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1989-01-03 CC Agenda/PacketOEM JANUARY 3, 1989 I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES * - December 5, 1988 * - December 13, 1988 * - December 19, 1988 IV. COMMUNITY FORUM 7:05 LeRoy Berning--Discussion about Maintenance of Christmas Lights ie 8:00 Joint Power's Update a. MAINTENANCE ITEMS - Project Updates b. LEGAL - Other Business c. ENGINEERING * - Pay Request for LaTour Construction for $2,607.04 - Other Business d. ADMINISTRATION * - Income Received and Bills to be Paid - 1989 Council Appointments - Appointment of new Council Member - Pull Tab License for Multiple Sclerosis Society 11 COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 2 - Approval of Building Permits PERMIT TYPE OF AMOUNT OF NAME CONSTRU(ITI( AMBESS PERMIT 54 GARDNER BRCS, NEW HOME 6110 KALLAND CIR. $1,232.85 - Other Business VI. MEMBERS REPORTS VII. OTHER BUSINESS * November's Sheriff's Report VIII. ADJOURNMENT COUNCIL MINUTES ,JANUARY 3, 1989 Gary Schwenzfeier was sworn in for a two (2) year term as Mayor and Don Cornelius and Donatus Vetsch were sworn in for a four (4) year term as Council members prior to the start of the meeting. The regular meeting of the Albertville City Council was called to order by Mayor Gary Schwenzfeier. Members present included Bob Braun, Don Cornelius and Donatus Vetsch. Others present included Maureen Andrews, Bob Miller, Bob Sullentrop, Ken Lindsay and Lorie Villareal. The agenda for the evening's meeting was reviewed by the Council. Don Cornelius made a motion and Donatus Vetsch seconded it to approve the agenda. All were in favor and the motion carried. The minutes of the December 5th meeting were reviewed. Don Cornelius commented that on page 4, paragraph 9, checks to be paid were listed 9162 through 9106. The minutes should state that checks 9106 through 9162 were Paid. Don Cornelius then made a motion to approve the December 5th minutes. Bob Braun seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. The Council next reviewed the December 13th minutes. Hearing no corrections or additions, Donatus Vetsch made a motion and Dore Cornelius seconded it to approve the minutes of December 13th. All were in favor and the motion carried. The December 19th Council minutes were reviewed. There were no corrections or additions so Don Cornelius made a motion to approve the minutes of December 19th. Donatus Vetsch seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. There was no Joint Powers update. The minutes should note that the .Joint Powers Board will be holding their monthly meeting at the Albertville City Hall the fourth Monday of the month. The Council next heard from the Maintenance Department. Ken stated that he had no updates on any Projects. Donatus brought up the fact that the street light across from Ronay`s is out. Others around town are still out also. Ken said that the lights needing repair have been called in to NSP. Since Ken was present the Council discussed the issue of the installation and removal of Christmas lights even though LeRoy Berning was not present, yet. The Council was informed that the Jaycees are concerned about the expense of Pitting up and taking down the Christmas lights and were requesting some assistance from the Council in covering the expense. It was pointed out that it costs $200 each time to rent a boom truck to put up the lights and then to take them down. According to the information received from LeRoy, the Jaycees feel that since they have donated so much money already for the purchase of the lights that the members would like to see the City help bear the expense of putting up and taking down the lights. It was pointed out that if the City picked up the cost of the boom truck that they would continue to volunteer their time in assisting with the installation work. (It takes abc�at six people). Ken commented that the City could probably get Keith Franklin to rent his boom truck and a man t-) operate it for a reasonable fee. He will talk to Mr. Franklin. If the Franklin Outdoor Advertising truck is not available then Schurren Electric would be contacted to help. There was additional discussion regarding the issue of the lights not working properly. The Council was informed that before the lights are put away for the season they will be fixed - they are being replaced by the company they were bought from. It, was also pointed out that NSP should be contacted to see if the poles have been wired with the proper weight wiring and if not, should be put on the schedule for upgrading this summer. It was also pointed out. that the City might want to check with Shu m`s to see if they could do the wiring if it needs to be done. Also, if fuses are riot heavy enough they should be converted. As a final consensus, the City agreed to pick up the expenses each yearof As up and taking down the Christmas lights. Bob Miller reported to the C.otxncil that he has been Unable to reach Don at W's regarding the sign issue but will continue trying, Also, Bill Radawill is on vacation and was not available to discuss the issue of Otsego"s intent, to try to get, special legislation for township activities. Bob Sullentrop presented to the Council a pay request for Latour Construction in the amount of $2,607.04. A motion was made by Bob Braun and seconded by Dori Cornelius to honor the pay request for Latour Constriction in the amount of $2,607.04. All were in favor and the motion carried. Just prior to this motion, there was some discussion about Don Savitski's concern about the condition of the railroad crossing at C.S.A.H`s's 19 & 37. Something needs to conceivably be done before some major problems are caused. PAGE 2 Bob Miller stated that the County should be contacted concerning the problem. The County could force the railroad to do something to alleviate the problem. The railroad has a responsibility to the County to see that these kind of problems are taken care of. It, was decided that a letter to Arlyn Nelson stating the problem should be the first step to take in correcting the problem, Bob Sullentrop next handed out the WESTERN ALBERTVILLE DRAINAGE STUDY. He requested that the Council read them first and would be then discussed in more detail at the next meeting. The income received and the bills to be paid were reviewed by the Council next. The bills for Rockmount, the Star Tribune and Dennis Fehn were questioned. The Council received satisfactory answers but then also questioned what McDermeit and Merges were paid for, The Council was told that they had helped with snowplowing. Donatus asked what the F.C.D,`s donation of $400 was and was told that it was the Albertville Jaycees donation to the City for Friendly City Days, Hearing no other comments, Don Cornelius made a motion and Bob Braun seconded it to approve the income received and the bills to be paid. All were in favor and checks 9245 through 9281 were paid. The 1989 Council appointments were reviewed by the Council (attached t,�, Packet information) It was brc�aght, to the C"m(- l`s attention that there was no Planning Commission backup. There were no other comments or questions so Donatus Vetsch made a motion to accept the 1989 Council appointments, Bob Braun seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. The appointment of a new Council member was the next issue discussed. Bob Miller was asked what a good Procedure for the Council would be in making this decision. Bob stated that a good procedure would be to suggest nominations, discuss and then appoint whomever. Donatus Vetsch suggested Kevin Mealhouse as a candidate for Council. Kevin is currently a building inspector for the City of Plymouth. He ran for a Ccxancil seat two ,years ago and had some write in votes this past election. He would definitely be a valuable asset to the Council. Bob Braun stag that he had talked with Kevin and he is interested in the position. Bob suggested that the Council adopt a resolution to appoint Kevin Mealhouse as Council member pending his acceptance and oath signing, LOnatus Vetsch made a motion and Bob Braun seconded it to appoint Kevin Mealhe-xise tr, the vacant Council seat pending his acceptance and oath signing. All were in favor and the motion carried. The pull tab license for the Multiple Sclerosis Society at Ronay's was discussed. Nobody has yet talked to the Park Board or the Firemen to see if PAGE 3 either one of these organizations would want the license, Bob Miller pointed out that license bearers are entitled to a hearing if questioned and notice must be given if stopped. He also said that the local organizations should look into obtaining a pull tab license themselves if they are interested - that it's not really the City's business. With that, the Council agreed to hold any decisions until next year. Don Cornelius made a motion to waive the- 30 day waiting period of notice of hearing for MS and to allow MS to have the pull tabs at Ronay's for this year, Bob Braun seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. A motion was made by Donatus Vetsch and seconded by Don Cornelius to r*PProve building permit #54. All were in favor and the motion carried. It, was brought to the Council's attention that a School Board meeting would be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night, January 4th at the St. Michael High School tc, discuss school issues. Gary asked that if any of the members would be available that they try to attend the meeting to show Albertville's concern. It was pointed out the both he and Maureen Andrews planned on attending the meeting. The Council was also informed that an informational meeting on the I-94 test facility would be held January 4th at 7:30 p.m, at the Monticello High School. A 3.2 beer license was requested by St. Albert`s for a Parish Center Dance on January 28th from 8 - 12 p.m. and for a Valentine's Dance on Febriary 11th from 8 - 12 p.m. Bob Brain made a motion to approve the 3.2 beer licenses for St. Albert's for the Parish Center Dance and the Valentine's Lance pending payment and dram shop insurance. Don Cornelius seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. The zoning ordinance fees for printing and binding of the final copy of the zoning ordinance is $17.50 per booklet, which is a bare minimum. The fees for the subdivision regs are not known yet. The booklets will be available to the public for a set fee to be determined. After some discussion, Don Cornelius made a motion to sell the booklets for $5 over and above the cost of printing and binding. Donatus Vetsch seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. The net tax capacity information was included in the packet for the Council's review (Information provided in the Council packet). The Council was reminded that the tax capacity ended up being what the City expected. Information from Jones Intercable was included in the Council packet. The Council was made aware that there seems to be a problem with the Possible habitat of a rodent type species on 50th Street in Albertville. The Miller and Mason residents have been affected. PAGE 4 A habitat of rodent type species is considered a public health hazard and it is the City's responsibility to do something about alleviating the problem. The State has been contacted and they will come out and take a look in order to determine whether or not there is a habitat, of rodent type species. A question was brought up regarding whether or not the Council should talk with each individual separately or just with Maureen and Ken for the 1989 salary negotiations. It was the general consensus of the Council that the Yearly negotiations t-xe presented by Maureen and Ken. Anytime in between the individual should ask themselves. The Sheriff`s report was included in the packet for the Co ncil's review. Hearing no other business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by D natus Vetsch and seconded by Dori Cornelius. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned. The record should note that at this time the Council will meet with Maureen and Ken to discuss the issue of salaries. This meeting was closed to the public since it was a salary negotiation meeting. No formal action would be taken on the matter until the 2nd meeting in January at which time the final salary information would become retroactive to January 1, 1989. PAGE 5 1989 APFIC)INTMENTS ACTING MAYOR PARK BOARD REPRESENTATIVE PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE ENGINEER FINANCIAL ADVISOR DOG CATCHER BOARD OF VARIANCE CABLE TELEVISION BOARD MEDICAL OFFICER CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR FIRE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OFFICIAL DEPC)SITC)RY D0N CORNELIUS BOB BRAUN DON CORNELIUS (A) DONATUS U7SCH, DCHdATUS VETSCH , BCi� BRAUN ( A GARY MEYER—ROHLIN JURAN AND MCUDY PATTY SATZWEDEL (CATCHER) MONTICELLO DCIG FOUND (KENNEL) GARY SCHWENZFEIER BOB MILLER & BOB BRAUN, GARY SCHWENZFEIER (A) DR. DAVID EHLENZ GREG BERNING GARY SCHWENZFEIER CROW RIVER NEWS SECURITYL STATE BANK OF ST TWIN FITY EDERAL Of ROGERS MIDWEST FEDERAL -� ADDITIONAL INCOME RECEIVED JANUARY 3, 1989 SEWER ACCt t N'I'S, 496.47 ALBERTVILLE BAR (Licenses) 442.00 FIRST SECURITY TITLE 10,0�� TOTAL $948.47 ADDITIONAL BILLS TO BE PAID JANUARY 3, 1989 CHECK NO. 9278 VOLUNTEER FIREMEN`S BENEFIT ASSOC.84,00 9277 DONS AUTO SERVICE 201.78 9278 WELTERS INC, 920 9279 DENNIS FERN GRAVEL, INC. 198.00 9280 MEYER-ROHLIN, INC. 2,940.13 9281 MEYER-ROHLIN, INC. 11,408.93 TOTAL $14 , 842.04