2025.06.23 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 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 Attorney
Dave Kendall, City Engineer Ron Wagner, 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.
Casey Kottke, 8360 Oakwood Avenue NE is requesting the City allow golf carts and UTV's on
shoulders of streets and electric scooters on paved trails; he has started an online petition and
collected over 100 signatures in favor of allowing.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:03 PM.
2. Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap asked to have items 3.3 and 3.5 from the consent agenda for discussion, adding
items 5.1 and 5.2 to the agenda.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. June 9, 2025, Meeting.
B, June 9, 2025, Special Meeting.
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16 Adopt Resolution 2025-27 Revisions to Appointed Parks and Recreation Commissioners.
33 Approve Grant Agreement Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Identification.
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3.8 Accuity Landholdings LLC - 194 West Contractor Suites,
A. Approve Site and Building Plans Subject to findings of Fact and Decision.
B. _ Adopt Resolution 2025-28 Approving a Site Improvement Performance
Agreement.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by CM Goede.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4.1 Utilities.
A. Presentation by AE2S.
B. Consider Approval of a Professional Services Aereement
AE2S Engineer Scott Schaefer reviewed the Request for Council Action regarding the South -
Central Water Treatment — Phase 1 Project.
Mayor Stockamp asked about other projects using the Construction Manager at Risl< (CMAR)
process. Engineer Schaefer said a CMAR is collaborative input throughout the design, helps
manage equipment delivery, design issues, planning, and scheduling all improve the project.
Engineer Schaefer's first CMAR project was in Arizona in 2007; the process has been around for
a while but not until recently was authorized by statute. Mayor Stockamp said she sees the
benefit. CM Lund said the CMAR helps with risk management. CM Dunlap foresees less change
orders with the CMAR process.
CM Dunlap asked about the wetland location near the access driveway. Engineer Schaefer said
upon inspection of the property it was found to not have a wetland in that location.
CM Lund motioned to approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City and
Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC kAUS) for the South -Central Water
Treatment — Phase 1 Project in the amount of $1,663,250, with final execution of the
agreement pending review and approval by the City Attorney, seconded by CM Dunlap. All in
favor. Motion carried 5-0.
5. City Council Reports and Updates:
A. Heritage Preservation Commission CM Tanner said the Commission discussed
the Prairie Festival, the City's 35th Anniversary, and the time capsule.
B. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Lund provided updates regarding
Carrick's Landing dock, paddle port rentals available June 30th, and the Prairie Park Master
Planning phases.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Dunlap said the Commission had training with
the City Attorney, reviewed a subdivision amendment, and noted the July 7th meeting was
cancelled.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison Mavor Stoclamp said the Commission is
working on their mission statement. Mayor Stockamp recommends the commission discuss
golf carts, UTV and electric scooters as discussed at open forum. City Attorney Kendall said
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there is a guide that could be used for consideration as there is a large range of products. CM
Dunlap said he would like to see what options are available for consideration. Sergeant Jason
Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff's Office said each incident involving a golf cart, UTV or electric
scooter is reviewed for public safety; the ordinance could use clarification on what is allowed.
Sergeant Oltmanns noted he invited Mr. I<ottl<e to the next Public Safety Commission meeting.
CM Tanner, CM Dunlap, and Flaherty attended the Albertville Friendly City Days social event.
CM Lund will be attending a legislative update at Wright County.
5.1 Approve Pay Application #6 for the Fire & Emergency Services Facility Protect.
CM Dunlap opposes this action because the City receives services from the existing contract
providers at a price point that is cost-effective for the taxpayers.
CM Goede motioned to approve Pay Application #6 in the amount of $218,610.79 for work
completed on the Fire & Emergency Service Facility project, seconded by CM Tanner.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried
41.
5.2 Approve Job Description and Authorize Recruitment —Community Risl< Reduction.
CM Dunlap reviewed some of the duties and said, in the past, the contracted services have
provided the CRR services. CM Dunlap has concerns about funds not being budgeted.
Mayor Stockamp said the Administrative Subcommittee did review the CRR staffing and the City
has community events scheduled, those hired would be paid $15 per hour and most will have
experience. CM Lund said she did not see fire inspections as part of the job duty; she noted the
job description included fire alarm inspections and assisting with inspections. CM Lund sees the
CRR members as support functions. Flaherty agrees with Lunds analysis as a transitional
position to eventually transition these duties to duty crew and paid -on -call department
members once they are hired. CM Dunlap feels the CRR team is being created in addition to the
Emergency Services staff, other cities had community members that are not City employees.
Flaherty said those recruited for the Emergency Services staff may be CRR members, but they
would need to go through the hiring process.
Flaherty said the estimated wage cost per year for the CRR is up to $1,500 for around 10
members.
CM Goede motioned to approve the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Team Member Job
Description and to authorize recruitment of team members, seconded by CM Tanner. Voting
in favor: Stockamp, Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried 41
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6. Staff Reports and Updates:
6.1 Consider Scheduling Special City Council Meetings.
Flaherty said the meeting has many possible agenda items including consideration of sale of
property, budget discussions, and other updates from the City Administrator.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to call for a Special Meeting on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 5:30
pm, seconded by Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty noted a July 28th W-WWTF Ribbon Cutting event is
being planned and City Offices will be closed on July 4th
City Attorney Kendall attended the recent Planning Commission meeting to provide training
and would like to continue offering annually or bkannually.
City Engineer Wagner provided development and city project updates.
Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff's Office provided an update regarding
complaints related to motorized vehicles on streets and trails. Sergeant Oltmanns discussed
the Saturday, June 14th all hands-on deck response following the legislative shootings and
ongoing protests.
7. Adjourn.
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 8:16 PM, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
Minutes prepared by City Clerk, Audra Etzel.
City of Otsego:
J�s�ica Stockamp, Mayor
Audra Etzel, City Clerk