2024.05.28 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024
7:00 PM
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
Call to Order:
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7*00 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp and Councilmembers: Brittany Moores, Tina Goede, Jeff Dahl, and
Ryan Dunlap. City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, Parks and
Recreation Director Nick Jacobs, City Engineer Ron Wagner, City Planner Daniel Licht, City
Attorney Dave Kendall, and City Clerk Audra Etzel.
Pledge of Allegiance:
Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum:
Mayor Stockamp opened the Open Forum at 7:01 PM.
Tim Neut�ens, 1327185th Street NE asked about plans for resurfacing the trails and if park
dedication fees or franchise fees collected can be used for parks and trails. City
Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said the City Council currently has franchise fees
dedicated for pavement management on streets and could consider extending that to fund
trails in the future.
Charles Hedi�er, 9539 Parl<in�ton Avenue NE asked about financing the fire station through the
Economic Development Authority (EDA). Mayor Stockamp said cities can use an EDA to finance
projects, noting Prairie Center and City Hall/Public Works Facilities were financed through EDA
funding. Mr. Hediger is not in favor of a fire station at this time and would like the citizens to
vote on the project.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:06 PM.
2 Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Moores motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by CM Goede.
All in favor. Motion carried S-0.
3 Consent Agenda.
3 1 Approve Claims List.
302 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
As May 13, 2024 Meeting.
Bs May 13, 2024 Special MeetinE.
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3.3 Approve the Renewal of the Citys Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage,
3.4 Accept Quotes and Authorize the 2024 Trail Maintenance Project,
3.5 Approve the Hiring for Street Maintenance I Position.
3.6 Approve the Hiring for Utility Billing Position.
3.7 Approve Liquor License Renewals for July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
3.8 Adopt Resolution 2024-38 Authorizing a Drinking Water Revolving Fund Loan
Application,
CM Moores motioned to approve the consent agenda, seconded by CM Dahl. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Parks and Recreation:
4.1 Carrick's Landing Park Improvements:
A. Presentation by Parks and Recreation Director,
B. Consider Adopting Resolution 2024-39 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract,
C. Consider Accepting Quotes and Authorizing Purchase and Installation of Ramp
and Dock.
D. Consider Accepting Quotes and Authorizing Purchases and Installation of Park
Signage.
Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs reviewed the staff report and presentation.
Mayor Stockamp asked about the timelines for Ashwood Park and Carricl<'s Landing project
going at the same time. Jacobs said it is a benefit to have the projects going on at the same
time. Mayor Stockamp asked about the sign including the new offerings. Jacobs said the
paddle port will be included on the signage.
CM Dunlap asked about the paddle port costs and the balance of funds with the project being
under budget. Jacobs said it is in the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. Flaherty said the funds
will remain in the Park Dedication Fund for other park projects.
CM Dahl motioned to adopt 2024-39 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract to Vada
Contracting, LLC of Cokato Minnesota for the Carricic's Landing Park Improvements Project,
City Project 24-06 in the amount of $434,482,01, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
CM Dahl motioned to accept the quote from Marine Dock &Lift and to authorize the
purchase and installation of the ramp and dock for Carrick's Landing Park in the amount of
$86,268, seconded by CM Dunlap. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
CM Dahl motioned to accept the quote from Albrecht Sign Company and to authorize the
purchase and installation of the park signage for Carrick's Landing Park in the amount of
$27,830, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
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5. Administration:
5.1 Consider Scheduling a Meeting of the Economic Development Authority:
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said the EDA meeting would be to elect officers,
establish a newspaper, and discuss new business.
CM Goede motioned to schedule a meeting of the Otsego Economic Development Authority
on June 24, 2024, at 5:30 PM to be held at the Prairie Center, seconded by CM Dahl.
CM Dunlap questioned the City Council scheduling an EDA meeting. He feels the EDA meeting
is to fund the fire station; taking aways the citizens right and to avoid a petition.
CM Dahl asked how much more the cost is to use the EDA to fund the Fire Station? Flaherty
said there is currently an assumption that interest costs for borrowing would be more and that
it is only an assumption and estimate. The true borrowing costs will not be known until a bond
sale occurs.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Dahl, Goede and Moores. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion
carried 44.
6. City Council Reports and Updates:
A. Heritage Preservation Commission CM Moores said the HPC did not meet this
month. Mayor Stockamp said the cemetery sign has been repaired and is ready to be installed.
B. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Moores said tonight is the last
night to provide feedback for the Prairie Park Master Plan. Council thanked staff for a great
turn out at the Touch -a -Truck event.
C. Planning Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp said there was no recent meeting.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Goede said Touch -a -Truck was busy and
several in attendance asked about hiring for the fire department.
7. Staff Reports and Updates:
City Planner Licht said the next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for June 3rd to
discuss development applications and the flood plain ordinance.
City Engineer Wagner provided an update on the road closure starting next week for the
Meadows of Otsego Development.
Deputy Atwood, Wright County Sheriff's Office provided updates regarding traffic complaints.
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8. Adjourn,
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 7*25 PM, seconded by CM Dahl. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
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