2024-01-16 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 16, 2024 – 7 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
1.Call to Order
Acting Mayor Cocking called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
2.Pledge of Allegiance – Roll Call
Present: Acting Mayor Cocking, Councilmembers Hayden and Zagorski.
Absent: Mayor Hendrickson and Councilmember Olson
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, City Attorney Couri, Finance Director Lannes, and
City Clerk Luedke.
3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions – None
4.Public Forum
There was no one present for the public forum.
5.Amendments to the Agenda
City Administrator Nafstad added an item under 9I2. Administration entitled “ Approve
Agreement for TIF Evaluation” and an item under H1. Legal entitled “Joint Powers Agreement
with Wright County for Enforcement of Cannabis.”
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve
the January 16, 2024, agenda as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden and Zagorski. Nays: None.
Absent: Hendrickson and Olson. 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 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 January 16, 2024, regular City Council Meeting minutes as amended.
B.Authorize the Tuesday, January 3, 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.
C.Approve One-Day Temporary Consumption and Display Permit application for the
Albertville Fire Relief Association and an exemption from prohibition of liquor
consumption at the Albertville Fire Hall, located at 11350 57th Street NE for
Saturday, February 17, 2024.
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Regular Meeting of January 16, 2024
6. Consent Agenda - continued
D. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-03 approving appointment of the Election Judges and
Absentee Ballot Board for the Presidential Nominating Primary Election to be held on
March 5, 2024.
E. Approve the renewal of THC retail establishment license for One Stop Smoke Shop
for January 16, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
F. Approve the annual permit renewal for Consumption and Display of liquor for the
Albertville City Hall building, located at 5959 Main Avenue NE, for the period of
April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.
G. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-04 calling for a Public Hearing on the proposed
Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 21 within Municipal
Development District No. 1; The proposed adoption of a Tax Increment Financing
Plan relating thereto; and the proposed granting of a Business Subsidy.
H. Reduce Letter of Credit No. 750127757, held as security for Kingston Crossings to no
less than $87,700, conditioned on any outstanding balances owed to the City being
paid in full.
I. Approve Payment Application No. 9 to Gridor Construction in the amount of $402,763
for Wastewater System Improvements.
The Council thanked City staff for the list of claims updated format.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve
the January 16, 2024, Consent as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden and Zagorski. Nays: None.
Absent: Hendrickson and Olson. 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.)
Acting Mayor Cocking provided an update from the STMA Arena Board meeting which
included a discussion on the 2024 budget, possible rate increases and ceiling repairs. He
answered questions from the other Councilmembers.
B. Building – None
C. City Clerk
1. Local Board of Appeals and Equalization Meeting Date
City Clerk Luedke reported Wright County tentatively set the Albertville Local Board of
Appeals and Equalization meeting for Monday, April 15 at 6:15 pm and said City staff
recommended setting the meeting for this time.
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Regular Meeting of January 16, 2024
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to set the
meeting date for the Albertville Local Board of Appeals and Equalization for April 15, 2024, at
6:15 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson and Olson.
The motion carried.
D. Finance – None
E. Fire – None
F. Planning and Zoning – None
G. Public Works/Engineering
1. Generator Installation Contract
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report which included background information on
which generators would be installed and added this contract would be only for the installation of
the generators. He reported the actual generators would be purchased under a separate contract
which staff would submit to the Council for review at a later date. Administrator Nafstad
answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve
low bid in the Amount of $61,977 from Design Electric, Inc. to install back-up generators at the
fire hall and Albert Villas lift station. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden and Zagorski. Nays: None.
Absent: Hendrickson and Olson. The motion carried.
H. Legal
1. Joint Powers Agreement with Wright County for Enforcement of Cannabis
City Attorney Couri presented the staff report and reported with this agreement, Wright County
would have the ability to enforcement and regulate cannabis similar to the tobacco licenses
within Albertville. He said the County would issue the cannabis licenses and perform the
required compliance checks, but the City would continue to maintain control over local zoning
regulations which could include limiting the number of licenses issued within the City. Attorney
Couri answered questions from Council regarding the Joint Powers Agreement and the current
Sheriff’s contract.
City Clerk Luedke answered questions from Council regarding the licensing process for tobacco
and THC establishments.
There was Council discussion regarding the Joint Powers Agreement with Wright County and
the current Wright County Enforcement Agreement.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to adopt
Resolution No. 2024-05 approving the Joint Powers Agreement between the County of Wright
and the City of Albertville for the enforcement and regulation of Cannabis. Ayes: Cocking,
Hayden and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson and Olson. The motion carried.
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Regular Meeting of January 16, 2024
I.Administration
1.City Administrator’s Update
City Administrator Nafstad reviewed the City Administrator’s Update which included two
upcoming events: the I-94 West Chamber’s State of the Cities luncheon on January 30 and the I-
94 Corridor Coalition Legislative preview event on February 9. He provided an update on the I-
94 Gap Project Municipal Consent Agreement discussions that were conducted with the District
Engineer and the Assistant Commissioner. He reported the City should receive additional
information on the Consent agreement on January 19th and answered questions from Council.
2. Approve Agreement for TIF Evaluation
City Administrator Nafstad said the Albertville Outlet Mall was pursuing options for the sale of
the east side of the mall. He reported the developer inquired if there were any economic
development items available for the development of site. Administrator Nafstad said the only
option the City would have for economic funds would be through TIF and with this agreement,
the buildings would be analyzed to see if they were considered blighted. He answered questions
from Council regarding the agreement.
Finance Director Lannes answered questions from Council regarding funding sources for the cost
of the TIF evaluation agreement.
City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding how the property would be
valued and TIF process.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve
the Agreement for Investigative Services Albertville Outlet Mall TIF Analysis not to exceed
$9,800. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson and Olson. The
motion carried.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
January 22 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
February 5 City Council, 7 pm
February 12 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
February 13 Planning Commission, 7 pm
February 19 City Hall closed in observance of President’s Day
February 20 City Council, 7 pm (Tuesday)
10.Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, second by Councilmember Zagorski to adjourn the
meeting at 7:47 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Hendrickson
and Olson. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk