ITEM 3.2B 7.23.2018 MinutesITEM 3.213
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
JULY 23, 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, Jason Warehime and
Tom Darkenwald. Staff: Adam Flaherty, City Administrator/Finance Director; Andy MacArthur, City
Attorney; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CM Darkenwald said he will be abstaining until item 5.1 and removed himself from the dais.
1. Open Forum.
Special Presentation: Proclamation for Don Mass.
The Mayor and City Council presented Don Mass with a proclamation for his years of service for the City
of Otsego Public Works Department.
Keith Knutson, 6630 Odean Avenue NE, spoke on an incident with his neighbor this past weekend. Mr.
Knutson was referred to the Sheriff's Department and County Attorney.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Tanner. Motion carried 4-0.
CM Darkenwald abstained.
3. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items)
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. July 9, 2018 Meeting.
3.3 Approve Pay Request Lefebvre Creek Park.
3.4 Adopt Resolution 2018-48 Providing Notice to Acquire A Certain Tax Forfeited Parcel.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Tanner. Motion carried 4-0. CM
Darkenwald abstained.
4. Community Development:
4.1 Magnolia Landing Preliminary Plat.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Applicant Michael Suel, D.R. Horton Homes, was present
and stated he agrees with the staff report as presented. He also stated a letter will be mailed out to the
neighbors to notify them of upcoming survey work. CM Heidner said during the Public Hearing some
residents voiced concern with removal of the trees; but reality is when the property is bought the home
owner has a right to remove them if they so choose. City Planner Licht said correct.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Ordinance 2018-06 amending the Zoning Map and approve a
Preliminary Plat for Magnolia Landing subject to the conditions outlined in the Findings of
Fact and Decision. Seconded by Seconded by CM Warehime. Motion carried. 4-0. CM
Darkenwald Abstained.
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4.2 Ashwood:
A. Zoning Map amendment
B. PUD-CUP/Preliminary Plat
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Applicant Michael Suel, D.R. Horton Homes, was present
and stated he agrees with the staff report as presented. CM Warehime asked if there will be a temporary
cul-de-sac where the 75th Street extension ends. City Planner Licht said yes. CM Warehime stated he
wanted to make sure there is room for emergency vehicles to turn around. Mayor Stockamp questioned
if the park would be vacant until the City obtains more property to the west. City Planner Licht said no,
the intent would be to put in the play structures with this development and consider expanding the park
when the additional land to the west is developed. CM Heidner questioned the phasing on the road build
out. Mr. Suel said they will build 75th Street into the first intersection and then complete the loop out to
Odean Avenue.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Resolution 2018-49 including the property within the East
Sewer District, Adopt Ordinance 2018-07 amending the Zoning Map to zone the property R-
5 District, and approve a PUD -CUP and Preliminary Plat for Ashwood subject to the
conditions outlined in the Findings of Fact and Decision as presented. Seconded by CM
Tanner. Motion carried 4-0. CM Darkenwald abstained.
4.3 Riverbend North:
A. Adopt Ordinance 2018-08 Amending the PUD District.
B. PUD Development Stage Plan for Phase 1.
C. Preliminary Plat.
D. Final Plat.
E. Adopt Resolution 2018-50 Approving a Development Agreement.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Applicant Representative Darren Lazan said they agree with
the staff report. CM Tanner asked about the decommissioning process for the private wastewater plant.
Mr. Lazan explained the expected process and that it will likely be one of the first items completed on
the project. City Attorney MacArthur said item 34 in the Development Agreement outlines that as well.
CM Warehime said when the developer first presented this plan a year and half ago there were a lot of
questions and concerns and he is glad to see it progress and he feels confident on this project and
thanked City staff for their work.
CM Heidner said he finds it is interesting that the County traffic study finds there is less traffic on that
road (CSAR 42) then there had been in the past, and asked City staff for any ideas on why that is. City
Engineer Wagner said before we put in the freeway (TH 101), CSAH 42 was used as an alternate route
into and away from the metro area. With the current road system, the CSAH 42 route is now a slower
route and further stated once Elk River removes the signals on US 169, we should see a change also.
City Engineer Wagner said the traffic counts were around 5,400 in 2004 and they decreased with
placement of the freeway, and now are near 5,100.
CM Heidner stated that Wildflower Meadows was at one time in the Wild and Scenic District and thought
it was interesting that some of the residents that were at the previous meeting were upset that this
development would be near the Wild and Scenic District, when the actual place where some of them live
used to be Wild and Scenic but was taken out by special legislation and in this case the development site
has never been within the Wild and Scenic District.
Mr. Lazan said he does have two items that staff has brought up that he would like to give some info on.
He mentioned stormwater is ongoing and they look forward to working with the Engineer on that
resolution. He said the second item is the utility area charges; he said there are three components of the
development fees; the park dedication,_ the utility connection fees and the utility area charges. They are
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asking the City Council to consider taking half of the utility area fees and half of the park dedication fees
and deferring them until the building permit of phase 2. He said the first phase of this is very thin. He
said they are asking that half of the utility area charges be paid with the first phase and then the second
half be paid with the second phase and second half park dedication. They are asking that be added into
the development agreement.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said to clarify the utility availability charges on the
apartment parcel total around $290,000 for the full project.
It was discussed that condition 14 and 16 can be modified in the Findings of Fact and Decision regarding
the development fees. City Planner Licht provided that wording change.
CM Warehime motioned to Adopt Ordinance 2018-08 amending the Riverbend North PUD
District, approve a Preliminary Plat, PUD Development Stage Plan, and Final Plat for
Riverbend North subject to the stipulations stated in the findings of Fact and decision with
the following amendment to Conditions 14 and 16;
14. Utilities:
a. All uses on Lots 1-4, Block 1 shall connect to municipal utilities as may be
required for a specific use approved in accordance with a PUD development
stage plan.
b. All utility plans are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
C. The developer shall pay applicable utility availability and connection charges in
accordance with the City Code at the time of final plat approval, except that
payment of one-half of the utility availability charges for Lot 1, Block 1 of the
final plat shall be deferred to issuance of a building permit for Phase 2 equal to
the current fee as calculated or the fee as calculated at the time a building
permit is issued based on the fee schedule in effect on that date, whichever is
greater.
16. Subdivision of the subject site shall be subject to park and trail dedication
requirements as established by Section 10-8-15 of the Subdivision Ordinance by
payment of a cash fee in lieu of land in accordance with the fee schedule in effect at
the time of final plat approval,, except that payment of one-half of the park and
dedication fee in lieu of land for Lot 1, Block 1 of the final plat shall be deferred to
issuance of a building permit for Phase 2 equal to the current fee as calculated or the
fee as calculated at the time a building permit is issued based on the fee schedule in
effect on that date, whichever is greater.
And adopt Resolution 2018-50 approving a Development Agreement. Seconded by CM
Heidner. Motion carried 4-0. CM Darkenwald abstained.
4.4 Riverbend Mobile Home Park Connection Agreement.
City Attorney MacArthur reviewed the sewer connection agreement which allows for connection of the
Riverbend Mobile Home Park to City municipal sanitary sewer services.
CM Heidner motioned to Adopt Resolution 2018-51 Approving Agreement between the City
of Otsego, Darkenwald' s Riverbend Company, LLC, Darkenwald' s Riverbend Wastewater
Company LLC and Otsego Apartments LLC for connection of Riverbend Mobile Home Park to
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Municipal Sanitary Sewer Service. Seconded by CM Warehime. Motion carried 4-0. CM
Darkenwald abstained.
4.5 Riverbend North Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement.
City Administrator Flaherty presented the staff report which included the TIF Development Agreement.
CM Warehime motioned to adopt Resolution 2018-52 authorizing the execution of a
Development Agreement by and between the City of Otsego Apartments, LLC. Seconded by
CM Tanner. Motioned carried 4-0. CM Darkenwald abstained.
CM Darkenwald returned to the dais.
5. Parks and Recreation:
5.1 Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Parks and Recreation Director Ross Demant presented the Parks and Recreation System Masterplan
implementation schedule proposed by Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. and community engagement plan.
The City Council concurred they want to meet with the Parks and Recreation Commission once all the
results from the survey are received. Direction was provided to City staff to proceed with the Masterplan
as presented. No formal action was taken on this item.
5.2 Carrick"s Landing Park Improvements.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented. He said Guardian Angels have worked with City staff
to develop a park improvement plan for Carrick's Landing in accordance with their development
agreement for Riverview Landing. He reviewed the two options for the pedestrian crossway across the
stormwater pond within the park. He stated in keeping with our Strategic Plan which included adding
unique community draws and City beautification; City staff is recommending option 2 that includes a
bridge instead of a box culvert.
Guardian Angels Chief Executive Officer Dan Dixon; was present.
CM Darkenwald asked if Guardian Angels would be willing to split the $77,159 for the bridge. After
discussion Mr. Dixon agreed that if the City paid the $77,159 up front, Guardian Angels would reimburse
the City for half over a three-year period.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve Option 2 of Guardian Angel's proposed park
improvements for Carrick's Landing Park with Guardian Angel's reimbursing half of the
$77,159 ($38,579) within three years' time. Seconded CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
6. Utilities:
6.1 Consider Quote from Omann Brothers Paving, Inc. to complete paving at the West Wastewater
Treatment Facility.
Utility Manager Kurt Neidermeier presented the quote from Oman Brothers Paving, Inc. The project must
be completed by October 15 to meet the Biosolids hauling schedule. He also explained there will be a
reduction of aggregate base material due to using material the City has on site.
CM Tanner motioned to approve the quote from Omann Brothers Paving, Inc. for the paving
project at the West Wastewater Treatment Facility for $78,130.00. Seconded by Mayor
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
7. City Council Reports and Updates.
7.1 Commission Liaison Updates.
A. Heritage Preservation Commission Liaison CM Tanner.
CM Tanner said the Commissioners are continuing to work on the Prairie Festival project.
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B. Parks & Recreation Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp.
Mayor Stockamp said the last meeting was held at Beaudry Park and was well attended by residents.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Heidner.
CM Heidner gave an update on items; these have already come forward to the City Council.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Warehime.
CM Warehime stated Sgt. Pete Walker was present at the last meeting and gave an update on
Riverwood Conference Center. CM Warehime also stated the Commissioners are considering a booth at
the Prairie Festival this year.
8. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reminded the City Council of the Special Meeting scheduled
for Monday, July 30 at 6:00 PM for review of the draft Fire Study report and 2019 Budget.
City Clerk Loff stated the candidate filing period for the two open City Council seats is July 31 through
August 14.
City Planner Licht gave an update on planning items and City Engineer Wagner gave a project update.
9. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 9:56 PM.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
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