2020-04-20 Planning Interview Minutes
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
Monday, April 20, 2020
MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL
1.CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. ROLLCALL
Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Cocking, Halling, and Olson
Absent: Councilmember Hudson
Staff Present: City Administrator-PWD Adam Nafstad, City Planner Alan Brixius and City
Clerk Kimberly Hodena
Others Present: Sarah Hansen, Frank Halling, Adam Barthel, Bob Zagorski, John Hayden, Blair
Huggins
3.PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
Hansen provided a brief description of herself. She indicated her participation in local boards
and committees and her overall appreciation of the community. Hendrickson inquired what
Hansen would like to see for future development. Hansen replied that she would like to see
improvements to Main Avenue as it has a lot of visibility and potential for growth. Hansen
inquired about Planning Commission appointment timeline and availability of agenda packets.
Hansen thanked the Council.
Frank Halling stated that he is proud of Albertville and felt he had developed good relationships
within the community. Hendrickson inquired about future plans and Halling felt that he would
like to see more infrastructure for future children to want to come back to Albertville later in life.
He would like to see Albertville be complimented and stand out.
Barthel stated that he is interested in weighing the pros and cons of proposed developments as in
his professional career he can see the results of planning and zoning decisions. Hendrickson asked
the same question of Barthel. He replied that he has seen residential above retail and it may be an
interesting concept to review. Cocking inquired what he has seen working for the City of
Minneapolis. Barthel replied there were a number of initiatives that he has seen that could be
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looked at for Albertville that could enhance the development of the city.
Huggins stated that he has really felt a connection within the community and he and his wife both
teach within the STMA community. He felt he has more to give to the community. He is anxious
to serve the community. Huggins replied to the mayor’s question of future development and said
he really appreciates a downtown main street that can be built upon and enjoys seeing the
community gatherings at Central Park. He would also like to improvements to the developments
north of I-94 such as trails, etc. Cocking inquired if Huggins employment helps him to understand
what other residents may wish for the community. Huggins felt he does have a connection with
his teaching and neighborhood communities.
Hayden stated he is interested due to his service on committees, service as a school principal and
his family’s history in small business. He is curious what residents what to see in the community.
Cocking asked what as a principal he can bring to the commission and Hayden felt that he can
listen and bring ideas forward to make it development better. Hayden felt that due diligence is
required while researching issues.
Zagorski reported on his time in Albertville and he has really taken an interest in public service.
He has a great appreciation for staff and work of the Council. He stated his strengths of his analytic
ability and he needs to see all sides of any proposal. Zagorski would like to see open space
collusion between the city and possible industrial area business’s vision for those spaces. He also
wants to be involved in transportation along I-94 based activities he was involved in with his
previous career.
Council discussed the applicants’ strengths for the position of Planning Commissioner. Halling
felt that Zagorski didn’t align with the Council’s decision on the Heuring Meadows Commons
project; Zagorski responded that he was supportive of the Council’s decision on the project.
Hendrickson adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kimberly A. Hodena, City Clerk
Meeting Date: April 20, 2020