2013-12-02 CC Agenda
City of Albertville Council Agenda
Monday, December 2, 2013
City Council Chambers
7:00 PM
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Roll Call
3. Recognitions – Presentations - Introductions
4. Public Forum – (time reserved 5 minutes)
5. Amendments to the Agenda
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 November 18, 2013 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
(pgs 4-10)
B. Authorize the Monday, December 2, 2013 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 (pg 11)
C. Approve the Region 7W Transportation Memorandum of Understanding (pgs 12-26)
7. Public Hearings - None
8. Department Business
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates (STMA Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, etc.)
B. Finance
1). Approve the 2014 Budget and Levy (pgs 27-31)
(Motion to Approve the Resolution No. 2013-045 entitled a Resolution Adopting
Property Tax Levy Collectible in 2014; and, approve the Resolution No. 2013-
046 entitled a Resolution Adopting the 2014 Final Budget.)
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2). 2014 Fee Schedules (pgs 32-52)
(Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2013-0047 entitled a Resolution Setting 2014
Fees for Services and Violation Fines for the City of Albertville.
Motion to Approve Ordinance No. 2013-010 entitled an Ordinance Amending
Title 11 Subdivision Regulations, Section 11-2-7: Fees, Charges, and Expenses
and Appendix A – Zoning Ordinance, Section 100.10, Fees, Charges, and
Expenses of the Albertville City Code.)
C. City Clerk - None
D. Public Works / Engineering - None
E. Planning/Zoning - None
F. Building - None
G. Legal
1). City Attorney’s Report (pgs 53-54)
H. Administration
1). City Hall Terrazzo Floor Restoration (pgs 55-56)
(Motion to approve the quote from ACT Restoration in the amount of $9,518.00
to restore the terrazzo floor on the main level of City Hall.)
2). City Administrator’s Update (pgs 57-65)
9. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
December 9 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
December 10 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
December 12 Joyce Flury Retirement Party, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Senior Center, Program at 5:00 p.m.
December 16 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
December 23 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
December 24 City Offices Close at 12:00 Noon
December 25 City Offices Closed
January 1 City Offices Closed
January 6 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
January 13 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
January 14 Plan ning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, City Offices Closed
January 21 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
January 27 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
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11. Consultant Reviews
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, November 18, 2013
DRAFT MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner
Absent: None
Others Present: City Administrator-PWD Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Michael Couri, City
Planner Alan Brixius, City Clerk Kimberly Olson, and Leighann Bethke
3. RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS
Representative Fitzsimmons was present at the meeting to discuss the Corridors of Commerce
funding recently announced for a six-lane expansion from Highway 101 in Rogers to Highway 241
in St. Michael. He thanked City Council and staff for their support in the I-94 Coalition. He stated it
took a large effort from many communities to make this project happen. He stated this is a very big
step forward for future expansion of I-94. He stated the project should be completed by fall of 2015.
4. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one present to speak at the public forum.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Clerk Olson added Truth in Taxation Hearing as B3.
Nafstad added Niemeyer Trailer Sales as E1 under Finance. He also added Consultant and
Administrator Reviews as H3 under Administration.
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hendrickson, to approve the agenda as amended. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
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All items under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by 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 November 4, 2013 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
B. Authorize the Monday, November 18, 2013 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 Resolution No. 2013-041 declaring City Observed Holidays
D. Approve the STMA Youth Hockey Association’s Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit
Application to hold a raffle on March 22, 2014 at the STMA Ice Arena
E. Approve Agreement Establishing Regional Safety Group and Exhibit I of the agreement
titled “Resolution No. 2013-042 Authorizing New Member in Regional Safety Group”
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Olson, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARING – None
8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates (STMA Arena, Planning, Parks, Fire Board, JPWB, etc.)
There were no updates.
B. City Clerk
1). 5502 Kali Avenue NE
Olson reported that the property has had several code compliance issues and
received three administrative fines when compliance was not met by the deadlines
outlined in the Code Enforcement Policy. She stated there is only one issue that is
currently outstanding at this time and the property has requested the administrative
fines not be assessed to the property.
Leighann Bethke, 5502 Kali Avenue NE, stated that she has corrected the other
issues, but that for the last item remaining she requires assistance to move the shed
away from the property line. She stated that she tried to comply with the codes, but
could not meet the set deadlines.
Wagner stated that he felt the policy is working if the other violations have been
corrected. Hendrickson stated she would be in favor of waiving the administrative
fines if the shed could be moved within a two week period. Wagner agreed.
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Hendrickson stated that she was glad Ms. Bethke took the time to speak to Council
and inform them of her situation. Hendrickson asked Couri how the fines could be
waived. Couri stated the first two fines could be waived and suggested the third fine
that involves the shed be waived if the shed is moved by a certain time frame. If it
is not, that administrative fine could be put on the 2015 payable tax roll.
Sorensen stated the policy seems to be working if corrections have been resolved.
Motioned by Wagner, seconded by Hendrickson, to exclude the administrative
fines of $603.34 from the delinquent certification list to Wright County with the
condition that an administrative fine be reinstated to the 2015 payable taxes if
there is a reoccurrence of the violation with the shed. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson,
Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
2). 2014 City Council Official Meeting Dates
Clerk Olson reported the November 4, 2014 General Election falls the day after the
first Council meeting in November. She stated in years past they have moved the
meeting due to room set up or canvassing deadlines. She stated the meeting could
be moved to a different date or a different room. She stated that the election results
must be canvassed between November 7 and November 14 and recommended the
regular meeting be moved to Monday, November 10, 2014 to accommodate both the
regular meeting and the canvassing requirements.
Hendrickson inquired if they could still meet on November 3 if the room was set up
for elections and Clerk Olson replied they certainly could. Wagner suggested
keeping the regularly scheduled meeting on November 3, 2014 and holding a
special meeting on Monday, November 10, 2014 after the STMA Ice Arena Board
meeting to canvass the election results.
Motioned by Wagner, seconded by Hendrickson, to approve Resolution No. 2013-
43 Establishing the 2014 City Council Regular Meeting Dates. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None.
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Clerk Olson stated she would update the Official City Meeting Calendar for 2014.
3). Truth in Taxation Hearing
Clerk Olson reminded the Council that the Truth in Taxation hearing will be held on
December 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
C. Public Works and Engineering
1). 54th Street NE and Barthel Industrial Drive NE Drainage Improvements
Nafstad reported he has received a proposal from Bolton & Menk, Inc. for preliminary
and final design for the improvement project. They will review the 2008 study and
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offer improvement options for the intersection. Sorensen inquired if they will review
the number and size of pipes needed. Nafstad stated that would be included and the
goal is to reduce the flooding frequency. Vetsch asked if the proposal would look at
the flooding that occurred at 57th Street NE and Lander Avenue NE during the
summer. Nafstad stated they are on the same storm water line, so the area should see
improvements.
Olson inquired if the new standards for a100-year flood would be implemented on
future projects. Nafstad stated that he would look into it, but thought the new
standards would apply to new developments.
Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Olson, to approve the November 7, 2013 proposal
from Bolton & Menk, Inc. for preliminary and final design of the 54th Street NE
and Barthel Industrial Drive NE intersection, a not-to-exceed fee of $48,000. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None.
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
D. Finance
1). Niemeyer Trailer Sales
Nafstad reported that staff met with Tim Niemeyer today to discuss development of
his property that was platted in 2008. He has just recently received a purchase offer
for his Maple Grove property and he would like to pursue development on his
Albertville property to relocate his business. The Niemeyer property has a 15 year
assessment on it for installation of sanitary storm sewer and municipal water service.
Niemeyer has paid the first three years of the assessment.
Nafstad reported that Niemeyer is requesting an extension to his assessment for eight
years and deferral of the first three years. Niemeyer stated his goal is to have as much
as possible for funds in the first three years to build and grow his business. The
assessment would then run 20 years out from 2014. Couri stated that the interest on
the City’s bonds has been reduced by two percent and Niemeyer would like his
assessment interest to be reduced also by two percent. Couri stated all changes to
assessments must be approved and provided to the Finance Director by November 27.
Niemeyer apologized for the last minute item on the agenda this evening and stated he
thought he had more time until he met with staff this afternoon. He informed Council
that he just received the Maple Grove offer on Friday, so this isn’t something that he
has been holding onto. Couri explained there are only two other properties affected by
the water and sewer improvements; one has paid off their assessment and the other has
trunk fees that are in place that would need to paid only if and when the property is
developed. Vetsch had concerns that all three properties receive fair and equal
consideration and options.
Vetsch had concerns about the City’s ability to make the bond payments for the
project if the assessment is deferred and he would like to see information provided on
the bond payments. Nafstad stated that with the prepayment of the assessment for the
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other property, the Niemeyer deferral should not affect the bond payments. He stated
it would have very little to zero financial impact. Vetsch stated he was concerned
about having such a lengthy assessment. Couri stated that if the other parcel sells, the
new mortgage holder may require any special assessment to be paid up front. Council
inquired if this deferral has Wright County approval. Couri replied that he did not see
that there would be a problem and the Finance Director will be working with the
County.
Hendrickson felt a new business is positive for the City and they have utilized other
means to help businesses start or expand. She stated that anytime they can bring a
business into the community, it is a good thing. Wagner agreed.
Sorensen inquired about the timing of the construction on the property. Niemeyer
stated that he would like to start construction in April 2014 and hopefully open August
1, 2014.
Couri stated they should receive a consent to modification of the assessment from both
Niemeyer Properties, LLC and Wellerson, LLP. He also recommended a condition of
the resolution include review by the Finance Director for any budgetary constraints
and review of any County regulations.
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Olson, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-044
entitled a Resolution Revising Terms of Assessment for Sanitary Sewer and
Municipal Water Charges with conditions. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen,
Vetsch, and Wagner. Nays: Vetsch. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
E. Planning - None
F. Building – None
G. Legal – None
H. Administration
1). Region 7W TPB Memorandum of Understanding
Nafstad reported that due to Census Bureau changes to the urbanized boundary of the
Twin Cities, the Metropolitan Council will now oversee transportation planning
responsibilities for portions of Sherburne and Wright Counties and the Cities of
Albertville, Elk River, Hanover, Otsego, and St. Michael. This is for transportation
planning oversight only. These entities currently fall under the Region 7W
Transportation Policy Board and will continue to do so. The Region 7W TPB will
continue to apply for federal funding and to address regional transportation issues and
implement studies and plans. Brixius stated that it is an understanding to share plans
and has no financial commitment involved with it.
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Council had concerns about falling under Metropolitan Council rules and regulations.
Nafstad stated the memorandum clarifies that the entities are still free standing
communities and are autonomous from the Metropolitan Council.
Hendrickson would like to see if the other entities sign the memorandum before they
take action. Couri stated they could certainly choose to do that. Sorensen felt that the
Council needed more time to think about the memorandum. Council directed staff to
bring the memorandum back to Council at the following meeting.
2). City Administrator’s Update
Nafstad reported the speed limit on CSAH 19 will increase to 45 mph from 57th
Avenue NE to the Outlet Mall. He stated he did not feel increased speed was
necessary in that area, but is up to MnDot to determine. Olson inquired about the
timing of the stoplights on CSAH 19. Nafstad stated the tool is in place to time the
lights, so if Council hears complaints, they can move forward with it.
Nafstad reported that he will be meeting with the Catholic Church of St. Albert’s to
discuss the project concepts for their 2014 improvement project.
3). Consultant and Administrator Reviews
Nafstad stated that Council usually conducts reviews of the planning and legal
consultants towards the end of each year and he suggested doing so at the next
meeting so they would be completed by the time appointments are made at the
beginning of the year. He stated that he as administrator would also need a review.
Sorensen inquired what type of process they should be using for the administrator
review. Hendrickson stated that she would like to hold a personnel committee
meeting prior to the reviews to discuss it and also review the evaluation Interim City
Administrator Thistle created before he left. Nafstad stated that for the consultant
reviews they could discuss qualities the Council likes or dislikes and future direction
they would like to see the consultants take. For the administrator review, he recalled
that it was an overview of objectives accomplished as well as a year-end summary.
Sorensen inquired if Council were to bring anything to the reviews. Nafstad stated he
would send the format Thistle created to the Council before the end of the week.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS and/or UPCOMING MEETINGS
November 25 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
November 28/29 Thanksgiving, City Offices Closed
December 2 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
December 9 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
December 10 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
December 16 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
December 23 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
December 25 Christmas Day, City Offices Closed
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11. ADJOURN MEETING
Motioned by Wagner, seconded by Hendrickson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Olson, Sorensen, Vetsch and Wagner. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kimberly A. Olson, City Clerk
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
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November 27, 2013
SUBJECT: CONSENT - FINANCE – PAYMENT OF BILLS
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Authorize the Monday, December 2, 2013 payment of the claims as presented
except the bills specifically pulled, which are passed by separate motion.
INFORMATION: The City processes claims on a semi-monthly basis. The bills are approved
through their respective departments and administration and passed onto the City Council for
approval. The claims listing has been provided to Council as a separate document. The claims
listing is available for public viewing at City Hall upon request.
KEY ISSUES:
• Account codes starting with 810 are STMA Arena Expenses/Vendors (bolded) and
key issues will be presented in the claims listing document.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: It is the City’s policy to review and approve
payables on a semi-monthly basis.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: City staff has reviewed and recommends approval of
payments presented.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council have the authority to approve all bills
pursuant to Minnesota State Law, which requires all bills to be paid in a timely manner,
generally within 30 days unless one party determines to dispute the billing.
Responsible Person: Tina Lannes, Finance Director
Submitted through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachment: List of Claims (under separate cover)
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
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November 27, 2013
SUBJECT: CONSENT - ENGINEERING - REGION 7W TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
Note: This item was originally presented to and discussed by the City Council at the
November 18, 2013, meeting.
MOTION TO: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Metropolitan Council,
Region 7W Transportation Policy Board, Wright and Sherburne Counties, the Cities of
Albertville, Elk River, Hanover, Otsego, and St. Michael to Conduct Federally-Required
Metropolitan Planning Activities.
BACKGROUND (provided by Region 7W Chair, Steve Voss):
On June 15, 2012, the Region 7W TPB was made aware of the U.S. Census Bureau’s updated
list of urban areas based on the 2010 Census. With this announcement came the news that for
the first time the Census Bureau extended the urbanized boundary of the Twin Cities
metropolitan area beyond the legislatively defined 7-county boundary for the Metropolitan
Council to include portions of Sherburne and Wright Counties, including areas within the cities
of Albertville, Elk River, Hanover (Wright County), Otsego, and St. Michael.
Urbanized areas (UZA) are defined as contiguous urban areas with populations of 50,000 or
more residents or urban clusters (UC) with populations of 2,500 to 49,999 residents. Under
federal transportation planning laws, UZAs are required to have a designated metropolitan
planning organization (MPO) so transportation investments, especially those made with federal
money, can be coordinated. The Metropolitan Council is designated as the MPO for the Twin
Cities metropolitan area by the governor and in state law.
With the changes to the Twin Cities UZA boundary extending into Wright and Sherburne
Counties, federal transportation planning law requires that local jurisdictions within this
extended area now be included in the Metropolitan Council’s transportation planning and
programming process. The UZA boundary changes only pertain to the Metropolitan Council’s
transportation planning responsibilities as the MPO. These functions include:
• Establishing a setting for transportation decisions to occur
• Evaluating transportation alternatives
• Maintaining a long-range transportation plan (LRP); the Metropolitan Council must
update its LRPs every four years
• Developing a 4-year transportation improvement program (TIP), that includes all state
and local projects seeking federal transportation funds
• Involving the public in transportation decisions
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A special workgroup consisting of staff and elected officials from each local jurisdiction within
the extended area, along with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Metropolitan Council have been meeting to discuss
ideas and offer recommendations for addressing the changes to the Twin Cities UZA boundary
and its impact on Region 7W.
The workgroup has met five times between July 25, 2012 and October 1, 2013, culminating with
the development of the enclosed MOU. Modeled after similar agreements prepared for other
metropolitan areas, the MOU is intended to establish a communication and coordination
framework for addressing the Metropolitan Council’s MPO transportation planning and
programming responsibilities in the extended area.
The MOU builds upon the existing practices and procedures of the Region 7W TPB to address
the MPO requirements, while at the same time respecting the individual sovereignty and
decision-making authority and structures of the region and the communities within the extended
area.
KEY ISSUES:
• On October 25, 2013, the Region 7W Transportation Policy Board (TPB) reviewed the
attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to conduct federally required regional
transportation planning activities and approved the attached agreement as written.
• Region 7W TPB’s Statement of Purpose, as defined in the Joint Powers Agreement, is “to
address regionally-significant transportation issues, conduct regional transportation
studies and plans, and solicit and select projects seeking federal transportation funding
that support the activities of MnDOT and the Central Minnesota ATP.” The Board
retains this significant role under this MOU, and wanted to demonstrate its support for
the MOU by taking early action to encourage the other seven signatories to approve the
proposed MOU.
• This MOU emphasizes that 7W will continue its existing role as the body that selects
local projects for federal funding within the Wright and Sherburne portions of the MPO,
which are also part of the Central Minnesota ATP.
• The Region 7W TPB encourages each local jurisdiction to take action to approve the
MOU by December 31, 2013.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and City Council have the authority to enter into
agreements on behalf of the City.
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments: Memorandum of Understanding
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, REGION 7W TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD,
WRIGHT AND SHERBURNE COUNTIES, THE CITIES OF ALBERTVILLE, ELK RIVER,
HANOVER, OTSEGO, and ST. MICHAEL
TO
CONDUCT FEDERALLY-REQUIRED METROPOLITAN PLANNING ACTIVITIES
The parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are the Metropolitan Council of the Twin
Cities (Council), the Region 7W Transportation Policy Board (Region 7W TPB), Wright and Sherburne
Counties (Counties), the cities of Albertville, Elk River, Hanover, Otsego, and St. Michael;
WHEREAS, federal transportation law and regulations (23 USC 134 and 135; 49 USC 5303 and 5304; 23
CFR 450 Subpart A – Transportation Planning and Programming Definitions; and 23 CFR 450 Subpart C –
Metropolitan Transportation Planning and Programming) require a metropolitan planning organization
(MPO) to be designated for all urbanized areas with a population of more than 50,000 to establish and
maintain a continuing, coordinated, and comprehensive transportation planning process;
WHEREAS, the Council was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1967 to plan for the orderly and
economic development of the seven county Minneapolis-St. Paul region and was designated by the
governor as the MPO for the Minneapolis-St. Paul Urbanized Area in 1973;
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau identified portions of Albertville, Hanover,
Otsego, and St. Michael in Wright County and portions of Elk River and Big Lake Township in Sherburne
County, hereinafter referred to as “the extended area,” as part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Urbanized
Area, which is the first time the Minneapolis-St. Paul Urbanized Area has extended beyond the Council’s
seven county jurisdictional area;
WHEREAS, under federal regulations, the MPO transportation planning area boundary must encompass,
at a minimum, the entire “Urbanized Area” or UZA as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau and the area
expected to become urbanized within the next 20 years;
WHEREAS, federal law does not require a re-designation of an MPO solely due to expansion of its
boundary;
WHEREAS, US DOT policy encourages boundary changes be accomplished through agreements between
affected jurisdictions;
WHEREAS, MN Statute 473.146, subd. 4 says “(a) The Metropolitan Council is the designated planning
agency for any long-range comprehensive transportation planning required by section 134 of the
Federal Highway Act of 1962, Section 4 of Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 and Section 112 of
Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973 and other federal transportation laws. The Council shall assure
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administration and coordination of transportation planning with appropriate state, regional and other
agencies, counties, and municipalities;”
WHEREAS, Wright and Sherburne Counties are part of the Central Minnesota Area Transportation
Partnership (ATP) for federal transportation funding;
WHEREAS, Wright and Sherburne Counties are part of the Region 7W TPB established by Joint Powers
Agreement duly executed by Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright Counties on January 4, 2000;
WHEREAS, the Region 7W TPB’s Statement of Purpose, as defined in the Joint Powers Agreement, is “to
address regionally-significant transportation issues, conduct regional transportation studies and plans,
and solicit and select projects seeking federal transportation funding that support the activities of
MnDOT and the Central Minnesota ATP”;
WHEREAS, Section 176(c) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7506(c), requires federally-funded transportation
plans, programs, and projects that are funded or approved under 23 U.S.C. (Highways), or the Federal
Transit Act, 49 U.S.C. ch. 53 (Public Transportation) to conform with State and Federal air quality
implementation plans; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties recognize and agree:
1. AGREEMENT PURPOSE. As part of its charge from the state legislature to “assure
administration and coordination of transportation planning with appropriate state, regional and
other agencies, counties, and municipalities” the Council desires to enter into an agreement
with the above named counties and cities in the “extended area” to meet the metropolitan
transportation planning requirements as required by federal law;
2. APPLICABILITY. This agreement only applies to federal metropolitan transportation planning
requirements; it does not extend any of the Council‘s other statutory roles and responsibilities,
such as provision of wastewater treatment or transit service, nor the requirement for local land
planning in conformance to the Metropolitan Development Guide, to be applicable to these
parties;
3. PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES. The metropolitan planning area boundary selected by the
“extended area” parties in accordance with federal law will be accepted by the Council as
metropolitan transportation planning area for the affected areas of Wright and Sherburne
Counties;
4. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING. The parties will conduct a transportation planning process that
is continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive and provide for the consideration of projects,
strategies, and services that address the requirements in 23 CFR 450 Subpart C – Metropolitan
Transportation Planning and Programming. A primary responsibility of the MPO is to prepare
an updated long range transportation plan every four years. Under federal law, this plan must
be “fiscally constrained” so it does not plan for expenditures beyond those revenues expected
to be reasonably available within the time frame of the plan. The Council will coordinate with
the Region 7W TPB, as representatives of the extended area, to discuss and agree upon projects
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in the extended area that are to be included in the MPO’s fiscally constrained plan, and will also
discuss and agree upon any “illustrative projects” in the extended area that could be reflected in
the plan as projects that could be built if additional resources are secured within the plan
timeframe. The Council will coordinate with the Region 7W TPB if plan amendments that
impact the extended area are needed prior to the usual four year plan update cycle;
5. TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMMING. A primary responsibility of the MPO is to prepare a short
range Transportation Improvement Program to cover a four year period. The Council and its
Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) will work cooperatively with the extended area
participants, and the Region 7W TPB, the Central Minnesota ATP, and MnDOT District 3 to
develop the Transportation Improvement Program for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, adopt
it and transmit it to MnDOT for incorporation into the State Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP) by October 1 of each year. The TAB will continue to select projects for the
seven- county area through its regional solicitation process. Projects to be funded with federal
money in the extended area will be selected through the existing District 3/7W ATP process, and
transmitted to the Council for inclusion in the MPO’s TIP. If a TIP amendment that impacts the
extended area is needed prior to the usual annual TIP update cycle, MnDOT District 3 and the
Region 7W TPB will submit the amendment to the Metropolitan Council for inclusion in the
MPO’s TIP and subsequently the STIP;
6. METROPOLITAN PLANNING FUNDING. The parties agree that the Council will utilize PL and
Section 5303 funds from the US DOT to carry out this planning work and will not request
additional funding from the other parties;
7. AIR QUALITY CONFORMITY. The MPO must assure that its transportation plan and TIP are in
conformity with the federal Clean Air Act. This will continue to be accomplished under the
process described in the “Transportation Conformity Procedures for Minnesota.” Portions of
Wright County, as well as portions of the original seven county MPO area, have been included in
the air quality maintenance area for the region since the maintenance area was designated by
US EPA in 1999;
8. COMMUNICATION. Provision of a forum for interaction among local jurisdictions, between
local jurisdictions and state agencies, and between state/local agencies and the public is a key
responsibility of MPOs. In order to maintain open communication on transportation planning
issues, the Council will coordinate at least one meeting each year between the chair of the
Council or the chair of the Council’s transportation committee, the chair of the Council’s
Transportation Advisory Board, and local elected officials of the affected communities in the
extended area. At a staff level, each of the two counties (Sherburne and Wright) will be invited
to send a representative to the MPO’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The TAC reviews
and recommends for approval the long-range transportation plan, the TIP, UPWP and other
studies and plans undertaken by the Council;
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9. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. Public participation in the preparation of all transportation planning
documents, including the long range plan and the TIP, will be facilitated by provision of public
meeting and/or public hearing locations convenient to residents of the extended area and
dissemination of information through local channels in Sherburne and Wright Counties, such as
libraries and community media. Material will also be electronically available on the Council’s
website;
10. LEGAL AUTHORITY. This MOU is not a legally binding agreement and creates no legally binding
obligations for any party. Because of the mutual desire to proceed and achieve the goals stated
in this MOU, each party fully intends to make a good faith effort to achieve the goals described
above to work together to comply with the federal and state laws;
11. GOVERNMENT DATA. The parties acknowledge that this MOU, as well as any data created,
collected, stored, or received under the terms of this MOU, are “Government Data” within the
meaning of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13), and
that they must comply with the provisions of the Act as if related to such data;
12. EFFECTIVE DATE. This MOU shall be effective when all appropriate signatures have been
obtained by the Council, the Region 7W TPB, Wright and Sherburne Counties, and the cities of
Albertville, Elk River, Hanover, Otsego, and St. Michael;
13. MODIFICATION. Any amendments to this MOU must be mutually agreed to in writing. All
parties agree to review the MOU (and amend as necessary) following the release of urban areas
boundaries by the U.S. Census Bureau based on the 2020 U.S. Census;
14. TERMINATION. The terms of this MOU may be terminated by any one of the parties by giving
90 days written notice to each of the other parties. This MOU will remain in effect until
terminated as provided in this clause, or until replaced by a new MOU.
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I concur with this Memorandum of Understanding
Sherburne County
By:
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I concur with this Memorandum of Understanding
Wright County
By:
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I concur with this Memorandum of Understanding
City of Albertville
By:
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I concur with this Memorandum of Understanding
City of Elk River
By:
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I concur with this Memorandum of Understanding
City of Hanover
By:
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I concur with this Memorandum of Understanding
City of Otsego
By:
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I concur with this Memorandum of Understanding
City of St. Michael
By:
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I concur with this Memorandum of Understanding
Region 7W Transportation Policy Board
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I concur with this Memorandum of Understanding
Metropolitan Council
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
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Meeting Date: December 2, 2013
November 25, 2013
SUBJECT: FINANCE DEPARTMENT – 2014 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND FINAL BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Approve Resolution No. 2013-045 entitled a Resolution Adopting Property Tax
Levy Collectible in 2014; and, approve Resolution No. 2013-046 entitled a Resolution Adopting
the 2014 Final Budget.
BACKGROUND: On September 3, 2013, the City Council adopted a Preliminary Budget of
$3,158,904 and certified a Preliminary Levy of $3,300,124 to Wright County. Based on the
Preliminary Levy, Wright County has prepared and mailed projected tax statements to all
residents. On Monday, December 2, the City Council will host a public hearing, known as a
Truth-In-Taxation, for the Council to take public comments on the proposed budget and levy.
Following public comments, the City Council at a regularly convened meeting may approve or
make adjustments to the final levy, which is then certified to Wright County for taxes payable in
2014. Coinciding with the adoption of the City’s Levy, the City Council officially adopts a 2014
Budget detailing projected revenue and expenses.
KEY ISSUES:
• The public Truth-in-Taxation Hearing will be held prior to Council approvals.
• The proposed budget and levy represents a Total Levy increase of 2.96%, and reflects a
decrease in operations (-1.06%) and increase in debt levy (+15.46%).
• The proposed budget includes anticipated LGA funding (estimated $79,650).
• The proposed budget is focused on maintaining current levels of operation and debt
reduction.
• The final levy is due to the County Auditor no later than December 13, 2013.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: The Council reviews and approves all budgets and tax levies.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: In reviewing Albertville projected the 2014 budget, we
anticipate maintaining the Office of the State Auditors recommendation of 40% of the budget in
designated funds for general reserve. Although staff can work with this under the current
economic status, it is recommended that the City Council continue to increase the General Funds
reserve in the future.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council have the authority to approve the 2014
Property Tax Levy and Annual Budget pursuant to Minnesota State Law.
Responsible Person/Department: Tina Lannes, Finance Director
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments: Resolution No. 2013-045; and Resolution No. 2013-046
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-045
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
2013 TAX LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 2014
BE IT RESOLVED by the C ouncil of the City of Albertville, County of Wright, State of
Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied for the current year, collectible in 2014,
upon taxable property in the City of Albertville for the following purposes:
Total levy $3,300,124
The City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the county
auditor of Wright County, Minnesota.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville this 2nd day of December 2013.
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
Kimberly A. Olson, City Clerk
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-046
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2014 FINAL BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Albertville has adopted a proposed budget;
and
WHEREAS, the Albertville City Council has adopted a final tax levy to be placed upon
the taxable property in the City of Albertville; and
WHEREAS, the Albertville City Council desires to reserve within the General Fund
those monies designated as capital outlays within various budget classifications, such that those
monies can be disbursed only for those capital outlays so specified within the budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Albertville,
Minnesota:
1. Hereby adopts the attached 2014 Annual Budget for the City of Albertville for the period
January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014.
2. All monies designated within the budget, as capital outlays shall be reserved within the
Capital Reserves Fund, such that those monies can be disbursed only for those capital
outlays so specified within the budget.
3. The Albertville City Council has hereby complied with Minnesota Statutes.
4. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to transmit certification of compliance with
Minnesota Statutes to the Commissioner of Revenue as required.
Adopted by the Albertville City Council this 2nd day of December, 2013.
_____________________________________
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
_____________________________________
Kimberly A. Olson, City Clerk
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City of Albertville
County of Wright
Resolution No. 2013-046
Page 2
2014 BUDGET SUMMARY COMPARISON
GENERAL FUND
General Fund Revenue:
2013
Budget
2014
Budget
Difference
13 to 14 $
Difference 13
to 14 %
31010 Current Ad Valorem Taxes 2,423,781 2,397,983 -$25,798 -1.06%
34113 Franchise Fee - Cable 65,000 65,000 $0 0.00%
32100 Business Licenses & Permits 20,000 22,000 $2,000 10.00%
32110 Liquor Licenses 29,150 29,150 $0 0.00%
32120 3.2 Liquor Licenses 150 150 $0 0.00%
32150 Sign Permits 1,500 1,500 $0 0.00%
32210 Building Permits 35,000 55,000 $20,000 57.14%
32240 Animal Licenses 250 400 $150 60.00%
33405 Police Aid 28,000 28,000 $0 0.00%
33406 Fire Aid 30,000 42,000 $12,000 40.00%
33422 Other State Aid Grants 8,200 8,200 $0 0.00%
33620 County Grants & Aids 0 0 $0 0.00%
34000 Charges for Services 2,000 2,000 $0 0.00%
34001 Administration fees 125,894 136,721 $10,827 8.60%
34005 Engineering As Built Fee 750 1,500 $750 100.00%
34101 Lease Payments - City Property 0 0 $0 0.00%
34101 Zoning & Subdivision Fees 1,500 1,500 $0 0.00%
34103 Plan Check Fee 15,000 25,000 $10,000 66.67%
34104 Sale of Maps 50 0 -$50 -100.00%
34105 PID/Legal Description Requests 0 0 $0 0.00%
34106 Title Searches 546 1,000 $454 83.15%
34107 Fire Protection Contract Charges 154,417 160,532 $6,116 3.96%
34202 Rental Fees 5,000 6,000 $1,000 20.00%
34780 Other Revenues 6,000 9,000 $3,000 50.00%
34950 Fines & Forfeits 0 0 $0 0.00%
35000 Interest Earnings 25,000 25,000 $0 0.00%
36210 Arena 11,388 11,616 $228 2.00%
39203 Transfer other fund I-94 Engineer 50,000 50,000 $0 0.00%
39203 Transfer other fund 102 to SAC 50,000 0 -$50,000 -100.00%
LGA Revenue expected 0 79,651
Total Revenues 3,088,576 3,158,903 -9,323 2.28%
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City of Albertville
County of Wright
Resolution No. 2013-046
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General Fund Department
Expenditures:
2013
Budget
2014
Budget
Difference
13 to 14 $
Difference
13 to 14 %
41100 Council 41,855 44,969 $3,114 7.44%
41300 Combined Administrator/Engineer 124,909 98,130 -$26,779 -21.44%
41400 City Clerk 121,258 129,984 $8,726 7.20%
41440 Elections 9,000 15,500 $6,500 72.22%
41500 Finance 169,155 177,839 $8,684 5.13%
41550 City Assessor 28,500 29,355 $855 3.00%
41600 City Attorney 35,000 40,000 $5,000 14.29%
41700 City Engineer 20,200 20,000 -$200 -0.99%
41800 Economic Development 18,000 28,000 $10,000 55.56%
41910 Planning & Zoning 31,507 40,507 $9,000 28.56%
41940 City Hall 120,855 135,605 $14,750 12.20%
42000 Fire Department 325,307 316,187 -$9,121 -2.80%
42110 Police 530,000 547,500 $17,500 3.30%
42400 Building Inspection 155,365 154,184 -$1,181 -0.76%
42700 Animal Control 4,000 4,080 $80 2.00%
43100 Public Works - Streets 449,995 482,694 $32,698 7.27%
41750 Add'l Consulting combined Admin/Eng 60,000 30,000 -$30,000 0.00%
45000 Culture & Recreation 55,843 58,600 $2,758 4.94%
45100 Parks & Recreation 191,866 211,126 $19,260 10.04%
45000 Library Debt Service 25,151 26,030 $879 3.49%
49300 Capital Reserves 570,810 568,614 -$2,196 -0.38%
Total Expenditures 3,088,576 3,158,904 70,328 2.28%
Levy 2013 2014
Difference
13 to 14 %
General Fund & EDA 2,423,781 2,397,983
-1.06%
Total Tax Levy (Oper. Levy) 2,423,781 2,397,983
-1.06%
357 GO Improvement Bond 03 76,520 287,086
354 Bonds 03 PF Lease Rev 67,631 77,456
City Hall 05 277,878 276,723
GO Im Bond 07
Lachman/19/idustrial 70,157 70,157
PW Facility 04 169,139 100,719
I-94 120,000 90,000
Total Debt Service Levy 781,325 902,141 Debt Levy 15.46%
Total Levy 3,205,106 3,300,124
Total
Levy 2.96%
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
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Meeting Date: December 2, 2013
November 25, 2013
SUBJECT: FINANCE - 2014 FEE SCHEDULES
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council consider
passing the following motion:
MOTION TO:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2013-047 entitled a Resolution Setting 2014 Fees for Services and
Violation Fines for the City of Albertville.
2. Approve Ordinance No. 2013-010 entitled an Ordinance Amending Title 11 Subdivision
Regulations, Section 11-2-7: Fees, Charges, and Expenses and Appendix A – Zoning
Ordinance, Section 100.10, Fees, Charges, and Expenses of the Albertville City Code.
BACKGROUND: The City Council must set the fees for various services and fines for the
upcoming year each December. This year staff reviewed both fees set by resolution of the City
Council and some of the key changes are listed below. Fees set in the Subdivision Chapter and
Appendix A-Zoning Ordinance of the City Code were also reviewed and the attached memo
indicates the City Planner’s findings from that review. The revised fee schedules will take effect
January 1, 2014 if adopted.
KEY ISSUES:
• Council approved a fee earlier in the year for fire inspections and that has been included.
• The City Council recently revised its temporary outdoor music permit ordinance and the
schedule reflects suggested fees to cover the cost of issuing those permits.
• Stormwater connection charges have been added.
• The City has seen an increase in food trucks (mobile food units) seeking to do business in
Albertville. They were licensed this last year using a Temporary Seasonal Sales Permit,
but those are limited to two a year and for a limited number of days. Staff is looking at
bringing forward an ordinance revision that addresses the unique circumstances involved
with food trucks and has included a fee in the schedule that would accompany that
ordinance change.
• Vendor licenses are not specifically addressed in the City Code and have been removed.
These types of licenses can fall under the Peddler-Solicitor-Transient Merchant license.
• The returned check fee increased from $20 to $25.
• Vacant properties are billed an annual registration fee and that is now included in the
schedule.
• Room rental fees were consolidated. There is no longer a different charge for a weekday
versus a weekend rental. The schedule was formatted to more clearly show that rooms are
rented out in timed blocks, i.e. 2 or 4 hour blocks of time. Civic groups and non-profits
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Mayor and Council Communication – December 2, 2013
2014 Fee Schedules Page 2 of 2
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Meeting Date: December 2, 2013
will continue to receive one room unit free per month and then pay the regular room rental
price for any additional meetings for the remainder of the month.
• The license fee for single family rental homes should be based on a per unit value rather
than a per building and a per unit value. Staff is recommending the same fee per unit be
applied to both single family attached and detached rentals.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: It is the policy of the Mayor and City Council to
adopt or amend resolution and ordinances setting fees.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There are some financial considerations. Any increases in
fees are to cover City expenses.
LEGAL ISSUES: In accordance with Council procedures, the Mayor and Council possess the
authority to set fee schedules for services.
Submitted by:
Attachments: NAC Memorandum regarding Fees
Resolution No. 2013-047
Ordinance No. 2013-010
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Adam Nafstad
FROM: Emily Shively/ Alan Brixius
DATE: November 25, 2013
RE: Albertville – Proposed Fee Schedule Changes
FILE: 163.05
BACKGROUND
The city council will be reviewing the ordinance fee schedule to set fees for 2014 at their
December meeting. We reviewed Exhibit A which outlines fees referenced in the city
code and are proposing some additions and deletions in order to make the fee schedule
more comprehensive in nature as well as updating ordinance references. We also
reviewed the fee schedule in the zoning ordinance and have proposed some revisions
to the amounts charged based on past billings.
Additions appear as underlined text and deletions appear as strikeout text in the
attachments.
FEE SCHEDULE REVISIONS
The majority of proposed changes to the fee schedule are minor revisions such as
changing or updating the related ordinance reference and reordering items to be listed
in the order they appear in the city code under the existing headings. The following are
additional comments for some of the proposed changes:
• Vendor Transient and Vendor Seasonal Permits. These permits are not
specifically described in the ordinance and could be considered under Transient
Merchant licensing in Chapter 4.
• Food Trucks. The city is currently considering amending the ordinance to
regulate mobile food trucks. Staff has recommended licensing this use similar to
that of other types of transient merchants. As such, an entry has been added to
the fee schedule for Mobile Food Unit licensing with an associated $50.00 fee
per unit with $1.00 for each additional day, per unit.
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• Coin Operated Amusement Device. There were two identical listings for this
entry; one has been deleted and the second ordinance reference added. (The
referenced state statute should be identified; staff was unable to locate the
reference)
• Recycling fee. The recycling fee reference was deleted from the section on
miscellaneous fees as it appears in the later section Sewer – water – stormwater
– recycling related fees
• Outdoor music performance permits. The newly adopted ordinance references
a fee to be set by city council ordinance. Such fee has not yet been determined;
we are recommending a fee of $50.00, similar to a Temporary Outdoor Seasonal
Sales Permit which is set per event.
• Building related fees. This section was updated with ordinance references and
the Certificate of Occupancy and Vacant Building fees added. The ordinance
contains a chart listing specific fee amounts for Fireplace, Plumbing, and
Mechanical permits, so those amounts were listed on the fee schedule rather
than referencing that section of the ordinance. Additional escrow and permit fees
in Chapters 10-1-3 and 10-2-3 were not added to the fee schedule, but could be
if a complete listing is desired.
• Sewer – Water – Stormwater. Other fees specified in the ordinance were added
to the fee schedule to create a more comprehensive list in this section
• Fire related fees. The fire inspection fee from Chapter 10-3-9 was added
Liquor license fees are outlined in Chapter 4-1-6A have not been enumerated on the fee
schedule, but could be added if desired. Likewise, right-of-way fees outlined in Chapter
8-2-11 are not on this fee schedule. Stormwater connection charges have been added
to the fee schedule; sewer and water access charges have not been added to the fee
schedule as they may be set by separate council resolution.
DEVELOPMENT FEES
We also reviewed the fees outlined in the subdivision and zoning ordinances. The
zoning ordinance fee schedule references fees for subdivision and platting – these were
found to be inconsistent with the fees in Chapter 11-2-7 of the subdivision ordinance.
The Chapter 11 fees are listed in parentheses and underlined in the zoning fee
schedule for comparison. It is likely that the zoning fee schedule fees are more current;
if this is the case, the fees in Chapter 11-2-7 should be updated for consistency.
Several changes to the fees in Section 100.10 are proposed to more accurately reflect
the cost of review and recent billings. The ordinance allows for collection beyond the
stated escrow if the cost of review exceeds the escrow amount, so lowering the fees
should still allow for costs to be covered.
The fee schedule also reflects proposed changes under discussion regarding the
regulation of home occupations.
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ISSUES
In the course of reviewing the Albertville City Code related to updating the various fee
schedules, a few other issues came to light which may be subject to further discussion.
Home Occupations. Currently under discussion are changes to the regulation of home
daycare providers as home occupations. The proposed changes eliminate the need for
a permit for daycare facilities providing care for 14 or fewer persons; however, these
providers will still be subject to the general standards in Section 1600.4.A. and B. A
question has arisen regarding the communication of these standards to daycare
providers and whether or not an administrative zoning letter should be required for
obtaining a state license. Such letter has a $25 fee associated with it; the question is
whether or not this should this be noted on the fee schedule and/or in the ordinance.
Adult Uses. Adult uses are not subject to permitting or licensure in Albertville, but are
required to meet certain land use and zoning criteria. Some type of city review process
should be in place to ensure compliance with ordinance requirements and an
associated fee to cover the costs related to review should be established.
Separately, review of Chapter 2800- Adult Uses found that it is inconsistent with current
Minnesota Statutes §617.242 with regard to proximity standards. An ordinance
amendment could be considered; however, as the ordinance is currently less restrictive,
the state statute legally takes precedence.
CONCLUSION
The proposed fee changes should be reviewed by staff to see if the additions to the fee
schedule are warranted and if the proposed fee amounts are reasonable. The final fee
schedules should then be forwarded to the city council for review and adoption.
Attachments:
Attachment A Proposed Changes to Exhibit A – 2014 Fee Schedule
Attachment B Proposed Changes to Appendix A – Zoning Ordinance 100.10 Fee
Schedule
C: Kim Olson
Tina Landis
Mike Couri
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-047
RESOLUTION SETTING FEES FOR SERVICES AND
VIOLATION FINESWITHIN THE ALBERTVILLE CITY LIMITS FOR THE
2014 CALENDAR YEAR
WHEREAS, the Albertville City Council sets the following fees by resolution effective
January 1, 2014 unless otherwise set by a separate resolution:
Exhibit A - 2014 Fee Schedule
Exhibit B –2014 Rental Fee Schedule
Exhibit C – 2014 Joint Powers Water Board Utility Rates
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville this 2nd day of December, 2013.
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kimberly A. Olson, City Clerk
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City of Albertville Page 2
Meeting of December 2, 2013
Resolution No. 2013-047
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EXHIBIT A
2014 Fee Schedule
Subject Fees Title Chapter Section
Building / Zoning Fees
Advertising Device
(Billboard) Permit
Per building permit fee schedule and
as set by City Council
10
10
2
7
3.A.
5.C.
Building maintenance and
occupancy appeal $250 plus City expenses 10 14 3.B.
Certificate of Occupancy $50 10 1 1.C.
Fireplace Permit (existing
residential) $25 + $5 surcharge 10 2 3.B.
Fireplace Permit (new
construction) $50 + $5 surcharge
Mechanical Permit (existing
residential) i.e. Air
Conditioner,
Heating/Furnace
Replacement
$25 + $5 surcharge 10 2 3.B.
Permit/Records – Duplicate $50 per hour
Plumbing Permit (existing
residential) i.e. Irrigation,
Water Heater, Water
Softener
$25 + $5 surcharge 10 2 3.B.
Reroofing Permit (existing
residential) $125 + $5 surcharge 10 2 3.B.
Swimming Pool Permit Per building permit fee schedule 10 2 3.A.
Sign Permit - Permanent Per building permit fee schedule and
as set by City Council
10
10
2
7
3.A.
5.C.
Sign Permit -Temporary $35 per property (14 days max) 3 1 3.B.3.
Vacant Building $100 annually 10 8 5.A.
Zoning Request (lot size,
permitted use, etc.) $25 per property 3 1 3.B.3.
Fire Related Fees:
Car Fires/Accidents (non-
residential)
$500 first hour
$200 per hour thereafter 3 5 2.D.
False Alarms – 1st and 2nd Free of charge 3 5 1 & 2
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Subject Fees Title Chapter Section
False Alarms – 3rd $300 3 5 1 & 2
False Alarms – 4th $400 3 5 1 & 2
False Alarms – 5th $500 3 5 1 & 2
False Alarms – 6th $600 3 5 1 & 2
False Alarms – 7th $700 3 5 1 & 2
False Alarms – 8th $800 3 5 1 & 2
False Alarms – 9th $900 3 5 1 & 2
False Alarms – 10th $1,000 3 5 1 & 2
Fire Department Aerial
Apparatus (Wright county
FCA uniform schedule
billable calls)
$750 per hour 3 5 2.A.
Fire Department Boat/Water
Ice Rescue (Wright county
FCA uniform schedule
billable calls)
$150 per hour 3 5 2.A.
Fire Department Engine
Type 1 & 2 (Wright county
FCA uniform schedule
billable calls)
$400 per hour 3 5 1 & 2
Fire Department Engine
Type 3 – 7 (Wright county
FCA uniform schedule
billable calls)
$150 per hour 3 5 2.A.
Fire Department Personnel
Each (Wright county FCA
uniform schedule billable
calls)
$20 per hour 3 5 2.A.
Fire Department Tenders –
All Types (Wright county
FCA uniform schedule
billable calls)
$300 per hour 3 5 2.A.
Fire Department Utility &
Rescue – All Types (Wright
County FCA uniform
schedule billable calls)
$400 per hour 3 5 2.A.
Fire Inspection- New
Commercial
Initial visit - $50
10 3 9
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Subject Fees Title Chapter Section
Fire Suppression or Fire
Alarm System Inspection $50 10 3 9
Open Burning Nuisance
Abatement fee $200 5 4 4
License Fees:
Advertising Device
(billboard) License -
Renewal
$75 per billboard 10 5 5.C.2.c.
Background Check (BCA) $15 per individual
Bingo License $25 annually 4 3 1.D
Coin-Operated Amusement
Device License (per
location)
$15 annually (per MN State Statute) 3 1 3.B.1
Coin-Operated Amusement
Device License (per device) $15 annually (per MN State Statute) 3 1 3.B.1
Compost Site for
Commercial Vendors
$250 annual license (Albertville
materials)
Dog Impoundment &
redemption fee (in addition,
all impoundment, transport
and boarding fees incurred
by the City must be paid)
1st Impoundment
$50, plus Boarding fees
2nd impoundment
$100, plus Boarding fees
Subsequent impoundments
$200, plus Boarding fees
6 2 13
Dog Kennel Permit $50 per household, per year, plus
sales tax 6 2 16, 17
Dog License (altered)
$10 per dog, per year, plus sales tax 6 2 3.B
Dog License (un-altered)
$15 per dog, per year, plus sales tax 6 2 3.B
Dog License Replacement $5, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.1.
Garbage Hauler License $150 per year 3 1 3.B.1.
Liquor License Violations See Resolution 2005-15
Massage Enterprise License
& Investigation $300 4 5 6, 7
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Subject Fees Title Chapter Section
Massage Therapist
Individual License $50 annually 4 5 6, 7
Mobile Food Unit $50 1st day per unit, $1 ea. add’l day
per unit 4 4 3.C.
Peddler, Solicitor, Transient,
Merchant
$50 1st day, per individual, $1.00
ea. add’l day, per individual 4 4 3.C.
Rental Dwelling License
and Inspection fee –
Apartment complex
$150 per bldg. + $10 per unit,
annually 10 4 10
Rental Dwelling License
and Inspection fee – Single
Family attached or detached
$100 per unit annually 10 4 10
Temporary Outdoor Music
Permit
$50 annually per minor permit, $50
each major event 5 5 3
Temporary Outdoor
Seasonal Sales Permit (90
days maximum)
$50 per event 3 1 3.B.3.
Miscellaneous Fees:
Administrative
Fines/Penalties $200 (up to $200 per occurrence)
Cable System Franchise
Application Fee
Per Appendix B-3 ($500, plus City
expenses) 4 6 9
City Code Book $300, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.3.
Comprehensive Plan $100, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.3.
Comprehensive Park Plan $75, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.3.
Copies – Color – (8 ½” x
11”) - Paper or Electronic $0.30 per copy, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.3.
Copies (8 ½” x 11”) – Paper
or Electronic $0.25, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.3.
Developer Fees 3.5% 11 2 7
Electric System Franchise
Fee Per Appendix B-1 4 6 9
Faxes $3 1st page, $0.25 ea. additional
page 3 1 3.B.3.
Gas System Franchise Fee Per Appendix B-2 4 6 9
Keycard - City Hall $10, replacement or lost/damaged
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Lot Survey Copy (11” x
17”) $1 per copy, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.3.
Maps – 2’ x 3’ wall,
black & white $2, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.3.
Maps – 2’ x 3’ wall color $5, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.3.
Maps – 11” x 17” street,
black & white $2, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.3.
Maps – 11” x 17” street,
color $5, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.3.
Maps – 11” x 17” zoning,
color $5, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.3.
Maps – 11” x 17” sub-
division $5, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.3.
Mowing $100 minimum, equipment cost
plus man hours 5 3 3.C.
Parking Fund $4,500 per stall Append
A 1200.9 C.I.
PID and or Legal
Description $10 per property 3 1 3.B.3.
Pop/Water/Beverage Per vendor 3 1 3.B..3
Real Estate Annual Fee
(include Parade of Homes) $50 per year 3 1 3.B.3.
Returned check fee $25 3 1 2
Snow plowing $100 minimum, equipment cost
plus man hours 3 1 3.B.3.
Special Assessment Search $20 per property 3 1 3.B.3.
Special Assessment
Deferment Income level Federal Poverty Level 3 1 3.B.3.
Special Meeting Fee $150 1 5 2.C.
Standard Detail Plates $25, plus sales tax 3 1 3.B.3.
Water Shut Off Door Tag $25
Weed Elimination $100 minimum, equipment cost
plus man hours 5 3 3.C.
Sewer / Water Related Fees:
City Utility Bill - water
monthly portion See Resolution 2012-056 9 3 3.C.
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Subject Fees Title Chapter Section
City Utility Bill - sewer
monthly rates See Resolution 2012-057 9 3.A 8
City Utility Bill - Joint
Powers monthly portion See Exhibit C 9 2 10.B.
Private Sewage Disposal
System Permit $100 9 4 6
Private Sewage Disposal
System Inspection $100 9 4 8
Recycling Fee See Resolution 2010-036
Sewer Inspection Fee $100 9 3 3.B.
Sewer tap fee $250 9 3 3.B.
Stormwater Connection
Charge: Single-Family
residential new construction
$500 per unit 9 5 4.B.1.
Stormwater Connection
Charge: Multiple-Family
residential new construction
$400 per unit 9 5 4.B.2.
Stormwater Connection
Charge: All other properties
new construction
$1500 per gross acre 9 5 4.B.3.
Stormwater Residential,
Non-Residential, Golf Rates See Resolution 2009-028 9 5 5
Water Availability Charge
(for those who have city
water available, but choose
not to hook-up)
$25 per year 9 4 8
Water Connection &
Inspection $100 9 2 10.A.
Water Disconnect $35 plus tax, non-residential 9 2 10.D.
Water Reconnect $35 plus sales tax, non-residential 9 2 10.D.
Water Shut Off Notice $20 9 2 10.C.
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City of Albertville Page 8
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EXHIBIT B
2014 Rental Fee Schedule
WEST CONFERENCE ROOM (SEATING FOR 8-12)
RENTER DAYS RESIDENT
(2 Hr Min) NON-RESIDENT
(2 Hr Min)
Private Individuals,
Businesses, Groups Monday - Sunday $10 per hour,
plus sales tax
$20 per hour, plus
sales tax
Civic Organizations
or Non-Profit Groups Monday-Sunday Once a month free,
then above rate *
Once a month free,
then above rate *
* Civic and non-profit groups requiring setup will be charged a $50 per hour setup – take down
fee, plus tax
UPSTAIRS (SEATING FOR 12-50)
RENTER DAYS RESIDENT
(4 HRS) NON-RESIDENT
(4 HRS)
Private Individuals,
Businesses, Groups Monday - Sunday $75 per each 4 hour
block, plus sales tax
$125 per each 4 hour
block, plus sales tax
Civic Organizations
or Non-Profit Groups Monday - Sunday Once a month free,
then above rate *
Once a month free,
then above rate *
* Civic and Non-Profit groups needing setup will be charged a $50 per hour setup – take down
fee, plus tax
Damage Deposit on all rentals is $100.00.
Users are required to clean the facility prior to leaving, leaving the area in the same condition as
found.
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City of Albertville Page 9
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EXHIBIT B
2014 Rental Fee Schedule
MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM (SEATING FOR 12-50)
RENTER DAYS RESIDENT
(4 HRS) NON-RESIDENT
(4 HRS)
Private Individuals,
Businesses, Groups Monday - Sunday $100 per each 4 hour
block, plus sales tax
$150 per each 4 hour
block, plus sales tax
Civic Organizations
or Non-Profit Groups Monday - Sunday Once a month free,
then above rate *
Once a month free,
then above rate *
* Civic and Non-Profit groups needing setup will be charged a $50 per hour setup – take down
fee, plus tax
FULL COMMUNITY ROOM (SEATING FOR 50-100)
{Council Chamber and Multi-purpose Room combined}
RENTER DAYS RESIDENT
(4 HRS) NON-RESIDENT
(4 HRS)
Private Individuals,
Businesses, Groups Monday - Sunday $150 per each 4 hour
block, plus sales tax
$250 per each 4 hour
block, plus sales tax
Civic Organizations
or Non-Profit Groups Monday - Sunday Once a month free,
then above rate *
Once a month free,
then above rate *
* Civic and Non-Profit groups needing setup will be charged a $50 per hour setup – take down
fee, plus tax
Kitchen Monday - Sunday $50 per event, plus
sales tax
$75 per event, plus
sales tax
Damage Deposit on all rentals is $100.00.
Users are required to clean the facility prior to leaving, leaving the area in the same condition as
found.
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EXHIBIT B
2014 Rental Fee Schedule
CENTRAL PARK SHELTER
RENTER DAYS RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT
Private Individuals,
Businesses, Groups Monday - Sunday $100 per day,
plus sales tax
$150 per day,
plus sales tax
Civic Organizations
or Non-Profit Groups Monday - Sunday $100 per day,
plus sales tax
$150 per day,
plus sales tax
Central Park Ballfield Fine (if no damage deposit) Administrative Fine $200.00
CENTRAL PARK SHELTER
LEAGUE OR OTHER TYPE OF RENTAL RENTAL FEE
Central Park – Softball Leagues $125.00 per team, per season, plus sales tax & proof
of liability dis.; includes lights & scoreboards
Central Park – Softball Tournaments $100.00 per field, per day, plus sales tax & proof of
liability dis.; includes lights & scoreboards
Central Park – Broomball Leagues $75.00 per team, per season, plus sales tax & proof of
liability dis.; includes lights & scoreboards
Central Park – Broomball Tournaments $100.00 per rink, per day, plus sales tax & proof of
liability dis.; includes lights & scoreboards
Central Park Ballfield Fine (if no damage deposit) Administrative Fine $200.00
Damage deposit on all rentals is $100.00.
Users are required to clean the facility prior to leaving, leaving the area in the same condition as
found.
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EXHIBIT C
Joint Powers Water Board
Fee Schedule
2014
Description 2013 2014 Comments
Fee Fee
Supply Connection Fee (WAC) $2,001 $2,001 No increase.
JP Distribution Connection
Fee $904 $904
No increase - unlikely to
ever
use this fee.
Water Rate: Residential
Proposing to hold Base
Fees
Supply (BASE rate-no
minimum) $3.56 $3.56
and User Fees to previous
year's rates
Supply 0-3500 gal $2.14 $2.14
Supply 3501-6500 gals $2.41 $2.41
Supply 6500-11500 gals $2.63 $2.63
Supply 11500-16500 gals $2.90 $2.90
Over 16500 $3.23 $3.23
Water Rate: Distribution
Base $1.09 $1.09
Rate per 1,000 gal $0.90 $0.90
Water Rate: Commercial
3/4 inch meter $3.56 $3.56
1 inch meter $5.69 $5.69
1.5 inch meter $10.67 $10.67
2 inch meter $42.69 $42.69
3 inch meter $88.94 $88.94
4 inch meter $99.00 $99.00
6 inch meter $125.23 $125.23
8 inch meter $137.76 $137.76
Commodity Rate, per 1,000
gallons $2.49 $2.49
Water Rate: Irrigation Only
3/4 inch meter $3.56 $3.56
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1 inch meter $5.69 $5.69
1.5 inch meter $10.67 $10.67
2 inch meter $42.69 $42.69
3 inch meter $88.94 $88.94
>3 inch meter Board analysis Board analysis
Commodity Rate, per 1,000
gallons $2.82 $2.82
Per Copy Fee $0.25 $0.25 Minimal use (8.5" x 11")
Data on CD or floppy $5.00 $5.00
RARELY requested
services.
Staff time to format/develop
reports
$30.00/hr (billed to
0.25 hrs)
$30.00/hr (billed to
0.25 hrs)
Plan Review and construction
inspection escrow $2,000 $2,000 Seldom used.
Hydrant Use Permit Fee (per
month) $75.00 $75.00
Hydrant Use Deposit $1,500 $1,500 large set-up
$300 $300 garden hose set-up
Water Salesman/hydrant use
rate $3.95 $3.95
JP Standard Specifications $25.00 $25.00 Basically, $0.25/page.
Unauthorized Hydrant Use $1,000 $1,000
Seldom necessary, but
useful
for violators.
Chairman Stipend (annual) $300 $300
Sprinkling Violations $75.00 $75.00
1st violation (following
warning)
$50.00 $50.00 EACH addn'l violation
Certification to Taxes County fees PLUS County fees PLUS
$10 per acct. and
18%
$10 per acct. and
18%
Late Fees on Water Bills
18% annually
(4.5%/qtr)
18% annually
(4.5%/qtr)
w/ $5.00 min. PER w/ $5.00 min. PER
SUPPLY Service
Per Quarter.
SUPPLY Service
Per Quarter.
***Fee Schedule approved by the Joint Powers Water Board 11/26/12.
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ORDINANCE NO. 13-010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 11 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS,
SECTION 11-2-7: FEES, CHARGES AND EXPENSES AND APPENDIX A –
ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 100.10, FEES, CHARGES AND EXPENSES
OF THE ALBERTVILLE CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 0100 Title and Application Section 0100.10 Fees, Charges, and Expenses of
the Albertville City Code is hereby amended to repeal the strikeouts and add the following
underlined text:
A. Fees and charges, as well as expenses incurred by the city for engineering, planning,
attorney and other services related to the processing of applications, shall be established
by this zoning ordinance and collected by the zoning administrator for deposit in the
city's accounts. Fees shall be established as follows. The council may establish charges
for public hearings, special meetings, or other such council or planning commission
actions as are necessary to process applications. Multiple applications shall require the
collection of multiple fees and escrows. In the event that city costs in processing a
development application exceed the escrow, the applicant shall be responsible for the said
costs.
Section Subject Proposed Fee/Escrow
300.1A Rezoning $400.00/$1,000.00
400.2A Conditional use permit:
Site <4 acres $300.00/$1,500.00
Site 4 - 10 acres $300.00/$2500.00
Site >10 acres $300.00/$5,000.00
500.2A3a Minor variance $100.00/$100.00
500.2B2 Major variance/appeals $300.00/$650.00
500.2B2a Variances $300.00/$1,000.00
Deleted: $4,000.00
Deleted: $10,000.00
Deleted: Vacations
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City of Albertville
Meeting of December 2, 2013
Ordinance 2013-010
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700.2 Certificate of occupancy of zoning $50.001
1000.5B and
10-2-3.A.
Swimming pool permit Building code schedule
1000.6A and
10-2-3.B.11.
Fence permit $25.00
1000.22 Temporary outdoor seasonal sales $50.00
1500.4 and
1500.6A
Administrative permits and minor site
and building plan review
$250.00/$250.00
1500.5B1 Site and building plan review (major):
Site <4 acres $300.00/$1,500.00
Site 4-10 acres $300.00/$2,500.00
Site >10 acres $300.00/$5,000.00
1600.3B Special home occupation permit $30.00
1800.2A Land filling permit, single lot:
Residential $25.00
Commercial/industrial/institutional $200.00/$1,000.00 per
acre
1900.3B Land excavation, grading permit; single
lot:
Residential $25.00
Commercial/industrial/institutional $200.00/$1,000.00 per
acre
2100.2 Essential service permit $300.00/$1,000.00 plus
Deleted: -
Deleted: $2,000.00
Deleted: $4,000.00
Deleted: $10,000.00
Deleted: 1600.3A
Deleted: Home occupation
Deleted: $30.00
Deleted: $300.00/$1,000.00
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Meeting of December 2, 2013
Ordinance 2013-010
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$50.00 per lot
2700.4A1 PUD rezoning
$400.00 plus $50.00 per
lot/$5,000.00
2700.4C2b PUD concept plan $300.00/$1,500.00 plus
$50.00 per lot
2700.4D PUD development stage plan $300.00/$1,000
2700.4E PUD final plan $300.00/$1,000
Chapter 11 Subdivision Fees
11-2-7 Administrative subdivision
$400.00/$1,500.00
11-2-7 Sketch plan
$200.00/$2,500.00 plus
$50.00 per lot
11-2-7 Preliminary plat:
Residential $450.00/$5,000.00 or
$250.00/lot, whichever is
greater
Commercial/industrial $450.00/$5,000.00 plus
$500.00/lot
11-2-7 Final plat
$400.00/$2,500.00
B. Such fees, charges, and estimated expenses (as well as deposit, if so required by the zoning
administrator) shall be collected prior to city action on any application. All such applications
must be accompanied by a written agreement between the city and the applicant/landowner
(when the applicant is not the same person or entity as the landowner, both the landowner
and the applicant must sign the agreement) whereby the applicant/landowner agrees to pay
all applicable fees, charges, administrative, planning, engineering, and legal expenses
associated with the review and processing of the development application, if these expenses
exceed the application escrow, and which allows the city to assess the above fees, charges,
Deleted: $300.00/$500.00
Deleted: $200.00/$1,000.00 plus $50.00 per lot
Deleted: $300.00/$500.00
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Meeting of December 2, 2013
Ordinance 2013-010
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and expenses against the landowner if such monies are not paid within thirty (30) days after a
bill is sent to the applicant/landowner.
C. These fees shall be in addition to sewer access charges, water access charges, building permit
fees, inspection fees, subdivision fees, charges, and expenses and other such fees, charges,
and expenses currently required by ordinance or which may be established by ordinance in
the future. (Ord. 2004-23, 12-20-2004; amd. Ord. 2005-08, 12-19-2005, eff. 1-1-2006; Ord.
2006-13, 12-4-2006; Ord. 2007-13, 11-19-2007, eff. 1-1-2008; Ord. 2008-010, 12-15-2008,
eff. 1-1-2009)
Section 2. With the changes to the table above adopted, Title 11 Subdivision Regulations,
Chapter 2 Administration and Enforcement, Section 11-2-7A. 1.- 4. Fees, Charges, and Expenses
of the Albertville City Code is hereby amended to reflect the relevant fees listed in the table
above.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication.
Approved the City of Albertville City Council this 2nd day of December, 2013.
________________________________
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Kimberly A. Olson, City Clerk
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Couri & Ruppe, P.L.L.P.
Memo
To: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator; Albertville City Council
From: Mike Couri
Date: November 26, 2013
Re: Attorney Report
Below is an update of the projects our office has been working on for the City.
• I-94 Ramp Easement. The State is asking the City to obtain I-94 ramp easement
from Albertville Marketplace using a revised legal description as the State wants
clearer language in the deed from the City to the State for the ramp easement. The
easement area remains unchanged—the State simply wants its specific language
used in the easement document. Adam and I will be working with Albertville
Marketplace to obtain the proper language.
• Pond Property Purchase. John Darkenwald is not yet ready to meet to discuss
the terms of a sale/use of the recently-appraised City lot behind the outlet mall.
• Charter Cable/Televising of Council Meetings. I have spoken with Bob Vose
of Kennedy & Graven regarding the $10,000 that Charter owes us pursuant to the
franchise agreement. As you may recall, Charter’s position is that they will pay us
the money, but will recover that amount from Albertville’s residents by putting a
special charge on residents’ bills. Mr. Vose confirmed 1) that cable television
rates have been deregulated, which would allow Charter to raise its rates for
Albertville residents if it wanted to; and 2) that federal court decisions have found
that a company like Charter has a First Amendment free speech right to print what
it wants to on its billings, provided the statements on the billings are not
misleading. In short, Charter can raise its rates to Albertville residents by putting
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a separate line item charge on the bill and label it “City of Albertville franchise
fee” and there is essentially nothing we can do about it. Mr. Vose suggested that
we might want to approach Charter with the proposition that we would be willing
to accept less than the $10,000 if they would agree not to tack it onto their
Albertville customers’ bills, as the temporary surcharge would likely confuse their
customers and the higher rate might cause some of them to seek an alternative
provider. This approach may be worth a try.
• Guardian Angels Senior Housing. The plat and all documentation are with the
County Recorder for recording.
• Hunters’ Pass 2nd Addition. I will be drafting a developer’s agreement for this
plat.
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
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Meeting Date: December 2, 2013
November 27, 2013
SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATION - CITY HALL TERRAZZO FLOOR RESTORATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Approve the quote from ACT Restoration in the amount of $9,518.00 to restore
the terrazzo floor on the main level of City Hall.
BACKGROUND: Staff recently met with Tegrete Corporation (formerly Carlson Building
Services, Inc.) to review the current cleaning specifications for City Hall and to inquire about
options for repairing and maintaining the flooring at both City Hall and the Fire Hall.
Staff specifically inquired about options for the terrazzo floor on the main level of City Hall.
There has been no maintenance on the floor since City Hall was built. Tegrete suggested a one-
time restoration of the floor which includes removing the existing coating, diamond
grinding/buffing to remove scratches, polishing and buffing, and applying an anti-slip coating to
the floor. Follow up care for the terrazzo floor would include burnishing every 12-16 months for
a small fee. Tegrete bid the project and received two quotes. Tegrete has recommended the low
bid from ACT Restoration.
KEY ISSUES:
• Staff has received comments regarding the condition/appearance of the floor, which will
require a deep polishing to correct.
• ACT is willing to complete the project when City offices are not open and will work
weekends for no additional cost.
• ACT is the lowest bid received. ACT quoted $9,518.00 and the other quote received was
from QC Companies in the amount of $10,326.00. QC required additional electrical
work and equipment for a cost as well as additional costs for weekend work.
• ACT is willing to complete the project when City offices are not open and will work
weekends for no additional cost.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: The City Council has the authority to approve
improvement projects and quotes.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The funding for restoring the terrazzo floor would come
partly from the 2013 current budgeted amount of capital replacement for City Hall in the amount
of $4,000 and the remaining $5,518 would come from either the general fund balance or capital
reserves.
Responsible Person/Department: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments: ACT Restoration Quote
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City Administrator’s Update
November 26, 2013
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
LMCIT Insurance Renewal: The City has received its renewal quote from the League of MN
Cities Insurance Trust. The general liability/property insurance premiums for 2014 have
increased due to the League’s new formula for calculating risk and rating factors. The insurance
premium for 2014 is $78,509 which is slightly higher than 2013 which was $72,006, but still
much lower than 2011 which was $99,526.
Sheriff’s 3rd Quarter Report (attached): In short, the report shows total calls from July 1 to
September 30 to be at a 5-year low (771 total calls with 838 as the 5-year average). Criminal
Arrests for the quarter are also significantly lower than in past years (48 vs. 5-year average. of
71).
Niemeyer Trailer Sales: The paperwork for Mr. Niemeyer’s request to defer and extend the
existing assessment on his property has been completed and submitted to the County. The
deferment will commence in 2014. Based on discussions with Mr. Niemeyer, it is believed he
will be submitting a development application in January with plans to begin construction in late
March early April.
ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS
Public Building Interconnect: The fiber is pulled to the buildings and the Contractor will start
activating the fiber to go live the week of December 2nd. The server is 80% complete and the
remaining work relies on the fiber being live and having the phones installed. The project is still
on schedule for completion by the first of the year at this point.
57th Street N.E. – 2014 Project: Staff met with The Catholic Church of St. Albert’s building and
grounds committee last week to discuss the potential for a joint project in 2014. The Church is
very interested in the joint project concept, and staff and the Church committee will meet again
in December to discuss further. Based on the meeting, staff will be revising the project concept
drawing and will prepare a preliminary cost estimate for both parties. Staff will be pursuing
Council authorization for plans and specs in January.
UPCOMING EVENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS
• December 9 (Monday) – Informational meeting regarding the new RiverRider transit
service, 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center
• December 12 (Thursday) – Retirement party for Senior Center Director Joyce Flurry,
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (short program at 5:00 p.m.) at St. Michael City Center
ATTACHMENTS:
• Sheriff’s Office 3rd Quarter Summary Report
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