2025-10-06 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
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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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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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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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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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