10-25-10 CCITEM 3-1
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
OCTOBER 25, 2010
7:00 PM
1. Mayor Jessica Stockamp will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Dan Scharber, Tom
Darkenwald and Doug Schroeder.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Tami Loff, City Clerk; Gary Groen, Finance Director;
Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Brad
Belair, Public Works Supervisor.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider agenda approval.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion
carried.
3. Consider the following minutes.
3.1. October 11, 2010 City Council Meeting.
CM Heidner said item 16 should say that a resident on 85�h Street told him about the garbage
trucks.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as amended. Seconded by Mayor Stockamp. All in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum: (5 minute limit)
4.1. Certificates of appreciation for Otsego Festival Committee.
Mayor Stockamp presented certificates of appreciation to Otsego Festival Committee members.
Open Forum:
Chris Wilson, 8600 O'Dean Avenue, said that she spoke with Kevin and Beth Ramsey that
purchased the property next to her at 8700 O'Dean and they said they would be willing to sell
the portion needed for the proposed nature park.
Kevin Ramsey, 8700 O'Dean Avenue, said he is willing to work with the city if proposal is still
on. Mayor Stockamp said she recommends that they meet with city staff.
Heather Eidem, New River Medical Center, gave update on current Hospital activities. The
annual Diabetes testing will be held November 9t" from 4-7pm. CM Heidner asked if the
Hospital sends representatives to other cities for their council meetings. Ms. Eidem said yes to
quite a few.
5. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
5.1. Approve Claims List.
5.2. Approve Resolution 2010-38 accepting donation from the MN Twins Community
Fund.
5.3. Approve Resolution 2010-39 accepting donation from Rogers Youth Baseball.
5.4. Approve Resolution 2010-43 accepting donation from TRSA.
5.5. Received September 8, 2010 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes.
5.6. Received September 14, 2010 HPC Minutes.
5.7. Received September 14, 2010 Police Commission Minutes.
City Council Meeting October 25, 2010. Page 2.
5.8. Approve Bio Solids quote.
CM Scharber motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion
carried.
6. Unfinished Business.
6.1. Paul Donna/Northland Securities:
A. Consider Resolution 2010-40 providing the issuance and sale of
$3,660,000 General Obligation CIP refunding Bonds, series 2010B, and
levying a tax for the payment thereof.
Paul Donna, Northland Securities, said this will save interest cost and dollars. Total net present
value saving is $484,368. The city maintained its AA- rating. CM Heidner said this refinancing is
the similar to refinancing a house. CM Darkenwald said Bond rating has improved through the
last several years. Finance Director Groen said yes. Finance Director Groen said the last rating
had a two step increase. CM Darkenwald thanked Paul Donna for is hard work and the City
Council agreed.
CM Heidner motioned to approve Resolution 2010-40. Seconded by CM Darkenwald.
All in favor. Motion carried.
B. Consider Resolution 2010-41 providing for the issuance and sale of
$22,305,000 General Obligation Water and Sewer Revenue refunding
Bonds, Series 2010C and pledging net revenues for the payment thereof.
CM Schroeder motioned to approve Resolution 2010-41. Seconded by CM
Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
C. Consider Resolution 2010-42 providing for the issuance and sale of
$1,215,000 General Obligation Improvement refunding Bonds, Series
2010D, levying a tax for the payment thereof and pledging special
assessments for the security thereof.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Resolution 2010-42. Seconded by CM
Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
7. Public Works.
7.1. Street Sign Policy discussion.
Public Works Supervisor Belair said that at the last Public Works Subcommittee meeting there
was discussion on a sign policy related to size of signs and non -conforming signs. The PW
subcommittee recommended the 9" plate with 6" lettering for safety concerns. CM Scharber
said with emergency response a lot of streets are not mapped well and at night the smaller
signs are hard to see. Mayor Stockamp asked what signs will be replaced. Public Works
Supervisor Belair said that for 2010 we should be able to complete the residential streets east
of Nashua Avenue and North of County Road 39. Mayor Stockamp said she's concerned if we
take down the children at play signs etc that we may get lots of calls. There needs to something
in the Otsego View on this. CM Heidner said that at one point the city put up a deaf child sign
and the family moved and the sign is still there. City Engineer Wagner said we would have to
track those signs and update them.
CM Darkenwald asked how many signs we have in the city. Public Works Supervisor Belair said
he guessed roughly 2200 but will get a number for the council.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the 9" signs for safety and the street sign policy.
Seconded by Mayor Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
8. Daniel Licht, City Planner.
City Council Meeting October 25, 2010. Page 3.
8.1. Beckman:
A. Zonina Man Amendment rezoning from A-1 District to A 2 District
B. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a lot less than 20 acres in A 2 District
C. Preliminary and Final Plat.
City Planner Licht reviewed the Planners report. CM Scharber asked if the house sits on the
southern section. City Planner Licht said yes and the other lots are empty at this time. City
Engineer Wagner said the easement under the power lines will be for future storm sewer pipe.
CM Heidner motioned to approve a Zoning Map amendment rezoning the subject
site from A-1 District to A-2 District based on a finding that the request is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion
carried.
CM Heidner motioned to approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and
Preliminary/Final Plat for Beckman Farm, subject to the six conditions listed in the
Planner's report dated October 20, 2010. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor.
Motion carried.
8.2. W-H Electric:
A. Amendment of an existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to extend
approval to construct an electric utility substation to December 31 2015.
City Planner Licht reviewed the Planners report. Applicant Wayne Bauerschmidt said he is
available for questions if needed.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve an amendment to the CUP approved
September 25, 2006 for an electric substation within an A-1 District, subject to the
two conditions listed in the Planners report dated October 20, 2010. Seconded by
CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.3. Norin Landing.
City Planner Licht presented plans for Norin Landing. CM Darkenwald asked if there were funds
available. City Planner Licht said the DNR has said they are willing to fund this but don't expect
funds to be available before next year.
CM Scharber asked about the length of the walking trails. City Engineer Wagner said the plans
are only for the portion that the DNR would help fund. CM Scharber said it lays out a gravel
path and needs to be handicap accessible. City Engineer Wagner said path is just shown as
existing and it is not necessary going to be there when everything is developed.
CM Scharber motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
9. Ron Wagner, City Engineer.
No items.
10. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney.
No items.
11. Council Items.
11.1. Appoint Shawn Watson and Dana VanDenBerg to the Police Commission.
CM Heidner motioned to appoint Shawn Watson and Dana VanDenBerg to the Police
Commission. Seconded by Mayor Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting October 25, 2010. Page 4.
12. Mike Robertson City Administrator.
No items.
13. Gary Groen Finance Director.
No items.
14. Tam! Loff, City Clerk.
No items.
15. Adjourn by 10 PM.
Mayor Stockamp said she would like to add invoice from Bob and Judy's for pumpkins for the
Otsego Pumpkin Patch in the amount of $1859.98.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve invoice in amount of $1859.98. Seconded by
CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Stockamp said that the Parks and Recreation Commission would like to know what they
have spent so far. Finance Director Groen will get that for their next meeting.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 8:20 PM.
ATTEST:
Tam! Loft, City Clerk
Mayor 3essica Stockamp