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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
July 17, 2023 — 6:15 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
1. Call to Order
Mayor Hendrickson called the workshop to order at 6:15 pm.
Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking, Hayden, Olson and Zagorski.
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, Fire Chief Bullen, Finance Director Lannes and City
Clerk Luedke.
Others Present: Mr. Tyler See, Abdo Eick & Meyers LLP
2. Long Range Plan Presentation by Abdo Eick & Meyers LLP
Mr. See introduced the item and explained the process used in developing the City's long range
financial plan. He presented the estimated property taxes through the year 2028 and went
through the assumptions that ABDO and City staff reviewed for the projected numbers which
included the tax levy information, tax rate comparison, cash balances and the debt balances. Mr.
See also reviewed the capital outlay through 2025 which included the Wastewater Treatment
Facility and two street reconstruction projects. He answered questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad provided information on the proposed budget and answered
questions from Council
Finance Director Lannes and Chief Bullen answered questions from Council regarding the long
range financial plan.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed budget, Capital fund and the proposed levy
amount and they thanked Mr. See for the Long Range Plan presentation.
3. Law Enforcement Contract Coverage Review
City Attorney Couri was not present at the Budget Workshop. This item was moved to the next
Budget Workshop.
4. 2024 Preliminary Budget Presentation
Finance Director Lannes presented an overview of the budget process and indicated the
preliminary budget must be adopted in September. She said once the preliminary levy was
adopted it cannot be increased; however, it could be reduced. Ms. Lannes also provided the
budget history, an overview of 2024 preliminary tax levy and the 2024 revenue and expense
changes. She reported the debt service levy increased by 17.48% ($111,461), the general
operations levy increased by 13.42% ($338,007), the capital levy increased by -1.45% ($23,723)
for a total projected levy increase of 8.95% ($425,745).
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Ms. Lannes also provided details on where the budget revenue was received from and where the
tax dollars are spent which include public safety, general government operations, debt services
and capital reserves. She explained in 2024, the City would receive a one-time payment from the
State to be used for public safety. She answered questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information on the 2024 preliminary budget, the
Wright County Law Enforcement contract and the 2023 special assessment the City received
from the Sheriff s Department. He answered questions from Council and said the next Council
Budget Workshop was scheduled for August 7, 2023 at 6:15 pm.
Fire Chief Bullen answered questions from Council regarding the Wright County Law
Enforcement agreement and 2023 special assessment from Wright County.
There was Council discussion regarding the preliminary 2024 budget, the increase to the Wright
County Law Enforcement agreement and the special assessment from the Wright County
Sheriff's Department.
5. Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, second by Councilmember Hayden to adjourn the
meeting at 7 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk