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2025-08-04 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 4, 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 and Zagorski. Absent: Councilmember Olson 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 – None 4. Public Forum There was no one present for the public forum. 5. Amendments to the Agenda There was no amendment to the agenda. MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve the August 4, 2025, agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. 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 21, 2025, Budget Workshop Meeting minutes as presented. B.Approve the July 21, 2025, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented. C.Authorize the Monday, August 4, 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.Approve an On-Sale Temporary Liquor License application for the Albertville Lions for their Music in the Park event on September 11, 2025, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. E.Approve Payment Estimate No. 1 to Ebert Construction in the amount of $47,651.23 for Central Park Playground Improvements. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve August 4, 2025, consent agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of August 4, 2025 7. Wright County Sheriff’s Office – Updates, reports, etc. There were no updates from Wright County Sheriff’s Office. 8. Planning and Zoning A. Toybox Preliminary Plat, Final Plat and PUD Rezoning Planning Consultant Faulkner presented the staff report, providing background information on the application from Toybox. She stated the applicants were requesting to vacate the right-of- way in order to combine the properties and establish a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow for a garage condominiums facility and the use of certain exterior materials. Ms. Faulkner reviewed the recommended approval conditions and noted Condition #7 in the Resolution, which pertained to the Development Agreement, was not necessary. She also presented two exterior design options under consideration by the applicants and asked if the Council had a preference. She responded to questions from Council. City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information on the exterior design options and answered questions from Council. There was Council discussion regarding the exterior design options, and the consensus was that they did not have a preference and were fine with either option. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-04 for Toy Box B-4/PUD district, Resolution No. 2025-23 allowing for summary publication for Ordinance No. 2025-04, and Resolution No. 2025-24 approving the preliminary plat and final plat entitled TOY BOX ADDITION with conditions as amended removing Condition #7. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. B. Public Hearing – Consider Requests to Vacate a Portion of Barthel Industrial Drive NE in the City of Albertville Planning Consultant Faulkner reported vacate request was presented in the previous items. Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing. 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 and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. City Attorney Couri provided background information on the property deed involved in the vacation easement. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to authorize the City to convey the property at no changed to Toy Box for the completion of the plat. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of August 4, 2025 MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt Resolution No. 2025-22 vacating a portion of Barthel Industrial Drive NE in the City of Albertville. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. C. Java Properties Preliminary Plat and PUD Rezoning Planning Consultant Faulkner presented the staff report, providing background information on the application from Java Properties. She clarified that the current approval does not include the site plan, which would be presented to Council at a later date, as the developer was creating the lots, establishing the PUD, and then intended to sell the lots. She noted the individual site plans would be submitted by the future buyers. Ms. Faulkner also reported that a Mister Car Wash was planned for one site and was scheduled to appear before the Planning Commission at their next meeting. She responded to questions from Council regarding access to the property and discussed the condition requiring screening between the business and the adjacent cemetery. City Administrator Nafstad provided information on the current property owners and additional details regarding road access to the site. Mr. Mark Krogh, Java Companies, answered questions from Council regarding the site, project timing, and the proposed use of the outlot at the back of the site. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt Ordinance No, 2025-05 for Java Retail B-3/PUD district, Resolution No. 2025-25 allowing for summary publication for Ordinance No. 2025-05, and Resolution No. 2025-26 approving the preliminary plat entitled JAVA RETAIL ADDITION with conditions. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. D. LaBeaux Commercial Centre Concept Review Planning Consultant Faulkner presented the staff report, outlining the Commercial Centre concept consisting of seven auto-oriented commercial lots and an outlot designated for future residential development. She noted that the property was currently zoned B2 Limited Business, which is a district intended for low intensity uses and therefore could be rezoned to accommodate the proposed concept. Ms. Faulkner added if rezoned to a PUD district, it would allow for better buffering and signage controls. She responded to questions from Council. Mr. Mark Krogh, Java Companies, answered questions from Council regarding the proposed concept plan and the possible tenants. He noted at this time; they did not have a builder for the residential sites but added they were prepared to move forward without that. City Administrator Nafstad answered questions from Council. City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding the next step in the process. There was Council discussion regarding the concept plan, and the consensus was in favor of the Commercial Centre proposal for the intended area. 9. Department Business City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of August 4, 2025 A. City Council 1. Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board, FYCC, etc.) Councilmember Zagorski answered when the Planning Commission vacancy would be filled. City Clerk Luedke reported the Commissioner opening has been posted on the City’s website, Facebook page and in the newsletter but added the City has yet to receive any applications. B. Building – None C. City Clerk 1. Charitable Gambling Ordinance Discussion City Administrator Nafstad introduced the item and stated that City staff were seeking Council direction regarding the City’s Gambling Ordinance. He provided background information on the current Gambling Ordinance and reported the City recently received an application from The St. Michael American Legion to conduct charitable gambling at the City’s newest restaurant. Administrator Nafstad noted that the restaurant had initially contracted the Albertville Lions to operate charitable gambling activity; however, the Lions declined. He further stated that he had received requests from other neighboring nonprofit organizations, and he denied them, citing City Code provisions that only nonprofit organizations in the City of Albertville may operate charitable gambling within the City. Nafstad added that if no local nonprofit organization was interested, the Council may consider and select non-local nonprofit organization to operate. City Clerk Luedke provided additional information on the current Gambling Ordinance and the request from the American Legion. Mr. Eric Kloss, Gambling Manager for the American Legion, inquired about the charitable gambling premise permitted issued to the Knights of Columbus, noting that the Knight of Columbus were from both the Albertville and St. Michael parishes. He expressed that the American Legion served a similar role, supporting both the Cities of Albertville and St. Michael and included members from both communities. He reported that he had already been in contact with the restaurant regarding the charitable gambling and that the restaurant had initially reached out to the Albertville Lions who were not interested. He responded to questions from Council. Ms. Dana Kloss, Assistant Gambling Manager, provided additional details on the other Albertville organizations supported by the American Legion, including FYCC, the STMA Baseball programs, the Royalty program and various veterans’ organizations. She reiterated that she believed that the American Legion served a similar role as Knights of Columbus. She also responded to questions from Council. City Attorney stated that the laws allow the City to require that a certain percentage of the funds raised through charitable gambling be spent within the City’s trade area. He explained the process and how the requirement could be implemented. The Council discussed the number and identities of current charitable organizations operating within the City, as well as the provisions of the existing Lawful Gambling Ordinance. The Council directed City staff to provide clearer definitions regarding local non-profits and to present this information at the next Council meeting. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 Regular Meeting of August 4, 2025 D. Finance – None E. Fire – None F. Public Works/Engineering – None G. Legal 1. Withdrawal From Wright County Cannabis Joint Powers Agreement City Attorney Couri presented the staff report outlining the background of the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the Albertville and Wright County. He reported that in a recent communication, the County indicated it would not be able to enforce the City’s Cannabis Ordinance, specifically the provision limiting the number of licenses to one. Attorney Couri stated that the City disagreed with the interpretation and was continuing to work with Wright County to resolve the issue. However, he advised that, if necessary, the City must provide the County with at least 30 days’ notice to terminate the JPA. Attorney Couri continued if the way to enforce the City’s ordinance was found prior to the 30 days the Council could withdraw it intend to terminate the JPA. He answered questions from Council regarding he City’s responsible if the JPA was terminated. City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information regarding the JPA and responded to questions from Council. MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Mayor Hendrickson to provide notice to Wright County that the City of Albertville is withdrawing from the Joint Powers Agreement for the enforcement and regulation of cannabis, effective at 5 p.m. September 4, 2025. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. H. Administration 1. State County Aid Highway 18 Improvement Concept Plan City Administrator Nafstad provided background information on the proposed improvements to State County Aid Highway (CSAH) 18, between County Road 19 and Main Avenue, aiming at improving access and safety for pedestrians crossing the roads. He noted that he felt that the initial concept designs were pretty good and proceeded to explain the key features of the proposed improvements. Administrator Nafstad reported that the County was potentially considering this as a 2026 project. No action was requested at this time; he stated he was seeking feedback from the Council and responded to questions. The Council discussed the proposed improvements to CASH 18, including potential landscaping for the planned roundabouts. In general, Council expressed support of the Concept Plan. 2. County Road 137 Agreement Presentation City Administrator Nafstad reported that County had opened bids for the County Road reconstruction project, and the bids were favorable. He provided detail on the project, and said he was seeking approval of the agreement subject to the County Attorney review and approval noting that the City’s portion of the cost in accordance with the County’s shared funding policy would be approximately $686,596 plus associated engineering overhead cost with the City’s funding coming from the Municipal State Aid fund. Administrator stated that the project was City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 Regular Meeting of August 4, 2025 expected to begin this month and to continue through fall of 2026 and responded to questions from Council regarding the proposed project design. MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve Agreement #25-51 subject to City Attorney approval. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. 3.City Administrator’s Update – Verb City Administrator Nafstad reported the FYCC Director position was offered to Paula Adamski, she has accepted it and will come back as the Director. He noted that there would be a retirement party for Sandy Greninger in September. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings August 11 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm August 12 Planning Commission, 7 pm August 18 Council Budget Workshop, 6:15 pm August 18 City Council, 7 pm August 25 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm Parks Committee, 7 pm September 1 City Hall closed in observance of Labor Day September 2 City Council, 7pm (Tuesday) 1.Adjournment MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hayden to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk