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2022-10-03 City Council MinutesNbertville ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to Order Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance — Roll Call October 3, 2022 — 7 pm Council Chambers Albertville City Hall Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Hudson, Olson and Zagorski Councilmember Cocking arrived at 7:04 pm. Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, City Attorney Couri, City Planner Brixius, Fire Chief Bullen, Finance Director Lannes and City Clerk Luedke 3. Recognitions — Presentations — Introductions — None 4. Public Forum — None 5. Amendments to the Agenda MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the October 3, 2022, agenda as Submitted. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking. 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 August 8, 2022, special City Council meeting minutes as presented. B. Approve the September 19, 2022, regular City Council meeting minutes as presented. C. Authorize the Monday, October 3, 2022, 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. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-32 approving appointment of the Election Judges and Absentee Ballot Board for the General Election to be held on November 8, 2022 E. Approve an On -Sale Intoxicating with Sunday Sales Liquor License and an Off -Sale Liquor License for Bastyr Vogt Inc dba Geez Sports Bar & Grill located at 5262 Kyler Avenue NE, Suite 111, contingent upon a successful background check. F. Account Receivable Report. G. Authorize the Hiring of Matthew Aguirre for the position of Reserve Firefighter with the Albertville Fire Department. H. Approve Partial Payment #1 to Knife River for the Barthel Industrial Drive project in the amount of $588,202.19. City Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of October 3, 2022 Page 2 6. Consent Agenda - continued MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the October 3, 2022, Consent Agenda as submitted. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking. The motion carried. 7. Planning and Zoning A. Public Hearing — Lil Explorers Childcare Development Applications City Planner Brixius presented the staff report which included information on the requested zoning amendment, preliminary plat, easement vacation and building plans. He said the Planning Commission has reviewed the information and recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined on the Resolution. He answered questions from Council. City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding the property's outstanding assessment fee. City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council and asked the Council to amendment the Resolution to include the requirement of the payment in full of the assessment fee prior to recording the final plat. Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak. MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski 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 Olson to adopt Resolution No. 2022-33 addressing the following development applications for Lil Explorers Childcare to allow for the construction of a 16,788 square foot daycare facility in the City of Albertville as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt Resolution No. 2022-34 vacating a portion of an existing drainage and utility easement on Outlot A Lebeaux Station. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. B. Fehn Request for Detachment/Annexation City Planner Brixius presented the staff report which included information on the parcel of land and what planned to be built on it. He said the owner had requested the detachment from Albertville and annexed into St. Michael to allow for the parcel to be combined with an adjoining parcel in St. Michael. He said the resolution would need to be approved by both the Cities of Albertville and St. Michael and then forwarded to the state. He reviewed the conditions on the resolution which included the connection of the parcel to St. Michael's sewer if needed in the future. City Attorney Couri said the sewer connection would need to be an agreement with St. Michael and he answered questions from Council. Mr. Gary Fehn, applicant, said he planned to build a single-family home on the property and he answered questions from Council. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of October 3, 2022 B. Fehn Request for Detachment/Annexation - continued MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to adopt Resolution No. 2022-35 allowing for the detachment and annexation of land from Albertville to St. Michael at the request of Bob Becker and Gary Fehn contingent upon St. Michael entering into an agreement that they will provide sewer to the property as such time as requested by the City of Albertville. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. C. Albertville Zoning — Outdoor Storage Discussion City Planner Brixius presented the staff report which included the Planning Commission's findings in which the Commissioners felt there should be a ratio related to the allowed outdoor storage and the size of the building structure. He reported the Commissioners felt a ratio of 2:1 or 3:1 would be acceptable. In regards to long-term parking areas, Mr. Brixius said the Planning Commissioner if an area was designed as a parking lot and met City standards, it should be treated as a parking lot. He answered questions from Council and said the item would be brought back to the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing. City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding building sizes requirements in relationship to outdoor storage areas. There was Council discussion regarding outdoor storage in connection with the size of the building structure, if there should be a ratio of outdoor storage to building structure and how long-term parking should be considered. The Council's consensus was to implement a ratio of 3-1 and to consider anything above the minimum parking requirements for the business to be treated as long- term parking. 8. Wright County Sheriffs Office— Updates, reports, etc. The deputy who was present reported on traffic items and answered questions from Council. City Administrator Nafstad provided information on complaints the City has received in regards to the traffic at the Primary School during drop off and pick up times. 9. Department Business A. City Council 1. Committee Updates Councilmember Olson provided an update from the Joint Power Water Board meeting which included a possible energy assistance program. He said the Board tabled the item for further review. City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council regarding the agreement Albertville has with Joint Powers Water Board. B. Building — None C. City Clerk — None D. Finance 1. 3rd Quarter Budget to Actual Report Finance Director Lannes presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. She provided details on the revenue and expense variances. City Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of October 3, 2022 Page 4 2. Franchise Fee for CenterPoint Energy Finance Director Lannes presented the staff report which included information on the proposed 5% franchise fee with CenterPoint Energy. City Attorney Couri provided information on the proposed timeline for the new fee, the implementation process and answered questions from Council regarding the effective date. City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information on the franchise fee and answered questions from Council. There was Council discussion regarding the franchise fee and Council requested staff notify residents for the upcoming franchise fee. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-15 setting the franchise fee to be paid by CenterPoint Energy in connection with the provision of N atural Gas Service in the City of Albertville. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. E. Fire 1. Authorize Promotion of Probationary Paid On -Call Firefighter Fire Chief Bullen presented the staff report and said if this was approved it would become effective on October 13 at the next Fire meeting. He explained the requirements needed for the promotion. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hudson to authorize the promotion of Clayton Follett to the position of Probationary Paid -On -Call Firefighter with the Albertville Fire Department. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. F. Public Works/Engineering — None G. Legal 1. Set Public Hearing Date for Maeyaert Property Assessment Hearing City Attorney Couri provided information on Resolution No. 2022-36 which calls for a hearing on the proposed assessment fees related to the zoning violations at 0479 6 1 " street NE. He reported the public hearing would be held at the November 7 City Council meeting. He answered questions from Council regarding the assessment process. There was Council discussion regarding the nuisance violations on the property and the current condition of the property. MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski calling for hearing on proposed assessment related to nuisance and zoning violations on property located at 10479 61' Street NE in Albertville, Minnesota. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. H. Administration City Administrator Nafstad provided an update on the CSAH 19 landscaping north of the freeway. He said it was unacceptable and he was working with the contractor to resolve it. Mr. Nafstad reported he contacted the County to stop payment on the project until the landscaping was complete. City Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of October 3, 2022 Page 5 Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings October 10 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm October 11 Planning Commission, 7 pm October 17 City Council, 7 pm October 24 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm Parks Committee, 7 pm October 31 Joint Governance Meeting, 6 pm November 7 City Council, 7 pm November 8 Election Day, 7 am to 8 pm 1. Adjournment MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Olson to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. Respectfully submi ed, Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk