ITEM 3.2A 5.28.2019 MinutesITEM 3.2A
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Tom Darkenwald, Corey Tanner, and Jason Warehime.
Absent: Councilmember Tina Goede. Staff: Adam Flaherty, City Administrator/Finance Director; Daniel
Licht, City Planner; Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; and Tami LofP, City
Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
State Representative Eric Lucero gave an update on the recently completed legislative session.
Special Presentations:
Bank of Elk River;
Leroy Lindenfelser; Shawn Butler, Branch Manager; and Julia Schreifels, Director of Marketing; The Bank
of Elk River presented a donation to the City of Otsego in the amount of $6,000. The City Council and
Parks and Recreation Director Ross Demant thanked them for their continued partnership. The City
Council thanked the Bank of Elk River for the hours of volunteering at City events.
Certificates of Appreciation- Boys Scouts;
Parks and Recreation Director Ross Demant thanked the Boy Scouts for their help with the Parks and
Recreation Easter Egg Event and presented them with Certificates of Appreciation.
Other:
Jeremy Kemmetmueller, 14464 87th Street NE, stated he received a $200.00 violation notice from the
City of Otsego for the tractor trailer parked on his property. He explained this is his work truck that he
sometime parks behind his house. He further stated that he never received a warning notice. Mr.
Kemmetmueller spoke of other homes within his area with violations. He is asking for approval to park
the tractor trailer on his property for short amounts of time while he attends soccer or other events. City
Planner Licht explained there is no exception as the Ordiancne stands today and he further explained
that the city goes out on complaint basis and that he will follow up with City code enforcement staff on
the past notices for this property and follow up with Mr. Kemmetmueller.
Tim Lindholm, 14208 78th Street NE, spoke regarding the above item, he said he feels that it is a shame
to take that freedom from a resident.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
CM Tanner motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor.
Motion carried 4-0.
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
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3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. May 13, 2019 Meeting.
B. May 13, 2019 Special 5:30 PM Meeting.
C. May 13, 2019 Special Meeting.
3.3 Motion to Call a Special Meeting June 10, 2019.
3.4 Approve 2019 Liquor License Renewals.
3.5 Received Commission Meeting Minutes.
A. Public Safety Commission April 9, 2019.
B. Planning Commission May 6, 2019.
3.6 Approve Carron Addition Preliminary and Final Plat.
3.7 Approve Hiring of Seasonal Street Maintenance Positions.
3.8 Approve Pay Request #4 to RL Larson — 85th Street and Maciver Avenue Project.
3.9 Approve Resolution 2019-26 Accepting a Donation to the City.
3.10 Accept Resignation of Planning Commissioner Roger Mord.
3.11 Approve Surveyors Certificate of Plat Correction for Walesch Estates Second Addition.
CM Darkenwald motined to approve. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried
4-0.
4. Public Hearing:
4.1 TC Homes Vacation of Existina Drainaae and Utilitv Easement.
A. Presented by City Planner.
B. Open for Public Comments.
C. Close the Public Hearing.
D. Approve Resolution 2019-27.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Mayor Stockamp opened for public comment at 7:39 PM.
Hearing no comments Mayor Stockamp closed the public hearing at 7:40 PM.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adopt Resolution 2019-27 vacating an existing drainage and
utility easement within Kittredge Crossings 7th Addition. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in
favor. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Community Development:
5.1 Great River Centre Office Building.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Arrow Companies has submitted plans to develop a 7,155
square foot office building for Edina Realty. Applicant Steve Fischer, Arrow Companies, asked for
clafiication on the following requirements;
1. Building materials; City Planner Licht said as recommended by the Planning Commision; the exterior
materials shall be vertical fiber cement siding.
2. Utility Charges for Lot #2; Mr. Fischer stated that was not their intention as the second lot will be
Outlot A. City Planner Licht said City staff can make those updates.
3. GEO Tech Soil Borings; Mr. Fischer questioned if this is necessary or can that requirement be
modified. City Engineer Wagner said if you feel comfortable with what you have observed that is fine.
4. #11 Concrete Curb and gutter; City Engineer Wagner explained yes it is needed.
5. #2 in the Development Agreement; City Engineer Wagner explained that is for the watermain
extension and the addition of a hydrant that is required.
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6. SAC/WAC Fees; Mr. Fischer asked if there was a way to have those fees assessed. City
Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said it would be a small amount and the City Council has done
that in the past with other developments. Mr. Fischer stated he would like to make that request.
CM Tanner questioned how many employees this commercial site will bring. Mr. Fischer said that is hard
to determine as a lot of times realtors work from home, but could be up to 20-30 per day.
CM Warehime asked what kind of Administrative fees the city would absorb with this assessment
request. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said it would be minor and that the Development
Agreement includes an administrative fee, and those costs would fall in line with that amount. CM
Darkenwald asked if the Development Agreement would need to be adjusted with this request. City
Attorney MacArthur stated yes, and you could just include the SAC and WAC 7 year assessment in your
motion.
CM Darkenwald said he willing to do the seven year assessment at market rate interest and
motioned to approve a PUD Development Stage Plan and preliminary/final plat for Great
River Centre St" Addition subject to the conditions stated in the findings of fact and decision
with addition of above and adopt Resolution 2019-28 approving a development agreement.
Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
5.2 Kolles/Valerius Conditional Use Permit.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adopt Ordinance 2019-14 amending the Zoning Map and
approve a conditional use permit for Trenton Kolles subject to the conditions stated in the
findings of fact and decision as presented. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion
carried 4-0.
5.3 Kittredae — Commonbond Communities Resolution.
CM Warehime asked the City Attorney being that CommonBond Communities is a customer of his
business if he should abstain. City Attorney MacArthur said no not at this time.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Explaining that CommonBond Communities is a non-profit
affordable housing provider. They have approached the city regarding a potential development of a
multiple family building with 60 units at the southeast corner of Kalland Avenue and 73rd street within
Kittredge Crossings. CommonBond would be developing this property under the provisions of Low -
Income Housing Tax Credit. In order to submit that application to Minnesota Housing they need a
resolution of support from the City of Otsego for this site.
Applicant Andy Hughes, CommonBond Communities, presented a PowerPoint explaining the proposed
project. CM Darkenwald asked what other cities have they have developed in. Mr. Hughes said Ramsey,
Anoka and Coon Rapids are the closest. He explained that Pine Pointe Apartments in Anoka would be
similar to this request for Otsego. Cecile Bedor, CommonBond Communities also spoke on the project.
CM Darkenwald asked what the current zoning is on this property. City Planner Licht said it is zoned PUD
and would require an amendment to B-4. CM Tanner questioned if there would be garages. Mr. Hughes
said no underground or garages only surface parking. CM Tanner also questioned if the road can take
that many cars from this project. City Engineer Wagner said yes it is a collector street and is desgined
for the traffic.
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CM Darkenwald stated he does not feel this is the right location within the city. The City Council
concurred. City Attorney MacArthur explained this is still early in the process and this is not approving
the development, only approval of a Resolution in support of a Tax Credit Application by CommonBond
Communities for this location. There was additional discussion on the process of the application.
Although this is not a public hearing the City Council allowed the following audience members to
address this item:
Tim Lindholm, 14208 78th Street NE, asked how CommonBond maintains these under market rates. Mr.
Hughs explained.
Alan Offerman, 10330 74th Street NE, stated his concerns with the development and stated he thought it
was premature for the site.
After additional discussion the City Council concurred to take no action due to lack of support for this
project in this location.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
6.1 Commission Liaison Updates.
A. Heritage Preservation Commission Liaison CM Tanner.
CM Tanner said at the last meeting the Commission discussed new articles for the Otsego View, website,
and Otsego Festival.
B. Parks & Recreation Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp.
Mayor Stockamp said the Commission toured Maple Grove Central Park and toured their indoor and
outdoor facilities.
C. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Warehime.
CM Warehime said the Commision did the Road Clean up this last month of Nashua Avenue and Centra
Care Ambulance Director was at the last meeting.
D. Planning Commission Liaison CM Darkenwald.
CM Darkenwald gave an update of items brought forward. He also said Commissioner Thompson said he
spoke with Councilmember Tina Goede on the need with some benches with backs in the parks.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Attorney MacArthur said the purchase agreement was approved for the lot in Ashwood. City Planner
Licht stated the next Planning Commission meeting is June 17th and City Engineer Wagner gave some
project updates.
8. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 8:58 PM.
ATTEST:
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Tami Loff, City Clerk
Mayor Jessica Stockamp