03-24-14 CCOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
March 24, 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, Doug Schroeder and Tom
Darkenwald and Jason Warehime.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; Daniel Licht, City Planner;
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.
Marvin Valerius, 13701 70th Street NE, said 70th Street has had no gravel or rock in the last few
years and he feels it's dangerous; he is asking the City Council for help with the condition of the
road and also for the city to provide dust control. City Engineer Wagner stated the gravel is low
and that he received another request for dust control along that area. Mayor Stockamp asked
city staff to bring back a cost to the City Council for consideration. City Engineer Wagner
suggested the item be brought to the Public Works Subcommittee. The City Council agreed.
Pat Hilden, President of Otsego RiverRiders Snowmobile Club, 7091 Odell Avenue, gave an
update on snowmobile club activity. The City Council thanked for Mr. Hilden and the club for
their support and efforts. Mr. Marvin Valerius, 13701 70th Street NE, approached the
microphone and there was discussion on snowmobile trails when the 70th Street Project is
complete.
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. February 24, 2014 Meeting.
B. February 24, 2014 Special Meeting.
C. March 10, 2014 Meeting.
D. March 10, 2014 Special Meeting.
3.3
Received Commission Meeting Minutes.
A. Heritage Preservation Commission February 11, 2014.
B. Police Commission February 11, 2014.
C. Parks and Recreation Commission February 12, 2014.
3.4
Approve
Advertising for Document Imagining Assistant.
3.5
Approve
purchase of a Valve Turner.
3.6
Approve
Well House #4 Remote Monitoring/Source Water Protection Grant.
3.7
Approve
Hire of Seasonal Staff.
3.8
Approve
Ordinance 2014-05 Amending the City Code Amendment to change the
scheduled date of the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
3.9 Approve Resolution 2014-16 Approving Property Tax Abatements and Authorizing
Execution of a Tax Abatement and Business Subsidy Agreement.
3.10 Approve Settlement Agreement and Release, releasing funds held in escrow for Pleasant
Creek Fourth Addition.
CM Heidner stated item 3.2C minutes under the 70th Street Project update should read CM
Heidner asked if the delays affected the project and item 3.9 correct the address in the
agreement and the agreement should be changed from ten years to seven years.
CM Heidner motioned to approve with changes as noted above. Seconded by CM
Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Community Development.
4.1 Heritage Estates 1st Addition Final Plat.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the Heritage Point ist Addition final plat subject to
the conditions as outlined in the Findings of Fact and Decision and adopt Resolution
2014-17 approving a Development Agreement. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in
favor. Motion carried.
5. Administration.
Easements for City Project No. 2014-170... Street and a portion of CSAH 37.
City Attorney MacArthur presented the staff report and noted a clerical error in the attached
Resolution under the first whereas should be changed to read "eastern edge" rather than
western edge. City Attorney MacArthur reviewed the project timeline.
CM Darkenwald asked if, under the second whereas of the Resolution the date of last offer
should be added. City Attorney MacArthur said no, it is not necessary. CM Darkenwald said in
the next clause it states the City met with all the property owners. He asked if that is correct.
City Attorney MacArthur suggested changing the language to state majority of the property
owners.
CM Heidner stated a lot of times property owners get nervous when they hear eminent domain
but it is not always a bad thing; it may make their taxes go down and for some that is a
substantial difference. CM Darkenwald agreed.
CM Schroeder motioned to approve Resolution 2014-18 authorizing the
commencement of Eminent Domain for the 70th Street Project; changing the word
western to eastern and adding majority of the property owners in the third whereas.
Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Engineer Wagner suggested a City Council Worksession for discussion of the project and
setting an informational meeting for residents regarding the project.
CM Darkenwald called a City Council Worksession on April 7, 2014 at 5:30 PM to be
held at City Hall. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Darkenwald motioned to call an informational meeting for residents regarding
the 70th Street Project on April 14, 2014 at 5:30 PM at Prairie Center. Seconded by
Mayor Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
CM Heidner asked when the City Council will receive a final budget and CIP. City Administrator
Johnson said soon. The City Council requested print and electronic copies.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson discussed options for a strategic planning date. The City Council
agreed on June 16 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. City Administrator Johnson will confirm with the
facilitator.
8 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.
Mayor Stockamp called a short recess at 7:51 PM. Mayor Stockamp called the meeting back to
order at 7:55 PM.
City Attorney MacArthur stated this portion will be closed for discussion on properties:
118-500-293400, 118-500-294200, 118-500-294100, 118-500-283302, and 118-500-311100.
CM Warehime motioned to close this portion of the meeting at 7:55 PM. Seconded
by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Warehime motioned to reopen the meeting at 8:22 PM. Seconded by CM
Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
9. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:22 PM.
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