2021-05-03 City Council Minutes Nbertvilic
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 3, 2021 —7 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
1. Call to Order
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance—Roll Call
Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking and Zagorski
Present remotely: Councilmember Hudson
Absentee: Councilmember Olson
Staff Present: City Administrator-PWD Nafstad, City Attorney Couri, City Planner Brixius, Fire
Chief Bullen and City Clerk Luedke.
3. Recognitions—Presentations—Introductions
A. Fire Department Recognition of Bill Valerius
Fire Chief Bullen recognized Fire Fighter Valerius for his dedicated service of 31 years on the
Albertville Fire Department and presented him with a Fire Chief helmet. Chief Bullen stated that it was
customary to receive a helmet of the highest office held in the department upon retirement. Caption
Eull presented Fire Fighter Valerius with a Certificate of Appreciation and stated that he would be
missed on the Albertville Fire department.
Fire Fighter Valerius thanked Fire Chief Bullen, the City Council, the other fire fighters and his family
for their support over the years.
4. Public Forum
There was no one present for the public forum.
5. Amendments to the Agenda
There were no amendments to the agenda.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the
May 3, 2021, agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and Zagorski.Nays:None.
Absentee: Olson. 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 April 19, 2021, Council Workshop Meeting minutes as presented.
B. Approve the April 19, 2021, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
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Regular Meeting of May 3,2021
6. Consent Agenda
C. Authorize the Monday,May 3, 2021,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.
D. Approve an Intoxicating Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Albertville Lions,
Knights of Columbus #4174, Albertville Fire Relief Association and the Foxtails
Snowmobile Club for June 10 through June 13, 2021 for the 2021 Friendly City Days
Festival for a flat fee of$100 for the event.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the
May 3, 2021, Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and Zagorski.
Nays: None. Absentee: Olson. The motion carried.
7. Planning and Zoning
A. Fehn Companies Industrial Development PUD and Final Plat
City Planner Brixius presented the staff report and background information regarding the proposed
zoning map amendments and the revised final plat. He answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-023 and Ordinance No. 2021-07 addressing the following development
applications for Hunter Land Company/Fehn Companies to allow for the construction of a corporate
headquarters for Fehn Companies in the City of Albertville.
• Zoning Map amendment to change the zoning from I-2 General Industrial to
PUD/I-2 Planned Unit Development/General Industrial District.
• Revised Final Plat for Fehn Industrial Park.
Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absentee: Olson. The motion carried.
B. Planned Unit Development Agreement for Fehn Industrial Park
City Attorney Couri provided background information on the development agreement along with the
details outlined in the agreement regarding the outdoor storage, on-site crushing process and the
proposed fees. He answered questions from Council.
Mr. Fehn, applicant, answered questions from Council regarding the on-site crushing process.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the
Planned Unit Development Agreement for Fehn Industrial Park subject to City Attorney edits. Ayes:
Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absentee: Olson. The motion carried.
C. Public Hearing for Proposed Fehn Tax Increment Financing District Request
Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to continue the
public hearing to the May 17 City Council Meeting at 7 pm to allow for final review by all parties.
Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and Zagorski.Nays:None. Absentee: Olson. The motion
carried.
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Regular Meeting of May 3,2021
8. Wright County Sheriffs Office—Updates, reports,etc.
There were no updates from the Wright County Sheriff's Office.
9. Department Business
A. City Council
1. Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena,Planning, JPWB,Parks, Fire Board, FYCQ
Mayor Hendrickson provided an update on the FYCC's Bike Rodeo event and said it was a very
successful event.
City Administrator Nafstad provided an update from the STMA School District's Referendum Steering
Committee meeting and said that another meeting had been schedule for this week to further discuss
the potential referendum. Nafstad noted the information regarding a possible referendum are on the
District's website.
2. Appointment of Planning Commission Member
Mayor Hendrickson proposed Council move this item to the May 17, 2021, City Council meeting
because Councilmember Olson was absent and Councilmember Hudson was attending remotely.
The Council agreed to move the Planning Commission appointment to the May 17 Council meeting.
B. Building—None
C. City Clerk—None
D. Finance
1. Approve Driveway Improvement Assessment
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report and provided information on the City's Driveway
Replacement program. He answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the background of the Driveway Replacement Program.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve a
Driveway Replacement Contract for property owner Kenneth Schmidt located at 11415-54" Street NE,
Albertville,MN 55301. Ayes: Cocking,Hendrickson, Hudson and Zagorski.Nays:None. Absentee:
Olson. The motion carried.
E. Fire—None
F. Public Works/Engineering
1. Approve Purchase of Utility Vehicle
Public Work employee Minette presented the staff report along with information regarding the
intended use of the proposed utility vehicle. He answered questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council regarding the purchase of the vehicle.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the
purchase of a new Kubota RTV-X900L Utility Vehicle for$13,607.12. Ayes: Cocking,Hendrickson,
Hudson and Zagorski.Nays:None. Absentee: Olson. The motion carried.
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G. Legal—None
H. Administration
1. Approve Participation in Wright County Economic Development Authority (EDA)
—tabled from the April 19,2021, City Council Meeting
City Administrator Nafstad stated Wright Commissioner Wetter would be attending the May 17, 2021,
Council meeting and said she could answer questions regarding the Wright County EDA. He asked if
Council would like to table the item until the May 17 meeting and answered questions from Council.
City Attorney Couri and City Planner Brixius answered questions from Council regarding the City's
potential participation in the Wright County EDA.
There was Council discussion regarding the Wright County Economic Development Authority and the
consensus was to bring the item back to the May 17, 2021, City Council meeting when the Wright
County Commissioner will be in attendance.
2. City Administrator's Update
City Administrator Nafstad provided an update from the Parks Commission meeting concerning recent
requests received regarding the possibility of reserving the Lion's shelter in Central Park and various
usage requests including cricket and lacrosse for the Albertville ball fields. He said more information
would be brought back to a future City Council meeting.
City Planner Brixius provided information on the different field usages and possible wear on the fields.
The Council discussed the different usages and requests for the Albertville ball fields.
City Administrator Nafstad also provided an update on the Creamery Site and said that MnDOT had
again reviewed the site and it is unlikely MnDOT will work with the city to preserve the site.
City Administrator Nafstad and City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding the
2021 Street Improvement project and whether additional street segments could be added to the project.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
May 10 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
May 11 Planning Commission, 7 pm
May 19 City Council, 7 pm
May 26 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
May 31 City Offices closed in observance of Memorial Day
June 7 City Council, 7 pm
10. Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, second by Councilmember Cocking to adjourn the
meeting at 8:32 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absentee:
Olson. The motion carried.
Respectfully`submitted, Q�
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk