2024.06.24 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAYI JUNE 24, 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, Emergency
Services Director Daryl Rausch, City Engineer Ron Wagner, City Planner Daniel Licht, City
Attorney Dave Kendall, and City Clerk Audra Etzel.
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 7:01 PM. No one from the public spoke.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:01 PM.
2. Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Moores motioned to approve the agenda as written, seconded by CM Goede.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. June 10, 2024 Meeting.
3.3 Approve One Hour City Hall Closure on June 26, 2024, for the Employee Summer
Recognition Event.
3.4______
Adopt
Ordinance
2024-07 Amending
the City Code.
3.5
Adopt
the Otsego
Creek Hydrologic
and Hydraulic Analysis.
3.6
Adopt
Resolution
2024-44 Establishing
an Absentee Ballot Board for the Primary
Election.
3.7
Approve
Consent
to Assignment
of Agreement between the City and Nextera Wireless.
CM Moores motioned to approve the consent agenda, seconded by CM Dahl. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
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4. Administration:
4.1 2023 Audit:
A. Presentation by BerRanl<DV
B. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2024-45 Adopting the Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report.
Nancy Schulzetenberg, BerganKDV (*) presented the summary of the 2023 audit that included
the review of the Communications Letter. The auditors expressed an unmodified opinion on the
City's financial statements. Ms. Schulzetenberg also noted testing of the MN Legal Compliance
had no findings.
CM Dunlap asked about the required communications within the Uncorrected and Corrected
Misstatements paragraph. Ms. Schulzetenberg said due to the small amount, no corrective
action is required following GASB. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty noted the lease
assets and liabilities are for items such as copiers, postage machine, etc. and that they do not
have a material impact on the financial statements.
CM Dunlap asked about the stormwater fund. Flaherty noted this fund has assets, primarily
from developer contributions which continue to drive an increase in depreciation expense and
that user rates have not increased to cover the depreciation expense. Flaherty noted that
depreciation is a non -cash expense and that cash flows from operating activities are positive.
CM Dunlap asked about the funds needed. Flaherty said the Council in 2023 decided not to
implement the recommended rate increase and increased rates by 2.00%. There was also
discussion on the storm water impact fees reported in a separate fund from operations.
CM Goede motioned to adopt Resolution 2024-45 adopting the annual comprehensive
financial report for the year ended December 31, 2023, seconded by CM Moores.
CM Dunlap referenced Note 1(A) of the report (page 41) and mentioned that separate financial
statements are not prepared for the EDA. Flaherty confirmed that the activities of the EDA are
blended within the financial statements of the City in accordance with accounting standards
and that separate financial statements are not issued.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Public Hearings:
5.1 R+L Carriers:
A. Presentation by City Planner.
B. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2024-46 Vacating Drainage and Utility
Easements.
City Planner Licht reviewed the staff report and power point presentation.
Mayor Stocl<amp opened the Public Hearing at 7:27 PM. No one from the public spoke.
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Mayor Stockamp closed the Public Hearing at 7:28 PM.
CM Dunlap thanked R+L Carriers for taking time to meet with the residents to address any
concerns.
CM Dunlap motioned to adopt Resolution 2024-46 vacating of existing drainage and utility
easements dedicated within the RLC Addition, seconded by CM Dahl. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
5.2 Temporary Prohibition on Cannabis Businesses:
A. Presentation by City Planner.
Be Consider Adoption of Ordinance 2024-08 Temporarily Prohibiting Operation of
Cannabis Businesses.
City Planner Licht reviewed the staff report and power point presentation.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 PM. No one from the public spoke.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 PM.
CM Moores agrees with the moratorium.
CM Dunlap asked if there were any comments from the public. City Clerl< Etzel said there were
no comments received. City Planner Licht said the Planning Commission needs to review which
zoning districts these businesses belong, along with setbacks. CM Dunlap has issues with the
moratorium. City Planner Licht explained the currently approved uses. Flaherty said there are
not rules from the Office of cannabis management at this time. City Planner Licht said this has
been reviewed by the Administrative Subcommittee, and staff is waiting form more direction
from the Office of Cannabis Management to develop the zoning ordinance related to cannabis.
CM Moores motioned to adopt Ordinance 2024-08 temporarily prohibiting operation of
cannabis businesses and approve publication in summary form, seconded by CM Goede.
Voting in favors Stockamp, Dahl, Goede, and Moores. Voting against, Dunlap. Motion carried
City Planner Licht said the Planning Commission will likely start their review in August.
City Attorney Kendall noted the Office of Cannabis and Management is in the process of
finalizing a model ordinance.
6.1 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program:
City Engineer Wagner reviewed the staff report and power point presentation.
CM Goede asked if the reporting reflects storm water runoff. City Engineer Wagner said the
storm water runoff is included.
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Mayor Stockamp asked for public comment at 7:52 PM. No one from the public spoke.
The City Council agreed with the information presented.
7. City Council Reports and Updates:
A. Heritage Preservation Commission CM Moores said the Commission has some
name recommendations for Ashwood Park to present in July.
Be Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Moores said the Commission did
not meet.
C. PlanninR Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp said the Commission reviewed
applications for Costco, Mississippi Landings, R+L Carriers and the Flood Plain Ordinance.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp said NorthStar Regional has
offered to host the July 9tn meeting and City Council Members are invited to attend.
CM Dunlap said the EII< River Star News is moving to a subscription model and subscribers will
have to pay starting in August.
8. Staff Reports and Updates:
City Administrator/Finance Directory Flaherty provided updates: there is a coupon option for
the Star News subscription, CSAH 36 is closed due to flooding, Public Works Subcommittees
June meeting is cancelled, and City offices are closed on July 4tn
City Clerl< Etzel provided an update on absentee voting for the upcoming August 13tn Primary
election.
Emergency Services Director Rausch provided updates on the design phase of the Fire Station,
June 18L Safety Day Event — about 60 attendees, and attending the July 16tn and August 5th
farmer's market.
Sergeant Barto, Wright County Sheriff's Office provided updates regarding flooding, NorthStar,
and firework complaints. Mayor Stockamp noted firework violations have been enforced in the
past.
9. Adjourn.
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 8:04 PM, seconded by CM Dahl. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
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