04-12-99 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
APRIL 12, 1999
Mayor La= Fournier will call meeting to order:
Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
a. Pledge of f Allegian .
Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Virginia Wendel, Mark Berning,
Suzanne Ackerman, Vern Heidner.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk, Dan Licht, City Planner; John Harwood,
Assistant City Engineer; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney.
Absent: Larry Koshak, City Engineer.
2. Consider agenda a1212roval.
Mike Robertson requested to add under Item 9.5.2. Closed Meeting for the purpose of
discussing pending litigation.
CM Ackerman motioned to adopt the April 12, 1999 City Council Agenda as
amended. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider Minutes:
a. Regular Council Meeting of March 22, 1999,
CM Heidner motioned to approve the March 22, 1999 City Council Meeting
Minutes. Seconded by CM Berning. All in favor. Motion carried.
b_ Closed Meeting of March 22, 1999,
CM Ackerman motioned to adopt the minutes of the March 22, 1999 Closed
Meeting. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
C. Special Council Workshop on Engineering Manual of 3/31/99.
CM Berning motioned to adopt the March 31, 1999 Workshop Minutes. Seconded
by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum-
4.1-
orum:4.1_ Special Presentation -
a. Tom Truszinski. Juran & Moody - $2.5 Million Sewer and Water
Bond,
Mr. Truszinski distributed the attached Cashflow Analysis which he reviewed with the
Council. He stated this is the remaining portion for the Sewer and Water Revenue Bond.
He will bring this back on the May 10, 1999 City Council Agenda, and recommends a sale
City Council Meeting of April 12, 1999, cont'd. Page 2.
date of June 14, 1999. The money should be available to the City approximately 3 weeks
after the sale date.
In responding to Mayor Fournier's question, Tom said he sees no problem with also
bonding for the overlay project but needs to know the final amount by May 10th.
4.2. Any Open Forum.
a. Gordy Ebner - Discussion of loud boom -boxes.
Mr. Ebner stated that the loud sound systems in cars are a problem on his street. He
would like to see something done on this. Jake Hermanson, Wright County Deputy, was
in attendance. He explained that because of the increased in hours Otsego has contracted
for there will be more patrolling done.
Debbie Yauk, resident, attended to request the City to extend the blacktop pad in front of
her mailbox to accommodate the delivery vehicles who are currently driving off the pad
and creating a mess. Mr. Harwood addressed the problem and gave Ms. Yauk a Postal
Regulations on how to properly position the mailbox.
5. Consent Agenda
Approve SummaU for publication of h- Zoning Ordinance
:u-n•a-n:-: l7arms & FeedlotRegulations-
5.2.
••; Budget SuMlusto the Capital Improvement• n• Fund.
1�4 Park and Recreation Budget Surplus to the Pari Shelter Fund -
5.4. Ap ' . - ition of Wally Odell from EDAAC.
CM Ben-iing motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda. Seconded by CM Ackerman.
All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Dan Licht. Assistant City Planner&
6.1- Consider Keith Knutson's CUP for Accessory Buildijig
Dan Licht went over Planning Report.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of
an accessory structure with a height greater than that of the principal structure
within the A-1 District for the property located at 6630 Odean Avenue subject to the
five conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in
favor. Motion carried.
6.2. Dennis Havel CUP for over 2-1/2 acre one per 40 Subdivision.
Dan Licht went over his Planning Report.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the application for a Conditional User Permit to
allow a residential lot size larger than 2.5 acres as part of a one quarter -quarter
section division in the A-1 District based upon the considerations outlined in the
Findings of Fact and subject to the six conditions outlined in the Findings of Fact.
Seconded by CM Ackerman.
All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of April 12, 1999, contd. Page 3.
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7 Larry Koshak_ City Engineen
7.1. Consider orderingplant s and specs. for the 1999 Bituminous Street
Overlay Project.
CM Wendel motioned to hold a Public Hearing for the second portion of the project
and to do the entire project at the same time. Seconded by CM Ackerman.
Voting For the Motion: CM Ackerman, CM Wendel, CM Berning, CM Heidner.
Voting Against the Motion: Mayor Fournier.
Motion carried four (4) to one (1).
CM Heidner motioned to set a Public Hearing for the second half of the Public
Improvement Overlay for Tuesday, May 4, 1999, 7 PM. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
7-2- Discussion of future plans for CSAH 36 East of TH101.
Mike Robertson reported that the County does not have in their Five Year Road Plan any
plans for upgrading CSAH 36.
CM Wendel motioned to direct Mike Robertson, City Administrator, to send a
letter to Wright County Commissioner and County Engineer informing them of
Otsego's Plans for the CSAH 36 area and request them to place CSAH 36 on the
Five Year Road Plan. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
7-3. Consideration of award of trunk sewer and water project to B r arossa
and Sons,
MayorFournier motioned to award trunk sewer and water project to Barbarossa
and Sons for $2,173,560. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
7-4. Consider proposal to prepare bidding_ documents and report for water
meters,
CM Heidner motioned to direct the City Engineer to thoroughly evaluate and to
make sure that Otsego starts with a good meter reading system that will provide
good service and value for many years. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor.
Motion carried.
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Mr. MacArthur explained that to exclude this land from the moratorium would require an
amendment to the Moratorium and also requested a more detailed request from Russ
Greninger for feedlot 1,000 foot waiver and also a property owner check. Mr. MacArthur
said the Moratorium will expire the end of June and doesn't see a big time saving factor
for Mr. Bulow to pursue the amendment.
City Council Meeting of April 12, 1999, cont'd. Page 4.
Chris Bulow stated he feels it would still be to his advantage to pursue an amendment.
Mayor Fournier motioned for staff to proceed with placing this item on a Special
Council Meeting, April 19, 1999, 6:15 PM. prior to the Board of Revenue. Seconded
by CM Berning. All in favor. Motion carried.
There was no other Legal Business.
9. Council Items:
9.1. Any other Council Business,
A- Consider Softronics quotation - approval request from HPC.
CM Wendel motioned to authorize the Heritage Preservation Commission to
purchase the requested computer equipment for $2,630.55 and advance the
Commission $500 from Y2000 Budget, if needed. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All
in favor. Motion carried.
B. Lee Hanson, Darkenwald's Rep Request Council toan ss a
Resolution allowing D rkenw lds to serve all their property from
their sewer plant.
Lee Hanson, 1010 W. Germain Street, St. Cloud, requested the Council, on the behalf of
the Darkenwald Family, to pass a Resolution for the Darkenwald Family to use its own
wastewater treatment facility to service their land. Also requested, was to have a joint
meeting with the City Council and the Darkenwald Family to discuss this issue.
The City Attorney, Mr. MacArthur reminded the Council that there is no land use
proposal in front of them. If a joint meeting will be held, he advised the Council to
request that there would be no discussion on land use and to follow an agenda. City
Administrator Mike Robertson, agreed.
After Council discussion the following motion was made:
CM Wendel motioned to have a joint meeting with the Darkenwald Family with an
agenda, no discussion of land uses issues and all expenses incurred with staff are to
be split with the Darkenwalds. Seconded by Mayor Fournier.
Voting For the Motion: Mayor Fournier, CM Ackerman, CM Heidner, CM
Wendel.
Voting Against the Motion: CM Berning
Motion carried four (4) to one (1).
Mayor Fournier set the Joint Meeting for Thursday, April 22, 1999 6 PM.
C. Discussion of additional outdoor warning siren coverage.
Mayor Fournier stated he would like to see more warning siren coverage in the City. Ron
Black, former Councilmember who was familiar with the purchase of the siren previously
installed on Quaday Avenue was present. He suggested more sirens are needed to cover
the developed parts of the City. Mike Robertson stated sirens are for outdoor warning
only. He will get more information for the Council.
City Council Meeting of April 12, 1999, cont'd. Page 5.
A. Any Administration Business.
Mike Robertson said the City needs to comment on the Darkenwald EAW. The City
Council directed Mike to draft a letter. The Council was in consensus that no letter would
be sent until after the Council met with the Darkenwalds.
9.3. Elaine Beatty, City Clerk - update -
9.4.
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9.4. Judy Hudson, Dewy City Clerk - update.
Judy reported that everything is on schedule for Clean Up Day.
CM Berning motioned to accept the Claims List as presented. Seconded by CM
Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.6. Adjourn by 10 PM_
CM Wendel, CM Ackerman and CM Heidner all stated they would not be able to attend
the June 28th City Council Meeting. The Council agreed to reschedule for June 21st,
bring this item to the April 26, 1999 Agenda.
CM Wendel motioned to close the City Council Meeting. Seconded by CM Heidner.
All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting closed at 10:18 PM
Attending the Closed City Council Meeting for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation relating to easement acquisition was Mayor Fournier, CM Heidner, CM Berning,
CM Wendel, CM Ackerman.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk and Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney.
CM Heidner motioned to adjourn the Closed Meeting. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried. Closed Meeting adjourned at 10:27 PM.
CM Berning motioned to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 10:27 PM. Seconded
by CM H,gidner. All invor. Motion carred.
Mayor L
Attest: Elaine Beatty, City
Recorded by: Judy Hudson, Deputy
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