07-23-07 CCOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
3ULY 23, 2007
6:30 PM
i Ma oY r Lary Fournier will call the mewing to order.
Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Roll Il: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner,
Jessica Stockamp, Tom Darkenwald, and Mark Thorsted.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Gary Groen, Finance Director; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; Dan
Licht, City Planner; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Brad Belair, Public Works
Supervisor and Tami Loff, Administrative Assistant.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2 Consider agenda approval.
Mayor Fournier requested to remove Item 5.3; Move Item 10.4 to 13.1; add
Item 13.2. Monticello Township Update and add Item 7.1. Landscape Seeding at
Public Works.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the 3uly 23, 2007 City Council Agenda
as amended. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
3 Consider the following, minutes.
31 July 9 2007 City Council Meeting.
Mayor Fournier motioned to adopt the minutes. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
4 Open Forum• (5 minute limit)
5 Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
5.1. Approve Claims List.
5.2. Amendment of Section 21-7-7.1. of the Subdivision Ordinance
related to issuance of building permits on lots accessed from half
streets.
5.3. Removed.
5.4. Approve Pay Estimate #8 to Dresei Contracting Inc in the amount
of $37,320.34 for CSAH 42 Reconstruction (CSAH 39 to 85th
5.5. Received June 13, 2007 Park and Rec Minutes.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of Consent Agenda as amended.
Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carr.
City Council Meeting July 23, 2007. Page 2.
6. Old Business.
CM Heidner went over a CSAH 19 & 70"' memo. A meeting is set with Albertville
August 1st, 2007 at 6:30 PM.
7. Public Works.
71 Consider Landscape Seeding at Public Works.
Public Works Supervisor Brad Belair went over the estimate from Prairie
Restoration in the amount of $4775.00 for landscape seeding at the Public Works
Facility. Mr. Belair said that the prairie grass will take about 3 years to develop.
Mayor Fournier had concern that it may look messy or untrimmed. Brad said that
if maintained as recommended it should look fine. City Administrator Mike
Robertson said that the design will have an edge of sod and should look
attractive.
CM Tho, sted motioned to approve Landscape Seeding not to exceed
$4775.00. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
Brad Belair gave the Council an update on the Park Projects.
8. Dan Licht, City Planner.
8.1. Brian Pederson
A CUP for a second driveway to a single family lot within an
R-1 District.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. City Engineer Ron Wagner said that a
culvert would be needed.
CM Heidner motioned to approve a CUP allowing a second driveway
located at 10251 Kahler Ave HE subject to the two condom listed in
the Planner's Report. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion
carried.
8.2. Doug Undenfelser:
A Rezoning from A-1 to A72 (Agricultural) District.
B. CUP to allow a lot less than 20 acres.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report.
Applicant Doug Lindenfelser, 9364 9P St, stated that he doesnt see why the lot
needs to be moved 30 feet north of the section line and that it will end up
costing him another $350.
City Council Meeting 3uly 23, 2007. Page 3.
CM Heidner motioned to approve a Zoning Map amendment rezoning
the subject site from A-1 District to A-2 District based on a comment
that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Seconded
by CM Darkenwaid. All in favor. Motion carrel.
CM Heidner motioned to approve a CUP allowing a residential lot size
of one acre within the A-2 District subject to the seven conditions
listed in the Planner's Report. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in
favor. Motion carried.
CM Heidner motioned because of miscommunication with staff to give
Doug Undenfelser a $175 rebate taken out of the application fee.
Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
Bob Fields, Landcor, on behalf of Brunswick Otsego, LLC (Friendship Addition)
and Land Funding I, LLC (Waterfront East) is asking for the SAC and WAC
charges to be assessed. City Attomey Andy MacArthur said that he is working on
the Developers Agreement
CM Heidner motioned to approve Friendship Addition assessment for
SAC & WAC fees for 15 years with rate set in the Developers
Agreement Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Heidner motioned to approve Waterfront East assessment for SAC
& WAC fees for 15 years with rate set in the Developers Agreement
Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
9. Ron Wagner, City Engineer.
9 Consider Resolution rovin.9 Plans and Specs and Order
Advertisement for Bids for Otsego Creek North Drainage
mrvm.
Ron Wagner went over the plans for Otsego Creek North Improvements. A
meeting is scheduled with residents Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 7:00 PM. Cost
estimate is around $125,000 that would come out of the Otsego Creek fund.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Resolution 2007-47 approving Plans
and Specifications for Otsego Creek North Drainage improvements.
Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting 3uly 23, 2007. Page 4.
9.2. Consider Resolution Approving Plans and Specs and Order
Advertisement for Bids for Redevelopment of Well #3.
Ron Wagner went over the redevelopment of Well No.3 Mr. Wagner said that it
would be an early September start date and the project would be completed this
year.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Resolution 2007-48 approving Plans
and Specifications for Improvement Project No. 07-05 Well No. 3
Redevelopment. Seconded by CM Thorsted. AN in favor. Motion carried.
10. Andrew MacArthur. City Attorney.
PUBLIC HEARING:
10.1. Proposed Duke Realty Taut Abatement Agreement.
Mayor Fournier reopened the Hearing at 7:40 PM.
Scott Wolf with Duke Realty was present. Andy MacArthur said that he is waiting
for reply on a few comments they had and the agreement should be ready for
the next council meeting. Mayor Fournier closed the Hearing at 7:44 PM.
10.2. Consider CSAH 37 Agreerr�ent.
Andy MacArthur said that the agreement looks fine. City Engineer Ron Wagner
said that it looks fine. Council agreed to wait and bring to meeting with
Albertville August 1s'.
10 .3. Consider Stonebridge Lease Agreement RAuest.
Andy MacArthur went over consent of assignment of the current Stonebridge, Inc
lease to Nextera Wireless, LLC. Mr. MacArthur said that he checked with the
Finance Department and they are current on all rental fees. CM Heidner said that
he has a concern that they have more antenna's than they are paying for. Mr.
MacArthur said that a verification form can be sent out to them.
Mayor Fournier motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All
in favor. Motion carried.
Andy MacArthur said that a notice has been sent to the owners of the property
with the burned trailer at 14266 78th Street. Public Works Supervisor Brad Belair
went over the estimate to secure property with fencing. Mr. Belair also received
a quote from Veit to clean up entire property.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve to secure property by Public
Works. Seconded by CM Sbockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Heidner motioned to have City Attorney Andy MacArthur take steps
needed to continue the clean up of the property. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting July 23, 2007. Page 5.
11. Council items.
11.1. Building Department Revenues & Expenditures.
City Administrator Mike Robertson went over the Revenues & Expenditures for
the Building Department.
11.2. Sewer & Water Department Revenues & Expenditures.
Gary Groen, Finance Director, went over the Revenues & Expenditures for the
Water and Sewer Department.
13 Judy Human, City Clerk.
131 Closed Meeting to consider accusation of real property.
CM Stockamp motioned to close the meeting to discuss purchase of an
easement at 8:30 PM. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion
carried.
Attending the closed meeting: Mayor Lary Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern
Heidner, Jessica Stockamp, Tom Darkenwald and Mark Thorsted; Staff: Mike
Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator;
Dan Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; and Andrew MacArthur, City
Attorney.
CM Darkenwald motioned to reopen the meeting at 8:45 PM. Seconded
by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
13.2. Monticello Township Update.
Andy MacArthur gave an update.
14. Adjourn t2y 10 PM.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 PM.
Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Fournier called the meeting back to order at 9:10 PM.
CM Heidner motioned to sign agreement with Albertville once we
receive check for the construction of MacIver Avenue. Seconded by CM
Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting 3uly 23, 2007. Page 6.
CM Stockamp motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 PM. Seconded
by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Larry Fournier
ATTEST:
3udy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Adm.
Recorded by: Tam! Loff, Administrative Assistant