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OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
September 22, 2014
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Doug Schroeder, Tom
Darkenwald and Jason Warehime.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; Andy MacArthur, City
Attorney; Dan Jordet, Administrative Services Director and Tami Loff, City Clerk. City Planner
Daniel Licht arrived at 7:12 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
No items.
2. Consider agenda approval.
City Administrator Johnson requested to amend item 3.1 with removal of Metro Appliance
Recycling claims and to add Item 5.2 Metro Appliance Recycling Claims List and to pull item
3.16 and place at 5.3. Ms. Johnson also recommended starting with Item 5.1 since the City
Planner is not present for his items.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as amended. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in
favor. Motion carried.
3.
Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
3.1
Approve
Claims List.
3.2
Approve
City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. September 8, 2014 Meeting.
B. September 8, 2014 Special Meeting.
3.3
Received Commission Minutes:
A. August 7, 2014 Planning Commission.
B. August 19, 2014 Heritage Preservation Commission.
C. August 19, 2014 Parks and Recreation Commission.
3.4
Approve
Resolution 2014-60 Soccer Field Project complete.
3.5
Approve
Resolution 2014-61 for the Kaleidoscope utility connection charge assessments.
3.6
Approve
Resolution 2014-62 Kaleidoscope Park Dedication Agreement.
3.7
Approve
MMUA Safety Program Contract Renewal.
3.8
Approve
Biosolids quote from Fergus Power Pump Inc.
3.9
Approve
Trail Maintenance and Crack Filling.
3.10
Accept resignation of Heritage Preservation Commissioner Jamie Plantenberg-Selbitschka.
3.11
Approve
quote from Crabtree Companies Inc. in the amount of $18,675 for the public
portal WebLink.
3.12
Approve
Contract for Employee Health Insurance.
3.13
Approve
Larabee Avenue and 74th Street Drainage Project Tree Removal Contract.
3.14
Call Public Hearing for Storm Water Assessments under MS 444.
3.16 Approve quote for 77Ln Street and Nashua Avenue Culvert -REMOVED
3.17 Mississippi Shores Street Lights.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve as amended. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor. Motion carried.
5. Administration:
5 1 Preliminary 2015 Property Tax Levy and General Fund Budget:
A Adopt Resolution 2014-65 Setting a Preliminary Property Tax Levy for Taxes
Payable in 2015.
B. Set Public Input Meeting Date.
C. Call CIP and Budget Special Work Session Meetings.
City Administrator Johnson presented the staff report.
CM Darkenwald thanked city staff for their work. Mayor Stockamp and City Council agreed.
There was a correction noted in the staff memo should read November 17 for work session on
CIP at 5:30 PM not November 19.
CM Heidner motioned to set special meetings as presented with correction noted
above. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Schroeder motioned to adopt Resolution 2014-65 Setting a Preliminary Property
Tax Levy for Taxes payable in 2015. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
CM Schroeder motioned to set the public meeting on the property tax levy for taxes
payable in 2015 and operating budgets for 2015 for Monday, December 8, 2014 at
7:00 PM at Prairie Center. Second by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
5.2 Metro Appliance Recycling Claims List.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve the claims list for Metro Appliance Recycling.
Seconded by CM Heidner. Motion carried 4-0. CM Warehime abstained.
5.3 Approve quote for 77th Street and Nashua Avenue Culvert.
City Engineer Wagner presented the staff report and stated he received an additional lower
quote from Dave Perkins Contracting in the amount of $13,630 and is recommending approval.
CM Heidner motioned to approve authorizing staff to enter the City into a Service
Contract with Dave Perkins Contracting of Ramsey. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All
in favor. Motion carried.
4. Community Development:
4.1 Riverbend North:
A. Zonina MaD amendment to rezone the subiect site from B-3, General Business
District to PUD Planned Unit Development District.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. CM Heidner said he thinks this is a good location
for apartments and that he is glad Darkenwald Corporation will be managing it. CM Darkenwald
asked City Attorney MacArthur if he should abstain. City Attorney MacArthur said yes.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Ordinance 2014-11 establishing a PUD, Planned Unit
Development District for Riverbend North as outlined in the Findings of Fact and
Decision as presented. Seconded by Mayor Stockamp. Motion carried 4-0. CM
Darkenwald abstained.
4.2 Lindenfelser: ,
A Zoning Map amendment to rezone the subject site from A-1 District to A-2
District.
B. Conditional Use Permit to allow a subdivision of a lot less than 20 acres in area.
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City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Ordinance 2014-12 rezoning property to A-2 District
and approving a conditional use permit for a lot less than 20 acres within an A-2
District subject to the conditions included on the finds of fact as presented.
Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried.
4.3 Gateway North Building #3 Site and Building Plan Review/4th Addition Final Plat
Amendment.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
Applicant Dale Emter, 1600 Utica Avenue South St. Louis Park, Duke Realty, explained the
urgency they are working under in hopes of starting the grading in October with occupancy by
May 1, 2015 and thanked City staff for their assistance.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve site and building plans for Gateway North
Building 3 and an amendment to the Gateway North Fourth Addition as outlined in
the Findings of Fact and Decision as presented and adopting Resolution 2014-63
approving a Development Agreement. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
4.4 Boulder Creek Final Plat.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. CM Darkenwald said he will be abstaining since he
has a financial interest in the abutting property and removed himself from the dais.
Mayor Stockamp questioned the street lights. City Planner Licht said there are nine that will
need to be constructed at this time. Mayor Stockamp also asked for clarification on the
proposed landscaping along 78th Street. City Planner Licht said there will be a buffer of
evergreens in the rear yards along 78th Street. CM Heidner asked if all the trees have been
removed along the townhouses that will be removed. City Planner Licht said yes. CM Warehime
said he spoke with a member of the single family townhomes and they stated they have been
pleased with the process.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the Boulder Creek Final Plat subject to the
conditions as outlined in the Findings of Fact and Decision and adopt Resolution
2014-64 approving a Development Agreement. Seconded by CM Warehime. Motion
carried 4-0. CM Darkenwald abstained.
CM Darkenwald returned to the dais.
4.5 Minnesota Medical Solutions Development Proposal.
Minnesota Medical Solutions (MinnMed) Representative Dr. Kyle Kingsley presented a proposal
for a medical cannabis cultivation facility and is asking the City Council for a letter of support.
Dr. Kingsley explained the difference between MinnMed and the other applicants. He reviewed
the application process through the state; applications are due by October 3 with two finalists
selected December 1. If MinnMed is awarded one of the two available licenses to be issued by
the State, only the cultivation facility is proposed to be located in Otsego. Dr. Kingsley explained
the extraction process as well as the onsite composting. He further reviewed a proposed
Community outreach component which would provide a two percent financial donation to the
city.
The City Council agreed to have City staff draft a letter of support for Minnesota Medical
Solutions.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
No items.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson reminded the City Council of the I-94 Chamber event at Rockwoods
on Thursday. City Engineer Wagner gave an update on the micro -surfacing project that started
today and should be completed by tomorrow.
8. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:03 PM.
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
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Mayor Jessica Stockamp