Item 4.4 Designating an Official Newspaper
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration City Clerk Etzel January 13, 2025
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 4.4 – Official Newspaper
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
X Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution designating an official newspaper.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
In accordance with Minnesota Statute §412.831, the City Council shall, annually at its first meeting of the year,
designate a legal newspaper of general circulation in the City as its official newspaper, in which shall be published
such ordinances and other matters as are required by law to be so published and such other matters at the City
Council may deem it advisable and in the public interest to have published in this manner.
The Star News is a qualified newspaper in accordance with Minnesota Statute §331A.02.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2025-01
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve Resolution 2025-01 Designating an Official Newspaper.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
N/A
N/A
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2025-01
DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
WHEREAS, in accordance with Minnesota Statute §412.831, the City Council shall, annually at its first meeting of the year,
designate a legal newspaper of general circulation in the City as its official newspaper, in which shall be published such
ordinances and other matters as are required by law to be so published and such other matters at the City Council may deem
advisable and in the public interest to have published in this manner; and
WHEREAS, the Star News is a qualified newspaper in accordance with Minnesota Statute §331A.02.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
The Star News is designated as the official newspaper of the City of Otsego, effective immediately.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 13th day of January, 2025.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk