08-01-13 SCCSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
August 1, 2013
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Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 5;30 M.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica St k p; un ilmember : Vern Heidner, Jason W rehi ne and Doug
Schroeder. Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator and Ikon Wagner, City Engineer.
1. La aux Improvement Pro_ect.
Staff reviewed the LaBeaux project finances Including the City share of the project. The school
trait was discussed. The Council requested that a letter requesting the trail be obtained from
the school and bus company before preceeding with construction of the trail. It was noted that
property needs to be obtained for the cul de sac; an estimated cost was included in the project
summary. The Council directed the City Administrator to have the City Attorney pursue
purchasing the needed property,,
. Needham Improvement Prej ct,
Staff reviewed the Needham project finances noting that originally the City was only funding an
assessment for City property in the project area and now the City if funding 34 percent of the
project. Staff stated that the City has already spent an amount approximately equal to the 3
percent meaning that the cost for the City are the same if the project Is completed or not. The
Council questioned the status of the improvements that Mr. Denner said he would rake. City
Engineer Wagner stated he had talked to Mr. Goenner and the improvements were not
completed by the original deadline. A new deadline of October 15 was set. It was noted that
Mr. Go nnar needs to sign an assessment waiver. He will be assessed unless the project is
completed on time.
. Engineering Iters .
City Administrator Johnson gave an update on recent 70th Street activities and distributed a
project timeline prepared by City Attorney Andy MacArthur. r. She stated fir. MacArthur r Indicated
It was an optimistic timeline. City Engineer Wagner stated that a noise study is now being
required for the entire project, He explained the federal guidelines, estimated cost, and scope
of project. Staff stated that this morning's meeting with St. Michael and Albertville city
administrators and planners and the Wright County Engineer and Assistant Engineer went well.
All of the cities agreed that the construction of the Nabr interchange must be the trigger- to
turn back CR 37 east of Nabor; CR 37 remains a Wright County read east of Nab r; the cities of
Albertville and Otsego along with Wright County submit an application for funding of the CR19
Intersection with 70th street from MacIver to CR 19; and 7' Street becomes a County Road.
Albertville stated the timing of the 2018 project may need to be pushed back a year or two to
allow Albertville to secure funding for its share of the project, All present at the .Horning
meeting agreed that was acceptable, The County staff supported the proposal and stated they
would take it to the County Board. They further stated they were uncertain if it would have
enough support to pass. City Attorney MacArthur who was also present at the meeting agreed
to draft an agreement for review prior to consideration by the City Councils and County Board.
The City Council agreed with the terms of the agreement as discussed.
. Adjourn.
CM H ldn r motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 6:23 P.
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ATTEST:
,ori Johnson,, City Administrator