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1989-03-20 CC Agenda/PacketLJ • 0 LN'I9 1 I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF THE MINCTTES * - March 6, 1989 IV. COMMUNITY FORUM 7:05 Harry Weber -- Vacation of C.S.A.H. 37 Easement a. MAINTENANCE - Meeting on Gopher State One Calling -- April 4th - Guard Rails for around Wastewater Plant b. ENGINEERING - No Action c. LEGAL - Appropriate Resolutions and Ordinances pertaining to the Storm Water Drainage Plan - Other Business d. ADMINISTRATION - Income Received and Bills to be Paid - Hand Held Radios - Joint Meeting with Council, Planning Commission and Development Corporation regarding Comprehensive Plan. - LMC 1989 Legislative Conference -- March 29th - Park Board Minutes COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 2 - Issues Needing Further Discussion: Contract Garde Hauling Recycling Personnel Policy Newsletter Goals Setting Meeting - Other Business VII. MEMBERS REPORTS VIII. OTHER BUSINESS IX. A),K)URNMENT CITNCIL MINUTES MARCH 20, 1989 The regular meeting of the Albertville City Council was called to order by Mayor Gary Schwenzfeier. Members present included Bob Braun, Ian Cornelius, Donatus Vetsch and Jim Krystosek. Others present included Maureen Andrews, Lorie Villareal and Bob Miller. The agenda for the evening's meeting was reviewed by the Council. Donatus Vetsch made a motion to approve the agenda. Don Cornelius seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. The minutes of the March 6th meeting were reviewed by the Ca ncil. Hearing no corrections or additions, Don Cornelius made a motion to approve the minutes of March 6th. Jim Krystosek seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. Harry and Edna Weber were present to hear the findings on the commuter parking lot and to formally request that the C.S.A.H. 37 easement be vacated. Maureen stated that, she and Bob Miller attended the hearing the County Board held on Tuesday, March 14th in order to determine if the property in question should be turned back to the City for public purpose. The Council was informed that the County did agree to convey the street back to the City for road purposes therefore releasing the restrictions of a "Park and Ride'' lot. This action will allow the City to undertake a street vacation proceeding in the future. Mr. and Mrs. Weber informed the Council that they were making the request for street vacation for a couple reasons. The first being that there has bjeen interest in buying their lot contingent on the ability to obtain the easement and the discontinued use of the land as a parking lot. Secondly, they pointed out that the easement being used for the lot is not adequate in size so there is a continual problem with cars wrapping around the corner, therefore parking in front of the private drives along Lander Avenue. And finally it was pointed out that there is a problem of the lord; haul trucks pulling in and parking over night with their refrigeration running. It was noted that prior to any action by the Council, the City might want to look at potential sites for another Park and Ride lot. The reasoning for this is that without a defined lot the City could have the commuters cars parked along the major right-of-ways making it difficult to plow snow in the winter. The Webers noted that if the City agrees to vacate the property that they would agree to leave the current commuter lot as is until such time the land was sold or until the City could find another area suitable for a Park and Ride lot. It was pointed out that the triangle spot on C.S.A.H.'s 19 and 37 is a piece of property that could be of potential use for a park and ride lot (in the area of the Welcome to Albertville sign). It appears that this property is owned by Burlington Northern Railroad and the County. Harry Weiser mentioned that he believed that approximately 30 to 35 cars could be parked in the triangle and that by installing some Class 5 gravel that the City could define the parking lot. To this Donatus commented that he did not, look favorably on spending City monies for improving a commuter lot. It was then suggested that perhaps something could tie worked out to lease the property if we find out what the feasibility of the costs would be. Some things to be done initially on this is to check with the railroad and the County to see if the property would even be available; determine how much Class 5 will be needed and check the drainage in that area. A formal request was then made by Harry Weber, the adjoining property owner, to vacate the easement. Donatus Vetsch made a motion to set a date for the public hearing pending the City's receiving the conveyance of easement from the County. Bob Braun —� seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. The Council next heard an update from the Maintenance Department. Ken Lindsay was not, at, the meeting, but he wanted the Council to know that there will be an evening meeting pertaining to Gopher State One Calling procedures, etc. on April 4th in St. Cloud. He would like to attend this meeting providing the- Council has no objections. Don Cornelius noted that Ken had told him that he would not charge time and half for the evening meeting, r.Aut would like to be reimbursed for mileage if he took his own vehicle. The Council agreed that attending this meeting was beneficial and gave their approval. The Council was requested to start thinking about doing something to prevent damage being done to the dikes at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. As in the past there was discussion regarding whether or not a guard rail system with cable put up around the wastewater plant would probably be the best way to stop the problem. It was noted that the use of barb wire would not be a good enough solution as it's not protective enough and would be expensive to move down from the tops of the dikes. -2- It, was noted that before any action is taken trio City should check to see what the State standards are in determining how close to the road the City can get and how high the posts are allowed to be. No further discussion commenced on this issue. Bob Miller pointed out to the Council that the resolutions and ordinances pertaining to the storm water drainage plan were included in the packet for the Counc-il's review. In addition, Maureen passed around for the Councils review Meyer-Rohlin"s breakdown of charges per acre for water districting within the City limits. It, was noted that staff and Council will take more time to discuss this issue at another work meeting. Bob informed the Council that he is working with John Brost on a legal description problem with the area designated for development between Mud and School Lakes. The identification lines of the property are very bad and appear to be incapable of being located because of a phantom rod. Bob is working on the pi-rblem and will keep Mr. Brost and the Council informed of his findings. Maureen informed the Council that Barthel Construction brought in a picture and an application to add a 4 x. 12 piece txo the top of their existing sign at the intersection of Barthel Industrial Drive and County Road 37. In additional to this request the Council was informed that Barthel had went ahead and put up several non -conforming signs in various locations without, applying for the necessary permits from the City. It was noted that these signs could be violating the Sign Ordinance in several other instances because they they exceed the permitted size, are located off premise and in one case could be causing a visibility problem at the intersection of C.S.A.H's 19 and 35. It was noted that since Barthel Construction is in violation of Ordinance 1987-3; AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ADVERTISING DEVICES (BILLBOARDS) AND BUSINESS SIGNS AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF they be sent written notification of violation giving them 5 days to remove and correct the problem. (The minutes should note that when reviewing the Ordinance it was determined that the City would need to allow for fourteen days to bring the signs into conformance.) It was pointed out that an inventory of the other signs within the City should be made. Some of these signs were "Grandfathered" in making them legal non -conforming signs. It was suggested that, the City may want to amend the Ordinance to provide for the amortization which would allow for the remove of legal non -conforming signs after a given period of time. The income received and the bills to be paid were reviewed by the Council. Hearing no questions, Don Cornelius made a motion and Jim Krystosek seconded it, to approve the income received and the bills to be paid. All were i.n favor and checks 9439 through 9458 were paid. The City sign was .again up for discussion. Donatus pointed (xit that the Lioness have not yet taken down their Fish Fry sign. He feels that the City -3- should keep some sort, of message on the sign at, all times when organizations are not using the sign. Donatus also feels that the City should be responsible for the sign as it was donated to the City by the Lions. It was pointed out, however, that, the Council has riot yet agreed for the City to do this. It was suggested that the organizations could send a letter out to the City one week prior to putting a sign up. 48 hours would then be given to take the sign down. Ken will take the current sign down and put up a "Happy Easter". The issue of the hand held radios was then discussed. Jim told the Council that there were now new batteries in the battery packs and to change the crystals to the City`s frequency would cost $90, not $150 for all the radios. Two other radios, different from these, could go on the same frequency. Jim also said that no problems were anticipated in getting a couple of more radios to use during Friendly City Days. Total cost, for the hand held radios is now $800 Radios $600 Frequency Change $ 90 Cabinet $ 60 Antennae $ 50 Total $800 At this point, Gary brought up the fact that a good CB radio would only cost between $100 and $125. Probably about $400 total for three CB's.. Gary said that communication is necessary and that perhaps CB's would be another way to go. $400 compared to $8W is quite a savings and something the City needs to keep in mind as this issue is still being questioned as whether or not it is a high priority or not. �,ouncil action was needed at, this point, therefore, it, was agreed that Gary would check into the some different brands and costs of CB's to have for the next meeting. The hand held radios will be taken back. They will be available should the City decide they want them. A joint meeting with the Council, Planning Commission and the Development Corporation will be held on April 13th at, 7 p.m. the purpose of this meeting will be to review and discuss the City's comprehensive plan. The Council was reminded that the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference will be March 29th in St. Paul. Maureen and possibly Don Cornelius will be attending. The Park Board minutes were included in the packet for the Council's review. IZO It was brought to the C.aarci1`s attention that no previous motion had been made to accept Mike Potter's resignation from the Park Board. Dori Cornelius made the motion and Jim Kryst,-,sek seconded it to accept Mike Potter's resignation from the Park Board effective March 3, 1989. Maureen informed the Council that there were a number of issues needing further discussion: Personnel Policy, Contract Garbage Hauling, Recycling and Newsletter. It, was pointed out that the City needs to prioritize what issues C,cuncil wants to deal with, what our goals are and what do we hope to accomplish goal this coming year. A work meeting will be scheduled for this purpose. Other items of interest: There will be.a meeting in the Community room at the Buffalo Courthouse on March 28th at, 2:30 p.m. to discuss the new tax law charges. May, 1989 is Arbor Month. We need to encourage the planting of trees. The fate of the poplar trees is still undetermined. Ron Becker did not take down the trees for reasons of his own. There is going to be a meeting for informational items on the Sheriff's contract. A work meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. March 28th to discuss the personnel policy and other issues. A $100 donation for the Park Board was received from Albertville Bar after the success of their Snowball tournament. Mary Vetsch also commented that the team will assist in the installation of lirre rock along the fence in the spring. A Council member reported that there is no indication for County Road 35 on the freeway. There is for County Road 37. The State Fire Relief Association's report was included in the packet or the Council's review. A Friendly City Days meeting was held. on March 13th. Nothing appeared to he accomplished at, this meeting. The next meeting will be April llth at 7:30 p.m. There was no other business so a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Dori Cornelius and seconded by Donatus Vetsch. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned. \,-aAa,uo�H aAtz,� INCOME RECEIVED MARCH 20, 1989 SEWER ACCOUNTS ST. MICHAEL FOUNDATION REGISTERED CLOSERS FIRST SECURITY TITLE SHERBURNE COUNTY ABSTRACT FIRST SECURITY TITLE NORTHWEST TITLE & ESCROW MARLENE KASPER (Hall Rental) ALBERTVILLE JAYCEES REGISTERED CLOSERS TRI COUNTY ABSTRACT SANDY WEBER (Hall Rental) FIRST SECURITY TITLE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION CO. BARTHEL CONSTRUCTION 827.80 25.00 10.00 7,333.33 10.00 10.00 6,593.75 10.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 495.00 1,455.95 TOTAL $16,835.83 BILLS TO BE PAID MARCH 20, 1989 CHECK NO. 9439 GARY SCHWENZFEIER 18.48 9440 DEHMERS 10.58 9441 MAUREEN ANDREWS 673.90 9442 LORIE VILLAREAL 446.25 9443 KEN LINDSAY 692.85 9444 MIKE RUTKOWSKI 399.04 9445 PERA 160.24 9446 MEYER-ROHLIN, INC. 5,923.86 9447 J.V. INDUSTRIES, INC. 45.00 9448 R.OBERT J. MILLER 2,076.00 9449 CHOUINAR.D'S 49.92 9450 WELTERS INC. 30.39 9451 CHARLOTTE L. PETERSON, TREASURER, MCFOA 15.00 9452 NORTHERN OXYGEN SERVICE 20.50 9453 MOTOROLA, INC. 1,220.00 TOTAL $11,782.01 :EWER ACCOUNTS TRI COUNTY ABSTRACT ADDITIONAL INCOME MARCH 20, 1989 240.00 10.00 TOTAL $250.00 ADDITIONAL BILLS TO BE PAID MARCH 20, 1989 CHECK NO. 9454 FINANCE DEPARTMENT - LMC 26.00 9455 U.S. POST OFFICE 50.00 .9456 MINNEGASCO 265.71 9457 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES TOTAL $341.71