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05-24-99 CCCITY OF OTSEGO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS OTSEGO CITY HALL MAY 24, 1999 1. Mayer Larry Fournier will call meeting to order: Mayor Fournier called the 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 arrived at 7:37 PM. Absent: Vern Heidner Staff. Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator; Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Dan Licht, City Planner. Larry Koshak, City Engineer, absent 2_ Consider agenda apnroval" CM Wendel requested to add under Item 9.1.c. Community Rec. discussion and under Item 6.2. Discussion of North American Wetland Engineering sewer system. Mayor Fournier requested to add under Item 9. Lb. Set Sewer Sub -committee Meeting with slabtown residents and to set a Public Works Sub -committee Meeting. Mike Robertson requested for CM Ackerman, to place Discussion of Condition of Original Town Hall on the agenda under Item 9.d. CM Berning motioned adoption of City Council Agenda as amended. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Consider Minutes: a. May 10, 1999 Regular Council Meeting Minutes, CM Berning motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. b. May 4. 1999 Overlay Improvement Hearing Meetings 4-99. CM Berning motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. C. Apr'_ 122, 1999 Special Council Meeting Minutes. CM Berning motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Open Forum: 4.1. Any pen Forum_ No one appeared on Open Forum. City Council Meeting Minutes of May 24, 1999, contd. Page 2. 4A_ Special Presentations - 1. Bob Miller - Wright -Hennepin Electric Y2K efforts_ Mr. Miller explained how Wright -Hennepin Electric has prepared for Year 2000. Wright -Hennepin and GRE (UPA) plan to be Year 2000 ready, by June 30, 1999. Wright -Hennepin anticipates business as usual for 1/1/2000 and they will be staffed the evening of 12/31/99 to quickly address any problems. 5. Consent Agenda. 5.1. Approve Resolution Ordering Preparation of Plans for Otsego 1999 Bituminous Overlay Program_ CM Berning motioned adoption of the Consent Agenda. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. 6. Dan Licht, City Planner_ Mr. Licht presented the Planner's Report. Mayor Fournier motioned to approve the proposed development of industrial warehouse building on Lot 1, Block 1, Otsego Industrial Park 2nd Addition and site plan for American Institutional subject to the 9 conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. 6.2. Any other Planning Business. Mike Robertson briefly updated the Council and Staff on the interested developers that he has spoken with regarding cluster/open space development in Otsego. 7. Larry Keshak, City Engineer: No Engineering Items. S. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; 5.1. Set meeting with Darkenwald's Family Partnership, Mayor Fournier set June 17, 1999 or June 15, 1999 at 7 PM. CM Wendel motioned to set June 17, 1999 as first choice and an alternative date of June 15, 1999 at 7 PM. Seconded by CM Berning. All in favor. Motion carried. Mayor Fournier requested an agenda. 5.2. See 9.5_A_ below. 5.3. Any other egal Business_ Mr. MacArthur updated the Council on the condemnation proceedings in regards to easements for the sewer and water trunk lines and also on the Odean Avenue Project. CM Ackerman arrived at this point (7:37PM) City Council Meeting Minutes of May 24, 1999, cont'd. Page 3. 9. Council Items* 21. a_ Discussion of Parks and Rec. Commission requests. CM Berning stated that the Park and Rec. Commission would like additional overhead lights and more receptacles installed in the shed by City Hall in time for their annual Halloween Event. They also want Council feedback on the Park Shelter. They prefer a pole barn structure rather than stick built because of costs. The Council directed Mike Robertson to contact an electrician and also the Council wants to see a sketch of the proposed shelter. b. Any other Council Business, 1. Set Sewer Sub -committee Meeting with slahtown residents. Mayor Fournier set Wednesday, June 2, 1999 at 6 PM. 2. Set a Public Works Sub -committee meeting Mayor Fournier set Wednesday, June 16th, 4 PM. He also requested an agenda item of discussing the maintenance of 60th Street. At this time, Gerard Zachman spoke stating he broke the front end of his tractor because of the chuck holes in 60th Street. He wants the City to pay for the repair. Andy MacArthur told Mr. Zachman to prepare a claim explaining what happened and give to the City to review. C. Community Rec. discussion. CM Wendel asked the Council for feedback on their future participation plans in Community Rec. Mike Robertson stated he talked to Pat Klaers, Elk River City Administrator. Mr. Klaers had stated that both Elk River and Rogers want to add to the program and are willing to pay more. Since Dayton is dropping out and Otsego doesn't want to pay additional funds, Elk River is looking at other options and are preparing a report for the Elk River Council. It was the consensus of the City Council that Otsego doesn't want to increase it's payments. d. Original Town Hall Building CM Ackerman stated she would like to have the Building Official, Jerry Olson, inspect this building and present a report to the Council. She is concerned with the kids from Headstart playing around the building if it isn't safe. CM Wendel would like to see it taken down. CM Berning said it should have been taken down two years ago. CM Ackerman said she would bring this issue up this Thursday at the Heritage Commission Meeting. 9.2_ Mike Rohertson, City Administrator - update - Mike dp ate" Mike said he spoke with Federal Warning Systems (sirens). They had reviewed a map of the City and in their opinion the existing siren on Quaday and Cty Rd 42 should be moved to the other side of 101 for the mobile home park. They will be sending a report recommending siren coverage. Mike Robertson also discussed Utility Cost Items for the Sewer Plant. The budgeted amount was $80,000 to run power from Highway 101. The estimate has come in at $32,000 from Wright -Hennepin. He also met with Elk River Utilities. They discussed moving their lines along 42. The Council requested this item on the next City Council Agenda. City Council Meeting Minutes of May 24, 1999, cont'd. Page 4. 9.3. Elaine Beatty, City Clerk - , do ate Elaine Beatty reported that the recent Planning Seminar and dinner received very good feedback. No items. 9.5_ Consider Claims List for approval. CM Ackerman motioned to adopt the Claims List. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. Claims List for Easement offers. Mike Robertson explained these payments gives the City access to the properties. CM Wendel motioned to authorize paying these payments. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried. See minutes under separate cover. CM Ackerman motioned to close the City Council Meeting. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting closed at 8:37 PM. CM Ackerman motioned to reopen the City Council Meeting. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting re -opened at 9:17 PM. 9.6. Adjourn by 10 PM. CM Ackerman motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Berning. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:18 PM. Attest: Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zonpt Adm. Recorded by: Judy Hudson, Deputy City Seal.