2024.07.22 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAy, JULY 22, 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: Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Sabrina Hille, 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.
Kenny Raisanen, 14248 82nd Street NE, purchased his home a year ago and has been fixing up
the property and doing repairs. Mr. Raisanen found the ditch along 82nd Street to be very steep
and his property backs up to Ochoa Avenue where the water flows from those properties
across his back yard going over his mound system. City Engineer Wagner noted this is an older
subdivision that was developed in the 1970's when the City was a Township; the slopes have
not changed. City Engineer Wagner said the culvert was replaced during the last street
improvement project, flattening the slope would cause the ditches to fill up; changing the slope
does not always fix the issues — easements would need to be granted and there are costs
associated. City Engineer Wagner offered to contact Mr. Raisanen to review the property to
see if there are any solutions.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:07 PM.
2. Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as written, seconded by CM Moores.
All in favor. Motion carried 5"0.
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. Julv 8. 2024 Meetine.
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3.3 Accept Quotes and Authorize East Wastewater Treatment Facility Pump Replacement.
3.4 Adopt Resolution 2024-49 Counting Writedn Votes for Local Elective Office.
3.5 Adopt Resolution 2024-50 Regarding the Support of a job Creation Fund Application,
3.6 Approve a Temporary Liquor License to the Otsego Lions Club.
33 Approve Change Order #39 and #40 for the West WWTF Improvements Phase 1 Protect.
3.8 Adopt Resolution 2024-51 Approving an Amended & Restate Development Contract —
Meadows of Otsego.
3.9 Approve Payment of an Invoice for Well #11 Site Work to Rice Lake Construction Group.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda, seconded by CM Moores. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Planning:
4.1 Otsego Waterfront District.
Presentation by City Planner.
B. Consider Approval of Preliminary Plat and PUD Development Stage Plan.
City Planner Licht presented the Request for Council Action.
Applicant Jessie Hartung, Modern Construction of Minnesota, Inc., agreed with the staff report
and was present to answer questions. Mr. Hartung provided updates as to project changes
since this was reviewed previously.
Mayor Stockamp asked for clarification on the number of conditions. City Planner Licht noted
the Finding of Facts has 21 conditions.
CM Dunlap noted the EAW process was reviewed last year. City Planner Licht said the EAW
approval does not expire as long as the project stays within the scope.
CM Dunlap asked about the landscape requirements. City Planner Licht noted the landscaping
plan would be required with the final Plat.
CM Dunlap asked if Outlot B is buildable. City Planner Licht said Outlot A and B are not
buildable due to the floodplain restrictions, but that this area can be used as public or private
park land.
Mayor Stockamp had questions about the parking. City Planner Licht said the parking will need
to be updated to include 318 parking stalls on site as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
CM Moores asked about the prior approval in regards to the height and parking. Mr. Hartung
said the height has been reduced and parking includes 450 stalls. City Planner Licht said that in
accordance with the Planning Commission recommendation 318 spaces would be constructed
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initially along with proof of parking of 132 stalls, for a total of 450 stalls; noting staff would
support this number for a mixed use.
CM Moores asked about the floodplain and how this would impact the project. Mr. Hartung
said the project presented tonight does not depend on approval to move the floodway. City
Planner Licht said Stantec has prepared drawings for a future park on the property.
CM Dunlap asked about the park dedication fee. City Planner Licht said that the phase 1
development would pay park dedication fees in lieu of land dedication. City Planner Licht
further explained that the potential future park use of Outlot A is to be a private project.
CM Dunlap asked about proof -of -parking spaces. City Planner Licht explained that the City
Attorney would draft an agreement to require the developer to build the full number of parking
spaces shown on the site plan, if the parking would be determined to be needed by the City.
Mayor Stockamp asked where the additional parking will be located. City Planner Licht
reviewed on the site plan where the additional parking will be located. Mr. Hartung said he has
provided a parking study showing less stalls are needed City Planner Licht said the proof of
parking is important due to the mixed use proposed. Mayor Stockamp is concerned about the
residents using all the spaces. Mr. Hartung said there are still 120 stalls, even if every resident
had two cars parked in the lot. Mr. Hartung would consider getting a cross -parking agreement
with 101 Market. Mr. Hartung noted the Zoning Ordinance does not give consideration to the
property having a mixed use; the project would start with 318 parking spaces and funds will be
held in escrow for future parking if needed. CM Dunlap is concerned about the parking not
being installed initially. Mr. Hartung said the proof of parking funds will be available; there will
be lead time as the apartments are rented and the retail is filled. Mr. Hartung discussed his
visions for the business that support each other: hair salon, daycare, insurance company,
restaurant, retail business that work within the area during Phase 1.
CM Goede asked about the businesses to be included with phase 1. Mr. Hartung said Tipsy
Chicken, and three other businesses. Mayor Stockamp asked to see on the site plan the trail
that could be used to connect to the City's trail system and to any off -site parking. City Planner
Licht illustrated the proposed trail and sidewalk locations on the site plan. Mr. Hartung
suggested a temporary trail be completed until the paved trail is completed.
Mayor Stockamp noted City staff does not support the on -street parking for snow removal and
to park in the space the driver would need to pass the parking space and turn back to access
CM Dunlap and Mayor Stockamp have concerns about the building height. Mr. Hartung said
the building site will be elevated. City Planner Licht said the building height is measured from
finished grade to the roofline. Mr. Hartung note this is a PUD District and the City Council has
discretion to allow the proposed plan's building height.
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CM Dunlap noted certain apartments would not meet the minimum size. Mr. Hartung said if
the wall is taken out the apartment is a studio unit and meets the minimum size. Mr. Hartung
said he feels the project meets the intent of the City ordinance.
Mayor Stockamp asked what the market is showing for apartments. Mr. Hartung said they
have completed two market studies showing a desire for mix -use and one bedrooms units; the
700 square feet is met as an average across all the one -bedroom apartments.
CM Moores has concerns about the plan meeting Zoning Ordinance requirements. Mr. Hartung
said the area is a PUD District, which allows the City to approve flexibility and the parking is to
be addressed with a proof -of -parking agreement.
CM Dahl suggested Mr. Hartung go above and beyond City requirements for the development.
City Planner Licht noted the previous approval for the project expired and it is the developer's
responsibility to reach out to the City for any requests. Reconsideration of the proposed
development is regarding as a new application.
CM Dahl motioned to approve a preliminary plan and PUD Development Stage Plan for
Otsego Waterfront District (formerly Mississippi Landings), subject to the conditions as stated
by the Findings of Fact and Decision as presented. Motioned failed due to lack of a second.
CM Dahl motioned to approve a preliminary plant and PUD Development Stage Plan for
Otsego Waterfront District (formerly Mississippi Landings), subject to the conditions as stated
by the Findings of Fact and Decision as presented, seconded by CM Dunlap. Voting in favors
none. Voting against; Stockamp, Dahl, Dunlap, Goede, and Moores. Motion failed 0-5.
CM Dunlap stated he voted no as the height of the building is too tall, there is not enough
parking spaces, and not all of the apartments comply with the Zoning Ordinance.
CM Goede stating she voted no because there is not enough parking spaces.
Mayor Stockamp said she voted no because there is not enough parking spaces, she does not
support the proposed building height, and the floor area of certain apartment units do not
comply with the Zoning Ordinance.
CM Dahl said he voted no as there is not enough parking provided and the floor area of certain
apartment units do not comply with the Zoning Ordinance.
CM Moores said she voted no as she does not support the proposed building height, the floor
area of certain apartments does not comply with the Zoning Ordinance, and there is not
enough parking spaces provided.
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4.2 Quadriga Ventures:
A. Presentation by City Planner.
Be Consider Adoption of Resolution 2024-52 Amendine the Comprehensive Plan,
City Planner Licht presented the Request for Council Action.
Megan Rogers, Attorney with Larkin -Hoffman on behalf of the applicant, stated the developer
agrees with the recommendations of City staff. Ms. Rogers said the option agreement with ISD
728 is for two -years .
CM Dunlap asked for clarification on the land use. City Planner Licht said the proposed density
A Phase 1 is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, but that the form of the proposed row
townhomes requires amendment of the Future Land Use Plan.
CM Moores motioned to adopt Resolution 2024-52 amending the Comprehensive Plan as
requested by Quadriga Ventures, seconded by CM Dahl.
CM Dunlap stated he cannot support the motion based on increasing density to allow for the
purchase agreement and donation agreement for ISD 728. City Planner Licht said this is an
unusual approach, but that meets the goals of the City and ISD 728 to more economically
provided needed community facilities. Ms. Rogers said this is an opportunity to collaborate.
Mayor Stockamp is not in favor of the Phase 2 layout, but sees the value of the partnership
between the City, ISD 728, and the developer. Ms. Rogers said this is a high-level concept for
Phase 1 and that greater detail would be provided with a development application.
Mayor Stockamp noted the residents to the south along 58th Street NE were not in favor of the
project. Ms. Rogers said they spoke with those residents and will present solutions to those
residents' concerns with the subsequent development applications.
Voting in favor; Stockamp, Dahl, Goede, and Moores. Voting against; Dunlap.
Motion carried 4-1.
5. Utilities:
5.1 Wellhouse 4 Drinl<in� Water Improvement Project:
A. Presentation by AE2S.
Be
Consider
Adoption
of
Resolution
2024-53
Accepting
the
Comprehensive
Plan.
C.
Consider
Approval
of
Amendment to Owner
-Engineer
Agreement
with AE2S.
AE2S Engineer Scott Schaefer (*) reviewed the staff report and power point presentation.
CM Dahl asked what type of filtration with be accepted with this improvement. AE2S Schaefer
said they anticipate half of the contaminates will be reduced to an acceptable target level.
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Mayor Stockamp asked if the lowest bidder has worked with any Minnesota cities. AE2S
Schaefer believes this will be their first public project in Minnesota; their industrial work is very
similar to the scope of this project.
CM Dunlap asked if the new system may scale the pipes? AE2S Schaefer said this is a
consideration that may affect the pipes during the filtration transition period.
CM Goede asked if the low bidder ever worked with water project. Schaefer said they did meet
the qualifications.
CM Dahl motioned to adopt Resolution 2024-53 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract to
Market & Johnson, Inc., of Eau Claire Wisconsin for the Wellhouse 4 Treatment
Improvements Project in the amount of $6,840,000, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
CM Dahl motioned to approve Exhibit K "Amendment to Owner -Engineering Agreement,
Amendment No. 1" — a professional services contract amendment in the amount of $702,500
with Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC., seconded by CM Dunlap. All in
favor. Motion carried 5-0.
CM Dahl said this project has been in the works for many years and the costs are significant
even with the grant funding received. CM Dahl said that default on the EDA Bonds for the
Emergency Services Department building as CM Dunlap suggested would hurt the City's ability
to complete projects like this and increase costs. CM Dahl thanked the City Council and staff for
moving the project forward.
6.1 City Council Reports and Updates:
A. Heritage Preservation Commission CM Moores said the Commission is working
on the Prairie Festival.
B. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Moores said the Commission was
presented a recommendation for Ashwood Parl<—Friedrich Parl< is the name voted on.
Additionally, the City Council was invited to the meeting to review the Prairie Park Master Plan.
Co Planning Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp said the Commission reviewed an
application for Quadriga Venture.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp said the Commission, City
Council, and staff were invited to NorthStar Regional and received a tour and get an update on
the residents and the services offered; their meeting was hosted on -site.
7. Staff Reports and Updates:
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille provided updates: Ribbon Cutting on
Friday starting at 2pm for Ace Hardware and Pet Supply Plus.
City Clerk Etze) provided an update on absentee voting for the upcoming August 13P 2024
Primary election and candidate filing.
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City Engineer Wagner provided updates: 791 Street paved, Zachman Meadows, mill and overlay
project, and reconstruction project.
8. Ad'lournI
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 9@18 PM, seconded by CM Dahl
carried 5-0.
ATTEST:. $ ' a
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
City of Otsego
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All in favor. Motion
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