ITEM 3.2A 7.27.2020 MinutesITEM 3.2A
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020
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; City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, 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, three 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:
Otsego Public Safety Commissioner Dan Freiberg,
request as outlined in Item 3.5.
12577 96th Street NE, explained the commission's
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve as written. 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. July 13, 2020 Meeting.
3.3 Project Payments:
A. Pay Application #3 for the East WWTF Biosolids Project.
3.4 Adopt Resolution 2020-44 Appointing Additional Election Judges for the 2020 Elections.
3.5 Approve Public Safety Commission Request for Ambulance Service Data.
3.6 Approve Memorandum of Understanding for CARES Act Funding for 2020 Elections.
3.7 Adopt Resolution 2020-45 Approving a Revised Personnel Policy
3.8 Adopt Resolution 2020-47 Accepting a Donation from the Otsego Lions Club.
3.9 Approve Removal of Alternate #2 (Solar Energy System) from the East WWTF Biosolids Contract.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried
4-0.
4.1 Harvest Run East.
A. Presentation by the City Planner.
B. Open for Public Hearing.
C. Close the Public Hearing.
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City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Applicant Tom Bakritges (*) and agreed with the staff
report. Mayor Stockamp opened the public hearing at 7:20 PM. Hearing no comments Mayor Stockamp
closed the public hearing at 7:21 PM.
CM Goede motioned to approve the final plat of Harvest Run East 2"d Addition subject to the
conditions stated on the findings of fact and decision as presented and adopt Resolution
2020-46 vacating existing drainage and utility easements. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in
favor. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Administration:
5.1 Utility Billing Penalties.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said the City Council has previously suspended penalties on
delinquent utility billing accounts through July. City staff is looking for direction for upcoming billing
periods. After discussion the City Council concurred on zero percent through September billing.
CM Darkenwald motioned for zero percent interest on delinquent utility billing accounts
through September. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
6.1 2020 Prairie Festival Update.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant stated the Otsego Prairie Festival Committee is recommending
canceling the Prairie Festival; although they are recommending to still hold the fireworks exhibit. He
stated the cost of the fireworks similar to what the City has done in the past would be $4,300. For larger
and/or higher fireworks, it would cost around $6,000 stating the Festival currently has $5,000 budgeted.
City staff will work on getting the word out by the City website and social media.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve up to $6,000 for fireworks. Seconded by CM Tanner.
All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
Other:
CM Darkenwald asked on the status of CSAH 39/42 round about opening. City Engineer Wagner said
that Wright County has not provided a definite date.
CM Tanner said he had asked about signage for the land acquired for the future fire station during the
last Public Works Subcommittee meeting. The City Council concurred that signage should be installed to
notify residents of the location; especially those that live near the future site. The City Council directed
City staff to install a sign.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Planner Licht said the next Planning Commission meeting is August 17, 2020. City Engineer Wagner
gave some project updates. CM Tanner asked if the trails along Page Avenue will be closed along with
the project. City Engineer Wagner said it may not be needed, but he would have to look at the contract
to verify.
CM Darkenwald asked for an update on the I94 Corridor Coalition lobbying. City Administrator/Finance
Director Flaherty said the discussions revolved around the two grants submitted for transportation
projects in the corridor. The grants should be awarded by September.
S. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 4-
0. Adjourned at 7:58 PM.
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ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
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