ITEM 3.2B 5.28.2018 MinutesITEM 3.26
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
MAY 29, 2018
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Corey Tanner, Tom Darkenwald and
Jason Warehime. Staff: Adam Flaherty, City Administrator/Finance Director; Daniel Licht, City Planner;
and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
Special Presentation: Eagle Scout Project.
Isaac Mize presented a proposal for an Eagle Scout project consisting of a memorial of engraved pavers
in the center island of the roundabout at Prairie Park; a hard copy of the proposal was presented to the
City Council at the meeting and Isaac reviewed it in detail. The pavers would be purchased for $40.00 by
members of the community in honor of people that have served as public servants or the military. The
pavers would be purchased on the City Parks and Recreation website. Parks and Recreation Director
Demant said City staff would draft a policy that would layout preselected sayings that could be chosen
on the paver and also wording that you purchase at your own risk. It was discussed that a request for
action and a draft policy would be brought to the City Council at the next meeting for consideration.
Keith Knutson, 6630 Odean Avenue NE, said he received a letter from the City for items to correct on his
property by June 21St. He explained that he already had corrected a list of items previously and that he
has an issue with the timeline and also was looking for clarification on what needs to be done. City
Planner Licht said this is a code enforcement issue and not something the City Council has to act on. He
further said if Mr. Knutson removed the building by the house there would not be an enforcement issue.
City Planner Licht to meet with Mr. Knutson tomorrow morning to review the requirements.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
CM Darkenwald asked for Item 3.213 to be removed from the consent agenda and moved to Item 6.2.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as amended. Seconded by Tanner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
3.
Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
3.1
Approve
Claims List.
3.2
Approve
City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. May 14, 2018 Meeting.
B. Mav 14. 2918 Speeial M,,,,tim. REMOVED
3.3
Approve
2018 Liquor License Renewals.
3.4
Approve
Workers Compensation Coverage Renewal.
3.5
Adopt
Resolution 2018-37 Regarding Employee Access to Not Public Data.
3.6
Approve
Quote for Utility Crane Truck.
3.7
Approve
Quote for the Ventilation System upgrade within the East WWTF.
3.8
Approve
Wright County/Otsego Election Equipment Lease Agreement.
3.9
Approve
Hire of Seasonal Parks Maintenance.
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CM Heidner motioned to approve with removal of Item 3.213. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Community Development:
4.1 Windsong 3rd Addition Final Plat
City Planner Licht gave the staff report. Developer Charles Alcon, Windsong II, LLC, was present and
said he had one minor clarification on page 4 of the Engineer Report. Marty Campion, Campion
Engineering Services, Inc. said the item is regarding the drainage and utility easement and the
requirement of a pond to the north. City Planner Licht said the preliminary plat was approved with the
pond north of the plat to be accessible to the City by easement; and an outlot is not required. He further
said that comment can be removed from the Engineers Report.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the Windsong 3rd Addition Final Plat, subject to the
conditions outlined in the Findings of Fact and Decision with removal of item from the
Engineers Report as stated above and adopt Resolution 2018-38 approving a development
agreement. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
5. Parks and Recreation:
5.1 Consider Proposal for Parks and Recreation System Master Plan.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented the staff report. The recommendation from the Parks
and Recreation Commission is Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc.
CM Heidner motioned to accept the proposal from Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. for Parks
and Recreation System Master Planning services in the amount of $44,750. Seconded by CM
Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
6.1 Commission Liaison Updates.
A. Heritage Preservation Commission Liaison CM Tanner.
CM Tanner said the Commissioners continued their discussion on the Otsego Prairie festival planning.
B. Parks & Recreation Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp.
Mayor Stockamp said the Commissioners reviewed the master plan proposal and took their yearly park
tour.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Heidner.
CM Heidner noted there were no meetings.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Warehime.
CM Warehime said there was no meeting last month. The next meeting is on June 12, 2018 at 6:00 PM
for road cleanup of Nashua Avenue then followed by the regular meeting.
6.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for May 14, 2018 Special Meeting.
CM Darkenwald said he will be abstaining.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the May 14, 2018 special meeting minutes. Seconded by
Mayor Stockamp. Motion carried 4-0. CM Darkenwald abstained.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty gave an update on a house fire on O'Day Avenue on
Monday. He said he is working on June 25th for the presentation to ER Fire Chief John Cunningham for
his service. He also gave an update on the CSAH 39 road work that County is doing currently.
City Clerk Loff said she received the resignation today from Public Safety Commissioner Melissa
Westervelt. City Clerk Loff asked for a motion to accept the resignation and also recommended
appointing alternate Dan Freiberg to that open seat.
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Mayor Stockamp motioned to accept the resignation of Public Safety Commissioner Melissa
Westervelt and to appoint the current alternate Dan Freiberg to that open seat. Seconded
by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Clerk Loff will post the open Public Safety Commission alternate seat on the City website.
City Planner Licht said the Planning Commission will be meeting on June 4m
8. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 8:05 PM.
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
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