04-14-14 CCOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
April 14, 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 and Doug Schroeder.
Excused absence: CM Tom Darkenwald and CM Jason Warehime.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer;
Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Dan Jordet, Administrative Services Director and Tami Loff, City
Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
Eric Lucero, Republican endorsed candidate for House of Representatives District 30B
introduced himself to the City Council and distributed his contact information.
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. March 24, 2014 Meeting.
B. March 24, 2014 Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve Ordinance 2014-06 revising the Police Commission bylaws; changing the name to
Public Safety Commission and expanding their purpose and duties.
3.4 Approve Riverwood National and Vintage Liquor License.
3.5 Motion to call a Special Council meeting for June 16 at 3:30 PM at City Hall for Economic
Development Strategic Planning.
3.6 Received Commission Meeting Minutes.
A. March 11 2014 Police Commission.
B. March 11, 2014 Heritage Preservation Commission.
3.7 Approve Ordinance 2014-07 amendment to City Code; Outdoor Music.
3.8 Approve hiring Seasonal Staff.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Parks and Recreation.
4.1 Prairie Center Rental Policy.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Mayor Stockamp said at a previous meeting the
City Council requested the additional funds be earmarked for maintenance costs; she asked
how much will go in that fund. City Administrator Johnson said City staff hasn't identified the
projected ongoing maintenance costs yet and recommended that an allocation be made
annually at the end of the year when the revenue and expenditure amounts are available. The
Council concurred.
CM Heidner motioned to approve Resolution 2014-21 adopting the amendments to
the Prairie Center Rental Policy and Ordinance 2014-08 adopting amendments to
the fee schedule. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
5. Community Development.
5.1 Riverpointe 5th Addition Final Plat.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report and recommended modifications to condition
number nine to state "The final plat is revised to provide a street connection between 59th
Street and the north plat line, subject to review and approval of the City Engineer."
The applicant was present and agreed with the staff report.
CM Heidner asked if the road will be built this year. City Planner Licht said yes.
CM Heidner motioned to approve final plat for Riverpointe 5t" Addition as outlined in
the Findings of Fact and Decision with the modifications to number nine as stated
above and Resolution 2014-22 approving a Development Agreement. Seconded by
CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
No items.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson said that the Wright County Board will take action tomorrow on
partnering with Trailblazer.
Mayor Stockamp called a short recess at 7:28 PM. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in
favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to reopen the meeting at 7:36 PM. Seconded by CM
Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
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 motioned to close this portion of the meeting at 7:37 PM.
Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Attorney MacArthur stated this portion of the meeting will be closed for discussion on
properties: 118-500-294400, 118-500-294401, 118-500-294402, 118-500-294201, 118-500-
321100, 118-500-304300, 118-500-311200 and 118-500-332100.
CM Schroeder motioned to reopen the meeting at 7:57 PM. Seconded by CM
Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
9 Adjourn.
CM Heidner motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor.
Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:58 PM.
kAATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk