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2023-10-16 City Council Minutes ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 16, 2023 – 7 pm Council Chambers Albertville City Hall 1. Call to Order Acting Mayor Cocking called the meeting to order at 7 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance – Roll Call Present: Acting Mayor Cocking, Councilmembers Hayden and Zagorski. Mayor Hendrickson arrived at 7:05 pm Absent: Councilmembers Olson and Administrator Nafstad Staff Present: Fire Chief Bullen, Finance Director Lannes and City Clerk Luedke. 3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions – None 4. Public Forum Ms. Natalya Molenda, 11740 54th Street NE, said she was concerned about traffic issues at the Primary School during student drop-off and pick-up times. She reported parents parked up the street during these times and blocked driveways. In addition, she said there was a large tree at the corner which causes limited visible when drivers are turning. Ms. Molenda said she called the Wright County Sheriff’s department and was told that they see the problem but the Albertville Code does not prevented people from staying or parking on the street. She asked Council if signs could be added to the area because she was worried someone may get hit by a car. She said she also emailed the school principal and he said he could not require parents to not park on the street during these times. Ms. Molenda said she was also concerned about the school’s parking lot lighting because at night the lights glare makes it hard to see people walking and asked if the lights could be shielded. Acting Mayor Cocking said the traffic in the area has been a continuing issue. He asked Wright County Sergeant Oltmanns if the issue happens in other areas and if so did he have any suggestions. He told the Sergeant if there were any new ordinances needed to help patrol the area to please let the City know. Sergeant Oltmanns said other cities have this same issue. He said the County could have a deputy park a squad car in the area over the next week to monitor the issue. He said he would also reach out to the school resource officer regarding the traffic concerns. There was Council discussion regarding the traffic issues, past concerns residents have submitted and said it may be of value for the City to reach out to the school again. The Council thanked Ms. Molenda for attending the meeting. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of October 16, 2023 5. Amendments to the Agenda MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the October 16, 2023, agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. 6. Consent Agenda All items under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City staff and will be enacted by one motion. In the event an item is pulled, it will be discussed in the order it is listed on the Consent Agenda following the approval of the remaining Consent items. Items pulled will be approved by a separate motion. A. Approve the October 2, 2023, City Council minutes as presented. B. Authorize the Monday, October 16, 2023, 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. Authorize the quotation for reprogramming and required maintenance of the Fire Department Radios, in the amount of $7,150. D. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-37 allowing the Albertville Fire Relief Association to join the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan. E. Release Letter of Credit No. 1053431344, held as security for The Preserve at Albertville, conditioned on any outstanding balances owed to the City being paid in full. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the October 16, 2023, Consent Agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. 7. Public Hearing – None 8. Wright County Sheriff’s Office – Updates, reports, etc. Wright County Sergeant Oltmanns provided information on a training session the Wright County officers attended hosted by the MN Crisis Center. He said it was a good training opportunity which provided many community resources. He answered questions from Council regarding recent criminal activity in the areas. 9. Department Business A. City Council 1. Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, FYCC, etc.) Councilmember Hayden provided an update from the Planning Commission meeting which included information on the public hearing that was held to consider the development applications submitted by Long Haul Trucking. City Clerk Luedke reported the Long Haul Trucking applications were scheduled to be presented at the November 6 Council meeting for Council’s review. B. Building – None City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of October 16, 2023 C. City Clerk – None D. Finance 1. Roof Repairs on City Buildings Finance Director Lannes presented the staff report which included details on the roof repairs needed for the City Hall, Fire Hall, Public Works and FYCC buildings. She answered questions from Councils regarding the funding for the repairs in which she reported the funding would be provided through the Capital fund. Director Lannes said the City was planning to prepare a change order for the Waste Water Treatment Plant project to include its roofing repairs. Fire Chief Bullen answered questions from Council regarding the emergency repairs needed on the City buildings. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to authorize the roof repairs for City Hall, Fire Hall, Public Works and FYCC buildings not to exceed $27,290 by B&B Sheet Metal and Roofing. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. E. Fire 1. Capital Apparatus Purchase Contract Fire Chief Bullen reported, at a previously Council meeting, the Fire Department presented information on the its Apparatus Capital Plan. He said the Department had missed an opportunity to purchase a Stock Tender but the City was notified, by the vendor, another stock vehicle was available for purchase with an August 2024 delivery date. He answered questions from Council and said the current Tender has had additional operational issues since the previous meeting. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to authorize the City of Albertville to enter into a Purchase Contract with Midwest Fire for an All- Poly Series 2000 Gallon Tender and a Freightliner M2-106 Chassis. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. F. Planning and Zoning – None G. Public Works/Engineering – None H. Legal – None I. Administration 1. City Administrator’s Update The Council discussed the Maeyaert’s property because junk equipment and other nuisance items have been brought on the property again. Finance Director Lannes answered questions from Council regarding the property assessment process used for the cleanups. The Council requested staff to follow up with City Administrator Nafstad regarding Ms. Molenda’s traffic concerns around the Primary School and the large tree blocking the traffic’s view. Councilmember Hayden answered questions from the other Councilmembers regarding school traffic issues at other schools. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of October 16, 2023 Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings October 23 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm Parks Committee, 7 pm October 30 Joint Governance Meeting, 6 pm November 6 City Council, 7 pm November 9 City Offices closed in observance of Veterans Day November 13 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm November 14 Planning Commission, 7 pm November 20 City Council, 7 pm 10.Adjournment MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, second by Councilmember Hayden to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk