2025-04-21 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 21, 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, Fire Chief Bullen, City Attorney Couri, and City
Clerk Luedke.
3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions – None
4. Public Forum
A. 2025-2026 Albertville Royalty Court
The 2024-2025 Royalty Court were present and listed some of their favorite activities they
participated in over the last year. The 2025-2026 Royalty candidates introduced themselves. The
Royalty Court thanked the Council for their continued support.
The City Council thanked the Royal Court for their service to the Albertville Community.
B. Senator Eric Lucero
Senator Lucero provided a legislative update which included the drafting of the three-year
budget to fund the state government. He provided information on some of the proposed spending
items and budget cuts which include reductions to the funding for charter schools and long-term
care and disability services. Senator Lucero reported there were also legislative language being
proposed related to Homeowner Associations regulation and said he has heard from many
residents that they were concerned about the rising cost of insurance in Minnesota. He answered
questions from Council.
The Council thanked Senator Lucero for attending the Council meeting and providing a
legislative update.
C. 2024 Financial Statement Audit Presentation
Mr. Alex Trippel, ABDO, presented the draft 2024 Audit report which included the auditor’s
opinion, fund results and the key performance indicators. He said the City received a clean
opinion from the firm and did not have any compliance issues. He stated the only minor concern
was regarding the limited segregation of duties, but that this has been a regular finding due to the
size of the City. Mr. Trippel provided an overview of the City’s capital, water, sewer, storm
water and recycling funds and answered questions from Council.
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Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to adopt the
draft 2024 Audit Report as presented. Ayes: Hendrickson, Cocking, Hayden, Olson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
5. Amendments to the Agenda
There were no amendments to the agenda.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve
the April 21, 2025, agenda as submitted. 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 March 31, 2025, Joint Governance Meeting minutes as presented.
B.Approve the April 7, 2025, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
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.
D.Accounts Receivable Report.
E.1st Quarter Budget to Actual.
F.10% Annual Gambling Contributions.
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.
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.
I.Adopt Resolution No. 2025-10 authorizing and documenting Inter-Fund Loans to
Fund Negative Fund Balances.
J.Adopt Resolution No. 2025-11 authorizing the Transfer of Funds.
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 Ave NE.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve
the April 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 the Wright County Sheriff’s Office.
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Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025
9. Department Business
A. City Council
1. Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board,
FYCC, etc.)
Councilmember Zagorski provided an update from the Planning Commission meeting which
included a discussion on outdoor bar regulations. He said the presentation from City Planner
Edwards was confusing.
City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information on the planning item and said there
would be some adjustments to the planning staff. He said Ms. Faulkner, the City’s main planner,
would recap the outdoor bar regulations at the next Planning Commission meeting and bring
them forth at the next City Council meeting.
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
City Administrator Nafstad provided a general overview of the Main Avenue Reconstruction
project. He said the project included the reconstruction of Main Avenue, undergrounding the
overhead lines, reconstructing the sidewalks, parking improvements and streetscape amenities.
He also reported on the project timeline, and which would be 2 years. Nafstad answered
questions from Council regarding the construction impact on the area, possible project funding
options and said he would be holding a neighborhood meeting for the impacted residents.
There was Council discussion regarding the overall project and the street scape amenities
including the wording on the proposed archway over Main Avenue.
City Administrator Nafstad reported he would bring to the next Council meeting some lettering
options for the archway over Main Avenue for Council’s review.
2. Main Avenue Reconstruction Contract Award
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report which included background information on
bidding process and the bids received. He provided details on the different bid amounts received
and reported the low bidder was Omann Contracting Companies. Administrator Nafstad said that
the project had multiple components and would be funded through several sources. He provided
the projected schedule and answered questions from Council.
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Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-12 accepting the low bid for the Main Avenue Improvement Project. 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
information on upcoming projects and events within the City. He also provided information on
the City’s compost site and reported it was time to grind and haul away the wood chips again,
which was getting very expensive. He said that the City of Albertville usually pays one-third of
the cost with the City of Otsego paying two-thirds due to the Cities’ populations. Administrator
Nafstad said even though it was not allowed, people other than Albertville or Otsego residents
are using the compost site including contractors. He reported on systems other communities were
using to control the entry of their sites with some examples being fencing in the area, using a key
system or having a person check IDs as individuals enter.
There was Council discussion regarding City’s compost site and possible future options for it.
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
Parks Committee, 7 pm
10.Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hayden to adjourn the
meeting at 8:52 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk