2024.12.09 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, Assistant City
Administrator/Human Resources Sabrina Hille, Emergency Services Director Daryl Rausch, Parks
and Recreation Director Nick Jacobs, IT Manager Ben Boyd, Utilities Manager Kurt Neidermeier,
City Planner Dan Licht, City Engineer Ron Wagner, 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 7:01 PM.
Wright County Commissioner Jeanne Holland said Maple Grove recently hosted a listening
group for Homeowner's Association (HOA). Commissioner Holland said she met with local
representatives and is working on making HOA topics, driver's license testing, and continuation
of the homestead credit as County Board priorities for the next year. Commissioner Holland
thanked Council Members Dahl and Moores for their service to the City.
Corey Tanner, 7952 Palmgren Ave NE thanked outgoing Council Members Dahl and Moores.
Isabel Grimm, provided no address, had concerns about the City renting out the Fire
Department space and doesn't feel the Council is being clear, she would not like the project to
move forward.
Vincent Peterson, 14064 67th Circle NE wanted to express his disappointment with the EDA's
actions and to please reconsider building the fire department.
Michelle Lund, 14916 Ogren Place NE thanked the City Council for doing a great job and striving
to achieve a successful City. She also thanked outgoing Council Members Dahl and Moores.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:11 PM.
2. Consider Agenda Approval:
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Flaherty noted the City Council was provided with updated materials for items 5.1 and 6.1 and
they were distributed at the dais.
CM Moores motioned to approve the agenda as written, seconded by CM Dahl. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. November 25, 2024, Meeting.
Be November 25, 2024, Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve City Council Special Compensation for November 2024.
3.4 Approve PaV Application #28 for the West WWTF Improvements Phase 1 Project,
3.5 Approve PaV Application #2 for the Wellhouse 4 Treatment Improvements Project.
3.6 Approve Pay Application #1 for the Otsego Creek Rehabilitation Project.
3.7 Approve the 2026-2027 Assessment Services Agreement with Wright County.
3.8 Accept Employee Resignation.
3.9 Approve Job Description — Recreation Department.
3.10 Approve Hiring for a Recreation Leader Position.
3.11 Approve Hiring for Seasonal Utility Positions.
3.12 Approve the Proposed 2025 Pay Plan.
3.13 Accept Quotes and Authorize the Network and Server Equipment Improvement Project.
3.14 Accept Quotes and Authorize the Security Camera & Door Access SVstems Improvement
Project.
3.15 Approve PaV Application #20 for the 2024 Street Renewal Protect.
3.16 Approve a vacant Land Purchase Agreement.
3.17 Approve a Professional Services Agreement — Wellhouse 3 Water Treatment
Improvements,
3.18 Aabrove Pav Aoplication #6 and Change Order #1 for the Well #11 Project.
3.19 Approve Pay Application #7 for the Well #11 Project.
3.20 Approve Pay Application #1 and Change Order #1 for the Well #11 Directional Drill
Project.
3.21 Approve Pay Application #1 (Final) for the Queens Avenue Storm Water Project.
CM Moores motioned to approve the consent agenda as written, seconded by CM Goede. All
in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Public Hearin:
4.1 Fee Schedule.
A. Presentation of the Proposed 2025 Fee Schedule.
B. Conduct Public Hearing.
C. Consider Ordinance 2024-13 Amending the City Code Regarding the 2025 Fee
Schedule.
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Flaherty reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 PM. No one from the public spoke.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Public Hearing at 7:16 PM.
CM Dahl motioned to adopt Ordinance 2024-13 amending the City Code establishing the 2025
fee schedule and approve publication in summary form, seconded by Moores.
CM Dunlap asked about the cost per copy being removed. Flaherty clarified that copying
charges are still included in the fee schedule but there were other documents such as maps
that were removed as most are available electronically on the website.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Public Safety:
5.1 Fire and Emergency Services Station Project.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reviewed the staff report, noting Maren Magill
from Taft was available to answer questions.
CM Dahl motioned to adopt Resolution 2024-86 Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a
Gound Lease Agreement, a Lease Agreement, and Continuing Disclosure Undertaking,
seconded by Moores.
CM Dunlap said the City is currently serviced by seven fire stations. CM Dunlap feels the costs
today can be controlled through a contract and the City will not be able to function cheaper;
this will not improve services to the residents.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Dahl, Goede, and Moores. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried
4-1.
6. Administration:
6.1 2025 Budgets and Property Tax Levy:
A. Presentation by City Administrator/Finance Director.
B. Consider Resolution 24-87 Adopting the 2025 Annual Operating Budgets.
C. Consider Resolution 2024-88 Setting the Final Property Tax Levy for Taxes Payable
2025.
D. Consider Resolution 2024-89 Adopting the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reviewed the staff report, noting an updated
Resolution 2024-87 was distributed tonight.
CM Moores motioned to adopt Resolution 2024-87 Adopting the 2025 Annual Operating
Budgets, seconded by Dahl.
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CM Dunlap thanked the staff for reducing the budget by $100,000 and for being creative during
the West Wastewater expansion. CM Dunlap feels the increase is too much and will not be
supporting the resolution.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Dahl, Goede, and Moores. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried
4-1.
CM Moores motioned to adopt Resolution 2024-88 Setting a Final Property Tax Levy for Taxes
Payable 2025, seconded by Goede. Voting in favor: Stockamp, Dahl, Goede, and Moores.
Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried 44.
CM Moores motioned to adopt Resolution 2024-89 Adopting the 2025-2034 Capital
Improvement Plan, seconded by Dahl. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
7. Planning:
7.1 Cannabis Businesses.
A. Presentation by City Planner.
B. Consider Ordinance 2024-14 Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Regulation
Cannabis Businesses.
City Planner Licht reviewed the staff report and presentation.
Mayor Stockamp asked about the updated map. City Planner Licht said the map was updated
due to an accredited High School in the commercial area, so the map was amended.
CM Dunlap asked about being able to approve additional businesses. City Planner Licht said the
ordinance could be amended by City Council to allow for more licenses. CM Dunlap asked
about the Joint Powers Agreement controlling the quantity. City Planner Licht said Wright
County will take all the requests. Mayor Stockamp asked further about additional licenses.
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille said other cities are looking at allowing
more than the minimum. CM Dunlap asked about the funds received for the licensing. Hille
said the registration fee goes to Wright County, but the City is still eligible for the tax
distribution. City Planner Licht said the State regulates the registration fee, and research
showed it would be more beneficial for the City to have Wright County register the businesses
and do all the registration, background, inspections, etc. Hille said the group will meet again
next week to review. City Planner Licht said if there are issues with the licensing, it will be
reported through the County to the Office of Cannabis and Management.
CM Moores asked about the requests to be located within the City. City Planner Licht said the
City will review the location and the County will do the rest of the approval.
CM Goede asked who provided the setbacks. City Planner Licht said the State has provided
setbacks. Mayor Stockamp asked about the park setbacks. City Planner Licht said the setbacks
are not based on parcel boundaries, rather from the equipment within a park.
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CM Dunlap asked to review the allowed locations. City Planner Licht reviewed the available
sites.
CM Moores motioned to adopt Ordinance 20244A amending the Zoning Ordinance for
regulating cannabis businesses and approve publication in summary form, seconded by Dahl.
CM Dunlap feels this ordinance is too restrictive and noted the City has accepted donations
from these businesses. CM Dunlap will not be supporting the ordinance.
Mayor Stockamp noted there are opportunities within the City for businesses to be located.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Dahl, Goede, and Moores. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion
carried 44.
8. City Council Reports and Updates:
Mayor Stockamp said Santa Day is this Saturday from 10am-1pm.
Recognition of Council Members Dahl and Moores.
Mayor Stockamp thanked Dahl and Moores for their services to the City and presented plaques
recognizing their role as a Councilmember.
CM Goede appreciated everything Dahl and Moores for all they have done for the City.
CM Moores thanked the Council and staff.
CM Dahl thanked the staff, consultants, past and current Council, and residents.
9. Staff Reports and Updates:
Hille wished everyone a Happy Holidays and thanked the outgoing Council.
Flaherty appreciated Dahl and Moores time on Council.
City Clerl< Etzel thanked Dahl and Moores.
City Attorney Kendall thanked Dahl and Moore.
City Planner Licht congratulated Dahl and Moores for their time on Council.
City Engineer Wagner provided project and development updates. He thanked both Dahl and
Moores for serving on the Council.
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10. Adjourn.
CM Moores motioned to adjourn at 8:14 PM, seconded by CM Dahl. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
Minutes prepared by City Clerk, Audra Etzel.
City of Otsego:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk
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