2025.07.28 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 28, 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, Emergency
Services Director Daryl Rausch, City Attorney Dave Kendall, City Planner Dan Licht, 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.
Renee Dehn, 17024 56th Circle NE, representative of Roger's Youth Hockey Association said she
spoke to the City Council in February 2025 and wanted to clarify their organization did not ask
for $5 million from the City of Otsego as CM Dunlap stated online. Ms. Dehn is requesting an
apology from CM Dunlap for his online comment and for the City to reconsider a contribution
to help fund the second sheet of ice. Ms. Dehn provided a list of ways the City can support their
organization.
Wright County Commissioner Jeanie Holland provided updates on Parrish Avenue NE and the
opportunity to have a crosswalk installed once the trail project is completed, and that the
County Board will be considering bid awards on August 5 for the CR 137 improvement project.
The City Council thanked Commissioner Holland for advocating for the crosswalk on Parrish
Avenue NE,
Kathy Coles, 15613 90th Street NE said Coborn's dumpster has not been enclosed as required
and provided photos. City Planner Licht will reach out to Coborn's to address the issue.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:15 PM.
2. Consider Agenda Approval:
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty requested the addition of agenda item 7.2 and
noted that materials were distributed to the City Council at the dais.
CM Dunlap asked to have item 3.3 removed from the consent agenda for discussion, adding
item 6.1 to the agenda.
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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. July 14, 2025, Meeting.
B. July 14, 2025, Special Meeting.
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Item 6.1.
3.4 Approve Pay Application #2 for the Cold Storage Facility Project.
3.5 Adopt Ordinance 2025-05 Amending the Subdivision Ordinance and Approve Summary
Publication.
3.6 Approve Zachman Meadows Condo Suites Commons Final Plat.
3.7 Approve Pay Application #5 (Final) for the Friedrich Park Project.
3.8 Approve Change Order Proposals — West WWTF Improvements Project.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by CM Lund. All
in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Utilities.
4.1 Wellhouse 4 Drinking Water Improvements Project.
A. Presentation by AE2S.
B. Consider Approval of Change Orders.
AE2S Engineer Scott Schaefer reviewed the staff report and power point presentation regarding
the Wellhouse 4 Drinking Water Improvements Project.
CM Lund noted the pricing for the change orders is fair for the amount of work involved.
CM Tanner asked if there were any alternatives to offset the costs. Engineer Schaefer said with
the project already bid it would not be easy to find alternatives.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve Change Orders Proposals as indicated in the table above in
the amount of $30,456.76 to Market &Johnson and grant a 7-day extension to the
Substantial and Final Completion dates, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor, Motion carried
5-0.
Public Worl<s:
5.1 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program._
A. Presentation by City Engineer.
B. Receive Public Comments,
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City Engineer Wagner reviewed the staff report and power point presentation regarding the
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program,
Mayor Stockamp asked for public comment at 7:28 PM. No one from the public spoke.
The City Council agreed with the information presented.
6. 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 City's timeline of growth.
B. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Lund said the Commission meeting
was held at Lily Pond Park where residents provided feedback for the park improvement, and
the dock is in at Carrick's Landing. CM Tanner noted during the meeting residents
communicated issues regarding electric bikes and scooters.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Dunlap said the Commission reviewed a
Comprehensive Plan amendment and the next meeting is scheduled for August 18.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Goede said the Commission did not have a
quorum, those in attendance discussed: speed limits, ebikes, and golf carts, and Allina Medical
Director attended; no action was taken.
CM Dunlap addressed the comments made by Ms. Dehn at open forum and said he was not
going to discuss the personal attacks on his character, his comments are part of the public
record, and it was unanimous to not approve funding for the ice arena project.
6.1 Approve Pay Application #7 for the Fire &Emergency Services Facility Project.
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 Tanner motioned to approve Pay Application #7 in the amount of $1,093,596.19 for work
completed on the Fire at Emergency Service Facility project, seconded by CM Goede.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried
4-1.
7. Staff Reports and Updates:
7.1 Consider Scheduling Special City Council Meetings.
Flaherty said the meeting proposed is for 2026 Budget Review of proposed budget topics
including special revenue and debt service funds.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to call for a Special Meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5:30
pm, seconded by Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
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7.2 Employee Resignation.
Flaherty reviewed the packet materials regarding the resignation of Emergency Services
Director Rausch. The City Council expressed their support and gratitude to Emergency Services
Director Rausch.
CM Dunlap motioned to accept the resignation %J Daryl Rausch from the position of
Emergency Services Director, effective August 30, 2025, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reminded Council of the budget meeting
scheduled for August 4 at noon.
City Engineer Wagner provided development and City project updates.
Emergency Services Director Rausch thanked the City Council for their comments. Rausch said
Night to Unite is next Tuesday and staff are working on finalizing the specifications for the
trucks that were ordered two years ago. Rauch recognized the Community Risk Reduction
team for their assistance with the vehicle specifications.
Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff's Office provided an update regarding traffic
and ebike complaints noting age and speed are a factor in enforcement, and call volumes are
up 7% compared to a year ago.
8. Adjourn.
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 7:52 PM, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
Minutes prepared by City Clerk, Audra Etzel.
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, City Cleric
City of Otsego:
ica Stocl<amp, Mayor
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