06-08-1993 Special Meeting MinutesSTATE OF MIN The City Council of the City of
OTSEGO OF WRIGHT Otsego held a special City Council
CITY OF OTSEGO meeting this 8th day of .lune, 1993,
at 7:30 P.M. Norman F. Freske ,
Mayor, Doug Lindenfelser, Floyd Roden, Larry Fournier and Ron
Black, Council Members, Jerome Perrault, Clerk, Elaine
Beatty, Deputy Clerk/Zoning Administrator, Judy
Hudson, Secretary, Dave Licht, Planner, and Neil McMillin,
Economic Development Manager for Wright --Hennepin Coop
Electric Association were present.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman F.
Freske.
Neil McMillin addressed the meeting and introduced
Scott Martin, Business Development Manager for United Power
Association (UPA) and Alvin Heinz, President of the Wright --
Hennepin. Mr. McMillin said that Wright -Hennepin is
interested in the growth of Otsego and the part that they can
play in it. Wright -Hennepin is offering a reduced rate to
new businesses that use more than 75 KWH per month or to
existing expanding businesses that increase their usage by 75
KWH per month. This is a temporary program and at the
present time is available for 6 years.
Scott Martin discussed the Business Financing Program
available from Wright -Hennepin and UPA in addition to the
rate reduction. They make loans (70% from UPA, 30% from
Wright' -Hennepin) to businesses that may range from $5000 to
$200,000 on condition that at least 50% of the loan amount
must be provided by other lenders (Banks etc.) The interest
rate will generally be the same as the participating lender
and the use of funds and cash flow needs. Mr. Martin said
that in the future REA may become the RDA (Rural Development
Authority) and would then be in a position to finance sewer
and water systems if there was any interest in the REA
playing a role in that. He also said that the Anoka REA is
considering using its computer software to do the sewer and
water billing for the City of Ramsey. UPA is prepared to
help out in whatever area Otsego and Wright --Hennepin would
want assistance.
Dave Licht asked if there were any Grants available for
a demonstration sewer system which could be put in for the
commercial area along Hwy 101 and expanded from that point.
Mr. Martin said that there are very few Grants available now,
not like it was 10 years ago.
Mr. Licht said most of the development in Otsego has
been concentrated in the N.E. area of the City and also the
newer developments have been required to have a Sub -division
plan so that the lots could be divided if sewer and water
were put in. The new school being built in Otsego would like
to have sewer and water available. The City has the need for
new businesses and a place for expanding home occupation
businesses to re -locate.
Mr. McMillin said that Wright -Hennepin has the software
to do billings for the City of Otsego which could include
billings for garbage hauling. The meter --minder was a Wright-
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Hennepin invention and is now being used all over the
country. They also have the software to do mapping, which
might be of interest to the City Engineer.
Alvin Heinz said that, as an example, Wright -Hennepin
made a loan to a business in Annandale that is now doing very
well. He invited Vern Heidner, Chairman of the Otsego EDA
Advisory Board, and anybody else interested to visit with
this businessman and get his version of how the loan system
is working.
Motion by Larry Fournier to send a formal letter to UPA
and to Wright -Hennepin indicating we are interested in co-
operating with them to encourage economic development in the
City of Otsego and obtain Grants if available. Seconded by
Ron Black, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Duane Fiedler appeared before the Council to say he was
interested in doing the maintenance work on the City Hall and
other City buildings as an extra job in addition to his 40
hrs. per week doing street maintenance. The Council advised
him they were reluctant to hire him in what would be an
overtime situation at this time. They are hiring a third
maintenance person soon whose duties will be both building
maintenance and assisting with street maintenance and wish to
see how this works out before hiring any more additional
help.
Motion by Floyd Roden to recess the Council Meeting.
Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion.
Mayor Norman F. Freske reconvened the Council Meeting
following the recess of the EDA Meeting. Motion by Ron Black
to adopt the "Lease Agreement" as presented which permits the
City Council to lease City buildings and to lease office
space in the new City Hall with approval of the Otsego EDA.
Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor
of the motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier that Paragraph (Priorities for
Facility Use) of the Facility Use Policy should read "City
Activities are first", all other activities and groups are on
a first come, first served reservation basis. Seconded by
Norman F. Freske.
Motion by Ron Black to adopt Paragraph 11 of the "Rules
& Guidelines for use) with the addition of the City Attorney
recommendations. (A licensed peace Officer is required to be
present at all functions where alcoholic beverages are
available). The motion was not seconded.
Motion by Norman F. Freske to require a Peace Officer to
be present whenever both liquor and music are provided (with
addition of the Attorney recommendations). Seconded by Larry
Fournier. Norman F. Freske, Doug Lindenfelser, Floyd Roden
and Larry Fournier voted in favor of the motion. Ron Black
was opposed, the motion passed.
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Motion by Floyd Roden to adopt Paragraph 13 of the
"Rules and Guidelines For Use" section which provides for the
rental of City Facilities to churches. (With addition of the
City Attorney recommendations). Seconded by Larry Fournier
that additional fees apply to Peace Officer and Building
Supervisor. Seconded by Floyd Roden. Norman F. Frske, Doug
Lindenfelser, Floyd Roden and Larry Fournier voted in favor
of the motion, Ron Black was opposed, the motion passed.
Motion by Floyd Roden to leave Item D of the "Category
Section" as is, which provides for "Category 11" rental rate
for non-resident and profit making groups. Seconded by Ron
Black. Ron Black, Larry Fournier and Floyd Roden voted in
favor of the motion, Norman F. Freske and Doug Lindenfelser
were opposed, the motion passed.
Motion by Floyd Roden to approve Item E of the
"Categories" section which provides for rental rates for
athletic tournaments. Seconded by Larry Fournier all Council
Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier to include in the Additional
Fees section a damage deposit of $200.00, sound system fee of
$25.00, Peace Officer fee of $90.00 for 4 hrs., $22.50 per
hour additional over 4 hrs. Seconded by Norman F. Freske.
Norman F. Freske, Doug Lindenfelser, Floyd Roden and Larry
Fournier voted in favor of the motion, Ron Black was opposed,
the motion passed.
On the "City Hall Use Permit of Rental Agreement",
Paragraph 4 add "The renter must also provide Dram Law
Insurance.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to adopt the "City Hall Use
Permit & Rental Agreement" including the recommended changes
and including the Attorney recommendation for Paragraph 8 to
wit: "The renter/applicant agree to indemnify and hold
harmless the City and Owner from any and all claims,
demands, costs, damages, losses, causes of action or
judgements arising out of the use of the premises and all
costs and disbursements related to the enforcement of this
provision, including reasonable Attorney fees. Further,
renter/applicant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
City and owner from any and all claims, demands, costs,
damages, losses, actions, causes of action, or judgements
arising out of the dispensation or use of alcoholic beverages
on the premises and all costs and disbursements related to
the enforcement of this provision, including reasonable
Attorney's fees. The renter/applicant is responsible to pay
for any clean up costs or damage in excess of the damage
deposit. Seconded by Larry Fournier all Council Members
voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Ron Black to have Mayor Norman F. Freske serve
as a subcommittee to meet with organizations to plan the
Open House for the new City Hall. Seconded by Larry
Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
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Motion by Larry Fournier to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor
of the motion.
Attest: Jerome Perrault, Clerk
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NORMAN F. FRESKE, MAYOR
DOUG LINDENFELSER, COUNCIL
FLOYD RODEN, COUNCIL
LARRY FOURNIER, COUNCIL
RON BLACK, COUNCIL