2017-09-18 CC Agenda Packet
City of Albertville Council Agenda
Monday, September 18, 2017
City Council Chambers
7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS -The City of Albertville welcomes and encourages public input on issues listed on the agenda or of general community
interest. Citizens wishing to address the Council regarding specific agenda items, other than public hearings are invited to do so under Public
Forum and are asked to fill out a “Request to Speak Card”. Presentations are limited to five (5) minutes.
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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 September 5, 2017 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented
(pgs 4-9)
B. Authorize the Monday, September 18, 2017 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 10)
C. Approve a Major Temporary Outdoor Music Permit for the 152 Club, Inc. for
September 30, 2017 located at 5794 Main Avenue NE (pgs 11-16)
7. Public Hearings
A. Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan (pg 17)
• Presentation by Bolton & Menk
• Motion to Open Public Hearing
• Call for Comments
• Motion to Close Public Hearing
• Motion to Approve Resolution No, 2017-028 Approving the Wastewater
Treatment Facility Plan
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8. Department Business
A. Public Works/Engineering
1). Wastewater Treatment Facility Design Proposal (pgs 18-24)
(Motion to Authorize the preliminary design budget of $502,919 for design of
improvements to the City’s wastewater treatment facility, including upgrades to
the pretreatment building, UV system replacement and an additional sludge
storage tank, construction of a lift station to convey treated wastewater from the
City’s wastewater treatment facility to the Mississippi River, and related
forcemain and gravity sewer and appurtenances for conveyance of the treated
wastewater discharge, as detailed in the September 12, 2017 proposal from
Bolton & Menk, Inc.)
B. City Council
1). Committee Updates / Recent Meetings:
• STMA Ice Arena Board – Sept. 11
• Planning Commission – Sept. 12
C. Planning/Zoning
1). Albertville Economic Development: Shred-N -Go (pg 25-34)
(Motion to approve the August 29, 2017 letter proposal to Shred-N-Go and grant
authorization to pursue the next steps in development.)
2). Voight Special Home Occupation (pgs 35-36)
D. Finance
1). 2018 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Budget (pgs 37-42)
(Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2017-029 adopting the 2018 Preliminary
Property Tax Levy.)
(Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2017-030 adopting the 2018 Preliminary
Budget. )
E. Fire - None
F. City Clerk – None
G. Building – None
H. Legal – None
I. Administration - None
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9. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
September 25 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
October 2 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
October 4 Fire Advisory Committee, 6:00 p.m.
October 9 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
October 10 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
October 16 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
October 23 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
October 30 Joint Governance Meeting, TBD
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10. Adjournment
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
DRAFT MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Cocking and Vetsch
Absent: Council members Hudson and Olson
Staff Present: City Administrator-PWD Adam Nafstad, Fire Chief Eric Bullen, Finance Director
Tina Lannes and City Clerk Kimberly Hodena
Others Present: Ron Klecker
3. RECOGNITIONS – PRESENTATIONS – INTRODUCTIONS – None
4. PUBLIC FORUM
Ron Klecker, 5524 Kalland Avenue NE, thanked the Council for completing the trail loop and
paving the Oakside Park walking trail. He felt it looks very nice. He suggested that signs indicating
walking distance be put in parks that have walking trails. He would also like to see this information
in the City newsletter. He felt the City’s walking trails are real assets to the community.
5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Cocking, to approve the Agenda as presented. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Hudson and Olson. MOTION
DECLARED 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. These items will be
approved by a separate motion.
A. Approve the August 21, 2017 City Council budget workshop meeting minutes as presented
B. Approve the August 21, 2017 regular City Council budget meeting minutes as presented
Agenda Page 4
DRAFTCity Council Meeting Minutes Page 2
Regular Meeting of September 5, 2017
C. Authorize the Tuesday, September 5, 2017 payment of claims as presented, except bills
specifically pulled which are passed by separate motion. The claims listing has been
provided to City Council as a separate document and is available for public view at City
Hall upon request
D. Approve a One-Day Temporary 3.2% Malt Liquor License for the Albertville Lions Club
for October 22, 2017
E. Approve Resolution No. 2017-026 Approving a Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for the
Albertville Lions Club for Villa Bar and Grill located at 11935 59th Street NE
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Vetsch, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Hudson and Olson. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates
Hendrickson announced the Open Streets STMA event will be on Saturday, September 16. She
stated the event is always well attended.
Vetsch stated the Parks Committee had a lengthy meeting but he would share details when the whole
Council is present.
B. Fire
1). Wright County Fire Chiefs Association Joint Cooperative Agreement for Use of
Fire Personnel and Equipment
Bullen reported that the Wright County Fire Chiefs Association has been operating under mutual aid;
however, there was no formal or written agreement in place. During the 2009 I-94 tanker rollover, it
was determined that reimbursement for other responding mutual aid partners was not recoverable
because there was no agreement in place allowing recovery. In May, the Wright County Fire Chiefs
Association approved a joint cooperative agreement for fire personnel and equipment. The Wright
County Fire Chiefs are now bringing that agreement to their respective Councils for approval;
Wright County townships will also be asked to approve the agreement. Bullen stated this will allow
all responding fire departments to recover costs associated with very large fire emergencies. He
stated this is similar to what other local maintenance departments do as well.
Nafstad asked what would happen if there was a large fire emergency in the Otsego portion of
Albertville’s fire service district. Bullen replied he hoped that Otsego would approve the contract as
the other Wright County cities, but the agreement should cover the event as it would be in
Albertville’s fire district. Nafstad indicated that the Otsego fire contract expires at the end of this
year and perhaps they should look into incorporating language regarding this into the contract.
Agenda Page 5
DRAFTCity Council Meeting Minutes Page 3
Regular Meeting of September 5, 2017
Cocking inquired if the rates in the joint cooperative agreement are what is currently being used.
Bullen replied that the rates in the agreement are the rates used by the MN DNR and fall between the
current rates in the ordinance and FEMA rates. He stated they are closer to actual costs for response.
Hendrickson inquired if this will impact response decisions and Bullen stated it will not .The
department is mutual aid for other communities anyways.
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Vetsch, to approve Resolution No. 2017-027 entitled A
Resolution Adopting the Wright County Fire Chiefs Association Joint Cooperative Agreement for
the Use of Fire Personnel and Equipment. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking and Vetsch. Nays: None.
Absent: Hudson and Olson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
2). Establishing Charges for Emergency Response Services
Bullen reported that in conjunction with the above agreement, he and the City Attorney did a major
overhaul on the fire protection and emergency response section of the City Code. The last update
occurred in 2008 and the proposed ordinance will allow the department to receive user service
charges for emergency services. It also allows responding mutual aid partners to recover costs if
they have adopted the Wright County Fire Chiefs Association Joint Cooperative Agreement.
Bullen reported the new ordinance includes updated and added definitions, an appeal procedure, new
language regarding fire watches, and now covers all roadways, not just I-94. He reported there
would be no charges incurred for emergency medical, residential fire, or institutional building calls.
The exception to this would be if a fire resulted due to illegal activities. Cocking inquired why there
are not charges for all calls. Bullen stated calls that would incur charges under the new ordinance
are those types of calls that require personnel and equipment above and beyond regular department
operations.
Nafstad suggested that Exhibit A to the ordinance be removed and language put in the ordinance to
add the charges to the city’s fee schedule table in the City Code.
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Hendrickson, to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-07 entitled An
Ordinance Establishing Charges for Emergency Response Services with language adding charges
to the fee table in the Albertville City Code, Section 3-1-3 and removing Exhibit A. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Cocking and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Hudson and Olson. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
C. Finance - None
D. City Clerk - None
E. Public Works/Engineering – None
F. Planning/Zoning – None
G. Building – None
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DRAFTCity Council Meeting Minutes Page 4
Regular Meeting of September 5, 2017
H. Legal – None
I. Administration
1). City Code Compliance
Nafstad reported that overall code compliance has been going fairly well considering the number of
parcels in the City. He stated however staff would just like to update the Council on three ongoing
complaints that have involved significant staff time or that Council has received correspondence on.
Nafstad reported there is a property that has at least five dogs and the City Code allows for only two
dogs. Hodena explained staff has dealt with the issue since 2016 and letters were sent last summer.
The owner registered two dogs and no additional complaints were received. Complaints started
again in early 2017 and the matter was referred to the City Attorney who explained the limit is two
dogs total, whether owned or visiting and the owner said the matter would be resolved. Additional
complained continued to be received and the city has documentation showing the multiple dogs. A
citation has been sent as well. Hendrickson asked if they could receive a kennel permit and Hodena
explained the process and regulations for obtaining one and why a kennel permit likely would not
apply to this situation, however; Hodena reported kennel permit materials were sent to the owners
last year and nothing to date has been received. Hendrickson felt the owners email to Council was
an appeal of the citation and she would like the owner to have the opportunity to apply for a kennel
permit. Council directed staff to work with the owner on the process.
Nafstad reported there is a situation where a homeowner lives on a large lot and listed the following
issues:
• Junk accumulation in unsheltered premises at the front, side, and rear yards as well as on the
pond.
• Cars and equipment parked on front lawn.
• Storage of recreational vehicles, trailers, and commercial equipment across the premises.
• Stockpiled materials, debris, and brush piles located across the premises.
• Tracked material and woodchips on the street.
• Miscellaneous items stored on top of frozen pond.
• Creation of a second driveway.
This issue has been turned over the City Attorney to get a court order to clean up the property.
Nafstad reported there is a property that is running a home occupation and the City has received
multiple complaints over the last two years regarding activity associated with the home occupation.
The property owner would like a special home occupation permit, which are reviewed and issued by
administrative approval. Staff detailed the types of complaints that have come in and also showed
Council photos of the some of the parking issues that are of concerning to the neighboring
properties. Nafstad reported that if the permit is issued, there would be conditions regarding
parking, hours of operation, etc. Hendrickson was supportive of how staff was dealing with the
issue. Cocking felt that if the conditions are not complied with, the permit can be revoked. He felt
this allows the property owner to continue his business, but also addresses the neighborhood
concerns.
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DRAFTCity Council Meeting Minutes Page 5
Regular Meeting of September 5, 2017
2). City Administrator’s Update
Nafstad reported the claim filed against the City for car damage from a manhole cover that went to
court received a ruling in favor of the City.
Dirt work is beginning on the Towne Lakes 7th and Hunters Pass 3rd Additions. At this point, the
Town Lakes Homeowners Association has not amended their documents to allow additional
properties into the association.
Nafstad reported that options for relocating the discharge at the Wastewater Treatment Facility will
be presented at the next meeting and Council will need to hold a public hearing for the facility plan.
He reviewed several of the options that are available for the relocation.
3). 2018 Budget Discussion
Lannes reported the budget has been amended; she has since received the numbers for the law
enforcement contract, employee health insurance and the tax capacity for 2018. She stated the two-
year law enforcement contract goes up just over 3% each year and the increase in health insurance is
over 30%. She stated that in some years the insurance premium has gone down and they have done
very well in the co-op program. Hendrickson stated such large premium increases are very similar
to what is being experienced all over the country. Lannes stated it about time to go out for bids
anyways and so she will do some comparisons to other plans. Hendrickson cautioned about
selecting a plan solely based on price and to research the benefits in each plan.
Overall, Lannes stated these increases bump the levy increase from 2.60% to 3.07%. Nafstad stated
they are looking for a target number to come back with for the next meeting. Lannes stated the
preliminary budget must be approved at that meeting. Vetsch suggested holding a budget workshop
prior to that meeting then. Vetsch stated that he would like to see staff come in at a number under
3.0%. Lannes stated she would probably reduce capital then, but she will she will see what else can
be reduced as well.
Nafstad stated the budget will come back at the next regular meeting.
9. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
September 4 City Offices Closed, Labor Day
September 5 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
September 11 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
September 12 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
September 18 City C ouncil, 7:00 p.m.
September 25 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
October 2 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
October 4 Fire Advisory Committee, 6:00 p.m.
October 9 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
October 10 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
October 23 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:00 p.m.
October 30 Joint Governance Meeting, TBD
Agenda Page 8
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Regular Meeting of September 5, 2017
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Vetsch, to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Olson and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Hudson and Olson. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________________
Kimberly A. Hodena, City Clerk
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
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September 14, 2017
SUBJECT: CONSENT - FINANCE – PAYMENT OF BILLS
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Authorize the Monday, September 18, 2017 payment of the claims as presented
except the bills specifically pulled, which are passed by separate motion. 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.
BACKGROUND: 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.
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)
Agenda Page 10
Mayor and Council Request for Action
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September 14, 2017
SUBJECT: CONSENT – CITY CLERK – TEMPORARY OUTDOOR MUSIC PERMIT
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Approve a Major Temporary Outdoor Music Permit for the 152 Club, Inc. for
September 30, 2017 located at 5794 Main Avenue NE.
BACKGROUND: The City Council revised its Temporary Outdoor Music ordinance in 2013.
The revision more clearly defined the definitions of both a Major and Minor Temporary Outdoor
Music Permit and the requirements that must be met for each type of permit.
The applicant, Trish Holm of 152 Club, Inc., has applied for a Major Temporary Outdoor Music
Permit for September 30, 2017. A Major Temporary Outdoor Music Permit must meet the
following requirements:
1. Any person, organization, and/or entity shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) major
permits per year. No commercial property shall host more than three (3) major events in
a calendar year.
2. The permit applicant must pay a permit fee as set by the City Council by resolution and
provide information and/or a plan(s) that demonstrates that the site event will comply
with the performance standards of this code.
3. The permit applicant must demonstrate that there will be adequate sanitary facilities for
the event.
4. The permit applicant must demonstrate that there will be adequate security and fencing to
control access to the event at the location of the outdoor musical performance.
5. The permit applicant must have sufficient off-street parking. The music event shall not
occupy required parking for the principal use of the site.
6. The major outdoor musical performance must not interfere with other commercial and
governmental activities or with the quiet enjoyment of residential property.
7. The stage, performers, speakers and amplifiers are located three hundred feet (300’) from
any residence located in a residential zoning district.
8. The stage, speakers, and amplifiers are arranged in a design and manner that does not
directly broadcast music at or toward a residence within three hundred feet (300’) of the
stage.
9. Major outdoor music events shall be allowed between May 15th and October 15th and the
live outdoor musical performance shall only occur on the dates and during the hours
designated by the City Council.
10. Major outdoor music events shall not perform beyond 12:00 midnight.
11. The volume of the outdoor musical performance must be reasonable. The permit holder
shall comply with all requests of the Sheriff’s Department to reduce volumes to mitigate
nuisance complaints.
Agenda Page 11
Mayor and Council Request for Action – September 18, 2017
152 Club, Inc. Outdoor Music Event Page 2 of 2
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12. Failure to abide by these standards or the receipt of nuisance complaints may be grounds
for denial of future major outdoor music permits for the property.
The applicant has previously held both Major and Minor Temporary Outdoor Music Permits and
is familiar with the requirements that must be met.
KEY ISSUES:
• The applicant has paid the appropriate fee.
• The applicant has submitted a site plan showing the location of speakers, fencing and
security, and has indicated adequate sanitary facilities as well as parking.
• The September 30, 2017 event is the applicant’s annual Oktoberfest Celebration and
music will be played from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and again from 8:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.
• The applicant has indicated they will abide by the noise requirements.
• Failure to abide by the standards or the receipt of nuisance complaints may be grounds
for denial of future Major Outdoor Music Permits.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and City Council have the
authority to approve or deny any Temporary Outdoor Music Permit.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There is minimal financial revenue collected from the
applicant for the music permit.
Responsible Person/Department: Kimberly A. Hodena, City Clerk
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments: Temporary Outdoor Music Application
Agenda Page 12
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Staff will review Section 5-5-3 of the City Code in determining whether to grant the request for
temporary outdoor musicalperformance. Applicants should review this section of the Ordinance
to understand conditions the City places on outdoor musical performances. In addition, permit
approval will be based upon the applicants providing the following information for review by
City staff:
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The applicant shall demonstrate that the event site can satisfy the requirements the City has set
forth with regards to holding an outdoor music event. They shall submit a written narrative
and/or site plan addressing the following:
Anticipated number of people at the outdoor music event.
The provision of sanitary facilities for the music event.
The provision of security and/or fencing to control access to the music event.
The location of off-street parking for the music event.
The location and orientation of the proposed stage, speakers, amplifiers, and performers.
In addition, applicants shall indicate the distance between these entities and any
residence/building in a residential zoning district, which must be a minimum of 300 feet.
A calendar of days in the week when outdoor music events may occur. SPO ?Jo
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Applicants Signature Date
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-028
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY PLAN
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Albertville recognizes the need for new
wastewater treatment limits at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility, and
WHEREAS, The Engineer, Bolton & Menk, Inc., has prepared a Wastewater Treatment
Facility Plan for the purpose of submitting such plan to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council in and for the City of
Albertville, MN as follows:
1. The City Council does hereby approve the Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan as
presented by the Engineer.
2. The City Council hereby authorized and directed to submit the Wastewater Treatment
Facility Plan to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for review and approval.
Adopted by the City Council of Albertville, Minnesota, this 18th day of September, 2017.
__________________________________
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kimberly A. Hodena, City Clerk
Agenda Page 17
Mayor and Council Request for Action
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Meeting Date: September 18, 2017
September 12, 2017
SUBJECT: PUBLIC WORKS – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND
DISCHARGE PIPING
RECOMMENDATION: This space on the agenda is reserved for the City Council to consider
authorizing preliminary engineering to make improvements to the City’s wastewater treatment
facility, which includes relocation of the facility’s discharge.
MOTION TO: Authorize the preliminary design budget of $502,919 for design of
improvements to the City’s wastewater treatment facility, including upgrades to the
pretreatment building, UV system replacement and an additional sludge storage tank,
construction of a lift station to convey treated wastewater from the City’s wastewater
treatment facility to the Mississippi River, and related forcemain and gravity sewer and
appurtenances for conveyance of the treated wastewater discharge, as detailed in the September
12, 2017 proposal from Bolton & Menk, Inc.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Prior to reissuance of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) / State Disposal System (SDS) permit for the City’s wastewater
treatment facility in 2021, Albertville will be required by the MPCA to make plant
improvements to meet more stringent discharge requirements, including reducing the phosphorus
discharge from the current limit of 1.0 mg/L to 0.06 mg/L.
A wastewater treatment facility plan, per the requirements of the MPCA, has been completed and
has determined the most feasible alternative to meet the future treatment standards is to relocate
the discharge from Hunters Lake and discharge directly to the Mississippi River. Alternatives
reviewed have associated capital costs alone ranging from $24,500,000 to $6,700,000, the last
being the preferred.
On August 28, 2017, staff had a phone conference with MPCA staff to ensure the relocation of
the discharge was also the MPCA’s preferred alternative, which was confirmed.
The preferred alternative will require close examination of the potential impacts to School and
Hunters Lakes, which has been included in the preliminary design proposal. The direct
discharge to the Mississippi River will also require close coordination with the City of Otsego
and Wright County, as the discharge pipe will be placed in public easement.
Although the City has until 2021 to complete the discharge improvements, staff is
recommending constructing the improvements in 2019 either before or together with the
scheduled improvements to CSAH 19 and 70th Street, which requires us to move forward with
engineering this fall. As outlined in the engineering proposal, the proposed schedule includes
preliminary design beginning fall of 2017 and bidding the project in the spring of 2019.
Agenda Page 18
Mayor and Council Request for Action – WWTf Improvements
September 18, 2017 Page 2 of 2
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The Preliminary Project Budget is as follows:
Discharge Construction: $ 6,000,000
R/W and Easement: $ 1,200,000
Private Utility Work: $ 200,000
WWTF Improvements: $ 1,000,000
Subtotal $ 8,400,000
Contingencies (10%) $ 840,000
Engineer/Admin./Legal (12%) $ 1,008,000
TOTAL BUDGET $10,248,000
This budget projection is very preliminary and will be refined as part of the preliminary
engineering.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The costs associated with the preliminary design are
estimated to be approximately $503,000, which will be paid with Sewer Access Fund. Using the
preliminary engineering/plans, staff will submit for grant dollars and state funding programs. A
finance plan will be needed to determine the best way to fund the overall project and will include
debt, reserves, and potentially rate increases.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council possess the authority to authorize the
preparation of plans for all municipal improvements.
Responsible Person/Department: John Middendorf, Water/Wastewater Supervisor
Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator
Attachment: September 12, 2017 Bolton and Menk Proposal
On file: 2017 Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan
Agenda Page 19
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September 12, 2017
City of Albertville
Mr. Adam Nafstad, City Administrator / Public Works Director / City Engineer
5959 Main Avenue NE
P.O Box 9
Albertville, MN 55301
RE: Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and Discharge Piping
City of Albertville, MN
Dear Mr. Nafstad:
We are pleased to provide the following estimate of fees to provide preliminary design engineering
services for the above referenced project.
Project Scope:
The project consists of numerous improvements to the existing WWTF, including upgrades to the
pretreatment building, UV system replacement and an additional sludge storage tank, construction of a lift
station to convey treated wastewater from the WWTF to the Mississippi River, and related forcemain and
gravity sewer and appurtenances for conveyance of the treated wastewater discharge.
The proposed preliminary design also includes a lake study to determine the impacts of removing the
discharge from Hunters Lake.
Task 1: Lake Study:
The inflow, outflow and water surface elevation conditions in Hunters Lake may be affected by removing
the direct effluent discharge from the wastewater treatment plant. Hunters Lake and School Lake both
have nutrient impairments and would benefit from removing the treatment plant discharge.
Bolton & Menk will work directly with City staff to understand the nature of the treatment plant inflow
and determine its long term effects on the Hunters Lake annual water budget. We will analyze:
• The total watershed inflow conditions compared to the contribution from the treatment plant
effluent.
• The overall effects to the lake if the treatment plant effluent is removed.
• The potential improvements to water quality in Hunters Lake.
• Potential improvements to the lake’s outlet.
• A summary of any anticipated adverse effects to Lake.
Agenda Page 20
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Task 2: Preliminary Design:
There are several tasks associated with the preliminary design for the project as requested. The following
is a summary of anticipated work tasks necessary to successfully complete the preliminary design as
requested. The attached Work Plan and Hour Estimate lists each task in greater detail.
Data Collection – Bolton & Menk will acquire available asbuilt plans for existing improvements,
coordinate private utility locations, and research and attempt to locate existing private wells and ISTS’s
along the project corridor.
Topographic Survey - Bolton & Menk will complete a topographic survey along the project corridor to
establish the location and elevation of existing features including but not limited to existing utilities,
located private utilities, creeks and ditches, river bank and bottom, property and right of way
monumentation, trees, fences, planted fields, landscaping, etc., that can affect alignment, or could be
disturbed during construction.
Wetland Delineation – Bolton & Menk will complete wetland delineations along the project corridor.
Wetland edges will be determined in the field, marked and located by the survey crew. Bolton and Menk
will prepare delineation reports, and coordinate with appropriate permitting agencies and governing
bodies to begin preliminary permit approvals.
Boundary Survey – Bolton & Menk will acquire available right-of-way plats and maps, subdivision plats,
property legal descriptions, deeds, etc., along the project corridor, to establish property lines and right of
way lines, determine existing easement locations, etc. deemed necessary for plan preparation, permitting,
and potential temporary and permanent easements.
Access Permission / Right of Entry Coordination – Bolton & Menk will coordinate with residents, the
City, and appropriate agencies to notify, and / or acquire permissions for Bolton & Menk survey crews
and staff, and geotechnical evaluation crews to access private properties to acquire the necessary
information for the proposed project, as deemed necessary.
Preliminary Plans Preparation – Bolton & Menk will prepare preliminary plans that are approximately
75% complete. Preliminary plans will include the proposed outfall pipe alignment and profile, lift station
and SWPPP.
Preliminary Easement Needs Determination - Bolton & Menk will determine the preliminary permanent
and temporary easement needs based on the preliminary design. Drawings indicating the preliminary
easement needs will be provided for consideration and evaluation.
Cost Estimate – Bolton & Menk will complete an updated preliminary cost estimate for the proposed
improvements based on the preliminary design.
Geotechnical Evaluation: Soil borings along the project corridor are necessary to determine the existing
soil conditions and resulting excavation limits, pipe and structure foundation needs, etc. Bolton & Menk
will coordinate with the soil boring consultant to acquire the geotechnical data necessary for the project
design. The fees for completion of the geotechnical evaluation will be billed directly to the City. This
proposal does not include costs associated with a geotechnical evaluation.
Agenda Page 21
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Task 3: Agency Coordination:
At this point agency coordination is the biggest unknown. It is important to gather soils, wetland and
topographic information and determine a route with the least amount of environmental impacts. We have
included time to obtain the Anti Degradation permit and complete an Environmental Assessment
Worksheet (EAW). Depending on the findings this could require additional agency coordination.
Coordination With City – Bolton & Menk will coordinate and attend meetings with City staff regarding
design details, specifications, etc. as required and or requested by the City.
Agency Coordination – Bolton & Menk will attend meetings and coordinate with the numerous governing
agencies with jurisdiction on the proposed project, to determine agency requirements, acquire data,
complete preliminary permitting and approval efforts, etc. Other governing agencies with potential
jurisdiction on this project include but are not limited to Wright County, City of Otsego, USACOE,
MPCA, DNR, MDH, USCG, private utilities, etc.
Task 4: WWTF Improvements:
Completing additional plant upgrades is beneficial when applying for funding. Plant upgrades proposed
at this time include upgrades to the pretreatment building (new HVAC, brickwork, new coatings), UV
system replacement, and a new sludge storage tank.
Proposed Schedule:
Initiate preliminary design (survey, soil borings, wetland delineation etc.)– October 2017
Submit NPDES Permit application and Environmental Assessment Worksheet to MPCA – Jan/Feb. 2018
Request placement on Project Priority List (PPL) – Submit to MPCA – March 2018
Begin Easement Negotiations – April 2018
Request placement on Intended Use Plan (IUP) – Submit to Public Facilities Authority (PFA)– June 2018
Initiate final design – June 2018
Submit plans/specs to MPCA for review – September 2018
Advertise for Bid - February 2019
Bid opening – March 2019
Award project – March/April 2019
Construction complete – November 2019
Estimated Engineering Fees:
We propose to complete the requested engineering services on an hourly basis based on actual hours
expended and the hourly rate of each staff person completing the tasks. The following is a summary of
the estimated fees:
Task 1: Lake Study: The total estimated fee for this work is $17,802.
Task 2: Preliminary Design: Based on the attached work plan and hour estimate we estimate a total of
approximately 2141 hours of staff time are needed to complete the preliminary design tasks for the
discharge system as described above. The total estimated fee for this work is $278,530
Task 3: Agency Coordination: Based on the attached work plan and hour estimate we estimate a total of
approximately 791 hours of staff time are needed to complete the environmental permitting and agency
coordination. The total estimated fee for this work is $111,587.
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Task 4: WWTF Improvements: The total estimated fee for this work is $95,000.
The estimated total fees to complete the proposed tasks is $502,919.
This is a not to exceed fee. Should fewer hours be required to complete the proposed engineering
services, the total fee will be less.
If this fee estimate is acceptable to the City, Bolton & Menk is prepared to commence work on the project
as soon as possible upon notification of authorization to proceed.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this fee estimate. We look forward to working with you on this
project.
Respectfully submitted,
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Jeffrey Weyandt, PE
Senior Project Manager
Agenda Page 23
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
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Meeting Date: September 18, 2017
September 14, 2017
SUBJECT: PLANNING - ALBERTVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT “SHRED-N-GO”
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council approve the
attached economic development proposal for Shred-N-Go as a potential buyer of the City-owned
industrial lot at the corner of 52nd Street NE and Marlowe Avenue NE.
MOTION TO: Approve the August 29, 2017 letter proposal to Shred-N-Go and grant
authorization to pursue the next steps in development.
BACKGROUND: In 2016, the City had been contacted by Mark Suppes, owner of Shred-N-Go
Inc., a paper recycling company, interested in locating in the Albertville area to centralize their
operations between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities.
In response to Mr. Suppes’ inquiry, the following exhibits were prepared:
1. September 19, 2016 letter proposal to Shred-N-Go outlining the City’s willingness to sell
Lot 1, Block 3, Barthel Industrial Park 2nd Addition for $1.00 and have the City recoup its
land and improvements costs through tax increment financing. The letter also required
Shred-N-Go to construct a 12,000 square foot building to City standards and pay all
development costs.
2. After the initial discussions, Shred-N-Go determined that a larger 16,000 square foot
building would be more appropriate. Exhibit B illustrates the building design and a
preliminary site concept plan.
3. As this progressed, Mr. Suppes asked if the site would allow for the building to be
relocated to back up against the south property line. While no formal site plan was
prepared, Exhibit C shows the rough drawings for how the building would be located on
the lot.
Lot 1, Block 3, Barthel Industrial Park 2nd Addition is 1.77 acres in size. The site abuts a
wetland to the west. As the building and site plan evolved, concerns were expressed with regard
to soil conditions and the need to improve Marlowe Avenue NE.
Ultimately, Shred-N-Go’s interest waned prior to conducting soil tests or the preparation of a
more detailed site. Shred-N-Go went away until June 2017 when Mr. Suppes inquired again if
the lot and the past offer of assistance was still available. As a result of Mr. Suppes’ interest , the
attached August 29, 2017 letter proposal was sent to Mr. Suppes, which he would like to accept
contingent on Council approval.
Agenda Page 25
Mayor and Council Request for Action – (September 18, 2017)
Shred-N-Go Economic Development Page 2 of 2
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KEY ISSUES:
• Shred-N-Go is proposing a 16,000 square foot building.
• The industry is a paper shredding and recycling business.
• The industry will provide 12 jobs.
• The site plan requires a truck weighing station and truck storage yard.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: Authorization to approve the August 29, 2017
letter proposal to Shred-N-Go and authorization to pursue the next steps in development.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The establishment of a tax increment district to cover
City costs associated with the conveyance of land.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: None.
Department/Responsible Person: Alan Brixius, City Planner
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
Exhibit A: August 29, 2017 Proposal Letter
Exhibit B: Building Plans
Exhibit C: Alternative Building Location
Agenda Page 26
www.ci.albertville.mn.us City of Albertville 763-497-3384
PO Box 9 Fax 763-497-3210
5959 Main Ave. NE
Albertville, MN 55301
August 29, 2017
Mr. Mark Suppes
Shred-N-Go Inc.
6971 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55439
RE: Albertville – Shred-N-Go
FILE NO: 163.05 – 16.20
Dear Mr. Suppes:
Last September the City of Albertville presented an economic development proposal to have
Shred-N-Go come to Albertville. In June, 2017 you inquired as to whether the City was still
willing to offer the 2016 proposal to your company. Per our discussions there have be some
proposal changes from both the city and Shred-N-Go. This letter represents the City’s current
offer to Shred-N-Go.
In our initial discussions you express a need for a 12,000 square foot building that must have 20
foot clear ceiling heights and two to three loading docks for trailers to be parked to receive bailed
shredded paper. The building must have 440 volt power and fire suppression. We have
identified a 1.77 acre site that is zoned I-1, Limited Industrial that will allow a building of your
design. Through subsequent discussions we have investigated potential buildings expanded to
16,000 sq. ft. and 20,000 sq. ft. The attached concept plan shows a 16,600 sq. ft. building foot
print and a parking lot storage area layout for your business. This concept plan suggests that a
20,000 sq. ft. building in this configuration will not fit the site meeting required setbacks, and nor
provide the desired traffic circulation. This concept plan is only a space study and does not
represent a construction drawing. The city does not provide any assurances that the site
development will match this concept plan. Formal site plans with related grading, drainage,
utility and soil information will be required as part of a site and building plan development
application prepared by your chosen development professionals.
The attached aerial photos show the site location and boundaries. This site is zoned I-1, Limited
Industrial District. Your building use would be a permitted use within this district. The I-1
District also allows outdoor storage as a conditional use permit. In review of this site, you
EXHIBIT AAgenda Page 27
Mr. Mark Suppes – Shred-N-Go
August 29, 2017
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expressed concerns over existing soil conditions. The City will give you access to the site for
soil borings or test pits to allow you to be comfortable with the site for your purposes.
Albertville has the opportunity to provide financial assistance to Shred-N-Go with the following
commitments:
1. Shred-N-Go constructs a minimum 16,600 square foot building. The building must be of
masonry construction and have a minimum construction value of $55.00 per square foot.
2. The building and site plan shall comply with performance standards of the Albertville
Zoning Ordinance.
3. Shred-N-Go shall pay for upfront development application fees and cover all its own site
due diligence research costs.
4. Shred-N-Go shall pay all building permit fees.
5. Shred-N-Go shall pay for all SAC/WAC fees.
6. Shred-N-Go will create 12 new jobs in Albertville.
7. Shred-N-Go will execute an assessment waiver relating to the future assessment of costs
for the installation of utilities, storm sewer and street on Marlow Avenue. The waiver
will waive Shred-N-Go’s right to appeal the assessment of these costs against the Shred-
N-Go property up to an assessment amount of $97,500.00 and subject to increases per
construction cost increases. The assessment waiver would be executed at closing.
In exchange for the aforementioned commitments from Shred-N-Go, the City of Albertville
offers the following:
1. The City will sell Shred-N-Go Lot 1, Block 3, Barthel Industrial Park 2nd Addition for
$1.00. This lot is 1.77 acres in size, is located on 52nd Street NE, and has both sewer and
water available to the site. The lot carries a value of $192,750.00. This land value
represents $2.50 per square foot of land. This value is ascertained from the private
industrial land prices in Wright County communities (Monticello, Delano, Buffalo). The
transfer of title shall occur with a signed development contract. The City will establish a
tax increment district to cover City costs of land and outstanding assessments. Shred-N-
Go will receive clear title.
2. The City will create a TIF District and will cover the TIF establishment expenses with
TIF proceeds.
EXHIBIT AAgenda Page 28
Mr. Mark Suppes – Shred-N-Go
August 29, 2017
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3. If desired by Shred-N-Go, the City shall enter into an assessment agreement to allow
Shred-N-Go to pay SAC/WAC charges over a five year period. SAC/WAC charges are
estimated to be $20,000.00.
4. The City will grant access to the site to allow Shred-N-Go to conduct soil borings and/or
test pits to identify soil conditions.
5. The City will grant Shred-N-Go immediate access to Marlowe as a gravel road. There is
no specific schedule for improving this street to an urban section at this time.
The estimated value of the Albertville proposal is approximately $202,000.00. The development
applications required for this project will be an industrial site and building plan review and a
conditional use permit for outdoor storage.
Please note that this offer is contingent upon formal approval by the Albertville City Council in
the form of a purchase agreement and/or development agreement with Shred-N-Go detailing the
commitments of each party.
The Albertville site of 1.77 acres will accommodate a 16,600 building and operation’s needs.
You expressed interest in purchasing additional land to the south, this is currently listed for sale
the contact person is Sheila Zachman, email address: szachman@commrealtysolutions.com and
phone number 763-244-0600. We spoke to her and she in very interested in discussing a land
sale with you. The site offers excellent access to I-94 and fits well into your described service
territory.
Please consider our proposal and contact either me or Adam Nafstad to discuss any questions
with this proposal.
Sincerely,
Alan R. Brixius, AICP
Albertville City Planner
c: Adam Nafstad
Tina Lannes
Mike Couri
EXHIBIT AAgenda Page 29
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EXHIBIT BAgenda Page 31
EXHIBIT BAgenda Page 32
EXHIBIT BAgenda Page 33
EXHIBIT CAgenda Page 34
Mayor and Council Communication
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Meeting Date: September 18, 2017
September 14, 2017
SUBJECT: PLANNING - VOIGHT SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following staff direction concerning the Voight Special Home Occupation at 5217 Kalenda Court
NE.
BACKGROUND: The City has received numerous complaints concerning a glass tinting
business operating in a single family home at 5217 Kalenda Court NE, in Albertville.
To date the complaints received regarding running a business in a residential area include the
following:
1. Commercial traffic traveling into the low density residential neighborhood.
2. The speed of the commercial traffic in the neighborhood.
3. On- street parking within the cul-de-sac ; amount , location and alignment.
4. Neighborhood confrontations related to the operation of the business.
The City has pursued enforcement procedures on this property. In discussion between the
property owner and the city attorney it was determined that the property owner may pursue a
special home occupation permit and outlined means by which the neighborhood concerns could
be mitigated if the business continues to operate at his address.
On September 1, 2017 I conducted a site inspection to meet with the property owner and
understand his operation. I requested additional information regarding hours of operation,
appointment scheduling and parking issues. I informed the property owner that the character of
the residential neighborhood would be the first priority and that permit approval would only be
granted with conditions to insure that the neighborhood complaints were mitigated.
Following that meeting and staff discussion after the last council meeting the attached email
correspondence has occurred outlining Staff’s expectations of the business to continue to
operate. Reference the September 12, 2017 email chain.
KEY ISSUES:
• The car tinting business is not a permitted home occupation, and will require a special
home occupation to be permitted to continue.
• The proposed business operates out of a garage which displaces the family vehicles when
the business is in operation.
• The business generates commercial traffic in the residential neighborhood on a cul-de-
sac.
• The business has created the need for on-street parking.
• The city has received numerous complaints pertaining to the current application.
Agenda Page 35
Mayor and Council Communication – September 18, 2017
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• City staff is currently working through the special home occupation process and
preparing a permit with conditions for operation.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS:
Staff is processing a special home occupation permit in an effort to mitigate the issues regarding
the current business. The conditions of operation will be outlined to mitigate the neighborhood
concerns and provide measurable enforcement parameters if the terms of the permit are violated
and the complaints continue. The special home occupation permit will be for one year and then
must be renewed. Within this period, a special home occupation may be revoked if the
conditions are not met.
Responsible Person/Department: Alan Brixius, City Planner
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
Special home occupation application
September 12, 2017 email chain (under separate cover)
Agenda Page 36
Mayor and Council Request for Action
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Meeting Date: September 18, 2016
September 11, 2017
SUBJECT: FINANCE – 2018 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO:
• Approve Resolution No. 2017-029 adopting the 2018 Preliminary Property Tax Levy.
• Approve Resolution No. 2017-030 adopting the 2018 Preliminary Budget.
BACKGROUND: Annually, the budget and property tax levy process starts in June with staff
preparing estimates and projections for the following year’s preliminary or draft budget.
Through meetings and workshop sessions, the City Council reviews the preliminary budget and
amends it as desired. Prior to September 30 of each year, the following year’s proposed tax levy
is submitted to Wright County for preliminary certification.
Attached is the preliminary summary budget for 2018. Additional items included in the budget
for 2018 are funds to bring the part-time staff person for City Hall to a full-time position. Also, a
full-time position for Public Works department starting in July.
The preliminary budget for 2018 totals $4,060,301. The budget includes a General Fund tax levy
of $3,056,908 for taxes payable 2017 and the debt service levy of $831,410. The total levy, both
general fund and debt service has increased from $3,779,234 in 2017 to $3,888,318, which is a
2.89% increase.
KEY ISSUES:
1. Levy Adoption Schedule: The final levy is not certified until mid December so there is
still an opportunity to review, discuss, and change the 2018 budget and tax levy as
needed. The important thing to note is that the final levy can be less than the preliminary
levy, but it cannot be more. For the preliminary levy, it is best to avoid “locking” into a
levy that could be inadequate to fund operations and programs for next year.
2. LGA/Levy Limits: The City is estimated to receive LGA in the amount of $111,024,
which reduces the general fund levy by that amount. The attached budget includes using
the amount received to assist in paying debt service shortages.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: It is the City’s policy to review and approve the 2018 Budget
and Proposed Property Tax Levy.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: In reviewing the Albertville projected 2018 Budget, we
anticipate maintaining the Office of the State Auditors minimum requirements of 35% of the
budget in designated funds for general reserve, as well as, Albertville’s policy of 40%.
Agenda Page 37
Mayor and Council Request for Action – September 18, 2017
2018 Preliminary Levy and Budget Page 2 of 4
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Meeting Date: September 18, 2017
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council have the authority to approve the 2018
Annual Preliminary Budget and Preliminary Property Tax Levy pursuant to Minnesota State
Law.
Responsible Person-Department: Tina Lannes, Finance Director
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator - PWD
Attachments:
Preliminary Summary Budget
Resolution No. 2017-029
Resolution No. 2017-030
Agenda Page 38
Mayor and Council Request for Action – September 18, 2017
2018 Preliminary Levy and Budget Page 3 of 4
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Meeting Date: September 18, 2017
2018 PRELIMINARY BUDGET SUMMARY COMPARISON
GENERAL FUND
General Fund Revenue:
2017
Budget 2018 Budget
Difference
17 to 18 $
Difference
17 to 18 %
31010 Current Ad Valorem Taxes 1,876,761 2,041,158 $164,397 8.76%
32100 Licenses & Permits 27,000 27,000 $0 0.00%
32110 Liquor Licenses 29,500 33,000 $3,500 11.86%
32120 3.2 Liquor Licenses 75 75 $0 0.00%
32150 Sign Permits 1,200 1,300 $100 8.33%
32210 Building Permits 85,917 115,000 $29,083 33.85%
32240 Animal Licenses 700 700 $0 0.00%
33401 LGA Revenue expected 92,181 111,024 $18,843 20.44%
33405 Police Aid 33,000 40,000 $7,000 21.21%
33406 Fire Aid 61,000 61,000 $0 0.00%
33422 Other State Aid Grants 11,000 11,500 $500 4.55%
34000 Charges for Services 3,000 4,000 $1,000 33.33%
34005 Engineering As Built Fee 3,000 3,000 $0 0.00%
34101 Leases - City Property 0 0 $0 0.00%
34103 Zoning & Subdivision Fees 2,000 2,500 $500 25.00%
34104 Plan Check Fee 40,000 50,000 $10,000 25.00%
34107 Title Searches 3,000 3,600 $600 20.00%
34113 Franchise Fee - Cable 72,000 74,000 $2,000 2.78%
34202 Fire Protection Contract Charges 274,646 294,620 $19,974 7.27%
34780 Rental Fees 10,000 12,000 $2,000 20.00%
34950 Other Revenues 8,000 11,000 $3,000 37.50%
34110 Arena 12,692 13,074 $382 3.01%
34112 Electric Franchise Fee 115,000 115,000 $0 0.00%
36210 Interest Earnings 20,000 20,000 $0 0.00%
102 Capital Levy 986,428 1,015,750 $29,322 2.97%
Total Revenues 3,768,100 4,060,301 $292,201 7.75%
Agenda Page 39
Mayor and Council Request for Action – September 18, 2017
2018 Preliminary Levy and Budget Page 4 of 4
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Meeting Date: September 18, 2017
General Fund Department
Expenditures:
2017
Budget
2018
Budget
Difference
17 to 18 $
Difference
17 to 18 %
41000 General Government 30,000 30,000 $0 0.00%
41100 Council 40,588 40,588 $0 0.00%
41300 Combined Administrator/Engineer 100,848 105,326 $4,479 4.44%
41400 City Clerk 102,049 114,487 $12,438 12.19%
41440 Elections 15,500 20,000 $4,500 29.03%
41500 Finance 121,522 149,961 $28,439 23.40%
41550 City Assessor 29,870 29,870 $0 0.00%
41600 City Attorney 40,000 40,000 $0 0.00%
41700 City Engineer 20,000 25,000 $5,000 25.00%
41800 Economic Development 6,000 6,000 $0 0.00%
41910 Planning & Zoning 41,507 46,507 $5,000 12.05%
41940 City Hall 150,128 158,114 $7,985 5.32%
42000 Fire Department 468,877 493,323 $24,446 5.21%
42110 Police 710,290 735,840 $25,550 3.60%
42400 Building Inspection 171,344 227,048 $55,704 32.51%
42700 Animal Control 6,000 7,000 $1,000 16.67%
43100 Public Works - Streets 294,578 330,624 $36,046 12.24%
45000 Culture & Recreation 71,811 75,211 $3,400 4.73%
45100 Parks & Recreation 278,331 323,719 $45,388 16.31%
43160 Electric street lights 83,430 85,933 $2,503 3.00%
102 Capital 102 985,429 1,015,750 $30,322 3.08%
Total Expenditures 3,768,100 4,060,301 292,201 7.75%
Levy 2017 2018
Difference
17 to 18 %
General Fund & EDA 1,876,761 2,041,158
8.76%
Capital Levy 986,428 1,015,750
2.97%
Total Tax Levy (Oper. Levy) 2,863,189 3,056,908
6.77%
357 GO Improvement Bond 03 276,677 273,963
354 Bonds 03 PF Lease Rev 76,642 0
359 City Hall 05 263,959 261,478
360 Go Imp 2012A CSAH 19 26,157 26,157
358 PW Facility 04 103,449 100,651
361 Go Imp 2012A Lach 31,600 31,600
362 Go Imp 2012A Ind Park 84,561 84,561
468 I-94 53,000 53,000
Total Debt Service Levy 916,045 831,410 Debt Levy -9.24%
Total Levy 3,779,234 3,888,318
Total
Levy 2.89%
Agenda Page 40
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-029
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
2017 TAX LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 2018
BE IT RESOLVED by the C ouncil of the City of Albertville, County of Wright,
Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied for the current year, collectible in 2018,
upon taxable property in the City of Albertville for the following purposes:
Total Levy $3,888,318
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 18th day of September, 2017.
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Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kimberly A. Hodena, City Clerk
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-030
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2018 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Albertville has adopted a proposed budget;
and,
WHEREAS, the Albertville City Council has adopted a preliminary 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; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALBERTVILLE, MINNESOTA:
1. The attached budget is hereby adopted as the preliminary budget for the City of Albertville
for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
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 18th day of September, 2017.
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Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kimberly A. Hodena, City Clerk
Agenda Page 42