11-14-05 CCITEM 3.1
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
NOVEMBER 14, 2005
6:30 PM
1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:34 pm.
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier, Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Jessica
Stockamp, Dan Scharber and Mark Thorsted.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Karee Rowell, Deputy Clerk; Dan Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner,
City Engineer and Andy MacArthur, City Attorney.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider agenda approval.
Mayor Fournier requested to add Item 8.5. George Letter and add Item 11.3. Joe
Gandsey's Letter. Mike Robertson requested to remove Item 10.3. 2006 Lawn
Maintenance Contract and to add Item 11.4. Meeting with Duke Realty.
CM Scharber motioned adoption of the November 14, 2005 City Council
Agenda as amended. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in favor. Motion
carried.
3. Consider the following minutes.
3.1. October 24, 2005 Hearing & City Council Meeting.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the October 24, 2005 City Council
Minutes as amended. Seconded by CM Thorsted. CM Scharber
abstained. Motion carried 4 to 0.
3.2. October 17, 2005 City Council Workshop.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the October 17, 2005 City Council
Minutes as amended. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion
carried.
3.3. October 25, 2005 City Council Workshop,.
Correction Dan Scharber did not attend the meeting.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the October 25, 2005 City Council
Minutes. Seconded by CM Stockamp. CM Scharber abstained. Motion
carried 4 to 0.
4. Open Forum: (5 minute limit)
4.1. DFL candidate for State Senate John Dietering,
Mr. Dietering introduced himself to the City Council and gave a brief history of
his life and the issues he believes that are important for the District.
4.2. GOP candidate for State Senate Amy Koch.
Ms Koch introduced herself to the City Council and gave a brief history of her life
and the issues she believes that are important for the District.
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4.3. Independent candidate for State Senate Del Haag.
Mr. Haag Introduced himself to the City Council and gave a brief history of his
life and the issues he believes that are important for the District. He also stated
that he is the League of MN Cities Ambassador serving this area.
4.4. Paul Donna Northland Securities — 2005 Bond Sale Resolution.
Paul Donna went over the 2005 Bond Sale Resolution. He noted the bid was at a
good interested rate of 4.3%.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Resolution 2005-63 Bond Sale.
Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
4.5. Pat Hilden Representative for the Otsego Snowmobile Club.
Pat Hildren 7094 Odell Avenue NE, is the President of Otsego Great RiverRiders
Snowmobile Club and stated they have over 80 members and their goal is to
educate the Public on snowmobile bylaws. They would like to see the ban of
snowmobiling in residential areas lifted.
Kathy Pederson, 9362 Nason Court NE, stated they have reestablished the
Snowmobile Club and named the members on the board. Ms. Pederson
presented a list of members of the snowmobile club and requested the Council
will remove the ban on snowmobiling in residential areas.
Ron Zachman, 14433 91St Street NE, he stated he has been a resident for over
30 years and talked about the incidents with snowmobilers which he has almost
been run over a couple of times. He favors retaining the ban because its not
safe in the residential areas.
Tom Carter, 9466 Nashua Avenue NE, said there is an explosion of teenagers in
Otsego and with not much to do they will get in trouble by driving on people's
property and speeding.
Russell Harnois, 7894 Ochoa Avenue NE, he stated that the children need to be
educated and he would like to have the ban lifted.
Ron Tong, 9277 Page Avenue NE, stated when he moved here he owned 2 sleds
himself, but that was when there was no houses on the other side of County
Road 39. Mr. Tong stated he stopped a woman on his property and she was
driving around with a young child with no helmet. People are driving on the
sidewalks because they are not cleared. He's opposed to removing the ban.
Josh Butler, 8192 Parell Avenue NE, he asked for designated trails and roads so
we do not go on people's lawns.
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Jane Theisen, 14018 85th Street NE, She stated that she is not for or against a
ban. Her suggestion is to lift the ban and have a probation period to see how
everything goes.
Brian Reinbold, 7120 Odell Avenue NE., he said let's reopen the ban area. The
club will be positive for kids if done well.
Ken Christopherson, 6650 Highway 10 NW, Ramsey, stated he joined because he
can't ride in his city.
Pat Hilden, 7094 Odell Avenue NE, stated he would like to see the City
compromise and give the club a chance to improve things. He agrees that
snowmobiles do not belong on sidewalks.
Ron Zachman, 14433 91St Street NE, We all live in this community and maybe an
probation period would be a good idea, and to prove the snowmobile club can
help.
Kathy Pederson, 9362 Nason Court NE, Board members have committed for 2
years and members gave their money to belong. Let's lift the ban and see how
it goes.
Tom Carter, 9466 Nashua Avenue NE, stated he is not against snowmobiling, he
is against the people who drive on his property. I don't want this to divide the
community and we should try to work this out.
Mayor Fournier said he would like to see a plan from the Snowmobile Club. He
thinks the top items should be to maintain the trails and educate the youth. He
suggested the council wait until the next meeting to think it over before making
a decision.
CM Heidner said he belonged two years ago and we tried to get members and
weren't able to. The ban came when there was no functioning club. We need to
establish a snowmobile club, educate the kids and maintain trails. We need
signs up with trail maps and establish a take off point for people to park and
ride.
CM Thorsted stated he has a problem with the ban and would like to have a
workshop to work out the issues that have not been addressed.
CM Scharber congratulated them on how many people came to the meeting and
he has no problem with the lifting the ban.
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CM Stockamp was impressed with everyone coming together. We do need to
work out some issues.
Mayor Fournier set a workshop on Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 pm. And
then a decision will be made at the next City Council meeting.
Chris Bulow, 9380 Napier Avenue NE, asked if the footings for the Riverwood
National Golf Clubhouse could be put in.
CM Scharber motioned to grant the request for Riverwood National
Clubhouse footings be put in and to have Chris Bulow sign an
agreement that he takes full responsibility. Seconded by CM
Stockkamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
5. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
5.1. Approve Claims List.
5.2. PeopleService Contract.
5.3. Approve 2006 fire assessments.
5.4. Arbor Creek 4th Addition final plat.
5.5. Pay estimate No. 8 to Gridor Construction for Otsego East
Wastewater Treatment Facility $836,378.00.
5.6. Great River Centre Final AUAR adoption.
5.7. Riverplace 2nd Addition revised Final Plat.
5.8. Final pay estimate to American Liberty Construction for
$20,459.44.
5.9. Resolution 2005-62 regarding Sewer & Water.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the amended Consent Agenda with the
revised contract agreement with People Services from a 5 year
contract to a 3 year Contract. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor.
Motion carried.
6. Public Works.
CM Stockamp asked who they hired for the Maintenance position and Mike
Robertson said they are talking to someone at this time, but doesn't want to say
who it is yet until it is official.
7. Dan Licht, City Planner.
7.1. Otsego Waterfront East 4th Addition:
a. PUD Development Stage Plan for Building E.
Dan Licht presented his Planner's Report. Ron Wagner presented the
Engineering Report and stated they want a change order from LandCor, but I
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haven't seen it yet. John Brickley, LandCor said they do have the footings in the
correct spot.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the PUD Development Stage Plan for
Building E/Outlot I of Otsego Waterfront East, subject to the six
conditions. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.2. Other Planning Business - LandCor Request Change Order
Ron Wagner talked about the change order which would be estimate $130,000.
LanclCor would be assessed for the additional cost.
Mayor Fournier motioned to approve the change order and to amend
the Development Agreement. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor.
Motion carried.
8. Ron Wagner, City Engineer.
8.1. Consider Final Payment for 2005 Street Maintenance to
Allied Blacktop in the amount of $39,220.70.
Ron Wagner went over the final payment for Allied Blacktop. CM Thorsted
stated he thought they went over it too fast and wasn't done properly. CM
Scharber said there was a lot of material left over after the sweeping.
CM Scharber motioned to approve final payment in the amount of.
$39,220.70. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.2. Consider Payment for Grenins Mississippi Hills/Kadler Avenue
Drainage issue to Hennen Construction in the amount of $6,856.50.
Ron Wagner went over the costs and stated Item No. 2 will be handled by Chris
Bulow.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the payment of $6,856.50 which will
be taken out of the contingency fund. Seconded by Mayor Fournier.
All in favor. Motion carried.
8.3. Consider Partial Payment of City Trunk Portion of Riverwood
National Well and Pumphouse to Bulow Inc.
CM Heidner motioned to pay the amount of $284,089.81 to Bulow Inc.
Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.4. Any other Engineering Business.
8.5. Yankoupe Letter.
Mayor Fournier handed out the letter from George Yankoupe. Ron Wagner will
get a letter to Mr. Yankoupe with City requirements.
Kathleen Strunc, Leaps and Bounds Learning Center was wondering when will
they be hooked up to city sewer. Mike Robertson said he will contact LanclCor
Inc. Also they asked when the sod will be placed and Ron Wagner answered
that it will be next spring.
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9. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney,
9.1. SRF Park Design Contract.
Andy MacArthur reviewed the contract. Council was okay with the proposed
changes.
10. Council Items.
10.1. 2006-2007 Law Enforcement Contract.
Mike Robertson went briefly over the contract. The hours are sufficient.
CM Heidner motioned for adoption of the 2006-2007 Law Enforcement
Contract. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
10.2. School District request for hookup charge reduction.
Mike Robertson went over the letter. This will come back to the next meeting.
10.3. 2006 Lawn Maintenance Proposal.
This will be brought back on the November 28, 2005 Council Meeting.
10.4. Consideration of Otsego Women of Today Adopt a Park.
Mike Robertson explained the Otsego Women of Today would like to adopt
School Knoll Park.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the Otsego Women of Today to adopt
School Knoll Park. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion
carried.
10.5. League of MN Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage.
Andy MacArthur went over the Liability coverage.
Mayor Fournier motioned not to waive the League of MN Cities
Insurance Trust Liability coverage. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in
favor. Motion carried.
10.6. PeopleService attached list of Items.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the requests. Seconded by CM
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
11. Mike Robertson, City Administrator.
11.1. Resolution 2005-61 Transferring Funds from the Water & Sewer
Service to the Sewer Fund.
Cm Heidner motioned to adopt Resolution 2005-61 Transferring Funds
from the Water & Sewer Service to the Sewer Fund. Seconded by CM
Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
11.2. Discussion of Water & Sewer Rates.
Mike Robertson reviewed water bills.
11.3. Joe Gandsey Letter regarding Street Sign.
Brad Belair had told Mike Robertson the State is doing away with these types of
signs. Ron Wagner stated this is a private street. Mike Robertson will contact
Mr. Gandsey to let me him know it is a private road.
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11.4. Duke Realty Workshop
Mike Robertson stated Duke Realty wanted to meet with the City Council to
review the proposed agreement. A workshop was set with Duke Realty on
November 21, 2005 at 5:30 pm.
12. Judy Hudson, City Clerk,
Judy Hudson stated that Elk River School District would like to have a Otsego
City Council Representative for their subcommittee.
Mayor Fournier nominated CM Stockamp to represent Otsego.
Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
Peavey House Update
At the Heritage Commission meeting on October 27, 2005, it was discussed the
McDonald -Peavey house needs to be reckoned with and have something done.
13. Adjourn by 10 PM.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Stockamp. All in
favor. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:58 pm.
Mayor Larry Fournier
Attest:
Karee Rowell, Deputy Clerk