08-09-99 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
AUGUST 9, 1999
1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call meeting to order:
Mayor Larry Fournier called the August 9, 1999 City Council Meeting to order at 6:30
PM.
a_ Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call_
Mayor Larry Fournier, Councilmembers: Virginia Wendel, Mark Berning, Suzanne
Ackerman.
Absent: Councilmember Vern Heidner
Staff. Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney;
Dan Licht, City Planner.
2_ Consider agenda approval-
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CM Wendel requested to remove Item 5.1. from Consent Agenda and placed under
Item 7. for discussion. CM Berning requested to remove Item 5.3. from the Consent
Agenda and placed under Item 7. Engineering also for discussion. CM Ackerman
requested to add under Item 9.2. Discussion of the Highway 101 Market. Mayor Fournier
requested to add under 9. Lb. Set an Administrative Sub -committee.
CM Berning motioned to adopt the Agenda as amended. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider Minutes:
a. July 26. 1999 City Council Meeting Minutes.
CM Berning motioned adoption of the minutes. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum-
4.1.
orum:4.1_ Any Open Forum_
No one appeared under Open Forum.
4.A. Special Presentations -
4.A. 1.
resentations_4.A_1. Tom Constant, Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission - discussion of
Park Shelter and roposed Park projects
Tom Constant stated the Parks Commission is asking for City Council guidance for the
construction of a Park Shelter of 30 by 60 feet. Dan Licht stated a Conditional Use Permit
is needed since this will be pole construction.
City Council Meeting of August 9, 1999, cont'd. Page 2.
Mayor Fournier said that it has been suggested rather than building one large shelter,
consideration should be given to building two smaller ones.
Tom responded that the 30 by 60 would accommodate the large get to -ethers and in the
future a smaller shelter could be built. He also said the Parks is looking at constructing
the shelter over by the playground which would make it accessible to a future parking lot.
He also said that a bathroom and kitchen could be built in the future. Funding will come
from Park Dedications fees and the current Park Shelter Fund.
CM Wendel suggested to install hooks for tarps and anchors for tables.
Mike Robertson said the estimates for the Parks Commission Project Request List will be
ready for their meeting on Wednesday.
CM Berning motioned that after the Park and Rec. Commission Meeting on
Wednesday, August 11, 1999 for City Council to direct staff to obtain information
for the Conditional Use Permit for the Park Shelter based on a shelter of 30 ft. by 60
ft. and staff should look at estimates for bids. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in
favor. Motion carried.
5. Consent Agenda
5.2. Consider approval for awarding Bid for 1999 Bituminous Overlay
Improvement Project
Item 5.1. and 5.3. removed and placed under Item 7 for discussion.
CM Berning motioned adoption of Consent Agenda as amended. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
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Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Since the City Engineer was not in attendance,
Mike Robertson presented the Engineer's concerns. Robertson also noted that this was a
Concept Plan, and that many details remain to be worked out before the developer applies
for a Preliminary Plat. Pete Knaeble, Terra Engineering representing the applicant feels
they have addressed the issues of drainage of pond overflow by proposing a storm sewer
pipe flowing north. 3.5 acres will be set aside to accommodate the sewer drainfield which
is twice the amount of land needed. They will work on the road access to the north of the
property as they continue with the project. Rick Wagner, Northland Wetland Engineering,
Forest Lake MN, presented a slide show on the proposed Wastewater Treatment showing
the collection treatment technologies, disposal options and permits.
Diana Schansh .rg, 91st Street. She lives on the northern end of the development and
stated she isn't clear on the road access plan.
City Council Meeting of August 9, 1999, cont'd. Page 3.
Dan Licht responded that the developer will be addressing this issue. CM Wendel stated
concerns with street lighting expense, access to lots 1, 48, 49 and 50, and conditions
pertaining to ownership and maintenance of the communal septic system. Mike Robertson
stated that it could be built into the deed that the City could assess properties if system
fails. The developer stated this issue will be addressed in the Homeowner's Association.
Andrew MacArthur stated concerns with Homeowner's Associations. If the City takes the
septic over the City can assess expenses to the homeowners. He would like to see what is
exactly proposed to the Homeowner's Association.
Mayor Fournier was also concerned with the landlocked properties to the North. He
would like to see some sort of fund set up for maintenance costs and replacement costs for
the sewage system. Mayor Fournier would like to see a positive overflow from the pond.
He doesn't see a benefit to a 87th Street connection. He would like to see the City
involved with the sewer systems for assurance of a proper operation. If the properties to
the North have development options then 87th Street properties should have the same
options. Mayor Fournier would also like to see a bike path connect to the Prairie Park
bike path. CM Berning stated he liked the Concept Plan but feels this would be more
suited for property north of CSAH 39. He feels there are too many houses for this
property since the Comprehensive Plan allows only four per 40. He does like the
connection of 90th Street but the construction of 90th Street should be a cost to the
developer. The proposed cul-de-sac is too long. CM Berning also questioned whether
diverting water from Hall's Pond will be too much for Otsego Creek to handle. He also
would like to see higher priced homes so as this development would not be competing
against the developments located in the sewer area.
CM Wendel motioned to approve a PUD -CUP Concept Plan for development of 50
single family lots with communal septic and water systems, subject to the 10
conditions listed in the Findings of Fact but, to review Condition #3 and to include
the City Council comments as outlined in the preceding paragraph. Seconded by
CM Ackerman.
Voting For the Motion: Mayor Fournier, CM Wendel, CM Ackerman
Voting Against the Motion: CM Berning
Motion carried three (3) to one (1).
6.2- Final Plat Consideration - Applicant Chris Bulow for Grenins
Mississi i Hills_
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. After Council discussion the following motion
was made:
CM Berning motioned adoption of the Final Plat entitled "Grenins Mississippi
Hills" subject to the seven conditions listed in the Findings of Fact and to allow the
applicant six (6) weeks to submit the required final engineering items to the City
Engineer. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of August 9, 1999, cont'd. Page 4.
6.3. Any ether Planning Business.
Dan Licht updated the City Council and staff on the Wild and Scenic Project with the
DNR.
7. Larry Koshak, City_Engjneer.
7.1. Any other Engineering Items.
-5.1. Consider approval of upgrade of Northern Natural Gas* Town Border
pan
Station Ex Sion.
(Removed from the Consent Agenda)
Mike Robertson explained this is a station that basically takes gas in at a certain pressure
and releases out gas at another pressure. The city needs to officially approve this.
CM Berning motioned to approve the Northern Natural Gas Town Border Station
Expansion. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
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CM Berning motioned to approve Pay Estimate #2 for $21,522.94. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
9. Council Items:
9-1. A Consider Wright -Hennepin proposal concerning Water Service
Billing(cont'd from last agenda)-
Mayor Fournier motioned to accept Wright -Hennepin Electric billing proposal.
Seconded by CM Berning. All in favor. Motion carried.
B. Any other Council items.
9.h, 1 Set Administrative Sub -committee
Mayor Fournier set Tuesday, August 31, 1999 at 4 PM.
9-b.2. Discussion of 101 Market,
CM Ackerman stated she had a phone call from a resident who stated the Highway 101
Market is a retail market not an agricultural products market and that it's in violation of its
permit.
Dan Licht stated the 101 Market was established prior to incorporation by the County.
The City views this business as an interim use in anticipation that the property will develop
into a higher use with water and sewer services. The Council has done this with other
properties along Highway 101.
CM Berning questioned if the signage on this property is in compliance with City
Ordinance. Mike Robertson stated that Council policy is that staff does not inspect all
properties in the City for compliance with City Ordinances but waits for complaints and
responds to them. Council directed staff to review this property and other similar retail
uses on Highway 101 and report back to at the next meeting.
City Council Meeting of August 9, 1999, cont'd. Page 5.
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Mayor Fournier motioned to direct staff to proceed with the process to hire a third
Public Works Employee. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion
carried.
B. Discussion of driveway width issues.
Mike Robertson stated the City Ordinance requires no more than 24 feet of driveway
width at the right-of-way line. Since the Council has discussed this, wider driveways
continue to be installed. Mike questioned if the Ordinance should be enforced or reviewed
again.
CM Berning motioned for staff to enforce the Ordinance. Seconded by CM
Ackerman.
Mayor stated he would like to see what other cities are doing.
Voting For the Motion: CM Ackerman, CM Berning
Voting Against the Motion: Mayor Fournier, CM Wendel.
Motion Failed.
Mayor Fournier motioned to have City Administrator find out what other cities
allow for driveway standards and present information at the next City Council
Meeting. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
C. Discussion of Cost Estimates for Sewer Hookup
Mike Robertson went over cost estimates he received from John Harwood. It was
estimated at $28,000 for sewer hook up and $7,000 for water hook up for John Zachman.
The higher costs were due to the distance involved. Mr. Zachman withdrew his request
when he was told he has to hook up to water also.
D. Consider Payment #3 for Otsego Wastewater Treatment
Facility to Gridor Construction, Inc. for 5220.165.
CM Wendel motioned to approve Payment #3 for $220,165 to Gridor Construction
for the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in motion.
Motion carried.
No items.
No items.
9.5. Consider Claims List for apnroval"
CM Ackerman motioned to adopt the Claims List as presented. Seconded by Mayor
Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.6. Closed Meeting - Consider possible Sewer Franchise Agreement,
CM Ackerman motioned to close the City Council Meeting. Seconded by CM
Berning. All in favor. Motion carried. Closed at 9 PM.
CM Wendel motioned to open the Closed Meeting. Seconded by CM Ackerman.
All in favor. Motion carried. Opened at 9 PM.
CM Ackerman motioned to close Closed Meeting. Seconded by CM Wendel.
All in favor. Motion Carried. Meeting closed at 9:36 PM
City Council Meeting of August 9, 1999, cont'd. Page 6.
CM Ackerman motioned to re -open City Council Meeting. Seconded by CM
Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting re -opened at 9:36 PM.
9.7. Ad oum by 10 PM.
CM Ackerman motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:37 PM
ayor L Fournier
Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning
Recorded by: Judy Hudson, Deputy
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