02-28-05 CCITEM 3_1
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 28, 2005
6:30 PM
1. Deputy Mayor Vern Heidner will call the meeting to order.
Deputy Mayor Heidner called the meeting to order at 6:32
Roll Call: Deputy Mayor Vern Heidner; Councilmembers: Dan Scharber, Jessica
Stockamp and Mark Thorsted.
Pledge of Allegiance: Deputy Mayor Heidner led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider agenda approval.
Mike Robertson requested to add under Item 6.6. Accept resignation of Sharon Carter
from the Heritage Commission. CM Scharber requested to remove Item 10.3. And add to
the March 14, 2005 Council Agenda.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by CM
Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following_ minutes
3.1. February 14 2005 City Council Meeting.
CM Scharber motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum: (5 minute limit)
No one appeared on Open Forum.
5. Consent Asenda. (Non -controversial item
5.1. Approve Claims List.
5.2. Approve Vehicle Use Policy
5.3. Approve Pav Estimate #12 to Encomm for $50,813.45 for Pumnhouse #3
(77"' Street West) and Change Order No. 6.
5.4. Approve Pay Estimate #2 to Automatic Systems for $1,831.04 for
Well #6 (School Knoll Park) for Electrical & SCADA.
CM Scharber motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor.
Motion carried.
6. Public Works.
6.1. Consider Contract with NTS
Thomas Lucas, Northeast Technical Services, Inc., presented a proposal to the City
Council for lease of part of the West Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory. Mr. Paul
Christianson of People's Service said he has worked with NTS for the past five years and
that they are accountable.
The Council requested to carry this Lease Agreement to the March 14, 2005 Council
Agenda with information on storage and square footage.
City Council Meeting of February 28, 2005. Page 2.
Paul Christianson presented a check for $16,023.00 to the City representing the 2004
Maintenance Refund.
7. Dan Licht, City Planner.
A. PUD Development Stage Plan and Final Plat for Kittredge
Crossing 8th Addition consisting of approximately 190,000 square feet of
business/warehousing.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. The applicant, Ben Schmidt, agreed with the
conditions.
CM Scharber motioned approve the PUD Development Stage Plan and Final Plat
for Kittredge Crossings 8th Addition subject to the eight conditions listed in the
Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
B Public Hearing for the following:
Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement in Kittredge Crossings
8th Addition.
Deputy Mayor Heidner asked if the proper noticing and publishing was done. City Clerk
Hudson attested they were. Deputy Mayor Heidner opened the Public Hearing for public
comment at 7:01 PM. Hearing no public comments, Deputy Mayor Heidner closed the
Public Hearing at 7:03 PM.
CM Scharber motioned approve Resolution 2005-07 approve the vacation of
existing drainage and utility easements based on a finding that the public purpose
will be retained by easements dedicated with the Kittredge Crossings 8th Addition
Final Plat. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
C. PUD Development Stage Plan and Final Plat for Kittredge
Crossing 7th Addition consisting of 108 townhouse dwelling units.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. The applicant Lucinda Gardner agreed with all
the conditions.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the PUD Development Stage Plan and Final Plat
of Kittredge Crossings 7th Addition, subject to the seven conditions listed in the
Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
D. Public Hearing for the following: .
Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement in Kittredge Crossings
7th Addition.
Deputy Mayor Heidner opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 PM. Judy Hudson attested all
proper noticing, posting and publishing was done. Deputy Mayor Heidner opened the
Public Comment at 7:10 PM. Hearing no public comments, Deputy Mayor Heidner
closed the Public Hearing at 7:11 PM.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Resolution 2005-08 approving vacation of
portions of drainage and utility easements located on Outlot F, Kittredge Crossings,
Outlot B Kittredge Crossings 3rd Addition and Outlot A in Kittredge Crossings 4th
Addition. Seconded by CM Stockamp.
City Council Meeting of February 28, 2005. Page 3.
E. Final Plat for Pleasant Creeks Farms 4U' Addition.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. The applicant agreed with the conditions.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the Pleasant Creek Farms 4th Addition Final
Plat, subject to the six conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
F. Public Hearing for the following:
Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement in Pleasant Creek Farms
4`h Addition.
Deputy Mayor Heidner opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 PM. Judy Hudson attested all
proper noticing, posting and publishing was completed. Deputy Mayor Heidner opened
for public comments at 7:18 PM and hearing no public comments Deputy Mayor Heidner
closed the Public Hearing at 7:19 PM.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Resolution 2005-09 approving vacation of
portions of drainage and utility easements located in Outlot B, Outlot D and Outlot
F in the Plat known as Pleasant Creek Farms 3`d Addition. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.2. Zimmer Farms 3`d Phase.
A. Rezoning from Agriculture to R-6 Residential Townhouse,
Quadraminium and Low Density multiple Family District.
B. Preliminary Plat.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Peter Galtieri, Ed Hasek and David Klee
representing DR Horton agreed with the conditions.
CM Scharber motioned to approve a Zoning Map Amendment rezoning the
proposed plat from A-1 District to R-6 District based upon a finding that the request
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in
favor. Motion carried.
CM Scharber motioned to approve a PUD-CUP/Preliminary Plat for Zimmer Farms
Phase 3 subject to the 13 conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
8. Ron Warner. Citv Engineer.
8.1. Present the Feasibility Report for 89`h and Parell.
Ron Wagner presented the Feasibility Report for 89`h Street and Parell Avenue.
CM Scharber motioned to adopt Resolution 2005-10 ordering preparation of Plans
and Specifications for Improvement of 89`h Street and Parell Avenue. Seconded by
CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Scharber motioned to adopt Resolution 2005-11 calling for Hearing on
Improvement for 89`h Street and Parell Avenue. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in
favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of February 28, 2005. Page 4.
8.2. Discussion of Vh Street accesses.
Mike Robertson and Ron Wagner went over map that the City of Albertville had
prepared.
8.3. East Water Tower No. 1 Cleaning Estimate.
Ron Wagner estimated that to clean the East Water Tower No. 1 would be approximately
$4,000.00.
CM Scharber motioned to approve cleaning the East Water Tower No. 1. Seconded
by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
9. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney.
Mr. MacArthur said that the closing on the Begin property is set for April 30, 2005.
10. Council Items:
10.1. Response to Liquor Store Petition
Mr. MacArthur explained that State Statutes doesn't require any Council action on this.
He has sent a letter to that effect to the owner of Riverview Liquorette.
10.2. Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Training
Mr. MacArthur went over his letter regarding this training. Mayor Fournier and CM
Heidner will be attending the training.
10.3. Consider Prairie Park Reimbursement. (Removed from the agenda)
10.4. Accept Steve Schuck's Letter of Resignation.
tion.
CM Scharber motioned to accept Steve Schuck's resignation and appoint Tom
Darkenwald as a permanent commission member. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All
in favor. Motion carried.
10.5. Set Public Hearing for Assessment of Nuisance Fines.
CM Scharber motioned to set April 11, 2005 at 6 PM for the Public Hearing.
Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
10.6. Accept Sharon Carter's resignation.
Before the Council takes action, they would like to receive a written resignation from
Mrs. Carter.
11. Mike Robertson, City Administrator.
11.1. Review Project Priority
Mike Robertson went over his Project Memo. Council consensus was that the priority of
the projects shall as listed.
12. Judv Hudson. Citv Clerk.
12.1. 2005 Clean Up Month.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the City Clerk's recommendation for the pricing
for the 2005 Clean Up Month. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion
carried.
City Council Meeting of February 28, 2005. Page 5.
12.2. 2005 Fee Schedule.
CM Scharber to approve Ordinance No. 2005-02 adopting the 2005 Fee Schedule.
Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
13. Adjourn by 10 PM
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:48 PM.
Mayor Larry Fournier
Attest:
Judy Hudson, City Clerk