F. Receive the Monthly Accounts Receivable Report through March 31, 2021. G. Accept 1 St Quarter Budget to Actual Report—Un-Audited. H. Approve Amendment to the Cooperative Service Agreement with the City of St. Michael for Building Inspection Services. MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the April 5, 2021, Consent Agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. 7. Public Hearing—None 8. Wright County Sheriffs Office—Updates,reports, etc. The Wright County Sergeant present at the meeting provided an update from the Sheriff's office and answered questions from Council regarding the actions the Wright County Sheriff's department was taking in regards to the Chauvin trial. 9. Department Business A. City Council 1. Committee Updates (STIVIA Ice Arena,Planning, JPWB,Parks, Fire Board, FYCC) There were no Council updates. B. Building—None C. City Clerk 1. Set Workshop for Planning Commission Interviews for 6 pm on April 19,2021. City Clerk Luedke said the City had received 4 letters of interest for the open Planning Commission seat and said City staff recommended setting up a workshop for April 19 at 6 pm to conduct the Planning Commission's interviews. There was Council discussion regarding the workshop and it was decided to start the interviews at 6:30 pm on April 19. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hudson to set a City Council Workshop for Planning Commission Interviews for 6:30 pm on Monday, April 19, 2021 . Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of April 5,2021 D. Finance—None E. Fire—None F. Planning and Zoning 1. Golf Carts and ATV Use on City Street City Planner Brixius presented the staff report and provided information on the draft golf cart ordinance. He said the ordinance would mimic the snowmobiling ordinance and provided the regulations for the use of golf carts in the City. Mr. Brixius answered questions from Council. There was Council discussion regarding the draft ordinance and the insurance requirements. The Council also discussed how the City should information the community of the new ordinance. City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding the proposed insurance requirements. City Administrator Nafstad said that the City would include information in the City's newsletter to inform the community of the new golf cart regulations. The Council directed City staff to add additional language regarding liability insurance as a requirement in the draft ordinance. MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt Ordinance No. 2021-06, amending the City Code, Title 7 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 3: Snowmobiles and Recreational Vehicles allowing golf carts to travel on public streets in the City of Albertville as amended and approve summary Ordinance for publication. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and Zagorski.Nays: None. Absentee: Olson. The motion carried. 2. Albertville Thrift Store Study Discussion City Planner Brixius presented the staff report and said that the City's current zoning ordinance does not specifically address thrift stores/secondhand dealer. He said that thrift stores/secondhand dealers often present unique challenges not always addressed in the commercially zoned districts. Mr. Brixius also presented the Planning Commissioner's recommendation regarding thrift store zoning regulation and said if the Council would like to go forward with a zoning ordinance amendment, City staff would set up a public hearing. He answered questions from Council. City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding the Thrift Store Study and the moratorium which was adopted in December 2020. There was Council discussion regarding the Thrift Store Study and which zoning areas thrift stores should be allowed. City Planner Brixius said that City staff would conduct further research regarding the item and bring the information back to Council for consideration at a later date. G. Public Works/Engineering—None H. Legal-None City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of April 5,2021 I. Administration 1. City Administrator's Update City Administrator Nafstad provided information regarding the open book option that the City could adopt instead of the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting currently used. He provided the pros and cons and said the City would still receive the Annual Assessor's Presentation if the open book option was adopted. City Attorney Couri asked former Commissioner Potter questions regarding the Wright County's process on lowering taxes for residents who request it. Mr. Potter answered questions regarding the process the County uses. There was Council discussion regarding the process and the different options available. City Administrator Nafstad stated the City would need to give Wright County a year's notice so City staff could bring the item back for Council consideration this summer. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings April 12 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm April 13 Planning Commission, 7 pm April 19 City Council, 7 pm April 26 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm Parks Committee, 7 pm May 3 City Council, 7 pm 10. Adjournment MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Zagorski to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and Zagorski.Nays: None. Absentee: Olson. The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, k- Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk