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10-26-1992 City Council MinutesSTATE OF MINNESOTA The City Council of the City of COUNTY OF WRIGHT Otsego met this 26th day of CITY OF OTSEGO October, 1992, following the closing of the Hearing on the construction of 85TH Street from Page Ave. to Co #42. Norman F Freske, Mayor, Doug Lindenfelaer , Floyd Roden, Larry Fournier and Ron Black, Council Members, Jerome Perrault, Clerk, James Barthel, Treas., Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk/Zoning Adm, Judy Hudson Secretary, Larry Koshak, Engineer , Andy MacArthur, Attorney, and Bob Kirmis, Planner, were present. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman F Freske. Motion by Ron Black to approve the Minutes of the October 12, 1992, Council Meeting. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Motion by Larry Fournier to approve the Minutes of the October 15, 1992, Special Council Meeting. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members votO in favor of the motion. Motion by Floyd Roden to approve the Minutes of the October 21, 1992, Special Council Meeting. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser , all Council Members voted in favor of the Motion. Tom Constant appeared before the Council to request permission to have a snowmobile trail across the West edge of the City Hall property. The Council informed him they would have no objection to it. Mr Constant informed them that the Wright Co Snowmobile Assn. carries a $1,000,000.00 liability insurance policy that would cover the City property as well. Ron Black requested a copy of the policy be given to Dan Green, the City's Insuran5e Agent. Andy MacArthur asked how wide the trail easements were and Mr Constant replied that they were 12 feet. Floyd Goenner asked who was liable the snowmobilers get off the trail. Mr Constant replied that he would check with the Insurance Co. and the Wright Co Snowmobile Association regarding that. Bob Kirmis appeared be -Fore the Council regarding the application of Cal Johnson for a CUP to construct an oversized accessory building. Mr Johnson ha a 2.79 acre lot located on Co #37 in Sec, 34, Range 24. Mr Kirmis said the Otsego Planning Commission has approved the'`ICUP for Mr Johnson in accordance with the following conditionsf 1 The proposed accessory structure is not constructed prior to the site's principal building 2. A sealed, dimensioned site plan survey prepared by a registered land surveyor is submitted by f:he applicant. The plan should be in a form necessary for the issuance of building permits and shall be submitted following request approval. The proposed accessory building is not utilized or home occupat, ion or i;omirlor(7 Li1 r 1. a I:H i(-17. i. i CITY OF OTSEGO COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 10/26/92 AT 7:30PM - PAGE 2 - 4. The accessory building is the same type and design as that illustrated on Exhibit E of the Northwest Association Consultants report dated September 16, 1992. 5. The proposed accessory building's exterior color matches that of the site's principal structure. 6. The proposed accessory building's height does riot exceed that of the site's principal structure. 7. The proposed tree plantings which are to lie North of the accessory structure are of a coniferous variety so as to produce an effective year round screen. 8. If not already existing, drainage and utility easements are provided along all property lines prior to the issuance of any building permits. This item should be subject to comment by the City Engineer. 9. An access permit from Co #37 is acquired from the Wright Co. Highway Department. Motion by Ron Black to accept the Planning Commission recommendations and approve a CUP for Cal Johnson to construct an oversized accessory building. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Bob Kirmis addressed amending the City Ordinances to allow the City to set fees. Andy McArthur explained that this amendment would allow the City to set fees, charges and expenses related to sub -divisions and give the City the right to assess to collect the fees. RESOLUTION: BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Otsego hereby adopts an Ordinance amending the Otsego City Code, Subdivision Ordinance, allowing the City Council to set fees, charges and expenses required to be paid for various sub -division related requests requiring action by the City Council, Zoning Administration and/or Planning Commission. Motion By Larry Fournier, seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. The full text of the Ordinance Amendment is attached to these Minutes. Motion by Ron Black to table Agenda Item 5.3 ( Consider re -zoning from A-1 to INS for the Steiner Property purchased by Elk River School District #728). Until the first Council Meeting in January, 1993. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Norman F Freske asked Andy MacArthur about Insurance Coverage for someone doing community service work for the City of Otsego as he understood there has been such a request. Andy MacArthur advised the Council he would check on it. Andy MacArthur said he had checked with the Bond Counsel and was advised that title to the City Hall would remain wiuh CITY OF OTSEGO COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 10/26/92 AT 7:30PM - PAGE 3 - MN/DOT Project Engineer, would like to meet with the City Council to discuss the haul roads (85TH ST, Kadler AVE & 80TH ST) and Julger Ave issues. The council suggested Dec. 2 or Dec 3 about 3:O0PM at the City Hall. Norman F Freske asked Larry Koshak about the possibility of putting up a street light at the intersection of Co 39 and Page Ave as he had received a request for a street light. Motion by Ron Black to have Larry Koshak contact Elk River Municipal Utilities about the installation of a street light at the intersection of Co #39 and Page Ave. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Larry Fournier asked Larry Koshak about recent issues in Antelope Park. Mr Koshak said one resident is concerned about the loss of trees on his property, but Mr Koshak said he thought they were in the street -of -way, but would not know for sure until it was staked. Another resident was concerned because he thought he would be living on a cul-de-sac and now the street was being built on thru the cul-de-sac. Motion by Ron Black to purchase exhaust hoods for the new City Hall Kitchen from St Cloud Restaurant Supply, one for $3,480.00 and one for $500.00. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Motion by Ron Black to establish a City Policy of having any Commissioner replacement appointee serve on only one Commission. )Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Member voted in favor of the motion. Motion by Larry Fournier to leave Rural and Urban Districts at the same rate for another year. Seconded by Ron Black Doug Lindenfelser asked when the Council would consider a change as he sees differences now such as street lighting and more police protection in the Urban areas. Ron Black said one way to keep track would be for the maiftenance men to keep a log of the time they spend on individual streets and for the Sheriffs Department to keep a log of what areas they spend most of their patrol time in. Ron Black, Larry Fournier and Norman F Freske vgted in favor of the motion, Doug Lindenfelser and Floyd Roden were opposed, the motion carried. Ron Black suggested that the taxing districts issue be considered again after the 1st of the year and perhaps 'appoint a sub -committee to study it. Motion by Larry Fournier to have a Public Hearing on Special Assessment pertaining to unpaid invoices on November 9, 1992, during the Council Meeting scheduled for that date. In I I rM V M CITY OF OTSEGO COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF 10/26/92 AT 7 30PM - PAGE 4 - Motion by Larry Fournier to appoint Ron Black as a sub- committee to continue discussions with the Elk River School Board pertaining to a possible joint library in the new Otsego School. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Proceeding as a Board of Audit, the City Council audited and allowed verified accounts Nos. 1044 to 1079 inclusive. Motion by Ron Black to adjourn the Council Meeting, Seconded by Larry Fournier, All Council Members voted in fa 4 r/) of the motion. NORMAN F FRESKE , MAYOR, FLOYD RODEN, COUNCIL RONALDEL.ACK , COUNCIL ATTEST: JEROME PERRAULT, CLERK EB DOUG " NDENFELSER, COU CIL LARYFOURNIER, COUNCIL