August 28, 2006
Pastor Marcia Hall opened with a prayer.
The regular meeting of the Albert Lea City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers by Mayor Aaron Summers.
ROLL CALL
Present were Mayor Aaron Summers, Councilors Vern Rasmussen, Randy Erdman, George Marin, Jeff Fjelstad, John Severtson and Al Brooks. Also present were City Manager Victoria Simonsen, City Attorney Steve Schwab, Council Secretary Shirley Slater-Schulte and representatives from the Albert Lea Tribune, KAAL TV and KATE Radio. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mayor Summers announced that the agenda item listed as Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit for Muskie Realty would be removed from tonight’s agenda and placed on the agenda in September, 2006
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA
(a) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2006.
(b) TEMPORARY LICENSES APPROVED:
DANCE(s):
Eliseo and Georgina Huerta, 1010 Plainview Ln., Albert Lea, for a dance at the Fairlane Bldg., Fairgrounds on August 26, 2006.
Brandy Christensen, 902 Adams St., Corning, IA, for a wedding dance at the Fairlane Bldg., Fairgrounds on September 30, 2006.
Kristine Davis, 321 5th St., S.E., Glenville, MN, for a wedding dance at the National Guard Armory on September 16, 2006.
(c) RESOLUTION 06-202 - ACCEPTING ADMISSION AND PROPOSED ORDER – JAKE’S PIZZA
Mr. Wyeth W. Anderson, President of Jake’s Pizza and liquor license holder, admits that on May 5, 2006 an employee sold alcohol to an underaged individual as part of an alcohol compliance check. The presumptive penalty for this violation as part of the Best Practices Policy is a civil penalty of $175. The penalty shall be paid within 30 days of this resolution.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-202 included with these minutes)
(d) RESOLUTION 06-203 - ADOPTED – APPROVING CLAIMS: Resolution 06-203 presents the financial claims of the City.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-203 included with these minutes.)
Councilor Brooks fillin "" \d ""moved, Councilor Erdman fillin "" \d ""seconded, that the consent agenda items be adopted. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Summers declared the resolution passed and the consent agenda items adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION 06-204 - AUTHORIZING BUSINESS SUBSIDY AGREEMENT (JOBZ Transfer and TIF) – LARSON MANUFACTURING
Mayor Summers opened the public hearing.
Mr. Ed Tschida, Advance Resources for Development, presented information regarding the transfer of the JOBZ status of Larson Manufacturing from their existing location to a new location in the Habben Industrial Park. Mr. Tschida also presented the use of TIF financing at the new location, prior to hosting a public hearing on this item. Mr. Tschida explained that this involves 31+ acres and that the Port Authority and the City have been working together on this project for some time.
Mayor Summers asked if there was any public input:
Mr. Roger Bok, 1012 Cato Drive, had questions regarding how much money does the Port Authority have? Also, had questions regarding the budgeting process and who is in charge of the Port Authority. City Attorney answered these questions.
Mayor Summers closed the public hearing.
Resolution 06-204 for Larson Manufacturing was introduced by Councilor Fjelstad, seconded by Councilor Brooks. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said resolution. Mayor Summers declared the resolution passed.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-204 included with these minutes.)
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION 06-205 - DENYING THE TIF PLAN FOR WALGREENS
Mr. Ed Tschida, Advance Resources for Development, presented information regarding the proposed TIF Plan for Walgreens. The TIF District is located in downtown Albert Lea in an area generally bounded on the north by Bridge Avenue, on the east by Shellrock Street, on the south by East Main Street, and on the west by Katherine Street. The City received a request for redevelopment in this area; which includes demolition of existing structures, site clearance and construction of an approximate 15,000 sq. ft. Walgreen’s store. Properties in this area have been determined to be substandard and suitable for redevelopment.
Mayor Summers opened the public hearing.
Mr. Tom Ehrhardt, 201 Lee Place, had questions regarding whether Walgreen’s would have to pay taxes on the current value, but not on the difference between the old and new value until after the time of the TIF. It is a publicly traded company and it is capable of doing a project of this size. We should not be using TIF for retail business.
Mr. Harold Kamrath, 326 Glenn Road, concerned regarding the tearing down of houses and restaurants. Stated that they should purchase the property that they were first going to buy. Commented about the $22,000.00 in taxes that the city would lose by the loss of current property.
Mr. Tom LeLand, Albert Lea, stated that he felt this was a good block for redevelopment as the houses are sub-standard and it is difficult to continue to throw money at these types of houses and business. TIF is a tool for the city to partner up with new businesses to come into our community. Also, had questions about the increment and where this money goes. It is necessary to make these improvements as it would attract more people and new business to this area.
Mr. Rick Harmon, Minneapolis, MN, a representative of the developer for Walgreen’s, commented that TIF would help this project continue as this is an expensive site for corrections (is the underground retention, rain water garden, old gas station area, a lot of environmental issues, removal of asbestos, etc.). Walgreen’s will need this TIF for this project. We have always had the understanding that we were getting TIF.
Mr. David Berg, 210 Bridge Ave., stated that he is not in favor of using TIF for Walgreen’s and that he is part of this redevelopment area. He is against the tearing down and destroying the beauty of Albert Lea.
Mr. David Woodruff, 200 Green Lea Lane, stated opposition to the use of TIF for Walgreen’s due to a lost of jobs due to competitors of Walgreen’s. It is a shuffling of jobs. Other objection is that this project would not go forward without the TIF, yet they have 7,000 stores and estimate that by 2010 will be up to 10,000 stores. No showing that there would be a benefit by using TIF for this project.
Mr. Lanier Pratt, 924 Lakewood Avenue, had questions regarding how TIF would work regarding the loss or gain over the next couple of years on the present value of $700,000.00. He stated that he would be taxed at the $700,000.00 value over the life of the TIF.
City Manager and Councilmembers stated that they had received telephone calls and talked with several residents and most of them had concerns about using TIF monies for this project, as follows:
Comment from Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Bottelson who are against giving Walgreen’s TIF financing, stating that we do need businesses in our community, but Walgreen’s can stand on their own. They have come into other communities that have not given them TIF.
Comment from Mr. Marv Schultz that Walgreen’s should not receive a TIF because of the homes that are going to be taken out of the area and his concern that other drug stores in the downtown area will be driven out of business by their placement there.
Comment from Mr. Edward Staloch that Walgreen’s should not receive TIF.
Note from Bob Steffl states that Walgreen’s is a $42.2 billion sales company, is a huge chain store, and we need to keep that in consideration as we make our decision.
Mayor Summers closed the public hearing.
Councilmembers also stated that they had received several telephone calls and personal contacts not in favor of granting TIF financing to this project.
Resolution 06-205 was introduced by Councilor Severtson, seconded by Councilor Marin. On roll call vote, the following councilors voted in favor of said resolution: Severtson, Marin, Rasmussen, Brooks and Mayor Summers; nays: Councilors Erdman and Fjelstad. Mayor Summers declared the resolution passed.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-205 included with these minutes.)
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARKING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS
The public hearing was conducted to receive input regarding the parking maintenance district assessments totaling $29,091.79. The assessments reflect the costs incurred August 1, 2005 through July 31, 2006 including snow removal, street sweeping, striping, lighting and maintenance of parking areas. There are 122 parcels included within the parking maintenance district. A parking stall credit is awarded to property owners that make customer parking available on their private parking. Assessments may be paid within the next 30 days without interest; otherwise interest will accrue at 5.25% per annum from the date of this resolution.
Mayor Summers open the public hearing.
No comment was received for or against this proposed assessments during this public hearing. Mayor Summers closed the public hearing.
Resolution 06-206 was introduced by Councilor Brooks, seconded by Councilor Rasmussen. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said resolution. Mayor Summers declared the resolution passed.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-206 included with these minutes.)
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING MISCELLANEOUS ASSESSMENTS (ROLL 0054)
The public hearing was conducted to consider the levy of miscellaneous special assessments against the properties listed within the resolution. The miscellaneous assessments include unpaid utility bills, refuse removal, snow removal, tree removal and mowing for which payment had not been received. The unpaid assessments shall bear interest at the rate of 5.25% per annum effective August 28, 2006 unless paid within the next 30 days.
Mayor Summers opened the public hearing.
City Manager Simonsen read into the record a letter received in opposition to an assessment on Lot 4, Block 26, Home Addition (34-142-0080 in the amount of $5.98).
Mayor Summers closed the public hearing.
Resolution 06-207 was introduced by Councilor Brooks, seconded by Councilor Severtson. On roll call vote all councilors voted in favor of said resolution. Mayor Summers declared the resolution passed.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-207 included with these minutes.)
REQUEST FOR ROAD CLOSURE – SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 – SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
In celebration of September’s Arts and Culture Month, the Sesquicentennial is hosting an Historic Downtown Walk with actors in costume and vehicles from each era. They are requesting Broadway Avenue be closed on Sunday, September 10th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Fountain Street to Main Street.
Motion was introduced by Councilor Rasmussen allowing the road closure as requested by the Sesquicentennial Committee for September 10th, 2006 as requested. The motion was seconded by Councilor Severtson. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Summers declared the motion passed.
REQUEST FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING – FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
The City Council received a request from Mr. Steven Overgaard, President First Lutheran Church, requesting that the City designate four additional parking spaces as handicapped parking only. They are requesting that four stalls on West Clark Street, just west of the existing two handicapped signs, be restricted as handicapped parking from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Sundays only. City staff had reviewed the request and support its approval.
Motion was introduced by Councilor Erdman granting the request for First Lutheran Church for four additional parking spaces to be used as handicapped parking only. The four stalls on West Clark Street, just west of the existing two handicapped signs, be restricted as handicapped parking from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Sundays only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Marin. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Summers declared the motion passed.
RESOLUTION 06-208 - ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A PETITION TO CONNECT TO CITY WATER AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
The City of Albert Lea received a request from Duane and Pamela Virchow, 2248 S.E. Marshall St. to extend city water and sanitary sewer to the property. They agree to pay all expenses of the hookup including a watermain system development fee of $800 and a sanitary sewer system development fee of $1,000, as well as a meter charge. By requesting municipal water and sewer services, the Virchow’s petition to annex into the City of Albert Lea and agree that they will not object or contest annexation of this property at a future date. City staff has reviewed the request and recommend the extension of water and sewer to the property and to proceed with annexation due to its contiguity to the city limits on the north.
Resolution 06-208 was introduced by Councilor Severtson to accept the petition from Duane and Pamela Virchow, 2248 S.E. Marshall St., to extend city water and sanitary sewer to their property. All fees are to be paid to the City of Albert Lea by the petitioners and the petitioners agree to annexation when the City proceeds with this annexation. This resolution was seconded by Councilor Rasmussen. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Summer declared the resolution passed.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-208 included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 06-209 - APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR ALBERT LEA MEDICAL CENTER
The Albert Lea Medical Center requested an amendment to their conditional use permit to allow for the expansion of the clinic building and related facilities by adding two floors to the current structure resulting in a five-story building. The property is located in a planned development district that was created in 1997. The original development plan indicated that the clinic building would be five stories at a future time when the community needed the service. The Planning Commission reviewed the request at their August 24th meeting and recommended approval of the amendment to the conditional use permit based on the conditions outlined in the resolution.
Resolution 06-209 was introduced by Councilor Erdman to approve the Conditional Use Permit Amendment for the Albert Lea Medical Center. The resolution was seconded by Councilor Marin. On roll call vote, the following councilors voted in favor of said motion: Councilors Erdman, Marin, Severtson, Fjelstad, Brooks and Mayor Summer. Councilor Rasmussen abstained as he works for the Albert Lea Medical Center. Mayor Summers declared the resolution passed.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-209 included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 06-210 - APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT – PORT AUTHORITY INDUSTRIAL PARK
The Albert Lea Port Authority requested approval of a preliminary and final plat for a new industrial park to be located on the west side of Margaretha Avenue and extending west to South Broadway Avenue south of 14th Street. The plat consists of three blocks and a total of thirteen lots. The proposed development site was recently annexed into the city from the Albert Lea Township. The Planning Commission reviewed the plat at their August 24th meeting and recommended approval of the preliminary and final plat subject to the conditions outlined in the resolution.
Resolution 06-210 was introduced by Councilor Erdman to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat approval for the Port Authority Industrial Park, seconded by Councilor Rasmussen. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Summers declared the resolution passed.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-210 included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 06-211 - APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR JARED DAWSON – HALE DRIVE
Mr. Jared Dawson requested a conditional use permit to allow “for sale twin homes” on individual lots in the R1 Single Family District within the Summerdale Second Addition located on the west side of the Hale Drive cul-de-sac. The proposed twin home development is consistent with the zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission reviewed the request and held a public hearing at their August 24th, 2006 meeting.
Resolution 06-211 was introduced by Councilor Rasmussen to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Jared Dawson – Hale Drive, seconded by Councilor Erdman. On roll call vote all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Summers declared the resolution passed.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-211 included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 06-212 - BOARD OF APPEALS – GRANTING A VARIANCE TO CHANGE FRONT YARD FROM RICHWAY DRIVE TO MARTIN ROAD – DAVE STEWART
Mr. Dave Stewart requested a variance to change his front yard from Richway Drive to Martin Road. The property is currently located at 1002 Richway Drive. Mr. Stewart would like to build a 12 ft. addition to his garage and is unable to do so and meet the required setbacks. The Board of Appeals was unable to make a recommendation on this issue due to no quorum being present. However, city staff has review the request and recommend approval. By approving this variance, it would allow the Stewarts to add on to the garage, but it would also make the structure 100 percent in compliance with the current front, rear and side yard setbacks.
Resolution 06-212 was introduced by Councilor Fjelstad to grant a variance to Dave Stewart as requested, seconded by Councilor Rasmussen. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Summers declared the resolution passed.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-212 included with these minutes.)
DISCUSSION OF REGIONAL PROJECT WITH KSMQ
Ms. Sandra Session-Robertson, President and CEO of KSMQ, a local public television station, was present to make a request to the City of Albert Lea to participate in a regional program featuring local issues and events.
After much discussion, the city council suggested that they should complete the budget process for 2007 to see if there are any additional dollars to support this project.
REQUEST FOR WAIVING OF SEWER AND WATER FEES – PORT AUTHORITY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PARK
The City Council received a request from the Albert Lea Port Authority to waive the sanitary sewer and water system development fee on the newly platted Industrial Park on the south side of town. The Port Authority will be paying for the sanitary sewer and water infrastructure as part of the project, but is asking the City’s participation and contribution by waiving the system development fee of $244,620.00. Further, the Port Authority is requesting that the park land dedication fee of $54,600.00 be exchanged for the donation of 11.82 acres identified as Outlot A in the plat. Due to the economic impact an expanded industrial park will offer our community, city staff recommended waiving the system development fees for sanitary sewer and water and would accept the donation of 11.82 acres of land as park land dedication, if a cash payment creates financial hardship. Although the fee would be preferred.
Motion was introduced by Councilor Fjelstad to grant the waiving of sewer and water fees for the Port Authority, seconded by Councilor Rasmussen. On roll call vote, the following councilors voted in favor of said resolution: Severtson, Fjelstad, Rasmussen, Erdman and Mayor Summers; nays: Councilors Marin and Brooks. Mayor Summers declared the motion passed.
RESOLUTION 06-213 - APPROVING BID FOR JOB 0605 – HABBEN STORM WATER POND
City staff recommends accepting a bid for a joint project between Habbens Properties, the Albert Lea Port Authority and the City of Albert Lea. The work consists of the construction of storm sewer and a retention pond in Habben First Addition and wetland restoration in the northwest parcel. The project includes, but is not limited to, the installing of storm sewer, berm construction, wetland expansion and erosion control. The wetland is being built to mitigate 0.44 acres of wetland which will be filled in for the construction of the storm water pond.
Five bids were received for the project, at which the engineer’s estimated at $130,000. The bid summary is as follows:
1. Blitz Construction $127,335.00
Stewartville, MN
2. Sorensen Bros., Inc. $133,509.60
Albert Lea, MN
3. Niles-Wiese Construction $133,867.98
Medford, MN
4. Freeborn Construction $151,334.20
Albert Lea, MN
5. Hodgman Drainage Co., Inc. $157,489.50
Claremont, MN
City staff recommended accepting the low bid from Blitz Construction, Stewartville, MN with Habbens Properties providing the easements for the storm sewer pond and storm sewer lines, the Port Authority paying for the project, and the City owning the storm line and pond when the work is completed.
Resolution 06-213 was introduced by Councilor Brooks to approve the bid for Job 0605, seconded by Councilor Severtson. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Summers declared the resolution passed.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-213 included with these minutes.)
PARK DEDICATION FEES FOR PORT AUTHORITY INDUSTRIAL PARK
The Port Authority had offered 11 acres of land instead of money for the park dedication fee. After discussion, the City Council made the following motion:
Motion was made by Councilor Erdman that the Port Authority pay to the City of Albert $54,600.00 for park dedication fees for the final plat of the Industrial Park, seconded by Councilor Marin. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Summers declared the motion passed.
RESOLUTION 06-214 - APPROVING BID FOR JOB 0322 – WATERMAIN – PLAINVIEW LANE
This project involves the replacement of nearly 1,200 feet of six-inch watermain in Plainview Lane from Maplehill Drive to Swanhill Drive. The watermain was installed in 1959. This three block section of watermain has experienced severe corrosion requiring eight repairs in recent years. The repairs of the waterline are disruptive to the residents in the area and expensive and time consuming for the city. The engineer’s estimate of the project was $196,000.
Three bids were received for the project:
1. Freeborn Construction,
Albert Lea, MN $164,448.15
2. Niles-Weise Construction,
Medford, MN $212,904.79
3. Hodgman Drainage Company, Inc.
Claremont, MN $234,871.00
City staff recommended accepting the low bid from Freeborn Construction to be completed by October 31, 2006.
Resolution 06-214 was introduced by Councilor Marin to approve and award the bid as suggested, seconded by Councilor Rasmussen. On roll call vote all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Summers declared the resolution passed.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-214 included with these minutes.)
RESOLUTION 06-215 - APPROVING DISTRICT #241 AGREEMENT FOR RENTAL OF CITY ARENA ICE TIME
This resolution would authorize the City Manager and Mayor to enter into an agreement with School District #241 for the use of the City Arena for the hockey program. This includes boys and girls varsity, junior varsity games and practices. Game scheduling is to be negotiated between the High School Athletic Director and the City Arena Manager. Beyond the ice time, the agreement includes the use of the dressing rooms, team showers and equipment area for both Albert Lea teams and visiting teams. The school shall pay the City $50,000 annually for all ice time to be paid in two payments payable on December 15, 2006 and March 15, 2007. Further details are included in the agreement. City staff recommended approval of the agreement to commence on October 25, 2006 and end on March 6, 2007 with rates being opened for discussion in 2007.
Resolution 06-215 was introduced by Councilor Rasmussen to approve the agreement between District #241 and the City for the Arena ice time rental as proposed, seconded by Councilor Brooks. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion, Mayor Summers declared the resolution passed.
(See Secretary's Original Resolution
06-215 included with these minutes.)
FOLLOW-UP TO PUBLIC CONCERNS
City Manager Simonsen addressed questions and concerns expressed at the previous meeting as follows:
· Regarding the vent pipe at the Wedge and Cedar lift station. This vent does face Lakeview Blvd. The vent pipe has air sucked into it when the pumps are running and does not emit an order. When the pumps are not running, stagnant air is released from this vent pipe, but it is not blown out. The top of this pipe is U‑shaped. By turning the vent pipe, it would only move the odor about 6 to 12 inches and would not help the odor on Wedge and Cedar.
· Engineering has given a written response to the clogged storm sewer and eroding driveway on Main and First Street.
· City Attorney is reviewing the state statue and local ordinance regarding golf carts on city streets.
· Complaint that the Government Acres road is being blocked by contractor. The contractor was required to build a temporary access road for when the existing roadway was built up. This was done and the contractor chose to continue to maintain the temporary road and use the existing road for storing equipment.
PUBLIC ITEMS
Mr. Manuel Cantu, 113 McArthur Drive, stated that during the conversation of the fire packet, a lot of good things were brought out, so thank you. He read into the record the violations and misdemeanors per the city code, and stated that they should not go to Mr. McCune, it should be Service Master that should get the six violations. He has consented to the State of Minnesota that he failed to get the necessary permits for the work that he completed, Mr. McCune is his defendant. He would like to see this written up properly and directed to the right individuals.
Mr. Art Anderson, 2217 Margaretha, commented regarding 14th Street south down Margaretha and that there should be no semi-truck traffic. He commented that there are semi’s going down this street everyday. He is concerned with the building of an industrial park in this area and bringing a road across by the watertower. The water sits in this area for weeks at a time, no drainage, even after the installation of new tile, there is still water sitting there. Where is the new traffic going to go to? He is very disgusted with the city council in this area and not happy about this at all. It is posted but there is no enforcement of the any truck traffic.
Mr. Roger Bok, 1012 Cato Drive, from Ramsey Street going north to the alley between Ulstad and St. Peter, they were supposed to come out there and get the road graded so the water is not sitting in the yards. They were supposed to be out weeks ago and it still is not done. From Ramsey between Columbus and St. Thomas going south; how many months ago is that I brought this up for these people and they have not been there either? If you go from Ramsey north between Freeborn and Minnesota Avenue, all the water that comes down Ramsey Street goes right into that alley. The intakes were suppose to be put in there years ago and they have not been put in.
Signs at the Village Cooperative; there is a Do Not Enter sign and a stop sign, why are they there? It is a violation of the law. It is a private drive-way. You can not put signs there.
County Road 45, turn off on Becker Avenue, a hydrant is broke off. Why wasn’t it put in a better spot, so it is not going to be broke off again? Why do we put this stuff in the right of way where they do not belong? Mr. Jahnke stated that the hydrant has been moved nine feet off the road way. Roger stated that it could have been moved further than that.
Out on Hwy 46 (at the signal lights) people are sitting out there, and why can we not get the speed limit reduced? Where is the crosswalks? Anyone that wants to cross in the cross walk and there is none. There was a request several months ago to get it switched so that you can put a sign up there or there is a switch that you can move so that you can hit that there. The lights aren’t switching. They are too close up to the white line across there and a motorcycle can’t even switch it. Move the thing back where it belongs.
The hydrant across from Interstate Motors (west side of the road), you can hardly find it in the weeds. If you go down to Olson Drive it is the same way; everything is out in the weeds. Nobody is taking care of anything. On Garfield, there was a coon sitting there on the street and this coon got run over so much that it was as thin as a paper, and last Thursday night during the storm, I suppose it blew in the lake. Where is our animal control people? This stuff is out there lying on the streets.
About the skunks: if you look it up in the book, it states in there very clearly that if the pelt is worth anything, the Chief of Police is supposed to skin it out and put the money in the treasurer and I bet he would be out shooting them. It is so simple.
They want to know where the horse went to and when will the chickens be gone?
WARD ITEMS
First Ward, Councilor Rasmussen:
(1) No items for this meeting.
Second Ward, Councilor Erdman:
(1) School will be starting on Tuesday, please watch for kids.
(2) Thank you to the Art in the Park for cleaning up the park after their event.
(3) Thank you to the Lakes Restoration for all of their help in the lake clean-up.
(4) Animal Control Officers commended for all of their hard work.
Third Ward, Councilor Marin:
(1) 4th at Korner Mart needs to be mowed.
(2) Civil Defense siren is not heard in the YMCA area.
(3) Crosswalk should be painted at Lou Rich.
APPROVAL OF INFORMATIONAL FIRE PACKET
Motion was introduced by Councilor Marin to accept the “After the Fire Packet” as approved and presented by city staff, motion was seconded by Councilor Severtson. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor. Mayor Summers declared the motion passed.
Fourth Ward, Councilor Fjelstad:
(1) Asked City Attorney to read semi-parking ordinance 62-80b regarding parking in driveways.
(2) Asked City Attorney to read ordinance regarding horses in town.
(3) 1702 Sheridan regarding overlay project – Right of way not completed in an acceptable way, boulevard needs to be seeded or sodded.
(4) Patrol skateboards on Albert Lea Street.
Fifth Ward, Councilor Severtson:
(1) Skunks are still around the Shady Oaks area.
(2) Skaar’s “no parking” sign in alley needs to be posted.
Sixth Ward, Councilor Brooks:
(1) Lights on South Broadway & Margaretha turn red too quickly when going north.
ADJOURNMENT – 9:30 P.M.
Councilor Brooks moved, Councilor Severtson 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, September 11, 2006. On roll call vote, all councilors voted in favor of said motion. Mayor Summers declared the motion passed and the meeting adjourned.
Filed and attested August 29, 2006.
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Secretary of the Council Mayor Aaron Summers