2026-03-02 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 2, 2026 – 7pm
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, City Attorney Couri, Finance
Director Lannes and City Clerk Luedke.
3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions
Wright County Commissioner Holland reported that the Wright County purchased property in the
City of Albertville to expand the government center by adding a satellite facility due to the area’s
growing population. She stated that the County acquired the old Highland Bank building but does
not yet have a timeline for construction. Commissioner Holland noted that the location was prime
due to its proximity to I-94, and she responded to Council questions.
City Administrator Nafstad provided additional information on the property and potential services
the satellite facility may offer, and he answered Council questions.
4. Public Forum
There was no one present for the public forum
5. Amendments to the Agenda
City Administrator Nafstad requested to add an item under 9I3. Administration entitled
“KinderCare – Letter of Credit Reduction No. 1”.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the
March 2, 2026 Agenda as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski.
Nays: None. 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.Authorize the Tuesday, February 17, 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.
B.Authorize the purchase of 3 sets of turnout gear for the Albertville Fire Department.
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MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the
March 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.
The Wright County Sheriff Deputy who was present provided an update on events happening within
the City.
9. Department Business
A. City Council
1. Committee Updates (STMA Ice Arena, Planning, JPWB, Parks, Fire Board,
FYCC, etc.)
Councilmember Olson reported on the recent Parks Commission meeting, noting there was a
discussion regarding the upcoming Parks Night Out and the Central Park playground opening,
which would include a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
B.Building – None
C.City Clerk – None
D.Finance – None
E.Fire – None
F.Planning and Zoning – None
G.Public Works/Engineering – None
H.Legal – None
I.Administration
1. Sidewalk Café Permit Discussion
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report for discussion and noted he was not requesting
Council action at this time but rather feedback on whether the Council would be open to allowing
sidewalk café permits on Main Avenue following the completion of the first phase of the project.
He reported that the restaurants on Main Avenue had requested permission to offer outdoor seating
on the sidewalks in front of their businesses. Administrator Nafstad reviewed possible conditions
the City could include in an ordinance, such as limiting seating, allowing alcohol service, and other
requirements. He responded to questions from Council.
City Clerk Luedke responded to questions from Council regarding the possible permitting process
and shared examples of requirements used by other cities.
The Council discussed the parking on Main Avenue, possible aesthetics requirements, and possible
types of fencing or barrier for the area. There was general consensus that the Council was open to
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reviewing a draft ordinance, which City Administrator Nafstad indicated he would bring back to a
future meeting.
2. City Administrator’s Update
City Administrator Nafstad presented the City Administrator’s Update which included upcoming
events. He reported that, with the Fire Chief’s upcoming retirement, staff have been discussing the
hiring process and has prepared a job description currently under review by the Board of Officers.
He noted he will meet with the Board and bring the item to the next City Council meeting for
Council review.
3.KinderCare – Letter of Credit Reduction No. 1
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report and provided background information
regarding the clause to accept the municipal improvements constructed as part of the project. He
also responded to questions concerning the KinderCare sign size, noting that it was consistent with
City Code.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to reduce
Letter of Credit No. 20008385264, held as security for the Albertville Plaza Third Addition, to no
less than $44,653.55, and accept the municipal improvements constructed as part of the project.
Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried.
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
10.Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hayden to adjourn the
meeting at 7:49 pm. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk