2024.08.26 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 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 Stoclamp and Councilmembers: Brittany Moores, Tina Goede, Jeff Dahl, and
Ryan Dunlap. City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, Assistant City
Administrator/Human Resources Sabrina Hille, 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*03 PM.
Kenny Raisanen, 14248 82"d Street NE provided a handout regarding storm water drainage on
his property. Mr. Raisanen feels the issue could have been addressed with the recent road
construction and the drainage going across his property is illegal; he thinks the Council has an
obligation to fix and provided options for consideration. City Attorney Kendall said the City
Council reviewed the City Engineer update at the last City Council meeting, confirming this has
been an existing drainage pattern and is not illegal. City Engineer Wagner reviewed the
drainage flows presented from the previous meeting. City Engineer Wagner said Heritage Hills
was repaved in 2022 and no issues were addressed at that time. Staff had been on site
following a recent rain fall and the culverts were dry, therefore draining. CM Moores asked Mr.
Raisanen what happens when it rains. Mr. Raisanen said a stream will flow between his house
and the septic system, which he feels is not allowed. City Engineer Wagner said this was
platted over 52 years ago in 1972 when Wright County would have reviewed, if reviewed today
a drainage and utility easement would be added. City Attorney Kendall said he would speak to
Mr. Raisanen's attorney if needed.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:17 PM.
2. Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap requested that items 3.3 and 3.7 be removed from the consent agenda for
discussion adding items 6.1 and 6.2 to the agenda.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by CM Dahl.
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All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List,
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. August 7, 2024 Special Meeting,
B. August 12, 2024 Meeting.
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Moved to Item 6.1
3.4 Adopt Resolution 2024-61 Declaring Costs and Set a Hearing on Proposed Assessment.
3.5 Accept Liability Insurance Renewal and Elect to Not Waive Monetary Limits.
3.6 Adopt Resolution 2024-62 Declaring City Property as Surplus Property and Authorizing
Sale.
3 7 Advent the Otsege Prairie Park MapSter ol-,r, Moved to Item 6.2
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by CM Goede.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Planning:
4.1 Michels:
A. Presentation by City Planner.
B. Consider Approval of Site and Building Plans.
City Planner Licht presented the Request for Council Action.
Representative Jacl< Grotl<in from R.J. Ryan Construction, agreed with the staff report and was
present to answer questions.
CM Dahl motioned to approve site and building plans for an office expansion on Lot 1, Block
1, Michels Addition subject to the conditions as stated by the Findings %J Fact and Decision as
presented, seconded by CM Goede. Voting in favors Stockamp, Dahl, Dunlap, Goede, and
Moores. Voting against, none. Motion carried 5-0.
4.2 Prairie Parl< Estates:
A. Presentation by City Planner.
B. Consider Approval of a Preliminary Plat and Conditionals Use Permit.
City Planner Licht presented the Request for Council Action.
Georgia Begin, representative, agreed with the staff report and was present to answer
questions.
CM Dunlap asked about the type of private drive requirements regarding curb and gutter. City
Planner Licht said the ultimate design is subject to review by the City Engineer and approved
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with the final plat. Mayor Stockamp agreed with CM Dunlap on the flexibility of the driveways.
City Planner Licht said it would be an advantage to make the area look less like a city street to
temper expectations. City Engineer said private streets are marked differently and the
development would have the option to place a sign stating private drive.
CM Goede motioned to approve a Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit for Prairie
Park Estates subject to the conditions stated on the Findings of Fact and Decision as
presented, seconded by CM Dunlap. Voting in favor; Stockamp, Dahl, Dunlap, Goede, and
Moores. Voting against; none. Motion carried 5-0.
4.3 Xcel Energy:
A. Presentation by City Planner.
Be Consider Ordinance 2024-09 Amending the Zonin
C. Consider Approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Interim Use Permit.
City Planner Licht presented the Request for Council Action.
Scott Johnson, Xcel Relations Manager, agreed with the staff report and was present to answer
questions.
CM Dunlap noticed transmission lines above and local lines below. Mr. Johnson said not all the
wires on the lines belong to Xcel as they are shared with other electrical providers. Drew
Beardsley, Xcel Project Manager, said there is a distribution pole that runs north and south
along Kadler Avenue, the other pole is the transmission line that runs east and west is Xcel's
line. The only change will be along the road, and will remain in the right-of-way.
CM Dunlap motioned to adopt Ordinance 2024-63 amending the Zoning Map and approve a
Conditional Use Permit and Interim Use Permit for Lot 21 Block 11 Otsego Industrial Park
Second Addition, subject to the conditions state on the Finding of Fact and Decision as
presented, seconded by CM Dahl.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty noted the Ordinance should be 2024-09, not 2024-
63. CM Dunlap and CM Dahl accepted the correction to Ordinance 2024-09.
Voting in favor; Stockamp, Dahl, Dunlap, Goede, and Moores. Voting against; none. Motion
carried 5-0.
5. Engineering:
5.1 Otsego Creel< Rehabilitation:
A. Presentation by City Engineer.
B. Consider Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for
Bids.
City Engineer Wagner reviewed the staff report and power point presentation.
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CM Dunlap asked if this could be a future park trail. City Engineer Wagner said it will start at
the point of the road crossing starting up stream, and the remaining area needed is in the
easement to allow for a trail. City Planner Licht said the wetland to the east of the creek is also
planned to have a natural Greenway Corridor.
CM Dahl motioned to approve the Plans and Specifications and order Advertisement for Bids
for the Otsego Creek Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 24-07, seconded by CM Goede.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
6. City Council Reports and Updates:
6.1 Approve a Joint Powers Agreement for Enforcement and Regulations of Cannabis.
CM Dunlap stated he is not in favor of the City delegating cannabis responsibility to Wright
County. Flaherty said the authority is for the issuance of licenses, renewals, and compliance
checks; the city will still have local zoning authority. City Attorney Kendall said Wright County is
contracted and this agreement would make sense to be consistent, similar to liquor license and
tobacco license compliance checks. CM Dunlap thinks Wright County has the authority to pool
the licenses and potentially issue zero licenses to Otsego. City Planner Licht said the City must
issue one license per 12,500 of population in accordance with Statute; the JPA is a separate
issue from limiting licensing. Mayor Stockamp said a big component is the compliance checks
and inspection of products. City Planner Licht said compliance checks and inspections of
products would be a burden on staff.
CM Dahl motioned to approve a Joint Powers Agreement between Wrigth County and the
City of Otsego for the enforcement and regulation of cannabis, seconded by CM Moores.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Dahl, Goede, and Moores. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion
carried 44.
6.2 Adopt the Otsego Prairie Parl< Master Plan.
CM Dunlap feels the Prairie Parl< Master Plan is too much and would like to see a reduction in
the scope of work, and include private investment. Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs stated
there have been countless meetings with community input starting in August of 2023, and
advisory , . commissionand inclusion of ADA standards and safetyMayor Stockamp said the
bottom number looks significant, this is the main park in the community and she is concerned
with being out of compliance with ADA standards, noting this is a 20-year plan; and that she is
open to private investors. City Planner Licht said this is a communication tool to prioritize the
focus for Prairie Park, taking into consideration funding and requests from the community, the
document gives staff a guide for capital improvements and funding. Jacobs said a guiding
document is necessary to apply for grant funding and alternative funding. CM Moores said the
Prairie Park Advisory Committee was a diverse group and they spent a lot of time and thought
into the Master Plan
CM Moores motioned to adopt the Otsego Prairie Park Master Plan, dated August 8, 2024,
seconded by CM Dahl. Voting in favor: Stockamp, Dahl, Goede, and Moores. Voting against:
Dunlap. Motion carried 4-1.
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A. Heritage Preservation Commission CM Moores said the Commission is working
on the Friedrich Park sign, attending the SHPO conference, and the Prairie Festival.
B. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Moores said the Commission did
not meet this month.
C. Planning Commission Liaison Mayor Stocl<amp said the Commission reviewed
applications for Michels, Prairie Park Estates, and Xcel Energy.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Goede said the Commission discussed the
opening of CSAH 36 and the Prairie Festival.
Mayor Stocl<amp and CM Dunlap attended the 194 Expansion Ribbon Cutting event.
CM Moores attend the ISD 728 meeting, there are 90 new teachers within the district.
7. Staff Reports and Updates:
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille said the newsletter will be mailed next
week.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said City offices will be closed Monday and he
requested a special meeting on September 9th at 5*30 PM.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to schedule a special meeting on September 9, 2024, at 5:30 PM,
seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5"0.
City Engineer Wagner provided updates: mill and overlay project, and reconstruction project.
Wright County Sheriff's Office has received traffic complaints for 85th Street NE and anticipate
fewer issues with juveniles starting school next week.
8. Ad'lourn.
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 8:12 PM, seconded by CM Dahl. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
Minutes prepared by City Clerk, Audra Etzel.
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