02-20-1991 Workshop Meeting MinutesSTATE OF MN A Workship Meeting by the City
COUNTY OF WRIGHT Council of the City of Otsego was
CITY OF OTSEGO held this 20th day of February
1991 at 4:00 PM. Norman Freske,
Mayor, Doug Lindenfelser, Floyd
Roden, Larry Fournier, and Ron Black, Council Members, Jerome
Perrault, Clerk, Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk, Judy Hudson,
Secretary, Dave Licht, Planner, Bill Radzwill, Attorney, and
Ing Roskaft, of the Otsego Planning Commission were present.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman Freske.
Planner Dave Licht addressed the meeting and advised the
Council that the Su.b Division Ordinance has been prepared and
will be presented to the Council at the February 25, 1991,
Council Meeting. The Otsego Planning Commission will review
the Sub -Division Ordinance at it's meeting tonight.
Mr. Licht also suggested that the Council establish a
Parks and Recreation Committe, a 5 to 7 member body separate
from the Planning Commisiion. They should also consider a
$350.00 per lot fee for Parks and a $50.00 trail fee. Another
item to consider is requiring Developers to provide Security
Deposits as most Communities require Security Deposits in
case of default. Bill Radzwill advised the Council against
accepting Performance Bonds as a form of Security.
Regarding minor Sub -Divisions such as lot splits, Mr.
Licht advised the Council that the Zoning Administrator could
approve these without Council action if it complies with the
Ordinance. He suggested to the Council that they appoint
Elaine Beatty as zoning Administrator as she is a full time
office person and has had. some experience already in that
area.
Mr. Licht also said his office has been getting calls
from Developers regarding the status of the Comprehensive
Plan and the Sub -Division Ordinance. He would rather that
these calls go to the City office first. Elaine could report
to the Council each month of contacts from potential
Developers including PID numbers of potential developement
areas.
Regarding budgeting, Mr. Licht said the City will need
to develop a plan for what its needs are and what your
finances will permit each year. You will also need to
develop a 5 year Capital Improvement Program for both the
Street and Administrative Depts. so that you can budget
accordingly.
Regarding the Zoning Ordinance, Mr. Licht advised the
Council they need to set the direction they want to take.
Whatever is put in the Ordinance should be followed as once
the rules are established they should be followed. If you
grant a variance that does not meet the criteria of the
Ordinance, you have not followed the Ordinance which can
create problems and also set a precedent for future requests.
Regarding the Brisbin matter and similar situations,
Otsego is a City in transition with some areas being
developed, others will remain Agricultural for years to come
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accessory buildings on small lots, this can cause a crowded
situation when these buildings start expanding. The Council
will need to regulate the size of accessory buidings so that
they will be compatible to the area for year to come and in
no case, should exceed the size of the dwelling on the lot.
A Commerical and Industrial Area will need to be designated
for businesses to locate as we need the businesses and we do
not want to discourage them from locating in Otsego. Many
Communities do not allow Home Extended Businesses that have
outside employees, only Home Occupation Types of business
that are confined to the residence and not in an accesory
building. Another possiblity is licensing small Home Extended
Businesses on a yearly basis. For those businesses that have
grown too much, the Council will need to allow them a
reasonable amount of time to relocate in an Industrial or
Commerical designated area.
Ron Black asked Mr.Licht how soon we could have a
discussion of accessory buildings. Mr. Licht replied he was
ready and the discussion meeting could be held whenever the
Council wished.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Norman F. Freske, Mayor
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Douglas Lindenfelser, Council
Floyd Roden, Council
Larry Fournier, Council
, Ron Black, Council
Attest: Jerome Perrault, Clerk
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