ITEM 3.2 (B) SCC 10.26.2020 MinutesItem 3.2 (B)
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Corey Tanner (*), Tina Goede, and Jason
Warehime. Staff: City Administrator/ Finance Director Adam Flaherty, Parks and Recreation
Director Ross Demant, City Planner Daniel Licht (*), Utility Manager Kurt Neidermeier, City
Engineer Ron Wagner (*). Absent: City Councilmember Tom Darkenwald.
This meeting is proceeding under MN State Statute 13D.021 allowing members to appear by
telephone or video conference due to ongoing health pandemic and state of emergency. For
the record, the Mayor, two Council members, and certain City Staff were present in -person.
Those indicated with a (*) attended via video conference.
1. Utility Rate study Presentation by Ehlers &Associates.
Representatives from Ehlers & Associates presented the Utility Rate Study as outlined in the
packet; The City Council concurred that the report was thorough and informative.
2. 2021 Budget, Tax Levy and capital Improvement Plan Review.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented the Parks and Trails CIP as outlined in the
packet that included Trail Maintenance, Trail Renewal- Page Avenue & Odean Avenue,
Wayfinding Signage, Athletic Field Improvements- Prairie Park, and Trail Extension- CSAH 19
to Kalland.
Mike Steiner, 10605 74th Lane NE; spoke to the City Council about the importance of the trail
extension from CSAH 19 to Kalland Ave.
City Engineer Wagner advised the City Council on two options for extending the trail. The
Council advised Staff to proceed with the option that would build the trail to the current 30-year
trail specifications standards.
CM Warehime motioned at 7:00 p.m. to table this meeting until after the regular meeting
at 7:00 p.m. Seconded by CM Goede. Roll Call: In favor; Tanner, Warehime, Goede,
Stockamp. Against; none. Motion carried 4-0.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to reopen the special meeting seconded by CM Warehime.
Roll Call: In favor; Tanner, Warehime, Goede, Stockamp. Against; none. Motion carried
4-0.
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3. Lefebvre Creek Assessment Agreement.
City Planner Licht presented information regarding assessments on the Lefebvre property
located at the corner of 85t" Street and County Road 42. He stated the property owner is
requesting the City reassess the special assessment on their property. City Administrator/
Finance Director Flaherty reviewed the details outlined in Resolution 2020-75
Mayor Stockamp asked if the amount stated in the resolution was just to pay off the special
assessment and not to divide the property. City Administrator/ Finance Director Flaherty
answered that the resolution only addressed payment on the special assessment.
CM Warehime motioned to approve Resolution 2020-75 approving the reassessment of
the special assessment in the amount of Five Hundred Twenty -Four Thousand Eight
Hundred Thirty -Five and 8/100 Dollars ($524,835.08) and to approve the Reassessment
Agreement between the City and Kevin & Benita Lefebvre. Seconded by CM Goede. Roll
Call: In favor; Tanner, Warehime, Goede, Stockamp. Against; none. Motion carried 4-0.
4. CARES Act Funding.
City Administrator/ Finance Director Flaherty gave an update on the CARES Act Funding. The
City has received a total of 16 emergency grant program applications. The City Council directed
Staff to allocate the remainder of the CARES Act Funding on public safety once all grants and
other expenses have been paid.
CM Warehime motioned to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Seconded by CM Goede. Roll Call: In
favor; Tanner, Warehime, Goede, Stockamp. Against; none. Motion carried 4-0.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
ATTEST:
Adam Flaherty, City Administrator
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