1995-04-17 CC Agenda/PacketALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
April 17, 1995
Albertville City Hall 7:00 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Mike Potter, Councilmembers Sharon Anderson,
Curt Muyres, Duane Berning, and John Vetsch, City Administrator
Garrison Hale, City Clerk Linda Houghton, City Engineer Pete
Carlson, City Attorney Mike Couri
Mayor Potter called the regular meeting of the Albertville
City Council to order.
The agenda was amended as follows:
Add: Consider motion requiring outstanding bills for developer
services from the City Planner, Engineer and Attorney be
paid in full prior to issuance of building permits.
Berning made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Muyres
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Muyres made a motion requiring that all charges from the city
planner, engineer, and attorney for work on developments are paid
to the City prior to issuance of building permits, in accordan e
with footnotes 1 and 2 on the Zoning Fee Schedule adopted by the
Council. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Mayor Potter called the public hearing to order for the
purpose of considering a variance to allow an addition to the
Particle Control buildings, a legal, non -conforming use in the City
of Albertville. The Planning & Zoning Commission has conducted its
own public hearing on April 11, 1995, and approved Findings of Fact
before recommending that the Council approve the variance request.
City Planner Liz Stockman has recommended that Particle
Control come more in compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance,
in relation to landscaping and hard surfacing, but, because the
Comp Plan is currently under review, Stockman has suggested. that
Particle Control be required to make various improvements over the
next 12-18 months. Norm Arns has met with Stockman to discuss what
improvements will be required and he has agreed to upgrade his
property according to Stockman's recommendations within the time
requirements.
Mayor Potter called for public. comment. There was none.
Vetsch made a motion to close the public hearing. Anderson
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Vetsch made a motion approving the variance request to allow
an addition to the Particle Control buildings, based on the
r Planning Commission's Findings of Fact and the recommendation for
approval. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council reviewed the Planning Commission's Findings of
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Fact in relation to the Fraser Steel site plan and addition. The
Planning Commission has recommended approval of the site plan with
a 50' driveway access to eliminate trunks having to bark onto the
street. The drainage plans have been revised in accordance with
the city engineer's recommendations.
Anderson made a motion to approve the site plan for an
addition to the Fraser Steel building as presented, based on the
Planning Commission•'s Findings of. Fact and recommendation for
approval. Muyres seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council reviewed the site plan presented for the addition
to Particle Control. Based on the Planning Commission's Findings
of Fact and recommendation for. approval, Anderson made a motion to
approve the site plan as presented. Berning seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
The Council reviewed the site plan for the Omann Brothers
office and storage site. Omann Brothers presented a signed
agreement with Otsego Tool concerning the shared driveway access
into the two businesses. Omann's also presented a letter dated
April 14, 1995, documenting the usual hours of operation.
Mayor Potter questioned whether the Omann's intended to have
a shingle grinding machine on site at all. Omann replied that the
only time that piece of equipment would be on site was while it was
being repaired.
City Engineer Pete Carlson informed the Council that he is
still in the process of determining if ground asphalt shingles are
a sufficient dust control measure on the outside storage area in
place of crushed granite. Carlson stated that both MNDOT and the
MPCA have given their approval for the use of crushed asphalt
shingles as a non -leeching, acceptable alternative. However,
Carlson is still checking into the dust control issue. If Carlson
approves use of the shingles on the outside storage area, an
agreement will drafted with Omanns stating that if the shingles do
not provide adequate dust control, the storage area will be redone
with crushed granite.
City Attorney Mike Cour_i recommended that the Council require
Omann Brothers to comply with the federal EPA monitoring system and
request pictures of the installation of the diesel fueling station.
Couri also recommended that bulk waste materials not be
allowed to be stored on site longer than 24 hours.
Muyres made a motion approving the site plan for Omann
Brothers, based on the Planning Commission's Findings of Fact and
recommendation, contingent upon the following additional
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conditions.
(1) The engineer approves the use of ground asphalt shingles
in place of crushed granite surfacing of the outside
storage area and Omann's written agreement that if the
ground shingles prove to be unacceptable at a later date,
crushed granite will be used.
(2) Omanns comply with federal EPA standards in relation to
the diesel fueling station and provide the City
photographs of the actual installation.
(3) Bulk waste materials will not be stored on site for
longer than 24 hours.
Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Berning made a motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit
for outside storage for Omann Brothers, based on the Planning
Commission's Findings of Fact. and Recommendation, and contingent
upon compliance with all planning and engineering reports.
Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The Council reviewed the PUD Conditional Use Permit request
to allow zero lot lines on seven twin home lots in the Meadowvlew
Addition.
Tim Philips addressed the Council with his concerns that one
twin home abuts his property. The Council explained that the
preliminary plat for the development was approved with the
condition that additional screening he placed on the rear property
line.
Councilmember_ Vetsch stated concerns that the twin homes will
have a negative impact on other property values.
Councilmember Berning expressed concerns that if the Council
approves this Conditional Use Permit more requests for zero lot
lines will follow.
Anderson made a motion to approve the PUD Conditional Use
Permit for seven twin home lots in the Meadowview Addition, based
on the Planning Commission's Findings of Fact and Recommendation.
Vetsch seconded the motion. Potter, Vetsch, Anderson and Muyres
voted aye. Berning voted no. The PUD Conditional Use Permit was
approved.
Anderson made a motion to approve RESOLUTION #1995-25 entitled
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MORATORIUM
TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING TWO FAMILY DWELLING UNITS IN NEW PLATS WITH
R-3, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS. Muyres
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
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Vetsch made_ a motion to adopt ORDINANCE #1995-12 entitled AN
INTERIM ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING TWO FAMILY DWELLING UNITS
IN NEW PLATS WITH R-3, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY ZONING
DISTRICTS. Berning seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Anderson made a motion ratifying the Finance Committee's
decision to liquidate the City funds in the Piper Jaffrey Voyageur
Fund and transfer those funds to the Piper Jaffrey Money Market.
Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Councilmember Muyres reported that the Finance Committee will
be contacting other brokerage firms to discuss what each has to
offer. City Administrator Hale again stated his opposition to
remaining with the Piper Jaffrey firm.
Linda was directed to contact. Piper Jaffrey to find out if the
funds invested in zero coupons can be withdrawn without penalty at
any time.
City Attorney Couri reviewed his letter. dated April 17, 1995,
regarding unspent funds in Tax Increment. Finance District #5 with
the COunci1. Since there are currently bills in the State
Legislature which, if passed, would strip the City of the remaining
funds in TIF #5, Couri recommended that the Council consider having
the EDA revise the TIF plan, with suggestions from the Council on
where the remaining funds should be spent. In addition, Couri
recommended that the City delay actual expenditures of the funds
until the legislature makes its decision.
Anderson made a motion to direct the EDA to conduct a public
hearing to amend the TIF #5 budget with the suggestion that the
EDA consider the storm drainage project and sidewalk repairs as
areas for consideration. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
Anderson made a motion to direct the FDA to conduct a public
hearing to consider modifying the TIF #6 (Fraser Steel) budget to
allow Fraser Steel eligible development costs. Potter seconded the
motion. All voted aye -
The Council reviewed ORDINANCE #504.00 entitled. AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING; THE PROCESS FOR HANDLING GARBAGE, REFUSE AND
RF.,CYCLABLES PREPARATION, COLLECTTON AND DISPOSAL FOR THE CITY OF
ALBERTVTLLF. Attorney Couri advised the Council that the ordinance -
is not an organized collection ordinance as such, since the City
has not been divided among haulers.
Subdivision 10, Paragraph 3 will be drafted to clarify what.
is required by the indemnification process. Couri advised that
Subdivision 4 also be amended by wiping out the dollar amounts and
r.
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set those amounts by Council resolution.
Further discussion of the ordinance was tabled until a regular
or special May meeting; when the Council will review the ordinance
as amended at this meeting,
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City Engineer Pete Carlson reviewed the Urban Service- Area and
the trunk access charges. Carlson explained that trunk sewer mains
will be required in three zones --the westerly zone, the northerly
zone and the easterly zone. Estimated costs of the trunk sewer in
each of the districts was calculated on a per acre of serviceable
property to arrive at a trunk access charge as follows:
Westerly Zone - $1100 per acre
Northerly Zone - $1512 per acre
Easterly Zone - $1600 per acre
In addition, each acre in the Urban Service Area would be charges
an additional $200 for the upgrading of lift stations. All figures
projected by Carlson must be fine-tuned prior to Council approval.
Carlson then reported on the I-94/Albertville/Frankfort storm
sewer project. It appears that Frankfort has not
responded in regard to participating in the project, but Carlson
has confirmation that MNDOT will participate at a minimum of 25%
of the total estimated cost of $37,968.
The project is proposed with a flat ditch tot he railroad
tracks, with a 12" pipe jar.ked tinder the tracks, which continues
parallel to the edge of Barthel Industrial Drive to the 42" storm
sewer, The plan has been submitted to MNDOT for their final
review, a process that could take up to 20 weeks. Carlson does not
anticipate construction until at least September of this year.
Muyres made a. motion to approve RESOLUTION #1995-26 approving
the project as designed and. authorizing MNDOT to prepare an
agreement to provide for the State to pay its share of the r_.osts
of the improvements in accordance with the latest "Procedures for
Cooperative Construction Projects with Municipalities". Anderson
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Carlson reported that he has checked the alley that Security
Bank Northwest has petitioned to be vacated. Carlson's
recommendation to the Council is to not vacate the alley, but
rather, to try to accommodate the bank without vacating the alley.
Carlson also recommended that the Public. Works Committee
consider looking at the space needs of the Public. Works department.
He pointed out that the sand/salt storage shed is only one of
things that need to be considered.
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Anderson made a motion to adjourn at 9:50 PM. Potter seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
A)k Iva
Micha_l Potter, Mayor
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Linda Hough on, Ci Clerk
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ALBRMULE CITY COBIICIL
AcMMA
April 17 1995
7:00 PK
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/ADOPT AGENDA (mayor/Clerk/cmIci.l )
2. SPECIAL ORDER(Comeil/Pdblic/Adndnistrator/lhgineer/Attorney)
a.
Zoning Issues (Playing Camd.ssicn)
1) Public Rearing - Particle Control (Variance) 7:00
PM (Counci 1)
2) Site Plan Reviews
Fraser Steel
- Particle Control
- Omann Brothers
3) Conditional Use Permits
- Omman Brothers (outside storage)
- Meadowvlew (zero lot lines)
4) RESOLUTION #1995-25 A RROOLUTION DIRECTING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MORATORIUM TEMPORARILY
PROHIBITING TWO FAMILY DIMLLING UNITS IN MW PLATS
WITH R-3, RESIDENTIAL STRULE AND TWO FAMILY ZONING
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DIMICTS
5) ORDINANCE #1995-12 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY
PROHIBITING TWO FAMILY DWELLING UNITS in MEW FLATS
NITS;R-3, RESIDIMIAL SINGLE AND M FAMILY ZONING
D I alit ICTS
b.
Financial Investvients (Fromm Om odttee)
c.
TIF Districts - Consider hatending Budgets (Attcamay)
d.
ORDINANCE NO. 504.00 All ORDINANCE EaTABLIsirm THE
PROCESS FOR HANDLING GARBAGE, REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES
PREPARATION, COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL FOR THE CITY OF
ALBERTVILLE
e.
Engineering O
1) Urban Service Area
2) Trunk Access Charges
3) Other
3 ADJOURNMENT (Council)
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