2023-09-18 City Council Agenda Packet
City of Albertville Council Agenda
Monday, September 18, 2023
City Council Chambers
7 pm
6:15 pm – Council Workshop for 2024 Preliminary Budget – Council Chambers
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 September 5, 2023, Council Workshop Meeting minutes as presented. 3
B. Approve the September 5, 2023, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented. 4-7
C. Authorize the Monday, September 18, 2023, 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.
8
D. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-32 accepting a donation in the amount of $30,000 from the
Albertville Lions Club to be used for future City projects.
9-10
E. Approve a Major Temporary Outdoor Music permit for the 152 Club located at 5794 Main
Avenue NE for their annual Oktoberfest event on September 23, 2023.
11
F. Reduce Letter of Credit No. 750127757, held as security for Kingston Crossings to no less
than $484,780, conditioned on any outstanding balances owed to the City being paid in
full.
12
G. Approve Payment Application No. 5 to Gridor Construction in the amount of $1,661,686
for Wastewater System Improvements.
7. Public Hearing – None
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.)
City of Albertville City Council Agenda
Monday, September 18, 2023 Page 2 of 2
B. Building
1. Approve New City Building Official Designation 13-14
(Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-33 approving new City Building Official
Designation effective September 18, 2023.)
C. City Clerk – None
D. Finance
1. 2024 Preliminary Budget and Property Levy 15-20
(Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-34 adopting the 2023 Preliminary Tax Levy
collectable in 2024.)
(Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-35 adopting the 2024 Preliminary Budget.)
E. Fire – None
F. Planning and Zoning
1. Parkside Commercial – PUD Amendment 21-38
(Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-36 addressing the following development
applications from Axys Construction to allow for the construction of a 7,000 square
foot professional office building at within the Parkside Commercial Planned Unit
Development in the City of Albertville.)
G. Public Works/Engineering
1. 50th Street Retaining Wall 39-40
(Motion to approve quote in the amount of $133,639.50 from Fehn Companies to
replace the retaining wall located at 11580 50th Street NE, conditioned on a 50% cost
share agreement with the County.)
H. Legal – None
I. Administration
1. City Administrator’s Update 41-42
10. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
September 25 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
October 2 City Council, 7 pm
October 9 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
October10 Planning Commission, 7 pm
October 16 City Council, 7 pm
October 23 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
October 30 Joint Governance Meeting, 6 pm
11. Adjournment
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
DRAFT 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,
_____________________________
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
Agenda Page 3
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 5, 2023 – 7 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
1. Call to Order
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Roll Call
Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking, Hayden, 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 – None
5. Amendments to the Agenda
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the
September 5, 2023, agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, 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. Approve the August 7, 2023, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
B. Approve the August 21, 2023, City Council Workshop minutes as presented.
C. Approve the August 21, 2023, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
D. Authorize the Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 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.
E. Approve an On-Sale Temporary Liquor License application for the Albertville Lions
Club for a Music in the Park event on September 14, 2023.
F. Authorize the promotion of Jesse Hertwig to the position of Probationary Paid-On-
Call Firefighter with the Albertville Fire Department.
G. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Wright County and the City of
Albertville for the Purchase of Salt for the 2023-2024 Snow and Ice Removal Season
at a cost of $109.69 per ton.
H. Approve Payment Application No. 4 to Gridor Construction in the amount of
$703,580 for Wastewater System Improvements.
Agenda Page 4
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 2
Regular Meeting of September 5, 2023
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve
the September 5, 2023, Consent Agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson,
Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
7. Public Hearing – None
8. Wright County Sheriff’s Office – Updates, reports, etc.
There were no updates from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office.
9. Department Business
A. City Council
1. Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board,
FYCC, etc.)
Mayor Hendrickson provided an update from the Joint Power Water Board meeting which
included the review of the 2022 audit. She said the audit was approved.
B. Building – None
C. City Clerk
1. Approve New Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) License for the Smoke Shop
located at 11135 61st Street NE
City Clerk Luedke presented the staff report which included details on the ordinance approved to
regulate the sale of THC products. She said the City received a THC license application from
The Smoke Shop and staff was working with Wright County to provide the required background
investigation. She answered questions from Council regarding the licensing process.
Mr. Felix Langford, 12053 78th Street NE, Otsego, was present and answered questions from
Council regarding his business.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve a
THC License application for The Smoke Shop 763 LLC dba The Smoke Shop located at 11135
61st Street NE, Suite F through December 31, 2023, contingent upon a successful background
check. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion
carried.
D. Finance – None
E. Fire
1. Fire Department Capital Apparatus Update
Fire Chief Bullen reviewed the Fire Department’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) which
included the previous vehicle purchases that resulted in the removal of the 1995 Tender 11 from
the department’s CIP at that time. He provided details on Fire Protection Agreement with Otsego
and their projected beginning operation date of January of 2027. Chief Bullen reported the
Albertville Fire department does not believe the current Tender 11, which is mainly used for the
service contract with Otsego, would be reliable through 2026. He said the department became
aware of a stock truck that was for sale but it was purchased quickly by another agency so the
department would continue to look at option and answered questions from Council.
Agenda Page 5
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 3
Regular Meeting of September 5, 2023
F. Planning and Zoning – None
G. Public Works/Engineering
1. 53rd and CSAH 19 Signal
City Administrator Nafstad said at the last Council meeting, he requested the contract approval
for the CSAH 19 and 53rd signal be tabled due to a large development project potentially being
built at the intersection, but said the project was no longer moving forward. He said the City only
received one bid to construct the signal which came in higher than expected but the project
entailed many costly design components. Administrator Nafstad said he believed it would not be
less expensive to wait until spring and rebid the project. He answered questions from Council
and said if the project was awarded to Design Electric they could begin work right away.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve
the plan and specs and award the project to the low bidder, Design Electric, Inc., in the amount
of $347,835. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
H. Legal
I. Administration
1. Full-Time Building Official Position – Mr. Kevin Benshoof
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report which included background information on
the application process and the interviews conducted. He said staff recommended appointing
Kevin Benshoof as the City’s Building Official and answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to hire Mr.
Benshoof for the full-time position of Building Official at a starting wage of $55.16 per hour,
conditioned on successful completion of a background check. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden,
Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
2. Purchase of Ford Maverick 2WD Hybrid Vehicle
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report which included information on the vehicle
to be used for the building department. He answered questions from Council regarding the
vehicle and its use.
There was Council discussion regarding the type of vehicle needed and average delivery times.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve
purchase of a 2024 Ford Maverick from Elk River Cornerstone Ford in the amount of $25,144.
Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
3. I-94 Project Discussion
City Administrator Nafstad provided information on the proposed design for the MnDOT I-94
Gap project and said the State would soon be submitting a request for municipal consent
agreement to the City for the project. He said he would like to resolve the CSAH 19 turn lane
issues before then because he felt the proposed turn lane would not be long enough and was
looking for Council direction before the City received the agreement. Administrator Nafstad also
asked Council if staff should maintain the care of the MNDOT stormwater pond and provided
Agenda Page 6
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 4
Regular Meeting of September 5, 2023
information on the park and ride the City gave to the State for the I94 construction. He said he
believed a cul-de-sac would be more beneficial then the hammerhead design that MnDOT
recommended.
Chief Bullen provided additional information on the I-94 project and answered questions from
Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the I-94 project, the storm water pond, and the project
design. The Council’s consent was for staff to work with MnDOT on the appropriate length for
the turn lane.
City Administrator Nafstad also updated the Council on the meeting staff had with Frazer Steel
and their possible building expansion.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
September 11 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
September 12 Planning Commission, 7 pm
September 18 Council Workshop, 6:15 pm
September 18 City Council, 7 pm
September 25 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
October 2 City Council, 7 pm
10. Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hayden to adjourn the
meeting at 8:09 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________________
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
Agenda Page 7
Mayor and Council Request for Action
September 18, 2023
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 18, 2023, 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 8
Mayor and Council Request for Action
September 18, 2023
SUBJECT: CONSENT – CLERK – ACCEPT DONATION FROM THE ALBERTVILLE
LIONS CUB
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-32 accepting a donation in the amount of $30,000
from the Albertville Lions Club to be used for future City projects.
BACKGROUND: The Albertville Lions Club generously donated $30,000 to be used towards
future Park projects.
KEY ISSUES:
• The Albertville Lions Club has generously donated $30,000 to be used for future City
projects.
• The City is authorized to accept donations for the benefit of its citizens per MN State
Statute 465.03.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There is no budget impact on the City of Albertville.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council are required by Minnesota State
Stature to accept all donations by resolution by two-thirds majority.
Responsible Person: Kris Luedke, City Clerk
Submitted through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachment:
• Resolution No. 2023-32
Agenda Page 9
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE ALBERTVILLE
LIONS CLUB FOR THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
WHEREAS, the City of Albertville is authorized to accept donations of real and personal
people pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albertville has received a donation in the amount of $30,000
from the Albertville Lions Club to be used for future City projects; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would like to thank the Albertville Lions Club and
commend them for their support of Albertville Parks.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Albertville, Minnesota, that the donation be accepted and acknowledged with gratitude.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said funds shall be deposited to the appropriate
fund and used for future Park projects.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville this 18th day of September 2023.
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
Agenda Page 10
Mayor and Council Request for Action
September 18, 2023
SUBJECT: CONSENT – CITY CLERK – TEMPORARY OUTDOOR MUSIC PERMIT
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Approve a Major Temporary Outdoor Music Permit for the 152 Club, Inc.
located at 5794 Main Avenue NE for their annual Oktoberfest event on September 23, 2023.
BACKGROUND: The Albertville City defines the definitions of both a Major and Minor
Temporary Outdoor Music Permit and the requirements that must be met for each type of permit.
The 152 Club, Inc., has applied for a Major Temporary Outdoor Music Permit for September 23,
2023, for their Annual Oktoberfest. The applicant has previously held a major temporary outdoor
music permit and is familiar with the requirements that must be met.
KEY ISSUES:
• The applicant has submitted a site plan showing the location of speakers, fencing and
security, and has indicated adequate sanitary facilities as well as parking.
• For the event, the hours for the outdoor musical performances will be 3 pm to 11:59 pm.
• The applicant has indicated they will abide by the noise requirements.
• The applicant has submitted the required fee.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and City Council have the authority
to approve or deny any Temporary Outdoor Music Permit.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There is minimal financial revenue collected from the
applicant for the music permit.
Responsible Person: Kris Luedke, City Clerk
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
• Temporary Outdoor Music Permit Application on file in the City Clerk’s office.
Agenda Page 11
Mayor and Council Request for Action
September 18, 2023
SUBJECT: CONSENT – ADMINISTRATION – KINGSTON CROSSING – LETTER OF
CREDIT REDUCTION NO. 1
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider
approval of the following motion:
MOTION TO: Reduce Letter of Credit No. 750127757, held as security for Kingston Crossings
to no less than $484,780, conditioned on any outstanding balances owed to the City being paid in
full.
BACKGROUND: The Developer has requested a reduction to the Letter of Credit held for the
Kingston Crossings development. The Letter of Credit is held as performance and warranty
security for the site improvements and is currently in the amount of $1,088,380.
Assuming the developer is current with all fees owed to the City and based on work completed to
date, it is recommended that Letter of Credit No. 750127757 be reduced to no less than
$484,780. The reduced balance is believed to be sufficient surety and is consistent with the
development agreement.
KEY ISSUES:
• This reduction does not constitute acceptance of improvements.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: It is City policy to have all Letter of Credit reductions
approved by the City Council.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There are no financial implications for this request.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The City has the legal authority under the development
agreement to reduce the Letter of Credit upon completion of the required improvements or deny
requests for reduction if the required improvements are found unacceptable.
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
On File: LOC Reduction History
Agenda Page 12
Mayor and Council Request for Action
September 18, 2023
SUBJECT: BUILDING – APPROVE NEW CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL DESIGNATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council consider
the following:
MOTION TO: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-33 approving new City Building Official
Designation effective September 18, 2023.
BACKGROUND: At the September 5 Council meeting, the Council approved the hiring of
Kevin Benshoff as the full-time Building Official. According to MN State Statute 326B.133,
subd. 1, each municipality shall designate a building official to administer the Code and notify
the MN Department of Labor and Industry in writing of the designation.
KEY ISSUES:
• The City of Albertville has hired Kevin Benshoof for the position of Building Official.
He is starting September 18.
• The City of Albertville will no longer contract with the City of St. Michael for building
inspection services.
• According to MN Statute, Cities shall notify the MN Department of Labor and Industry
in writing of any new vacancies or designations.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The City Building Official is a budgeted position.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and City Council have the authority to approve the
new City Building Official Designation.
Responsible Person: Kris Luedke, City Clerk
Submitted through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachment:
• Resolution No. 2023-33
• Notice of Designation of Vacancy of Certified Building Official form on file in the City
Clerk’s office.
Agenda Page 13
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-33
RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL
DESIGNATION EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
WHEREAS, the City of Albertville has hired Mr. Kevin Benshoof for the full-time
position of Building Official; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albertville will no longer contract with the City of St. Michael
for Building Inspection Services; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Albertville hereby designates
Kevin Benshoof as the authorized City Building Official on September 18, 2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Albertville hereby
authorizes and designates City Administrator Adam Nafstad to sign any necessary documents on
behalf of the City to execute this Building Official designation.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville this 18th day of September 2023.
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
Agenda Page 14
Mayor and Council Request for Action
September 18, 2023
SUBJECT: FINANCE – 2024 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO:
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-34 adopting the 2023 Preliminary Property Tax Levy
collectible in 2024.
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-35 adopting the 2024 Preliminary Budget.
BACKGROUND: Annually, the budget and property tax levy process start in June with staff
preparing estimates and projections for the following year’s preliminary or draft budget. Through
meetings and workshop sessions, the City Council reviews the preliminary budget and amends it
as desired. Prior to September 30 of each year, the following year’s proposed tax levy is
submitted to Wright County for preliminary certification.
Attached is the preliminary summary budget for 2024.
The preliminary budget for 2024 totals $6,183,524. The budget includes a general fund tax levy
of $2,744,776 for taxes payable 2024, the debt service levy of $749,157 and a levy for capital in
the amount of $1,578,138. The total levy, general fund, debt service and capital has increased
from $4,758,894 in 2023 to $5,072,071, which is a 6.58% increase.
KEY ISSUES:
1. Levy Adoption Schedule: The final levy is not certified until mid December so there is
still an opportunity to review, discuss, and change the 2024 budget and tax levy as
needed. The important thing to note is that the final levy can be less than the preliminary
levy, but it cannot be more. For the preliminary levy, it is best to avoid “locking” into a
levy that could be inadequate to fund operations and programs for next year.
2. LGA: The City is estimated to receive LGA in the amount of $258,858, which reduces
the general fund levy by that amount.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: It is the City’s policy to review and approve the 2024 Budget
and Proposed Property Tax Levy.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: In reviewing the Albertville projected 2024 Budget, we
anticipate maintaining the Office of the State Auditors minimum requirements of 35% of the
budget in designated funds for general reserve, as well as, Albertville’s policy of 50%.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council have the authority to approve the 2024
Annual Preliminary Budget and Preliminary Property Tax Levy pursuant to Minnesota State
Law.
Agenda Page 15
Mayor and Council Request for Action – September 18, 2023
Finance - 2024 Budget and Preliminary Levy Page 2 of 4
Responsible Person: Tina Lannes, Finance Director
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
• Preliminary Summary Budget
• Resolution No. 2023-34 Adopting the Preliminary Tax Levy
• Resolution No. 2023-35 Adopting the 2024 Preliminary Budget
Agenda Page 16
Mayor and Council Request for Action – September 18, 2023
Finance - 2024 Budget and Preliminary Levy Page 3 of 4
9/14/2023
2024 PRELIMINARY BUDGET SUMMARY COMPARISON
GENERAL FUND
General Fund Revenue: 2023 Budget 2024 Budget
Difference
23 to 24 $
Difference
23 to 24 %
31010 Current Ad Valorem Taxes 2,519,337 2,744,776 $225,439 8.95%
32000 Licenses & Permits 30,500 30,500 $0 0.00%
32110 Liquor Licenses 30,000 30,000 $0 0.00%
32150 Sign Permits 2,500 2,500 $0 0.00%
32210 Building Permits 200,000 200,000 $0 0.00%
33401 LGA Revenue expected 50,391 258,858 $208,467 413.70%
33405 Police Aid 45,000 48,000 $3,000 6.67%
33406 Fire Aid 100,000 120,000 $20,000 20.00%
33422 Other State Aid Grants 700 700 $0 0.00%
33423 Municipal Maintenance Aid 11,000 11,535 $535 4.86%
34000 Charges for Services 20,000 18,000 -$2,000 -10.00%
34001 Administrative Fee 1,500 1,500 $0 0.00%
34005 Engineering Review Fee - Bldg 3,000 3,000 $0 0.00%
34101 Leases - City Property 31,000 31,000 $0 0.00%
34103 Zoning & Subdivision Fees 2,500 2,500 $0 0.00%
34104 Plan Check Fee 80,000 80,000 $0 0.00%
34107 Title Searches 2,500 2,500 $0 0.00%
34110 Arena 14,654 15,093 $439 3.00%
34112 Electric Franchise Fee 128,000 130,000 $2,000 1.56%
34113 Franchise Fee - Cable 60,000 60,000 $0 0.00%
34114 Gas Franchise 0 190,000 $190,000 100.00%
34202 Fire Protection Contract Charges 520,602 589,923 $69,321 13.32%
34780 Rental Fees 15,000 15,000 $0 0.00%
34950 Other Revenues 15,000 20,000 $5,000 33.33%
36210 Interest 10,000 0 -100.00%
102 Capital Levy 1,601,861 1,578,138 -$23,723 -1.48%
General Fund Reserves 120,250 0 -$120,250 -100.00%
Total Revenues 5,615,295 6,183,524 $568,229 10.12%
Agenda Page 17
Mayor and Council Request for Action – September 18, 2023
Finance - 2024 Budget and Preliminary Levy Page 4 of 4
General Fund Department Expenditures: 2023 Budget 2024 Budget
Difference
23 to 24 $
Difference
23 to 24 %
41000 General Government 65,000 70,000 $5,000 7.69%
41100 Council 57,428 58,128 $700 1.22%
41300 Combined Administrator/Engineer 190,554 199,256 $8,702 4.57%
41400 City Clerk 153,062 159,001 $5,939 3.88%
41440 Elections 27,000 27,000 $0 0.00%
41500 Finance 133,361 139,691 $6,330 4.75%
41550 City Assessor 48,000 52,000 $4,000 8.33%
41600 City Attorney 30,000 30,000 $0 0.00%
41700 City Engineer 35,000 35,000 $0 0.00%
41800 Economic Development 25,000 13,000 -$12,000 -48.00%
41910 Planning & Zoning 56,507 56,507 $0 0.00%
41940 City Hall 166,353 172,268 $5,915 3.56%
42000 Fire Department 720,524 805,992 $85,468 11.86%
42110 Police 949,913 1,216,246 $266,333 28.04%
42400 Building Department 294,595 329,445 $34,850 11.83%
42700 Animal Control 12,000 12,000 $0 0.00%
43100 Public Works - Streets 423,700 495,290 $71,590 16.90%
45000 Culture & Recreation 88,346 95,167 $6,821 7.72%
45100 Parks & Recreation 435,891 528,074 $92,183 21.15%
43160 Electric street lights 101,200 111,320 $10,120 10.00%
102 Capital 102 1,601,861 1,578,138 -$23,723 -1.48%
Total Expenditures 5,615,295 6,183,524 568,229 10.12%
Levy 2023 2024
Difference
23 to 24 %
General Fund & EDA 2,519,337 2,744,776 8.95%
Capital Levy 1,601,861 1,578,138 -1.48%
Total Tax Levy (Oper. Levy) 4,121,198 4,322,914 4.89%
102/601 Go Sewer Revenue 2019A 220,624 218,156
359 City Hall 05 2012B 261,980 261,699
358 PW Facility 04 2011C 102,092 102,302
601 GO Sewer Revenue 2023 0 114,000
468 I-94 53,000 53,000
Total Debt Service Levy 637,696 749,157 Debt Levy 17.48%
Total Levy 4,758,894 5,072,071 Total Levy 6.58%
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-34
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
2023 TAX LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 2024
BE IT RESOLVED by the C ouncil of the City of Albertville, County of Wright,
Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied for the current year, collectible in 2024,
upon taxable property in the City of Albertville for the following purposes:
Total Levy $5,072,071
The City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the County
Auditor of Wright County, Minnesota.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville this 18th day of September 2023.
________________________________
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-35
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Albertville has adopted a proposed budget;
and
WHEREAS, the Albertville City Council has adopted a preliminary tax levy to be placed
upon the taxable property in the City of Albertville; and
WHEREAS, the Albertville City Council desires to reserve within the General Fund
those monies designated as capital outlays within various budget classifications, such that those
monies can be disbursed only for those capital outlays so specified within the budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Albertville, Minnesota:
1. The attached budget is hereby adopted as the preliminary budget for the City of Albertville
for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
2. All monies designated within the budget as capital outlays shall be reserved within the
Capital Reserves Fund, such that those monies can be disbursed only for those capital
outlays so specified within the budget.
3. The Albertville City Council has hereby complied with Minnesota Statutes.
4. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to transmit certification of compliance with
Minnesota Statutes to the Commissioner of Revenue as required.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville on this 18th day of September 2023.
________________________________
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
September 18, 2023
SUBJECT: PLANNING – PARKSIDE COMMERCIAL – PUD AMENDMENT –
OFFICE BUILDING
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-36 addressing the following development
applications from Axys Construction to allow for the construction of a 7,000 square foot
professional office building at within the Parkside Commercial Planned Unit Development in the
City of Albertville.
BACKGROUND: In 2005, the City approved a conditional use permit/planned unit
development for a Parkside Commercial Development that included three office buildings and
CIC subdivision located on the northwest quadrant of County Road 19 and 57th Street. Through
the PUD, the site provided for three CIC lots and common space for shared access, parking,
ponding and landscaped areas. All of the office buildings have the same architectural exterior
finishes and appearance.
To date, one office building exists on the site. Axys Construction has applied for the construction
of a second 7,000 square foot office building on the eastern Parkside commercial lot. The
applicant is requesting a change in the building exterior finishes and appearance through the
submission on PUD amendment and submission of alternative building plans.
The applications have been processed through the Albertville Planning Commission with a
public hearing on September 12, 2023. Upon reviewing the development application, the City
planning report dated August 25, 2023, and public testimony, the Planning Commission
recommend approval of the application to the City Council.
KEY ISSUES:
• The site is zoned PUD/ B-2A Special Business District. With the original PUD approval,
the City limited the allowed site uses to general office, clinical offices, and service
businesses. The proposed office use is consistent with the allowed approved PUD uses
for the site.
• The current proposed building is located within the approved building location for the
eastern lot. This meets the required B-2A District setbacks.
• All parking lots and drive aisle are in-place. The parking lots are sized and designed to
meet the City standards for office uses.
• The approved 2005, planned unit development included a uniform building design for
each of the three buildings on the site. The current building is proposing an architectural
design and building materials that are different than the 2005 building designs. The
change in building design requires a planned unit development amendment.
Agenda Page 21
Mayor and Council Request for Action – September 18, 2023
Planning – Parkside Commercial PUD Amendment Page 2 of 3
• The proposed building has a hip shingled roof, with variable front building façade. The
exterior wall treatments consist of a manufactured stone face base and combination of
vertical and horizontal LP Smartside siding.
• Section 1100.4 of the Albertville code allows the City Council to consider the use of
other materials if they are determined acceptable.
• The building design and materials are similar to the recently constructed Konz building
and Lil Explorers Daycare along 57th Street.
• The applicant is requesting a comprehensive sign plan to address the multiple tenant
building.
• The majority owner of the Parkside Commercial Center CIC expressed the following
concerns and asked that City approval be delayed until resolution of these items can be
achieved.
o The current plans for the proposed commercial office building were not approved
by the Parkside Commercial Center CIC.
o The proposed owner of the new commercial office building has not entered into a
new Common Area Expense Allocation Agreement.
• The City Attorney addressed the majority owner’s concern. Under Minn. Stat. 15.99, the
City still needs to process this PUD amendment request within the 60/120 day timeline
required by the law. I see no reason why the public hearing should be delayed if it has
already been noticed or why a recommendation from the Planning Commission should
be delayed. The City Council can always delay the decision to approve the PUD
amendment for a little while if needed to give the parties time to come to agreement on
their issues, but ultimately the terms of the CIC Declarations are private covenants that
do not impact our zoning ordinance or our zoning decisions unless the declarations
/covenants the new development may be violating are also requirements of our original
PUD approval. The City must make its decision based on our ordinances and prior
approvals, and not necessarily on whether the requested action is consistent with the CIC
Declarations.
• In examining the past CIC documents, a 2015 covenant amendment indicates that this lot
is part of the Parkside Commercial Center Association and there is an allocation of
common area cost. In discussion with the City Attorney, the Council may require as a
condition of approval that this site must be included in the Parkside Commercial Center
Association with a Common Area expense allocation agreement and the applicant with
the majority owner provide documentation that the Association is established and active
to the City.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: The Albertville Planning Commission held a
public hearing on September 12, 2023 and agreed with the findings and recommendations
outlined in the August 25, 2023 planning report and recommended that the City Council approve
the Axys Construction applications for an amendment to the Parkside Commercial PUD to allow
to allow for the construction of a 7,000 sq. ft. office building with an exterior architectural design
and exterior materials that differ from the original PUD building design in Albertville.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The project will have to pay City utility connection fee
and SAC/WAC charges with the building permit.
Agenda Page 22
Mayor and Council Request for Action – September 18, 2023
Planning – Parkside Commercial PUD Amendment Page 3 of 3
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: Under Minn. Stat. 15.99, the City still needs to process this
PUD amendment request within the 60/120-day timeline required by the law. The applicant and
the majority CIC owner must provide documentation that the Parkside Commercial Center
Association in active and has a Common Area expense allocation for the long-term maintenance
of the site.
Responsible Person: Alan Brixius, City Planner
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
• Resolution No. 2023-36
• August 25, 2023, Planning Report and Exhibits
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-36
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUESTS FROM AXYS CONSTRUCTION FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE PARKSIDE COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 7,000 SQUARE
FOOT COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING WITH AN EXTERIOR BUILDING
ELEVATION DIFFERENT FORM THE ORIGINAL PARKSIDE COMMERCIAL PUD
ARCHITECTURE AND MATERIALS WITHIN THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
WHEREAS, Axys Construction has filed applications and submitted plans for the
development of a 7,000 sq. ft. office building within the Parkside Commercial PUD located at
the northeast corner of 57th Street and County Road 19. To facilitate the development proposal,
the following development applications have been requested,
1. Amendment to the 2005 Parkside Commercial Planned Unit Development to allow for
construction of an office building with exterior architecture and exterior materials that
differ from the original PUD building architecture.
2. Site and building plan approval.
WHEREAS, City Staff has reviewed submitted plans and prepared a planning report
dated August 25, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Albertville Planning Commission met and held a public hearing on
September 12, 2023, to consider the applications for a PUD amendment/site and building plans
for the construction of a 7,000 sq. ft. office building in a B-2A zoning district; and
WHEREAS, upon considering the application materials, the August 25, 2023 planning
report and public testimony, the Planning Commission closed the public hearing and
recommended that the City Council approve the requested amendment to the Parkside
Commercial PUD/site and building plans for the construction of a 7,000 sq. ft. office building in
a B-2A zoning district with the findings and conditions outlined in the August 25, 2023, planning
report; and
WHEREAS, upon considering the application materials, the August 25, 2023 planning
report and the recommendations of the Planning Commission, the City Council agrees with the
findings and recommendations of City Staff and the Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Albertville,
Minnesota hereby approves the request of the Axys Construction for an amendment to the
Parkside Commercial Planned Unit development to allow for the construction of a 7,000 sq. ft.
office building with exterior architecture and building materials that differ from the original 2005
PUD architecture and the site and building plans on the following conditions.
Agenda Page 24
City of Albertville, MN
Resolution No. 2023-36
Meeting of September 18, 2023
Page 2
Parkside Commercial PUD amendment: The amendment of the Parkside Commercial PUD is
approved to allow for the building exterior and materials to be designed and constructed per the
submitted and approved building elevation plans dated August 15, 2023.
1. The proposed building shall be a member of the Parkside Commercial Center Association
including a common area expense allocation agreement that addresses the long-term
operation and maintenance of the common areas of the PUD.
2. The applicant and the majority owner of the Parkside Commercial Center CIC shall
provide documentation to the City that the Parkside Commercial Center Association is
established and active to allow the proposed development to proceed.
Site and Building plans: The site and building plans dated August 15, 2023, are approved with
the following conditions.
1. City approval of alternative exterior building materials as shown the submitted building
elevation plan dated August 15, 2023.
2. The building elevations shall be altered to continue the manufactured stone base to west
side of the building and along the south side of the building from the southeast corner of
the building to the first man door.
3. The sign plan is approved with the following conditions.
a. The individual tenant wall signs shall not exceed 48 sq. ft. and shall be located
over the tenant’s front entrance.
b. No wall sign shall be placed on the west building wall.
c. The wall sign on the east building wall is approved to reserve the monument sign
faces for the west Parkside Commercial office buildings.
d. All sign lighting shall be on a timer that will turn off the lights at 11:00 P.M.
e. Each sign shall require individual sign permits.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville this 18th day of September 2023.
_____________________________
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
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Abcities LLC
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Adam Nafstad
FROM: Alan Brixius
DATE: August 25, 2023
RE: Parkside Commercial – PUD Amendment – Office Building
FILE NO: 163.06 23.03
PID: 101-114-002-010
BACKGROUND
In 2005, the City approved a conditional use permit / planned unit development for a
Parkside commercial development that included three office buildings and CIC
subdivision located on the northwest quadrant of County Road 19 and 57th Street.
Through the PUD, the site provided for three CIC lots and common space for shared
access, parking, ponding and landscaped areas.
To date, one office building exists on the site. Axys Construction has applied for the
construction of a second 7,000 square foot office building on the eastern Parkside
commercial lot.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A: 2005 Site Plan
Exhibit B: 2005 Vehicle Access Plan
Exhibit C: 2005 Landscape Plan
Exhibit D: 2023 Site Plan
Exhibit E 2023 Building Floor Plan
Exhibit F: 2023 Building Elevations
Exhibit G. 2023 Landscape Plan
Exhibit H: 2023 lighting Plan
16405 78th Avenue N. Maple Grove
Tel: 763-242-6955
Email AlBrixius@gmail.com
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ANALYSIS
Zoning: The site is zoned PUD/ B-2A Special Business District. With the original PUD
approval, the city limited the allowed site uses to general office, clinical offices, and
service businesses. The proposed office use is consistent with the allowed approved
PUD uses for the site.
Lot Area and Setbacks: The 2005 PUD approved building sites for each of the three
buildings. The current proposed building is located within the approved building location
for the eastern lot. This meets the required B-2A District setbacks. The current building
will have 7,080 sq. ft. in floor area which is slightly smaller than the original proposed
building of 7,500 sq. ft. The building fits the approved site.
Parking: The existing parking lots are in-place to support full site development.
The proposed new building will be 7,080 sq. ft. in floor area smaller than the original,
reducing the demand for parking. The parking lots are sized and designed to meet the
City standards for office uses.
Maximum Building Height. The maximum building height in the B2-A district is 35 feet.
The submitted plans show a building height of less than 35 feet.
Building Materials. The approved 2005, planned unit development included a uniform
building design for each of the three buildings on the site. The current building is
proposing an architectural design and building materials that are different than the 2005
building designs. The change in building design requires a planned unit development
amendment.
The proposed building has a hip shingled roof, with variable front building façade. The
exterior wall treatments consist of a manufactured stone face base and combination of
vertical and horizontal LP Smartside siding. LP Smartside Siding is not a material
specifically allowed within the B2-A district; however, Section 1100.4 of the Albertville
code allows the City council to consider the use of other materials if they are
determined acceptable. The planning commission is asked to review the proposed
building elevations and provide a recommendation as to whether the building design
and materials are appropriate within the B2-A district.
The building design and materials are similar to the recently constructed Konz building
and Lil Explorers Daycare along 57th Street.
In review of the review of the requested building elevations, staff recommend that the
stone treatment be extended around the entire building. The building has a very visible
location, and the four-sided architecture is recommended in exchange for the PUD
flexibility.
Loading Areas. The office uses will have a limited deliveries. The original site plan has
been approved with maneuvering space for smaller delivery vehicles and garbage
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trucks (Exhibit B). Vehicle off-loading will occur within the drive lanes.
Trash Enclosure. A trash/recycling area is identified on the site plan south of the
building. Per the applicant’s narrative the office building will be using roll-out garbage
and recycling containers rather than a dumpster. The applicant has provided plans
which indicate the trash enclosure will have exterior walls that match the building
materials.
Site Lighting. The freestanding parking lot lighting is already in-place. The applicants
have submitted a lighting plan for wall mounted goose neck lights. The lighting plan
appears to meet the requirements for site lighting. The applicants' cut sheets indicate
the light fixtures are a 90-degree cut-off and the light levels at the property line are
below the City's maximum standard of 0.4-foot candles.
Landscaping. The submitted landscape plan shows shrub plantings at the perimeter of
the building. The proposed plantings meet the species and size requirements of the City
Code.
The landscape plan is consistent with the approved 2005 PUD landscape plan.
Sign Plan. The 2005 Parkside Commercial PUD/CUP was approved with the following
sign restrictions.
1. Two monument signs were approved. The monument signs shall not exceed 12
feet in height and no more than 80 square feet in area per sign face.
2. Wall signage shall not exceed 48 square feet in area for each tenant bay
entrance. Each sign shall require a separate sign permit.
3. All sign lighting shall be on a timer that will turn off at 11:00 P.M.
4. Window signs are prohibited.
The current building elevations propose to have individual tenant signs over the tenant
bay entrances, as well as wall signs on the east and west ends of the building. In review
of the proposed sign plan, we offer the following recommendations.
1. The tenant sign over the entrances are within the approved 2005 sign plan.
2. The east and west signs are a new consideration. We recommend that no sign
be allowed on the west wall and the east wall sign be approved as a PUD
amendment to allow the freestanding monument signs to be reserved for the
west two office building tenant identification.
3. The sign lighting shall be restricted to the approved 2005 approved sign plan
requirements.
4. All signs shall require individual sign permits.
CONCLUSION
The proposed development fits the original approved Parkside Commercial site plan.
The change in exterior design requires a PUD amendment to allow the change in
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exterior building materials. Based on our review we recommend approval of the PUD
amendment with the following conditions.
1. City approval of alternative exterior building materials as shown on Exhibit F.
2. The building elevations shall be altered to continue the manufactured stone base
to all sides of the building.
3. The sign plan is approved with the following conditions.
a. The individual tenant wall signs shall not exceed 48 sq. ft. and shall be
located over the tenant’s front entrance.
b. No wall sign shall be placed on the west building wall.
c. The wall sign on the east building wall is approved to reserve the
monument sign faces for the west Parkside Commercial office buildings.
d. All sign lighting shall be on a timer that will turn off the lights at 11:00 P.M.
e. Each sign shall required individual sign permits.
Cc. Maeghan Becker
Rylan Rosenlund
Kris Luedke
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
September 18, 2023
SUBJECT: PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING – 50TH STREET RETAINING WALL
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following motion:
MOTION TO: Approve quote in the amount of $133,639.50 from Fehn Companies to replace
the retaining wall located at 11580 50th Street NE, conditioned on a 50% cost share agreement
with the County.
BACKGROUND: The existing wall was built by the City sometime around 1993 and is
necessary for the boulevard sidewalk along 50th Street. It is my understanding 50th Street NE was
under the City’s jurisdiction when the wall was originally built, but today 50th Street NE exists as
a Wright County highway (CSAH 18). The existing wall is constructed of a modular concrete
block, which is deteriorating and is beginning to overturn.
The City has developed plans and specifications for the wall and has solicited quotes for the
work. Three quotes were received, ranging from $133,639.50 to 170,422.50, with Fehn
Companies submitting the low quote.
The proposed work includes removing the existing structure and replacing with a larger modular
concrete block and adding a fence along the top of the wall, per code, for pedestrian safety.
Under the County’s policy, municipalities are responsible for 50% of the cost of retaining walls
in lieu of right of way. Earlier this year a draft cost share agreement between the City and
County was prepared; however, that agreement estimated the wall construction would be
$75,000. I am working with the County to amend the agreement to include the quoted price of
the work.
KEY ISSUES:
• The retaining wall needs to be replaced.
• The proposed work include the addition of a fence along the top of the wall.
• Low quote for the project was submitted by Fehn’s in the amount of $133,639.50.
• A cost share agreement with the County to pay 50% is still needed.
• If approved, the work will be completed this fall.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The project costs will be spilt with the County and the
City’s portion, approximately $66,820, will be funded through capital reserves.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council possess the authority to authorize
municipal improvements, and to accept or reject quotes for municipal improvements.
Agenda Page 39
Mayor and Council Request for Action – September 18, 2023
Public Works/Engineering – 50th Street NE Retaining Wall Page 2 of 2
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
On file:
• Construction Plans and Specifications
• Bid Abstract
• County Agreement
Agenda Page 40
City Administrator’s Update
September 14, 2023
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Joint Governance Meeting: The Joint Governance meeting with the City of St. Michael and the
STMA School Board is scheduled for October 30, 2023, at 6 pm at STMA Middle School West in
the media center.
2024 Preliminary Budget Workshops: The 2024 Budget Workshop #4 is scheduled for
September 18 at 6:15 pm before the regularly scheduled City Council meetings.
Fall Newsletter: The Fall newsletter should hit residents’ mailboxes next week.
Parks Committee Vacancy: The Parks Committee vacancy will be included in the upcoming
newsletter and posted on the City’s website.
Code/Zoning Enforcement: The code enforcement regrading illegal land use on Potter’s
property located at the southwest corner of 60th Street NE and Mackenzie Avenue has been
turned over to the City Attorney.
Compost Facility: Otsego has agreed to pay 2/3 of the cost associated with the 2023 chipping
and screening operations. The Otsego Administrator and I will be working on a more formal
understanding of facility use and cost sharing for future years. This is a topic I will bring back to
the Council for more discussion in the near future.
ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS
2023 Street Overlay: With the exception of a few restoration items, the project is generally
complete.
53rd Street and CSAH 19 Signal: A pre-construction meeting for the project will be help the first
week of October and site work will begin shortly thereafter. Due to material delays, signal
heads and will be install mid-December.
WWTF Improvements: The precast walls are standing and the Contractor is working on the
roof and interior walls. The Contractor is working to have the building fully enclosed by winter.
50th Street Retaining Walls: This will be a discussion item on Monday’s meeting. Plans are
complete and quotes have been received; however, the low quote is more than estimated and
the County’s agreement will need to be revised.
Lift Station Upgrades: Public Works is working on 4 lift station upgrades. Generally, upgrades
are related to control panels and electrical components. Eligible expenses can be paid with
ARPA funds otherwise are paid with enterprise capital reserves.
Agenda Page 41
City Administrator’s Update Page 2 of 2 September 14, 2023
2024 Street and Trail Improvements: Staff is working is working to identified street and trail
segments to be included in the 2024 overlay project.
Agenda Page 42