2025-03-03 City Council Minutes
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 3, 2025 – 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, Olson and Zagorski.
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, City Attorney Couri, Fire Chief Bullen, 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 9G2. Public Works entitled “Adopt
Resolution requesting Speed Study of 62nd Street NE.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve the
March 3, 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 February 18, 2025, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
B. Authorize the Monday, March 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.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the
March 3, 2025, consent agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
7. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing – Abatement of property taxes levied by City on the properties
identified on Resolution
Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing.
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Regular Meeting of March 3, 2025
City Administrator Nafstad introduced the item and welcomed the City’s Finance Consultant, Ms.
Tammy Omdal, the Managing Director of Northland Securities.
Ms. Omdal stated she would be addressing agenda items A, B and C and said the public hearings
for the tax abatement and street reconstruction plan were necessary in order for the City to have the
authority to consider bonding for the upcoming street reconstruction project. Ms. Omdal explained
the tax abatement process and noted that the abated parcel’s tax statements would be the same as
any other tax statement and if approved, this would simply provide the City authority to levy up to
that amount being abated. She said there was one amendment to the Resolution which was instead
of the proposed abatement terms of not to exceed 20 years it should read not to exceed 15 years.
She answered questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council and provided additional information
on the parcels.
No one from the public requested to speak.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to close the
public hearing. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-05 approving Property Tax Abatement as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden,
Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
B. Public Hearing – Adopt Street Reconstruction Plan and approve issuance of
General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds
Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing.
Ms. Omdal reported the next public hearing was necessary for the City to have authority to issue
bonds to finance the Street Reconstruction project. She said there was a required for the City to
adopt a written Street Reconstruction plan which was on file with the City Clerk and available to the
public. Ms. Omdal added there was a 30 day period that the approval was subject to a reverse
referendum period if 5% of the voters from the last municipal election petitioned for a referendum.
She said if the Resolution was approved, the City could bond up to $6,520,000 and added that
following the public hearing she recommended the Council approve the resolution adopting that
street reconstruction plan and authorizing the issuance of reconstruction bonds. She answered
questions from Council.
No one from the public requested to speak.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to close the
public hearing. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-06 adopting a Street Reconstruction Plan and approving the Issuance of
General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
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Regular Meeting of March 3, 2025
C. Series 2025A General Obligation Bonds
Ms. Omdal reported this item was related to the resolution authorizing the competitive sale of the
general Obligation Series 2025 among other items and added tonight the City was not selling bonds
but calling for the sale of them. She provided details on the Finance Plan and Municipal Service
agreement and reported the bonds were slated to be sold in July. Ms. Omdal said the bond amount
could be reduced but the final amount could not exceed $14,015,000. She reported depending on
where the market and conditions were at the time of the sale would what the rates would be, and she
added that Northland's recommended due to the size of the bond amount that the City pursue a bond
rating and said the City's outstanding general obligation bonds was currently rated AA 2 and
Moody's would affirm this or potentially upgrade it. She answered questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council regarding
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to accept the
Finance Plan for the General Obligations Bonds, Series 2025A. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden,
Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the
Municipal Advisory Service Agreement between the City of Albertville and Northland Securities,
Inc. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-07 authorizing the Competitive Negotiated Sale of General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2025A. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion
carried.
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.)
Councilmember Olson provided an update from the Joint Power Water Board meeting which
included the design approval of a new water storage tank. He answered questions from the other
Councilmembers regarding the purchase and water tank. City Administrator Nafstad provided
additional information on the planned improvement.
Councilmember Hayden provided an update for the STMA Finance Advisory Committee meeting
which included a discussion on the School District’s finances and general reserves. He answered
questions from the other Councilmembers.
B. Building – None
C. City Clerk – None
D. Finance – None
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E. Fire
1. Purchase of 2025 Ford F250 4X4 Crew Cab 8’ Box XLT
Fire Chief Bullen presented the staff report which included information on the current vehicle that
this one would replace. He reported once the new vehicle arrived, the old one would be sold. Chief
Bullen said this was a budgeted purchase and answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to authorize
purchase of a new 2025 Ford F250 4X4 Crew Cab 8’ Box XLT, for the Fire Department, under
State Contract; and authorize the purchase and equipping of emergency equipment and graphic
lettering, based on State of Minnesota contract or low quotes, for a total purchase not-to-exceed
$70,000. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion
carried.
2. Fire Department Fleet Update
Fire Chief Bullen provided information on the department’s current fleet and reported the Chief’s
Command Vehicle was on the replacement plan for 2025. He said he was looking for Council’s
direction as to whether he should look into options to replace the vehicle or wait for another year.
He said if the vehicle was replaced, he would recommend keeping the current one and adding it to
the department’s fleet as a duty vehicle. Chief Bullen added that then the person on duty would
have a vehicle equipped with the medical supplies to use when there were fire/medical calls.
There was Council discussion regarding the Chief’s Command vehicle and Council’s consensus
was for Chief Bullen to review options for a replacement vehicle and bring the information back to
a future meeting for Council’s review.
F. Planning and Zoning – None
G. Public Works/Engineering
1. County Road 137 Project Discussion
• Project Trails/ Snowmobile Trails
• Pedestrian Bridge
• Funding Agreement/Cost Split
City Administrator Nafstad provided information from the County Road 137 Project open house
and reported the County was currently summarizing the feedback received so he would hear more
details about it at the monthly project team meeting. He presented information on the County Road
137 Project website and said there would be a construction agreement for the Council to review at
an upcoming meeting along with a cost sharing document. He reviewed the project’s proposed
design and discussed the trail plan which included trails on both side of the road. Administrator
Nafstad said the snowmobile club expressed concern with the project as it will be a difficult
corridor for them to travel. He asked the Council if the segment of trail between Lyman and
Mackenzie Avenue was needed. He also provided information on how the bridge’s pedestrian lane
was being designed to accommodate the people crossing over the freeway. He answered questions
from Council regarding the proposed trail and pedestrian lane plan and provided additional
information on the project.
There was Council discussion regarding the County Road 137 project, the project trail plan, and the
proposed pedestrian crossing lane.
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2. Resolution Requesting Speed Study of 62nd Street NE
City Administrator Nafstad provided background information on the request for a speed study on
62nd Street NE and answered questions from Council.
City Attorney Couri provided additional information and answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Mayor Hendrickson to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-08 requesting speed study of 62nd Street NE between CR 137 and Lakeshore
Drive NE. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion
carried.
H. Legal – None
I. Administration
1. City Administrator’s Update
City Administrator Nafstad presented the City Administrator’s update which included events
happening within the City.
2. Closed Meeting – To discuss the possible purchase of PID# 101500012107
located on Main Avenue NE
City Attorney stated this meeting was being closed under the Attorney-Client privilege Statute
13D.05(3) of the Open Meeting Law to discuss the possible purchase of PID# 101500012107.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to go into a
closed session by 13D.05(3) to discuss possible purchase price. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden,
Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
The Council discussed a possible purchase price for the property.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to close the
closed session and reopen the Council meeting. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to offer
$100,000 for the property. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
March 10 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
March 11 Planning Commission, 7 pm
March 17 City Council, 7 pm
March 24 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
March 31 Joint Governance Meeting, 6 pm (at City of St. Michael)
April 7 City Council, 7 pm
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10.Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hayden to adjourn the
meeting at 8:56 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk