Albert Lea, MN                                                                                                             July 24, 2000

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 Marvin Wangen.

ROLL CALL

Present were Councilors Warren Amundson, David McPherson, Donald Mathison, Ron Sorenson, Mary Kron, Al Brooks and Mayor Marvin Wangen. Also present were City Manager Paul Sparks, Public Works Director David Olson, City Attorney Steven Schwab, Council Secretary Sandi Behrens and representatives from KATE Radio, the Albert Lea Tribune and KAAL-TV.

CONSENT AGENDA

(a) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000.

(b) LICENSES APPROVED:

TEMPORARY LICENSE

PUBLIC DANCE

Cherri Nelson, 919 Bridge Ave., for the Moose August 12

Brad Willaby, 471 W. Main, Glenville, for the Armory October 7

FOOD/BEVERAGE

Zion Lutheran Ladies Society, 924 Bridge Ave., for the Freeborn County Fair August 1-3

                    Zion Lutheran Church, 924 Bridge Ave., for the Freeborn County Fair August 4-6

OFF-PREMISES LIQUOR

Jeff Fjelstad d/b/a Aragon, 130 W. College, for the Armory July 29

ANNUAL LICENSE

ARCADE AMUSEMENT

 

Aragon Bar, 420 S. Broadway

Holiday Lanes, 522 Prospect Ave.

Skill Mill, Northbridge Mall

Trail’s Travel Center, P.O. Box 1043

 

BILLIARDS/POOL TABLES

 

AFL-CIO Union Center, 404 E. Main

Albert Lea Family "Y", 2021 W. Main St.

AmericInn, 811 E. Plaza St.

Andy’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill, 137 E. Clark

Aragon Bar, 130 W. College

Cubby Hole, The, 721 Marshall

Harold's Bar and Restaurant, 1318 East Main St.

Office II, The, 1119 South Broadway

Palace Bar, 134 W. William

Sportsman's Tavern, 216 East Clark St.

 

BOWLING ALLEY

 

Holiday Lanes, 522 Prospect Ave.

 

CABARET/PUBLIC DANCE

 

AFL-CIO Union Center, 404 E. Main

Albert Lea Family "Y", 2021 W. Main

Albert Lea Golf Club, Inc., 1701 Country Club Road

Albert Lea Inn, 2301 E. Main St.

American Legion, 142 N. Broadway

Andy’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill, 137 E. Clark St.

Days Inn of Albert Lea, 2306 E. Main St.

Elks Club, 1811 SE Broadway

Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 861

 

CIGARETTE

 

AFL-CIO Union Center, 404 E. Main

Albert Lea Golf Club, Inc., 1701 Country Club Road

Albert Lea Tobacco, Inc., 160 W. Main

American Legion, 142 North Broadway

Amoco Food Shop, 901 W. Main

Andy’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill, 137 E. Clark St.

Aragon Bar, 130 W. College

Budget Mart, 2611 Bridge Ave.

Cheers, 1617 W. Main

Chinese Tea House, 126 W. William

Cubby Hole, The, 721 Marshall

Days Inn of Albert Lea, 2306 East Main St.

Eagles, Fraternal Order of, 205 W. William

East Side 66, 2001 East Main St.

Eastside Liquor, 1202 East Main St.

Eddie's Bar, 719 Marshall

Elbow Room, The, 310 Eighth St.

Elks Club, 1811 SE Broadway

Food-N-Fuel, 201 E. Front St.

                    Fountain Warehouse Liquor, Inc., 160 E. Bridge

                    Freeborn County Co-op Oil Co., 106 Elizabeth

Freeborn County Co-op Oil Co., 1820 Margaretha

Green Lea Golf Course, 101 Richway Drive

Harold's Bar and Restaurant, 1318 E. Main St.

Holiday Station #35, 701 S. Broadway

Holiday Texaco, 2302 E. Main

Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc., 2708 North Bridge

Knights of Columbus, Inc., 1002 S. Broadway

Korner Mart, 1311 W. Front St.

Korner Mart, 1317 S.E. Broadway

Kwik Trip Inc., 402 Garfield Ave.

Kwik Trip Inc., 906 W. Front St.

Liquor Depot, 606 South Broadway

                    Main Street Bait & Tackle, 807 E. Main

Midtown Liquor, 101 S. Newton

Moose, Loyal Order of, 328 Main Court

Northbridge Liquor, Inc., 2401 Bridge

Northbridge Mini Mart, 2717 Bridge Ave.

Northside Mobil, 505 Bridge

Office II, The, 1119 South Broadway

Ole’s Eastside Amoco, 2222 E. Main

Palace Bar, 134 W. William

Philly's Bar & Grill, 804 E. Main St.

Puff ‘N Stuff, 115 South Broadway

Pump-N-Munch, 2225 E. Main St.

                    Rainbow Foods, 1619 W. Main

                    Regal Liquors, 2708 Bridge Avenue

Snyder Drug Store #51, 201 W. Main St.

Southtown Liquor, 1018 S. Broadway

Sportsman's Tavern, 216 E. Clark St.

Texaco Food Mart, 122 Bridge Avenue

Trail's Travel Center, P.O. Box 1043, 2700 Main St. E.

Wal-Mart, 1721 W. Main St.

 

CONSUMPTION & DISPLAY

 

Holiday Lanes, 522 Prospect

 

DEALERS IN SECONDHAND GOLD, SILVER & JEWELRY

 

D.J.'s Pawn, 721 W. Clark

Mr. Tint, 815 S. Broadway

Skyline Jewelers, 2516 N. Bridge Mall

 

FOOD/BEVERAGE

 

                    A Taste of the Big Apple, 105 N. Broadway

                    A Taste of the Big Apple, 105 N. Broadway (Food Vehicle)

Abrego's Cafe, 120 S. Washington

AFL-CIO Union Center, 404 E. Main

Albert Lea Community Child Care Center, Inc., 605 James

Albert Lea Family "Y", 2021 W. Main St.

Albert Lea Golf Club, Inc., 1701 Country Club Road

Albert Lea Hockey Ass'n., P.O. Box 662 (Arena)

Albert Lea Hockey Ass'n., P.O. Box 662 (Snyder Field)

Albert Lea Inn, 2301 E. Main St.

Albert Lea Clinic- Mayo Health System, 404 Fountain St.

American Legion, 142 N. Broadway

AmericInn, 811 E. Plaza St.

Amoco Food Shop, 901 W. Main

Andy’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill, 137 E. Clark St.

Aragon Bar, 130 W. College

B & B Cafe, 321 Sibley

B & B Café, 321 Sibley (Annual Limited)

B & B Café, 321 Sibley (Food Vehicle)

Bagels & Beans, 152 Bridge

Brian’s Elder Care, 1201 Southview Lane

Brian’s Elder Care, 1202 Southview Lane

Budget Mart, 2611 Bridge Ave.

Bunnell's Donut Hut, 1220 E. Main St.

Burger King, 2011 E. Main St.

Buy N Save, 822 S. Broadway

Café Don'L South, Skyline Shopping Center

Café Don'L North, Northbridge Mall

Casa Zamora, 2006 E. Main St.

Cedar Valley Services, 220 Riverland Dr.

China Buffet, 2007 E. Main

China Restaurant of Albert Lea, Inc., 805 E. Main

Chinese Tea House, 126 W. William

Cindy’s Food & Catering, 1000 E. Main

Cinema 7 Theatre, 2510 N. Bridge

Conner Board and Lodging Home, 701 Fountain St.

Cooler, The, R.R.1 – Box 28, Oakland

Country Manor, 1713 Southview Lane

Country Treat Shoppe, Northbridge Mall

Cubby Hole, The, 721 Marshall

Dairy Queen, 504 S. Broadway

Dairy Queen, 2538 Bridge (Northbridge Mall)

Dairy Queen, Skyline Mall

Dairy Queen, 2530 Bridge

Daybreakers Kiwanis, P.O. Box 889

Days Inn of Albert Lea, 2306 E. Main St.

Domino's Pizza, 707 E. Main

Domino's Pizza, 707 E. Main (Food Vehicle)

Eagles, Fraternal Order of, 205 W. William

Eddie's Bar, 719 Marshall

Elbow Room, The, 310 Eighth St.

Elks Club, 1811 SE Broadway

Farmers’ Market, Rt. 1, Emmons

Food-N-Fuel, 201 E. Front St.

Fountain View Inn, 310 N. Washington

Freeborn County Co-op Oil, 106 Elizabeth

Freeborn County Co-op Oil, 1820 Margaretha

Freeborn County Historical Society, 1031 Bridge Ave.

Godfather's Pizza, 509 E. Main St.

Godfather's Pizza, 509 E. Main St. (Food Vehicle)

Golden Corral, 1604 E. Main St.

Green Lea Golf Course, 101 Richway Drive

Hardee’s, 1147 S. Broadway

Harold's Bar and Restaurant, 1318 East Main St.

Holiday Inn Express, 821 Plaza St.

Holiday Lanes, 522 Prospect Ave.

Holiday Station #35, 701 S. Broadway

Holiday Texaco, 2302 E. Main St.

Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc., 2708 North Bridge

Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc., 2708 North Bridge (Food Vehicle)

Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc., 2708 North Bridge (Catering)

Jake's Pizza, 126 W. Clark St.

Jake's Pizza, 126 W. Clark St. (Food Vehicle)

Kaf’fe Hus, 522 S. Broadway

Kathleen’s Bakery, 919 W. Main, #7

Kathleen’s Bakery, 919 W. Main, #7 (Food Vehicle)

Kentucky Fried Chicken, 910 S. Broadway

Knights of Columbus, Inc., 1002 South Broadway

Knights of Columbus, Inc., 1002 South Broadway (Food Vehicle)

Knights of Columbus, Inc., 1002 South Broadway (Annual Limited)

Korner Mart, 1317 SE Broadway

Korner Mart, 1311 W. Front St.

Kwik Trip, Inc., 402 Garfield Ave.

Kwik Trip, Inc., 906 W. Front St.

Lakeside Café and Creamery, 408 Bridge St.

Loaves and Fishes, d/b/a St. Theodore's Catholic Church, 323 East Clark St.

Main Street Bait & Tackle, 807 E. Main St.

McDonald's, 609 E. Main St.

McDonald's, 2808 N. Bridge Ave.

McDonald’s, 840 Happy Trails Lane

Merrill's Popcorn Stand, P.O. Box 32, Clarks Grove

Metz Baking, 2004 E. Main

Moose, Loyal Order of, 328 Main Court

Northbridge Mini Mart, 2717 Bridge Ave.

Northside Mobil, 505 Bridge

Office II, The, 1119 South Broadway

Ole’s Eastside Amoco, 2222 E. Main

Palace Bar, 134 W. William

Papa Murphy’s, 142 Bridge St.

Perkins Family Restaurant, 2215 East Main St.

Philly's Bar and Grill, 804 E. Main

Pizza Hut, 1725 E. Main St.

Pizza Hut, 1725 E. Main St. (Food Vehicle)

PJ’s Cafeteria, 702 13th St.

Puff 'N Stuff, 115 S. Broadway

Pump-N-Munch, 2225 E. Main St.

Quizno’s, 726 Marshall (catering)

Quizno’s 726 Marshall

Rainbow Foods, 1619 W. Main

Rainbow Foods, 1619 W. Main (Food Vehicle)

Rainbow Foods, 1619 W. Main (Catering)

Regal Liquors, 2708 Bridge Avenue

St. John's Lutheran Home, 901 Luther Place

Semcac, Inc., 905 Maplehill Drive

Skyline Restaurant, 1609 West Main St.

Snyder Drug Store #51, 201 W. Main St.

Sons of Norway, P.O. Box 875

Sportsman's Tavern, 216 E. Clark St.

                    Sterling Drug, 148 S. Broadway

                    Subway, 1701 W. Main St.

                    Subway, 718 E. Main St.

                    Subway, 2611 Bridge Avenue

                    Taco John’s, 802 E. Main Street

Taco Place, The, Northbridge Mall

Texaco Food Mart, 122 Bridge Ave.

Tienda Mexico, 930 So. Broadway

Trail's Travel Center, P.O. Box 1043

Trumbles Family Restaurant, 1811 East Main St.

Turtle Dove Tea House & Garden, 510 W. Main

Wal-Mart, 1721 W. Main St.

Wendy's Restaurant, 703 E. Main St.

Western Star Lodge #26, 147½ N. Broadway

Wintergreen Natural Foods, 1442 West Main St.

Youth for Christ, 116 W. Clark St.

 

HOTEL/MOTEL

 

Albert Lea Inn, 2301 E. Main St.

Albert Lea Super 8 Motel, 2019 E. Main St.

AmericInn, 811 E. Plaza St.

Bel Aire Motor Inn, Hwy. 69 South

Countryside Inn Motel, 2102 E. Main St.

Days Inn of Albert Lea, 2306 E. Main St.

Holiday Inn Express, 821 Plaza St.

Motel 65, 1611 SE Broadway

 

LODGING/BOARDING HOUSE

 

Brian’s Elder Care, 1201 Southview Lane

Brian’s Elder Care, 1202 Southview Lane

Conner Board and Lodging Home, 701 Fountain

Country Manor, 1713 Southview Lane

Dorman Lodging, 224 E. Clark

Fountain View Inn, 310 N. Washington Ave.

Victorian Rose Inn, The, 609 West Fountain

 

MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICES

 

AFL-CIO Union Center, 404 E. Main

Albert Lea Inn, 2301 E. Main St.

AmericInn, 811 E. Plaza St.

Cinema 7 Theatre, 2510 N. Bridge

Cubby Hole, The, 721 Marshall

Days Inn of Albert Lea, 2306 East Main St.

D & R/Star, Inc., 2207 Seventh St. NW, Rochester (distributor)

Eddie's Bar, 719 Marshall

Godfather's Pizza, 509 E. Main St.

Harold's Bar and Restaurant, 1318 E. Main St.

Jake's Pizza, 126 W. Clark St.

Lucky 7 Games, Inc., 1102 Riverwood Drive, Burnsville (distributor)

Moose, Loyal Order of, 328 Main Court

Office II, The, 1119 South Broadway

Palace Bar, 134 W. William

Pizza Hut, 1725 E. Main St.

Sugarloaf of Minnesota, 6410 Oxford St., St. Louis Park (distributor)

Theisen Vending, Inc., 3800 Nicollet Ave., (distributor)

Trails Travel Center, P.O. Box 1043

Wal-Mart, 1721 W. Main St.

 

3.2 MALT LIQUOR - OFF SALE

 

Cubby Hole, The, 721 Marshall

Elbow Room, The, 310 Eighth St.

Holiday Lanes, 522 Prospect

Sportsman's Tavern, 216 E. Clark St.

 

3.2 MALT LIQUOR - ON SALE

 

Albert Lea Golf Club, Inc., 1701 Country Club Road

China Restaurant of Albert Lea, Inc., 805 East Main

Chinese Tea House, 126 W. William

Cubby Hole, The, 721 Marshall

Elbow Room, The, 310 Eighth St.

Freeborn County Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 128

Godfather's Pizza, 509 East Main St.

Holiday Lanes, 522 Prospect

Jake's Pizza, 126 W. Clark St.

Pizza Hut, 1725 E. Main St.

Sportsman's Tavern, 216 E. Clark St.

 

PLUMBER

 

Albert Lea Mechanical Inc., 905 E. 13th St.

Alden Plumbing & Heating, Inc., 182 N. Broadway, Alden

Carstens Plumbing and Heating, Glenville

Christianson Plumbing, 312 Front St.

Dick’s Plumbing, 1810 E. Oakland Ave., Austin

Floyd’s Plumbing and Heating, 1016 Madison Avenue

Geno's Plumbing, Rt. 3, Box 306, Albert Lea

Glenville Plumbing, 491 Center Ave., Glenville

Great West Mechanical, 24067 165^th St., Big Lake

HiMEC, Inc., P.O. Box 4700, Rochester

J-Berd Mechanical Contractors, Inc., 3308 Southway, St. Cloud

Jake's Plumbing and Well Repair, 1505 Louis St.

Jansen Plumbing and Heating, 200 2nd St. SW, Waseca

Jim & Dude's Plumbing & Heating, 724 W. Clark St.

Kelley Plumbing and Heating, 923 S. Broadway

Krohmer Plumbing, Inc., P.O. Box 1264, Mitchell, SD

Master Plumbing, R.R.1 - Box 288

New Mech Companies, Inc., 1633 Eustis St., St. Paul

Quality Plumbing & Heating, 6301 Bandel Rd. NW #605, Rochester

Schmitz Electric Co., P.O. Box 340, Adams

Superior Plumbing, 1244 60th Ave. NW, Rochester

 

REFUSE HAULER/COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL/INDUSTRIAL

 

Frantum Sanitation, 258 N. Broadway, Alden (Commercial)

Thompson Sanitation, 108 W. Main, Clarks Grove (Residential)

Waste Management, R.R.1, Clarks Grove (Residential)

Waste Management, R.R.1, Clarks Grove (Commercial)

Waste Management, R.R.1, Clarks Grove (Industrial)

 

SIGN HANGER

 

ASI Sign Systems, 4214 Park Glen Road, St. Louis Park

Ace Signs of Albert Lea, R.R.3 - Box 1

Bodger, John P., 15625 Loop Rd. S., Burnsville

Duren Outdoor Advertising, 2105 5th Ave. NW, Austin

                    Fairmont Glass & Sign Products, Inc., Fairmont

                    LaCrosse Sign Co., Inc., 1450 Oak Forest Dr., Onalaska, WI

                    Lawrence Sign Acquisition, 945 Pierce Butler Route, St. Paul

Nystrom Signs, 809 Tenth Ave., S.E., Austin

Precision Signs, 207 S. Main, Austin

Theissen Sign Company, 611 Tenth Drive S.E., Austin

Topline Advertising, 11775 Justen Circle #A, Osseo

Vogel Outdoor Advertising, Inc., 505 17th Ave. NW, Rochester

Wits End, Inc., 1409 Eberhart

 

SWIMMING POOL

 

Albert Lea Family "Y", 2021 W. Main

                    Albert Lea Inn, 2301 E. Main

                    AmericInn, 811 E. Plaza St.

                    Bel Aire Motor Inn, 700 Hwy. 69 So.

                    Days Inn of Albert Lea, 2306 E. Main

Holiday Inn Express, 821 Plaza St.

 

TAXICAB

 

                    A Quality Cab, 2001 E. Main

Joe T. Taxi Service, R.R.3 - Box 47

 

THEATRE II

 

Cinema 7 Theatre, 2510 North Bridge

 

TREE TRIMMER

 

Adams Tree Service, 110 ½ E. Main, Clarks Grove

Albert Lea Tree Service, Rt. 2 - Box 291

Lawson Tree Service, 202 Albert St., Myrtle

Meyer Construction, 507 5^th Ave. NW, Austin

Nelson TreeCare, 800 S. Park St., Fairmont

Peterson's Recycling Inc., 355 - 3rd St. S.E., Wells

Slette Stump Grinding, 10574 585^th Ave., Wells

                    Town or Country Stump Grinding, 201 Lake Chapeau Dr.

                    WATER SOFTENER INSTALLER

                    Culligan Albert Lea, 316 Main Ct.

L & R Watercraft Corporation, P.O. Box 128, Wells

Mi Water Store, 902 W. Main, P.O. Box 668

 

(c) RESOLUTION 00-129 ADOPTED - CLAIMS: Resolution 00-129 presents the financial claims of the City.

(See Secretary's Original Resolution

00-129 included with these minutes.)

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

INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES APPROVED – PUBLIC HEARING

Mayor Wangen stated that this hearing called to is consider the renewal of the 2000-2001 intoxicating liquor licenses issues by the City of Albert Lea. The necessary notice for this hearing was published on July 11, 2000.

2000-2001 ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR (expiring 8/31/2001)

Aragon Bar, Inc.                                                                             Darwin E. & Thomas D. Haroldson

d/b/a Aragon Bar                                                                           d/b/a Harold’s Bar & Restaurant

130 West College                                                                         1318 East Main Street

Albert Lea, MN 56007                                                                   Albert Lea, MN 56007

Village Chateau Motor Inn, Inc.                                                    Vance Mickelson

d/b/a Best Western Albert Lea Inn                                              d/b/a Office II

2301 East Main Street                                                                 1119 South Broadway

Albert Lea, MN 56007                                                                  Albert Lea, MN 56007

Jacob Zamora Sr.                                                                         Palace Bar of Albert Lea, Inc.

d/b/a Casa Zamora                                                                       d/b/a Palace Bar

2006 East Main Street                                                                 134 West William

Albert Lea, MN 56007                                                                  Albert Lea, MN 56007

AEL Corpotation                                                                            Phillies of Southern Minnesota, Inc.

d/b/a Days Inn                                                                                d/b/a Philly’s Bar & Grill

2306 East Main Street                                                                  804 East Main Street

Albert Lea, MN 56007                                                                   Albert Lea, MN 56007

P & E Enterprises, Inc.                                                                   Andy's Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Inc.

d/b/a Eddie's Bar                                                                            d/b/a Andy's Roadhouse Bar & Grill

719 Marshall                                                                                    137 East Clark Street

Albert Lea, MN 56007                                                                     Albert Lea, MN 56007

Albert Lea Club Management, Inc.                                                 Elseth Enterprises, Inc.

d/b/a Albert Lea Golf Club                                                              d/b/a Green Lea Golf Course

1701 Country Club Road                                                                101 West Richway Drive

Albert Lea, MN 56007                                                                     Albert Lea, MN 56007

Mall Snack Shoppe, Inc.

d/b/a Café Don’L North

2588 North Bridge Avenue

Albert Lea, MN 56007

2000-2001 OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR (expiring 8/31/2001)

Joe Van Reese                             NorthBridge Liquor, Inc.                             Hy-Vee, Inc.

d/b/a Eastside Liquor                  d/b/a NorthBridge Liquor                            d/b/a Regal Liquors

1202 East Main Street                 2401 Bridge Avenue                                  2708 Bridge Ave.

Albert Lea, MN 56007                 Albert Lea, MN 56007                                Albert Lea, MN 56007

Cheers Liquor, LLC                     Valu-Rite Liquors of                                    Fountain Warehouse

d/b/a Cheers                                 Albert Lea, Inc.                                            Liquor, Inc. d/b/a

1617 West Main St.                     d/b/a Midtown Liquors                                Fountain Warehouse

Albert Lea, MN 56007                 101 South Newton                                      160 Bridge Avenue

                                                        Albert Lea, MN 56007                                Albert Lea, MN 56007

G & M White Enterprises,Inc.                       J & B of Albert Lea, Inc

d/b/a Liquor Depot                                        d/b/a Southtown Liquor

606 South Broadway                                    1018 South Broadway

Albert Lea, MN 56007                                  Albert Lea, MN 56007

2000-2001 CLUB ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR (expiring 8/31/2001)

AFL-CIO Union Club, Inc.                            Knights of Columbus Lodge 1590

d/b/a AFL/CIO Union Club                          d/b/a Knights of Columbus

404 East Main Street                                  1002 South Broadway, P. O. Box 861

Albert Lea, MN 56007                                 Albert Lea, MN 56007

American Legion                                          Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1703

Leo Carey Post #56                                     Albert Lea Moose Club

142 North Broadway                                     328 Main Court

Albert Lea, MN 56007                                  Albert Lea, MN 56007

Fraternal Order of Eagles                            BPOE Lodge 813

Aerie 2258                                                    d/b/a Elks Lodge

d/b/a Eagles Club                                        1811 Southeast Broadway

205 West William, Box 607                        Albert Lea, MN 56007

Albert Lea, MN 56007

2000-2001 WINE ON-SALE

China Restaurant of Albert Lea, Inc.          Gwendolynn J. Reiss

d/b/a China Restaurant                               d/b/a Turtle Dove Tea House and Gardens

805 East Main Street                                  510 West Main Street

Albert Lea, MN 56007                                Albert Lea, MN 56007

2000-2001 SUNDAY ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR

AFL-CIO Elks Lodge

Albert Lea Golf Club Green Lea Golf Course

American Legion Club Harold’s Bar & Restaurant

Andy’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill Knights of Columbus

Best Western Albert Lea Inn Loyal Order of Moose

Casa Zamora Restaurant Office II

Café Don’L North Palace Bar

Days Inn Philly’s Bar and Grill

Eagles Club

There was no public discussion. Councilor Kron moved, Councilor Mathison seconded, that the liquor license renewals for the coming year be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the public hearing closed.

Mayor Wangen announced that this is a public hearing on the overlay project for the northeast area of the City. He noted that the project with tiling would cost $21.50/ft. and without the tiling the project would cost $8.74/ft. which is roughly 70 percent of the original estimate. The necessary notice for this hearing was published on June 30, 2000.

City Manager Sparks reported that the City has already taken bids on the project so we have the final prices. He noted that most of the streets are experiencing subgrade failure and that the tiling proposed will take a lot of that water away to the storm sewer and allow a longer street life, perhaps as long as 15-20 years. Without the tiling he expects the street to last 10-12 years. He noted as an additional benefit that people with sump pumps would be able to tie into the drain tile.

City Engineer Olson explained that they have noted stress on the bituminous and alligator cracking. He also noted that the Department feels that the drainage tile will remove the water from the subgrade and extend the life of the street. Mayor Wangen reminded those present that a total replacement of the street surface at a later date will cost around $50 per front foot.

Vern Rasmussen, 1315 Columbus, stated that he has not seen any frost boils or heaves and that he can see the bituminous overlay project but doesn’t feel the tiling is necessary. He noted that two of his neighbors, Dale Newgard and Marvin Helgeson, are also opposed to tiling but in favor of overlay.

Larry Tonder, 1331 Briarwood Drive, appeared in favor of tiling and overlay.

Ron Woitas, 1408 Levison, is opposed to tiling.

Syd Bremer, 1208 Columbus, is in favor of the overlay but opposed to tiling.

Gary Ohlman, 1325 Crestview, opposed to tiling and in favor of overlay.

Evelyn Clancy, 1310 Briarwood, asked why the sumps could not drain into back yards. City Manager Sparks responded that the property owner is permitted to drain into back yards. Mrs. Clancy also noted that she is in favor of resurfacing but not tiling.

Gerry Gehling, 1208 Kent, stated that he lives on a dead end street and that he did not feel the street needed the overlay or tiling.

City Manager Sparks stated that the City is trying to cover streets with some life remaining to extend that life for a period of time. Other streets in worse condition will need total replacement.

City Engineer Olson stated that he is recommending all the streets be included in the project.

John Hurla, 1210 Fairlane Terrace, doesn’t feel that his street is showing alligator cracking and would prefer to see a seal coat rather than an overlay. City Manager Sparks stated that there is some cracking in that street and that the City is trying to extend the life of the street. He reminded those present that a reconstruction of a street surface will cost between $50-$60/ft., that seal coating won’t work as well as overlay to extend the life, and that there are several studies proving the benefit to streets with tiling and overlay.

Dick Montei, 1213 Kent Avenue, doesn’t feel that his street needs repair and noted that he is opposed to both the tiling and the overlay.

Jerry Bizjak, 1209 Crestview, appeared in opposing to tiling and questioned when total reconstruction of the streets would be necessary. City Manager Sparks stated that it is hard to predict when total reconstruction would need to be done. Mr. Bizjak commented that he is only in favor of overlay if necessary.

Dave Hall, 1326 Garfield, questioned where the tiling would be located. City Manager Sparks stated that it would be on the street side of the curbing and would run the length of the street.

Teresa Schiltz, 1319 Columbus, stated that water drains into her street and ponds in her driveway. She questioned whether anything would be done with that ponding.

City Engineer Olson stated that the staff would review this problem.

Jim Stauch, 1213 Fairlane Terrace, appeared in opposition to tiling and indicated his feeling that sump pumps have no effect on the wet subsurface. Mayor Wangen explained that the sumps and tiling are two different issues. City Manager Sparks stated that tying the sump pumps into the tiling system is a side benefit to the property owners but that the tiling will alleviate the wet subsoil.

Marge Stephenson, 1324 Crestview Road, appeared in opposition to the tiling and in favor of the overlay.

Keith Register, rural Albert Lea, appeared on behalf of his mother, Vivian Cadwell, 1105 Columbus. He noted that there are other streets in the City that are in worse shape and suggested that the Council begin this project in those areas.

Jerry Bizjak questioned the time permitted for payoff of these assessments. Mr. Sparks stated that with the tiling the City would permit 10 or 15 years and without the tiling the City will permit 5 years.

Bernie Benson, 1110 Columbus, appeared in favor of the overlay but opposed to the tiling.

Ken Schroeder, 1401 Crestview, commented that the snow removal last winter was poor and that may have contributed to the deterioration..

With no one else appearing to be heard, Mayor Wangen closed the hearing to the public.

Councilor Sorenson noted that only one or two property owners appeared in favor of the tiling and noted that he believes that tiling is beneficial, but if the people do not want it they should not be forced to accept it. He noted that Campus Lane has tiling and that several highway projects have been completed with tiling. He also commented that the City needs to do a bituminous overlay or the streets in the area will be in poor shape in two to three years. He feels that it would not be prudent to delay the overlay project.

Mayor Wangen noted that the Council would be doing the project for not only the people currently living in the area but also for any future owners.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

00-130 included with these minutes.)

Mayor Wangen announced that this is a public hearing for the adoption of assessment for Job 2004, sidewalk, curb and bituminous paving on Circle Drive and curb and bituminous paving on Circle Avenue. The necessary notice for this hearing was published on July 12, 2000.

Jim Schlichting, 1301 Circle Avenue, circulated a map to assist in Council understanding of the area proposed for improvement and questioned whether sidewalk would be done on Circle Avenue. City Engineer Olson stated that sidewalk would only be done on Circle Drive and not Circle Avenue. Mr. Schlichting noted that the inner circle uses the avenue and that residents in the outer circle also use the avenue and are not being assessed. He noted that assessments need to be based on benefit and that he doesn’t feel that his property is benefited in the amount of his assessment. He suggested that all 47 homes in the area are benefited by the improvement.

Merrill Mielke, 1402 Circle Drive, stated that the four homes along Circle Avenue are being assessed for more money than any other properties in the project. He feels that his property will not benefit any more than other properties in the area. He questioned whether the Council has considered the information he provided in his letter. City Manager Sparks responded that the Council could not discuss that proposal until they reached the hearing.

Michael Moore, 1433 Circle Drive, stated that the project needs to be completed. That the area has become worse over the months that the project has been discussed. He questioned how Vine Avenue was paid for. City Manager Sparks stated that that was done with State Aid funds and also assessed.

Councilor McPherson stated that he attended the first meeting of the neighborhood at which 15 of the 18 residents voted to do the project. He moved that the project proceed and the assessments be adopted. Councilor Brooks seconded the motion. After additional discussion and on roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of Resolution 00-131. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

00-131 included with these minutes.)

City Manager Sparks stated that this resolution approves an agreement between the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners, the Freeborn County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, the City of Albert Lea and the Board of Water and Soil Resources. The City is supporting the County’s designation as the watershed management entity for Albert Lea Lake and Fountain Lake.

After Council discussion, Councilor Mathison moved, Councilor Kron seconded, that Resolution 00-132, agreeing to participate with Freeborn County in supporting Freeborn County’s designation as the watershed management entity, be approved. Councilor McPherson noted that the City is assuming no financial obligation with the signing of this agreement. After additional discussion and on roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of Resolution 00-132. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

00-132 included with these minutes.)

FEASIBILITY STUDY ORDERED FOR PAVING, CURB AND GUTTER ON ROWE LANE

City Manager Sparks stated that the City had received a petition from residents on Hills Lane and Rowe Lane for the installation of curb and gutter and bituminous paving on Rowe Lane. He suggested that the Council may want to order a feasibility report for this project.

After Council discussion, Councilor Amundson moved, Councilor McPherson seconded, that a feasibility study for the bituminous paving and curb and gutter on Rowe Lane, be ordered. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the feasibility study ordered.

MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION APPROVED

Mayor Wangen stated that the City had received a request for permission to conduct a Mexican Independence Day Celebration on Friday, September 15, at Fountain Lake Park. He noted that the celebration will be held at the new gazebo and that the group is requesting permission to use the site from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. for this event. They have requested use of City picnic tables, garbage cans and access to electricity on that date.

After Council discussion, Councilor McPherson moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that the request of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace and Justice Committee for permission to conduct the Mexican Independence Day Celebration at Fountain Lake Park on Friday, September 15, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the use authorized.

REQUEST FOR HUMANE SOCIETY WALKATHON APPROVED

Mayor Wangen stated that the City had received a request from the Humane Society of Freeborn County for permission to conduct its annual walkathon on September 30, 2000, between Frank Hall Park and the Blazing Star Trail. He noted that the event will begin at 10:00 A.M. and continue until 3 or 4 P.M.

Councilor Kron moved, Councilor Amundson seconded, that the request of the Humane Society of Freeborn County, for its annual walkathon and use of Frank Hall Park on September 30, 2000, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the walk authorized.

Mayor Wangen stated that the Board of Appeals has recommended approval of a variance to a property at 503 Commercial Street. He noted that the Board is recommending a 55 foot variance of the required 75 foot setback from a residential zoning district to allow construction of a 36’ x 100’ storage building 20 feet from the east property line which is 20 feet from the R-1 District boundary.

Councilor Mathison moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that Resolution 00-133, granting a variance to 503 Commercial Street, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

00-133 included with these minutes.)

APPOINTMENTS APPROVED

Mayor Wangen stated that it is necessary for the Council to make appointments to the HRA Board and the Advisory Committee. He noted that the recommended appointments are as follows:

HRA Board:

Marilyn Tomczak, 806 First Avenue South and Clarence Olson, Shady Oaks Apartments.

HRA Advisory Committee:

Marilyn Tomczak; Clarence Olson; Dick Anderson, Shady Oaks; Clarence Iverson, Shady Oaks and Shelly Marks, 209 Charlotte.

Councilor Sorenson moved, Councilor Kron seconded, that the recommended appointments to the HRA Board and Advisory Committee, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the appointments confirmed.

City Manager Sparks explained that this is the lease for ACT for its 2000-2001 season. Total rent would be $7,450 and that this is an incremental lease under its master lease.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

00-134 included with these minutes.)

City Manager Sparks explained that this resolution approves bids for Electrical Upgrades at the Eighth Avenue Storm Lift (Job 2012) and the West Side Water Plant (Job 2013). He noted that low bids for both projects were submitted by BMT Electric of Albert Lea in the amount of $23,331 for the Eighth Avenue Storm Lift and $46,103 for the West Side Water Plant. The electrical upgrades are necessary in order to improve the reliability of both facilities.

Councilor Kron moved, Councilor Mathison seconded, that Resolution 00-135, approving bids for the Eighth Avenue Storm Lift upgrades and the West Water Plant electrical work, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

00-135 included with these minutes.)

City Manager Sparks explained that this resolution approves a contract to replace the driveways for 45 of the Housing Authorities houses by bituminous surface and the reconstruction of concrete sidewalk and driveway at the Shady Oaks High Rise. He noted that the bid from Ulland Bros. in the amount of $106,542 was the only bid received but that the Engineer is recommending approval due to the fact that the project is labor intensive and at several different locations in the City.

After Council discussion, Councilor Mathison moved, Councilor Brooks seconded, that Resolution 00-136, accepting the bid of Ulland Bros. for 2000 Bituminous Contract No. 3 (Job 2015) at a cost of $106,542.20, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

00-136 included with these minutes.)

City Manager Sparks stated that this resolution approves a contract for the low bid for the overlay in the northeast area of Albert Lea. With the Council’s approval of a bituminous overlay for this project at the public hearing earlier, he is recommending award to Crane Creek Construction, Owatonna, MN, for Option Number 2 in the amount of $89,368.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

00-137 included with these minutes.)

City Manager Sparks explained that this resolution approves a Change Order in the amount of $168,525 to a contract for extension of water and sewer service to the Habben Business Park. The original contract required the City to go under Interstate 35 approximately 525 feet and the original specifications called for a jack and bore process. During construction the contractor ran into large rock deposits which made it impossible to use the jack and bore method effectively. This was an unforeseen circumstance beyond the knowledge of the City and the contractor and bidding law provides that when an underground unseen and unexpected circumstance arises which alters the method or cost of construction significantly that the bidder is entitled to the increase.

After Council discussion, Councilor Brooks moved, Councilor Mathison seconded, that Resolution 00-138, approving Change Order to 1999 Sewer and Water Contract No. 3 (Job 9820), be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

00-138 included with these minutes.)

City Manager Sparks reported that this resolution calls a public hearing for August 28, 2000, for the adoption of Miscellaneous Assessments Roll 26.

Councilor Kron moved, Councilor Mathison seconded, that Resolution 00-139, calling a public hearing for adoption of proposed Miscellaneous Assessment Roll 26 for August 28, 2000, be approved. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

(See Secretary’s Original Resolution

00-139 included with these minutes.)

UNLISTED ITEMS

Mayor Wangen noted that Gladys Steele, a long-time member of the Library Advisory Board, recently passed away and he is recommending that her term be filled by Kenwood Bertelson, 2215 Rowe Lane. Councilor Mathison moved, Councilor McPherson seconded, that the appointment of Kenwood Bertelson to fill the unexpired term of Gladys Steele, be confirmed. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the appointment confirmed.

WARD ITEMS

First Ward, Councilor Amundson:

a) Noted that there is some confusion for pedestrians crossing at the Bridge Avenue/East Richway crosswalk. He noted that there have been near mishaps and that it is especially dangerous for pedestrians with vehicles turning left from East Richway to the southbound lane of Bridge Avenue. City Manager Sparks stated that the individuals making these left turns are breaking the law in that they are supposed to yield to pedestrians. He noted that the staff could talk to the State requesting an all-pedestrian sequence in the cycle. He did note, however, that people are complaining that the light is taking a long period of time and suggested that we could provide signage for yielding to pedestrians.

Fourth Ward, Councilor Sorenson:

a) Noted that the Beach parking lot is full of debris and questioned whether we need to provide more trash barrels at that site. He also noted that a chunk of concrete had been removed east of the entrance to the Beach and has not been repaired.

Fifth Ward, Councilor Kron:

a) Noted that with the closing of East Main, Ramsey has been experiencing heavier traffic and cars are stopping on the railroad tracks waiting for the stop sign creating a hazardous situation.

ADJOURNMENT – 9:08 P.M.

Councilor Amundson moved, Councilor McPherson 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, August 14, 2000. On roll call vote, all Councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Wangen declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned.

Filed and attested July 25, 2000.

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Secretary of the Council Mayor