Albert Lea, MN April 14, 2003
Reverend Michael Gerhardt, Church of Christ, offered a prayer.
The regular meeting of the Albert Lea City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. in the City Center Council Chambers by Mayor Jean Eaton.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
Present were Councilors Warren Amundson, Randy Erdman, George Marin, Jeff Fjelstad, Mary Kron, Al Brooks and Mayor Jean Eaton. Also present were City Manager Paul T. Sparks, City Attorney Steven Schwab, Public Works Direction David R. Olson, Council Secretary Sandi Behrens and representatives from KATE Radio, KAAL-TV and the Albert Lea Tribune.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilor Erdman requested that the Taxi Cab license consideration be removed from the consent agenda.
(a) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2003.
(b) APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING LICENSES:
ANNUAL LICENSES
SIGN HANGAR
Nesper Sign Advertising, Inc. 4620 J Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
TEMPORARY LICENSES
PUBLIC DANCE
PCN, Inc. After Prom Party for Post-Prom dance at the Northbridge Mall on May 3, 2003
Lallie Gerrero, 602 10th
St. SW, Willmar, MN for a public dance at the Knights of Columbus on
April 26, 2003
(c) RESOLUTION 03-72 ADOPTED – APPROVING LAWFUL GAMBLING
APPLICATION: Resolution 03-72 approves an Application to Conduct Excluded Bingo for the Albert Lea Lions Club for operations at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds July 29 through August 3, 2003., 410 Prospect Avenue, on April 12, 2003.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-72 included with these minutes.)
(d) RESOLUTION 03-73 ADOPTED – APPROVE MN DOT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT: Resolution 03-73 approves an agreement with MN DOT for partnership services for use of MN DOT’s testing lab.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-73 included with these minutes.)
(e) RESOLUTION 03-74 ADOPTED – CORRECTING LEGAL DESCRIPTION ERROR FOR TH 16 TURNBACK: Resolution 03-74 authorizes a resolution correcting the legal description measurement error for the TH 16 turnback.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-74 included with these minutes.)
(f) RESOLUTION 03-75 ADOPTED – APPROVING MN DOT AERONAUTICS AGENCY AGREEMENT: Resolution 03-75 approves an agreement with MN DOT Office of Aeronautics designating the Commissioner of Transportation to act as the City’s agent for applying for federal funds.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-75 included with these minutes.)
(g) CALLS FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO MARILYN OSBORNE d/b/a J & S LIQUOR, 137 EAST CLARK STREET FOR APRIL 28, 2003.
(h) CALLS FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO SHELL ROCK FOOD & BEVERAGE LLC. d/b/a GREEN MILL RESTAURANT AND BREW PUB, 2218 EAST MAIN STREET FOR APRIL 28, 2003.
(i) RESOLUTION 03-76 ADOPTED - CLAIMS: Resolution 03-76 presents the financial claims of the City.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution 03-76 included with these minutes.)
Councilor Marin moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that the consent agenda items be adopted. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the consent agenda items adopted.
RESOLUTION 03-77 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZING BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS – PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Eaton opened a public hearing to consider and pass upon proposed budget adjustments including reductions in the play park programs and other recreation programs. The necessary notice for this hearing was published on March 27, 2003.
No one appeared to be heard. Council discussion included a discussion about vending machines at the pool site.
After Council discussion, Councilor Amundson moved, Councilor Marin seconded, that Resolution 03-77, authorizing the budget reductions to park and recreation programs, be approved. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried, the public hearing closed and the resolution adopted.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-77 included with these minutes.)
JOB 0123 – ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS – PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Eaton opened a public hearing to consider and pass upon Job 0123, alley improvements between Minnesota Avenue and Freeborn Avenue and Sheridan Street and John Street as well as the 500/600 block of Minnesota and Freeborn Avenues and the 500/600 block of Pillsbury and Freeborn Avenues. The necessary notice for this hearing was published on March 27, 2003.
Lynn Berven, 713 Freeborn Avenue, appeared before the City Council and commented that he understood only four property owners were interested in the project and suggested the Council cancel the project.
Councilor Fjelstad moved, Councilor Kron seconded, that Job 0123, alley improvements, be cancelled. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried, the public hearing closed and the project cancelled.
RESOLUTION 03-78 ADOPTED – APPROVING DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS FOR JOB 0107 – PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Eaton opened a public hearing for the Blake Avenue construction assessments. The necessary notice for this hearing was published on March 27, 2003.
City Manager Sparks explained that the portion of assessments chargeable to Wal-Mart is covered under the contract agreement and therefore not a part of this hearing. He also noted that the Blake and Kuiper properties will be deferred for a period of five years, on development or when sold, whichever occurs first. The only two assessments that will become effective with passage are those for the George Dress property and I-35 Development.
After Council discussion, Councilor Brooks moved, Councilor Kron seconded, that Resolution 03-78, approving development assessments for Job 0107, Blake Avenue construction, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried, the public hearing closed and the resolution adopted.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-78 included with these minutes.)
TRANSFER OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE AUTHORIZED – PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Eaton opened a public hearing for the transfer of the off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Main Street Liquors from Northbridge Liquor Inc. to Todd Haroldson. The necessary notice for this hearing was published on March 27, 2003.
There was no public discussion. Councilor Kron moved, Councilor Fjelstad seconded, that the transfer of the off-sale liquor license for Main Street Liquors from Northbridge Liquor Inc. to Todd Haroldson be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of the motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried, the public hearing closed and the license transfer approved.
FREEBORN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY TEMPORARY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE APPROVED – PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Eaton opened a public hearing for the issuance of a temporary four-day permit for on-sale liquor license to the Freeborn County Agricultural Society for the Freeborn County Fair Beer Garden from July 31 through August 3, 2003. The necessary notice for this hearing was published on March 27, 2003.
There was no public discussion. Councilor Erdman moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that the issuance of a temporary on-sale liquor license to the Freeborn County Agricultural Society be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried, the public hearing closed and the license transfer approved.
FAMILY COLLABORATIVE SERVICES PRESENTATION RESCHEDULED
Mayor Eaton announced that the presentation by the Family Collaborative Services Project Facilitator was rescheduled to the City Council’s next meeting on April 28, 2003.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE APPROVED
City Manager Sparks told the Council that the staff has received a request from Fred Stein, the Commander of the Disabled American Veteran’s Chapter XVI to hold a Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2003
Councilor Brooks moved, Councilor Amundson seconded, that the request to hold a Memorial Day Parade be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the parade approved.
TAXI CAB LICENSE FOR AB TAXI TABLED
Councilor Erdman stated that he had requested the taxi cab license application be placed on the regular agenda for discussion was the result of a request from Joe T. Anderson.
Joe T. Anderson, owner of Joe T. Taxi, 721 West Clark Street, told the Council that two taxi services in Albert Lea was enough. He has been in business in Albert Lea for a number of years and currently employs 12 people. If the Council grants the taxi license to AB Taxi, he will lose business and will have to lay off some employees. He noted that his money stays in Albert Lea whereas the applicant lives in Austin and will take the money out of town. He requested that the license be tabled for 30 days to permit time for residents to speak to the issue.
Jeff Dahn, 1211 First Avenue NE, Austin, owner of AB Taxi, told the Council that all employees will be local people and that he is in the process of purchasing a building at the corner of Washington and William for a base for both the Albert Lea and Austin dispatching. He noted that he has been contacted by various Albert Lea residents wishing to schedule regular service and that he will be offering better rates and cleaner vehicles.
Council discussion centered around the applicant’s intent to dispatch from Albert Lea, the arrangements already made, the fact that Mr. Dahn intends to dispatch from Albert Lea for Austin and a request for the City Attorney’s opinion relating to the delay of the application. City Attorney Schwab told the Council that he didn’t believe that the Council could limit the number of licenses when an application has been submitted.
Councilor Amundson asked whether a continuation would preclude the applicant from operating during the coming two week period. City Attorney Schwab stated that the applicant would not be able to operate as he has not been granted a license. Amundson noted that the applicant has gone through staff review and the Council is considering a change to the ordinance.
Councilor Erdman moved, Councilor Kron seconded, that the application of AB Taxi be held over for consideration at the next regular Council meeting on April 28, 2003. After additional discussion and on roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion with the exception of Councilors Amundson and Brooks who voted nay. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the application held over.
ORDINANCE 64, 3D WITHDRAWN - AMENDING THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE ALBERT LEA PORT AUTHORITY – PUBLIC HEARING
City Manager Sparks requested that this Ordinance be withdrawn. Councilor Brooks, the Councilor who introduced the ordinance, moved that the Ordinance be withdrawn, Councilor Amundson seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the Ordinance withdrawn.
Jerome S. Rice, attorney for Tom Leland and others, appeared before the Council for clarification of this withdrawal. City Manager Sparks explained that there is nothing relating to this item pending at the present time.
(See Secretary’s Original Ordinance 64, 3d included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 03-79 ADOPTED – GRANTING VARIANCE TO 1716 BAY OAKS DRIVE
City Manager Sparks explained that this resolution grants a variance to 1716 Bay Oaks Drive for the construction of a 36-foot by 48-foot garage. The Board of Appeals has recommended approval of this variance.
Councilor Marin moved, Councilor Kron seconded, that Resolution 03-79, granting a variance to 1716 Bay Oaks Drive for the construction of a garage at this address, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the variance granted.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-79 included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 03-80 ADOPTED – APPROVING BID FOR JOB 0302
City Manager Sparks reported that this resolution approves the bid of BMT Electric, Albert Lea, for Job 0302, water plant and lift station security project. He explained that the City has installed new doors, window protection and locks and intends to install intrusion alarms and tampering alarms that will allow us instant notification of problems at the water plants, towers and lift stations. He suggested that the funds used for the payment of this project come from the police and fire reserve account ($125,000) and the balance from the water and sewer utility funds. With the savings from the elimination of telephone connections, we will save enough money to payback the funds currently being spent on the lines. Mr. Sparks recommended the contract award to BMT Electric, the low bidder, with a total bid of $220,500.
Council discussion included an explanation of the State requirement that the low bid be accepted, the potential for lawsuits if the low bid is not accepted, the City’s requirements for performance bonds, the bidding procedure and the fact that the City would be aware immediately if the systems are tampered with.
After Council discussion, Councilor Brooks moved, Councilor Kron seconded, that Resolution 03-80, approving the bid of BMT Electric for the water plant and lift station security project (Job 0302), be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-80 included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 03-81 ADOPTED – APPROVING A BAD CHECK DIVERSION PROGRAM CONTRACT
City Manager Sparks explained that the City Attorney is requested approval of a contract with Retailer’s Protection Association for a bad check diversion program. This action will lighten the workload in the Attorney’s office and will allow the City to take care of bad check problems using a private vendor for the services.
After Council discussion, Councilor Amundson moved, Councilor Fjelstad seconded, that Resolution 03-81, approving a bad check diversion program contract with Retailer’s Protection Association, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-81 included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 03-82 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
City Manager Sparks informed the Council that the staff had negotiated the purchase of additional right-of-way across property owned by George Dress for a price of $4 per square foot for 13,082 square feet. He noted that the staff still needs to acquire two slope easements from I-35 Development.
After Council discussion, Councilor Kron moved, Councilor Marin seconded, that Resolution 03-82, authorizing the purchase of right-of-way from George Dress at the negotiated price of $4 per square foot, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-82 included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 03-83 ADOPTED - AUTHORIZING JOB 0221
City Manager Sparks reported that this resolution authorizes repairs to the Marshall Street sanitary sewer and pavement at an estimated cost of $93,719. Due to the collapse of this sewer and problems with its flow, the City has had to dig up Marshall Street in several locations and it is necessary to fix this problem this construction season because it will only get worse. The system has been televised and is definitely in need of repair.
After Council discussion, Councilor Kron moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that Resolution 03-82, authorizing the Marshall Street sanitary sewer sag repair, slip lining and street repair (Job 0221), be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-83 included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 03-84 ADOPTED – APPROVING CHANGES AT POOL CONCESSION STAND
City Manager Sparks explained that the staff is proposing to change the operation of the pool concession stand to a vending machine system and requesting approval of a contract with D & R Vending for placement of the machines at the pool based on the proposal presented to the City Council. The vending machines will provide the City positive case regardless of the amount of materials sold or the weather conditions experienced. In the past, the City has basically broken even when labor is taken into account.
Council discussion centered around the fact that pool users may be unhappy with the change and the possibility of putting a juke box at the pool.
After Council discussion, Councilor Kron moved, Councilor Erdman seconded, that the change to a vending machine system at the City Pool be authorized. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion, with the exception of Councilor Brooks who voted nay. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-84 included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 03-85 ADOPTED – APPROVING DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MARGARETHA RECONSTRUCTION
City Manager Sparks explained that the Council had previously approved an agreement with Freeborn County for the reconstruction of Margaretha Avenue from T.H. 65 to 14th Street with the City’s share of funds being provided by Municipal State Aid Construction Funds. The proposed contract for the design services would be with Freeborn County and Bolton & Menk and the estimated cost of the project is $1,100,000.
After Council discussion, Councilor Brooks moved, Councilor Erdman seconded, that Resolution 03-85, approving a design services agreement between the City, the County and Bolton & Menk at an estimated cost of $152,300, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-85 included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 03-86 ADOPTED – APPROVING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR BROOKSIDE BOAT RAMP
City Manager Sparks told the Council that the City has had an application into the DNR for several years for the replacement of the Brookside boat ramp. The DNR has finally approved the grant and the City’s share would be 25 percent of the cost. The cash outlay for this project is $8000 and Mr. Sparks recommended funding with money from the Capital Projects Fund.
After Council discussion, Councilor Amundson moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that the grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for replacement of the Brookside boat ramp, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-86 included with these minutes.)
ORDINANCE 65, 3D INTRODUCED – PROHIBITING LEAF/BRUSH BURNING
City Manager Sparks informed the Council that this ordinance requires an introduction to prohibit leaf/brush burning in the City of Albert Lea.
Councilor Kron introduced Ordinance 65, 3d. Ordinance 65, 3d will lay over for a second reading and public hearing pursuant to Charter requirements.
(See Secretary’s Original Ordinance 65,3d included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 03-87 ADOPTED – AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION OF PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH PREMIUM PORK, LLC
City Manager Sparks explained that this resolution permits the Mayor and City Manager to negotiate a Preliminary Development Agreement with Premium Pork, LLC based upon criteria given to the City Council and other items to be added by the company. He noted that the final draft will come back to the City Council for approval. In response to a Council question, Mr. Sparks indicated that the negotiated agreement should be ready for Council review in three or four weeks.
Al Jepson, 523 Euclid Avenue, offered to give the Councilors names and addresses of individuals in Waterloo about their experiences in dealing with a pork processing plant. He noted his opposition to any packing facility in Albert Lea.
Dick Ryerson, 311 East Richway, asked whether the City Council would conduct a public hearing on whether or not to accept the packing facility. Mr. Sparks responded that three public hearings had been held to determine the community’s feelings on getting another packing plant but that another hearing is not required unless by Council request. He asked whether the Council meetings regarding this packing facility would be public and Mr. Sparks told Mr. Ryerson that all Council meetings are public meetings. Mr. Ryerson then asked if the City could handle the expected 275 million gallons of water per day required by the facility. Mr. Sparks responded that the company would be at a 3.25 million gallons per day maximum. Mr. Ryerson then asked about the possibility of a public analysis of the impact on the community, similar to the one done by Auburn Associates for St. Joseph, MO. Mr. Sparks told Mr. Ryerson that the City doesn’t have one and asked Mr. Ryerson who paid for the Auburn analysis. Mr. Ryerson told Mr. Sparks that the Chamber of Commerce had paid $15,000 for the analysis. Mr. Ryerson then told the Council that seven or eight communities had rejected the pork processing plant. He noted his frustration about not knowing who the principals of the company are causing his inability to research the company. Mayor Eaton called Mr. Ryerson’s time up.
Alice Hanson, 612 East Park Avenue, offered to defer her five minutes to Mr. Ryerson to resume his questioning. Mayor Eaton explained that this would be a waiver of the Council rules and would require an indication of the Council’s wishes. There was no motion to waive the rules.
Richard Hart, 2014 Capitol Lane, told the Council that the community doesn’t know what it is getting and feels that the City is going into this blindly.
Councilor Erdman told the audience that this is only the beginning of the process, that he is getting telephone calls which are three to four in favor of the facility. He feels it is his obligation to proceed and told those present that more information will be forthcoming. He noted his feeling that people are looking at this negatively at the outset.
After additional Council discussion, Councilor Marin moved, Councilor Fjelstad seconded, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to negotiate a preliminary development agreement with Premium Pork, LLC. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-87 included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 03-88 ADOPTED – ACCEPTING BIDS FOR VARIOUS SUPPLIES
City Manager Sparks told the Council that the City had accepted bids for various supplies including chemicals, gasoline and diesel fuel and asphalt material. He is recommending the low bidder in each case. He noted that the low bidder for bituminous materials, Koch Asphalt, did not bid the RC-800 material. He informed the Council that in the future of RC-800 material will not be available because it has a volatile compound that dissipates into the atmosphere and all companies will eventually quit making it.
After Council discussion, Councilor Fjelstad moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that Resolution 03-88, accepting the bids of the low bidders for chemicals, gasoline and diesel fuel and asphalt materials, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 03-88 included with these minutes.)
UNLISTED ITEMS
WARD ITEMS
First Ward, Councilor Amundson:
(a) Received an unsigned letter and has had a problem reading it. He asked that the individual who wrote the letter contact him.
Second Ward, Councilor Erdman:
(a) Was pleased to see that the damaged globes on the street lights around the lake had been repaired so rapidly.
(b) Reported that the owner of 910 West Main had contacted him about a request for a variance from the Planning Commission and she is waiting for someone to come down and measure her property. City Manager Sparks told Mr. Erdman that usually this type of work is done by a private surveyor.
(c) Asked Mr. Sparks if property owners with assessments for the west central overlay in excess of $1000 should be allowed to spread the assessment over a ten year period. Mr. Sparks responded that he would look into this.
(d) Received an anonymous call regarding the apparently abandoned house at 529 Fountain and said that he would contact the owner.
(e) Received a report about a property on Blackmer Avenue with a car on blocks, cans and brush on the yard. He has contacted the owner who has removed the cans and brush and assured Councilor Erdman that the car would be moved. Councilor Erdman will check on the property again.
(f) The property owner at 1601 Wedge complained that the snowplow scraped the blacktop and rocks onto his yard. He also noted that two of the owner’s neighbors don’t pay dock rental and doesn’t understand why he has to pay. City Engineer Olson told the Council that there is a 12-inch watermain in that roadway and the roadway separates the property from the lakeshore. Mr. Sparks noted that if we permit him use of a boat dock location at no cost that this would set a precedent for others in the same situation.
Third Ward, Councilor Marin:
(a) Thanked the Fire Department for putting up the flags downtown.
(b) Thanked the Police Department for diffusing the recent standoff.
Fourth Ward, Councilor Fjelstad:
(a) Thanked the Engineering staff for the neighborhood meeting.
(b) Commented that the community needs to start trusting the elected officials. They are working for the residents.
Sixth Ward, Councilor Brooks:
(a) The seal coat on Waldorf Road is washing into yards.
(b) The alley behind 1322-1324 Frank Hall Drive is washing into garages and basements.
Mayor Eaton:
(a) Congratulated Lilia Walter on project in Wedgewood Park and noted that she was recognized as a Disney Adventure Award Winner.
(b) Noted that the Art Center now has a display in City Hall.
(c) Thanked the Police Department for its handling of the standoff.
(d) Thanked the Fire Department for putting up the flags.
PUBLIC ITEMS
Patrick Corrigan, 814 Frank Hall Drive, told the Council that the fire-damaged house at 408 Frank Hall Drive has no windows and is becoming an eyesore. He noted that it is in the foreclosure process. Mr. Corrigan also commended the Police Department.
Roger Bok, 1012 Cato Drive, asked who will keep minutes for the negotiating sessions, noted a dilapidated structure on Madison Avenue that is two houses down from City Garage, stated that a portion of Frank Avenue is sinking, questioned who moved the utility poles on Frank and who paid for it, told the Council to keep the public informed stating that everything is subject to recall power of the people, asked that someone check the signals at First Avenue, Hawthorne and Hammer because there is something wrong with them and thanked the Council for not selling the parks.
Keith Register, rural Albert Lea, stated that the driveway approach at Don Franz’ house at 1114 Frank Avenue needs repair as well as the sidewalk at that address.
ADJOURNMENT – 9:10 P.M.
Councilor Amundson 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, April 28, 2003. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Eaton declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned.
Filed and attested April 15, 2003.
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