2015-08-17 CC Agenda Packet
City of Albertville Council Agenda
Monday, August 17, 2015
City Council Chambers
7:00 PM
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NOTE: Budget Workshop Immediately Following Regular Meeting
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 August 3, 2015 regular City Council meeting minutes as presented (pgs 3-7)
B. Approve the August 3, 2015 workshop City Council meeting minutes as presented (pgs 8-10)
C. Authorize the Monday, August 17, 2015 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)
7. Public Hearings – None
8. Department Business
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates ( Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, FYCC, etc.)
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B. Planning/Zoning
1). Corner Lot Setbacks For Side Yards Abutting a Street (pgs 12-16)
(Motion to approve Ordinance 2015-07 Amending Section 3250.6 (Lot Requirements and
Setbacks) of Chapter 3250 (R-1A Residential Low Density Single-Family District) and
Section 3400.5 (Lot Requirements And Setbacks) of Chapter 3400 (R-2 Residential Single-
and Two-Family District) in Appendix A (Zoning Ordinance) of the 2005 Albertville
Municipal City Code, Relating To Corner Lot Side Yard Setback Regulations.)
C. Fire – None
D. Finance – None
E. City Clerk – None
F. Public Works/Engineering – None
G. Building – None
H. Legal – None
I. Administration
1). City Administrator’s Update (pg 17-19)
9. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
August 24 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
September 7 City Offices Closed, Labor Day
September 8 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
September 14 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m.
*September 10 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.–DATE CHANGE, THURSDAY
September 21 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
September 28 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
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10. Adjournment
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 3, 2015
DRAFT MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Acting Mayor Vetsch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council members Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch
Absent: Mayor Hendrickson
Staff Present: City Administrator-PWD Adam Nafstad, City Planner Al Brixius, Finance Director
Tina Lannes, Fire Chief Eric Bullen, and City Clerk Kimberly Olson
3. RECOGNITIONS – PRESENTATIONS – INTRODUCTIONS – None
4. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one present to speak at the forum.
5. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hudson, to adopt the Agenda as presented. Aye: Vetsch,
Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson. 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 July 20, 2015 City Council regular meeting minutes as presented
B. Approve the July 20, 2015 City Council workshop meeting minutes as presented
C. Authorize the Monday, August 3, 2015 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. Accept Fire Department Update
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City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2
Regular Meeting of August 3, 2015
E. Approve purchasing a Ford F550, complete with dump box, Boss V-plow and light
package for $59,106
F. Approve Pay Estimate No. 1 to Omann Brothers Paving, Inc. in the amount $196,126.51
for 57th Street NE & Utility Improvements
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Hudson, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes:
Vetsch, Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson. MOTION
DECLARED CARRIED.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
8. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. City Council
1). Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, FYCC,
etc.)
Nafstad reported there will be no STMA Ice Arena Board meeting for August. He also reported the
FYCC budget begins in September and will need to be approved at the August board meeting.
Vetsch mentioned the Joint Powers Water Board will be looking at delinquent bills. Hudson
reported the Board discussed accounts that were routinely delinquent and are found to be watering
during water restrictions. Vetsch reported the Board would manage the lease contracts for vendors
to have their antennae equipment on the water towers. Hudson stated they will be looking at best
practices for upcoming contract renewals.
Guimont reported they took a tour of all the parks in town except Towne Lakes.
B. Planning/Zoning
1). Albertville Premium Outlet Mall – Food Trucks
Brixius reported the Albertville Premium Outlet Mall (Outlet Mall) has requested an exception to the
regulation that mobile food trucks must be 200 feet away from an established restaurant. He stated
they are seeking to locate the mobile food trucks at their plaza area at the Outlet Mall and that
location is within 200 feet of the Subway restaurant. The Outlet Mall had concerns with pedestrian
safety if food trucks continue to operate in the parking lot. The 200 foot requirement was originally
incorporated to protect the brick and mortar food establishments in Albertville. He stated this is not
a zoning regulation, so it does not require a public hearing.
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Sorensen, to adopt Ordinance No. 2015-06 approving an
amendment to Chapter 4 (Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants), Section 4-4-6
(Additional Restrictions for Transient Merchants), to permit mobile food units (MFUs) within 200
feet of existing food establishments within a shopping center with approval of the shopping
center’s owner. Ayes: Vetsch, Hudson, Olson, and Hendrickson. Nays: None. Absent:
Hendrickson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
C. Public Works/Engineering
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City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3
Regular Meeting of August 3, 2015
1). 2015 Greenhaven Street Improvements
Nafstad reported the scope of the project is reclamation and paving of the cul-de-sac streets, 58th
Street NE and 59th Circle NE. Bids were opened on July 28 and the low bid was $184,185.50 from
Omann Brothers. He stated that construction would be finished in late September and must be
completed by October 15.
Sorensen had concerns about resident access to their homes during the construction. Nafstad replied
that the construction will be fairly short lived and access will be maintained for the residents.
Vetsch inquired if soil corrections will be needed and Nafstad responded that he had that
contingency built into the amount of the contract.
Motioned by Vetsch, seconded by Sorensen, to approve Resolution No. 2015-031 entitled A
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Accepting Low Bid for the 2015 Greenhaven
Street Improvements. Ayes: Vetsch, Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen. Nays: None. Absent:
Hendrickson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
2). Main Avenue NE Railroad Crossing
Nafstad reported that BNSF had provided an estimate of approximately $62,000 to repair the
crossing. He stated that it doesn’t include paving the approach to the rail or traffic controls and he
estimated the paving costs to be about $15,000 for a total project cost of approximately $76,500.
Sorensen inquired about a 10% contribution from BNSF as previously mentioned. Nafstad replied
that it is 100% cost to the City and BNSF would only contribute that percent if safety improvements
were made.
Vetsch had concerns if both 57th Street NE and Main Avenue NE were both under construction at the
same time. Nafstad responded it would be a fall project and Sorensen stated the detour would be
fairly easy around the railroad tracks.
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Olson, to authorize the Public Works Director and City Clerk
to enter into an agreement with the BNSF Railway Company for the rehab of the existing railroad
grade crossing on Main Avenue NE. Ayes: Vetsch, Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen. Nays: None.
Absent: Hendrickson. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
D. Fire – None
E. Finance – None
F. City Clerk – None
G. Building – None
H. Legal – None
I. Administration
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City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4
Regular Meeting of August 3, 2015
1). Administrative Assistant/Building Permit Technician Position
Nafstad reported that staff interviewed for the position and recommends Maeghan Becker be offered
the position. He stated that staff was impressed with the skills Maeghan demonstrated in her
interview.
Becker introduced herself to Council and reported she is excited for the position. She added that she
knows Albertville well as she grew up in Albertville.
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Sorensen, to direct staff to offer Maeghan Becker the full-time
position of Administrative Assistant/Permit Technician at a starting wage of $19.49 per hour with
a one-step increase upon passing the probationary period performance review. The appointment
to the position is conditioned on successful completion of a background check. Ayes: Vetsch,
Hudson, Olson, and Vetsch. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
Council welcomed Becker to the City.
2). Sign Code Update
Nafstad reported that many changes have been made to the sign code in the last ten years. He stated
that part of the City Code needs a review and reformatting to allow a more user friendly format. The
estimated cost is approximately $3,000.
Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Sorensen, to direct City staff and the Albertville Planning
Commission to undertake the update of the Albertville Sign Code for a cost not to exceed
$3,000.00. Ayes: Vetsch, Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson.
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Sorensen stated he is fine with reviewing the code, but wants to make sure it gets done right.
Hudson inquired about costs when it comes to ordinance changes and Nafstad responded that
typically when it comes to the zoning or subdivision sections of the Code, those costs generally fall
under planning fees. Otherwise, staff does ordinance changes in house.
Brixius stated this was brought forward to Council to make sure they were on board with need for
the review and the costs associated with it. He stated it is difficult when it comes to drafting sign
codes. Nafstad encouraged the Council to forward any of their suggestions to staff.
3). City Administrator’s Update
Nafstad reported there is now online training for the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization. Both
Olson and Hudson were interested in the training.
Nafstad reviewed the invite from St. Michael to the bean bag tournament with St. Michael on Friday,
August 14.
Olson inquired about the money received from KRAFT Hockeyville and how the money will be
used. Nafstad stated it will be discussed at the next STMA Ice Arena Board meeting. Hudson stated
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City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5
Regular Meeting of August 3, 2015
they will need to discuss if it will be used for a second sheet of ice. Lannes stated the money was
put into capital reserves until it is discussed and decided by the Board.
Hudson would like to review how sex offenders are addressed in the City Code when the City
Attorney returns.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR UPCOMING MEETINGS
August 10 STMA Ice Arena, CANCELLED
August 11 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
August 17 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
Budget Workshop, Immediately Following Regular Meeting
August 24 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
September 7 City Offices Closed, Labor Day
September 8 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
September 14 STMA Ice Arena, 6:00 p.m.
TBD Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.
September 21 City Council, 7:00 p.m.
September 28 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m.
Parks Committee, 8:00 p.m.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Sorensen, seconded by Olson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Ayes: Vetsch,
Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kimberly A. Olson, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, August 3, 2014
DRAFT MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Mayor Vetsch called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.
Present: Council members Hudson, Olson, Sorensen, and Vetsch
Absent: Mayor Hendrickson
Others Present: City Administrator-PWD Adam Nafstad, Finance Director Tina Lannes, City
Planner Alan Brixius, Fire Chief Eric Bullen, Water/Wastewater Supervisor John Middendorf,
Public Works Supervisor Tim Guimont, and City Clerk Kimberly Olson
2. 2016 BUDGET DISCUSSION
Lannes reviewed the timeline for the budget process. She stated the preliminary budget
should be adopted at the September 8, 2015 City Council meeting. She indicated the final
budget and levy could go down prior to approval at the December 7, 2015 City Council
meeting, but could not go up. Lannes stated the enterprise funds, or business type funds,
will come before Council at a later date.
Lannes showed a budget history chart and indicated the budget was cut annually for multiple
years after the economic downtown and the levy is still not at the level it was in 2006.
Olson asked for clarification on the increase to parks and public works salaries and Lannes
replied that the addition of the new Public Works employee is split evenly between both
departments.
Lannes reviewed the changes in expenditures and revenue for 2016 and stated staff is
proposing a 3.42% increase. Lannes reported that a portion of the Local Government Aid for
2016 will be set aside for pay back to the SAC fund for Prairie Run improvements.
Council discussed cost of living increases and inflation rates.
Lannes reported there were changes to GASB in accounting for administration fees that
resulted in a decrease to reserve needs. She stated the general fund reserve is at 70%.
Council members Vetsch and Sorensen had concerns at having a 70% general fund reserve
and would like to see that lowered to 50%. Lannes stated that a 40% general fund reserve
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City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2
Workshop Meeting of August 3, 2015
runs into cash flow issues before the July tax payment is received and stated that a general
fund reserve of 50% or lower affects the City’s bond rating.
Hudson stated that 50% should be the floor for the general fund reserve as the City could be
in trouble if there are unanticipated expenditures before the tax payment is received as the
unknown may happen. Sorensen stated that staff has always been conservative with numbers
they bring forward.
Sorensen had several line item questions that Lannes addressed such as legal notices, STMA
Ice Arena Board management, and City Hall maintenance.
Nafstad stated that staff worked on laddering out the City’s debt to achieve smaller
fluctuations to the debt payments.
Nafstad reported that staff has identified several unfunded items the Council may like to
discuss:
• Economic Development
• Arena
• Lobbying
• Park Improvements
• Capital Improvements
• Social Media/Website
• Main Avenue NE Electronic Sign
Brixius discussed options for economic development such as funding for project related costs
before a formal project application is filed that involve staff meetings and TIF eligibility. He
stated the City may want to have financing available to examine street and utility
improvements that may be needed for future developments. Hudson inquired if the City has
looked at putting a cap on the amount of eligible TIF throughout the City or if there have
been concerns about not receiving the immediate taxes. Brixius stated that TIF has a nine
year pay back term and the City has generally looked at TIF on a case by case basis.
Brixius spoke to the difference of community development planning and economic
development.
Sorensen stated he would like the Community Messaging Agreement used more on the
electronic billboard in town.
Nafstad stated funding for a second sheet of ice is not addressed. Sorensen inquired about
the estimated cost Nafstad provided and Nafstad stated that would include bleachers,
concessions, and lockers. Sorensen stated that estimate is quite a bit higher than the one
received several years ago. Vetch inquired about School Board participation in the funding
and Nafstad replied the School District paid for the vacant parcel needed for expansion and
currently they don’t have the means to fund a second sheet unless it is a referendum.
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City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3
Workshop Meeting of August 3, 2015
Nafstad brought up funding for lobbying. Sorensen felt the Council should have a specific
project in mind before pursuing lobbying.
Nafstad stated there are several options to build a depot or a splash pad at Central Park which
is part of the revised Central Park Master Plan. Vetsch felt the Lions Club may be interested
in funding the depot as part of the caboose project.
Nafstad reported there are capital improvements that also need funding such as street and
utilities, a pavement management plan, cold storage for Public Works, etc.
Nafstad reported the Main Avenue NE sign is at the end of its life and inquired if the Council
felt the need for gateway/entrance sign at the location. Olson stated it is very difficult to
read. Sorensen felt that if the City is getting requests to post information on the sign, they
should keep it. Olson suggested they may want to look at a sign that has two components,
one for city or non-profit information and one for Albertville businesses.
Vetsch would like to see increased funding for transportation. Olson would like to see an
increase go to the ice arena, seal coating, and street overlayment. Sorensen would like to see
economic development funded, an increase to parks, and public works needs such as streets
and cold storage.
Lannes reported that staff will come back with the suggested changes as well as an
interactive budget at the next budget workshop.
3. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Olson, seconded by Sorensen, to adjourn the meeting at 9:49 p.m. Ayes: Vetsch,
Hudson, Olson, and Sorensen. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson. MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________
Kimberly A. Olson, City Clerk
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
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SUBJECT: CONSENT - FINANCE – PAYMENT OF BILLS
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Authorize the Monday, August 17, 2015 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)
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
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August 13, 2015
SUBJECT: PLANNING – CORNER LOT SETBACKS FOR SIDE YARDS ABUTTING A STREET
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council consider
the following motion:
MOTION TO: Approve Ordinance 2015-07 Amending Section 3250.6 (Lot Requirements and
Setbacks) of Chapter 3250 (R-1A Residential Low Density Single-Family District) and Section
3400.5 (Lot Requirements And Setbacks) of Chapter 3400 (R-2 Residential Single-and Two-
Family District) in Appendix A (Zoning Ordinance) of the 2005 Albertville Municipal City
Code, Relating To Corner Lot Side Yard Setback Regulations.
BACKGROUND: The City received a request from property owners, Brad and Meghan
Lawinger at 10551 62nd Street E, to reduce the corner lot side yard set back from thirty feet to
twenty feet in order to allow them to build a larger garage. The garage will be on the side
abutting the street and will negatively impact public ways or nearby properties.
KEY ISSUES:
• A 20 yard setback would be sufficient to maintain yard space appropriate to low density
in both districts.
• R-1 and R-3 Single Family Districts have a requirement for a twenty foot setback that is
suitable for those districts and the same setback may be suitable for the R-1A Residential
Low Density Single Family and R-2 Single- and Two-Family Districts.
• Re-investment in the properties of single family residential neighborhoods is supported
by the 2012 Visioning Study.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: In accordance with State Law, a public hearing was held by
the Planning Commission on August 11, 2015 for the zoning ordinance amendment. The
Commission recommended that the City Council approve the zoning ordinance amendment.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There are no significant financial issues related to the
zoning ordinance amendment.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: In accordance with Council procedures, the Mayor and
Council have the authority to amend the zoning ordinance, which requires a majority vote of the
City Council and becomes effective upon publication.
Responsible Person/Title: Alan Brixius, City Planner
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments: Planning report dated August 6, 2015
Ordinance
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Adam Nafstad
FROM: Alan Brixius/Michelle Barness
DATE: August 6, 2015
RE: Albertville – Corner Lot Side Yard Setback Ordinance Amendment
FILE: 163.05 – 15.12
BACKGROUND
Planning staff is providing consideration of a draft ordinance amendment addressing Section
3250.6, Lot Requirements and Setbacks of Chapter 3250, R-1A, Residential Low Density
Single-Family District, and Section 3400.5, Lot Requirements and Setbacks of Chapter 3400,
R-2, Residential Sing and Two-Family District Single Family, with regards to corner lot
setbacks for side yards abutting streets.
The City received a request from Brad and Meghan Lawinger, owners of the property located
at 10551 62nd Street NE within the R-1A District, to reduce the corner lot side yard setback to
public streets from 30 feet in depth to 20 feet in depth. The residents would like to expand
their home to provide a larger garage but are limited by the current 30 foot setback
requirement. A map of their corner lot and home has been provided as an attachment to this
memorandum. A reduction in the setback to only 20 feet would permit the property owners to
expand the building footprint of their home and add value to their property. The proposed
change is not anticipated to negatively impact public ways or nearby properties, as the
expansion is towards the street side lot line as opposed to another home, and a 20 foot
setback should still be sufficient enough to maintain yard space appropriate to low density
development.
Currently both the R-1A and R-2 Single Family Districts require a minimum 30 feet setback for
side yards abutting a street, which differs from the R-1 and R-3 Single Family Districts
requirement of 20 feet. On the other hand, the R-1A, R-1 and R-2 Districts all share the same
requirements for a minimum 30 foot front yard setback, 10 foot interior side yard setback, and
25 foot rear yard setback. All three districts are intended to provide regulations suitable to low
density single family development. If a 20 foot street side yard setback is suitable in the R-1
and R-3 Districts, a similar setback should allow for the desired low density development in the
R-1A and R-2 Districts as well.
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RECOMMENDATION
Planning staff recommends that the corner lot side yard setback from public streets in the R-1A
and R-2 District be lowered to 20 feet to be consistent with the same regulation in the R-1 and
R-3 Single Family Districts. This reduction in required setback will provide additional
opportunities for property owners within these districts to expand the building envelopes of
their homes further and reinvest in their single family lots. This type of single family residential
re-investment is supported by the following goals in the Albertville 2012 Visioning Study:
• Manage growth that provides quality development and does not fiscally burden the
community.
• Maintain and build attractive residential neighborhoods.
• Examine City subdivision and zoning performance standards to establish the
performance standards that accomplish the City’s residential goals.
Staff requests that the Planning Commission consider the attached side yard setback
ordinance amendment and provide their recommendation on the proposed change.
c: Kim Olson
Cara Hotchkiss
Paul Heins
Mike Couri
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3250.6 (LOT REQUIREMENTS AND
SETBACKS) OF CHAPTER 3250 (R-1A RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY SINGLE-
FAMILY DISTRICT) AND SECTION 3400.5 (LOT REQUIREMENTS AND
SETBACKS) OF CHAPTER 3400 (R-2 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-AND TWO-FAMILY
DISTRICT) IN APPENDIX A (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE 2005 ALBERTVILLE
MUNICIPAL CITY CODE, RELATING TO CORNER LOT SIDE YARD SETBACK
REGULATIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 3250.6 (Lot Requirements and Setbacks) of Chapter 3250 (R-1A,
Residential Low Density Single-Family District) is hereby amended as follows:
C. Setbacks:
1. Front yard: Not less than thirty feet (30').
2. Side yard:
a. Interior lots: Ten feet (10') each.
b. Corner lots: Not less than twenty feet (20’) on the side yard abutting a public
street.
3. Rear yard:
a. Principal building: Twenty five feet (25').
b. Accessory building: Per section 1000.4 of this ordinance. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-
1988; amd. Ord. 1996-15, 6-17-1996; Ord. 2009-017, 11-2-2009)
SECTION 2. Section 3400.5 (Lot Requirements and Setbacks) Of Chapter 3400 (R-2,
Residential Single-And Two-Family District) is hereby amended as follows:
C. Setbacks:
1. Front yard: Not less than thirty feet (30').
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City of Albertville
Ordinance No. 2015-07
R-1A and R-2 District Setbacks
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2. Side yard:
a. Interior lots:
(1) Single-family and two-family dwellings: Not less than ten feet (10'),
except a five foot (5') side yard setback is permitted for an attached garage
and any living space constructed above the attached garage footprint.
(2) All other uses: Not less than ten feet (10') each.
b. Corner lots: Not less than twenty feet (20’) on the side yard abutting a public
street.
3. Rear yard:
a. Principal building: Twenty five feet (25').
b. Accessory building: Per section 1000.4 of this ordinance. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-
1988; amd. Ord. 2009-017, 11-2-2009)
THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING ITS PASSAGE AND PUBLICATION.
Approved by the Albertville City Council this 17th day of August 2015.
___________________________________
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kimberly A. Olson, City Clerk
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City Administrator’s Update
August 13, 2015
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
2016 Budget: The preliminary budget will be discussed at a workshop immediately following
Monday’s regular meeting. Staff would like to have Council approve a Preliminary Budget and
Levy on September 8.
2015 Spring Clean Up: The numbers for clean up day this past May are attached. By the
numbers, it was another successful year for both Cities.
ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS
57th Street NE/Church of St. Albert Improvement Project: Installation of the utility
improvements is complete and the Contractor is currently working on the roadway. By the end
of next week the aggregate base should be completed.
Greenhaven Streets: Contracts are being circulated and the work is slated to start at the end of
the month.
Main Avenue Railroad Crossing: We have requested BNSF to prepare an agreement to
improve the crossing.
UPCOMING EVENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Michael Daze and Knights Challenge: Bean Bag Tournament, Friday, August 14, 6:00 p.m.
near Carnival area west of St. Michael City Hall.
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Total residents: 656Page 1 of 2# Residents:555# Residents:1010.846036590.15396341Expense2015Income2015Expense Income Expense Income2014Expense2014Income St. Michael St. Michael Albertville AlbertvilleIncurred Collected 85% 85% 15% 15%AppliancesTotal No.117$050.00$ $1,5701,170.00$ 42.50$ 994.50$ 7.50$ 175.50$ -$ -$ -$ -$ OilGallons0-$ -$ -$ -$ Oil Filters-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ AntifreezeGallons30-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ TiresTotal No.373719859.00$ $391518.50$ 730.15$ 440.73$ 128.85$ 77.78$ ? Total tons.Car/Truck BatteriesTotal Lbs.1340-$ $519348.40$ -$ 296.14$ -$ 52.26$ Fluorescent BulbsTotal No.250$0250.00$ $84250.00$ 212.50$ 212.50$ 37.50$ 37.50$ Electronics:TV'sTotal No.324$1,6353,240.00$ $3,2704,860.00$ 2,754.00$ 4,131.00$ 486.00$ 729.00$ Total No.235$1,2801,445.00$ $1,5052,350.00$ 1,228.25$ 1,997.50$ 216.75$ 352.50$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Scrap MetalTotal Tons 15.37 $3,9083,986.31$ $4,8714,344.25$ 3,388.36$ 3,692.61$ 597.95$ 651.64$ Garbage/Junk disposed of:Total Tons39.8$3,7963,893.31$ $4,7314,344.25$ 3,309.31$ 3,692.61$ 584.00$ 651.64$ Lawn mowers/snow blowers #:151$520755.00$ $520755.00$ 641.75$ 641.75$ 113.25$ 113.25$ Other Expenses:Wages$4,7435,198.15$ 2,989.79$ 2,208.36$ Miscellaneous Supplies$634658.87$ 520.51$ -$ 138.36$ -$ TOTALS$17,23520,335.64$ $17,461$18,940.40 15,817.12$ 16,099.34$ 4,518.52$ 2,841.06$ Computers, VCR's, Printers, Etc.Total No. of 50-Gallon Drums - 2SPRING CLEAN-UP MAY 2, 2015RECYCLABLE COLLECTED Amount Received14,040 Total Lbs.27,790 Total Lbs.M:\Public Data\City Council\Council Packet Information\2015\081715\2015 Spring Clean‐upAgenda Page 18
St. Michael:Albertville:Page 2 of 2Refund from County$2,608.0085% of Refund$1,536.80 15% of Refund$271.20Less St. Michael Incentive($400.00)Incentive$400.00 Incentive$400.00Less Albertville Incentive($400.00)$1,936.80$671.20$1,808.00St. Michael:Total Expenses Less Wages (12,827.33)$ Total Exp ‐ Wage(15,137.49)$ Total Income16,099.34$ Total Income$18,940.40Net Profit3,272.01$ Net3,802.91$ $1,936.80County refund$2,608.00Total Net Profit 5,208.81$ >>>>>With Wages $2,219.02Net Profit6,410.91$ St Michael5,208.81Albertville:Albertville1,202.10Total Expenses Less Wages (2,310.16)$ 6,410.91Total Income2,841.06$ Net Profit530.90$ $671.20Total Net Profit 1,202.10$ 101.43210.00300CALBERTRefund to AlbertvilleSPRING CLEAN-UP MAY 2, 2015Refund from CountyRefund from CountyNet Estimated RefundM:\Public Data\City Council\Council Packet Information\2015\081715\2015 Spring Clean‐upAgenda Page 19