02-28-22 City Council MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022
7:00 PM
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Tom Darkenwald, Tina Goede, Brittany Moores, and Jeff
Dahl. City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty; Human Resources/Assistant City
Administrator Sabrina Hille; City Attorney Dave Kendall; City Engineer Ron Wagner; City Planner Daniel
Licht; and City Clerk Audra Etzel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum:
Special Presentation — Albertville Fire Department.
Fire Chief Eric Bullen reviewed the 2021 Albertville Fire Department Annual Report.
CM Dahl asked if the fire department checks whether smoke detectors were working when they respond
to calls? Chief Bullen said they do find old equipment that is inoperable on some calls; public education
is important. CM Dahl further asked what is the best way to get residents to update their CO detectors?
Chief Bullen said advertising through the newsletter, social media or case-by-case with residents. They
recommend looking at the manufactured date vs. installation date to replace equipment; sometimes they
find equipment to be 20 years old. Daylight savings is a good time to remind people to test their
equipment and replace batteries; suggest replacing fire alarms after 10 years and 3-5 years for CO
detectors.
CM Goede asked about the breakdown of major incident types regarding building fires, and whether this
is residential or commercial? Chief Bullen said this is for any structure fire. CM Goede further asked
what type of medicals are they responding to most commonly? Chief Bullen said the two most common
are difficulty breathing and chest pains and during the winter season falls.
Mayor Stockamp and City Council thanked Fire Chief Bullen and the Albertville Fire Department for their
service.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Open Forum at 7:30 PM. No one from the public spoke.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:30 PM.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve the agenda as written, seconded by CM Goede. All in
favor. Motion carried 5-0
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. February 14, 2022 Meeting,
B. February 19, 2022 Special Meeting_
3.3 Authorize Procurement of a Portable Generator from Ziegler CAT.
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3.4 Approve Quotes and Authorize Flee Purchase — Skid Loader Trailer.
3.5 Approve Quotes and Authorize Flee Purchase — Asphalt Mill.
3.6 Approve Quotes and Authorize Flee Purchase — Traffic Management Sign Board Trailer.
3.7 Approve Revisions to the Street Maintenance I Job Description.
CM Moores motioned to approve the consent agenda as written, seconded by CM Dahl. All in
favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Planning:
4.1 Kwik Trip #1204:
A. Presentation by City Planner Licht.
B. Consider Approval.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
Mr. Dean George, Kwik Trip, Inc., was present.
CM Darkenwald asked if Kwik Trip followed-up with staff following the February 14th meeting. City
Planner Licht said he was in contact with Mr. Dean George.
CM Darkenwald asked City Attorney Kendall if the applicant can answer questions? City Attorney Kendall
said yes, if City Council has additional questions. CM Darkenwald asked if Kwik Trip received the finding
of facts? Mr. Dean George, 1626 Oak Street, Lacrosse, WI 54602 on behalf of Kwik Trip said Kwik Trip
did receive the Findings of Fact. Mr. George asked how the property owner should move forward with
uses of the property? City Planner Licht said that would be a discussion for staff to have with the
property owner.
CM Darkenwald motioned to deny application for Kwik Trip #1204 in accordance with the
Findings of Fact and Decision as presented; seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
4.2 Boulder Pass 2nd Addition:
A. Presentation by City Planner Licht.
B Consider Resolution 2022-19 Vacation Existing Drainage and Utility Easements.
C. Consider Approval of a Final Plat.
D Consider Resolution 2022-20 Approving a Development Contract.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
Emily Becker from M/I homes was available by video conference.
CM Darkenwald recused himself from consideration of the application based on adjacent family-owned
land at 7:41 PM
CM Goede asked to confirm if this was the final addition. City Planner Licht said there is one phase to
the west remaining.
CM Dahl motioned to adopt Resolution 2022-19 vacating existing drainage and utility
easements; approve the Boulder Pass 2nd Addition final plat subject to the conditions states
on the findings of fact and decision as presented; and adopt Resolution 2022-20 approving
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a development contract, seconded by CM Moores. CM Darkenwald abstained. Motion
carried 4-0.
CM Darkenwald rejoined the meeting at 7:42 PM
5. Engineering:
5.1 MNDOT Local Partnership Program Funding:
A Presentation by City Engineer Wagner.
B Consider Adoption of Resolution 2022-21 Authorizing an Agreement with MNDOT.
City Engineer Wagner presented the staff report.
Mayor Stockamp asked if Wright County has seen the costs? City Engineer Wagner said Wright County
was involved in the calculation of costs. CM Dahl asked Sergeant Oltmans how drivers react to flashing
yellow lights. Sergeant Oltmanns said that studies show the flashing yellow has a substantial effect on
the drivers vs. the solid yellow; resulting in a lower rate of traffic accidents.
CM Goede asked why the flashing yellow lights were not put in originally? Engineer Wagner said the
flashing yellow lights were not supported when the signal lights were installed. They have found the
flashing yellow lights worked well and started installing more often about ten years ago. CM Darkenwald
said this was built in 2006/2007 and believes flashing lights were not considered.
CM Darkenwald asked if the Attorney Kendall has reviewed the resolution? Attorney Kendall said he has
reviewed the resolution, noting the contract is pending review.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adopt Resolution 2022-21 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
to enter into MNDOT Agreement No. 1048186 for the installation of flashing left-hand turn
signals for signals associated with TH101 interchanges at Wright CSAH 36, CSAH 38, and
CSAH 42 otherwise known as Improvement Project SP 8606-35, seconded by CM Goede. All
in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
6. City Council Reports and Updates:
A. Heritage Preservation Commission - Liaison CM Moores had no update.
B. Parks and Recreation Commission - Liaison Mayor Stockamp said HKGI is reviewing the
proposed improvements at Carrick's Landing and School Knoll park. These projects are moving along
and will come back to City Council for approval at a future meeting.
C. Planning Commission - Liaison CM Darkenwald had no update.
D. Public Safety Commission — Liaison CM Goede had no update.
8. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Clerk Etzel said staff is working on redistricting of the voting precincts and will bring back a
resolution and map for City Council approval at a future meeting.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reminded City Council of the open house scheduled March
10th for the Street Renewal Project; notice has been posted and mailed.
Human Resources/Assistant City Administrator Hille said staff are in the middle of the Utility Billing
recruitment and hope to have a recommendation at the next meeting. Additionally, the results of a staff
survey are being reviewed and will be shared with City Council at a later date.
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City Attorney Kendall followed up on CM Darkenwald's question regarding the resolution to authorize the
TH101 contract approved tonight. The contract should be substantially similar to what was outlined in
the staff report. This is unusual for the State to ask for approval before being received, but the City
wants to cooperate with the State and believe it will be presented as they say. If there are significant
changes, staff will bring back to City Council for additional consideration.
City Planner Licht said the Comp Plan 2022 survey and mapping is available on the website and will be
available on social media tomorrow. At the next Planning Commission meeting, they will consider two
industrial projects: Project 011ie Development at TH101 and Interstate Development on the west side of
Kadler Avenue NE; additionally, a concept plan for VIP Auto Plex at 70th Street and Kittredge Parkway.
Wright County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Jason Oltmanns said Deputies have reached out to the
apartment buildings that will be opening soon to start communications. Today they had a Captain
retiring after 35 years of service; creates a lot of emotions within the department. Following up with the
Albertville Fire Department presentation tonight, they encourage their staff to analyze safety concerns
when they are not able to assist with medical or fire calls; there is always something to do.
9. Adjournment.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn at 8:00 PM, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
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Jessica Stockamp, Mayor