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Pursuant to due call and notice
thereof a regular meeting of the Board of Review in and for the City
of Albany, Stearns County, Minnesota, was called to order by Mayor
Dennis Sand at 6:00 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, May 7,
2008, in the Council Room at 400 Railroad Avenue for the said City.
Other members present were: Councilors
James Beuning, Tom Kasner, and John Greer. Councilor Jack Evens
arrived at
6:05 PM.
Jeff Johnson, Stearns County Appraiser, the City Assessor, was
present for the meeting.
Herbert and Mary
Binsfeld, 201 5th Street, appeared in person to appeal
the property assessment completed for parcel number 40.25548.000.
The 2008 estimated market value was $146,000, and allocated as
$23,500 for land value and $122,500 for building value. After due
discussion, a motion was made by James Beuning and seconded by John
Greer to reduce the 2008 estimated market value to $132,100, and
allocated as $23,500 for land value and $108,600 for building value
based on some functional problems associated with the house and
market evidence which lowered the building value. All voted for the
motion and it carried.
The Board took notice
of a letter received from Bradley and Gary Andvik, 138 8th
Street, who appealed in writing the property assessment completed
for parcel number 40.25074.000. The 2008 estimated market value was
$150,900, and allocated as $46,800 for land value and $104,100 for
building value. After due discussion, a motion was made by James
Beuning and seconded by John Greer to reduce the 2008 estimated
market value to James Beuning and seconded by Tom Kasner to reduce
the 2008 estimated market value to $134,000, and allocated as
$46,800 for land value and $87,200 for building value based on some
physical problems associated with the building and market evidence
which lowered the building value. All voted for the motion and it
carried.
Mayor Dennis Sand adjourned the meeting at 6:50 PM.
Tom Schneider
Clerk/Adm.
WEDNESDAY, MAY
7, 2008, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the
Council in and for the City of Albany, Stearns County, Minnesota,
was called to order by Mayor Dennis Sand at 6:55 o’clock in the
evening on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in the Council Room at 400
Railroad Avenue for the said City.
Other Council members present were: James
Beuning, Tom Kasner, Jack Evens, and John Greer. None were
absent.
Also present were: Tom Schneider, Clerk/Adm., Joseph Mergen, Public
Works Supervisor, Matt Mohs, City Engineer, Bonestroo, Inc., and
James Stueve, Police Chief.
After due discussion, a motion was made by Tom Kasner and seconded
by James Beuning to authorize the payment of the
following: Check Numbers 58450 to 58504 and 12787 to 12810. All
voted for the motion and it carried.
Mayor
Dennis Sand called for any corrections or additions to the minutes
of the regular meeting held on April 16th and hearing none declared
them approved.
Randy Ritter,
Albany Area Jaycees, Chad Schmidt, Albany Area Jaycees, and Steve
Bates, owner of the Albany Bowling Center, were present for the
meeting.
Mr. Ritter
appeared in behalf of the Albany Area Jaycees to inform the Council
that the Albany Bowling Center will be holding their first annual
Summerfest 2008 on Saturday, June 28th, an outdoor event consisting
of a bean bag tournament, beer garden, and live music. Mr. Ritter
noted that the Jaycees are requesting approval from the Council for
a 3.2 malt liquor (beer) license and the parking lot area will be
fenced for that specific area where the event will be held. After
due discussion, a motion was made by John Greer and seconded by Jack
Evens to approve a one-day 3.2 malt liquor (beer) license for the
Albany Jaycees for the annual Summerfest 2008 outdoor event to be
held on June 28th at the Albany Bowling Center. All voted for the
motion and it carried.
Mr. Ritter
also informed the Council that the Albany Area Jaycees will be
holding their annual Street Dance and Raffle on Saturday, June 14th
at Stubby’s Tavern. Mr. Ritter informed the Council that food/beer
will be served including a local band for entertainment and the area
will be properly fenced. Mr. Ritter also noted that proceeds from
the Raffle are used for community projects. After due discussion, a
motion was made by Tom Kasner and seconded by James Stueve to
approve a one-day 3.2 malt liquor (beer) license for the Albany
Jaycees for their annual evening Street Dance/Raffle to be held on
June 14th at Stubby’s Tavern. All voted for the motion
and it carried.
Don and Pam
Fischer, 900 5th Street, were present for the meeting.
Mr. Mohs
presented to the Council pictures of the Don and Pam Fischer
property before and after construction of the curb/gutter and street
(3rd Avenue) which abuts their property. Mr. Mohs
informed the Council that the street was shifted closer to the
Fischer property to align the intersection which is commonly done
for reconstruction projects in the City. Mr. Mohs presented to the
Council alternatives to consider which would improve or reduce the
severity of the slope on the Fischer property. Mayor Dennis Sand,
with the consensus of the Council, directed Mr. Mohs to replace the
curb at the same height and set the bottom step at the same sweep to
the existing condition as before construction.
Mr. Mohs informed the Council that work
will begin on
6th
Street and 3rd Avenue for final landscaping and other
punch list items.
The Council took notice of a proposed
Professional Services Agreement between the City and Bonestroo
relating to the 2008 Capital Improvements. After due discussion, a
motion was made by Jack Evens and seconded by Tom Kasner to approve
the aforesaid Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf
of the City. All voted for the motion and it carried.
Mr. Mohs presented to the Council Change
Order No. 1 (2008 Capital Improvements) for the purpose of replacing
the Federal Heavy Sewer and Water Line Wage Decision for Minnesota
included in the bidding documents. Mr. Mohs noted the wage decision
included in the bidding documents did not reference
Stearns
County. After due discussion, a motion was made by Tom Kasner and
seconded by James Beuning to approve Change Order No. 1. All voted
for the motion and it carried.
Mr.
Mohs also presented to the Council, the following quotations that
were opened at Bonestroo on Thursday, May 10th at 12:00
o’clock noon for the abandonment of Wells No. 1 and 2 which relate
to the Water Treatment Plant Improvements:
Contractor Base
Bid
Thein Well
Company $7,780
Steffl Drilling and
Pump $7,980
Mark J. Traut
Wells $8,150
E.H. Renner and
Sons $10,100
Keys Well Drilling Company
$10,900
The engineers estimate was between
$12,000 and $15,000. After due discussion and upon the
recommendation from Mr. Mohs, a motion was made by John Greer and
seconded by Jack Evens to approve the aforesaid low bid submitted by
Thein Well Company in the amount of $7,780. All voted for the
motion and it carried.
Councilor
John Greer, Planning Commission Liaison, informed the Council that
pursuant to a duly held public hearing before the City’s Planning
Commission held on April 17th, the Planning Commission
approved a request by Roger Dowell dba Rocky Ridge Outlet, 2009
County Road 156, for a variance (Section 80.20, Subd. 5 (a), to
relax the front yard requirement of thirty (3) feet to erect a free
standing business sign in a C2 Zone. After due discussion, a motion
was made by John Greer and seconded by Jack Evens to approve the
aforementioned variance request as per the following:
- Thirty
(30) feet front yard requirement be reduced to nineteen (19) feet.
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Variance assures sign will not be struck by motorized
vehicles providing delivery service to the building rear due to
existing parking lot design.
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No adverse impacts to city facilities and services.
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No impact to utility easements.
All voted for the motion and it
carried.
Councilor Jack Evens, Albany Golf Club Liaison, presented to the
Council the said Club’s Checkbook Register for review and
consideration. After due discussion, a motion was made by Jack
Evens and seconded by John Greer to authorize the payment of the
following bills: Check Numbers 32502 to 32585. Voting for the motion
were Councilors James Beuning, Jack Evens, and John Greer and none
voted against. Mayor Dennis Sand and Tom Kasner abstained and the
motion carried.
The Council
took notice of a petition submitted by Wade Rodenwald, parcel number
40.25083.000, to levy to the Stearns County Auditor a deferred
assessment in the amount of $12,042 to be payable over ten (10)
years, beginning in 2009, with an interest rate of six (6) percent.
After due discussion, a motion was made by Tom Kasner and seconded
by Jack Evens to accept the aforesaid petition and to authorize the
City Clerk/Administrator to certify the assessment to the Stearns
County Auditor for collection beginning in 2009. All voted for the
motion and it carried.
The Council also took notice of a proposed Subordination Agreement
between the Albany Economic Development Authority and Higher Grounds
Enterprises, LLC (Roger Dowell) relating to a bank mortgage being
increased by Mr. Dowell for additional improvements to the Rocky
Ridge Outlet mall and that the mortgage will be superior to the lien
or charge of the Subordination Agreement. After due discussion, a
motion was made by James Beuning and seconded by John Greer to
authorize the Mayor to execute the said Agreement on behalf of the
Albany Economic Development Authority. All voted for the motion and
it carried.
Mr. Schneider presented to the
Council a resolution prepared by Traci Ryan, the City’s Economic
Development Consultant, relating to the JOBZ benefits for Wells
Concrete Products. After due discussion, a motion was made by John
Greer who introduced the
following Resolution and moved their adoption:
RESOLUTION 2008-013
APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF
SPECIFIC AREAS IN
THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR TAX FREE
ZONES AND SUPPORTING THE
USE OF TAX EXEMPTIONS AND TAX
CREDITS WITHIN THE DESIGNATED
ZONES
The
motion for the foregoing Resolution was seconded by Jack Evens and
after a full discussion thereon and upon a vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Dennis Sand, Councilors
James Beuning, Tom Kasner, Jack Evens, and John Greer and none voted
against the same. The full text of the said Resolution is on file at
the office of the City Clerk/Administrator for public inspection
during normal office hours.
Mr. Schneider informed
the Council that the City received a letter from Gary Mattox, the
Real Estate Specialist for the United States Post Office, informing
the City that the Postal Service selected property at
140 Railroad Avenue
for a new Post Office. Mayor Dennis Sand, with the consensus of the
Council, directed Mr. Schneider to forward a letter to Mr. Mattox
informing him that the Council is not opposed to the site they
selected, but would rather have them consider
141 Railroad Avenue
for a new Post Office.
Mayor Dennis Sand announced the next regular Council meeting for
6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 and adjourned
the meeting at 8:30 PM.
Tom Schneider
Clerk/Adm.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Pursuant to due call
and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Council in and for the
City of Albany, Stearns County, Minnesota, was called to order by
Mayor Dennis Sand at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, May
21, 2008, in the Council Room at 400 Railroad Avenue for the said
City.
Other Council members present were: James Beuning, Tom Kasner, Jack
Evens, and John Greer. None were absent.
Also present were: Tom Schneider, Clerk/Adm., Joseph Mergen, Public Works
Supervisor, Matt Mohs, City Engineer, Bonestroo, Inc., and James
Stueve, Police Chief.
After due discussion, a motion was made by Tom Kasner and seconded by
James Beuning to authorize the payment of the
following: Check Numbers 58505 to 58564 and 12810 to 12824. All
voted for the motion and it carried.
Mayor Dennis Sand called for any corrections or additions
to the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 7th and
the Board of Review/Equalization held on May 7th and
hearing none declared both approved.
Kevin Brown, Patrol Officer, and Colette Flaten,
512 Pelican Lake Court, Avon, MN, were present for the meeting.
Mayor Dennis Sand opened the
evidentiary hearing regarding an administrative fine issued to Ms.
Flaten. Ms. Flaten appeared
before the Council to contest the administrative fine that was
issued to her on May 17th for an open container outside
Paul’s Par-A-Dice. Mr. Brown appeared before the Council to
provide information as to why the administrative fine was issued.
After due discussion, a motion was made by John Greer and seconded
by Jack Evens that the City Council finds that Ms. Flaten
committed the offense of possession of an open container of
alcoholic beverage on a public street in violation of City Code
section 60.24, imposed a fine, and conditions regarding additional
offenses within the next 12 months. All voted for the motion and it
carried.
Mr. Brown appeared before the Council to question if the Council
would consider increasing the number of hours an employee can
accumulate in his/her vacation bank which could be used for
unexplained emergencies and other related family matters. Mayor
Dennis Sand directed Mr. Schneider, Mr. Greer, and Mr. Beuning to
meet with Mr. Brown to discuss his proposal in more detail.
Mr. Mohs presented to the Council
proposed change order number two to the 2007 6th Street/3rd
Avenue Improvements which relate to additional landscaping materials
at a cost of an additional $138.22. A motion was made by Jack
Evens and seconded by John Greer to approve change order number two
in the amount of $138.22. All voted for the motion and it carried.
The Council took notice of a request
by the Albany Lions Club to conduct a raffle at the Heritage Day
celebration on August 2nd for the purpose of supporting
community projects and requests. After due discussion, a motion was
made by Tom Kasner who introduced
the following Resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2008-014
APPROVING MINNESOTA
OFF-SITE LAWFUL GAMBLING
(Albany Lions Club)
The motion for the
foregoing Resolution was seconded by John Greer and after a full
discussion thereon and upon a vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Dennis Sand, Councilors
James Beuning, Tom Kasner, Jack Evens, and John Greer and none voted
against the same. The full text of the said Resolution is on file at
the office of the City Clerk/Administrator for public inspection
during normal office hours.
Mr. Mergen reminded the Council that
there will be an open house at the new Water Treatment Plant on
Thursday, June 19th from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Councilor Jack Evens, Albany Golf
Club Liaison, presented to the Council information relating to the
golf course operations and noted that revenues are lower than the
previous year at this time due to colder temperatures and the late
start in opening the course.
Mr. Stueve presented to the Council a
resolution relating to the Police Department participating in the
Safe and Sober Communities Project. After due discussion, a motion
was made by John Greer who introduced
the following Resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 2008-015
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND MN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The motion for the
foregoing Resolution was seconded by Jack Evens and after a full
discussion thereon and upon a vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Dennis Sand, Councilors
James Beuning, Tom Kasner, Jack Evens, and John Greer and none voted
against the same. The full text of the said Resolution is on file at
the office of the City Clerk/Administrator for public inspection
during normal office hours.
Mr. Schneider informed
the Council that the City received a letter from the Postal Service
informing the Council that they have selected property at 141
Railroad Avenue as a potential site for a new Post Office and no
longer are considering the property at 140 Railroad Avenue. Mr.
Schneider noted that the selected property will need to be rezoned
from residential to commercial by the property owner and presented
to the Planning Commission for consideration.
Mayor Dennis Sand announced the next
regular Council meeting for 6:30 o’clock in the evening on
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 and adjourned the meeting at 7:45 PM.
Tom Schneider
Clerk/Adm.
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