Albert Lea, Minnesota 

April 24, 2006

The regular meeting of the Albert Lea City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in the City Center Council Chambers by Mayor Pro Tempore Al Brooks.

Present were Councilors Vern Rasmussen, Randy Erdman, Jeff Fjelstad, John Severtson and Mayor Pro Tempore Al Brooks. Absent were Councilor George Marin and Mayor Aaron Summers. Also present were City Manager Victoria Simonsen, Public Works Director Steve Jahnke, City Attorney Steve Schwab, Council Secretary Sandi Behrens and representatives from the Albert Lea Tribune and KATE Radio.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

(a) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 10, 2006.

 

(b) LICENSES APPROVED:

ANNUAL LICENSES

 

CIGARETTE

Mini Food Mart, 201 East Front Street

 

FIREWORKS

Generous Jerry’s Fireworks, 519 22^nd Avenue South, Grand Fords, ND at Nelson’s County Market parking lot, 1619 Main Street

 

SIGN HANGER

M & M Signs, Inc., 160 Mohr Drive, Mankato, MN

 

TEMPORARY LICENSES

 

OFF-PREMISES LIQUOR SALES

Aragon Bar, 130 West College, for a wedding dance at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds on May 6, 2006

Aragon Bar, 130 West College, for a wedding dance at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds on May 26, 2006

 

PUBLIC DANCE

Jesus Garcia, 804 Valley Avenue, for a wedding dance at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds on April 22, 2006

(c) RESOLUTION 06-94 ADOPTED – APPROVING VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST #447 FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING APPLICATION FOR EXCLUDED BINGO AT THE FREEBORN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS AUGUST 1, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 6, 2006.

(See Secretary's Original Resolution

06-94 included with these minutes.)

(d) RESOLUTION 06-95 ADOPTED – APPROVING UNION CENTER INC. FOR RENEWAL OF A LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT AT THE SPORTSMAN’S TAVERN, 216 EAST CLARK.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

06-95 included with these minutes.)

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

06-96 included with these minutes.)

(f) RESOLUTION 06-97 ADOPTED – ACCEPTING ADMINISTRATIVE SURVEY - APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE SURVEY OF LOTS 8, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 1, SUMMER DALE ADDITION FOR DOUG LEMBKE.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution 

06-97 included with these minutes.)

(g) RESOLUTION 06-98 ADOPTED – CALLING A HEARING ON PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ASSESSMENTS ROLL 53 FOR MAY 22, 2006.

 

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

06-98 included with these minutes.)

 

(h) RESOLUTION 06-99 ADOPTED - CLAIMS: Resolution 06-99 presents the financial claims of the City.

(See Secretary's Original Resolution

06-99 included with these minutes.)

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

Mayor Pro Tem Brooks requested a motion to delete Grumpy’s request for off-premises liquor from the agenda. Councilor Severtson moved, Councilor Fjelstad seconded, that the request be deleted from the agenda. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the item deleted.

City Manager Simonsen addressed questions and concerns expressed at the previous meeting as follows:

• The Inspection Division looked at the arena door for ADA compliance. The door appears compliant but the City will repair the non-compliant threshold this year and look at including electronic door openers in next year’s budget.

• At the request of a resident, City crews painted and staked the west side of Cato Drive on April 18. Later that day, those paint marks and stakes were removed by a citizen.

• A request was received to place transfer stations hours on the utility bills. That is planned to occur.

• A question was asked as to when mosquito control will begin. Mosquito control will begin on Friday, May 26, and every Friday after that for eight weeks.

City Manager Simonsen explained that this is a public hearing to receive input regarding the final report for the grant to purchase land for the construction of Albert Lea Select Foods. The $250,000 grant was made by the City to purchase the land from Greater Jobs. The employment condition for the grant was 50 employees of which 51% needed to be low to moderate income at the time of employment. The loan was to be forgiven when the job goals had been met and the building completed. The conditions of the grant have now been satisfied with the completion of the building and with 41 of the 50 job holders being classified as low to moderate income. The current employment at Albert Lea Select Foods is listed at 319 people.

Mayor Pro Tem Brooks called for public comment. The necessary notice for this hearing was published on April 13, 2006.

Roger Bok, 1012 Cato Drive, asked if the signs are placed in the right-of-way and if a permit was granted by the City Council. Ms. Simonsen replied that staff would check to see if the signs are in the right-of-way.

With no further public input, Mayor Pro Tem Brooks closed the public hearing.

John Reid, 808 Ulstad, stated that a boulevard tree limb knocked out the electric service from his home last June and asked if the City would pay for the damage. He reported that excessive speeding is still occurring on Ulstad Avenue and asked if the City will be enacting a new snow removal ordinance. Reid also noted that people are still blowing snow and grass clippings into the street and requested an opportunity to meet with the City Council to report on information he has obtained about the cable company.

After discussion, Councilor Rasmussen moved to call a workshop meeting for Thursday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss cable issues. Councilor Fjelstad seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the meeting called.

Joshua Vu, 1102 Maplehill Drive, asked if the tennis court lights could be turned on.

Larry Flatten, 1704 Hawthorne, thanked City Engineer Jahnke for the petition requesting street paving and presented a signed petition to the City Council for consideration. City Manager Simonsen stated that she would review the petition and put the item on the next Council agenda.

Warren Amundson, 1831 Bayview Drive, requested the City Council get involved in the sale of the country club to a private developer. He asked whether the comprehensive plan and the zoning code are in conflict over green space. City Attorney Schwab stated that he is reviewing the comprehensive plan to determine if there is a conflict. If a conflict is found, the Mayor and City Council would need to decide on how they want to resolve the issue. Amundson requested the City Council get involved in the issue citing his belief that eliminating the green space will take away from the community’s character and recommended the City Council read the comprehensive plan and that if a change is necessary it should occur in the zoning ordinances and not the comprehensive plan.

Jim Hockinson, 1704 Sunset, stated that he returned to Albert Lea because of its lakes, parks, golf courses and people and noted that taking any one of them away will change the community.

Harold Kamrath, 326 Glenn Road, asked whether the Katherine Island bridge project was necessary, how much property taxes the City is losing in the flood mitigation project and the cost of the demolition. He asked if the money for this project will come from the capital expenditures fund. City Manager Simonsen replied that it probably would. Kamrath then asked if the City has any other large projects in mind for this money other than the bank building. Ms. Simonsen stated that several projects are planned for the fund including a matching contribution to the East Main Street lighting project, a main pool filter that needs replacement, Katherine Island bridge, replacing the globe light covers on Broadway, the walking trail from Brookside to Pioneer Park but it will not be used for the bank project. The bank project will be funded by an advance from reserves and repay the advance from the tax increment finance funds. Kamrath requested that the pre-agenda meetings be aired on the government channel.

Manual Cantu, 113 McArthur Drive, requested assistance in his dispute with his contractor.

Roger Bok, 1012 Cato Drive, stated that the City Council decided a number of years ago that there would be no public input at a workshop or pre-agenda meeting, stated that the City Charter requires that all resolutions be presented in writing, stated that the City Charter also requires that a Council member cannot be employed by the City for a year and cited payments to Brooks over the years, requested that the Chambers speakers be repaired and asked Ms. Simonsen to repeat what she had said about Cato Drive. Ms. Simonsen repeated her response that the street had been staked and painted and that someone has removed those markings. Mr. Bok stated he removed the markings and that his neighbor had reported it to the police and would get it too. He stated that the road is to be 30 feet wide and maintained. The cul-de-sac was never graveled and the City can’t accept it. This issue has been discussed for 15 years. Bok reported that an alley in the 400 block of St. Thomas and Columbus that needs grading, there are potholes in the alley between the banks, the lights on Front Street and around town are not working, no sign has been erected on Blake Avenue telling people where to stop so the light trips.

Ms. Simonsen recited a list of lights turned in to Alliant for repair and the progress on other lighting projects. Mr. Bok also noted the alley alongside All Continents Travel is marked for no through traffic.

Jim Stoen, 1107 Marie Avenue, apologized to the Council for the abuse received from the previous speaker. Mr. Stoen stated that his area has experienced sewage flooded basements in his neighborhood and asked that something be done about it. Ms. Simonsen stated that Mr. Jahnke will be doing a power point presentation at the next City Council meeting which will report the history of the problem in Albert Lea and the measures required to correct the problems.

City Attorney Schwab responded to Mr. Bok’s statement that Brooks is employed by the City in violation of the City Charter. He noted that the City has a contract with Mr. Brooks and that the contract was approved in a resolution of the City Council.

The American Legion has requested City Council permission for a parade permit for the Legion’s District Convention. The parade would be held on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. The route of the parade would be from the intersection of Fountain and St. Mary, south on St. Mary to Clark Street, east on Clark to Broadway, north on Broadway to Fountain, and west on Fountain to the clinic lot. They are further requesting that the parking stalls in front of the American Legion and Legal Services be reserved for the parade judging area.

Councilor Severtson moved, Councilor Rasmussen seconded, that the request of the American Legion for the parade permit and the reserved parking stalls be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried.

The City has received a request from Freeborn County to be charged the governmental rate at the Albert Lea demolition landfill for upcoming projects. Freeborn County is anticipating the removal of two structures located within the communities of Oakland and Gordonsville. They are requesting the reduced rate to dispose of the debris. City staff has no objections to allowing the $4.00 per cubic yard rate and would recommend approving the request.

Council discussion included the annual loses occurring at the landfill and suggested that the County Commissioners be urged to contribute to this fund. Councilor Erdman moved, Councilor Severtson seconded, that the county request for the non-profit demolition rate be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

06-100 included with these minutes.)

City Manager Simonsen explained that this resolution accepts the petition for public improvements and waiver of assessment rights for Phase II of the Tiger Hills development. The petition states that the developers wish to install the public improvements known as Tiger Hills Phase II. It is understood that the City will construct the improvements at the developer’s request and that the City would not be installing the improvements without a petition to do so.

The cost of the proposed improvements will be assessed against the property. The current estimated amount of the assessments is $392,082.53. The cost estimates were provided by the developer. The developer chooses to waive notice of hearing on the improvement project and special assessments to be levied to finance the improvement project. The developer also waives the right to appeal or challenge the levy of the special assessments which include the construction of approximately 1,250 lineal feet of street, sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer and associated engineering and inspection costs. City staff is recommending the acceptance of the petition for Tiger Hills Phase II to be paid through the permanent improvement fund.

Councilor Rasmussen moved to accept the petition for improvements and waive of assessment rights for Phase II of the Tiger Hills development. Councilor Fjelstad seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

06-101 included with these minutes.)

The Albert Lea High School Baseball Boosters Club has offered to purchase and install slats for the outfield at Hayek Park. The slats would be inserted in to the chain link fence at Hayek. This motion would accept the donation and responsibility for the maintenance of the slats.

After Council discussion, Councilor Rasmussen moved, Councilor Severtson seconded, that the donation of slats by the Albert Lea High School Baseball Boosters Club be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

06-102 included with these minutes.)

Jon Ford, Executive Director of the Albert Lea Housing & Redevelopment Authority, announced that the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency has approved an allocation of $462,289 to Freeborn County for mortgages through what was formerly known as the Minnesota Cities Participation Program.

Jon Ford explained that Minnesota State Statute 469.003, Subd. 6, requires that Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board terms after the initial appointments should be for a period of five years. Recently, the City Council approved a change in the board terms to a period of three years so they would be consistent with other current city boards. However, in review of this statute, this action should be withdrawn the term limits should return to a five year period.

Councilor Severtson moved, Councilor Erdman seconded, that Resolution 06-103, revising the Housing and Redevelopment Authority board terms to five-year terms. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary's Original Resolution

06-103 included with these minutes.)

Jon Ford, Executive Director of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority, presented the Community Development Plan for 2006 through 2010 prepared by the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership. Mr. Ford asked the City Council to eventually ratify this as the official plan.

When asked his opinion about the Albert Lea housing market, Mr. Ford replied that the study says the current market is fairly stable, with enough lots under development and in the planning stages. There is enough property to last 10 to 15 years. The community can support 12 new housing units per year valued at $275,000 and up.

Councilor Severtson asked Mr. Ford if he had an ordinance for Council consideration. Mr. Ford stated that there is a city landlord certification ordinance which he would like to see the City consider.

Ms. Simonsen reported that this resolution authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Education for a $200,000 Library Accessibility Grant. The grant is awarded to remove architectural barriers from the library and to renovate or expand an existing building as authorized by Minnesota Statute. The $200,000 grant must be matched dollar for dollar with local funds. City Council has approved this local match for renovation and expansion of existing library facilities at City Center.

Harold Kamrath, 326 Glenn Road, asked if acceptance of this grant requires the City to install the sprinkler system. Ms. Simonsen replied that the life safety code requires it and that this is a major remodeling project which would require asbestos abatement and a sprinkler system.

Councilor Rasmussen moved, Councilor Erdman seconded, that the library accessibility grant be accepted. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

06-104 included with these minutes.)

City Manager Simonsen explained that this resolution adopts an underage drinking mutual aid agreement between the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, Alden Police Department and the Albert Lea Police Department to participate in mutual aid enforcement pursuant to Minnesota Statute 471.59. The agreement states that the parties will be responsible to provide their own worker’s compensation and liability insurance, damage expenses and wage compensation costs incurred while responding to mutual aid assistance requests related to underage drinking. The agreement would remain in effect until terminated upon request of any of the parties.

Councilor Severtson moved, Councilor Rasmussen seconded, that Resolution 06-105, adopting the mutual aid agreement, be adopted. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary's Original Resolution

06-105 included with these minutes.)

City Manager Simonsen noted that the City Council has indicated an interest in updating and clarifying City Code regulations relating to weeds and vegetation. This ordinance would repeal City Code Chapter 70, Article I, Sec. 70-1 in its entirety and be replaced with the proposed language. The ordinance identifies the owner’s responsibility and the City’s responsibility maintaining grass and non-noxious weeds throughout the City. The ordinance identifies that grass and non-noxious weeds shall not grow in excess of 9 inches in height and shall not become a public nuisance. It further states that a certified letter or personal service will be served to the property owner when it is necessary to abate the nuisance by cutting the weeds and grass. The owner will have five days within receipt of the notice to do so. The City will abate the nuisance and charge the costs to the property owner if it is not addressed within this time frame. Failure to pay the cost of cutting and removing of grass and weeds will be levied as an assessment against the property.

Councilor Severtson introduced Ordinance 105, 3d. Ordinance 105, 3d will lay over for a second reading and public hearing pursuant to Charter requirements.

(See Secretary’s Original Ordinance

105, 3d included with these minutes.)

City Manager Simonsen explained that at the April 10, 2006 City Council meeting the City Council voted to confirm the appointment of Sandra Bera as City Clerk effective July 1, 2006. Since that time, Ms. Bera has chosen not to fill this appointment. Therefore, this motion would rescind the current appointment in this position until a replacement can be hired.

Councilor Rasmussen moved, Councilor Severtson seconded, that the appointment of Sandra Bera as City Clerk effective July 1, 2006 be rescinded. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the appointment rescinded.

Mr. Darwin Viker, Larson, Allen, Weishair & Company, LLP conducted their annual audit of the financial statements of the City of Albert Lea for the year ended December 31, 2005. Mr. Viker reported a clear opinion on the City’s financial statements and no findings of noncompliance with the Minnesota legal compliance requirements. Several items were highlighted including a discussion of net assets, fund balances and a discussion of the discontinuation of the enterprise funds last year. In addition, the audit included an investigation of allegations of fraud relating to scrap metal, application of sludge, and bid rigging. The audit did not find misappropriation or noncompliance relating to any of these areas.

Roger Bok, 1012 Cato Drive, stated that he still hasn’t heard answers to his questions about the sludge issue or the scrap metal issue. Ms. Simonsen replied that the auditors did an investigation of the allegations and found no misappropriation of funds or noncompliance relating to these issues.

Councilor Rasmussen moved, Councilor Erdman seconded, that the 2005 annual audit report of Larson and Allen be accepted. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the audit accepted.

Mayor Pro Tem Brooks announced that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Port Authority’s Executive Director will be unavailable for the public hearing for the annexation of its property originally scheduled for May 8 and has requested the hearing be changed to May 22, 2006 at 7 p.m.

Councilor Fjelstad moved, Councilor Erdman seconded, that Resolution 06-106, changing the public hearing date for the Port Authority property annexation to May 22, 2006 at 7 p.m., be adopted. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary's Original Resolution

06-106 included with these minutes.)

Ms. Simonsen stated that this resolution authorizes an agreement between the City of Albert Lea and Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc., 10601 North Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The developer agrees to make certain improvements to the property at 775^th Avenue and East Main Street in preparation for the construction of an automobile and truck fueling facility and convenience travel center. Improvements include site grading, street grading, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, concrete curb and gutter and street paving, building construction, landscaping, lighting, signage, and a storm water retention system. Further, the developer agrees to construct 775^th Avenue from East Main Street to the north property line of the Love’s Addition, construction of the intersection, supplying the material to build up the turn lane and intersection at 777^th Avenue, and supply acceptable material to build up the property directly west of 775^th Avenue which is currently owned by the City.

The City agrees to construct the site work as identified in the contract including construction of the East Main Street lane widening, islands and channeling traffic. The City agrees to construct the improvements in accordance with the plans and specifications by September 15, 2006. The City shall assess the property for the estimated sum of $215,000. The truck area assessment charge, property purchase, and payment in lieu of parkland dedication total $61,519.71.

Councilor Severtson moved, Councilor Erdman seconded, that Resolution 06-107, approving Love’s Development Agreement, be adopted. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary's Original Resolution

06-107 included with these minutes.)

City Manager Simonsen reported that City staff is recommending the adoption of an updated policy and procedures to apply for private activity revenue bond financing. Under Minnesota Statute, the City has the authority to issue industrial, commercial and health care revenue bonds or notes to attract or promote economically sound industry and commerce to the City. The City is further authorized to issue housing revenue bonds to finance multi-family residential housing projects for low and moderate income and elderly persons.

Financing for certain private activities may be of benefit to the City, and the Council may consider requests for tax exempt financing subject to state guidelines. The new procedures, if adopted, provide guidelines for the consideration of tax exempt financing that is compatible with the overall development plans and objectives of the City. Private activity bonds do count against the City’s annual limit of issuing bank qualified debt. Parties that qualify and apply for the issuance of bonds see significant cost savings when issued tax exempt debt.

The proposed policy includes a procedure for financing, an identification of the benefits of the project to the community, an indemnification letter of agreement, as well as providing the reimbursement of city costs for the process. The City has set the application fee at $1,000 and a one-time administrative fee at .25% of the bonds issued. This fee is on the low end of what other cities are charging, but appears to be adequate to cover costs incurred by the City throughout the process.

After Council discussion, Councilor Erdman moved, Councilor Rasmussen seconded, that Resolution 06-108, approving the private activity bond policy as presented, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary's Original Resolution

06-108 included with these minutes.)

Ms. Simonsen explained that this resolution approves an option agreement with Accessibility Space, Inc. (ASI) to acquire the property at Washington Avenue and Mill Street for $1.00. ASI proposes to use the site to construct a twenty-three unit accessible housing building for low income persons. ASI had identified a site at Marshall and St. Peter Street for this project. However, it was not approved by HUD because it lacked proximity to convenient stores and an accessible sidewalk system. They are currently preparing an application to HUD for funding of the project. If the funding is approved, ASI will exercise this option. The property was acquired by the City in the late 1980’s for redevelopment. Several homes and a hotel were removed. Since that time, two new Habitat for Humanity homes have been constructed. City staff is recommending the approval of the ASI Option Agreement as provided.

Councilor Severtson moved, Councilor Rasmussen seconded, that Resolution 06-109, approving an option agreement with ASI, be adopted. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

06-109 included with these minutes.)

Bids were opened on April 19 for mowing and trimming of grass on both private and public properties on behalf of the City of Albert Lea. Two bids were received as follows:

Rogert’s Outdoor Services, properties up to 12,000 s.f. in area - $30.00 and

12,001 to 20,000 s.f. in area - $45.00.

Denny Olson Lawn Mowing Services, properties up to 12,000 s.f. in area - $18.00 and

12,001 to 20,000 s.f. in area - $28.00.

City staff recommends the low bid from Denny Olson Lawn Mowing Service, 2010 Grand Avenue, Albert Lea.

Councilor Erdman moved, Councilor Severtson seconded, that Resolution 06-110, accepting the low bid of Denny Olson Lawn Mowing Service, be adopted. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

06-110 included with these minutes.)

First Ward, Councilor Rasmussen:

(1) Thanked the staff for quick action in getting ready for the things that are going on with the golf course. He stated that the Council is asked to make a lot of major decisions on behalf of the community. He asked the Councilors to give serious thought to the issues and look at the comprehensive plan very carefully. He has had several people contact him about this issue and has yet to hear from anyone in favor of this development.

Second Ward, Councilor Erdman:

(1) Requested staff look into the possibility of adding a small fee of up to one percent to all building permits for historic preservation, the arts or aesthetics.

(2) Suggested that everyone call Al Brooks on April 30 to wish him a Happy 51^st birthday.

Sixth Ward, Councilor Brooks:

(1) Reported that a red car has been parked on the grass next to the curb on 8^th Street across the street from Memorial Park for ten months.

 

Councilor Severtson moved, Councilor Rasmussen 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, May 8, 2006. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brooks declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned.

Filed and attested April 25, 2006.

 /S/ Sandi Behrens                                                                  /S/ Al Brooks                                                                 

Secretary of the Council                                                        Mayor Pro Tempore

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