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OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 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: Ryan Dunlap, Tina Goede, Michelle Lund, and
Corey Tanner. City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, Streets Operation
Manager Kevin Lamson, Parks and Recreation Director Nick Jacobs, City Engineer Ron Wagner,
City Planner Daniel Licht, City Attorney Dave Kendall, and City Clerk Audra Etzel.
Pledge of Allegiance:
Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.Special Presentation:
Bank of Elk River
Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs said the Bank of Elk River would again like to partner with
the Parks and Recreation Department by donating $8,500 to provide free and reduced cost
recreation opportunities throughout the year. This is their 12th year partnering with the Parks
and Recreation Department, donating over $76,500 and hundreds of volunteer hours.
LeRoy Lindenfelser, Julia Schreifels, and Alex Safe from the Bank of Elk River thanked the City
for their partnership and presented the City of Otsego with a check for $8,500.
The City Council thanked the Bank of Elk River for their contribution and commitment to the
Otsego community and look forward to continuing this partnership into 2025 and beyond.
2.Open Forum:
Mayor Stockamp opened the Open Forum at 7:04 PM.
Brittany Moores, 8997 Naber Avenue NE has concerns regarding Council Member Dunlap’s
recent article regarding the Old City Hall building and his missing meetings as past liaison to the
Otsego Heritage Preservation Commission meetings.
Gabe Davis, 6689 Packard Avenue NE commented on the recent egg hung and questioned the
wood chip piles at the Fire Department site. Staff will check the status of wood chips.
Jeanne Holland, Wright County Commissioner provided updates on the recent Homeowner’s
Association issues, home daycare regulations, Department of Homeland Security funding, and,
school levies. Commissioner Holland suggested residents reach out to their representatives
regarding these issues to express their own concerns.
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Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:24 PM.
3. Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as written, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Consent Agenda:
4.1 Approve Claims List.
4.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. March 24, 2025 Meeting.
B. March 24, 2025 Special Meeting.
4.3 Approve City Council Special Compensation for March 2025.
4.4 Approve Pay Application #32 for the West WWTF Improvements Phase 1 Project.
4.5 Approve Pay Application #6 for the Wellhouse 4 Treatment Improvements Project.
4.6 Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing May as Building Safety Month.
4.7 Approve an Off-Sale Intoxication Liquor License.
4.8 Accept a Work Plan Proposal for Lily Pond Park Improvements.
4.9 Adopt Resolution 2025-14 Accepting a Donation from the Bank of Elk River.
4.10 Adopt Resolution 2025-15 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract – Odean Avenue
Watermain.
4.11 Approve a Professional Services Agreement – Odean Avenue Watermain.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as written, seconded by CM Goede. All
in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Administration:
5.1 Cold Storage Facility.
A. Presentation by City Administrator.
B. Consider Adopting Resolution 2025-16 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contracts.
C. Consider Approving Amendment to Construction Manager Agreement.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reviewed the staff report.
Ben Albrecht, Kraus-Anderson Project Manager, was available to answer questions. CM Lund
asked why some bids were rejected. Mr. Albrecht said some of the bids did not meet the
standards or requirements, and one contractor withdrew their bid. CM Tanner asked staff to
outline the bidding process. City Administrator/Finance Director reviewed the bidding process.
CM Dunlap motioned adopt Resolution 2025-16 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contracts for
the Otsego Cold Storge Facility Project; and to authorize the City Attorney and Kraus -
Anderson to prepare the AIA A132-2019 Contracts; and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the finalized agreements, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
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CM Dunlap motioned to approve Contract Amendment No. 1 to the AIA C132-2019
Construction Manager Agreement between the City of Otsego and Kraus-Anderson
Construction Company, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Parks and Recreation:
6.1 Paddle Port Stations.
A. Presentation by the Parks and Recreation Director.
B. Consider Accepting Quotes and Authorizing Procurement.
C. Consider Adopting Resolution 2025-17 Accepting a Donation from Friends of the
Mississippi River.
Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs reviewed the staff report.
Jacobs confirmed that reservations need to be made before 9am and the equipment returned
by 5pm each day; any fees to the user will be issued by the vendor. City Attorney Kendall
reviewed the insurance. Jacobs said the City would need to replace any worn out equipment.
CM Tanner asked staff to outline how the project is funded. City Planner Licht explained how
Park Dedication funds are collected and used. Jacobs said no additional staff is needed at this
time as staff is typically on site to do other maintenance. CM Dunlap noted the work and
donations by Friends of the Mississippi have made a positive impact to the community.
CM Lund motioned to accept the quotes from System Services LLC and Remackel Trailer, Inc.
in the combined amount of $70,318.90 for purchase of Two Paddle Port Stations and
Transport Trailer, seconded by CM Dunlap. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
CM Lund motioned adopt Resolution 2025-17 accepting a donation from Friends of the
Mississippi River, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
Jacobs read a letter from the Friends of the Mississippi, thanking the City for the partnership.
Jacobs also provided an update on grant funds applied for by the Friends of the Mississippi.
7. City Council Reports and Updates:
CM Tanner said OHPC will not be meeting in May.
CM Lund said the Egg Hunt event this past Saturday was well attended with more than 2,000
attendees. CM Lund provided updates regarding: Clean-up Day, Farmers Market, garden plot
registration, State Park Free Day upcoming, and the next Park and Recreation Commission
meeting is April 15th. City Council thanked the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff for a
successful Egg Hunt event.
8. Staff Reports and Updates:
8.1 Consider Scheduling a Special City Council Meeting on April 29, 2025.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said staff are requesting a special joint work
session between the City Council and the Public Safety Commission to be presented with
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additional operational aspects in the planning phase for the fire and emergency services
department.
CM Tanner motioned to call for a Special Meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM,
seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization
meeting is scheduled for 6pm next Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and Sabrina will be returning this
week.
City Planner Licht said the Planning Commission will meet April 21st to review four items.
Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff’s Office provided updates regarding NorthStar
Regional, I-94 expansion, felony shop lifting, and Wright County email domain change.
9. Adjourn.
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 8:01 PM, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
Minutes prepared by Audra Etzel, City Clerk.
City of Otsego:
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Jessica Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST: ___________________________
Audra Etzel, City Clerk