04-10-00 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
APRIL 10, 2000
1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call meeting to order -
Mayor Fournier called the City Council Meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
a. RollCall- Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Virginia Wendel,
Suzanne Ackerman, Vern Heidner, Mark Berning.
Staff. Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Dan
Licht, City Planner; John Harwood, City Engineer.
Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance
2_ Consider agenda approval.
Mayor Fournier requested 9.a. Discussion of Prairie Park Shelter 9.b. Update on sharing
sewer capacity with the City of Albertville.
CM Berning motioned to adopt the City Council Agenda as amended. Seconded by
CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider Minutes:
a. March 13. 2000 - Regular C ouncil Meeting Minutes
CM Heidner motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor.
Motion carried.
b. March 27. 2000 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes
CM Berning motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Oven Forum -
4.1. Any Oven Forum
Rudy Thibodeau, 9100 Park Avenue, Fun City. Mr. Thibodeau questioned the amount for
a variance for a signage setback.
4.A. Special Presentations
1. City Accountant -may Groen - Preliminary 1999 Budget Rem
Gary distributed a Preliminary and Unaudited Report on the Cash and Investment
Balances and reviewed.
CM Heidner motioned for $179,000 of the surplus be put into the 1999 Road
Overlay Bond Fund going towards the city portion; and for $50,000 to go into the
General Fund and have a special City Council Workshop to determine where the
balance is distributed. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of April 10, 2000, cont'd. Page 2.
2. Highway #101 Market Discussion (Richard Lefebvre/Ken Natha)
Ken and Julie Nathe. Their request was for the City to allow them to open their market
while their application for an Interim Use Permit is going through the process. After
Council and Staff discussion, it was explained to the Nathes that City Ordinance doesn't
allow this use.
S. CONSENT AGENDA
No Consent Agenda Items.
6. Dan Licht, City Planner:
6.1. Consider Appfi cation from Dennis Backers. Backers Companies for Final
Plat of Outlot "F" - Crimson Ponds 2nd Addition
Dan Licht presented the Planning Report. Jeremy Boots, representing Mr. Backes
reported that of the 41 lots in the first addition, there are commitments on 30 lots.
Mayor Fournier motioned to approve the Final Plat of Crimson Ponds 2nd
Addition, subject to the five conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by
CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2. Deborah and Randy Carron Relocation of a building
Dan Licht presented the Planning Report.
CM Berning motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit to relocate an existing
single family dwelling to their property at 14975 95th Street NE subject to the four
conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Final Plat of Outlot "B" - Prairie reek 3rd Addition.
Dan Licht presented the Planning Report.
CM Wendel motioned to approve the final plat of Prairie Creek 3rd Addition
subject to the five conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by Mayor
Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.4. Any Other Planning Business
7. John Harwood, CityEngineer:
7.1. Consider Approval of Change Order #t for COP99 02 78TH St. Project-
John
rojectJohn Harwood was in attendance for Larry Koshak. Mr. Harwood presented the
Engineering Report dated April 5, 2000.
Mayor Fournier motioned to approve Change Order #1 for the 78th Street Project
of $61,927.24. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
No other Engineering Business.
8. Andrew MacArthur. City y:
8.1. Consideration of People's Service Water Contract.
Mr. MacArthur stated he has reviewed the Contract and recommended approval. Mike
City Council Meeting of April 10, 2000, cont'd. Page 3.
Robertson stated he support's Mr. MacArthur's recommendation.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the Contract with People's Service. Seconded by
CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.2. Consideration of Stipulation Agreement with Minnesota Department of
Health
CM Heidner motioned for the City to sign this agreement. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
None
9. Council Ttem.s•
A. Discussion of Prairie
Mike reported bids are due May 3rd
The Council directed Mike Robertson to prepare an agreement for the next City Council
Meeting asking for a 100,000 gallons per day for sewer service, and include Otsego's
requirements for building standards, residential, industrial and commercial requirements.
CM Ackerman left the Meeting at 8:45 PM.
9.2. Mike Robertson, City Administrator _ , do ate•
Mike reported he received a quote for a security system at the sewer plant of $11,000.
Council was in consensus this was too high, and directed him to prepare specs and seek
another bid.
Mike received cost information from Wright -Hennepin for installing a street light at the
intersection of CSAH 39/19. Pole: $100 and transformer $75.
Mayor Fournier motioned to have Wright -Hennepin Electric install a street light at
the intersection of CSAH 39 and 19. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Mike also said there are residents who want to move in to Crimson Ponds prior to
receiving phone service. The Council agreed this could be done on the condition a
Waiver, drawn up by the City Attorney, is signed acknowledging this.
No updates.
9-4—
No updates.
9.5. Consider Claims List for ap al
CM Berning motioned to adopt the Claims List as presented. Seconded by CM
Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of April 10, 2000, cont'd. Page 4.
9.6. Adjourn y10 PM.
CM Heidner motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:07 PM
yor L ournier
1(;ttest-: Elaine Beatty, City rk/Zo 'ng Administrator
Recorded by: Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk
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