April 13, 2026
City Council Chambers
221 E. Clark St.
Work session – 5:30 p.m.
I. Cross connection and backflow prevention – oridinace discussion – Wayne Sorensen
II. REVIEW COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA OF APRIL 13, 2026
City of Albert Lea City Council Meeting – City Council Chambers – 7:00 PM
221 E. Clark Street
Albert Lea, MN 56007
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
IV. PUBLIC FORUM
V. CONSENT AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes of the March 23, 2026 Regular Council Meeting
B. Approve Minutes of the March 23, 2026 Work Session
C. Appointment of Bob Furland to the Heritage Preservation Commission
D. Resolution Approving Handicap Sign Installation NE Corner Washington and Clark
E. Resolution Accepting Donations as Presented to the City of Albert Lea – Cargill
F. Resolution Granting Renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for Communication Tower at 1029 Bridge Ave.
VI. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Curly-Leaf Pondweed Treatment within Fountain Lake – Shell Rock River Watershed District
B. 2026 Hometown Pride Spring Cleanup Day April 25th
VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution Approving Proposal to Design New Senior Center – Presentation by Cathy Malakowsky
B. Resolution Authorizing Paint Repairs at Aquatic Center – Presentation by Cathy Malakowsky
C. Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for the 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Project (Job 2601)
D. Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for the 2026 State Aid Street Overlay Project (Job 2602)
E. Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for the St. Mary Avenue & 14th Street Reconstruction Project (Job 2603)
F. Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for the Sorensen Road Watermain Replacement Project (Job 2604)
G. Resolution Authorizing the City of Albert Lea to Enter Into MN/DOT Agreement No. 1062381 for TH-13 and Mn Highway 65 ADA Improvements, Including Sidewalk and Crossings in Albert Lea Project (Job 2612)
H. Resolution Authorizing MnDOT Agreement No. 1062561 For Federal Participation in Advance Construction for the Valley Avenue & Marshall Street Reconstruction Project – Job 2517
I. Resolution Approving Purchase of Mini Rescue – (Replacement, CIP Fir-V-27-02)
J. Ordinance Amending Chapter 42 Traffic and Vehicles – Article III. – Parking, Stopping, and Standing – Sec. 42.084 (1st Reading)
K. Ordinance Amending Chapter 44 Utilities – Article II. – Water Service – Adding New Sections 44.067-44.088 (1st Reading)
IX. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
X. CITY MANAGER REPORT
XI. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
A. Resolution Approving Claims
(1). Presentation of Claims Over $25,000
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Disclaimer: This agenda has been prepared to provide information regarding an upcoming meeting of the City Council of the City of Albert Lea. This document does not claim to be complete and is subject to change.