1992-03-02 CC Agenda/PacketALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
March 2, 1992
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
* Attached List
IV. FOLLOW-UP SHEET
* February 18, 1992
V. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
* February 18, 1992 - Regular Meeting
VI. COMMUNITY FORUM
Ken Weber - Improper inspection of sump pump
Thomas & Cheryl Wiswell - Sewer backup problem and
storm drainage problem (5696 Main Avenue NE)
VII. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
4p A. MAINTENANCE
- Report on fire at warming house
- March work schedule
B. PLANNING AND ZONING
- Minutes of February 25, 1992 Meeting
- Recommendation to appoint Tim Phillips to fill
vacancy on Planning Commission
- Recommendation to approve Dennis Fehn's grading
permit
C. FIRE DEPARTMENT
- Request for budget change - Rick Wacker
D. ENGINEERING
- Letter RE: Joint Drainage Problems I-94 area
- Project Updates
E. LEGAL
- Consider how to reallocate TIF monies
- Arlan Middleton - explanation of City's Errors
and Omssion Insurance
- Project Updates
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F. ADMINISTRATION
* Financial Statement
* Approval to pay bills (Check #6189 thru #6223)
- Recommendation to promote Ann Bednarczyk to
Permanent employment status
* Request to proclaim April 11 "HEALTH FAIR 11 DAY"
in Albertville
VIII. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
- Walsh - Joint Powers
- Potter - Park Board
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
X. OTHER BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURN
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
MARCH 2, 1992
III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes of February 18, 1992 - Regular Meeting
- Financial Statement
- Approval to pay bills (CK #6189 thru #6223)
- Request to proclaim April 11, 1992, "HEALTH FAIR 11
DAY"
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
March 2, 1992
Albertville City Hall 7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor James Walsh, Councilmen Duane Berning, Mike
Potter and Mark Barthel, City Attorneys Bill Radzwi11 and Mike
Couri, City Engineer Thore Meyer, City Clerk Linda Houghton
Mayor Walsh called the regular meeting of the Albertville City
Council to order.
The Council reviewed the agenda and made the following
additions under Community Forum:
Rob Ferrian - request for on -street parking
Dennis Fehn - discuss office addition to current building
and under Administration:
Bids for the sale of the used computer
Potter made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Barthel
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Barthel made a motion to direct Ken Lindsay, Working Foreman
in the Maintenance Department, to attend the first regular Council
meeting of the month. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Mike Couri explained that Rod Fraser has been out of the
office for the past two weeks and, therefore, the agreement with
Fraser Steel has not been finalized yet. The follow-up sheet from
the February 18, 1992, meeting was approved on a motion by Berning,
seconded by Potter. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to approve the minutes of the February
18, 1992, regular Council meeting. Potter seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
The Council reviewed Ken Weber's letter of complaint dated
February 25, 1992, regarding alleged improper sump pump
inspections. Weber requested that the Council direct the clerk to
register this complaint in each of the maintenance employee's
files. Weber told the Council he personally knows of several other
houses that were not inspected. Councilman Berning told the
Council he has spoken with the maintenance employees and they told
him they did not, in fact, visually inspect every house. Potter
requested that a letter be placed in the personnel files of both
maintenance employees stating that the Council was mislead and
reports to the Council were falsified. Berning stated that lying
to the Council and falsifying reports should be grounds for
suspension without pay if it occurs again.
Weber presented the Council with signed statements stating the
maintenance department did not visually inspect their sump pumps
from Kevin Roden, Mark Weber, Ken Evavold, and Jeff Chounard.
Mayor Walsh stated that he believed that the maintenance foreman
should reinspect these houses on his personal time.
Attorney Radzwill told the Council that the employees must be
notified in writing of the complaint against them. The City Clerk
should be directed to prepare a staff report on the incident, which
will be available only to the City Council. The clerk will
investigate the charges and the staff report should document the
facts of the case only. The employees must be notified that they
have the option of requesting a closed hearing to discuss the
matter with the Council.
Potter made a motion directing the clerk to inform the two
employees involved of the situation and to prepare a staff report
detailing the facts in the situation for the Council to consider
on April 6, 1992. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Tom Wiswell, 5696 Main Avenue NE, reported that he has had
several sewer back-ups at his home. He asked the Council what
steps were being taken to correct this situation. The Council
explained that they are currently working with he city engineer
and the MPCA to correct problems in the wastewater system.
Wiswell also explained that he has a problem with storm
drainage in his back yard. Water flows from the street, over the
curb and into his yard. The Council directed Thore to inspect the
area and make a recommendation to the Council on what needs to be
done to correct the problem.
Rob Ferrian, 5449 Lambert Avenue NE, requested permission to
park his vehicles on the street in front of his home, because his
driveway has not been completed and the driveway is nearly
impassable. The Council directed Linda to contact the Wright
County Sheriff's Department notifying them that the Council has
granted Ferrian an exception that allows his cars to be parked
overnight on Lambert Avenue NE.
Dennis Fehn addressed the Council on his request for a grading
permit to remove approximately 40,000 cubic yards of dirt from the
Eicher property. Because Thore was not in attendance at the time,
the Council decided to table this discussion until the engineer is
present.
The Council reviewed the report on the fire at the skating
rink warming house. The Council agreed to have the maintenance
department remove the stove and the fuel from the warming house as
soon as possible and to lock and board the entry into the warming
house.
Because the Planning and Zoning Commission did not follow
legal procedures in selecting a candidate to fill the vacancy on
the Commission, the Council tabled action on the appointment until
a legally valid recommendation from the Commission is presented.
Barthel made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION #1992-10 amending
the 1992 Fire Department budget by moving the $3,200 budgeted in
account #101.422.000.574.130 (Capital Outlay - Air Packs) to
account #101.422.000.574.120 (Capital Outlay - Turn -Out Gear),
pending an official written request from the Fire Chief. The total
dollar amount budgeted in #101.422.000.574.120 (Capital Outlay -
Turn -Out Gear) will be $5,700. Potter seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Mayor Walsh asked the Council to make a clarification of how
the closed meeting scheduled for later this evening was determined.
The consensus of the Council members present was that the closed
meeting was scheduled because each of the Council felt it was
necessary.
Mayor Walsh stated he will no longer speak to newspaper
reporters via telephone. He will be available to the press on City
Council meeting nights and any other time he is at City Hall.
Berning made a motion to recess the public portion of the City
Council meeting at 8:55 PM, conduct the closed meeting pertaining
to attorney/client matters, and reconvene the public meeting at
9:20 PM. Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Mayor Walsh reconvened the public City Council meeting at 9:25
PM.
Arlan Middleton, the City's insurance agent, explained to the
Council how the Errors and Omissions liability insurance works.
He stated that overt acts committed by the City Council or City
employees under Council direction would be legitimate claims
against the policy. Oversights or mistakes made by the Council or
City employees are not covered under the Errors and Omissions
policy.
Berning made a motion to request Middleton to contact the
League of Minnesota Cities and ask that a representative of the LMC
address the full Council regarding insurance coverage. Potter
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
It was the unanimous opinion of the Council that if no
satisfactory explanations were provided by the League of Minnesota
Cities, the attorney general's office will be contacted and asked
to look into these questions.
The Council reviewed Dennis Fehn's site plans for the
excavation of the Eicher property. The Council tabled a decision
on granting an excavation permit until after the City of St.
Michael has been notified of the proposal and been asked for their
input on the effect the excavation may have.
Attorney Radzwill advised the Council request a performance
bond from Fehn if and when the permit is granted.
Linda was directed to invoice Fisher -Porter for the
reimbursement of the $87 . 40 freight bill to send the flow meter
back to the manufacturer.
Linda was directed to request the service maintenance records
on the pick-up from the maintenance department.
Berning made a motion to approve the Financial Statement for
the period February 11 - February 26, 1992. Potter seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to pay the bills as presented (Check
#6189 - 6223). Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Thore reviewed the memo dated February 26, 1992, that was
prepared by Thore and Frankfort Township engineer Peter Raatikka.
Barthel made a motion to accept the recommendation of the engineers
and to appoint Councilman Berning and Councilman Vetsch (Mayor
Walsh, alternate) to the committee to resolve the drainage problem.
Berning seconded the motion. Barthel, Berning and Walsh voted aye.
There were no "nay" votes. Councilman Potter abstained from the
vote because he owns land that would directly be benefitted by this
proposal. The motion carried.
Berning made a motion to postpone the public hearing scheduled
for April 6, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reallocating the
monies from TIF districts #4, #5 and #6, until after the engineer
has completed his report on the wastewater treatment expansion.
Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Linda presented the Council with her written recommendation
dated March 2, 1992, that Ann Bednarczyk be promoted to permanent
employee status. Councilman Potter stated that Ann has done an
excellent job putting together the ordinances that were codified.
Attorney Mike Couri stated that Ann works extremely well with the
legal department. Barthel made a motion that Ann Bednarczyk be
promoted to permanent employee status effective immediately.
Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The City received two sealed bids for the sale of the old
computer. Potter made a motion to accept Kevin Mealhouse's bid of
$201.05 to purchase the computer. Berning seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Barthel made a motion to proclaim the week of March 9th as
Girl Scout Week in the City of Albertville. Potter seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Doug Psyk indicated that Thore Meyer has engineered all of his
plats and he wishes to continue to use Thore as his engineer for
his Fifth and Sixth Additions. He explained to the Council that
the project will fall under the 429 statutes. The Council will not
have a problem with Thore designing and engineering the project.
Mayor Walsh reported that a Joint Powers committee will
conduct interviews for an engineer at City Hall on March loth.
Potter reported that there will be a meeting to discuss the
boundary between the St. Michael -Albertville district and the Elk
River District on Thursday, March 12th at 7:30 PM at the community
center in Elk River. Linda was directed to contact the state
representative and senator to advise them of the meeting.
Barthel made a motion to adjourn at 11:00 PM. Potter seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Linda Houghton, Clerk
FOLLOW-UP SHEET
FROM FEBRUARY 18, 1992, COUNCIL MEETING
*LINDA - Contact Arlan Middleton and ask that he and a
representative of the League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance program attend the next Council meeting to
discuss the City's Errors & Omissions coverage
COURI - Formalize an agreement with Rod Fraser concerning the
security agreement and the promissory note for Fraser
Steel
*LINDA - Schedule a closed session on the next City Council agenda
to discuss a specific item
*LINDA - Check terms of office for the members of the Planning &
Zoning Commission
*LINDA - Send letter of appreciation to Paul Heinen, former Fire
Chief
*LINDA - Send City's junk vehicle ordinance to Wright County
Sheriff's Office
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
February 18, 1992
Albertville City Hall 7:30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor James Walsh, Councilmen Duane Berning, Donatus
Vetsch, Mike Potter and Mark Barthel, City Attorneys Bill Radzwill
and Mike Couri, City Engineer Thore Meyer, City Clerk Linda
Houghton
Mayor Walsh called the regular meeting of the Albertville City
Council to order.
The Council reviewed the agenda and made the following
addition under Maintenance: Review bids for ditch cleaning.
Barthel made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Berning
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The minutes of the February 3, 1992, regular Council meeting
were amended as follows:
(1) Page 3, Paragraph 4 will be amended by adding the
statement that Check #'s 6129, 6130, 6131, 6132,
6133, 6134, 6135, 6136, and 6137 are voided checks.
(2) Page 4, Paragraph 4 will be clarified to state the
easements being discussed are for the sewer trunk
line to serve the new high school.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Barthel
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The minutes of the February 10, 1992, special meeting were
amended on Page 2, Paragraph 2 to state that the city attorney and
the city clerk and the city engineer will meet with the MPCA to
discuss stipulations. Vetsch made a motion to approve the minutes
as amended. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Mike Stoebe, a certified property manager for the INF Property
Management Company, along with Terry Mick, one of the owners of the
Westwind Apartment buildings, and Jim Coyer, on -site manager of the
apartments, reviewed their concerns with the Council that the
construction of an additional 150 apartment units in the City would
saturate the market. If 150 more units are constructed in the
City, Stoebe feels that both the Westwind complex and the new
apartment complex would suffer. Should that happen, Stoebe feels
that the City will ultimately suffer as well. The Council
explained that they have no authority to stop the Westwind Third
Addition from proceeding or to ask the developer to lower the
number of apartments he plans to open.
The Council reviewed three bids for 900' of ditch cleaning by
the Industrial Park area as follows: Dennis Fehn Excavating -
$800, Lindenfelser & Sons Excavating - $1,350, and Meiny's Diggers
$1,800. The maintenance department will do the leveling with
City equipment. The question was raised about who would be
responsible for removing the trees. City Engineer Thore Meyer felt
that the trees to be removed are relatively small and the
maintenance department would be able to clear them away. The
Council asked to have the bids clarified.
The consensus of the Council was that it was not necessary for
the maintenance department to attend a snow plowing clinic this
year.
Attorney Mike Couri reported that the promissory note and the
security agreement with Fraser Steel has not yet been finalized.
Rod Fraser has verbally agreed to assign the proceeds from the TIF
monies (approximately $35,000-$36,000 per year for the next eight
years) as collateral to the City. Couri explained that the City
would still hold a second mortgage on the Fraser Steel building,
plus the interim security of the TIF funds for collateral. The
Council directed Couri to formalize the agreement with Fraser Steel
as discussed.
Linda was directed to contact the City's insurance agent and
ask him and a representative of the League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance attend the next Council meeting to explain how the City's
Errors and Omissions policy works.
Barthel made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 1992-5 ratifying the
issuance of the 1991A Bond in the amount of $330,000 financing the
Westwind Second Addition project. Potter seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 1992-6 ratifying the
issuance of the 1991B Bond in the amount of $95,000 financing the
Parksedge project. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Potter made a motion to approve the adoption of ORDINANCE NO.
1992-2: AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING RECYCLING SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS WITH MORE THAN EIGHT DWELLING UNITS. Berning seconded
the motion. All voted aye. The ordinance will become effective
upon publication in the official newspaper on February 24, 1992.
Potter made a motion to approve the adoption of ORDINANCE NO.
1992-3: AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE CITY COUNCIL TO SET SEWER ACCESS
CHARGES AND WATER ACCESS CHARGES, AND DESIGNATING THE USE OF THE
PROCEEDS OF SUCH CHARGES. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted
aye. The ordinance will become effective upon publication in the
official newspaper on February 24, 1992.
Linda was directed to schedule a closed Council session on
the agenda of the next regular meeting for the purpose of
discussing a specific item with the attorneys.
The Council directed the city attorney to proceed with
obtaining grant applications for any monies that may be available
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for upgrading and expanding the current wastewater treatment
facility.
Vetsch made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 1992-7 awarding the
bid for the 1991-2 Improvement Project (Sewer Interceptor Project)
to the low bidder, Kadlec Excavating of Mora, Minnesota, in the
amount of $278,267.30, which includes Bid A, Bid B, and Bid C.
Barthel seconded the motion. Vetsch, Potter, Barthel and Walsh
voted aye. Berning abstained from the vote. Mayor Walsh
questioned Councilman Berning on his reason for abstaining.
Berning explained that he abstained because he feels that the City
should have the easements from the property owners before the bid
is awarded. Mayor Walsh asked the Council to table the vote on
Resolution 1992-7 until the Council discusses procurement of an
easement with Clem Marx and Doug Psyk, who are in attendance.
Radzwill explained that the City needs five easements, through
property owned by Doug Psyk, Clem Marx, Joint Powers Board, Don
Barthel and I.S.D. 885. He has gotten verbal agreement to grant
the easements from the joint Powers Board, the school and Don
Barthel. He explained that if the easements are not given through
the Psyk and Marx properties, the City can proceed to condemn the
property in order to get the easement. That process could add up
to $50,000 to the total cost of the project, which in turn will be
assessed against all of the properties. Radzwill recommended that
the City proceed by passing a resolution to begin the condemnation
proceedings because it would be the cheapest way for the City if
the property owners do not grant the easements.
Mayor Walsh asked Doug Psyk if he was willing to give the City
an easement through his property for the trunk sewer line. Psyk
agreed to sign an easement, but stated that if he is unable to get
permission to connect to the sewer system, he will refuse to pay
the assessments for the trunk line.
Mayor Walsh then asked Clem Marx if he would be willing to
give the City an easement through his property for the trunk sewer
line. Marx agreed to sign the easement for the City.
Mayor Walsh then asked for a confirmation on the vote on
RESOLUTION 1992-7 awarding the bid for the 1991-2 Improvement
Project to Kadlec Excavating of Mora, MN, in the amount of
$278,267.30. Vetsch, Barthel, Potter, Berning and Walsh voted aye.
There were no nay votes and no abstentions. RESOLUTION 1992-7 was
passed unanimously.
Berning made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 1992-8 authorizing
the city clerk to sign the Letter of Understanding with the five
property owners who are granting easements for the 1991-2
Improvement Project. The Letter of Understanding protects all
property owners by the assurance that all property owners will be
compensated for the easements on a dollars -per -square foot basis.
Potter seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Thore reported that he had met with Frankfort Township
Engineer Pete Raatikka and they have agreed to prepare a joint
statement concerning correcting the drainage problems to the City
Council and the Frankfort Town Board.
Thore reported that the detention pond in the Westwind Second
Addition is about 80% complete. The remaining work will be
completed in the spring.
Potter made a motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit for
Andrew Savitski to construct a steel building on Lot 1, Block 1,
Sunrise Commercial Park, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission on February 11, 1992. Barthel seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to amend the current Zoning Ordinance to
increase the maximum garage size from 700 square feet to 900 square
feet, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission on
February 11, 1992. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council discussed the recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission to expand the Commission by appointing both
applicants for the vacancy on the Commission. It was the consensus
of the Council not to increase the number of Commission members.
The Council will ask the Planning and Zoning Commission to make a
recommendation of one of the applicants to fill the vacancy. Linda
was asked to check the terms for the Planning & Zoning Commission
members and report to the next Council meeting.
Potter made a motion to accept the resignation of Fire Chief
Paul Heinen. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. Linda
was directed to send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Heinen.
Potter made a motion to appoint Rick Wacker as Fire Chief.
Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Financial Statement for the period January 31 - February
11, 1992, was corrected by including Check #6147 to Mike Rutkowski
in the amount of $565.32 and by correcting the check number of the
federal payroll deposit from Check #6147 to Check #6148. Vetsch
made a motion to approve the corrected Financial Statement for the
period January 31 - February 11, 1992. Barthel seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve payment of Check #'s 6149
through Check #6179 as presented. Barthel seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the 3.2 Liquor License for the
Albertville Jaycees on February 29, 1992. Barthel seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the 3.2 Liquor License and the
gambling application for St. John's Prep School Alumni Association
for April 11, 1992. Barthel seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Linda was directed to send the City's ordinance on junk
vehicles to the Wright County Sheriff's Department for enforcement.
Mayor Walsh and the clerk will meet to review the job
performance of Ann Bednarczyk and make a recommendation on her
employment status from probationary to permanent to the full
Council.
Vetsch made a motion to approve the contract with Evergreen
Recycling for curbside recycling as amended. Barthel seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
The Council denied the request from Mike Rutkowski for a five
cents per hour pay increase retroactive to January 1, 1991. Mike
presented the city clerk a letter dated October 22, 1990, and
signed by then City Administrator Maureen Andrews, indicating the
Council had agreed to a $.40 per hour raise in January of 1991.
Mike actually was given a $.35 per hour increase in January of
1991.
The Council reviewed the letter from Charles and Karen Mason
dated January 28, 1992, objecting to widening of 50th Street.
Vetsch made a motion to set the Board of Review meeting for
Tuesday, April 28, 1992, at 7:00 PM. Barthel seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Councilman Potter agreed to attend the March 12, 1992, Noxious
Weed Law Enforcement Conference in place of Councilman Vetsch, who
will be vacationing.
Walsh reported that Munitech, Inc. has been advised of the
f eathers that Ken Lindsay has f ound in the water whi 1 e f 1 ooding the
ice rinks and they taking steps to correct the situation.
The Council set a special meeting to discuss the 1992 agenda
priorities for Wednesday, February 26, 1992, at 7:30 PM.
Barthel made a motion to adjourn at 11:10 PM. Vetsch seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
James A. Walsh, Mayor
Linda Houghton, Clerk
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LAST FALL THE COUNCIL INSTRUCTED THE MAINTENANCE DEFT. TO
PHYSICALLY INSPECT ALL SUMP PUMPS IN •! THE CITY I T`' OF
ALBERTVILLE. WHEN MIKE RUTKOWSKI CAME TO kNSPEC-T MY PUMP,,
HE ASKED IF I HAD A PUMP AND IF IT WAS PLUMBED TO THE
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OUTSIDE. I SAID YES. I ALSO ASKED IF HE WOULD LIKE TO '3C€ ►E
INSIDE TO LOOK FOR HIMSELF. H I L REF'L Y` WAS, "NO WE KNOW WHEN
YOU FOLKS ARE LYING.'' SO HE MARKED MY NAME AND WENT TO
THE NEXT HOUSE. HOW DOES HE KNOW IF I WAS LYING OR NOT7
AFTER THAT I ASKED THE OTHER NEIGHBORS HOW TME I R INSPECTIONS
WENT. SOME SAID HE CAME INTO LOOK AND OTHERS .SAID HE DID
1. AFTER HAVING THE SUPPORT OF THE COUNCIL AND THE C I T
ATTORNEY TO DO THESE INSPECTIONS, WHY WASN'T IT DONE RIGHT?
2. HOW MUCH MONEY DID THE CITY :SPEND ON THE ATTORNEY TO
MAKE IT LEGAL TO DO THIS I NS€="EC T I OW, AND �D HOW MUCH OVERTIME
AND MONEY DID THE MAINTENANCE DEPT. GET FOR THIS jOB?
3. THERE ARE ALO T MORE HOUSES THAT WEREN I T PHYSICALLY
INSPECTED, SO WHAT DOES THE COUNCIL KNOW NOW THAT IT DIDN'T
KNOW BEFORE? MY IMPRESSION ON THE WAY THE MAINTENANCE DEPT .
HANDLED THIS j OB IS PURE INSUBORDINATION TO DO A LOB AND
FALSIFY A REPORT.
Mayor and the City Council
proclaim the City of Albertville, #
Minnesota, a Sister City to the City of Albertville, France.
Barthel seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Ken Lindsay reported that the flow meter is still not working.
It need to be removed and repaired. The
problem be in
the meter itself. City Engineer Thore Meyer indicatedpe
thattrepairs
to the meter could take about three weeks if it must'be reaired
Off -site. Thore indicated that he is continuing to work with the
representative to get the meter operational by March 1.
Ken reported that the Park Board had directed him to remove
two concrete culvert ends from the Four Seasons Park earlier. They
have been removed from the park. Dennis Fehn a
the culvert ends for the City. The Couhas of � ered to remove
the culvert ends. ncil agreed to let Fehn have
The Council tabled a decision on the maintenance personnel
attending a Snow -Conference until the next meeting.
Ken explained that about 800` of the ditch running to Marlowe
Avenue needs to be cleaned out. The Council directed Ken to
solicit bids for the ditch clean -out.
``i'he Cou.ncil;reviewed the report on the sump pump inspections
prepared by Ken.- Ken told the Council all residences except those
listed in the report have been visually inspected by himself or
Mike. Linda was directed to put together the total overtime hours
spent on the sump Pump inspections for the next Council meeting.
Attorney Mike Couri provided the Council with a list of the
callable dates of all City bonds. He was directed to gather
information on refunding the 1982 Clinic Bond before the special
meeting set for February 10, 1992.
Barthel made a motion to approve Resolution 1992-4, titled A
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FUTURE MONIES R_EM?4I.NT*rG INFUNDS AFTER RETIREMENT OF BONDS AS RESERVED GENERADEB S
seconded the motion. All voted aye. L FUNDS. Vetsch
Couri reported on the meeting with Doug Psyk, Clem and Bernard
Marx and Don Barthel held this afternoon regarding the costs of
Project 1991-2. The following lists actions requested of the City
Council by the property owners:
(1) The City Council considers a deferment of the area
assessment of five years with no interest accrued during
the deferment. The property owners would agree to
ay
the deferred assessment as they develop the area. At the
end of the deferral period, all undeveloped propert
would be assessed the full amount over the remaining life
of the bond.
(2) Sewer availability is guaranteed for the new lots
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SUMP PUMP REPORT
FEBRUARY 3, 1992
DETERMINED TO BE HOOKED UP INCORECTLY, HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RE-
CHECK:
5455 Large Avenue
5459 Large Avenue
5559 Lannon Avenue
11706 54th Street
11415 54th Street
11541 56th Street
6043 Kalland Drive
Bistodeau, Craig
Zahler, Greg
Nordby, Ross
Hostad, Thomas & Linda
Hort, Michael
Chalstrom, Keith
Dzuik, Steve
DETERMINED TO BE HOOKED UP INCORRECTLY, HAVE BEEN RE -CHECKED, BUT
HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED:
11700 54th Street
11711 55th Street
11535 51st Street
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Makela, Randy
Gulden, Greg
McDermitt, Larry
SUMP PUMP REPORT
February 3. 1992
DENIED ACCESS:
11582 51st Street
11422 54th Place
NO CITY SEWER:
BASKET ONLY & FLOOR DRAINS:
FLOOR DRAINS:
SUMP PUMPS OK:
PUMPS TO BE CORRECTED:
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Harrington, Terry
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THIS FORM MUST BE TURNED INTO CITY HALL BY 5:00 PM THE WEDNESDAY
BEFORE THE SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
REQUEST TO BE SCHEDULED ON AGENDA
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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JAMES WALSH
DONATUS VETSCH
MARK BARTHEL
DUANE BERNING
MIKE POTTER
FROM:
KEN LINDSAY
DATE:
FEBRUARY 26, 1992
BE:
PARK SHELTER STOVE
On February 3, 1992, Mike and I went to the park to flood the rink
at 7:30 AM. The building was cool and kind of smokey. I checked
the stove to see if the fire had gone out. I took the top off the
burner pot which has air holes in it. Kids like to put pieces of
tape over it and it melts the holes shut.
When I took the lid off, it was full of soot. The flame was real
low. I cleaned the tape and soot off the lid and replaced it,
commenting to Mike that we will have to clean out the stove after
we flood the rink.
We took out the hoses and started to hook them up when I heard a
noise. I looked at the stove and flames were shooting up the
chimney, Mike ran out and shut off the fuel oil. The elbow out of
the stove fell off and flames were coming out of the stove.
We threw snow on it and the flames went out.
We flooded the rink, keeping a close eye on the stove.
We replaced part of the chimney, cleaned out the stove, and relit
it.
I recommend that the oil stove be replaced as we have had a lot of
problems with it and I feel it is not safe.
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Albertville Fire Department
P.O. Box 56
Albertville, MN 55301
Mayor Jim Walsh/Councilmen
City of Albertville
City Hall
Albertville, MN 55301
Dear Mayor/Councilmen:
I would like to request a change in the Fire Department's budget by
taking the $3,200 from Capital Outlay - Airpacks and transferring it
to Capital Outlay - Turnout Gear. We need to purchase new turnout
gear as some of it is old and worn.
Thank you.
Signed,
Rick Wacker
Albertville Fire Chief
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 25, 1992
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Haller, Rick Bishop, Donatus
Vetsch, LeRoy Berning, Building Inspector Kevin Mealhouse, and
Secretary Ann Bednarczyk.
Chairman Haller called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM.
The agenda was approved on a motion made by Vetsch, seconded
by Berning.
Berning made a motion to approve the minutes of the February
11, 1992 meeting with the following change: the Savitski "steel"
building should read "pole building with steel siding".
Berning also asked for clarification of the zoning ordinance
change regarding changing the maximum garage size from 700 square
feet to 900 square feet. Mealhouse satisfactorily clarified the
zoning ordinance change.
Vetsch seconded the motion to approve the amended minutes.
All voted aye.
Haller commented that he had talked with City Attorney, Mike
Couri, and it was decided that, per the Subdivision Ordinance,
since the total property involved with the transfer between the
Haller brothers consists of more than 10 acres, no public hearing
will be required. Based on this information, Berning made a motion
to cancel the public hearing previously scheduled for March 10,
1992. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Dayle Veches was in attendance to present information
regarding the proposed zoning change from A-1 to R-3. The purpose
of this is to split off a lot in order that Chuck Vetsch can build
a new single family home. The property in question abuts a section
which is currently zoned R-3. Veches has no survey or legal
description at the present time. He wanted to know how the
Commission felt about the zoning change prior to going through the
added expense. City water is available and the property owner will
be required to hook up immediately. Sewer is not currently
available, but property owner will have to hook up as soon as it
becomes available.
Veches was advised to check with the County regarding access
to the property from County Road 19. The Commission suggests that
an additional easement be added for a possible future 30' frontage
road which may be necessary to service the rest of the neighboring
R-3 zoned property when it is developed. Mealhouse stated that
permits must be pulled at the County level and that the County will
establish guidelines at that time. Haller suggested that the City
should require the easement in any event for possible future needs.
Veches said he didn't have any objections to this and he didn't
feel that the property owner would either.
Berning made a motion to schedule a Public Hearing for March
24, 1992 at 7:15 PM to consider rezoning the property in question
from A-1 to R-3, contingent upon Veches getting necessary
information to the City offices no later than March 3, 1992.
Bishop seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Doug Psyk presented a preliminary plat for Psyk's 5th and 6th
Additions. Psyk wants his "concept plan" approved now rather than
having to wait for Marx and Hearing's final decisions regarding
their possible intended development of their adjoining property.
Psyk agreed to change Block 2, Lots 4 & 5, 5th addition, taking
from Lot 5 and adding to Lot 4 in order to bring Lot 4 into
compliance with size regulations in the zoning ordinance. It was
suggested that the City get legal advice regarding easement
restrictions on Psyk`s proposed walking paths. A motion was made
by Bishop to set a Public Hearing for March 24, 1992 to discuss
approval of preliminary plat for Psyk"s 5th and 6th Additions with
the above mentioned change. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
Dennis Fehn presented
located next to the high
recommend that the City
contingent upon Fehn moving
properties and replacement
Vetsch seconded the motion
a proposed grading plan for property
school. Berning made a motion to
Council approve an excavating permit
the berm to the border between the two
of any top soil which must be removed.
All voted aye.
It was agreed to postpone discussion of possible zoning
ordinance changes until the April 14, 1992 meeting.
Bishop excused himself from the remainder of the meeting at
8:33 PM due to prior commitments.
The vacancy on the Planning Commission was discussed next.
The Commission was advised that their previous recommendation to
the Council to enlarge the Commission had been rejected. Haller
requested that the minutes show that both applicants seem to be
equally qualified and that the decision is a difficult one.
Berning made a motion to recommend that John Vetsch be appointed to
the Planning & Zoning Commission. There was no second and the
motion died.
After much discussion, Haller tossed a coin to help in the
decision making process. The toss turned up heads, which had been
designated as Tim Phillips. Bishop, who in his absence had left his
written vote for Tim Phillips, made the motion to recommend that
the Council appoint Tim Phillips to the Planning & Zoning
Commission as a replacement for Mark Daleiden who resigned. Haller
seconded the motion. Bishop and Haller voted aye. Berning voted
nay. Vetsch abstained from voting due to the fact that one of the
applicants is a family member.
It was advised that the application for the Planning & Zoning
Commission be revised to include previous employment experience,
experience or knowledge which would be beneficial to the
Commission, and availability of applicant to attend Commission
meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.
It was suggested by Berning that a list of charges be compiled
by Ann showing the costs related to variance applications, re-
zoning applications, etc. for future use by the Commission. It was
also suggested that established guidelines be put together with
regard to the same matters for the Commission's ease of reference.
Mealhouse pointed out that all procedures and guidelines can be
found in the City"s Zoning Ordinance Book and in the Subdivision
Ordinance Book.
Vetsch made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 PM.
Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Ann Bednarczyk, Secretary
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MEYER-ROHLIN, INC.
ENGINEERS -LAND SURVEYORS 1111 Hwy. 25N., Buffalo, Minn.55313 Phone 612-682-1781
TO: Albertville City Council & Frankfort Town Board
FROM: re Meyer & Pete Raatikka
DATE: February 26, 1992
RE: Joint Drainage Problems E-94 Area
FILE: E-9001-H
As requested, we have met to review joint drainage problems in the
Interstate 94 area. The area of concern generally lies south of
County Road 37, north of 50th Street NE easterly of Main Street in
Albertville and westerly of the intersection of I-94 with TH241 in
Frankfort Township.
On September 16, 1990, Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc., with
input from Tho re Meyer, completed a preliminary study with three
alternative solutions to the drainage problem. Those alternatives
were as follows:
1. Route flow south to a City of Albertville system: $41,000
2. Route flow east along Interstate 94: $62,000
3. Maintain existing ditch and tile system: $25,500
The above study was later amended to include an alternative with a
12" storm sewer system draining south through Albertville at a cost
of $33,900. The study was based on the downstream ditches being
maintained to handle existing flows with no consideration for
purchasing easements.
However, with the continuation of urbanization and development of
the area, the farmers in the area do not appreciate use of the
ditches by the upstream developments while having to maintain the
ditches. To alleviate this situation, we would recommend that the
City and the Township acquire easements over the ditches and take
over maintenance of the entire ditch system.
In review of the three alternatives using the scenario of acquiring
easements to the receiving waters, the alternative of going through
the Albertville system is the most feasible for the following
reasons:
1. The distance to the Crow River versus going to the north
through Otsego is much shorter.
Thore P. Meyer, Professional Engineer Robert Rohlin, Licensed Land Surveyor
MEMO page 2
2. Easements going east to the Crow River have been acquired in
the platted areas.
3. Following the I-94 altrnative would be a duplication of
effort and would result in the maintenance of a dual system
going east.
To implement and pay for the proposed plan, we would recommend the
establishment of a cooperative agreement between Albertville and
Frankfort. We would recommend that the cooperative agreement be
kept simple with a maximum of two members from each party.
Financing could be shared based on contributing areas and/or
assessed valuation. Meetings could be held twice a year or as
needed when projects are installed. Each party would be responsible
for the method of raising revenues to pay their share of the costs.
This could be done by increased taxes, establishing a taxing
district, utility billing or assessments.
If this concept is agreeable to the Town Board and City Council, we
would recommend the appointment of a member from each party to work
with the engineers to draw up a draft cooperative agreement for
review at their next meeting.
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
February 11 - February 26, 1992
Beginning Cash Balance February 11, 1992
INCOME (February 11 - February 26)
3.2 Licenses 20.00
Building Permits 86.50
City Hall Rent 25.00
Franchise Fee - Cable TV 1,781.32
Sewer Digging License 45.00
Sewer Receipts 1,371.71
Special Assessments 8,301.90
Storm Water Receipts 256.72
TOTAL INCOME 11,888.15
EXPENSES (February 11 - February 26)
Check #'s 6149 - 6179 76,033.75
(Approved 1/6/92)
Check # 6180 - VOID
Check # 6181 - VOID
Check # 6185
MPCA - WWTF Permit 85.00
PAY PERIOD 2/10-2/23
Check
#6182
Ann
464.96
Check
#6183
Linda
824.59
Check
#6184
Ken
764.92
**Check
#6185
listed above
Check
#6186
PERA
326.45
Check
#6187
Mike
578.59
Check
#6188
Fed. Tax
940.80
TOTAL EXPENSES
80,019.60
Ending Cash Balance February 26, 1992
$297,583.11
$229,452.20
INVESTMENTS:
CD
#8287-Sewer -
matures
4/10/92 @
7.00%
CD
#8290 (GF) -
matures
4/10/92 @
7.00%
CD
#7640 (Lions)
- matures
4/17/92 @
5.75%
CD
#150231 (GF) -
matures
6/13/92 @
4.75%
CD
#8579 - matures 6/30/92
@ 5.0%
CD
#8288 Sewer -
matures
10/9/92 @
6.0%
CD
#8286-Sewer -
matures
10/10/92 @
7.25%
CD
#8289 (GF) -
matures
10/10/92 @
7.25%
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
250,000.00
250,000.00
39,407.33
102,380.39
150,000.00
309,872.88
518,125.00
518,125.00
$2,137,910.60
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
BILLS TO BE PAID
March 2, 1992
Check No.
Vendor
Reason
Amount
6189
Albertville Auto
Maint-Tools&Suppl.
65.45
6190
Anoka Tech
Fire Training
2,520.00
6191
Barthel, Don & Betty
Easement
1.00
6192
Barthel, Mark
Council - Feb.
119.20
6193
Bednarczyk, Ann
Mileage
4.75
6194
Berning, Duane
Council - Feb.
106.20
6195
Evergreen Recycling
Feb. Services
467.50
6196
Feed -Rite Controls
Testing
120.00
6197
VOID
6198
Gopher Sign Co.
Paint - Signs
38.18
6199
Hackenmueller`s
C.H. Sup. 16.60
6200
I.S.D. #885
6201
Joint Powers Board
6202
Lindsay, Ken
6203
MTI Distributing
6204
Marx, Clem
6205
Mealhouse, Kevin
6206
Med Centers
6207
MN Copy Systems
6208
MN Dept. of Revenue
6209
Monticello, City of
6210
Newman Traffic Signs
6211
N.S.P.
Sts . Gas. 198 • FAQ
215 D. 20
Easement
1.00
Easement
1.00
Mileage & reimb.
21.38
Toto-paint
7.38
Easement
1.00
91 Fire Training
95.00
Employee Health Ins.
990.40
Machine Maint.
153.11
Jan/Feb. W/Holding
681.81
Animal boarding fees
74.00
Traffic Sign
76.00
St. Ltg., etc.
2,354.09
6212
Petty Cash
6213
Pitney Bowes
6214
Potter, Mike
6215
Psyk, Doug & Beatrice
6216
Quast Transfer, Inc.
6217
Radzwill Law Office
6218
Szxon Motors
6219
United Telephone
6220
Vetsch, Donatus
6221
Walsh, James
6222
Welter's, Inc.
6223
Wright County Treas.
Replenish
33.92
Postage meter rent
33.00
Council - Feb.
101.58
Easement
1.00
Ship flow meter
87.40
Feb. services
4,825.00
Tie-rod/Pick-up
37.74
Feb. service
295.59
Council - Feb.
207.79
Council - Feb.
272.43
Sign Supplies
34.06
Rec. fees 20.00
Audit Verif.25.00
45.00
TOTAL BILLS
$14,088.25
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DATE: March 2, 1992
TO: Albertville City Council
FROM: City Clerk Linda Houghton
SUBJECT: Permanent Employee Status for Ann Bednarczyk
I have evaluated Ann's job performance based on the job
description recently adopted for the position of
Secretary/Receptionist/Office Assistant.
Ann Bednarczyk was hired full-time on September 6, 1991. She
possesses excellent typing, filing, and business machines skills.
She has shown growth in the computer literacy area and will be
attending a computer class through Anoka Tech later this spring to
learn more about computers.
In the areas of receptionist duties, telephone skills and
customer relations, Ann excels. She presents a pleasant and
friendly first impression to everyone contacting the City offices.
Ann is very cooperative and works well with all other City
employees and staff. She knows what things must be done each day
and takes the initiative to begin projects without waiting to be
told. She performs all assigned duties neatly, accurately and
quickly.
I highly recommend Ann Bednarczyk for promotion to permanent
employee status.
24 February, 1992
The Honorable James Walsh
Mayor of Albertville
Albertville, MN 55301
Dear Mayor,
During the weeks of March 28- April 12 K A R E 11, and Health One
are sponsoring a HEALTH FAIR 11, providing a major series of
health screenings and health education.
The N.E.W. Gateway Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a site in
the St. Michael Albertville High School Gym on Saturday April 11
from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Participants will receive a series of free screenings, including
those for blood pressure and visual acuity along with medical
referral and counseling. At our site there will also be
informational centers for Breast Cancer, Dental hygiene,
Pharmaceuticals, Drug Abuse (through our local DARE officers) and
Home Health Care. The only charge is for cholesterol and glucose
testing which will be performed for a nominal fee.
We would like to ask that you declare April 11 "HEALTH FAIR it
DAY" in Albertville. This will alert your constituents to this
free, preventative medical care.
Please let me know of your plans in this regard as I will contact
the local press regarding coverage of the proclamation.
Sincerely,
Mary W lliams
Site Coordinator
for Health Fair 11
P.O. BOX 183 • ST. MICHAEL, MN 55376
(612) 497-3384, EXT. 10