Albert
Lea, MN
December 20, 2001
The
regular meeting of the Albert Lea City Council was called to order at 5:30 P.M.
in the City Center Council Chambers by Mayor Bob Haukoos.
ROLL
CALL
Present were
Councilors David McPherson, George Marin, Ron Sorenson, Mary Kron, Al Brooks and
Mayor Bob Haukoos. Absent was
Councilor Warren Amundson. Also
present were City Manager Paul Sparks, Public Works Director David Olson and
Council Secretary Sandi Behrens.
CONSENT
AGENDA
(a)
APPROVAL OF THE
MINUTES FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 2001.
(b)
RESOLUTION 01-284 ADOPTED – APPROVE LAWFUL GAMBLING
APPLICATION: Resolution
01-284 approves the Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application for Exempt Permit for
the Freeborn/Mower Habitat for Humanity for a raffle at the Family Y, 2021 West
Main Street, on February 25, 2002.
(See
Secretary’s Original Resolution
01-284 included with these minutes.)
(c)
RESOLUTION 01-285 ADOPTED –
APPROVE LAWFUL GAMBLING
APPLICATION: Resolution 01-285 approves a Minnesota Lawful Gambling
Application for
Exempt Permit for St. Theodore’s Church for a raffle at 323 East Clark Street
on
February 9, 2002.
(See
Secretary’s Original Resolution
01-285
included with these minutes.)
(d) RESOLUTION
01-286 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING:
Resolution 01-286 authorizes
an application for funding from the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency 2002 Minnesota City Participation Program.
(See
Secretary’s Original Resolution
01-286
included with these minutes.)
(e)
RESOLUTION 01-287 ADOPTED – CALLING A HEARING FOR DEMOLITION OF 722
SOUTH WASHINGTON: Resolution 01-287 call a public hearing to
consider an Order for Demolition for the structure at 722 South Washington
Avenue for January 14, 2002.
(See
Secretary’s Original Resolution
01-287
included with these minutes.)
(f)
CALLING A
HEARING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
CRESCENDO, 118 SOUTH BROADWAY, FOR JANUARY 14, 2002.
(g)
CALLING A
HEARING FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE OFFICE II ON-SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY
ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES AT 1118 SOUTH BROADWAY FOR JANUARY 14,
2002.
(h)
RESOLUTION 01-288
ADOPTED - CLAIMS: Resolution 01-288
presents the financial claims of the City.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
01-288
included with these minutes.)
Councilor Marin
moved, Councilor Kron
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.
GUEST HOUSE INN LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFERS – PUBLIC
HEARING
City Manager Sparks explained that
this is a public hearing to transfer the Guest House Inn on-sale and Sunday
on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses from Dutts LLC to AEL Corporation.
The necessary notice for this hearing was published on December 13, 2001.
No one appeared to be heard.
After Council discussion, Councilor
Kron moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that the transfer of the Guest House Inn
on-sale and Sunday on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses from Dutts LLC to AEL
Corporation, be approved. On roll
call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion.
Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the licenses transferred.
LIMITED
PARKING STALLS AUTHORIZED ON CLARK STREET
Greg
Jensen, President, Hometown Broadcasting, Inc., appeared before the City Council
to request that the first three parking stalls east of the Broadway and Clark
intersection on the north side of Clark Street be designated 15-minute stalls.
He informed the Council that he owns both 109 and 111 East Clark, which
are adjacent to the requested 15-minute stalls.
He explained that he is one of the owners of Power 96 (KQPR FM) and that
the studios for that station has been relocated into 109 East Clark and the
stalls would be available for the convenience of the radio customers.
He also noted that he has renters in the building at 111 East Clark who
would benefit from the limited stalls.
Council
discussion centered around the fact that granting three 15-minute stalls in one
location would set a precedent and others would be coming in to request similar
designations. It was also noted
that there is currently a 15-minute stall on Broadway in front of Alliant, which
could be used by the radio customers.
After
additional discussion, Councilor Kron moved, Councilor Marin seconded, that two
15-minute parking stalls be authorized. On
roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion with the exception
of Councilor Sorenson who voted nay. Mayor
Haukoos declared the motion carried and the two stalls authorized.
RESOLUTION 01-289 ADOPTED –
GRANTING FUNDS TO SENIOR RESOURCES
City
Manager Sparks explained that Senior Resources has requested funding in the
amount of $3483.42 to be used toward the purchase of a new bus.
This amount was surplus in a previous year and taken back by the City
under its bus contract with Senior Resources.
The State has now taken over the funding for the bus system which
relieves the City of a $15,000 per year obligation which was budgeted for 2002
and is now excess funds in the City’s budget.
After
Council discussion, Councilor McPherson moved, Councilor Marin seconded, that
Resolution 01-289, granting $3483.42 to Senior Resources towards the purchase of
a new bus, be approved. On roll
call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the resolution
adopted.
(See
Secretary’s Original Resolution
01-289
included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 01-290 ADOPTED – GRANTING FUNDS TO FREEBORN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
City
Manager Sparks informed the Council that the Freeborn County Historical Society
has also requested an additional $3500 toward its operating budget from the
excess funds in the City’s budget. He
explained that the Council has already committed to funds in the amount of
$6500, which would make the payment to the Historical Society for 2002 at
$10,000.
Bev
Jackson, director of the Museum, explained that because of the expense of the
alarm system, which was installed, the Museum is finding itself short of
operating funds for its 2002 year.
After
Council discussion, Councilor Marin moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that
Resolution 01-290, granting $3500 to Freeborn County Historical Society for
operating funds, be approved. On
roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion.
Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See
Secretary’s Original Resolution
01-290
included with these minutes.)
ORDINANCE 50, 3d ENACTED – VACATING AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 2, ORIGINAL PLAT – PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor
Haukoos opened a public hearing for the vacation of an alley in Block 2,
Original Plat. The necessary notice
for this hearing was published on December 13, 2001.
There
was no public discussion. On roll
call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of Ordinance 50, 3d.
Mayor Haukoos declared the ordinance enacted and the public hearing
closed..
(See
Secretary’s Original Ordinance
50,
3d included with these minutes.)
ORDINANCE 51, 3d ENACTED – ACCEPTING MINNESOTA OFFICE OF STRATEGIC AND LONG RANGE PLANNING ANNEXATION ORDERS – PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor
Haukoos opened a public hearing to accept the Minnesota Office of Strategic and
Long Range Planning Annexations Orders for the Home Depot area and the Darwin
Haroldson property. The necessary
notice for this hearing was published on December 13, 2001.
There
was no public discussion. On roll
call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of Ordinance 51, 3d.
Mayor Haukoos declared the ordinance enacted and the public hearing
closed.
(See
Secretary’s Original Ordinance
51,
3d included with these minutes.)
ORDINANCE 52, 3d INTRODUCED - REZONING PROPERTY IN BAY OAKS ESTATES
Councilor
McPherson introduced Ordinance 52, 3d, rezoning property in Bay Oaks Estates for
construction of a single family home from PD Planned Development to R-1 Single
Family Residential, as recommended by the Albert Lea Advisory Planning
Commission. Ordinance 52, 3d will
lay over for a second reading and public hearing pursuant to Charter
requirements.
(See
Secretary’s Original Ordinance
52,
3d included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 01-291 ADOPTED – APPROVING THE PLAT OF MORIN PEARL ADDITION
City
Manager Sparks explained that the Planning Commission has reviewed the
preliminary plat of Morin Pearl Addition and has recommended approval of the
preliminary and final plat of Morin Pearl Addition to the City Council.
Councilor
Kron moved, Councilor McPherson seconded, that Resolution 01-291, approving the
plat of Morin Pearl Addition, be approved.
On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion.
Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See
Secretary’s Original Resolution
01-291
included with these minutes.)
MAYOR’S
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor
Haukoos presented his recommendation for appointments to various Boards and
Commissions.
After
Council discussion, Councilor Kron moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that
Councilor Sorenson remain on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of the motion with the
exception of Councilor Sorenson who abstained and Mayor Haukoos who voted nay.
Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the appointment made.
After
additional discussion, Councilor Brooks moved, Councilor Sorenson seconded, that
the remaining appointments be tabled to the next Council meeting.
On roll call vote, Councilors Sorenson, Kron and Brooks voted in favor of
said motion and Councilors McPherson and Marin and Mayor Haukoos voted nay.
The motion was defeated.
Following
additional Council discussion, Councilor McPherson moved, Councilor Sorenson
seconded, that the appointments be confirmed with the exception of the
appointments to the Airport Advisory Board and the Board of Zoning Appeals with
these appointments to be placed on the Council’s January 14, 2002 agenda for
additional consideration. On roll
call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the
appointments confirmed with the exceptions of the appointments to the Airport
Advisory Board and the Board of Zoning Appeals.
RESOLUTION 01-292 ADOPTED – APPROVING BUDGET TRANSFERS
City
Manager Sparks told the Council that he is recommending four budget adjustments
as follows:
$ 7,000 for the Tree Budget
45,000 for the Arena Budget
1,000 for the Lake
Improvement Budget
7,000 for the Convention and Visitors
Bureau Budget
Mr.
Sparks explained that the additional funding for the Tree budget resulted from
additional trimming work, the Arena budget transfers are the result of flooding
repairs and additional energy expenses encountered due to higher energy bills,
the Lake Improvement budget was the result of repairs to the Fountain Lake Dam
and the C.V.B. budget adjustment is the result of additional revenue that the
City anticipates receiving before the end of the year.
After
Council discussion, Councilor Sorenson moved, Councilor Kron seconded, that
Resolution 01-292, approving the budget transfers recommended by the City
Manager, be approved. On roll call
vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the resolution
adopted.
(See
Secretary’s Original Resolution
01-292
included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 01-293 ADOPTED – INITIATING ANNEXATION IN SOUTHEAST MARSHALL AREA
City
Manager Sparks informed the Council that this resolution initiates annexation of
an area along Southeast Marshall. He
noted that by annexing the road the City will have municipal control over the
street allowing us to use municipal standards for the installation of fire
hydrants and lighting. He also
explained that part of this annexation would include an area being served by
utilities on the north side of Southeast Marshall.
After
Council discussion, Councilor Kron moved, Councilor Sorenson seconded, that
Resolution 01-293, initiating annexation in Southeast Marshall area, be
approved. On roll call vote, all
Councilors voted in favor of said motion.
Mayor
Haukoos declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See
Secretary’s Original Resolution
01-293
included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 01-294 ADOPTED – ACCEPTING BID FOR JOB 0130
City
Manager Sparks explained that the City had opened bids for the East Primary
Digester Cover and Equipment Replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (Job
0130) and that he is recommending approval of the low bidder, Shank
Constructors, Inc., Brooklyn Park, at a total cost of $416,300.
After
Council discussion, Councilor Brooks moved, Councilor Marin seconded, that
Resolution 01-294, accepting the bid of Shank Constructors, Inc. for the East
Primary Digester Cover and Equipment Replacement at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant (Job 0130) at a total cost of $416,300, be approved.
On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion.
Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See
Secretary’s Original Resolution
01-294
included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 01-295 ADOPTED – APPROVING AN ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
City
Manager Sparks informed the Council that this resolution approves an assessment
agreement with David and Jon Syverson for their property along Township 105.
He noted that this agreement is consistent with other assessment
agreements and basically provides that the assessments on the north half will
begin immediately and on the south half within five years or when the property
is developed, platted or sold.
After
Council discussion, Councilor Kron moved, Councilor Sorenson seconded, that
Resolution 01-295, approving an assessment agreement with D & J Real Estate
Partnership, LLP for the “Agreement for Assessment of Costs for Public
Improvements on and Adjacent to Blake Street/Consul Street and Sewer and Water
Improvements Adjacent Thereto” as presented to the City Council, be approved.
On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion.
Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See
Secretary’s Original Resolution
01-295
included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 01-296 ADOPTED – ACCEPT BID FOR JOB 0131
City
Manager Sparks stated that this resolution approves the low bid of $52,580 from
BMT Electric for electrical upgrades at the northside water plant.
Councilor
Kron moved, Councilor McPherson seconded, that Resolution 01-296, accepting the
bid of BMT Electric, Albert Lea, in the amount of $52,580 for electrical
upgrades at the northside water plant, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said
motion. Mayor Haukoos declared the
motion carried and the
(See
Secretary’s Original Resolution
01-296
included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 01-297 ADOPTED – APPROVE FUND TRANSFER
City
Manager Sparks explained that it is necessary to make a transfer of funds in the
amount of $16,758 from the TIF 5 Bond Fund to the General Fund.
After
Council discussion, Councilor Sorenson moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that
Resolution 01-297, approving the transfer of funds from the TIF 5 Bond Fund to
the General Fund, be approved. On
roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion.
Mayor Haukoos declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See
Secretary’s Original Resolution
01-297
included with these minutes.)
UNLISTED
ITEMS
WARD ITEMS
Third
Ward, Councilor Marin:
(a)
Received a request from a resident adjacent to Garden Villa Park that the
City survey to determine if a newly placed driveway is on City property.
(b)
Wished everyone a Merry Christmas!
ADJOURNMENT – 6:45 P.M.
Councilor McPherson moved,
Councilor Marin 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, January 14, 2002. 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 December 21,
2001.
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