AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
a. Pledge of Allegiance
*2. CONSENT AGENDA
*a. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 14, 2008.
*b. Resolution on Claims
(5) *c. Licenses and Permits (See attached list in agenda packet)
(6-8) *d. Resolution Authorizing Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premises Permit Application -
Moose Lodge #1703
*e. Call Workshop for Audit Presentation on May 8, 2008
(9-11) *f. Parade Permit for Albert Lea/Freeborn County 3rd of July Parade
(12) *g. Establish Three Public Dock Spaces along Lakeview Blvd.
(13-14) *h. Downtown Association Request For Use of Jacobsen Building/Dumpster Placement
May 16th to May 19, 2008
3. PETITIONS-REQUESTS-COMMUNICATIONS
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(2,15-19) a. Public Hearing Ordinance 118, 3d – (2nd reading) Establishing Development Standards and
Land Use Within the PD Planned Development District for the Wedgewood Cove
First Addition and Second Addition
5. NEW BUSINESS
(2,20-23) a. Public Hearing and Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans -
W. 9th & Wedgewood Road (Job 0625)
(2,24-29) b. Resolution Initiating “No Parking” on Certain State Aid Streets in the City of Albert Lea
(3,30-34) c. Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans - State Aid Streets (Job 0802)
(3,35-36) d. Resolution Approving Administrative Survey – Albert Lea Medical Center
(3,37-41) e. Resolution Authorizing Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Agreement with Saint Paul
(3-4,42-46) f. Resolution Authorizing Home Town Pride Cleanup Day & Reduced Rates – May 17, 2008
6. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
a. Mayor/Ward and Committee Updates
(47) 1. Announcement of Human Rights Commission Essay Contest Winner
(48) 2. Proclamation for “Stroke Awareness Month” – (the month of April)
(49) 3. Proclamation for “Municipal Clerks Week”, May 4-10, 2008
b. City Manager’s Response to Public Items
7. PUBLIC FORUM – (Individuals are allowed two minutes and one topic)
8. ADJOURNMENT
What’s Behind It April 28, 2008
4a Ordinance 118, 3d – (2nd reading) – Establishing Development Standards 04/28/08
This is the second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 118, 3d - Establishing Development Standards and Land Use within the Planned Development District for Wedgewood Cove First and Second Additions. Previously, the Planning Commission recommended the zoning classification change from R1 Single Family District to PD Planned Development District. The ordinance outlines how the site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the general development plan. The plan includes density options, land uses and conditions. Some of the items identified within the ordinance include the designation of public streets, emergency roadways, sidewalk and trail systems, green space, utility easements, maintenance of wetlands and ponds, signage, street lighting and reference to homeowner’s association documents. The ordinance also states that the golf course shall remain in place a minimum of 25 years from the adoption of this ordinance at which time the subdivision could be changed into a residential development. The ordinance states that private wells may be permitted and used for golf course irrigation purposes only. A complete copy of the ordinance and plans have been provided to the City Council.
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5a Public Hearing and Resolution Ordering Improvements and Preparation 04/28/08
Of Plans for Job 0625 - W. 9th & Wedgewood Road
A public hearing is being held to receive input regarding improvements to be made on W. 9th Street and Wedgewood Road which include the installation of sanitary sewer, storm water and watermain as well as bituminous roadway. This resolution would accept the feasibility report identifying that the estimated total cost of the improvement will be $647,569.40. Of this amount, 75% would be city costs and 25% would be assessable to abutting property owners. Of the assessable portion, 52% will be held for future assessments because the properties are currently outside of city limits.
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5b Resolution Initiating “No Parking” on Certain State Aid Streets in the 04/28/08
City of Albert Lea
This resolution would initiate no parking on certain state aid streets within the City of Albert Lea. A letter was sent to the affected residents on Thursday, April 17th informing them of the proposed restrictions, as well as giving them an explanation as to why this is being proposed. To date, only four people have responded to the letter. Three of those have said they have no objection to the restrictions as proposed and one person has been opposed. The City Council has been provided a summary of the resident’s comments.
The following streets would be designated as follows:
Hawthorne Street from Lakewood Avenue to Garfield – no parking on the north side
Lakewood Avenue from Hawthorne Street to Richway Dr. – no parking on the west side
Lakeview Blvd. from Fountain Street to Grace Street – no parking on west side
Third Street from Madison Avenue to Newton Avenue – no parking on the south side.
If the City Council elects not to enforce the “no parking” requirement, the general fund will have to contribute an additional $79,000 toward Job 0802.
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5c Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans - 04/28/08
State Aid Streets (Job 0802)
On April 14th, 2008 the City hosted a public hearing for Job 0802 involving the mill, overlay, curb replacement and sidewalk replacement for several state aid streets. The roads involved in the project are Hawthorne Street (Lakewood Avenue to Garfield Avenue), Lakewood Avenue (Richway Drive to North Shore Avenue), Lakeview Blvd. (Fountain Street to Vine Avenue), and Third Street (Madison Avenue to Newton Avenue). The total cost of the project is estimated to be $451,473.47. Of that amount, 62% will be assessable to abutting properties with the remainder being paid for by state aid funds and the city’s general fund. A meeting was held on April 1, 2008 to inform residents of the details of the project prior to the public hearing. If approved, the project would be awarded in May with project completion occurring in September.
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5d Resolution Approving Administrative Survey – Albert Lea Medical Center 04/28/08
This resolution would approve an administrative survey combining lots of record creating Tract A & Tract B at 405 & 410 Water Street. The survey was prepared by Jones, Haugh & Smith, Inc. on October 15, 2007 for the Albert Lea Medical Center.
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5e Resolution Authorizing Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Agreement 04/28/08
This resolution would authorize the City Manager, City Attorney and Police Chief to enter into an agreement with the Saint Paul Police Department as part of a Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Agreement pertaining to internet crimes against children (ICAC). The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has awarded the Saint Paul Police Department with a grant to assist law enforcement in investigating and combating the exploitation of children which occurs due to the use of computers. The grant would fund equipment, training and expenses which are incurred by law enforcement as a result of such investigations. The City of Albert Lea would become a Minnesota ICAC Task Force Member and agree to participate in scheduled regional meetings, forwarding information relative to investigative targets and victims and participate fully in audits required by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
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5f Resolution Authorizing Home Town Pride Cleanup Day 04/28/08
and Reduced Rates – May 17, 2008
This resolution would authorize the Fourth Annual Home Town Pride Cleanup Day to provide city residents the opportunity to dispose of many items free of charge or at reduced rates at the transfer station and demolition landfill. Cleanup Day would be held on Saturday, May 17th, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Proof of city residency will be required. Neither hazardous waste nor commercial garbage will be accepted. The reduced rates on cleanup day from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon will be:
Free Household Garbage
Free Demolition Debris
$10.00 Per Appliance/Sofa Beds
$10.00 Per Furniture Piece
$1.00 Per Tire
Regular Rates for brush, rims, yard waste & e-waste
The City would like to thank Thompson Sanitation and Waste Management for their generous contribution toward Home Town Pride Cleanup Day.
It should be noted that Freeborn County will be hosting Household Hazardous Waste Collection at the City Transfer Station on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for Albert Lea residents. An electronic collection will be scheduled for Friday, May 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds. The cost for disposal of electronics will be $5.00 for each unit. For more information on either of these collections, please contact the Environmental Services Department of Freeborn County at 377-5186.
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Respectfully submitted,
Victoria Simonsen, City Manager