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2025-04-21 City Council Agenda PacketCity of Albertville Council Agenda Monday, April 21, 2025 City Council Chambers 7 pm 6:15 pm – Local Board of Appeal and Equalization 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 A 2025-2026 Albertville Royalty Court B.2024 Financial Statement Audit Presentation – ABDO, Alex Trippel (Motion to adopt the draft 2024 audit report as presented.) 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 March 31, 2025, Joint Governance Meeting minutes as presented.3-4 B.Approve April 7, 2025, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.5-8 C.Authorize the Monday, April 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. 9 D.Accounts Receivable Report.10-11 E.1st Quarter Budget to Actual.12-14 F.10% Annual Gambling Contributions.15-16 G.Approve Special Event Permit for Cirque Entertainment LLC for their Cirque Italia event located at the Albertville Premium Outlet Mall, 6415 Labeaux Avenue on May 9 through May 12, 2025, contingent upon receipt of the certificate of liability insurance 17 H.Approve a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Albertville Friendly City Days for June 12 through June 15, 2025, for the Annual Albertville Friendly City Days Festival contingent upon receipt of liquor liability insurance certificate 18 I.Adopt Resolution No. 2025-10 authorizing and documenting Inter-Fund Loans to Fund Negative Fund Balances. 19-21 J.Adopt Resolution No. 2025-11 authorizing the Transfer of Funds.22-23 K.Extending approval of Preliminary Plat for Albertville Plaza 3rd Addition to May 30, 2025, to allow for the complete submission of a Final Plat, at 5953 Labeaux Avenue NE. 24-25 City of Albertville City Council Agenda Monday, April 21, 2025 Page 2 of 2 26-29 30-31 7.Public Hearing – None 8.Wrig ht C ounty 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 – None F.Planning and Zoning – None G.Public Works/Engineering 1.Main Avenue Reconstruction Project Presentation 2.Main Avenue Reconstruction Contract Award (Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2025-12 accepting the low bid for the Main Avenue Improvement Project.) H.Legal – None I.Administration 1.City Administrator’s Update 10.Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings April 28 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm Parks Committee, 7 pm May 5 City Council, 7 pm May 12 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm May 13 Planning Commission, 7 pm May 19 City Council, 7 pm May 26 City Offices closed in observance of Memorial Day May 27 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm (Tuesday) Parks Committee, 7 pm (Tuesday) 11.Adjournment St. Michael-Albertville School Board City of Albertville City of St. Michael Joint Governance Meeting Minutes Monday, March 31, 2025, 6:00 p.m. St. Michael City Hall Mayor Wettschreck called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. STMA School Board Members Present: Taylor Klemmensen, Tim Lewis, Drew Scherber, Carol Steffens, Hollee Saville, and Travis Weber; Superintendent Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault, and Executive Director of Business Kris Crocker. City of St. Michael Present: Mayor Keith Wettschreck; Councilors: Ryan Gleason, Joe Hagerty, and Tom Hamilton; City Administrator Steve Bot, Community Development Director Marc Weigle, and Deputy Clerk Amy Woitalla. City of Albertville Present: Councilors: John Hayden and Bob Zagorski; City Administrator Adam Nafstad. Mayor Wettschreck welcomed the group and introductions were made. Set Agenda Ryan Gleason/Hollee Saville moved to set the agenda. All voted aye. ShopSTMA – Courtney Wiest, President President Courtney Wiest and Vice President Cory Schiminski of Shop STMA were present to discuss Discover STMA. Wiest described it as a one-stop-shop web resource for the STMA Community, cities, schools, organizations and businesses. They were seeking a partnership with the cities in the form of a $5,000 commitment from each city the first year, then an ongoing annual commitment of $2,500 to help launch and fund Discover STMA. STMA Executive Director of Business Kris Crocker and Superintendent Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault were present to review current and projected enrollment in the district. They also provided a budget and financial update. City of Albertville City Administrator Adam Nafstad provided road construction updates on Main Street, 50th Street/County #18 and County Road 137, as well as a revamp of Central Park where there will be new equipment installed, new pavement, covered seating, and improved access. City of St. Michael City Administrator Steve Bot and Community Development Director Marc Weigle provided a development/building update for St. Michael. They also reviewed a current plan for the Naber Interchange project and said they are continuing to work with MnDot on the layout. It was noted the importance of the planned commercial/industrial uses in that area for future tax base. Agenda Page 3 Joint Governance Meeting March 31, 2025 - Agenda Page 2 of 2 School Transportation Impact due to Road Construction Bot and Nafstad reviewed road construction for 2025 that may affect bussing and said they will keep the bus company up to date on the project schedules as it pertains to bussing. Legislative Update – All Dr. Foucault said she and Crocker had been busy continuously going to the capitol advocating for additional funding. Wettschreck, Bot, and Nafstad reviewed some housing bills currently being considered by the legislature that would limit local decision-making authority on residential development. Adjourn Gleason/Saville moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. All voted aye. Attest: _________________________________________ Mayor Keith Wettschreck Agenda Page 4 ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 7, 2025 – 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 Faulkner, Utilities Superintendent Middendorf, Finance Director Lannes, and City Clerk Luedke. 3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions – None 4. Public Forum Ms. Jennae Hoffman, from Property Solution LLC, who represents several Homeowner Associations (HOA) within the City, provided an update on legislation being discussed at the Capital. She said certain items of concern to HOA’s were no longer moving forward but added she was concerned that the bill still included language not allowing unpaid fines to be part of a lien on a property. She reported currently if somebody violated HOA rules, they could be assessed fines which if not paid could be a lien on the property but if the bill were approved this would no longer be allowed. Ms. Hoffman said if approved they may need assistance from the City to enforce violations such as cars on blocks in the driveway or the yards not mowed because the City could assess the property through taxes if not paid. Wright County Commissioner Holland said she has been following the HOA bill also and provided costly examples of companies foreclosing or putting a lien on property without proper notice. She also reported that the Wright County Assessor’s Office has a new feature on their website that would show the homes sold in an area that could be used when looking at market values. She answered questions from Council. 5. Amendments to the Agenda There were no amendments to the agenda. MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve the April 7, 2025, agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. Agenda Page 5 City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of April 7, 2025 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 March 17, 2025, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented. B. Authorize the Monday, April 7, 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 a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Albertville Lions for June 13 through June 15, 2025, for the 2025 Annual Albertville Friendly City Days Festival event. D. Approve street closures as requested for Albertville Friendly City Days and extended hours for Central Park from June 11 through June 15, 2025. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the April 7, 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 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.) Councilmember Cocking provided an update from the STMA Arena Board meeting which included a discussion on the advertising revenues and said the Arena Board would be discussing next year’s budget at the next meeting. Councilmember Hayden provided additional information from the Arena Board meeting. They answered questions from the other Councilmembers. City Administrator Nafstad reported that the STMA Ice Arena ended the year in black and was very busy last year. B. Building – None C. City Clerk – None D. Finance – None E. Fire – None Agenda Page 6 City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of April 7, 2025 F. Planning and Zoning 1. Backyard Chicken Discussion City Planner Faulkner presented the staff report which included information on previous discussions the City Council has had on backyard chickens, what surrounding communities were allowing and possible zoning options for consideration. City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information on the previous conversations and added that City staff was not looking for action on the item tonight but for direction as to whether the Council would like to move forward with the item and have the Planning Commission discuss it. There was Council discussion regarding backyard chickens, the pros, and cons of allowing chickens, HOA’s not allowing chickens and the eligible parcel maps for both .5 acre and 1 acre lots. There was concern around neighbors of the backyard chickens and enforcement issues. Mayor Hendrickson recognized citizens in the audience and said they were welcome to speak on the item. Ms. Kaitlin Lougiu, 10671 Karston Ave, Albertville, reported she has been talking with coworkers who live in Albertville, and they are also interested in this item. She said she understands there may be concerns regarding chickens but added as in her previous speech she recommends there be restrictions placed on those who get chickens. Ms. Lougiu provided information on the current price and age of egg purchased in stores and added she would like to show her children where their food comes from. She answered questions from Council. Mr. Mike Aasen, 10508 62nd Str, Albertville, reported he agreed with the items that Ms. Lougiu said and added that people says that they want chickens because the eggs would be cheaper but said it was very expensive to get started. He said he was not really interested in getting chickens himself but has met other residents that are. He suggested that the Council look at other cities’ ordinances and decide what would work best for our City. He said the same noise nuisance problems could happen with dogs. He answered questions from Council. Mr. Gabe Davis, 6689 Packard Ave, Otsego, reported he had chickens and said it was expensive to get started because you needed to build the coop, purchase equipment and food along with the fence and netting to keep predators out. He added he thought a couple of chickens was not worth the money because he has about 20 chickens and gets about a dozen eggs a day but from October until March his chickens do not lay any eggs, but he still need to feed and take care of them. City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding enforcement issues of an ordinance allowing backyard chickens. City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information about restrictions that could be part of a licensing process for backyard chickens. Wright County Commissioner Holland provided information on a bill going through the House and Senate regarding feed lot rules and answered questions from Council. Agenda Page 7 City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of April 7, 2025 There was further Council discussion regarding allowing backyard chickens in City and the Council tabled the item. City Administrator Nafstad stated no changes will be made at this time. G. Public Works/Engineering – None H. Legal – None I. Administration 1. Authorize Hiring of Utility Worker Position City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report and provided background information on Ms. Geraets past employment with the City. Utilities Superintendent Middendorf answered questions from Council regarding position. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to appoint Micheyla Geraets to the full-time position of Utility Maintenance Worker (Wastewater and Utilities), at a starting wage of $33.57 per hour, conditioned on successful completion of a background check. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. 2. City Administrator’s Update City Administrator Nafstad presented the City Administrator’s Update which included information on upcoming projects and events within the City. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings April 8 Planning Commission, 7 pm April 14 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm April 21 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm Parks Committee, 7 pm May 5 City Council, 7 pm 10. Adjournment MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Zagorski to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk Agenda Page 8 Mayor and Council Request for Action April 21, 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, April 21, 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 9 Mayor and Council Communication April 21, 2025 SUBJECT: CONSENT – FINANCE – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE REPORT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Total accounts receivable outstanding through March 31, 2025, is $94,807.37. The percentage of the total due based on the aging report is as follows: 0-30 days outstanding $ 87,283.49 92.06% 30-60 days outstanding $ 202.15 0.21% 60-90 days outstanding $ 1,021.98 1.08% Over 90 days outstanding $ 6,299.75 6.64% 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 10 Mayor and Council Communication – April 21, 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 $738.03 $12.02 $6.01 $720.00 Englund, Regan $625.24 $10.16 $5.08 $610.00 Everbrook Learning Care $1,355.97 $21.30 $21.29 $1,313.38 FYCC $211.14 $106.01 $105.13 Kindercare $7,964.78 $6,591.89 $22.02 $0.00 $1,350.87 Phoenix Rentals IV LLC $255.77 $255.77 Reichert Properties $341.00 $341.00 Saygbe $418.86 $6.88 $411.98 State of MN - Tax Forfeit $2,996.58 $38.46 $42.62 $2,915.50 STMAYHA $79,900.00 $79,900.00 Total $94,807.37 $87,283.49 $202.15 $1,021.98 $6,299.75 Current 0-30 days $87,283.49 92.06% 30-60 days $202.15 0.21% 60-90 days $1,021.98 1.08% over 90 day $6,299.75 6.64% Agenda Page 11 Mayor and Council Communication April 21, 2025 SUBJECT: CONSENT – FINANCE – 1st QUARTER BUDGET TO ACTUAL REPORT – UN-AUDITED 1st QUARTER BUDGET TO ACTUAL: Attached are the 1st Quarter 2025 un-audited General Fund summaries of revenues and expenditures. Revenues are expected to be 12.53%. Expenses are expected to be at 19.79%. This summary shows operating revenues are at 12.96% and operating expenses are at 20.42%. VARIANCES: Revenue: • Liquor Licenses – renewal due April • Rental Licenses – renewal due April • Fire Protection Contract Charges – 1st half 2025 due January Expenses: • Engineering – Main Ave and Central Park Responsible Person: Tina Lannes, Finance Director Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD Attachment: • 2025 Budget to Actual Agenda Page 12 Mayor and Council Communication – April 21, 2025 Consent – Finance – 1st Quarter Report Page 2 of 3 2025 Council Update General Fund Operations General Fund Revenue: 2025 Budget 2025 Actual 03/31/25 Ytd % Budget 31010 Current Ad Valorem Taxes $ 2,721,294 $0 0.00% 32000 Licenses & Permits $ 30,500 $34,495 113.10% 32110 Liquor Licenses $ 30,000 $32,718 109.06% 32150 Sign Permits $ 2,500 $0 0.00% 32210 Building Permits $ 200,000 $40,331 20.17% 33401 LGA Revenue expected $ 261,315 $0 0.00% 33405 Police Aid $ 50,000 $0 0.00% 33422 Other State Aid Grants $ - $0 0.00% 33423 Municipal Maintenance $ 11,535 $5,768 50.00% 34000 Charges for Services $ 18,000 $561 3.12% 34001 Administrative Fee $ 1,500 $0 0.00% 34005 Engineering As Built Fee $ 250 $300 120.00% 34101 Leases - City Property $ 31,700 $7,050 22.24% 34103 Zoning & Subdivision Fees $ 2,500 $0 0.00% 34104 Plan Check Fee $ 65,000 $13,946 21.45% 34107 Title Searches $ 2,500 $250 10.00% 34112 Franchise Fee - Electric $ 134,700 $34,288 25.46% 34113 Franchise Fee - Cable $ 50,000 $275 0.55% 34114 Franchise Fee - Gas $ 168,000 $51,633 30.73% 34202 Fire Protection Contract Charges $ 714,498 $357,249 50.00% 34780 Rental Fees $ 17,000 $5,881 34.59% 34950 Other Revenues $ 25,000 $1,274 5.10% 34110 Arena $ 16,013 $4,003 25.00% Total Revenues $ 4,553,805 $590,021 12.96% Agenda Page 13 Mayor and Council Communication – April 21, 2025 Consent – Finance – 1st Quarter Report Page 3 of 3 2025 Council Update Capital Fund Capital Reserve Fund Revenue: 2025 Budget 3/31/2025 Ytd % Budget 102-31010 Capital Levy $ 2,344,018 $700 0.03% Total Revenues $ 2,344,018 $700 0.03% 2025 Council Update Capital Fund Capital Reserve Fund Expenditures: 2025 Budget 3/31/2025 Ytd % Budget 102 Capital Expenditures $ 2,344,018 $179,004 7.64% Total Expenditures $ 2,344,018 $179,004 7.64% 2025 Budget 2025 Actual 03/31/25 Ytd % Budget 41000 General Government 80,467$ $24,788 30.81% 41100 Council 58,128$ $23,463 40.36% 41300 Combined Administrator/Engineer 208,949$ $38,471 18.41% 41400 City Clerk 167,890$ $36,906 21.98% 41410 Elections 27,000$ $0 0.00% 41500 Finance 148,881$ $26,749 17.97% 41550 City Assessor 50,000$ $0 0.00% 41600 City Attorney 30,000$ $5,983 19.94% 41700 City Engineer 35,000$ $67,226 192.07% 41800 Economic Development 5,000$ $1,024 20.48% 41910 P lanning & Zoning 61,507$ $8,781 14.28% 41940 City Hall 171,882$ $21,348 12.42% 42000 Fire Department 723,401$ $124,120 17.16% 42110 Police 1,237,746$ $301,125 24.33% 42400 Building Inspection 317,487$ $59,399 18.71% 42700 Animal Control 8,000$ $1,462 18.28% 43100 Public Works - Streets 490,876$ $76,261 15.54% 43160 Electric - Street Lights 114,000$ $18,407 16.15% 45000 Culture & Recreation 90,846$ $23,092 25.42% 45100 Parks & Recreation 526,745$ $71,272 13.53% Total Expenditures 4,553,805$ $929,876 20.42% General Fund Department Expenditures: Agenda Page 14 Mayor and Council Communication April 21, 2025 SUBJECT: CONSENT – FINANCE – 10% ANNUAL GAMBLING CONTRIBUTION BALANCE: Total gambling contribution received as of April 14, 2025, is $295,085.85. The annual projection of funds to be collected is approximately $86,000. BACKGROUND: Per City Code section 4-3-8, 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. Fund 208 10 % Gambling Contributions Fund Date Organization Description Deposited Expensed Balance 7/29/2024 STMAYHA 2023 10% contribution $10,000.00 $117,485.27 7/29/2024 STMAYHA 2023 10% contribution $10,000.00 $127,485.27 7/29/2024 STMAYHA 2023 10% contribution $11,474.33 $138,959.60 8/6/2024 Albertville Lions 2024 10% contribution $34,695.01 $173,654.61 8/8/2024 STMAYHA 2024 10% contribution $14,376.92 $188,031.53 8/8/2024 STMAYHA 2024 10% contribution $30,000.00 $218,031.53 8/20/2024 Albertville Lions 2024 10% contribution $5,949.80 $223,981.33 9/9/2024 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 1/9/2025 Albertville Lions 2024 10% contribution $5,338.15 $264,828.17 3/6/2025 STMAYHA 2024 10% contribution $17,370.53 $282,198.70 2/12/2025 Albertville Lions 2025 10% contribution $7,607.24 $289,805.94 3/6/2025 Albertville Lions 2025 10% contribution $5,279.91 $295,085.85 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. Agenda Page 15 Mayor and Council Communication – April 21, 2025 Consent – Finance – 10% Gambling Report Page 2 of 2 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: MN Statute 349.213 (f)(2) allows a City by ordinance to require organizations to contribute 10% of their net profit derived from lawful gambling within the City to be used for limited purposes. 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 Agenda Page 16 Mayor and Council Request for Action April 21, 2025 SUBJECT: CONSENT – CLERK – SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT – CIRQUE ITALIA RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the following: MOTION TO: Approve Special Event Permit for Cirque Entertainment LLC for their Cirque Italia event located at the Albertville Premium Outlet Mall, 6415 Labeaux Avenue on May 9 through May 12, 2025, contingent upon receipt of the certificate of liability insurance. BACKGROUND: Cirque Entertainment LLC has submitted a special event permit application for their temporary acrobatic theatrical cirque show to be held Thursday, 16 through Sunday, May 19, 2024, under a big top tent in the Albertville Premium Mall’s westside parking lot. The event will include 2 large tents and will not include animals, rides, alcohol, pyro, street closures or parades but will include sale of pre-packed concession items. Cirque Entertainment LLC has a crew of certified crowd managers that patrol the grounds at all times throughout the stay of the event at the venue. The show hours are May 16 at 7:30 pm, May 17 at 7:30 pm, May 18 at 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm and lastly on May 19 show times are 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm. KEY ISSUES: • The event will be held at the Albertville Premium Outlet Mall (west side) in the parking lot. This is the second year that Cirque Entertainment has held an acrobatic theatrical cirque show in the Mall’s westside parking lot. • The Cirque Italia event will be held on Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19, 2024, at various times. • The applicant has submitted a site plan showing the tents will be located in the main parking lot at the Albertville Premium Outlet Mall. • Estimated attendance will be approximately 300 people per show. • Cirque Entertainment LLC has a security team that will patrol the grounds throughout the event. • Outdoor special events shall only occur between April 1 to November 1 of each year. POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: Special events permits are subject to the approval of the City Council. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The applicant shall comply with the regulations for a special event permit. Responsible Person: Kris Luedke, City Clerk Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD On File: • The Special Event Permit application is on file in the City Clerk’s Office Agenda Page 17 Mayor and Council Request for Action April 21, 2025 SUBJECT: CONSENT – CLERK – ON-SALE TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ALBERTVILLE FRIENDLY CITY DAYS FESTIVAL RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council consider the following: MOTION TO: Approve a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Albertville Friendly City Days for June 12 through June 15, 2025, for the Annual Albertville Friendly City Days Festival contingent upon receipt of liquor liability insurance certificate. BACKGROUND: Albertville Friendly City Days Inc has applied for a temporary on-sale liquor license for this year’s annual Albertville Friendly City Day Festival. The license will cover the Knights of Columbus, Albertville Fire Relief Association and Foxtailers Snowmobile Club for sales at the festival. This year’s festival is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11 through Sunday June 15, 2025. KEY ISSUES: • Albertville Friendly City Days has applied for a temporary on-sale liquor license for the Knights of Columbus, Albertville Fire Relief Association and Foxtailers Snowmobile Club for this year’s Albertville Friendly City Days Festival. • Albertville Friendly City Days is requesting to serve liquor from June 12 to June 15 during the Albertville Friendly City Days festival. As in the past, the organization along with the Albertville Lions are requesting a flat fee of $100 to cover the application fees for the event. • The approval of the temporary liquor license will be contingent upon receipt of the certificate of liquor liability insurance. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There is minimal financial revenue collected from the applicants for temporary liquor licensing. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and City Council have the authority to review and approve or deny any liquor license. 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 18 Mayor and Council Request for Action April 21, 2025 SUBJECT: CONSENT – FINANCE – AUTHORIZE AND DOCUMENT INTER-FUND LOANS/ADVANCES FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK DEBT SERVICE FUND RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the following: MOTION TO: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-10 authorizing and documenting Inter-Fund Loans to Fund Negative Fund balances. • Inter-Fund Loan Capital Outlay Fund (102) to TIF# 17 Old Castle Fund (417) in the amount of $231,299 to fund the negative balance in the TIF fund. • Inter-Fund Loan Capital Outlay Fund (102) to TIF# 20 Scherer Brothers Fund (420) in the amount of $635,268 to fund the negative balance in the TIF fund. • Inter-Fund Loan Capital Outlay Fund (102) to TIF# 12 Schultz & Schupp (412) in the amount of $420 to fund the negative balance in the TIF fund. • Inter-Fund Loan Capital Outlay Fund (102) to TIF# 21 Medart Fund (421) in the amount of $11,888 to fund the negative balance in the TIF fund. BACKGROUND: Inter-fund loans provide interim financing until the other financing is completed. In some cases, inter-fund loans are the primary source of finance for projects that have a very short financing term. An example of this would be carrying assessments for a project for a few years where it is not cost effective to issue new debt. At least annually, City staff and auditors review and recommend inter-fund loans/advances to fund running negative balances so as to remain in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: It is the Mayor and Council’s policy to review and approve all inter-fund loans/advances. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: At least annually, the City must fund all negative running balances for Capital Projects, Debt Service, or other miscellaneous funds in accordance with GAAP. The inter-fund loan or advance is a loan from a specific fund to the respective negative balance funds at an interest rate equal to the rate of investment earned by the City’s investments. Included in the loan is a financial commitment detailing the source of funds to repay the loan. These inter-fund loans are an inexpensive way to fund some City activities instead of issuing bonds. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council have the authority to review and direct staff to act regarding all financial matters. Agenda Page 19 Mayor and Council Communication – April 21, 2025 Consent – Finance – Authorize Inter-Fund Loans Page 2 of 2 Responsible Person: Tina Lannes, Finance Director Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator–PWD Attachment: • Resolution No. 2025-10 Agenda Page 20 CITY OF ALBERTVILLE COUNTY OF WRIGHT STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2025-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DOCUMENTING INTER-FUND LOAN TO FUND NEGATIVE FUND BALANCES WHEREAS, an interfund loan is hereby established in the amount of $999,190 with funds to be allocated into the following: Fund 417 TIF#17 Old Castle $231,299 Fund 420 TIF#20 Scherer Brothers $635,268 Fund 412 TIF#12 Schultz & Schupp $420 Fund 421 TIF#19 Medart $11,888 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Albertville City Council to approve an inter-fund loan from Fund 102 of $878,875 effective December 31, 2024, at an interest rate of 4%. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville on this 21st day of April 2025. Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor ATTEST: Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk Agenda Page 21 Mayor and Council Request for Action April 21, 2025 SUBJECT: CONSENT – FINANCE – AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the following resolution: MOTION TO: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-11 authorizing the Transfer of Funds. • Transfer $439,104.35 from Sewer Access Fund No. 204 to Fund 601 Sewer Fund for annual bond payments; and • Transfer $16,213.15 from Water Access Fund No. 206 to Fund 602 Water Fund for annual bond payments. • Transfer $7,593.45 from Capital Reserves Fund No. 102 to Fund 416 Mold Tech TIF Fund for decertification of TIF early. BACKGROUND: City staff and auditors annually review and recommend transfer of funds for designated purposes, bond payments, to close funds, or to fund a negative balance. POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: It is the Mayor and Council’s policy to review and approve all fund transfers. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Plan funding options for continuing and new projects. Responsible Person: Tina Lannes, Finance Director Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD Attachment: • Resolution No. 2025-11 Agenda Page 22 CITY OF ALBERTVILLE COUNTY OF WRIGHT STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2025-11 A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS WHEREAS, the Albertville City Council has reviewed its annual audit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Albertville City Council that the following actions are implemented: Transfer $439,104.36 from Sewer Access Fund No. 204 to Fund 601 Sewer Fund for annual bond payments; and Transfer $16,213.15 from Water Access Fund No. 206 to Fund 602 Water Fund for annual bond payments. Transfer $7,593.45 from Capital Reserves Fund No. 102 to Fund 416 Mold Tech TIF for early decertification. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville on this 21st day of April 2025. ____________________________ Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor ATTEST: Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk Agenda Page 23 Mayor and Council Request for Action April 21, 2025 SUBJECT: CONSENT – PLANNING – EXTEND TERM OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR ALBERTVILLE PLAZA 3RD ADDITION RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the following: MOTION TO: Extend approval of Preliminary Plat for Albertville Plaza 3rd Addition to May 30, 2025, to allow for the complete submission of a Final Plat, at 5953 Labeaux Avenue NE. BACKGROUND: On August 16, 2024, the City of Albertville approved a three-lot commercial preliminary plat and PUD/B-2A zoning district for a subdivision entitled Albertville Plaza 3rd Addition at 5953 Labeaux Avenue NE. The Albertville Subdivision code requires the applicant to submit a final plat within 100 days of preliminary plat approval. Failure to meet this timeframe voids the preliminary plat approval. On December 2, 2024, at the Applicant’s request, the City of Albertville approved an extension until April 30, 2025. The Applicant is still diligently working on the development documents and working towards purchasing/developing the property. This project is dependent on shared private roads with Albertville Plaza 1st and Albertville Plaza 2nd, and coordination between all parties is generally the cause of the delays. Staff is requesting that the City Council extend the preliminary plat approval to May 30, 2025, to allow the Applicant additional time to continue to work with the owners of the previous subdivisions to create the access agreements needed. KEY ISSUES: • The City Council approved the Albertville Plaza 3rd Addition preliminary plat and a PUD zoning district in August 2024 with specific conditions that had to be satisfied. • The Albertville Plaza 3rd Addition is an extension of the previous Albertville Plaza subdivisions and is reliant on the extension of the private street and utility systems. The extension of the private street requires cross access easements between the Albertville Plaza 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Additions. • The original Albertville Plaza PUD required the establishment of a Business Association to manage, maintain and repair the private street and other common elements within the subdivision. The Association must be in place and active with this project and must include all the Albertville Plaza additions. • Extending the preliminary plat approval will allow the applicant to satisfy the conditions imposed on the preliminary plat and allow the project to progress to final plat. POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: The extension of the Albertville Plaza 3rd Addition approval will allow the project to proceed to the final plat. With final plat approval a development contract will be required to allow the plat and development project to proceed. Agenda Page 24 Mayor and Council Request for Action – April 21, 2025 Consent – Albertville Plaza 3rd Addition Preliminary Plat Extension Page 2 of 2 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: All required on-site, and off-site improvements shall be the responsibility of the developer. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The extension of the preliminary plat approval preserves the preliminary plat to allow for the submission of a final plat application. Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD Agenda Page 25 Mayor and Council Request for Action April 21, 2025 SUBJECT: PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING – 2025 MAIN AVE RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the following motion: MOTION TO: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-12 accepting the Low Bid for 2025 Main Avenue Reconstruction Improvement project. BACKGROUND: The proposed improvement project was advertised and on March 26, 2025, the bids for the improvements were opened. A total of ten (10) bids were received with proposals ranging from $7,793,932.91 to $9,857,186, as shown on the attached Bid Tab. The project generally includes street and utility reconstruction between CSAH 37 and 50th Street NE, as well as decorative street lighting, boulevard trees, new plaza areas with landscape amenities adjacent to Central Park, additional downtown parking on 60th Street and across from Central Park, and other related improvements. As part of the project, but separate from the bid, is work related to undergrounding overhead lines. The project will require multiple construction seasons and generally scheduled as follows: May 2025 - Small utilities begin relocations throughout corridor June 2025 - Start Phase 1 (Cr 37 to 56th Street NE) November 2025 - Substantial Completion of Phase 1 June 2026 - Start Phase 2 (56th Street NE to 50th Street NE) November - 2026 Substantial Completion of Phase 2 Spring 2027 - Final lift of pavement/punchlist KEY ISSUES: • Low Bid for the project is $7,793,932.91 • Low Bid received by Oman Contracting, Inc. • Project will be constructed over two years FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The proposed project has multiple components, which have certain funding restrictions. As such, the project will be funded through multiple funds including bond proceeds, reserves, grant funds, state aid allotment, enterprise revenue, and tax levy. Funding for the project may change based on other projects the City is considering. Once the Central Park bids are received, staff will develop financing options for Council consideration on both projects. Agenda Page 26 Mayor and Council Request for Action – April 21, 2025 Public Works/Engineering – 2025 Main Ave Improvement Award Page 2 of 2 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and Council possess the authority to authorize municipal improvements, and to accept or reject bids for municipal improvements. Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD Attached: • Resolution No. 2025-12 • Bid Abstract On file with the Clerk: Construction Plans and Specifications Agenda Page 27 CITY OF ALBERTVILLE COUNTY OF WRIGHT STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2025-12 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING LOW BID FOR THE 2025 MAIN AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, plans and specifications for street reconstruction, utility and other related municipal improvements to Main Avenue NE and certain city streets have been prepared by Bolton & Menk, Inc. and such plans and specifications have been presented to the Albertville City Council for approval; and WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for the proposed improvements, the bids were received, opened and tabulated; and WHEREAS, it appears that Omann Contracting, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Albertville, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The bid of Omann Contracting, Inc., said “Low Bidder”, in the amount of $7,793,932.91 for the construction of said improvements in accordance with the plans and specifications and advertisement for bids is the lowest responsible bid. 2. Said bid of said Low Bidder is accepted. 3. The City Administrator and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said “Low Bidder” for the construction of said improvements for and on behalf of the City of Albertville. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville on this 21st day of April 2025. Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor ATTEST: Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk Agenda Page 28 H:\ALBT\0C1134251\6_Plans-Specs\C_Bids Received\2025-03-26 134251 Bid Tabulation.docx BID TABULATION Project Location: City of Albertville Bid Date: March 26, 2025 Project Title: Main Avenue Improvements Bid Time: 10:00 AM Project No.: 0C1.134251 Addendum(s): No. 1. – 03/17/2025 No. 2 – 03/24/2025 No. 3 – 03/25/2025 BIDDERS TOTAL AMOUNT BID 1. Omann Contracting Companies, Inc. $7,793,932.91 2. Ryan Contracting Co. $7,851,431.90 3. R.L. Larson Excavating, Inc. $8,392,825.00 4. New Look Contracting, Inc. $8,395,546.33 5. C&L Excavating, Inc. $8,510,780.13 6. Northdale Construction Co., Inc. $8,524,194.53 7. Eureka Construction, Inc. $8,620,007.67 8. S.R. Weidema, Inc. $8,775,245.29 9. LaTour Construction $8,992,203.90 10. Park Construction Company $9,857,186.43 Agenda Page 29 City Administrator’s Update April 17, 2025 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Local Board of Appeal and Equalization: The local Board of Appeals and Equalization will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:15 pm. The Wright 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. 2024 Audit: The annual audit for the City of Albertville is nearing completion. The preliminary audit began in late January with the majority of field work starting in March. ABDO will be presenting their findings at Monday’s City Council meeting. I-94 West Chamber of Commerce First Responders Luncheon: The 2025 First Responders Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 10:30 am to 1 pm at Clam Corporation in Rogers. Please let me know if you would like to attend. Guardian Angels: Staff is working with Guardian Angels on a possible Phase 2 Engel Haus expansion project that would likely begin in 2025. 58th Street/Main Ave Lot Purchase: We have a purchase agreement for the vacant lot at the corner of Main and 58th Street and are scheduled to close on April 28. Mold Tech: Mold Tech has made application to expand its facility and would like to acquire the City-owned parcel next to theirs. Staff have engaged Northland to review TIF options for the expansion and land sale. Potter Property: There is a purchase agreement on the Potter Property and staff is working with the prospective developer on an anticipated development application. League of Minnesota Cities 2025 Annual Conference: This event will be held on Wednesday, June 25 through Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Duluth Entertainment Convention 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 25, 2025, 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. Agenda Page 30 City Administrator’s Update Page 2 of 2 April 17, 2025 Parks Committee: The Parks Committee has scheduled this year’s City’s Parks Night Out on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 6 pm to 8 pm. This year’s event will be held in Four Season Park, Hunter’s Park and Westwind Park. 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 Main Avenue Reconstruct: The project Award will be considered at Monday’s meeting. We are working towards a July construction start with small utility relocations beginning in May. Staff met with the Main Avenue Business owners last week and will be hosting a resident open house in the coming weeks. Central Park Playground: The project is out for bid and we are anticipating Council awarding the project at its first meeting in May. CSAH 137: Staff is reviewing the partnership agreement and the updated cost split for the project, which be presented to Council at an upcoming meeting. Public Works Salt Storage: The storage building is on order and scheduled to be installed the first week in May. Linwood Park Sport Courts: This project will resume in the spring. City Stormwater Modeling: The City received a $71,848 grant from the MPCA Small Communities Planning Grants for Stormwater, Wastewater, and Community Resilience Program. The funds will be used to update the City’s stormwater model and stormwater management plan. Staff is working with the MPCA to execute the grant agreement and begin work on the project. The total cost of the work proposed by Bolton and Menk is $79,832 and the City match is 10% or $7,984. WWTF Improvements: The project is substantially complete and the contractor is working on punchlist items and likely closing the project out this summer. Generator Improvements: We have received the generator and the switch gear for the fire hall and are coordinating the install. We also received the generator for the Villas Lift Station and will be pouring the concrete pad as soon as conditions permit. Street Capital Improvement Plan: Staff is updating the Street CIP and will present the updated plan early in the year. Agenda Page 31