08-22-05 CCITEM 3.1
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
O OTSEGO CITY HALL
AUGUST 22, 2005
6:30 PM
1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call the meeting to order at 6:32 pm.
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Dan Scharber,
Jesscia Stockamp and Mark Thorsted.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Karee Rowell, Deputy Clerk; Dan
Licht, City Planner; Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Ron Wagner, City
Engineer.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider agenda approval.
Mayor Fournier requested to move Item 9.1. Approve the Lease Agreement for
Nextel to 8.0. and add Item 8.5. 70th Street/MacIver Avenue to County Road 19.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of the agenda as amended. Seconded
by Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes.
3.1. City Council Meeting of f August 8, 2005.
Mayor Fournier motioned adoption of August 8, 2005 Council Minutes.
Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
3.2. City Council Budget Workshop of August 9, 2005.
Correction in the August 9, 2005 Workshop minutes regarding Public Works
Department. Instead of parks it should read park. Council directed staff to keep
track of maintenance hours by park.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of the minutes as amended. Seconded
by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum: (5 minute limit)
Tim Boyle, 8243 Needham Avenue NE, they received notice of violation for
having chickens on their property. Mr. Boyle stated that his daughter is in 4-H
and the poultry is for her exhibition.
Dan Licht explained the zoning ordinance. CM Heidner asked how long will Miss
Boyle have for her project. Dan Licht stated the city gave Miss Boyle until
October.
CM Heidner motioned to move the issue to the Planning Commission
meeting to look into amending the zoning ordinance. Seconded by CM
Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of August 26, 2005. Page 2
Rodney Zernechel, 8215 Needham Avenue NE — stated the Boyle's are a very
nice family and they keep the area clean. In his opinion the daughter should be
allowed to keep her poultry.
5. Consent Agenda.
(Non -controversial items).
5.1.
Approve
Claims List.
5.2.
Approve
the Final Plats for LandCor:
A.
Otsego Waterfront East 1st Addition - Outlot L
B.
Otsego Waterfront East 2nd Addition - Outlot M
C.
Otsego Waterfront East 3rd Addition - Outlot H
D.
Otsego Waterfront East 4th Addition - Outlot I
E.
Otsego Waterfront East 5th Addition - Outlot ]
F.
Otsego Waterfront East 6th Addition - Outlot K
5.3.
Approve
Amended Comprehensive Plan establish policies pertaining
to the to -be -constructed Riverwood National Wastewater Treatment
Plant.
5.4.
Pay
Estimate #1 — Quaday Avenue NE to Imperial Developers
5.5.
Pay
Estimate #2- Otsego Waterfront East to Veit
CM Scharber
motioned to approve the Consent Agenda with the
exception
of Damon Farber for park rebid request. Seconded by CM
Stockamp.
All
in favor. Motion carried.
6. Public Works.
6.1. Quote from Crysteel Truck Equipment to paint plow trucks.
Brad Belair presented a quote for painting two trucks with Otsego colors.
CM Scharber motioned to have the two plow trucks painted. Seconded
by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2. Quotes for Prairie Park trash receptacles and grills.
Brad Belair presented the bids for the trash receptacles and grills.
CM Stockamp motioned to approve the bids for Prairie Park trash
receptacles and grills. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor.
Motion carried.
6.3 Prairie Park Shelter.
Brad Belair discussed his idea for a temporary tarp vinyl coated shelter for
$350.00. The Council wanted a quote for a permanent solution. Brad stated the
Architect suggested to plant trees along the side of the shelter. The Council
directed Brad to get a quote for a permanent barrier wall for the west side of the
shelter.
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City Council Meeting of August 22, 2005. Page I
7. Dan Licht, City Planner.
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Mike Gair with MFRA reviewed the proposed development. Dan Licht gave the
staff report. Ron Wagner gave the Engineering report and he stated they have
not received storm water plan. Ron Wagner would like to see concrete curb in
front of homes but the developer would rather not.
Lucinda Gardner of Farr Development had met with Ron Wagner and asked if
crushed rock could be used as it gives a country type feel and that is important
to the developer. The Council concerns were the high density, length of the cul-
de-sac, and the number of lots. Residents/Neighbors are having problems from
the westside regarding the ' fencing. The Council would like it if Farr could
change the area around so the horses are on the west side and the
neighborhood in the center of the development is moved further north to provide
more buffer from County Road 39.
Lucinda Gardner said that wouldn't work. Mayor Fournier expressed concern
about higher density and about park acreage. Dan Licht said 77 acres will be
given to the city for parks.
Mayor Fournier moved to table application until September 12, 2005
City Council meeting. Seconded by CM Heidner. 4 — 1 with CM
Thorsted opposed. Motion carried.
7.2. Duke Reams - Concept Plan Review for Industrial/Business
Warehousing.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's report. Ron Wagner presented the
Engineering report. David Bade, Duke Realty agreed with the city staff and is
waiting for the utility report. Mayor Fournier asked about their proposed timing.
Mr. Bade said they hoped to start this fall.
CM Heidner motioned to comment favorably on a concept plan for Duke
Realty subject to nine conditions. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in
favor.. Motion carried.
7.3. LandCor - Conditional Use Permit for a commercial multi
tenant automotive and retail center.
Dan Licht presented the planner's report. Ron Wagner presented the
engineering report. John Brickley of LandCor, Inc. agreed with the staff.
The Council wants to see all properties agree to the cross easements. Andy
MacArthur stated there is still a issue with the Liquor Store Owners and all the
owners have to sign in order to get in the easement.
Bob Fields, LandCor, Inc. asked if a Planned Unit Development (PUD) could
address these issues in the future if there is a problem. Andy MacArthur said
that it could.
City Council Meeting on August 22, 2005. Page 3.
Mayor Fournier motioned to approve a CUP and site/building plans
subject to the eleven conditions. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor.
Motion carried.
CM Heidner motioned to send a
meeting on September 1% 2005.
favor. Motion carried.
PUD to the Planning Commission
Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in
8. Ron Wagner, City Engineer.
8.1. Prairie Park Fountain
Ron Wagner went over the cost of the fountain.
CM Heidner asked if the fountain is handicap accessable and it will be on the trail
for easy access. The fountain cost will come out of the park fees.
CM Scharber motioned to send this to the Park Commission for, review.
Seconded Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.2. Update on SCADA Issues.
Ron Wagner discussed the SCADA issues which they went over in their meeting.
CM Scharber motioned to accept option #3 to refund $1000.00 of rent,
and look into a frequency license. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in
favor. Motion carried.
8.3. Consider Advertising for Bids Quaday Ave/CSAH 37 Bypass Lane
and Right Turn Lane Project.
Ron Wagner presented the engineering report. The cost is coming from road
access fees.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Resolution 2005-41 ordering request
for quotes for the Quaday Ave./CSAH 37 Bypass Lane and Right Turn
Lane. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.4. Nathe Agreement
Ron Wagner gave the engineering report. Ken Nathe was concerned about
where his pumpkins are planted because land is valuable to him and he doesn't
want to give up land he can grow crops on. Mike Robertson said the easement
could be limited to 20 feet from the bluff line.
CM Stockamp motioned to approve Nathe agreement as amended.
Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.5. Approval 70th Street to MacIver Avenue and Cty Rd 19.
Mayor Fournier said Darrel Farr called to say he will pay for paving the road.
Darrel Farr, Farr Development stated he won't pay for the whole thing. Mike
Robertson will set up a meeting with Duerr Creek, Farr Development and City of
Albertville.
City Council Meeting for August 22, 2005. Page 4.
9. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney.
9.1. Approve the Lease Agreement for Nextel to locate an antenna
on Water Tower No. 1.
Andy MacArthur went over the Lease Agreement. CM Scharber asked why can't
the companies use our contracts. CM Heidner stated he is concerned who pays
for the City Staff work on this. Jason O'Brien, Nextel explained they paid a
administration fee of $1,500.00 or $1,600.00. CM Heidner asked how many
antennas are you putting up — 12 antenna's to start with and in three groups.
CM Heidner motioned to approve lease agreement with Nextel
Communications as per contract with the City Attorney. Seconded by
CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.2. Update on Appeals Court Sewer Decision
Andy MacArthur reviewed decision.
10. Council Items.
10.1. Discussion of Park Designer
CM Stockamp motioned to approve SRF Architect for the new park
designer. Seconded by CM Thorsted. All in favor. Motion carried.
11. Mike Robertson, City Administrator.
12. Karee Rowell, Deputy Clerk.
13. Patrick Waletzko, Administrative Intern.
Patrick Waletzko gave his report on his internship. He said he learned a lot and
it was a great experience..
14. Adjourn by 10: 23PM.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn.
favor. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:23 PM.
Mayor Larry Fournier
ATTEST:
Karee Rowell, Deputy Clerk
Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in