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OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 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, Corey Tanner, and
Michelle Lund. City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, Assistant City
Administrator/Human Resources Sabrina Hille, Emergency Services Director Daryl Rausch, City
Attorney Dave Kendall (*), City Planner Dan Licht, City Engineer Ron Wagner, 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.
Stewart Turnquist, 11020 95th Street NE has concerns regarding access to his property at the
proposed roundabout at the intersection of County Road 19 and CSAH 39. Mr. Turnquist would
like another option. City Engineer Wagner noted this is a County project and will continue
working with the County Highway Department to address the residents’ concern.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:26 PM.
2.Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap asked to have items 3.3 and 3.5 removed from the consent agenda for discussion,
adding items 6.1 and 6.2 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.August 11, 2025, Meeting.
B.August 11, 2025, Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve Pay Application #8 for the Fire & Emergency Services Facility Project. Moved to
Item 6.1.
Item 3.2.A.
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3.4 Approve Pay Application #3 for the Cold Storage Facility Project.
3.5 Adopt Ordinance 2025-06 Amending the City Code – Mobile Food Units Regulations.
Moved to Item 6.2.
3.6 Adopt Resolution 2025-37 Approving a Safet Routes to School Program Grant
Agreement.
3.7 Adopt Resolution 2025-38 Approving an Active Transportation Program Grant
Agreement.
3.8 Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Bid Process – Lift Station No. 4
Improvements
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by CM Lund. All
in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Planning.
4.1 Otsego I-94 West Industrial Park – 5th Addition (Arns Enterprises LLC).
A. Presentation by City Planner.
B. Consider Adopting Resolution 2025-39 Vacating Drainage and Utility Easements.
C. Consider Approval of Preliminary & Final Plat and Site and Building Plans.
City Planner Licht reviewed the staff report and presentation.
Arns Enterprises LLC representatives were present to answer questions.
CM Tanner asked how many will be employed. Arns Enterprises LLC representative said they
plan to employ 40-50 people. CM Tanner asked about their truck traffic. Arns Enterprises LLC
representative estimated 8-10 trucks a day.
CM Dunlap asked what sized sign requires a sign permit. City Planner Licht said all signs require
a permit.
CM Tanner motioned to adopt Resolution 2025-39 vacating existing drainage and utility
easements; approve a preliminary plat and final plat for Otsego I -94 West Industrial Park
Fifth Addition and site and building plans for Lot 1, Block 1, Otsego I-94 West Industrial Park
5th Addition subject to the conditions as stated on the Findings of Fact and Decision as
presented, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Public Safety:
5.1 Consider Approval of the Purchase of a Fleet Vehicle – SUV.
Emergency Services Director Rausch reviewed the staff report.
CM Tanner asked with will happen with the F250. Rausch said the F250 will become a brush
truck for the department.
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CM Tanner motioned to approve the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 Special Service
Vehicle (SSV) from North Country GM in the amount of $55,739.56 , seconded by CM Goede.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried
4-1.
6. City Council Reports and Updates:
A. Heritage Preservation Commission CM Tanner said the Commission discussed
Prairie Festival planning.
B. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Lund said the Commission did not
meet this month due to lack of agenda items.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Dunlap said the Commission reviewed Particle
Control and noted the next meeting is scheduled for September 15th.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Goede said the Commission discussed
Prairie Festival planning.
CM Dunlap said the Public Works Subcommittee (PWSC) is working on the Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) for the South-Central Water Treatment Project and due to the tight
timeline, he is requesting the PWSC score the initial round to narrow down the applicants. CM
Lund stated the PWSC will have more meetings through this process to keep the project moving
forward. The City Council concurred with the recommendation.
6.1 Approve Pay Application #8 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 Lund motioned to approve Pay Application #8 in the amount of $1,324,682.46 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
4-1.
6.2 Adopt Ordinance 2025-06 Amending the City Code – Mobile Food Units Regulations.
CM Dunlap has concerns about the City regulating Mobile Food Unit s (MFU).
City Clerk Etzel said staff reviewed the process and for clarity and fairness and recommended all
MFU be approved through the same process and require a license. City Planner Licht added the
license would include a fire inspection, and the ordinance refines the language, so all MFU are
treated the same. Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff’s Office said their office
would have a hard time enforcing any potential issues without a City ordinance.
After discussion, the majority of the City Council agreed with the MFU ordinance amendment.
CM Dunlap still does not feel the City needs to regulate MFU.
CM Goede motioned to adopt Ordinance 2025-06 amending the City Code regarding Mobile
Fool Units and approve publication as summary form, seconded by CM Lund.
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Voting in favor: Stockamp, Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried
4-1.
7. Staff Reports and Updates:
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille said City Hall will be closed Monday,
September 1st for Labor Day.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reminded Council of the 5:30 PM budget meeting
scheduled for September 8th and said staff will provide options to fill the Emergency Services
Director vacancy at an upcoming Council meeting.
City Engineer Wagner provided development and City project updates. Mayor Stockamp asked
staff to contact bussing and the schools regarding the upcoming projects that may affect the
bus routes. City Engineer Wagner said message boards will be placed one week before the
closure starts. Flaherty added communication will be shared on social media and the City
website.
Emergency Services Director Rausch said the emergency services building perimeter walls have
been set, and he invited the Council to stop by the site to see the progress. Rausch thanked the
City Council for their support these last couple of years.
Mayor Stockamp read a statement and thanked Emergency Director Rausch for his service to
the City of Otsego.
Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff’s Office provided updates regarding School
Resource Officers (SRO) training, school bus stop arm enforcement, and school drop offs.
8. Adjourn.
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 8:18 PM, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
Minutes prepared by City Clerk, Audra Etzel.
City of Otsego:
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Jessica Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST: ___________________________
Audra Etzel, City Clerk