Albert Lea

Albert Lea, MN November 26, 2001

CONSENT AGENDA

(a) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2001.

(b) RESOLUTION 01-256 ADOPTED – APPROVING LAWFUL GAMBLING APPLICATION: Resolution 01-256 approves a lawful gambling application for the Albert Lea Moose Lodge 1703, 328 East Main Court.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

01-256 included with these minutes.)

(See Secretary's Original Resolution

01-257 included with these minutes.)

Councilor Amundson moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that the consent agenda items be adopted. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the consent agenda items adopted.

RESOLUTION 01-258 ADOPTED – ADOPT MISCELLANEOUS ASSESSMENTS ROLL 34 – PUBLIC HEARING

Mayor Haukoos opened a public hearing to consider the adoption of Miscellaneous Assessments Roll 34. The necessary notice for this hearing was published on November 5, 2001.

No one appeared to be heard. Councilor McPherson moved, Councilor Marin seconded, that Resolution 01-258, adopting Miscellaneous Assessments Roll 34, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried, the resolution adopted and the public hearing closed.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

01-258 included with these minutes.)

2002 PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE

City Manager Sparks explained that this item was placed on the Council’s agenda to permit discussion of the program prepared by the Public Works Department. He noted that the Council’s action will give the Engineering Department some advance information to permit better planning for its construction year including appropriate times for bid openings.

Mayor Haukoos thanked the Public Works Department for the efforts expended this year to complete the many projects included for this past construction season.

Council discussion centered around specific questions relating to the projects included in the program.

City Manager Sparks explained that the Myers Road project was included for discussion purposes. He noted that this is a major project. This road was constructed with federal monies which are no longer available and that the costs would be spread over the properties receiving benefit from the road.

City Engineer Olson noted that this project will require a total reconstruction of the concrete surface and will include the replacement of the trunk storm sewer piping and the replacement of the watermain. The project will be dependent on an engineering study. The actual project may take as long as two years to develop.

After additional Council discussion, Councilor Sorenson moved, Councilor Kron seconded, that the listing of the 2002 Public Works construction program be accepted and placed on file.

On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the projects list accepted and placed on file.

RESOLUTION 01-259 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZING WATER TOWER LOCATION CHANGE

City Manager Sparks is recommending that the Council authorize the change of the new water tower location from north of Hammer Road and east of County Road 45 to an area south of the Home Depot property and north of Southeast Marshall. The property is owned by John Chadwick, the developer of the Home Depot area. Mr. Chadwick has made a price concession to the City of $56,000 for the site, which makes the new location very attractive. Additionally, the City did not have universal acceptance in the original area. In light of the property owner’s unwillingness to sell coupled with the need to install a 12-inch watermain to the site, the new location has become very attractive. The line to the water tower at the new site would connect to the 12-inch line in Southeast Marshall. Mr. Sparks also pointed out that a copy of the new design is included in the Council’s agenda background materials.

After Council discussion, Councilor Kron moved, Councilor Sorenson seconded, that Resolution 01-259, authorizing a change in the proposed water tower location to a site south of the Home Depot site, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the location change authorized.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

01-259 included with these minutes.)

RESOLUTION 01-260 ADOPTED – APPROVING 2002 FEE SCHEDULE

City Manager Sparks explained that this resolution approves the 2002 fee schedule. He pointed out that the proposed changes are noted in the proposed resolution in the agenda background materials.

After Council discussion, Councilor McPherson moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that Resolution 01-260, approving the 2002 fee schedule, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the 2002 fee schedule approved.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

01-260 included with these minutes.)

RESOLUTION 01-261 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZING JUVENILE JUSTICE GRANT APPLICATION

City Manager Sparks explained that this resolution authorizes an application to the Minnesota Department of Economic Security for Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Funds in the amount of $5941. These funds must be spent on designated programs and the County Attorney’s Office operates several programs that fit the requirement. The grant rules allow the City to enter into a partnership with a providing agency that allows them to access our funds. Since 1998, the City have entered into a partnership agreement with the County Attorney’s Office for these funds. The partnership allows the County Attorney to access our funds and combine them with the designated County funds.

After Council discussion, Councilor Marin moved, Councilor McPherson seconded, that Resolution 01-261, authorizing the juvenile justice grant application, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the grant application authorized.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

01-261 included with these minutes.)

RESOLUTION 01-262 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZING MUTUAL AID

City Manager Sparks told the Council that the City occasionally finds that there are situations where another local government may need the assistance of the City’s personnel and equipment and noted that it would be impossible or impractical for the City Council to meet and authorize sending such assistance when required.

After Council discussion, Councilor Sorenson moved, Councilor Kron seconded, that Resolution 01-262, authorizing mutual aid, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the mutual aid plan authorized.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

01-262 included with these minutes.)

UNLISTED ITEMS

WARD ITEMS

Second Ward, Councilor McPherson:

(a) Explained that the east/west alley between Adams and Ermina is experiencing an increase in traffic and that there is some concern whether the alley is located property or needs changes. He requested a feasibility study.

Third Ward, Councilor Marin:

(a) Commented that the relocation of the new water tower is a win/win situation.

(b) Congratulated the City Clerk for her acceptance into the IIMC Master Municipal Clerks Academy.

Fourth Ward, Councilor Sorenson:

(a) Informed Councilor Marin that he would be receiving HRA minutes.

Fifth Ward, Councilor Kron:

(a) Congratulated the City Clerk on her acceptance into the IIMC Master Municipal Clerks Academy.

Sixth Ward, Councilor Brooks:

(a) Requested the Street Department grade the Dawn Acres area.

ADJOURNMENT – 8:00 p.m.

Councilor McPherson moved, Councilor Amundson seconded, that there being no further business, the Council meeting be adjourned until the next regular meeting of the Albert Lea City Council on Monday, December 10, 2001. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned.

Filed and attested November 27, 2001.

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Secretary of the Council Mayor