11-13-17 Special City Council MinutesSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 8:39 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Corey Tanner, Tom
Darkenwald and Jason Warehime. Staff: Adam Flaherty, City Administrator/Finance Director;
Kevin Lamson, Street Operations Manager; Ron Wagner, City Engineer and Tami Loff, City
Clerk.
1. 2018 CIP Discussion.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reviewed the memo from the packet. He stated this
meeting is to review the street related CIP items, with the primary focus being on Pavement
Management Fund #201.
City Engineer Wagner and Street Operations Manager Lamson reviewed the street maintenance
summary and 2018 street maintenance map that was included in the packet. The Council
concurred to continue with the street maintenance projects in 2018.
City Engineer Wagner and Street Operations Manager Lamson reviewed the 2018-2028 street
renewal summary that was included in the packet. This information was presented to the
Public Works Subcommittee at their October meeting and it was recommended that the
Mississippi Shores reclaim projects be combined in 2018. The planning for this project would
need to get underway soon to meet the timelines for a 2018 project. City staff has
recommended that Rolling Ridge Creek and Ranch Acres overlay projects be moved to 2019.
The City Council concurred as presented.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reviewed the Cash Flow Summary for Pavement
Management Fund #201. He noted that it is likely the City will need to issue bonds to finance
the 2018 Mississippi Shores projects. He noted the projection includes ongoing increases to the
property tax levy in order to finance the street maintenance and renewal projects.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty and City Engineer Wagner reviewed the State Aid
CIP project summary and cash flow. They also reviewed the preliminary cost sharing with
Wright County for County Road 38. Lastly, they reviewed the letter from Wright County
regarding the NE Wright County Sub- Area Transportation Study and the request for
contributions. The County is recommending a contribution of $15,000. The City Council
concurred. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty to bring back a funding
recommendation at a later date.
2. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor.
Adjourned at 9:28 PM.
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
ayor Jessica Stockamp