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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order__at_7 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance — Roll Call
October 17, 2022 — 7 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking Hudson, Olson and Zagorski
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, Fire Chief Bullen, Finance Director Lannes and City
Clerk Luedke
3. Recognitions — Presentations — Introductions — None
4. Public Forum
Mr. Bell, 11571 55 h Street NE, reported on the traffic issues at the Primary School during the
student drop-off and pick-up times. He explained the problems with the pick-up and drop-off
times was the kindergartens enter at the front door and the preschooler enter at the side door
which creates a bad flow for traffic. He provided details on where the doors were located and
how the cars must enter and exit out of the same location. Mr. Bell said he discussed the issue
with the Primary School Principal, Mr. McDonald and Superintendent Dr. Foucault and they said
the change in traffic patterns was due to the preschoolers moving to the Primary School, school
budget cuts and the increase in school enrollment. Mr. Bell provided some options he thought
would work for a better traffic flow when picking up and dropping of the kids at school which
included staggered student start times and having all the students dropped off at the same door.
There was Council discussion regarding the traffic issues around the Primary School's drop-off
and pick up times, student busing options and other possibilities for the traffic flow.
City Administrator Nafstad recapped the issues and said he has been in touch with the Primary
school and that there was no immediate solution but he would continue to work with the school
on different options. He said the City has been in contact with the Wright County Sheriff
Department and has asked them for more patrols in the area during the busy morning and
afternoon times.
The Council thanked Mr. Bell for attending the meeting.
5. Amendments to the Agenda
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hudson to approve
the October 17, 2022, agenda as submitted. 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 August 29, 2022, Joint Governance Meeting minutes as presented.
B. Approve the October 3, 2022, regular City Council meeting minutes as amended.
C. Authorize the Monday, October 17, 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. Authorize the purchase of one Portable Radio for the Fire Department.
E. Approve Final Payment to Omann Contracting for 2022 Street Improvements in the
amount of $9,050.22.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve
the October 17, 2022, Consent Agenda as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson,
Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
7. Planning and Zoning — None
8. Wright County Sheriffs Office — Updates, reports, etc.
There were no updates from the Wright County Sheriff's Department.
9. Department Business
A. City Council
1. Committee Updates
There were no Committee updates.
B. Building — None
C. City Clerk — None
D. Finance
1. Review of the 2023 Enterprise Budgets and Rate Information
Finance Director Lannes presented an overview of the 2023 Enterprise Budget and said no
formal action was required. She said staff was recommending a 2% water and sewer rate increase
for 2023 and was looking for Council direction as to whether they would like to move forward
with the increase. She said if Council agreed with the recommendation, it would be included in
the 2023 budget that would be presented to the Council on December 5, 2022, for approval. She
answered questions from the Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed 2% water and sewer rate increase and they
directed staff to move forward with the increase.
E. Fire — None
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F. Public Works/Engineering
1. 5-year Street Capital Improvement Plan Review
City Administrator Nafstad reported that no action was required at this time. He said City staff
reviews the Street Capital Improvement Plan annually and provided the history and conditions of
specific streets. He said street improvement funding comes from the Capital Improvement Fund,
the Reserves Fund and State Aid. He answered questions from the Council regarding the timeline
of specific streets repairs and the future plans for trail locations. He said the Parks Committee
was working on a trail plan so he would bring back additional information on the plan. Mr.
Nafstad also provided details on the future Main Avenue Streetscape concepts.
There was Council discussion regarding the condition of specific streets, where sidewalks should
be located, the location of future trails projects, the Main Avenue Streetscape concept and the
timing of the lights on Hwy 19.
2. Minnesota Department of Transportation Master Partnership Contract
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report which included a list of services provided
by the contract and said the partnership contract was for Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT) to perform those services. Administrator Nafstad answered questions
from Council and reported he has a call into MnDOT to clarify the need of the contract given
Albertville is not requesting any of the services outlined in the contract.
There was Council discussion regarding the MnDOT Partnership contract, as well as, several of
the outstanding I-94 project issues. The Council's consensus was to table the item to a future
meeting.
G. Legal — None
H. Administration
1. City Administrator Updates
City Administrator Nafstad provided an update regarding the railroad putting in crossing arms at
Highway 19 and 37. He said he was meeting with the railroad to get additional information. He
answered questions from Council regarding railroad crossing.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
October 24
Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
November 7
City Council, 7 pm
November 8
Election Day, 7 am to 8 pm
November 9
Planning Commission, 7 pm (Wednesday)
November 10
City Offices closed in observance of Veterans Day
November 14
Special City Council Meeting to Canvass Election Results, 5:45 pm
November 14
STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
November 21
City Council, 7 pm
1. Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hudson to adjourn the
meeting at 8:02 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None.
The motion carried.
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Respectfully sub ' ed,
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk