03-22-99 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
AGENDA SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE:
DEPARTMENT: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE
4. Open Forum:(5 Minute Limit) Elaine Beatty
Council of:
3/22/99-6:30PM
ITEM NTJIfBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY:
4.1.SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
A. Charlie Rodby - Special Presentation Re: Plans for
Bluebird Houses in Otsego Prairie Park (Boy Scout working
on this Special Project w/P & R)
BACKGROUND:
4.1.A. Charlie Rodby is with Boy Scout Troop 90 in Elk River. He has
been working with Jeff Bartheld and P & R Re: Bluebird houses in
Otsego Prairie Park. He has written a memo which is attached
explaining what he wants to do. He is asking for permission from the
City Council to be able to complete this project of installing
bluebird houses.
RECNDATION:
These are for Council consideration and Charlie Rodby is asking for
approval by the City Council.
Thanks,
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My name is Charles Rodby and I am a Boy Scout through Troop 90 in
Elk River. I am working with Jeff Bartheld and the Park & Recreation
commission on a `Friends of the Park' project, as part of this project I am
placing Bluebird houses out in the Prairie Park. I received enough lumber to
build twenty houses, I have been donated twenty seven -foot long poles to
mount the houses, and I have been in receipt of enough money to buy
equipment to attach the houses to the poles.
The next phase of my project is to install the houses I intend to place
them along perimeter of the Otsego Prairie Park approximately every two or
three hundred feet. Bluebird houses can be mounted anywhere between one
foot off the ground to fifteen feet off the ground I will be placing them off
the ground about five feet. The houses must be placed at least ten to fifteen
feet away from any structures, and since bluebirds prefer reasonably open
spaces with scattered trees I choose the park as the best area for bluebirds in
this area.
The last few things I need before I can place the houses are the City
Councils permission and a warm day winen the frost has lifted from the
ground to place them.
I collected all my information on the placing and mounting of bluebird
houses from the book The Bluebird, by Lawrence Zeleny.
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MEMO
Date: March 18, 1999
To: Mayor & Council
From: City Administrator Mike Robertson
Re: Park & Recreation Spending Request
At their meeting of Wednesday, March 10, the Park &
Recreation Commission requested the following from
the City Council;
1) Purchase of a set of bleachers for one of the
ballfields. The recommended bleachers would have
three rows, 42 seats, and cost $1,000.
2) Purchase of a set of benches for the players
and coaches to sit on for one of the ballfields.
The recommended benches would cost $420 plus cement
to seat them.
The Park & Recreation Commission recommended that
the funds for these purchases be taken from the
Park Dedication Fees Account. The balance in that
account at the beginning of the year was $7,169.
In addition, the Park & Recreation Commission is
looking at the construction of a park shelter in
Prairie Park. They are meeting with Building
Inspector Jerry Olson and myself on Monday before
the Council meeting to review building designs. At
this point they are estimating construction of the
park shelter to cost about $15,000. Currently the
park shelter account has $3,139. Their expectation
is that the difference would be funded from Park
Dedication fees.
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Otsego Mayor and City Council
Daniel Licht
17 March. 1.999
Otsego -Zoning Ordinance Update; Feedlot/New Dwelling Setbacks
FILE NO.: 176.08 - 98.07
At the City Council meeting on March 8, 1999, there was a concern that the new dwelling
setback provision as drafted in the proposed ordinance amendment would allow for a
hobby farm to obtain the 1,000 foot buffer zone. This situation was not an intended or
desired implementation of the buffer zone concept outlined in the Comprehensive Plan.
To avoid such an issue, we have suggested to the City Attorney a= modification of this
provision that would require an eligible use to be defined both as a feedlot and as a farm
under the Zoning Ordinance. The. City Attorney believes such.an approach will accomplish
the intended purpose of the provision. However, the City Attorney may have additional
comments for the City Council for the meeting on March 22, 1999. The revision suggested
by our office is as follows:
20-38-9: NEW DWELLING SETBACKS:. No building permitshall be
issued for a new dwelling unit within one thousand
(1,000) feet of an existing feedlot .that is. registered
under, the provisions of Section 2038-2.B, which also
cmalifie� as a farm as defined by Section 20-2-2 of this
Chanter This rarovL ton_ stall not apply to inclttdirrg
dwellings constructed as a principal residence on the
same parcel and under the ownership of the.owner/operator
of the registered feedlot..
PC. Mike Robertson
Elaine Beatty
Andy MacArthur
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CITY OF OTSEGO
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
AGENDA SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE:
DEPARTMENT: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE11
6. Dan Licht, Assistant City Planner Elaine Beatty, City Clerk
11 Council of:
3/22/99-6:30PM
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY:
6.1. Consider the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Re: Feedlots
6.2. See 8.1 City Attorney Items.
6.3. Any Other Planning Business
BACKGROUND:
6.1.
Attached is a Memo from Andy MacArthur Re: Feedlots (The City Attorney was directed
at the Council Meeting of 3/8/99 to research information RE: MPCA's wording for
Feedlots, because of a concern that a 10 acre hobby farm owner may register as a
feedlot and have the 1,000 ft setback (preventing development within that area).
The Feedlot Ordinance amendment was not approved at the last Council Meeting. Andy
MacArthur will be present also if you need more explanation or information.
6.2.
This item is on for any comment that Dan Licht may have on the Attorney portion of
the agenda #8.1.
6.3.
For any other Planning Business that may need discussion.
This is for Council consideration and any approval needed.
Thanks,
Elaine
CITY OF OTSEGO
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
AGENDA SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE:
DEPARTMENT: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE II
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Dan Licht, Assistant City Planner Elaine Beatty, City Clerk
Council of:
3/8/99-6:302M
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED 231:
6.1. Discussion of Memo of 2/24/99 Re: Zoning Ordinance Update
6.2. Consider the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Re: Feedlots
6.3. Discussion of P.C. consideration of pole buildings in Urban Service Area
6.4. See 8.1 Below
6.5. Any Other Planning Business
BACKGROUND:
6.1.
Attached is a Memo from Dan Licht for Council consideration.
6.2.
Attached is a copy of the proposed Zoning Ordinance update recom.-nended for approval
by the P.C. unanimously on 3/1/99 (See attached minutes).
Aer little discussion and reference to Dan Licht's Report of February 24, 1999 The
Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the Council to leave the
Accessory Building Ordinance as approved at the Council Meeting of 2/22/99. (No
Change). (See attached minutes of P.C. of 3/1/99)
6.4
This item is on for any comment that Dar. Licht may nave on the Attorney po=tion of
the agenda 48.1.
6.5.
For anv other Planning Business that may need discussion.
RECOM NOATION:
This is for Council consideration and any approval needed.
Thanks,
Elaine
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MEMORANDUM - via fax transmission
TO: Mike Robertson / Elaine Beatty
FROM: Daniel Licht
DATE: 24 February 1999
RE: Otsego - Zoning Ordinance Update
FILE NO.: 176.08 - 98.07
With the update the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances nearly complete, our office
wanted to suggest that the development regulations be re -codified at this time. The
existing Ordinance has not be updated since April 1992. As a result of numerous
amendments, the documents have become somewhat unorganized in terms of format and
footnotes.
We would envision that the work would entail repagination of the Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinances, reorganization of the district sections of the Zoning Ordinance and minor
format changes such as type size and font The Planning Commission would need to hold
a public hearing and the City Council adopt the re -codified Ordinance in summary fashion.
The effort would be completed on a time and materials basis. The cost to complete the
recodification we would estimate as not more than $750.00 (not including printing). In
terms of costs, this may be an opportune time to undertake re -codification as the City
Council directed that all new Ordinances be provided to the City Council, Planning
Commission and Staff once all of the amendments were approved.
I am available at your convenience if you have any questions or would like to discuss the
matter further.
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CITY OF OTSEGO PLANNING CONINIISSION MEETING
MARCH 1, 1999 (MONDAY) 8P -*I
MINUTES � 5>��
1 Chair Carl Swenson will call meeting to order:
Chair Carl Swenson called the meeting to order at 8PNI.
ROLL CALL:
Planning Commissioners: Chair Carl Swenson, Richard Nichols, Patrick Nloonen, Gene
Goenner, Arleen Nagel, and Jim Kolles. Bruce Rask and Christian Nlbanefo, Alt. were
absent.
Staff. Mike Robertson, City Administrator, Elaine Beatty, City Clerk, Zoning
Administrator, Dan Licht, City Planner.
City Council: Mayor Larry Fournier, Vern Heidner, Mark Benning, Virginia Wendel and
Suzanne Ackerman.
2. Consideration of the Planning Commission Minutes of:
A February 16, 1999 Otsego P.C./CC Meeting
This was tabled to next P.C. Agenda of 3/15/99
3 Public Hearing to consider the prop9sed Zoning Ordinance Amendmer�t�
Re: Feedlots
Hearing was opened by Carl Swenson. Elaine Beatty noted that the proper publishing
and posting was completed. Chair Swenson explained the proper hearings procedure.
Dan Licht explained NRC's Memo of February 2, 1999 RE: Zoning Ordinance
Update; Feedlots. (See Attached). 300' setback has been added. Section 2 definitions
have been changed to clarify. Section 3, Page 12 has been changed Re: Building Permits
(If it is a farm operation structure - It requires no permit).
Hearing was opened to the Public
Lloyd Beaudry Do you supersede what the County is doing? Dan Licht
noted that Otsego's Ordinance supersedes the County
Ordinance.
Tony Benning Mr. Licht, the County is saying Otsego is coming under the
County Ordinance. Who is right?
Mike Robertson explained that when the City incorporated, They were no longer
under the jurisdiction of Wright County. Dan Licht - MPCA has designated their review
authority to Wright County. It is a separate process, but you still have to get a NIPCA
Permit. Otsego's Ordinance governs the actual land use.
Gene Goenner - Page .=6, Item D reads six months. Is it six months to start the
process? Dan indicated that if they initiate the process within 6 months that they qualify.
Gene Goenner - Page 4, Item 1, subsection, we decided to delete this. Dan noted
that all deleted items were in Item 6.
Gene Goenner said 43 and 4 also fall under that category. Dan Licht noted that
#3 is for the Cities process to evaluate.
Hearing was re -opened to the Public.
CITY OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETLNG MINUTES OF
MARCH 1. 1999 AT 8PNI - PAGE 3 -
B. Any other P.C. Business �� �►�`'
a Update P.C. on Council Decision on Accessory Building
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proposed changes.
Reviewed by Dan Licht above.
Mike Robertson brought up the training seminars to the P.C. and encouraged
attendance.
Vern Heidner noted that the Council had approved the contractor for the sewer
plant at their last meeting.
5. A 'out IOPM
GENE GOENNER MOTIONED AND RICHARD NICHOLS SECONDED THE
MOTION TO ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MEETING
ADJOURNED AT 8:50PM.
ARLEEN NAGEL, SECRETARY
MINUTES BY ELAINE BEATTY, CITY CLERK/ZONING ADM.
RECORDING SECRETARY.
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MEMORANDUM - via fax transmission
TO: Mike Robertson / Elaine Beatty
FROM: Daniel Licht
DATE: 2 March 1999
RE: Otsego - Feedlots Administration
FILE NO.: 176.08
1 contacted Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District to follow up on Tony
Berning's comments that the SWCD was registering feedlots in Otsego under the Wright
County Feelot Ordinance. Greg Bangeson of SWCD said that registration refered to by
Mr. Berning is provided for in the Wright County Feedlot Ordinace. Under the Ordinance,
the County will assume the feedlot permitting process after 1 January 2000. However,
SWCD has begun taking registrations in advance of this date in order to inventory the
number of feedlots and animal units. The feedlots that ultimately qualifiy for a permit, after
the County assumes responsibility for administation of that process, which are registered
in advance of 1 January 2000 will simply be issued a new County permit.
Mr. Bangeson acknowledged, however, that the Wright County Feedlot Ordinance does
not apply within the Cities of Wright County, including Otsego. Mr. Bangeson said that
SWCD has propbably registered two or three feedlots that are in Otsego. Because these
feedlots are not under the jusrisdicition of the County Ordinance, the registrations are
mainly for information purposes. Mr. Bangeson said that he has told those farmers from
Otsego that did register with SWCD that the City has adopted its own feedlot regulations
with which they must comply.
I explained that Otsego was in the process of revising its existing feedlot Ordinance to
allow feedlots in certain areas of the City limited expansion opportunities. After the City
Council acts on the proposed amendment, I said the City would forward a copy of the new
regulations to the SWCD for reference. I also asked that the SWCD stress to feedlot
operators in Otsego that they are subject to regulations adopted by the City and not those
of the County regarding feedlots to avoid any confusion. Mr. Bangeson said that he would
certainly try to assist the farmers understand what regluations applied to their operation
depending on their location.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call me.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Otsego Mayor and City Council
Otsego Planning Commission
FROM: Daniel Licht
DATE: 2 February 1999
RE: Otsego - Zoning Ordinance Update; Feedlots
FILE NO.: 176.08 - 98.07
Attached is a revised version of the proposed amendment to the feedlot regulations. The
significant changes are outlined below. This information may be reviewed at the Planning
Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 8:00 PM. A public hearing to
consider the proposed amendment has been scheduled for March 1, 1999.
• Registration is to be based upon the maximum number of animal units allowed
under MPCA permit guidelines. This figure is also to be used in determining
expansion potential. An amended registration would be required when the existing
number of animal units at the facility is doubled.
• Our office contacted the City of Medina regarding changes to their existing hobby
farm regulations. City Staff indicated that Medina has talked about changing area
requirements, but no amendments to the existing definition has been made.
Medina's existing definition is similar to that of Otsego's current definition. In trying
to separate farms from hobby farms, the main distinction is the amount of land, the
amount of animals/crop agriculture and the commercial purpose of the operation as
a principal source of income for the owner. Consideration may be given to setting
a higher land amount for a farm, such as 35 to 40 acres.
PC. Mike Robertson
Elaine Beatty
Jerry Olsen
Andy MacArthur
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CITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE #98 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE TO RESPOND TO
DIRECTIVES OUTLINED IN THE CCHPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE REGARDING FARMS AND
FEEDLOT REGULATIONS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 38 of the Zoning Ordinance (Feedlots) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
SECTION 38
FEEDLOT REGULATIONS
Section
20-38-1: Purpose
20-38-2: Allowed Feedlots
20-38-3: Prohibited Feedlots
20-38-4: Expansion of Animal Units
20-38-5: Structures for Housing Animals
20-38-6: Existing Feedlots: Compliance With MPCA Requirements
20-38-7: Odors
20-38-8: Feedlot Setbacks
20-38-9: New Dwelling Setbacks
20-38-10: Manure Stockpile/Application Setbacks
20-38-11: Destruction of Existing Animal Feedlots
20-38-12: Facility Closure
20-38-13: Abandonment
20-38-1: PURPOSE: The purpose and intent of this Chapter is to
prohibit the establishment of new animal feedlots within the
City of Otsego and to regulate existing feedlot operations
within the City of Otsego in a manner conducive to the
controls health,
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safety, and welfare of the citizens of Otsego.
are needed due to the recent incorporation from township
status to City status and the unique location of the
municipality in relation to the Metropolitan Ara. These
Tanning process
regulations are also necessary to promote the p
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within the City and to protect the health, safety, and welfare
of the residents of the City as well as to:
A. Establish conditions under which existing animal feedlots
within the City can continue to operate.
B. Prohibit the establishment of new animal feedlots within the
City.
C. To prohibit the expansion of existing animal feedlots to
levels not conducive with the present character of the City.
D. To provide regulations which can be applied in a fair and
equitable nature, but that take into account the inherent
fluid nature of an ongoing farm operations and the difficulty
of applying strict numbers as criteria for control of an
ongoing operation.
E. Promote best farm management practices.
F. Protect valuable groundwater and surface water resources.
G. Protect human and animal health.
H. Implement specific policies and provisions of the official
City Co-1prehensive Plan.
I. Promote compatibility of uses.
J. Promote continuance of agricultural uses while protecting the
residents from nuisances caused by large, non-traditional, and
intense agricultural uses.
K. Coordinate and assist state agencies in the administration of
state-wide statutes and regulations governing livestock
operations.
20-38-2: ALLOWED FEEDLOTS:
A. Urban Service Area: Those feedlots presently existing within
the Urban Service Area, designated by the Comprehensive Plan,
may continue operations as provided for in this section,
subject to the following:
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1. Existing feedlots may continue operations as legal
nonconforming uses as set forth in Section 20-15 of this
Chapter, and as long as they do not constitute a
potential pollution hazard. Such feedlots may only
continue on the condition that they obtain approval from
MPGA, if necessary.
a. Interoretation of Section 15: It is understood
that 'by its nature the raising of animals and
farming creates a situation where there are
seasonal, natural, fluctuations in the number of
animals within a facility. It is also understood
that to remain viable, a farming operation must
have a reasonable ability to limited expansion.
Due to these peculiar circumstances, and only for
purposes of this Section, the phrase `enlarged"
contained in Section 20-15 of this Ordinance shall
be construed as an enlargement of a legally
established pre-existing use in the following
circumstances:
(1) In a case where a new structure is constructed
or is proposed for construction for the
purpose of housing additional animals.
(2) In a case where a lagoon or earthen basin
associated with an increase in animal units is
constructed or proposed for construction.
(3) In a case where an existing animal feedlot is
not in compliance with the terms and
conditions of an MPCA permit or interim
permit.
(4) In the case where additional animal units
place the facility in violation of current
City ordinances regarding the care of animals.
(5) Any increase of the total number of animal
units in an existing animal feedlot which
raises the cumulative total of animal units
above twice the number present upon the
facility at the date of adoption of this
Ordinance.
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(6) Any construction, outside of normal
maintenance, which has the . effect of
increasing the size of a building used for the
purposes of housing animals which is done
without the conditional use permit required by
this section.
(7) Ongoing violations of other City ordinances.
B. Rural Service Area: Those feedlots presently existing within
the Rural Service Area, designated by the Comprehensive Plan,
may continue operations and be allowed limited expansion
opportunities as provided for in this section, subject to the
following:
1. Registration: All existing feedlots shall be registered
with the City within six (6) months of DAY MONTH 1999 by
administrative permit, subject to the procedures set
forth in and regulated by Section 9 of this Chapter.
a. An application for an administrative permit to
register an existing feedlot shall include the
following information:
(1) Owner's and operator's name and address.
(2) Location of the animal feedlot including
quarter, section, range and township.
(3) Animal types and existing number of animals of
each type confined at the feedlot and maximum
number of animal units allowed in conformance
with MPCA permits and guidelines.
(4) A scale drawing clearly indicating the
dimensions of the feedlot and showing all
existing homes, buildings, existing manure
storage areas and/or structures, lakes, ponds,
water courses, known wetlands, dry runs, rock
outcroppings, roads and wells within one
thousand (1,000) feet of the feedlot.
(5) Plans for buildings and structures as required
by this Ordinance and/or other County and
State ordinances and regulations.
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(6) A manure and waste management plan as required
by the MPCA.
(7) Leases or agreements allowing disposal of
manure on land other than that of the feedlot
owner/operator. No land may be subject to
more than one (1) such lease or agreement.
(8) Documentation of compliance with all MPCA
rules and regulations and approval of MPCA
permits, as may be applicable.
(9) Information identified in Section 20-9-3 of
this Chapter, as may be applicable.
b. Amended Registration: An amendment to a
registration may be applied for and shall be
administered in a manner similar to a new
registration application. Amended registration
shall be required for any of the following:
(1) Ownership of an existing feedlot is changed,
including but not limited to the following:
(a) A change in ownership of buildings and/or
land.
(b) A lease for the use of buildings and/or
land is entered into, modified or
terminated.
(2) There is a substantial change in operation of
the feedlot.
(a) The number of animal units is increased
two hundred (200) percent above the
number of animal units existing at the
feedlot on the date of registration.
(b) Construction of new buildings or
expansion of existing buildings capable
of housing animals.
(c) Any change in the operation of a feedlot
that would affect tn.e storage, handling,
utilization ox disposal of manure.
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C . Termination. Registration of an existing feedlot
shall be valid indefinitely provided that the
operation is in full compliance with the provisions
of this Chapter and County and/or State
regulations, as may be applicable. The owner of a
feedlot may terminate an approved registration at
any time by submitting a written request to the
Zoning Administrator. Once terminated by a feedlot
owner, registration shall be permanently forfeited
and not be re-established under any circumstances.
Any feedlot for which registration was terminated
may continue operations as a legal non -conforming
use as outlined in Section 20-38-2.A.1 of this
Section.
d. Any feedlot not registered with the Zoning
Administrator within six (6) months of DAY MONTH
1999 may continue operations as a legal non-
conforming use as outlined in Section 20-38-2.A.1
of this section.
20-38-3: PROHIBITED FEEDLOTS: No new animal feedlots shall be
established within the City. No existing animal feedlot is
allowed to expand beyond its level of operation at the date of
DAY MONTH, subject to Section 20-38-2 of this section. No
operation or facility established with ten (10) animal units
or less may expand to more than ten (10) animal units.
20-38-4: EXPANSION OF ANIMAL UNITS: An existing feedlot in the Rural
Service Area, as defined by the Comprehensive Plan, which is
registered pursuant to Section 20-38-2.B may be allowed to
increase the number of animal units, subject to the following:
A. The increase in number of permitted animal units shall be
based upon the following provisions:
1. For existing feedlots arta allowed not more than four
hundred (400) animal units by MPCA permit on zart the date
of registration, the number of permitted animal units may
be increased up to three hundred. (300) percent.
2. For existing feedlots that are allowed more than
four hundred (400) animal units by MDCA permit on the
date of registration, the number of permitted animal
units may be increased up to two hundred (200) percent.
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3. The number of animal units of any existing feedlot shall
not be increased to more than one thousand five hundred
(1,500) animal units.
B. There is existing building and animal holding areas necessary
to adequately house the increase in animal units, in
conformance with applicable City ordinances. Any construction
of a new building or expansion of an existing building
necessary to adequately house the increase in animal units
shall be subject to Section 20-38-5 of this section.
C. The feedlot owner/operator shall own or have sufficient land
under contract for spreading of manure generated by the
expanded feedlot operation.
D. Approval of an amended registration, as outlined in Section
20-38-2.B of this Chapter.
20-38-5: STRUCTURES FOR HOUSING FARM ANIMALS: The construction of new
buildings or expansion of existing buildings intended to house
animals in association with an existing feedlot that is in
full compliance with this Section shall be subject to the
following provisions:
A. Construction of new buildings or expansion of existing
building for the purpose of housing farm animals is allowed
for existing feedlots in the Rural Service Area, as defined by
the Comprehensive Plan, which are registered per Section 20-
38-2.B -orovided that:
1. Any new building intended to house farm animals is within
three hundred (300) feet of an existing building that
houses farm animals, except by conditional use permit.
2. Any new building or expansion of an existing building
intended to house farm animals may not encroach within
one thousand (1,000) feet of an existing residential use,
except by conditional use permit.
3. Approval of an amended registration, as outlined in
Section 20-38-2.B of this Chapter.
B. Construction of new buildings or expansion of existing
buildings for the purpose of housing farm animals for existing
feedlots in the Rural Service Area that are not registered in
accordance with Section 20-38-2.B and existing feedlots in the
Urban Service Area shall be subject to the provisions of 20-
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38-5.A above and require approval of a conditional use permit.
C. Conditional Use Permits: Application for a conditional use
permit under this section shall be regulated by Section 4 of
this Chapter. Such a conditional use permit may be granted
provided that:
1. Applicant provide proof that the proposed building or
building expansion is the necessary to provide sufficient
room for the number of animal units to be added, and that
the number is allowable under this section.
2. That the proposed building or building expansion is the
minimum expansion necessary to adequately house said
animals, and to comply with existing City ordinances.
3. That the building or building expansion is to be
constructed in such a manner as to not increase the non-
conformity; to minimize the impact on surrounding
properties; and as may be allowed below:
a. For proposed buildings located beyond three hundred
(300) feet of an existing building used to house
animals, the applicant must demonstrate physical
justification for the increased separation and that
the distance from existing buildings is the minimum
necessary.
b. For allowed feedlots within 1,000 feet of an
existing residential use, the proposed building or
building expansion may not encroach closer to said
residential use.
4. The applicant provide documentation of compliance with
all MPCA rules and regulations and approval of MPCA
permits, as may be applicable.
5. Approval of an amended registration, as outlined in
Section 20-38-2.B of this Chapter.
6. The provisions of Section 4.2.F of this Chapter are
considered and determined to be satisfied.
20-38-6: COMPLIANCE WITH MPCA REQUIREMENTS: All existing animal
feedlots operating on DAY MONTH 1999 shall continue operating
only in strict compliance with all applicable MPCA rules and
regulations.
20-38-7: ODORS: All animal feedlot operations shall take responsible
measures to minimize odors which have the effect of creating
an adverse impact on the environment and quality of life for
the residents of the City.
20-38-8: FEEDLOT SETBACKS: DAY NTH 1999u1ly may be aDontinaed elots i lishenthe location
prior to
existing on such date.
20-38-9: NEW DWELLING SETBACKS: No building permit shall be issued
f an
for a new dwelling unit within one thousand (1,000) et of
existing feedlot that is registered under the provisions
Section 20-38-2.B, not including dwellings constructed as a
principal residence on the same parcel and under the ownership
of the owner/operator of the registered feedlot.
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20-38-10: MANURE STOCKPILE /APPLICATION SETBACKS: The following manure
stockpile and application setbacks are required for all
existing animal feedlots:
CATEGORY MANURE APPLIC
Surface/ Inc,
Irrigation InJ
Public lake, 300 feet
100
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river, or stream
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Public streets 25 feet -surface
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Subdivisions 1,000 feet -
irrigation
Municipal wells 200 feet
20C
Private wells 200 feet
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public or private 300 feet
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ditch (including
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rights-of-way)
Residence other 300 feet -surface
30
than landowner or 1,000 feet -
operator irrigation
20-38-11: DESTRUCTION OF EXISTING ANIMAL FEEDLOTS: Notwithstanding
Section_ 20-15-3.J of this Chapter, any animal feedlot lawfully
existing as an allowed use under this Section 20-38-2 of this
Chapter and any structures or buildings lawfully existing and
which are used for the purpose of containing animals
associated with anl allowededlot extent sof more are than fifty edor
(50)
partially destroyedto
percent of its fair market value, may be restored and the same
use resumed (if such use was lawfully existing as an owed
use, pursuant to Section 20-38-2 of this section, prior
such damage and destruction)or any conforming use established,
provided that such reconstruction be completed P within
nitwelve
(12) months after the date of such damage
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20-38-12: FACILITY CLOSURE:
A. Responsible Parties: The landowner, owner and operator of an
existing animal feedlot shall be responsible for the ongoing
management of manure and the final closure of the facility
including the cleaning of buildings and the emptying and
proper disposal of manure from all manure holding facilities.
B. Closure: If an existing feedlot operation ceases operation,
the
owner and/or operator shall be responsible for the
following:
1.
All wastes from the feedlot operation and its waste
control system shall be removed and disposed of on land
or in some other legally permissible manner as soon as
practical, but no more than six (6) months, and in a
manner conducive to the public health, safety, and
welfare.
2.
Closure of the operation may be postponed for a period of
twelve (12) months if the property is posted for sale.
3.
Notification to the City that the feedlot operation has
been discontinued, and that the property is in compliance
with this Section of the Zoning Ordinance.
4.
If the property is for sale, notification shall be given
to all potential buyers of the status of the feedlot use
of the property which must comply with all presently
applicable zoning ordinances if the feedlot operation is
discontinued for a period of six (6) months, as well as
the other provisions of section 20-15 of this Chapter.
20-38-13: ABANDONMENT: Owners and operators of animal feedlots, either
at the time of abandonment or after, shall have joint and
several liability for clean up, closure or remediation of
abandoned feedlot sales.
Section 2. Section 20-2-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance (definitions)
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Farm: An unplatted tract of land containing a -t least
ten (10) acres or more, or two (2) or more abutting parcels under
the same ownership having an area of a+' Least ten (10) acres,
measured from the centerline of abutting roads, ususally with
which f
house and other buidlings, ani-orr crincio� 11
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commercial aaricultural activities such as raising c s crops are
and/or livestock in numbers which do not
constitute an animal feedlot, unless the operation is allowed to
keep a larger number of animal pursuant to rights as specified in
Sections 20-15 and 20-38 of this Chapter.
Section 3. Section 20-26-2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Farms -
Building Permits) is hereby amended to read as follows:
20-26-2: BUILDING PERMITS: The construction of any building or
structure on a farm as a Dart of the farm oceration
eXeILLPted shall require admin st-Utive
review and approval of the City Building Official, A11 other
structures, including residential dwellings and residential
nrncccnry ctrnrtiire�. shall reauire a building permit and be
in compliance with the Uniform Building Code.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon
its passage and publication.
PASSED this day of
ATTEST:
Elaine Beatty,
City Clerk/Zoning Administrator
1999.
CITY OF OTSEGO
BY:
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Larry Fournier, Mayor
CITY OF OTSEGO
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
AGENDA SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE:
DEPARTMENT: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE
8.Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney: EB Council 3/22/99
6:30 -PM
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
8.1. Consider Lifting the Subdivision Moratorium (Cont from 3/8/99)
8.2. Consider a Resolution to Obtain Right-oWay for Odean Ave.
8.3. See 6.1 Above (Planners item)
8.4. Any Other Legal Business
BACKGROUND:
No. 8.1 through 8.4 Above:
Attached in the information from Andy MacArthur. He will present it to the Council and answer any
questions you may have.
RECOMMENDATION:
This is for Council consideration and Mr. MacArthur will explain which items he needs action on.
Thanks,
Elaine
DEPARTMENT: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE
?. Larry Koshak, City Engineer Elaine Beatty
Council of: 3/22/99-3:302M
ITEM NUMBER. ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY:
7.1. Consider the Resolution Adopting the Engineer Guideline Manual for the
City of Otsego
7.2. Consider Approval of Plans & Specifications and Authorize Bids for Pumphouse #1
7.3. Any other Engineering Business
BACKGROUND:
Items 7.1 through 7.2 above Larry Koshak, City Engineer will be
present to explain these items and answer any questions. Attached is
the information from Larry Koshak.
7.3. Is for any further Engineering Business that needs discussion,
RECOMNIENDATION:
This is for Council information, update and any decisions.
Thanks,
laine
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ENGINEER GUIDELINE MANUAL
WHEREAS, the City Engineer, Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc., has drafted
an Engineer Guideline Manual dated February, 1999 for the purpose of setting
forth requirements, materials and standards to be incorporated into plans and
specifications for sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermain, trails and street
construction constructed within the City; and
WHEREAS, said Engineering Guideline may be amended or revised from time to
time by resolution of the Council; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Guideline Manual will serve as a convenient
reference for those developing within the City.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
1. That the Engineering Guideline Manual dated February, 1999 prepared by
Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. is hereby adopted by the City of Otsego as
setting forth the approved standards and specifications to be incorporated into
projects requiring City approval.
2. Copies of the Engineering Guideline Manual shall be distributed to those
applying for development within the City, and Agreements, conditions, and
findings related to such development shall reference the Guideline Manual where
appropriate.
ADOPTED this day of March, 1999 by the Otsego City Council.
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
Larry Fournier, Mayor
Elaine Beatty, City Clerk
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF INIINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROPOSED LEGISLATION
WHEREAS, water quality cooperatives can fill a need for alternative sewer
treatment in areas where municipal wastewater treatment is not available within
the foreseeable future; and
W`HEREAS, the:City Council believes that providing municipal wastewater
treatment to its residents is an essential government service which can be provided
to residents in a most cost effective and environmentally sound method through
traditional municipal wastewater treatment in areas where it is accessible and
subject to direct municipal control in other areas of the City: and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that wastewater treatment concerns in
close proximity to its borders may best be resolved by extension of municipal
services to those areas: and
WHEREAS, in the future, extension of municipal wastewater treatment facilities
to areas not currently within the existing municipal boundaries may be the
preferred solution to wastewater treatment problems; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best long range interests of the City to restrict the
activities of water quality cooperatives within close proximity to the City's
boundaries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OTSEGO CITY
COUNCIL as follows:
1. The City Council supports legislation which would prohibit water quality
cooperatives from operating within two miles of the City's border; provided,
however, that in instances where a City felt it was unable to provide adequate
municipal wastewater treatment, the City could waive this provision.
03-22-1999 02:34PM FROM Couri & MacArthur TO 4418823 P.03
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this
Elaine Beatty, City Clerk
day of March, 1999.
CITY OF OTSEG-U
Larry Fournier, Mayor
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CITY OF OTSEGO
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
AGENDA SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE:
DEPARTMENT: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE
15. CONSENT AGENDA (Non -Controversial Items)
Elaine Beatty
Council of 3/22/99-6:302M
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY:
5.1. Approve resolution supporting legislation (See attached
Information)
BACKGROUND:
5.1. Attached is a letter from Nancy Evers, City Administrator of the
City of Rockford, Minnesota. This letter is self explanatory and the
resolution that was approved by the Council and Rockford Mayor and
Administrator signed is also attached. This is for Council review and
consideration if they would like the City Staff to prepare a similar
resolution for signature by the City of Otsego.
REC0I4NDATION:
This is for Council approval. If this item needs further discussion,
it will need to be removed to another portion of the agenda.
If approved, a Resolution will be prepared for signature by Otsego
Mayor and Administrator.
Thanks,
Elaine
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Cityof Rockford
6031 Main Street • Rockford, NIN 55373 • (612) 477-6565 • Fax 477-4393
MISSION STATEMENT: To recognize and fulfill our citizens' needs
for all services in a respectful, efficient, and economical manner.
City of Otsego
Mike Robertson, Administrator
415 Central Avenue
Otsego, MN 55369
Dear Mike:
As you may be aware the City of Rockford has been dealing with a group called the Headwater
Rural Utilities Association. The HRUA submitted a petition to the Minnesota Board of Water
and Soil and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, containing many false statements against the
city being allowed to construct any storm water systems within our city limits. This was brought
about due to a landowner adjacent to a development within the city, who resides in the Rockford
Township. The Rockford Township and residents adjacent to our city hired the HRUA to act on
their behalf. This group has some good ideas for rural areas, but we feel they should not be have
the authority to enter into incorporated municipalities.
In retaliation to this group and their methods, our city Mayor, Engineer and myself met with our
Senator and Representative asking for their assistance in changing the legislative authority
groups such as the HRUA have been given. They suggested the city draft legislation and submit
it to their office at our earliest convenience. Attached is a copy of the legislation we are
proposing.
The League of Minnesota Cities mentioned your city as having had some dealings with the
hRUA recentiy and that is why I am contacting you. Please submit this information to your
council for review and ask for their support by adopting a similar resolution to be submitted to
your representative and senator. Thank you for your support, I am also sending this on to other
cities who have had to deal with this organization.
If you have any questions, please contact my office.
Sincerely,
Nancy Evers
City Administrator
NE/kd
RESOLUTION 99-19
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROPOSED LEGISLATION
WHEREAS, water quality cooperatives can fill a need for alternative sewer treatment
expertise in areas where municipal wastewater treatment is not available; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that providing municipal wastewater services to
its residents is an essential government service which can be provided to residents in a most cost
effective and environmentally sound method through traditional municipal wastewater treatment
in areas where it is accessible; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the growth pressures which the City has faced
in the recent past are likely to continue in the foreseeable future and will thus result in an
expansion of the present City boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City anticipates a need to extend its municipal wastewater treatment
systems to growth areas surrounding the City; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has recognized a need for cities to protect a growth area
around cities by permitting cities to extend their zoning regulations two miles from the City
borders; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is necessary to protect the City's growth area by
restricting private sewer treatment systems and water quality cooperatives within the City's
growth area.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council as follows:
1. The City Council supports legislation which would prohibit water quality cooperatives
from operating within two miles of the City's border; provided, however, that in instances where
a City felt it was unable to provide adequate municipal wastewater treatment, the City could
waive this provision.
The foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Rockford on the
9`h day of February 1999.
CITY OF ROCKFORD:
By
Jo Wa r, Mayor
ATTEST:
By
Nancy Ev r Administrator
An act
Amending Minnesota Statutes Section 115.58
Minnesota Statutes Section 115.58 is amended by adding the following language:
"Subdivision 4. Restriction on activities A water quality cooperative must not conduct
any activities nor exercise any powers affecting real property located within two miles of
the border of any inco!porated municipality. The governing body of a municipality may
by resolution waive this restriction."
CITY OF
TSEGO
8899 Nashua Avenue N.E. ON THE GREAT RIVER ROAD (612) 441-4414
Elk River, MN 55330 Fax: (612) 441-8823
March 23, 1999
Eric Kilberg
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Metro Division
520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155-4194
Re: City of Otsego
Darkenwald Family EAW
Dear Mr. Kilberg:
After discussing this issue with the Otsego City Council
last evening in their regular Council meeting, they have
authorized the following letter to the MPCA.
The City Council of Otsego believes that the comment period
on the Darkenwald Family Partnership EAW should not be
initiated at this time. The City of Otsego has recently
received its NPDES Discharge Permit and has awarded a bid
and authorized construction of its approved wastewater
treatment facility.
The Darkenwald's currently own only a small amount of
undeveloped land adjacent to their wastewater treatment
plant outside of their proposed development. The only
reason for their proposed wastewater treatment plant
expansion would be to serve their proposed development. The
City Council would prefer to see the land use issues
regarding the Darkenwald's proposed development resolved
before their wastewater treatment plant expansion is
considered.
At this time, no formal application for development has been
received by the City from the Darkenwald Family Partnership.
If an EAW for the Darkenwald facility was put out at this
time for public comment, the City would not be able to
intelligently comment on potential environmental affects of
the proposed expansion without knowing the intended uses to
be served by the facility, the contemplated service area,
and the affect of any proposed use upon the City's service
area. Consequently, the City would be required to provide
substantive comment and, most likely, would need to formally
request that the comment period be extended until proper
application and review of any development proposal has been
completed by the City. The City believes that all parties,
including the MPGA, would be better served by not putting
the EAW out for public comment until these matters have been
resolved.
At its regular Council meeting last evening, the City
Council also took action to lift the moratorium on
development for the eastern section of Otsego (including the
Darkenwald land) effective upon publication of the
resolution. This means that the City of Otsego will accept
development applications for land in this area effective
April 1, 1999. The Darkenwald's can make application for
development and their application will go through the
regular process of review and decision.
For your information, a summary of the process for approval
for the Darkenwald Family's proposed development, or any
other proposed development in the City, is as follows (for a
more complete listing of requirements a development
application packet can be sent if you so request);
1) Applicant would file a signed application along with the
proposed development plans, application fee, and escrow.
2) Applicant would hold a meeting with City staff at which
their application would be reviewed and staff would explain
City ordinance requirements, provide advice, and help the
applicant potentially avoid any unnecessary plan
modifications or site design related conflicts. staff would
also note any additional items needed in order for the
application to be complete. Typical additional items might
be stormwater plans, proof of land ownership, etc.
3) Applicant submits any additional information. Once it is
determined that all requirements of a development
application are met, the applicant is scheduled for a public
hearing before the Otsego Planning Commission. The Planning
Commission meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at
8:00 p.m. A complete application must be received at least
three (3) weeks prior to the Planning Commission meeting in
order to be considered at that meeting, due to the
requirement for publishing public notice of a hearing at
least ten (10) days before the hearing.
4) A hearing is held before the Planning Commission at which
the Planning Commission hears the staff report and any
recommendations on the development application, takes public
comment, and has an opportunity to question the applicant.
The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City
Council and then the application is forwarded to the City
Council.
5) The City Council meets every 2nd and 4th Monday at 6:30
p.m. The application will typically be scheduled for the
next City Council meeting. Though the City Council may take
additional testimony on the development application or ask
questions of the applicant if it wishes, it is not required
to do so because the Public Hearing was held before the
Planning Commission. The City Council then takes a vote and
makes a decision.
6) Typically developments are approved contingent upon the
negotiation of a Developer's Agreement. Negotiation of a
Developer's Agreement is conducted between staff and the
applicant.
7) Once a satisfactory developer's Agreement has been
negotiated, and upon payment of any fees owed, the applicant
can then submit building plans to the City Building
Inspector. Upon satisfactory review of the building plans,
the Building Inspector can issue a building permit.
This process can take anywhere from six (6) weeks to four
(4) months. Submission of a complete application is the
best way for an applicant to speed up the process.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Michael Robertson
City Administrator
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COURT & MACARTHUR
Andrew J. MacArthur
Attorneys at Law
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705 Central Avenue East
PO Box 369
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St. Michael, MN 55376-0369
(612) 497-1930
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March 17, 1999
City of Otsego
City Council Members
c/o Elaine Beatty, Clerk
8899 Nashua Avenue N.E.
Otsego, MN 55330
Re: City of Otsego—Resolution Authorizing Procurement of Permanent and
Temporary Construction Easements and Other Lands for Improvements to
Odean Avenue by Eminent Domain
Dear City Council Members:
Enclosed please find a copy of the resolution in the above referenced matter. This
resolution is for possible Council action at Monday night's meeting. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
An W J. ur
OURI & , CARTHUR
AJM/khb
Enclosure
cc: Dan Licht
Larry Koshak
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROCUREMENT OF PERMANENT AND
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS AND OTHER LANDS FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO ODEAN AVENUE BY EMINENT DOMAIN
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego proposes to construct and improve Odean Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the improvements consist of a bituminous overlay and reconstruction of the
roadway, including necessary storm water drainage improvements, retention and holding
pond areas, and a bike path parallel or along the roadway of said Odean Avenue; and
WHEREAS, certain permanent roadway easements, drainage and utility easements, land
parcels, and temporary construction easements are required to construct said Odean Avenue
as set forth on Exhibit A hereto attached; and
WHEREAS, the City has authority to acquire said land parcels and easements by eminent
domain pursuant to Minn. Stat. 117.011 and 117.042; and
WHEREAS, the City has the right to acquire the easements prior to the filing of an award by
the court appointed Commissioners, pursuant to Minn. Stat. 117.011 and 117.042; and
WHEREAS, the land over which said permanent roadway easements, utility and drainage
easements, separate parcels, and temporary easements are required is owned by the following
persons (See Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, the following have an interest in said lands (See Exhibit B); and
WHEREAS, the City has contracted with Evergreen Land Services to negotiate said
easements and acquisition of parcels; and
WHEREAS, Evergreen Land Services has, as of this date, been unable to successfully
negotiate the acquisition of the required easements and land parcels; and
WHEREAS, Evergreen Land Services will proceed to make offers to affected land owners
based upon appraisals ordered by the City prior to service of Notice of Intent to Take
Possession and filing of a petition in Eminent Domain.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Otsego City Council hereby
authorizes the acquisition of said land by eminent domain and to take title and possession of
that land prior to the filing of an award by the Court appointed Commissioners, pursuant to
Minn. Stat. 163.02, Subd. 2, 117.011 and 117.042; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that prior to filing of a petition that offers based upon City
ordered appraisals shall be presented to all affected property owners; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney is requested to file the necessary
Petition therefor, and to prosecute such action to a successful conclusion or until it is
abandoned, dismissed, or terminated by the City or the Court.
Motion to adopt this Resolution made by
, this
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
ATTEST:
Elaine Beatty
City Clerk
day of
and seconded by Council Member
. 1999.
CITY OF OTSEGO
Larry Fournier
Mayor
Superior Lawn & Snow
Randolph E Brenny
9859 Parrish Ave. NE
Otsego MN. 55330
612-241-0772
Pager 612-329-1268
March 17, 1999
Lawn Maintenance Proposal - April 1 to November 31, 1999
Otsego Praire Park
Wooded Picnic Area - Grass mowing $70.00 each time
General Spring Clean-up, stick removal, vaccuum and dethatch,
fill in rutted areas. $195.00 spring time
Pre -emergent (crabgrass control) spring fertilization,
Fall fertilization. $595.00 Total for season
Broadleaf Weed control Spraying
(One time per season) $325.00
Athletic Fields
2 Softball fields, Soccer Field. - Grass mowing $155.00 each time
Volleyball, Play Area Grass mowing $ 38.00 each time
NW Ballfield Grass mowing $ 40.00 each time
General Spring Clean-up $165.00 spring time
Pre-emergent(crabgrass control) spring fertilization,
Fall fertilization $1690.00 Total for season
Broadleaf weed control Spraying
(one time per season) $560.00
Outiving Areas
Swale - Grass mowing $35.00 each time
South wooded area - Grass mowing $49.00 each time
Old City Hall
Approx. 1.5 acre - Grass mowing $49.00 each time
City Hall
Area running along Nashua Avenue, Area around holding pond,
Area around City Hall and Maintenance shed (3acres) - Grass mowing $65.00 each time
General Spring Cleanup, dethatch and vacuum
Pre -emergent (crabgrass control) spring fertilization
Fall fertilization
Broadleaf weed control spraying
(one time per season)
City Well
Inside fence and 3 swipes around fence - Grass mowing
City Owned lots
85`h Street and Oakwood - Grass mowing
Will trim all areas every 3`d week or when asked.
$150.00 spring
$549.00 total season
$195.00
$10.00 each time
$42.00 each time
I am licensed by the State of Minnesota to spray herbicides and pesticides and to apply
fertilizer.
Equipment: Toro 220 with 62" Deck - with Bhp vacuum and trailer system
Toro 44" commercial walk behind.
10 foot boom sprayer
10 foot fertilizer spreader
Numerous weed eaters, chain saws and blowers
Thank You
Randolph V. Brenny
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CITY OF OTSEGO
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
AGENDA SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE
9. Council Items: Elaine Beatty March 22,1999
6:30PM
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY: EB,CC
9.1. A. Discussion of Animal Control Ordinance (Cont. from 3/8/99)
B. Discussion of Surplus General Fund (Cont. from 3/8/99)
C. Set date for Groundbreaking Ceremony for Wastewater Treatment
Plant (Cont. from 3/8/99)
D. Update by Virginia Wendel - Drug Task Force Meeting & River Rider
E. Establish EDAAC Project.
F. Any Other Council Business
BACKGROUND:
Items 9.1. A, B. and C were tabled last agenda for consideration
at this meeting. (see attached information from last agenda)
D. Attached is a memo from Virginia Wendel who will be able to answer
any questions the Council has.
E. Attached is a Memo from Mike Robertson dated March 17, 1999,
and he will be present to answer questions.
F. This is for any other Council Business that should arise.
RECOINENDATION :
This is for Council information and any decision.
Thanks
Elaine
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CITY OF OTSEGO
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AGENDA SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE
9. Council Items: Elaine Beatty March 8,1999
6:30PM
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY: EB,CC
9.1. A. Discussion of EDAAC
B. Discussion of Animal Control Ordinance
C. Discussion of Surplus General Fund
D. Set date for Groundbreaking Ceremony for Wastewater
Treatment Plant
E. Any Other Council Business
BACKGROUND:
9.1.A. The Council received a letter from the EDAAC at last meeting
that was tabled for review on this agenda.
9.1.S. Suzanne Ackerman asked this item to be on the agenda last
meeting and it was tabled for discussion on this agenda.
9.1.C. Mike Robertson and Gary Groen gave the Council information on
the surplus general fund last meeting. It was tabled to this agenda
for discussion as to what the money should be used for.
9.1.D. This item was also tabled from last agenda for action
at this meeting to set date.
9.1.E. This item is for any other Council Business that needs
discussing.
RECOMMENDATION:
This is for Council information decision.
Thanks
Elaine
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MEMO
Date: March 3, 1999
To: Mayor & Council
From: City Administrator Mike Robertson
Re: Animal Control Possibilities
I checked with the Sheriff's office of Sherburne
County regarding animal control. They told me that
someone had given me the wrong information and that
they did not pick up dogs.
I called the Elk River Police Department to see if
they would be interested in picking up dogs in
Otsego. The Chief told me that they use Community
Service Officers (CSO) for animal control. Right
now they have three CSO's and they work nights but
rarely work weekends. He is trying to get a grant
to add a fourth CSO and then he would have weekends
covered. If he can do that he might be interested
in a weekend contract with us.
The dog catcher in Monticello has said that it
would not be financially worthwhile for her to be
on call on weekends. She has indicated that if
someone could bring a dog over to her building on
weekends and page her, if she is there to receive
the page, that she could take the dog. I don't
think that truly would resolve the problem because
there are too many "ifs".
cc: City Staff
17 February 1999
To: Larry Fournier, Mayor, City of Otsego
Fr: Otsego EDAAC
Sub: Future direction of the EDAAC
Last September we met with City Council to discuss the future of the EDAAC. At that
time, we suggested that we be combined with the EDA or to disband the EDAAC. Since
that time we have had several additional meetings on the same topic. Following are
several alternatives that address the disposition of the group:
1.) Combine the EDA and the EDAAC into a new EDA with the specific task of
developing the city and minimizing risk.
2.) Continue with the current EDA and EDAAC concept provided that the two groups
meet on a regularly scheduled basis. Attached is a memo dated ,14 January 1997 from
David Licht that encourages "continuing communication and participation of all parties".
We believe that his comment is 100% correct and regret that we did not recognize this
earlier. Our frustration is the result of the lack of communication and joint planning.
Two possibilities for this option could be:
a.) Meet on a monthly basis for 30 minutes prior to the start of the regularly
scheduled council meetings. The meeting should also include the City planner.
After the joint meeting we could then continue with our independent meetings.
b.) Meet every other month for a planning meeting with the EDA, EDAAC and
the City Planner. This could be a very powerful meeting considering the
attendees and the planning focus. The EDAAC would then conduct their
independent meetings during the off months.
3.) Disband the EDAAC unless the city council is committed to one of the options above
or an acceptable alternative.
With due respect to all parties involved, it's time to put the past behind us, and begin the
cooperative effort of planning the economic development of our community.
Sincerely,
The Otsego EDAAC
Attachment
S.
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS
*t4F1NkCC-00MMUN1TYPLANNfNG - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCF
MEMORANDUM
TO: Larry Fournier
FROM: David Licht
DATE: 14 January 1997
RE: Otsego - EDAAC / Comprehensive Plan
FILE NO: 176.08
I have had a chance to review Liz Wilder's memo to you of 8 January 1997. Of specific
interest is Item No. 2 and the EDAAC's role in the Comprehensive Pian.
While our office agrees the EDAAC should be actively and primarily involved in the
formulation of economic development policies, there needs to be recognition that this
should be a cooperative effort involving the EDA and City Planner. We are concerned that
unless there is continuing communication and participation of all parties, we will have a
repeat of past situations where different directions are being taken. This is again an
instance where "team' work, rather than independent work, is critical.
PC: Elaine Beatty
Liz Wilder
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MEMO
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Date: March 3, 1999
To: Mayor & Council
From: City Administrator Mike Robertson
Re: Budget Surplus Options
I have enclosed a copy of the options for use of
the 1998 budget surplus that you received at the
last Council meeting. (I did remove the one option
which met with universal disfavor.)
As I noted at the end of the meeting, after Gary
checked on the matter he found that $47,000 in pre -
1998 sewer and water expenditures had not yet been
reimbursed from the Sewer & Water bonds. So that
$47,000 can be added to the surplus, which
increases the total amount of the surplus to
$221,432. When the $72,000 that is recommended to
go into fund balance is removed, the amount
available to the City is $149,432.
cc: City Staff
MEMO
Date: February 17, 1999
To: Mayor & Council
From: City Administrator Mike Robertson
Re: 1998 Preliminary Budget Surplus
Another memo has detailed the preliminary 1998
final budget figures, which have shown a budget
surplus of $174,432 in 1998. As noted, this
surplus is due to a variety of positive factors,
all of which are not likely to reoccur. The
decision for the City Council is what to do with
the 1998 budget surplus.
You could leave the surplus as fund balance. Fund
balance is that amount of the City's cash left over
at the end of the year. Since the City receives
its second half tax settlement and LGA payments in
mid-December, its fund balance always looks nice.
However, the fund balance has to last for over 6
months because the City will not receive anymore
tax money until next July.
Because of this, City auditors always recommend
that a City have 45-50% of its yearly budget in
fund balance. At the start of 1998, Otsego had a
fund balance of $504,884. Otsego's budget for 1999
is $1,281,422. To have a fund balance of 45-50% of
the 1999 budget, Otsego would need $576,000-
$640,711 in fund balance.
That means that the City Council should add a
minimum of $72,000 from the budget surplus to its
fund balance. That is what City Financial
Consultant Gary Groen and I recommend. That means
that the City has $102,434 in remaining surplus
funds. What follows is a list of possible
recommendations for the use of those funds, along
with the pros and cons of each. This list is not
assumed to include all possibilities.
1998 BUDGET SURPLUS OPTIONS
1. RETURN THE MONEY TO THE TAXPAYERS
Pros - Everyone loves this idea.
Cons - The City is not set up to do this. I
could talk to the County to see if they have a
mechanism for doing this. I would guess that the
costs of doing this would use up a substantial
amount of the surplus.
2. PLACE THE MONEY IN A SEWER & WATER BOND RESERVE
FUND TO MARE BOND PAYMENTS IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH
DEVELOPMENT
Pros - It would provide additional reserve for
the Sewer/Water bond payments.
Cons - The budget surplus money is tax and
general revenue money. This method would use it to
pay off enterprise fund bonds.
3. PLACE THE MONEY IN THE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND
TO PURCHASE FUTURE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
Pros - This would provide additional money to
the fund and make it less likely that future
capital equipment purchases would require tax
increases.
Cons - The Capital Equipment Fund is currently
adequate to meet all immediate needs.
4. PLACE THE MONEY IN THE REVOLVING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND TO BE USED ON FUTURE CITY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Pros - This provides additional money for
projects that cannot be assessed 100% and that are
difficult to fund through other sources.
Cons - This money is generated through 1998
taxes and receipts but will probably not be spent
for a few years.
5. USE THE MONEY AS SEED MONEY FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS
Pros - This provides money for marketing or a
funding source for incentives to attract industrial
or commercial development.
Cons - The existence of a pot of money can
sometimes cause it to be spent frivolously.
E
6. PLACE THE MONEY IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING FUND
TO BE USED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION OF CITY HALL
Pros - This provides additional money for a
future expansion of City Hall (Police Station?)
(Post Office?) etc. that could most likely be
funded only through tax supported bonds.
Cons - This money is generated through 1998
taxes and receipts but will probably not be spent
for quite a few years.
7. USE THE MONEY TO FUND FUTURE SCHEDULED PARK
IMPROVEMENTS
Pros - Everyone loves park improvements.
Cons - City policy has been to fund those
improvements through development fees and grants.
8. PAY DOWN THE LEASE ON CITY HALL
Pros - This frees up money in the future if we
make those payments now.
Cons - The financial benefit to the City is not
realized for several years until the lease is all
paid up.
9. USE THE MONEY AS A REVENUE SOURCE FOR THE 2000
BUDGET AND REDUCE THE PROPERTY TAX RATE
Pros - This provides additional revenue for the
2000 budget allowing less dependence on property
taxes.
Cons - A budget surplus cannot be guaranteed
every year and if the City becomes dependent upon
it as a revenue source they would have to reduce
spending or raise taxes suddenly if there was not
any surplus.
10. USE THE MONEY TO FUND THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF
THE CITY
Pros - This provides additional revenue for the
general budget allowing less dependence on property
taxes.
Cons - A budget surplus cannot be guaranteed
every year and if the City becomes dependent upon
it as a revenue source they would have to reduce
spending or raise taxes suddenly if there was not
any surplus.
cc: City Staff
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Wed. March 9, 1999
River Rider Meeting
After the usual roll call, minutes from last meeting and agenda the following subjects
were discussed:
More information was needed on bus vouchers. The initial vouchers are all gone now but
some areas offer passes for about half price to attract seniors to ride the buses.
Annandale is transporting one vet to the Mpls. Vet hospital a few times a month, they are
looking for more vets that may need the ride at the same time or a volunteer driver.
Sherburn County also goes there but does not pick up Wright Cty. Passengers.
Monticello has an average of 1000-1200 riders, mostly in and around town and this
inclused picking up kids and taking them to other schools(like the swim team, from Jr.
High to Sr. High), it is cheaper than hiring a school bus.
They will send the rider count to me for Otsego
We went over the advertising plans for the buses, nothing was decided yet but it would
help with the cost of the buses.
They also had a large newspaper ad, it included all the different kinds of buses, River
Rider, Heartland Express from Annandale, Delano and Monticello. The price is quite
high for printing the ad, and then running off 26,000 ads and inserting them in the
Drummer. I told them I thought an ad in our Views would do more good for Otsego than
the Drummer. Monticello also had a newspaper they wanted to use. Continued this to
next meeting.
This group will only be meeting until sometime this summer unless the county feels they
need to meet longer. MnDot is giving 3 busses to 3 different cities, not new ones but to
replace their old buses that are getting OLD
Jir'�Ie
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Tues. March 9, 1999 Drug Tast Forse Meeting
There were 7 of the 11 members present. Don Lindell (the same man that came and
talked to us awhile back) led the meeting. I thought it was very interesting.
Some of the highlights: The Annual report is attached.
This report is does not include any drugs found in cars.
They take the dog, Spot, with them to the schools when talking about the DARE program
and have students or teachers hid drugs and the dog finds them, very impressive with the
younger children on the DARE program,
But they were called to a school because the teacher thought two students had drugs, the
Dog sniffed out two lockers, found the jackets but no drugs. Then they let him go into
the class rooms and he found the two studends, they had the drugs on them One also had
a pipe that was stolen from the teacher days before and he hid it under a desk, dog found
it.
They now a have a heat light that they use to find drugs in homes, growning marijuana
plants, etc. They can turn the light onto a house and it shows which rooms are extra hot
where the plants would be growing. Again, they only use it when there is cause to look.
They gave us a list of cities and the number of arrests in that city, the person may not live
in that city but was arrested there: I am giving you the figures but not the names as some
of the cases are not closed yet.
There is also a list of the kind of drugs and the number of times it was involved in the
arrest.
They would like to have another dog but it cost $5000 to get the dog and another $50,000
for the officer and car to go along with the dog, pretty expensive every year. They
appreciated the help Otsego gave them, the $1000 and hope we can do it again next year.
Don Hozempa
Tom Kelly
Don Lindell
Richard Mattson
Kath Mottl
Myron Morris
Mike Simmons
Robert Fix
Sue Vergin
Lenny Walker
Virginia Wendel
Wright County Drug Task Force
Advisory Board 1999
- Wright County Sheriff
- Wright County Attorney
- Chief Deputy, Wright County Sheriff's Office
- Wright County Commissioner
- Assistant Wright County Attorney
- Chief of Police, City of Annandale
- Chief of Police, City of Howard Lake
- Chief of Police, City of Buffalo
- Clerk, City of Hanover
- Wright County Drug Task Force Supervisor
- City of Otsego
City
# of Arrest
ALBERTVILLE
6
ALBION TWP
1
ANNANDALE
7
BUFFALO
12
CLEARWATER
1
COKATO
1
COKATO TW[
7
DELANO
1
HANOVER
3
HENNEPIN
5
MAPLE LAKE
1
MARYSVILLE TWP
3
MONTICELLO
17
MONTROSE
2
OTSEGO
31
ROCKFORD
4
ROCKFORD TWP
2
SILLVER CREEK
2
ST. MICHAEL
14
WAVERLY
3
They also broke the arrest down to what kind of drugs they were:
Amphetamine 31 arrest - Value $ 28,430.00 261.49 Grams
Cannabis, Marijuana 24 arrest - Value $580,005.00 1971.19 Grams
Hashish 1 arrest
Mushrooms 4 arrest - Value $940.00 113.11 Grams
Opium 1 arrest Value $200.00 2.00 Grams
Unknown 1 arrest
Total value $622,377.00
bas V%
The above was for 1998, only 1 cocaine. So far in 1999 there have'* 3 arrest for
cocaine.
Also enclosed is the 1999 report, as you can see it is starting to be a busy year.
Don Lindell
Chief Deputy
Gary Miller, Captain
Administration
Gary Torfin, Captain
Jail Administrator
City of Otsego
Mayor and Council,
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DON HOZEMPA - _._J855
SHERIFF Non—Emergency 682-1162
Administration 682-7620
Records 682-7622
10 2nd St. NW, RM 170 Civil 682-7645
Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-1197 Warrants 682-7688
1-800-362-3667 Investigation 682-7630
Jail Admin. 682-7662
January 27th 1999
I wish to thank you for your support of the Wright County Drug Task
Force. I have enclosed the 1998 Annual Report for your review. It is with
support from communities such as yours that the Drug Task Force is able to
continue its' efforts against illegal drugs. It was my pleasure to have
the opportunity to address your council and staff. If there is anything we
can do for you in the future, presentations etc., please contact me.
Respectful y,
Sgt., enny Walker
Supervisor
Wright County Drug Task Force
ANNUAL REPORT
1998
WRIGHT COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE
This is the 8th year of operation for the Drug Task Force. The Task
Force is comprised of four agencies in Wright County. The Wright
County Sheriff's Office, Buffalo P.D., Annandale P.D., and Howard Lake
P.D.. The Wright County Sheriff's Office is the sponsoring agency and
oversees the day to day operations of the Task Force. The Task Force is
located in the Wright County Court House with the Wright County Sheriff's
Office. Wright County Sheriff Don Hozempa assigned three full time
officers to the task force as well as one full time clerical person. A
Drug Dog "SPOT" is also assigned to the Task Force by Wright County.
Buffalo P.D. and Annandale P.D. assign officers on a part time basis. The
Task Force is also supported by various specialized units within the Wright
County Sheriff's Office such as Emergency Response Team, Criminal
Investigations, and others as the need arises. Wright County committed
over $43,000.00, City of Buffalo $2,000.00, Cities of Annandale and Howard
Lake $1,000.00 each for match monies to obtain a $53,000.00 federal grant
to facilitate the Task Force operation. Monies that are seized and
forfeited or proceeds from vehicles, property, or other items that are sold
after being forfeited are divided as follows: 70% to Task Force, 20% to
Prosecution, 10% to State for Victim Witness Program. The 70% the Task
Force receives is used to further the Task Force objectives and have been
used to purchase equipment, buy and maintain a drug dog, purchase vehicles,
pay overtime etc. that would otherwise have been funded by taxpayers funds.
The Task Force investigates all reports of illegal activity involving
zontrolled substance crimes in Wright County. Complaints from all law
enforcement agencies are forwarded to the Task Force for investigation.
The Task Force is utilizes in a variety of investigative techniques.
Undercover operations, surveillance, covert operations, reverse stings, buy
bust operations, and informants are some. Wright County Drug Task Force
drafts and executes an average of one search warrant per,week and handles
over 3 new cases every week. Officer assigned to the Task Force work hand
in hand with prosecutors from the Wright County Attorney's Office, Attorney
General Office, and Federal Prosecutors depending on the court level a case
is being tried in. Officers assigned to the Task Force must undergo a
selection process prior to being assigned to ensure their ability to adapt
to this specialized assignment. Officers undergo a specialized training
routine because of the various hazards, such as chemicals, and unique
situations, such as undercover work, involved in drug enforcement.
Members of the Task Force are also involved in training other officers
in the jurisdiction and assisting agencies such as fire departments,
emergency medical personnel, volunteers, etc. in the possible hazards of
drug use and manufacturing. Task Force members give public presentations
to school faculties and students, social service workers, correction
officers, and others on the current trends and activities effecting their
communities with an emphasis on how they can help in the fight against
drugs. The Task Force established a "1 -800 -TIP -US -OFF" (access code 612)
confidential information line for persons to give information or voice
•oncerns with out giving their name.
i^`Y
WRIGHT CO DRUG
Arrest Statistics for period 01/01/98 to 12/3 /98
9
Total Arrests 157
Charge Breakdown
Felonies 104
Misdemeanors 53
Other/Unknown 0
(as there may be more than one
charge per arrest, the sum of these
three will likely be more than the
Total Arrests)
White Males
122
White Females
32
Black Males
2
Black Females
0
Other Males
1
Other Females
0
Total Males
125
Total Females
32
produced by Drug Trak for Windows
1998 DRUG TASK FORCE ACTIVITY STATISTICS
156 New cases initiated
194 Cases investigated
137 Cases cleared by arrest
12 Cases dropped for lack of cause
32 Search Warrant executed
19 Arrest warrants served
152 Arrests made in -1998
2 Indoor marijuana grow operations seized
2 Outdoor marijuana grow operations seized
9 Clandestine Methamphetamine labs seized
Arrests by classification:
100 Felonies
52 Misdemeanors/Gross Misdemeanor
122 Males
30 Female
13 Felony Distribution of Drugs
23 Felony Manufacture of Drugs
47 Felony Possession
9 Felony Conspiracy for Manufacture/Distribution Drugs
8 Non Drug Felony
20 Misdemeanor Possession
24 Drug Paraphernalia Possession Misdemeanor
8 Non Drug Misdemeanors
Seizures in 1998:
Street value of drugs seized over $600,000.00
8 vehicles seized $ 19,956.99
19 currency seizures $ 24,725.00
36 weapons seized $ 10,287.00
4 seizures of jewelry $ 9,915.00
1 residence seized $103,000.00
Forfeitures in 1998:
$ 20,802.55 in proceeds from forfeited property or money
$ 6,230.00 in fines and restitution ordered by courts
ALL REVENUES RECEIVED THRU SEIZURE/FORFEITURE ARE USED BY THE WRIGHT COUNTY
DRUG TASK FORCE IN THE CONTINUED FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL DRUG CRIMES AS
`UTLINE IN TASK FORCE GUIDELINES.
Wright County Drug Task Force
Advisory Board
Meeting Date: March 9th 1999
Time: 1:30 P.M.
Location: Wright County Attorneys Office, Court House - Buffalo, Mn.
1999 has started out as an extremely busy end of the century. The Drug Task Force has
been involved in the discovery and dismantling of 4 clandestine methamphetamine labs so far in
1999. Over 20 arrests have been made, several vehicles seized, a substantial amount of cash, real
estate, and a large vohime of drugs taken off the streets.
- a fish house meth lab on Waverly Lake
- a meth lab in the city of Howard Lake
- a meth lab in Annandale
- a meth lab floating in the Mississippi River in Otsego
- over 4 pounds of marijuana in a buy bust in the City of Buffalo
- approximately 8 pounds of marijuana and over $15,000.00 of methamphetamine in South Haven
- 2 persons distributing cocaine in the City of Buffalo
- an indoor marijuana growing operation in the City of Annandale
The Task Force has also been involved in training local fire departments in the
identification of clandestine methamphetamine labs and recognition of dangers associated with
them. So far in 1999 the Task Force has given training to 7 Wright County Fire Departments.
The drug dog "Spot" has made several visits to local schools at their request and 4 presentations
to various school groups have been completed. "Spot" has also been instrumental in some of the
above mentioned arrests.
Task force officers also participated in training over 30 officers in evidence collection,
packaging, preservation, and documentation. A course on basic identification of drugs and
paraphernalia is scheduled for April and is being prepared and presented by Task Force officers.
Because of the recent explosion in the number of methamphetamine labs being found in
our Task Force area, a member of the Task Force is being sent to Niebreska for specialized
training by the D.E.A. in handling these types of cases. kA ks4.z
MEMO
Date: March 17, 1999
To: Mayor & Council
From: City Administrator Mike Robertson
Re: Proposed EDAAC Projects
Below is a list of potential EDAAC projects
proposed by the Mayor, NAC, and others. At its
last meeting Council discussed selecting one of
these projects and directing the EDAAC to do it.
1) Host an Economic Development Forum with all of
the property owners in the commercial and
industrial areas invited.
2) Establish an Economic Development plan for the
City, similar to the Comprehensive Plan.
3) Develop a public advertising strategy to
promote economic development in Otsego. Prepare
ads and press releases for various publications.
4) Request MNDOT for City identification signs on
I-94 and Highway 10.
5) Search and identify grant programs that may be
available from government or private sources to
provide assistance for industrial development.
6) Design and maintain a promotional web page for
the City.
7) Organize continuing education opportunities
such as speakers or workshops to encourage ongoing
training and develop new skills and abilities in
the local workforce.
8) Look at EDAAC's in other cities and see how
they function and report back to the EDA.
9) Establish a partnership with property owners or
agents in a planned commercial or industrial area
and assist with marketing and development efforts
of that property.
10) Undertake an analysis to determine the
available workforce in the area that could support
industrial development.
11) Undertake a visioning process to define the
abilities of the EDAAC as a group and identify
potential projects they could undertake which would
benefit the City.
edaproj
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CITY OF OTSEGO
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
AGENDA SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE:
DEPARTMENT: PREPARED BY: MEETING DATE
9. Council Items: Elaine Beatty
Council 3/22/99-6:302M
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY:
9.2. Mike Robertson, City Administrator - Update:
A. Discussion of Street Department Part- Time Hours
B. Discussion of Letter to MPCA
C. Discussion of Parks and Recreation Commission Request
D. Any Other Administration Business
BACKGROUND:
9.2.A. See the information from 3/8/99 Council Meeting.
9.2.B. See attached letter for your review.
9.2C. Mike's Memo attached of March 18, 1999 Re: Park & Recreation Spending Request
9.2.D. This is for any other Administration Business that may be added.
Mike Robertson will be present to answer questions and give explanations.
RECOMMENDATION:
This is for Council Information and any decisions needed.
Thank you,
� nem
Elaine
Michael C. Couri-
Andrew J. MacArthur
Marcus W. Miller
'Also licensed in Illinois
March 17, 1999
COURI & MACARTHUR
Attorneys at Law
705 Central Avenue East
PO Box 369
St. Michael, MN 55376-0369
(612) 497-1930
(612) 497-2599 (FAX)
couriandmacanhur@Wbox. com
Larry Koshak and Ron Wagner
Hakanson Anderson
3601 Thurston Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
Re: City of Otsego—Odean Avenue Appraisals
Dear Larry and Ron:
Enclosed please find copies of the appraisals for the Odean Avenue improvement project.
These copies are the first two summary pages of each appraisal. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
i
Andrew J. MacArthur
COURI & MACARTHUR
AJM/khb
Enclosure
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS
INC COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH
MEMORANDUM
TO- Mayor Larry Fournier
FROM: Daniel Licht
DATE: 22 March 1999
RE: Otsego - EDAAC; Strategic Economic Development Plan
FILE NO.: 176.08
Per your request, we are providing a brief description of a strategic economic development
plan. This description follows:
A strategic economic development plan is a comprehensive document intended to
coordinate and outline the specific efforts of a City in terms of developing
commercial and industrial businesses. An economic development plan should
include a community profile of existing businesses, labor force characteristics,
housing characteristics and community facilities such as infrastructure, schools,
churches, etc. An issues section identifies opportunities and constraints for
economic development. Strategies for attracting new businesses to the community
are outlined in a third chapter. A final "action plan" section should be included in
the document that prioritizes the strategies of the plan for implementation by the
City's economic development authority or advisory board.
Many of the projects that were identified for the EDAAC to possibly undertake would be
smaller individual strategies outlined in the broader economic development plan. The
economic development plan would coordinate these efforts in terms of prioritizing
resources and limiting overlap. Overtime, the economic development plan is modified to
continue efforts that have proven successful while re-evaluating efforts that were less
effective in the City's economic development effort, as well as implement new ideas that
may arise.
If you have further questions regarding this information, please do not hesitate to call.
PC. Mike Robertson
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CITY OF OTSEGO
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
AGENDA SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE
9. Council Items: Elaine Beatty March 8, 1999
6:30PM
ITEM NLIMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY: EB
9.2 Mike Robertson, City Administrator -Update:
A. Discussion of Street Department part-time Hours
B. Any Other Administration Business
BACKGROUND:
A. A Memo from Mike Robertson dated March 2, 1999 is attached for
Council Review. Mike will be present to answer questions and explain.
RECOMMENDATION:
This is for Council Discussion and any decision.
Thanks ✓ _ ,
Elaine
MEMO
Date: March 2, 1999
To: Mayor & Council
From: City Administrator Mike Robertson
Re: Street Department 1998 Hours
In 1998 the Street Department employees, including
full and part-time employees, worked a total of
5,161 regular hours and 220 overtime hours. Dave
Chase and Rick Knutson combined worked a total of
3,963 regular hours and 181 overtime hours. Which
means that the part-time people combined worked
1,198 regular hours and 39 overtime hours.
These numbers were accumulated during what was a
pretty good year, weather wise. As an example, so
far just during January, 1999, part-timers have
already accumulated 181 hours and Dave and Rick
have accumulated 110 hours of overtime.
Because of the increasing amount of part-time
hours, and because of the expected increase in the
amount of work due to increased development, the
Public Works Sub -Committee has recommended that the
City Council look seriously at going back to three
full-time people on the Street Department. The
1999 budget for the Street Department was based on
three full-time workers.
Dave Chase feels that the best time for a new
person to start is September or October. That way
they go through one winter of work while still on
their six month probation and Dave can see whether
or not they can handle the toughest part of the
job. Because of this, Dave would like a decision
on whether or not he can hire a full time person by
late June.
cc: City Staff
I
CITY OF OTSEGO
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
AGENDA SECTION
DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE
Item 9
Council Items
March 22, 1999
ITEM NUMBER:
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
PREPARED BY:
9.4.A.
Clean Up Day
Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk
As the "Grand Event" is fast approaching, the Fee Schedule listed on the attached reported should
be considered:
I changed the vendor for appliance recycling. We have always used ARCA but they wanted to
charge $15 per appliance. I checked with a couple of other vendors and located one in
St. Cloud who would be able to help us out. It is Central Appliance Recycling. They charge
$10.00 per appliance. They will have a roll -off on site and two men. They will also be doing
Big Lake and Monticello that same day, therefore, some appliances might not be removed until
Monday. They have all the insurance requirements. The appliance recycling is getting higher
restrictions each year. We have to be very careful not to tip over any appliances causing any
spillage. Also, do NOT ACCEPT appliances from RV vehicles unless they want to pay $100.00.
The men from Central Appliance Recycling will try to catch any of them prior to being dropped
off but all of us should be on the look out for these. I am recommending`a $12.00 fee per
appliance. In the past few years we have charged $2 more than what the City is charged BUT we
do not charge for microwaves, dehumidifiers and humidifiers.
Also, for the scrape metals - this industry is also getting fussier each year. They will not accept
the metals with any tires (non-metals). I will be advertising this but be prepared. Corrow will
be doing the scrape metals and this year one of their employees will be on site to supervise.
There is a $10 increase for each roll -off from Demcon. (now $135.00)
I have also attached a report on the 1998 Clean Up Day.
The 1999 Budget is $8,000.
I will not be able to participate at this year's Clean Up Day. My step -son is getting married
that day (and I had nothing to do with setting their wedding date! ! ! !). I have been keeping
Carol informed and updated on everything and I will try and have everything lined up. Between
Carol, Elaine and Dave everything will be handled very efficiently that day. Of course, without
the Sentence to Serve, Volunteers and the Otsego City Council, our Clean Up Days would
not be happening. Thank you.
CLEAN UP DAY
SATURDAY
MAY 1, 1999
9AMto2PM
Central Appliance Recycling $10.00 $12.00
Air conditioners $15.00 $15.00
First State Tires
Car Tires
$1.00
$1.00
Light Truck Tires
$2.00
$2.00
Large Truck Tires
$5.00
$5.00
Tractor Tires
$15.00
$15.00 and up
(tractor tires
charged at staff discretion)
Innertubes
$ .50
$1.00
Bike Tires
$ .50
$1.00
Motorcycle Tires
$ .50
$1.00
Corrow Sanitation
Scrap metal No Charge
Batteries (vehicle) No Charge
Demcon Disposal
Disposal of household goods No Charge
$135 a pull plus landfill costs
Mattresses, box springs
$15.00 each $10.00
Sofas, recliners
(anything containing springs) $7 item $5.00
NAME OF VENDOR ITEM NUMBER TONNAGE AMOUNT AMOUNT DIFFERENCE
OF ROLL OFFS AMOUNT COLLECTED PAID
1998 Clean Up Day
ARCA Applicances _
Appliances
155 units
$1,020.00
$1,317.00
_($297.00)
DEMC_ON_ _ _ _
Hauling
- 20 ands &
_ _
$1,250.00
$1,25_0.00)
DEMCON_ _ _
Landfill
7 - 30 Aa cls
51.86 tons
$830.00
$5,492.60
$4,662._60)
FIRST STATE TIRE
Tires
638 tires
2.65 steel
$628.00
$980.00
$352.00)
SI ENVIRONMENT
Oil Fifters
Oil
750 gallons
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
CORROW --Scrape
meta
8 roll offs
20.82 tons
$728.89
$977.21
_($248.32
CORROW
Batteries
_
mixed dmp
2 roll offs
4 tons
$0.00
$551.25
($551.25)
RECYCLERS
298
TOTAL
ADVERTISING
ads
_
2 times
$213.60
j $213.60)
MISCELL COSTS
food
$117.32
$117.32
TOTALS
$3,206.89
$10,898.98
$7,692.09
County reinbursement
Final City Cost
A
CLAIMS LIST
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 22, 1999
TO: City Council
Attached is the Claims List for your consideration.
The grand total you are considering is as follows:
Batch 03-22-99 $106,245.62
GRAND TOTAL $106,245.62
If you have any questions or if you would like to review this list further, please let me
know.
Judy Hudson
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
17 Mar 1999 Cliima Llit Page 1
Wed 8:57 ?M CITY OF OTSEGO
Name
3atc^ Name 032299
ACNE TYPEWRITER, INC.
AIRGAS, INC.
AIRGAS, INC.
AT &7
aT&7
Al&T
BEAUDRY OIL COMPANY
BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS
BONESTROO ROSENE ANDERLIK
BONESTROO ROSENE ANDERLIK
BONESTROO ROSENE ANDERLIK
CASSIDY REALTY & APPRAISAL
CELLULAR+
CITY OF OTSEGO
CLARENCE EULL APPRAISAL
CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN
CRAG'N'S CONF CENTER
CROW RIVER FARM EQUIPMENT
ECM PUBLISHERS INC
EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO
G & K TEXTILE LEASING SYSTEM
G & K TEXTILE LEASING SYSTEM
GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE
GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE
GROEN GARY CPA
H G WEBER OIL COMPANY
H S 'WEBER OIL COMPANY
H G 'WEBER OIL COMPAN'01
H G 'WEBER OIL COMPANY
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC
HAKANSON ANOERSCN ASSOC INC
HAKANSOrI ANDERSON ASSOC INC
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC
HAKANSON ANDERSON A55cr INC
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASS:; INC
HAKANSON ANDERSON 45300 INC
HAKAN50N ANDERSON ASS u-; INC
HAKANSON ANDERSON A:SOC INC
HAKAN50N ANDERSON ASS;Z INC
HAKANSON .ANCERSON ASSOC INC
H06A;RT COR=ORATION
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST
Dept
Description
General Govt Buildings -8899
Hwys, Streets, & Roads
Hwys, Streets, & Roads
Administration
Culture and Rec (GENERAL)
Hwys, Streets, & Roads
Hwys, Streets, & Roads
Administration
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Hwys, Streets, & Roads
Administration
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Administration
Hwys, Streets, & Roads
Administration
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Economic Development Authority
Hays, Streets, & Roads
Administration
PLANNING COMMISSION
Finance
Hwys, Streets, & Roads
Hwys, Streets, & Roads
Hwys, Streets, & Roads
Hwys, Streets, & Roads
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Hwys, Streets, & Roads
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Engineer
Engineer
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Engineer
Hwys, Streets, & Roads
Engineer
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Engineer
Engineer
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Sanitary Sewer Construction
Sanitary Sewer Construction
General Gout Buildings -3899
Comments
Repair paper shredder
Oxygen etc
Oxygen etc
Phone Service
Phone Service
Phone Service
Propane/car wash
Office supplies
General Engineering
Phosphorus Removal issues
Bidding procedures
Appraisal Dauphinais
Balance Due
Petty Cash
Dauphinais Appraisal
Bid for Sewer Plant
Room Reser/Robertson
Parts
Printing Ord 99-2
Service 2-16 thru 2-28-99
City Hall supplies
Uniforms
M Robertson/Cragun MCMA
P Moonen/Land Use Workshp
February services
Diesel Fuel
Gas
Diesel Fuel
Heating Oil
Water Tower Construction
Water Tower Construction
78th St Trunk Sanit Sewer
99-2002 Bit Rd Overlay
Lefebvre Drainage Study
Utility Standards
Water Tower Construction
Staff Meeting
MSA Administration
Wetland Act 1991
Pump Ho,lse Controls O&C
Wastewater Sewer
78th St/Page Study
Miscell Engineering
KoerwitZ Review
Trunk Sanitary Sewer
Trunk Sanitary Sewer
Pump House & Controls
Repair Dishwasher
PPE 3/5/99
Transaction Batch
Amount Name
177.40 032299
10.63 032299
56.39 032299
27.58 032299
9.15 032299
9.57 032299
62.30 032299
64.42 032299
363.66 032299
1,975.00 032299
7,668.00 032299
513.05 032299
4.77 032299
44.26 032299
513.92 032299
214.60 032299
208.55 032299
231.08 032299
320.62 032299
4,317.83 032299
50.00332299
662.18 032299
135.00 032299
99.00 032299
1,020.00 032299
222.53 032299
359.60 032299
191.90 032299
109.36 032299
1,342.74 032299
1,385.00 032299
3,851.83 032299
2,393.10 032299
7,329.83 032299
7,517.82 032299
140.00 ;.03?2cq
110.00 )32299
3:0.00 032299
379.51 732299
49i.55 032299
1,00.31 032299
91.0.00 0.2290
1,0 ..25 032299
14,040.00 032299
22.137.11 0322,9
100.04 032299
422.39 032299
17 Mar 1999 Claims List Page 2
Wed 8:57 PM CITY OF OTSEGO
Dept Transaction Batch
Name Description Comments Amount Name
Batch Name 032299
1CMA RETIREMENT TRUST
Administration
PPE 3/6/99
192.31
032299
LYLE H NAGELL CO INC.
Hwys, Streets,
& Roads
Appraisals
0.00
032299
LYL: H 4AGELL CO INC.
Hwys, Streets,
& Roads
Appraisals
3,400.00
032299
MINNEGASCO
General Govt 8uildings-8899
Gas for City Hall
362.38
032299
MONTICELLO ANIMAL CONTROL
Animal Control
Dog pick up
30.00
032299
NORTHWEST ASSOC CONSULTANTS
Planner
General Planning
701.66
032299
NORTHWEST ASSOC CONSULTANTS
Planner
Meeting Attendance
750.00
032299
NORTHWEST ASSOC CONSULTANTS
Planner
Zoning Ordinance Update
487.55
032299
NORTHWEST ASSOC CONSULTANTS
Sanitary Sewer
Construction
Sanitary Sewer System
63.75
032299
NORTHWEST ASSOC CONSULTANTS
Sanitary Sewer
Construction
Dayton Comp Plan Review
97.75
032299
NORTHWEST ASSOC CONSULTANTS
Water Utilities (GENERAL)
Odean Ave
412.25
032299
NORTHWEST ASSOC CONSULTANTS
Sanitary Sewer
Construction
Water Tower Rezoning CUP
68.00
032299
NORTHWEST ASSOC CONSULTANTS
Sanitary Sewer
Construction
Miss Wild S Scenic Plan
264.50
032299
PAUL EDERER
Sanitary Sewer
Construction
Appraisal Dauphinais
509.28
032299
PITNEY BOWES
Administration
Rental postage meter
219.55
032299
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FD
Hwys, Streets,
b Roads
PPE 3/6/99
143.66
032299
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FD
PPE 3/6/99
297.13
032299
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FD
Administration
PPE 3/6/99
180.38
032299
SOFTRONICS
Administration
Computer labor modem
1,396.50
032299
STATE CAPITAL CREDIT UNION
PPE 3/6/99
50.00
032299
SUPERIOR SERVICES
Recycling
Recycling
460.00
032299
TRUE VALUE
Hwys, Streets,
& Roads
Supplies
125.85
032299
WRIGHT COUNTY AUDITOR -TREASURE
Administration
Assessment Books
122.20
032299
WRIGHT COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT
Hwys, Streets,
5 Roads
Sand and Salt
8,075.39
032299
WRIGHT COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT
Hwys, Streets,
& Roads
Blades and supplies
371.09
032299
ZIEGLER INC
Hwys, Streets,
& Roads
Parts for Grader
126.04
032299
Grand Total
106,245.62