2025.06.09 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 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, City Engineer Ron
Wagner, City Planner Daniel Licht, City Attorney Dave Kendall (*), and City Clerk Audra Etzel.
Attended via video conference (*).
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 Jeanie Holland congratulated the City on the groundbreaking of
the Emergency Services building and provided a legislative update. Commissioner Holland
attended an emergency preparedness training recently and noted Public Health is more than
clinics, nurses and WOW van visits.
Wright County Public Health Director Sarah Grosshuesch provided a brief update on Wright
County's Health and Human Services Department. Director Grosshuesch said Fire Departments
are critical partners with the County and City, this is a fantastic opportunity to provide a higher
level of services within the community. The Fire Department is able to provide information
regarding areas needing improvement and concerns found within the community while out on
calls. The Otsego Emergency Services Department will be added to Wright County's list for
quarterly first responder and fire department meetings.
Vincent Peterson, 14064 67th Circle NE asked how much property taxes will increase for the
total operating budget for the Emergency Services Department. Flaherty said property tax
impacts will depend on the house or business value, and the total estimated operating budget
as presented to Public Safety Commissi won and City Council Meeting on April 29, 2025.
Flaherty noted at this time there will be no contracted services budgeted for 2027.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:07 PM.
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2. Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as written, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor.
Motion carried 5"0.
3. Consent Agenda:
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. Mav 27, 2025 Meeting.
3.3 Approve City Council Special Compensation for May 2025.
3.4 Approve Pay Application #34 for the West WWTF Improvements Phase 1 Project.
3.5 Approve Pay Application #8 for the Wellhouse 4 Treatment Improvements Project.
3.6 Approve Pay Application #2 (Final) for the 2024 Milli & Overlay Project,
3.7 Approve Pay Application #8 (Final) for the Wellhouse 11 Project.
3.8 Consider Adoption of Resolution 2025-24 Adopting the Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report•
3.9 Approve Hiring for the Administrative/Human Resources Intern Position.
3.10 Approve Hiring for the Information Technology Intern Position.
3.11 ADDrove Job Description — Finance Department.
3.12 ADDrove Plans and SDecifications and Order Advertisement for Bids — 8011 Street Trai
Project.
3.13 Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids — Parrish Avenue
Trail Prolect.
3.14 Approve One Hour City Hall Closure on June 24, 2025, for the Employee Summer
Recognition Event.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as written, seconded by CM Tanner. All
in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Planning:
4.1 Otsego Waterfront.
A. Presentation by City Planner.
B. Consider Approval of a Preliminary Plat and PUD Development Stage Plan.
City Planner Licht reviewed the Request for Council Action.
Modern Construction of Minnesota representative Jesse Hartung agreed with the staff report.
CM Tanner asked what type of businesses will be filling the vacancies. Mr. Hartung said it will
be smaller businesses that are owner operated. CM Tanner asked what the average cost to
rent an apartment. Mr. Hartung said rent will be competitive, noting they will be offering high
end amenities (car rental option, gardens on the roof top, game room, security guard); pricing
may range from $1,000 to $2,500, at the higher end of the market rate.
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Mr. Hartung stated he has been building for over twenty years, and this is his first mixed use
building, so he is partnering with other groups to lean on their expertise. CM Lund asked about
the designer. Mr. Hartung said Modern Construction will work with Bauer Design Build, and he
will be the owner operator.
CM Dunlap asked about the setback issue and sidewalk. City Planner Licht reviewed the site
plan and noted the sidewalk is in the public right -a -way with no sight issues. CM Lund asked
who maintains the area. Licht said the property owner maintains the boulevard.
CM Dunlap asked about the grading. Licht said the drawings do show the correct grading and
building materials.
CM Goede motioned to approve a preliminary plat for Otsego Waterfront and a PUD
Development Stage Plan for Lot 1, Block 1 Subject to the stipulations as stated with the
Findings of Fact and Decision, as presented, seconded by CM Lund.
CM Dunlap agrees all the issues have been addressed but is still concerned about the building
height. CM Tanner also agrees with the building height being too high. City Planner Licht said
this is a PUD, and noted the newly approved Mix -Use Zoning Ordinance would allow for up to
75'.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Goede, and Lund. Voting against: Tanner and Dunlap. Motion
carried 3-2.
4.2 Sunshine Addition.
A. Presentation by City Planner.
B. Consider Resolution 2025-25 Vacating Existing Drainage &Utility Easements.
C. Consider Aaaroval of a Final Plat and PUD Development Stage Plan.
D. Consider Resolution 2025-26 Approving a Development Contract.
City Planner Licht reviewed the Request for Council Action.
Steve Fischer, representing Arrow Companies, Inc, agreed with the staff report.
CM Tanner asked when the project will be up and running. Mr. Fischer said they plan to break
ground this July and open for business early 2026.
CM Dunlap asked about the freestanding signage. Mr. Fischer said they have been approved
for an area of 320 square feet for signage. City Planner Licht reviewed the freestanding signs
and monument sign guidelines, outlined in the Findings of Fact and Decision. CM Dunlap asked
about the easement line. City Planner Licht noted the easement would need to be configured
and approved for future expansion. Mr. Fischer said future expansion would be up to the
owner and did not anticipate any time soon.
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CM Tanner motioned to adopt Resolution 2025-25 vacating existing drainage and utility
easements; approve a final plat and PUD Development Stage Plan for Sunshine Addition,
subject to the conditions stated on the Findings of Fact and Decision and presented; and
adopt Resolution 2025-26 approving a Development Contract, seconded by CM Goede. All in
favor. Motion carried 5-0.
5. City Council Reports and Updates:
No updates.
6. Staff Reports and Updates:
City Attorney Kendall will be attending the next Planning Commission Meeting to conduct
training.
City Engineer Wagner provided development and city project updates. City Engineer Wagner
noted there will be some trail closures with the project, staff will notify affected property
owners in advance.
Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff's Office provided updates regarding their new
computer system, he encourages residents to call Wright County if they have a concern, and
calls will increase with the upcoming Albertville Friendly City Days - two officers have been
dedicated to minor consumption for this event.
7. Ad'lourn.
CM Tanner motioned to adjourn at 7:45 PM, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
Minutes prepared by Audra Etzel, City Clerk.
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