2024-02-20 City Council Minutes
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 20, 2024 – 7 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
1. Call to Order
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Roll Call
Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking, Hayden and Zagorski.
Councilmember Olson arrived at 7:39 pm
Staff Present: Fire Chief Bullen, Finance Director Lannes, Utilities Supervisor Middendorf 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
There were no amendments to the agenda.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the
February 20, 2024, agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays:
None. Absent: 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 February 5, 2024, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
B. Authorize the Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 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. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-08 accepting a donation from the Albertville Lions in the
amount of $1,750 for Fire Prevention materials for the Albertville Fire Departments.
D. Reduce Letter of Credit No. 757, held as security for Particle Control to no less than
$7,200, conditioned on any outstanding balances owed to the City being paid in full.
E. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-09 for 2024 Grant Application for Outdoor Recreation
Grant Program.
F. Approve Payment Application No. 10 to Gridor Construction in the amount of $238,975
for Wastewater System Improvements.
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Regular Meeting of February 20, 2024
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve
the February 20, 2024, consent agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried.
7. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing – Medart Inc. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Request
Finance Director Lannes presented the staff report which included information on the TIF request
from Medart Inc. She reported the company was proposing to construct a 100,000 square foot
warehouse and distribution center and would like to use TIF assistance to defray development costs.
She said the approval would only be for the TIF request and added Medart submitted site and
building plan which are scheduled to be heard at the March 13 Planning Commission meeting.
Finance Director Lannes requested the approval allow for minor amendments for the TIF Bond
Council and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to close the
public hearing. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson.
The motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2024-10 establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 21 within Development
District No. 1 (the “TIF District”) and adopting the tax increment financing plan therefor;
authorizing the terms of an interfund loan; authorizing the execution of a development agreement;
and approving a business subsidy agreement as amended to allow minor changes from the TIF Bond
Council. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The
motion carried.
8. Wright County Sheriff’s Office – Updates, reports, etc.
The Wright County Sheriff’s deputy who was present reviewed the incidents that occurred in the
City of Albertville within the past few weeks.
9. Department Business
A. City Council
1. Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board,
FYCC, etc.)
Councilmember Zagorski provided an update from the STMA Arena Board meeting which included
a review of the preliminary budget and a discussion on the ongoing parking issues at the Ice Arena
during busy times.
Councilmember Hayden provided an update from the Planning Commission Meeting which
included a discussion on the hot tub regulations and land usage around the proposed Costco site.
B. Building
1. 2023 Year-End Building Permit Review
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Regular Meeting of February 20, 2024
Finance Director Lannes presented the staff report and summarized the 2023 Building Permit
Activity report. She also reviewed the information on the rental licenses and the number of
inspections conducted in 2023.
C. City Clerk – None
D. Finance – None
E. Fire
1. Albertville Fire Department Presentation – 2023 Year in Review
Fire Chief Bullen presented the 2023 call data and said the fire department had received a total of
555 calls in 2023. He also provided details on the incident statistics by City along with the date and
time frame of the incidents. Chief Bullen reported on the department’s 2023 accomplishments and
reviewed the grants received. He answered questions from Council regarding the review.
The Council thanked the Albertville Fire Department for their service to the City.
F. Planning and Zoning
1. Approve Albertville Zoning Code amendment relating to Hot Tub Fences
City Clerk Luedke presented the staff report and provided an overview of the proposed amendment
to the City Code relating to the fencing requirements for above ground hot tubs. She said the
Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended the Council approve the amendment
and answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to adopt
Ordinance No. 2024-01 amending Section 1000.5.E.2e of the Albertville Municipal City Code
relating to Hot Tub Fences. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None.
Absent: Olson. The motion carried.
G. Public Works/Engineering
1. Approve Purchase of Two Generators and Automatic Transfer Switch
Utilities Supervisor Middendorf presented the staff report and background information on the
current number of generators that City has. He also reported on the proposed generator purchases
and where the new generators would be used. He answered questions from Council regarding the
generator’s lead times.
Finance Director Lannes provided details on the funding source for the purchase of the generators.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve
purchase of two Generators Model C70N6 and Model C45N6 and an Automatic Transfer Switch
from Cummins Inc, Des Moines Iowa for $122,250. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried.
2. Approve Purchase of New Caterpillar Portable Generator
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve
purchase of a Caterpillar Model XQ125BM Generator complete with Trailer, Enclosure, and
assorted Power Cords from Ziegler Power Systems for $137,650. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden,
Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried.
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Regular Meeting of February 20, 2024
H.Legal – None
I.Administration
1. Municipal Consent for I-94 Gap Project Discussion
Mayor Hendrickson provided background information on the conversations that occurred between
the City and MnDOT representatives. She said in response to the City’s concerns regarding the
project, the Commissioner of Transportation, Nancy Daubenberger, sent a letter addressing the
concerns that the City expressed. She stated if the Resolution was not approved, a special meeting
would be required on Friday, March 1.
Fire Chief Bullen provided additional details on the project and the letter the City received from the
Commissioner. He answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the I-94 Gap Project, the letter received from
Commissioner Daubenberger, and the layout approval for the project. After much discussion, the
Council agreed to approve the Resolution based on the letter received from the MnDOT
Commissioner committing to work cooperatively with the City on the project. The Council thanked
Mayor Hendrickson and City Administrator Nafstad for their work on the project.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2024-11 for layout approval for State Project 8680-189 for Interstate Highway 94.
Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
2. City Administrator’s Update
City Clerk Luedke reported absentee voting for the Presidential Primary continues through March 4
and said the City Hall would be open for voting on Saturday, March 2. She reported on the current
opening the Parks Committee has and said the vacancy has been posted on the City’s website and
Facebook page.
10.Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
February 26 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
March 4 City Council, 7 pm
March 5 Presidential Nomination Primary Election, 7 am to 8 pm
March 11 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
March 12 Planning Commission, 7 pm
March 18 City Council, 7 pm
11.Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hayden to adjourn the
meeting at 7:50 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk