2022-09-19 City Council Agenda Packet
City of Albertville Council Agenda
Monday, September 19, 2022
City Council Chambers
7 pm
PUBLIC COMMENTS -The City of Albertville welcomes and encourages public input on issues listed on the agenda or of general community
interest. Citizens wishing to address the Council regarding specific agenda items, other than public hearings, are invited to do so under Public Forum
and are asked to fill out a “Request to Speak Card”. Presentations are limited to five (5) minutes.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Roll Call Pages
3. Recognitions – Presentations - Introductions
4. Public Forum – (time reserved 5 minutes)
5. Amendments to the Agenda
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 August 15, 2022, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented. 3-6
B. Approve the September 6, 2022, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented. 7-11
C. Authorize the Monday, September 19, 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.
12
D. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Wright County and the City of
Albertville for the Purchase of Salt for the 2022-2023 Snow and Ice Removal Season at a
cost of $95.34 per ton.
13-14
E. Approve Pay Estimate #2 to Omann Contracting for 2022 Street Improvements in the
amount of $710,222.85.
F. Approve the quote from Cobalt Companies in the amount of $6,700 to prep and paint the
signal systems at I-94 and CSAH 37.
15-16
7. Public Hearing
8. Wright County Sheriff’s Office – Updates, reports, etc.
9. Department Business
A. City Council
1. Committee Updates (STMA Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, FYCC, etc.)
B. Building – None
C. City Clerk – None
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D.Finance
1.Fire Relief Pension Amendment 17-19
(Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2022-31 amending the Annual Retirement Benefit for
the Albertville Volunteer Fire Department from$3,700 to $4,200 per year of service.)
E.Fire – None
F.Planning and Zoning – None
G.Public Works/Engineering – None
H.Legal – None
I.Administration
1.Discussion of Enforcement of Ordinance Violations
10.Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
September 26 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
October 3 City Council, 7 pm
October 10 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
October 11 Planning Commission, 7 pm
October 17 City Council, 7 pm
11.Adjournment
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 15, 2022 – 7 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
1. Call to Order
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Roll Call
Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking, Olson and Zagorski
Councilmember Hudson arrived at 7:26 pm.
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, City Attorney Couri, City Planner Brixius, and City
Clerk Luedke
3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions – None
4. Public Forum – None
5. Amendments to the Agenda
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve
the August 15, 2022, agenda as Submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays:
None. Absent: Hudson. 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 August 1, 2022, City Council Workshop meeting minutes as presented.
B. Authorize the Monday, August 15, 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. Approve a Special Event Permit and Temporary Liquor License for the Albertville Lions
for their Annual Cruisin’ & Rock’n Car Show on September 10, 2022 from 2 to 9 pm.
D. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-26 approving an off-sale lawful gambling permit for the
Rockford Lions Club for Cedar Creek Golf Course on September 10, 2022
E. Approve a Major Temporary Outdoor Music permit for 152 Club, Inc, located at 5794
Main Avenue NE for their annual Oktoberfest event on September 23 and 24, 2022.
F. Approve Driveway Replacement Contract for property owner Benita Bramel located at
11710 57th Street NE Albertville, MN 55301.
G. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for crosswalk safety improvements at
Lansing Avenue NE and 50th Street NE.
Councilmember Olson requested Item G. be moved under the Public Works/Engineering Section.
Agenda Page 3
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 2
Regular Meeting of August 15, 2022
6. Consent Agenda - continued
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the
August 15, 2022, Consent Agenda as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski.
Nays: None. Absent: Hudson. The motion carried.
7. Planning and Zoning
A. Albertville Self-Storage – Industrial Developments Applications
City Planner Brixius presented the staff report which included information on the requested zoning
change, preliminary plat and building plans. He provided information on what is currently located
on the property, the proposed changes and final site plan. Planner Brixius said the Planning
Commission reviewed the information and recommended approval subject to the conditions
outlined on the Resolution.
City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding the City’s building code and the
changes to the building sprinkling requirements. City Administrator Nafstad also answered
questions from Council regarding the sprinkler requirements for certain buildings.
There was Council discussion regarding the development application for the self-storage facility,
trash enclosures at the facility and if building sprinklers should be required. The Council directed
City staff to amend item 6 on the Resolution under the PUD-Site and Plans section to include
language at the beginning of the condition “If the self-storage facility will have on-site trash and
recycle equipment,” to make the on-site trash enclosures optional.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-27 and Ordinance No. 2022-12 addressing the following development
applications for Darkenwald Corporation to allow for the construction of a Self-Storage Facility in
the City of Albertville as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski.
Nays: None. The motion carried.
B. Public Hearing – NJ Properties LLC for a Preliminary/Final Plat, the vacation of a
portion of Lambert Avenue NE and Second Street NE, in Albertville MN
City Planner Brixius presented the staff report which included the background information on the
property’s past expansions. He said Particle Control recently purchased two lots and were
requesting to expansion of their PUD zoning district to include the new lots. Planner Brixius said a
public hearing was required due to the street vacation request which would allow for the
combination of the two lots into one lot. He answered questions from Council regarding the
proposed new access point from County Road 37 and said Wright County would need to grant the
property new access to the road. He said the Planning Commission reviewed the information and
recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined in the Resolution.
City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council the County’s policy for granting
access to County roadways.
Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to close the
public hearing. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
Agenda Page 4
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 3
Regular Meeting of August 15, 2022
B. Public Hearing – NJ Properties LLC for a Preliminary/Final Plat
There was Council discussion regarding the expansion of Particle Control’s building, access to
County Road 37 and the building code sprinkler requirements.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-28 and Ordinance No. 2022-13 addressing the following development
applications for Particle Control to expand their industrial facility in the City of Albertville. Ayes:
Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
8. Wright County Sheriff’s Office – Updates, reports, etc.
There were no updates from the Wright County Sheriff’s Department.
9. Department Business
A. City Council
There were no City Council updates.
B. Building – None
C. City Clerk – None
D. Finance – None
E. Fire – None
F. Public Works/Engineering
1. Memorandum of Understanding Crosswalk Safety Improvements
City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council regarding the proposed safety
improvements on CSAH 18 at Lansing Avenue. He said the estimate cost would be $18,000 and
reported the County would contribute 50% or $9,000 of the cost with the cities of Albertville and St.
Michael each providing $3,000 for the improvements.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed crosswalk safety improvements and where the
crosswalk would be located.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Albertville, City of St. Michael, STMA School
District and Wright County for crosswalk safety improvements at Lansing Avenue NE and 50th
Street NE (CSAH 18). Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
G. Legal
1. Maeyaert Property Update
City Attorney Couri provided an update on the second cleanup of the Maeyaert site. He said there
were still nuisance items on the property. He said the contractor came today and filled a dumpster
with miscellaneous items. Attorney Couri reported the trucks in the driveway were not licensed and
not allowed to be stored in the driveway. He said the unlicensed truck must be stored in the garage
but could not be because the garage was too full. He answered questions from Council regarding the
assessment process to be used for the City to recoup the costs spend to clean up the property.
Agenda Page 5
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 4
Regular Meeting of August 15, 2022
H. Administration
1. City Administrator’s Update
City Administrator Nafstad updated the Council on the City’s current construction projects and said
the City has an opening on the Parks Committee.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
August 22 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
August 29 Joint Governance Meeting, 6 pm
September 5 City Hall closed in observance of Labor Day
September 6 City Council, 7 pm (Tuesday)
September 12 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
September 13 Planning Commission, 7 pm
September 19 City Council, 7 pm
10. Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hudson to adjourn the
meeting at 8:36 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
Agenda Page 6
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 6, 2022 – 7 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
1. Call to Order
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Roll Call
Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking, Olson and Zagorski
Councilmember Hudson arrived at 7:43 pm
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, City Attorney Couri, Fire Chief Bullen, Finance
Director Lannes and City Clerk Luedke
3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions – None
4. Public Forum – None
5. Amendments to the Agenda
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve
the September 6, 2022, agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski.
Nays: None. Absent: Hudson. 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 August 1, 2022, City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
B. Approve the August 15, 2022, City Council Workshop minutes as presented.
C. Authorize the Tuesday, September 6, 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.
D. Approve a Temporary Liquor License for the Albertville Lions Family Fun Day during
the Farmer’s Market on September 15, 2022, from 3 pm to 8 pm.
E. Approve street closure request from Family Youth Community Connections for their 8th
Annual Open Streets event on September 10, 2022, from 11 am to 1 pm.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve
the September 6, 2022, Consent Agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Olson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Hudson. The motion carried.
7. Public Hearing – None
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City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 2
Regular Meeting of September 6, 2022
8. Wright County Sheriff’s Office – Updates, reports, etc.
There were no updates from the Wright County Sheriff’s Department.
9. Department Business
A. City Council
Mayor Hendrickson provided an update from the Joint Powers Water Board meeting which
included a discussion on services supplied to the cities by the Water Board and future projects.
Councilmember Zagorski provided additional information from the meeting.
City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council regarding services the Joint Powers
Water Board performs for Albertville which includes the treatment of the City’s water supply.
B. Building – None
C. City Clerk
1. Set Special Council Meeting to Canvass 2022 General Election Results
City Clerk Luedke presented the staff report regarding setting a special meeting to canvass the
November 8 General election results. She said City staff recommends setting the meeting for
November 14, 2022, at 5:45 pm.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to set the
Canvasing Board meeting to certify the results of the November 8, 2022, General Election for 5:45
pm on Monday, November 14, 2022 in the Albertville Council Chambers. Ayes: Cocking,
Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Hudson. The motion carried.
2. Set Truth in Taxation Hearing
City Clerk Luedke said the City was required to set a date for the Truth in Taxation hearing. She
said City staff recommends setting the hearing for Monday, December 5, 2022, at 6:15 pm.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to set the
Truth in Taxation Hearing for the 2023 Levy for 6:15 pm on Monday, December 5, 2022 in the
Albertville Council Chambers. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None.
Absent: Hudson. The motion carried.
D. Finance
1. 2023 Preliminary Budget and Property Tax Levy
Finance Director Lannes presented the staff report and said that once the preliminary budget was set
that the final budget can be lower but it cannot be increased. She answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the purposed 2023 Tax Levy amount. The Council was
concerned with the purposed amount but because the Council has the ability to reduce the amount at
the time the final levy is approved in December, the consensus was to move forward with the
preliminary tax levy because of the uncertain of the economy over the next couple of months.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-29 adopting the 2022 Preliminary Tax Levy collectable in 2023. Ayes:
Cocking, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Hudson. The motion carried.
Agenda Page 8
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 3
Regular Meeting of September 6, 2022
1. 2023 Preliminary Budget and Property Tax Levy - continued
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-30 adopting the 2023 Preliminary Budget. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson,
Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Hudson. The motion carried.
2. Approve a Gas Franchise Fee with CenterPoint Energy
Finance Director Lannes presented the staff report. She said City staff would come back for
Council’s approval to set the fee amount in October 2022 and answered questions from Council.
City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding the formula used to establish the
fee and said with a 5% across the board charge if someone is using more gas they would pay more
which mimics the tax structure.
There was Council discussion regarding the purposed gas franchise fee with CenterPoint Energy
and whether to move forward with the fee. The Council’s consensus was move forward with
franchise fee and there was additional discussion that the franchise fee could be amended by
ordinance if there were sufficient changes in gas fees.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to adopt
Ordinance No. 2022-10 implementing a Gas Service Franchise Fee on CenterPoint Energy
Minnesota Gas for providing gas service within the City of Albertville. Ayes: Cocking,
Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Absent: Hudson. Nays: None. The motion carried.
3. City Server Replacement
Finance Director Lannes presented the staff report which included details on the server replacement
quote and she said the City budgets annually for the new server in the Capital Reserve Funds. She
answered questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information on the City server replacement quotes.
There was Council discussion regarding the City server replacement and the consensus was to move
forward with the quote not to exceed $90,000.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to authorize
City staff to accept quote from Business Ware Solutions for server hardware, upgrade, local back-
up upgrade and set up for Azure storage not to exceed $90,000. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Olson
and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Hudson. The motion carried.
E. Fire – None
F. Planning and Zoning – None
G. Public Works/Engineering
1. Central Park – Review Quotes for Plaza and Trails
City Administrator Nafstad provided background information on the Central Park Master plan. He
said the Parks Committee would like to move forward with the concrete work for the sidewalk
through the Park, the plaza area and the parking lot. Administrator Nafstad reported from the
request for quotes sent out, he only received one back and it did not include a quote for the parking
lot. He said since Central Park was heavily used during the summer and early fall, the City would
Agenda Page 9
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 4
Regular Meeting of September 6, 2022
like to conduct the work in mid-October. He provided information on other items to be done in the
park at a later date which include new lighting to irrigation. Administrator Nafstad said the
Albertville Lions has offered to assist with the payment of the park improvements. He answered
questions from Council regarding other future projects.
There was Council discussion regarding the quote for the concrete work for Central Park and the
consensus was to move forward with approval of the quote.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve a
quote from Custom Building Inc in the amount of $114,870 for concrete work at Central Park.
Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
H. Legal
1. Temporary Moratorium on the Sale, Testing, Manufacturing or Distribution of
THC Products
City Attorney Couri presented the staff report which included the background information on the
new bill that was signed into law for the legalization of the sale and distribution of products
containing THC. He reported the new bill does not address a number of issues Minnesota cities
have regarding THC and said the moratorium would provide the League of Minnesota Cities time to
provide cities guidance on the issue. He said anyone selling THC products in Albertville today
would be grandfathered in and can continue to sell THC products as a non-conforming business. He
reported the moratorium would only effect new establishments that would like to sell or distribute
the products. When asked about the enforcement of the moratorium, Mr. Couri said the City would
be responsible for enforcing the moratorium ordinance. He added during the moratorium, the City
would be required to study the item.
Ms. Carol Moss, Attorney with Hellmuth & Johnson, 8050 W. 78th Street, Edina, said she was in
attendance as a representative of an existing business. She said THC products have been sold in
Albertville legally for the last couple of years. She said these changes to the Hemp laws was for
consumer protection because now the State is attempting to regulate them. She said the League of
Minnesota Cities will not be providing additional information and people will continue to purchase
these items on-line. She answered questions from the Council and added she personally provided
information on the bill and attended house meetings. She said that she did not think a moratorium
on THC products was not necessary.
There was Council discussion regarding the purposed moratorium, the legalization of the THC
products, insurance safety and issues with impaired drivers and the consensus was to move forward
with the moratorium to provide additional time to study the item for the safety of the Albertville
residents.
Councilmember Olson said he opposed to the moratorium because he was concerned enforcement
could cost the city money.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Interim Ordinance No. 2022-14 Prohibiting the Sale, Testing, Manufacturing, and Distribution of
THC Products. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson and Zagorski. Nays: Olson. The motion
carried.
Agenda Page 10
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 5
Regular Meeting of September 6, 2022
I. Administration
There were no Administration updates.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
September 12 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
September 13 Planning Commission, 7 pm
September 19 City Council, 7 pm
September 26 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
October 3 City Council, 7 pm
10. Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Zagorski to adjourn the
meeting at 8:23 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
Agenda Page 11
Mayor and Council Request for Action
September 19, 2022
SUBJECT: CONSENT – FINANCE – PAYMENT OF BILLS
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Authorize the Monday, September 19, 2022, payment of the claims as presented
except the bills specifically pulled, which are passed by separate motion. The claims listing has
been provided to Council as a separate document. The claims listing is available for public
viewing at City Hall upon request.
BACKGROUND: The City processes claims on a semi-monthly basis. The bills are approved
through their respective departments and administration and passed onto the City Council for
approval.
KEY ISSUES:
• Account codes starting with 810 are STMA Arena Expenses/Vendors (bolded) and
key issues will be presented in the claims listing document.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: It is the City’s policy to review and approve
payables on a semi-monthly basis.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: City staff has reviewed and recommends approval of
payments presented.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council have the authority to approve all bills
pursuant to Minnesota State Law, which requires all bills to be paid in a timely manner,
generally within 30 days unless one party determines to dispute the billing.
Responsible Person: Tina Lannes, Finance Director
Submitted through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachment:
• List of Claims (under separate cover)
Agenda Page 12
Mayor and Council Request for Action
September 19, 2022
SUBJECT: CONSENT – PUBLIC WORKS – MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
WRIGHT COUNTY AND CITY OF ALBERTVILLE FOR SALT PURCHASE FOR THE 2022-
2023 SEASON
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Wright County and the City
of Albertville for the Purchase of Salt for the 2022-2023 Snow and Ice Removal Season at a cost of
$95.34 per ton.
BACKGROUND: Since 2006, the City of Albertville has purchased salt from Wright County.
Public Works loads the salt at the Wright County Maintenance Facility in Otsego on an as-needed
basis. Reimbursement for the salt is based on the predetermined price per ton and the quantity
hauled.
KEY ISSUES:
• The County facility is nearby and convenient.
• Bulk purchasing allows for reduced material and shipping costs.
• The City has limited salt storage capabilities/facilities.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: It is City policy for Council to review and approve all service and
purchasing agreements.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The City annually budgets for ice control. The annual cost of
snow and ice removal is weather dependant and varies with each season. The unit price for salt for
the 2021-2022 season was $82.04 per ton. This year’s price has increased to $95.34. Total annual
cost is based on quantity of salt used.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council have the authority to approve purchasing
agreements for the City.
Responsible Person: Tim Guimont, Public Works Supervisor
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
• 2022-2023 Wright County Memorandum of Understanding
Agenda Page 13
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
WRIGHT COUNTY
and
CITY of ALBERTVILLE
This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into between Wright County (hereafter called
“County”) and the City of Albertville (hereafter called “City”) and sets forth the respective parties’
agreement regarding the City storage and purchase of salt from the County at the County’s storage
facility at their maintenance facility in Otsego.
It is hereby understood and mutually agreed to between the parties that:
1) The County will make salt available for the 2022-2023 snow/ice control season, from their salt
storage facility in Otsego, to the City of Albertville at the following prices:
Price/Ton 10% Fee Sales Tax Total Cost
Salt $86.67* $8.67 0.00 $95.34
* FOB Otsego
Salt prices will also be subject to a Fuel Clause in our state salt contract that states that an
increase of over 20% in fuel costs will be passed on to the customer.
2) It is understood that the City will pick up their own materials from this facility using Wright
County’s loader and the City’s trucks.
3) A daily journal, to be kept for billing purposes, must be used by the City to record each load
that is picked up by the City personnel. Quantities must be submitted monthly, in writing or
by email to the Wright County Highway Department. Quantities submitted by phone call will
not be acceptable.
• Email: hwyadmin@co.wright.mn.us
• Mail: Wright County Highway Department 3600 Braddock Ave Ne – Buffalo, MN 55313
4) The quantity of the load for each truck will be determined initially by weighing the truck with
and without load at a certified scale.
5) This Memo of Understanding will be in effect until May 14, 2023. It will be reviewed by both
parties after the 2022-2023 snow/ice control season to determine any needed modifications
for the next year’s renewal.
FOR THE COUNTY OF WRIGHT FOR THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
____________________________ ______________________________
____________________________ ______________________________
County Board Chair
____________________________ ______________________________
Dated: ______________________ Dated: ________________________
Agenda Page 14
Mayor and Council Request for Action
September 14, 2022
SUBJECT: CONSENT –PUBLIC WORKS –TRAFFIC SIGNAL PAINTING
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following motion:
MOTION TO: Approve the quote from Cobalt Companies in the amount of $6,700 to prep and
paint the signal systems at I-94 and CSAH 37.
BACKGROUND: The signal system needs repainting. Staff solicited quotes for the work with
the lowest cost quote being submitted by Cobalt Companies of Monticello.
The work will include preparation and painting of the signal system (standards, mast arms,
heads, luminaire, and EVPs).
Per signal system agreements between the County and City, the City is responsible of the
repainting.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: Acceptance of quotes for infrastructure maintenance is subject
to Mayor and City Council approval.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The cost associated with the painting is $6,700, and is a
budgeted maintenance expense.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council possess the authority to order and
authorize municipal improvements.
Responsible Person: Tim Guimont, Public Works Supervisor
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
• Quote from Cobalt Companies
Agenda Page 15
Estimate
Date
8/10/2022
Estimate #
1492
Name / Address
City of Albertville
Attn: Tim Guimont
5959 Main Ave NE
PO Box 9
Albertville, MN 55301
Job
CR 37 & I94
Total
7474 Jason Ave NE
Monticello, MN 55362
763-238-7891
cobaltcompaniesinc.com
Description QtyRate Total
Prep, prime and paint intersection @ CR 37 and I94
including 2 EVP poles
6,700.00 6,700.00
$6,700.00
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
September 19, 2022
SUBJECT: FINANCE – FIRE RELIEF PENSION AMENDMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council consider
the following:
MOTION TO: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-31 amending the Annual Retirement Benefit for the
Albertville Volunteer Fire Department from $3,700 to $4,200 per year of service.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Annually, the Albertville Fire Relief Association reviews
its current level of funding and provided their investment portfolio projects the ability to cover
an increase in the annual retirement benefit, they request that increase approval from City
Council.
Annually, there is a calculation of net assets and liabilities for the next fiscal cycle on Form SC-
22. For December 31, 2021, the projected net assets for the Association was $1,105,910 and the
projected liability for 2021 is $727,367. Increasing the pension to $4,200 would increase the
liability by $93,263 to an estimated $820,630 (74%).
The City of Albertville budgets and sets aside capital to fund potential pension shortfalls. The
City is required to contribute funds if the Association’s assets drop below 80% of the total
pension liability.
The City’s Capital Reserves for Fire Pension is currently $218,591.20. Staff recommends
building this balance to a minimum of 20% of the total liability.
Currently, the annual retirement benefit for the Albertville Fire Department is $3,700 per year of
service.
Responsible Person: Tina Lannes, Finance Director
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
• Fire Relief Request Letter
• Resolution No. 2022-31
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Albertville Fire Relief Association, 5959 Main Av NE, Albertville, MN 55301
September 7, 2022
Dear Albertville City Council Members:
Based on previous City Council Budget meeting discussions, the Albertville Fire Relief Association is
requesting an increase in the Annual Retirement Benefit, for eligible Albertville Fire Relief Association
members, from $3,700 to $4,200 (a $500 increase) per year of service.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Albertville Fire Relief Association
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-031
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ANNUAL RETIREMENT BENEFIT
FOR THE ALBERTVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Albertville is desirous of increasing the
annual retirement benefit for the Albertville Fire Department effective January 1, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Albertville
hereby establishes the retirement benefit of the Albertville Fire Relief Association at $4,200 per
year of service for all members based on their years of service as active Fire Department
members.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville this 19th day of September 2022.
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Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
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