2026-03-02 City Council Agenda Packet
City of Albertville Council Agenda
Monday, March 2, 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. Authorize the Monday, March 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.
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B. Authorize the purchase of 3 sets of turnout gear for the Fire Department. 4
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.)
B. Building – None
C. City Clerk – None
D. Finance – None
E. Fire – None
F. Planning and Zoning – None
G. Public Works/Engineering – None
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H. Legal – None
I. Administration
1. Sidewalk Café Permit Discussion 5
2. City Administrator’s Update 6
10. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
March 9 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
March 10 Planning Commission, 7 pm
March 16 City Council, 7 pm
March 23 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
April 6 City Council, 7 pm
11. Adjournment
Mayor and Council Request for Action
March 2, 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, March 2, 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 (highlighted)
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)
Agenda Page 3
Mayor and Council Request for Action
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March 2, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSENT – FIRE – PURCHASE OF 3 SETS OF TURNOUT GEAR
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and City Council consider
the following:
MOTION TO: Authorize the purchase of 3 sets of turnout gear for the Fire Department.
BACKGROUND: The Fire Department’s initial issue of turnout gear is part of a planned
rotation of equipment and budgeted in the Fire Department’s capital plan. Each set of turnout
gear is individually sized providing the appropriate coverage and safety.
Currently three Fire Department members are using both primary and secondary turn-out gear
that was not specifically sized for them.
The quote for three sets of gear is $13,173 and is funded through the Fire Department capital
budget and has a service-life of 10-years.
Staff is recommending approval of the purchase of 3 sets of turnout gear for the Fire Department.
KEY ISSUES:
• The Fire Department Board of Officers has reviewed the purchase and is recommending
Council action.
• The $13,173 purchase is funded through the Fire Department capital budget.
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 turn out gear is funded by the
Fire Department capital plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The City has the authority to purchase equipment under the
State of Minnesota contract or by quotes.
Responsible Person/Title: Eric Bullen, Fire Chief
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
Attachments:
• Full Quote Available on Request
Agenda Page 4
Mayor and Council Communication
March 2, 2026
SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATION – SIDEWALK CAFÉ PERMIT DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Mayor and Council consider the
provide direction to City staff direction as to whether they are open to consider allowing for
Sidewalk Café Permits on Main Avenue.
BACKGROUND: With Phase 1 of the Main Avenue Improvement project nearing completion,
staff has received requests from the restaurants on Main Avenue to allow outdoor seating within
the public right-of-way (ROW). If permitted, the City could issue permits authorizing restaurants
to place tables and chairs in the approved area for the purpose of serving food and beverages to
their customers. The permits would be subject to conditions and requirements established by the
City Council to ensure safety and accessibility with the streetscape. Staff have reviewed how
several other cities including Hopkins, Wayzata, Anoka and White Bear Lake manage outdoor
seating in the communities for potential regulations that the City may wish to review.
If this is something the City would like to pursue, staff will develop a draft ordinance for
consideration at a future meeting.
KEY ISSUES:
•Restaurants on Main Avenue have inquired about outdoor seating in the front of their
restaurant once the Main Avenue project is completed.
•The width of the sidewalk between building and curb, is approximately 13’.
•The City could allow for sidewalk café permits subject to conditions and requirements
set forth by the Council.
•A café permit would allow for alcohol to be served on the sidewalk in front of the
establishment.
•Outdoor seating encourages pedestrian activities along Main Avenue.
POLICY/PRACTICES CONSIDERATIONS: The City Council have the authority to review
and direct Staff to act regarding policy matters.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: There are no financial considerations at this time.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Mayor and City Council have the authority to consider and
approve City permits and amendments to the Albertville City Code.
Responsible Person: Kris Luedke, City Clerk
Submitted Through: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator-PWD
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City Administrator’s Update
February 26, 2026
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Spring Newsletter: The spring newsletter should hit resident’s mailbox by the end of the week.
Parks Committee: The Park Committee has scheduled this year’s City’s Park Night Out for
Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm. This year the event will be held in Central Park for
the Central Park Playground Grand Opening.
Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Brunch: The Crow River Senior Center will be holding
their Volunteer Appreciation Brunch to celebrate their hardworking volunteers on Friday, April
17, 2026, from 10:30 am to noon at the Crow River Senior Center. Please let me know if you
would like to attend.
Seasonal Job Opportunity: The City is currently advertising for Part-Time Compost Assistants
for the 2026 season. Further information is listed on the City’s website.
Code/Zoning Enforcement: The City is working on several properties regarding zoning
ordinance and/or nuisance ordinance violations. Generally, the violations include outdoor
storage of vehicles, materials, and/or equipment, and typically include junk accumulation and
illegal structures.
ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS
Main Avenue Reconstruction: Phase 1 work will resume early spring and Phase 2 will
commence immediately following Friendly City Days.
Central Park Playground and Plaza: The Contractor is in the process of completing the seating
walls and plaza wall.
CSAH 18: The County is working on final plans for Phase 1 of the project (Main Avenue to
westerly School entrance) and I expect to have a cost share agreement for the City’s review
soon.
Central Park: Staff is looking into replacing the field lights on Field 1 and potentially adding ap
ad behind Field 3 to be uses for outdoor hockey training.
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