04-11-05 CCITEM 3_1
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
APRIL 11, 2005
6:30 PM
1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Dan Scharber,
Jessica Stockamp and Mark Thorsted.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Dan Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner,
City Engineer and Brad Belair, Public Works Director.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider agenda approval.
CM Scharber requested to add under Item 10. Update from the Public Works
Subcommittee. Mike Robertson requested to add under Item 11.1. Discussion of Joint
Workshop with the City of Albertville. CM Stockamp requested to add under Item 10.4.
Police Guard at Otsego Elementary. Mayor Fournier requested to add under Item 9.4.
Nathe 101 Project, Item 8.4. 70th Street Agreement, Item 10.2. Nuisance on 85th Street,
Item 10.3. Parking on 70th Street and move Item 9.1. to after the adjournment of the City
Council Meeting.
CM Scharber motioned to approve agenda as amended. Seconded by CM Heidner.
All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes
3.1. March 28, 2005 City Council Meeting.
CM Heidner motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Scharber.
Voting For the Motion: Mayor Fournier, CM Heidner, CM Scharber and CM
Stockamp.
Abstained: CM Thorsted (wasn't in attendance).
Motion carried.
3.2. March 28, 2005 Public Hearing.
CM Heidner motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Scharber.
Voting For the Motion: Mayor Fournier, CM Heidner, CM Scharber and CM
Stockamp.
Abstained: CM Thorsted (wasn't in attendance).
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum: (5 minute limit)
The following residents appeared on Open Forum and requested "Dust Control".
Kathy Beaudry, 77th Street; Walter VanVlett of Oday Avenue; Craig Fenstra, 83`d Street,
Gary Greninger, 70th Street; Richard Nichols of 77th Street; Debbie Carron on 83`d Street;
Floyd Goenner of Nashua Avenue.
City Council Meeting of April 11, 2005. Page 2.
The Council agreed to set a City Council Workshop to discuss this issue.
4.1. Gary Groen Presentation of 2004 Financial Figures
Gary Groen, went over his Review of Financial Position and Results of Operations Year
Ended December 31, 2004. Mayor Fournier requested more information on tracking the
sewer and water funds for east and west facilities and operations.
5. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
5.1. Approve Claims List.
5.2. Approve Change Order No. 5 for $33,578.00 for West Wastewater
Treatment.
5.3. Approve the Mississippi Shores 8`h Addition Plat
CM Scharber motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. City Departments.
6.1. Discussion of New Vehicle purchase
Brad Belair went over the price and specs. of the proposed new one ton dump truck
CM Scharber motioned to authorize staff to purchase the F350 Dump Truck and Plow as
recommended by Brad Belair. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion
carried.
6.2. Summer Seasonal employment for Public Works
CM Stockamp motioned to hire two Summer Seasonal Employees as recommended
by Brad Belair. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
7. Dan Licht, City Planner.
7.1. Nuisance Update.
Dan Licht updated the City Council on the on-going nuisance violations.
7.2. Brad Praught's Request:
A. Rezoning from A-2 District to I-2 (General Industrial District)
B. Preliminary and Final Plat.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report.
CM Heidner motioned to approve a Zoning Map amendment rezoning the subject
site from A-1 District to I-2 District based on a finding that the request is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion
carried.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat of Linco Addition, subject to
the eight conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM Scharber. All
in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of April 11, 2005. Page 3.
8. Ron Wagner, City Engineer.
8.1. Consider approving Plans for Potable Water at Prairie Park and order
Advertisement for Bids.
The City Council requested to remove Item NO. 23 from the Bid Schedule and want
alternate bids for drinking water system; hooking up the City Hall and getting water to
the future public works facility.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Prairie Park Water System Improvement to go
out for bids with alternate bids. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
8.2. Consider accepting amended Feasibility Report for Otsego Waterfront
East Improvement and order Advertisement for Bids.
CM Heidner motioned to approve Resolution 2005-18 approving plans and
specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for the improvement of Otsego
Waterfront East. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Heidner motioned to approve Resolution 2005-19 accepting the amended
Feasibility Study for Trunk Watermain, Trunk Sanitary Sewer, Trunk Stormwater
and City Streets in Otsego Waterfront East. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in
favor. Motion carried.
8.3. Any other Engineering Items.
A. 70a' Street Agreement between Otsego and Albertville.
Mike Robertson is working on a draft with Albertville and will have one on a future
Council Agenda.
B. Overcharge to DR Horton.
Ron Wagner explained that DR Horton paid Trunk Stormwater Management Impact Fees
on 100 acres for Zimmer Farms 151 Addition. Upon Final Plat the area was 47.9 acres and
that is what the Impact Fee should be based on. Mr. Wagner recommended a refund of
$86,850 of stormwater fees.
Mayor Fournier motioned to refund DR Horton $86,850. Seconded by CM
Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
C. Waterline leak.
Mr. Wagner explained there was a waterline leak in Pheasant Ridge 4`h Addition, which
was the result of a gasket failure.
9. Andrew MacArthur. Citv Attornev.
9.2. Approve Resolution 2005-17 adopting assessment for
Delinquent Fines.
Mr. MacArthur went over the proposed fines and recommended changing the interest to
6% and changing the principal on Peterson's to $600 and to keep Zobels at $1,100. He
will send a letter to both parties explaining the assessment.
CM Scharber motioned to adopt Resolution 2005-17 changing interest rate to 6%
and adjusted amounts. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of April 11, 2005. Page 4.
9.3. Approve NTS Lease Agreement - West WWTP.
Mr. MacArthur went over the revisions.
Mayor Fournier motioned to approve the lease with NTS. Seconded by CM
Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.4. Nathe 101 property.
Ron Wagner explained that in a recent discussion with the Nathes, they want money for
the easement for the outlet. Mr. Wagner is looking at alternatives for putting in the outlet
on the north end by the bridge.
10. Council Items:
10.1. Set a City Council Workshop for various City Hall items.
The Council set 4 PM, May 4, 2005, after the tour of Public Works Facilities.
10.2. Public Works Update.
CM Scharber at the Public Works Sub -committee with Mayor Fournier discussed with
Brad Belair different equipment needs. Mayor Fournier also said they will be meeting
regularly on every third Monday of the month at 1 PM. CM Heidner requested a
discussion of level of service for the Public Works Department. May 16, 2005 at 4 PM
was set to discuss Public Works needs and level of service plan.
10.3. Police ward at school
Mike Robertson said he hasn't heard back from the school. CM Scharber suggested that
the County install a flashing speed school sign.
10.4. For sale items on 85`h Street.
The Council directed staff to review the property on 85`h Street selling vehicles.
10.5. 70`h Street parking at Anoka Equine
Mr. Licht will review their file and contact them as they were required to provide
additional parking as they expanded.
11. Mike Robertson, City Administrator.
11. 1. Joint Meeting with Albertville
The Council consensus was that there was no need to meet with Albertville at this time.
12. Judy Hudson, City Clerk.
Judy Hudson reminded everyone of the Public Hearing and Board of Review on
Wednesday, April 20, 2005.
The Council directed staff to get contract information for them on all the Fire
Departments serving Otsego.
City Council Meeting of April 11, 2005. Page 5.
13. Adiourn by 10 PM.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor.
Motion carried.
City Council Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Larry Fournier, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Hudson, Clerk/Zoning Adm.
9.1. Close the City Council Meeting and open EDA Meeting.
A. Purchase of Begin Property.
President Fournier opened the EDA Meeting at 9:31 PM.
Mr. MacArthur went over the conveyance of a 5.9 acre portion of City property to
Randall Begin allowing Mr. Begin access.
Member Scharber motioned to approve Resolution EDA 2005-01 approving
conveyance of a 5.9 acre portion of City property to Randall L. Begin. Seconded by
Member Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
Member Scharber motioned to adjourn the EDA Meeting. Seconded by Member
Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
Larry Fournier, President
ATTEST:
Judy Hudson, Recording Secretary