ITEM 3.2B 4.28.2014 MinutesITEM 3_213
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
April 28, 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. CM Jason Warehime arrived
at 7:24 PM.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer;
Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Dan Jordet, Administrative Services Director; 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: Wright County Commissioner Mark Daleiden. There was discussion on the
Board meeting Tuesday for decision on transit; Mr. Daleiden recommended trade on items and
is open for ideas. Mayor Stockamp said the Parks and Recreation Department has contacted the
county to place a Free Little Library in the County Park and was told no. Mr. Daleiden will look
into it. There was also discussion on the Wright County Cost Sharing Policy. Mr. Daleiden said
the County is still working on the curb and gutter section; they surveyed other counties to
compare. This item will go back to the Board next week.
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 Ci!y Council Meeting Minute
A. April 7 2014 Special Meeting.
B. April 14, 2014 Meeting.
3.3 Approve Wellhead Protection Part 1 amendment scope change.
3.4 Approve Spring Biosolid Hauling.
3.5 Approve Resolution 2014-23 accepting_ donation from Midwest Landscapes.
3.6 Terminate Probationary Emplloyment of Finance Assistant H.
3.7 Approve Resolution 2014-24 releasing certain property from recorded Developers
Agreements- Riverwood National and Grenins Mississippi Hills.
3.8 Approve Ordinance 2014-09 amending the rental housing provisions of the City Code
related to single family occupancy.
3.9 Approve Right -of -Way Plat #2.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Public Hearings.
4.1 Vacation of portions of Utility and Drainage Easements -Gateway North Second Addition.
A. Mayor will open the Public Hearing.
B City Clerk attests to notice requirements.
C City Attorney present Request for Action.
D Any public comments.
E Mayor will close the Public Hearing.
F improve Resolution 2014-25.
Mayor Stockamp opened the public hearing at 7:13 PM.
City Clerk Loff attested to all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been completed.
City Attorney MacArthur reviewed the request.
Hearing no comments Mayor Stockamp closed the Public Hearing at 7:14 PM
CM Schroeder motioned to approve Resolution 2014-25 allowing the partial
vacation of unneeded portions of drainage and utility easement within Gateway
North 2nd Addition, Outlot A as shown in Exhibit A. Seconded by CM Heidner.
Motion carried.
4.2 Jalger Avenue Improvement Project Public Hearing- Canceled.
5. Parks and Recreation.
5.1 Prairie Center Security Gate.
Parks and Recreation Manager Demant presented the staff report. There was discussion on if
"Ojibwa" was correct on the wall mural. The City Council recommended this item be verified by
staff and the Heritage Preservation Commission before it is printed.
CM Schroeder motion to approve to fund the installation of the Prairie Center wall
mural and security gate with making sure wall mural is correct as stated above.
Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
Council member Jason Warehime arrived at 7:24 PM.
6. Public Works.
6.1 Jalger Avenue Improvement Project.
City Engineer Wagner reviewed staff report. Bids would be opened May 21 with the construction
date in June. City Planner Licht reviewed the conditional use permit that would be required.
CM Heidner motioned to approve Resolution 2014-26 approving Plans and
Specifications for City of Otsego Project #14-03 Jalger Avenue Street Improvement
Project and order advertisement for bids. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor.
Motion carried.
6.2 70th Street Dust Control update.
City Engineer Wagner reviewed staff report.
CM Warehime motioned to accept Public Works Subcommittee recommendation and
approve placement of 4350 linear feet of dust control in front of the nine residents
along 70th Street between Oakwood Avenue and McAllister Avenue to retain existing
gravel and mitigate dust until the 70th Street Improvement Project begins.
Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
7. Administration.
7 1 Consider Budget Amendments.
Administrative Services Director Jordet reviewed the budget amendments.
CM Schroeder motioned to adopt Resolution 2014-27 amending the 2014 General
Fund Budget and the 2014 Utility Fund Budgets and approving the incorporation of
the Building Safety Fund into the General Fund as the Building Inspection
Department. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
8 City Council Reports and Updates.
CM Warehime said that Elk River Ambulance rolled out a its new service vehicles recently with
good results.
9 Staff Reports and Updates.
Administrative Services Director Jordet said the Audit started today and it's about a two week
process he said he is expecting to have the financial report close to the June 30 deadline.
10 Discussion on appraisals for 701h Street Project; this portion of the meeting to
discuss appraisals will be closed under Minn. Stat. 13D.05 Subdivision 3 C.
County Commissioner Mark Daleiden was present.
CM Schroeder motioned to close this portion of the meeting at 7:53 PM. Seconded
by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Attorney MacArthur stated this portion of the meeting will be closed for discussion on
properties: 118-500-332101, 118-500-332100, 118-500-332200, 118-500-283300, 118-500-
304300 and 118-500-311200.
CM Warehime motioned to adjourn the closed meeting at 8:21 PM. Seconded by CM
Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Warehime motioned to reopen the meeting at 8:22 PM. Seconded by Mayor
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
11. Adjourn.
CM Warehime motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor.
Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:22 PM.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk