05-22-00 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
MAY 22, 2000
1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call meeting to order•
Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
a. Roll all: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Mark Berning,
Virginia Wendel. Suzanne Ackerman arrived at 7:10 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.
Mayor Larry Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider agenda approval. (Deletions or additions
CM Wendel requested to add under Item 9. Report on Community Rec. Meeting.
Mike Robertson requested the Council to add under Item 9. Set a Joint Meeting with the
City of Albertville and to delete Item 8.2. Discussion of Water and Sewer Ordinance..
Mayor Fournier requested to add under Item 8.5. Discussion of Strong Beer License Fee.
CM Berning motioned to adopt the May 22, 2000 City Council Agenda as amended.
Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider Minutes:
a. May 8, 2000 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes
CM Berning motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion
carried.
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' Any •p -i Forum
[";o one appeared on Open Forum
Mr. MacArthur reviewed and read the Hazardous Building Resolution and Order.
Jerry Olson, Building Official, went over his memo of May 18, 2000.
Jane Gardner, property owner, was present. Mr. MacArthur explained the Order, the
process and proceedings to the property owner and occupant who were present at the
meeting. The Council reviewed numerous pictures of the exterior and interior of the
City Council Meeting of May 22, 2000, cont'd. Page 2.
istructure provided by Jerry Olson. Scott Willis stated they feel everything is in working
condition.
CM Wendel motioned to approve Resolution No. 2000-08, A Resolution approving
an order for abatement of a hazardous building pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 463. Seconded by CM Berning. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Discussion with Carey Lyons, Christ Lutheran Church
Re: Siding type for the Christ Lutheran Church Addition
Carey Lyons, requested that the Church be allowed to use steel siding.
Dan Licht went over the history of this request and stated their request requires a
Conditional Use Permit.
CM Ackerman arrived at 7:10 PM.
Mayor Fournier motioned to send this request back to the Planning Commission following
the required process. Seconded by CM Wendel.
Andrew MacArthur noted there shouldn't be a motion since there is no application.
Both Mayor Fournier and CM Wendel rescinded their motion.
Jack Holmes, President of Vanman Company, feels the Ordinance isn't clear and they are
just looking for clarification and shouldn't have to go through a Conditional Use Permit
process. The Council directed the Church to get an application for a Conditional Use
Permit.
5. Consent ,Agenda (Non -Controversial Items)
No Consent Agenda Items.
6. DanLicht- City Planner:
6.1. Consider Final Plat for Big Ed's Land "The Pointe" - Pulte Homes of
Minnesota CoM., Dennis �iriswold- (Tabled on May 8. 20001
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Larry Koshak stated he hasn't received all the
information for him to make a recommendation.
Dennis Griswold, Pulte Homes, would like the final plat approved, with conditions, in
order for them to close on the property. Mr. MacArthur said he could support approving
the final plat with the conditions. He informed the applicant the City won't sign the Plat
until the conditions are met. Council, staff and applicant requested additional conditions to
be added in regards to a quick take action by the City for easement for ponding with
applicant funding it, and that the plat needs to be recorded within 60 days after approval.
CM Berning motioned to approve the Final Plat of The Pointe subject to the twelve
conditions listed in the Findings of Fact and Number 5 being revised as
recommended by the Planning Commission. Seconded by CM Wendel.
Voting For the Motion: Mayor Fournier, CM Wendel, CM Berning
Voting Against the Motion: CM Ackerman
Motion carried three (3) to one (1).
6.2. Consider Godfather's Pizza Sign Variance for Rudy and Margaret
Thibodeau
CM Berning motioned to approve the variance to allow a free standing sign to
encroach 9.5 feet into a required 17.5 foot setback required from a lot line at the
City Council Meeting of May 22, 2000, cont'd. Page 3.
Fun City recreation center, 9100 Park Avenue. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in
favor. Motion carried.
6.3. Consider Park .Shelter Recommendation from Park Board
Dan Licht reported the Parks Commission recommended Tri -Con, Inc. at $26,210, which
includes excavation and landscaping, with a hunter green roof. CM Berning added that
the Parks Commission would like electricity brought up to the shelter which would cost
extra.
CM Berning motioned to accept the bid from Tri -Con, Inc. at $26,210. Seconded by
CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Berning motioned to direct staff to get a quote for getting electricity to the
shelter and present to the Council prior to the shelter being built. Seconded by
Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.4. C'on.sider Revised Final Plat of Prairie Creek 3RD Addition for
Dennis Ulmer/Edmund and Marito Lefebvre.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report.
CM Wendel motioned to rescind her motion approving the Final Plat of April 10,
2000 which consisted of 74 lots. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion
carried.
CM Wendel motioned to approve the Final Plat for Prairie Creek 3rd Addition for
39 lots subject to the conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
There were no other planning items.
7. Larry Koshak,City Engineer:
7.1. Discussion of new Utility Franchise Applications
Mike went over his memo dated May 17, 2000.
Council directed the City Attorney to research what changes are needed in the City's
Franchise Ordinance.
7.2. Any Other Engineering Business
Larry gave a brief update on all the current road projects.
8. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney7
8.1. Consideration of Amendment of TSTS Ordinance per State Regulations
(Continued from A11ril 24, and May 8—. 2000 Age dasl.
Andy reviewed. The Council agreed to continue this discussion at the next City Council
Meeting.
8.2. Discussion of Water and Sewer Ordinance,
This item was deleted from the Agenda.
8.3. See No. 4-A. 1 Above under Special Presentation
City Council Meeting of May 22, 2000, cont'd. Page 4.
8.4. ARING for Christopher M Billow and Linda Billow for Vintage 7o f
Course. Inc for New Application for On -Sale Non -Intoxicating Malt
Liquor License and On -Sale Wine License ns (They are rcqucs1jug a Strong
Beer License if the other wo are a rpp ovedl
Mr. MacArthur reviewed the application.
Mayor Fournier opened the Public Hearing at 9.05 PM
Elaine Beatty said the proper publishing was done.
There was no Public comment.
Mayor Fournier closed the Public Hearing at 9:06 PM.
CM Berning motioned to approve the On -sale Wine License. Seconded by CM
Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Berning motioned to approve the On -Sale Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
For the Strong Beer License, Andy explained the only requirement is that they have the
On -Sale Wine License and On -Sale Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor License and 60% of
their business has to be the restaurant. No Public Hearing is required.
CM Wendel motioned to set $75 a year for a Strong Beer License. Seconded by
Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
There were no other legal items
9. Council Items-
A. Anv Council Business
CM Wendel gave a brief report of the recent Community Rec. Meeting where they
discussed administration wages.
9.1_ Mike Robertson, City Adminis ratnr - date-
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A. Any City Administrator Business
June 21, 2000, 7 PM, Otsego City Hall, was set for the next Joint Meeting with the City of
Albertville.
9.2. Elaine Beatty,
Elaine had no updates.
9.3. Judy Hudson, I
Judy had no updates.
Judy asked to add Central Appliance Recyclers for $2,025 to the Claims List.
CM Wendel motioned to approve the Claims List including Central Appliance
Recyclers. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
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City Council Meeting of May 22, 2000, cont'd. Page 5.
9.5_ Adjourn by 10 PM
CM Ackerman motioned to adjourn. seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
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T41(yor La Fournier
A est: Elaine Beatty, Cit Clerk/ 'ng Adm.
Recorded by: Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk
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