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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 7,2022— 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, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, City Attorney Couri, City Planner Brixius,Fire Chief
Bullen and City Clerk Luedke
3. Recognitions—Presentations—Introductions
A. 2021 Albertville Fire Department Annual Awards
Fire Chief Bullen recognized the following Albertville Fire Department members for their years of
service: Firefighter Thurber(5 years) and Deputy Chief Davis and Assistant Chief Peterson(20
years).
Chief Bullen said the department averaged 28 volunteer hours per member with Firefighter Ose
having the most at 84 hours.Firefighter Grove received the Top Caller Award at 392 calls and
Lieutenant Gerads received the 2021 Paul Heinen Above and Beyond Award.
The City Council thanked the Albertville Fire Department for their service.
4. Public Forum
Mr. Tom Fay, 10795 70t' Street, said he had some questions regarding the Scherer Brothers
proposed development. He asked how the drainage in the area would be affected, what the access
points into the new building would be and what the hours of operation for the facility would be.
Nafstad and Brixius provided information on the questions that Mr. Fay had regarding the proposed
new development.
5. Amendments to the Agenda
City Administrator Nafstad added an item under the Public Works section. The item was entitled
"G1. Parking Restrictions on Large Avenue NE and Barthel Industrial Drive". He also requested the
two Planning items be moved to immediately follow the Consent Agenda.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the
February 7,2022, agenda as amended. Ayes: Cocking,Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski.
Nays:None. The motion carried.
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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 January 18, 2022, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
B. Authorize the Monday, February 7, 2022,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. Accept Accounts Receivable reports.
D. Accept 4th Quarter Budget to Actual reports.
E. Reduce Letter of Credit No. 555,held as security for Advanced Volumetric Alliance,
LLC,to no less than$573,870, conditioned on any outstanding balances owed to the
City being paid in full.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve the
February 7, 2022, Consent Agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson,Hudson, Olson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
7. Public Hearing—None
8. Wright County Sheriffs Office—Updates, reports, etc.
A. 2021 Wright County Sheriffs Department Annual Activity Report
9. Department Business
A. City Council
1. Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena,Planning, JPWB,Parks, Fire Board,
FYCC)
Councilmember Hudson provided an update from the 2022 Legislative Forum regarding funding for
the STMA School District. He said the presentation was similar to past years and added for future
funding opportunities the community needs to contact the appropriate State Representatives. He
answered questions for the other Councilmembers. Councilmember Cocking provided information
on the school funding formula for the STMA School District and other Minnesota schools.
Councilmember Cocking provided an update from the biannual Albertville-Otsego Joint Fire
Advisory meeting which included a discussion on the fire services contract. He said it appears the
City of Otsego may be interested in renewing the contract when it expires at the end of the year.
City Administrator Nafstad said he foresees presenting a draft contract for the Council to review
this summer.
Councilmember Olson provided an update from the FYCC meeting and said this year donations
were up and more than 2,000 kids have used the outdoor ice-skating rink. He also provided an
updated from the Parks Commission and said the Commissioners were reviewing the current City
park's amenities to see what the different park needs were. Councilmember Olson said the Park
dedication fund does have monies available for park improvements.
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B. Building
1. 2021 Year End Building Permit Review
City Administrator Nafstad summarized the 2021 Building Permit Activity report and said last year
was one of the biggest years so far for issuing permits and revenue collected for the Albertville
Building Department. He added the City continues to license rental properties but due to the
pandemic,the City paused the rental inspections in 2020 and 2021.
C. City Clerk—None
D. Finance—None
E. Fire
1. Fire Department Presentation—Year in Review
Fire Chief Bullen provided information on the 2021 call data and said the department had received a
total of 569 calls in 2021. He reported the fire department had already received 62 calls in 2022.
Chief Bullen also provided details on the incident statistics and the property values versus the loss
and save for year 2021 along with the Fire Department's accomplishments. He reported on the
grants that the Fire Department had received in 2021 and answered questions from Council.
The Council thanked the Albertville Fire Department for their service to the City of Albertville.
F. Planning and Zoning
1. Particle Control Business Expansion Inquiry
City Planner Brixius provided background information on the inquiry the City received from
Particle Control to expand their facility at their current location which would involve the purchase
of the surrounding properties. He said Particle Control had provided three different expansion
options and detailed the different opportunities. Planner Brixius said the facility expansion may be
completed in staged progression and answered questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council regarding the stormwater treatment
pond in the area and said if the project was developed as proposed additional ponding would likely
not be required, as there is regional pond downstream.
Particle Control owners, Keith Arns and Jerry Arns,provided background information on their dry
food processing business and said due to the increase in business they need to expand their facility
for future business growth. They supplied information on the surrounding properties they were
interested in purchasing for their business expansion and answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the different expansion options, future utility needs,
building materials and landscaping requirements. The Council expressed interest in the project and
said at this time Particle Control should pursuit the expansion on the lots they currently own and, in
the future, if additional properties become available for purchase to bring back the building and
expansion plan for City review.
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2. Scherer Limited Partnership—Industrial Development Applications
City Planner Brixius provided an overview of the request received from Scherer Limited
Partnership to allow for the construction of an industrial manufacturing building with outdoor
storage. He said the Planning Commission held a public hearing at their January 11 Planning
meeting in which the Commission recommended approval. He reviewed the revised landscape plans
and answered questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council regarding the proposed project,
existing utilities in the area and the revised landscape plan.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed industrial manufacturing development. The
Council thanked the applicants for staying in the City of Albertville.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No.2022-04 addressing the following development applications for Scherer Limited
Partnership to allow for the construction of a 55,680 square foot manufacturing building in the City
of Albertville.
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the guided use of the subject property from
"Commercial"to "Industrial."
• Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning of the subject property from B-2A Special Business
District to I-2 General industrial.
• Preliminary and Final Plat to allow the creation of a buildable lot.
• Site and Building Plan Review to accommodate the construction of a 55,680 square foot
manufacturing plant upon to subject site.
• Conditional Use Permit to allow accessory outdoor storage upon subject site.
Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski.Nays:None. The motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Ordinance No. 2022-02 amending the City's Zoning Map relating to Scherer Bros. Limited
Partnership Industrial Development located on Outlot A Northwest Commercial Park Addition.
Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
G. Public Works/Engineering
1. Parking Restrictions on Large Avenue NE and Barthel Industrial Drive
City Administrator Nafstad reported this resolution was related to the Municipal Street Aid funding
for the street improvement project of Large Avenue NE and Barthel Industrial Drive. He answered
questions from Council regarding the project.
Councilmember Olson stated there was an extra"and"in the resolution which should be taken out.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to adopt
Resolution No.2022-05 relating to Parking Restrictions for Large Avenue NE and Barthel
Industrial Drive as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays:
None. The motion carried.
H. Legal—None
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I. Administration
1. City Administrator's Update
City Administrator Nafstad said the TIF public hearing for Scherer Brothers Lumber will be held on
at the March 21 City Council meeting. He reported Scherer Brothers had encountered some
unexpected expenses related to soil corrections and site grading issues on the NW Commercial Park
Outlot and answered questions from Council.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
February 8 Planning Commission, 7 pm
February 14 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
February 21 City Offices are closed in observance of President's Day
February 22 City Council, 7 pm(Tuesday)
February 28 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
March 7 City Council, 7 pm
March 8 Planning Commission, 7 pm
10. Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Zagorski to adjourn the
meeting at 8:44 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays:None. The
motion carried.
Respectfully; b fitted,
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk