3.9 Accepting Public Improvements - Emerson Pointe
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Public Works City Engineer Wagner January 8, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.9 – Accept Improvements for
Emerson Pointe
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:
City staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution accepting public improvements.
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 September 27, 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 finally 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 2024-05
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-05 accepting all public improvements associated with Emerson Pointe, ending the
warranty period, and releasing the remaining financial securities.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 701 – Development Escrows
N/A
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2024-05
ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
EMERSON POINTE
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the final plat of Emerson Pointe (the “plat”); and
WHEREAS, the City and Developer entered into a Development Agreement for Emerson Pointe and recorded with Wright
County 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 September 27, 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 8th day of January, 2024.
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