2025.01.27 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025
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: Michelle Lund, Ryan Dunlap, and Corey Tanner.
City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, City Engineer Ron Wagner, City
Attorney Dave Kendall, City Planner Daniel Licht, and City Clerk Audra Etzel. Absent:
Councilmember Tina Goede
Pledge of Allegiance:
Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum:
Mayor Stockamp opened the Open Forum at 7:01 PM. No one from the public spoke.
Mayor Stoclamp closed the Open Forum at 7:01 PM.
2. Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap asked to have items 3.9 and 3.10 removed from the consent agenda for discussion,
adding items 4.1 and 4.2 to the agenda.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by CM Tanner.
All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. January 13, 2025, Meeting.
3.3 Schedule the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting — April 22, 2025, at 6:00
PM.
3.4 Approve a Professional Services Aereement —Lift Station #4 Improvement Proiect,
3.5 Approve a Professional Services Agreement —Mount Simon Monitoring Well Project.
3.6 ..Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids —South Central
Wellfield Development,
3.7 Accept a Geotechnical Services Proposal — Wellhouse #3 Water Treatment Improvement
Proiect.
3.8 Approve Pay Application #2 for the Otsego Creek Rehabilitation Proiect,
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11 Aaarove the Purchase of a Fleet Vehicle — Duma Trailer.
3.12 Aaarove the Purchase of a Fleet Vehicle —Air Comaressor Trailer.
3.13 Approve the Purchase of a Fleet Vehicle —Roller Trailer.
3.14 Approve the Purchase of a Fleet Vehicle —Traffic Management Sign Trailer.
3.15 Approve the Purchase of a Fleet Vehicle — Utility Terrian Vehicle.
3.16 Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids — 2025 Mill &
Overlay & Striping Protect.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by CM Tanner.
All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
4. City Council Reports and Updates:
4.1 Approve Pay Application # 1 for the Fire & Emergency Services Facility Proiect.
CM Dunlap opposes this action because the City is able to receive services from the existing
contract providers at a price point that is cost-effective for the taxpayers.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve Pay Application #1 in the amount of $62,973.60 for
work completed on the Fire & Emergency Service Facility project, seconded by CM Tanner.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried 34.
4.2 Accept a Materials and Inspection Service Proposal —Fire & Emergency Services Facility
Project.
CM Dunlap opposes this action because the City is able to receive services from the existing
contract providers at a price point that is cost-effective for the taxpayers.
CM Tanner motioned to accept the proposal from Braun Intertec for construction materials
and special inspection consulting services for the Fire &Emergency Services Facility Project in
the amount of $125,799.00, seconded by Lund. Voting in favor: Stockamp, Lund, and Tanner.
Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried 34
A. Heritage Preservation Commission CM Tanner said he spoke with the Chair and
their next meeting will be in March.
B. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Lund noted the Commission did
not meet this month, and reviewed the parks update including Carrick's landing, board walk,
emerald ash borer, and ice rinks are busy.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Dunlap said the Commission did not meet this
month.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp said the ambulance providers
attended and provided an update, next quarter the medical director will attend, and Wright
County Sheriff addressed speeding and theft of unlocked property. CM Tanner asked who
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attends the public safety meetings. Mayor Stockamp said the ambulance services generally
attend quarterly. Emergency Services Director Rausch said Brian Nord is Operations Manager
with Allina and Allina dispatches all the ambulances, so he generally has information on all the
response times. Raush added the fire chiefs attend as time allows or if there are issues to
address.
Mayor Stockamp noted Winter Feat is this Saturday from 10am-2pm at Prairie Park.
5. Staff Reports and Updates:
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said staff are requesting a special meeting where
the City Attorney will present legal training for elected officials.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to call for a Special Meeting on Monday, February 24tn at 5:30pm,
seconded by Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
City Clerl< Etzel said 15 Advisory Commission applications have been received, and interviews
have been scheduled for February 13th starting at 5:30pm.
City Attorney Kendall said he will be at the City Council training on February 24tn to provide
legal training.
Emergency Service Director Rausch said he met with Allina regarding EMS services and training
for the City, construction for two of the emergency services trucks have begun with delivery
around May, joint Public Safety Commission and City Council Meeting scheduled for March 11tn
Mayor Stockamp said she will provide an update at the I-94 Chamber State of the Cities event
tomorrow at Rockwood's.
CM Tanner received his Discovery Profile and was surprised at the accuracy. Flaherty said the
profiles will be reviewed at the upcoming City Council orientation.
6. Adjourn.
CM Tanner motioned to adjourn at 7:16 PM, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion
carried 4-0.
Minutes prepared by City Clerk, Audra Etzel.
ATTEST: �
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
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