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1990-03-19 CC Agenda/PacketCITY OF ALBERTVILLE� P. O. BOX 131 ALBERTVILLE, MINNESOTA 55301 PHONE: (612) 497-3384 CITY C(:IINCIL AGENDA MARCH 19, 1990 I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES * February 28, 1990 * March 5, 1990 IV. C0MMUNITY FORUM V. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS a. MAINTENANCE - Street Sweeping - Pond Transfer Pump - L.M.C. Insurance Safety Seminar - Sample Testing - Maintenance Overtime - Other Business -r m R Z) b. ENGINEERING * - Improvement of Railroad Crossing on C.S.A.H. No. 19 - Overlayment of C.S.A.H. No. 19 and the Possible Incorporatirn of Installing: the Storm Drainage Line and S-anitary ewer Line Under 19 Prior to Improvement - Other Business c. LEGAL - Other Business Make our City ........ Your Cil v We invite Home, /ndustrv, Business COUNCIL AGENDA PAGE 2 d. ADMINISTRATION * - Income Received and Bills to be Paid 1990 Board of Review -- April 17th at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Ackninistrat ive Intern - Approval of Land Purchase for Maintenance B;.ailding Information Regarding Organized Garbage Collection and Recyc 1 ing - Additional Items VII. MEMBERS REPORTS VIII. OTHER. BUSINESS * - Article on Tax Increment Financing - Park Board Minutes for January and February IX. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF ALBERTVILLE P. O. BOX 131 ALBERTVILLE, MINNESOTA 55301 PHONE: (612) 497-3384 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1990 A special meeting of the Albertville City Council was called to order by Mayor Gary Schwenzfeier. Members present included Jim Krystosek, Donatus Vetsch and Bob Braun. Council member Don Cornelius was absent. Others present included Maureen Andrews. The purpose of the meeting was to review the information pertaining to the proposed site of the Maintenance facility. This information included the soil boring results from Braun Engineering for the site and the backgrys nd information on the assessments associated with the property. Thore reviewed with the Council the findings from the soil boring test done by Braun Engineering. It was noted that there were approximately 10 samples drawn from various sites on the property to get a feel for the amount of fill that has been put on the property. Each of the samples showed different amounts of fill with the least amount being on the west side of the property. It was noted that, about 1600 cubic yards of fill would nod to be pushed sit to make the site ready to build a structure that would be 200 X 48 feet in size. The cost of excavating the fill would likely run between $.50 and $.75 a cubic yard. There was some discussion regarding how much fill would be required to bring the lot up to the proper elevation for building purposes. It was pointed out, that it would take about 6 feet of fill to bring the lot up to the proper elevation. The Council then discussed what would be done with the parking lot at the time of the construction. It was noted that because the City is looking at pole type construction for the facility that, a conditional use permit would be required and at that time the City should consider including a request to allow the parking lot to be left in a gravel base for a period of two years to allow for proper settlement. Make our City ........ Your Cit v We invite Home. Industry. Business 17here was also some discussion regarding how lar-g;e the tuilding could be - once it was fully developed. Thore noted that based on the allowable building area that the building could potentially be as large as 200 feet in length as long as it meets the building axle requirements. It was pointed out that at some point the Council would need to look at having a drawing done to determine the exact location of the building, driveway, parking, elevations and Outside storage, etc. after determining what the City"s needs are going to be. The Council was briefly update on what the costs of the back assessments are on the property. It was pointed out that when the figures were reviewed it appears that the assessment would be almost equally split between the Parcel the City is looking at and the parcel on the north side of the road. The City would be able to acquire the property for the back assessments, taxes and penalty, which in fact the City has already been paid for because the City has been carrving the share of the assessments since they were putt on the tax role. As a point of clarification, it was noted that the City would draw a check to the Beaudry`s for the assessments which would in turn be paid to the County in order to clear the title. At the time of tax settlement from the County the City would get the money hack, making the purchase a wash. The Ca,incil was also informed that someone is interested in purchasing the property to the north of Barthel Industrial Drive and is will to clear that portion of the assessments and assume the r-ziai.ning balance of the assessments. The party is looking to see a quick solution to the situation as they would like to begin construction as soon as possible. It was agreed that before anything was finalize that Bob Miller would need to check to make sure all the information is in order. The C�o,�ncil after looking at the issue discussed the fact that the property being considered will be coming up for Sheriff`s Sale in the upcoming months and if the City is interested in obtaining the property will need to be taken soon so not to loose a chance to obtain the property. It was rioted that there is a possibility of the State of Minnesota keeping the land because of the fact that the land is classified as wetlands. It was aged that this is t�X� gaxl of an opportunity to acquire a piece of land for the maintenance building for just the cost of the impr�avements. It was noted that if the City looked at any other site there would be the cost of the land plus the improvements (assessments). The next issues the Council reviewed and discussed were the different documents for Fraser Steel. The Council was informed that there four sets of documents that needed to be sigried in order to complete the project. -2- The first documents reviewed were the memo and report from David Licht regarding the Fraser Steel Company's Conditional Use Permit for the Planned Unit Development. The purpose of the memo was to document to the Council that the report prepared on February 20th had not addressed several issues that the Council felt needed and the reason why. David noted that he was not trying to justify their rerx�)rt but felt that an explanation for the file was necessary. The rr,emo noted that the plans necessary to complete the review process had not been delivered to David's office until the afternoon of the 20th, leaving only 3 hours to complete the review because of the need to fax the report to the Council. In an effort not to delay the project the report was prepared very hurriedly and not reviewed until after it had been submitted. Hind sight proved that the report should have been held and the (-Juncil informal of the conditions for the delay. The memo apologized for the situation and asked that in the future when an unmanageable deadline arises that that the Council back the decision of the firm to decline or refuse to respond in an unreasonably short period of time. The Planning Report was reviewed next. The Council was informed that the charges recommended at the February 20th Council meeting had been addressed in the report's addendum. These issues included: 1. Storage of pallets in the designated outside storage area shall riot exceed the height of the encompassing fence (seven feet). 2. The outside storage area shall be hard surfaced in asphalt to control dust and minimize maintenance concerns. The Council had raised the issue of whether or not the outside storage should be limited to five years with a five year renewal. They were informed that the report did not address this because outside storage is allowed and therefore does not need a conditional use permit. Hearing no other question or comments a motion was made to approve the PLANNING REPORT ADDENDUM FOR FRASER STEEL'S CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. The motion was made by Bob Braiiin and seconded by Uonatus Vetsch. All were in favor and the motion carried. The Council next reviewed the the DEVEWPMENT CONTRACT FOR FRASER. BUILDING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. This document sets the conditions of the conditional use permit and described the letter of credit associated with project. The contract stipilates all the points that had been raised in the planning report. Hearing no comments or questions a motion was made to approve the contract. A motion was made by Donabis Vetsch and seconded by Jim Krystosek to approve the DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR FRASER BUILDING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. All were in favor and the motion carried. -3- The next agreement reviewed was the ECONOMIC RECOVERY FUND GRANT AGREEMENT; GRANT NUMBER CDA-9040057-1-F90, between the State of Minnesota and the City of Albertville. This document sets the conditions of the grant and the requirements that are required to be followed to use the state money for the development of the Fraser Steel building in Albertville. The Council was informed that some these requirements are transferred to Fraser Steel through the loan agreement with Rod Fraser and his corporation. Hearing no other comments or questions a motion was made to approve grant the ECONOMIC RECOVERY FUND GRANT AGREEMENT; GRANT NUMBER CDA-90-0057-1-F90. The motion was made by Bob Braun and seconded by Jim Krystosek. All were in favor and the motion carried. The AGREEMENT FOR LOAN OF THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY FUND between the City of Albertville and Fraser Steel Company, Inc. was reviewed next. This document stipulates the requirements required of Fraser Steel for the loan of the ERF money. It further stipulates the loan terms and repayment schedules and special requirements. A motion was made by Jim Krystosek and seconded by Donatus Vetsch to approve the AGREEMENT FOR LOAN OF THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY FUND. All were in favor and the motion carried. The last document reviewed and approved by the Council was the DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE AND FRASER BUILDING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP for the use of the tax increment "pay as you go'' financing. This d nument defined the basis for the tax increment and the terms for using the funds. It further stipulates the maximum amount of funds that will be available to Fraser Building Limited Partnership for the financing; of the project and the up front costs that they are responsible for paying; to the City of Albertville prior to the first drawn of tax increment. A motion was made by Donatus Vetsch and seconded by Bob Braun to approve the DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE AND FRASER BUILDING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP for the use of the tax increment "pay as you go'' financing. All were in favor and the motion carried. The minutes should note that Mr. Jim Walsh stopped during the course of the meeting and requested that he be given copies of the phone bills for the Years of 1987, 1988 and 1989. He also requested the last two years of Audit Reports as well. Mr. Walsh also requested that he be put on the agenda of the March 5th Council meeting regarding the remodeling of City Hall and the use of Lion's gambling proceeds. Hearing no comments or questions a motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The motion was made by Bob Braun and seconded by Jim Krystosek. All were in favor and the meeting was adjourned. -4- CITY OF ALBERTVILLE P. O. BOX 131 ALBERTVILLE, MINNESOTA 55301 PHONE: (612) 497-3384 CCAINCIL MINUTES MARCH 5, 1990 The regular meeting of the Albertville City Council was called to order by the Mayor Gary Schwenafeier. Members present included Don Cornelius, Bob Braun, Donatus Vetsch and Jim Kiystosek. Others present included Maureen Andrews, Bob Miller, Thore Meyer, and Ken Lindsay. The agenda for the evening's meeting was reviewed by the Council. Donatus Vetsch made a motion and Don Cornelius seconded it to approve the agenda. All were in favor and the motion carried. The minutes of the February 20th meeting were reviewed by the Council. Before they were approved, corrections were made by Ken Lindsay. On page 2, paragraph 2, the minutes should read City Wastewater Treatment Facility not just City property. Hearing no other corrections or additions, Dan Cornelius made a motion to accept the minutes of February 20th with corrections. Jim Krystosek seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion carried. The minutes of the February 28th special meeting were tabled until the March 19th Council meeting. Mr. Jim Walsh, Mr. LeRoy Berning, Mr. Mary Vetsch Mr. Kevin Zachman and Mr. Tony Bistodeau were present to discuss with the Council their concerns regarding the City's proposed remodeling of City Hall. Jim Walsh asked when the City is proposing to do the remodeling, what is being Proposed, why the remodeling is be considered and what types of funds are going to be used to complete the project. The Council informed Jim that it is the intention of the Council to complete the remodeling in the next couple months, pointing out that at this time of year costs associated with the remodeling will be somewhat lower since contractors are not as busy during the winter months and are looking for work. Make our City ........ Your Cit v We invite Home. Industry. Business CITY OF ALBERTVILLE P. O. BOX 131 ALBERTVILLE, MINNESOTA 55301 PHONE: (612) 497-3384 ()(1JNCIL MINUTES MARCH 5, 1990 The regular meeting of the Albertville City Council was called to order by the acting Mayor, Don Cornelius. Mayor Gary Schwenzfeier was absent. Members present included Bob Braun, U�natus Vetsch and ,Jim Krystosek . tethers present included Maureen Andrews, Bob Miller, Thore Meyer, .and Ken Lindsay. The agenda for the evenings meeting was reviewed by the Gxuncil. Donates Vetsch made a motion and Don Cornelius seconded it to approve the agenda. All were in favor and the motion carried. The minutes of the February Wth meeting were reviewed by the Council. Before they were approved, corrections were made by Ken Lindsay. Gn page 2, paragraph 2, the minutes should read City Wastewater Treatment Facility not just City property. Hearing no other corrections or additions, Don Cornelius made a motion to accept the minutes of February 20th with corrections. Jim Krystosek seconded the mt-)tion. All were in favor and the motion carried. The minutes of the February 28th special meeting were tabled until the March 19th C,o�u Meeting. Mr. Jim Walsh, Mr. LeRoy Berning, Mr. Mary Vetsch Mr. Kevin Zachman and Mr. Tony BistA-Aea.0 were present to discuss with the Council their concerns regarding. the City`s proposed remodeling of City Hall. ,Jim Walsh asked when the City is proposing to do the remodeling, what is being proposed, why the remodeling is be considered and wr�at types of funds are going to be used to complete the project. The Council informed Jim that it is the intention of the Couricil to complete the remodeling ir, the next couple months, rx,i-nting out that n-at this time of year costs associated with the remodeling will be somewhat lower since contractors are not as busy during the winter months and are 1cx_)king for work. Make our City........ Your Citv We invite Home, /ndustrv, Business Maureen Andrews was asked to make copies of the proposed remr,rleling so that people present could see what is being proposed is the remodeling. It was rioted that the C,xincil is looking at the following changes: 1. To divide the back room in half and making one side an office for the Administrator and the other a conference rxom to be used for work meetings, Planning Commission and Park Board meetings 2. Change the entrance of the building from the f,o the south side and make it handicapped accessible. 3. Extend the office, that currently the Administrator uses, the additional four feet that is currently the entrance to the building. -arid provide for a window operiir-ig between the Cxincil Chambers and the office. This office will serve as the secretary`s office and will house the computer, copier and files. The window will be a service counter when the public come in to pay bills, ask questions, etc. 4. Replacement of windows because of disrepair of existing windows. 5. Replacement of carpet, floor the and window fixtures because of poor condition. 6. It was noted that the City is considering the possibility of Wilding a new Maintenance Facility and will be looking at adding a meeting room in the Fire Station for the firemen's training room. This room will be built with a mezzanine above for the purpose Of storing old City documents. The ((.xu-Lcil noted that the reason that the City is looking to undertake this remodeling is that the City is sorely in need of additional spaces and feel that by adjusting the existing space can better utilize the space that is currently available, without going to the expense of building a new stn�cture. It was further rioted that the current internal traffic flow is not conducive to operating the City on a day-to-day basis. At this time Jim Walsh noted that he did not feel that the City was is any need of additional space, rioting that the Administrator can shut the door when not wanting to be disturbed. He also rioted that Donatus Vetsch supposedly commented to members of the Lions organization that they did not meed to meet at City Hall, Donatus Vetsch stated that he had not made such a comment and would like to know who had made this statement. Jim would not say where the remark had come from. To this comment, it was rioted that the (3ouncil in reviewing this remodeling had taken into consideration the fact that City Hall is used for rrXore than city business and have attempted to focus the remodeling around this fact. WA It was noted by another member of the Council that the City is looking t.r begin to do the City's acc-csinting in-house and will need accommodate this change and in addition is planning on taking on a intern for a period of six months to assist with different projects the City is working on, noting that some of the projects include development, City newsletters, recycling and coritract garbage hauling, etc. It was rioted that the City is not attempting to cut down the usable space but rearrange it for better utilization. At this time it was rioted by the members of the service organizations that it is their goal that a community center be built in the near future for social funetioris. Noting that they need a place to hold fund raisers, dinners and other activities that they might have. The C xinciI noted that they are aware of this goal and appreciate this concern but feel that at this time a (:community center is not highest priority item for the City. Noting that at this time the City needs to deal with the space problem in the Maintenance/Fire Station building as well as the poor utilization of City Hall space. It was further pointed out that the City hopes to extend the life of the - Fire Station and City Hall by remodeling these structures and building a new Maintenance Building. It was noted that the Council hopes to extend the life of these buildings for at least another 10 years by making the char�ges that are being proposed. A member of the group present rioted that he felt that it would be advisable to get together to discuss the needs of City and the service organizations and hopefully come up with a solution that meets the needs of everyone involved. Someone else questioned the C.Aouncil on whether or not the City should be spending the money on these building instead of building new structures? It was noted that the economics of building new makes that proposal unfeasible at this time. It was pointed out that when considering the possibility of a new school being built in the district as well as the new County Jail the hu ilding a new fire station and/or city hall does riot seem realistic. Jim Walsh rioted that he feels that the City should be a- airing tree properties behind City Hall that are currently list for sale. He state that he felt that the City could rent the house on the north corner and have it Fray for itself and then stated that the house that had been converted into an office could be used for the Administrative Offices. It should be noted that the office building- could not be used as is because it is not handicapped accessible and does not have the right reFstiYkom facilities in it. It would need to changed to meet the state codes. IsE The Council stated that they are aware of the property being referenced and noted that it would be considered for future public facilities if it can be determined that it would meet the needs of the City. If the City was to consider purchasing the property it would have to be determiner) whether or not property would meet the needs of the City as it continues to grow, would there be adequate parking available if a structure was built on the site and what would be the best use of the property. It was also noted that at this time the City does not have funds to purchase the land meaning that the City would he looking at special f inanc ing . It was questioned whether or not the proposed remodeling and construction of the Maintenance Building was going to be financed with the Lion's money? The ('Ao1,zncil informed the group that the City is using money that has been set aside in this years budget for the remodeling and that the Maintenance Building would tie financed through an equipment certificate. The Council stressed the point that they are trying' to plan for the future growth of the City at the least amoant of expense. It was noted that there had been some discussion regarding the possibility of expanding the building bit that it was felt that this proposal had several barriers that could not be overcome, such as that the building already exceeds the :30% maxirnun ground coverage, the addition would require on site parking and that overall the expansion would cost a lot more money arid that there would not be much r,-)re gained from it. At this time it was noted that with moving Maintenance into its own facility there would be room for training room to be built in the Fire Station. This would open up the use of the Council Chambers two nights a month. The people present stated that they did not think it was fair that when they donated the money for the remodeling of the back room five years ago that the City would now be planning on taking over the use of that room. They noted that L ion ` s Club donate at"it $2 , 500 , the ,Jaycee " s $2 , �i and the Lioness' donated labor and materials. It was further noted that if the City would come up with the right plan that the service organizations would come up with the funds to finance the project. It was questioned why the City would plan on spending $20,000 to remodel City Hall, which is the figure that is supposed to have been quoted around town. The G-,unc i 1 state that this figure is not correct , noting that the est irsated cost of the project is expected to r in around $8,000. The C,uincil was questioned why they feel that they need to add any additional people to the payroll. It was noted that the intezn's position is a temporary position at this time but did riot that as this grows there will be need for addition staff people. -4- The Council was then questioned why the City was considering acquiring the Beaudry`s property for the Maintenance Building when there was land available at the site of the Wastewater Treatment Facility. It was noted that this site had been considered, fait with shoreland management restrictions there is not as much buildable land available on that site. It was also noted that by placing the Maintenance Building out the Wastewater Treatment Facility that it wound require that equipment would need to be hauled into town on a regular basis for doing the day-to-day maintenance activities, i.e. wining, ice it a irit enance , snow rerr,��val and c le-anup , etc . It was further noted that if the City acquires the Beaudry property that we would be getting it for the cost of the back assessments and for assuming the remaining balance of the assessments. It was noted that the City has already covered the ten years of assessments because the special assessment bonds are generally obligates and therefore the City has to make the bond payment wether or not the assessments are paid for. Additionally it was pointed out that if the City was tea acquire any other parcel of property we would be looking at a purchase price for the land plus assessments because the property we-Aild receive benefit for improvements ,just like any other parcel of property. The noted that their gre-atest concern about the property is the fact that the property is to be sold at a Sheriff's Sale for back taxes sometime this spring and that there is a real likelihood that the State of Minnesota could keep the land as part of their protected wetland program -arid not sell it, which would reran the City would be out all the special assessments against the property. It was also pointed out that someone is interested in purchasing the land or► the north side of Barthel Industrial Drive and would assiure the special assessments for that parcel. So not only would the City acquire a site for the Maintenance BAldi.ng but would be getting a new business in town as well. The Council was asked if they were paying more for the land than just the cost of the past assessments. It was noted that the land would be acquired for just the assessments which is estimated to be about $27,000.00 and no other money would be involved. Mary Vetsch asked how long the current City Hall is going to last. The Council stated that they hope to extend the life of this Wilding for at least an additional ten years by remodeling to compensate for additional staff people. Mary then comanented that if the Council is really planning on using this facility that then maybe the remodeling should be done to improve the overall appearance of the building. There was then some discussion about how much room the Fire Department would eventually need if it is true that Otesgo is looking at acquiring municipality status. If this would be come reality would the City continue to -5- provide fire protection to Otesgo? It was noted. that this is one of the reasons the CA7Auncil would like to hold off on building a new fire department at this time. Jim Walsh stated that heard that the City was looking at acquiring a new hook and ladder truck for the fire department because of the construction of the different apartments. The Council informed Jim that this was not true, there has not been any discussion about the purchase of this type of equipment. Jim went on to say that he did not feel that the Council could account for the current staffs time on a day-to-day basis and felt that adding any additional people was not necessary. And then stated that adding, people .just adds expense to the City`s operating budget through increased salaries, insurance, etc. It was finally agreed that two Council representatives would meet with two representatives of the different service organizations to discuss the remodeling. A meeting has been set for March 20th at 7 p.m. The maintenance items were next on the agenda. The Council first reviewed an ordinance pertaining to driving on the dikes at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Bob Miller had prepared an ordinance which would prohibit driving or parking on the dikes. Bob noted that the ordinance defines the various types of vehicles that would not be allowed on the dikes and then goes on to stipulate that no vehicle is allowed on the control dike without prior written permission of the City Council. It was noted that the City would be required to install "NO TRESPASSING" signs around the outside perimeter of the dike, but that fail to install or maintain any sign would not be a defense for the violation of the Ordinance and the penalty would be a misdemeanor. Bob noted that this ordinance should solve the problem of getting a conviction when people drive on the dikes, because this ordinance does not require that the violator be identified by the complainant as in the case of the trespassing statute does. Hearing no other questions or corrarents a motion was made by Don Gornelii s and seconded by Bob Braun tc, approve Ordinance 1990-1; AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING OPERATION OR PARKING OF CERTAIN VEHICLES ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CONTROL DIKE AND IMPOSING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. All were in favor and the motion carried. Ken next informed the Council that the pond's transfer pup is not working. He mated that the impeller has been damaged and there is no way to know for sure how it could be a new impeller could be designed since the nxxlel has been since discontinued. Ken noted that the pump was damaged when a r(�ck was sucked up into the witt7r. The estimated cost of a new pump will be about $l,OW including labor to make the necessary connections to our existing system, this is assuming that the motor of the old Pmip could be reused. It was also pointed out that the pump is going to be needed in the next few weeks for transferring water so it is important that the problem is resolved. Ken pointed out that renting a p-mi to use during the transfer is $5M.00 a week and that transfer takes several weeks to do. Hearing no other questions or comments a motion was made to purchase a new pump. The motion was made by Jim Krystosek and seconded by I1ori Cornelius. All were in favor and the motion carried. The next item discussed was the removal of brush along 50th Street. This issue had been brought up by a member of the Council earlier when there was some discussion regarding the possibility of upgrading 50th Street. The Council was informed that a duple of the residents from 5(�Jth Str_t had been contacted regarding the upgrading of the street and it had been their indication that they felt that when the residents foiirid out what the improvement would cost that they would be willing to put up with the dust. There was some discussion whether or not the City would want to undertake a preliminary feasibility study tO determine what the cost would be associated with upgrading the street. After some additional discussion it was decided that the City should hold off on making any decision on this street improvement. The matter was tabled. Additional discussion regarding 50th Street was then taken up. It was decided that since the City is not looking a upgrading, 50th Street that the City should consider installing a stop sign on 50th Street at the intersection of 50th and Lansing Avenue. The reason for this stop sign would hopefully slow traffic down and would allow for traffic to move out farm L,arrsirg Avenue with mere ease. It was noted that because of the hill on 50th Street it is difficult to determine or not there is oncoming rmine whether traffic comic from the easton 50th Street. It was noted that because of the fact that 50th Street is I ider dital jurisdiction (Frankfort and Albertville) that the City should contact Frankfort to ir�fc them of our decision and see if they would install a stop sign at the same intersection on the westbound side. Ken was asked to order the stop sign and install it as soon as weather is Permitting. The C(�Amril was informed that Ken had checked with NSP regarding the lighting on Barthel Industrial Drive on the north side of the railroad crossing and was informed that they already placed to give the best angle of lighting for the street -7- The Council was informed that St. Albert's was requesting to be allowed to close off 57th Street, between Main and Lander Avenue, the clay of their Parish Festival for rides and games. The Council stated that there was no problem with this as long as the Fire Department arid Sheriff's Office was contacted prior to the event. A motion was made to allow St. Albert's to close 57th Street the clay of the Parish Festival. The motion was made by Bob Braun and seconded by Donatus Vetsch. All were in favor and the motion carried. The Council was informed that Arlan Middleton had left St. Michael Insurance at the end of February. They were asked if the City should consider changing the Agent of Record with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance from St. Michael Insurance to Middleton Insurance since Arlan is familiar with our insurance coverage. It was agreed that this was a good idea and should be as scxon as possible. A motion was made to change the Agent of Record from St. Michael Insurance to Middleton Insurance. The motion was made by Jim Krystosek and seconded by Bob Braun. All were in favor and the motion carried. The Council was informed that a problem had arisen with the permit issued to Ron Yannish for an addition onto his garage. In digging the footing it was found that the soils were bad and no contractor was willing to put the addition on. Mr. Yannish has asked that the council either refund the permit fees minus expenses or allow him to transfer it to a permit for a storage building that he is now planning on constructing this summer. A motion to refund or transfer the building permit fees, mine• expense was made by Bob Braun and seconded by Donatus Vetsch. All were in favor and the motion carried. The Council packets included information pertaining to the KARE 11 Bike Classic, the January's Sheriff's Report and the 1990 Tax Capacity information. The CAAzicil was informed that the City would be getting information from Wright County regarding the upgrading of the railroad crossing on C.S.A.H. # 19. In addition, it appears that the County will be overlaying C.S.A.H. # 19 later this year. There was a brief overview of the Joint Powers Board meeting. The Council was informed that no action was taken on the pending lawsluit regarding the Dehmer's Addition and that it had been decided that no lining will be required if the contractor can prove the soils are not corrosive. A finally that the Joint Powers are looking to, have a map of the whole system completed showing all the pipes and valves, including; a number system of the hydrants and shut offs. In a related matter the discussion regarding the installation of signs for the curves it was decided to hold off on ordering the signs at this point. Instead the City will plan on patching in the corner of the first curve the next time we undertake a blacktopping project The Maintenance employee's overtime was reviewed. A motion was made to approve the overtime. The motion was made by DOnatus Vetsch and seconded by Jim Krystosek. All were in favor and the motion carried. The Council was informed that the Park Board had reviewed the sign Proposal for the Four Season Park and it had been ordered. The next item on the agenda was legal. Bob informed the Council that Loren Kohnen had not turned over the Wilding inspection files to the City and had in fact retained an attorney regarding the matter. Bob noted that he had not been able to make contact with the attorney but was attempting to do so. The Council agreed that Bob should do what ever was needed to get the issue resolved. The Income Received and Bills t:) be Paid were reviewed next. Hearing no questions or comments a motion was made by Donatus Vetsch aril seconded by Don l'orneli'As to approve the bills. All were in favor and cheeks 10268 through 10305 were approved. The (-'Aancil had received a copy of the final draft of the Albertville Personnel Policy with all the approved changes. Hearing no other c1�.iestions ��r comments a motion was made to approve the policy. The motion was made Krystc,sek and seconded by Bob Braun. All were in favor and the motion carried , A call for a Public Hearing on Organized Gar e April 2nd at 7 : 00 P.m. The motion was made by Dr,na s Hauling Fand sseconded f by Bob Braun. All. were in favor and the motion carried. The Council next reviewed information pertaining to the recycling containers. In reviewing the information it was decided that the City should go ahead and order the 3 bag plus with a 10 inch side for $7.50 each plus printing c�.,st for ALBERTVILLE RECYCLES". The Council figures that approximately 600 containers will be needed but staff will be- checking the figure before order. A motion to order the containers was made by Dan Cornelius and seconded by .Jim Krystosek, All were in favor and the motion carried. The Council approved a resolution for the transfer of the cable television extension permit. A motion was made by Don Cornelius and seconded by ,Jun Krystosek to approve Resolution 1990-1; AUTHORIZIj*, ' CABLE TELEVISION EXTENSION PERMIT FFtt�Ni CABLE TVE r'SFER OF A CABLEVISISON OF MINNESOTA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, All werA inLfavor and the motion carried. -8- It was noted that the problem with the residue in the water should be taken care of because there has been a change in the chemicals used in the system. Lon Cornelius thanked the Council and Staff for the flowers while he was in the hospital. He stated he was feeling a lot better now. Hearing no other questions or comments a motion was made to adjourn. The motion was made by Lonatus Vetsch and seconded by Jim Krystosek. All were in favor and the motion carried. WRIGHT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS Wright County Public Works Building Route No. 1 - Box 97-B Buffalo, Minnesota 55313 Jct. T. H. 25 and C. R. 138 WAYNE A. FINGALSON, P.E. Telephone (612) 682-3900 COUNTY HIGHWAY ENGINEER February 28, 1990 C. D. Stack Burlington Northern Railroad 4105 No. Lexington Ave. Arden Hills, MN 55126 Subject: Repair of Crossing Surface, CSAH 19 DOT 95-669K MP. 27.37 Albertville, MN Dear Mr. Stack: Wright County would like you to plan for the improvement to this crossing in 1990. We have surveyed the crossing and have determined that the crossing should be raised a minimum of 0.82 foot from its present elevation. Wright County will stake the elevation for you when you are ready to construct the new crossing. I have enclosed a copy of some preliminary grade sheets which shows the desired finished railroad elevation. In discussing the type of crossing with you I was given the impression that the new timber panel crossings are a good product. Wright County would be willing to try one of these crossings if it were charged only for any additional material costs and other associated costs over and above what a standard timber plank crossing costs. It is my understanding that the panel crossings cost approximately $65/lin.ft. of crossing width over and above the timber plank crossing. The crossing width should be 52 lin. ft. as shown on the attached sheet. As you know, Wright County is planning to overlay this roadway this summer and if possible would like to coordinate this work with any crossing improvements. C. D. Stack February 28, 1990 Page 2 Please prepare the pr ))I'er agreements, play,,, or other documents necessary to complete thin project this year. if you have any questions concerning this please corloact me. Sincerely, Dave Montebello Assistant County Engineer pc: Wayne Fingalson, Co. 1,.ngr. J. Mooney, BNR Arlyn Nelson, Co. Comwuissioner ,,,-Kaureen Andrews, City of Albertville Enclosure: Proposed Grad(- flan DM/jas WRIGHT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS Wright County Public Works Building Route No. 1- Box 97-B Buffalo, Minnesota 55313 Jct. T. H. 25 and C. R. 138 WAYNE A. FINGALSON, P.E. Telephone (612) 682-3900 COUNTY HIGHWAY ENGINEER February 28, 1990 Maureen Andrews, Administrator City of Albertville Box 131, 5964 Main Ave. N.E. Albertville, MN 55301 Subject: Utility Adjustments Wright County Overlay Projects Dear Ms. Andrews: The Wright County Highway Department is planning to overlay the following County Highways in your City. As a result of the project the City utilities shown on the attached sheet may need to be adjusted. The estimated adjustment cost is $300.00. Wright County's policy is that the Cities are responsible for all adjustments to their local facilities. Since Wright County was unable to adequately notify the City so that it could budget for the above costs the County will allow the City to budget and pay for the adjustments in 1991. The adjustments to the facilities will be done by the County's contractor during the construction work. Please indicate below the payment option you prefer and return a signed copy of this letter to our office. Sincerely, Dave Montebello Assistant County Engineer PC: Wayne Fingalson, Co. Engr. QPay for adjustments this calendar year (1990) (Q Pay for adjustments next year (1991) City Administrator/Clerk BITUMINOUS TABULATION RD CSAH 19 5.3 LEVEL 5.3 BINDERI 5.8 WEAR �STA Sl A I LOCAVIDTF DEPTH I TON DEPTH TON DEPTH TON 25 440 CL 47 0 0 0 1.5 179 440 3976 CL 41 0 0 TOE 0 1.5 1329 3976 4070 CL 36.5 0 0 0 1.5 31 4070 28630 CL 24 0 0 0 0 1.5 5403 4800 5276 RT 13 0 0 I -oT 0 1.5 57 10052 10483 RT 12 0 0 0 0 1.5 47 10970 11100 RT 14 0 0 oj 0 1.5 17 �11130 11740 ELT ; 1 o o` 0 1 1. 6 1 .11130 j 11740 i RT I 10 I 0 1 O i 0 0 1 1.5 j 56 I i I MAINLINE SUBTOTAL � 0 + i ! 0 99 ENTS LIP [J 2 T. 0 0 19u 10 ST. APPR 40 T. 0 0 I 900 i MISC TONS j 0 i i 0 I 0 j jAPPROACH SUBTOTAL ! 0 1 i i I 0 1 j i i i 598 j I j I TOTAL MIX 0 0 I + i 7773 1 F COMP BY BL 1/19190 CK.BY ? COMMENTS: BEG. C&G END C&G TAPERS LT. & RT. MAINLINE TURN LANE TURN LANE TURN LANE SHLn. SHLD. Wa BITUMINOUS TABULATION RD.# CSAH 37 I 5.3 LEVEL I 5.3 BINDER 5.8 WEAR STA STA LOC,'�'t'IDT DEPTH TON DEPTH TON DEPTH TON I I ! I I I I 35 3766 CL 24 1 0 0 0 0 1.5 821 3766 4177 CL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 4177 4900 CL 24 ! 0 0 0 0 1.5 159 35 2370 ILI 8 0 0 0 0 1 5 171 35 I 3017 RT 8 0 0 0 0 1.5 1 219 2370 2950 LT 12 0 0 0 0 3 128 301 7 3766 i RT 8 0 0 0 0 1.5 55 3070 376E LT i 8 0 0 1 0 51 ) I 4177 4784 RT 8 0 f 0 1 0 0! 1.5 i 45 4177 4669 LT 8 0 1 0 0 Q 1.5 36 . i iA 11T7 1Lrr nr •rear...... O E"ITS UP ea 2 T. t 0 1 I 0! I 0 1 8 ST. APPR @ 40 T. ! 0 i 0 ! I 320 MISC TONS 4 0 I 0 APPROACH SUBTOTAL 0 I 0 i 320 COMP BY BL 2/15/90 CK.BY ? COFlINIENTS: MAINLINE BRIDGE VAINLINE 3HLD 3HLD 3Y PASS LANE (2 LIFTS) 3HLD ;HL D >HLD 'HLD TOTAL MIX 4 I ' 2004 DIFF DUE TO I I I I ROUNDING =0M Iu ENTS: JCT OF LARGE AVE. ADDITIONAL INCOME RECEIVED MARCH 5, 1990 SEWER A(xx0[1N'TS $ 2,743.85 WRIGHT TITLE GUARANTEE10.00 BRUCE ,JONET 17.00 ,JIM LEVER (XNSTRUCTION 1,635.95 MARVIN GEORGE BUILDERS, INC. 3,254.75 WRIGHT TITLE GUARANTEE 6,666.66 WRIGHT TITLE GUARANTEE 6,666.66 T()TAL $20,994.87 ADDITIONAL BILLS TO BE PAID MARCH 5, 1990 CHECK NUMBER 10297 KEN LINDSAY (Overtime) 10298 VOID 229.33 10299 CHOUINARD'S 10300 NORTHERN OXYGEN SERVICE, INC. 59.42 10301 MID -CENTRAL, INC. 22.50 10302 CROW RIVER NEWS 40.y10 10303 DJ'S TOTAL HOME CARE CENTER 10304 PERA `21.85 559•55 10,305 RAY VARNER (Overtime) 9.00 103.1.1 TOTAL $1,044.76 INCOME RECEIVED/BILLS TO BE PAID PAGE 2 CHECK NUMBER. 10329 ROBERT L. MINKEMA 300.00 10330 PERA 10331 MEDCENTERS HEALTH PLAN 790.80 10332 NORTHERN STATES SUPPLY, INC. 35.38 10333 ROBERT J. MILLER 1,687.50 10334 NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED 0ONSfJLTANTS 1,248.26 10335 WILSON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 3,289.00 10336 MEYER-ROHLIN, INC. 2,24�3.80 10337 HACKS, INC. 57.10 10 10338 POUCHER PRINTING & LITHGGRAPHINU CO. :357. 00 10339 EARLS WELDING & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 197.16 10340 NORWEST BANKS 10342 KEN LINDSAY 200.VK?► 205.25 TOTAL $15,191.74 BIANC L . SaFUT Cuanent ?eaidence: 2202 ?econd Stneet Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 387-7907 &)UCAlION: Mauch /989- Manhnto State Urzivenaitg MwzAato, /V/ 5600/ Aajvn cvunae work in On6an Liz Ua6an BUai.neaa Deve. opment a ement. M non cvunae won Jeptem6ea 1986- St. Cloud State Univenaity f e6nuany 1989 St. Cloud, MN 563o/ l enmanent ?e�.idence: //0 South 6th Stneet Olivia, MN 56277 (612) 523-5445 L d eclaaed Aa j on in L ocal and U26an tlgaina, emphaaL ing in %ublic Rdmiuzi�tnativn. lfJinvn cvunae v atud� La enenal BUaineaa and Aanketing. lnana�e.nned tv the Un6an and ?e- gional Studiei In tute, Aankaty State Univenaity. CXPCRIDCC: Ub?K Bann ne.Lated: Octo6e.n 1989- /hinne4ota Va.0 ey f=edenal Cnedit Union Aanhat o, AN 56o0 / &ne /987- St. Cloud National Bank & %nuat f e6nuany 1989 St. Cloud, AN 56301 May /984- American State Bank Auguat 1986- Olivia, MN 56277 }lave a/mL4ted in the Loan, Montgage, and Bookkeeping de- pantmenta, with �nimany experience in the pen�vnmLag o� / ellen dut iea. I(e�Pvrt�L6 ilit iea con4iAt of the nnoce.�a. ng o� cuatomen tnaniactiona in a timely, accurate manners. A/1.' izt ing in the tnai ring o�i newtellena. Ucd v guy bal- ancing and cloai.ng off' the 6an . laauirzg and Pnoceaaing: Gonda, caahien cAec/zi, tnave. era checker, and centi cater. Wonk related aki�Lla include: t�c ping, �a rtg, uae o� a ya variety o� computer atema and calulatvna. Retail related: May /987- Dayton lludavn ve ann tment Stoe 1) ec em6 en / 987 St. Cloud, MN 56301 Aaai.lted cuatomena as a Salea Cvnaultant. included: vpenatinos the cvmputen negiAtena the negL terra at clvae, the inventony pnoceAA. dealing wLth cuatomena annaiz dLAPlaya, Attended a �vun day relation and retail ACTI VI TIE: ?e,ipvnai6aLf Lea and balancing and helping with training aeaaivrc ae.Lling a/zilla. A mem6en o� the MRSl (Studenta o� the Un6an and Regional Studies lnatLtute) on matron, and actively involved in community Pnvjecta ( ovd aheL, battened women Pnosect...... %. What is TIF and how does it work? The laws and limitations for tax Increment financing (TIF) can be very complicated, but the basic concept Is fairly simple. The Intent of TIF is to use ''frozen 'or *'captured 'taxes on a property to pay for a development of the property. TIF must be used for developments that would not otherwise occur without TIF, The result Is that a property, which previously had a low value, is improved by development to the point where It becomes a much larger part of the communities tax base and provides Its community with a greater amount of tax revenue. TIF can often be a small part of the financing for a very large project, or It can be the financing for an entire project. As an example, one scenario might go like this. A developer chooses a site for a project and settles on a price for the property with the seller. A city agency, such as a housing and redevelopment authority, then buys the property at the price agreed to by the developer and the seller. The city agency sells the property to the developer at a token price, a dollar for example. The city agency sells bonds to finance Its purchase of the property. The amount of tax increase resulting from the development and im- provement (added value) of the property Is captured. The captured tax money, instead of going to the city, the school district and the county like all other property taxes, is used to pay off the bonds. Often the developer Is required to make specific site improvements that add to the quality and value of the property. Such improvements are often stipulated in the developer's TIF agreement with the city. The term or length of time of the TIF agreement can vary, but they commonly run eight or ten years. The properly tax Increase resulting from the develop- ment Is captured for eight or ten years, while the bonds are being paid off. After the maturity or dissolution of the TIF agreement, the property taxes on the site return to normal. Each year thereafter, the entire amount of property tax from the site is turned over to the city, school and county. An example of how TIF benefits the community might be the Tower Hill con- dominium in Buffalo. Before TIF helped bring about the project, the entire TIF district in which the site is located had a valuation of about $79,000. After the maturity of the TIF district from 1979 to 1982, the valuation of the Tower Hill property alone was $1.7 million. (See the table on this page for a list of the TIF districts in Buffalo and their Impact on the city's tax base.) • - ­.0 pai paratng for in front of Holmquisl's County Market and which goes into effect April 1, will in the future restrict the use of tax behind several husinesscs along South first Ave., involved tax in- increments for such projects, however. 'fhe Legislature may consider cremem financing. Several downtown improvements, including the even more limitations during the current legislative session. "ivision St. street-scape project, were made possible by I'll'. A new law, Before -and -After Property Values in Buffalo TIF Districts TIF Year Year Of Beginning Expected Percentage District Started Maturity Value End Value Of Increase One 1979 1982 '79,125(') $1,713,000 2,165 pct. Two 1979 2009 '216,000(')(#)-913,000(')(#) 423 pct. Three 1988 1997 115,680-221,050 1,410 pct. Four 1988 1996 $13,723 $801,847 5,843 pct. Five 1989 1999 '1,582(#)-83,021(#) 5,248 pct. Six 1989 1996 '2,242(#) 123,717(#) 1,058 pct. Seven 1989 1999 '469(#) '10,309(#) 2,198 pct. Eight 1990 2000-1,178(#) 1144,772(#) 12,290 pct. (') Value of the entire district, not just the single project. (#) The data on the value was available only In terms of tax capacity, a relatively new system used In the computation of property taxes in Minnesota. Other values used in this table are assessed valuations. Projects Within Each Buffalo TIF District TIF, in most of these projects, was only a part of the total financing packages. DISTRICT ONE -- Tower Hill condominium. DISTRICT TWO -- Division St. and other downtown improvements, Cohen's, Holmquist's County Market and municipal parking lot, Hardee's, acquisition and clearing of downtown Buffalo Liquor Store lot, clearing of Paul's Standard lot, Big Bear, clearing of old Assembly of God Church lot and acquisition of First Ave. Bar and Grill property, Lake Region Co-op, a commercial rehabilitation loan fund, senior citizens/community center (old Legion site), nearby parking lot and clearing of Myra Little house at Sturges Park. DISTRICT THREE- Furniture Gallery by Julie Ann. DISTRICT FOUR -- Evergreen Square Apartments. DISTRICT FIVE -- Von Ruden Manufacturing. DISTRICT SIX : The new American Legion Club. DISTRICT SEVEN -- Polka Dot Recycling. DISTRICT EIGHT -• Wal-Mart.