01-27-1992 City Council MinutesSTATE OF MINNESOTA The City Council of the City of
COUNTY OF WRIGHT Otsego met this 27TH day of
CITY OF OTSEGO January, 1992 at 7:30PM. Norman
F Freske, Mayor, Doug Lindenfelser,
Floyd Roden, Larry Fournier, and Ronald G Black, Council
Members, Jerome Perrault, Clerk, James Barthel, Treasurer,
Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk/Zoning Adm, Judy Hudson,
Secretary, Larry Koshak, Engineer, and Stan Ellison, Attorney
were present.
The meeting'was called to order by Mayor Norman F
Freske.
Motion by Larry Fournier to approve the Minutes of the
January 13, 1992 Council Meeting. Seconded by Floyd Roden,
all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
The Public Hearing on the application of Riverwood
Conference Center for an On Sale Liquor License was then
called to order.
Teresa Jenne was present and said she was opposed to the
On Sale Liquor License for Riverwood. She said she would
prefer to see the PUD Contract with Riverwood in place before
the license is granted.
Michelle Laverenz said that Riverwood has had a Wine
License for over six years and have had no problems. The
restaurant at Riverwood is on a trial basis for one_ year and
they would like to have an On Sale Liquor License to go along
with it.
Norman F Freske commented that the applicant has to be
investigated by the County Sheriff and the application
approved by both the Sheriff and Co Attorney.
Floyd Roden said the license can be pulled at any time
if problems occur.
Motion by Floyd Roden to close the Public Hearing,
Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Members voted in favor of
the motion.
Motion by Ron Black to approve the On Sale Liquor
License for Riverwood Conference Center thru June 30, 1992,
and subject to renewal on July 1, 1992. Seconded by Doug
Lindenfelser. Ron Black commented that he thought we would
have better control over liquor consumption with an On Sale
License rather than if the patrons brought in their own
bottles. Also restaurant facilities of that type need an On
Sale License to operate financially sound.
All Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Alan and Mari Freiberg of 7490 O'Dean Avenue have
applied for a permit to build and operate a dog kennel on
their property, PID 118-500-284201. The land is currently
zoned Ag, but is in the Long Range Urban Service Area and
targeted for future residential use.
Motion by Larry Fournier to abide by the Planning
Commission recommendations and deny the request of Alan and
Mari Freiberg for a permit to build and operate a dog kennel.
Seconded by Ron Black all Council Members voted in favor of
the motion.
Motion by Ron Black to abide by the Planninn Commission
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recommendations and approve the application of Mark Thiltgen
of 10003 Parrish Ave for a permit to build an addition to his
home. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted
in favor of the motion.
Motion by Ron Black to abide by the Planning Commission
recommendations and approve the application of Mark Thiltgen,
of 10003 Parrish•Avenue, for a permit to build an addition to
this home, Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members
voted in favor of the motion.
Concerning the Thiltgen Lot, Elaine Beatty said it is
made up of four small lots in the old Riverside Park Plat.
Rather than require it to be re -platted into one lot, which
would cost about $600.00, she recommended putting on a
restriction that this PID number cannot be sub -divided.
Motion by Ron Black that a restriction be placed on Lots
1,2,42 and 43 of Riverside Park so that they cannot be split
and must remain one parcel and one PID number. Seconded by
Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
Teresa Jenne said she had a question for Larry Koshak
concerning the Riverwood septic system. She said they are
digging now and are only 15 feet from the hill. Larry Koshak
said he was aware of it, that the system and drainfield had
been approved. She also asked about the septic system below
the hill. Larry Koshak advised her that this was the Bluff
House system which would be checked and evaluated in the
'spring.
Dan Greene advised the Council that the Errors and
Omissions Insurance under the League of Cities Policy would
cover situations like the Halls Addition Assessment Appeal
Case. However, if the Township had lost the case, the policy
would not cover the assessments.
Larry Koshak advised the Council that Mn/DOT has
approved the re -construction of Nashua Avenue as a MSA
project. The Council can now go ahead and advertise for bids
on the project with a suggested date to receive the bids on
or before 10:OOAM, March 3, 1992. The Council could then
review the bids at the March 9, 1992 Council Meeting.
Motion by Floyd Roden to adopt the Resolution Ordering
the Advertisement for Bids on the Nashua Ave, MSA Project
with the bids tor,7e received on or before 10:00AM, March 3,
1992. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members
voted in favor of the motion.
The full text of the Resolution is attached to these
minutes.
Larry Koshak also advised the Council that the Wright Co
Highway Department has agreed to pay 100% of the cost of a
right turn lane at the junction of Co 39 and Nashua Ave.
Larry Koshak said he has prepared a Grant Application
for a Water Management Plan for Otsego. This grant could be
LSI t^. v nn 'aAYl;a1 r^nn1'niir^ rnanacautsition of drainage
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easements and ponding areas, also wetlands. This could
amount to up to $200,000.00 in grant funds.
Norman F Freske asked Mr Koshak how long this Grant fund
had been available? Mr Koshak replied that it had been
available for a few years, but this is the first time he had
submitted an application.
Bill Radzwill had said that it is important to tie in
the application with a major waterway like the Mississippi
River.
This initial application has to be submitted by February
7, 1992 with a more detailed application by September, 1992.
Larry Koshak also submitted to the Council a feasibility
report for a new segment of Quale Ave that will serve as an
access road for Hwy 101. This new road would cul-de-sac 62nd
and 65th Streets on the West side of Hwy 101 and connect them
to 70th Street (Co 37). He said he has prepared the layout
of the road and Wright Co has approved the junction with 70TH
ST (Co 37). The State will pay the construction costs but
the City would need to pay for engineering and land
acquisition. The road will be a 9 ton design at a total
estimated cost of $296,500.00 with the city share to be about
$85,700.00. The City could consider an assessment policy
including commercial property assessments. The land is
presently zoned Ag, but could be rezoned commercial on the
East side and residential on the West Side or commercial on
both sides.
Motion by Ron Black to approve the feasibility study for
Quale Ave as prepared by Hakanson Anderson Associates Inc.
Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier to conduct a Public Hearing on
the proposed construction of Quale Ave from 62nd Street to
70th Street on March 30, 1992, at 7:30PM. Seconded by Floyd
Roden, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Larry Koshak said the MN Dept of Health is now involved
in the review and approval of the Riverwood septic system.
The City will need an agreement with the Health Department to
allow them to become a partner with the City in site
inspections and Ordinance applications.
Larry Koshak also said there are two Wetland Seminars
coming up that he would like to attend, one in St Cloud on
January 3lst and one in Brooklyn Park on February 20 and
21st
Commissioner Pat Sawatzke was present and the Council
requested him to renew their request for a street light at
the intersection of Co 39 and Co 19. The Wright Co Highway
Department had turned the City's request down, but because Co
39 is so heavily traveled and also Riverwood is located by
the intersection, the City Council would like them to
reconsider the request for a street light at that.
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Bids were received by and opened at 11:00 AM today for a
tandem axle truck. Lakeland Ford submitted a bid of
$52,544.60 for an LT 9000 Ford Truck.
Boyer Ford submitted a bid of $52,746.00 for an LT 9000
Ford Truck.
North Star International submitted a bid of $57,991.82
for an International Truck.
Motion by Floyd Roden to accept that bid of Lakeland
Ford to provide the City with a new Ford LT 9000 tandem axle
truck. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted
in favor of the motion.
Bids were also received for a dump box, plow, wind and
sander to be mounted on the truck.
Crysteel Truck submitted a combined bid of $24,876.00
for a dump box and Falls brand plow, wing and sander with all
necessary hydraulics.
J --Craft, Inc of Kimball submitted a combined bid of
$22,517.00 for a dump box and a Falls brand plow, wing and
sander with all necessary hydraulics .
McQueen, Inc submitted a combined bid of $27,275.00 for
a dump box and a Falls brand plow, wing, and sander with all
necessary hydraulics.
Metro Truck Equip submitted a bid of $13,180.00 for just
the dump box.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to accept the bid of J -
Craft, Inc. to provide the City with the dump box, plow, wing
and sander complete with all hydraulics. Seconded by Ron
Black, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Larry Fournier reported that the Site Selection
Committee recommends the purchase of the Dennis Havel
property as the site for the new City Hall. This is a 73.71
acre parcel on the West side of Nashua Ave in the N1/2 of the
NW1/4 of Sec 20, Twp 121, R 23, and can be purchased for
$130,000.00.
Motion by Larry Fournier to enter into an agreement to
purchase the Havel property. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all
Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to apply to the Otsego
Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit and a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to allow the City to build the
new City Hall. Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Members
voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to re -activate the City Hall
Building Committee to develop a site plan for the new City
Hall. Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion.
Elaine Beatty advised the Council that another meeting
has been set for January 30, 1992, at 7:30 PM to discuss Wild
and Scenic River Regulations and that Representative Bob
McEachern would be present.
The Council discussed the policy et whether to allow the
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occupancy of a new house before the inside painting and
carpeting is completed and outside painting completed. It
has been Wright Co's policy not to issue a Certificate of
Occupancy until the house is complete.
Ron Black said he would not be in favor of issuing a
Certificate of Occupancy until the house is completed. In a
case of sever hardship, the would-be occupant could come
before the Council and request an exception. The Council
could then review it on an individual merit basis.
Motion by Larry Fournier to require that a new home be
completed before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Members voted in favor of
the motion.
Floyd Dewey commented on the Riverwood PUD contract. HE
said Elaine Beatty has advised him that Riverwood is charged
for Engineering, Planner and legal services connected with
Riverwood. He was concerned that these professionals be
responsible to the City even tho Riverwood pays the bill.
Elaine Beatty advised the Council that because the
Riverwood PUD was signed after January 1, 1992, they were
requested to pay all of the 1992 taxes before the PUD
Contract could be filed with the County Recorder. This is a
State requirement. Elaine suggested keeping the PUD Contract
on file at the City Hall until the taxes are paid and it can
be recorded. Also notify the Public that the PUD Contract is
pending, will be recorded, and information about the PUD
Contract is available at the City Hall.
Ron Black said he would prepare a notice to that effect
and have Bill Radzwill review it.
Stewart Turnquist asked if the PUD Contract was now in
effect and was advised that it was.
Elaine Beatty advised the Council that there is a Grant
available for the establishment of a Waste Oil Collection
Site. The Council authorized her to submit an application
for the Grant.
Judy Hudson suggested raising the Septic Permit fee for
commercial buildings from $75.00 to $200.00 because
commercial septic system require a more intense plan review
and more inspections. The $200.00 fee would include the plan
review and two inspections with additional inspections at
$30.00 per inspection. The Council agreed with her
suggestion.
Ron Black advised the Council that the Elk River School
District is having problems with acquiring a site for the new
school in Otsego and would like to talk to the City Hall Site
Selection Committee.
Ron Black also said that the Elk River School District
has had over 100 applicants for the District Wide Recreation
Director position. They will narrow the field down to 8 to
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invited to attend the interview sessions.
Proceeding as a Board of Audit, the Council Audited and
allowed Verified Accounts Nos 61 to 95 inclusive.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
f 1 N F `MAN F FRESKE, MAYOR
LAS LINDENFELSER, COUNCIL
RODEN, COUNCIL
LARRY FOURNIER, COUNCIL
RONALD G BLACK, COUNCIL
ATTEST:
JEROME PERRAULT, CLERK
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RESOLUTION # 6P--/(7
CITY OF OTSEGO
RESOLUTION APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution passed by the Council on
January 27, , 1992, the Consulting City Engineer, Hakanson
Anderson Associates, Inc., 222 Monroe Street, Anoka, Minnesota
55303, has prepared plans and specifications for the improvements
of Nashua Avenue between CSAH39 and 83rd Street and 85th Street for
approximately 750 lineal feet east of intersection with Nashua
Avenue, Municipal tate Aid Projects 217-101-01 and 217-102-01,
City Improvement Project 91-2, and has presented such plans and
specifications to the Council for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OTSEGO, MINNESOTA;
1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is
attached here and made a part hereof, are hereby approved.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in
the official paper and in the Construction Bulletin, an
Advertisement for Bids, upon the making of such improvement under
such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be
published for 21 days, shall specify the work to be done, shall
state that bids will be received by the City Clerk and Engineer
until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 1992 at which time they will
be publicly opened in the Council Chambers of the City Hall by the
City Clerk and Engineer, will then be tabulated and will be
considered by the Council at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 1992 at
the regularly scheduled Council meeting in the Council Chambers,
and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with
the Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid
bond or certified check payable to the Clerk for five percent of
CITY OFuOTSEGO: bid.
Maybes NORMAN F FRESKE
CITY SEAL