04-23-18 City Council MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
APRIL 23, 2018
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Corey Tanner and Tom Darkenwald.
Absent: Councilmember Jason Warehime. Staff: Adam Flaherty, City Administrator/Finance Director; Ron
Wagner, City Engineer; Andy MacArthur, City Attorney and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
Jim Aeshliman, 9219 Jaber Avenue NE, Monticello Township; said he had spoken to the Otsego City
Engineer six or eight years ago on his Otsego neighbors dam that was built and was flooding his
property. He explained it is affecting around 15-20 acres of his 40 acre parcel. He said at that time he
was told it was a civil matter because it's on private property. He further explained that both parties had
obtained a lawyer and in that process he found out that the dam is actually built in a city drainage ditch.
He is asking the city to clear that ditch from 93rd street to Jaber so it gets back to what it should be. City
Staff to review and get back to Mr. Aeshliman.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion
carried 4-0.
3. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. April 9, 2018 Meeting.
B. April 11, 2018 Special Meeting.
3.3 Received Advisory Commission Minutes.
A. Heritage Preservation Commission March 13, 2018.
B. Public Safety Commission March 13, 2018.
3.4 Adopt Revisions to the Economic Development Strategies and Priorities Policy.
3.5 Approve Hire of Seasonal Parks & Recreation and Streets Department Staff.
3.6 Approve Quote from Central MN Dust Control, LLC for 2018 Dust Coating.
3.7 Approve updates to the Adopt -A -Street Policy.
3.8 Approve Quote from ACS for Crack Filling Project.
3.9 Motion to Call for Special Budget Meetings.
3.10 Adopt Resolution 2018-31 Approving Investment Brokers.
3.11 Approve Quote for Street Light Painting.
3.12 Approve Splash Pad Repair.
3.13 Approve Advertisement for Fleet Maintenance Technician.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Legal:
4.1 Consider Resolution 2018-32 Releasing Certain Property from Recorded Sign Easement and
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Development Agreements- Lot 1, Block 1, The Shoppes at Great River Centre.
City Attorney MacArthur presented the staff report.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve Resolution 2018-32 Releasing Certain Property from
recorded Sign Easement Agreement and Developers Agreements -Lot 1, Block 1, The
Shoppes at Great River Centre. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
5. City Council Reports and Updates.
5.1 Commission Liaison Updates.
A. Heritage Preservation Commission Liaison CM Tanner.
CM Tanner said the Commissioners talked about the festival and worked on the summer Otsego View
article.
B. Parks & Recreation Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp.
Mayor Stockamp said the Commissioners interviewed three parks and recreation master plan applicants
and had narrowed it down to two. Commissioners will be looking at additional information and
contacting references and will continue the discussion at their meeting in May. She also said the Parks
and Recreation Commission will be taking their annual park tour on May 15 at 5:30 PM.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Heidner.
CM Heidner said at the April 2nd meeting the Commissioners reviewed the sign ordinance update that
was already approved by the City Council on April 9th.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Warehime.
CM Warehime was absent. Mayor Stockamp said the Commissioners reviewed the ambulance quarterly
report along with the fire reports. She also spoke on the Elk River Fire Academy Event that she and CM
Heidner attended.
6. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reminded the City Council of the strategic plan session
scheduled for this Wednesday at 9:00 AM; he said he attended the Rogers Safe School meeting on April
13 and he gave an update on the WCAT meeting he attended last Tuesday.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty requested a special meeting on June 11 at 6:00 PM to
review the Audit.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to call a Special meeting on June 11, 2018 at 6:00 PM at Prairie
Center to review the Audit. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
City Clerk Loff said the new website is up and running and that City staff will be continuing to work on
some reformatting.
City Engineer Wagner presented photos to the City Council of the Crow River bank restoration by
Highlands of Riverpointe development.
7. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
Adjourned at 7:11 PM.
ATTEST:
4/23/18
Tami Loff, City Clerk
ayor Jessica Stockamp
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