03-22-11 SCCITEM 3_2
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011
OTSEGO CITY HALL
S:30 PM
1. Mayor Stockamp will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Dan Scharber, Tom
Darkenwald and Doug Schroeder.
Staff: Andy MacArthur, City Attorney, Tami Loff, City Clerk; and Gary Groen, Finance
Director.
2. Staffing Personnel.
City Attorney MacArthur stated that Mike Robertson has submitted his resignation
effective immediately and an Agreement has been reached with him regarding
severance and other issues. City Attorney MacArthur briefly reviewed the proposed
Agreement and recommended its adoption. He stated that separate motions would be
needed to accept the resignation and to approve the proposed Agreement.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve Mike Robertson's resignation.
Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve the settlement agreement with Mike
Robertson. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
The City Council appointed Finance Director Groen as acting temporary Administrator.
Finance Director Groen said he will work with City Planner Licht to divide up
responsibilities. City Attorney MacArthur, Finance Director Groen and City Planner Licht
will meet with city staff at 8 AM to inform employees. CM Scharber said that the City
Council should meet after the next few City Council meetings to review. The City Council
set a workshop directly following the next City Council meeting.
3. Any other items.
Mayor Stockamp said that Heritage Commission met last Saturday, they are working on
the StEPs program with Heather Koop. Mayor Stockamp said that City Planner Licht
would like to send a letter to Ms. Koop and is looking for direction. The City Council
agreed to send letter.
4. Adjourn.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor.
Motion carried. Adjourned at 6:40 PM.
Written by: Tami Loff, City Clerk