08-28-06 CCITEM 3_1
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
AUGUST 28, 2006
6:30 PM
1 Mawr Larry Fournier will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:39 PM.
Roll II: Mayor Lary Fournier; Councilmember's: Vern Heidner, Dan Scharber,
Mark Thorsted and Jessica Stockamp.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Tami Loff, Administrative Assistant; Dan Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner,
City Engineer; Brad Belair, Public Works Supervisor; and Andy MacArthur, City Attorney.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2 Consider agenda aplro_val.
Mike Robertson requested to take off Item 7.1 Lily Pond Park Security Light and change
Item 5.2 Seeding in School Knoll Park to Item 7.1. 2006 City Council agenda as
CM Heidner motioned adoption of the August 28,
amended. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried -
3.
Consider the following minutes.
3.1. August 14, 2006 City Council Meeting.
CM Stockamp requested that Item 10.4 provide more explanation on the Health Club.
CM Heidner noted that on Item 10.6., the Council had previously agreed that they
would not pay for everyone.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of August 14, 2006 City Council Minutes as
amended. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
3.2. August 7, 2006 City Council Workshop.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of August 7, 2006 City Council Workshop
Minutes. Seconded by CM Stockamp. Motion carried. 4-0
Abstained: CM Scharber.
4 Open Forum: (5 minute limit)
41 Little Miss and Mister Otsego 2006/2007 Candidates.
Mary Baker of Otsego Women of Today presented the Little Miss and Mister Otsego
Candidates. The Candidates introduced themselves to the Mayor and Council. Also
present were 2005/2006 Miss and Mister Otsego.
4.2. Rose Cassady Re• Otseao Festival Signs.
Rose Cassady, Otsego Festival Chair invited all Council Members to attend the Otsego
Festival.
4.3. Kathy Roberts, 9823 Kadler Ave NE, questioned why one side of Kadler
Ave has a culvert and one does not. The side with no culvert is over flowing from the
rain. Ron Wagner, City Engineer will take a look at this and follow up.
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5 Consent Agenda (Non -controversial items).
5.1. Approve Claims List.
5.2. Approve seeding in School Knoll Park.
5.3. Approve Resolution 2006-61 Setting a Truth in Taxation Hearing
date for the 2007 Tax Levy and Budget.
5.4. Approve Resolution 2006-62 Authorizing Billing of Water and Sewer
services.
5.5. Approve 2006 Fre Contract with Albertville.
5.6. Approve 2006 No Discharge Map.
5.7. Approve Extension of Boulder Creek Preliminary Plat.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the consent. agenda except for Item 5.2.
Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
6 Old Business.
6.1. East Wastewater Treatment Plant Chance Order,
Karen Cavett, Bonestroo; presented Change Order No.6 in the amount of $7,682 to
move the watermain to the outside of the fence and to replace trees. They will replace
45 trees, 49 shrubs and a deer fence. Karen had mentioned that she had received a
couple of calls regarding the removal of the existing trees. Mike Robertson informed the
City Council that he had received a total of 4 calls.
CM Heidner motioned to approve Change Order in the amount of $7,682.
Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
Karen Cavett, presented Change Order No.7 in the amount of $2,000 to extend the
force main.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Change Order in the amount of $2,000.
Seconded by CM Stockamp Change Order not to exceed $2,000. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Karen Cavett, presented Change Order No.8 in the amount of $2,492 for the removal of
concrete pad at sludge loadout. It will consist of removing concrete to below roadway,
cut drain pipe and cap line. CM Thorsted wanted to know if it would benefit to keep
both. Mayor Fouriner asked what we will do with the equipment removed. Karen replied
no benefit to keep both and the only equipment is drain tile.
CM Heidner motioned to. approve Change Order in the amount of $2,492.
Seconded CM Scharber. All in favor. Motioned carried.
Karen Cavett, presented quotes on the pavement for the main road and loop.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Option D in the amount of $73,073.
Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
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6.2. Discussion of Sludge Treatment.
Ted Feld, of Bonestroo gave a presentation regarding the long term plan for East and
West Waste Water Treatment Plants for sludge treatment.
6.3. Consider awarding contract for Queens Ave Drainage Improvement South
f 5th St.
Ron Wagner, City Engineer; described the improvement. Mayor Fournier asked if this
area has storm water plan. Ron Wagner replied that there is not one. Administrator
Robertson informed that the Capital Improvement Funds would be used to fund this
project.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the contract as presented by City Engineer
including property #3. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
7 Public Works.
7 1 Seeding in School Knoil Park.
CM Heidner asked why we need to have this contracted out. Brad said that they do not
have the proper equipment.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the seeding of School Knoll Park. Seconded
by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.2. Prairie Park Irrigation.
Tabled until September lith Council Meeting.
7.3. Expand Prairie Park Parking Lot.
Council asked Brad, Public Works Supervisor; to bring back plans. Ron stated that Plans
and Specs are already being worked on.
Council Tabled until September lith Council Meeting.
8 Dan Licht. C'�ty Planner.
8.1. Wildflower Meadows Request for Preliminary Plat Extension.
Dan Licht gave the Planner's report. Ron Wagner gave the en�ineenng report.
Cm Heidner motioned to table until the September 11 meeting. Seconded by
CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.2 Discussion of Park Commission Recommendations.
Administrator Robertson went over a priority list consisting of 16 items that the Park
Commission discussed. CM Stockamp stated neighborhood parks are top priority with
the Park and Rec Commission. CM Scharber asked if we could have an online survey
with these items. Mike Robertson said people would be upset if what they picked was
not chosen to be constructed. The Park Commission requests a list of monies and land
for future parks. Dan Licht is working on this list.
9. Ron Wagner. City Engineer:
9.1. Construction Update,
Ron Wagner, City Engineer gave update on construction projects in the city.
9.2. Gas Une Permit.
Ron Wagner, City Engineer gave report on the Gas line Installation Permit Application
for the TH 101 Corridor.
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9.3. Consider Approval of Plans and Specs for Otsego I-94 West Ind.
Park Water and Sewer Improvement Project and Order Ad for Bids.
Ron Wagner went over the Plans and specs for Otsego I-94 West Industrial Park Water
and Sewer Improvement Project.
CM Heidner motioned to approve Resolution No 06-66 plans and specs for
Otsego I-94 West Ind. Park Water and Sewer Improvement Project.
Seconded by CM Stockamp. Motion carried. 4-0. CM Scharber abstained.
9.4. Other Engineering Items.
CM Stockamp brought up the subject of restriping and signage of Page Ave and 85�'.
Ron Wagner recommends adjusting lines, restriping and add a new sign. He estimates
the project to be $720.
CM Stockamp moved to approve the recommendation on restriping Page Ave.
funding from the Capital Improvement Fund. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in
favor. Motion carried.
10 Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney.
101 PUBLIC HEARING: Construction of Queens Avenue,
Mayor Fournier opened the hearing at 8:45 PM. Hearing no comments, the Public Hearing
was closed at 8:45 Pm. Tom Plannenstied of Northland Securities, went over the bids for
the Improvement Bonds that were taken today in their office. They received 9 bids for
Water and Sewer Bonds. Low bid went to Cronen Company. They received 3 bids for
Street Improvement Bonds. Low Bid went to Payne -Webber. Tom presented a graph on
the bond market. He recommended to award the low bidders.
A Approve Resolution 06-63 Ordering Improvements.
CM Heidner motioned to adopting Resolution 06-63. Seconded by CM
Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
B Approve Resolution 06 65 Providing for the Issuance and Sale of
$8.875.000 General Obligation Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A.
CM Heidner motioned to adopting Resolution 06-65. Seconded by CM
Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
C Approve Resolution 06-64 Providing for the Issuance and Sale of
$5,985,000 General oblation Improvement Bonds, Series 2
CM Heidner motioned to adopting Resolution 06-64. Seconded by CM
Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
10.2. Duke Develo mp ent Agreement.
CM Heidner motioned to table. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion
carried.
10.3. Lefebvre Agreement.
Andy MacArthur went over the Lefebvre agreement.
CM Scharber motioned to approve as amended. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All
in favor. Motion carried.
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11. Council Items.
11.1. Set Meeting with Wright County Sheriff.
Mike Robertson stated the Wright County Sheriff would like time to meet with Council
before a City Council Meeting. A meeting was set for September 25, 2006 at 5:00 PM.
12 Mike Robertson, City Administrator.
12 .1. Barriers on Padgett
Mike Robertson reported that there had been a couple of complaints from neighbors
regarding the jersey barriers put up on Padgett Ave to block the through traffic.
The Council gave directions to remove barriers.
13 Judy Hudson City Clerk.
13.1. Reminded Council that filing for election opens tomorrow August 29, 2006
and runs until September le, 2006 at 5:00 PM. We have two Council members up for
re-election.
14 Adjourn by 9:23 PM.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn meeting. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in
favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Larry Fournier
ATTEST:
Tam! Loff, Administrative Assistant