2025-06-02 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 2, 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, Planning
Consultant Faulkner, Finance Director Lannes and City Clerk Luedke.
3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions
A. STMA Youth Baseball Association
Mr. Chris Geryol, Levi Fry, and Ron Wetzel representing STMA Youth Baseball, attended the
meeting and provided an update on the registration numbers, highlights from the past year, and
current challenges and opportunities. They also shared information regarding recent field
improvements as well as upcoming projects and opportunities for the improvements.
City Administrator Nafstad reported the City was working on improvements at Field 1 and 2.
4. Public Forum – None
5. Amendments to the Agenda
City Administrator Nafstad requested to move item F1. Mold-Tech Plat and Site Plan after 7B.
Consider Vacate Drainage and Utility Easement for Mold-Tech so that the approvals follow the
public hearing for Mold-Tech.
City Attorney Couri requested to add an item under H1. under Legal entitled “Purchase
Agreement for the Sale of Land to Mold-Tech”.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve
the June 2, 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.Authorize the Monday, June 2, 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.
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B.Approve additions and revisions to the Albertville Fire Department’s Standard
Operating Policies and Procedures.
C.Approve Special Event Permit including Temporary Outdoor Music Permit for BJ’s
Sport Tavern located at 5788 Main Avenue NE for the Special Event on June 14,
2025, during Albertville Friendly City Days.
D.Approve Special Event Permit including Community Festival Permit for Neighbors
Eatery and Saloon located at 5772 Main Avenue NE for Thursday, June 12 through
Sunday, June 15, 2025, during Albertville Friendly City Days.
E.Approve Special Event Permit for the Family Youth Community Connections
(FYCC) to hold their Dueling Pianos event on June 20, 2025, from 6 pm to 10 pm in
Central Park.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve
June 2, 2025, consent agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
7. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing – Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing.
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report which included the establishment of TIF
District #22 in support of the Mold-Tech expansion project. He provided details on the financial
considerations including the $235,000 estimated value of the City-owned parcel, $77,000 in
interest from the Interfund loan, and administrative costs in which would be reimbursed through
the TIF. Nafstad reported the economic development TIF would generate an estimated $322,728
over the nine-year term. He 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 Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-15 Establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 22 within
Development District No. 1 and adopting the Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor;
Authorizing the terms of an Interfund Loan; Authorizing the Execution of a Development
Agreement; and Approving a Business Subsidy. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
B. Public Hearing – Consider Request to Vacate Drainage and Utility Easement per
Mold-Tech Plat Application
Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing.
City Administrator Nafstad presented an overview of the parcels currently owned by the City and
Glacier Properties. He explained that, in order to proceed with a replat of the properties, the
existing easements must first be vacated. He noted the easements would generally be recreated in
the proposed plat. Administrator Nafstad stated that vacating the easements was contingent upon
the recording of the new Glacier Ridge Properties plat.
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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 Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-18 vacating drainage and utility easement on Bartel’s Industrial Park Lot 1,
Block 3 and Barthel’s Industrial Park 2nd Addition Lot 1, Block 4 within the City of Albertville.
Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
8. Wright County Sheriff’s Office – Updates, reports, etc.
The Wright County Sheriff Deputy who was presented provided an update on events happening
within the City.
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
1. Set Preliminary 2025 Budget Workshops
City Clerk Luedke said City staff would like to set the 2025 budget workshops to discuss the
2026 preliminary budget. She reported the purposed workshop dates were July 21, August 4 and
August 18, 2025, if needed and asked if Council preferred to meet before or after the regular City
Council meeting. She added in the past; the workshops were set for 6:15 pm.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to set
workshops for July 21, August 4 and August 18, 2025, at 6:15 pm to discuss the 2026
preliminary budget. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None.
The motion carried.
D. Finance – None
E. Fire – None
F. Planning and Zoning
1. Mold-Tech Plat and Site Plan
Planning Consultant Faulkner presented the staff report which included background information
on the site plan, proposed building expansion and design elements. She said the Planning
Commission held a public hearing, discussed the applications and recommended approval of the
site plan and final plat.
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MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-16 approving The Preliminary and Final Plat Entitled Glacier Ridge
Properties Addition and Resolution No. 2025-17 approving the Site Plan for Mold-Tech with
Conditions. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
G.Public Works/Engineering – None
H.Legal
1. Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Land to Mold-Tech
City Attorney Couri presented a standard purchase agreement, similar to previous agreements for
the conveyance of City-owned land. He said the agreement allows for the property to be sold for
$1 and was backed by two securities: 1) TIF generated after project completion, and 2) a claw
back clause requiring the buyer to either return the property or pay the $235,000 market value if
the construction is not underway within a year. He answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve
the purchase agreement for the sale of land to Mold-Tech. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson,
Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
I.Administration
1.City Administrator’s Update
City Administrator Nafstad provided an update on upcoming City events and projects. He
presented image samples for the Gateway Arch Sign for the Main Avenue project and requested
feedback on potential lighting and wording options.
There was Council discussion regarding the lighting and wording samples for the Gateway Arch.
No formal action was taken.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
June 9 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
June 10 Planning Commission, 7 pm
June 11-15 2025Albertville Friendly City Days
June 16 City Council, 7 pm
June19 City Offices closed in observance of Juneteenth
June 23 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
July 7 City Council, 7pm
10.Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hayden to adjourn the
meeting at 8:06 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk