2026-04-06 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 6, 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, and Zagorski.
Absent: Councilmember Olson.
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, City Attorney Couri, Planning Consultant Faulkner,
Finance Director Lannes and City Clerk Luedke.
3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions
4. Public Forum
Mr. Rick Anderson, 5292 Lake Avenue NE, addressed the Council regarding e-bikes and motorized
bikes. He expressed concerns about safety, noting many of the riders are young and not wearing
helmets, and are riding throughout the park, including on sidewalks, in the playground area and in
the park pavilion.
City Administrator Nafstad reported that the City does have an ordinance prohibiting the operation
of motorized vehicles in the park but noted that enforcement could be difficult.
The Council discussed the use of e-bikes in the park and noted the State was working on legislation
related to e-bike safety. They discussed adding additional signage in the park and continuing to
publish articles in the City’s newsletter to raise awareness.
5. Amendments to the Agenda
There were no amendments to the agenda.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the
April 6, 2026 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 March 2, 2026, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
B.Approve the March 16, 2026, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
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C.Authorize the Monday, April 6, 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.
D.Approve new annual Waste Haul License True North Sanitation.
E.Approve a Field Scheduling Agreement to centralize the scheduling of the outdoor
athletic field with the STMA School District and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-05
amending Title 3, Chapter 1, Section 3 City Fees, Fines and Rates for Rentals - Park fee.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the
April 6, 2026, Consent Agenda as submitted. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, and Zagorski.
Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried.
7. Planning and Zoning
A. Ventura Addition Zoning Map Amendment, Preliminary Plat and Final Plat and
B. Public Hearing – Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation, Lot 6, Block 1, Prairie
Run to be platted as Ventura Addition
Planning Consultant Faulkner presented the staff report, including the background information on
the location of the parcels and stated that the information regarding the easement vacation would be
incorporated into her presentation. She reported on the requested rezoning of the parcels, noting that
the properties would need to be platted prior to any development, and indicated the applicant intends
to establish a business to one of the parcels. Ms. Faulkner stated the Planning Commission
recommended approval with conditions, which she outlined, and added the applicant’s last name
needed to be corrected on the official documents. She also responded to questions from Council.
City Administrator Nafstad responded to Council questions and provided additional information
regarding the process for granting the easements to the properties.
Mayor Hendrickson opened the public hearing for the and called for public comments; no one came
forward to speak.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to close the
public hearing. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson.
The motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Ordinance No. 2026-02 for Rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Ventura Addition, from Prairie Run PUD/R-
1A to R-1A, adopt Ordinance No. 2026-03 for Outlot A, Ventura Addition, from Albertville Clinic
PUD/B-2 to B-2, and Resolution No. 2026-08 approving the preliminary and final plat for Ventura
Addition with conditions and to also to approve Developers Agreement for Ventura addition. Ayes:
Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Resolution No. 2026-09 Vacating all Drainage and Utility Easements within Lot 16, Block 1 of the
Plat of Prairie Run within the City of Albertville. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, and
Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried.
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C. Zoning Text Amendment and PUD Amendment for a Community Center
Planning Consultant Faulkner presented the staff report, noting that the space was previously used
as a dance studio. She reviewed the requested amendments, including the addition of a definition of
community centers and an amendment to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreement to allow
a community center with prayer as an interim use. She explained that the request would allow a
community center only within a commercial district as a specific PUD in a designated location and
that the fence maintenance would be required. Consultant Faulkner responded to questions from
Council and added that the applicant would need to still apply for an interim use permit.
Mr. Kirby Dorothy, Excelsior Property LLC, property owner, responded to questions from Council
regarding the size of the space being proposed for the community center and the existing tenants
within the retail space, including a toy store and taekwondo studio. He noted he had spoken to the
other tenants regarding the comminute center.
City Attorney Couri answered questions from Council regarding the zoning text amendment and
noted that a size limit could be included in the ordinance amendment.
City Administrator Nafstad reported the current PUD agreement does not include language for the
recreational use, which would relate to the taekwondo studio and former dance studio. He also
responded to questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the zoning text and PUD agreement amendment for a
community center and requested that language be added to limit the size for the community center to
the current open space of 2700 square feet and include recreation use as an allowable use within the
PUD.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt
Ordinance No. 2026-04 amending the City Code and Zoning Ordinance relating to the regulations
of Community Centers within the City as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, and
Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson. The motion carried.
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve
amendment to Albertville Plaza PUD Agreement, allowing community centers with accessory
prayer services in Lot 1, Block 1as an interim use and addressing maintenance of the screening
fence as amended. Ayes: Cocking, Hayden, Hendrickson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Olson.
The motion carried.
D. LaBeaux Commercial Center – Concept Review
Planning Consultant Faulkner reported that the Council had previously reviewed the original project
concept in August 2025, which at the time it was proposed as seven commercial lots with residential
components. She noted that the Developer has since revised the concept to accommodate additional
commercial businesses requesting to be added. Consultant Faulkner reviewed the key issues
associated with the revised proposal, including the need to rezone entire site, provide a buffer to the
adjacent residential neighborhood, re-evaluate roadway connections, and consider the Developer’s
request off-premise signage for lots not directly located on LaBeaux.
Mr. Mark Krogh, Java Companies, responded to questions from Council regarding the revised
proposed concept plan and the potential new tenants. He noted that they were prepared to move
forward with the development.
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City Administrator Nafstad reported the developer was continuing to work on the traffic study for
the area which may determine the future roadway connections.
The Council discussed the revised concept plan, and the consensus was in favor of the revised
development.
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 Zagorski provided an update from the Joint Power Water Board meeting, noting a
discussion on the water usage by City for the past five years.
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.City administrator’s Update
City Administrator Nafstad presented the City Administrator’s Update, highlighting upcoming City
events, noting that the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization will be held at 6:15 pm prior to the
next Council meeting.
Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
April 13 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
April 14 Planning Commission, 7 pm
April 20 City Council, 7 pm
April 27 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
May 4 City Council, 7 pm
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10.Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Cocking, second by Councilmember Hayden to adjourn the
meeting at 8:10 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