11-25-1991 City Council MinutesSTATE OF MN The City Council of the City of
COUNTY OF WRIGHT Otsego met this 25 day of
CITY OF OTSEGO November, 1991 at 7:30 PM. Norman
Freske, Mayor, Doug Lindenfelser,
Floyd Roden, Larry Fournier and Ron Black, Council Members,
Jerome Perrault, Clerk, James Barthel, Treasurer, Elaine
Beatty, Deputy Clerk, Judy Hudson, Secretary, Dave Licht,
Planner, Bill Radzwill, Attorney, and Larry Koshak, Engineer,
were present.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman F.
Freske.
Motion by Larry Fournier to approve the Minutes of the
Nov. 6, 1991, Work Session Meeting. Seconded by Doug
Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
Motion by Floyd Roden to approve the Minutes of the Nov.
12, 1991, Council Meeting. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser,
all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Neil Gorder was present and said it was time for the
City to adopt a Snowmobile Ordinance. For a start we should
not allow any snowmobiles North of Co. 39. Snowmobiles run
all over his property and the Sheriff will not do anything if
you do not have a number.
Bill Radzwill advised Mr. Gorder that he should post his
property so that he would have legal grounds if someone
trespasses.
Doug Lindenfelser commented that the Otsego Parks
Committee is attempting to establish a Snowmobile Trails
System in Otsego and this could help stop some of the
trespassing.
Motion by Larry Fournier to establish Rural and Urban
Taxing Districts in the City of Otsego and to establish
valuations on a 1 to 1 basis. Seconded by Ron Black, all
Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Larry Fournier said the Council could re-define the
Rural & Urban Taxing District boundaries next year when more
information is available on the differences in services and
valuations.
Ron Black suggested having Bill Radzwill further
investigate the differences between the Rural and Urban
Districts.
Michelle Laverenz, representing Riverwood Conference
Center, appeared before the Council to request a permit to
proceed with construction of the Riverwood restaurant
addition before the PUD Contract is signed. The restaurant
will be shut down from Dec. 18 to Jan 4 and they would like
to do the construction work during that time.
Dave Licht commented that the PUD Contract with
Riverwood should be ready to be signed by Dec. 9. One thing
left to resolve is the status of the access road.
Larry Koshak said the septic system and drain field for
the restaurant needs to be reviewed.
Larry Fournier said he had no problem with allowing
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Riverwood to start construction early.
Dave Licht commented that the Council could go ahead and
give Riverwood a building permit to start construction but it
should be done with the understanding that the Council will
not be held liable if the PUD Contract is not signed.
Motion by Floyd Roden to approve Riverwood applying for
a building permit for expansion of their restaurant subject
to approval by the Building Inspector and subject to the
understanding that the City is not held liable if the PUD
Contract is not signed.
The motion was seconded by Ron Black, all Council
Members voted in favor of the motion.
Jacquie Rognli appeared before the Council and suggested
a flat fee of $325.00 per issue for her services in
publishing the Otsego View Newsletter instead of $200.00 plus
expenses that she has been receiving.
Ron Black suggested that the Council further study the
information packet that Mrs. Rognli prepared and make a
decision on her compensation at the next Council Meeting.
The Council reported their articles for the year end
issue of the Newsletter are nearly completed and suggested
putting in an article on how the duties of the Staff had
changed in the past year.
Ron Black said he would like to have the content of the
year end issued approved by the Council before it goes to
press.
Dave Licht said the Council should have information on
the 3 Industrial Areas of the City by Wednesday of this week.
Ron Black asked if there was a provision or limiting used car
lots. Dave Licht said that could be controlled by limiting
the amount of outside storage in certain areas.
Larry Koshak brought up the access road for Hwy 101,
Quale Ave. from CO. 37 to 65th Street. He said there was
some concern about zoning in that area and Dave Licht advised
him it was all zoned Agricultural in that area. Larry Koshak
also said some of the residents along the access road are
interested in developing their land. Also Jim Lefebvre was
concerned about access to rented farm land on the East side
of Hwy 101. A Realtor was present at the Hwy 101 Meeting
that wanted an access to Hwy 101 off Richard Lefebvre's land.
Concerning the MSA Maintenance Fund, Larry Koshak
advised the Council that a request must be made before
December 16, if greater than $1,500.00 per mile is requested.
Up to 25% of the MSA allotment can be requested for
maintenance with out being required to file a report as to
how the funds were used.
Motion by Floyd Roden to request 25% of MSA Funds
($83,152) for maintenance in 1992. Seconded by Ron Black,
all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Larry Koshak suggested having a Public Hearing on the
Hwy 101 access road (Quale Ave) in Jan. or Feb., 1992. The
City will be re-imbursed for constructing the access road but
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will have to pay up front for preliminary engineering and
right-of-way acquistion.
Motion by Ron Black to authorize Hakanson Anderson
Assoc. Inc, to prepare a feasibility study for Quale Ave.
from CO. 37 to 65th Street. Seconded by Floyd Roden,
all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Regarding the unfilled Bajari pit,. Mr. Koshak said it
was up to Mr. Bajari to file a claim with MnDot that Park
construction has failed to meet their obligation to him.
Regarding the Balfany culvert project by Mud Lake, Mr.
Koshak said he sees no problem with it for agricultural use,
however, if the land were to be developed this would make a
difference. Mr. Radzwill advised the council they need to
know more about the landowner's plans before commenting on
this project.
Regarding the planned new junction of Nashua Ave. and
CO. 39, the CO. Engineer does not think turn lanes are needed
at this time according to present traffic volumes. Larry
Koshak suggested that the Council consider putting a street
light at the intersection.
Mr. Koshak advised the Council that the Packard Ave.
bituminous did not pass the quality tests and he has reduced
the payment for the bituminous by about $7,000.00. He said
the range of the tests was not far enough below the standard
to cause the road to fail to stand up. Floyd Roden said he
was concerned that the road may not stand up and would have
preferred to pay full price for a better quality job. The
project is guaranteed for 1 year but could fail after that.
Mr. Koshak said he thought the test failure was due to over
compaction and because of extra base gravel he did not feel
the road lost any strength. He recommended making pay
estimate NO. 3 to Buffalo Bituminous Inc. in the amount of
$82,881.18. He suggested requiring a 2 year letter of credit
or bond on the next project the City does.
Motion by Ron Black to pay Payment Estimate No. 3 in the
amount of $82,881.18 to Buffalo Bituminous Inc. on Dec. 9,
1991. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted
in favor of the motion.
The rest of the Packard Ave. project will be completed
in the spring, however, Buffalo Bituminous has agreed to put
more gravel on the driveways soon.
Bill Radzwill brought up the Sewage Disposal Ordinance
for review by the council. In Section 5-3-3 it reads that
the septic system site plan is to be prepared by an engineer
or surveyor if the building inspector requests it. Pumping
will be required every two years unless the home owner can
prove it is not necessary. Measuring must be done by a
licensed pumper or installer.
Motion by Floyd Roden to adopt the Sewage Disposal
Ordinance as prepared by Bill Radzwill. Seconded by Doug
Lindenfelser, all council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
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Bill Radzwill then presented the Nuisance Ordinance for
Council review. He said he had removed the word "old" in
reference to vehicles in the section pertaining to junk cars
and their removal.
On public drinking, it is prohibited in public parks and
parking lots unless authorized by the City Council.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to adopt the Nuisance
Ordinance as prepared by Bill Radzwill. Seconded by Ron
Black, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Floyd Roden to approve the Nuisance Ordinance
Summary for publication purposes. Seconded by Ron Black, all
Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier to approve the Law Enforcement
Contract with the Wright CO. Sheriff Dept. calling for 40
hours of Deputy Sheriff patrol service per week for 2 years
at a rate of $26.00 per hour for 1992 and $28.50 per hour for
1993. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion.
Ron Black said he thought the Council should get monthly
reports from the Sheriff's Dept. on the hours they spend in
Otsego and when they put in the hours.
The meeting with the Albertville City Council to discuss
the Fire Contract has been tentatively set for Dec. 12, 1991,
at 7:30 Pm at the Albertville City Hall.
The Council will request Agent Dan Green to meet with
them to discuss building valuations for Insurance purposes.
City Staff members Elaine Beatty and Judy Hudson
discussed fee schedules with the Council.
The Current Fee Schedule is as follows:
Septic Search $25.00
Assessment Search 25.00
Dog Licenses -
Spayed or neutered 5.00
other dogs 10.00
Map copies 1.00
Copies .25
Fax copies 1.00
Building & Zoning Manuals 15.00
Elaine and Judy agreed the fee schedule was adequate
with the exception of the Septic Search which they thought
should be raised to $35.00 because they require more of their
time.
Elaine Beatty reported that she got information from the
County Assessor's Office on the number of mobile homes in the
Riverbend Mobile Home and their occupants. There are 199
mobile homes in the Park and they have been paying just one
fire assessment for the whole park. Most communities charge
an assessment for each mobile home. She said we would have
until July 1 to submit an assessment list for each mobile
home.
The joint Chamber of Commerce of Albertville St. Michael
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and Frankfort Township has invited Otsego to join.
Motion by Floyd Roden to join the Chamber of Commerce
group. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted
in favor of the motion.
Bob Spencer asked if the issue of Riverwood access road
to the former 11 acre parcel was going to be brought up
again. The Council advised him it will be discussed at the
Dec. 9,. 1991, Council Meeting. They further advised him
that they have not changed their position in that the road is
not to be used by the Riverwood Conference Center.
Norman Freske asked Larry Fournier to consider whether
he wants to remain a voting member of the Planning Commission
or become a non-voting Council Representative. Larry
Fournier said he would be comfortable with either position
and would abide by the Council's decision as to which
position he should occupy on the Planning Commission.
Proceeding as a board of audit, the Council audited and
allowed verified accounts Nos. 969 to 1005 inclusive.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
i 1 , Norman F. Freske Mayor
uglas Lindenfelser, Council
Floyd Roden, Council
a Larry Fournier, Council
Ron Black, Council
Attest: Jerome Perrault, Clerk
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