2026-02-02 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 2, 2026 – 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, Olson, and Zagorski.
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, Fire Chief Bullen, Planning Consultant Faulkner, City
Attorney Couri, Finance Director Lannes and City Clerk Luedke.
3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions
A. Albertville Fire Department Presentation – 2025 Year in Review
Fire Chief Bullen presented the 2025 call data and said the fire department had received a total of
674 in 2025. He also provided details on the incident statistics by City along with the date and time
frame of the incidents. Chief Bullen reported on the department’s 2025 accomplishments and
reviewed the grants received. He answered questions from Council regarding the review.
B. Albertville Fire Department – 2025 Service Awards
Fire Chief Bullen recognized the following Albertville Firefighters for their years of service:
Firefighter Asfeld (10 years) and Fire Chief Bullen (20 years).
Chief Bullen said the department averaged 62 training hours per member with Firefighter Follett
completing the most at 103 hours. The top volunteer hours were performed by Firefighter Aguirre
with 56.5 hours. The 2025 Top Caller was Firefighter Follett with 374 calls and Firefighter Aguirre
received the 2025 Paul Heinen Above and Beyond Award.
The City Council thanked the Albertville Fire Department for their service to the Community
4. Public Forum
Wright County Commissioner Holland provided an overview of the upcoming 2026 Wright County
Road projects, highlighting those scheduled to occur within the City of Albertville and responded to
questions from Council.
5. Amendments to the Agenda
City Administrator Nafstad requested that the items listed under 9F. Planning and Zoning, and 9H.
Legal be moved to follow the Consent Agenda.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the
February 2, 2026, agenda as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski.
Nays: None. The motion carried.
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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 January 20, 2026, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
B.Authorize the Monday, February 2, 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.
C.Adopt the following Resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations
according to Albertville City Code section 4-1-15.
•Resolution No. 2026-03 imposing civil penalty for a liquor license violation
occurring on December 26, 2025 at D. Michael B’s located 6550 Lamplight Drive.
•Resolution No. 2026-04 imposing civil penalty for liquor license violations
occurring on December 26, 2025, at Cedar Creek Bar & Grill located 5700 Jason
Avenue NE.
D.Approve renewal of Consumption and Display Permit for the Church of St. Albert’s for
the Parish Center located at 11400 57th Street NE and further subject to receipt of
licensing approval from the State of Minnesota.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the
February 2, 2026, consent agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and
Zagorski. Nays: None. 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.)
Councilmember Olson reported that the Parks Committee met and set the date Park’s Night and the
grand opening of Central Park for Thursday, May 14, 2026.
B. Building
1. 2025 Year-End Building Permit Review
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report and summarized the 2025 Building Permit
Activity report. He also reviewed the rental license information and the number of inspections
conducted in 2025 and responded to questions from Council.
C. City Clerk – None
D. Finance
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1. Central Park Warming House – Security Cameras, Burglary and Fire Alarm
System
Finance Director Lannes presented the staff and explained the warming house has a burglary and
fire system that was no longer working and a quote was obtained to repair it. She also reported that
the possibility of adding exterior cameras was considered. Director Lannes noted that the Fire Chief
indicated a commercial fire system was required, which the building does not currently have, and
responded to question from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Olson to authorize the
purchase of security cameras, burglary and fire system plus related equipment for Central Park
warming house in the amount of $14,194.95. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
2. Central Park Light Pole - Security Cameras
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to authorize
the purchase of security cameras and related equipment for security cameras at Central Park
roundabout in the amount of $4,490.00. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
E. Fire – None
F. Planning and Zoning
1. Due Pointe Commons Concept Review
Planning Consultant Faulkner presented the staff report on the potential redevelopment of the Outlet
Mall East and explained the proposal would remove four vacant existing buildings and redevelop
the site into ten commercial lots. She reported that Phase One, anticipated in 2026, would include
construction of a car wash, which was the primary driver of the development. Consultant Faulkner
noted the property was subject to significant deed restrictions on allowable businesses uses and
stated the developer was seeking Council feedback on proposed building materials for the carwash.
She reported the site was considered blighted and would require Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
assistance and responded to questions from Council.
The developer, Corey Kampschroer, reported the project would be called Due Point Commons and
stated he was seeking Council’s feedback on the proposal. He explained the carwash would be a
premium product featuring a new concept of building materials and outlined the planned amenities.
Mr. Kampschroer provided additional information on the property’s deed restrictions, stated he
would be open to another building location within the City if available and responded to questions
from Council.
City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding the property’s deed restrictions.
City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information regarding the deed restrictions and the
challenges associated with demolition. He reported the site would not be suitable for housing due to
zoning ordinance requirements as well as DNR and shoreland regulations.
The Council discussed the development concept, the existing deed restrictions, potential options for
the remaining buildings due to the restrictions, and possible alternative locations within the City for
a carwash
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2.Federated Co-op Zoning Map Amendment, Preliminary Plat and Final Plat
Planning Consultant Faulkner presented the staff report, provided background information on the
project, and stated that Federated had closed on the properties, and was now requesting to rezone
them from Right-A-Way to B3 Highway Commercial and Federated PUD.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to adopt
Ordinance No. 2026-01 for Rezoning PID 101-500-012133 from Right-of-Way to Federated Co-
ops PUD/B-3 district, Resolution No. 2026-05 allowing for summary publication for Ordinance
No. 2026-01, and Resolution No. 2026-06 approving the preliminary plat and final plat entitled
Federated Co-ops Albertville, with conditions. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and
Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
G.Public Works/Engineering – None
H.Legal
1. Federated Co-op Albertville PUD Developer’s Agreement
City Attorney Couri presented the staff report and explained that the developer's agreement was
mostly a formality since there are no municipal improvements or site improvements, and the park
dedication fees have already been paid. He added that the main purpose of the agreement was to
ensure the developer comes back to work out another easement if access across the railroad tracks,
covered by a 25-year agreement, was no longer available.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Cocking to approve the
Developer’s Agreement for Federated Co-ops Albertville PUD. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden,
Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
I.Administration
Mayor Hendrickson reported that the State of the Cities was scheduled for tomorrow, February 3.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
February 9 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
February 10 Planning Commission, 7 pm
February 16 City Hall closed in observance of President’s Day
February 17 City Council, 7 pm (Tuesday)
February 23 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
March 2 City Council, 7 pm
10.Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Olson to adjourn the
meeting at 8:33 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk