01-24-1994 City Council MinutesSTATE OF MINNESOTA The regular Council Meeting
COUNTY OF WRIGHT of January 24, 1994 at 7:30
CITY OF OTSEGO was called to order by Mayor
Norman F Freske. Doug Lindenfelser,
Floyd Roden, Larry Fournier and Ron Black, Council Members
were present. Also present was Jim Barthel, Treasurer,
Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk/Zoning Administrator, Judy
Hudson, Secretary, Larry Koshak, City Engineer and Bob Kirmis
Asst. City Planner.
Minutes of January 10, 1994 were considered. Doug
Lindenfelser said on the first page it should read "Bob"
Wourm, not "Doug". Floyd Roden stated that on Page 3 he had
also said "and we should be treated like both" and that
should be added.
DOUG LINDENFELSER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
JANUARY 10, 1994 WITH THE TWO CORRECTIONS. LARRY FOURNIER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADDENDUM: 2.1. Arlene Wirth - Discussion of Gender
Diversity Training.
Arlene Wirth went over the information that she had
previously copied to the Council. She outlined the needs of
local communities for gender diversity training, objectives
of the training, supervisors roles and responsibilities, fee
options and suggested follow-up training. (See attached copy
of the proposal)
Ms Wirth stated she met with the Administrative
Committee last Thursday and offered two options:
The first was exclusively Otsego Training $775.00
(two hours employees and 3 hrs for supervisors, or
an additional one hour)
Second, If they were to recruit other cities the price
would be $175.00 per city (they would need 10 cities)
Larry Fournier said this was brought up during our
Administrative Meeting. We felt it might be best if we keep
it to our City, P.C.,Parks & Recs., and Employees. I think
it's a good idea to have this training session because of the
number of sexual harassment problems.
Norman F Freske asked about fees and if there was a
video, etc.
Arlene Wirth said there were hand outs and it is
presented by Dr Gordy Dodge who does the training.
Doug Lindenfelser asked about how long would this be.
Arlene said that there would be an additional hour for
supervisors, above the two hours.
Ron Black said we talked about should the City decide to
move ahead with this it would be mandatory for all full time
employees and other commissions would be encouraged to
attend. I feel it is important to start somewhere. The cost
seems to be reasonable on a per person basis.
Doug Lindenfelser said you wouldn't know how many people
you are going to have there.
Ron Black said all employees, Council and the members of
the advisory bodies that could make it.
Larry Fournier said if we are not comfortable with the
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$775.00, we should go along with the option of inviting other
Cities to participate. The information is very good.
Ron Black said that the thought is with having this
strictly for the City of Otsego, we could address special
issues with the City of Otsego.
Doug Lindenfelser asked if the two sessions are the
same?
Arlene Wirth said the supervisors session would be
a required additional one hour.
Ron Black said my suggestion is to put this on the
agenda for discussion for next meeting. The Council agreed.
BLACK MOTIONED TO PUT THE GENDER DIVERSITY TRAINING
ISSUE ON THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 1994 AT
7:30PM. FLOYD RODEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Arlene Wirth said we can tailor this to the needs of the
City. In two to three weeks it can be arranged.
OPEN FORUM:
TOM BAILLARGEON - appeared before the Council on open
forum. He stated he would like to see a Open House for the
skating rink and invite the Lions, JayCees, etc. He is
willing to coordinate this. He feels that in three weeks,
there will be warmer weather and people can enjoy it. The
Parks Commission has worked hard.
Mayor Freske commended the Parks and Recs Commission for
a good job.
Pete Ricekamp from Bell Mortgage appeared before the
Council on open forum. He stated he would like to be
involved in the MHFA Program. They are one of the major
players in this market. This will be put on the Council
Agenda of February 15, 1994 at 7:30PM.
4. BOB KIRMIS - NAC
4.1. Discuss moratorium on Development in the LeFebvre's
Watershed area:
Bob Kirmis explained that Mr Koshak brought the map on
this tonight. There is a Resolution and an Interim Ordinance
which establishes a one year moratorium. Bob Kirmis read
from page 1 & 2 of the Ordinance #1-4 Exceptions:
1. Property for which properly completed applications
for development approval were filed on or before 1 January
1994.
2. Developments which have been previously approved by
the City Council in settlement agreements.
3. Building permits associated with projects approved
on or before 1 January 1994.
4. Building permits associated with governmental
projects subject to acceptance by the City of Otsego.
Mr Kirmis stated that the School Dist #127 and EDA would
be a government project by definition. The City Attorney and
Engineer have reviewed this.
Larry Koshak noted this is a large section of the Urban
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Development Area. The projects which would be affected by
this moratorium would be;
a. 1/2 of the Third Industrial Park
b. School property
c. Bank property
Larry Koshak said the School would be excluded because of the
completed application being finished before January 1, 1994.
They have shown us a drainage plan. The Bank is outside of
the district. The Third Industrial Park, the situation would
have to be identified if an exception. The other option we
could provide is to hold the storm water on site. We are
trying to stop development until we have the easement rights
to drain into the Creek. Mr Koshak said he had a couple of
problems with the boundaries here, especially the Third
Industrial Site. The East boundary, why don't we go all the
way to #101? It does flow to the river. He further
explained how the watershed boundary is split. With the
ponding on the Third Industrial Site, there could be sizeable
pounding that goes to the South.
Norm Freske asked Bob Kirmis about the memo on the topos for
the Third Industrial Site. Bob Kirmis said the topo survey
was done on the Third Industrial Site.
Larry Fournier felt it would be unfortunate to not do
something so we can proceed with the Third Industrial Site.
Floyd Roden asked if we could do something like retention
ponds, etc.
Larry Koshak said that if the government authority EDAAC
would be taking over this project, it could be exempted.
Larry Fournier felt it is good for the City of Otsego to have
this area for the City businesses.
FLOYD RODEN MOTIONED TO TABLE THIS MORATORIUM UNTIL FURTHER
STUDY CAN BE DONE BY THE CITY ATTORNEY AND THE CITY PLANNER.
RON BLACK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4.2. VFW Update
Bob Kirmis explained that the Council directed NAC and
the Attorney to meet with Mr Earl Green from the VFW on the
amount of parking for the VFW required. He has submitted a
development schedule and time schedule. The Attorney is
putting together a development agreement which would include
a number of stalls and allowance to waive the paving
requirement until the project is finished. He will forward
the draft agreement to Mr Greer when finished. When he gets
their mutual acceptance he will bring the agreement to the
City Council for approval.
4.3. Any other Planning Business
Historic Ordinance on preservation. Mr Kirmis commented
on the draft ordinance he has had contact with a gentleman
from the historic preservation, Mr Mike Koop. He works with
the Cities in preparing a Historic Ordinance for
preservation. He works with rural cities such as Otsego.
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He has offered to come out and talk to the City on how and
why you may want an ordinance.
Bob Kirmis suggested before we get into the nuts and
bolts of the ordinance, maybe we should have him come to a
meeting. He is very willing to help.
The Council recommended the second meeting in February
or the second meeting in March and the Historic Committee
would like to be invited to the discussion. Bob Kirmis will
check with Mr Koop.
5. LARRY KOSHAK - Engineer
5.1. 85TH Street Project Final Payment (Bauerly Bros)
Larry Koshak explained that $9,273.50 is supplemental as
60.6% of the storm sewer is paid by the MSA and the rest is
paid by the City.
Mr Koshak explained the contract change order #1 dated
9/3/93. Inc.or Dec. in Contract Price
Item A. Extension of contract time - 0 - - 0 -
Item B. Delete:Certified Plant - 0 - - 0 -
Add: Quality Management - 0 - - 0 -
Item C. Excavation below grade at
intersection of Page Ave & $1,548.50 - 0 -
85TH ST.
Item D. Pay factor reduction
in Type 31 Base course mixture - 0 - $3,263.73
TOTALS: $1,548.50 -$3,263.73
NET CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE: -$1,715.23
The change order is justification for the unit bid with
price extensions add $7,455.29.
The total amount of the contract $258,927.30
There is $15,000.00 added to the original bid, which is 4%.
Most of it was the storm sewer share. We are asking you to
do the following:
* Rescind your approval of Change Order #1 dated
9/13/93.
* Approve Supplemental Agreement #1
* Approve Change Order #1 (revised)
* approve Change Order #2
* Approve final payment form on conditions of
transmittal of the required project closure document
to the city
Larry Fournier asked if Item B, change order #1. Will this
be a problem from here on?
Larry Koshak said in 1991 this is what the State wanted us to
use. Now they are telling us small projects, we need to use
the quality management. It is a matter of the State trying
to make up their mind as to what program everyone will
follow. Doug Lindenfelser said you were stating that there
was a $15,000.000 overrun. Will the State reimburse that.
Larry said only 60.6% of the storm sewer will be paid.
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the amount comes out of the assessments on 85TH Street from
Country Ridge and John LeFebvre. The sooner we close this,
the sooner we will get the MSA money for this road.
Discussion of the State Specifications was had. Larry Koshak
said we are trying to follow the standard specifications.
*FLOYD RODEN MOTIONED TO RESCIND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER
#1 DATED 9/13/93. RON BLACK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
*FLOYD RODEN MOTIONED TO APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
#1. RON BLACK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
*FLOYD RODEN MOTIONED TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1
(REVISED). LARRY FOURNIER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
*FLOYD RODEN MOTIONED TO APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT FORM ON
CONDITIONS OF TRANSMITTAL OF THE REQUIRED PROJECT CLOSURE
DOCUMENT TO THE CITY (IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,791.32). LARRY
FOURNIER SECONDED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Norman F Freske asked Larry Koshak if he had any
comments on this job. Larry Koshak said we have one
contractor that gives us problems, but the project is a good
project and very serviceable and widely used.
5.2. LCMR Application Approval.
Larry Koshak explained that the application is due on
February 4, 1994. This is the one that is the money put
aside by the legislature, which is a lump sum. In 1992 most
of the grants went to the State Government units and the
Indian Tribal. Very little went to small units of
government. My recommendation is take that last application
and upgrade the amount of money and put different dates and
times in it.
Doug Lindenfelser asked if this is money the County
could use on the Levee along the river? Larry said no. This
is based on the enhancement of environment, wetlands research
into wildlife, etc.
Larry Koshak said the other application was for the DNR
due March 15, 1994 for Park and Recs funds.
RON BLACK MOTIONED TO AUTHORIZE LARRY KOSHAK'S OFFICE TO
PROCEED WITH THE LCMR GRANT PROPOSAL FOR $186,400.00 (THE
CITY MATCH WOULD BE $46,600.00. DOUG LINDENFELSER SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5.3. Discussion of right—of-way on Odean (How much do we
need?)
Larry Koshak said he brought this to the Council for
direction. Odean Avenue has a differing amount of easements.
Oday Acres is affected by this right of way. If we go to 33'
we can put a 4' sidewalk. 35' would be 6 or 7 ft. from the
curb line. Larry stated he would like to see 40' but we have
all the existing plats and homes along there. Otsego Acres
1ST Addition/Vasseur's Oak Grove Estates, etc.
Doug Lindenfelser asked if he didn't want to stay
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consistent with the other MSA Roads? 85TH ST on Nashua
Avenue is 33' said Larry Koshak. On John LeFebvres we got
80'.
Floyd Roden said where trails are, we should have more
easement.
Larry Koshak said trails are one thing, sidewalks are
another. MSA doesn't pay for bituminous trails, only 5'
sidewalks. (He explained further)
Norman F Freske said Odean has to be wide.
Floyd Roden said 85TH St has to be that way too.
Larry Koshak said we have two existing properties that
are unwilling to give up extra easement.
Ron Black would like to see us go to 40 or 80' concept.
There are strong feelings on having trails or sidewalks. The
emphasis is to have as much separation as possible, Between
cars and pedestrians or bikes. As a policy, I would like to
see the City do that. As property becomes available, we have
added property easements.
Norman F Freske said the people that were here were
worried about safety.
Floyd Roden said Odean we are figuring a sidewalk and
bike trail. There is the Third Industrial Site out there.
Maybe a lot of bikers would use that. You might want to post
it 40 MPH then.
Larry Koshak said Odean is 2,000 now. It will grow. We
may need all the lanes and may not have an area for bike
paths there. You may only want a sidewalk. With all the
different future intersections, you need the width of the
road for people to turn off at the turn-offs.
Floyd Roden said to get these bike trails off the road
now is tough.
Larry Fournier agreed with most that had been said. I
think where Park and Recreation plans say this road is going
to be used for a trail, I think we should look at the 50'
easement.
Larry Koshak said this would put some of the lots non-
conforming.
Larry Fournier said he agrees on Odean. On underveloped
lots I think we should take the 50' easement.
Larry Koshak said Floyd Roden's plat is drawn up.
Ron Black said 89TH to the North side of section 28 it
appears to be less development. To the North end by 85TH ST
they are real low. East side of the road we could look at to
gain additional width. The W side it doesn't make sense to
change the easement now.
Larry Koshak said we can acquire additional easement on
the E side. He explained further. Halls addition would be
the only problem to the East.
Ron Black said houses on Halls are set way back from the
road. The Council agreed that Larry Koshak should check it
out and see what he can do. The West side, no change, but
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look to add easement on the East side. (14 additional feet
plus 33' for 47' total).
5.4. Update on DNR Meeting Re: Otsego Creek:
Larry Koshak gave a summary of the meeting with DNR. He
said that by the end of the meeting they believed the group
was sincere. We talked about having a meeting on 1/31/94 at
7:30PM of the Otsego Creek Authority.
5.5. Any other Engineering Business:
Proposed Mining Permit Ordinance was brought up by Larry
Koshak. He said it covers the situation where our old
ordinance didn't cover detail. It is a longer ordinance, but
Larry felt it was needed to cover the items we found were not
fully documented in the old ordinance.
LARRY FOURNIER MOTIONED TO SEND THE PROPOSED MINING
PERMIT ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND
COMMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND ALSO RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM
THE CITY ATTORNEY. FLOYD RODEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Larry Koshak brought up other miscellaneous items:
He said there are two Mining Permits, which are currently in
effect in Otsego, one at #101 and #37 and one on Quaday.
They need to be renewed as the first of the year. The permit
on #101 is due to pay the city $4,000.00. We got a check
today for $476.80 from Del Zentgraf. They are having
problems closing the Miller Chevrolet site. I would
recommend you do one of two things. The first is deny
renewal of both permits until such funds are paid to the
city. The second thing is, because no material has been
taken out of the Quaday Ave pit, it could be renewed and deny
the other one.
Larry Fournier said there are no more Hearings on this.
LARRY FOURNIER MOTIONED THAT THE MINING PERMIT FOR #101
AND #37 NOT BE RENEWED UNTIL WE RECEIVE THE BALANCE OF THE
$4,000.00 RON BLACK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
RON BLACK MOTIONED TO RENEW THE QUADAY AVENUE MINING
PERMIT FOR ONE YEAR. LARRY FOURNIER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Larry Koshak said on Odean and CSAH #37: We have been
talking with the County and County Board Chair about the
merits of cost-sharing. Since the time we last discussed it,
the County has revised their cost -share as follows:
ESTIMATED COSTS:
COUNTY CITY
Construction $280,712.00 $ 79,928.00
Overhead $ 49,780.00 $ 34,220.00
ROW & Easement
Acquisition Cost -0- $ 12,050.00
EST. PROJECT SHARE
$330,492.00 $126,198.00
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Under the Feasibility Study Split on ROW Control:
COUNTY CITY
Est Project Share $276,125.00 $130,785.00
Larry Koshak said what has changed is the Rural and
Urban sections and curbing, that is what has made the cost
difference. He will get a meeting together.
Norman F Freske brought up Mn/Road and Larry Koshak said
they were satisfied with the letter. He said the Maintenance
Committee has handled the Mn/Road Grading letter and
responded to them as to what the Maint. Department for Otsego
can do and cost.
6.7. The Public Works Committee was discussed:
Larry Koshak went over the Maintenance and Repair
Projects sheet and Proposed Projects for the 1994 season.
(See attached sheet).
If the City proceeds with this we would have to
advertise for bids. Larry commended the Maintenance
Committee for their work in listing all those items. He
brought up the Agenda for the Public Works Committee and
asked who should do the Agenda. They get together and put it
together before the meeting and have it typed by office
staff.
The grader for the State Proposal Mn/Road was discussed:
the 500' long variety of material, 4 - 500' lengths and 2 -
500' lengths, all summer. The price is $100.00 per hour for
man and machine for Otsego Maintenance to run it.
Doug Lindenfelser said the water softener has been
installed in the Old City Hall and some electrical work needs
to be done.
Larry Koshak brought up the sound barrier letter on #101
and modification of same (Andy MacArthur looked up the
statutes pertaining to this). The letter read that the
Council agrees with the Mn/DOT Project of #101, but not the
sound barrier.
LARRY FOURNIER REQUESTED AN 8 MIN. RECESS UNTIL 9:30PM
6. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS:
6.1. Consider Bill Olson for 2ND Alternate for Park &
Recs Comm.
Floyd Roden felt he would be a good member.
FLOYD RODEN MOTIONED TO APPOINT BILL OLSON TO THE 2ND
ALTERNATE POSITION FOR THE PARK AND RECS COMMISSION. RON
BLACK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6.2. Discuss Great River Road Fest.
February 9, 1994 at 7PM Pam Black is setting up a
meeting for the next years fest in 1995. Anyone who is
interested will be invited.
Ron Black said it needs to be clarified is this a City
deal or a citizen group?
Norm Freske felt a citizen group. Ron Black agreed.
Larry Fournier is bothered that we are not having a festival
this year.
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6.3. Discuss carpet and tile machine for Maint.
$1,449.70 for the carpet/tile machine. Rental of
machine is available for $25.00 per day. The carpet machine
is $580.00 and buffer is $898.00. This item will be on the
next agenda.
6.4. P.C. Report
Ron Black said the Robeck land in the SW part of the
City, the P.C. has tabled until April site inspection and
they haven't recommended one way or the other yet.
6.5. EDAAC Report.
Larry Fournier said the meeting was cancelled due to
extremely cold weather.
6.6. Otsego Creek Authority.
Floyd Roden said Larry Koshak went over the information.
The meeting will be on 1-31-94.
6.7. Already covered
6.8. Administrative Committee Report
Ron Black said we are recommending Softronics
Computers/Software and installation. There is back-up
information on the budget. We are recommending that the
City go ahead with $9,510.45 for computer equipment and
software and installation, so our system is complete and we
automate our accounting system and check writing.
Larry Fournier said we had budgeted $10,000.00 plus
$3,400.00 for extra computer. We have already purchased
those. Another thing is MSA Maintenance funds of 25%, one
year it was $80,000.00. We talked and we think 5% of MSA 25%
Maintenance Funds should be directed to the office to pay for
salaries for office work and documentation of Maintenance
items and supplies and computers. All of these things are
used to take care of our road system that would amount to
$4,000.00. This could be applied to office supplies and
computer hardware and software. There was discussion of the
amount.
Doug Lindenfelser said we should designate exactly where
this maintenance money should be able to be used (25% MSA
funds).
Larry Fournier said we are looking at 5% of the MSA 25%
for administrative expense.
Ron Black said I would like to see the authorization to
go ahead and get this computer stuff. One of the significant
advantages is we would be able to do this. A laptop computer
is included in this for the minutes of all meetings. It was
brought up that there was three times tonight that the
information from the computer accounting would be useful.
LARRY FOURNIER MOTIONED TO BUY THE COMPUTER PACKAGE FOR
$9,510.45, PLUS INSTALLATION COST. RON BLACK SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED WITH NORMAN F FRESKE, RON BLACK,
FLOYD RODEN AND LARRY FOURNIER VOTING YES AND DOUG
LINDENFELSER VOTING NO BECAUSE HE WOULD LIKE MORE
INFORMATION.
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Floyd Roden stated he would like to look at the Budget over
the year to see where we stand at any one time with finances.
Ron Black said we should maybe look at the finances
after the first quarter.
FLOYD RODEN MOTIONED TO HAVE A BUDGET MEETING ON APRIL
18, 1994 AT 7:30 PM TO DISCUSS FINANCES. RON BLACK SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6.9. Parks and Recs Comm Report.
Floyd Roden asked what the $5,000.00 for the Park and
Recs Budgeted for? Darlene Solberg said Item #14 on the Park
and Recs Comm Min there is a conflict as to what it is for.
Ron Black said the $5,000.00 is for programing for
activities. The idea was to get something going. Example is
ice rink, heat, lights and attendant. Those type of things.
This $5,000.00 would be for a bike rodeo, etc. Trophies for
kids or snacks afterwards up to $5,000.00. This is a drop in
the bucket compared to what neighboring communities spend.
We need Andy MacArthur to get back to us in writing as
to what the Park and Recs fund can be used for. Information
should go to Park and Recs and Council. Ron Black explained
what the Park and Rec Coordinator, Jeff's job is.
More discussion was had and clarification with Darlene
Solberg.
Ron Black explained we participate with joint powers rec
board out of that we get a rec coordinator that person job is
to have rec activities in the City of Otsego. The $5,000.00
is for activities that are sponsored by the Park and Recs
Comm. An Open House may need satellites. That is where they
get their funds to pay for it. Park and Recs can disperse it
but Jeff can't spend it.
Floyd Roden brought up that outsiders pay more. Ron
Black said all residents of Otsego pay the same.
Floyd Roden said second page Item 4, 5 & 6. #11 six
conditions. Park name. "Otsego Prairie Park" is the
recommendation.
LARRY FOURNIER MOTIONED TO NAME THE PARK "OTSEGO PRAIRIE
PARK". RON BLACK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Discussion was had on using a Staff Member for the Park
and Recs Commission. Larry Fournier said at the
Administrative Committee we suggested trying it for six
months as is.
FLOYD RODEN MOTIONED TO HAVE BEAUDRY PUT IN THE PROPANE
TANK, WHICH HE IS DONATING, FOR THE ICE RINK, RON BLACK
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
RON BLACK MOTIONED TO JOIN THE NW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOR $75.00. LARRY FOURNIER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
RON BLACK MOTIONED TO JOIN THE MINNESOTA MAYORS
ASSOCIATION. FLOYD RODEN SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Mayor Freske brought up the Mn Pollution Control meeting
on Thursday, February 17, 1994 at 12:30 to 7PM at the Holiday
Inn in St Cloud. Fee is $20.00 if registered by February 11,
1994 and it includes dinner. (Mayor and Council will attend)
Mayor Freske brought up the water/lake/wetland
conference in St Cloud Civic Center for two days.
ADD. 6.11 Discussion of Assessment Policy for Streets.
Larry Fournier said assessments against people's
property is a difficult thing. He brought up the different
kind of assessments. He would like an initiation and
formation of an assessment manual for the City of Otsego. He
asked the Mayor to appoint a Sub -committee of City Council to
work on it. It would be information available to City
Residents. I would like the City Attorney to explore other
ways to explore assessments. I live on a County Road and if
my street was improved, I am not assessed. If the Council
agrees, I would like the Mayor to appoint a Sub -committee.
would like to be on the committee.
Ron Black supported working at a policy manual because
of the opportunity to set down and look at it (is this fair?)
and fair across the board so everybody is treated the same.
Larry Fournier had a manual from Elk River as an example.
Doug Lindenfelser said this is a tough issue. Every
project is different, and the policy may not cover every
project. Norm Freske and Floyd Roden agreed.
MAYOR NORMAN F FRESKE APPOINTED LARRY FOURNIER AND
NORMAN F FRESKE TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY MANUAL
COMMITTEE.
ADD. 6.12 Discuss Agenda (Additions and Approval of
Agendas).
Ron Black explained it came up at the Administrative
Meeting. Some originations go thru a procedure of approving
the agenda as I understand it. I have never been informed on
what that does. As an item needs to be added by a Council
Member, it is done at the beginning of the meeting and that
is why we thought there would be a written acknowledgment of
what is going to be discussed.
Mayor Freske said the additions to the agenda is what
bothers me, not approvals.
Larry Fournier said when this was brought up to me it
sounded good. The more I thought about it, does it tie us
down? Are we locking ourselves into something?
Ron Black said one concern is the items that do pop up
that nobody is prepared for. If you present it to us, let us
think about it, but vote on it the next meeting.
Mayor Freske said he will check around on it.
Larry Fournier brought up Elk River Council Agenda.
Mayor Freske brought up the City of Chatfield.
Clean Up Day was discussed and it was agreed that the
first Saturday in May would be good.
CITY OF OTSEGO COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 24, 1994 AT
7:30PM — PAGE 12 —
RON BLACK MOTIONED TO HAVE THE CLEAN UP DAY ON MAY 7TH, 1994,
WHICH IS THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY. THE TIME TO BE AGREED ON
LATER. LARRY FOURNIER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
It was agreed that this should be brought up at the
Public Works Committee.
Ron Black will look at the comparable worth issue.
Doug Lindenfelser brought up inside the shop there are
smokey fumes and it needs better ventilation. Dave Chase got
prices on adding a hood to the existing hood 3'x8' extension
for $920.00 cost. He is looking for another quote.
Duane brought up a smoke-free building. Both Dave and
Curt smoke. Ron Black said aren't all Public Buildings smoke
free? Norm Freske said he thinks the office at the shop
should be.
Curt takes care of the hall. It is easier if someone
helps him. Discussion of Curt receiving some help from the
other maintenance man was discussed. Overtime was discussed
for the Maint. Dept. Doug said the two to three hours in the
morning and then 8 shop hours is wrong. More discussion was
had on this.
RON BLACK MOTIONED TO ADJOURN. LARRY FOURNIER SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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