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02-08-1993 City Council MinutesSTATE OF MN The City Council of the City of COUNTY OF WRIGHT Otsego met this 8 day of February, CITY OF OTSEGO 1993, at 730 PM. Doug Lindenfelser, Floyd Roden, Larry Fournier and Ron Black, Council Members, Jerome Perrault, Clerk, James Barthel, Treasurer, Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk/Zoning Administrator, Judy Hudson, Secretary, and Larry Koshak, Engineer, were present. The meeting was called to order by Vice -Mayor Doug Lindenfelser. Motion by Floyd Roden to approve the Minutes of the January 11, 1993, Council Meeting with one correction, the motion approving the Treasurer wages was seconded by Floyd Roden and all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Motion by Larry Fournier to approve the Minutes of the January 25, 1993, City Council Meeting. Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. State Representative Stephanie Klinzing addressed the meeting and gave a report on upcoming legislation. She said she and Senator Adkins having been working hard on the Hwy 101 Project trying to get that project moved up because of safety issues. She said that Governor Carlson has proposed a freeze on Local Government Aid, in fact it is actually a cut. She is opposed to any cut because it means higher local taxes. The first legislation she introduces was a bill to forgive the penalties imposed on Sherburne County or exceeding the levy limitations, her reasoning being the high population growth rate in Sherburne County in recent years. Ron Black advised her that he was concerned because Cities and Townships are now required to pay Sales Tax and this idea should be abolished. The Sales tax and this idea should be abolished. the Sales tax was put into effect to fund Local Government Aid and reduce local taxes and now Local Government Aid is being cut and the Cities and Townships are being required to pay Sales Taxes, totally defeating the original intent of the Sales tax. County Commissioner Pat Sawatzke was present and acknowledged receipt of a letter form the Council requiring a meeting with the Commissioners. He suggested waiting until the new City Hall was completed and then the Commissioners would come out and meet with the Council. The Council advised him one of the issues they wish to discuss is recycling as it is expensive and very little financial help comes form the County or State for this. Bob Hosforth was• present to request a CUP to move in a 28' X 40' house. The house has to be moved from the it's present location by March 5 and he would like to move it onto his lot before road restrictions go on. He owns a 3 acre lot (purchased form Iverson) on Co. 42 East of Hwy 101. The Council advised him the CUP application must be presented to the. Planning Commission First. .. Elaine Bc,a ,.,, CITY OF OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 1993. Page 3 advised him that if he gets all the necessary information to her by this Friday, she could get him on the March 3 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda. Duane Fielder presented the Council with spec sheets for the tractor equipped with backhoe and loader that the maintenance department wishes to purchase. Motion by Ron Black to proceed with an advertisement for bids on the tractor, backhoe and loader upon completion of the spec sheets needed for advertising. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Motion by Ron Black to advertise for another maintenance man. Seconded by Larry Fournier. Duane Fielder said we are looking for a man with truck driving experience, a Class A Truck driving license, and mechanist maintenance ability. He and Dave Chase will assist in formulating the ad. All Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Larry Koshak advised the Council that a meeting with MnDOT has been set for March 3, 1993, at 3:00 PM at the City Hall. Issues to be discussed will be Jalger Avenue and the damages to 85th Street, Kadler Avenue and 80th Street. Larry Koshak said he has prepared a draft letter to MnDOT regarding he City of Otsego's desire to have a signal light installed at the Hwy 101 - Co. 37 junction when Hwy 101 is rebuilt. Larry Fournier suggested changing a paragraph to read that State criteria for installing signal light will be met in a very short time after Hwy 101 is re -built. Pat Sawatzke commented that Wright County has set aside money for a signal light at that intersection. Ron Black said it should be noted that MnDOT has stated at Public Hearings on the Hwy 101 project that this intersection would be signalized. Larry Koshak said the test bore on Ogren Avenue indicated trees and brush were buried under the road bed. He will further analyze the borings and make recommendations, probably to dig out the brush and refill the hole. There will be gas and phone liens to contend with when this is done. Odell Avenue was also test bored and the bumps appeared to be caused by soil differences under the road bed. Larry Koshak commented that he thought the City of Otsego should respond to the Albertville Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion plans as the plant discharges into Mud Lake and Mud Lake drains into an Otsego ditch and in turn affecting property owners along the ditch. Motion by Larry Fournier to have the Engineer and Planner respond to the Environmental Quality Board on the EAW for this plant expansion project. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Regarding easements for 85th Street between Page Avenue and County 42, John Lefebvre has now contacted an Attorney. Wright County has approved re --imbursement for the construction of the Co . :39 r Light turn lane at Nashua Avenue CITY OF OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 1993. Page 4 and a check for $7,216.87 was received. Arlene Wirth, Head Start Director for Wright and Western Hennepin County, appeared before the Council to say she is interested in leasing the present City Hall for Head Street classrooms. She would have a State Inspector check the building and make recommendations for needed repairs and changes. New doors would be needed, the second bathroom functioning, and another exit. Head Start provides transportation for the children ages 3 to 5 and also provides some meals. Larry Fournier asked if there would be any State or Federal Funds available to update the building. Ms. Wirth replied that this was a possibility. She said if the building were approved, she would be interested in a long term lease. The Council was receptive to the idea of leasing the building to Head Start. Mrs. Wirth said she would proceed with applying for a license to use the building. The Parks and Recreation Budget was brought up for discussion and tabled until the next meeting. Elaine Beatty advised the Council that the Informational Meeting on he Ag Preservation Program has been tentative set for April 19, 1993. The Council okayed April 22, 1993, at 7100 PM as the ate for the Board of Review Meeting. Neil McMillian of Wright -Hennepin Electric, has notified Elaine Beatty that there are some funds available for sewer and water. The Council suggested setting up a meeting with him after the new City Hall is open. Motion by Floyd Roden to purchase a pup trailer from Dennis Fehn for $2,500.00 including the hydraulic ram. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members vote din favor of the motion. Motion by Ron Black to grant Rudy Thibodeau a one year extension of his PUD for his "Mine -E -Golf" business. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members vote din favor of the motion. Ron Black asked the Council's opinion of purchasing a used fire truck with a 500 gal tank and pressure pump to use for flushing culverts. There is one available in New Hope. The Council suggested having Ron Black and Dave Chase check into it. Motion Floyd Roden to appoint Larry Fournier as alternate Council Representative to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Motion by Ron Black to appoint Norman F. Freske as alternate Council Representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion. Proceeding as a board of audit„ the Council audi_t_<.i CITY OF OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 1993. Page 5 allowed verified accounts Nos. 99 to 170 inclusive. On motion the meeting adjourned. , NORMAN F. FRESKE, MAYOR , DOUG LINDENFELSER, COUNCIL , FLOYD RODEN, COUNCIL , LARRY FOURNIER, COUNCIL , RON BLACK, COUNCIL Attest. Jerome Perrault jeh