06-14-1993 City Council MinutesSTATE OF MN The City Council of the City of
COUNTY OF WRIGHT Otsego met this 14 day of June, 1993
OF OTSEGO at 7:30 P.M. Norman F. Freske,
Mayor, Doug Lindenfelser, Floyd Roden, Larry Fournier and Ron
Black, Council Members, Jerome Perrault, City Clerk, James N.
Barthel, Treasurer, Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk/Zoning
Administrator, Judy Hudson, Secretary, and Bob Kirmis,
Planner, were present. The meeting was called to order by
Norman F. Freske.
Motion by Ron Black to approve the Minutes of the Board
of Review Meeting held April 22, 1993. Seconded by Doug
Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier to approve the Minutes of the
April 26, 1993, Council Meeting. Seconded by Doug
Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
Motion by Ron Black to approve the Minutes of the
reconvened Board of Review Meeting held May 10, 1993, Council
Meeting. Seconded by Ron Black all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier to approve the Minutes of the
Special Council Meeting held May 13, 1993. Seconded by Doug
Lindenfelser all Council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier to approve the Minutes of the
Assessment Hearing on the construction of 85th St. held on
May 25, 1993. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council
Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to approve the Minutes of
the May 25, 1993, Special Council Meeting. Seconded by Larry
Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Joy Swenson addressed the Meeting regarding the
establishment of a Historical Preservation Committee of
Otsego. She informed the Council that they would need to
pass an Ordinance to establish the Committee.
Ron Black asked her if there were funds available for
the preservation of historical items. Joy Swenson replied
that there would be if you established the Historical
Preservation Committee.
Larry Fournier asked Mrs. Swenson if she thought having
a Historical Preservation Committee would help put Otsego on
the map and Mrs. Swenson replied that she thought it would.
The Council tabled action on her request until the next
Council Meeting.
Floyd Goenner was present and informed the Council that
he intended to tile the wet spot in his field created by the
Kincannon pond. He has an established tile line about 100
ft.. away that he plans to hook up with. Motion by Ron Black
to write a letter to the Wright County Soil and Water
Conservation District and to Richard Kincannon regarding the
wet spot in Floyd Goenner's field created by Kincannon's
pond. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members
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voted in favor of the motion.
Floyd Goenner also asked the Council if they were going
to participate in the Ag. Preservation Program. The Council
advised him they were waiting to see if the farmers were
interested in the program. Floyd said he was interested and
would like to sign up.
Bob Kirmis said the City would first have to get
approval from the State to participate in the Ag.
Preservation program but he understands there should be no
problem in getting approval.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to approve a one year
renewal of the Wine License for Riverwood Conference Center.
Seconded by Larry Fournier all Council Members voted in favor
of the motion.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to approve the Off -Sale
Liquor License renewal for 1 year for Riverview Liquorette.
Seconded by Floyd Roden all Council Members voted in favor of
the motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier to approve a one year renewal
of the Off -Sale Beer License for Tom Thumb. Seconded by Doug
Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in favor of the
motion.
Bob Kirmis addressed the Christ Lutheran Church request
for INS zoning for their property. Mr. Kirmis said INS
usually located on an arterial street and the Church meets
that qualification. Pre-school classes being planned by the
Church would not be appropriate in a residential zoned area.
The Planning Commission had turned down the INS zoning for
the Church because they felt it would generate increased
traffic on Co. 39.
Doug Lindenfelser said he did not think an increase in
traffic was a justifiable reason to turn down the INS zoning
for the Church and Larry Fournier said he thought INS zoning
was appropriate.
Motion by Larry Fournier to approve INS zoning for the
Christ Lutheran Church. Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser.
Ron Black said he was not opposed to the INS zoning for
the Church but if they intend to provide day care they should
have a Conditional Use Permit for that.
Rev. Greg Paugh asked if this would conflict with the
pre-school activities they have already started.
Bob Kirmis said these would be Grandfathered in under
the INS zoning.
Rev. Paugh explained that the Church's activities are
non-profit and a service to the community. All Council
Members voted in favor of the motion. Motion by Ron Black to
request Northwest Associated Consultants to draft an
amendment to the INS zoning which addresses the
competitiveness of day care activities.
The motion did not receive a second. Ron Black said he
was concerned if Rainbow would come in to request an
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expansion of their business, would they get the same
consideration. Mr. Black said he was also concerned that the
Council did not address the traffic situation. Doug
Lindenfelser and Larry Fournier both said that it would be up
to the County and the City to address, if the problem does
occur and to provide additional service roads if needed.
Bob Kirmis addressed the Wayne Kessler request to rezone
23.7 acres of land in Section 34, Range 24, in the S.W.
corner of the City. He wishes to sub -divide the parcel into
3 lots. The rezoning had been approved by Wright Co. but it
was not recorded. Mr. Kirmis said he is recommending
rezoning from Ag. to Ag. Rural Service PUD.
Motion by Ron Black to approve the Planning Commission
recommendation to rezone the Kessler land to Ag, Rural
Service PUD. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members
voted in favor of the motion.
Bob Kirmis addressed the Amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance which allows the same size sign (a two sq. ft.
sign) for Home Occupation and for Home Extended Business.s.
Motion by Ron Black to approve the Planning Commission
recommendation and adopt the Sign Amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted
in favor of the motion.
Bob Kirmis addressed the Plude sub -division access. Mr.
Dalen said there was some misunderstanding as he thought if
Wright Co. would approve a driveway for each lot, which they
did, we could go ahead but now you are asking Mr. Plude to
come before the Planning Commission to apply for a driveway
for each lot. Norman F. Freske and Ron Black both said this
matter was before the Planning Commission and Council 2 years
ago and it was determined there should be one access to
Wright Co. 39 for the 2 lots and we should abide by it.
Larry Fournier said they should apply to the Planning
Commission for a change in the Sub -Division Agreement that
was made 2 years ago and go thru the Hearing process. Doug
Lindenfelser said he thought each lot should have it's own
driveway.
Motion by Doug Lindenfelser to approve a driveway access
to Co. 39 for Lot 2 also. Seconded by Floyd Roden.
Larry Fournier asked Bob Kirmis what City Policy was in
cases like this. Mr. Kirmis replied that City Policy was to
limit accesses to high volume roads.
Doug Lindenfelser and Floyd Roden voted in favor of the
motion. Larry Fournier, Ron Black and Norman F. Freske were
opposed, the motion did not pass.
Bob Kirmis advised the Council that, after having 2
signs permitted, Historical Fragments has put up a third sign
that was not permitted. He said the matter should be
referred to the City Attorney and a letter written to the
owner that she is in violation of the City Ordinance. Motion
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by Larry Fournier to have the City Attorney issue a citation
to the owner of Historical Fragments that she is in violation
of the City Ordinance. Seconded by Ron Black, all Council
Members voted in favor of the motion.
Bids to replace the Kadler Ave. Bridge were reviewed and
opened on June 8, 1993, at 10:00 as follows:
Widmer Inc.
St. Bonifacious, Mn..
Dennis Fehn Gravel & Ex.
Albertville, Mn.
Veit & Co.
Rogers, Mn.
$31,428.00
$26,817.37
$29,613.00
Dennis Fehn Gravel & Excavating was declared the low
bidder.
Motion by Ron Black to accept the bid of Dennis Fehn
Gravel & Excavating to replace the Kadler Ave. Bridge.
Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion.
Dick Nowlin addressed the Albertville EAW. He said he
has met with the City of Albertville and presented the 6
requirements that Otsego wanted considered before the EAW was
approved. The 2 points that we really need are a regional
study of waste water treatment needs and facilities involving
Albertville, St. Micheal, Otsego and Frankfort Township. The
second point needed is an agreement to restore and maintain
Otsego Creek and we should try to get this agreement in place
by June 25.
Motion by Floyd Roden to adopt a Resolution to establish
a regional study on Waste Water Treatment needs and
facilities. Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Members voted
in favor of the motion.
Mr. Nowlon suggested a Committee from Otsego and one
from Albertville develop a plan to restore and maintain
Otsego Creek. Costs could be proportional according to the
amount each community uses the creek.
Ron Black suggested that Otsego draft a plan and present
it to the committee and it should include all of the creek
all the way from Mud Lake to the Mississippi River. Costs
should be proportioned according to usage (i e the 3 miles
between Mud Lake and the large wetland could be used more by
Albertville and from the wetland to the river more by Otsego.
Motion by Floyd Roden that Otsego draft a plan to
restore and maintain Otsego Creek and present it to the
Committee. Seconded by Ron Black, all Council Members voted
in favor of the motion.
Norman F. Freske appointed Larry Fournier and Floyd
Roden to the Sub -Committee to represent Otsego.
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Norman F. Freske said that Bauerly Bro's will start the
85th St. construction project (between Page Ave. and Co. 42)
next Monday, June 21, and the Ogren -Odell repair projects
will be co-ordinated with the 85th St. project.
Agent Dan Greene appeared before the Council to Discuss
insurance issues. The State has mandated a 16% reduction in
Workmens Compensation Insurance rates and the rates will be
reduced still further because the experience modification
factor dropped from $1.00 to $.91 based on our claims versus
premiums paid.
Motion by Floyd Roden to approve renewal of our
agreement to purchase Workmens Comp. Insurance from the
League of Cities Insurance Trust. Seconded by Ron Black, all
Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Regarding Hall Rental, Mr. Greene said the League of
Cities Insurance Trust requires a Peace Officer on the
premises if liquor is served. For private parties, the
person's Home Owners Insurance will cover the liability.
That person may want to increase his liability coverage for
that one day at a small additional one day rate. For those
whose Home Owners Insurance will not cover this liability,
the State will issue one day insurance for $100,00. This is
for parties where the beer and liquor is being given away and
not sold.
Motion by Ron Black to authorize spending up to
$1500.00 on momentos for the City Hall Grand Opening on July
31. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion.
Motion by Ron Black to authorize spending up to $250.00
in advertising for the Open House. Seconded by Larry
Fournier, all Council Members voted in favor of the motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier to have the Open House of July
31 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. with the ceremony to be at
11:00 A.M. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members
voted in favor of the motion.
Ron Black suggested that one person from each group
(such as the J.C.'s & Lions) be responsible and given a key
to the City Hall. That person would be responsible for
whatever happened to the City Hall while his group was using
the Hall, both as a group and that person individually.
Motion by Larry Fournier to table Agenda Items 8.2 (Hwy
101 access road issue) 8.4 (Mn. Dot. road issue) and 8.7 (4 -
way stop at Co. 37 and Odean Ave. intersection) because
Engineer Larry Koshak was unable to attend the meeting.
Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Council Members voted in favor
of the motion.
Motion by Ron Black to initiate a Public Hearing on the
proposed Liquor Ordinance Amendment pertaining to One -Day
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Licenses. Seconded by Larry Fournier, all Council Members
in favor of the motion.
Motion by Larry Fournier to install a Public Phone in
the City Hall Hallway. 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 No.'s 618 to 728
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, Clerk
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Addendum to Page 2, one more license renewal, as follows:
Motion by Floyd Roden to approve a one year renewal of
the On Sale Liquor Licnese for Riverwood Conference Center.
Seconded by Larry Fournier all Council Members voted in
favor of the motion.