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07-22-19 City Council MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019 Call to Order. Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Tom Darkenwald, Corey Tanner, Tina Goede and Jason Warehime. Staff: Adam Flaherty, City Administrator/Finance Director; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; and Tami Loff, City Clerk. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Open Forum. Gary Inman, 7272 Odean Avenue NE, spoke on the walking path that is across the road from him; he stated it is in poor condition. He said he spoke with Parks and Recreation Director Demant last fall regarding the condition of this path and was told it would be taken care of. City Staff will follow up with Parks and Recreation Director Demant. Mr. Inman also has concern with the weeds on the property at the corner of 78th and Odean and the proprety to the north near the Kolles farm has tall weeds. City staff has added it to the list and will inspect the property. 2. Consider Agenda Approval. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty stated Item 4.4 is being removed at the request of the applicant. Mayor Stockamp noted a date error on Item 3.1, page 1, under CM Goede LMC Conference, clarifying the description should be June not July. CM Darkenwald motioned to approve as amended. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Consent Agenda. 3.1 Approve Claims List. 3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes. A. July 8, 2019 Meeting, 3.3 Received Commission Meeting Minutes. A. Heritage Preservation Commission May 14, 2019. B. Public Safety Commission June 11, 2019. C. Planning Commission June 17, 2019. D. Parks and Recreation Commission June 18, 2019. 3.4 Approve a One Day Liquor License for Otsego Lions at the Otsego Prairie Festival. 3.5 Approve Interfund Transfer in Accordance With Fund Balance Policy. 3.6 Call Special Meeting — Annual Performance Review for City Administrator. 3.7 Approve Hire of a Park/Maintenance Rec/Lead. 3.8 Pay Estimates/Requests: A. Pay Estimate #6 for Kadler Avenue. B. Change Order #3 for 85th Street and Maciver Avenue Improvement Project. C. Final Pay Estimate for Norin Landing. 3.9 Adopt Resolution 2019-36 Approving Parks Master Plan. 3.10 Adopt Resolution 2019-37 Approving Tree and Memorial Plaque Donation. 3.11 Approve Hansen Heights Final Plat. (Resolution 2019-38) Page 1 of 4 3.12 Approve Hire of Utility Seasonal Maintenance Worker. CM Darkenwald motioned to approve with change to Item 3.1 as noted above. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Community Development: 4.1 Hansen Heights: A. Zoning Map amendment rezoning from A-1 District to R-4 District. B. PUD -CUP related to lot requirements. C Amend the preliminary plat of Hansen Heights to include additional property. City Planner Licht presented the staff report. The Developer was present and agreed with the staff report as presented. CM Darkenwald noted at the Planning Commission meeting, the developer hadn't finalized an agreement with the respective property owner; he asked if that agreement has been finalized with the property owner. City Planner Licht said yes and that it had been provided to staff for review. CM Tanner asked on construction dates. The developer said they would like to start in two or three weeks once all the documents are signed and the Letter of Credit is received. CM Darkenwald motioned to adopt Resolution 2019-39 vacating the existing drainage and utility easements and public right-of-way; adopt Ordinance 2019-15 amending the Zoning Map; and approve a PUD -CUP and revised preliminary Plat of Hansen Heights subject to the stipulations listed in the findings of fact and decision as presented. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried. 4.2 Rice Companies: A. Zonina Map amendment rezoning from A-1, AgricultureRural Service District to C-3 General Commercial District and R-7, High Density Residential District. B Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development — Conditional Use Permit for 6 development of commercial lots and one multiple family lot. C. Vacation of existinq drainaqe and utility easements and public right-of-way. City Planner Licht presented the staff report. The Developer was present and agreed with the staff report as presented. CM Darkenwald stated at the Planning Commission one of the adjacent property owners had concerns with screening. City Planner Licht said that would be addressed with the Site and Building Plan application. Tom Bruce, Developer, stated Rice Companies is open to working with the neighbors due to proximity of this development and property owners. CM Warehime motioned to adopt Ordinance 2019-16 amending the Zoning Map, approve a PUD -CUP and Preliminary Plat for Parkview Retail subject to the conditions outlined in the findings of fact and decision as presented, and adopt Resolution 2019-40 vacating existing drainage and utility easements. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty stated he will be adding Rice Companies to the agenda for the already scheduled budget meeting on July 29. The City Council concurred. 4.3 Otsego Unique Apartments: A. PUD Concept Plan for development of a 72 unit apartment building. City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Otsego Unique Apartments , LLC has submitted a concept plan for development of a 72 unit apartment building on Outlot 0 in Kittredge Crossings. This does not include engineering or drawings they only are requesting feedback. This site is guided for ofFce- commercial-warehouse uses. He stated the Planning Commission public hearing was attended by residents that were generally opposed to the change in land use from office -commerical -warehouse to high density residential use and opposed the potential increase of traffic. The Planning Commission voted not to support the proposed apartment concept plan location as presented, specifically they didn't feel this is consistent with the approved plan for Kittredge Crossing; however, but verbally said they would be willing to work with the property owner on other sites, including the other two properties the 7/22/19 developer owns for commercial use. Given the proximity of the apartments to the townhomes and the change in land use, they were not supportive of the request. Property owner Represenative Ben Krsnak and Developer Chet Funk, stated the intial proposal that they had submitted was just a concept. They reviewed the updated apartment sketch plan options that the developer would consider on this lot. They addressed the concern with proximity to the current townhomes; stating they would be willing to look at other layouts for the building as well as installing privacy screening. They explained they would be market rate and have underground parking and they feel compatable with the current residential. CM Darkenwald commented that the plans presented at the public hearing shoud have been more consistent with these options instead of those presented that evening. CM Darkenwald asked what the current zoning is on this site and what type of product can go on this site. City Planner Licht said it is zoned B-4 District and reviewed the allowed uses as outlined in the City Code. Stating an example, a storage unit would be an allowed use. CM Darkenwald also said it was noted at the public hearing that there was a sign on the site so people did purchase property based on that and that it will develop in the future. CM Darkenwald stated this is a big difference then what was approved previously and at this point in time he can not support this current plan as is. He further said he thinks that the developer needs to get more feedback from the residents that live around the site and work with staff and come back. Mayor Stockamp agreed stating there have been two or three recent developers that have scheduled neighborhood meetings to get input from abutting property owners and she feels that has been really positive for the residents. It was further discussed what types of businesses would be allowed with current zoning. CM Wareihme stated he could see apartments on this site as a nice transition but it may be too early. There will be commercial to the south and to the east of that so it could make a nice transition. He agreed that residents have to be involved. He said he is not totally against it but he cant say he supports it yet. CM Goede stated the concept plan originally submitted she did not support, but the current concept submitted is a beautiful building and she stated she personaly feels apartments at this location would work and that its needed; we need other options for people that cant afford their own home. She agreed a meeting with the residents was needed. She agreed with the other council members that she can not support this project at this time. It was noted the new plan would need to be sent back to the Planning Commission for review. The City Council all agreed a meeting with the residents would be needed. The City Council all concurred they can't make a decision this evening. CM Tanner motioned to not support the proposed PUD Concept Plan based on a finding that the request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Kittredge Crossings PUD District and PUD Master Plan. Seconded by Mayor Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried. S. Public Works: 5.1 Consider Resolution 2019-41 Awarding Bid for Lift Station #7. City Engineer Wagner presented the staff report. Four bids were received and that they were higher than the engineers estimate. City staff is recommending the low bid from Kuechle Underground, Inc. who has worked on several developments and City projects in the past. 7/22/19 CM Darkenwald motioned to approve Resoluton 2019-41 accepting bids and awarding Kuechle Underground Inc. of Kimball, MN. Seconded by CM Goede. 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 commission is continuing to work on the Otsego Festival booth and that they are also working on puling past Elaine Norin Otsego View articles to add to the city website. B. Parks & Recreation Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp. Mayor Stockamp said the Commission held the Norin Landing Grand Opening which was well attended by residents and she also stated the Otsego Heritage Preservation Commission Parks signage is being installed in the parks. C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Darkenwald. CM Darkenwald gave an update on the Planning Commission meeting. These items were on the agenda this evening. D. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Warehime. CM Warehime said Allina was present at the last meeting and they are planning on coming to quarterly meetings. 7. Staff Reports and Updates. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said Prairie Park trail maintenance will take place next week and also the splash pad will be closed Wednesday, July 31 for repairs. City Staff will post the closing prior; He gave the City Council an update on the Wright County CSAH 39 culvert project that is taking longer then expected. The County is hoping to have it completed by Wednesday; He also noted that the Budget books were distributed. City Attorney MacArthur stated the City closed on the Fire Station parcel on the 15th 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 8:19 PM. IM, il�liii[I _ ,1 y ATTEST: Tami Loff, City Clerk 7/22/19