2025-12-15 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
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.
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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.
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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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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,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk