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Recent meetings
Wed Aug 19, 2026
City Council
Council to weigh funding options for future capital projects, pay $460,475.53
The Albany City Council will hear from financial consultant Jason Murray on funding options for future Capital Improvement Projects, and consider a resolution to receive a preliminary engineering report and call a public hearing for a local improvement project. The council will also vote on a $460,475.53 payment voucher for the 2026 CIP contractor, review a park event permit, and may close the meeting to discuss police union negotiations.
- Payment voucher #4 to C&L Excavating Inc. for $460,475.53
- Resolution 2026-25: receiving preliminary engineering report and calling public hearing on local improvement project
- Park event permit for Cura Physical Therapy exercise/yoga class in North Park
- Update on police union (LELS) negotiations; possible closed session
- Election update from August 11 preliminary elections
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns County,
Minnesota at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in the council room at 400
Railroad Avenue for the said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Act on the regular council meeting minutes held on August 5"
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Jason Murray, the city’s financial consultant with the firm David Drown Associates, present
possible funding options for future Capital Improvement Projects
7. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec- Engineering memo
e 2026 Capital Improvement
o Present payment voucher #4 to C&L Excavating Inc. in the amount
of $460,475.53
e Resolution 2026-25 Receiving Preliminary Engineering Report and Calling Public
Hearing on a Local Improvement Project
8. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
e Matt Gannon, Police Chief
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
e Bruce Winter, Albany Golf Board Liaison, present information from board meeting
held on August 10".
e Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. -present the following
o Park Event Permit application submitted by Wilson Jesus da Fonseca, Cura
Physical Therapy and Message to host an Exercise/Yoga class in North
Park from 6:00PM to 7:30PM on August 24", 26", 31°, and September 2™4,
TH, Oe,
o Update on Preliminary Elections that were held on August 11".
9. Gary Winkels, City Administrator
e …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
City Council
Council to set public hearing for Midland & Court Avenue improvement project
The council will consider Resolution 2026-25 to receive a preliminary engineering report and call a public hearing for a local improvement project on Midland Avenue, Court Avenue, 11th Street, and 14th Street. They will also act on a criminal prosecution contract with Stearns County for 2027-2028 at $17,000 per year, and may close the meeting to discuss police union labor negotiation strategy.
- Resolution 2026-25: receiving preliminary engineering report and calling public hearing for utility improvements on Midland Avenue, Court Avenue (10th to 11th Street), 11th and 14th Streets (Railroad Avenue to north termini)
- Criminal prosecution contract for 2027-2028 between City of Albany and Stearns County Attorney's Office at $17,000 per year (11% increase)
- Possible closed session under Minn. Stat. 13D.03 to discuss labor negotiation strategy with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS)
- Audit of bills and approval of July 15, 2026 council minutes
- Update on 2026 Capital Improvement Project: curb/gutter and sidewalk work, paving scheduled for week of August 17
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns County,
Minnesota at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in the council room at 400
Railroad Avenue for the said City.
AGENDA
1, Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Act on the regular council meeting minutes held on July 15"
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec- Engineering memo
© 2026 Capital Improvement
© Resolution 2026-25 Receiving Preliminary Engineering Report and Calling Public
Hearing on a Local Improvement Project
7. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
e Matt Gannon, Police Chief
o Present Criminal Prosecution contract for 2027-2028 between the City of
Albany and Stearn’s County Attorney’s Office
Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
Mayor Tom Kasner, Albany Fire Board Liaison- update council on Fire Board
meeting that was held on July 20"
e Councilor Keith Heitzman, Park Board Liaison
o Present information from Park Board meeting held on August 3
e Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. -present the following
o League of MN Cities annual Liability Coverage Waiver Form
8. Gary Winkels, City Administrator
e Update council on negotiations between the City of Albany and Law Enforcement
Labor Services, LELS, the police officer’s union. This meeting may be closed by the
Council pursuant to Min. Stat. 13D.03 to discuss labor negotiation strategy …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on police use-of-force policy, capital project updates
The Albany City Council will consider adopting an updated Use of Force Policy for the Police Department, receive an engineering update on the 2026 Capital Improvement Project, and act on several administrative items including a large gathering permit for National Night Out and approval of a part-time police assistant.
- Present updated Albany Police Department Use of Force Policy
- Albany Area Jaycees application for Large Gathering Permit for National Night Out in North Park on August 4
- Recommendation to approve Stacy Hennen as part-time Police/Administration Assistant after probation
- Discussion on future Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for budgeting
- Administer Oath of Office to Austin Jacobs as Police Patrol Officer
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns County,
Minnesota at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in the council room at 400
Railroad Avenue for the said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Act on the regular council meeting minutes held on July 1“
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Police Chief Matt Gannon — administer the Oath of Office to Austin Jacobs as a Police Patrol
Officer.
7. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec- Engineering memo
e 2026 Capital Improvement
8. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
e Matt Gannon, Police Chief
© Present updated Albany Police Department Use of Force Policy
Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
Councilor Bruce Winter, Albany Golf Club Liaison
o Present information from board meeting held on July 13"
e Councilor John R. Harlander, Planning Commission Liaison
o Present information from Planning Commission meeting held on July 6"
e Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. -present the following
o Albany Area Jaycees application for Large Gathering Permit to host
National Night Out in North Park on Tuesday August 4"
o Recommendation to approve Stacy Hennen as part-time
Police/Administration Assistant having successfully completed her 6-
month probationary period.
o Discussion on future Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for budgeting
purposes
9. Mayor Tom Kasner
e Announce t …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
Planning Commission
Public hearing on variance for 26'x40' detached garage at 241 6th Street
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce side yard and garage door setback requirements for a detached garage. The commission will also appoint a 2026 chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive updates on a data center moratorium and building permits.
- Public hearing on variance for Jeremy DeGier at 241 6th Street to reduce side yard from 10 ft to 5 ft and garage door setback from 20 ft to 15 ft for a 26'x40' detached garage
- Appointment of 2026 Chair and Acting Chair
- Update on Ordinance 2026-02, a 1-year moratorium on data centers approved by City Council on June 17, 2026
- Update on year-to-date building permits issued
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NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
There will be a meeting of the Planning Commission in and for the City of Albany,
Stearns County, Minnesota at 6:30 o’clock in the evening Monday, July 06, 2026, in the Council
Room at 400 Railroad Avenue for the said City.
Gary Winkels
Clerk/Adm.
AGENDA
Convene meeting
Appointment of 2026 Chair and Acting Chair
Act on minutes of the meeting held on September 29, 2025
Public Hearing on a request by Jeremy DeGier, 241 6" Street,
variance to relax the side yard requirement from ten (10) feet to
five (5) feet and relax twenty (20) feet garage door facing alley to
fifteen (15) feet to allow for the construction of a 26’ x 40”
detached garage.
Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. — Present the following
- Update on processes related to Ordinance 2026-02, lyear
moratorium on Data Centers approved by City Council on June 17",
2026
- Update year-to-date Building Permits issued and related items
- Review Planning Commission board member terms
PLANNING COMMISSION September 29, 2025
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Planning Commission in
and for the City of Albany, Stearns County, Minnesota, was called to order by Acting Chairman
Allison Dudek at 6:32 o’clock in the evening on Monday September 29, 2025, in the Council
Room at 400 Railroad Avenue for the said City.
Other board members present were Nathan Ronning, Joseph Wedel, and Craig Magnus.
Chairman Bill Scepaniak was absent. Also, present were Mayor Tom Kasner, G …
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Wed Jul 1, 2026
City Council
Council to hear 2025 audit, vote on $519K CIP payment, discuss police union talks
The council will receive the 2025 annual audit from Schlenner Wenner Co., consider a $519,485.17 payment to C&L Excavating for capital improvements, and may close the meeting to discuss police union contract negotiations. The agenda also includes action on a raffle permit, a donation acceptance, fireworks display approval, and election judge appointments.
- Payment voucher #3 to C&L Excavating Inc. for $519,485.17 for 2026 Capital Improvement project
- Resolution 2026-22: Approving Minnesota LG220 Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for Holdingford Lioness Club raffle
- Resolution 2026-24: Accepting a donation to the City of Albany
- Premier Pyrotechnics, Inc. fireworks display on behalf of Albany Chamber of Commerce for Heritage Day
- Possible closed session per Minn. Stat. 13D.03 to discuss labor negotiation strategy with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS)
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns County,
Minnesota at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in the council room at 400
Railroad Avenue for the said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Acton the regular council meeting minutes held on June 17%
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Ryan Schmidt, Auditor, Schlenner Wenner Co., present 2025 annual audit
7. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec- Engineering memo
e 2026 Capital Improvement
o Present payment voucher #3 to C&L Excavating Inc. in the amount
of $519,485.17
8. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
e Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. -present the following
o MN Lawful Gambling LG220 application submitted by the Holdingford
Lioness Club for an exempt permit to conduct a raffle, for their annual
Holdingford Endowment Golf Outing to be held on August 17"
(Resolution 2026-22)
o Resolution 2026-24 Accepting A Donation to the City of Albany
o Premier Pyrotechnics, Inc. display fireworks on behalf of Albany Chamber
of Commerce on the golf course for Heritage Day on Saturday, August 1*.
o Recommendation to approve 2026 Election Judges
9. Gary Winkels, City Administrator
e Update council on negotiations between the City of Albany and Law Enforcement
Labor Services, LELS, the police officer’s union. This meeting may be …
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Wed Jun 17, 2026
City Council
Council to consider one-year moratorium on data center development
The Albany City Council will consider a one-year moratorium on data center development to study zoning and land use regulations. They will also vote on several permits and licenses for community events, including a street closure for a bean bag tournament and a raffle permit for a school fall festival. The council may close part of the meeting to discuss labor negotiation strategy with the police union.
- Draft Ordinance 2026-02: one-year moratorium on data center development
- Permission for Rookies Sports Bar to close 5th Street between Railroad Avenue and the alley for annual Bean Bag Tournament on August 1
- Resolution 2026-22: MN Lawful Gambling LG220 application for Holy Family School raffle permit for Fall Festival on September 26
- Temporary on-sale 1-4 day liquor license for Holy Family School Fall Festival on September 26
- Large Gathering Permit for Albany Chrysler Center annual car show on July 31
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns County, Minnesota
at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in the council room at 400 Railroad Avenue for the
said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Act on the regular council meeting minutes held on June 3%
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Sheri Thill, Rookies Sports Bar — permission to temporarily close Sth Street between Railroad Avenue
and the alley (cast/west) south of Midland Avenue to hold their annual Bean Bag Tournament on
August 1* in conjunction with Heritage Day.
7, Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec- Engineering memo
e 2025 County Road 157 Improvements
e 2026 Capital Improvement
8. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
¢ Police Chief Matt Gannon
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
e Keith Heitzman, Park Board Liaison
o Present information from meeting held on June 15".
e Bruce Winter, Albany Golf Board Liaison
o Present information from meeting held on June 8".
e Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. -present the following
o Draft Ordinance 2026-02 placing a one-year moratorium on Data Center
development within the City of Albany
o MN Lawful Gambling LG220 application submitted by the Holy Family School
for an exempt permit to conduct a raffle, for their annual Fall Festival to be held on
September 26" (Resolution 2026-22)
o Temporary On-sale 1-4 Da …
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Wed Jun 3, 2026
City Council
Council to consider $366,324 payment for 2026 capital improvements
The Albany City Council will vote on a $366,324.18 payment to C&L Excavating for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project, and consider renewing annual liquor and cigarette licenses. The meeting also includes a recommendation to extend a conditional job offer for a Patrol Officer/School Resource Officer position.
- Payment voucher #2 for $366,324.18 to C&L Excavating Inc. for 2026 Capital Improvements
- 2026-2027 Annual Liquor and Cigarette License renewals for multiple establishments
- Recommendation to consider conditional job offer for Patrol Officer/School Resource Officer
- Large Gathering Permit for Albany Chamber of Commerce Heritage Day event on August 1
- Promissory Note between City of Albany and Albany Golf Club
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns
County, Minnesota at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in the council
room at 400 Railroad Avenue for the said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Acton the regular council meeting minutes held on May 20"
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. 2026-2027 Annual Liquor and Cigarette License renewals
7. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec- Engineering memo
e 2025 County Road 157 Improvements
e 2026 Capital Improvement
© Present payment voucher #2 to C&L Excavating Inc. in the amount
of $366,324.18
8. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
e Police Chief Matt Gannon
o Recommendation to consider a conditional job offer for the position
of Patrol Officer/School Recourse Officer
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
o Water Treatment Plant SCADA dialer upgrade
e Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. -present the following
o Large Gathering Permit application submitted by the Albany
Chamber of Commerce for the annual Heritage Day event to be held
on Saturday, August 1*.
o MN DOT special event permit application submitted by Albany
Chamber of Commerce for the annual parade and Heritage Day
festivities to be held on Saturday, August 1°.
o Promissory Note between the City of Albany and Albany Golf Club
o Resolution 2026-21 Accepting A Donation to the City of Albany
9. Mayor To …
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Wed May 20, 2026
City Council
Council to consider annexation of R&R Storage property and police union negotiations
The Albany City Council will hold a public hearing on a petition from R&R Storage LLC to annex property at 22655 355th Street into the city, with a joint resolution for orderly annexation between the Town of Albany and the city. The council will also discuss labor negotiation strategy with the police officers' union, which may be closed to the public. Other business includes an engineering update on 2025 and 2026 capital improvement projects and a deferred special assessment application.
- Public hearing on petition for annexation of R&R Storage LLC property at 22655 355th Street
- Resolution 2026-20: Joint Resolution for Orderly Annexation between Town of Albany and City of Albany
- Closed session to discuss labor negotiation strategy with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), the police officers' union
- Engineering memo on 2025 County Road 157 Improvements and 2026 Capital Improvement projects
- Deferred Special Assessment application presented by City Administrator
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns County,
Minnesota at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in the council room at 400
Railroad Avenue for the said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Act on the regular council meeting minutes held on May 6"
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Chris Ramler, R&R Storage LLC- present Petition for Annexation to annex their property at
22655 355" Street into the city. Resolution 2026-20 Joint Resolution for Orderly Annexation,
Agreement between the Town of Albany and the City of Albany
7. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec- Engineering memo
e 2025 County Road 157 Improvements
e 2026 Capital Improvement
8. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
e Police Chief Matt Gannon
o Present Albany Police Departments updated Domestic Abuse Policy
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
e Bruce Winter, Albany Golf Board Liaison
o Present information from meeting held on May 11"
¢ Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. -present the following
o Deferred Special Assessment application
9. Gary Winkels, City Administrator
¢ Update council on negotiations between the City of Albany and Law Enforcement
Labor Services, LELS, the police officer’s union. This meeting may be closed by the
Council pursuant to Min. Stat. 13D.03 to discuss labor negotiation strategy
10. Mayor Tom Kasner
¢ Announce th …
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Wed May 6, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on $194K payment for 2026 CIP, police union talks
The Albany City Council will consider approving a $194,398.50 payment to C&L Excavating for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project, accept a police officer's resignation and PTO payout request, and discuss labor negotiation strategy with the police union in a possible closed session. Other items include resolutions on a Mother of Mercy bond refinancing and a donation, a temporary liquor license for the Albany Lions Heritage Day event, and quotes for replacing a Public Works vehicle.
- Present payment voucher #1 to C&L Excavating Inc. for $194,398.50 for 2026 CIP
- Resolution 2026-18 consenting to MN Dept of Ag bond issuance for Mother of Mercy refinancing
- Resolution 2026-19 accepting a donation to the City of Albany
- Police officer JoAnna Bigler's resignation and PTO payout request; advertise Patrol Officer/SRO position
- Temporary on-sale liquor license for Albany Lions Heritage Day on August 1, 2026
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns County,
Minnesota at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, May 06, 2026, in the council room at 400
Railroad Avenue for the said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Act on the regular council meeting minutes held on April 15"
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec- Engineering memo
e 2025 County Road 157 Improvements
e 2026 Capital Improvement
co Present payment voucher #1 to C&L Excavating Inc. in the amount
$194,398.50
7. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
e Police Chief Matt Gannon
o Present letter of resignation and request for Paid Time Off payout from
Patrol Officer, JoAnna Bigler
o Request to advertise Patrol Officer/SRO position
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
o Present quote on replacing Public Works Department 2015 Ram
e Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. -present the following
o Resolution 2026-18 Consenting to the issuance of obligation by the MN Dept
of Ag and Economic Development Board (Mother of Mercy refinancing
2013 CIP)
© Resolution 2026-19 Accepting A Donation to the City of Albany
o Temporary On-Sale 1-4 Day liquor license applications submitted by the
Albany Lions for Heritage Day event to be held on August 1, 2026
© 2025-2026 snow removal cost for Railroad Avenue right-of-way
0 Present offers for 2012 Jacobsen R-311 law …
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Wed Apr 15, 2026
City Council
Public hearing to vacate drainage easement in Albany Golf Vistas
The council will hold a public hearing on a petition to vacate a drainage and utility easement between 107 and 109 Par Drive. It will also hear a proposed Eagle Scout project from Connor Gannon and receive reports on the 2025 County Road 157 improvements and 2026 capital improvements. Several permits and licenses for the Church of Seven Dolors annual festival are up for approval.
- Public hearing to vacate drainage and utility easement in Albany Golf Vistas between 107 and 109 Par Drive
- Connor Gannon presents proposed Eagle Scout project from Park Board meeting
- Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, reports on 2025 County Road 157 Improvements and 2026 Capital Improvement
- Large Gathering permit and temporary liquor license for Church of Seven Dolors annual festival on August 9, 2026
- Resolution 2026-17 for Minnesota Lawful Gambling application by Church of Seven Dolors for a raffle on August 9, 2026
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns County,
Minnesota at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the council room at 400
Railroad Avenue for the said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Acton the following meeting minutes held on April 1*
e Board of Appeal and Equalization
e Regular council meeting minutes
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Keith Heitzman present information from Park Board meeting held on April 13%
e Connor Gannon- present proposed Eagle Scout project
7. Public Hearing to vacate a drainage and utility easement in Albany Golf Vistas subdivision
between 107 and 109 Par Drive on a petition received by Cory and Lori Hanson, P.O. Box
14, Albany MN
e Gary Winkels, Clerk Adm
8. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec- Engineering memo
e 2025 County Road 157 Improvements
e 2026 Capital Improvement
9. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
e Police Chief Matt Gannon
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
e Bruce Winter, Albany Golf Board Liaison, present information from board meeting
held on April 13",
e Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. -present the following
o Large Gathering permit submitted by Church of Seven Dolors for their
annual Church Festival on Sunday August 9, 2026
o Temporary On-Sale 1-4 Day liquor license applications for their annual
Church festival on Sunday August 9, 2026
o Re …
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Wed Apr 1, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on $3.255M bond for capital improvements and police radio replacement
The Albany City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of $3,255,000 in General Obligation Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds, Series 2026A, and hear a report on the S&P Global Ratings 'A+' rating. They will also discuss replacing police department radios and review the 2025 County Road 157 improvements and 2026 Capital Improvement projects. The meeting may close to discuss labor negotiation strategy with the police officers' union.
- Resolution 2026-16 authorizing $3,255,000 General Obligation Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bond, Series 2026A
- Police Chief Matt Gannon presenting quotes from DSC Communications/Motorola for replacing police department radios
- Resolution 2026-14 for MN Lawful Gambling LG230 application by Albany Lions for a raffle on August 1, 2026
- Resolution 2026-15 Accepting Donations to the City of Albany
- Closed session per Minn. Stat. 13D.03 to discuss labor negotiation strategy with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS)
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns County,
Minnesota at 6:30 _o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in the council room at 400
Railroad Avenue for the said City.
AGENDA
1, Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Act on the regular council meeting minutes held on March 18",
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Jason Murray, City’s Financial Consultant, with David Drown Associates -present
e S&P Global Ratings Report
e Resolution 2026-16 authorizing the issuance, sale, award and delivery of $3,255,000
General Obligation Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bond, Series 2026A.
7. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec- Engineering memo
e 2025 County Road 157 Improvements
e 2026 Capital Improvement
8. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
e Police Chief Matt Gannon
© Present quotes from DSC Communications/Motorola for replacing police
department radios
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
e Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. -present the following
o MN Lawful Gambling LG230 application to Conduct off-site gambling
submitted by the Albany Lions to conduct a raffle on August 1, 2026,
Resolution 2026-14
o Resolution 2026-15 Accepting Donations to the City of Albany
9. Gary Winkels, City Administrator
e Update council on negotiations between the City of Albany and Law Enforcement
Labor Services, LELS, the police officer’s union. This m …
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Wed Mar 18, 2026
City Council
Council to hold public hearing on $688,000 street assessment roll
The council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the final assessment roll for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project, which includes reconstruction of streets and utilities on 9th and 10th Streets, Midland Avenue, and Forest Avenue. The total amount to be assessed is $688,000. The council will also receive an engineering update on the 2025 County Road 157 improvements and discuss labor negotiations with the police officers' union.
- Public hearing on Resolution 2026-13 adopting the $688,000 assessment roll for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project (9th and 10th Streets from Railroad Avenue to Forest Avenue, Midland Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets, Forest Avenue from 9th Street to the west terminus, and adjacent alleys)
- Update on negotiations between the City and Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), the police officers' union (possible closed session under Minn. Stat. 13D.02)
- Presentation of resignation letter from Patrol Officer Bryce Slones by Police Chief Matt Gannon
- Presentation of quote to strengthen/repair the Pickleball court fence by Public Works Supervisor Joseph Mergen
- Engineering memo from Stantec on 2025 County Road 157 Improvements and 2026 Capital Improvement
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns County,
Minnesota at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in the council room at 400
Railroad Avenue for the said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Act on the regular council meeting minutes held on March 4".
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Public Hearing- Resolution 2026-13 to consider the adoption of the assessment role for the
2026 Capital Improvement (9th and 10th Streets from Railroad Avenue to Forest Avenue,
Midland Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets, Forest Avenue from 9th Street to the west
terminus, and adjacent alleys)
e Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer — present project information
7. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec- Engineering memo
e 2025 County Road 157 Improvements
e 2026 Capital Improvement
8. Susan Dege, City Attorney, Jovanovich, Dege and Athmann, PA
e Update council on negotiations between the City of Albany and Law Enforcement
Labor Services, LELS, the police officer’s union. This meeting may be closed by the
Council pursuant to Min. Stat. 13D.02 to discuss labor negotiation strategy
9. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
© Police Chief Matt Gannon
o Present resignation letter from Bryce Slones, Patrol Officer
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
o Present quote to strengthen/repair Pickleball court fence
e Bruce Winter, …
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Wed Mar 4, 2026
City Council
Council to hear appeal of dog-at-large citation, review library report
The Albany City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a dog-running-at-large citation and receive an activity report on 2025 library operations. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving bills, minutes, and reports from department heads.
- Appeal of dog running at large citation by Karen Merten, 401 10th Street (Ordinance 71.07)
- Presentation of 2025 Albany Library operations activity report by John Hannon, Great River Regional Library Service Coordinator
- Resolution 2026-12 for MN Lawful Gambling application LG220 by Holy Family School for a raffle at Albany Golf Course on June 15, 2026
- Certified tax rate payable in 2026: 51.930362% from Stearns County Auditor’s Office
- Engineering memo on 2025 County Road 157 improvements and 2026 Capital Improvement projects
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns County, Minnesota
at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in the council room at 400 Railroad Avenue for the
said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4, Act on the regular council meeting minutes held on February 18",
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Karen Merten, 401 10" Street, appeal dog running at large citation (Ordinance 71.07: Running at Large
Prohibition).
7. John Hannon, Great River Regional Library Service Coordinator, Albany/Melrose Public Libraries,
present activity report on the 2025 Albany Library operations.
8. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
e Police Chief Matt Gannon
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
e Mayor Tom Kasner, Albany Fire Department Liaison
o Present information from Fire Board meeting held February 24"
° Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. - present the following:
o Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec — Engineering memo
= 2025 County Road 157 improvements
= 2026 Capital Improvement
o Resolution 2026-12 MN Lawful Gambling application LG220 submitted by Holy
Family School for an exempt permit to conduct a raffle, at the Albany Golf
Course, on June 15, 2026.
o Stearns County Auditor’s Office Certified tax rate payable in 2026 51.930362%
9. Mayor Tom Kasner
e Announce the next regular council meeting date (Wednesday, March 18") and …
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
City Council
Council to set $702,636 assessment hearing for 2026 street project
The council will consider resolutions to prepare the final assessment roll for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project and authorize the sale of $3,255,000 in bonds. They will also vote on amending the residential sewer usage calculation policy and approving a raffle permit for Albany FFA Alumni.
- Resolution 2026-10 calling for preparation of final assessment roll for 2026 CIP (9th/10th Streets, Forest Ave, Midland Ave) with $702,636 to be assessed to property owners; public hearing set for March 18
- Resolution 2026-11 authorizing competitive negotiated sale of $3,255,000 G.O. Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds, Series 2026A
- Resolution 2026-08 amending 2007 policy to calculate residential sewer usage based on March-April water usage instead of May-June
- Resolution 2026-09 approving MN Lawful Gambling application LG220 for Albany FFA Alumni raffle at Albany High School on October 5, 2026
- Update on Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall's city prosecution contract
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns County, Minnesota
at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in the council room at 400 Railroad Avenue for
the said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Act on the regular council meeting minutes held on February 4".
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Janelle Kendall, Stearns County Attorney, City Prosecution contract update.
7. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec — Engineering memo
e@ 2025 County Road 157 improvements
e 2026 Capital Improvement
o Resolution 2026-10 calling for the preparation of the final assessment roll and
scheduling the projects assessment hearing for March 18"
e Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm
o General Obligation Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds Series 2026A.
o Resolution 2026-11 Providing for the Competitive Negotiated Sale Of $3,255,000
G.O. Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds, Series 2026A
8. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
¢ Police Chief Matt Gannon
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor- present the following
e Councilor Bruce Winter, Albany Golf Board Liaison
o Present checkbook register and update from February 9" board meeting
e Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. - present the following:
© Resolution 2026-08 Amending 2007 the residential sanitary sewer usage
calculation 2007 policy and Appendix A, schedule of fees and …
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Wed Feb 4, 2026
City Council
Council to consider 2026 capital improvement project bids and water rate increase
The Albany City Council will hold a regular meeting to act on several items, including awarding a $2.4 million contract for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project (street and utility work on 9th and 10th Streets, Midland Avenue, and Forest Avenue) and approving resolutions for lawful gambling permits and donations. The agenda also includes a report from the city engineer on County Road 157 improvements and the 2026 CIP.
- Resolution 2026-03: Award contract to C&L Excavating, Inc. for $2,412,479 for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project (9th and 10th Streets, Midland Avenue, Forest Avenue, and adjacent alleys)
- Resolution 2026-05: Approve lawful gambling application for Albany FFA Alumni raffle at Albany Bowling Center on October 5, 2026
- Resolution 2026-06: Approve lawful gambling application for Lisa Fiedler Foundation for Families bingo at Shady’s Hometown Tavern on March 28, 2026
- Resolution 2026-07: Accept donations to the City of Albany
- Audit bills and approve minutes from January 21, 2026 meeting
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns
County, Minnesota at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, February 04, 2026, in the
council room at 400 Railroad Avenue for the said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Act on special meeting/work session and regular council meeting minutes held on
January 21%
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec — Engineering memo
e 2025 County Road 157 improvements
e 2026 Capital Improvement Project
7. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
e Police Chief Matt Gannon
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
e Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. - present the following:
© Resolution 2026-05 MN Lawful Gambling application LG220
submitted by Albany FFA Alumni for an exempt permit to conduct a
raffle, at Albany Bowling Center October 05, 2026.
o Resolution 2026-06 MN Lawful Gambling application LG240B
submitted by Lisa Fiedler Foundation for Families for an exempt
permit to conduct bingo, at Shady’s Hometown Tavern and Event
Center on March 28, 2026.
o Resolution 2026-07 accepting donations to the City of Albany
8. Mayor Tom Kasner
e Announce the next regular council meeting date (Wednesday, February 18")
and adjourn.
Gary Winkels
Administrator/Clerk
ALBANY CITY COUNCIL January 21, 2026
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Council in an …
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
City Council
Public hearing on water and sewer rate increase
The council will hold a public hearing to consider amending the Schedule of Fees and Charges to increase water and sewer rates. They will also open bids and award a contract for the 2026 Capital Improvement Project (street and utility improvements). Other business includes approving an ordinance to update the fee schedule, considering accounting/audit proposals, and reviewing a large gathering application for the Albany Area Jaycees Ice Cup event.
- Public hearing on amendment to Albany Schedule of Fees and Charges to increase water and sewer rates
- Bid opening and contract award for 2026 Capital Improvement Project (street and utility improvements)
- Ordinance 2026-01 amending Appendix A Schedule of Fees and Charges
- Consideration of accounting/audit proposals from Schlenner Wenner and Abdo Financial Solutions
- Large Gathering Application for Albany Area Jaycees Annual Ice Cup event on North Lake, February 28, 2026
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns County,
Minnesota at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in the council room at 400
Railroad Avenue for the said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Act on the regular council meeting minutes held on January 7”
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Albany Schedule of Fees and Charges to
increase the water and sewer rates
e Jason Murray, David Drown Associates, Financial Advisor
7. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec — Engineering memo
e 2025 County Road 157 improvements
e 2026 Capital Improvement Project bid opening review, Resolution 2026-03
Receiving bids and awarding contract for the proposed 2026 Capital Improvement
Project (Street and Utility Improvements)
e 2026 Engineering fees/rate schedule
8. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
e Police Chief Matt Gannon
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor- present the following
© Quotes to replace Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) on High Zone #1 at the
Water Treatment Plant
© 2026 Water Tower cleanout and inspection proposal
e Councilor Bruce Winter, Albany Golf Board Liaison
© Present checkbook register and update from January 19" board meeting
e Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. - present the following:
o Ordinance 2026-01 Amendment to Appendix “A” Schedule of Fees and …
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Wed Jan 7, 2026
City Council
Council to hear audit proposal, CR 157 update, water/sewer rate hike hearing
The Albany City Council will convene for a regular meeting to hear an accounting and auditing proposal from Schlenner Wenner and Abdo Financial Solutions, receive an engineering update on County Road 157 improvements and the 2026 Capital Improvement Project, and act on resolutions for claim payment authority and a donation. The council will also announce a public hearing on water and sewer increases scheduled for January 21.
- Presentation of accounting and auditing proposal by Ryan Schmidt (Schlenner Wenner) and Victoria Holthaus (Abdo Financial Solutions)
- Engineering memo from Jeremy Mathiasen (Stantec) on 2025 County Road 157 improvements and 2026 Capital Improvement Project update
- Resolution 2026-01 approving delegation of authority for paying claims
- Resolution 2026-02 accepting donation to the City of Albany
- Public hearing on water and sewer increases set for January 21 council meeting
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NOTICE OF ALBANY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a regular meeting of the city council in and for the city of Albany, Stearns
County, Minnesota at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in the
council room at 400 Railroad Avenue for the said City.
AGENDA
1. Convene meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Audit Bills
4. Act on the regular council meeting minutes held on December 17".
5. Open Forum/Public comment (3 to 5 minutes max.)
6. Ryan Schmidt, Schlenner Wenner and Victoria Holthaus, Abdo Financial Solutions
e Present Accounting and Auditing proposal
7. Jeremy Mathiasen, City Engineer, Stantec — Engineering memo
© 2025 County Road 157 improvements
o Mike Decker, Assistant Stearns County Engineer, Jeff Burtram,
Stearns County Commissioner
© 2026 Capital Improvement Project update
8. Reports of Boards and Department Heads
e Police Chief Matt Gannon
e Joseph Mergen, Public Works Supervisor
¢ Gary Winkels, Clerk/Adm. - present the following:
© Resolution 2026-01 approving the delegation of authority for paying
claims
© Resolution 2026-02 accepting donation to the City of Albany
© Public Hearing regarding Water and Sewer increases will be held at
the Wednesday, January 21% council meeting
9. Mayor Tom Kasner
¢ Announce the next regular council meeting date (Wednesday, J anuary 21%)
and adjourn.
Gary Winkels
Administrator/Clerk
ALBANY CITY COUNCIL December 17, 2025
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Council in and f …
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