08-24-1992 City Council MinutesSTATE OF MN The City Council of the City of
COUNTY OF WRIGHT Otsego met this 24 day of August,
CITY OF OTSEGO 1992 at 7:30 PM. Norman Freske,
Mayor, Doug Lindenfelser, Floyd
Roden, Larry Fournier and Ron Black, Council Members, Jerome
Perrault, Clerk, James N. Barthel, Treasurer, Elaine Beatty,
Deputy Clerk/Zoning Administrator, Judy Hudson, Secretary,
Larry Koshak, Engineer, and David Licht, Planner, were
present.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman F.
Freske.
Motion by Floyd Roden to approve the Minutes of the
August 4, 1992, Special Council Meeting. Seconded by Larry
Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier to approve the Minutes of the
August 10, 1992, Council Meeting. Seconded by Ron Black, all
Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to approve the Minutes of
the August 17, 1992, Special Council. Meeting. Seconded by
Ron Black, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Mark Wallace, a member of the Otsego Parks and
Recreation Board, appeared before the Council to request
Council approval to join the National Parks Association and
also the Minnesota Parks Association. He said this would
help keep the Parks and Recreation Board informed on whats
new in Parks. The Minnesota Parks Association has monthly
and quarterly publications that would keep them informed on
what Grants are available and other information. Mr.
Wallace said the National Association membership would be
about $55.00 per year and the State Association membership
about $27.50 to $180.00 per year.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to request the Otsego Parks
and Recreation Board to. join both the National Parks
Association and the Minnesota Parks Association. Seconded by
Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
John Darkenwald appeared before the Council regarding
getting a permit to put in a Golf Driving Range where the
used car lot formerly was at the NW, corner of the junction of
CO. 42 and Hwy 101. He said they would be using the
existing building on the lot and repairing that. The driving
range would have it's back to Hwy 101 and would have a 70 ft.
setback from Co. 42. This permit request has not been heard
by. the Planning Commission as yet. Mr. Licht commented that
the permit request would require a Public Hearing by the
Planning Commission.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to request John Darkenwald
to appear before the Otsego Planning Commission with his
request for a permit for a Golf Driving Range. Seconded by
Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
Mike Ziegler, a building contractor who is building
homes in Antelope Park, appeared before the Council
concerning the requirement that all wells in Antelope Park
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(and also Country Ridge) be drilled down to the Mt. Sirnon--
Hinckley acquifer. He said he had dug a well down to the Mt.
Simon -Hinckley acquifer, 170 ft. deep, and the water quality
was poor with a lot of iron in it. He said they found good
quality water at 105 ft and had gone thru 3 hard pans and
into the 3rd vein when they reached the 105 ft depth. Larry
Koshak said he did not think they had reached the Mt. Simon --
Hinckley acquifer at 170 ft. Mr. Koshak also explained that
during the Country Ridge Plat approval process an EAW was
required. The MPCA recommended that all wells in the new
developments in the Urban Service Area be drilled down to the
Mt. Simon -Hinckley acquifer. The MN Dept of Health does not
require this but the Health Dept checks the quality of the
water at present and the MPCA is concerned about future
pollution. Mr. Ziegler said he thought development in Otsego
is being geared toward City water and when this happens there
would be a lot of very expensive wells to abandon.
Mr. Koshak suggested having a meeting with both the MCPA
and MN Dept of Health present to straighten out what the
requirements should be as to well depth.
Motion by Ron Black to refer the matter of well depth to
the City Engineer with the request that a meeting be set up
with MCPA and the Dept. of Health to clarify this issue.
Seconded by Floyd Roden.
Doug Lindenfelser asked what the time table would be on
this.
Larry Koshak said he would set the meeting up as soon as
possible and that he would like to have the well drillers
attend this meeting as well.
All Council Members voted in favor of the motion. David
Flannery, Elk River School Superintendent was present and
said plans for the new school in Otsego are progressing and
the School Board is about ready to close on the land
purchase. He said they would like to do all their planning
between now and February, 1993, with construction to start in
the spring of 1993 with completion in 1994. Mr. Flannery
also said the School Board would like to meet with the
Council to discuss plans, including a possible joint library
and a joint park with the City.
Floyd Roden said the Otsego Parks Committee will be
having a Hearing on their Comprehensive Plan on September 21,
1992, and invited Mr. Flannery to attend.
The Council will put the Elk River School Board on the
agenda for the Sept. 14, 1992, Council Meeting.
David Licht addressed the Council concerning the
application of Nancy Duerr for an interim use permit
amendment to allow expansion of their home extended business
(Duerr's Water Care Service) within an A--1 Agricultural Rural
Service Zoning District. The Planning Commission has
recommended approval based on the following finding of facts
1. The applicant is requesting an interim use permit.
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amendment to allow the expansion of a lawfully approved
home extended business within an A-1 Zoning District.
2. The applicant's home extended business had been
lawfully approved prior to the effective date of the
Otsego Zoning Ordinance.
3. Lawfully approved home extended businesses located
within agricultural zoning districts are classified as
existing interim uses.
4. The subject property is zoned A-1, Agricultural
Rural Service Districts.
5. The legal description of the property is: The East
1/2 of the SW 1/4 and the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of
Section 25, Township 121, Range 24.
6. The proposed interim is consistent with the intent
of the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with adjacent
properties in the area, compatible with present and
future land use in the area, and will not generate
excessive traffic on the streets serving the property.
Motion by Ron Black to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation and approve the Duerr Interim Use Permit
request. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members
voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier to adopt the following
Resolution:
Be it resolved that the City Council
of the City of Otsego hereby adopts an
Ordinance amending Section 21-8-1 of the
City Subdivision Ordinance relating to time
restrictions imposed upon the placement of
monuments.
Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion. The full text of the Ordinance is
attached to these Minutes.
Motion by Floyd Roden to adopt the following Resolution:
Be it resolved that the City Council of the
City of Otsego hereby adopts an Ordinance
addressing Development Density requirements
and the transfer of development density
requirements within A-1 and A-2 Zoning Districts.
Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion. The full text of the Ordinance is
attached to these Minutes.
David Licht then addressed the Council concerning the
establishment of an EDA in Otsego, and introduced Dan Wilson
from his office who has worked with many communities in
establishing EDAs. He presented the Council with a revised
time table to proceed with in the establishment of an EDA.
Motion by Ron Black to set the Public Hearing on the
establishment of an EDA for September 14, 1992, at 7:30 PM or
as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard . Seconded by
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Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
Motion by Larry to rescind the motion of July 27, 1992,
requesting Tom Truszinski to assist the City of Otsego in
establishing an EDA.
Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier to adopt the Enabling
Resolution to establish an Economic Development Authority and
proceed with the necessary public notices. Seconded by Floe
Roden, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
The full text of the Enabling Resolution is attached to
the Minutes.
David Licht suggested having a Special Council Meeting
to discuss the membership of the EDA and other matters
pertaining to the EDA.
Motion by Floyd Roden to have a Special Council Meeting
on August 31, 1992, at 7:30 PM to discuss the EDA. Seconded
by Ron Black, all Council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
Larry Koshak addressed the Meeting and presented the
Council with the feasibility report he had prepared on the
construction of 85th Street from Page Avenue to County 42.
Motion by Floyd Roden to adopt the following Resolution:
Be it resolved that the City Council of
the City of Otsego hereby accepts the
feasibility report on the construction
of 85th Street from Page Avenue to Co. 42
as prepared by Hakanson Anderson Assoc. Inc. and
will conduct .a Public Hearing on said construction
of 85th Street from Page Avenue to Co. 42 on
September 28, 1992, at 7:00 PM.
The motion was seconded by Ron Black, all Council -
Members voted in favor of the motion.
Larry Koshak presented his cost estimate to the Council
for the repair of 85th Street from the Monticello Township
Line to Kadler Avenue, Kadler Avenue from 85th to 80th Street
and 80th Street from Kadler to County 19 (a distance of 2 1/2
miles) which were damaged by machinery from the MnDot Test
facility being hauled over them. His cost estimate was
$354,200 for the repair of these streets and an additional
$44,100 to put a 4 inch layer of gravel on Kadler Avenue
between 70th Street and 80th Street and on Jalger Avenue
South of 85th Street which were also used as haul roads by
MnDot.
Motion by Floyd Roden to approve the plans and
• specifications for the repair of 85th Street, Kadler Avenue
and 80th Street and the graveling of Jalger and Kadler Avenue
and request Larry Koshak to forward the plans and
specifications to MnDOT.
Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Membera voted In
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favor of the motion.
Neil McMillin, of Wright Hennepin Electric Co-op, was
present at the meeting to discuss a street lighting policy.
He suggested a 5 year contract between Wright -Hennepin
Electric and the City of Otsego to provide street lighting as
requested. The Planning Commission has been working on a
street lighting policy.
Motion by Larry Fournier to refer the street lighting
policy to the Otsego Planning Commission. Seconded by Ron
Black, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Larry Koshak recommended to the Council that they
conduct an Assessment Hearing on the Nashua Avenue 85th
Street Project soon.
Motion by Ron Black to adopt the following Resolution:
Be it resolved that the City Council of the
City of Otsego will conduct an Assessment
Hearing on the Nashua Avenue - 85th Street
Construction Project on September 22, 1992,
at 7:00 PM with a proposed assessment of
$2,500.00 per unit.
Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion.
Larry Fournier said he was concerned about all the bumps
on Nashua Avenue.
Ron Black agreed with Larry Fournier and said there was
a bad spot by LuConics that had not been repaired.
Norman F. Freske said he was also concerned about all
the bumps in a brand new road.
Larry Koshak said that he had expected the transition by
the patches that.Bauerly Construction had put in would be a
lot smoother.
A Bauerly Construction representative commented that
they did what they were asked to do.
Ron Black said he was concerned about paying nearly a
half million dollars for a new road and it is bumpy.
Norman F. Freske commented that he thought it was up to
the Contractor and the Engineer to improve Nashua Avenue and
that the Council would not accept it the way it is now. All
the other Council Members agreed with Mr. Freske.
Floyd Roden said he also noticed some spots in the back
slope along Nashua Avenue that were not seeded.
Regarding Antelope Park, Larry Koshak said he was not
satisfied with the drainage and grading in Blocks 3, 6, 7,
and 8 and would not approve issuing building permits in those
areas. The Council said it was their intent that no building
permits be issued in any part of Antelope Park until all
• areas are corrected.
Neil Gorder asked who was responsible for keeping the
creek open that runs thru his property as runoff water from
Antelope Parkwill also drain through there. The Council
replied they would check into thi: matter.
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Larry Koshak advised the Council that Country Ridge is
requesting a $55,000 reduction in their Letter of Credit as
US West Communications furnishes their own Letter of Credit
and also the street grading is nearly complete.
Motion by Ron Black to reduce Country Ridge's Letter ofi
Credit by $55,000 as per Utilities and Street Grading.
Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in 'favor
of the motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier to grant Minnegasco a permit to
extend gas lines along 85th Street and Nashua Avenue.
Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor
of the motion.
Larry Koshak said he had checked the Bajari pit and it
is now filled but still needs to be seeded.
Ron Black commented that in the case of repeat
feasibility studies on a street improvement project, the
residents should be requested to pay up front at least a part
of the cost of the study.
Larry Fournier advised Mr. Koshak that there were some
spots around culvert ends on the Packard Avenue project that
were not smooth enough to satisfy some property owners. Mr.
Koshak said the project was done according to specs and it
was not the intent to have the area around the culvert ends
perfectly smooth.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to table any action on
recycling until the next Council Meeting. Seconded by Ron
Black, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Ron Black to adopt the following Resolution:
Be it resolved that the City Council of the
City of Otsego wishes to discontinue Workmens
Compensation Insurance Coverage for Otsego
Planning Commission Members effective September 1,
1992 and to continue until further notice.
Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted
in favor of the motion.
Motion by Ron Black to table consideration of the
maintenance agreement on the voting machine at this time.
Seconded by Floyd Roden. Ron Black commented that we should
investigate the conditions of the warranty on the voting
machine before making a decision on the maintenance
agreement.
Don Meinhardt, Architect, appeared before the Council in
regard to quotes on the City Hall. He said he had two quotes
to furnish steel for the new City Hall (Sections 510, 520,
530 and 550)
Berghs Fabricating Inc $24,889.00
Ben's Tool & Iron 27 ,500 .00
Motion by Floyd Roden to accept the quote of Berghe
Fabricating Inc. at $24,889.00. Seconded by Ron Black, al].
Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
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Plumbing & Heating quotes were received from Buffalo
Plumbing & Heating and from Custom Sheetmetal of Monticello.
On Item 1 (Plumbing Material) Buffalo Plumbing & Heating
submitted a quote of $15,012.00, Custom Sheetmetal submitted
a quote of $17,575.00. Motion by Ron Black to accept the
quote of Buffalo Plumbing & Heating on Item 1 at $15,012.00.
Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion.
On Item 2 (Plumbing Labor) Buffalo Plumbing & Heating
submitted a quote of $16,599.00, Custom Sheetmetal submitted
a quote of $5,300.00. Motion by Larry Fournier to accept the
quote of Buffalo Plumbing & Heating at $16,599.00 on Item 2.
Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion.
On Item 3 (Heating Material) Buffalo Plumbing & Heating
submitted a quote of $5,875.00, Custom Sheetmetal submitted a
quote of $22,225.00. Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to
accept the quote of Buffalo Plumbing & Heating on Item 3 at
$5,875.00. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members
voted i.. favor of the motion.
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SEE OLD FILE CC8492.DOC
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On Item 4 (Heating Equipment) Buffalo Plumbing & Heating
submitted a quote of $16,565.00 Custom Sheetmetal submitted a
quote of $17,600.00. Motion by Floyd Roden to award the
quote on Item 4 to Buffalo Plumbing & Heating at $16,565.00.
Seconded by Ron Black, Council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
On Item 5 (Cooling Equipment) Buffalo Plumbing & Heating
submitted a quote of $11,735.00, Custom Sheetmetal submitted
a quote of $11,500.00. Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to accept
the quote of Buffalo Plumbing & Heating at $11,735.00 on Item
5. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion.
On Item 6 (Heating & Cooling Labor) Buffalo Plumbing &
Heating submitted a quote of $13,851.00, Custom Sheetmetal
submitted a quote of $7,350.00. Motion by Larry Fournier to
accept the quote of Buffalo Plumbing & Heating on Item 6 at
$13,851.00. Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Members voted
in favor of the motion.
Steel erection quotes were received from Brad Praught
and K & L Steel Co. Because there were differences in the
,way the quotes were submitted, the Council referred them back
to Don Meinhardt for clarification.
Roofing quotes were received from High -Tech Roofing &
from McPhillps Bros.
One Section 760 (Sheetmetal Work -Labor & Materials)
High -Tech Roofing submitted a quote of $4,300.00, McPhillips
Bros a quote of $14,688.50.
Motion by Ron Black to award the Section 760 Roofing
quote to High -Tech Roofing at $4,300.00. Seconded by Doug
Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
On Section 750 (Membrane Roofing -Materials Only) High -
Tech Roofing submitted a quote of $18,295.00, McPhillips
Bros. a quote of $23,916.50. Motion by Ron Black to award
the Section 750 Materials Only roofing quote to High -Tech
Roofing at $18,295.00. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all
Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
On Section 750 (Roofing Labor Only) High -Tech Roofing
submitted a quote of $6,500.,00, McPhillps Bros. submitted a
quote of $15,255.00. Motion by Ron Black to award the
Section 750 Labor Only roofing quote to High' -Tech Roofing at
$6.500.00. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all. Council
Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Floyd Roden to award the 0790 Caulking quote
to Droels Caulking CO. at $1,571.00. Seconded by Doug
Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
Motion by Ron Black to accept Deeds from Wright Co. from
the following Tax Forfeit Parcels:
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Outlot D, Otsego Acres 1st Addition, PID 118-026-000020
L1, 82, Otsego Acres 2nd Addition PID 115-027.002010
Outlot A, Halls 3rd Addition PID 118-042-000010
PID 118-800-251101, located in the N1/2 of S25,R24,
subject to 33 ft. road easement for 50th St.
Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion. •
Motion by Ron Black to submit applications to Wright Co.
for the conveyance of deeds to the above described Tax
Forfeit Parcels. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council
Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Floyd Roden to set the deadline for submitting
invoices for payment on the Thursday preceding the Monday
night Council Meeting. Seconded by Ron Black, all Council
Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to adjourn all Council
Meetings no later than 11:00 PM. Seconded by Ron Black. Ron
Black said the main items should be placed on the agenda.
first.
Ron Black, Doug Lindenfelser, and Floyd Roden voted in
favor of the motion. Norman F Freske and Larry Fournier were
opposed, the motion passed.
Motion by Ron Black to approve the request of Wright -
Hennepin Co-op Electric Assn for a permit to provide
underground cable electric service to the Rex Osterbauer
residence. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members
voted in favor of the motion.
The City of Albertville maintenance man has requested an
annual billing for grading done on Albertville streets by the
Otsego maintenance crew. The Council advised the City Staff
to continue with monthly billings.
Proceeding as a board of audit, the City Council audited
and allowed verified accounts Nos. 814 to 856 inclusive.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
NORMAN" FRESKE
MAYOR
FLOYD RODEN
COUNCIL
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