01-22-07 CCITEM 3-1
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
3ANUARY 22, 2007
6:30 PM
1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Roil Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Jessica
Stockamp, Mark 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; Gary Groen, Finance Director and Brad Belair, Public Works Director.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider agenda approval.
Mayor Fournier added under Item 7.1. Consideration of approval of Public Works
Facility Non -bid items. CM Thorsted requested Item 5.4. be pulled for discussion. Ron
Wagner requested to add under Item 9.4. Set Public Hearing for CSAH 42
Improvements and under Item 9.3. Discussion of the I-94 Task Force.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of agenda as amended. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes.
3.1. January 8. 2007 City Council Meeting.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of the minutes. Seconded by CM Stockamp.
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. Received December 12, 2006 Police Commission Minutes.
5.3. Received December 13, 2006 Park & Rec Commission Minutes.
5.4. Approve Pay Estimate #8 for $203,817.19 to Buffalo Bituminous for
MacIver Ave.
5.5. Approve Pay Estimate #2 for $237,583.83 to G.L. Contracting, Inc. for
Otsego I-94 Industrial Park Improvements.
5.6. Approve Pay Estimate #7 for $28,908.38 to Veit Companies for Otsego
Waterfront East Improvements.
5.7. Approve Pay Request No.18 for $11,800.00 to Gridor Construction., Inc.
for WWTP Expansion.
5.8. Approve Pay Request for $151,622.38 to Kilimer Electric for Signal Lights
CSAH Rd 42 and 85th Street.
5.9. Approve Pay Estimate No.1 for $37,718.75 to Traut Wells Inc. for Test
Well No.8.
City Council Meeting of January 22, 1007. Page 2.
Item 5.4. was reviewed by Ron Wagner with the Council and added back on the
Consent Agenda.
CM Stockamp motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by CM
Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Old Business.
There was none.
7. Public Works.
7.1. Approval of non -bid items for Public Works Facility.
Gary Groen and Brad Belair went over their memos which outlined items needed to
furnish the Public Works Facility and were not included in the original bid for the Public
Works Facility. These items were previously reviewed and approved by the Council.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the expenditures. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
Brad updated the Council on the 2006 Park Construction Projects.
8. Dan Licht, City Planner.
8.1. Proposed Rental Housing Policy.
Dan Licht reviewed the proposed Rental Housing Code. The Council and Staff added
some changes and will continue to review on the next agenda.
8.2. Resolution No.07-04 re: Lots 1 & 3, Block 1 Otsego Commercial Park.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Resolution 2007-04 releasing certain
documents recorded with Lots 2 and 3. Block 1, Otsego Commercial Park.
Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.3. Other Planning Items.
Dan Licht went over his memo of January 18, 2007 regarding Zoning Ordinance as it
applies to adult oriented businesses. This hasn't been reviewed since 1992 and since
there has been significant commercial and residential development the City Attorney
has advised this should be reviewed.
CM Heidner motioned to direct the City Planner and City Attorney to review
the City Ordinance pertaining to adult oriented businesses not to exceed a
budget of $1,500. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Licht also said he has a draft of Wright County's Land Use Plan he will bring to the
next City Council Meeting.
9. Ron Wagner, City Engineer.
9.1. Discussion of NPDES Phase 2 requirements, deadline and
engineering cost estimate.
Ron Wagner went over the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPGA) requirements
and criteria to submit a NPDES Phase II (Stormwater) Permit by February 15, 2007.
City Council Meeting of January 22, 2007. Page 3.
CM Heidner motioned to direct the City Engineer to complete the permit
application for the MPCA by February 25, 2007 for $5,500. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.2. Consider Approval of City Purchase of CSAH 42 Signal Equipment in the
amount of $118,166.02 as per Plans and Specifications.
Ron Wagner went over.
CM Thorsted motioned to approve the purchase of CSAH 42 Signal Equipment
for $118,166.02. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.3. I-94 Task Force.
Ron Wagner said his firm has completed the traffic counts and he will put together for
presentation to the Council. Mayor Fournier requested this item be added to the City
Council Workshop on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 5:30 PM.
9.4. Set a Public Hearing for Mississippi Shores Frontage Road.
CM Stockamp motioned to set the Public Hearing for March 12, 2007 at 6 PM.
Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.5. Other Engineering Items.
Ron Wagner recommended payment to Jim and Simone Aeshliman for reimbursement
of moving their fence for the Queens Avenue Project.
CM Heidner motioned to approve payment of $2,325.69 for moving 1,590
feet of fencing to Jim and Simone Aeshliman. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All
in favor. Motion carried.
10. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney.
PUBLIC HEARING:
10.1. Kenneth Shierts:
A. Vacation of underlying Otsego Town site Plat.
Andy MacArthur went over the reason for the Public Hearing.
Mayor Fournier opened the Public Hearing at 7:55 PM.
Judy Hudson attested that all the proper noticing, publishing and posting was
completed.
Kenny Shierts, property owner, said he will agree to a 50 foot easement agreement if
the City can assure him that there would be no bike paths, no buildings, and no public
access.
Hearing no other public comments, Mayor Fournier closed the Public Hearing at 7:57
PM.
Dan Licht said there are no plans for bike paths in this area in the Park Plan.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Resolution 2007-05 approving vacation of
certain streets as dedicated on the Plat of Town site of Otsego, City of
Otsego, known as the Kenneth Shierts property and there is to be only a 50
foot maintenance easement centered on the Otsego Creek. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of January 22, 2007. Page 4.
11. Council Items.
11.1. City Commission Appointments.
The Council set February 12, 2007, starting at 5:30 PM for interviews for the Police
Commission.
CM Thorsted motioned to reappoint Peter Torresani for a four year term to
the Parks Commission. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion
carried.
CM Heidner motioned to reappoint Ron Black and Chris Wilson for four year
terms to the Heritage Commission. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Council asked CM Thorsted to ask the HPC for a use for the Peavey House and to
suggest that they meet less frequently.
11.2. Proposed Hakanson Anderson Rent.
Council discussed with Ron Wagner rent fees for an office in the new Public Works
Facility.
Mayor Fournier motioned to set the rent for Hakanson Anderson at $3S0 per
month for 2007. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
12. Mike Robertson, City Administrator.
12.1. 2007 Project Priority List.
Mike Robertson went over the 2007 Project Priority List. The Council added the
following:
Mike Robertson: No. 2. Compare current sewer plant operating cost to in-house.
Gary Groen: No. 3. Research time management payroll time sheets.
Judy Hudson: Name tags.
Tim Rochel: Assist in implementation of Rental Housing Ordinance.
Brad Belair: Post "Home of Future Fire Station" sign.
12.2. Set Workshop to Review Peogle Service Contract.
Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 5 PM.
12.3. Change Order for East Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Mike went over his memo of January 18, 2007.
Mayor Fournier motioned to repair what is needed and to work out payment
with the insurance company. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion
carried.
12.4. 2007 Population Estimate.
Mike has estimated the population at 12,940 as of January 1, 2007.
12.5. Insurance Liability Coverage Waiver Form.
CM Heidner motioned to sign the League of MN Cities Insurance Trust Waiver
Form checking "The City Does Not Waive the monetary limits etc." Seconded
by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
13. Judy Hudson, City Clerk.
No updates.
City Council Meeting of January 22, 2007. Page S.
14. Adjourn by 10 PM.
CM Stockamp motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:04 PM.
Mayor Larry Fournier
ATTEST:
Judy Hudson, Clerk/Zoning Admin.