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05-10-99 CCCITY OF OTSEGO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS OTSEGO CITY HALL MAY 10, 1999 1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call meeting to order. Mayor Fournier called the May 10, 1999 City Council Meeting to order at 6:30 PM. a. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Larry Fournier, Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Mark Berning, Virginia Wendel and Suzanne Ackerman. Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator; Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk; Dan Licht, City Planner; Larry Koshak, City Engineer and Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney. 2. Consider Agenda approval. CM Wendel requested to add under Item 9. l.c. Update of Community Rec. Mayor Fournier requested to add under Item 8.3. Discussion of any future meetings with the Darkenwalds. CM Heidner motioned to adopt the Agenda as amended. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Consider minutes: a. April , 199 City Council Meeting. CM Berning motioned to adopt the minutes. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. b. April 22, 1999 Special City Council Meeting, Mayor Fournier suggested to hold off approving these minutes until the City Attorney has reviewed them. The Council agreed. 4. Open Forum: No one appeared on the Open Forum. Tom Truszinski said to the City Council that the second phase of Bonding needs to be completed and the bond statement needs to be sent to the insurance agency for a rating. The cash flow presented at the last meeting is still good. After Council discussion, CM Heidner motioned to adopt the Resolution Providing for the Sale of $2,595,000 General Obligation Sewer and Water Revenue Bonds 1999, Series A and to appoint Juran and Moody as Financial Advisor. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried. City Council Meeting of May 10, 1999, cont'd. Page 2. Tom explained that the City could save money by including the Overlay Bond of $1,700,000 with the Water and Sewer Bond. By combining, the City would save about $4,000. CM Berning motioned to adopt the Resolution for the $1,800,000 Improvement Bond on a Ten Year Schedule. CM Wendel seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. CM Heidner stated concern with the 10 Year Schedule feeling the payments will take a large amount of each year's budget. He noted that this payment should be a line item in the Street Dept. Yearly Maintenance Budget. 5. Consent Agenda, 5.1. Approve the Rivers of Hope Day Proclamation. CM Heidner motioned to adopt Consent Agenda. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried. 6. Dan Licht, City Planner: 6.1 Lin -Bar petition - increased driveway width_ Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Steve Camps, petitioner, stated he needs the 44 foot driveway for his 4 car garage, but is willing to compromise. Mayor Fournier motioned to maintain the 24 foot width for driveways as currently stated under the Zoning Ordinance for safety reasons. Seconded by CM Berning. Voting For the Motion: Mayor Fournier, CM Berning, CM Ackerman. Voting Against the Motion: CM Wendel, CM Heidner. Motion carried three (3) to two (2). 6.2. Any other Planning Business. CM Heidner stated he and CM Ackerman attended Chris Bulow's neighborhood meeting at Riverwood on his proposed development of the Greninger property. He stated Chris gave a fair presentation at which about 50 people attended. 7. Larry Koshak, City Engineer, 7.1. Odean Avenue cost estimates. Larry Koshak went over his May 5, 1999 Memo. Mayor Fournier motioned to set the Improvement Hearing for Odean Avenue for Tuesday, June 1, 1999 at 7 PM. Seconded by CM Berning. All in favor. Motion carried. 7.2_ Any other Engineering Business_ Larry Koshak reported he met with the County Engineer. Some of the items they went over were: Access to County Rd 42 from Ulmer's Development - County will not allow access. Bulow's Development - No comment but they want to review. County Rd 36 - Future upgrade - The County appreciated the City's letter. They will put this on the County Board's Agenda. Also discussed was the possible realignment of this road in the future. City Council Meeting of May 10, 1999, cont'd. Page 3. 8. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney:, 8.1. Review 12roosn ed septic ordinance update. Andy MacArthur stated he had Jerry Olson and Larry Koshak review this ordinance. Jerry Olson pointed out the following issues in the Ordinance: Page 3, Section 3.0 - permits required to have septic pumped, which the City has not previously required. Jerry recommended not to require a permit for pumping. The Council agreed to remove the word pump. Council discussed licensing the pumpers and it was agreed on license for 3 years at $25 issued by the Building Official. Page 4 - Can't determine compliance with existing system. The Council agreed to remove the words compliance determination. Page 6, 7.1Ob. - includes both bathroom and bedroom addition - in the past the only addition would have been is a bedroom - Jerry would like to see the word bathroom removed since MN Rule only requires bedroom. The City Council and Larry Koshak agreed. CM Berning motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 99-4 Sewage and Wastewater Treatment Ordinance with the above changes. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried. CM Heidner motioned to adopt the Summery for Publication of the Sewage and Wastewater Treatment Ordinance. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. 8.2. Consider Resolution for Condemnation of 78th St. ROW, Mayor Fournier motioned to approve Resolution 99-25 Authorizing procurement of permanent easements for roadway, storm water drainage, sanitary sewer, water, and utility purposes, along with necessary temporary construction easements for 78th Street and portions of Quaday Avenue. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. a u1scussion of any ruture meetings wain ine Uarxenwaius. The Council directed Mike Robertson and Andy MacArthur to prepare a response to the Darkenwald's proposal. 9_ Council Items: 9.1. a. Administrative sub -committee report. Mayor Fournier stated the Administrative Sub -committee will advertise for Bids for Wastewater and Water Service Companies to operate the facilities. They will bring to the Council all of the bidders for a presentation. The Committee is continuing to check out Internet Service Providers. b. EDA - EDAAC Meeting, CM Wendel reported the EDAAC Commission elected LeRoy Lindenfelser as Chair. They want to advertise for more members and they also want a Website. City Council Meeting of May 10, 1999, cont'd. Page 4. CM Heidner motioned to re -appoint Ruby Thibodeau and LeRoy Lindenfelser for four year terms each contingent upon their interviews with the City Council. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried. Mayor Fournier set a joint meeting with the EDA for June 14, 1999 at 6 PM. 9.2. Mike Robertson. City Administrator - update. a. Community Recreation Agreement, CM Wendel reported there will be a Open House honoring Jeff Asthal at Time Out at 4:30 PM on May 12, 1999. Jeff has recommended to the Community Rec. Board for Michelle Berg to replace Jeff on an Interim basis and as full time. b. Administrative Computer Purchase_ Mike went over his suggestions as outlined in his memo. Mayor Fournier motioned to authorize staff to purchase two (2) new computers and a printer as quoted by Softronics. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried. C_ Set Slahtown Meeting, CM Berning motioned for the Sewer Sub -committee to meet with these residents. Seconded by CM Ackerman. Voting For the Motion: Mayor Fournier, CM Ackerman, CM Berning, CM Wendel. Voting Against the Motion: CM Heidner. Motion carried four (4) to one (1). d. Discussion of Developer Applications Mike Robertson stated since Chris Bulow's application was not complete, his hearing will be converted to a Concept Plan Review. 9.3. Elaine Beatty, City Clerk - update. Elaine had no updates. 9.4. Judy Hudson, Dewy City Clerk - update. Judy stated Clean Up Day was a success and she hasn't received all the information for a final report. 9.5. Consider Claims List for approval_" CM Berning motioned to accept the Claims Lists. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried. 9.6. Closed Meeting on Attorney Client Privilege to discuss pending Condemnation Litigation CM Ackerman motioned to close the City Council Meeting at 9:53 PM. Seconded by CM Berning. All in favor. Motion carried. 9.7. Adjourn by 10 PM. CM Ackerman motioned to reopen the City Council Meeting. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried. CM Berning motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. meeting adjourned at 10:16 PM. City Council Meeting of May 10, 1999, cont'd. Page 5. /L �v ayor M eou-rm-er Elaine Beatty, City ClerVpning Adm. Recorded by: Judy Hudson, Depuiy Clerk City Seal