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04-14-03 CCITEM 3.1 - MINUTES OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OTSEGO CITY HALL APRIL 14, 2003 6:30 PM 1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call the meeting to order. Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM. Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Virginia Wendel, Jerry Struthers and Dan Scharber. Staff. Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Dan Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer and Gary Groen, City Accountant. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Resolution supporting our troops in Iraq. Mayor Fournier read Resolution No. 03-37 support our troops in the Liberation of Iraq and the battle against terrorism. Mayor Fournier motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Struthers. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Consider agenda approval Mike Robertson requested to move Item 10.a. to Item 6.3. Mayor Fournier requested to add under Item 7.7. MPCA Letter dated April 9, 2003 to John Darkenwald and George Yankoupe, under Item 7.7.1. The April 8, 2003 MDH Letter and under Item 9.C. City of Champlin Letter. CM Heidner motioned adoption of agenda as amended. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Consider the following minutes: 3.1. March 24, 2003 City Council Meeting CM Wendel motioned to adopt the minutes as written. Seconded by CM Struthers. All in favor. Motion carried. 3.2. March 13 2003 Council/Park Commission Workshop CM Struthers motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Open Forum: (5 minute limit) 4.1. Special Presentation: County Commissioner Elmer Eichelberg_ Wright County Economic Development Partnership Mr. Eichelberg introduced Noel LaBine; Director of Wright County Economic Development Partnership and they would like to see Otsego become a member. Mr. LaBine gave a background of the Partnership and the mission of this organization. City Council Meeting of April 14, 2003. Page 2. 4.2. Special Presentation: City Accountant Gary Groen, Preliminary 2002 Financial Figures Mr. Groen went over the Preliminary 2002 Financial Figures. CM Heidner requested to see the City of Dayton's expense and revenue as a separate line item. Mike Robertson reviewed his memo on the 2003 Budget. 4.3. Special Presentation: Financial Advisor Paul Donna, Discussion of 2003 BondingPlans Paul Donna went over the Bonding Plans. Five point two million dollars is proposed for 2003. The bond sale would occur on May 27th and he will present to the City Council at the May 27`h City Council Meeting. Open Forum. Joyce Mickelson, Edina Realty for Rush Mar Land developer of Hidden Creek Trails. They received a bill from Bauerly Bros. For 90'' Street and there was additional $20,000 for the additional wetland delineation and to litigate the pond on the City property. Joyce asked the City if they could assist in this additional expense. Mike Robertson recommended to carry this over to the next City Council Agenda giving staff time to review the information and make a recommendation. Jeff Christian of 6399 Quale Avenue NE Mr. Christian is concerned with the business across the street from him. It is a dumpster business and operates all day and all night with big trucks driving through all the time. Mayor Fournier stated that Mrs. Holland called him regarding this. He asked Jerry Olson to take pictures and report back. This has been given to the City Attorney and he will take appropriate action and report back at the next Council Meeting. Phil Weber, Jeff's neighbor, agreed with Jeff's comments and is worried the neighborhood valuation will be negatively affected. Kurt Neidermeier, WWTP operator from People Service. Kurt explained that the City is at a point where it needs to get rid of its bio -solids. He has two sites approved for land application in McLeod County near Lester Prairie. He would like the City Council to approve the bid for hauling. Sharon Carter, 9466 Nashua Avenue. Request something be placed in the Otsego View on the ban on four wheeling since she has seen several incidents. 5. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items) 5.1. Approve Claims List. CM Wendel motioned to accept the Consent Agenda. Seconded by CM Scharber. CM Struthers abstained. Motion carried 4 to 0. City Council Meeting of April 14, 2003. Page 3. 6. Dan Licht, City Planner: 6.1. T. D. Juergens, Anoka Equine Veterinary Services to rezone a portion of property from A-1 to B-3. Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Ron Wagner went over his request for an additional 40 feet of right-of-way along 70`h Street. The applicant, Dr. Juergens, stated that Anoka Equine Veterinary Services will continue to operate the same as it is currently. CM Heidner questioned why we would request additional right-of-way for a county road. CNI Heidner motioned to approve the rezoning of the property from an A-1 District to a B-3 District designation based on the most current plan and information received to date with removing Condition regarding the City Engineer's request. Seconded by CM Struthers.. All in favor. Motion carried. 6.2. Lucinda Gardner of Darrel Farr Development: A. Rezone property from A-1 to R-6. B. PUD -CUP for unit/base subdivision of proposed townhouse bldgs C. Preliminary Plat for development of 324 units Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Ron Wagner presented his report. Mike Gair, representing the applicant, went over the changes in the plan, in response to the staff. Mr. Gair also discussed leaving the curve radius as presented. Mayor Fournier did not support the proposed curve radius. Both CM Heidner and CM Scharber will not support surmountable curves. Mike Gair stated they will put in the 90 - degree intersections with stop signs. CM Heidner motioned to approve a Zoning Map amendment rezoning the subject site from an A-1 District to a R-6 District designation based on a finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried. The Council stated concern with enough on -street parking and suggested this issue should be reviewed for the entire city. CM Heidner motioned to approve the preliminary plat and PUD -CUP for Pleasant Creek Farms, subject to the 11 conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried. Request from Vintage Golf Course Dan Licht recommended to allow a one-year extension for Vintage Golf Course to submit their Final Plat. Mayor Fournier motioned to allow a one-year extension for Vintage Golf Course to submit their Final Plat. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried. Sludge Hauling CM Struthers motioned to award bid sludge hauling to R -Way Pumping. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. 7. Ron Wagner, City Engineer: 7.1. Consider approving Plans and Specs and Ordering Advertisement for bids: City Council Meeting of April 14, 2003. Page 4. A. Water Tower #2, COP 03-02. B. Lift Station 43, COP 03-03. C. Pumphouse #3, COP 03-04. D. Wells #4 and #5, COP 03-05. E. Trunk Watermain #2 and Sanitary Sewer, COP 03-06. CM Heidner motioned to approve Resolution No. 2003-38 approving Plans and Specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for the construction of Improvement Project No. 03-05 Municipal Wells #4 and #5 in the West Otsego Sewer District. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. CM Heidner motioned to approve Resolution No. 2003-39 approving Plans and Specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for the construction of Trunk Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Main in the West Otsego Sewer District. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. CM Heidner motioned to approve Resolution No. 2003-40 approving Plans and Specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for the construction of Lift Station #3 in the West Otsego Sewer District. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. CM Heidner motioned to approve Resolution No. 2003-41 approving Plans and Specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for the construction of the Elevated Water Storage Tank and Tower #2 in West Otsego Sewer District. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. CM Heidner motioned to approve Resolution No. 2003-42 approving Plans and Specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for the construction of Improvement Project No. 03-04 Pump House #3. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. Ron said the bids will be ready for the May 12`h City Council Meeting. 7.2. Consider ordering Project Memorandum & Feasibility Report for Quaday Avenue 78`h Street to CSAH #37). CM Heidner motioned to approve Resolution 2003-35 ordering preparation of Report on Improvement to improve Quaday Avenue NE (781h Street to CSAH #37) and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. 7.3. Consider Ordering Plans and Specs for Irrigation Well for Prairie Park. CM Struthers motioned to approve Resolution 2003-36 ordering preparation of Plans and Specifications for the proposed improvement of a Well for Prairie Creek Park. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. 7.4. Discussion on Alternate Urban Review for Albertville Business Park. Ron Wagner reviewed and suggested a street to be realigned. City Council Meeting of April 14, 2003. Page 4. 7.5. Consider Pay Estimate #5 for Quaday Avenue and 91" - Waterfront CM Struthers motioned to approve Pay Estimate #5 for $11,132.97 Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried. 7.6. Discussion on Contribution of Northeast Wright County (NEWC) Transportation Study. City Council directed Mike Robertson to send St. Michael a letter outlining the costs Otsego has incurred with this Study. CM Wendel motioned to contribute $5,000 in cash in 2004. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried. 7.7. Any other Engineering Business A. MPCA Letter to Darkenwald's. Andy MacArthur explained this has all been worked through and there is an Agreement for F&F Food Mart to hook up to the Darkenwald Sewer Plant. B. MDH Letter Ron Wagner explained this is a letter regarding Well #3. 8. Andrew MacArthur, Citv Attornev: 8.1. Consider Resolution - Eminent Domain - 2003 Drainage Project. CM Struthers motioned to approve Resolution No. 2003-42 authorizing procurement of easements by Eminent Domain for drainage purposes. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. 8.2. Any other Legal Business. The City Council requested a Nuisance Violation Update every Council Meeting. 9. Council Items: A. East and West Sewer Plant Update Mayor Fournier said that he called Ted Field and Ted informed him that construction of the West Sewer Plant has been moved to Fall of 2003 but it won't change the start up date of the plant. The Council directed Mike Robertson to work with Paul Donna on bonding for the West Plant. B. Police Commission Interviews CM Struthers motioned to appoint Sandra Michaelson, Tom Carter, Alvin McClure, Tom Koerwitz, Rudy Thibodeau, Jane Bartheld and Kathie Davis for the Police Commission. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried. Mayor Fournier motioned that the City comments on the Dayton River crossing are similar to the City of Champlin. Seconded by CM Struthers. All in favor. Motion carried. 10. Mike Robertson City Administrator: A. Request from Cities Management requesting "No Parking Signs" in the Pointe Village Development. Council was in consensus to not put up "No Parking" signs on 72nd because it was a City Council Meeting of April 14, 2003. Page 6. Public Street. B. Lease Agreement for Headstart. CM Struthers motioned to approve the amendment. Seconded by CNI Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried. 11. Judy Hudson, City Clerk. Judy had no updates. 8.3. Closed Meeting for Attorney Client Privilege. CNI Wendel motioned to close the City Council Meeting. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting closed at 10:07 PM. Attending: Mayor Larry Fournier, CM Heidner, CM Wendel and CM Scharber. CM Struthers left the meeting. Staff: Mike Robertson, Judy Hudson, Andy MacArthur and Ron Wagner. CNI Heidner motioned to reopen the Council Meeting at 10:34 PM. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried. 12. Adiourn by 10 PM. CNI Wendel motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion c ried. Meeti adjourned at 10:37 PM. ayor 9AIry Fo rnier ATTEST: Jud ud n, City Clerk/Zon ng Adm.