01-11-21 City Council MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Jeffrey Dahl, Brittany Moores, Tina Goede, and Tom
Darkenwald. City Staff; City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, City Planner Daniel Licht; City
Attorney Dave Kendall (*); City Engineer Ron Wagner (*); City Clerk Audra Etzel and Administrative
Assistant Kelly Thelen.
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, four 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. Swearingin:
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty performed the duty of swearing in the following:
City Clerk Audra Etzel
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
Councilmember Brittany Moores
Councilmember Jeffrey Dahl
2. Open Forum:
Mayor Stockamp opened the Open Forum at 7:11 PM.
State Representative, Eric Lucero, reported on upcoming State agendas in the next five months. CM
Darkenwald asked to confirm the third group State Representative Lucero joined. State Representative
Lucero replied commerce, public safety, and capital investment. State Representative Lucero expanded
on law enforcement coverage plans after CM Darkenwald inquired.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:20 PM
3. Consider Agenda Approval.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve the agenda as written. Seconded by CM Goede. Roll
Call: Voted in favor; Dahl, Moores, Goede, Stockamp, and Darkenwald. Voted against; none.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Consent Agenda.
4.1 Approve Claims List.
4.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. December 14, 2020 Meeting.
B. December 21, 2020 Special Meeting.
4.3 Approve City Council Special Compensation for December 2020.
4.4 Project Payments:
A. Pay Application #8 for the East WV\rTF Biosolids Project.
B. Pay Estimate #3 for the Lift Station No. 7 Project.
4.5 Approve Resolution 2021-01 Designating an Official Newspaper.
4.6 Approve Resolution 2021-02 Designating Depositories and Approving Investment Brokers.
4.7 Approve Resolution 2021-03 Accepting Public Improvements for Crimson Ponds West 4t" Addition.
4.8 Approve Quotes and Authorize Purchase — 2021 Utility Department Fleet Vehicle.
4.9 Approve Resolution 2021-04 Approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements.
4.10 Call a Special Meeting for Cily Council Onboarding and High Performance Workshop.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve the consent agenda as written. Seconded by CM
Goede. Roll Call: Voted in favor; Dahl, Moores, Goede, Stockamp, and Darkenwald. Voted
against; none. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Annual Business:
5.1 Appoint Acting Mayor.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to appoint Tom Darkenwald as Acting Mayor. Seconded by CM
Moores. Roll Call: Voted in favor; Dahl, Moores, Goede, Stockamp, and Darkenwald. Voted
against; None. Motion carried 5-0.
5.2 City Council Subcommittees & Liaison Appointments for 2021.
Mayor Stockamp handed out a list of the appointments for 2021 as follows:
Planning Commission Liaison: CM Darkenwald; Alternate of Mayor Stockamp.
Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison: Mayor Stockamp; Alternate CM Moores.
Heritage Preservation Commission Liaison: CM Moores; Alternate CM Dahl.
Public Safety Commission Liaison: CM Goede; Alternate Mayor Stockamp.
Public Works Subcommittee: CM Dahl and CM Darkenwald; Alternate CM Goede.
Administrative Subcommittee: Mayor Stockamp and CM Moores; Alternate CM Goede.
Fire Advisory Committee: CM Darkenwald, Mayor Stockamp and CA Adam Flaherty; Alternate CM Dahl.
Otsego Creek Authority: TBD if needed.
Wright County Transit Committee: CA Adam Flaherty.
194 Corridor Coalition: CA Adam Flaherty.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve the Appointments as listed. Seconded by CM Dahl. Roll
Call: Voted in favor; Dahl, Moores, Goede, Stockamp, and Darkenwald. Voted against; None.
Motion carried 5-0.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
Mayor Stockamp shared that Elk River has a survey on their website for the Highway 10 Corridor project.
Mayor Stockamp stated the impact will be large in our community and recommended to add the link to
the City website. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty agreed to post the link to the website and
social media.
CM Darkenwald asked City Engineer Wagner for upcoming County Road projects. City Engineer Wagner
noted that CSAH 39 between Odean Avenue and Page Avenue will be reconstructed as phase two of the
project completed in 2020.
CM Goede inquired about an email City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty sent for learning from
the League of Minnesota Cities in February. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty noted that he
will be sending out updates for the training and meetings to attend. Mayor Stockamp and CM Goede
both confirmed they would like to be registered for the respective training.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty announced Guardian Angels will be bringing in the crane
tomorrow for the bridge at Carrick's Landing with installation on Wednesday, a nice completion to the
project.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty added the 1-94 Coalition has five meetings this week with
state elected officials to keep the Corridor projects in their thoughts for upcoming budget talks and
grants. CM Darkenwald and CM Goede wanted reminders of the meeting.
Administrative Assistant Thelen had nothing to report.
City Clerk Etzel thanked everyone for the welcoming and shared how her first day went.
City Planner Licht said the Planning Commission meeting for semi -truck parking went well and the
resident gave a lot of information before and during the meeting; however, it was tabled for a future
meeting. City Planner Licht added there is no second meeting in January but developments are circling
for future meetings.
City Attorney Kendall welcomed new officials and said he is available anytime. Mayor Stockamp added it
would be beneficial to send the two new councilmembers the training packet. City Attorney Kendall
agreed and would get the packet to them soon.
City Engineer Wagner updated on the Heritage Hills feasibility report and water tower number four while
Mayor Stockamp pointed out the locations on the map. CM Moores said there will be many happy
residents for the roads to be fixed in Heritage Hills.
Mayor Stockamp reminded everyone for the Onboarding Saturday, January 30t', at 8 AM. City
Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty encouraged for an early start time so everyone could enjoy their
Saturday plans.
8. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Goede. Roll Call: Voted in favor;
Dahl, Moores, Goede, Stockamp, and Darkenwald. Voted against; none. Motion carried 5-0.
Adjourned at 7:37 PM.
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ATTEST:
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