1994-10-17 CC Agenda/PacketALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
October 17, 1994
• 7:30 pm I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
*Attached List
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
*October 3, 1994 - Regular Meeting
*October 4, 1994 - Special Meeting: Organized Collection
7:45 pm V. COMMUNITY FORUM : 10 Minute Limit
-Russ Voght: Ackerman property
7:55 pm VI. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
A. MAINTENANCE
-Street sweeping
B. ENGINEERING
-Hack's sewer
-Wetland delineation update: mapping
C. PLANNING/ZONING
• -Council review of proposed Wright County zoning amendment.
D. ADMINISTRATION
*Financial Statement (September 30-October 12)
*Approve Bills (Check #'s 8828-8863)
*Schedule public hearing on Wednesday, November 9, 1994 re:
1994 assessments on Westwind 3 and Hardwood Pond 2
-Set up meeting with Fire Hall Committee re: referendum
-Preliminary Plat Approval: Simonson Lumber
-Organized Collection update
9:00 pm VII. ADJOURN
UPCOMING MEETINGS/IMPORTANT DATES
October 20, 1994: Park Board 7:00 pm
October 25, 1994: Fire Hall Informational Meeting 7:30 pm
November 7, 1994: Regular City Council Meeting 7:30 pm
November 8, 1994: GENERAL ELECTION DAY --VOTE!!
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
October 17, 1994
*Minutes: October 3, 1994 - Regular Meeting
• *Minutes: October 4, 1994 - Special Meeting: Organized Collection
*Financial Statement (September 30-October 12)
*Approve Bills (Check #'s 8828-8863)
*Schedule public hearing on Wednesday, November 9, 1994 re:
1994 assessments on Westwind 3 and Hardwood Pond 2
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
October 17, 1994
Albertville City Hall 7.30 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Potter, Councilmembers Sharon Anderson,
Duane Berning, and John Vetsch, City Clerk Linda Houghton, City
Engineer Pete Carlson
Mayor Potter called the regular meeting of the Albertville
City Council to order.
The agenda was amended as follows:
Community Forum: Bertha Paulson - Albertville Charity Drive
Administration:
(1) Set date for i.nterviewi.ng final three candidates for the
City Administrator position
(2) Discuss request from City employee to meet with the City
Council to discuss disciplinary action
(3) Variance request from Bob Heuring re: setbacks
(4) Pull Check #8830 from the approved bills list
Berning made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Anderson
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The minutes of the October 3, 1994, regular meeting were
amended as follows:
Page 1 - Community Forum - Replace the third sentence to read:
"The curbing is uneven due to the settling of the soil after the
placement of the sewer service line".
Page 4 - Staff Hours - Replace the second sentence to read: "Both
elected officials had concerns about staff being available during
business hours".
Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes of the October
3, 1994, regular City Council meeting as amended. Vetsch seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes of the October
4, 1994, Special Meeting on Organized Collection as presented.
Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Russ Voght addressed the City Council regarding the Ackerman
Property adjacent to his property. Voght had previously discussed
concerns regarding drainage issues with the Council several times.
He explained that he understands that the property has been sold
and would like the Council to address the elevation problems when
and if there is a site plan presented by the new owners. The
Council explained that the City has not be approached by a new
owner but the City will contact Voght if and when a site plan for
the property comes in to allow Voght to give his input at that
time.
Bertha Paulson explained that she has conducted the
Albertville Charity Drive in the City since 1979, when it was
approved by the Council. She has found that she is unable to
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continue because of time constraints and because of the fact that
she is unable to get help. She indicated she is willing to help
with the drive but can no longer do it alone. Linda was directed
to check with the legal department to see if there is any reason
why the drive could not be suspended. The Council thanked Mrs.
Paulson for her years of service.
The Council agreed that due to budgetary constraints there
will not be a fall street sweeping. The Council approved the
annual fall sanitary sewer cleaning project.
City Engineer Pete Carlson reviewed the extension of sanitary
sewer to the Hack' property. Carlson indicated that the adjoining
property owners probably will not waive their rights to appeal the
assessment. The bottom line, according to Carlson, is that the
project is not likely to be completed this year. He also indicated
that the City will probably need to pick up the trunk costs of the
project. The Council asked Pete to continue working on the trunk
sewer access charge system for the City.
The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District has completed
the wetland delineation and Pete will shortly have the mapping of
the wetlands completed.
Pete has reviewed and approved the updated drainage
corrections for the Dundee Nursery property. The plan shows a
catch basin that will provide good drainage for the property.
Pete explained that the roads in the Psyk's 6th Addition are
quite soft. The contractor has added Class 5, but inclement
weather probably prevents the road from being built this year.
Mayor Potter and Engineer Carlson will meet with the Wright
County engineer to discuss the Focus Study on the I-94 exchange as
soon as possible.
The meeting with Ron Becker to discuss the drainage swale on
his property has not been held at this time.
The Council took no action on the Wright County Planning
Commission petition to amend the Wright County Zoning Ordinance
Section 724.3(3)(a).
Anderson made a motion to approve the Financial Statement for
the period September 30 - October 12 as presented. Vetsch seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Anderson made a. motion to approve payment of rheck #'s 8828-
8829 and Check #'s 8831-8863 as presented. Vetsch seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
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Anderson made a motion to set a public hearing for Wednesday,
November 9, 1994, at 7:30 PM to set the special assessments for the
Hardwood Ponds 2nd and the Westwind 3rd Additions. Vetsch seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to set a special meeting of the City
Council to discuss the fire hall proposal with the Fire Building
Committee for Tuesday, October 25, 1994, at 6:30 PM preceding the
informational meeting for the public to be conducted at 7:00 PM.
Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council reviewed the preliminary plat for the Simonson
Addition. Pete Carlson has reviewed the drainage plans presented
and has some concerns. Ron Guerts, design engineer for the plat,
was in attendance with plans that have been revised to address
Pete's concerns. The Council agreed to continue the meeting while
Pete met with Guerts to review the revisions.
Bob and Christine Heuring are requesting minor variances for
a side setback and for a front setback for a new house to be
constructed on Jason Avenue. The City's Zoning Ordinance requires
a 150 foot front setback from a county road. Heuring is proposing
to build his house with an approximate 90 foot front setback.
According to the information presented in the letter dated October
17, 1994, from Liz Stockman of NAC, Inc., the Council can treat the
front setback variance as a minor variance since the house will be
constructed partially on an existing foundation that was
constructed prior to the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and was
treated as a non -conforming use. Based on that information,
Anderson made a motion to grant a variance for a 90' front setback
and a 5' deviation from the side yard setback. Berning seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
Mayor Potter explained that one City employee is requesting
a closed meeting of the Council to discuss disciplinary action.
He further explained that according to the City's personnel policy
the disciplinary action does not require the Council to meet in a
closed session. The Council concurred not to schedule a dosed
meeting.
The Council directed Linda to have the administrator prepare
information regarding licensing of garbage collectors for the next
meeting and to set up a meeting with the collectors.
The Council set the date for conducting the final round of
interviews with the three top candidates for the position of City
Administrator for Thursday, October 20, 1994, at 6:30 PM.
Anderson made a motion to schedule conduct the canvassing
meeting to certify the results of the General Election at 7:00 PM
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on Wednesday, November 9, 1994. Berr.ing seconded the motion. A.11
voted aye.
City Engineer Pete Carlson reported that the upgraded drainage
plans for the Simonson Addition are acceptable. The area will be
subject to ponding at times, but the plan should work. The Council
required that storm water piping be installed beyond the L & D
Trucking building rather than ditching.
The plat has been revised to meet the Planning Commission's
requirement that the lumber rack on the northeast corner of the
property be changed by removing the east/west portion of the rack.
Anderson made a motion to approve the revised preliminary plat
of Simonson Addition contingent upon the developer meeting the
following requirements:
(1) All conditions set forth in the planner's report are met.
(2) There is a resolution of the construction of 60th Street
and Lachman Avenue issues.
(3) The grading and drainage plan is approved by the City
Engineer.
(4) No building permit or certificate of occupancy will be
issued until the adjacent property (Lot 1, Block 1,
Barthel Commercial Park) owned by Don Barthel is
subdivided and the 9-ton road is installed.
(5) A grading and excavation on the site will be allowed with
proper permits.
(6) The city attorney gives a favorable opinion on all legal
issues.
Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Anderson made a motion to approve the following variances for
the Simonson Addition:
(1) A rear yard setback of five feet.
(2) Lumber rack and fences will be allowed at eight feet from
lot lines.
Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Anderson made a motion to adjourn at 9:15 PM. Berning
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Michael Potter, Mayor
Linda Houghton, Clerk
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
FOLLOW-UP SHEET
October 3, 1994
DATE ACTION TO BE TAKEN
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10/3
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Prepare a list of non -essential City equipment to be
sold by means of sealed bids
Prepare a preliminary EAW for northwest Albertville
Get other quotes for promotional brochure
Send letter to John Vetsch's mortgage company re:
curb repair
Send letter to Jerry Theis re: drainage issue
Discuss "Hack's" sewer project with affected property
owners &, if needed, schedule meeting on issue
Letter to the editor re: "Turn Off the Violence"
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 3. 1994
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mike Potter; Councilmembers Sharon Anderson,
Albert Barthel, Duane Berning, John Vetsch
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Administrator Dale Powers, City Engineer Pete
Carlson
The meeting was called to order by Potter C 7:30pm.
Berning/Anderson unanimous to approve agenda as amended.
Anderson/Barthel unanimous to approve the following consent agenda items
amended:
*Financial Statement (September 16-29)
*Approve Bills (Check #'s 008803-008820, P001153-P001157)
*Zimmer Brothers lease
*Minutes of the 9/19/94 regular City Council meeting
COMMUNITY FORUM
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John Vetsch, (Vetsch stepped down from the Council table at this time to
discuss his concerns.) Vetsch discussed with the Council the condition of
the curb in front of his new house at 5618 Large Av NE. The curbing is
uneven due to the settling of the soil after the placement of the sewer
trunk line. Potter and Barthel stated that this is not a unique situation,
and that the City has paid to raise curbing in the past. Carlson mentioned
the fact that the City has a street maintenance fund, and that perhaps the
City could do several projects at the same time, maybe when Doug Psyk's
contractor is in town. Vetsch said he is willing to contribute to the cost
of the reconstruction. Carlson cautioned the Council to clarify the
situation; work of the type envisioned for Vetsch should be placed in a
different category than a total road reconstruction that can be assessed to
the property owners. Vetsch needs a letter from the City to his mortgage
company stating what the City will do about the curbing. The Council
directed Powers to send such a letter.
(Vetsch returned to the Council table.)
Pat Adamski: Adamski addressed the Council concerning a situation involving
a telephone answering machine message left by Powers concerning Adamski's
construction of a deck without the requisite permit,. Adamski replayed the
answering machine message for the Council. Adamski's concerns were that the
message left by Powers was polemic; the City failed to respond to a request
for information about the derivation of building permit, fees; a certified
letter was sent to him, instead of using first class mail delivery; and
that City Hall was not open, during normal business hours, when he dame in
to pick up his permit.
Potter responded that, after Powers conveyed the entire situation to him,
he authorized issuance of certified mail to correspond to Adamski on this
issue.
Powers explained his side of the story, and, while apologizing again to
Adamski for his misunderstanding of the answering machine message, defended
his actions as proper and necessary to get a response. Powers further
mentioned that the reason Adamski constructed the deck without a permit is
that his neighbor put up a fence on the property line without a permit and
without his consent. Adamski agreed with this assessment of the situation,
and elaborated on the fence situation. Adamski concluded with the thought
that it appears that, if one doesn't get caught, one can get away with
anything.
Potter responded that the City lacks the staffing to properly enforce the
City"s ordinances, and out of necessity relies on the goodwill and civic -
mindedness of the public to perform in a lawful manner. Regarding the
fence, Potter was unaware of the situation and indicated he would contact
City Building Inspector Kevin Mealhouse about, the situation.
ENGINEERING
WWTP Paving Project: Former City Engineer Norm Gartner reviewed with the
Council bids for the paving project at the wastewater treatment plant
(WWTP). Six (6) bids were solicited, and two (2) were received: Aero
Asphalt and Buffalo Bituminous. Aero Asphalt, was the low bidder; however,
Gartner recommended rejecting all the bids for two reasons: each bid came
in higher that the anticipated cost amount, and that Powers indicated that
there may be additional paving projects in 1995 that could be combined with
this project, resulting in a lower per unit cost of the projects.
Berning/Anderson unanimous to reject all bids for the WWTP paving project.
I-94 Drainage Project: Carlson reviewed with the Council correspondence to
him from MN/DOT District Agreements Engineer Lori Vanderhider regarding
this Project. Essentially, Vanderhider stated that funding for this project
will be available in FY 1996 (commencing 7/1/95) and that, MN/DDT's share of
the costs will, most likely, be no higher than 25%.
Carlson stated that he could try to negotiate a higher participation level
out of MN/DOT, but the amount of documentation required, when combined with
the tenuous nature of state funding, leads Carlson to believe the City
would be better served by working with the 25% MN/DOT participation amount.
Potter agreed, citing documentation requirements, and mentioned that he was
asked by the Frankfort Township engineer what the City is asking for in the
way of Frankfort's participation. Potter mentioned that the City should
negotiate with Frankfort for a mutually agreeable participation level.
Carlson responded by stating that, while Frankfort's participation would be
preferable, the City should proceed with the project irrespective of any
other pending cost -sharing arrangements. Carlson noted that the time spent
in negotiating with Frankfort could cause MN/DOT to pull their funding for
the Project, resulting in no net financial gain for the City.
When asked by the Council when construction could begin, Carlson responded
by saying it could start, at, the earliest, in spring -to -early summer 1995.
Sanitary Sewer Smoke Test Summary: Carlson reviewed with the Council the
summary of the smoke test results of 9/14/94, Powers stated that the
private property owners have been notified of the concerns and the
requirement to correct, the deficiencies. Ken had been previously instructed
to seal the manhole on Lander Av NE adjacent to City Park.
Dundee drainage: Carlson reviewed with the Council the drainage map
submitted by Meyer-Rohlin on behalf of .Jerry Theis of Dundee Nursery
affecting the property between Main Av/Lander Av and 55/54 Sts, Carlson
feels the drainage plan is unrealistic due to the flat, grades on the swale.
Powers informed the Council that Carlson discussed this issue last week
with Theis, and that Theis was disappointed that, Carlson would not do any
"ad -hoc" engineering for him. Carlson agrees with the first of two points
in correspondence to Theis from Thore Meyer of Meyer-Rohlin, but the
elevations on the print are not accurate, leading to the insufficient
grade. Carlson disagrees with Meyer on the second point of his letter
regarding assessibility of the project. Carlson feels that this dispute is
between two private property owners (Clemens Marx and Theis). This could
become a City issue if the property owners petition the City for relief, in
which the City could respond under the authority of Minnesota Statute 429.
Barthel stated that maybe the City should just, wait until Theis wants the
property to sell. Carlson responded that Theis is aware that no certificate
of occupancy will be issued on new residential construction on his property
until the drainage issue is resolved. Perhaps Marx should be instructed to
proceed with his drainage plan independent of Theis. Powers recommended a
letter be sent to Marx, with a copy to Theis, stating that, this issue is
between the two of them and, if Marx and Theis can't, mutually resolve it,
proceed on your own. The Council rejected that approach, and instead City
Attorney Mike Couri to correspond with Theis on this issue. Specifically,
the Council instructed Couri to advise Theis to submit an approved drainage
plan within 30 days or Marx will be able to proceed on his own.
Hack's sewer: Carlson discussed the situation regarding the malfunctioning
of the septic system at Hackenmuel'ler'G groceries/Gas/Liquors at 11850 NE
62 St. The preferred installation plan would be for a 12" sanitary sewer
service that could serve adjacent properties to the east. There is a
question of assessibility. Stating that "assessing is a matter of timing.
in Hackenmueller's case the timing is too late, while for the other
Property owners it is too early. The City is in a Catch-22 in that the City
can't afford to proceed with the project unless the property owners waive
their rights to notice and a hearing, while the majority of property owners
are not ready to develop their land and, consequently, may be averse to
foregoing those rights.
The Council discussed with Carlson the cost estimates for the project.
Carlson indicated that the costs were assuming wet sail conditions, and
that if the soil is dryer than anticipated the costs should be adjusted
accordingly. Potter stated that the property owners are aware that the
sewer service will increase their property values, so there should not be
much opposition to any assessment costs. Powers was directed by the Council
to set up a meeting with the property owners to discuss the ..sewer only"
option.
I-94/CSAH 19 feasibility study: Carlson advised the Council that the Wright
County Transportation Study will be completed soon, and their findings will
have an impact on this issue. This is due to the fact that the property in
question contains a "Type 3" wetland, which mandates a policy hierarchy of
avoidance -mitigation -replacement. If the transportation study shows no
significant need for a full -service access at I-94/CSAH 19, DNR most likely
will not allow construction of the off -ramp and interior road network.
Carlson further stated that, even with a positive response from Wright
County, there are significant hurdles to overcome. MN/DOT requires a one -
mile separation between interchanges on its rural network, and the distance
between CSAH 19 and CSAH 37 is nine -tenths (.9) of a mile. Carlson
intimated that the City may have to give up the interchange, or part of it,
at CSAH 37. The effect this treatment will have on traffic patterns will
have to be part of any environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) study. When
asked by the Council when and how long the EAW study will take, Carlson
relied that, if the study were to start 11/1/94, it would take at least
until 6/95 to complete.
Vetsch stated a concern that the City needs to know how the CSAH 37
interchange will be affected before committing tot he CSAH 19 interchange
plan. Carlson replied that the EAW study needs to analyze all potential
situations that could impact traffic flow, so as to be able to answer
questions from the public on this issue.
Skin patching at Westwind: Carlson mentioned that City Public Works Working
Foreman Ken Lindsay was interested in performing some skin patching of some
of the local road network in the Westwind area. Carlson stated that this
action would not be a waste of money, and that, from what he has seen of
past skin patching Ken has done a good job.
Other engineering issues: Potter asked Carlson about the condition of the
land around Psyk's 6th addition, stating that it appeared to be quite wet
out there. Carlson replied that the soil was worked on last Thursday
through Saturday, then farmed for two days after that, The soils did not,
pass roll testing, and that for the roads the soil is too wet for any class
5 to be laid down. A possible solution would be to scrape off some of the
top "muck" to reveal a stable soil surface for class 5 and eventual paving
and curbing.
ADMINISTRATION
Speed limits: a clarification, Powers reviewed with the Council
correspondence to him from MN/DOT District Traffic Engineer Anthony J.
Kempench concerning speed limits on 50 St. The letter states that, the
previous conclusion (that the roadway meets urban district criteria and,
therefore, can be posted at 30 MPH) covered only the section of 50 St under
the City"s jurisdiction (between Main and Mac Iver Av"s). The section of 50
St that is also known as CSAH 35 was authorized at 45 MPH under a separate
study performed earlier.
Proposed amendment to .JPA re: watermains: Powers reviewed with the Council
the proposed amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement establishing a
regional water service. This amendment would transfer ownership of each
member"s watermains to Joint Powers, establish a depreciated surplus
account for future watermain replacement, and prepare and present a five
year capital improvement plan. Council discussion centered on the
inappropriateness of the City agreeing with this amendment due to the fact
that it benefits one member jurisdiction only. The amendment was never
formally brought up for a vote.
Change Order # 7 for the 1992-11B Improvement Project: Gartner discussed
this change order and the reasons for the change. Part of the problem,
according to Gartner, was incorrect information contained on 15 year old
prints of the project area. Vetsch mentioned that the City should not have
to pay for costs associated with bad information provided by the City
engineer. Powers asked Carlson to put this into perspective, and asked
whether the final cost overrun of 1.08% is normal, high, or low for a
project of this type. Carlson responded by saying that, assuming there were
no substantive changes to the project, the cost overrun seemed within the
range of respectability.
Anderson/Barthel unanimous to approve, with reservations, Change Order # 7
for Project 1992-11B.
Staff Hours: Potter and Bern ing wished to discuss with Powers reported
incidents of staying late at the office and occurrences of no staffing
during normal office hours at City Hall. Both elected officials had
concerns about overtime. Powers gave a reply to the situation that, due to
Council directives, there was an occasion that, prompted him to stay until
10:45 pm one evening. This was due to leaving early the day before to
attend to a personal matter that needed immediate attention. Powers further
mentioned that, as a temporary employee, he has no vacation or sick time;
as a result, when personal situations arise that, need attention, he has to
shift hours to meet the competing priorities. Anderson mentioned that
employees have to earn vacation and sick time. Powers responded to Anderson
by saying that, according to the City's personnel policy, vacation time
starts accruing at six (6) months, and he has worked seven (7) months.
Powers advised the Council, in addressing the "overtime" issue, that he had
requested of the Council the ability to work as many hours as necessary to
complete Council directives without being paid overtime. In other words, to
get paid the same weekly wage, but put in more hours for that same wage.
The Council turned him down. Addressing the reports of lack of staffing
during normal City Hall office hours, Powers responded that with only two
staff people at City Hall, rare situations occur that result in temporarily
closing City Hall for a period of time. Powers stressed that these
incidents were extremely rare, but are unavoidable. The Council was
satisfied with Powers' response to the situation.
Replacement Maintenance Department Worker: Powers discussed with the
Council the results of the interviewing for the temporary maintenance
worker position. Powers felt that►all three candidates have their strengths
and weaknesses, but recommended to the Council the hiring of Mike Koch of
Albertville for the position due to the immediate needs of the City.
Barthel/Vetsch unanimous to approve the hiring of Mike Koch as a temporary
maintenance department worker, at a wage of $7.00/hour to start, with
performance increases of 50 cents a hours every other pay period.
"Turn Off The Violence": Potter discussed with the Council correspondence
from the Wright County Attorneys office regarding "Turn Back The Violence"
week.
Anderson/Berning unanimous to approve a letter to the editor on this issue
to be published in the North Crow River News.
Anderson/Barthel unanimous to adjourn @ 10:45 pm.
Mike Potter, Mayor
Dale Powers, Interim City Administrator
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MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ORGANIZED COLLECTION
OCTOBER 4. 1994
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mike Potter; Councilmembers Sharon
Anderson, Albert Barthel, Duane Berning, John Vetsch
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Administrator Dale Powers
OTHERS PRESENT: Gary Johnson, John Sundman, Curt Corrow, Gary
Schwenzfeier, Charlie Knott(?)
The meeting was called to order by Potter @ 7:31pm.
Anderson moved to waive reading of the public notice. Motion died
for lack of a second. Potter read the notice of public hearing.
Powers reviewed with the Council the 9/23/94 memorandum
discussing organized collection.
Potter reminded the Council and the audience that he will control
the meeting, and will gavel anyone would is out of order.
Berning asked if all the haulers who pickup garbage in
Albertville are in attendance. Corrow stated that LaPlant does
not have a representative here, but the other haulers will speak
for LaPlant.
Barthel asked the haulers about the weight of the trucks. Corrow
stated that the trucks weigh about 8 tons fully loaded --no worse
than a school bus.
Vetsch asked the haulers what do they do on the route, do they
come in empty or do they pick up along the way to Albertville?
Corrow replied that each hauler does it, differently depending on
where they come from. Sundman (of Best Disposal) stated that they
pickup in Rockford and St. Michael on Wednesday and in
Albertville on Thursday. Vetsch asked if it is possible for all
of the haulers to pickup on the same day, and come in empty
trucks.
No comments were given in reply.
Sundman offered some general comments relative to organized
collection. Sundman stated that he would like to see the system
stay as it is for the following reasons: the customer is king;
various levels of service, including valet, senior, alternate
week, etc,; the customer can choose either a hauler who provides
containers or a hauler who does not provide containers; the free
enterprise system allows for competitive prices. An organized
collection system puts city government in an active role in
refuse collection. This may put the City in the position of
possibly being the "complaint department" for garbage problems.
Further, with a one -hauler system there would be no flexibility
to customize service to meet differing customer wants, and that
with less competition the prices would go up.
If districts were set up, it would have to be where there are
equal numbers of customers in each district. If customers have
extra services they demand, it could create problems if the
designated hauler in that district, did not offer those extras.
Potter indicated that if the City enters into an organized
collection system, he would prefer districts. Potter asked the
haulers how many customers they have in Albertville. Sundman
replied that Best has 200 customers with Albertville addresses.
Corrow indicated that he has 150 customers in Albertville and
that LaPlant has between 130-140 customers.
Corrow, in adding to Sundman's general remarks about organized
collection, indicated that even if residential collection is
organized, the commercial accounts would not be and that the
trucks would still be coming into town to pick up those accounts.
Corrow discussed the system in place in Elk River and Champlin,
where new residents are assigned a hauler without regard to
geographic area.
Barthel asked if the City was divided into districts, and if
there were more haulers that wanted to do business in
Albertville, would the City need to expand the number of
districts. Corrow replied that the City (Elk River) issues
licenses to the three haulers, so that no new haulers can do
business in Elk River.
Berning asked the haulers whether their garbage goes to the
Wright County Compost. Sundman said Best's residential garbage
goes to the compost, but the commercial goes to a transfer
station in Norwood. Corrow replied that all of his garbage goes
to the compost. Potter mentioned that his main concern is that
Albertville's garbage should be going to the compost. Berning
said that he feels the county is pushing for organized
collection.
Sundman mentioned that he thinks the county wants the revenue
from organized collection, and that the compost is not producing
the desirable class 1 compost, only the class 2 that has
"exceedances" of heavy metals. Sundman feels that the operation
at the compost should be converted to another use. Potter asked
whether that could be another transfer station. Sundman said that
might be an option in the future.
Resident Gary Johnson expressed the opinion that he enjoys the
choice of haulers in Albertville, and feels the system should
remain as it is.
Charlie Knott (of Best Disposal) weighed in with the thought that
Sundman and Corrow expressed his thoughts, as well. Knott feels
that government tries to dr_• too much and the customer enjoys the
freedom to choose haulers and should continue to do so.
Potter expressed a concern over how much the trucks weigh when
they come into town, empty or full. Potter feels a compromise
actions might be to cut down on the number of days that garbage
is picked up. Vetsch would like to try a system or informal
"organized" collection without the legal formality involved.
Berning agreed with Vetsch. Potter would like a modification of
the current system that appeals to both sides that avoids the
Problem of have garbage cans out every day of the week. Berning
indicated that the garbage cans that are out cause problems with
street maintenance and snow plowing. Anderson asked if Elk River
could be contacted on how they operate their organized collection
system. Powers was directed by the Council do investigate the Elk
River organized collection system.
Vetsch/Barthel unanimous to close the public hearing @ 8:26 pm.
The sense of the Council was to appoint a committee of
councilmembers to investigate this issue. Powers was directed by
the Council to put this issue on the follow-up sheet for further
reference.
Potter/Anderson 3-1 (Berning) to appoint Berning and Vetsch to
this committee.
Barthel/Vetsch unanimous to adjourn @ 8:31 pm.
Mike Potter, Mayor
Dale Powers, Interim City Administrator
C:kVOHDEIUNX INDfi5\100394,CC
N O T I C E __O F P U B L I C H E A R T �� G
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Thursday, Novanber 17, 1994 the Wright County
Planning Commission will hold a )fearing in Meeting Room 120 of the Courthouse
Annex, in the City of Buffalo, Minnesota at 8:00 p.m. to consider an
AMENDMENT TO THE WRIGHT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE:
FRANKLIN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
Petitions to amend the Wright County Zoning Ordinance Section 124.3(2)(a) to
allow signs up to 40' in height according to Section 504.1 of the Wright
County Zoning Ordinance. Current Ordinance allows 20'.
Such persons that desire to be heard with reference to the proposed
application will be heard at this time. If you do not attend the hearing or
submit written comment, it will be assumed that you Have no objections to the
proposal. If there are any quest-)ns, please contact the Planning and Zoning
Office in Buffalo. Interpreter services for the hearing impaired will be
provided on request for public meetings and other county -sponsored classes
and events.
WRIGHT COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING OFFICE
WRIGHT COUNTY COURTHOUSE
BUFFALO, MINNESOTA 55313
PHONE: 682-7338
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- WRIGHT
COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OR TOWNSHIP RESPONSE FORM
FRANKLIN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
Petitions to amend
to allow signs up toh40Wright County Zoning
Wright County Zonin in height accordig Ordinance Section 724
g Ordinance. Current Ordito nancectio 504.1 3(3)
allows 201 °f the
THE CITY COUNCIL/TOWN
WRITTEN RESPONSE BOARD SHOULD COMPLETECOMMISSION THE FOLLOWING. LEAVE THE MATT ASSUME THAT THE BEFORE THE yEARINGIF NO
ER UP TO THE COUNTY CITY
COUNCIL/TOWN THE PLANNING
go PREFERS TO
-� CITY/TOWNSHIP APPROVES OF THE REQUEST BECAUSE:
""-----_ CITY/TOWNSHIP DISAPPROVES OF THE REQUEST BECAUSE:
COMMENTS OR PROPOSED CONDITIONS:
SIGNED:
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
September 30 - October 12, 1994
Beginning Cash Balance September 30, 1994
INCOME (Sept. 30 - Oct. 12)
Building Permits
1.5,243.18
Dog Impound Fees
71.00
Interest Income (SPnt)
450.17
Loan Payment (Fraser)
585.27
Park Rent (Softball)
500.00
Sewer/Storm Water
724.68
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENSES (Sept. 30 - Oct. 12)
Check Us 8803-8820
& P1154-P1157
(approved 10/3/94) 75,003.39
PAYROLL PERIOD 9/21 - 10/4
- Check # P1158 - Linda
810.70
Check # P1159 - Dale
708.71
Check # P1160 - Ken
953.18
Check # P1161 - Mike
612.50
Check Vs 8821-8823
VOID
Check #8824 - MN Dept.
442.35
of Revenue (State
taxes)
Check #8825 - State
1,092.60
Treasurer (3rd Qtr.
Surcharge)
Check #8826 - PERA
372.31
Check #8827 - Sec.
2,278.32
Bank NW (Federal
Taxes)
TOTAL EXPENSES
Ending Cash Balance October 12, 1994
17,574.30
82,274.06
$422,053.43
$357,353.67
INVESTMENTS:
CD #92.26 - Alb. Development Corp. matured 7/1/94
CD #9198 (Fire Dept) - matures 10/20/94 @ 2.68%
CD #9145 (Lions) - matures 10/20/94 @ 2.68%
CD #8925 - matures 11/30/94
CD #8579 - matures 12/27/94 @ 3.0%
CD #8807 - matures 3/29/95 @ 3.0%
Piper-Jaffray Investments (9/30/94)
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
6,970.05
12,645.57
19,842.12
111,916.95
164,389.96
372,420.89
953,193.96
$1,641,379.95
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
BILLS TO BE PAID
October 17, 1994
Check
No. Vendor
Reason
Amount
8828
Affordable Sanitation
Four Seasons Park
58.50
8829
Albertville Auto Parts
Shop Sup - 130.08
328.57
Parts - 198.49
8830
Alert -All Corporation
Fire Prevention
1,226.22
Week Supplies
8831
Barthel Masonry
Repair Control Gate
108.08
at WWTF
8832
Barthel, Albert
CPR Instruction
30.00
8833
Berkley ADministrators
Workers Comp Ins.
5,136.00
8834
Braun Intertec
Reissue of Ch #8797
1,857.60
8835
Buffalo Bituminous
Final Payment.
7,594.96
^
50th St. Project
8836
Campbell, Joe
CPR Class
30.00
8837
Chouinard office Products
Office Supplies
55.60
8838
Communications Auditors
F.D. 1,065.00
1,164.52
WWTF 99.52
8839
Crow River News
September Legals
74.03
8840
DJ's
WWTF Supl. 29.07
228.08
Shop Supl. 4.00
Parks 135.78
C.H. Supl. 24.31
Streets 34.92
8841
Don's Auto Service
FD Gas 16.00
170.51
FD Repairs 140.66
FD Supplies 7.85
St. Repairs 6.00
8842
Feed -Rite Controls
Testing
161.00
8843
.Frankfort Township
Marlowe Avenue
204.00
'~ 8844
Gopher. State One Call
Locates
29.75
8845
Harvest Printing
Election Ballots
113.40
8846
Houghton, Linda
Mileage to Courthouse 7.50
8847
Jack's Small Engine
Fire Eq. Repair
56.65
8848
LaPlant Sanitation
Service
85.71
8849
LaTour Construction
Flanges Spool
75.00
8850
Long Lake Tractor
Repair -Tractor
t,226.81
8851
Mealhouse, Kevin
CPR Class
30.00
8852
Minnegasco
Old City Hail
16.35
8853
Monticello Animal Control
September Service
64.00
8854
NSP
WWTF 667.55
910.11
Parks 136.57
CD Siren 3.14
Old C.H. 75.01
Sign 7.81
Park/Ride 20.03
8855
NAC, Inc.
Sr. Housing 438.22
593.05
General 154.83
8856
PERA Life Insurance
Linda
12.00
8857
Pat's 66
Gas
86.21
8858
Post Office
Postage for Machine
300.00
8859
Rogers, Mike
CPR Class
30.00
8860
Sentry Systems
Park Alarm (Oct -Dec)
57.51
8861
SEH, Inc.
Services
1,262.16
8862
St. Michael Floral
Flowers/Mike R.
29.13
8863
Wright Recycling
September 94
600.00
TOTAL $24,013.09