2022-11-07 City Council MinutesNbcrtville
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
Mayor -Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance — Roll Call
November 7, 2022 — 7 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking Hudson, Olson and Zagorski
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, City Planner Brixius, City Attorney Couri and City
Clerk Luedke
3. Recognitions — Presentations — Introductions — None
4. Public Forum — None
5. Amendments to the Agenda
City Administrator Nafstad added a Resolution under Administration as item 12 entitled " Resolution
supporting an application to the Corridors of Commerce (COC) Program for improvements to the I-
94 Gap Project".
MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve the
November 7, 2022, agenda as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski.
Nays: None. 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. Authorize the Monday, November 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.
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-38 accepting donation in the amount of $115,000 from the
Albertville Lions for improvements at Central Park.
C. Approve St. Albert's Catholic United Financial Bingo Gambling Permit Application for
Turkey Bingo to be held on November 20, 2022 at the St. Albert Parish Center.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the
November 7, 2022, Consent Agenda as submitted and thanked the Albertville Lions for their
donation to Central Park. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None.
The motion carried.
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7. Planning and Zoning
A. Public Hearing for Easement Vacation for Albertville Self -Storage
City Planner Brixius presented the staff report which included background information on the
easement vacation for the self -storage facility. He said the Planning Commission reviewed the
information and recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined on the Resolution.
City Administrator Nafstad said the final plat included in the packet still required some revisions.
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.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-39 vacating all drainage and utility easements over Outlot B, AVA Addition
to allow for the construction of a Self -Storage Facility in the City of Albertville. Ayes: Cocking,
Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
B. Public Hearing for Maeyaert Assessments
City Attorney Couri provided background information on the removal of the nuisance and zoning
violations which occurred at 10479 61" Street in Albertville. He recapped the proposed assessment
amount and explained the process in which the City would collect back the funds being assessed to
the property. He said this item required a public hearing and reported a public notice had been
published in the local newspaper. He answered questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council regarding the compliant calls the City
has received in the past few weeks.
Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to close the
public hearing. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Olson to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-40 adopting Special Assessment Roll related to the removal of Nuisances and
Zoning Violations. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
S. Wright County Sheriffs Office — Updates, reports, etc.
The Wright County Deputy Kroll reviewed the incidents that had happened in the City of
Albertville within the last few weeks.
9. Department Business
A. City Council
1. Committee Updates
There were no City Council Committee Updates.
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B. Building — None
C. City Clerk — None
D. Finance
1. Approve 2022 Certification of Uncollected Utility Bills and Invoices
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report and answered questions from Council
regarding the uncollected utility bills.
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MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-41 certifying the 2022 Uncollected Utility Bills and invoice to Wright County
for Collection with Real Estate Taxes. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski.
Nays: None. The motion carried.
2. Approve Driveway Improvement Assessments
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-42 adopting Driveway Improvement Assessments. Ayes: Cocking,
Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
E. Fire
1. Fire Protection Agreement with the City of Otsego
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report and reviewed the revisions in the agreement.
He reported the City of Otsego requested the City of Albertville to review the current funding
formula used for service in an attempt to make it similar to their other fire service contracts.
Administrator Nafstad said the Fire Committee has reviewed the formula and recommends not
changing the formula calculation used and said the same formula has been in place for over 20 year.
He answered questions from Council.
City Attorney Couri reported there may be a potential change to the agreement under the Process
and Indemnification section, item iii which may be amended to read "Albertville shall defend, hold
harmless and fully indemnity Otsego...". He explained why the section may be changed.
There was Council discussion regarding the revised Fire Protection agreement, the funding formula
and the indemnification section of the agreement.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve the
updated Fire Protection Agreement with the City of Otsego with the authority to amend item iii
under the Process and Indemnification section if necessary. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson,
Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
F. Planning and Zoning — None
G. Public Works/Engineering
1. Approve Purchase of Central Park Sun Shade
Public Works Supervisor Guimont presented the staff report which included background
information on the purchase of a sun shade for the skate park. He said the STMA Rotary has offered
to donate $10,000 towards the purchase. He answered questions from the Council.
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MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to accept quote
from Midwest Playscapes in the amount of $13,279.64 to purchase and install a cantilevered sun
shade in Central Park near the skate park. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
2. Approve Purchase of John Deere Wheel Loader
Public Works Supervisor Guimont presented the staff report which included background
information on the old loader. He said the City would sell the older loader once the new one was
received and the funds would be used toward the new loader.
City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council regarding the funding for the loader.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hudson to approve the
purchase of a new 544P John Deere Wheel Loader in the amount of $256,056.44. Ayes: Cocking,
Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
H. Legal
1. AVA Second Addition Developer's Agreement
City Attorney Couri presented the staff report and said the agreement did not included any public
improvements because the improvements would be done privately on the developer's property. He
said the City would have a temporary easement in place over the existing pond until the new
replacement pond was constructed and then the developer would be required to maintain it.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hudson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve
AVA Second Addition Developer's Agreement and authorizing City staff to fill in the required
letter of credit and development fee amounts per the City's ordinances. Ayes: Cocking,
Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
I. Administration
1. Wright County Assessment Services Agreement for 2024-2025
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report and said the agreement was a renewal of the
current one with no changes in the fee amounts over the next two years. He answered questions
from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve
the Wright County Assessment Services Agreement for 2024-2025. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson,
Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
2. Corridors of Commerce (COC) Program for improvements to I-94 Gap Project
City Administrator Nafstad presented the resolution supporting an application to fund the I-94 Gap
Project in the section between the cities of Monticello and Albertville. He answered questions from
the Council regarding the submittal process.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed resolution and the I-94 Gap project.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to adopt
Resolution No. 2022-43 supporting an application to the Corridors of Commerce (COC) Program
for improvements to the I-94 Gap Project. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
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City Clerk Luedke provided an update on the absentee voting statistics for the November 8 General
Election and answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the November 8 General Election.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
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
November 24
City Offices Closed in observance of Thanksgiving
November 28
Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
1. Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hudson to adjourn the
meeting at 8:32 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hendrickson, Hudson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk