ITEM 3.2A 10.14.2019 MinutesITEM 3.2A
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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 and Tina Goede. Absent:
Councilmember Jason Warehime. Staff: 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.
Special Presentation: 2019 Photo Contest Winner.
City Clerk Loff said the City held its 3rd annual photo contest and had 70 entries and 860 votes cast.
The viewer's choice is the photo submitted by Laura Stoneburner. The City Council presented a
certificate of recognition and a gift card.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
City Planner Licht said there is additional information at the dais this evening from the developer for
Item 5.1.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve with addition on Item 5.1. Seconded by CM Tanner. All
in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. September 23, 2019.
3.3 Approve City Council Special Pay for September, 2019.
3.4 Adopt Resolution 2019-53 Adopting Assessments for Unpaid Utility Bills.
3.5 Motion to Call Special Meeting for Legal Services Interviews.
3.6 Approve Pay Request #4 (Final) for Mississippi Shores Project.
3.7 Adopt Resolution 2019-54 Declaring Certain City Property Surplus Property and Authorizing Sale.
3.8 Adopt Resolution 2019-55 Designating Poling Locations for 2020 Elections.
3.9 Adopt Resolution 2019-56 for Limited Use Permit for Construction and Maintenance of a Trail in
MnDOT ROW.
3.10 Elect to Not Waive Monetary Limits on Municipal Tort Liability.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor.
Motion carried 4-0.
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4. Public Hearing:
4.1 Proposed Assessment for unpaid Administrative Fines and Service Charges related to Code
Enforcement.
A. City Clerk Attests to Legal Notice.
B. Presentation of Proposed Assessment Roll by City Planner.
C. Open Hearing for Public Comments.
D. Close Public Hearing.
E Consider Resolution 2019-57 Adopting Assessment for Unpaid Administrative Fines.
City Clerk Loff attested to all the legal noticing. City Planner Licht presented the assessment roll.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:06 PM. Hearing no comments Mayor Stockamp closed
the Public Hearing at 7:06 PM.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve Resolution 2019-57 adopting the assessment roll for
unpaid special charges. Seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Community Development:
5.1 Great River Centre Apartments:
A. PUD Concept Plan for an apartment building.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Applicant/Developer Eric Schultz, presented the project
which includes a 190 unit multiple family complex located at 85th Street and Parson Avenue in Great
River Centre. Mr. Schultz said it would take around 18 months to build with the ground breaking next
spring. Architect Rick Moeller spoke on the building plans. The City Council all agreed it is a nice looking
building concept.
CM Darkenwald said the Planning Commission has dicussed having a land use study of multiple family
uses completed to examine the need and locations within the City. City Planner said yes that is expected
sometime in November. CM Darkenwald questioned the City Attorney if the City is held to this decision if
they motioned in support and then the study comes back not supporting this location. City Attorney
MacArthur explained the developer is aware that this is just a motion to support moving forward with the
application and that they are moving forward at their own cost. Developer Rick Schultz, stated yes they
are aware but due to the money already invested he explained they need to have a good indication from
the City Council to move forward.
The City Council continued to discuss the location and how this would remove potential commercial use.
It was noted that this use does meet the Planned Unit Development Plan.
Chad Weeks, Arrow Companies, spoke in support of the project on behalf of the proprety owner 21st
Century Bank.
CM Darkenwald motioned to support the PUD Concept Plan for Lot 1, Block 4, Great River
Centre of Otsego 2nd Addition subject to the stiplulations outlined in the Planning Report
dated October 3, 2019. Seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
CM Tanner gave an update on the Otsego Pumpkin Patch event which he stated had a good turn out
and CM Darkenwald gave an update on the last Planning Commission meeting.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Clerk Loff stated the City received an application for the open seat on the Otsego Heritage
Preservation Commission; she recommend adding this interview to the special council agenda on
October 28 at 6:00 PM. The City Council concurred. She also requested absentee voting be added to a
future budget meeting for the full council discussion.
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City Planner Licht stated there will be no Planning Commission meeting October 21st and City Engineer
Wagner gave some project updates.
8. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried.
Adjourned at 8:06 PM.
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
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Mayor Jessica Stockamp