01-25 -99 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
JANUARY 25, 1999
1. Mayor Lary; Fournier will call meeting to orden.
Mayor Fournier called the City Council Meeting to order at 6:35 PM.
Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll 11: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Suzanne Ackerman,
Vern Heidner, Mark Berning. Absent: Virginia Wendel.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney;
Larry Koshak, City Engineer. Also attending from Hakanson, Anderson was Ron
Wagner.
2. Consider agenda apnroval.
Mayor Fournier requested to add under Item 9.2.b. Update of City Staff Meetings with
developers.
CM Berning motioned to approve the January 25, 1999 City Council Agenda as
amended. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
3_ Consider Minutes*
A. Regular Council Meeting of January 11, 1999.
CM Berning motioned to adopt the January 11, 1999 City Council Meeting
Minutes. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
b. Odean Avenue Hearing Minutes of January 7, 1999"
CM Berning noted that Gary Inman's remarks should be in the minutes. Mr. Inman
requested at the meeting that his second driveway to his field remain there.
CM Berning motioned adoption as amended. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum_
4.1. Special Presentation
None
4.2. Any Open Forum
Tom Koerwitz 17069 53rd Street. Mr. Koerwitz said he has always understood that city
water would run down to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, until 10 days ago when he
found out it wasn't going to run south of 70th Street. Mr. Koerwitz said several
developers have inquired at City Hall and no one told them it wasn't going to be run to the
plant.
City Council Meeting of January 25, 1999, cont'd. Page 2.
He asked the Council what can be done to get water down to him.
Mayor Fournier stated he has instructed staff to provide the Council with this information
for the February 8, 1999 City Council Meeting.
5. Consent Agenda.
There were no Consent Agenda Items.
6. Dan Licht, City Planner:
There were no planning items.
7. Larry Koshak, CityEngineen
7.1. Update on Well #1 and #2
Mr. Koshak went over the attached Engineer's Report dated January 25, 1999.
7.2. Update on Water Tower,
Mr. Koshak gave the update as outlined in his attached report.
Speed Limit: Mr. Koshak stated they were unable to change the speed limit for
the Odean Avenue project and the speed limit will remain at 55 mph. The only way to
change is for the State to do a speed study which will take five months. A speed study can
be done after the project is completed. After Council and Staff discussion, the Council
agreed to continue on with the project.
Funding- Mr. Koshak reported that the District Engineer informed him that it
appears that several projects in District 3 are not prepared to start in 1999 and therefore
Otsego could get funding earlier.
Wilson Berge Property: Mr. Koshak and Ron Wagner went over the options as
outlined in the attached report. Mrs. Berge doesn't want the northern part of her property
disturbed because of all the trees. The Council agreed to continue with the original plan.
Mr. Koshak will meet with the property owners.
88th Street Intersection: Mr. Koshak reviewed this proposed intersection
design. Since residents will lose some of their yards and the additional cost CM Heidner,
CM Ackerman and Mayor Fournier said leave the intersection as is. CM Beming was in
support of correcting it.
Levchenko Pond: Mr. Koshak explained how this area is needed for a storm
water pond and how this lot appears to be non -buildable.
The Council directed Mr. Koshak to have this property appraised with the appraiser
looking at all issues involved.
Resolution: Mr. Koshak said the attached Resolution needs to be submitted with
the Odean Avenue Project to the State.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Resolution No 99-4 Relating to Parking Restrictions
on Odean Avenue. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of January 25, 1999, cont'd. Page 3.
CM Heidner asked if the trail system along Odean Avenue is damaged, for instance by
snowmobiles with studs, what is the cost to repair the damage and could the City use Park
and Trail Fees. Mr. MacArthur felt that Park and Trail Fees could be used. Ron Wagner
said the approximate cost of a overlay at today's prices would be $45,000.
7.4. Bonestroo }posed scope of services and compensation or Wastewater
Treatment Plant Construction.
Mike Robertson stated he reviewed Bonestroo's proposal with Larry Koshak. Overall, the
numbers are consistent but about $15,000 higher than two years ago. CM Heidner noted
that because of the higher phosphorus levels the MPCA imposed on us, it is only $4,000
higher. Mr. Koshak recommended a full time inspector as long as there is activity going
on. After Council discussion, Mayor Fournier stated support for a full time inspector, CM
Heidner stated that for $189,000 he needs assurances that this is going to be beneficial to
the City and how long will Bonestroo's E & O Coverage cover. Mr. MacArthur said these
issues are covered in the contract. The Council agreed to have Andy contact Ted Field
tomorrow to get a contract to review.
7.5. Any other Engineering Business.
Larry Koshak stated he needs to complete a Form for the Wetland Conservation Act,
1998 Summary. He asked the Council if they plan on continuing to be their own LGU.
The Council decided to continue the way it is currently being administer.
8. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney
8.1. Approve Condemnation Resolution
Mr. MacArthur reviewed the Resolution.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Resolution No. 99-3 authorizing procurement of
land parcels, permanent road easements, drainage easements, utility easements,
along with necessary temporary construction easements. Seconded by CM Berning.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Fournier set a City Council Workshop on February 18, 1999, 4 PM to review and
discuss the proposed Developers Agreement.
None.
9. Council Items:
9.1. Al)pointment of Commission Members_
CM Heidner motioned to re -appoint Bruce Rask (4 Year Term) and appoint Patrick
Moonen to replace Ing Roskaft's four year term ending 12-31-01 to the Planning
Commission. Seconded by CM Ackerman.
Voting For the Motion: CM Ackerman, CM Berning, CM Heidner
Voting Against the Motion: Mayor Fournier for the reason he wanted to add an
second alternate as part of the motion and it was defeated.
Motion carried three (3) to one (1).
City Council Meeting of January 25, 1999, contd. Page 4.
CM Berning motioned to re -appoint Jeff Bartheld, Tom Constant and Michael Day
each for a 4 Year Term and appoint Tony Faust to replace Darlene Solberg's term
(ending 12-31-00) to the Park and Rec. Commission. Second by CM Heidner. All in
favor. Motion carried.
CM Berning motioned for City Staff to contact the current alternate members of the
Park and Rec. Commission to find out if they still want to continue as alternate
members and give information to the Park and Rec. Commission. Seconded by
Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Berning motioned to re -appoint Norm Schwanbeck and Frieda Lobeck to the
Heritage Commission for 4 Year Terms. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor.
Motion carried.
9.2. Any other Council Business,
CM Heidner stated he attended the Community Rec. Board Meeting today since CM
Wendel was unable to attend. There are new representatives from the School, Hasson
Township and Elk River. Discussion included Community Rec. still using estimated
population numbers and CM Heidner feel the numbers should be more accurate.
Mike Robertson updated the Council on the staff meetings with developers. Another
meeting will be held the end of February. Main issues discussed were water, sewer and
roads.
9.2.1. Mike Robertson, City Administrator u a e-
a. Update on Sewer and Water ROW Acouisition.
Mike stated the ROW Agents are continuing to contact the
residents.
None.
9.3. Flaine Beatty. City Clerk update -
Elaine stated she has completed the Snowplow Report. This is done in order to meet
Local Performance Measure. Mayor Fournier set February 10th, 4 PM for a Public Works
subcommittee meeting to review the Snowplow Report.
9.4. Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk update"
None.
9.5. Consider Claims List for approval -
CM Berning motioned to approve the Claims List as presented. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of January 25, 1999, cont'd. Page 5.
9.6. Consider the following:
A_ Motion to close Council Meetinu
CM Berning motioned to close the City Council Meeting. Seconded by CM
Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting closed at 9:35 PM.
B. OMn EDA Mee tipg
President Fournier opened the EDA Meeting at 9:35 PM.
See EDA Minutes of 1-25-99.
C_ Motion to re-onen Council Meeting„
CM Ackerman motioned to re -open City Council Meeting. Seconded by Mayor
Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting re -opened at 9:39 PM.
9.7 Adjourn hy 10 PM_
CM Ackerman motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.
Attest: Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zog Adm
Recorded by: Judy Hudson, Deputy CIA
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