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09-11-00 CCCITY OF OTSEGO COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 - 6:30 PM 1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call meeting to order: Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM. a. Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Council Members: Virginia Wendel, Vern Heidner, Richard Nichols, and Suzanne Ackerman. Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Carol Olson, Secretary, Dan Licht, City Planner; Larry Koshak, City Engineer; Ron Wagner, Engineer; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney. b. Pledge of allegiance, Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Consider agenda apilroval. Mike Robertson requested to add under 9.0 Set meeting date for Albertville Otsego Sewer sub -committee meeting and under 9.D Additional Sheriff coverage hours. Mayor Fournier requested adding under 9.4. discussion of Overlay Project issues. CM Heidner moved to adopt agenda as amended. CM Ackerman seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Consider Minutes* a. August 8, 2000 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes CM Heidner motioned to accept the minutes as written. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. b. August 2. 2000 - 88th Street Improvement Hearing Minutes CM Wendel motioned to accept the minutes as written. Seconded by CM Heidner seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Onen Forum: Paul Olson Odean Ave. NE, Concerned with speed limit on Odean Ave. Mike Robertson said that the state did a speed study and set the limit at 55 MPH. The City had requested it to be 45 MPH. Ron Wagner -The study is based on the number of homes along the road which determines the speed. Mayor Fournier suggested Mike Robertson alert the Wright County Sheriff Office to do more patrolling. Mayor Fournier asked Paul Olson to attend the next meeting with comments on how things are going. Nicolette Schullo, 7914 Ochoa Ave NE - Complaint of rocks, blacktop, and gravel left on-site in the overlay project. Steve Orwoll, 5918 Rawlings Ave NE Rogers - Complaint about Schwab Landfill. Concerned with drainage. He is hoping the development being proposed will help resolve this issue. City Council Meeting of September 11, 2000 cont'd Page 2 CM Heidner asked if there is any hazardous material or just drainage problems? Larry Koshak stated that the county was in charge of the plan regarding that issue. They said that the job met criteria. Mike Robertson stated the developer would provide a drainage plan and staff would review it to make sure it solved his drainage problems. Council said to send Steve Orwoll a copy of the plan. Arnold Henrickson - Program Manager Minnegasco, regarding the requested pipeline permit on the east side of the city. The proposed pipeline would provide balance and meet area demands for a long time. This will be in right-of-way and be across from city utilities. To answer concerns regarding safety, this line will be tested above requirements. The line will also be placed one (1) foot deeper then normal for an additional buffer and all federal requirements will be met. Mayor Fournier asked if alternate routes had been looked at. CM Heidner had concerns about the size and safety of such a gas line. Jerry Kolstrum, Minnegasco - This size pipe is adequate for a 15 year projection and this will go beyond that. Co. Rd. issues, future road work, bridge pilings are all part of the reason for the proposed plan. It is a feasibility issue not only an economic issue. Mayor Fournier recommended coming back to September 25 meeting with more information regarding economics, etc. If Minnegasco would pay for a special meeting, an earlier meeting will be called. They should get more information to the city engineer prior to the meeting. Minnegasco said they would pay costs and a special Meeting was set for September 18, 2000 at 7PM for this issue. CM Nichols gave a report on what he and CM Ackerman observed regarding the overlay project. Cecil Adams area was bad and most of the other areas on the list appeared to be fixed. Recommended that the contractor still go out and see if there is something that can be done for the areas with weeds growing. Mike Robertson recommended Public Works Department grade Mr. Adams' ditch as the contractor would charge too much. CM Heidner moved to accept the recommendation of the Public Works Sub - Committee to have the Public Works Department repair the steep ditches with the contractor completing the cleanup of other areas. Mayor Fournier seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. City Council Meeting of September 11, 2000 cont'd Page 3 6. Dan Licht- City Planner: • Consider owner 1" .11 applicants ►-ba J- Winter .11 Rodney G.Winter. Wright16040 NE 65th Street. Otseg! MN 55330, Secs. 34 and 35, lwp 12 1. Ra= 23. / .1 Qf QtsQgo, MN. Reqollow& A. / 1 1- Permit to/ I 1 lot greater than 2 1/2 acres in an A-1 (General Agricultural District). B. Preliminary and Final Plat of the "Winter Addition" Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report dated September 6, 2000. The applicant provided revised plans that include the parcel west of the existing house and existing accessory buildings within Lot 1, and an easement over the creek which crosses both lots. The size of the barn must meet setbacks of 30 feet from lot line. NAC recommended that the Plat be revised to address that issue. Mike Robertson advised the Council that Mr. Winter could not attend, but was willing to comply with all city conditions. Larry Koshak, City Engineer; commented that the Plat should show an easement for the Enron gas line that crosses Outlot A. He also noted that this parcel was subject to a cease and desist order by the DNR and recommended a condition be added to address this issue. CM Nichols moved to approve Conditional Use Permit to allow indirect access and lot size greater than 2 1/2 Acres in am A-1 (General Agricultural District. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. CM Nichols moved to approve Preliminary and Final Plat of the "Winter Addition", subject to seven (7) conditions in NAC report of Sept. 6, 2000. Delete Item number two (2), and add Item number seven (7) to revised drawing to show on Plat the Enron Easement and to provide proof of resolution of DNR cease and desist order. CM Heidner seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. 6.2 Consider Owners Louis and Sylvia Barthel_ 13236 NF. 60th Street_ Rogers (Otsego) MN, 55374_ Applicant is John Dahlman 10270 Pierce Place NE Blaine, MN, 55434. PID#118-500-323300. Sec. 32. Twp. 121, Range 23 City of Otsego. County of Wright, MN and is located at 13236 NE 60th Street A. Rezone from A-1 (General Agricultural District) to A-2 (LongRange Urban Service Area) B. Pre urinary and Final Plat of D and T Estates Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report dated September 6, 2000. He noted that the applicant owns land around this parcel. Planning Commission voted seven (7) to zero (0) to approve with conditions in the Findings of Fact. City Council Meeting of September 11, 2000 cont'd Page 4 CM Heidner moved to Rezone from A-1(General Agricultural District) to A-2 (Long Range Urban Service Area). Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried. CM Heidner moved to approve D & J Estates Preliminary and Final Plat with conditions in NAC's Report dated September 6, 2000. City Engineer, Larry Koshak, recommended adding the condition of approval by Wright County Engineer of Right of Way. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Dan Licht, presented the Planners Report. Stating that the grass area was originally allowed for storage by the earlier CUP for Precision Motor Sports. The Planning Commission recommended that the applicant be allowed to use the grass and look at it next summer. NAC would strongly recommend against such an approach because it becomes an enforcement issue. Debra Jensen CFO of Pioneer Marine, LLC Proposed a compromise Plan (Exhibit B) CM Heidner motioned to approve Conditional Use Permit to allow Outside Sales and Storage in an I-1 (Limited Industrial District) based on the most current plan with condition number three (3) removed and condition number one (1) modified per drawing (exhibit B). Motion withdrawn. CM Nichols motioned to approve Conditional Use Permit subject to staff report dated September 6, 2000, with following changes to conditions. Delete condition number three (3) and Revise condition one (1) that by July 1st, 2001 hard surface must be provdied for the stalls and access areas for each boat, Subject to approval by City Staff. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried. 6.4 Consider Final Plat for Pheasant Ridge 3rd Addition Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report dated September 6, 2000. Dan Licht stated that there are minor lot area issues that can be addressed by City Staff. NAC recommended approval with some minor issues that staff can address. City Council Meeting of September 11, 2000 cont'd Page 5 The Engineer did note that the Streets are mis-labeled on the Plat. The Planning Commission did recommend approval. Mike Robertson stated that the applicant was unable to attend and had no problems with any of the conditions. CM Heidner motioned to approve Final Plat with five (5) conditions in Planner's Report dated September 6, 2000. CM Nichols seconded. All in Favor. Motion carried. ►vl- I Larry Kosh k. City Engineer - 7.1 'neer7.1 Consider Approval of Plans & Sn .cification.s and Advertisement for Bids for Quaday Avenue Truk Sanitary„ Sewer and Storm Sewer Larry Koshak stated that they have combined the projects 7.1 and 7.2 (88th St & Quaday) He is asking for approval of both projects, advertise for three (3) weeks and accept bids for Oct.9, 2000. Just the underground work would be done this fall. CM Heidner motioned to approve the Plans & Specifications and advertisement for Bids for Quaday Avenue Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried. 7.2 Consider Approval of Plans & Specification and Advertisement for Bids for 88th Street Improvement CM Heidner motioned to approve Plans and Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for 88th Street Improvement. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in Favor. Motion Carried. 7.3 Consider Partial Payment for 1999 Street OverlayProject, Mayor Fournier questioned payment at this time. Mike Robertson stated that $123,000.00 is being held back at this time. Also the contractor is paying $500.00 a day now for project overrun. Mayor Fournier recommended tabling to next council meeting. 7.4 Any Other Engineering Business CM Wendel would like information regarding the cost of a well and water tower in the Triangle area of Otsego. Mike Robertson will work with the City Engineer regarding a cost estimate. 8. Andrew MacArthur. CityAttorney: 8.1 Discussion of Proposed Assessment Agreement from Dayan Andrew MacArthur went over the re -draft of the contract with the City of Dayton and is awaiting recommendations of changes. CM Heidner recommended adding the amount as Exhibit "B" . City Council Meeting of September cont'd Page 6 Mayor Fournier motioned approval of Assessment Agreement. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion Carried. 8.2 Consider Statement of Understanding anding Between Otsego and American National Red Cross_ CM Heidner motioned to table indefinitely. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in Favor. Motion carried. :1 i-.190FINO 9.5 Closed Meeting on Attorney- . ient Priv'le= CM Heidner motioned to close the meeting. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in Favor. Motion Carried. Meeting closed at 9:55 PM. Meeting reopened at 10:00PM. CM Ackerman motioned to reopen regular City Council Meeting. CM Nichols seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. A. Review of Proposed 2001 Bud= Mike Robertson went over Budget information and pointed out there is a 4.7% increase in levy size, at $877,787.00. B. Approval of Proposed 2001 Tax Leyy CM Wendel motioned to approve 2001 Tax Levy. CM Ackerman seconded motion. All in favor. Motion carried. 9.0 Mike Robertson,City Administrator - Update Albertville Sewer Sub -Committee Meeting date is set for Thursday, September 28, 2000, at 7 PM. Sub -Committee Members are Mayor Larry Fournier and CM Vern Heidner. 9_D Sheriffs Hours Mike Robertson stated that the Sheriff was wondering where we wanted the additional 2 hours next year. After discussion, council said to place this on the next meeting agenda. t- C- pA. No Updates 9.3 —JudvVudso--t-Der)utv-C-I-ei:k---Jlnflate No Updates -4 Co-isider Claimsapproval- City Council Meeting of September 11, 2000 cont'd Page 7 CM Heidner moved to adopt the Claims List. CM Ackerman seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. 4.6 Adjourn 10 PM CM Ackerman motioned to adjourn the City Council Meeting. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 PM. -Ivfayor L Fournier Elline 'Beatty, City Cl rk/Zo ' g A Recorded by: Carol A. Olson, Secretary City Seal • Yom_ M'!