04-22-02 CCITEM 3. 1.
CITY OF OTSEGO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 22, 2002
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
6:30 PM
6 PM Informational Meeting with Page Avenue residents to review the plans for the
Page Avenue Construction Project.
Mayor Fournier called to order at 6:03 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Virginia Wendel, Vern Heidner,
Absent: Suzanne Ackerman, Jerry Struthers.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Ron Wagner and Shane Nelson, City Engineers, and Dan Licht, City
Planner.
Mike Robertson explained the project will have two lanes with paved shoulders, curb and
gutter, bike path and there will be no assessments. Ron Wagner explained that the
construction bids were opened this morning. Construction will start immediately and the
intersection of Page Avenue and 85`h Street will be closed for a short time. The striping
on 85`h Street will be re -done. This project is to be completed by August 15`h 2002. The
final overlay will be done in 2001. Shane Nelson gave a review of the project details.
Mayor Fournier opened the meeting for questions.
There was a lot of discussion on the drainage at the intersection of Page Avenue and 85ffi
Street. There was also concern with the bike path on Page Avenue north of 85`h Street.
Mr. Wagner said he would have Page re -striped to acknowledge the bike path.
CM Heidner recommended that the bike path on 85`h Street from Page to the existing
Scholl Knoll Park Bike Path also be constructed with this project. The Council agreed to
address this under the Engineering Items with the Engineer calculating an estimate of
cost.
CITY COUNCIL NIEETLNG
1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Fournier called the City Council Meeting to order 6:38 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Virginia Wendel,
Jerry Struthers. Suzanne Ackerman arrived at 6:49 PM.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Dan Licht, City Planner and Ron
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Wagner, City Engineer.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider agenda approval.
Mayor Fournier requested to remove Item 5.1. and place under Item 9.c.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the City Council Agenda as amended. Seconded by
CM Struthers. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes:
3.1. April 8`h City Council Minutes.
CM Heidner requested to change the last sentence on Page 3, Item 7.2. That this is just a
tentative plan for next year.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the minutes as amended. Seconded by CM Wendel.
All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum:
4.1. Special Presentation: People Service, Inc. - Consideration of Amended
Contract.
Paul Christianson and Kurt Neidermeier of People Services were in attendance. Mr.
Christianson went over the contract. Mike Robertson recommended approval of the
amended contract. CM Ackerman arrived at this point.
CM Struthers motioned to approve the amendment to Peoples Services Contract.
Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor except for CM Ackerman who abstained as
she wasn't here for the discussion. Motion carried.
No one else appeared on Open Forum.
5. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items)
5.1. Approve Claims List.
This item was removed and placed under Item 9.C. for discussion.
6. Dan Licht. Citv Planner:
6.1. Consideration of Ed and Beth Soecht's request for rezoniniz and a CUP.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Ron Wagner went over the Engineering
requirements.
CM Heidner motioned to approve rezoning this property from A-1 District to A-2
District as outlined in the Findings of Fact of Decision. Seconded by CM Ackerman.
All in favor. Motion carried.
CINI Heidner motioned to approve the Administrative Lot Split subject to the
conditions listed in the Planner's Report deleting Condition No. 2. To require the
easements as recommended by the City Engineer. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All
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in favor. Motion carried.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit for keeping horses on
each lot subject to the four (4) conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by
CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2. Consideration of Final Plat for Ranch Acres.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Ron Wagner presented the Engineering
comments. Rick Grupa, applicant, requested the assessments for utilities to be split out to
each lot. He also requested for a garage to be constructed on Lot 6 prior to the
construction of a house. He wants to be able to store equipment in the garage while he is
building his house. Dan Licht noted that under State law, a variance to allow the garage
could not be approved. Council was in consensus that the garage request did not meet
City Ordinances.
Mayor Fournier motioned to approve the Final Plat for Ranch Acres subject to the
six (6) conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in
favor. Motion carried.
6.3. Discussion of School Knoll Park Plan with Park Commission
Pauline Nelson, Parks Commission Member, stated the Parks Commission agreed with
the majority of the decisions but they still want the Council to consider the indoor
bathrooms, a sink and power outlets. They want this pavilion to have amenities that will
keep Otsego residents here in the city. They also would like to have a Recreation
Coordinator for the City to make use of the fields in Otsego.
Tom Constant, Park Commissioner, suggested locking the bathroom and kitchenette and
renting it out.
Dan Licht noted this is a neighborhood park and these plans would be more appropriate
for a community size park like Prairie Park. CM Heidner was concerned that there would
not be enough parking for all the proposed uses.
The Council agreed to eliminate one tennis court to create more space.
Dan Licht was directed to re-examine the designs for School Knoll Park Plan and bring
back to the May 13, 2002 Council Meeting and to also attend the May 8`h Park
Commission.
Mayor Fournier encouraged the Park Commission to start their planning for the Prairie
Park, which is a community size park and could accommodate some of their plans.
6.4. Consideration of selling parkland to John DeMars
Dan Licht went over Mr. DeMars' need to purchase .8 -acre from the City to give him the
front lot footage he needs to build a home. Mike Robertson reported the Parks
Commission agreed to sell the DeMars this piece of land. John DeMars said he is willing
to work out a deal on a purchase price.
Mayor Fournier motioned to sell to John DeMars .8 acre for $1,000.00 plus all
closing, surveying and legal costs. Seconded by CM Ackerman.
Voting For the Motion: Mayor Fournier, CM Heidner, CM Wendel and CM
Ackerman.
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Voting Against the Motion: CM Struthers.
Motion carried four (4) to one (1).
7. Ron Wagner, City Engineer:
7.1. Consider acceptance and award bid for Page Avenue Construction Project.
Ron Wagner went over bids. He also estimated the bike path from Page Avenue along
85`h Street to School Knoll Park at $12,500.
CM Ackerman left the meeting at this point. (8:20 PM)
CM Heidner motioned to add a off-street bike path south side of 85`h Street, from
Page Avenue to School Knoll Park Bike Path as part of the Hardrives addendum
with fees coming out of Park Dedication Fees. Seconded by CM Struthers. All in
favor. Motion carried.
The Council decided not to plant trees along this bike path.
CM Heidner motioned to award the Page Avenue Project to Hardrives for
$411,103.61. Seconded by CM Struthers. All in favor. Motion carried.
8. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney
8.1. LandCor Draft Developer's Agreement and LandCor Financing
Discussion.
CM Ackerman arrived back at this point. (8:43 PM)
Mr. MacArthur reviewed the draft agreement. He noted the developer has deposited
$75,000 for escrow costs. Paul Donna of Juran and Moody explained the bonding and
assessing rules for the City.
Bob Fields, LandCor, stated their attorney and Andy MacArthur will work on the
Developer's Agreement. Mr. Fields also discussed the intersection of 91S` Street. He said
if Wright County limits this to a right -in right -out, he will withdraw his application for
this development. Ron Wagner said he met with MnDOT and Wright County last
Friday to discuss transportation issues. The County wants 1,320 feet of spacing between
accesses.
Council was adamant that this was not acceptable. Ron suggested the City continue to
discuss this with the County and the Council agreed. Mayor Fournier set a Special City
Council Meeting for April 30, 2002 at 5 PM to consider Plans and Specs for this
improvement.
9. Council Items:
A. East and West Sewer Plant Update.
Kurt Neidermeier updated the Council on the construction of the East Sewer Plant Phase
II.
B. E-mail letter from Jared Charles.
Mike Robertson went over Mr. Charles' letter which staff has been addressing his
concerns and he will invite him to attend the next Council Meeting.
C. Consider the Claims List.
Mayor Fournier questioned the price of the new phone for the office. Judy Hudson
explained this also included programming and installation.
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Mayor Fournier motioned to approve the Claims List as presented. Seconded by
CM Struthers. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.1. Mike Robertson, City Administrator:
A. Consideration of application for Parks Commission.
Mayor Fournier motioned to appoint Rose Cassidy to the Parks Commission.
Seconded by CM Struthers. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.2. Judv Hudson, City Clerk.
A. Consideration of quote from Commercial Communications Co.
CM Wendel motioned to approve quote. Seconded by CM Struthers. All in favor.
motion carried.
B. Clean Up Da issMMa_�4.
Judy reminded everyone of Clean Up Day.
10. Adjourn by 10 PM.
CM Ackerman motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor.
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:12 PM.
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