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1989-03-06 CC Agenda/PacketCITY COUNCIL AGENDA MARCH 6, 1989 I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES * - February 21, 1989 IV. COMMUNITY FORUM 7:05 Steve Klitzka -- Softball Issues Park Board Issues 7:30 Joint Power's Update and Approval of Operating Agreement a. MAINTENANCE - Upcoming Schools * --Wastewater Operations Seminar (March 22-24) * --Stabilization Pond Seminar (April 24-27) - West Albertville Drainage Study Update - I-94 Crossing for Water in Relationship with Proposed Development - Other Business c. LEGAL - Commuter Parking Lot Update - Ordinance Regarding Worker's Compensation Coverage for Council Members - Other Business El COUNCIL AGENDA • PAGE 2 d. ADMINISTRATI(kI - Income Received and Bills to be Paid - Approval of 3.2 Beer License for Lions -- April 15, 1989 - Work Meeting -- Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. (Dinner will be provided) - Memo from David Licht Re: Working for Otesgo Township - Hand Held Radios - Resignation of Park Board. Chairman Mike Potter - Other Business 4I I. P1L4V D1c ;rk. * - Sheriff's Report W,: 4yI-110JJ AJ 4'1 i�il�i .7 0 COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH H, 1989 The regular meeting of the Albertville City Council was called to order by Mayor Gary Schwenafeier. Members present included Bob Braun, Don Cornelius, Donatus Vetsch and Jim Krystosek. Others present included Maureen Andrews, Lorie Villareal, Bob Miller, Thore Meyer and Ken Lindsay. The agenda for the evenings meeting was reviewed by the Council. A motion was made by Don Cornelius and seconded by Bob Braun to approve the agenda. All were in favor and the motion carried. The minutes of the February 21st meeting were reviewed by the Council. Before the minutes were approved, Donatus Vetsch questioned whether or not, Ken had ordered the City "No Parking" signs and if he had checked with the county to see if they have recently taken down any of the old signs. Donatus also asked about the blacktopping of 50th Street and if the City was billing Frankfort Township for plowing part of that same street. Hearing no other comments, Don Cornelius made a motion to approve the minutes of February 21st. Donatus Vetsch seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. Steve Klitzka, representing the Park Board, was present to update the Council on the activities of the Park Board. He is requesting permission to run an ad in the local paper for persons interested in serving as a Park Board member. Steve told the Council that the Park Board is planning a summer activity program at the main park for the kids. The activities may include such things as field hockey and arts and crafts. He will present this program to the Council in one month. There was some discussion as to what the future plans for the 51st Park would be. The parkland has been rough graded and plans are being made to have the final grading completed. There was also some discussion regarding the purchasing of playground equipment to be installed. Steve stated that he would like more information regarding the methods under which the City is planning on financing. Steve stated that the Park Board will be putting together into a Development Plan for park expansion and will then like to present the plan to the different organizations for financial support. The Park Board report also addressed scheduling for softball this summer. Women's Softball will be bringing all ten of the women's teams into Albertville this season. It appears that they will play on Monday and Wednesdays. The men's softball teams will use the field on Tuesday and Thursday. Softball season most generally runs from the first Monday in May until the middle of August. The women`s teams may have a softball tournament this summer. The proceeds from registration fees and concession sales will go towards park improvements and maintenance. It was pointed out that the Softball League will again hire kids to clean up after softball and maintain the playing field similar to last year.. There was some additional discussion regarding the installation of the lights. The Council was informed that in order to meet the proposed schedule of having the lights installed as soon as the ground is thawed enough to do so the Jaycees would like the soil borings done as soon as possible as it needs to be done before the lights are installed. Neighboring residents will be contacted by Steve before installation just to make sure there are no objections. Steve assured the Council that he would inform the residents that there would be a curfew on the lights, probably 10:15 or 10:30 p.m. He pointed out that this is common with most fields. The Council next heard a Joint Power's update. There has been some limited discussion regarding the construction of a new water tower. The Joint Power's representatives informed the other members that there is a development, proposed for St. Michael which will be located in the area that a new water tower is being proposed and that the project will not go forward until such time land is donated for the tower. It was noted that no action has been taken to finance and construct a new water tower at this time because the board has not yet determined the capacity and condition of the existing towers. -2- It was also noted that until such time that, a new water tower is built the proposed development in St. Michael will need to be serviced by booster pumps but nothing has been finalized yet. An additional Joint Power's issue was discussed and approved. The members of the Council were informed that there was to be an amendment to the operating agreement which would allow for the collection of an additional $200 to be used for construction of future expansion to the wells and towers. Donatus Vetsch made the motion and Jim Krystosek seconded it to approve the amendment to the Operating Agreement. All were in favor and the motion carried. The Council heard from the Maintenance Department next. Ken Lindsay was informed that Creamery Antiques had called with a compliment on the snowplowing. Donatus and Don also complimented Ken and his crew on doing a good job. They said that they have heard lots of good comments on a job well done. Ken was asked to pass the good word on to his crew. Ken informed the Council that he must attend a wastewater treatment school every two years to be recertified as a Wastewater Operator. He needs to be recertified this year to maintain his operator's license. There is a Wastewater Operations Seminar March 22 - 24 that Ken would like to attend. There is also a Stabilization Pond Seminar April 24 - 27 that he and Mike both would like to attend. Ken commented that he must go to one or the other for sure before June as his license needs to be renewed by at that time. After some discussion, it was decided that Ken could go to the Wastewater Operations Seminar in March and Mike could go to ponds school in April. It, will be determined at a later date if Ken will be able to go to the ponds school scheduled for later in the year. The fate of the poplar trees by the watertower will be determined soon. Ken stated that he had talked to Ron Becker about the trees. Mr. Becker wants the trees and will cut them down and haul them away on Saturday, March 11th. Ken will also ask Mr. Becker if he wants the two elms by Donatus` property line. The brush could be burned on location since there is good snow coverage and as long as it, was cleared by officials. The City would require Mr. Becker to sign a waiver. Ken then went on to comment, that he and Mike did not do any damage to the hockey nets. They have always pulled them out, but Perhaps some of the kids threw the nets over the wall when they were using the rink. -3- The Council was informed that park"s ice rink has now been closed for the season. Ken noted that a pump is out at the lift station in the Industrial Park due to a valve malfunction. Parts have been ordered and they will be working on getting it replaced. Ken next informed the Council that the pickup is ready for a gravestone. It needs a lot of work and it, would not be cost effective to put major repairs into it. The City will definitely need to do something soon. The issue will be brought up for discussion at, the work meeting on Tuesday night. Ken also mentioned that the City needs to look at some bigger snow removal equipment. Our equipment, is serviceable enough but not big enough for the kind of snowfall we just experienced. Ken said he is interested in a front end loader with bucket and wing. It would be a versatile machine. At that point, Ken stated that Anoka County is selling two, 4 wheel drive, 2 1/2 ton Ford trucks, price not yet determined. He will find out all the particulars on this truck to present to the Council. The Council questioned whether there would be any other uses for a loader and was there really a need for it. Ken was told by one Council member that he did not feel that the City could justify the need for a front end loader and that the City does not have the ^ purchasing power to buy everything new. The Council did agree that the need for a new pickup is legitimate. No further action was taken on the matter. Maureen informed the Council that she had gotten a call from Hugh O'Donnell regarding the plowing of the gravel road down by the bulk tanks. It was pointed out that a year ago the Council had agreed to plow the road when there is more than 4 inches of snow and it had not been done as of the time of the meeting. Ken noted that he had forgotten about the agreement since there had not been this much snow in a number of years. He agreed to make a pass with the snowplow on Tuesday morning. The discussion next went to the hand held radios. Jim Krystosek reported that the battery packs are replaceable at $56 a piece, good for 4 to 5 years. The inside insert can be replaced if battery packs become obsolete, Chargers are not available as these radios are discontinued models. The Council was informed that the transmitting power of the radios appeared to be pretty good but that by adding an antennae at City Hall that the range will be much better. The maintenance department is looking at adding antennas to the vehicles as well. -4- It was noted that the radios have only been used by the maintenance department and one of the radios has been found not to work properly, so Jim has taken it back to Sherburne Communication to have it checked out. It appears that there may be problem with one of battery packs. Maureen stated that Dave Vetsch could build a cabinet for the storage of the radios for no more than $60. The radios would be ideal for Friendly City Days for the parade route and general communications. It has been agreed that a couple of more radios could be borrowed during the Friendly City Day's celebration. Ken questioned the status of the frequencies for these radios. He stated that radios must be licensed individually for certain frequencies. He also said that the Fire Department may want to get a Private channel and that the City should get all the radios on the same frequency. Donatus questioned why these radios were being sold so inexpensive. Also, just which fund will the money come out of to pay for these radios. The price is good but is it a high priority. After some additional discussion it was decided that the Council wanted more information on the exact costs of this system before making any decisions on purchasing the radios. The Council was briefly updated on the ongoing Storm Water Drainage Study. A financial package is being put together and this and other issues related to the drainage study will be discussed at, the work meeting on Tuesday night. It was reported that someone qualified to do so is coming out to view the video of the condition of the water line casing lying under I-94 with Bob Sullentrop in order to determine how large of a pipe will go through the 24" carrier. Again there was some discussion regarding MN/DOT'S involvement in this matter. Bob Miller stated that he would like to see MN/DOT involved from the beginning simply because of the expense that might be involve in resolving this matter, It was pointed out, that the City will not know what costs will be involved for this project until it is known what size pipe if any at all will go through the casing. It, was noted that it might be possible that only a 10" line may fit, because of the pipe tie in. There was some discussion about Albertville possibly approaching Frankfort on a joint venture of sharing the cost for the installation of water pipes. Page 5 There was some discussion regarding what would be the best approach to resolving this matter and whether or not it would even be feasible to talk with Frankfort Township at this time. It was pointed out that it might be best for the engineers for the City and the Township to get together to discuss the matter or possibly have a meeting between the Council and the Township Board. No action was taken on this matter, but it was agreed that there would be more discussion regarding the options at the work meeting. Maureen informed the Council that Doug Psyk had contacted her regarding the installation of blacktop for Psyk's 4th Addition, if the project could be tied in with other projects. In order to move the project ahead the Council was reminded that they would need to order a Feasibility Report. Bob Braun made a motion and Don Cornelius seconded it to order the feasibility report on Psyk's projects. All were in favor and the motion carried. The Council next heard an update on the commuter parking lot. Bob Miller stated that the County Board would be holding a hearing on March 14th in order to determine if the property should be turned back for public purpose. It was noted that there had been some discussion regarding whether or not the City or Mr. Weber would have to pay the County for the property. It was Bob's opinion that since the area in question was taken in the form of an easement that there is no need to have to pay for the turnback or vacation. No other action was taken on the matter. The next matter discussed was that of the Worker's Compensation coverage for the Council members. Jim Krystosek made a motion to approve the Worker's Compensation Ordinance (1989-1). Don Cornelius second the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. The income received and the bills to be paid were reviewed by the Council, Don Cornelius made a motion and Jim Krystosek seconded it to approve the bills. All were in favor and checks 9406 through 9438 were paid. The Lions are requesting a limited 3.2 beer license for their dinner/dance on April 15th at the Parish Center. Payment and application have already been received. Donatus Vetsch made a motion and Don Cornelius seconded it to approve the license for the Lions dinner/dance on April 15th. Ali were in favor and the motion carried. The work meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, March 7th at 3:00 for staff and Council. Dinner will be provided as the meeting will extend into the evening. A memo from David Licht was received by the City stating that he wants the City of Albertville to be aware of the fact that, he is doing some work for Otsego Township. A copy of the resignation of Mike Potter from the Park Board was enclosed in the packet for the Councils review. The next Friendly City Days meeting will be March 13th at 7:30 p.m. Maureen and Jim will attend. There was no other business so a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Donatus Vetsch and seconded by Bob Braun. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned. Page 7 INCOME RECEIVED MARCH 6, 1989 SEWER ACCOUNTS BURKHARDT PLUMBING MARK LEASE NORTH STAR TITLE PIC 5 TOM WRITERS (BUILDING PERMIT) ED BREUN (F.C.D.'s T-SHIRTS) FIRST SECURITY TITLE HEALTH CENTRAL OF BUFFALO AMRE BUILDING SYSTEMS (BUILDING PERMIT) BERNARD MARX CHECK NO. $ 5,400.00 25.00 33.00 10.00 640.00 75.00 9.00 7,333.33 28,591.88 85.80 33.00 TCn'AL $42,236.76� BILLS TO BE PAID MARCH 6, 1989 9406 MN EXTENSION SERVICES 50,00 9407 MAUREEN ANDREWS 673.90 9408 LORIE VILLAREAL 446.25 9409 KEN LINDSAY 692.85 9410 MIKE RUTKOWSKI 399.04 9411 GARY SCHWENZFEIER. 9412 MEDCENTERS HEALTH PLAN 333.40 9413 DON CORNELIUS 120.00 941.4 BOB BRAUN 9415 DONATUS VETSCH 9416 JIM KRYSTOSEK 9417 MINNESOTA CONWAY FIRE & SAFETY 10.35 9418 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS 733.61 9419 ROBERT MINKEMA 300.00 9420 C( "JNICATION AUDITORS 15.00 9421 DJ`S TOTAL HOME CARE CENTER 83.22 9422 PERA 9423 KEVIN MEALHOUSE 30.00 9424 ALBERTVILLE AUTO PARTS., INC. 239.92 9425 DONS AUTO 573.21 PAGE 2 -IN 9426 WRIGHT COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER 9427 WRIGHT COUNTY MAYOR'S ASSOCIATION 9428 FEDERATED CO-OPS, INC. 9429 G.D. LaPLANT 9430 SIMONSON LUMBER +O+RL ADDITIONAL INCOME RECEIVED MARCH 6, 1989 SEWER ACCOUNTS 266.52 ALBERTVILLE LIONS CLUB 25.00 TOTAL $291.52 CHECK NO. 9431 9432 9433 ADDITIONAL BILLS TO BE PAID MARCH 6, 1989 UNITED TELEPHONE NSP PERA TOTAL 151.05 1,742.59 9.00 $1,902.64