ITEM 3.2B 2.10.2014 MinutesITEM 3_20
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
February 10, 2014
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Jason Warehime and Doug
Schroeder. CM Tom Darkenwald arrived at 7:02 PM.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer;
Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Manager and Tami Loff,
City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
Special Presentation: Certificates of Appreciation presented to the Boy Scouts for their help with
the Otsego Pumpkin Patch and Santa Day Events.
The City Council and Parks and Recreation Manager Demant presented the Boy Scouts with
certificates and thanked them for their help with the Otsego Pumpkin Patch and Santa Day
Events.
Mike Garding, RiverRiders Snowmobile Club Representative, 8105 Parell Avenue NE, gave an
update on snowmobile club activity.
Rogers- Otsego Baseball Representatives Brian Moss and Leon Lubke were present for their
donation to the Otsego Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $2500 for field
improvements. The City Council and Parks and Recreation Manager Demant thanked them for
their contribution.
2. Consider agenda approval.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor.
Motion carried.
3. Consent Agenda. ,Non -controversial items]
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. January 13, 2013 Special 6:30 PM Meeting.
B. January 13, 2013 Meeting.
C. January 13, 2013 Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve 2014 Wright County Economic Development Partnership Membership.
3.4 Approve purchase of two used M100 election tabulators.
3.5 Resolution 2014-07 accepting donation from Baseball in the amount of $2,500.
3.6 Approve Ordinance 2014-02 Equipment Rental Rates.
3.7 Approve City Attorney to draft agreement with Nextera.
3.8 Approve agreement between the City of Otsego and Centra Homes, LLC relative to snow
plowing and ice removal within Arbor Creek Third Addition.
3.9 Approval of painting the plaque on the Council Dais.
3.10 Approve Motion to call the Board of Equalization meeting on April 28, 2014 at 5:30 PM.
3.11 Received Commission Meeting Minutes.
A. Planning Commission December 16, 2013.
3.12 Approve Prairie Center Reuse Pay Estimates.
3.13 Adopt Resolution 2014-12 requesting conveyance of Outlots A, B and C, Crimson Ponds
West to the City forfeited for non-payment of property taxes.
3.14 Motion to cancel scheduled special meeting on February 20, 2014 at 6:00 PM.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by Mayor Stockamp. All in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Public Hearing:
4.1 Imposition of charges within the Above Standard Streetlight Service District.
A. City Clerk attests to legal notice.
B. Presentation.
C. Public Comments.
D. Close the Public Hearing.
E. Approve Ordinance 2014-03 and Resolution 2014-08.
City Clerk Loff attested to all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been completed.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 PM. Hearing no public comments Mayor
Stockamp closed the Public Hearing at 7:21 PM. CM Heidner asked City staff if the amount
currently collect is enough for replacement. City Planner Licht said what is collected is sufficient
at this time.
CM Schroeder motioned to adopt Resolution 2014-08 and Ordinance 2014-03
imposing charges for 2014 within the Above Standard Street Lighting Special
Service District. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motioned carried.
5. Community Development.
5.1 Martin Farms 2"dAddition.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
City Planner Licht noted the Development agreement should be changed to state "will get
credit" related to park dedication fees as noted in the staff report. The applicant was present
with no comments. City Planner Licht noted the parcels to the south of the second addition are
under separate ownership.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve the Martin Farms 2"d Addition final plat subject
to the conditions as outlined in the Findings of Fact and Decision and adopt
Resolution 2014-09 approving a Development Agreement. Seconded by CM
Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
5.2 Gateway North 6. (Resolution 2014-10)
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
Applicant Dale Emter, Duke Realty, was present and stated for clarification the entrance point
will not be a gated enclosure; there will be a twenty four hour guard. There was discussion on
access to building 5 and parking. CM Warehime said this is an industrial area with residential
area nearby; asked about truck traffic along Queens Avenue. City Planner Licht said the
expectation is the truck traffic would come from the north and that if it does become an issue
the city can discuss with Duke at that time.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the final plat and site and building plans for
Gateway North 6 as outlined in the Findings of Fact and Decision; dated February
10, 2014; as presented and adopting Resolution 2014-10 approving a Development
Agreement. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. Motion carried.
6. Administration.
6 1 Resolution 2014-11 calling for a Public Hearing for Duke Tax Abatement.
City Administrator Johnson reviewed the staff report. CM Heidner asked for a worksession to
discuss this item. City Administrator proposed February 24 worksession if all the information
needed is back by then.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve Resolution 2014-11. Seconded by CM
Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2 Claims List for Metro Appliance Recycling.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve. Seconded Mayor Stockamp. Motion carried 4-
0. CM Warehime abstained.
7. CityCouncil Reports and Updates.
The City Council directed City staff to send a thank you to Otsego River Riders; with emphasis
on Kurt Shermer' s work with maintaining the trails.
8. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson gave an update on upcoming events.
City Clerk Loff gave an update on EAID election grant received by the state in the amount of
$695 for the purchase of four ADA voting booths; two for Precinct 1A and two for Precinct 2A.
City Clerk Loff said an application has been received for the Planning Commission.
CM Darkenwald motioned to call a special meeting on February 24, 2014 at 6:00 PM
to interview applicants for Advisory Commission and the Gateway North tax
abatement. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Engineer Wagner gave an update on 70th Street project.
The City Council took an intermission at 7:55 PM. Mayor Stockamp called the meeting back to
order at 8:01 PM.
9 Discussion on appraisals for 70th Street Project; this portion of the meeting to
discuss appraisals will be closed under Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subdivision 3, C.
CM Darkenwald motioned to close the meeting at 8:03 PM. Second by CM
Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
Discussion on appraisals for acquisition of easements for 70th Street Project, properties
abutting proposed and existing 70th Street and CSAH 37, including PID 118-500-333300.
CM Darkenwald motioned to re -open the meeting at 8:16 PM. Seconded by CM
Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried.
10. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:16 PM.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk