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Home My WebLink About2026-09-08 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 8, 2026 – 7 pm Council Chambers Albertville City Hall 1. Call to Order Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance – Roll Call Present: Mayor Hendrickson, Councilmembers Hayden, Olson, and Zagorski. Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, Fire Chief Mills, City Attorney Couri, City Planner TJ Hofer, Finance Director Lannes and City Clerk Luedke. 3. Recognitions – Presentations – Introductions 4. Public Forum There was no one present for the public forum. 5. Amendments to the Agenda City Administrator Nafstad requested to move Planning Item F1. entitled “Nodiac Oakwood Modular Data Center Concept Review” to be presented before the Department Business. MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the September 8, 2026, agenda as amended. Ayes: 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.Approve August 17, 2026, City Council Workshop Meeting minutes as presented. B.Approve August 17, 2026, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented. C.Authorize the Tuesday, September 8, 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.Select the option to conduct 18 days of in-person Early Voting utilizing a ballot tabulator in the City of Albertville for the 2026 General Election. E.Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 Decrease in Debit Services. F.Adopt Resolution No. 2026-24 accepting Municipal Improvements Constructed pursuant to the Albertville Plaza Third Addition Lot 1, Block 1 Planned Unit Development Agreement. G.Approve Final Payment Estimate Ebert Construction in the amount of $132,394.02 for Central Park Playground Improvements. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of September 8, 2026 MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to approve the September 8, 2026, consent agenda as submitted. Ayes: 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’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.) Councilmember Olson provided an update for the Joint Powers Water Board meeting including the Boards consideration of subscribing to a solar agreement, subject to approval by the Water Board’s Attorney. City Administrative Nafstad provided additional information on the rebate opportunity available to the Water Board. Councilmember Olson also provided an update from the Parks Committee meeting, noting the Committee interviewed a candidate to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Pat Adamski. 2. Declare a Vacancy on the Albertville City Council MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Olson to adopt Resolution No. 2026-25 declaring a vacancy on the Albertville City Council. Ayes: Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. 3. Amendments to 2026 Appointments to Boards and Committees City Administrator Nafstad noted that, due to the City Council vacancy created by Councilmember Cocking’s resignation, there are openings on several City boards and committees. He provided information regarding the open positions. The Council discussed the open positions and determined who would fill the vacancy. MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt Resolution No. 2026-26, amending Resolution No. 2026-02 to revise the City Council appointments to various boards and committees for 2026, as determined by the City Council. Ayes: Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. 4. Appointment of New Parks Committee Member Councilmember Olson stated that Pat Adamski had submitted his resignation from the Parks Committee due to his relocation outside of the City. He noted that the Committee had interviewed Amy Goblirsch and recommend her for the vacant position. MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to adopt Resolution No. 2026-27 approving the appointment of Amy Goblirsch to the Albertville Parks Committee, effective September 29, 2026. Ayes: Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of September 8, 2026 B. Building 1. Approve New City Building Official Designation City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report and explained that former Building Official Paul Heins has returned part-time to assist with inspections and plan reviews during the current Building Official’s medical leave. He noted that, because Heins does not hold a current Building Official license, the City coordinated with the City of St. Michael to designate Building Official Rob Lindberg to provide coverage during the anticipated 12-week period. MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Olson to adopt Resolution No. 2026-28 approving new City Building Official Designation effective September 1, 2026. Ayes: Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. C. City Clerk – None D. Finance 1. 2027 Preliminary Budget and Property Tax Levy Mayor Hendrickson introduced the item and noted that the Council had previously met for a Budget Workshop and discussed the proposed budget in depth. MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt Resolution No. 2026-29 adopting the 2026 Preliminary Tax Levy collectable in 2027. Ayes: Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Zagorski to adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 adopting the 2027 Preliminary Budget. Ayes: Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. E. Fire – None F. Planning and Zoning 1. Nodiac Oakwood Modular Data Center Concept Review City Planner Hofer presented a concept plan request from Nodiac for a proposed modular data center at 70th Street and Carmen Avenue. He stated that the approximately 14-acre property was zoned I-2 General Industrial and would be subdivided, with the data center located on a 3.5-acre parcel. He explained that the facility would include 20 modular data center units with a total electrical demand of approximately 20 megawatts and reviewed potential impacts related to water and energy use, noise, lighting, security, and compatibility with surrounding uses. Planner Hofer noted the proposed use was not currently permitted under City Code and would require a Code amendment or PUD. He stated staff was seeking Council feedback, recommended future access be provided from Carmen Avenue and noted that the concept plan review was non- binding. He answered questions from Council. City Administrator Nafstad stated that the applicant has initially discussed locating the proposed facility south of the Wright-Hennepin property, but the City’s local street frontage requirement prompted consideration of the current location. He provided information regarding the frontage requirement and whether the facility could be located south of the Wright-Hennepin property if the requirement could be addressed. He responded to questions from Council City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of September 8, 2026 Mr. Eric Shannon, Director of Development, stated Nodiac would pay all utility interconnection costs, use no fossil-fuel backup generation, and utilize a closed-loop cooling system without municipal water or sewer connections. Mr. Shannon stated the modular design would minimize site disturbance and allow for future decommissioning and that Nodiac was willing to provide a security for future site restoration. He discussed potential access, noise, lighting, security, screening, and fiber connectivity and stated Nodiac would work with the City on the required permitting process and was not seeking tax incentives. Mr. Shannon noted that the project would increase the property’s tax base while having limited municipal service needs and traffic and discussed potential community benefits, including contributions towards fire department needs, parks and trails, and Carmen Avenue improvements. He stated that Nodiac anticipated the facility could be operational within approximately one year, subject to required approvals and noted the company currently does not have an operational facility but has other active developments. He answered questions from Council. City Attorney Couri explained that a CUP runs with the land and remains in effect regardless of a change in ownership while an IUP was subject to specified terms and must terminate upon a date or event established by Council. He noted that a new IUP could be requested after termination but would not be guaranteed, and that the use could become nonconforming if the City subsequently amended its zoning ordinance. The City Council discussed the Nodiac concept plan and provided feedback regarding the need for additional information and continued coordination with City staff. G. Public Works/Engineering - None H. Legal 1. Request by STMA Youth Hockey Association for a Sixth Pull Tab Location in Albertville City Attorney Couri presented the staff report and explained that the Council was being asked to provide direction regarding the number of gambling permits allowed under the City’s ordinance. He noted that STMA Youth Hockey currently operates at five locations, while the ordinance limits each organization to four permits, preventing the organization from obtaining an additional permit without relinquishing two existing permits. Attorney Couri further noted that one of Youth Hockey’s permit was grandfathered in when the current ordinance was adopted. He outlined the options available to Council, including leaving the ordinance unchanged, allowing another organization to obtain the permit, or amending the ordinance to allow STMA Youth Hockey to hold additional permits. City Administrator Nafstad noted that the City may need to clarify its ordinance regarding which local nonprofits are eligible to conduct charitable gaming. He stated that staff would review the definition of a local nonprofit organization, including whether it applies to organizations based outside the City, and bring any proposed ordinance amendments back to the Council for consideration. The Council discussed the City’s gaming permit ordinance and expressed support for leaving it unchanged at this time. Members noted that other eligible organizations could potentially utilize the available permit and indicated that a broader discussion regarding the City’s long-term approach to gaming could be considered in the future. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 Regular Meeting of September 8, 2026 I.Administration 1.City Administrator’s Update City Administrator Nafstad provided an update on current City Code violations and then presented an update on the Java 2 property, noting that the developer had submitted revised civil plans and a preliminary plat and was working toward submitting a wetland application. He outlined the challenges associated with the location of the wetlands on the property and responded to questions from Council. Wright County Commissioner Holland provided an update on the County’s road construction projects and the County’s proposed levy increase. 10. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings September 9 Planning Commission, 7 pm (Wednesday) September 14 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm September 21 City Council, 7 pm September 28 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm Parks Committee, 7 pm October 5 City Council, 7 pm October 12 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm 11.Adjournment MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, second by Councilmember Zagorski to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm. Ayes: Hayden, Hendrickson, Olson, and Zagorski. Nays: None. The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk