08-25-08 CCITEM 3_1
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
AUGUST 25, 2008
6:30 PM
1. Mayor Jessica Stockamp will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Tom Darkenwald
and Dan Scharber. Mark Thorsted arrived at 6:40 PM.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator;
Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney and Dan Licht, City Planner.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider agenda approval.
Mike Robertson requested to add item 12.1. Building Permit Fees. CM Darkenwald added 11.2.
Letter from Tom Brown, and 11.3. Water and Sewer Memo.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of the agenda as amended. Seconded by CM
Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes.
3.1. August 11, 2008 City Council Minutes.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of minutes as written. Seconded by CM Scharber.
All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Onen Forum: (5 minute limit
4.1. Special Presentation: Introduction of Little Miss and Mister Otsego
Candidates.
Rose Cassady, Chair of the Otsego Festival let the candidates introduce themselves. Little Miss
and Mister Otsego will represent the city in about 5 parades this year.
John Zachman and his daughter Amy Zachman, 11570 50th Street, Albertville, regarding the No
Discharge Zone. They would like to be able to bow hunt on the Waxmeiller land just north of
CSAH 37. City Council will review and get back to them.
5. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
5.1. Approve Claims List.
5.2. Approve Resolution 08-53 setting a Public Hearing on proposed assessments for
unpaid development application fees and charges.
5.3. Approve Ordinance 08-17 Utility Billing.
5.4. Approve Pay Estimate #4 to Jay Bros., Inc in the amount of $113,318.48 for
Pressure Control Station #1.
5.5. Approve Pay Estimate #6 to Northdale Construction Company in the amount of
$49,217.74 for Quantrelle Ave Improvement.
5.6. Approve Pay Estimate #1 to Hennen Construction in the amount of $192,909.85
for Riverpointe Trunk Watermain Extension.
CM Heidner motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion
carried.
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6. Unfinished Business.
No items.
7. Public Works.
No items.
8. Dan Licht, City Planner.
8.1. Future Land Use Plan.
Dan Licht went over his proposed changes.
CM Darkenwald motioned to send to the Planning Commission. Seconded by CM
Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
9. Ron Wagner, City Engineer.
9.1. Set Meeting with Water Tower #3 Contractor.
City Council directed Mike Robertson to set up this Workshop the same time as the Workshop
with the Wright County Sheriff.
10. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney.
10.1. Orders to secure Buildings in Duerr Creek.
Mr. MacArthur went over the Orders to secure homes in Duerr Creek. All charges incurred will
be assessed to the affected properties. Council directed staff to make a note in file with a
copy of order and any particular concerns they have and on the computer system that these
properties need to be reviewed carefully.
CM Heidner motioned to secure 11485 72nd Street. Seconded by CM Darkenwald.
CM Heidner motioned to secure 11314 71st Street. Seconded by CM Darkenwald.
CM Heidner motioned to secure 11323 71s` Street. Seconded by CM Darkenwald.
CM Heidner motioned to secure 7094 Lambert Lane. Seconded by CM Darkenwald.
CM Heidner motioned to secure 11289 71st Street. Seconded by CM Darkenwald.
CM Heidner motioned to secure 1141171 Street. Seconded by CM Darkenwald.
11. Council Items.
11.1. Set Truth -in -Taxation Hearing.
CM Scharber motioned to set for 12-8-08 at 6 PM with a continuation date of 12-15-
08 at 6PM. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
11.2. Letter from Tom Brown.
Mike Robertson explained this was discussed at the last Workshop and an offer was made to
Tom Brown and he hasn't heard back from Mr. Brown.
11.3. Water & Sewer memo.
Mike Robertson noted a bankrupt builder had purchased two water meters but had not installed
them.
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12. Mike Robertson, City Administrator.
12.1. Changing the Building Permit Fees.
This was discussed at the last City Council Workshop and Mr. Robertson prepared a Resolution
reflecting the City Council direction. Robertson noted the roofing and siding repair fees were not
covering the cost of processing the permit and staff recommended an increase from $50 to
$150. It was noted that if it was a minor repair to siding or roof it will be at Building Official's
discretion to reduce the fee.
CM Scharber motioned to adopt Resolution 2008-54. Seconded by CM Darkenwald.
All in favor. Motion carried.
13. Judy Hudson, City Clerk.
Mrs. Hudson noted that Archie Lindenfelser, former board member had passed away.
14. Adjourn by 10 PM.
Target tour will be attended by all council except CM Scharber.
The Admin Sub -Committee Meeting was set for Wednesday, September 10, at 9:30 AM.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 7:25 PM.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
ATTEST:
Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Admin.
Written by: Tam! Loff, Deputy Clerk