2025-07-21 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 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, Finance
Director Lannes and City Clerk Luedke.
3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions
1. Introduction of the new Albertville Royalty Court
The 2025-2026 Albertville Royalty Court introduced themselves and shared highlights of the
activities they have enjoyed so far this year.
The Council thanked the Albertville Royalty Court for attending the meeting.
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 I3. Under Administration entitled
“Consideration of Purchasing Scoreboard for Central Park.”
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve
the July 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 July 7, 2025, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
B.Authorize the Monday, July 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.Accept Accounts Receivable Report.
D.2nd Quarter Budget to Actual Report.
E.10% Annual Gambling Contribution Report.
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Regular Meeting of July 21, 2025
F.Approve a Temporary Liquor License for the Church of St. Albert Annual Parish
Festival on September 20 and 21, 2025, to be located at St. Albert Parish Center.
G.Adopt Resolution No. 2025-21 Calling for Public Hearing on the proposed
established of Tax Increment Financing District No.1-23 within Development District
No. 1 and the Proposed Adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan relating thereto.
H.Approve quote from Century Fence Company in the amount of $34,844 for new
fencing and installation at Linwood Park.
I.Approve Payment Application No. 22 to Gridor Construction in the amount of
$154,918 for the Wastewater Systems Improvements.
J.Set Joint Governance Meeting with the City of St. Michael and STMA School Board
for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6 pm at the Albertville City Hall.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve
July 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.
Wright County Sheriff Sergeant Oltmanns reported there has been an increase in call volume
during the summer months. He noted ongoing concerns regarding the regulation and
enforcement of E-bikes and scooters, particularly those operating at high speeds on City
sidewalks, trails, and roadway. Sergeant Oltmanns said many of the riders are youth, some as
young as 13 years old and he responded to questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad reported that City staff were in the early stages of reviewing E-bike
ordinances from other municipalities as preliminary steps toward potentially drafting an
ordinance for the City of Albertville. He responded to questions from Council.
County Commissioner Holland provided an update on Wright County activities. She reported
that the County has begun work on their 2026 budget and shared information regarding items
that may require funding as a result of new state mandates. Commissioner Holland also provided
an update on the approval of the proposed reconstruction of County Road 37, noting that the
proposed completion date was October of 2026. She responded to questions from Council.
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, noting
that two applications were discussed. He said the first was submitted by Toybox which consisted
of the development of high-end garages and the second application was submitted by Java
properties proposing to construct a car wash on Potter’s property. Councilmember Zagorski also
commended TJ Hofer, the new City Planner, for performing well during the meeting. He
concluded by stating that both applications were scheduled to be presented to the City Council at
the first meeting in August.
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Regular Meeting of July 21, 2025
B.Building – None
C.City Clerk – None
D.Finance – None
E.Fire – None
F.Planning and Zoning – None
G.Public Works/Engineering – None
H.Legal
1. Repeal of Title 4, Chapter 10 of the Albertville City Code – THC Products
City Attorney Couri presented the staff report and noted it was unusual for the City to repeal an
ordinance due to the State assuming control of the matter. He explained the City had previously
adopted an ordinance regulating THC products within the City limits. He added in 2023, the
legislature established the Office of Cannabis Management which subsequently issued
regulations that supersede the local ordinance and as a result the City no longer has regulatory
authority in this area.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to adopt
Ordinance No. 2025-03 Repealing Title 4, Chapter 10 of the Albertville City Code, Titled
“Tetrahydrocannabinol Products” and approve the Summary Ordinance for publication. Ayes:
Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
I. Administration
1. City Council Chambers Dais and Presentation Table Upgrades
Chief Bullen presented the staff report and explained that the attached quote was for updating the
security of the Council dais. He provided details on the proposed security features and noted
there was an optional addition of a 6-inch glass pane to further increase protection. He described
how the pane would appear but clarified that a decision on this feature was not required at this
time. Chief Bullen also stated that the quote included an option to upgrade the presentation cart
with new paneling to match the dais
City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information on the proposed upgrades and
inquired whether the Council would be interested in including the glass pane as part of the
enhanced security measures.
The Council discussed the optional glass pane and expressed openness to further exploring the
addition of the feature.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to authorize
the purchase and installation of an upgraded City Council Chambers Dais and a new presentation
table replacement for the Albertville City Hall for an amount not-to-exceed $36,140 and to give
staff de. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion
carried.
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Regular Meeting of July 21, 2025
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.
3.Consideration of purchasing Scoreboard for Central Park
City Administrator Nafstad reported that the City has been waiting for replacement quotes for
two scoreboards for Fields #1 and #2 which are older and in need of upgrades. He noted it was
anticipated that the Knights of Columbus and the JC’s, both of whom have panels on the existing
scoreboards, may be willing to fund the replacements. Administrator Nafstad stated the proposed
quote included the replacement and installation of the scoreboards, along with updated control
systems. He said the quotation was received from AIM Electronics at a cost of $20,876.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to authorize
the purchase and installation of the Scoreboard for field #1 and #2 in Central Park in the amount
not to exceed $20,876. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
July 8 Planning Commission, 7 pm
July 14 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
July 21 Council Budget Workshop, 6:15 pm
July 21 City Council, 7 pm
July 25 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
August 4 Council Budget Workshop, 6:15 pm
August 4 City Council, 7pm
1.Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, second by Councilmember Cocking to adjourn the
meeting at 7:56 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk