1991-09-16 CC Agenda/Packets
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
September 16, 1991
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
III. REVIEW FOLLOW-UP LIST FROM 9/3/91 MEETING
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
* September 3, 1991
V. COMMUNITY FORUM
* Approval of 3.2 license for Jaycees
September 22, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
* Steve Hopkes - sewer backup
* Bob Heurung - water problems
* Jerry Lehn - Wright County Bag Co. - storm water charges
VI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. MAINTENANCE
* MPCA Inspection
Pond ramp
Project updates
B. PLANNING & ZONING
* Variance request to construct 900 sq. ft. garage
Albert Barthel
C. ENGINEERING
* High School Sanitary Sewer Trunks
Project Updates
D. LEGAL
* Project updates
E. ADMINISTRATION
1991 DOER Pay Equity Workshop - October 10th
Brooklyn Center Community Center - Cost $25.00
Approval to pay bills (Check #5492 - #5423)
VII. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
September 16, 1991
Albertville City Hall 7.30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Jim Walsh, Councilmembers Duane Berning, Mark
Barthel, Mike Potter and Donatus Vetsch, City Clerk Linda Houghton,
Engineer Thore Meyer, Attorney Mike Couri
Mayor Walsh called the regular meeting of the Albertville City
Council to order.
The agenda was amended by adding the following items:
- Discussion of Joint Powers Water Board charges
- Consideration of amendment of Joint Powers Operating
and Authorization Agreement
Barthel made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Berning
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The minutes of the September 3, 1991, meeting were amended at
Berning's request on Page 3, Paragraph 8, to state that his reason
for voting no on hiring Ann Bednarcyzk as secretary is that he
believes the City needs a part-time administrator. Vetsch made a
n motion to approve the amended minutes. Potter seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Keith Franklin discussed his storm water drainage problems
with the Council. He told the Council the problem has been
continuous for the past two years. Before that time, he had no
problem with drainage backing up on his property. Engineer Thore
Meyer was directed to contact the MNDOT representative and ask him
to come out to view the water problem as it affects the interstate
highway. Thore was also directed to contact the Frankfort Township
engineer to try to work out a solution to the drainage problem.
Jerry Lehn, owner of the WRight County Bag Company, questioned
why he is charged a quarterly storm water fee when his storm water
doesn't run into the City. The Council explained that there are
no exceptions in the storm water billing. Every piece of property
in the City is billed for storm water.
Potter made a motion to approve the 3.2 Non -Intoxicating
Liquor License for the Albertville Jaycees for September 22, 1991,
from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
Steve Hopkes was not present at the meeting to discuss his
sewage backup into his basement. Potter volunteered to talk to
Eugene Valerius, previous owner of Hopkes' house, regarding a check
valve that may exist outside the house.
The Council reviewed the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's
Reconnaissance Inspection Report dated September 4, 1991.
Maintenance Superintendent Lindsay was directed to notify the clerk
prior to any future verbal or written communication with the MPCA.
The Council will tour the drainage problem areas of the City
with Ken Lindsay on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 PM.
The Council reviewed the quote from Feed -Rite Controls for a
725 gallon tank for $1,329.00. The Council tabled the discussion
of the purchase of the tank until the City receives another
quotation from a different source.
Ken reported that 50th Street will be graveled starting
tomorrow. The Council authorized Ken to hire temporary help to
count the loads of gravel delivered to the City's portion of 50th
Street.
Ken reported that there has been damage to the dikes at the
ponds again. The damage has been reported tot he WRight County
Sheriff's Department.
The catch basin on 60th Street has been repaired. The area
had caved in several times this summer.
Barthel made a motion to approve the variance request from
Albert Barthel to construct a 28' X 32' detached garage, contingent
upon the following contingencies recommended by the Planning &
Zoning Commission:
(1) The new garage will be stuccoed to match the house.
(2) The existing garage will be torn down within 45 days
after the new garage has passed final inspection.
Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to set a public hearing on October 7,
1991, at 7:00 PM, to consider the trunk sewer improvement that will
service the new high school. Potter seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Barthel made a motion directing the engineer to prepare plans
and specs for the trunk sewer improvement that will serve the new
high school. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Bob Heuring discussed the increased storm water that he has
observed on his property. He believes additional water is coming
onto his property from the new high school and the Westwind
development. He explained that he has been maintaining a ditch on
his land that is now being used to drain other areas. He feels
that the City should maintain that ditch if drainage water is
coming from other areas. Heuring also expressed concerns that
storm water from the City of St. Michael is traveling through his
.� drainage ditch. He would also like to see that the City requires
contractors to put in the detention ponds before construction on
the other improvements are begun. The Council told Heuring that
the engineer will be sending a letter to the City of St. Michael
regarding the drainage from the Terrace Hills development into the
City of Albertville. The Council will also consider having the
detention ponds installed in new developments prior to the start
of other construction.
Heuring presented a petition to the Council signed by 16
residents contesting the storm water billings. The Council will
consider the petition at the October 7th meeting.
The Council discussed the $2,500 charge levied by the Joint
Powers Board as escrow deposit for engineering inspection services.
It is the Council's opinion that a full-time Joint Powers'
inspector is not necessary on the job site and is too costly for
the developer. Walsh agreed to make a motion at the next Joint
Powers meeting to rescind the $2,500 escrow deposit for
inspections.
The Council also directed the Joint Powers representatives to
make the recommendation that the City inspector inspects the water
lines from the shut off to the house at the same time he inspects
the sewer line.
The Council tabled approval of the amendment to the Joint
Powers Operating and Authorization Agreement until the next Council
meeting.
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The Council reviewed the letter dated September 12, 1991, from
John -George, Inc. concerning the first lift of blacktop in the
Westwind Second Addition. Attorney Mike Couri advised the Council
that John -George has a legal right to enforce the terms of the
contract. He indicated, however, that John -George, Inc.'s delay
in providing the City with the necessary Letters of Credit caused
the contract with Redstone Construction to be delayed until late
August. Couri suggested the most logical alternative is to ask the
developers to put up a contingency escrow to cover the costs of any
repairs to the street for a three year period. The Council
directed the attorney to send a letter to John -George, Inc.
relating the City's concerns.
Couri told the Council that the adjusted assessments on
Savitski's Sunrise Commercial Park will be ready for the Council's
review at the next meeting.
Couri reported that he has not found statutory procedures to
reduce the taxes on the PPM building before the TIF district is
decertified next year. He also reported that there is
approximately $35,000 left in this TIF that the City may be able
to spend on specific projects. He will do more checking and report
to the next Council meeting.
Couri reported that the City has nothing to gain by making a
claim against Barthel Construction, Inc. now in bankruptcy court.
The Council was advised that the letters of credit on the
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Parksedge development have not been renewed as of this date despite
the fact that the clerk has notified the developers in writing of
our intention to draw upon the letters of credit if they are not
extended. The Council will determine the amount to draw from the
letters of credit at the next meeting.
Couri will prepare an itemized list of expenses that he has
found Fraser Steel may owe to the City. Couri also reminded the
Council that the City is obligated to reimburse Fraser Steel the
tax monies paid under the terms of TIF District #6.
Couri was directed to set up a meeting with Juran & Moody and
the mayor and clerk.
The Council agreed to send the clerk to the Pay Equity
Workshop on October loth at the Brooklyn Center Community Center.
Vetsch made a motion to approve payment of the bills (check
Vs 5492-5523). Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Barthel made a motion to adjourn at 11:25 PM. Berning
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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/'�I_es A. Walsh, Mayor
Linda Houghton, C ec�
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
September 3, 1991
Albertville City Hall
7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor James Walsh, Councilmen Donatus Vetsch, Mark
Barthel, Duane Berning, and Mike Potter, Attorney Mike Couri, City
Clerk Linda Houghton, Engineer Thore Meyer
Mayor Walsh called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The minutes of the August 19, 1991, minutes were amended on
Page 3, Paragraph 3 to read "from $50 per day. . ." instead of
"from $25 per day. . .". Barthel made a motion to approve the
minutes as amended. Potter seconded the motion. Al'', voted aye.
Potter made a motion to approve the minutes of the August '28,
1991, work meeting. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Russ and Donna Voght explained they have recently purchased
the PPM building for an amount considerably less than the assessed
value of $275,500. They requested that the City reassess the
building more fairly. The Council explained that because the PPM
building was set up as a tax increment- fina-.-, g d4st�yct.
attorney would have to review the assessment agreement and make hi,
recommendation to the Council.
Keith Franklin approached the Council about lowerinq the
annual sign permit fee. Up through 1989 he has paid $.10 pe:
square foot of sign. He feels this rate is excessive in comparison
to other communities' fees. The Council reviewed the ir.formati n
presented on fees from other area communities. Vetsc- made a
motion to change the annual sign permit fee to $40 per year pe_
face regardless of si-ze. Potter seconded the motion. A11 vot=1d
aye.
Franklin asked the Council to abate his $151.20 storm water
billings because of the water drainage problem he has experienced
at his business. He told the Council he spent over $600 in
sandbagging and pumping costs keeping the water from entering the
new addition to his building. Franklin asked that until the water
problem is resolved, that his billing for storm water charges be
waived. The Council explained that the City has recently received
approval from MNDOT to correct the drainage problem jointly with
Frankfort Township. City Engineer Thore Meyer will be setting up
a meeting with Frankfort Township to reach a solution. The Council
will not abate Franklin's storm water bills, because there are
other areas within the City with drainage problems who are paying
the storm water billings.
Mayor Walsh informed the Council that the Albertville Family
Care Center will be closing on October 1. Health One will remain,
responsible for the bond payments on the building. Walsh will be
meeting with Health One in an attempt to maintain the building as
a medical facility.
Maintenance Superintendent Ken Lindsay received approval to
install a culvert and a gate for a new pond ramp. He was asked to
get quotations on the costs of a feed pump, gas transfer pump,
battery and tank for the Council to consider.
Lindsay reported that Pioneer Blacktop was the lowest quote
for Class 5 gravel for 50th Street- at $4.70 per yard delivered.
He has ordered 500 yards and it will be applied 2"-3" deep and then
packed.
The Council reviewed the August 27, 1991, recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Corramission meeting regarding the lot
division requested by Jim Henrum. Attorney Mike Couri told the
Council that the Planningand Zoning Commission can IegalIV
consider a developer's performance in the past when, making a
decision. VetS. L made a mcti= tG approve t..e lot division as
proposed for Jim Hennum, _-cntingent ,.pon the following:
The drainage proble:T. on 55th Circle and 56th Street is
:oi rected by the d vel -z-: as agreed to in the September
16, 1985, minutes cf the City Council, and
(2) ✓ra4nage and utility easements are provided on all foul"
sites of the '_or as recommended by the City Engineer in
his letter r anni i,4_ commission, dated August 21
Potter seconded the motion. noted aye.
The council tr^,m Sunrise Plumbing dater
August 30, 1991, to replace the existing check valve with a eneck
valve and gate valve combination at the Youngdahl residence at 5697
Main Avenue NE. The Council has approved an expenditure of $225
for the check valve at the August 19, 1991, meeting. Diane
Youngdahl told the Council that she had not been aware there was
a check-: valve in her house at all until Sunrise Plumbing came to
her house prior to making a quote. Vetsch made a motion that the
City would pay up to $225 on the purchase of a check valve for the
Youngdahl residence and that any additional costs and the continued
maintenance of the check valve will be the responsibility of the
property owner. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Engineer Thore Meyer discussed the 50th Street improvement.
He presented the Council with cost comparisons between a 36' and
a 38' curb to curb street. These preliminary estimates show a cost
of Albertville's 75% share of the improvements to be $323,035 for
a 36' stree`. and $334,765 for a 38' street. The report also
calculates the assessment per -foot charge based on the typical 36'
residential street at $37.S6 per for_. Thore prefers the 38'
street because of safety factors. The earliest time frame for the
City to complete all requirements prior to awarding a bid is early
November. Thore feels that the time frame is too short for
construction of 50th Street this fall.
Tom Haller expressed his opinion that 50th Street is the third
busiest street in the City already and additional development will
mean an increase in traffic on 50th Street. He also feels the City
must provide a walkway to the new high school for safety reasons.
The Council will make a decision to proceed to set up a public
hearing on the improvement at a later date.
Vetsch made a motion to purchase 500 yards of gravel from
Pioneer Blacktop at a cost of $4.70 per yard for 50th Street.
Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Thore presented a cost estimate for installing a sanitary
sewer trunk to serve the STMA High School. Mayor Walsh indicated
that he would like to meet with the property owners who will be
assessed for the trunk line bef^re the Council makes the decision
t^ proceed. The Council tabied act_on on the tr --� p t' .irk sanitary sewer
i iia? •.I tii the next, meeti ng.
Attorney Mike Couri reported that Westwind Second Addition is
proceeding as schedulecd. Maycv Walsh tcicl the Council he had
received a call from a realtor who asked that ;.he first lift of
blacktop be installed yet this fall in the development. Thore
e3rlained that at t he y0 '?=etin, he advised the
contracts_ that t?^_e curbs 14ol_,h_r' e _'ns}a__e th s year but one
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the gravel base of the S_'_'eAr -4CUl... ce -hIS year. Vetsch:
questioned whether the Curbs s h Ui eVeii Z put in this fa11
Thore explained that the gas. ei ectz iC and tal __phone companies wl l 1
not put in their util_ties until the curbs l_e _ claca.
Couri reported that he needs _;-iscuss with Andy Savitski the
payments he made to Dennis Fehr, for the dirt moved from one of his
I
ots to the street before final assessmento figures are ca'_-::ulated.
Clerk Linda Houghton reported that she and councilman Vetsch
interviewed three candidates for zecretally position. They
agreed to recommend to the Council that Ann Bednarz:yzk be hired as
secretary. Vetsch made a motion to hire Ann Bednarcyzk as
secretary at a rate of $3.00 per hour for the six month:
probationary period. Barthel seconded the motion. Vetsch and
Barthel voted aye. Berning and Potter voted no. Walsh cast his
vote in favor of the motion. The motion carried.
Mayor Walsh opened discussion on
the purchase
of
the
three
lots behind City Hall. Potter expressed
the opinion
that
the
house
on the lots is of no value to the City.
According to
the
appraisal
the estimated site value is $32.500. He suggested
that
the
City
not pay $69,500 for the property. Mayor
Walsh announced
that
since
he was the one to bring the purchase of the lots before
the
City
Council, he will remove the purchase of the lots from consideration
at this point. He advised that if any other Council member wished
t0 reconsider the purchase, It could be brought up on another
Council agenda.
The Council directed Linda to notify the maintenance
department to inspect all City property and get the weeds removed
before the City demands other property owners to take care of their
weeds.
The Council received a request from John Adamski to fix the
street in front of his house. The curb by his house was recently
replaced by the City and tae blacktop is about 6" lower than the
curb at present. Linda will direct the maintenance department to
cold patch the street as a temporary measure.
Barthel made a motion to pay the bills as listed (Check Vs
5454-5436). Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
t`er had no report from the Park Board. Vetsch agreed to
tali the Lions about donating labor to install a retaining wall_
cur Seasons Park.
3erniag reported that the three foot curb stops donated wy the
r.,hul: h have been place in the Park & Ride area, but they are being
..ock mod, a_'ound b ._y cars because they are not anchored. Six foot
stops from Bull Concrete will be placed on the Weber side of the
Par'. & Ride.
`,__Ida was airect?d tt; Omer four j" X 10" plaCue5z _
Jeweler.: for App_eciation Night. +
'r=t�7h s�_ggested the Council investigate the possibility cf
e,; _ :Ping a new logo for Albertville.
Potter made a motion to adjourn at 10:30 PM. Barthel seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
.James A. Walsh, Mayor
Linda Houghton, Clerk
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
BILLS TO BE PAID
September 16, 1991
Check
No. Vendor
Reason
Amount
5492
City of Melrose
Seminar Regist.
36.00
5493
Brad MacRunnel
Spray Weeds -Ponds
20.78
5494
Frank Legner
Pick Weeds -Ponds
13.85
5495
Eric Richter
Mowing -Ponds
11.54
5496
Audio Communications
Fire -Comm. Equip
660.00
5497
BFI Services Group
Park -refuse disposal
67.50
5498
Chouinard Ofc. Supp.
Office Supplies
232.49
5499
Communication Auditors
Fire -Comm. Equip.
98.59
5500
CompressAir
Fire -PSI Hose
104 00
- 5501
Crow River Farm Equip.
Maint.-City Park
28.54
5502
Crow River News
Publication -Barthel
21.60
5503
Albertville Auto Parts
Shop supplies
46.45
5504
DJ's Home Care
Shop supplies
106.74
City Hall sup.
64.68
Fire supplies
5.79
Park supplies
71.42
240.63
5505
Don's Auto Srvc.
Equip. Repair
46.47
Gas - Pickup
154.61
Mow Parks
13.42
Mow Ponds
13.43
Mow Strts
13.43
Fire -Equip Rpr
185.00
Gas
157.25
583.61
5506
Eull Concrete
City Park
17.60
5507
Feed -Rite Controlls
Sewer Supplies
& Test
2707.89
5508
Gopher State
Aug. Service
5.00
5509
IRS
PR Tax Penalty
- 1/91
162.30
5510
G.D. LaPlant
City Hall refuse
58.04
100-111,
5511
Killian Hardware
Shop supplies
12.47
5512
Meyer-Rohlin
High School 2,155.00
50th Feasib. 2,573.76
517.50
5246.25
5513
Monticello Animal Conrl
Aug chgs
72.50
5514
NW Assoc. Consultants
City Projects
13.00
5515
Polka Dot Recycling
Aug recycling
467.50
5516
Radzwill Law Ofc.
Gen 1,413.00
Juran&Moody 500.00
Fraser Stl 200.00
Staviski 375.00
Westwind II 650.00
Larson 167.50
3305.50
5517
Road Rescue
Fire supplies
25.13
5518
Temporary Assets
Ann Bednarczyk 8/31
412.00
5519
Wright County Sheriff
July & Aug Srvcs.
4288.74
5520
Rick Wacker
Mileage 54.56
EMT Refresher 175.00
229.56
5521
Linda Houghton
Mileage
10.78
5522
Postmaster
P.O. Box Rental
11.25
5523
Govt. Training Srvc.
Pay Equity Workshop
25.00
Linda Houghton
TOTAL 19,244.09
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
August 30, 1991 - September 12, 1991
Beginning Cash Balance August 29, 1991
INCOME (August 30 - September 12)
Bond Payment - Clinic 11,292.48
Building Permits
147.09
Disparity Aid - State
561.00
Fraser Steel Loan Payment
585.27
Interest Income
1,386.10
Police Aid - State
2,825.74
Refund (United Telephone)
20.47
Sewer Receipts
881.45
Storm Water Receipts
118.30
Title Search
20.00
Variance
40.00
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENSES (August 30 - September 12)
Check Vs 5459-5486) 9,606.18
(Approved 9/03/91)
PAYROLL 8/26 - 9/8
Check
#5487
- Ken
751.00
Check
#5488
- Linda
642.47
Check
#5489
- Mike
566.65
Check
#5490
- PERA
245.89
Check
#5491
- Federal
857.34
TOTAL EXPENSES
Ending Cash Balance September 12, 1991
SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
Beginning Cash Balance 8/29/91
Interest Earned in August
Ending Cash Balance 9/12/91
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17,877.90
12,669.53
$288,168.03
$293,376.40
$174,804.65
718.38
$175,523.03
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
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
September 13 - September 30, 1991
Beginning Cash Balance September 12, 1991 $288,168.03
INCOME (September 13 - September 30)
Building Permits 1,726.42
Interest Income 1,187.35
Planning & Zoning Charges 240.00
Recycling Incentive 198.03
Sewer Digging License 45.00
Sewer Digging Permits 75.00
Sewer Receipts 2,417.77
Sign Permits 2,400.00
Special Assessments 11,050.97
Storm Water Receipts 273.00
Title Search 40.00
TOTAL INCOME 19,653.54
EXPENSES (September 13 - September 12)
Check #'s 5492-5523; 19,244.09
(Approved 9/16/91)
Check #5524 - Dept. of
5.00
Employee Relations
PAYROLL 9/9 - 9/22
Check #5525 - Ann
482.97
Check #5526 - Ken
751.00
Check #5527 - Mike
566.65
Check #5529 - Linda
642.47
Check #5529 - PERA
301.63
Check #5530 - Federal
896.83
Check #5532 - State
716.00
Check #5531 - Petty Cash
TOTAL EXPENSES
23,654.63
Ending Cash Balance September
30, 1991 $289,375.26
SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND
Beginning Cash Balance 9/12/91 $175,523.03
Interest Earned in August 703.10
Ending Cash Balance 9/12/91 $176,231.21
! LA V E S TM E N T S
CD
#150231 (GF) -
matures
12/12/91
@ 5.900
99,454.52
CD
#3233 Sewer -
matures
10/9/91
@ 6.60
300,000.00
CD
#7640 -
matures
10/18/91
@ 6.00o
38,262.60
CD
#8237-Sewer -
matures
4/10/92
@ 7.00o
250,000.00
CD
#8290 (GF) -
matures
4/10/92
@ 7.00o
250,000.00
CD
#3286-Sewer -
matures.10/10/92
@ 7.25%
500,000.00
CD
#8289 (GF) -
matures
10/10/92
@ 7.25%
500,000.00
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$1,937,717.12
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
September 10, 1991
Albertville City Hall
7:30 PM
PRESENT: Commission Members Donatus Vetsch, LeRoy Berning,
Tom Haller, and Mark Daleiden, Clerk Linda Houghton
ABSENT: Commission Member Rick Bishop
Chairman Haller called the meeting to order.
The agenda was approved on a motion by Berning, seconded by
Daleiden. All voted aye.
The minutes of the August 27, 1991, public hearing were
approved on a motion by Daleiden, seconded by Vetsch. All voted
aye.
Daleiden made a motion tc open the public hearing t�
reconsider the conditional use permit to operate a dog kennel f�.r
Ralph and Helen Ackerman, as requested by the City Council -In
September 3, 1991. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Audience in attendance for the hearing were Ralph and Helen
Ackerman, their attorney Mike Padden, Wright County Humane Scciety
representative Jeff Dowe, City Animal Control Officer Patti
Salzwedel, Sue Ackerman, and Albert Barthel.
Salzwedel presented the Commission with the report from h?r
inspection of Sunshine Kennels on September 4, 19 1. l'he
inspection was based on the requirements of bcth the state -at-at-lit �s
and City ordinances.
Salzwedel found there were 82 animals (46 dogs and 36 puppies
under six months old) housed in two different facilities. The
Commission reviewed her summary of the improvements Salzwedel feels
need to be made to Sunshine Kennels.
Ackerman, explained that the same day that Salzwedel inspected
his kennels, an investigator from the USDA also inspected.
Although he has not received a written report to date, Ackerman
told the Commission that the only changes recommended by the USDA
investigator was that the grade of the outdoor runs should be
improved for drainage reasons and the wood boxes that house the
animals should be sprayed with varnish or shellacked.- Salzwedel
recommended that the outdoor runs should be concrete for
cleanliness. Ackerman pointed out that according to Federal
Regulation #6488 of the USDA guidelines outdoor runs should be
sand, gravel or compacted earth. Padden also pointed out that
nothing In the state statutes or City ordinances require concrete
runs.
Jeff Dowe, the spokesman for the Wright County Humane Society,
pointed out that he is a state inspector. He feels that the USDA
is lax in their inspections. He stated that he has seen kennels
in worse condition. than Sunshine Kennels which have passed USDA
inspections.
Ackerman disputed Salzwedel's recommendation that a furnace
must be installed to keep the dogs in a warm environment. He
stated he used heat lamps over each of the 4 X 4 boxes in the
winter to keep the dogs warm. The dogs have freedom to stay in
their box or to go outside through automatic doors.
The Commission reviewed the state statutes and the formula for
determining the area that must be provided for each dog. They
found that Ackerman could legally keep four small or two large dogs
in each of the 4 X 4 boxes.
Sue Ackerman explained that she cleans and disinfects the
kennels daily. She also uses a rake and hoe to clean the compacted
earth runs.
Ralph Ackerman told the Commission he agrees to put fiberglass
sheeting or, the floors and tc seal the wood surfaces of the boxes
to prevent moisture from going into the wood.
Daleiden made a motion to continue the public hearing for the
conditional use permit to September 24, 1991, to allow Ackerman to
provide the USDA inspection report, the breakdown of the number of
dogs he maintains on a monthly average, and to allow the Planning
onir_g Commission tc inspect the kernels personally. Daleiden
also asked Ackerman to provide a written list of how he intends to
;despond to eac . c1 t:_e rlisted in Salzwedel's
inspection repor-4 let^;�� n �.`rded the motlOn. All voted aye
Daleiden made a motion open the public hearing to consider
a variance to construct a 28' X 32' garage for Albert Barthel.
The Commission reviewed the site plan Barthel presented and
found that the setback require-ments are in compliance with the
ordinances. The 396 square foot garage requires a variance because
it is detached rather than attached to his house.
Barthel indicated he is wiling to tear down the existing
garage upon completion of the new garage. He also plans to stucco
the new garage to match his house.
Daleiden made a motion to recommend that the City Council
approve the variance request for Albert Barthel to construct a 28'
X 32' garage, contingent upon the following:
(1) The new garage will be stuccoed to match the house.
(2) The existing garage will be torn down within 45 days
the new garage has passed final inspection.
Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to set a public hearing on October 8,
1991, at 7:30 PM to amend the City ordinances in regards to garage
and utility building sizing. Vetsch seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to adjourn, at 9:15 PM. Daleiden seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Linda Houghton., Clerk
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JOHN F. DARKENWALD
GEORGE W.YANKOUPE
JOHN GEORGE LAND INVESTMENT GO.
JOHN GEORGE INC.
September 12 1991
7535 N.E. River Road
Elk River, MN 55330
City of Albertvi 1 le (612)441-3700
Attn: Linda Houghton
5964 Main Avenue, N.E.
Box 131
Albertville, MN 55301
Re: Westwind Second Addition - Road Construction
Dear Mayor Walsh & Councilmembers;
It has been brought to our attention that the City Council has
considered altering the construction sequence;of Westwind's Second
Addition by eliminating the first lift of blacktop scheduled to be
applied this fall.
Our decision to proceed with construction this fal-i was predicated on
the time -table structured in the Feasibility Study, as specified in the
formal project plans and specifications, and as awarded to Redstone.
Those plans state that "the project shall be completed by September 30.
1991 except the final 1 1/2" bituminous wearing course to be completed
by August 30, 1992".
The guarantee of the completed project, less the last lift of blacktop,
by September 30. 1991 is the basis upon which the three builders in the
Second Addition have not only obligated funds, but have prepurchased
one third of the lots, and optional remaining twenty-four. Each of
these builders has stated that they will not proceed with this project
until the blacktop is in place. One, to date, has suggested legal
action if we do not perform.
As a professional engineer, it is my opinion that Albertville will
obtain a far better product by holding the contractor to the original
specification. If he knows ahead that the subbase will not have to
support the blacktop this year, he will not have to go to any extremes
to compact the base. Additionally, there is a strong possibility that
excessive damage may be done to the road base and manholes during
winter and spring plowing. A far better approach may be to place the
first lift of blacktop in accordance with the specifications and defer
the second left until 1993.
We respectfully request that the contractor place the first lift of
blacktop in accordance with the plans and specifications.
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