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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-15 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 15, 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 Olson and Zagorski. Absent: Councilmember Cocking and Hayden Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, Planning Consultant Faulkner, City Attorney Couri, Finance Director Lannes and City Clerk Luedke. 3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions 4. Public Forum Ms. Tammy Chevalier,5541 Lachman Ave, addressed the Council, expressing concern that the proposed commercial development would add a ninth gas station to the area, redistributing existing customers rather than creating new demand and potentially impacting sales at existing locally owned gas stations and repair shops. She stated that she believed a sit down restaurant or office space would better serve the community and attract more visitors. Mayor Hendrickson thanked Ms. Chevalier for her comments and stated that the Council would reserve discussion until the agenda item was presented. 5. Amendments to the Agenda City Clerk Luedke requested to add an item under 9C1. City Clerk entitled “ Temporary Outdoor Music Permit for Cedar Creek Golf Course”. MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the June 15, 2026, agenda as amended. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking and Hayden. 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 Monday, June 15, 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. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026 B.Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 approving appointment of the Election Judges for the Primary Election on August 11, 2026 and the General Election on November 3, 2026. C.Approve Special Event Permit including a Temporary Outdoor Music Permit and extend waiting area in front for Si Senor Mexican Restaurants 1st Anniversary celebration located at 5292 Kyler Avenue for a Special Event on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 5 to 10 pm. D.Approve a new addition to the Albertville Fire Department’s Standard Operating Policies and Procedures. E.Approve the final Payment Estimate to Omann Contract in the amount of $19,303.92 for the 2024 Street Improvement project. City Clerk Luedke requested to move item Consent item 6B. Adopting Resolution No. 2026-17 approving Election Judges for the 2026 Election period to 9C2. City Clerk. MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the June 15, 2026, consent agenda as amended. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking and Hayden. The motion carried. 7. Public Hearing – None 8. Wright County Sheriff’s Office – Updates, reports, etc. The Wright County Sheriff’s Deputy present provided an update on events within the City. 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. Temporary Outdoor Music Permit for Cedar Creek Golf Course City Clerk Luedke presented the staff report, noting that Cedar Creek Golf Course had applied for a temporary outdoor music permit for a private golf tournament held on June 26, featuring an acoustic performer on their patio during the tournament dinner. She reported that the application met the zoning requirements for a temporary outdoor music permit. MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve a Major Temporary Outdoor Music Permit for Cedar Creek Golf Course at 5700 Jason Avenue NE for a private Golf Tournament event on June 26, 2026. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking and Hayden. The motion carried. 2. Appointment of Election Judges and Absentee Ballot Board for the 2026 Election Period City Clerk Luedke presented the staff report, noting that Wright County had informed the City that, although the County would conduct the mail ballot processing and acceptance, cities were still City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026 requested to appoint an absentee ballot board to receive any ballots dropped off by residents and forward them to the Council. She added that the County’s notice was received after the agenda was published and that the resolution had been updated to include the names of the absentee ballot board members. MOTION made by Councilmember Zagorski, seconded by Councilmember Olson to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 appointment of the Election Judges and Absentee Ballot Board for the Primary Election on August 111, 2026 and the General Election on November 3, 2026 as amended. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking and Hayden. The motion carried. D. Finance – None E. Fire – None F. Planning and Zoning 1. Due North Plat, PID Amendment and Site and Building Plan Review Planning Consultant Faulkner presented the staff report, including background information on the proposed project. She reported that the Planning Commission held a public hearing and found no outstanding issues, indicating that the site met the requirements for a commercial lot and allowing a carwash as a permitted use. Consultant Faulkner provided details regarding the proposed car wash layout. Mr. Cory Kampschroer, Developer, responded to questions regarding the timing of construction for the carwash, stating that they plan to adjust the construction process to expedite the project and expected a shorter build timeline. He also addressed Council questions regarding potential noise concerns. MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-07 amending PUD for Albertville Plaza for the plat of Due North Addition as amended, Resolution No. 2026-18 allowing for summary publication for Ordinance No. 2026-07, and Resolution No. 2026-19 approving the preliminary plat, final plat, and site and building plan review for Due North Addition with conditions as amended. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking and Hayden. The motion carried. 2. LaBeaux Commercial Centre Plat, Rezoning, PUD and Site Plan Planning Consultant Faulkner presented the staff report, including background information on the proposed development, the history of the approvals and the existing zoning of the property. She noted the applicant was requesting flexibility on the signage setbacks and responded to questions from Council. City Administrator Nafstad provided information on the proposed residential component, noting it was conceptual at this stage to determine whether residential use could be accommodated, with the current focus was on the commercial portion. He also responded to Council’s question regarding the conceptual residential layout and noted that the developers were still working to complete a traffic study, which was a large component of the project. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026 City Attorney Couri stated that the preliminary plat could not be approved until the traffic study was received, as the City does not yet know the configuration of the proposed road system. The Council discussed the public comment, noting that while additional restaurants may be desirable, the Council’s role was not to dictate private development but to ensure compliance with City’s ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Council also discussed public streets connectivity related to the proposed stormwater pond. Mr. Mark Krogh, Java Companies, stated based on feedback from the public hearing, the applicant removed commercial development from Outlot A on the eastern portion of the site and revised the plans accordingly. He reported that the traffic study had just been received and indicated willingness to modify the stormwater pond design if desired by the City. He added that his company was not residential developer but was working with one on proposed residential concept. City Administrator Nafstad noted that a development agreement would be required and suggested the Council consider tabling the preliminary plat, final plat and site plan approvals until the next meeting pending the review of the traffic study. City Attorney Couri concurred with tabling the item until next meeting. MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to table the adoption Resolution No. 2026-20 approving the preliminary plat, final plat, and site plans for the plat entitled LABEAUX COMMERCIAL CENTRE ADDITION with conditions. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking and Hayden. The motion carried. MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-08 amending the Albertville Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance Chapter 5200 PUD- Planned Unit Development District, for LaBeaux Commercial Centre PUD Rezoning, Planned Unit Development, and Final Planned Unit Development for the Plat LABEAUX COMMERCIAL CENTRE ADDITION and Resolution No. 2026-21 allowing for summary publication for Ordinance No. 2026-08. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking and Hayden. The motion carried. G. Public Works/Engineering - None H. Legal – None I. Administration City Administrator Nafstad provided an update on event within the City. 9. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings June 18 City Hall closed in observance of Juneteenth June 22 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm Parks Committee, 7 pm July 2 City offices closed in observance of 4th of July July 6 City Council, 7 pm July 13 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm July 14 Planning Commission, 7 pm July 20 Council Budget Workshop, 6:15 pm July 20 City Council, 7 pm City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026 10.Adjournment MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, second by Councilmember Zagorski to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 pm. Ayes: Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. Absent: Cocking and Hayden. The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk