HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-10-05 City Council MinutesALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 5, 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 and Olson.
Absent: Councilmember Zagorski
Staff Present: City Administrator Nafstad, Fire Chief Mills, City Attorney Couri, 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
There were no amendments to the agenda.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the
October 5, 2026, agenda as submitted. Ayes: Hayden, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None.
Absent: Zagorski. 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 September 8, 2026, City Council Workshop Meeting minutes as presented.
B.Approve September 8, 2026, regular City Council Meeting minutes as presented.
C.Authorize the Monday, October 5, 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.3rd Quarter Budget to Actual Report.
E.Accounts Receivable Report.
F.10% Annual Gambling Contribution Report.
G.Adopt Resolution No. 2026-32 approving the extension of recording the Final Plat
for Ventura Addition.
H.Approve quote from Omann Bros. in the amount of $8,500 to construct ribbon burb
for a new play area at Winter Park.
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Regular Meeting of October 5, 2026
Councilmember Olson asked a question regarding the payment of the engineering claims on item
6C. Payment of Claims.
City Administrator Nafstad responded to the questions regarding the engineering claims.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve the
October 5, 2026, consent agenda as submitted. Ayes: Hayden, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays:
None. Absent: Zagorski. 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 – None
D. Finance – None
E. Fire – None
F. Planning and Zoning – None
G. Public Works/Engineering
1. Central Park Field #1 Lighting
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report regarding the replacement of the lighting
on Field #1 at Central Park. He noted that the existing lighting system was over 30 years old,
with deteriorating bases, and concerns regarding the longevity of the poles. City Administrator
Nafstad explained that the City was working with a consultant on the design and pricing for the
project, which had a budget of $215,000. He noted that the poles and bases would be replaced
during the winter to minimize damage to the fields, with electrical work completed in the spring
and a goal of having the lighting operational before Friendly City Days. He confirmed the project
was budgeted and responded to questions from Council.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Hayden to approve
quote from Musco Sports Lighting in the amount of $107,500 for materials and equipment
related to lighting Central Park Field #1. Ayes: Hayden, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None.
Absent: Zagorski. The motion carried.
H. Legal – None
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Regular Meeting of October 5, 2026
I. Administration
1. Authorize Promotion of Gerald Gerards from Utility Maintenance Worker
II to Utility Superintendent
City Administrator Nafstad presented the staff report regarding the promotion of Gerald Gerads
to Utility Superintendent as part of the City’s succession plan in anticipation of current Utility
Superintendent John Middendorf’s future retirement. He explained that John would continue
supervising Gerald during the transition, with Gerald assuming responsibility for wastewater,
water, storm sewer, and utility operations. City Administrator Nafstad noted that Gerald has been
with the City since 2007 and was well qualified for the position. He expressed appreciation for
Gerald’s willingness to accept the promotion and continue his employment with the City. He
requested approval of the promotion from Utility Maintenance Worker II to Utility
Superintendent, effective immediately and responded to Council’s questions.
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, seconded by Councilmember Olson to approve the
promotion of Gerald Gerads to Utility Superintendent, effective October 6, 2026, at the positions
Step 1 wage of $52.72 per hour. Ayes: Hayden, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent:
Zagorski. The motion carried.
2. City Administrator’s Update – Verbal
Mayor Hendrickson provided an update from the Personnel Committee, on which she and
Councilmember Olson serve, regarding the City Administrator’s salary and contract. She
explained that the Committee was considering a salary increase of 7% to 9% based on
performance, as the last step increase occurred in February 2019 and the City Administrator had
only received annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) since then. Mayor Hendrickson noted
that the contract had no end date and recommended an 8% increase, citing Adam’s additional
responsibilities as Public Works Director and City Engineer in addition to serving as City
Administrator.
Council discussed the proposed salary increase for City administrator Nafstad. Mayor
Hendrickson noted that she had previously discussed the matter with Councilmember Zagorski,
who was absent from the meeting.
City Attorney Couri responded to Council’s questions regarding the City Administrator’s
contract and confirmed that it does not have an end date.
MOTION made by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Mayor Hendrickson to approve an 8%
salary adjustment for City Administrator Nafstad effective immediately. Ayes: Hayden,
Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Zagorski. The motion carried.
City Administrator Nafstad provided an update on an on-going ordinance violation and noted
that the Wright County Sheriff’s Department was instrumental in assisting with the incident. He
also provided an update on the Java project and said they hope to bring preliminary and final plat
approvals to an upcoming Council meeting.
City Clerk Luedke reported that early voting begins October 19, with additional voting hours on
October 24, October 31, November 1, and October 27, as required by state statute. She noted that
the City was promoting early voting through social media and that the public accuracy test was
scheduled for the following week.
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Regular Meeting of October 5, 2026
10. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
October 12 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
October 13 Planning Commission, 7 pm
October 19 City Council, 7 pm
October 26 Joint Power Water Board, 6 pm
Parks Committee, 7 pm
November 2 City Council, 7 pm
November 3 General Election polls open 7 am to 8 pm
11.Adjournment
MOTION made by Councilmember Hayden, second by Councilmember Olson to adjourn the
meeting at 7:35 pm. Ayes: Hayden, Hendrickson and Olson. Nays: None. Absent: Zagorski.
The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk