01-28-08 CCITEM 3_1
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
JANUARY 28, 2008
6:30 PM
1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Larry Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:44 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vem Heidner, Jessica
Stockamp, Maris Thorsted and Tom Darkenwald.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Dan Licht, City Planner; Ron
Wagner, City Engineer and Brad Belair, Public Works Supervisor.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider agenda approval.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of agenda as presented. Seconded by
CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes.
3.1. January 14, 2008 Cfir Council Meeting.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of minutes. Seconded by CM Thorsted.
All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum: (5 minute limit)
No one appeared on Open Forum.
5 Consent Agenda (Non -controversial items.
5.1. Approve Claims List.
5.2. Approve Pay Request #12 in the amount of $10,000.00 to KUE
Contractors for the Otsego Public Works Facility.
5.3. Approve Pay Request #16 and Final in the amount of $16,839.50
for Otsego Wastewater Treatment Facility.
5.4. 2008 Garbage Hauler License.
5.5. Personnel Policy Revisions.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of the Consent Agenda. Seconded by
CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Old Busin
6.1. Set Workshop. with QW of Albertville.
CM Thorsted motioned to set the Workshop for Wednesday, January
30, 2008 at 7 PM at Otsego City Hall. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in
favor. Motion carried.
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6.2. Set Workshop on Water & Sewer Rates
Ron Wagner requested to add Water Treatment Discussion.
Mayor Fournier motioned to set the Workshop on February 6, 2008 at
5:30 PM. Seconded by CM Thorsted.
6.3. City Hall Sign.
Council approved with removing the words "Incorporated 1990".
Brad Belair will get revised quotes and bring back to next City Council Meeting.
7. Public Works.
7.1. Review Employee Career Development Program.
Mayor Fournier said this was reviewed at the Public Works Subcommittee
Meeting and both he and CM Thorsted thought it was on the right track. Brad
Belair said this is a rough draft and he will continue to work on it. CM Heidner
said this draft implies that there would not be anyone under Step 4. Brad said
the employees must acquire the skills to be at a Step 4 within a set time frame in
order to maintain employment. He is looking at completing this by the end of
February.
8. Dan Licht, City Planner.
8.1. Wildflower Meadows South:
A. Zoning Man Amendment from A-1 District to R-7
B. Preliminary Plat/PUD-CUP for six townhouse buildings
24 units .
Mayor Fournier turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Vern
Heidner due to a conflict and was not seated for discussion and voting.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Ron Wagner presented the
Engineering Report.
CM Thorsted asked the applicant how far along are they with the first addition.
Deb Ridgeway, of Rottlund Homes, said they will have some homes on the
Spring Parade of Homes.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve a Zoning Map amendment
rezoning the subject site from A-1 District to R-7 District based on a
finding that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve a PUD-CUP/Preliminary Plat for
Wildflower Meadow South, subject to the 12 conditions listed in the
Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion
carried.
Mayor Fournier reseated himself at this point.
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8.2. Remington Coves Second Addition:
A. Concept plan to replat 18 detached townhome unit lots as
18 unit lots for twin home buildings no change in total
number of dwellings).
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Ron Wagner presented his
Engineering Report. The applicant, Brian Reiner, said he agrees with the reports
from Staff. Bruce Bonebright, applicant, feels this revised concept plan provides
more green space. Mayor Fournier would like to have the Planning Commission
review this revised plan. CM Heidner asked if standard setback is 20 feet and
this is 15 feet. Dan Licht said that is correct. CM Heidner is having a hard time
allowing a 15 foot setback without any special architectural amenities. Dan Licht
said they would have to provide a design that would be unique to allow the City
to allow a 15 foot setback. Bruce said they would put together the final plans
showing the elevations but didn't want to go through that expense before the
Council gave its support.
CM Heidner motioned providing favorable comment on the concept
plan for Remington Coves 2nd Addition subject to the eight conditions
listed in the Planner's Report dated January 23, 2008. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.3. Utility Operations Ordinance.
Dan Licht presented his report. Ron Wagner said he has reviewed and his only
concern is with the individual and commercial/industrial hookups and he agrees
with the changes. Council would like to see this draft cleaned up and brought
back and possibly a workshop will be needed.
9. Ron Wagner, City En ineer.
9.1. Consider Pay Estimate #5 for Quantelle Ave/88"' St Improvement.
Ron Wagner presented the Engineering Report.
CM Thorsted motioned to approve Pay Estimate #5 for $27,404.98.
Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.2. Consider Chanae Order #2 and Estimate #4 for Well No.8.
Ron Wagner went over his Engineering Report outlining the charges to this
Change Order. The new well will produce over 2000 gallons per minute. Mike
Robertson pointed out that this $108,000 Change Order really bought the City
another well which means a new well won't be needed for 10-20 years.
CM Heidner motioned to approve Change Order #2. Seconded by CM
Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
10. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney.
No legal items.
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11. Council Items.
Commission Appointments.
Mayor Fournier said there were some very good candidates.
Council made the following appointments:
Park Commission: Susan Krekelberg and Krista Bean.
Police Commission: John Hinnenkamp and Paul Fields as alternate.
Ask Robert Vandenberg where he wants to be placed.
CM Stockamp motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in
favor. Motion carried.
12. Mike Robertson, City Administrator.
13. Judy Hudson, City Clerk.
13.1. Resolution 2008-05 designating anew polling place for the City of
Otsego.
Mayor Fournier motioned to adopt Resolution 2008-05. Seconded by
CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
14. Adjourn by 10 PM.
CM Stockamp motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All
in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:37 PM.
Mayor Larry Fournier
ATTEST:
Judy I d , CitrClerk/Zoning-Admin.
Written by: Tam! Loff, Deputy Clerk