03-08-21 City Council MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021
7:00 PM
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Jeff Dahl, Tina Goede, Tom Darkenwald and Brittany Moores
(*). City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty; Streets Operations Manager Kevin
Lamson; City Attorney Dave Kendall; City Planner Daniel Licht; City Engineer Ron Wagner; and City Clerk
Audra Etzel.
This meeting is preceding 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, 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:
Mayor Stockamp opened the Open Forum at 7:01 PM.
Richard Engstrom, Lions Club of Rogers.
Richard Engstrom the Gambling Manager for the Lions Club of Rogers presented a check for $500 to the
City of Otsego.
Eric Bullen, Fire Chief for Albertville Fire Department.
Fire Chief Bullen welcomed the new council members and staff. FC Bullen presented Albertville's 2020
Annual Report. Looked at total incident statistics: EMS 241 incidents vs. Fire 173 incidents, total of 414
calls which is down from 2019. Of the 414 calls, 158 calls were for the City of Otsego. The services by
Cities, days and times (5pm-8pm busy time) were reviewed. Their department has four city employees
who are on staff, allowing for a quicker response to daytime calls. Current staffing is one full-time Fire
Chief, 27 paid -on call members and 3 reserve firefighters for total staffing of 30 members. The average
time commitment per member for 2020 was 30 hours, down due to COVID. The 2020 Fire Department
Recognitions & Awards, grants and accomplishments were also reviewed. FC Bullen noted the
roundabouts have helped cut down on accident calls.
CM Darkenwald asked if COVID-19 affected 2020 FD calls. FC Bullen said the calls were down slightly,
people were just not calling or out and about.
Council thanked FC Bullen for coming to the meeting.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:28 PM
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
CM Darkenwald requested item 3.13 Approve Settlement Agreement between the City of Otsego and the
Spechts be moved to 7.1 as a closed session.
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CM Darkenwald motioned to approve as amended, seconded by CM Goede. Voice Roll Call:
Voted in favor; Goede, Stockamp, Darkenwald, Moores and Dahl. Voted against; none.
Motion carried 5-0.
3.
Consent Agenda.
3.1
Approve
Claims List.
3.2
Approve
City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. February 22, 2021 Meeting.
B. Februa[y 22, 2021 Special Meeting.
3.3
Approve
City Council Special Compensation for February 2021.
3.4
improve
Resolution 2021-12 Adopting a Fleet Management Policy.
3.5
Approve
Resolution 2021-13 Approving a Lawful Gambling Premises Permit.
3.6
Approve
Ordinance 2021-07 Amending the Zoning Map and Approve a Conditional Use Permit.
3.7
Approve
Resolution 2021-14 Approving a Development Contract for Arbor Creek — Phase 8.
3.8
Approve
Resolution 2021-15 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract — Street Maintenance.
3.9
Approve
Resolution 2021- 16 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract — Street Micro -Surfacing.
3.10
Approve
Resolution 2021-17 Accepting a Donation from the Lions Club of Rogers.
3.11
Accept the Comprehensive Study of the Sanitary Sewer Collection System.
3.12
Approve
the Agreement Between the City of Otsego and Wold Architects and Engineers.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by CM
Goede. Voice Roll Call: Voted in favor; Goede, Stockamp, Darkenwald, Moores and Dahl.
Voted against; none. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Planning:
4.1 Parkview Retail:
A. Presentation by City Planner Licht.
B. Public Hearing.
C Consider Resolution #2021-18 Vacating Right -of -Way.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 PM. No one from the public spoke.
Mayor Stockamp closed the public hearing at 7:32 PM.
Discussion - CM Darkenwald asked why Wright County returned the right-of-way to the City and not
back to the property owner. Why didn't the County vacate? Engineer Wagner stated the County does
not vacate; their standard practice is to return to the City. CM Darkenwald asked if there would still be
access with the right -in and right -out. Engineer Wagner said yes.
CM Moores motioned to adopt Resolution 2021-18 vacating existing public right-of-way
within the plat of Parkview Retail, seconded by CM Goede. Voice Roll Call: Voted in favor;
Goede, Stockamp, Moores, Dahl, and Darkenwald. Motion carried 5-0.
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4 2 Metro Home Insulation, 5861 Queens Avenue:
A. Presentation by City Planner Licht.
B. Public Hearing.
C Consider Resolution #2021-19 Vacating Existing Drainage and Utility
Easement.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 PM. No one from the public spoke.
Mayor Stockamp closed the public hearing at 7:36 PM.
CM Darkenwald asked if there was a building addition over the utility easement. Planner Licht said yes.
CM Moores motioned to adopt Resolution 2021-19 vacation of existing drainage and utility
easements within PID 118-802-022105, seconded by CM Dahl. Voice Roll Call: Voted in
favor; Goede, Stockamp, Moores, Dahl, and Darkenwald. Motion carried 5-0.
4.3 Boulder Pass:
A. Presentation by City Planner Licht.
B. Public Hearing.
C Consider Resolution #2021-20 Vacating Right -of -Way and Drainage/ Utility
Easement.
D. Consider Approval of Final Plat.
E Consider Resolution #2021-21 Approving a Development Contract.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
Planner Licht recommends holding the public hearing but tabling action until the March 22, 2021 City
Council to allow staff to review the grading plan and verify it is consistent with what was approved for
Emerson Pointe and the adjacent property to the north.
CM Darkenwald said his family owns property to the north of this project, he asked Attorney Kendall if
he should abstain. Attorney Kendall agreed. CM Darkenwald abstained and recused himself from the
discussion and stepped down from the dais.
Jason Bierderwolf, Director of Land Development from MI Homes, 5354 Parkdale Drive, St. Louis Park,
MN. Had no comments at this time and he will work with the adjacent property owner.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 PM.
Tom Darkenwald, 7653 Quaday Avenue NE, Otsego, MN asked if no further public comment would be
accepted after the hearing. Planner Licht said the purpose of the public hearing is the vacation of the
right-of-way and drainage and utility easements, does not pertain to grading plan for the final plat;
which was established with the preliminary plat.
Mayor Stockamp closed the public hearing at 7:46 PM.
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CM Moores motioned to table applications related to Boulder Pass to the March 22, 2021
City Council meeting, seconded by CM Goede. Voice Roll Call: Voted in favor; Goede,
Stockamp, Moores, and Dahl. Motion carried 4-0.
CM Darkenwald rejoined the meeting at 7:47.
4.4 NorthStar Regional:
A. Presentation by City Planner Licht.
B Consider an Amendment to Planned Unit Development Stage Plan.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Attorney Kendall has reviewed the findings.
CM Darkenwald motioned to deny the application for a PUD Development Stage Plan for
Little Tree Properties, LLC and NorthStar Regional Riverwood Campus in accordance with
the findings of fact and decision as presented, seconded by CM Moores. Voice Roll Call:
Voted in favor; Goede, Stockamp, Moores, Dahl, and Darkenwald. Motion carried 5-0.
S. Engineering:
5.1 Water Tower #4:
A. Presentation by City Planner Wagner.
B Consider Resolution 2021-22 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract.
Engineer Wagner said bids were opened on March 2, 2021. There were a total of four bids received.
The Engineers estimate for the construction portion was $4,552,500. Landmark Structures had the
lowest bid for $3,921,000. They have done similar projects across the nation as well as the new St.
Cloud water tower along I-94. Staff recommends awarding the project to Landmark Structures.
CM Dahl asked what the difference was between the four bids. Engineer Wagner noted there was not
one item that stood out; hard to say how they put their bids together. This was very competitive for a
$4 million dollar project. The city is required by state statue to accept the lowest bid.
Discussion — CM Darkenwald asked if within budget. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said
$6.6 million was budgeted for the entire project.
CM Moores motioned to adopt Resolution 2021-22 accepting bids and awarding contract for
the Otsego Water Tower #4, City Project No. 20-08 to Landmark Structures of Fort Worth,
Texas in the amount of $3,921,000.00, seconded by CM Goede. Voice Roll Call: Voted in
favor; Goede, Stockamp, Moores, Dahl, and Darkenwald. Motion carried 5-0
5.2 Water Tower #4 Construction Management and Inspection Services:
A. Presentation by City Planner Wagner.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said this is a follow-up to item 5.1, would normally be on
consent. Contract is with KLM Engineering, they have worked on numerous other projects with the City
related to other water tower projects.
City Attorney Kendall has reviewed the contract.
CM Goede motioned to accept the proposal from KLM Engineering, Inc. for Water Tower #4
Construction Management and Inspection Services in the amount of $95,490.00, seconded
by CM Dahl. Voice Roll Call: Voted in favor; Goede, Stockamp, Moores, Dahl, and
Darkenwald. Motion carried 5-0
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6. City Council Reports and Updates.
Mayor Stockamp recently spoke on behalf of the City at the I94 Chamber State of the Cities. Received
compliments on presentation. Thanked Planner Licht for the photos.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
Planner Licht — Planning Commission next Monday will review a concept plan for development of
Mississippi Landing south of the 101 Market for: 380 multiple family dwelling units, 40 hotel units,
65,000 square feet of commercial space and a pad 6,000 square foot drive through restaurant; and will
be reviewed by City Council on March 22nd.
Engineer Wagner - Road restrictions are posted.
7.1 Approve Settlement Agreement between the City of Otsego and the Spechts
CM Darkenwald motioned to close the meeting and enter attorney-client privilege per MN
Statue 13D.05 Subd. 3(b) to discuss the Spechts settlement agreement, seconded by CM
Goede. Voice Roll Call: Voted in favor; Goede, Stockamp, Darkenwald, Moores and Dahl.
Voted against; none. Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was closed at 8:04 PM for attorney client privilege.
CM Darkenwald motioned to end the closed session and open the meeting, seconded by CM
Goede. Voice Roll Call: Voted in favor; Goede, Stockamp, Darkenwald, Moores and Dahl.
Voted against; none. Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was reopened at 8:16 PM.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve 7.1 originally 3.13 the Settlement Agreement between
the City of Otsego and the Spechts, seconded by CM Goede. Voice Roll Call: Voted in favor;
Goede, Stockamp, Darkenwald, Moores and Dahl. Voted against; none. Motion carried 5-0.
8. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn at 8:17 PM, seconded by CM Goede. Voice Roll Call:
Voted in favor; Goede, Stockamp, Darkenwald, Moores and Dahl. Voted against; none.
Motion carried 5-0.
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