07-08-02 CCITEM,;. 1.
CITY OF OTSEGO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY S, 2002
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
6:30 PM
1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm.
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers Suzanne Ackerman, Vern
Heidner, Jerry Struthers, and Virginia Wendel.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Karee Rowell, Secretary; Dan Licht,
City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer. City Attorney Andrew MacArthur
arrived at 6:47 pm.
Pledge of Allegiance:
Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider agenda approval.
Administrator Mike Robertson requested to add under 9.C. Letter received from
Central MN Initiative Fund. Mayor Fournier requested to add under 93. Letter
from Rose Cassady.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the agenda as amended. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes:
3.1. June 24, 2002 City Council Meeting.
CM Heidner requested on Page 3 under 7.4. County Access Agreement to include
the suggested sentence in full by County Commissioner Pat Sawatzke.
CM Wendel motioned to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by
Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
3.2. June 25, 2002 Parrish Avenue Meeting.
CM Heidner requested on Page 2 to include the sentence to say the force main
could be added with a grinder pump.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by CM
Struthers. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum: (5 minute limit)
Debra Souer - 9299 Kahler Avenue NE had concerns on the Otsego Meadows
Golf Course which abuts up to their property. They would like to see the project
change the placement of the road.
City Council Meeting of July 8, 2002. Page 2
4.1. Special Presentation - 2001 Audit - Andrew Berg & Gary Groen
Andrew Berg with Abdo Eick & Meyers went over the 2001 Audit. Mr. Berg said
their audit found no material problems with the City.
4.2. Consider Resolution 2002-26 A Resolution transferring amounts from
One Fund to another.
CM Heidner motioned to approve Resolution No. 2002-26 for the Resolution
Transferring Amounts From One Fund to Another. Seconded by CM
Struthers. All in favor. Motion carried.
5. Consent Aeenda. (non -controversial items
5.1. Approve Claims List.
5.2. Approve Conditional Use Permit for a relocation of an existing
14 X 20 foot detached garage to a lot within Otsego for
Thomas Reger.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Dan Licht, City Planner:
6.1. Game Farm Complaints
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report regarding Pheasant Dreams. Mayor
Fournier asked what would it benefit if they had to come in for a Conditional Use
Permit. CM Heidner suggested to find out who are the people living around there.
Andrew MacArthur recommended a Conditional Use Permit.
CM Struthers motioned to have Pheasant Dreams apply for a Conditional
Use Permit. Seconded by CM Ackerman. Motion carried 4 to 1.
Councilmember Heidner voted against.
6.2. Market West. - PUD Development Stage Plan to develop retail
Space in Otsego Waterfront West.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Ron Wagner gave his Engineer's
Report. Steve Fischer, LandCor, stated LandCor disagrees with the 20 ft. right of
way dedication along Parrish Avenue and stated they can't build this building if
they have to give up 20 ft. of right of way.
Mayor Fournier motioned to table Waterfront PUD Development Plan
Outlot C. Seconded by CM Struthers. Motion carried 4 to 1.
Councilmember Heidner voted against.
City Council Meeting of July 8, 2002. Page 3
6.3. Proposed Otsego Meadows Golf Course
A. Rezoning from A-1 District to PUD District.
B. PUD Development Stage Plan for a residential golf course
Development.
C. Preliminary Plat.
CM Heidner motioned to rescind the motion to table the project for 30
days. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Ron Wagner gave his Engineer's
Report. City Attorney MacArthur summarized his report. Steve Haglind with
Manley Construction and Chris Bulow were available for questions. The Council
had a concern on grading the area so they do not wreck the future site for a drain
field. CM Heidner would like number 16 to be modified with agreement of onsite
system with the understanding the grading plan is approved by the City
Engineer and brought up to the Council.
CM Heidner motioned to approve PUD District / Development
Plan/Preliminary Plat, subject to the seventeen (17) conditions of listed in
found on the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM Struthers. Motion carried
4 to 1. Mayor Fournier voted against.
6.4. Any other Planning Items.
None
7. Ron Wagner, City Engineer:
7.1. Approve Plans & Specs and order Ad for Bid on 85`h Street Extension east
Of CSAH 42.
Ron Wagner gave his Engineering Report. Bob Day was present and said he is
satisfied with the road design.
CM Struthers motioned to approve Resolution 02-27 to approve the Plans &
Specs. for Bid on 85`h Street east of CSAH 42. Seconded by CM Heidner. All
in favor. Motion carried.
7.2. Final Pay Estimate for 88h Street Improvement.
CM Heidner motion to approve payment of $10,953.80. Seconded by CM
Struthers. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.3. Any other Engineering Items.
Meeting was set up with Wright County Highway Dept. for Tuesday July 16, 2002
at 3:00 pm.
CM Heidner motioned that all County requests for permits must be brought
before the council. Seconded by CM Struthers. All in favor. Motion
carried.
City Council Meeting of July 8, 2002. Page 4.
8. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney:
8.1. Resolution - Federal Grant Program Application
Mayor Fournier motioned to adopt resolution 2002-28. Seconded
by CM Struthers. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.2. Consider ordering a Hearing for Vacation of a section of 87`h St.
Mayor Fournier motion for public hearing with applicants bearing all costs.
Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.3. Any other Legal Items.
None
9. Council Items:
A. East and West Sewer Plant Update.
B. Electricity going to the Prairie Park.
C. Central Minnesota Initiative Fund Request for Money.
CM Heidner motioned to deny the request. Seconded by Mayor Fournier.
Motion carried 4 to 1. Councilmember Struthers voting no.
9.1. Mike Robertson, City Administrator:
A. Set 2003 Budget Meeting.
Dates were set up at 4:30 pm for August 6, 2002 and at 4:30 pm for August 27,
2002.
B. Sign Cost Estimates
C. Update on Planning Commission Applications.
Pam Black was the only applicant. Her interview was set before the August 12,
2002 Council meeting.
9.2. Judy Hudson, City Clerk.
10. Adjournment:
CM Ackerman motioned to adjourn at 9:37 pm. Seconded by Mayor
Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
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Attes. dy dson, City Clerk
Recor by: Karee Rowell