1991-08-19 CC Agenda/Packet0
ALBERTVDLLE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
August 19, 1991
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
III. REVIEW FOLLOW-UP LIST FROM 8/5/91 MEETING
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
* August 5, 1991
V. COMMUNITY FORUM
* Bruce & Diane Youngdahl - Short term solution re: sewer
backup
* Jennifer Bestgen - request for a STMA Women of Today
sign
* Albertville Lions - 3.2 Beer License for August 24,
1991° 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
* James Zachman - Concern with drainage behind 55th Circle
and 56th Street
* Other
VI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. MAINTENANCE
* Daily flows for wastewater - July, 1991
* Sod for Four Seasons Park
B. PLANNING & ZONING
* Conditional Use Permit - Ralph Ackerman
C. ENGINEERING
* Potential solutions re: ponds
* Other
D. LEGAL
E. ADMINISTRATION
* Discuss reduction of charges for beer licenses
* Change date of next City Council meeting
* Pass resolution setting 1992 levy
* Secretary Position
* Approval of bills (Check # 5428 - # 5452
Approve Assessor's contract
Set up special meeting re: 50th St. Project
� Appreciation Night - September 18th at 6:00
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VII. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
* Berning - Park and Ride
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
August 19, 1991
Albertville City Hall 7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Jim Walsh, Council Members Mike Potter, Duane
Berning, Donatus Vetsch, and Mark Barthel, City Clerk Linda
Houghton, City Attorneys Bill Radzwill and Mike Couri, and City
Engineer Thore Meyer
Mayor Walsh called the regular meeting of the Albertville City
Council to order.
The agenda was amended by the addition of Check # 5453 to
Schumm Electric in the amount of $4,024.32 as final payment for the
installation of the ball field lights. Vetsch made a motion to
approve the agenda as amended. Barthel seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
The Council reviewed the follow-up sheet from the August 5,
1991, meeting. Mayor Walsh agreed to contact Minnegasco about
installing underground gas service to the Pysk's Fourth Addition.
Berning reported that some residents along 50th Street have also
asked that gas service be provided there.
The minutes of the August 5, 1991, meeting were approved on
a motion by Barthel, seconded by Potter. All voted aye.
Engineer Thore Meyer explained to the Council that the only
short-term solution to the sewer back-up problem at the Youngdahl
residence is to install a check valve in the home to prevent sewage
from backing up into the basement. He explained that the sewer
mains along Main Avenue are extremely flat grades. Another thing
that could help to prevent sewage from backing into the mains on
Main Avenue would be to disconnect one of the pumps at the lift
station on Barthel Industrial Drive. This would let some of the
sewage backup into the Barthel Industrial Drive mains.
Vetsch made a motion to contact Sunrise Plumbing and have a
check valve installed to prevent sewage from backing up into the
basement at the Youngdahl residence at a approximate cost of $225.
The City will pay for the installation of the check valve but
maintenance of the check valve will be the responsibility of the
homeowner. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Jennifer Bestgen, representing the STMA Women of Today, asked
permission to install a Women of Today logo sign at each of the
three entrances into the City similar to the Lions and Lionesses
signs posted. The Council approved the request and directed that
n the Maintenance Department install the signs for the STMA Women of
Today.
Barthel made a motion to approve the 3.2 Non -Intoxicating
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Liquor License for August 24, 1991, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
James Zachman addressed the Council on the drainage problem
behind 55th Circle and 56th Street. According to the minutes of
the September 16, 1985, City Council meeting, the developer, Jim
Hennum, agreed to cut a drainage swale between the lots. This has
never been done. Attorney Mike Couri reviewed the minutes and
explained that this was not a contractual agreement and, therefore,
not enforceable. The Council directed the Planning & Zoning
Commission to address this problem when they continue the public
hearing on Hennum's lot division.
The Council reviewed the July daily flow report on the
wastewater plant. Engineer Thore Meyer is in the process of
getting prices for a flow meter.
Thore has received quotes for televising the old sewer mains
on Main Street to 54th Street. The low quote is 23.9 cents per
mile. Thore estimates that 8,000-12,000 feet of mains should be
televised. Thore is still waiting for one more company to quote
a price for televising the mains. Thore explained that all
manholes have been visually inspected and everything appears to be
in order. However, the televising shows much better exactly what
is happening. Potter made a motion to have 8,000-12,000 feet of
old main sewer lines televised at the maximum cost of 23.9 cents
per foot. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Thore reviewed two possible options to eliminate some of the
flow down the Main Avenue mains. Option 1 is to install a new
line through the alley from 57th Street to the lift station. This
would cost approximately $109,000. Option 2 is to install a line
across the undeveloped field west of Main Avenue into the lift
station near Sunrise Plumbing. The approximate cost of this option
is $94,000. The advantage of Option 1 is it is gravity flow.
Thore will do further study on each option.
Barb Creighton addressed the Council about the grill location
in the Four Seasons Park. They were not located in the places the
Park Board had requested. The Council directed Creighton to give
directives to the clerk, who then would direct the Maintenance
Department.
Park Board representative advised the Council that no more sod
is required in the Four Seasons Park. The remaining areas will be
seeded.
Thore reported that he has received verbal authority from
MNDOT to begin work on the drainage problem in the City in a joint
effort with Frankfort Township and MNDOT.
The Council reviewed the minutes of the Planning & Zoning
hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for Ralph and Helen
Ackerman to operate a dog kennel. Ackerman explained that he has
operated his kennel since July of 1989. The previous
administration had never told him that he must apply for a CUP.
Jeff Dow from the Wright County Humane Society told the Council
that his office has received numerous complaints about the kennel
and he wrote to the City on January 23, 1991, concerning the
problems at the kennel. The last complaint the Society received
about Ackerman's kennel was on July 21, 1991. The Council asked
the attorney to review the state statutes concerning kennels.
Berning made a motion directing the Planning & Zoning Commission
to review information from the state statutes, from the County
Health Department and the City Ordinances and make another
recommendation on the CUP to the Council. Potter seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Clem and Bernard Marx showed the Council their concept plan
for development of the Marx property.
Vetsch made a motion to lower the price of the 3.2
Nonintoxicating Liquor License for non-profit organizations from
$25 per day to $10 per day with a maximum of a $25 charge for a
three-day event. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Barthel made a motion to change the date of the next scheduled
City Council meeting from Monday, September 2, to Tuesday,
September 3rd because of the Labor Day holiday. Potter seconded
n the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to adopt a resolution setting the
preliminary 1992 levy for the City. The figures can be lowered
when the final budget is adopted. Barthel seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Linda was directed to set up interviews for the secretary
position from the resumes the City has received with Council Member
Vetsch.
Potter made a motion to approve the 1992 Assessment Contract
with Douglas Gruber, Wright County Assessor, at a contract price
of $5.25 per parcel. This price includes all expenses except the
cost of homestead cards, which will be billed to the City. Vetsch
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Barthel made a motion to set a Council work meeting to study
the 50th Street improvements and the sanitary sewer extension to
serve the new high school for Wednesday, August 28, 1991, at 7:30
PM. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council set the Appreciation Night for Wednesday,
September 18th. Council Member Vetsch and Linda will make the
preparations for the event and get prices on individual plaques for
each organization.
Council Member Berning reported that Harry Weber is able to
get some poles at no cost and he would like the City to install
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them at the Park & Ride site to prevent cars from driving on his
lawn. It would cost the City about $300 to move the poles to the
site. Berning was directed to get prices on concrete curb stops
for the next Council meeting.
Attorney Radzwill reported on the meeting he, the mayor and
the clerk attended with Whirltronics. Whirltronics is requesting
a time frame to relocate that the City is not able to meet.
Radzwill presented the appraisal on the three lots behind City
Hall. The appraisal is $70,000. The cost of having the appraisal
done is $285.00. The Council will consider a counter offer to
present to the property owners at the next Council meeting.
Dan Eiden, who lives adjacent to the parcels the City is
considering to purchase, expressed his concern that if the City
buys that property, his own property will be devalued.
Vetsch made a motion to pay the bills (Check Vs 5429-5453).
Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council reviewed the memo from the maintenance department
regarding repairs to 50th Street. The Council directed Lindsay to
check with the City of Otsego to see if they can do the grading
work.
The estimated cost of striping Barthel Industrial Drive is
$700. The Council directed Lindsay to contact the City of Rogers
about renting their striping machine.
Barthel made a motion to adjourn at 10:45 PM. Potter seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
es A. Walsh, Mayor
Li da Houghton, CO
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
August 5, 1991
Albertville City Hall 7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Jim Walsh, Council Members Duane Berning,
Donatus Vetsch, Mark Barthel, and Mike Potter, City Clerk Linda
Houghton, Engineer Thore Meyer, City Attorney Bill Radzwill and
Mike Couri
Mayor Walsh called the regular meeting of the Albertville City
Council to order.
The agenda was amended by adding the request from Mary Vetsch
to change the closing time at the City Park to 10:30 PM. Barthel
made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Vetsch seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
The Council reviewed the followup checklist from the July 15th
meeting.
The minutes of the July 15, 1991, meeting were amended on Page
1, Paragraph 9 to indicate Potter, rather than Berning, asked about
the grills and picnic tables in the Four Seasons Park. The minutes
were also amended on Page 2, Paragraph 9 to read "set up a meeting
with the Fire Department to discuss budget". Vetsch made a motion
to approve the minutes of the July 15, 1991, meeting as amended.
Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Bruce and Diane Youngdahl told the Council the sewer lines
have backed up into the basement of their home six times in the
past 11 years. The situation has occurred twice this summer. They
are asking that the City correct the problem by installing a check
valve in their home to prevent the sewage from backing into their
basement. They also reported that several of their neighbors have
also experienced sewage backup. The Council agreed to offer the
Youngdahl's a short term solution at the next Council meeting on
August 19. This will give the Council and the engineer some time
to work out a solution to the problem.
Jim Coyier, resident manager of the Westwind Apartments,
requested that the City install a Slow --Children at Play by the
apartment buildings to discourage speeding in the area. The
Council directed the maintenance department to install the sign at
the entrance to the cul-de-sac.
Tim Philips explained that he and his neighbors are attempting
to get Minnegasco to install buried gas service in the Pysk's
Fourth Addition. Minnegasco will charge each of the property
owners a $750 fee. Philips explained that when he purchased his
lot he was told by the developer that gas service would be
available within one year. Mayor Walsh told Philips that although
the City has no obligation in his development, he would personally
speak to the developer about what can be done.
Mary Vetsch requested that the City Park hours be extended to
10:30 PM to accommodate a fall softball league under the new ball
field lights. Barthel made a motion to extend the City Park hours
to 10:30 PM through the fall. Potter seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Maintenance Superintendent Ken Lindsay reported that Frankfort
Township has requested the City put more gravel on 50th Street.
Ken was directed to inspect 50th Street to determine if more gravel
is necessary, and if so, how much.
Potter recommended to the Council that no more sod be
purchased for the Four Season Park at this time.
Vetsch reported on the public hearing conducted by the
Planning and Zoning Commission on August 1 to consider a variance
request and a lot split for Jim Hennum. The Commission has
recommended to the Council that the variance from the minimum f1ccr
area required for a single family residence be denied because the
Commission found no hardship other than one of an economic nature.
Attorney Radzwill advised the Council that they cannot act to
change the Planning & Zoning's recommendation. Hennum addressed
the Council and expressed the concern that the City's policy may
be discriminatory. He also stated that the required square footage
seems large for a City of this size. Berning made a motion to
accept the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation and deny
the variance from the required minimum square footage for a single
family dwelling. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Attorney Radzwill advised the Council that they can direct the
Planning & Zoning Commission to study the ordinance and recommend
to the Commission that the ordinance be changed.
Engineer Thore Meyer presented the Council with a letter and
a graph showing the monthly pumping records for the wastewater
facility. He recommended that the Council review the data
presented and consider having the sewer mains, particularly the
older mains, televised again, to determine where the excess flow is
coming from. Although Ken does keep daily pumping records based
on the number of hours the pumps run, that method is not the most
accurate method available. Thore suggested the Council consider
the purchase of a flow meter to monitor the incoming flow more
accurately. The Council directed Thore to get price quotes for the
flow meter and for televising the older mains before the next
Council meeting.
Thore reported that he has been advised by MNDOT that the
cooperative agreement between Frankfort, Albertville and MNDOT to
resolve the drainage problem will be approved shortly.
Berning suggested that an informal meeting with interested
50th Street residents be held. Berning thinks that putting in a
44' wide street with curb and gutter is too expensive for the City
and the residents to consider. He suggested that the City consider
narrowing and blacktopping the street. Berning and Vetsch will
meet with the residents of 50th Street on Wednesday, August 14th,
at 7:30 PM to discuss the issue.
George Yankoupe and John Darkenwald told the Council they are
ready to go ahead with the Westwind Second Addition project. They
have not been able to secure a Letter of Credit from Security Bank
Northwest and they requested that the City reduce the surety amount
to $30,000 for the duration of the project, or reduce the Letter
of Credit automatically when 75% of the lots are sold. Attorney
Radzwill recommended that the Council proceed with the Developer's
Agreement as prepared in order to protect the City's interests.
Radzwill told the developer's that they could approach the Council
for a reduction in the Letter of Credit at the time that 75% of the
lots are sold. Barthel made a motion to approve the Developer's
Agreement for the Westwind Second Addition as presented. Vetsch
seconded the motion. Vetsch, Barthel, and Potter voted aye.
Berning voted no. The motion carried.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the PUD specifications for the
entire Westwind project as presented. Barthel seconded the motion.
Vetsch, Barthel and Potter voted aye. Berning voted no. The
motion carried.
Vetsch made a motion to grant preliminary and final plat
approval for WEstwind Second Addition, subject to the developer's
signing the Developer's Agreement. Barthel seconded the motion.
Vetsch, Barthel, and Potter voted aye. Berning voted no. The
motion carried.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the amended Personnel Policy
as recommended by the attorney. Barthel seconded the motion.
Barthel, Vetsch and Berning voted aye. Potter voted no. The
motion carried.
Radzwill has contacted a certified appraiser to evaluate the
three lots the City is considering purchasing. The appraiser
charges $30 per hour, not to exceed $250 for the appraisal. The
appraisal should be complete within the week.
Radzwill told the Council he has put out contacts to encourage
a full service bank to locate in Albertville.
Attorney Mike Couri reported that he is looking into Andy's
Savitski's claim that dirt was removed from Lots 1 and 2 of the
Sunrise Commercial Park to use on the road. He will report on his
findings at the next Council meeting.
Radzwill advised the Council to sign the Shoreland Grant
Agreement with the State of Minnesota.
The Fire Department members present discussed their desire to
The Fire Department members present discussed their desire to
build a new fire station. Radzwill explained that there is not a
lot of funding available from grants, etc., for such a project.
The City must either have cash in the bank to finance the building
or conduct a referendum. Mayor Walsh suggested that the Fire
Department should gather figures for the budget before going ahead
with plans for a new building. A meeting to discuss budgeting with
the Fire Department has been set for August 21st.
Linda was directed to contact the City's insurance agent to
make sure that the Fire Department's equipment is adequately
covered.
Barthel made a motion to approve payment of the bills (Check
#'s 5365-5415). Check #5377 will be voided and reissued to NSP for
the correct balance due. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted
aye. Linda was directed to contact the Wright County Mayor's
Association to find out the annual dues and to pay that amount.
Linda recommended to the Council that Barbara Carlson be hired
as secretary to fill the vacancy created by Ann Connors'
resignation. Berning recommended that the City consider hiring a
part-time administrator to ease the work load on the clerk. The
Council made no decision on this question. Vetsch made a motion
to hire Barbara Carlson as secretary at the rate of $7.50 per hour
for the rest of the year. Barthel seconded the motion. Vetsch and
Barthel voted aye. Berning and Potter voted no. Mayor Walsh cast
his vote to hire Barbara Carlson. The motion carried on a 3-2
vote.
Berning suggested the Council consider having Barthel
Industrial Drive striped because of the heavy truck and pedestrian
traffic. Ken will be directed to get quotes on the cost of
striping.
Vetsch suggested the Council consider an Appreciation Night
for the service organizations who have donated their time and funds
to the City. He was directed to put together a proposal for the
Council to consider.
The Council directed the Planning & Zoning Commission to look
into an area in the City that could be used for smaller sized
homes.
Barthel made a motion to adjourn at 12:35 PM. Potter seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
James A. Walsh, Mayor
Linda Houghton, City Clerk
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
August 1, 1991 - August 15, 1991
Beginning Cash Balance July 31, 1991
INCOME (August 1 - August 15)
Building Permits
3,834.13
Impound Fees
20.00
Loan Payment - Fraser
587.27
Park Rent
50.00
Sewer Receipts
8,577.96
Spec. Assessment Pymt.
5,394.89
Storm Water Receipts
789.36
Title Searches
30.00
Variance
80.00
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENSES (August 1 - August 15)
Check Vs 5365-5416) 26,988.20
(Approved 8\5/91)
PAYROLL
7/30 -
8/12
Check
#5417
- Ann
436.72
Check
#5418
- Ken
751.00
Check
#5419
- Linda
642.47
Check
#5420
- Mike
518.22
Check
#5426
- PERA
343.56
Check
#5427
- Federal
1,148.22
PARK & RIDE DEEDS
Check #5421 - Wright
10.00
County Recorder
Check #5422 - Wright
1.65
County Treasurer
Check #5423 - Wright
10.00
County Recorder
Check #5424 - Wright
1.65
County Treasurer
Check #5425 - Wright 100.00
County Mayors Assoc.
TOTAL EXPENSES
Ending Cash Balance August 15, 1991
10-11-1
SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
Ending Cash Balance 8/15/91
19,361.61
30,951.69
$360,180.31
$348,590.23
$174,804.65
INVESTMENTS:
CD
#150231 (GF) -
matures
12/12/91 @
5.90%
CD
#8288 Sewer -
matures
10/9/91 @
6.6%
CD
#7640 -
matures
10/18/91 @
6.00%
CD
#8287-Sewer -
matures
4/10/92 @
7.00%
CD
#8290 (GF) -
matures
4/10/92 @
7.00%
CD
#8286-Sewer -
matures
10/10/92 @
7.25%
CD
#8289 (GF) -
matures
10/10/92 @
7.25%
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
99,454.52
300,000.00
38,262.60
250,000.00
250,000.00
500,000.00
500.000.00
$1,937,717.12
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
BILLS TO BE PAID
August 19, 1991
Check
No. _ Vendor _ _
Reason
_ Amount
5428
Road Rescue, Inc.
Supplies
64.64
5429
Gutzwiller Const. Co.
Ballfield Lights
3,485.00
5430
Meyer-Rohlin, Inc.
1990-1 Improvment
3,424.75
Project
5431
Chouinard Ofc. Products
Ofc. supplies
118.54
5432
Carlson Sod
Sod
467.50
5433
N.W. Assoc. Consultants
Project -Sunrise
33.03
5434
CompressAir & Equip
Repair Fire Truck
313.66
5435
Crow River Rental
Replacement blades
16.93
5436
Feed -Rite Controlls Inc.
Testina
99.50
5437
Gopher State
Sewer Locate
15.00
5438
DJ's Total Homecare Cntr
23.00
City Park 20.72
City Hall 2.28
5439
Albertville Auto Parts
Maintenance 143.96
Fire Dept. 4.54
5440
Linda Houghton
Reimb. Mileage
5441
Browning -Ferris Ind.
Park
5442
Monticello Animal Control
Dog Catcher
5443
William S. Radzwill
Legal Fees
General
2,536.50
Westwind Addit.
2,815.50
Juran & Moody
775.00
Larson
75.00
Pheasant Ridge
100.00
Savitski
650.00
Fraser & Steel
700.00
Parksedge Dvlpment
275.00
Beaudry
150.00
5444
Crow River News
Publications
148.53
19.80
67.50
29.00
8,077.00
130.81
5445 Meyer-Rohlin, Inc.
5446 American Natnl Bank
5447 First Trust
5448 First Trust
5449 Burschville Const.
5450 Meyer-Rohlin, Inc.
5451 Temporary Assets
5452 Public Empl Retirement
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Engineering 7/91 489.38
Bond 9/1/91
17,853.75
G O Refunding
Bond 9/1/91
11,234.98
MN Gen OBL REV CL
9/1/82
Bond 9/1/91
1,118.98
Co G D IMP BDS
9/1/77
Parksedge Addit.
26,367.46
90-91 Imp. Prjct.
Engineering Fees
600.00
High School
Secretarial Fees
164.80
Ann Bednarczyk
PERA Fees 658.58
75,022.12