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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. City Council Meeting 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. City Council Meeting 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 City Council Meeting 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