04-13-20 City Council MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2020
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Tom Darkenwald, Corey Tanner, Tina Goede, and Jason
Warehime. Staff: Adam Flaherty, City Adminstrator/Finance Director; Dave Kendall, City Attorney(*);
Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer (*); and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
This meeting is proceeding under MN State Statute 13D.021 allowing members to appear by telephone
or video conference due to the ongoing health pandemic and state of emergency. For the record, the
Mayor,all Council members, and certain City staff were present in-person. Those indicated with a (*)
attended via video conference.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
No items.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
CM Tanner motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Goede. Roll Call: those for;
Goede, Warehime, Stockamp, Darkenwald, Tanner. Those opposed: None. Motion carried 5-
0.
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. March 18, 2020 Special Meeting_
B. March 23, 2020 Special Meeting,
C. March 23, 2020 Meeting.
D. March 26, 2020 Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve City Council Special Pay for March, 2020.
3.4 Approve Biosolids Land Application Agreement.
3.5 Approve Use of Septic Holding Tanks for 6662 Oakwood Avenue NE.
3.6 Adopt Ordinance 2020-03 for PUD/CUP & Site and Building Plans for Your Garage, LLC.
3.7 Adopt Ordinance 2020-04 for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Appeals of City Decisions.
3.8 Approve Pay Request No.1 to Viking Painting, LLC for the Water Tower #2 Reconditioning Project,
Avenue Improvements.
3.11 Accept Quote and Authorize Project for Flooring Replacement at Prairie Center & City Hall.
3.12 Accept Ouotes and Authorize Proiect for Landscapina Improvements of four (4) Roundabouts.
CM Darkenwald motined to approve. Seconded by CM Warehime. Roll Call: those for;
Goede, Warehime, Stockamp, Darkenwald, Tanner. Those opposed: None. Motion carried 5-
0.
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4. Community Development:
4.1 Riverwood Inn/NorthStar:
A. Consider PUD District Amendment to Allow for Use as a Residential and Out -Patient
Treatment Facility.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Applicant Dr. Hal Baumchen, NorthStar (*), reviewed the
project. CM Tanner questioned if approved, when site improvements begin and when operations would
begin. Dr. Baumchen said construction would start in June and treatment operations would begin in late
fall. CM Warehime questioned if there were any residents in the audience for the public hearing. City
Planner Licht stated there was one resident from the same household as the person who had submitted
the written response that was within your packet. Mayor Stockamp questioned if there should be a
requirement to have a Wright County Liaison program with the NorthStar factility. Dr. Baumchen and
additional staff (*) talked in favor of that requirement.
City Planner Licht recommended the additional condition be added to the findings and decision:
10. The licensed operator shall establish and maintain a communication and liaison program with the
Wright County Sheriff's Office.
CM Darkenwald questioned if there would be a benefit for the City to be listed as an additional insured.
City Attorney Kendall stated no; the City doesn't have any liablity just for approving the zoning for the
property.
CM Warhieme motioned to adopt Ordinance 2020-05 and approve PUD Development Stage
Plan subject to the conditions stipulated in the findings of fact and decision with addition
of; "10. The licensed operator shall establish and maintain a communication and liaison
program with the Wright County Sheriff's Office". Seconded by CM Goede. Roll Call: those
for; Goede, Warehime, Stockamp, Darkenwald, Tanner. Those opposed: None. Motion
carried 5-0.
5. Administration:
5 1 Consider Resolution 2020-23 Approve 2020 Liquor License Fees & Resolution 2020-24 Approve
Utility Penalties Suspension.
City Clerk Loff presented the staff report and stated the current On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses will
expire on June 30th. The City currently charges $4,700 for an On -Sale Intoxicating License. These
facilicites have been closed since March 17 due to the Governor's Executive Order. City staff is
recommending crediting these facilities for the months they have been closed for their 2020-2021 license
fee. City Clerk Loff also outlined the recommendation to provide them a 90 day grace period to pay their
2020-2021 license fee to the City. The attached Resolution lists the license holders and the amounts
they will be credited towards their 2020-2021 license fee. She stated that the applicant will still follow all
the requirements to have their license approved before June 30 and the City Clerk will work with each of
them on that process just as usual as well as the other license holders. In addition she stated City Staff
is recommending approval of Resolution 2020-24 that will approve the suspension of any penalty fees on
delinquent utility billing accounts.
After discussion, the City Council concurred to review the liquor license fees again before the 90 day
grace period noting they may be in favor of adjusting that rate further depending on the situation at that
time.
CM Warehime motioned to adopt Resolution 2020-23 amending the fee schedule related to
intoxicating liquor license fees for 2020 and Resoluton 2020-24 suspending penalties on
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delinquent billing accounts. Seconded by CM Tanner. Roll Call: those for; Goede, Warehime,
Stockamp, Darkenwald, Tanner. Those opposed: None. Motion carried 5-0.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
CM Warehime gave an update on the Wright County Sheriff call activity. Mayor Stockamp stated that
she and CM Warehime attended a meeting last week by Zoom and questioned if that would be
considered a meeting. The City Council concurred yes.
City Planner Licht gave an update on code enforcement letters that went out for garbage container
requirement for placement on the side yard.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reminded the City Council that the Local Board of Appeal is
scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2020 at 5:30 PM. He stated that the Wright County Assessor will be
attending by Zoom as they are not attending any in person appointments. He stated CSAH 38 was
closed today to begin construction and that Coborn's has equipment on site; and he stated City
operations are continuing to function the same for the next two weeks due to the the extension of the
stay at home order. He further stated that Parks & Recreation and Public Works are evaluating potential
schedule changes to allow for better completion of work assignments.
City Engineer Wagner gave some City project updates.
8. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. Roll Call: those for;
Goede, Warehime, Stockamp, Darkenwald, Tanner. Those opposed: None. Motion carried 5-
0. Adjourned at 8:12 PM.
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ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
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