2026-01-05 City Council Agenda Packet
City of Albertville Council Agenda
Monday, January 5, 2026
City Council Chambers
7 pm
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
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 December 15, 2025, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented. 3-6
B. Authorize the Monday, January 5, 2026, 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.
7
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01 designating official Newspaper, Officials, Consulting
Firms and Depositories for 2026.
8-10
D. Approve Cannabis Microbusiness with Retail Endorsement application for The Smoke
Shop located at 11135 61st Street NE, Suite F.
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E. Accept quote from Midstates Equipment & Supply in the amount of $8,202.24 for the
purchase and delivery of four pallets or 9,216 lbs. of Maxwell Nuvo 3405 sealant for
bituminous crack filling.
12-14
F. Authorize the purchase of emergency response equipment for the 2026 Chevy Tahoe SSV
for the Fire Department by the low quote from Guardian Fleet Safety for a purchase price
of $20,209.21.
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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.)
2. Approve 2026 Appointments to Boards and Committees 16-19
(Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-02 appointing City Councilmembers to various
boards and committees for 2026.)
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B. Building – None
C. City Clerk
1. Local Board of Appeals and Equalization Meeting Date 20
(Motion to set the meeting date for the Albertville Local Board pf Appeals and
Equalization for April 20, 2026, at 6:15 pm.)
D. Finance
1. Recycling Contract with Republic Services DBA Randy’s Sanitation, LLC 21-22
(Motion to approve the contract with Randy’s Sanitation, LLC for residential
recycling services for a term to expire May 31, 2031.)
E. Fire – None
F. Planning and Zoning – None
G. Public Works/Engineering – None
H. Legal – None
I. Administration – None
10. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
January 12 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
January 13 Planning Commission, 7 pm
January 19 City Offices are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 20 City Council, 7 pm (Tuesday)
January 26 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
February 2 City Council, 7 pm
11. Adjournment
ALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 15, 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, Finance
Director Lannes and City Clerk Luedke.
3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions
County Commissioner Holland provided an update on the proposed purchase of the residential
brush chippers, noting not all Wright County cities were interested in using the equipment,
Wright County intended to proceed with the Joint Powers Agreement and complete the purchase.
She also responded to Council questions regarding the County Road 18 improvement project and
reported that the STMA School District was excited about the project.
City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information regarding the proposed County Road
18 project and answered questions from Council.
4.Public Forum – None
5.Amendments to the Agenda
There was no amendment to the agenda.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve
the December 15, 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 December 1, 2025, Truth-in Taxation Meeting minutes as presented.
B.Approve the December 1, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
C.Authorize the Monday, December 15, 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.
Agenda Page 3
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 2
Regular Meeting of December 15, 2025
D. Approve an On-Sale Temporary Liquor License application for the Church of St.
Albert’s Dinner Event located at the St. Albert Parish Center, 11458 57th Street NE on
January 17, 2026, contingent upon receipt of certificate of insurance.
E. Authorize the payment of all claims received by December 31, 2025, which would be
the year-end closeout of payments and claims.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve
December 1, 2025, consent agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, and
Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried.
7. Public Hearing – None
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
1. Adoption of 2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance
City Clerk Luedke presented the staff report and said the majority of the City’s fees would
remain the same for 2026. She provided information on the proposed fee increases and said if
approved, the fee schedule would be effective on January 1, 2026. She answered questions from
Council regarding the proposed fee schedule.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to adopt
Ordinance No. 2025-10 amending Title 3, Chapter 1, Section 3-1-3 (City Fees, Fines and Rate
Schedule in the Albertville City Code) and approve summary Ordinance for Publication. Ayes:
Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried.
D. Finance
1. Replacement of Audio/Visual Equipment for Council Chambers
Finance Director Lannes presented the staff report, noting that the proposed vendor was the same
vendor previously used by the City and is available through the Minnesota State contract. She
reported that the purchase was a budgeted item and responded to questions from Council
regarding the proposal and the capability of the proposed equipment replacement.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to authorize
staff to accept the quote from Bluum for Audio-Visual hardware and installation in the amount
of $71,701.60. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson.
The motion carried.
Agenda Page 4
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 3
Regular Meeting of December 15, 2025
E. Fire
1. Authorize a Benefit Level increase to the MN PERA Statewide Volunteer
Firefighter Plan
Fire Chief Bullen presented the staff report outlining the history of the Fire Relief Association’s
transition to the Minnesota PERA Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan effective January 1,
2024, noting that the Relief Association received a $1,200 annual benefit increase at that time.
He explained that City staff previously recommended no benefit increase for 2025 due to
uncertainty with state aid from the anticipated loss of the Otsego Fire Protection Agreement in
2027. Chief Bullen further reported that staff met again this year to review the MN PERA
Annual Funding report, which outlines the cost impacts of potential benefit increases, and are
recommending a $200 benefit increase effective January 1, 2026. He answered questions from
Council and discussed the City’s plan for potential benefit increases through 2031.
City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information regarding the proposed benefit
increase and responded to questions from Council.
Finance Director Lannes responded to the questions from Council regarding the funding and
noted that City staff reviews it annually.
The Council discussed the proposed benefit increase, and the consensus was to move forward
with the recommended benefit level increase.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2025-59 authorizing a benefit level increase to the MN PERA Statewide
Volunteer Firefighter Plan. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, and Zagorski. Nays: None.
Absent: Olson. The motion carried.
F. Planning and Zoning – None
G. Public Works/Engineering – None
H. Legal
1. JAVA Retail Addition PUD Developer’s Agreement
City Attorney Couri presented the staff report, noting that JAVA Properties has received final
plat approval for its plat, subject to approval of the Developer’s Agreement. He further reported
that site plans for both Aldi and Mr. Carwash have already been approved. Attorney Couri
provided details on the agreement and responded to questions from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve
the Developer’s Agreement for JAVA Retail Addition. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson,
and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried.
I. Administration
1. Adopt City Hall Rental Rules, Regulations & Reservation Policy
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report, stating that City Hall room rental had
mainly been used by the City’s business and residential community, but larger groups from
outside the community have recently been renting the space and have not been as respectful to
the facility. He described the City Hall rooms available for rental and provided background on
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City Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 4
Regular Meeting of December 15, 2025
the current rental policy, the proposed policy updates and the issues addressed by the proposed
revisions, including additional regulations and a proposal to no longer allowing alcohol use.
Administrator Nafstad further explained that the proposed policy outlines room rental eligibility
and fees and responded to questions from Council.
City Clerk Luedke answered question from Council regarding the proposed policy.
The Council discussed the proposed City Hall Reservation policy and the proposed new
regulations.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to adopt the
proposed City Hall Room Rental Policy, establishing updated rental rules and regulations. Ayes:
Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried.
10. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
December 22 Joint Powers Water Board, 6 pm
Park Committee, 7 pm
December 25 City Offices are closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday
January 1, 2026 City Offices are closed in observance of New Years Day
January 5 City Council, 7 pm
January 12 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
January 13 Planning Commission, 7pm
11. Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hayden to adjourn the
meeting at 8:22 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent:
Olson. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________________
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
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Mayor and Council Request for Action
January 5, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSENT – FINANCE – PAYMENT OF BILLS
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Authorize the Monday, January 5, 2026, 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
January 5, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSENT – CITY CLERK – 2026 OFFICIAL DESIGNATION AND
APPOINTMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01 designating official Newspaper, Officials,
Consulting Firms and Depositories.
BACKGROUND: Each year, the City Council must designate City officials, the official
newspaper for City legal publications, official depositories, and consultants for the City. These
designations will be effective January 5, 2026.
KEY ISSUES:
• An Acting Mayor must be appointed in case of absence of the Mayor to conduct a City
Council meeting.
• Staff recommend the depositories stay the same as the previous year and would include:
Dain Rauscher
Bravera Bank
PMA 4M Fund
Northland Securities, Inc.
Premier Bank
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Wachovia Securities/Wells Fargo
LEGAL ISSUES: The Mayor and City Council have the authority to review and approve
designations.
Responsible Person: Kris Luedke, City Clerk
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
• Resolution No. 2026-01
Agenda Page 8
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER, OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORIES, AND CITY CONSULTANTS FOR 2026
WHEREAS, it has been the policy of the Albertville City Council to make annual
designations and appointments at the beginning of each year, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council of Albertville, Minnesota, establishes the following are
appointed and designated for the year 2026:
Acting Mayor: Rob Olson
Animal Control: Monticello Animal Control
Weed Inspector: Tim Guimont, Public Works Supervisor
Bond Counsel: Taft Stettinius & Hollister
City Attorney: Couri & Ruppe, P.L.L.P.
City Engineer: Adam Nafstad, P.E.
City Planners: Jenni Faulkner, Bolton & Menk
TJ Hofer, Bolton & Menk
Consulting Engineer: Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Financial Advisor: Northland Securities
Springsted, Inc.
Official Newspaper: North Crow River News (Sun Media)
Official Depositories: Dain Rauscher
Bravera Bank
PMA 4M Fund
Northland Securities, Inc.
Premier Bank
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Wachovia Securities/Wells Fargo
Tax Increment Consultants: Taft Stettinius & Hollister
Zoning Administrator Adam Nafstad, P.E.
Agenda Page 9
City of Albertville
Resolution No. 2026-01
Meeting of January 5, 2026
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that such appointments and designations
shall take effect as of January 5, 2026, and shall continue for the remainder of the year or until
such time as a successor is appointed by the City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville this day 5th of January 2026.
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
Agenda Page 10
Mayor and Council Request for Action
January 5, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSENT – CLERK – APPROVE CANNABIS MICROBUSINESS WITH
RETAIL ENDORSEMENT FOR THE SMOKE SHOP
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Approve Cannabis Microbusiness with Retail Endorsement application for The
Smoke Shop located at 11135 61st Street NE, Suite F.
BACKGROUND: At the December 16, 2024, City Council meeting, the Council approved an
ordinance amending the City Code to allow for the regulation and registration of cannabis
businesses. The ordinance was later amended on January 21, 2025, to give priority to applicants
who held a City THC Retail License before January 1, 2025, with priority based on the date the
licenses were issued if multiple applications were received. The City received a Cannabis Retail
Business Registration application from The Smoke Shop located at 11135 61st Street NE, Suite
F. The applicant, Mr. Felix Langford, has received an Interim Use Permit from the City for retail
cannabis sales and preliminary license approval from the Office of Cannabis Management
(OCM) as required by City Code.
KEY ISSUES:
• Council approved an ordinance to allow regulation and registration of cannabis
businesses.
• The ordinance was amended to prioritize applicants who held a City THC Retail License
before January 1, 2025, based on license issuance date.
• The City received a Cannabis Retail Business Registration application from The Smoke
Shop located at 11135 61st Street NE, Suite F.
• The applicant, Felix Langford, has obtained the required Interim Use Permit and
preliminary license approval from the OCM.
• Per Code, the City shall renew an annual registration of a state-licensed cannabis at the
same time OCM renews the cannabis retail business license.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and City Council have the authority
to either approve or deny a Cannabis Retail Business Registration application.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Per the ordinance, the fee for a Cannabis Microbusiness
with Retail Endorsement is $0 Initial Registration Fee and $1,000 Annual Renewal.
Responsible Person: Kris Luedke, City Clerk
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
• The Cannabis Retail Business Registration application is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Agenda Page 11
Mayor and Council Request for Action
January 5, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSENT – PUBLIC WORKS – ASPHALT CRACK FILLING SEALANT
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
following:
MOTION TO: Accept quote from Midstates Equipment & Supply in the amount of $8,202.24
for the purchase and delivery of four pallets or 9,216 lbs. of Maxwell Nuvo 3405 sealant for
bituminous crack filling.
BACKGROUND: Annually the Albertville Public Works Department performs spring crack
fillings on designated city streets. Street maintenance such as crack filling is critical to pavement
preservation.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: This is a planned purchase and included in the Public
Works budget.
Responsible Person: Tim Guimont, Public Works Supervisor
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachment:
• Midstates Quote
Agenda Page 12
Agenda Page 13
11822 63rd Street NE Albertville, MN 55301
Tim Guimont
763-497-3145
TIM
Agenda Page 14
Mayor and Council Request for Action
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January 5, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSENT – FIRE DEPARTMENT – PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY
RESPONSE EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW CHEVY TAHOE SSV
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council consider
the following:
MOTION TO: Authorize the purchase of emergency response equipment for the 2026 Chevy
Tahoe SSV for the Fire Department by low quote from Guardian Fleet Safety for a purchase
price of $20,209.21.
BACKGROUND: On August 18th, 2025, the City Council authorized the purchase of a 2026
Chevy Tahoe SSV for the Fire Department. The vehicle has been delivered, and the Fire
Department needs to outfit the vehicle with emergency response equipment.
The Fire Department received quotes for emergency lighting, sirens, and a storage unit and Staff
is asking City Council approval for the purchase and installation of these items for a price of
$20,209.21 from Guardian Fleet Safety.
KEY ISSUES:
•The City Council authorized the purchase of a 2026 Chevy Tahoe SSV for the Fire
Department in August 2026.
•The vehicle has been delivered and needs to be outfitted with emergency response
equipment.
•The need for additional emergency response equipment was outlined in the August RCA.
•The purchase of emergency equipment, installation, and storage to complete the new
vehicle will be based on low quote and Staff is asking for approval for the purchase from
Guardian Fleet Safety.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: It is City policy for the Council to review and approve all
capital purchases and investments.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The cost associated with the vehicle and associated
equipment will be funded through fire department capital reserves and the 2026 capital budget.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The City has the authority to purchase equipment under the
State of Minnesota contract or by quotes.
Responsible Person: Fire Chief Bullen, Fire Department
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Supplemental Information:
•Quote and pricing information on file and available upon request
Agenda Page 15
Mayor and Council Request for Action
January 5, 2026
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL – 2026 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council review
and make any desired adjustments to the listed appointments and committee assignments, and
then consider the following:
MOTION TO: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-02 appointing City Councilmembers to various
boards and committees for 2026.
BACKGROUND: Each year, the City Council must make appointments to the City’s various
boards and committees.
KEY ISSUES:
• Alternates are appointed to the boards and committees to serve in the case of absence of
the appointed Council member.
• Staff appointments are also made to the boards and committees.
• Below is the historical frequency, day, and time the boards and committees generally
meet (subject to change):
Board/Committee Frequency Day/Week Time
Cable TV Board As needed
Emergency Management Director As needed
Economic Development Authority (EDA) As needed
Fire Department Annual Business Meeting Annually 1st Thursday, January 8 pm
FYCC Quarterly 2nd Monday 3 pm
I-94 West Corridor Coalition 1x/month 2nd Thursday 1 pm
Joint Powers Water Board 1x/month 4th Monday 6 pm
Library As needed
Otsego Creek Authority As needed
Parks Committee 1x/month 4th Monday 7 pm
Personnel Committee 4x/year
Planning Commission 1x/month 2nd Tuesday 7 pm
Emergency Management Committee As needed
Public Works Committee 2x/year
STMA Ice Arena Board 1x/month 2nd Monday 6 pm
Agenda Page 16
Mayor and Council Request for Action – January 5, 2026
Council – 2026 Appointments to Boards and Committees Page 2 of 2
LEGAL ISSUES: The Mayor and City Council have the authority to review and approve
appointments to boards and committees of the City.
Responsible Person: Kris Luedke, City Clerk
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
• Resolution No. 2026-02
Agenda Page 17
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR 2026
WHEREAS, it has been the policy of the Albertville City Council to make annual
appointments of City Council members to its various boards and committees at the beginning of
each year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council establishes the following are appointed for the year 2026:
Cable TV Board Jillian Hendrickson
Director of Emergency Management Fire Chief
Economic Development Authority (EDA) Mayor and all Council members
Emergency Management Committee Aaron Cocking
Rob Olson
Fire Chief
Alternate – Bob Zagorski
Fire Advisory Committee – Annual Meeting Aaron Cocking
Rob Olson
Fire Chief
Finance Director
City Administrator
Fire Relief Association Representative Fire Chief
FYCC Rob Olson
Alternate – Jillian Hendrickson
Joint Powers Water Board Rob Olson
Bob Zagorski
Alternate – Jillian Hendrickson
Library Jillian Hendrickson
Otsego Creek Authority Rob Olson
Planning Commission Rep
Parks Commission Rob Olson
Alternate – Jillian Hendrickson
Public Works Supervisor
Agenda Page 18
City of Albertville
Resolution No. 2026-02
Meeting of January 5, 2026
Page 2
Personnel Committee
Jillian Hendrickson
Rob Olson
Planning Commission Bob Zagorski
Alternate – John Hayden
Public Works Committee Aaron Cocking
Rob Olson
Water/Wastewater Supervisor
Public Works Supervisor
City Administrator
STMA Ice Arena Board Aaron Cocking
John Hayden
Alternate – Bob Zagorski
Arena Manager
City Administrator
Finance Director
STMA Finance Advisory Committee
I-94 West Corridor Coalition
Bob Zagorski
John Hayden
City Administrator
Rob Olson
Jillian Hendrickson
City Administrator
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that such appointments shall take effect on
the date January 5, 2026, and shall continue for the remainder of the year or until such time as a
successor is appointed by the City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Albertville this 5th day of January 2026.
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
Agenda Page 19
Mayor and Council Request for Action
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January 5, 2026
SUBJECT: CITY CLERK – LOCAL BOARD OF APPEALS AND EQUALIZATION
MEETING DATE
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council consider
the following motion:
MOTION TO: Set the meeting date and time for the Albertville Local Board of Appeals and
Equalization for April 20, 2026, at 6:15 pm.
BACKGROUND: The City Council serves as the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization
(LBAE). This Board holds a public hearing where the public can question the value their
property is assessed for. Property values are determined by Wright County Assessing staff and
are based on sales data from the previous year. If a property owner does not agree with the
Board’s decision at the local level, they may appeal to the Wright County Board of Appeals and
Equalization and then to Minnesota Tax Court if they are still not satisfied. The local Board must
have at least one voting member that is a trained through the MN Department of Revenue and
certified to Wright County.
KEY ISSUES:
• LBAE meeting dates are generally held prior to the second regular City Council meeting
in April of each year.
• Wright County Assessing staff has tentatively set the Albertville LBAE for April 20,
2026.
• In past years, the Council has set the meeting for 6:15 pm prior to the City Council
meeting. Council should determine how much time to allow for the meeting.
• There will need to be a quorum of the Council present with at least one member trained
by February 1, 2026.
• Albertville has two trained members: Councilmembers Olson and Zagorski.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and City Council have the authority
to set Local Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting dates and times.
Responsible Person: Kris Luedke, City Clerk
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Agenda Page 20
Mayor and Council Request for Action
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January 5, 2026
SUBJECT: FINANCE – RECYCING CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES DBA
RANDY’S SANITATION, LLC
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council consider
the following motion:
MOTION TO: Approve the contract with Randy’s Sanitation, LLC for residential recycling
services for a term to expire May 31, 2031.
BACKGROUND: The current recycling contract will expire on May 31, 2026. Staff negotiated
contract renewal options with Republic Services dba Randy’s Sanitation, LLC.
KEY ISSUES:
• With the exception of the term and a few minor changes, the contract is essentially the
same as the previous contract.
• The term of the contract is drafted to be five years with an expiration of May 31, 2031.
• Contract provisions include monthly charge per house and not cart, snowbird and vacant
house clause, fixed rates, and no charge for extra containers.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and City Council have the authority
to review, approve, and enter into agreements for services.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Staff recommended recycling rates based on the proposed
contract at a previous meeting. Council approved the recycling rates for the utility bills with
Resolution No. 2025-49 on November 17, 2025.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The City Attorney has reviewed and edited the contract.
Responsible person: Tina Lannes, Finance Director
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachment:
• Recycling Contract with Republic Services dba Randy’s Sanitation, LLC
Agenda Page 21
Classified as Confidential-External
SECOND AMENDMENT TO RECYCLING SERVICE CONTRACT
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT to the Contract (the “Amendment”) is entered into effective
as of 1st day of June 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and between Randy's Sanitation, LLC (“Contractor”)
and City of Albertville (“City”).
A. The parties entered into that certain Recycling Service Contract for collection of
recyclable materials, effective October 19th, 2015, which is amended via Amendment to Recycling
Service Contract (the “Contract”), pursuant to which Contractor provides waste services to City.
B. The parties desire to amend the Contract as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in the Contract, and
for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the parties acknowledge, the
parties agree that the Contract is amended as follows:
1. Legal Entity: The parties agree that the Contractor’s legal entity is hereby revised from
“Allied Waste Services of North America LLC dba Republic Services of the Twin Cities- Blaine” to
“Randy's Sanitation, LLC”. Any reference of Contractor in the Agreement and Amendment shall mean
Randy's Sanitation, LLC.
2. Section 2, “Tenure of Contract”: The Parties agree that
“Tenure of the Contract, is hereby modified to extend the term of the Contract from the
Effective Date through May 31, 2031”
3. Exhibit A, Recycling Rates: The Contract is hereby amended to add the following
pricing table:
City of Albertville Recycling Rates
6/1/2026 –
5/31/2027
6/1/2027 –
5/31/2028
6/1/2028 –
5/31/2029
6/1/2029 –
5/31/2030
6/1/2030 –
5/31/2031
$5.10 $5.33 $5.57 $5.82 $6.08
4. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this
Amendment shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Contract. In the case of a conflict in
meaning between the Contract and this Amendment, this Contract shall prevail.
5. Continuing Effect. Except as expressly modified or amended by this Contract, all terms
and provisions of the Contract shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the second date
set forth below.
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE RANDY'S SANITATION, LLC
By: By:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
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