2023-09-05 Council Workshop MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
MINUTES September 5, 2023 – 6:15 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
1.Call to Order
Mayor Hendrickson called the workshop to order at 6:16 pm.
Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking, Hayden, Olson and Zagorski.
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, Fire Chief Bullen, City Attorney Couri, Finance
Director Lannes and City Clerk Luedke.
Others Present: Wright County Commissioner Holland, Wright County Sheriff Deringer and
Wright County Attorney Lutes
2.Wright County Law Enforcement Agreement City Administrator Nafstad introduced the item.
Wright County Sheriff Deringer provided background information on the staffing changes in the
Sheriff’s department over the last year which included many retirements and officers moving to
other agencies. He reported on the County’s deputy recruitment efforts and the current market
place which included wages. Sheriff Deringer said he met with the Wright County Board
regarding a wage increase for the deputies in order for the agency to stay competitive in the
market. He explained the background information on the City’s special assessment and the
formula used for determining the amount. He said he felt the special assessment would be a one-
time occurrence and answered questions from Council.
Wright County Attorney Lutes provided additional information on the 2024 Wright County Law
Enforcement contract.
Wright County Commissioner Holland thanked the Council for working with the Wright County
Sheriff’s Department on adding additional hours as the department requested.
The Council thanked Wright County Commissioner Holland, Sheriff Deringer and Attorney
Lutes for attending the Council meeting.
3.Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hayden to adjourn the
meeting at 7:06 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk