01-22-01 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 22, 2001
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
1. Mayer La= Fournier will call City Council M ing_ o order-
Mayor
rd rMayor Fournier called the City Council Meeting to order at 6:36 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Virginia Wendel, Suzanne
Ackerman, Vern Heidner, Jerry Struthers.
Staff. Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Larry Koshak, City Engineer.
Arriving at 8:55 PM Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney.
2_ - onsid .r agenda apDrovil
CM Wendel requested to add under Item 9. Community Rec. Update and River Rider
Meeting. Mike Robertson requested at the recommendation of the City Attorney to
remove Discussion of Feedlot Registration Applications under Item 6.2. and place under
Item 10. Closed Meeting. Mayor Fournier requested to add under Item 9.b. Set date for
Sewer and Water sub -committee meeting for the I-94 Sewer Service Area.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the January 22, 2001 City Council Agenda as
amended. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. C np6der the following minntec
a. January�1
CM Heidner noted on pages 3 and 4 should read Jay and Carol Swanson and not
Swenson.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of the minutes as amended. Seconded by Mayor
Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Fournier appointed Virginia Wendel as Council Representative to River Rider with
Suzanne Ackerman as the alternate. This was overlooked at the last council meeting.
4. On .n Forum: (5 minute limitl
4.1. Open Forum
No one appeared on Open Forum.
4:2. Sneri nr CPntation&
Z Consid r Building Official Contract for 2001
Mayor Fournier requested to make sure that proof of insurance is a yearly requirement.
CM Wendel motioned to approve the Building Official Contract for 2001. Seconded
by Mayor Fournier. All in flavor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of January 22, 2001, contd. Page 2.
5. Consent Agenda{non-Controversial items)
5-1- Al2umm Claims List -
5.2. A1212rove ayEQluty Implementation R j2ort
CM Wendel motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda. Seconded by CM Ackerman.
All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Dan Licht_ City Planner.
6.1. Darrel Farr Company for a PiUD (Planned Unit D v low
Concent Plan Review fora Senior Housing Development and Medical
Center located at 8185 River Rd NE Its rrili Asl son, Owner
PID 118-500-224400 55 acres-
Dan
creDan Licht presented the Planner's report and Larry Koshak reviewed the Engineer's
report. Ben Schmidt of the Darrel Farr Company gave a brief history of Farr
Development and what services would be offered with this development. Mr. Schmidt
agreed with the Planner's setback requirements, the access and landscaping. They will
consider an architectural style to tie in with the style of the elementary school. Mr.
Schmidt feels this is a good site for this type of development. They are a for-profit entity.
They are asking for 85% pay as you go TIF District with a 20 year commitment but
anticipate payoff only 7 to 10 years. Mike Robertson suggested a contract stating they will
have to stay on tax rolls for a certain length of time.
Joy Swenson, member of the Heritage Commission is concerned with this development on
this parcel which has the LaPlant House on it, home to one of the first settlers of Otsego.
The Heritage Commission is developing a list of potential historical sites and the LaPlant
Property would be considered one of the most historical pieces of property in Otsego. A
draft of this list has not been given to staff.
Ben Schmidt said they did look at using the house as part of their development but were
not able to. They would be willing to donate the house if someone wants to move it. He
also said that the house has been extensively remodeled over the past 50 years.
CM Heidner stated he is concerned if ownership of the development converts to non-
profit status and wants the developer's agreement to address that issue. Other concerns
are if there is enough sewer capacity, SAC and WAC Fees, and how to handle fire
assessments for multi -unit buildings.
Mayor Fournier agreed Otsego needs senior housing but not sure if this is the right place
because of the busy street and the sharp curve on County Road 42, noise levels and the
TIF requested. He wants staff to check with the County on any future plans for County
Road 42.
CM Heidner motioned to table discussion until the February 12, 2001 City Council
Meeting to give the Heritage Commission an opportunity to review this site.
Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of January 22, 2001, cont'd. Page 3.
77. l.an-y Koshak Ci yngineer
7.1. Consider W 11 #1 Redevelopment
Larry Koshak went over his redevelopment plan for Well #1.
After Council discussion, they agreed to place this item on the next City Council Agenda.
7.2. Review Feasibility Report for the improvement of 45th Street
Mayor Fournier motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2001-04, ordering preparation of
Report On Improvement to improve 85th Street from Page Avenue to Nashua
Avenue and to include bike paths. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
7.3_ Any o her engineering ms
Mayor Fournier set Tuesday, February 27, 2001, 4:15 PM for a City Council Workshop
with the City Engineer to review the 85th Street Feasibility Study and other MSA issues.
Andrew MacArthur arrived at this point.
8. Andrew MacArthur. City Attorney
8.1. Clo d Meeting - See belol
9_ Council Ttem.s•
a. Flection of Vice. Mayor
Mayor Fournier nominated CM Heidner. CM Wendel Seconded.
CM Wendel motioned to close the nominations. Seconded by CM Struthers.
All in favor. Motion carried.
9.1. Mike. Robertson City Administrator-
a- Discussion of fut xnansio a of Wastewater r Tr a m n Plan
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the City Administrator's recommendation to direct
Bonestroo to do the pre -design work and prepare the plans and specs. Seconded by
CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
b. Consider approval of joint letter to MnDOT regarding the
I-94 Corridor S adv
CM Ackerman motioned to direct Mayor Fournier to sign the joint letter to
MnDOT along with the Mayors from Albertville and St. Michael. Seconded by CM
Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
c Consider Ilay raise for part-time Public Works Employee
Mayor Fournier motioned to approve the pay raise for the part-time Public Works
Employee to $14.00/hour effective January 22, 2001. Seconded by CM Ackerman.
All in favor. Motion carried.
d_ Set Sewer Sub -committee Me -
Mayor Fournier set Thursday, February 1, 2001 at 4 PM.
e_ Wrighto un y Sheriff Response Time.
Mike Robertson received two reports from the Sheriffs office regarding two incidents that
residents were concerned about. He will give the residents involved a copy of the report.
City Council Meeting of January 22, 2001, cont'd. Page 4.
f. Community Rec. and River Rider
CM Wendel asked the Council to review the Joint Powers Agreement for Community
Recreation she distributed. The Council agreed with her that Item 7 is confusing and
won't sign the agreement until this is resolved.
CM Wendel also updated the Council on the recent River Rider Meeting.
Judy had no items.
10. Closed Meeting under Attomey-Client privilege
to dicrncc an PacPmant
settlement offer -
CM Wendel motioned to close the City Council Meeting. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting closed at 9:20 PM.
Attending was Mayor Fournier, CM Wendel, CM Ackerman, CM Heidner, CM Struthers,
City Administrator Mike Robertson, City Clerk Judy Hudson, City Attorney Andrew
MacArthur and City Planner Dan Licht.
CM Ackerman motioned to close the Closed Meeting. Seconded by CM Wendel.
All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting closed at 10:08 PM.
CM Ackerman motioned to re -open the City Council Meeting. Seconded by CM
Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting re -opened at 10:08 PM.
11- Adjourn y 10 PM.
CM Wendel motioned to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in
favor. otion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:09 PM.
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Re rd b : Judy Hudson, City Clerk
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