2024-04-01 City Council Agenda PacketCity of Albertville Council Agenda
Monday, April 1, 2024
City Council Chambers
7 pm
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 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 March 18, 2024, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.3-6
B.Authorize the Monday, April 1, 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.
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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.)
B.Building – None
C.City Clerk – None
D.Finance – None
E.Fire
1.Fire Contract Discussion
F.Planning and Zoning – None
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G.Public Works/Engineering
1.2024 Street Overlay Project Presentation of Bids
2.2024 Concrete Improvement Presentation of Quotes
H.Legal – None
I.Administration
1.City Administrator’s Update 8-9
10.Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
April 8
April 9
April 15
April 15
April 22
April 29
May 6
STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
Planning Commission, 7 pm
Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, 6:15 pm
City Council, 7 pm
Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
Joint Governance Meeting, 6 pm (Albertville City Hall)
City Council, 7 pm
11.Adjournment
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 18, 2024 – 7 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
1. Call to Order
Acting Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Roll Call
Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking, Hayden, Olson and Zagorski.
Mayor Hendrickson arrived at 7:03 pm
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, Fire Chief Bullen, City Attorney Couri, City Planner
Brixius, Finance Director Lannes, and City Clerk Luedke.
3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions – None
4. Public Forum
Wright County Commissioner Holland provided background information on the Middle Housing
Bill and what was included in it. She reported on Senator Lucero’s amendment to the Bill which
would limit cities’ ability to mandates specific aesthetics on residential building permits. She said
some of the Wright County Commissioners and local City leaders met with the Senator to asked
him to remove the amendment from the Bill but he said because it was part of the Omnibus Bill, he
did not believe it could be taken out. She answered questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information and said the Bill would eliminate the
City’s ability for zoning approvals on lot size requirements, design elements and other components
for residential developments. He said some neighboring cities had sent letters to the legislators
stating they do not support the Bill and added City staff could prepare one if Council would like
them to. He answered questions from Council
City Planner Brixius reported that his previous partner and himself prepared a position paper on the
item stating that the Bill would take away the City’s authority to make local planning and zoning
decisions. He answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the Bill and the Senator’s amendment.
5. Amendments to the Agenda
Mayor Hendrickson requested to add item 9I3. Under Administration entitled “Discuss Residential
Housing Bill Letter”
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the
March 18, 2024, agenda as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski.
Nays: None. The motion carried.
Agenda Page 3
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 2
Regular Meeting of March 18, 2024
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 March 4, 2024, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
B. Authorize the Monday, March 18, 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. Approve renewal of liquor licenses for licensee listed in the staff report for the period of
April 15, 2024, through April 14, 2025, contingent upon successful Wright County
Sheriff’s Department review for liquor law violations.
D. Authorize the purchase of two HVAC Rooftop Units and additional ductwork for the
Fire Department.
E. Approve renewal of Consumption and Display Permit for the Church of St. Albert’s for
the Parish Center located at 11400 57th Street NE and further subject to receipt of
licensing approval from the State of Minnesota.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the
March 18, 2024, 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.
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 Hayden reported he had attended the March 12 Planning Commission meeting and
said the items would be discussed later in the agenda.
B. Building – None
C. City Clerk – None
D. Finance – None
E. Fire – None
F. Planning and Zoning
Agenda Page 4
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 3
Regular Meeting of March 18, 2024
1. Medart Industrial Development Applications
City Planner Brixius presented the staff report which included background information the previous
Albertville Self-Storage Facility development applications which did not proceed. He reported
Medart Inc. was pursuing development applications of the property now. Planner Brixius said the
approval would include the combination of two lots, the vacation of a certain easements within the
lots, approval of the development and said the plans included a future phase two warehouse
expansion. He reported the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on the applications and
recommended approval. He answered questions from Council regarding the landscaping plan and
development applications .
City Attorney Couri reported a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement would be required and said the
City would do the vacation of easements once the new legal description was provided.
City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information on the curb cuts and answered
questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the Medart Development, the future warehouse expansion
project, and the landscape plan. Council directed City staff to amend the Resolution to include the
following item 5 under the Conditions: “The applicant shall enter into a stormwater pond
maintenance agreement.”
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to adopt
Resolution No. 2024-12 addressing the development applications for Medart to allow for the
construction of a 105,257 sq. ft. warehouse/distribution industrial building in the City of Albertville
as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion
carried.
2. Amend City Code Sign Regulation to allow Playfield Signs in P/I Zoning
District
City Planner Brixius presented the staff report which included background information on the
proposed Ordinance to allow the Albertville Sport Associations to sell advertising signs to be placed
on the inside the City’s playfield. He reviewed the temporary playfield sign design standards and
said the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on the Ordinance amendment and
recommended approval. Planner Brixius answered questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council regarding the intent of the amendment
which would allow for an agreement with the Albertville Sports Associations for temporary signage
on specific ball fields.
There was Council discussion regarding the Ordinance amendment, the Albertville Sports
Associations and they directed City staff to update the Ordinance to indicate only the Albertville
nonprofit baseball and softball associations would be eligible to apply.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to adopt
Ordinance No. 2024-02 approving amendments to City Code Title 10, Chapter 7 Sign Regulations,
Section 10-7-6 establishing regulations and standards for allowing temporary signs within Central
Park playfields as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays:
None. The motion carried.
G. Public Works/Engineering – None
Agenda Page 5
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 4
Regular Meeting of March 18, 2024
H. Legal – None
I. Administration
1. Cooperative Construction Agreement between MnDOT and City of Albertville
City Administrator Nafstad reported the Cooperative Construction Agreement was for the I-94 GAP
project and added this agreement was specifically related to a portion of the trail from the east side
of County Road 19 from the ramps on the south side to the ramps on the north side. He said with
this agreement, the City could extend the trail into the Kwik Trip property and then connect it to the
Albertville Mall’s property and then later the City could further extend the trail into Towne Lakes.
He answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to adopt
Resolution No. 2024-13 approving a Cooperative Contract between Minnesota Department of
Transportation and the City of Albertville. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
2. City Administrator’s Update
City Administrator Nafstad reviewed the City’s Administrator’s Update and updated the Council on
the MS4 Audit.
City Clerk Luedke reported on the March 5 PNP Election which included the City’s overall election
turnout, a thank you to City staff, Public Works and the City’s Election judges for all their hard
work and the reimbursement process for the PNP election.
3. Discuss Residential Housing Bill Letter
The Council discussed submitting a letter to legislators regarding the Bill but decided to wait and
monitor the issue at this time.
10. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
March 25 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
April 1 City Council, 7 pm
April 8 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
April 9 Planning Commission, 7 pm
April 15 City Council, 7 pm
April 22 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee
April 29 Joint Governance Meeting, 6 pm (Albertville City Hall)
11. Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hayden to adjourn the
meeting at 8:06 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
April 1, 2024
SUBJECT: CONSENT – FINANCE – PAYMENT OF BILLS
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Authorize the Monday, April 1, 2024, 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 7
City Administrator’s Update
March 28, 2024
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Local Board of Appeal and Equalization: The local Board of Appeals and Equalization will be
held on Monday, April 15 at 6:15 pm Wirght County Assessor’s Office staff will be in attendance
to present and answer questions. The trained and certified Board members are
Councilmembers Olson and Zagorski.
Joint Governance Meeting: The Joint Governance meeting with the City of St. Michael and the
STMA School Board is scheduled for April 29 at 6 pm at the Albertville City Hall.
2023 Audit: The annual audit for the City of Albertville is nearing completion. The preliminary
audit began in late January with the majority of the field work starting in March. ABDO will be
presenting the findings to the Council at the April 15 City Council meeting.
League of Minnesota Cities 2024 Annual Conference: This event will be held on Wednesday,
June 26 through Friday, June 28 in Rochester, MN at the Rochester Mayo Civic Center.
Registration is now open for the event. Please let me know if you would like to attend this year.
Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Brunch: The Crow River Senior Center will be holding a
Volunteer Appreciation Brunch to celebrate their hard working volunteers on Friday, April 26
from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Crow River Senior Center. Please let me know if you would like
to attend.
Summer Job Opportunities: The City is currently advertising for multiple seasonal summer
positions for both the Public Works and Utilities Department. Further information is listed on
the City’s website.
City’s Domain Change: City staff is in the process of converting the City’s domain address from
ci.albertville.mn.us to .gov. Council and City staff’s new email addresses have been set up and
are running simultaneously with the previous email addresses. Staff is also working with
Granicus to update the City’s website domain. The anticipated time frame for completion of the
project is mid-March.
Parks Committee: The Parks Committee has scheduled this year’s Explore Your Parks Night
event for Thursday, May 16 from 6 pm to 8 pm. This year’s event will be held in Oakside Park,
Villas Park and Winter Park.
Parks Committee Vacancy: The Parks Committee has a vacancy due to a recent resignation.
The vacancy has been posted on the City’s website and Facebook page.
Outlet Mall (East) TIF Analysis: The City received the TIF Analysis back from LHB. The final
report shows the east side of the Mall would qualify as a TIF redevelopment district.
Agenda Page 8
City Administrator’s Update Page 2 of 2 March 28, 2024
Code/Zoning Enforcement: The code enforcement regarding 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.
ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS
53rd Street and CSAH 19 Signal: With the exception of final restoration and painting, the
project is complete. Turf restoration and cross walk striping will be completed in the spring.
Tree Trimming and Pond Maintenance: Public works is taking advantage of the warm weather
and has been trimming trees and performing pond and ditch maintenance.
WWTF Improvements: The project is progressing well. The building is fully enclosed and
various trades and subcontractors will be working inside throughout the winter months.
Generator Improvements: All three generators have been ordered. The generator for the fire
hall and Villas Lift Station are expected to arrive by the end of the year. The trailer mounted
generator is expected within the next 4 weeks.
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.
2024 Street Overlay Project: The bid opening was March 21 and bids will be presented at the
meeting.
2024 Concrete Improvements: Quotes were received on March 21 and will be presented at the
meeting.
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