3.7 Accepting Public Improvements for Martin Farms 5th Addition
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Public Works City Engineer Wagner November 13, 2023
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille 3.7 – Accept Improvements for
Martin Farms 5th Addition
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends accepting all public improvements associated with Martin Farms 5th Addition, ending the warranty
period and releasing the remaining financial securities.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
A final acceptance walk-thru was conducted with City Staff, the developer, and contractor on July 28, 2022. All project
improvements have been completed, testing has passed, all as-built plans have been accepted, and the warranty period
has ended.
Staff recommends that all public improvements be accepted so the improvements lying within public easements and public
right-of-way are now City property without further notice or action.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2023-71
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to Approve Resolution 2023-71 accepting all public improvements associated with Martin Farms 5th Addition,
ending the warranty period and releasing the remaining financial securities.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
N/A N/A
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2023-71
ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
MARTIN FARMS 5TH ADDITION
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the final plat of Martin Farms 5th Addition (the “plat”); and
WHEREAS, the City and Developer entered into a Development Agreement on January 31, 2018 for Martin Farms 5th Addition
and recorded with Wright County as Document No. A1367909 regarding approval of the plat and installation of required public
improvements within the plat; and
WHEREAS, all public street improvements, including bituminous base and wear course paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk,
grading and erosion control have been completed; and
WHEREAS, all public utility improvements, including watermain and services, sanitary sewer main and services, and storm
sewer have been completed; and
WHEREAS, all public improvements were constructed in accordance with City standards, Code and approved plans within the
plat; and
WHEREAS, a final acceptance inspection of the public improvements within the plat was conducted on July 28, 2022 with City
staff and the Developer, and all remaining items have been successfully completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. The warranty periods have come to an end and completion of a final acceptance inspection by City staff has occurred
with satisfaction of conditions at final inspection; the improvements lying within public easements and public right-of-
way are now City property without further notice or action.
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ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 13th day of November, 2023.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk