06-23-08 CCOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
June 23, 2008
6:30 PM
1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM
Roll Call: Mayor Fournier; Councilmember's: Vern Heidner, Mark
Thorsted, Jessica Stockamp and Tom Darkenwald.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Dan Licht, City Planner; Ron
Wagner, City Engineer; Gary Groen, Finance Director and Brad Belair, Public
Works Supervisor and Tim Rochel Building Official.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider agenda approval.
CM Darkenwald requested moving item 9.1 to 5.7. Mike Robertson requested to
add 6.3. Discussion of Fourth of July Holiday.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of the agenda as amended. Seconded
by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes.
3.1. June 3, 2008 City Council Workshop.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of the minutes as written. Seconded by
CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
3.2. June 9, 2008 City Council Minutes.
CM Stockamp motioned adoption of the minutes as written. Seconded
by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum: (5 minute limit)
4.1. Jay Hibbard, Centerpoint Energy Representative, Re: Community
Partnership Grant Presentation.
Jay Hibbard, representing Centerpoint Energy, presented a check for $1,600 to
Mayor Fournier to be used towards purchase of a defibrillator.
Open Forum:
Kathy Pedersen, 9362 Nason Court, wanted to personally thank Mayor Fournier
for his direction on getting the Wright County River Riders Snowmobile Club
going in Otsego and his vote of confidence to them and stated that he will be
missed.
5. Consent Agenda. Non -controversial items).
5.1. Approve Claims List.
5.2. Received May 14, 2008 Park and Rec Commission Minutes.
5.3. Ordinance 08-13 amending the Otsego Zoning Ordinance regarding
exemptions for non-commercial signs in accordance with MN
Statutes.
City Council Meeting June 23, 2008. Page 2.
5.4. Ordinance 08-14 amendment related to state licensed day care and
residential care facilities.
5.5. Approve Final Pay Estimate #3 to Westco Environmental for 2008
Annual Sewer Cleaning in the amount of $9,583.05.
5.6. Approve Final Pay Estimate #3 to Kotila Excavating for Otsego
Creek North Improvements in the amount of $8,152.09.
5.7. Approve Pay Estimate #5 to Rice Lake Construction for Well #8,
Raw Water Line and Pumphouse #2 Imp. in amount of $51,355.10.
CM Thorsted motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
Item 9.1. Consider Resolution 08-40 Approving Plans and Specs for
Ouantrelle Avenue Water and Sewer Extension (COP #08-11) and
Order Ad for Bids.
City Engineer Ron Wagner said this Resolution would approve the Plans and
Specs as outlined in the previous Public Hearing. If approved, a special City
Council meeting would be needed on July 21 in order to meet MNDOrs
schedule. Mr. Wagner recommended approval of Plans and Specs for purpose of
continuing this process and to work out issues with the Nathes and Mississippi
Riverwood Association (MRWA). CM Darkenwald said by awarding this it still
gives us options to amend the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) with MRWA and to
work with the Nathes on easements. CM Thorsted agreed and said it would also
give time to work on the cost. City Attorney Andy MacArthur said actually
ordering the project would come later. City Administrator Mike Robertson
confirmed that the City Council is saying to negotiate with the Nathes to work
out easements. City Planner Dan Licht said in terms of process, the City could
initiate a Public Hearing to amend the CUP and also get a draft agreement with
the Nathes.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adopt Resolution 2008-40. Seconded by
CM Thorsted. All in favor. CM Heidner abstained as he wasn't in
attendance at the Public Hearing. Motion carried.
6. Old Business.
6.1. Presentation of 2007 Audit.
Andy Berg of Abdo, Abdo & Eick, presented the 2007 Audit. He recommended
that the current electronic payments be added to the claims list. Finance Director
Gary Groen said he is already implementing the other suggestions.
6.2. Review of City Finance Plan.
Mike Robertson reviewed the Financial Plan.
6.3. Fourth of July Holiday.
Mike Robertson said he had a request from staff, since the 4th falls on Friday
some are only getting 4 hours of holiday and he discussed various options. The
City Council agreed to have staff modify schedules so everyone works 32 hours
that week and receives 8 hours of holiday pay.
7. Public Works.
City Council Meeting June 23, 2008. Page 3.
7.1. Consider Kevin Lamson's raise.
Brad Belair went over his recommendation. Mayor Fournier said at the Public
Works sub -committee meeting it was suggested to go up one step in pay grade.
Mayor Fournier motioned to accept the recommendation and move
Kevin Lamson to step I1. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor.
Motion carried.
7.2. Pheasant Ridge Storm Sewer Repair.
Brad Belair said this is just a FYI; W -H Electric will receive a bill for this repair.
8. Dan Licht, City Planner.
8.1. Otsego Autocare:
A. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a minor auto repair/tire
store.
B. Final Plat.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Ron Wagner presented the
Engineering Report.
CM Heidner motioned to approve a CUP allowing minor auto repair and
The Shoppes at Great River Centre 2nd Addition final plat subject to the
sixteen conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
9. Ron Wagner, City Engineer.
10. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney.
10.1. Amendment to Verizon Lease Agreement.
Andy MacArthur went over the agreement.
CM Heidner motioned to enter into signing the agreement as
presented. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
11. Council Items.
11.1. Set Joint Workshop with Park & Rec Commission.
CM Stockamp said that the Park and Rec Commission would like a workshop with
staff and the City Council to go over future park planning and budget. A
workshop was set for July 16, at 7 PM.
11.2. Resignation of Mayor Fournier.
Mayor Fournier read his resignation.
A. Res. 08-36 Accepting Mayor Fournier's Resignation.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Resolution 08-36 accepting Mayor
Fournier's Resignation. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor.
Motion carried.
B. Acting Mayor Heidner presides.
CM Heidner presided as Acting Mayor.
C. Res. 08-37-Ap12ointing New Mayor.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Resolution 08-37 appointing Jessica
Stockamp as Mayor. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. Motion carried. CM
Stockamp abstained.
City Council Meeting June 23, 2008. Page 4.
D. Swear in New Mayor by City Clerk.
City Clerk Judy Hudson swore in Jessica Stockamp as Mayor.
E. Res. 08-38 Declaring vacancy in City Council.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adopt Resolution 08-38 a declaring
vacancy in the City Council. Seconded by CM Thorsted. Motioned
carried. Mayor Stockamp abstained.
F. Res. 08-39 Appointing new Council Member.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adopt Resolution 08-39 appointing Dan
Scharber. Seconded by CM Thorsted. Mayor Stockamp abstained.
G. Swear in new City Council member.
City Clerk Judy Hudson swore in Dan Scharber.
Mayor Stockamp presided.
12. Mike Robertson City Administrator.
13. Judy Hudson, City Clerk.
City Council set a special City Council Meeting on 7-21-08 at 5:30 PM. CM
Scharber will not be able to attend.
Mayor Stockamp wants staff to look at accessory buildings on collector streets.
14. Larry Fournier's Final Comments.
Larry congratulated Mayor Stockamp and CM Scharber and wished everyone his
best.
15. Adjourn by 10 PM.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Thorsted.
Adjourned at 8:53 PM.
Mayor Larry Fournier
ATTEST:
Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Admin.
Written by: Tami Loff, Deputy Clerk