11-13-18 City Council MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Corey Tanner, Jason Warehime and
Tom Darkenwald. Staff: Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; Adam Flaherty, City
Administrator/Finance Director and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
Special Presentation: Thank You Certificates to the Boy Scouts for the Otsego Pumpkin Patch Event
The City Council and Parks & Recreation Director Ross Demant presented certificates of appreciation to
the Boy Scouts for their help with the Otsego Pumpkin Patch event.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. October 22, 2018 Meeting,
B. October 22, 2018 Special 5:30 PM Meeting,
C. October 22, 2018 Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve City Council Special Pay for October.
3.4 Adopt Resolution 2018-72 Approving Investment Broker.
3.5 Adopt Resolution 2018-73 Canvass Results of the City Election.
3.6 Received Commission Meeting Minutes.
A. Planning Commission September 17, 2018.
3.7 Motion to Close City Hall for One Hour on December 12, 2018 and to Close City Hall Monday,
December 31, 2018.
3.8 Approve Pay Estimates #4 for Kadler Avenue Improvements.
3.9 Approve Park Maintenance 1 Job Description,
3.10 Approve Hire of Park and Recreation Assistant.
3.11 Adopt Resolution 2018-74 State Aid Street Funds.
3.12 Approve Quote for Flashing Crosswalk Signage.
3.13 Approve Nextra Lease Amendment.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Public Works:
4.1 Approve FundingParticipation articipation and Construction Agreement with Wright County.
City Engineer Wagner presented. The County is preparing to make improvements to CSAH 19 from the
Albertville Outlet Mall to CSAH 38 (70th Street) as well as improvements from CSAH 38 from CSAR 19 to
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MacIver Avenue. He reviewed the cost participation and allocation between Wright County, Albertville
and Otsego. There was also discussion on the Federal funding.
Mayor Stockamp stated the map was hard to read and asked if there will be a trail on the City of Otsego
half of CSAH 38. City Engineer Wagner said yes it will be on both the north and south side of CSAH 38 in
both Otsego and Albertville.
CM Heidner stated that the City of Otsego does the storm sewer maintenance and takes care of the
water coming off the road. City Engineer Wagner said yes and that we have asked Wright County for a
credit on that. CM Darkenwald asked if the agreement included refers to that credit. City Engineer
Wagner said no there will be a separate ROW agreement.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve the Funding Participation and Construction Agreement
between Wright County and the City of Otsego. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
5. City Council Reports and Updates.
5.1 Claim List for Metro Appliance Recycling.
CM Warehime said he will abstain from this item.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve the claim list for Metro Appliance Recycling in the
amount of $62.65. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. Motion carried 4-0. CM Warehime
abstained.
Other:
Mayor Stockamp asked if lights would be installed this year on the new roundabout on CSAH 38. City
Engineer Wagner said yes, the lights are on backorder, but temporary lights will be installed.
6. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said the City Council will be receiving an invite for the
Riverview Landing Open House scheduled for December 5, 2018 from 3- 6 PM. He also gave an update
on WCAT stating the December 19 WCAT meeting will likely be the last meeting because the County will
be taking it over.
CM Darkenwald asked that CM elect Tina Goede be asked to attend the next budget meeting to get
caught up. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty to reach out to Ms. Goede.
City Clerk Loff gave a brief Election Day update. She thanked the elections judges as well as the head
judges for all their hard work on a busy day. She further stated additional conversations will need to be
had on future elections.
City Engineer Wagner gave some project updates. CM Heidner stated the need for the city to explore
franchise fees to cover the road projects fully without assessments.
7 Closed Session; This Portion of the Meeting to be Closed in Accordance with Minnesota Statute
13D.05, Subdivision 3, b - Attorney Client Privilege.
Mayor Stockamp stated this portion of the meeting will be closed in accordance with MN Statute 13D.05,
Subdivision 3, B for Attorney client privilege. City Attorney MacArthur further clarified that the reasoning
was related to condemnation proceedings on the 85th Street and MacIver Avenue project.
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CM Darkenwald motioned to close this portion at 7:46 PM. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor. Motion carried.
CM Darkenwald motioned to close the closed session at 7:55 PM. Seconded by CM
Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Darkenwald motioned to re -open to regular session at 7:55 PM. Seconded by CM
Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried.
8. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 7:56 PM.
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Mayor Jessica Stockamp
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ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
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