06-13-22 City Council MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2022
7:00 PM
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Tom Darkenwald, Tina Goede, Brittany Moores, and Jeff
Dahl. City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty; Human Resources/Assistant City
Administrator Sabrina Hille; City Attorney Dave Kendall; City Engineer Ron Wagner; City Planner Daniel
Licht; and City Clerk Audra Etzel.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum:
Mayor Stockamp opened the Open Forum at 7:01 PM.
Rachel and Charles Landon, 14400 89th Street NE, stated they are 45 -year residents, and their street
has progressively gotten worse. Three years ago, a house in their neighborhood burned down and was
demolished; the heavy equipment has caused the road to deteriorate. City Engineer Wagner said this
road was last updated in 1999 with an overlay of existing pavement that would be estimated to last
about 20 -years. City Administrator/Finance Director said the road is listed as a Pavement Condition
Index (PCI) of 51-60 and included in the 10 -year plan; some roads do move within the schedule. City
Council directed staff to update the PCI rating of 891h Street NE.
Mr. Landon stated they have a couple neighbors with zoning violations. City Planner Licht said staff is
working with one of the property owners to abate the nuisance and staff will inspect the neighborhood
regarding their other concern.
Michael Potter, 11650 57th Street NE, Albertville, stated he is running for Wright Commissioner in District
three. Mr. Potter has 8 years of experience as a past Wright County Commissioner. His experience
includes transportation that were funded with the sales tax option. Mr. Potter feels his experience
makes him the best candidate.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:19 PM.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve the agenda as written, seconded by CM Dahl. All in
favor. Motion carried 5-0
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. May 23, 2022 Meeting.
B. May 23, 2022 Special Meeting_
3.3 Approve the City Council Special Compensation for May 2022.
3.4 Approve the Renewal of the City's Workers Compensation Coverage.
3.5 Adopt Resolution 2022-52 Adopting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
3.6 Adopt Resolution 2022-53 Accepting a Donation from Vireo Health.
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3.7 Adopt Ordinance 2022-11 Regarding Mobile Food Unit and Park Special Events.
3.8 Approve One Hour City Hall Closure on June 21, 2022 for the Employee Summer Recognition
Event.
3.9 Approve Liquor License Renewals for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
3.10 Approve the Election Equipment Lease Agreement with Wright County.
3.11 Adopt Resolution 2022-54 Establishing an Absentee Ballot Board for the 2022 Primary Elections.
3.12 Accept Quotes and Authorize a Forcemain Repair Project to Kuechle Underground Inc.
3.13. Accept a MnDNR Community Forests Grant and Authorize Grant Contract Agreement.
CM Moores motioned to approve the consent agenda as written, seconded by CM Dahl. All in
favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Public Hearing:
4.1 Barber / Keinlen Easement Vacation:
A. City Clerk Attests to Legal Notice.
B. Presentation by City Planner Licht.
C. Conduct Public Hearing.
D. Consider Resolution 2022-55 Approving a Vacation of Existing Drainage and Utility
Easement.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 PM. No one from the public spoke.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Public Hearing at 7:22 PM.
CM Darkenwald asked about the easement being 20'. City Planner Licht said this was platted in the
1970's; the City's zoning ordinance today would require a 10' easement.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adopt Resolution 2022-55 approving vacation of a portion of
existing drainage and utility easement dedicated within Lot 13, Block 2, Hidden Valley,
seconded by CM Moores. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Engineering:
5.1 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program:
A. Presentation by City Engineer Wagner.
B. Receive Public Comments.
City Engineer Wagner presented the staff report.
Mayor Stockamp asked to clarify if 25% of each quadrant is reviewed annually. City Engineer Wagner
said that is correct and if there is an issue, staff will address sooner. The system is all GIS connected,
which helps staff with tracking. Fences are not allowed in the storm water easement because they can
penetrate and crack the pipe causing sink holes. Staff will add the information presented to the website.
Mayor Stockamp opened for Public Comment at 7:33 PM. No one from the public spoke.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Public Comment at 7:33 PM.
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CM Moores asked what is the fee charged for storm water? City Engineer Wagner said the fee is unique
to each property; based on the zoning of the property and how much stormwater they actually produce.
City Planner Licht added the lot area and impervious area are also a factor. City Administrator/Finance
Director Flaherty said property owners are billed a storm water fee semi-annually.
6. City Council Reports and Updates:
No updates.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
Human Resources/Assistant City Administrator Hille said the Parks and Recreation Director position will
be posted next week.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said the 2021 State Demographer count as of 4/1/2021 is
21,289. Reminder, the Dakota Supply groundbreaking ceremony is next Tuesday at their construction
site. The I-94 Corridor of Coalition will be going to Washington, DC where he will join the group on July
121h and 1311 to support the Gap Project between Albertville, Otsego, and Monticello; MnDOT submitted
a grant for $60 million.
City Planner Licht said the Planning Commission at their next meeting will consider three public hearings:
Anna's Acres, Due North Carwash, and Mississippi Landing. He will be meeting with the Parks and
Recreation Commission at their next meeting to discuss the 2022 Comprehensive Plan.
City Planner Licht is asking the City Council to call for a special meeting for Prairie Pointe at 6pm on
Monday, June 20th to consider their request for final plat approval.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to call for a special meeting on June 20th at 6pm, seconded by
CM Moores. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
CM Darkenwald will not be available for the June 20th Special City Council Meeting or the Planning
Commission Meeting. Mayor Stockamp will fill-in for CM Darkenwald at the Planning Commission
Meeting.
Sergeant Jason Oltmanns with the Wright County Sheriff's Department said the deputies are working on
the speed limit changes, they are not finding violations. Their dispatch has received traffic complaints
and they are doing their best to make presence in those areas of concern.
CM Dahl would like to give a shout out to Acting Mayor Darkenwald. Mayor Stockamp is feeling better
and glad to be back.
8. Adjournment.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn at 7:45 PM, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
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