04-12-21 City Council MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 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 (*)I and
Brittany Moores. City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty; Parks and Recreation
Director Ross Demant; 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. 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 7:02 PM.
Anne Ness 8254 O'Brian Avenue NE Street -has questions on where to park during the project. Mayor
Stockamp said this would be addressed during item 4.1 Heritage Hills,
Dave Thompson - 8393 Ochoa Court NE —thanked the staff and council for the project in Heritage Hills.
Looking forward to the project.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:04 PM
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
CM Moores motioned to approve as written, 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. March 22, 2021 Meeting,
B. March 22, 2021 Special Meeting_
C. March 29, 2021 Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve City Council Special Compensation for March 2021.
3.4 Approve the Renewal of the City's Workers Compensation Coverage.
3.5 Approve Job Description Revisions.
3.6 Approve Resolution 2021-30 Vacating Existing Drainage and Utility Easements.
3.7 Approve Hiring for Seasonal Maintenance and Recreation Positions.
3.8 Approve Resolution 2021-31 Establishing Municipal State Aid Streets.
3.9 Approve the MS4 Permit Application to be Submitted to the MPCA.
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CM Moores motioned to approve the consent agenda as written, seconded by Mayor
Stockamp, Voice Roll Call: Voted in favor; Goede, Stockamp, Darkenwald, Moores and Dahl.
Voted against; none. Motion carried S-0.
4. Planning:
4.1 Heritage Hills:
An Presentation by City Engineer Wagner.
Bn Public Hearing on Proposed Improvement.
CS Consider Resolution 2021-32 Ordering Improvement and Preparation of
Plans/Specifications.
City Engineer Wagner presented the stafF report.
CM Dahl has two questions. (1) residents with cement apron, how will those driveways be replaced.
Engineer Wagner noted the City will replace with cement for cement and asphalt for asphalt. They will
cut at a point to drain towards the road, saw cut to the full depth. When put back in they will trowel
joints at the right location and spacing. If stress cut, staff will do their best to match the pattern in the
driveway. (2) When dirt is taken in and out, how do we ensure the residents get good dirt. Engineer
Wagner said the project calls for premium topsoil in the specifications; only a couple feet behind the
curb should need to be replaced. Also, hydro mulch seed will be planted and is included in the bid.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:24 PM.
Paul Rupar 8439 O'Brian Avenue NE —asked if any soil borings have been done, any concerns with
subgrade or contamination. Engineer Wagner said no soil borings, surface treatment, not full
penetration, damage is due to water standing. Material will be ground up and adding 3". If sagging is
found, the sub -base will be repaired and gravel put back in.
Charlie Boushek 8240 Ochoa Court NE —Has concrete driveway with saw cut and would like saw cut
relief on the concrete.
Corey Tanner 7952 Palmgren Avenue NE —said this project was needed and he is in support. Residents
think it is dark in the neighborhood. Mr. Tanner asked if a feasibility study been considered regarding
the lighting? Engineer Wagner noted they can check to see if additional lights are needed to meet the
guidelines.
Mayor Stockamp closed the public hearing at 7:29 PM.
CM Dahl asked what type of street lights are being used in Heritage Hills, daylight or soft light? Engineer
Wagner said the standard style, switching to LED, the City does not choose daylight or soft light.
CM Darkenwald asked if the sub base of the road is 10"with class 5. Engineer Wagner said yes this is
the as-builts of the project. CM Darkenwald asked, with proper tenting of the road, the concrete curb
and proper shedding of the water, you are confident with the 10" base there will be no sub base issues?
Engineer Wagner said they will have a construction observer on site doing a test run to make sure not
flexing before gavel, and pavement. If flexing is found they determine why it is happening and fix the
issue.
Mayor Stockamp —confirmed if sprinklers are being marked and what communication will be provided to
the residents. Engineer Wagner said the contractor will pull back and put back the sprinklers. The
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easiest communication is email, have email addresses for 19 out of 35. If emails are not received it will
be a mailing or door hanger or a knock on their door.
Engineer Wagner said the open house went well. Main questions were about the curbing and if and
when water and sewer might be offered. Mayor Stockamp liked the letter that was sent to the residents,
the details provided were very helpful.
CM Dahl motioned to approve Resolution 2021-32 Ordering Preparation of Plans and
Specifications for the Improvement of Streets within Heritage Hills, seconded by CM
Moores, Voice Roll Call: Voted in favor, Goede, Stockamp, Moores, Dahl, and Darkenwald.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. City Council Reports and Updates.
Mayor Stockamp asked when the street speed limit discussion with the full council would take place.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty Adam said special meetings have been very busy agendas
lately, but noted possibly in May.
CM Goede — Clarus Dermatology located at 90th Street NE and Quantrelle Avenue is opening April ist
6. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty — Upcoming meeting continue fire service discussion. May
22nd Clean Up Day Event — mailing to residents with next utility bill. Staff will also add to the website,
Star News, social media, and on Otsego signs.
Engineer Wagner —Boulder Pass at Quaday still closed due to rain delays, they will still be removing
gravel for one more year. Wright County CSAH 39 — there are issues with detour, cut through traffic;
the detour is faster than the cut -through. Mayor Stockamp has received calls regarding residents having
people go around the signs and driving on their lawns.
Planner Licht —Upcoming Planning Commission on April 19th: Prairie View Estates 9 single family lots, JK
Storage expansion, Extra Space Storage on Queens Avenue taking four existing and constructing four
additional buildings on site.
Streets Operations Manager Lamson will start patching roads at the end of May.
7. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn at 7:45 PM, seconded by CM Moores. Voice Roll Call:
Voted in favor, Goede, Stockamp, Darkenwald, Moores and Dahl. Voted against; none.
Motion carried 5-0.
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ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, City Clerk �
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