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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm
2. Pledge of Allegiance — Roll Call
Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking and Olson
Absentee: Councilmembers Halling and Hudson
October 5, 2020 — 7 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
Staff Present: City Administrator-PWD Nafstad, City Finance Director Lannes, City Clerk Luedke,
City Attorney Couri, Fire Chief Bullen, City Planner Brixius and Public Works Supervisor Guimont
3. Recognitions — Presentations — Introductions - none
4. Public Forum
There was no one present for the forum.
5. Amendments to the Agenda
City Administrator Nafstad added an item under the Finance Section regarding authorizing the
purchase of AV equipment for the Council Chambers.
Motion made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve the
October S, 2020, agenda as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None.
Absentee: Halling and Hudson. The motion carried
6. Consent Agenda
All items under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City staff and will be
enacted by one motion. In the event an item is pulled, it will be discussed in the order it is listed on
the Consent Agenda following the approval of the remaining Consent items. Items pulled will be
approved by a separate motion.
A. Approve the September 21, 2020, regular City Council meeting minutes as presented.
B. Authorize the Monday, October 5, 2020, payment of claims as presented, except bills
specifically pulled which are passed by separate motion. The claims listing has been
provided to City Council as a separate document and is available for public view at City
Hall upon request.
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-023, appointing Additional Election Judges for the General
Election on November 3, 2020.
D. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-024, appointing Data Practices Compliance Official and
Responsible Authority.
E. Resolution No. 2020-025, making Appointments to Corporate Authorized Signers for the
City of Albertville.
City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of October 5, 2020
6. Consent Agenda - continued
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F. Adopt Resolution No. 2020-026, adopting Decrease in Debt Service Levies.
G. Accept Accounts Receivable Reports.
H. Accept 3rd Quarter Budget to Actual Report.
I. Approve Amendment to the Albertville Fire Hall Personnel Restriction.
J. Authorize the Hiring of Reserve Firefighters.
K. Approve Family Youth Communication Connection Notice of Employment Terms and
Conditions Agreements for the Director and Supervisor.
L. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Wright County and the City of
Albertville for the Purchase of Salt for the 2020-2021 Snow and Ice Control Season at a
cost of $75.54 per ton.
Motion made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the
October S, 2020, consent agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays:
None. Absentee: Hailing and Hudson. The motion carried.
7. Public Hearing
There were no Public Hearings scheduled.
8. Wright County Sheriffs Office — Updates, reports, etc.
The Wright County Sheriff s office did not have anything to report.
9. Department Business
A. City Council
1. Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board,
FYCC, etc.)
City Administrator Nafstad provided an update from the Joint Powers Water Board meeting. The
update included information regarding the Board exploring options to purchase a parcel of land
adjacent to the water treatment plant before it is all developed in case the plant needs to be expanded
in the future. Mr. Nafstad said the land would be purchased by the Joint Power Water Board not the
City of Albertville and he answered questions from Council. City Planner Brixius and City Attorney
Couri answered questions for Council. There was Council discussion regarding the Joint Powers
Water Board meeting and the possible land purchase.
Councilmember Olson gave an update on the Family Youth Communication Connection meeting.
B. Planning/Zoning - None
C. Finance
1. Center for Tech and Civic Life COVID-19 Response Grant for Elections
Finance Director Lannes presented the staff report. Ms. Lannes said City Attorney Couri reviewed
the grant agreement and only had one comment but he did not recommend changing the agreement.
She answered questions from Council. City Attorney Couri and answered questions from Council
regarding the grant agreement. City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding Center for Tech and Civic Life COVID-19 Response Grant.
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Regular Meeting of October 5, 2020
1. Center for Tech and Civic Life COVID-19 Response Grant — continued
Motion made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the
Center for Tech and Civic Life Covid-19 Response Grant Agreement for Elections in the amount
of $5,000. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None. Absentee: Halling and Hudson.
The motion carried.
2. CARES Act Funding Reimbursement
Finance Director Lannes presented the staff report which included the breakdown of the
reimbursable expenditures. She answered questions from Council. City Administrator Nafstad
provided additional information regarding the City's expenditures and answered questions from
Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the CARES Act Funding reimbursement.
Motion made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-027 approving the CARES Funding City Expense Reimbursement. Ayes:
Cocking, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None. Absentee: Halling and Hudson. The motion
carried.
3. Authorization to Purchase AV equipment for the Council Chambers
City Administrator Nafstad provided information on the proposal for AV equipment and said the
proposal was to purchase 4 wireless microphones with the hardware software and programing
needed. Finance Director Lannes said the purchase of the microphones would aid in recording public
meetings due to social distancing requirements because of COVID-19. She said the purchase would
qualify under the CARES Funding expense.
There was Council discussion regarding the purchase of AV equipment for the Council Chambers.
Motion made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the
purchase of 4 wireless microphone and the software and programing and installed needed for the
microphones. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None. Absentee: Halling and
Hudson. The motion carried.
D. Fire
E. City Clerk -None
F. Public Works/Engineering
1. Purchase of 2021 Chevy Silverado 250OHD 4wd Crew Cab Pickup
Public Works Supervisor Guimont presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the purchase of the new Crew Cab Pickup.
Motion made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve the
purchase of a new 2021 Chevy Silverado 250OHD 4wd crew cab pickup in the amount of
$32,315.54. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None. Absentee: Halling and
Hudson. The motion carried
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Regular Meeting of October 5, 2020
G. Building —None
H. Legal -None
I. Administration
1. City Administrator's Update
City Administrator Nafstad said the Parks Commission is looking for direction regarding the future
Central Park Skate Park. He provided details on the skate park concept and said the Parks
Commission recommends to update the park to the concept provided. Mr. Nafstad provided the
proposed timeframe for the future skate park and answered questions from Council. Public Works
Supervisor Guimont answered questions from Council regarding the City's existing equipment and
the recommendation from the Parks Commission. Finance Director Lannes answered questions
regarding the park funding. City Planner Brixius provided additional information on the design of
Central Park.
Councilmember Olson provided additional information from the Parks Commission meeting
regarding the proposed skatepark. The Council discussed the recommendations from the
Commission and directed staff to continue to move forward with the proposed skatepark concept.
City Administrator Nafstad said he would come back to Council at a later date with a proposal and
added that the City needs one more Parks Committee member.
The Council discussed options that the CARES monies may be used for from the funds the City may
be receiving. City Administrator Nafstad provided information on the CARES funds. Finance
Director Lannes answered questions from Council regarding what businesses may qualify and
information on what the funds can be used to reimburse.
City Administrator Nafstad provided a construction update.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
Oct 12 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm.
Oct 13 Planning Commission, 7 pm
Oct 19 City Council, 7 pm
Oct 26 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
10. Adjournment
Motion by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Olson to adjourn the meeting at
8:14 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None. Absentee: Halling and Hudson.
The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk