12-28-98 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
DECEMBER 28, 1998
1. Mayor Lamy Fournier will call meeting to order:
Mayor Fournier called the December 28, 1998 City Council Meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
a_ Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Mayor Larry Fournier: Councilmembers: Virginia Wendel, Suzanne Ackerman, Vern
Heidner, Mark Berning.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer.
Absent: Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator, Andrew MacArthur, City
Attorney; Larry Koshak, City Engineer; Dan Licht, City Planner.
2. Consider aged approval -
Mike Robertson requested to add under Item 9.2.C. Set date to interview prospective
commission members.
CM Berning motioned to adopt the December 28, 1998 City Council Agenda as
amended. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider Min„tes7
a_ Regular Council Meeting of December 14, 1998
CM Berning noted on Page 3, Item 5.3. his motion should include CM Berning motioned
to amend the motion to remove Item 5.3. etc.,
Mayor Fournier noted two places on Pages 2 and 4 to change 1998 to 1999.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the December 14, 1998 City Council Meeting
Minutes as amended. Seconded by CM Berning. All in favor. Motion carried.
4_ Open Forum
4-1- Special presentation
None
4.2. Any Open Forum
Dale Beaudry, resident living on CSAH 19. He presented a petition signed by his
neighbors stating they don't object to his building an accessory pole building which
according to City Ordinance isn't allowed for his lot. He has five (5) acres, lives in an
agricultural area and encouraged the Council to allow pole buildings for his size lot and
location in the new zoning ordinance. The Council advised Mr. Beaudry to attend the
January 4, 1999 Planning Commission Meeting, where the accessory building ordinance
will be discussed. CM Heidner noted that under the ordinance Mr. Beaudry could build an
accessory building but that it would have to be stick built building.
City Council Meeting of December 28, 1998, cont'd. Page 2.
5. Consent Agenda.
There were no Consent Agenda Items.
6. Dan Licht
There were no Planning Items.
7. Larry KoshakEngineer.
Mike Robertson gave a update on the development of Well #2. The development is in the
final stages and should be completed by this Wednesday or Thursday.
In response to CM Wendel's question on the progress of the Water Tower, Mike said that
construction is ahead of schedule.
8_ Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney=
There were no legal items.
9. Council Items:
9-1- Consider appointing a member to Wrighto un y Drug Task Force.
Mayor Fournier appointed CM Wendel to represent Otsego on the Wright County Drug
Task Force.
B. Discussion of Alternative Experimental Septic System Policy,
Mayor Fournier explained this issue was discussed at the Administrative Staff Sub-
committee. They recommend setting an annual fee of $25.00 paid by the resident rather
than the $750 previously set. This $25 would cover the Building Official's inspection fee.
The resident is also to sign a contract which is recorded against the property.
CM Berning motioned to amend the Alternative Septic System Policy to charge a
$25.00 application fee and an annual inspection fee equivalent to the Building
Official's fee, reserving Staff s right to bring any questionable systems before the
City Council. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
C. Set EDA Meeting,
An EDA Meeting was set for the purpose of Election of Officers to be held at the end of
the January 25, 1999 City Council Meeting. Mayor Fournier set Tuesday, January 26,
1999, 7:30 PM for a EDA/EDAAC Workshop.
D. Any other Council Business -
There
usin ss.There was no additional Council Business.
9.2_ Mike Robertson_ City Administrator -udo ate:
A. Authorization for bids for wastewater treatment plant.
Mike Robertson requested Council authorization to advertise for bids for construction of
the wastewater treatment plant. Mike went over his suggested schedule.
CM Heidner motioned to authorize staff to advertise for bids for the construction of
the wastewater treatment plant. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion
carried.
City Council Meeting of December 28, 1998, cont'd. Page 3.
B. Discussion of Sewer & Water Right of Wad[. Acquisition Process.
Mike Robertson went over the attached Memo dated December 21, 1998 outlining a
schedule for acquisition of the necessary easements for construction of the sewer and
water system in 1999. Mayor Fournier requested Mike to prepare a Memo showing
location of proposed easements.
C_ Set date for interviewing anz lic nts for City Commissions,
Mayor Fournier set both Council Meetings in January (11th and 25th) for interviewing
prior to the Council Meeting starting at 5:30. Staff is to schedule the interviews.
9.3. Judy Hudson, Deluty City Clerk - ul d� ate.
Judy had no updates.
9.4. Consider Claims List fora approval -
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the Claims Lists as presented. Seconded by CM
Berning. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.5. Adjourn by 10 PM.
CM Wendel asked for a update on the Peavey House. Mike Robertson reported he just
received today, from the management firm, a name of a potential renter and hopes it will
be rented as of the first of the year.
CM Berning motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
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ayor La y Fournier
ttest: Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning m.
Recorded by: Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk
City Seal