01-26-09 CCITEM 3-1
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
JANUARY 26, 2009
6:30 PM
1 Ma or Pro Tempore Heidner will all the meeting to order.
Mayor Pro Tempore Heidner called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Pro Tem Vern Heidner; Councilmembers: Mark Thorsted and Dan
Scharber. Absent: Mayor Jessica Stockamp and Councilmember Tom Darkenwald.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator;
Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney, Ron Wagner, City Engineer, Gary Groen, Finance Director.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Pro Tempore Heidner led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2 Consider agenda approval.
CM Scharber motioned to adopt the agenda. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor.
Motion carried.
3 Consider the following minutes.
3.1. January 12 2009 Public Hearing Minutes.
CM Scharber motioned to adopt the minutes. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in
favor. Motion carried.
3.2. January 12 2009 City Council Minutes.
CM Scharber motioned to adopt the minutes. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in
favor. Motion carried.
4 Open Forum: (5 minute limit)
Kathy Peterson, Otsego Great River Riders, updated the Council on recent Club activities.
5 Consent Agenda Non -controversial items).
5.1. Approve Claims List.
5.2. Received December 9, 2008 Police Commission Minutes.
5.3. Received December 10, 2008 Park Commission Minutes.
5.4. Approve 2008 Pay Equity Report.
5.5. Approve Pay Estimate #1 in the amount of $72,759.79 & $25,133.58 to Omann
Brothers Inc for Remington Coves Warranty Work.
5.6. Approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $2,772.60 to Omann Brothers Inc
for Remington Coves.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by CM Thorsted.
All in favor. Motion carried.
6 Unfinished Business.
6.1. Consider�urchase of GIS Computer and software.
Mayor Pro Tempore Heidner motioned to approve the purchase of the equipment
Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
7. Public Works.
No items.
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8. Dan Licht, City Planner.
No items.
9. Ron Wagner, City Engineer.
9.1. Storm Water Fee Ordinance.
CM Scharber motioned to adopt Ordinance 2009 -01. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All
in favor. Motion carried.
10. Andrew MacArthur, City Attornex.
City Attorney MacArthur updated Council that there will be a mediation on February 10th for
Zachman.
11. Council Items.
11.1. Consider approval of NSP Grant request.
Mike Robertson went over the Grant Application. Council was concerned if the City could be
stuck paying fees. Mike didn't think the City would be liable for any fees.
Mayor Pro Tempore Heidner motioned to direct staff to apply for the NSP Grant for
three Zip Codes. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
11.2. Scharber & Sons Invoice.
CM Thorsted motioned to approve payment. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried. CM Scharber abstained.
11.3. 2009 Albertville Fire Agreement.
Mike Robertson reviewed; increase is based on new lots platted and valuation growth in 2006.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the 2009 Albertville Fire Contract. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tempore Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
12. Mike Robertson, City Administrator.
12.1. Update of Personnel Policx.
Council was in consensus that sections 1-3 were acceptable.
13. Judy Hudson, City Clerk.
None.
14. Adjourn by 10 PM.
Adjourned at 7:20 PM.
Mayor Pro Tempore Vern Heidner
ATTEST:
Judy Hudson, City Cleftft riting Admin.
Written by: Tami Loff, Deputy Clerk