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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 17, 2021 — 7 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
® Call to Order
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance—
ase ayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Hudson, Olson and Zagorski
Absent: Councilmember Cocking
Staff Present: City Administrator- afstad, City Attorney Conti, City Planner Brixius, Fire
Chief Bullen and City Clerk Luedke.
3. Recognitions—Presentations—Introductions
A. Albertville Royalty
Ms. Gallagher introduced herself as one of the program leaders for the Albertville Royalty Program.
The 2019-2020 Royal Court introduced themselves and listed some of their favorite activities they had
participated in over the last year. The four candidates for the 2021 Royalty Court also introduced
themselves. The City Council thanked the Royal Court for their service to the Albertville Community.
B. Wright County Commissioner Wetter
Wright County Commissioner Wetter introduced herself and presented her background information.
She also provided additional information on the Wright County Economic Development Authority and
the benefits of it forte City. She answered questions from Council and City Attorney Couri.
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 Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hudson to approve the May
17, 2021, agenda assubmitted.Ayes® Hendrickson,Hudson, Olson and Zagorski.Nays:None.
Absentee: Cocking. 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 May 3, 2021,Council Workshop Meeting minutes as presented.
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Regular Meeting of May 17,2021
6. Consent Agenda
B. Authorize the Monday, May 17, 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.
C. Approve street closures as indicated for Albertville Friendly City Days and approve Central
Park hours to 11 pm on June 9-10, 2021 and to 1:30 pm on June 11-12,2021.
D. Approve a Major Temporary Outdoor Music Permit for the 152 Club, Inc. for June 19 and
September 25, 2021 located at 5794 Main Avenue NE.
E. Approve a Major Temporary Outdoor Music Permit for The Hen and The Hog for June 11
and June 12, 2021 located at 5262 Kyler Ave NE Suite#111.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the May
17, 2021, Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays:
None. Absentee: Cocking. The motion carried.
7. Planning and Zoning
A. Public Hearing for Proposed Fehn Tax Increment Financing District(TIF)Request—
continued from the May 3,2021, City Council meeting
City Attorney Couri presented the staff report and information on the proposed tax financing district
request including the projected cash flow associated with it. He also provided a additional details on
the resolutions being presented for Council consideration and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Hendrickson reopened the public hearing from the May 17, 2021, Council meeting.
Mr. Gary Fehn, applicant,provided additional information on his company and the number of
employees he employs. He also presented details on the why the Tax increment Financing District was
necessary to move forward with the project. Mr. Fehn thanked the Council and City staff for their
support on the project.
City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information on the project and answered questions
from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Olson to close the public
hearing. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski.Nays: None. Absentee: Cocking The
motion carried.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed Tax Increment Financing District request.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Hudson to adopt
Resolution No.2021-024 approving the Establishment of Tax Increment Financing(Redevelopment)
District No. 19(Fehn) within Municipal Development District No. 1; and the Adoption of a Tax
Increment Financing Plan relating thereto. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski.Nays:
None. Absentee: Cocking. The motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-025 authorizing an Interfund Loan for advance of certain costs in connection
with Tax Increment Financing (Redevelopment) District No. 19 (Fehn). Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson,
Olson and Zagorski.Nays:None. Absentee: Cocking. The motion carried.
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Regular Meeting of May 17,2021
A. Public Hearing for Proposed Fehn TIF Request- continued
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-027 approving the Contract for Private Development with Hunter Land
Company, LLC and Fehn Companies Incorporated and awarding the sale of, and providing the form,
terms, covenants and directions for the issuance of its Tax Increment Revenue Note (Fehr Project) in
the maximum principal amount of$1,377,817. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski.
Nays: None. Absentee: Cocking. The motion carried.
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
City Administrator Nafstad undated the Council on the STMA School District Referend Steering
Committee meeting including the proposed levy amount and answered questions from Council.
Councilmember Hudson provided an update from the STMA Arena Board meeting.
2. Appointment of Planning Commission Member
City Administrator Nafstad provided the results from the tallied scores for the Planning Commission
candidates from the April 19 interviews.
There was Council discussion regarding the Planning Commission candidates and the consensus was
to appoint Stacee Smith to the Planning Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2022.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-026 appointing Planning Commission Member Stacee Smith. Ayes:
Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski.Nays:None. Absentee: Cocking. The motion carried.
B. Building—None
C. City Clerk
1. Dog License Discussion
Councilmember Hudson said he had asked to add this item to the agenda because a resident had
contacted him regarding the City's dog licensing requirements. He said the information presented in
the staff report show that the participation by Albertville resident's in licensing their dogs has declined.
He added that the resident who contacted had a conflict with a neighbor due to the ordinance.
City Administrator Nafstad, City Attorney Couri and City Clerk Luedke answered questions from
Council regarding the City's dog licensing process and the current licensing ordinance.
There was Council discussion regarding the licensing process,the number of dogs currently licensed
and the costs associated with the process. The Council's consensus was for staff to draft an amendment
to the current City Code section and present the draft at a future Council meeting for Council's review.
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D. Finance
1. Approve Driveway Improvement Assessment
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve a
Driveway Replacement Contract with property owner Jarrod& Stephanie Deehr located at 6473 East
Laketowne Drive NE Albertville, MN 55301. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays:
None. Absentee: Cocking. The motion carried.
E. Fire—None
F. Public Works/Engineering—None
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 this item was tabled at the April 19 Council meeting. He provided
additional information on the Wright County Economic Development Authority and the possible pros
and cons for the City if the Council approved participation in the Wright County EDA.
City Attorney Couri and City Planner Brixius answered questions from the Council regarding the
requirements associated with the City entering into the Wright County EDA.
There was Council discussion regarding the Wright County Economic Development Authority and the
consensus was to not to move forward with the City participating in the Wright County Economic
Development Authority at this time.
2. City Survey Discussion
City Administrator Nafstad provided information on options that the City could use for a city-wide
survey which included information on the company F1ashVote. He said some of the neighboring cities
were currently using F1ashVote and provided information on possible survey questions, associated
costs and the survey data that would be provided back to the City.
City Clerk Luedke and Finance Director Lannes answered questions from Council regarding
F1ashVote.
There was Council discussion regarding conducting a city-wide survey,the pro and cons,possibly
questions content and the costs associated with it. The Council's consensus was to have staff collect
additional information and to update the Council at the next City Council meeting.
3. Albertville Friendly City Days Social Discussion
City Administrator Nafstad said in the past the City would have a social hour during Friendly City
Days and invite the neighboring cities. He suggested that the social hour be held on Thursday, June 10.
There was Council discussion regarding the social hour and the consensus was to hold the social hour
on Thursday, June 10 at 5:30 pm at the Central Park shelter.
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4. City Administrator's Update
City Administrator Nafstad provided an update on the proposed quiet zone improvements and other
details that would be related to the implementation of it. He answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the possibility of a quiet zone and the requirements associated
with the implementation of it.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
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
June 8 Planning Commission, 7 pm
June 9-13 Albertville Friendly City Days
June 14 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
June 21 City Council, 7 pm
10. Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, second by Councilmember Hudson to adjourn the meeting
at 8:55 pm. Ayes: Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays:None. Absentee: Cocking. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submit °d,
......n.._ _... �Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk