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OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024
7:00 PM
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
Call to Order:
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp and Councilmembers: Tina Goede, Brittany Moores, Jeff Dahl, and
Ryan Dunlap. City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, Assistant City
Administrator/Human Resources Sabrina Hille, City Engineer Ron Wagner, City Planner Daniel
Licht, and City Attorney Dave Kendall (*).
Attended via video conference (*)
Pledge of Allegiance:
Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.Open Forum:
Mayor Stockamp opened the Open Forum at 7:07 PM. No one from the public spoke.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:07 PM.
2.Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap requested that item 3.9 be removed from the consent agenda as item 4.1 for
discussion.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by CM Dahl. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
3.Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A.April 22, 2024, Meeting.
B.April 22, 2024, Special Meeting.
C.April 23, 2024, Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve City Council Special Compensation for April 2024.
3.4 Accept Quotes and Authorize the 2024 Crack Filling Project.
3.5 Approve Pay Application #21 for the West WWTF Improvements Phase 1 Project.
3.6 Adopt Resolution 2024-37 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract – 2024 Street Renewal
Project.
3.7 Adopt Drinking Water Master Plan Supplements – Technical Memorandums No. 1-3.
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3.8 Accept Employee Resignation.
3.9 Approve Hiring of the Communications Specialist Position. Moved to Item 4.1
3.10 Approve Hiring of the Administrative Assistant Position.
3.11 Approve Hiring of the Street Maintenance I Position.
3.12 Approve Hiring of the Seasonal Maintenance Position.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by CM Goede.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4. City Council Reports and Updates:
4.1 Approval of Hiring of the Communications Specialist Position.
CM Dunlap mentioned this is not a critical position at this time, and the City should be in a
hiring freeze. Mayor Stockamp mentioned that this position is a need, was discussed during the
2024 budget review meetings, and that it is important to share information with residents. CM
Goede spoke in favor of hiring the position.
CM Goede motioned to approve the hiring of Heidi Carey for the position of Communications
Specialist at pay grade 5 step 4, seconded by CM Moores. Voting in favor: Stockamp, Dahl,
Goede, and Moores. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried 4 -1.
CM Moores reminded everyone that tomorrow is the Touch a Truck event.
5. Staff Reports and Updates:
5.1 Fire and Emergency Services Building Project.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty presented this item as a continuation of the
discussion from the April 22 special meeting where funding mechanisms for the project were
reviewed.
CM Moores, CM Dahl, Mayor Stockamp, and CM Goede commented in favor of the EDA Lease
Revenue mechanism as it allowed the essential project to stay on the timeline to begin
operations.
CM Dunlap was not supportive of the EDA Lease Revenue mechanism and introduced a
resolution to the City Council that proposed a ballot question for the financing of the project.
CM Dahl mentioned that the City Council is responsible for the residents and the assets of the
community. Dahl stated this department is to protect the value of the community and to
ensure service. Dahl mentioned there is support from the residents to move forward on the
project.
City Attorney Kendall and City Administrator Flaherty noted they were not provided with the
resolution prior to the meeting and have not been able to review the proposed language.
Kendall mentioned he would like to review the language and compare with Minnesota Statutes
before providing a recommendation to the City Council for consideration. Flaherty mentioned
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that if the Council would direct staff to look into further, it would be advisable to have the City’s
Bond Counsel review the language to ensure it complies with Statutes.
CM Dunlap brought up that he had the resolution ready but was not prepared with copies for
the City Council. Mayor Stockamp asked if CM Dunlap had discussed this proposal with City
staff prior to the meeting. CM Dunlap mentioned he had not.
CM Dahl mentioned that the City Council are elected representatives to the community, and
they were voted into their roles to make such decisions.
CM Dunlap motioned to adopt a Resolution placing the bond for the new fire station on the
November ballot. Motion failed due to lack of a second.
City Attorney Kendall again noted that he would request the opportunity to review such a
resolution prior to City Council consideration.
CM Moores motioned for staff to move forward to start the process and prepare documents
for EDA Lease Revenue Bonds, seconded by CM Dahl. Voting in favor: Stockamp, Dahl,
Goede, and Moores. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried 4 -1.
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille provided an update on active recruitments.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty mentioned the next City Council meeting will be
held on Tuesday May 28th due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Emergency Services Director Rausch mentioned that on May 4th they held a Safe at Home
program for children, and it was well received and had good attendance. Rausch reminded the
City Council that the Touch a Truck event is tomorrow night.
Wright County Sheriff Department Sgt. Barto was here to introduce himself to the City Council
and that he will attending meetings during an absence of the regu larly assigned staff from the
department.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to call for a Special Meeting in regard to the 2025 budget on May
28th at 5:30 PM prior to the regular meeting, seconded by CM Dunlap. Motion carried. 5 -0.
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6. Adjourn.
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 7:48 PM, seconded by CM Dahl. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
City of Otsego:
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Jessica Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST: ___________________________
Sabrina Hille, Assistant City Administrator