2025-10-20 City Council Agenda Packet
City of Albertville Council Agenda
Monday, October 20, 2025
City Council Chambers
7 pm
6:45 pm – Planning Commissioner Interview
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. Employee Service Awards
25 Years – Grant Fitch
20 Years – Tracey Nubbe
10 Years – Maeghan Becker, Eric Bullen and Matt Minette
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 the October 6, 2025, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented. 3-7
B. Authorize the Monday, October 20, 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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C. Approve Payment Estimate No. 2 to Omann Contracting in the amount of $397,273.44 for
Main Avenue Improvements.
7. Public Hearing – None
8. Wright County 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
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D. Finance – None
E. Fire
1. Professional Services Agreement for a Fire Station Needs Study and Schematic
Design
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(Motion to authorize a Professional Services Agreement with CNH Architects for a
Fire Station Needs Study & Schematic Design project.)
F. Planning and Zoning
G. Public Works/Engineering – None
H. Legal – None
I. Administration
1. City Administrator’s Update 11
10. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
October 27 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
November 3 City Council, 7 pm
November 10 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
November 11 City Offices closed in observance of Veterans Day
November 12 Planning Commission, 7 pm (Wednesday)
November 17 City Council, 7 pm
11. Adjournment
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ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 6, 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 7:05 pm.
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, Fire Chief Bullen, Planning Consultant Faulkner,
Finance Director Lannes and City Clerk Luedke.
3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions
County Commissioner Holland reported the recent trip to Washington, D.C. regarding area
transportation needs was successful. She provided information on Wright County’s proposed tax
levy for 2026, which was projected at a 5.57% increase, and shared details regarding the
proposed budget. Commissioner Holland also provided an overview of the road construction
projects currently underway in the area by the County and responded to questions from Council.
4. Public Forum
Ms. Charlotte Jents, 11630 57th St NE, expressed concerns regarding the loud music coming
from the 152 Club during their Oktoberfest event over the weekend, noting that the noise was
especially loud since the restaurant removed the trees at the rear of their property in preparation
for the new volleyball courts. Ms. Jents inquired whether constructing a fence along the back of
the property might help reduce the noise and added she heard that the restaurant also planned to
install stadium-type lighting in the area, which she believed would be very bright.
City Administrator Nafstad reported the 152 Club had obtained an outdoor music permit for their
event. He explained the activity at the back of the restaurant was related to plans to expand their
parking lot. He provided details about the proposed future screening buffer, which could either
be vegetation or a fence along the rear property, and added that the City has lighting standards in
place if the Club decided to install lighting.
City Clerk Luedke provided additional information on the outdoor music permit regulations,
including the number of permits allowed annually and requirement that the direction of the band
should not face the neighborhood.
The Council thanked Ms. Jents for attending the Council meeting and encouraged her to contact
the sheriff’s department if she was concerned about loud music in the future.
5. Amendments to the Agenda
There were no amendments to the agenda.
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City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 2
Regular Meeting of October 6, 2025
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve
the October 6, 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 September 15, 2025, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
B. Approve the September 24, 2025, Joint Governance Meeting Minutes as presented.
C. Authorize the Monday, October 6, 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. 3rd Quarter Budget to Actual Report.
E. Accounts Receivable Report.
F. 10% Annual Gambling Contribution Report.
G. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-39 approving and authorizing the Execution of
Assignment and Assumption of Rights and Obligations Agreement.
H. Authorize the purchaser of new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for a total
purchase of $190,250.
I. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-44 relating to financing Senior Multifamily Housing
Developments under the Municipal Housing Program Act; and Calling for a Public
Hearing Thereon.
J. Approve purchase of a 2026 Chev Silverado 3500 4x4 Regular Cab from North
Country GM in the amount of $45,615.04 and construction/dump box from Twin Star
in the amount of $16,776.
K. Approve Payment Estimate No. 3 to Ebert Construction in the amount of $68,583.37
for Central Park Playground Improvements.
L. Approve Payment Estimate No. 1 to Omann Contracting in the amount of
$135,614.93 for Main Avenue Improvements.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve
October 6, 2025, consent agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
7. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing – Guardian Angels Tax Increment Financing Request
City Administrator Nafstad introduced Ms. Tammy Omdal with Northland Securities.
Ms. Omdal presented the staff report, which included details on the proposed Tax Financing
District (TIF) request from Guardian Angels. She explained that the proposed TIF District would
have a 15-year duration and follow a pay-as-you-go (pay-go) assistance model. She reported the
funds would support the development of an 86-unit senior independent living apartment building
and a common area. Ms. Omdal noted that a public hearing was required, followed by a
resolution to approve the establishment of the TIF district.
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City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 3
Regular Meeting of October 6, 2025
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, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Olson to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-40 establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 23 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. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion
carried.
8. Wright County Sheriff’s Office – Updates, reports, etc.
There were no updates from Wright County Sheriff’s Office.
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 – None
D. Finance – None
E. Fire – None
F. Planning and Zoning
1. Winslow Conditional Use Permit for Accessory Structure
Planning Consultant Faulkner presented the staff report, including background information on
the application for a conditional use permit for a 460 sq. ft. accessory structure. She noted the
Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the request with
conditions which she outlined. Following the Planning Commission meeting, Consultant
Faulkner stated the applicant revised the application to include the additional overhang, which he
initially had not realized needed to be included. She indicated she had no concerns with the
revision and responded questions from Council.
Councilmember Zagorski noted at the Planning Commission meeting, one of the applicant’s
neighbors attended and said she thought the structure looked good.
Mr. Winslow, 5053 Kahl Avenue, was in attendance and answered questions from Council.
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City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 4
Regular Meeting of October 6, 2025
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-41 approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a 460 square foot
detached accessory structure, with conditions. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
2. Amend City and Zoning Code relating to the Standards and Permissibility of
Temporary Outdoor Seasonal Sales
Planning Consultant Faulkner presented the staff report regarding the proposed Code amendment
related to temporary outdoor sales, describing it as a housekeeping item. She explained that the
City had been enforcing the ordinance differently than written and clarified that temporary
outdoor sales must be accessory to an existing use in the commercial district and not the
principal use in a vacant parking lot. Consultant Faulkner stated the amendment would reduce
the permit time limit from 60 days to 14 days unless an interim use permit was obtained. She
reported the Planning Commission had a public hearing, recommended approval of the
amendments and she responded to questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad and City Clerk Luedke answered questions from Council regarding
the current Code related to temporary outdoor seasonal sales and the proposed amendments.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Ordinance No. 2025-08 amending Title Four Chapter 4 Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient
Merchants and Appendix A: City of Albertville Chapters 200, 1000, 4300, 4350, 4400, and 4500
of the Zoning Code relating to the standards and permissibility of temporary outdoor seasonal
sales and Resolution No. 2025-42 allowing for summary publication for the ordinance. Ayes:
Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
G. Public Works/Engineering – None
H. Legal – None
I. Administration
1. City Administrator Update
City Administrator Nafstad presented the City Administrator’s Update and reported the City had
received two applications for the Planning Commission vacancy. He asked whether the Council
wanted to interview the applicants or have the Planning Commission conduct the interviews.
The Council discussed the vacancy and reached a consensus to interview the Planning
Commission applicants prior to the regular Council meeting. The Council instructed staff to
contact the applicants, schedule a special workshop, and provide the applicants’ information in
advance.
City Administrator Nafstad updated the Council on the compost site, reporting that an attendant
had been hired and was doing a good job. He noted the some of the challenges have been
educating residents on the hours of operation and acceptable load size. Nafstad responded to
Council questions and explained the issues with the ongoing confusion over allowable load sizes.
There was Council discussion regarding the compost site and the size of the allowable loads,
with the consensus reached to prohibit dump trailers at the site.
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City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 5
Regular Meeting of October 6, 2025
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
October 13 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
October 14 Planning Commission, 7 pm
October 20 City Council, 7 pm
October 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 7:59 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson and Zagorski. Nays: None.
The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
October 20, 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, October 20, 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 recommend 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)
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
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October 20, 2025
SUBJECT: FIRE – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR A FIRE
STATION NEEDS STUDY & SCHEMATIC DESIGN
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council consider
the following:
MOTION TO: Authorize a Professional Services Agreement with CNH Architects for a Fire
Station Needs Study & Schematic Design project.
BACKGROUND: The Albertville Fire Station was constructed in 1999. As Otsego is starting
their own Fire Department and building a Fire Station, City Staff is looking to evaluate the
existing Albertville Fire Station for space and operational needs, current and long-term space, as
well as incorporation of best practices in current fire station design for potential future additions
and/or renovations.
The end goal of the Fire Station Needs Study, using both architectural design and engineering
services, will be to provide an assessment of space needs, concept plans, site fit analysis, cost
estimating, and project phasing.
Staff is recommending approval of an Albertville Fire Station Facility Needs Study and
Schematic Design Professional Services Agreement with CNH Architects in the amount of
$23,800.
KEY ISSUES:
• City Staff is evaluating the future space needs of the Albertville Fire Department.
• Two architectural firms responded the City’s request to provide a proposal to complete the
requested scope of work.
• City Staff is recommending approval of the Professional Services Agreement with CNH
Architects for a fixed fee of $23,800 plus reimbursables for milage and printing.
• The Professional Services Agreement includes:
o Programming and General Analysis
o Synthesis of Needs and Schematic Design
o Final Report and Presentation
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: The City enters into contracts for professional services on an
as-needed basis.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The cost associated with the Professional Services
Agreement are included in the preliminary 2026 Operations Budget of the Fire Department.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The City Council has the ability to enter into professional
consulting contracts on behalf of the City of Albertville.
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Mayor and Council Request for Action – October 20, 2025
Fire – Professional Services Agreement Page 2 of 2
Responsible Person Fire Chief Bullen, Fire Department
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Supplemental Information:
• Proposals on file and available upon request
Agenda Page 10
City Administrator’s Update
October 16, 2025
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Absentee Voting for STMA Levy Election: Absentee voting for the November Election continues
through Monday, November 3. Residents can absentee vote at the STMA District Office or
through the mail by completing the 2025 Minnesota Absentee Ballot Application and
submitting it to Wright County Elections.
Voting on Election Day: On November 4, the polling location for the STMA Levy Election is the
STMA Middle School West, 11343 50th Street NE. The polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm.
Planning Commission Vacancy: A Special Council Workshop has been set up at 6:45 pm prior to
the Council meetings October 20 and November 3 to interview the applicants.
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 Reconstruction: This week the Contractor is scheduled to complete watermain
up to 57th Street and will begin placing curb between 60th Street and 58th Street. Next week, the
Contractor will complete storm sewer up to 57th Street and will begin building the road
between 58th and 57th Street. Also, underway, are the foundations for the archway and seat
walls in the plaza area.
Central Park Playground and Plaza: The playground equipment is installed and next week the
Contractor is scheduled to place the rubberized surfacing. Weather permitting, at the end of
the week, work on the plaza structure will resume.
CSAH 18 (Main Ave to CSAH 19): The County is working to complete the traffic study associated
with the proposed concept and will be developing construction plans for a potential spring
construction start.
CSAH 137: The project is underway and the primary focus in 2025 will be the roundabout at
Mackenzie.
Generator Improvements: Work is ongoing at both the Fire Hall and Villa’s lift station and we
expect both locations to be completed this fall.
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