2025-02-03 City Council Agenda PacketCity of Albertville Council Agenda
Monday, February 3, 2025
City Council Chambers
7 pm
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1.Call to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance – Roll Call
3.Recognitions – Presentations - Introductions
A.Albertville Fire Department Presentation – 2024 Year in Review
B.Albertville Fire Department – 2024/2025 Service Awards
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 January 21, 2025, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
B.Authorize the Monday, February 3, 2025, 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 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.
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D.Accept Accounts Receivable Report.58-59
E.4th Quarter Budget to Actual.60-63
F.10% Annual Gambling Contributions.64-65
G.Approve the renewal of the THC License Application for Neighbor’s Bar & Grill located
at 5772 Main Avenue through December 31, 2025.
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H.Approve On-sale Temporary Liquor License for the Church of St. Albert’s fundraiser
events located at St. Albert Parish Center, 11458 57th Street NE on June 13 and 14, 2025.
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7.Public Hearing – None
8.Wright County Sheriff’s Office – Updates, reports, etc.
9.Department Business
City of Albertville City Council Agenda
Monday, February 3, 2025 Page 2 of 2
A. City Council
1. Committee Updates (STMA Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, FYCC, etc.)
B. Building – None
C. City Clerk – None
D. Finance
1. Main Ave and Central Park Playground Equipment Bond 68-70
(Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-04 declaring the official intent of the City of
Albertville to reimburse certain expenditures from the issuance of bonds.)
E. Fire – None
F. Planning and Zoning – None
G. Public Works/Engineering – None
H. Legal – None
I. Administration
1. City Administrator’s Update 71-72
10. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
February 10 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
February 11 Planning Commission, 7 pm
February 17 City Offices are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 18 City Council, 7 pm (Tuesday)
February 24 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
11. Adjournment
ALBERTVILLE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
2024 Annual Report
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Albertville Fire Department
Mission Statement
Albertville Fire Department members are highly trained and dedicated to their community in order to maintain the following oath to our citizens:
"The mission of the Albertville Fire Department is to minimize the loss of life and property from fire, natural disaster, and hazardous material incidents; and to save lives by providing emergency services in life threatening situations in the Cities of Albertville and Otsego; and to perform these services in a safe and efficient manner by maintaining effective emergency response, life safety principles, fire suppression initiatives, and fire prevention training.“
Vision Statement
“The Albertville Fire Department is committed to providing a superior level of emergency service that continually improves the quality of life, health, and safety of the people who live, work in, and visit our community.”
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Albertville Fire Department
The Albertville Fire Department is committed to the following Core Values:
Integrity
Professionalism
Honor
Dedication
Integrity:That our moral principles and intellectual honesty will carry through to the Fire Department and everything we do in the community.
Professionalism:We hold our individual involvement in this profession to the highest standards through committed, quality service to our community. We exemplify our professionalism in the way we take pride in ourselves through our service and day-to-day interactions.
Honor:We are committed to honesty, moral values, and ethics in all that we do. We believe that every action we take reflects on all the members of the Fire Department, both past and present.
Dedication:We hold a passionate belief in our mission as a Fire Department.
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2024 Incident
Data
Agenda Page 6
Incidents by Year
600 Calls in 2024, up from 553 in 2023.
Annual call volume has increased 134% since 2015.
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Incidents by Month
Total Calls in 2024: 600
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Incidents by Day of Week
Total Calls in 2024: 600
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Incidents by Time of Day
Total Calls in 2024: 600
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Incidents by Time of Day
Total Calls in 2024: 600
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Incidents by Time Block
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Incidents by Time Block
Weekday / Daytime:
Monday to Friday / 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
226 Calls (37.67%)
Weekday / Nighttime:
Monday to Friday / 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
120 Calls (20.00%)
Weekends:
Friday 10:00 p.m. to Sunday 10:00 p.m.
187 Calls (31.17%)
Medical Companies:
Sunday to Friday / 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
67 Calls (11.17%)
o 5.5 per month
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Incidents by City
Total Calls in 2024: 600
o Albertville: 277 (46.16%)
o Otsego: 300 (50.00%)
o Other Cities: 23 (3.84%)
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Historical Incident Volume Comparison
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Historical Incident Percentage
Comparison
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Turnout and Response Time
Median Turnout and Response Time of the first out, first arriving, unit
from the Fire Hall
o Turnout Time = Time of Dispatch to time first unit leaves Fire Hall
o Travel Time = Response Time minus Turnout Time
o Response Time = Time of Dispatch to time first unit arrives on-scene
Only Emergent Response incidents (Lights and Siren)
Turnout Time Travel Time Response Time
January 5:45 3:00 8:06
February 6:06 2:00 8:30
March 5:36 4:06 9:36
April 5:27 3:03 8:42
May 5:36 3:48 9:30
June 6:12 3:30 10:06
July 5:06 3:30 8:54
August 6:03 3:54 9:54
September 5:36 3:18 9:06
October 5:09 3:24 8:51
November 5:48 3:27 8:36
December 6:30 3:06 9:48
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Turnout and Response Time
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Incident Statistics –EMS vs Fire
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Incident Statistics –Dispatched
Incidents by Category
Incident Type Count Percent
100 Series -Fire 44 7.33%
200 Series -Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat (No Fire)0 0.00%
300 Series -Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Incident 284 47.33%
400 Series -Hazardous Condition (No Fire)20 3.33%
500 Series -Service Call 19 3.17%
600 Series -Good Intent Call 163 27.17%
700 Series -False Alarm and False Call 67 11.17%
800 Series -Severe Weather and Natural Disaster 3 0.50%
Total: 600 100%
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Incident Statistics –Incidents Found
on Arrival
Incidents found on arrival after removing 139
“Dispatched and Cancelled En Route”:
Incident Type Count Percent
100 Series -Fire 44 9.54%
200 Series -Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheat (No Fire)0 0.00%
300 Series -Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Incident 284 61.61%
400 Series -Hazardous Condition (No Fire)20 4.34%
500 Series -Service Call 19 4.12%
600 Series -Good Intent Call 24 5.21%
700 Series -False Alarm and False Call 67 14.53%
800 Series -Severe Weather and Natural Disaster 3 0.65%
Total: 461 100%
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Incident Types –Detailed Breakdown by
Dispatch Type
Dispatch Type # of Incidents % of Incidents Dispatch Type # of Incidents % of Incidents
Medical -Breathing Problems 66 11.00%Medical -Seizure 3 0.50%
Residential Fire Alarm 51 8.50%Alarm 3 0.50%
MVA -Injuries 48 8.00%Agency Assist 3 0.50%
Medical -Unconscious -Fainting 48 8.00%911 Hang-up 2 0.33%
Medical -Chest Pain 46 7.67%Fire -Elevator Rescue 2 0.33%
Medical -Heart Problems 39 6.50%Suspicious -Person -Vehicle 2 0.33%
Fire -Structure 32 5.33%Fire -Mutual Aid 2 0.33%
Fire -CO Alarm 30 5.00%Citizen Aid 2 0.33%
Commercial Fire Alarm 25 4.17%Medical -Allergies -Stings 2 0.33%
Medical -Stroke 23 3.83%911 Open Line 2 0.33%
Fire -Gas Leak 20 3.33%Traffic -Hazard 1 0.17%
Residential Medical Alarm 17 2.83%Medical -Stab -Gun Injury 1 0.17%
Medical -Fall Under 6 Feet 15 2.50%Medical -Abdominal Pain 1 0.17%
Fire -Other 11 1.83%Weather 1 0.17%
Fire -Vehicle 11 1.83%MVA -Crash Detection Auto Alert 1 0.17%
Medical -Sick 8 1.33%Found Body 1 0.17%
Fire -Smoke -Odor 8 1.33%Public Works -Utilities 1 0.17%
Medical -Fall Over 6 Feet 7 1.17%Suspicious -Circumstances 1 0.17%
Fire -Grass 7 1.17%Theft -Shoplifting 1 0.17%
Medical -Carbon Monoxide Inhalation 6 1.00%911 Abandoned 1 0.17%
Medical -Choking 6 1.00%Medical -Electrocution 1 0.17%
Medical -Trauma 6 1.00%Vehicle Off Road 1 0.17%
MVA -No Injuries 5 0.83%Domestic Disturbance 1 0.17%
Medical -Childbirth -Obstetrics 5 0.83%Commercial Medical Alarm 1 0.17%
Fire Alarm 4 0.67%Medical -Headache 1 0.17%
Lift Assist 4 0.67%Commercial General Alarm 1 0.17%
Check Welfare 4 0.67%Medical -Overdose -Poisoning 1 0.17%
Fire -Electrical 4 0.67%Medical -Psychiatric -Behavioral 1 0.17%
Fire -Hazardous Materials 3 0.50%
TOTAL 600 100.00%Agenda Page 22
Incident Statistics –Mutual Aid Calls
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Incident Statistics –Mutual Aid Calls
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Incident Statistics –Operational Info
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2024 Fire
Department
Information
Agenda Page 26
Fire Department Fleet
AFD Fleet - 12/31/2024:
2011 Ford F-250 = Utility #11
2011 John Deere Gator = UTV #11
2015 Chevy Tahoe = Chief #1
2016 Chevy Suburban = Rescue #11
2019 Pierce Impel Pumper = Engine #11
2019 Pierce Impel 110” Aerial = Tower #11
2024 Midwest Fire 2000 Gallon Tender/Pumper = Tender #11
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Fire Department Staffing
AFD Staffing -12/31/2024:
1 Full-Time Fire Chief
Paid-On-Call Members (30 Authorized):o 1 = Deputy Fire Chiefo1 = Assistant Fire Chiefo3 = Company Captainso1 = Training Captaino3 = Lieutenantso18 = Firefighters
o 27 Paid-On Call Members
Reserve Firefighters (3 Authorized):o 1 = Reserve Firefighter
Total Staffing = 28 MembersAgenda Page 28
Fire Department Time Commitment
2024 Call Hours:
Members attended 6880 hours of call time
o Average of 246 hours per member
2024 Training Hours:
Members attended 2027 hours of training
o Average of 72 hours per member
2024 Community/Volunteer Hours:
Members volunteered 486 hours of time
o Average of 17 hours per member
2024 Total Time Commitment:
Average of 335 hours per member
o 28 hours per month
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2024 Fire Department Recognitions
2024 Retirement:
Firefighter R. Tiernan = 20 years
2024 Resignation:
Firefighter N. Greig = 3 years
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2025 Fire Department Recognitions
2025 Service-Year Awards:
10-years:
o Captain G. Gerads
o Firefighter G. Hubbard
15-years:
o Lieutenant K. Schmidt
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2024 Fire Department Recognition
2024 Top Training Hours:
Top Training Hours = Firefighter J. Grove
o 124.5 Training Hours
o Honorable Mention Training Hours:
•Captain G. Gerads = 112.5 Hours
•Firefighter C. Follett = 101.5 Hours
•Lieutenant K. Anderson = 93 Hours
•Assistant Fire Chief R. Peterson = 88 Hours
•Firefighter B. Stock = 88 Hours
Department Average = 72 Hours
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2024 Fire Department Recognition
2024 Top Volunteer Hours:
Top Volunteer Hours = Firefighter C. Follett
o 70.5 Volunteer Hours
o Honorable Mention Top Volunteer Hours:
•Firefighter M. Aguirre = 45 Hours
•Firefighter N. Ose = 36.5 Hours
•Firefighter T. Gonsior = 33 Hours
•Firefighter B. Verville = 25 Hours
•Firefighter P. Gonsior = 24.5 Hours
•Firefighter J. Grove = 20 Hours
Department Average = 17 Hours
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2024 Fire Department Award
2024 Top Caller:
Top Caller = Firefighter C. Follett
o 460 of 600 Calls / 77%
o Honorable Mention Top Call Percentage:
•Firefighter M. Aguirre = 364 Calls / 61%
•Firefighter J. Grove = 331 Calls / 55%
•Firefighter S. Severson = 302 Calls / 50%
•Firefighter N. Dording = 287 Calls / 48%
Department Average = 209 Calls / 35%
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2024 Fire Department Award
2024 Paul Heinen Above and Beyond Award:
Winner: Firefighter N. Dording
o Runners-Up: Firefighter C. Follett / Captain G. Gerads
o Other Nominations:
•Firefighter M. Aguirre
•Captain J. Eull
•Deputy Fire Chief K. Gammell
•Firefighter J. Grove
•Firefighter J. Hertwig
•Lieutenant C. Thurber
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2024 Fire Department Award
2024 Stork Pins:
Three deliveries over a 6-week span:
o Lieutenant K. Anderson
o Firefighter B. Asfeld
o Firefighter D. Eull
o Captain J. Eull (2)
o Firefighter C. Follett (2)
o Deputy Fire Chief K. Gammell (3)
o Firefighter P. Gonsior (2)
o Firefighter T. Gonsior
o Firefighter J. Hertwig
o Firefighter J. Kohout (2)
o Firefighter J. Kreutner
o Firefighter N. Ose
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2025 Fire Department Award
2025 I94 Chamber of Commerce Award Submission:
October 4th, 2024
o I94 Cross-Over / Head-On Collision Response:
•Firefighter N. Dording
•Firefighter D. Eull
•Firefighter C. Follett
•Captain G. Gerads
•Firefighter T. Gonsior
•Firefighter J. Grove
•Firefighter J. Kreutner
•Firefighter B. Verville
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2024 Grant Review
Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education:
Received $7,740 in Initial Training and Redistribution
Award Funds
In addition, full funding for:
o Initial Fire Academy
National Fire Safety Council:
Received $2,980 in local business donations for Fire Safety
/ Public Education materials
o Joint venture with the St. Michael Fire Department
o STMA School District approach to fire prevention
materials
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2024 Department Highlights
One Class of Reserve Firefighters
Albertville Friendly City Days / Craft Beer Night
New Tender #11 Delivery and Initial Training
Old Tender #11 Sale
Otsego Fire Contract Revision
Fire Hall Updates:
o Apparatus Bay Floor
o Building Caulking
o Emergency Generator Prep Work
o Landscaping
o HVAC
o Parking Lot
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2025 Projects
Formalize a Dispatch Agreement with Hanover
and St. Michael for structure fire response
Formalize a Dispatch Agreement with St. Michael
for I94 response
Chief #1 vehicle replacement
Utility #11 vehicle replacement
SCBA demo and spec for replacement
Late 2025 / Early 2026
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Looking forward
to 2025!
Agenda Page 41
ALBERTVILLE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
2024 / 2025 Annual
Awards and
Recognitions
Agenda Page 42
2024 Fire Department Recognitions
2024 Retirement:
Firefighter R. Tiernan = 20 years
2024 Resignation:
Firefighter N. Greig = 3 years
Agenda Page 43
2025 Fire Department Recognitions
2025 Service-Year Awards:
10-years:
o Captain G. Gerads
o Firefighter G. Hubbard
15-years:
o Lieutenant K. Schmidt
Agenda Page 44
2024 Fire Department Recognition
2024 Top Training Hours:
Top Training Hours = Firefighter J. Grove
o 124.5 Training Hours
o Honorable Mention Training Hours:
•Captain G. Gerads = 112.5 Hours
•Firefighter C. Follett = 101.5 Hours
•Lieutenant K. Anderson = 93 Hours
•Assistant Fire Chief R. Peterson = 88 Hours
•Firefighter B. Stock = 88 Hours
Department Average = 72 Hours
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2024 Fire Department Recognition
2024 Top Volunteer Hours:
Top Volunteer Hours = Firefighter C. Follett
o 70.5 Volunteer Hours
o Honorable Mention Top Volunteer Hours:
•Firefighter M. Aguirre = 45 Hours
•Firefighter N. Ose = 36.5 Hours
•Firefighter T. Gonsior = 33 Hours
•Firefighter B. Verville = 25 Hours
•Firefighter P. Gonsior = 24.5 Hours
•Firefighter J. Grove = 20 Hours
Department Average = 17 Hours
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2024 Fire Department Award
2024 Top Caller:
Top Caller = Firefighter C. Follett
o 460 of 600 Calls / 77%
o Honorable Mention Top Call Percentage:
•Firefighter M. Aguirre = 364 Calls / 61%
•Firefighter J. Grove = 331 Calls / 55%
•Firefighter S. Severson = 302 Calls / 50%
•Firefighter N. Dording = 287 Calls / 48%
Department Average = 209 Calls / 35%
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2024 Fire Department Award
2024 Paul Heinen Above and Beyond Award:
Winner: Firefighter N. Dording
o Runners-Up: Firefighter C. Follett / Captain G. Gerads
o Other Nominations:
•Firefighter M. Aguirre
•Captain J. Eull
•Deputy Fire Chief K. Gammell
•Firefighter J. Grove
•Firefighter J. Hertwig
•Lieutenant C. Thurber
Agenda Page 48
2024 Fire Department Award
2024 Stork Pins:
Three deliveries over a 6-week span:
o Lieutenant K. Anderson
o Firefighter B. Asfeld
o Firefighter D. Eull
o Captain J. Eull (2)
o Firefighter C. Follett (2)
o Deputy Fire Chief K. Gammell (3)
o Firefighter P. Gonsior (2)
o Firefighter T. Gonsior
o Firefighter J. Hertwig
o Firefighter J. Kohout (2)
o Firefighter J. Kreutner
o Firefighter N. Ose
Agenda Page 49
2025 Fire Department Award
2025 I94 Chamber of Commerce Award Submission:
October 4th, 2024
o I94 Cross-Over / Head-On Collision Response:
•Firefighter N. Dording
•Firefighter D. Eull
•Firefighter C. Follett
•Captain G. Gerads
•Firefighter T. Gonsior
•Firefighter J. Grove
•Firefighter J. Kreutner
•Firefighter B. Verville
Agenda Page 50
Thank you to all
our dedicated
members!
Agenda Page 51
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 21, 2025 – 7 pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
1. Call to Order
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Roll Call
Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Cocking, Hayden, Olson and Zagorski.
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, Fire Chief Bullen, City Attorney Couri, City Planner
Edwards, 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 requested to add an item under 9I1. Administration entitled “Potter
Property Zoning Request” and a Closed Meeting prior to the end of the meeting to discuss the Potter
Litigation Settlement Agreement.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve the
January 21, 2025, agenda as amended. 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 January 6, 2025, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
B. Authorize the Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 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 15, 2025.
D. 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, 2025, through March 31, 2026. Approve Payment Application No. 20 to Gridor
Construction in the amount of $58,430 for the Wastewater System Improvements.
Agenda Page 52
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 2
Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025
E. Approve the addition of a Quality Assurance & Quality Improvement (QA/QI) Policy to
the Albertville Fire Department’s Standard Operating Policies and Procedures.
F. Release Letter of Credit No. 757, held as security for the Particle Control expansion
project, conditioned on any outstanding balances owed to the City being paid in full.
G. Release Letter of Credit No. 6330559, held as security for the Towne Lakes 7th Addition,
conditioned on any outstanding balances owed to the City being paid in full.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the
January 21, 2025, 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 Wright County Sheriff’s Office.
9. Department Business
A. City Council
1. Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board,
FYCC, etc.)
There were no Council Committee updates.
B. Building – None
C. City Clerk – None
D. Finance – None
E. Fire – None
F. Planning and Zoning
1. Amend City and Zoning Code relating to the Registration of Cannabis
Businesses
City Planner Edwards presented the staff report which included background information on the
previously adopted Cannabis Ordinance. He reported this amendment would set the precedent for
the cannabis registration process which would be based on existing THC license holders by the
date the establishment had applied for their THC license.
City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding the proposed language and added
the Ordinance may change once the Office of Cannabis Management provides their final guidance.
He said he recommended amending the Ordinance’s item A. Number of Retailers on the second
paragraph to add residents after 12,500. Attorney Couri also stated for the minutes, that this was not
a zoning amendment but an amendment under Title 4 Business Regulations.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Ordinance No. 2025-01 approving amendments to Title 4, Chapter 12 Cannabis Retail Business
Agenda Page 53
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 3
Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025
Registration as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None.
The motion carried.
G. Public Works/Engineering
1. Xcel Energy Work Order for Underground Overhead Power
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report which included the projected Main Ave
reconstruction project costs and details. He reported that a large component of the project included
Xcel Energy reconstructing the overhead electric lines underground. He explained the process and
the cost difference between burying the electric lines versus keeping them overhead. Administrator
Nafstad reported this was just one component of the Main Ave reconstruction project and provided
how the project could be funded which included the City bonding for the project. He said at this
time, Xcel was requesting a work order to approve the installation of the underground lines on Main
Ave and added if the reconstruction project did not proceed, the City would not incur any costs.
Finance director Lannes answered questions from Council regarding the budget and possibly
bonding options.
There was Council discussion regarding the Main Ave reconstruction project and budget funding
sources.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the
Xcel work order to underground the Main Avenue NE overhead electric distribution system for an
estimated cost of $783,420.92. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays:
None. The motion carried.
2. Municipal State Aid Advance Resolution
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report which included an explanation of the State
Aid Advancement program. He answered questions from Council regarding when the funds could
be available but reported there was no guarantee the City would receive the advance.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to adopt the
Municipal State Aid Streets Advance Resolution No. 2025-03 to advance up to $2,110,000 of
Municipal State Aid funds for Main Avenue funding. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson
and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
H. Legal – None
I. Administration
1. Potter Property Zoning Request
City Administrator Nafstad reported the City received a request from Shafer Contracting, who was
working on the I94 project, to use Mike Potter’s property for a concrete batch plant for the 2025
construction season. He reported if the Council would like to allow this request, an amendment to
the City Code would be required and then a temporary interim permit would need to be issued. He
provided the process and fees that would be associated with the request. Administrator Nafstad sited
previous road issues associated with a similar request that was granted in the past and answered
questions from Council.
Agenda Page 54
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 4
Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025
City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding the request and reported if there
were issues similar to the past, it would be hard for the City to enforce the temporary interim permit
requirements.
There was Council discussion regarding the request to grant the use of the property for a concrete
batch plant and the consensus was to not allow it. The Council instructed City Administrator
Nafstad to notify the requestee.
2. Closed Meeting – Update on City of Albertville vs Potter Litigation
City Attorney Couri stated this meeting was being closed under the Attorney-client privilege Statute
13d.05 of the Open Meeting Law to discuss the litigation of the City of Albertville versus Michael
and Heidi Potter.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to close the
meeting for the purposes of litigation to discuss Wright County Court file 86-CV-23-5596. Ayes:
Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
City Attorney Couri provided an update to the Council regarding the on-going litigation.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to re-open the
Council meeting. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the
settlement agreement presented by the City Attorney. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson
and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
January 27 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
February 3 City Council, 7 pm
February 10 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
February 11 Planning Commission, 7 pm
February 17 City Hall closed in observance of President’s Day
February 18 City Council, 7 pm (Tuesday
10. Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Olson 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 55
Mayor and Council Request for Action
February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: CONSENT – FINANCE – PAYMENT OF BILLS
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Authorize the Monday, February 3, 2025, 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 have 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 56
Mayor and Council Request for Action
February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: CONSENT – CLERK – RENEWAL OF CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY
PERMIT FOR CHURCH OF ST. ALBERT
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Approve renewal of the 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.
BACKGROUND: Staff has received the renewal Consumption and Display permit application
from the Church of St. Albertville for the Parish Center. The Church rents the Parish Center for
event (example: wedding, etc.) and permit allows customers renting the Parish Center to bring
and consume their own alcoholic beverages with the Church’s permission.
KEY ISSUES:
• Consumption and display permits are not issued by the City, but by the State. However,
the local authority (Albertville City Council) must either approve or deny any
applications before they are submitted to the State for approval.
• A consumption and display permit will run April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.
• There are no outstanding fire or building code issues and no outstanding fees or fines.
• MN Statute allows any applicant to be eligible for this type of license so long as they
have not been convicted of a felony or liquor law violations within five years.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: The City Council has the authority to approve
or deny liquor licenses and/or more strictly regulate this type of liquor license.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The City would receive no revenue from this license. A
fee of $250 is payable to the State and must accompany the application.
Responsible Person: Kris Luedke, City Clerk
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
On File:
• The Consumption and Display Permit application
Agenda Page 57
Mayor and Council Communication
February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: CONSENT - FINANCE – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE REPORT
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Total accounts receivable outstanding through February 3, 2025,
is $396,478.67.
The percentage of the total due based on the aging report is as follows:
0-30 days outstanding $389,883.10 98.34%
30-60 days outstanding $ 1,065.52 0.27%
60-90 days outstanding $ 1,359.02 0.34%
Over 90 days outstanding $ 4,176.03 1.05%
PRACTICES/POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council review quarterly
financial reports.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There are no financial considerations at this time.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council have the authority to review and direct
staff to take action regarding all financial matters.
Responsible Person: Tina Lannes, Finance Director
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachment:
• Accounts Receivable Report
Agenda Page 58
Mayor and Council Communication – February 3, 2025
Consent – Finance – Accounts Receivable Report Page 2 of 2
Vendor Amount Due 0-30 Days 30-60 days 60-90 days 90 days & Over
AVA $720.00 $720.00
City of Otsego $357,249.24 $357,249.24
City of St. Michael $29,867.56 $29,867.56
E nglund, Regan $610.00 $310.00 $305.00
Everbrook Learning Care $1,313.38 $10.65 $10.65 $1,292.08
FYCC $105.13 $105.13
Hockey Finder $987.85 $987.85
Kindercare $1,998.87 $648.00 $10.79 $1,329.29 $10.79
Monticello Fire & Rescue $303.34 $303.34
Saygbe $411.98 $411.98
State of MN-Tax Forfeit $2,911.32 $19.08 $19.08 $2,873.16
Total $396,478.67 $389,883.10 $1,065.52 $1,359.02 $4,176.03
Agenda Page 59
Mayor and Council Communication
February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: CONSENT – FINANCE – 4TH QUARTER BUDGET TO ACTUAL REPORT –
UN-AUDITED
4th QUARTER BUDGET TO ACTUAL: Attached are the 4th Quarter 2024 un-audited
General Fund summaries of revenues and expenditures. Revenues are expected to be at 100%.
Expenses are expected to be at 100%. This summary shows operating revenues are at 101.45%
and operating expenses are at 101.92%.
VARIANCES:
Revenue:
• Building Permits – unbudgeted large permits $96,000 (Fehn, Medart, Everbrook, Gravity
Dance, Burn Bootcamp, Si Senior)
• Zoning & Subdivision Fees – unbudgeted large permits $2,000 (Medart, Everbrook, Si
Senior, Gravity Dance)
• Plan Check Fees – unbudgeted large permits $63,500 (Fehn, Everbrook, Medart, Gravity
Dance, Si Senior, Burn Bootcamp)
Expenses:
• General Government – unbudgeted expenses for ABDO Compass and replacement of 5
wireless access points
• City Engineer – unbudgeted expenses for Main Avenue project and City Park project of
$365,167
• Planning and Zoning – unbudgeted expenses for Main Avenue project and City Park
project of $16,842
Responsible Person: Tina Lannes, Finance Director
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachment:
• 2024 Budget to Actual
Agenda Page 60
Mayor and Council Communication – February 3, 2025
Consent – Finance – 4th Quarter Report Page 2 of 4
2024 Council Update
General Fund Operations
General Fund Revenue: 2024 Budget
2024 Actual
12/31/24
Ytd %
Budget
31010 Current Ad Valorem Taxes $ 2,744,776 $2,722,416 99.19%
32000 Licenses & Permits $ 30,500 $33,498 109.83%
32110 Liquor Licenses $ 30,000 $30,210 100.70%
32150 Sign Permits $ 2,500 $210 8.40%
32210 Building Permits $ 200,000 $295,028 147.51%
33401 LGA Revenue expected $ 258,858 $258,858 100.00%
33405 Police Aid $ 48,000 $66,716 138.99%
33422 Other State Aid Grants $ - $0 0.00%
33423 Municipal Maintenance $ 11,535 $11,535 100.00%
34000 Charges for Services $ 18,000 $2,791 15.50%
34001 Administrative Fee $ 1,500 $1,550 103.33%
34005 Engineering As Built Fee $ 3,000 $750 25.00%
34101 Leases - City Property $ 31,700 $31,822 100.38%
34103 Zoning & Subdivision Fees $ 2,500 $4,250 170.00%
34104 Plan Check Fee $ 80,000 $98,881 123.60%
34107 Title Searches $ 2,500 $2,675 107.00%
34112 Franchise Fee - Electric $ 130,000 $137,629 105.87%
34113 Franchise Fee - Cable $ 60,000 $64,294 107.16%
34114 Franchise Fee - Gas $ 190,000 $135,949 71.55%
34202 Fire Protection Contract Charges $ 589,923 $589,923 100.00%
34780 Rental Fees $ 15,000 $17,774 118.49%
34950 Other Revenues $ 20,000 $28,790 143.95%
34110 Arena $ 15,546 $15,546 100.00%
Total Revenues $ 4,485,838 $4,551,094 101.45%
Agenda Page 61
Mayor and Council Communication – February 3, 2025
Consent – Finance – 4th Quarter Report Page 3 of 4
General Fund Department Expenditures: 2024 Budget
2024 Actual
12/31/24
Ytd %
Budget
41000 General Government $ 70,000 $93,564 133.66%
41100 Council $ 58,128 $47,392 81.53%
41300
Combined
Administrator/Engineer $ 199,256 $194,817 97.77%
41400 City Clerk $ 159,001 $157,104 98.81%
41410 Elections $ 27,000 $26,155 96.87%
41500 Finance $ 139,691 $137,120 98.16%
41550 City Assessor $ 52,000 $45,050 86.63%
41600 City Attorney $ 30,000 $32,085 106.95%
41700 City Engineer $ 35,000 $385,673 1101.92%
41800 Economic Development $ 13,000 $8,000 61.54%
41910 Planning & Zoning $ 56,507 $79,830 141.27%
41940 City Hall $ 172,268 $137,361 79.74%
42000 Fire Department $ 685,992 $721,201 105.13%
42110 Police $ 1,216,246 $1,216,246 100.00%
42400 Building Inspection $ 329,445 $296,720 90.07%
42700 Animal Control $ 12,000 $6,164 51.37%
43100 Public Works - Streets $ 494,291 $401,507 81.23%
43160 Electric - Street Lights $ 111,320 $86,831 78.00%
45000 Culture & Recreation $ 95,167 $83,483 87.72%
45100 Parks & Recreation $ 529,074 $415,375 78.51%
Total Expenditures $ 4,485,386 $4,571,677 101.92%
2024 Council Update
Capital Fund
Capital Reserve Fund Revenue: 2024 Budget 12/31/2024
Ytd %
Budget
102-
31010 Capital Levy $ 2,028,138 $2,056,809 101.41%
Total Revenues $ 2,028,138 $2,056,809 101.41%
Agenda Page 62
Mayor and Council Communication – February 3, 2025
Consent – Finance – 4th Quarter Report Page 4 of 4
2024 Council Update
Capital Fund
Capital Reserve Fund Expenditures: 2024 Budget 12/31/2024
Ytd %
Budget
102 Capital Expenditures $ 2,028,138 $2,557,923 126.12%
Total Expenditures $ 2,028,138 $2,557,923 126.12%
Agenda Page 63
Mayor and Council Communication
February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: CONSENT – FINANCE – 10% ANNUAL GAMBLING CONTRIBUTIONS
BALANCE: Total gambling contribution received as of January 30, 2025, is $264,818.17.
The annual projection of funds to be collected is approximately $86,000.
BACKGROUND: Organizations licensed by the State to conduct lawful gambling shall
contribute to the City 10% of its net profits derived from lawful gambling operations within the
City. Annually, the City must file a report to the State showing contributions, expenses, and
balance of the 10% gambling contributions.
KEY ISSUES:
•Funds can be used for limited purposes.
PRACTICES/POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council review gambling
contribution balances annually.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There are no financial considerations at this time.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council have the authority to review and direct
staff to take action regarding all financial matters.
Fund 208 10 % Gambling
Contributions Fund
Date Organization Description Deposited Expensed Balance
07/29/2024 STMAYHA 2023 10% contribution
partial payment
$10,000.00 $117,485.27
07/29/2024 STMAYHA 2023 10% contribution
partial payment
$10,000.00 $127,485.27
07/29/2024 STMAYHA 2023 10% contribution
partial payment
$11,474.33 $138,959.60
08/6/2024 Albertville Lions 2024 10% contribution $34,695.01 $173,654.61
08/8/2024 STMAYHA 2024 10% contribution
partial payment
$14,376.92 $188,031.53
08/8/2024 STMAYHA 2024 10% contribution
partial payment
$30,000.00 $218,031.53
08/20/2024 Albertville Lions 2024 10% contribution $5,949.80 $223,981.33
09/9/2024 Albertville Lions 2024 10% contribution $6,470.15 $230,451.48
10/14/2024 Albertville Lions 2024 10% contribution $6,519.34 $236,970.82
11/5/2024 Albertville Lions 2024 10% contribution $7,360.17 $244,330.99
12/9/2024 STMAYHA 2024 10% contribution $9,140.16 $253,471.15
12/16/2024 Albertville Lions 2024 10% contribution $6,018.87 $259,490.02
01/9/2025 Albertville Lions 2024 10% contribution $5,338.15 $264,828.17
Agenda Page 64
Mayor and Council Communication – February 3, 2025
Consent – Finance – 10% Annual Gambling Contributions Page 2 of 2
Responsible Person: Tina Lannes, Finance Director
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Agenda Page 65
Mayor and Council Request for Action
February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: CONSENT – CLERK – APPROVE RENEWAL OF THC LICENSE FOR
NEIGHBOR’S BAR & GRILL LOCATED AT 5772 MAIN AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Approve the renewal of the Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) License application for
Neighbor’s Bar & Grill located at 5772 Main Avenue through December 31, 2025.
BACKGROUND: At the August 7 City Council meeting, an ordinance was approved amending
the City Code to allow for the regulation of THC products. The City received the renewal
application for the THC license from Neighbor’s Bar & Grill located at 5772 Main Avenue. The
applicant, Neighbor’s Bar & Grill, has completed the appropriate forms for the renewal THC
license.
KEY ISSUES:
•The business meets the eligibility standards set by City Code section 4-10-4 (c). It is a
license holder of an on-sale liquor establishment license, and the THC products will be
sold within the same premises as licensed for liquor sales.
•The license period for all THC licenses runs January 1 through December 31.
•The applicant has provided the THC license fee.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and City Council have the authority
to either approve or deny a THC license application.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The applicant has provided the annual fee per the City of
Albertville’s fee schedule.
Responsible Person: Kris Luedke, City Clerk
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
•The THC license application is on file in the Clerk’s Office and is available upon request.
Agenda Page 66
Mayor and Council Request for Action
February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: CONSENT – CLERK – CHURCH OF ST. ALBERT ON-SALE TEMPORARY
LIQUOR LICENSE
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council consider
the following:
MOTION TO: Approve On-sale Temporary Liquor License for the Church of St. Albert’s
fundraiser events located at St. Albert Parish Center, 11458 57th Street NE on June 13 and 14,
2025.
BACKGROUND: The Church of St. Albert has applied for an on-sale temporary liquor license
for their upcoming fundraiser events on June 13 and 14, 2025, to be located at the St. Albert
Parish Center, 11458 57th Street NE, Albertville.
KEY ISSUES:
• The Church of St. Albert has applied for an on-sale temporary liquor license.
• The organization is requesting to serve alcohol during their fundraiser events on June 13
and 14, 2025.
• The Church of St. Albert is a qualifying non-profit organization.
• The Church has submitted a certificate of liquor liability insurance and paid the $100
temporary liquor license fee.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There is minimal financial revenue collected from the
applicant for the liquor licensing.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and City Council have the authority to review and
approve or deny any license or permit.
Responsible Person: Kris Luedke, City Clerk
Submitted through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
On File:
• Temporary Liquor License application is on file in the City Clerk’s Office
Agenda Page 67
Mayor and Council Request for Action
February 3, 2025
SUBJECT: FINANCE – MAIN AVE AND CENTRAL PARK PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT BOND
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-04 declaring the official intent of the City of
Albertville to reimburse certain expenditures from the issuance of bonds.
BACKGROUND INORMATION: The reimbursement resolutions are required by the IRS.
This resolution is standard on most projects that the City intends on financing via bond issuance.
Passage of this resolution allows the City to incur costs prior to the bond issuance that can be
later reimbursed from the bond proceeds.
KEY ISSUES:
•The Reimbursement Resolution is required by the IRS for bonding purposes.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There is no cost associated with the reimbursement
resolution.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: Passage of the reimbursement resolution is required in order to
bond for this project at a later date.
Responsible Person: Tina Lannes, Finance Director
Submitted through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
•Resolution No. 2025-04
Agenda Page 68
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF
ALBERTVILLE TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS
WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has issued Treasury Regulations, Section
1.150-2 (as the same may be amended or supplemented, the "Regulations"), dealing with
"reimbursement bond" proceeds, being proceeds of bonds used to reimburse an issuer for any
project expenditure paid prior to the time of the issuance of those bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Regulations generally require that an issuer make a declaration of intent
to reimburse itself for such prior expenditures out of the proceeds of subsequently issued bonds,
that such declaration be made not later than 60 days after the expenditure is actually paid, and
that the bonding occur and the written reimbursement allocation be made from the proceeds of
such bonds within 18 months after the later of (1) the date of payment of the expenditure or (2)
the date the project is placed in service (but in no event more than 3 years after actual payment);
and
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Albertville, Minnesota (the
“City”) has heretofore determined and declared that it is in the best interest of the City to issue
general obligation bonds in 2025, in an amount not to exceed $13,670,000 (the “Bonds”) to
finance the costs of (i) street improvements, (ii) park improvements, (iii) burying power lines,
and (iv) storm sewer system, water system, and sanitary sewer improvements (collectively, the
“Project”); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City as follows:
(1) Official Intent Declaration. Pursuant to the Regulations, the City hereby declares its
official intent to reimburse itself for paid project expenditures out of the proceeds of the Bonds
(the "Declaration"). This Declaration relates to the Project and the costs to be financed by the
Bonds, in the approximate maximum principal amount of $13,670,000 (plus such additional
principal amount necessary to provide for costs of issuance, net original issue discount, credit
enhancement and any debt service reserve fund).
(2) Reasonable Expectations. The City reasonably expects to reimburse itself for the
payment of the costs of the Project out of the proceeds of the Bonds to be issued after the date of
payment of such costs. As of the date hereof, the statements and expectations contained in this
Declaration are believed to be reasonable and accurate.
(3) Permitted Reimbursable Capital Expenditures. Each expenditure to be reimbursed
from the Bonds is or will be a capital expenditure or a cost of issuance, or any of the other types
of expenditures described in Section 1.150-2(d)(3) of the Regulations.
Agenda Page 69
City of Albertville
Resolution No. 2025-04
Meeting of February 3, 2025
Page 2
(4) Effective Date. This resolution is effective upon the date of its approval.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville this day 3rd of February 2025.
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Adam Nafstad, City Administrator
Agenda Page 70
City Administrator’s Update
January 30, 2025
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Fire Service Awards: Annually the City Council recognizes the Albertville Firefighters for years of
service, retirement, etc. The Chief has scheduled the Fire Service Awards for the February 3
Council meeting. The AFD has schedule their Annual Holiday Celebration for February 15 at the
Albertville Fire Hall. (5 pm Social Hour, 6 pm Dinner).
CSAH 37/CR 137 Open House: The Wright County Highway Department will be hosting an open
house for the County Road 137/Highway 37 Reconstruct Project on Tuesday, February 18 from
5 pm to 7 pm at the Albertville City Hall.
Parks Committee: The Committee met on the Monday and reviewed the Main Avenue NE
Improvements, Central Park Improvements, and discussed other project priorities for Central
Park. One of those future projects is upgrades to the outdoor rink to include pickleball courts.
Additionally, the Committee is planning for the City’s Park Night Out in the spring.
Custodian/Building Maintenance Positions: Staff is working to fill this position.
Code/Zoning Enforcement: The City is working on several properties regarding zoning
ordinance and/or nuisance ordinance violations. Generally, the violations include outdoor
storage of vehicles, materials, and/or equipment, and typically include junk accumulation and
illegal structures.
ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS
Salt Storage Cover: As part of the WWTF Project, the old reed beds have been converted into
outdoor storage areas for public works/utility department operations. Staff is looking into
options to cover approximately 2,000 SF to be used for salt storage. Staff has requested pricing
for a fabric cover and will be presenting the option to Council at a future meeting.
CR 137: Staff is reviewing the draft cost share provided by the county. The project is scheduled
to begin in 2025 and be completed in 2026. It is my understanding that Costco plans to be open
by the late summer 2026.
Pond and Ditch Maintenance: With the lack of snow, Public Works crews have been able to
clear and grub several pond and ditch banks, and trim trees throughout the City.
Main Avenue Reconstruct: Draft plans have submitted to MnDOT StateAid for review.
Financing options will be presented in February.
Agenda Page 71
City Administrator’s Update Page 2 of 2 January 30, 2025
Central Park Playground: Final design of the park improvements is underway.
Linwood Park Sport Courts: This project will resume in the spring.
City Stormwater Modeling: Staff is working on a grant application for funding to update the
city-wide stormwater model to reflect development that has occurred over the 15 years and
the industry standards for design.
WWTF Improvements: The project is on track and the Contractor is working on system start up.
Generator Improvements: The generator project remains ongoing. The generator and switch
gear for the fire hall are expected to arrive any time and will be set and connected once
received. We have received the control cabinet for the Villas Lift Station but are still waiting for
the generator. Work on Villas Lift Station will need to wait until spring.
Street Capital Improvement Plan: Staff is updating the Street CIP and will present the updated
plan early in the year.
Agenda Page 72