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JOINT MEETING APPROVED MINUTES
1. Welcome — Mayor Jillian Hendrickson
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m. and welcome the group to the meeting.
2. Introductions
Introductions were made around the room and the following were present: Jillian Hendrickson,
Aaron Cocking, Rebecca Halling, Rob Olson, Adam Nafstad, Eric Bullen, Grant Fitch, Kim Hodena,
Aaron Brom, Mike Potter, Kevin Kasel, Nadine Schoen, Ryan Gleason, Keith Wettschrek, Joe
Hagerty, Marc Weigle, Steve Bot, Drew Scherber, Carol Steffens, Larry Sorensen, Tim Lewis,
Hollee Saville, Kari Dwinnell, Ann Marie Foucault.
3. Set Agenda
Motioned by Cocking, seconded by Schoen, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All. Nays:
None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED
4. St. Michael Construction & Development
Weigle gave a presentation on development within St. Michael. He reported that housing permits are
increasing from the downturn. Weigle reviewed recent development activity as well as future
anticipated projects.
Weigle described the. sewer limitations they have for one development and agreement between the
cities of Albertville and St. Michael to address those needs. Saville inquired if Jamison Avenue will
go all the way through and Weigle stated that eventually it would. Potter reported that Jamison
Avenue is slated to eventually be a county road at some point.
Weigle provided an update on commercial development. Dairy Queen is planning to reconstruct
their building since the fire and since it is one of the top stores in the state, they are designing a very
nice building. Kasel reported that Dairy Queen committed to finding jobs for the St. Michael
employees at other stores so they could remain employed and they could keep the team together once
the build is complete. Community Development Bank will be expanding their building. Weigle
reported they have three churches coming into town.
Weigle reported that part of the I-94 improvements will include work at the 241/I-94 interchange.
Steffens inquired if efforts are being made to bring in commercial and industrial businesses to help
with the tax base. Weigle replied that St. Michael has more commercial land than industrial and
Kasel stated the problem lies with finding willing sellers that have land.
5. Albertville Construction & Development
Nafstad stated Albertville will be holding a 100-year anniversary event this fall. He asked the group
to reserve the date of Saturday, September 21, 2019 as the city will be holding a daylong celebration
event. They have many activities planned and encouraged anyone that wishes to volunteer to
participate in the planning process.
Nafstad reported that Albertville has had three new housing developments with approximately 125
new homes. However, he did point out that all the homes are within the Elk River school district
rather than STMA. He reported that Kwik Trip was approved to build in the northeast corner of I-94
and CSAH 19 intersection. The city also approved a new therapy building along CSAH 19, Sunny
Days Therapy.
In terms of the STMA Arena, Nafstad reported that the board approved rate increases to counter a
budget shortfall due to large utility bills and unexpected costs. The arena purchased a new ice re -
surfacer that is electric and will have no emissions. He stated that in order to connect the original ice
sheet to the new ice sheet, they had to open up the pipes underneath and found that they needed to be
cleaned. Kasel stated that the cost is approximately $18,000 but it should be done before connection
otherwise it will push the sludge into the new system. Foucault stated that she spoke with the
engineer and they recommended it be done or it would cause failure to the new system eventually.
Kasel asked the group if there were objections and stated funds most likely would come from capital.
Foucault stated they really couldn't wait for the next arena board meeting. The group was in
agreement that it was needed.
Nafstad reported that there is a request to put an ATM with signage opportunities in the new ice area.
Saville asked if revenue would go to the Arena Board and Nafstad confirmed it would come in as
revenue for the board's budget. Steffens would like to make sure the signage conforms to the
board's policies.
Nafstad reviewed the improvements that would be made to CSAH 19 and CSAH 38 (70a' Street NE).
He described the improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant that are required by the MPCA
and the plan the city has to address it.
6. Other Updates
There were no other updates.
7. Adjourn
Motioned by Saville, seconded by Dwinnell, to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Ayes: All. Nays:
None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
y submitted,
Kimberly Y. Hodena
Albertville City Clerk