ITEM 3.2A 12.9.2019 MinutesITEM 3.2A
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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: Adam Flaherty, City Adminstrator/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.
1. Open Forum.
Special Presentation: Recognition of City Attorney Andy MacArthur.
Mayor Stockamp presented a plaque to City Attorney Andy MacArthur for his years of service to the City.
The Mayor, City Council, and City staff spoke in appreciation of Mr. MacArthur.
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.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. November 25, 2019 Meeting.
B. November 25, 2019 Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve City Council Special Pay for November, 2019.
3.4 Adopt Ordinance 2019-26 Amendment to City Code Snow Removal.
3.5 Adopt Resolution 2019-79 Appointing Election Judges for 2020.
3.6 Adopt Pay Plan.
3.7 Adopt Resolution 2019-80 Staff Ability to Release Developer Agreements.
3.8 Approve Advertisement for Hire of Utility Operator.
3.9 Adopt Resolution 2019-81 Approving a Revised Snow and Ice Control Policy.
3.10 Pay Estimates/Requests:
A. Pay Estimate #1 for Lift Station #7 Project.
B. Pay Estimate #9 for 85th Street and MacIver Avenue.
3.11 Approve BerganKDV Audit Engagement for 2019-2021.
CM Tanner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Public Hearings:
4.1 Wims: Preliminarv/Final Plat to adiust lot lines increasing the area of the single familv lot at 8853
Kahl Way; no new lots are to be created.
A. Presentation by City Planner.
B. Open for Public Comments.
C. Close the Public Hearing.
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D. Approve Resolution 2019-82 Vacation of existing drainage and utility easement and
approve the Preliminary/final plat of Riverwood National 3rd Addition.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:14 PM.
Applicant Travis Wims was present and explained his request. He also thanked City Planner Licht for his
work on this application. Hearing no additional comments Mayor Stockamp closed the Public Hearing at
7:15 PM.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adopt Resolution 2019-82 vacating an existing drainage and
utility easements and approve the preliminary/final plat of Riverwood National 3rd Addition
subject to the conditions stated in the findings of fact and decision as presented. Seconded
by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
4.2 To consider the 2020 Fee Schedule.
A. City Clerk attests to legal notice.
B. Presentation of the proposed fee schedule.
C. Open for Public Comments.
D. Close the Public Hearing.
E. Approve Ordinance 2019-27.
City Clerk Loff attested that all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been completed.
City Clerk Loff presented the staff report. CM Darkenwald questioned the site plan escrow increases. City
Planner Licht explained the escrow increase is to meet actual expenses being incurred with recent
applications. Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:17 PM. Hearing no comments Mayor
Stockamp closed the Public Hearing at 7:18 PM.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve Ordinance 2019-27 establishing the fee schedule of
City fees for 2020 and publication in summary form. Seconded CM Tanner. All in favor.
Motion carried 4-0.
5. Administration:
5.1 2020 Budgets and Property Tax Levy:
A. Truth in Taxation Presentation.
B. Public Input.
C. Council Action:
1 Consider Resolution 2019-83 Adopting the 2020 Annual Operating Budgets.
2 Consider Resolution 2019-84 Setting Final Property Tax Levy for Taxes Payable 2020.
3 Consider Resolution 2019-85 Adopting the 2020-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty presented the 2020 Budget and Property Tax Levy. There
were no public comments.
CM Tanner Motion to approve Resolution 2019-83 Adopting the 2020 Annual Operating
Budgets. Seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
CM Tanner Motion to approve Resolution 2019-84 Setting a Final Property Tax Levy for
Taxes Payable in 2020. Seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
CM Tanner Motion to approve Resolution 2019-85 Adopting the 2020-2029 Capitial
Improvement Plan. Seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
No items.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty stated the Strategic Plan session dates have been confirmed
for February 7 and 8. He also reminded the City Council of the League of MN Cities training in Janaury
that he distributed in his weekly update.
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City Attorney MacArthur stated a transition plan that will be added to the Janauary 13 consent agenda.
8. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried
4-0. Adjourned at 7:44 PM.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
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