11-27-1995 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
Business Database Intern Report
Prepared in conjunction with
The Otsego Economic Development Authority
and
The Economic Development Authority Advisory Committee
SUMMERNALL 1995
CITY OF OTSEGO
Business Database Intern Report
Prepared in conjunction with
The Otsego Economic Development Authority
and
The Economic Development Authority Advisory Committee
SUMMERNALL 1995
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject
Pa9�
Introduction...............................................................................................................1
Table III -Location Factors.......................................................................................13
Stepsof Actions........................................................................................................1
Table IV -Rating of Factors......................................................................................14
Reviewing the Literature......................................................................................1
Table V -Public Services..........................................................................................15
Planof Action.......................................................................................................2
Table VI -Business Changes...................................................................................16
Observation..........................................................................................................2
Secretaryof State................................................................................................4
Administering the Survey.....................................................................................4
SurveyResponse......................................................................................................5
SurveyFormat...........................................................................................................8
SurveyResults..........................................................................................................9
GeneralInformation ...........................................................................................10
Employment.......................................................................................................12
LocationFactors................................................................................................12
PublicServices..................................................................................................15
BusinessChanges.............................................................................................16
Miscellaneous....................................................................................................17
AuthorNotes...........................................................................................................18
Summary.................................................................................................................20
Tables
TableI -Total Responses...........................................................................................6
Table II -Identified Businesses...................................................................................7
Table III -Location Factors.......................................................................................13
Table IV -Rating of Factors......................................................................................14
Table V -Public Services..........................................................................................15
Table VI -Business Changes...................................................................................16
Attachments
Exhibit A -Observation Grids
Exhibit B -Business Survey
Exhibit C -Cover Letter
Exhibit D -Identified Businesses
Graphs
Established Dates
Legal Entities
Business Types
Market Area
Number of Employees
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to identify, survey, and describe businesses within the City of
Otsego. The findings from this report will aid the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and
Economic Development Authority Advisory Committee (EDAAC) in future economic
development and economic planning decisions.
The format of this report will be to describe each step of the internship. Each step will be
examined to show the importance of each step. The steps include reviewing background and
historical information, formulating a plan of action, observing the city, administering a survey to
all identified businesses and observation sites, and to interpret the results from the returned
surveys. In addition, this report will present the author's ideas for the direction Otsego's future
economic development strategies. Also, the author will review the internship process which will
include difficulties and benefits from this experience.
STEPS OF ACTIONS
REVIEWING THE LITERATURE
The first step of the internship was to review background and historical information. In
order to understand the present situation with home extended, home occupations, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural businesses, the author had to review all related zoning ordinances. The
two important ordinances were home occupations (Section 28) and home extended businesses
(Section 29). Reviewing these ordinances helped to understand what businesses were permitted
and those which were illegal. In addition, the foundation in understanding the principles of this
internship was found in the literature. After reviewing the past EDAAC, EDA, Planning
Commission, and City Council minutes, the foundation was completed to understand the history
of home extended and home occupations businesses.
The next step of the internship was to formulate a plan of action. The plan of action was
designed to encompass the internship requirements for both St. Cloud State University and the
EDAAC. The plan consisted of the required elements which assisted in the major steps of the
internship. The elements of importance were creating an initial survey database, report
spreadsheets, collecting research, and gathering/reviewing city street maps. These elements were
essential in structuring and organizing the information gathered during the early stages of the
internship.
A survey database was created to store the survey information. The database format was
identical to the business survey which was administered to all identified businesses. The creation
of report spreadsheets was to help organize time and information. In addition, these spreadsheets
were created for the purpose of weekly reports.
Collecting research proved to be a vital element of the internship. Research was gathered
from local newspapers, state government agencies, and city government files.
The final elements were gathering and reviewing city street maps. Street maps were
gathered and reviewed to determine observation grids. Eight observation grids were developed to
coincide with the Planning Districts in Otsego's Comprehensive Plan.
The third step of the internship was to observe the city for potential business operations.
Observing was the most time consuming and difficult step. The process of observing like many
other aspects of the internship had multiple steps.
The first step in observing was to create an observation database. This database was
developed to store relevant information about a plot of land. This database was useful when
entering data regarding business operations at a certain residence.
The second step of observing was to address the issue of thoroughness and consistency
during observing. To address this issue, every physical address was accounted for during the
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observation process. To ensure the thoroughness and accuracy of observing each physical
address, a obervation map was created by using the County Plat Maps. Although this was
extremely costly in terms of time, the results were integral to the results of the internship.
The third step of the observation process was to organize each physical address into a
numeric geographic sequence. The eight observation grids were the source for the numeric and
geographic sequence. Each observation grid was numbered one through eight (see Exhibit A).
The fourth step was to sort streets within each grid with location sequence. This was of
extreme importance to efficiently and effectively observe each physical address.
The fifth step was to begin observing each grid. The act of observing was accomplished
by driving by each physical address. For each physical address, a predetermined criteria was
established to monitor for home extended and home occupation business operations. The criteria
was based on medium to large accessory buildings, storage sheds, large tool sheds, machine
sheds, display signs, and the observer's personal discretion. If a physical address met the criteria
for possible business operations, a "yes" verification was indicated on the observation notes for
the particular address. The total number of "yes" verifications from observing was 165 from the
eight grids. After completing the observation of each physical address in the city, "yes"
verifications were identified and ready for the final step in the observation process.
The final step was to input the 165 "yes" verifications into the observation database. The
observation database was created for accessibility for later stages. The 165 "yes" verifications
were inserted into the database along with the other relevant information. Once all "yes"
verifications were in the database, a list was formulated from observing to indicate all the
potential businesses.
The next step was a significant component in achieving the net results. A suggestion was
made to contact the Minnesota Secretary of State to obtain registered businesses which were
operating in Otsego. The Office of the Secretary of State compiled two lists by zip code. The zip
codes included 55330, 55301, 55352, 55374, 55376, and 55327. Because Otsego includes all of
these zip codes which include other surrounding cities, it was necessary to sort the businesses
operating in Otsego. The two lists included business names and addresses. The two lists
consisted of all registered business under assumed names and corporate entity findings. The lists
produced an additional 83 businesses. This was a significant number of businesses which would
be beneficial in obtaining survey information.
The business survey was to be administered to all identified businesses and "yes"
verifications from the observation database. The purpose of this survey was to identify potential
businesses, but more importantly, to obtain information from these potential and identified
businesses. The original survey was developed by the Minnesota Department of Trade &
Economic Development. Survey questions were chosen by members of Otsego's Economic
Development Advisory Committee along with the author. The selection process was based on the
significance of each question in relation to future planning information. Members of the EDAAC
selected questions from the original survey and drafted an outline of questions which where
implemented into the final survey format. The survey was divided into six sections. The sections
were business identification, employment, location factors, public services, business changes, and
short answer response section (see Exhibit B).
Administering the survey was the second most time consuming aspect of the internship.
Administering the business survey consisted of two primary sections.
The first section addressed the necessary preparation to mail the business surveys. A total
of 256 surveys were prepared to be mailed. A cover letter was attached to explain the survey in a
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positive demeanor of the survey to eliminate the negative perception attached to local government
actions (see Exhibit Q. Mailing labels were developed to help in easing the task of mailing the
large number of surveys.
The second section of administering this survey was to find a system of monitoring results.
Monitoring the survey was accomplished by a numeric coding system. The code system was
designed to determine which surveys were returned or not returned. The code system combined
the necessary components in order to discover which surveys were returned. The components of
the system were plot numbers, mailcode numbers, date of first mailing, response from first
mailing, date of second mailing, and response from the second mailing. The plot number was the
street number of each physical address. The mail code number was a number to identify each
physical address. Mail code numbers were located directly below the zip code for each survey.
Mail code numbers ranged from 51001 to 51259. The surveys were sent at different dates. The
dates of the first mailings were September 1, 6, 8, 12, and 25. The dates of the second mailings
were September 19 and 20. The different dates were a result of survey categories (observation
database, assumed names, corporations, commercial area, and miscellaneous address problems).
Response from the first mailing was a component to indicate if there was a returned survey. If a
resident or business returned their survey, a " 1" was placed in the column. If nothing appeared in
the space, this indicated that there was no response. The code system enabled an extremely
effective and efficient method of monitoring returned results.
SURVEY RESPONSE
Surveys were administered to all identified businesses. As mentioned earlier, identified
businesses were compiled from observation notes and two lists produced by the Secretary of
State. Surveys were sent to 257 potential business owners in Otsego. The total time of this
process was between September 1 through October 1. The time to voluntarily respond was one
week. If there was no response after a week, a second request was sent.
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The response rate was consistent for each request. The first request produced 64
responses. The second request produced nearly identical results. The number of returned second
request surveys were 63. The percentages of returned first request surveys were 25 percent and
24 percent for second request surveys. The total number of returned surveys was 127. Overall,
the total response percentage was 49 percent.
Results can be categorized into three sections; observation, assumed names/corporations,
and commercial. The observation section was the businesses identified through observing. The
total number of returned first request surveys was 40. The total number of returned second
request surveys was 39. The total number of returned surveys from the observation section was
79 (see Table I).
The second section was assumed names and corporations. This section consisted of all
businesses which were operating under assumed names and corporations. The total number of
responses from the first request was 20 and 23 from the second request. The total amount of
returned surveys was 43 which lead to a 17 percent sectional response rate (see Table II)
The final section was the commercial/industrial area of Otsego. In this section, the total
number of first request returned surveys was four and one second request returned survey. This
average sectional percentage rate was 50 (see Table I).
Table I
Section
1st request
2nd request
Total Total Surveys Sent Section Percenta
a Total Percentage
Observation
40
39
79 165 48
31
Assumed Names
20
23
43 82 52
17
Commercial
4
1
5 10 50
0.02
JQtAIj
64
63
127 257 50
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The total percentage was vital to the overall results. A larger response rate would give the results
more credibility. Credibility was achieved in the total response rate of 49 percent.
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Business identification was an essential element of the survey results. Possible future
economic development decisions maybe based on these survey results. Identified businesses can
be analyzed per each section .
The process of observing was time consuming, but the results were worth the time.
Surveys were sent to 165 potential business operations. As reviewed in the previous section, 79
residents returned the business survey. From the 79 surveys returned, 29 indicated either
operating a home occupation, extended, or agricultural business. The 29 identified businesses
gave way to percentage rate of identified businesses from the returned surveys (see Table II).
Table II
identified
Returned
Total Sent
Section %
%of Total
Observation
29
79
165
37
18
11
Assumed Names
29
43
82
67
35
11
Commercial
5
1 5
10
100
5
0.02
TQM
63
1 127
257
68
19
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The total number of surveys sent for the observation section was 165, thus producing an 18
percent rate of identified businesses.
The most contributing factor to the process was the Secretary of State's listings. The
information produced a significant number of businesses operating within Otsego. A total of 82
surveys were sent to the registered businesses. Forty-three surveys were returned and 29 verified
business operations. This response and identification was the largest by percentage. The
identification rate was defined as the total number of identified businesses divided by the total
number of surveys returned. The identification rate was 67 percent. This was the largest and
most significant of all the sections. The percentage of total number of surveys sent from the
assumed names and corporation lists which identified themselves as a business was 35 percent.
This percentage was nearly double of the observation section (see Table II). The results from this
section was important to the overall result.
The final section which was administering surveys, not to be identified as a business, but
to gain insight and information was the commercial/industrial section. The commercial/industrial
section was ten surveys and five returned their surveys. Since commercial/industrial businesses
have already been identified, the five commercial businesses were incorporated into the total
number of identified businesses. The identification rate does not apply, but the percentage of total
commercial/industrial business surveys sent to the number of returned was 50 percent
(see Table II).
Overall, the identification results was strong and positive in obtaining the necessary
objectives. The total number of participating identified businesses was 63. A total number of
identified businesses operating in Otsego was 66 (see Exhibit D). The total number of surveys
sent was 257. The total identification rate was 50 percent. The percentage from the total number
of surveys sent with respect to identified businesses was 25 percent. These strong percentages
show a willingness among the business community to work with local government.
SURVEY FORMAT
The survey can be categorized into six parts. The first part was general information. The
information consisted of the business name, owner, address, city, zip code, and telephone number.
In addition to the above questions, it asked the year of establishment, location of headquarters,
and if the business was a primary occupation. There were three subcategorize which were
included into the general information. The three subcategories were legal entity, primary business
type, and principal market area.
The second component was employment. This part focused on the number and
differential levels of employment.
The third component was location factors. The questions addressed the advantages and
disadvantages which would encourage or discourage relocation or expansion. This component
also listed 15 factors in which the business was to rate the importance in considering remaining,
expanding, or relocating.
The fourth component was public services. This section was developed to provide
information about the services which the city does or does not provide. The question listed 11
public services and the business were to rate the services within Otsego.
The fifth component was business changes. In the business changes section, questions
were primary concerned with potential business changes in the next two years. The business
changes were change mix of goods and services, expand plant facilities, relocate, modernize
production technology, and make other capital improvements. The remaining questions focused
on relocation. These questions asked where, when, and what are the principal reasons for
relocating outside of the city.
The final section was an opportunity for short answer responses to government projects
and officials. This section contained four questions. The first question asked if there were any
businesses or services lacking in the community which would benefit their business. This question
further asked if the respondent had any difficulty working with a specific city department and to
explain the problem and department. The second question asked the respondent if they would like
to speak to a city representative in order to work on a solution to the problem. The third question
inquired about the single most important project that could be undertaken to make the community
a better place to operate a business. The fourth question gave the respondent the opportunity to
give additional comments or any pertinent information about the survey and city government.
SURVEY RESULTS
Results of the survey were produced by the 63 identified businesses. The survey answers
were complete and insightful. Bias was evident in certain statistics because of the non-exclusion
of businesses which did not respond to a question. Survey results will be analyzed by sections.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The first section was general information. The first question was the year in which the
business was established. The responses varied from business to business. The responses was
categorized into five year intervals (see Established Date graph). The number of businesses
established between 1995 and 1990 was 30. Between 1989 and 1985, 11 businesses were
established. The number of businesses established between 1984 and 1980 was eight. Between
1979 and 1975, four businesses were established. Between 1974 and 1970, four businesses were
established. The years 1969 and 1955 produced five businesses. The remaining four businesses
were established between 1920 and 1885. The largest number of businesses were established
between 1990 and 1995. The second largest number of businesses were established between
1985 and 1989. The encouraging aspect from this information was the growing number of
businesses. The number of businesses established between 1985 and 1995 doubled from 11 to 15.
This is a strong indicator of a large potential business base with opportunity for future economic
development.
The second question was if the business was a primary occupation. The number of
individuals indicating that their business was their primary occupation was 41. In comparison, the
number of individuals which indicated that their business was not the primary occupation was 21.
Individuals that are operating a business as their primary occupation was nearly a 50 percent
increase. This indicated a growing number of businesses operating within Otsego. Established
and operating businesses helped to create a sense of community along with potential partnership
between businesses and local government.
The third question asked if the address on the survey was the business headquarters. The
number of "yes" responses clearly out number the "no" responses. The number of businesses with
their address as their headquarters was 57. On the other hand, the number of businesses with
headquarters with a different address was five. This figure was biased. Chain corporations were
involved in this survey, many have headquarters that are different than their operating address.
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This creates a bias in the number of "no" responses. As a result, the number of businesses that
have their headquarters in Otsego are larger. From this information, it can be concluded that a
majority of businesses are located in Otsego.
The fourth question involved legal entities. The question asked the respondent to select a
proper legal entity for their business. The question offered six legal entity types; corporation,
partnership, sole proprietor, nonprofit corporation, cooperative, and other. The result indicated
three legal entity types and three were not chosen among the 63 identified businesses. The largest
legal entity response was sole proprietor. Thirty-three indicated their business was a sole
proprietor. The second largest response was corporation with 25 businesses. The smallest
response was partnership which produced only five businesses (see Legal Entities graph).
The fifth question asked for business classifications. Respondents could choose between
nine different primary types of businesses; service, manufacturing, wholesale trade, agriculture,
construction, finance/insurance/real estate, and transportation/utilities. Service businesses
compiled 27 responses which was the largest business type. Manufacturing was the second
largest with eight responses. The third largest types of businesses was wholesale trade and
agriculture with six responses. The fourth largest type of businesses was construction and
finance/insurance/ real estate with five responses. The smallest classification was
transporatation/utilities with four businesses (see Business Type graph). Although service
businesses was the dominant business type, the other types of business are evenly distributed, thus
causing a more diverse business environment. This will prove most beneficial in attracting private
and public capital investment. In addition, a diverse business environment will be benefical to the
local community.
The last question in the general information section was concerned with business market
areas. The question focused on the percentage of local, state, national, and international. market
areas. Local market area was substantial in terms of market area percentage. Local maket area
average was 72 percent. State market area average was 20 percent. National market area
average was .05 percent. The smallest number followed the international market area of .03
percent (see Market Area graph). These statistics offer insight into the location of the market in
relation to the businesses. Ninety-two percent of the average market areas was local and within
Minnesota. This substantial percentage points to the importance of market area. This maybe
useful in determining potential industrial park sites and/or commercial building sites. One can
conclude the importance of location with respect to each businesses market areas.
EMPLOYMENT
The next section of the survey was employment. This section only contained one question.
The question asked for the number of persons employed at the facility. The focus was on full and
part time, permanent, seasonal peak, and the number of employees one year from the present date.
The total number of employees is 245. The number of full time employees was 109. The sum of
part time employees was four. Permanent employees and seasonal peak was 36 (see Employees
graph). The total number of employees a year ago was 145. Comparing the current number of
employees to the number of employees a year ago indicates a large growth of employment.
Employment is an encouraging indicator of business growth. Business growth helped create
employment for an additional 100 persons from the prior year. This statistic is encouraging for
many reasons, but the primary reason is the support provided from local businesses. It is evident
that if provided necessary services, businesses operating in Otsego will benefit all involved parties.
LOCATION FACTORS
The first question of the location factor section asked the respondent to specify up to four
factors they regard as advantages and disadvantages which would encourage or discourage
expansion or relocation within the community. From the responses, the author chooses to list the
ten most frequent responses (see Table III).
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Table III
Advanta
f Responses
Disadyantagps Humber
of Re
Location
12
Location
7
Market Access
6
Land Price
5
Residence
5
—City Leadership
5
Community
5
Taxes
5
Land Availabilty
5
Facilities
4
Growth
4
Ordinances
4
Labor
4
Non-support for businesses
3
Roads
4
Market Access
3
Po ulation
2
City Contracted Services
3
Land Price
2
lPopulaton
3
The most frequent advantage from the survey was location with 12 responses. Market
access was the second frequent with six responses. The third, fourth, and fifth frequent responses
were business operation within residence, community, and land availability with five responses.
The sixth, seventh, and eighth frequent was growth, labor supply, and roads with four responses.
The ninth and tenth most frequent responses were population and low land prices with a total of
two responses for each.
The most frequent disadvantage was location with seven responses. The second, third,
and fourth disadvantages was land price, lack of city leadership, and taxes with five responses.
The fifth and sixth disadvantages were lack of facilities and city ordinances each having four
responses. The seventh, eight, ninth, and tenth most frequent responses were non-support for
businesses, market access, city contracted services, and population each have a total of three
responses.
The importance of these advantages and disadvantages can be examined by each section.
The advantages are factors that cannot be easily managed or controlled, but the disadvantages are
factors which can be controlled by local government actions. Out of the ten most frequent
responses, six factors can be easily managed or controlled by local government. The six factors
are lack of city leadership, taxes, lack of facilities, ordinances, non-support for businesses, and
city contracted services. If local government could make a commitment in changing these
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disadvantages into advantages, the attitude of the business community would help in achieving
short and long term economic development objectives.
The second question allows the respondent to rate the importance of 156 factors in
considering remaining, expanding, or relocating. A number represented the respondent
importance he/she placed upon a given factor. A number "1" represented very important. A
number "2" represented important. A number "Y represented somewhat important. A number
"4" represented not important. Table IV listed each factor and the number of responses for each
value of importance for the given factor.
Table IV
Factors
Very Important
Im ortant
Somewhat Important
Not Important
1
2
3
4
Labor Skill
9
16
4
22
Labor Availability
7
15
8
20
Roads
16
19
8
9
Land/facility Space
28
12
4
8
Permit Processes
26
16
4
6
Public Services
11
13
12
16
Utilities
13
16
13
11
Govemment Programs
4
6
11
31
Business Services
7
9
19
17
Market Access
14
16
7
15
Supply Access
8
10
10
23
Quality of Life
19
18
5
9
Property Taxes
31
12
3
5
Local Education
14
11
9
18
Higher Education
7
11
12
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The results from this table can be interpreted by examining the number of responses with
respect to its value. There are seven factors which would cause the identified businesses to either
remain, expand, or relocate. The seven factors are roads, land/facility space, permit process,
utilities, market access, quality of life, and property taxes. The remaining factors were arbitrarily
insignificant based on the value placed upon each factor. The relative importance of this
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information is to obtain the necessary information to plan for future short and long term economic
development and planning.
Public services are important in business operations. The public service section was an
opportunity for businesses to indicate if Otsego's services and facilities are either adequate or
inadequate for current or future needs. A total of 11 public services were listed. As in the
previous section, a number represented a value. A number "1" represented adequate. A number
"2" represented inadequate. A number "3" represented a do not know option. Table V indicates
the results from this section.
Table V
Do Not Know
1
2
3
Roads
54
3
2
Sewers
39
11
8
Water
40
11
7
Police Protection
42
7
10
!Fire Protection
46
4
9
Solid Waste Disposal
47
5
7
Emergency Medical Services
45
4
10
Electronic/Natural Gas Services
50
4
5
School System
52
1
6
Facility Space Availability
38
8
13
Land Availability
38
9
12
1+ Total
491
67
89
Overall, the 11 public services were rated adequate by the identified businesses. The sum of the
adequate responses was 491. The sum of the inadequate responses was 67. The sum of the do
not know responses was 89. It is very evident that identified businesses believe the public
services are adequate for their current and future needs.
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Business changes section was designed to obtain future business plans. Table VI
summarized the responses to first question. The first question directed itself toward changes a
business may plan to execute in the next two years. The first change was to change mix of goods
and services. The results were 50 businesses indicated no future plans and nine indicated plans to
change the mix of goods and services. The second change was to expand plant facilities. Fifty-
two indicated no such plans and seven indicated plans to expand. The third change was relocate.
The number of "no" responses was 46 compared to 13 "yes" responses. The fourth change was
to modernize production technology. The number of "no" responses was 51 compared to eight
"yes" responses. The final business change was to make other capital improvements. The results
showed 43 indicated no future plans and 16 indicated plans to make other capital improvements
(see Table VI).
Table VI
Business Chan=
yrs
-ND
Change Mix of Goods and Services
9
50
Expand Plant Facilities
7
52
Relocate
13
46
Modernize Production Technology
8
51
Make Other Capital Improvements
16
43
The second question was directed toward a respondent if they indicated relocating was a
plan in the next two years. The second question asked if the respondent indicated plans to
relocate, where would be the next site. The options presented were within Otsego, within Wright
County, within Minnesota, or other. From the 13 businesses which indicated plans to relocate,
two would relocate within Otsego. Four businesses would relocate within Wright County. Six
businesses would relocated within Minnesota. The last option was to relocate other than the three
previous choices. One business indicated a desire to relocate other than Minnesota.
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The third question examined the relocation response, but asked the question when would
the business relocate. The choices where within six months, six months to one year, and one year
to three years. The number of businesses that plan on relocating within six months was one. The
number of businesses that plan on relocating between six months and one year was four. Seven
businesses plan on relocating between one year and three years.
The fourth and final question examines the relocation response . The question asked the
principal reasons for relocating outside of Otsego. Four reasons were given to answer the
questions. The four were labor supply/ cost, city services, inadequacy of land/facilities, and
incentives from other cities or states. One business indicated that labor supply/cost would be the
principal reason for relocating outside Otsego. City services would cause three businesses to
relocate. Inadequacy of land/facilities produced four additional business to relocate. Incentives
was the largest reason to cause five businesses to relocate outside Otsego.
The miscellaneous section consisted of short answer questions. The first question asked if
there were any businesses or services lacking which would compliment their business. In
addition, it asked if the respondent has had any difficulty working with any specific city
department. If yes, what was the problem and with what department. The answers varied
depending on the particular part of the question was being answered. Two businesses indicated
that a lumber yard and post office would be most beneficial. Problems of the identified businesses
were Otsego's non -commitment to encourage economic development, zoning regulations, city
planner and engineer are difficult to work with, a lack of business facilities, and to follow through
on promised issues.
The second question asked if the respondents would speak to a city representative in order
to work on a solution to the problem. Twenty respondents would not like to speak and three
would like to speak to a city representative.
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The third question asked each respondent to name the single most important project that
could be undertaken to make Otsego a better place to operative a business. As was the case in
the first question, answers varied by respondent. The most frequent answers were to begin
working on basic infrastructure, government needs to work with businesses, to have a city
committed to economic development, maintain an unvarying level of taxes, and to create an
industrial park. Single response answers were to secure state funding for start up and expanding
businesses projects, limit or reduce restrictions, zoning to permit housing expansions, invest in
bike trials and sidewalks, and a larger percentage of medium to upper price housing.
The final question in the miscellaneous section and in the survey asked for additional
comments. The answers provided for this question have already been addressed in the previous
questions. For example, city planner and engineer are difficult to work with, government needs to
be committed to economic development, too many rules, maintain a constant level of taxes, and to
work with home extended and home occupations businesses.
AUTHOR NOTES
The survey was a useful tool in obtaining information to use for future economic
development and planning. There are three areas of interest which should be addressed.
The first area is the growing distrust among the business community with respect to local
government and it's actions. Referring back to the result of a short answer question in the
miscellaneous section. The question asked if businesses would like to speak to a city
representative to find a solution to the problem and 87 percent of the identified businesses would
not like to speak to a city representative. This is strong evidence of the lack of trust in local
government shared among the business community. In addition, referring back to Table IV,
government programs were not considered important by 60 percent of the businesses. This
suggests an area that needs to be addressed in order to achieve a better relationship between local
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government and the business community. A proposed solution is use these findings in order to
achieve common goals with local businesses. With the publication of this report, the EDAAC
and the local government are better equipped to understand the attitude of the business
community.
The second area of interest is the direction of an industrial park. It is the author's opinion
based on the survey findings that an industrial park can be achieved by examining the areas of
concerns for the business community. The two factors which will be examined are market areas
and established dates.
Principal market areas for the identified businesses were 72 percent local, 20 percent
within Minnesota, .05 percent national, and .03 percent international. The location of an
industrial park should be the highest priority. Seventy-two percent of the business community
market area is located within 20 miles of their operations. The city needs to consider the market
access to these businesses. In addition, market access was the second frequent advantage listed
in regards to encouraging businesses to expand their operations. The responses to the survey
supports the notion that market area must be considered where to locate an industrial park.
Established dates are important in understanding the stability of the business. Referring
back to Established Dates graph indicates 30 businesses were created between 1990 and 1995.
This number of businesses makes up 45 percent of the total surveyed businesses. These thirty
businesses along with the remaining businesses are operating from their residence. It should not
be the direction of local government to mandate any sort of restrictions to further reduce these
types of businesses, if and only if there are negative externalities that threatens health, safety, and
residential character.
The third area of concern is the commitment to economic development. The purpose of
this report was to provide useful information for future economic developing strategies. It was
very evident among the business community that there was a lack of commitment to economic
development. Referring back to business changes section, the number of businesses that are
considering-, relocating is based on two basic business needs which are facilities and city services.
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Findings also point out the importance of land/facility space and public services in the
consideration to remain, expand, or relocate within Otsego (see Table N). A commitment must
be established to develope these basic business needs.
SUMMARY
The conclusion of this report also brings conclusion to this internship. The process of this
internship was everything the author envisioned. Overall, the net results were positive and
beneficial. The internship proved to be highly educating. The internship gave the author an
opportunity to demonstrate abilities while learning new research and survey methods.
The author wants to thank Otsego's City Hall Administration for the continuous direction,
support, and answers. A special thank you is given to the active members of the EDAAC and
City Council which provided encouragement, insight, and listened to problems and suggestions.
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Business Owner Name:
Address:
Zip Code.
City:
Telephone: ( )
Year business established: Yes
Is this business your primary occupation?
Is this location the company headquarters? Yes
If no, what is the location of the company headquarters? Code:
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corporation
partnership
sole proprietor
nonprofit corporation
cooperative
other
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(circle only one)
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How many persons do your currently employ at this facility'?
Estimate the number of
full time
part time
permanent (year round)
seasonal peak
How many employees one year ago
What four factors do you currently regard as advantages and disadvantages which would encourage or discourage
you from expanding or relocating within this community? (Specify up to four factors).
Advantages Disadvantages
1. 1.
2 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
What importance do you give the following factors in considering remaining, expanding or relocating? (Please
circle appropriate number below.)
Rating Key
1. very important 2. important 3. somewhat important 4
Factors
01. Labor Skill
02. Labor Availability
03. Roads (highways, local roads)
04. Land/facility Space (cost, availability, location)
05. Permit Processes (zoning, building, environmental)
06. Public Services
07. Utilities (electric, natural gas)
08. Government Programs (assistance, incentives, job training)
09. Business Services (legal, financial, etc
10. Market Access (local, regional, international)
11. Supply Access (raw materials, components)
12. Quality of Life (environment, recreation, culture)
13. Property Taxes
14. Local Education (K-12)
15. Higher Education (universities, colleges, ATI's)
not important
(circle response)
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2
3
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Are the services and the facilities within our community, as listed below, adequate for your current or future
business needs'? (Please circle the appropriate number below.)
Rating Key
1. adequate 2. inadequate 3. do not know
Which of the following changes do you plan for the next two years? (circle response)
1. Change your mix of goods and services yes no
2. Expand plant facilities yes no
3. Relocate yes no
4. Modernize production technology yes no
5. Make other capital improvements yes no
If you indicated plans to relocate, where would you move? (circle only one)
1. Within this city 1
2. Within this county 2
3. Within Minnesota 3
4. Other 4
When would you relocate? (circle only one)
1. Within six months 1
2. Six months to one year 2
3. One to three years 3
4. Other 4
What are your principal reasons for relocating outside of the City? (circle response)
1. Labor supply/cost yes no
2. City services yes no
3. Inadequacy of land/facilities yes no
4. Incentives from other cities/states yes no
5. Other yes no
(circle response)
01. roads
1
2
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02. sewers
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03. water
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04. police protection
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05. fire protection
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06. solid waste disposal
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07. emergency medical services
1
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08. electric/natural gas services
1
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09. school system
1
2
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10 facility space availability
1
2
3
11. land availability
1
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Which of the following changes do you plan for the next two years? (circle response)
1. Change your mix of goods and services yes no
2. Expand plant facilities yes no
3. Relocate yes no
4. Modernize production technology yes no
5. Make other capital improvements yes no
If you indicated plans to relocate, where would you move? (circle only one)
1. Within this city 1
2. Within this county 2
3. Within Minnesota 3
4. Other 4
When would you relocate? (circle only one)
1. Within six months 1
2. Six months to one year 2
3. One to three years 3
4. Other 4
What are your principal reasons for relocating outside of the City? (circle response)
1. Labor supply/cost yes no
2. City services yes no
3. Inadequacy of land/facilities yes no
4. Incentives from other cities/states yes no
5. Other yes no
Are there any businesses or services lacking in our community which would be of benefit to your business'? Have
you had any difficulty working with a specific City department'? What was the problem and with what department'?
Would you like to speak to a city representative in order to work on a solution to the problem you have encountered
with government'?
What is the single most important project that could be undertaken to make our community a better place to
operate a business'?
Additional comments
Thank you for your patience with this survey. Please return to Otsego City Hall by
October 2, 1995.
September 18, 1995
Dear Property Owner,
Enclosed please find a survey developed by the City of Otsego in conjunction with
the Minnesota Department of Trade & Economic Development. Your property has been
identified as having a potential commercial, home extended, home occupation, or
agricultural business. The City of Otsego will use the information from this survey to
examine future services to help the Otsego business community.
The City of Otsego would appreciate your cooperation by answering the enclosed
survey requesting information about your business operations and city services. Please
answer the questions to the best of your abilities. The information will help economic
development which will be beneficial for both the City of Otsego and local businesses.
This survey is being administered by the City of Otsego's Database Intern. If you
have any questions please contact Timothy R. Eng at (612) 441-4414. We request that all
surveys be returned, therefore, we ask that you please complete the survey and return it in
the enclosed envelope by October 21995_ Thank you for your cooperation and time in
answering the questions.
Sincerely,
Timothy R. Eng
City of Otsego
Database Intern
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LISTING OF ALL NTIFIED BUSINESSES
1
2 _
4
5
Business Name
A & L_Electronics
AB_D Nursing, Inc. _
Anoka Equine Veterinary Services
Bank Of Elk River -Otsego Branch
Last Name
Wicklund
Christianson
Gilgenback
uergens
First Name
Al
Street Address
8714 N.E. Parell Ave.__O_ts_ego
6_882 N.E_. County Rd_39
1_5670 N.E. 90tH _St.
16445 N.E. 70th _St.
15800 N.E. 88th St.
City__
phone number
441-0867___
295_-3206
441-7700
Kevin
David
homas
_Montice_llo
O_tsego441-5111
Elk_River_441-3797
Elk River
6 _
7
_Benjamin Business Services
Benson - Mfg. Co,Inc.
Freed
Russell
15465_ N.E. 88th St.
15463 N.E. 89th St.
138_30 N.E_. 85th St.
Otsego
441-7405_
241_-0256
Ochocki
Michael
__
Otsego
Otsego
_8_
Builders_ Diversified_ Services, Inc.
Flynn
Renee
441-8073
_9_Chuck's
Amusement's, Inc.
W knitz
Charles
14280 N.E. 87th St.
Otsego _441-2782
_
10
CityWide Radio, Inc.
Johnson
Nathan
15673 N.E. 94th St.
Olse o
865-4886
11
Clay Coup
_Spencer
Mae
11088 N.E. 95th St.
Monticello
41-2337
12
Coles Karate
Coles
Kenneth
15613 N.E. 90th St.
Otsego
241-0125
13_
Cover It
Kern III_
Raymond
8955 N.E. Page Ave.
—E.
Otsego
441-3185
14
Crown Limo
Brown
Charles
9-326—N Nelmark Ave.
_Otsego
41-5245
15
Dahl Trans oration
Dahl
Perry
8925 N.E. Mason Ave.
Otsego
441-4609
16
Darkenwald, Inc.
Darkenwald
John
7535 N.E. River Rd
Elk River
41-3700
17_
Dave C_ecka Engraving_
Cecka
Dave
13857 N.E. 95th St.
Otsego
41-4647
18
Dennis Groess Trucking
Groess
Dennis
8392 N.E. Packard Ave.
Otsego
41-3860
19—Do-Rite
Machining
Sebeck
George
8116 N.E. River Rd.
Otsego
41-66_22
20
Duerrr's Water Care
Duerr
Wilfred
11230 N.E. 70th St.
Albertville
97-2672
21_
HobbyCraft
Thompson
Dwayne
9342 N.E. Ochoa Ave.
Otsego -441-2135
22_
ED_wayne's
J Palmer Trust
Palmer
Ed
15548 N.E. 95th Circle
Otsego
41-3440
_23
Ed's Fence Co.
Stieg
Edward
15156 N.E. 96th St.
Otsego
441-2605
24
Elk River Box Factory
Ebner
Donald
10273 N.E. Parrish Ave.
Elk River
_
41-2534
25
Elk Siding
Braun
Larry
13977 N.E. 91st St.
Elk River_
441-4877
26
Evans' Beauty
Evans
Janua
9519 N.E. 95th St.
Monticello
2_95-5464
27
F & F Food Mart
Darkenwald
Clem
7767 N.E. River Rd.
Elk River
41-7807
28
FunCity(Minn-E-Golf & Hobby)
Thibodeau
Rudy
9100 N.E. Park Ave.
Otsego
_
441-8365
29
Gary's Kitchens
Sorensen
Ga
13603 N.E. 95th St.
Elk River
41-1839
_30_G_ordy's
31
32
Truck & Tractor Repair' Inc.
Lefebvre
Gordon
15266 N.E. 70th St.
Elk River
41-14_56
97-3_1_15_
241-0468
G_reninger Storage
Hicks Enterbby
G_renin_ger
Gary
1323_5 N.E. 70th St.
Elk_Riverm
Elk
Hicks
Ai_
7349_ N.E. Quaday Ave.
33
Farprises
Hom
Kessler
Mark
6363 N.E. Jason Ave.
Albertville
497-4805
34
Hon_eybear Farms
Struthern
erry
8465 N.E. Odean Ave.
Elk River_441-2761__
35
36
37
38
J P O Millwork Plus
D. Mason
-:_ry _-- -_ _
aures Companies_
Judy's Hair Creations
Ouellette
Davis
Flom
John
Jett -re—
James
6132 N.E. Packard Ave.
8775 tV:E_County Rd. -
13779 N.E. 95th St.
Elk River
Monticello
O_tsego441-0907_
441-2614
295-4054_
441-4812
DeMars
Judy
14019 N.E. 91st St.
Otsego
LISTING OF ALL IDENTIFIED BUSINESSES
_ Business_
39
Name_ _
Ka_ke_Kreations
Last Name First Name
Bettin eg_r Kathy
Street Address
15373 N.E. 92nd St.
City
Otsego
hone number
41-5911
40_
King of_Woods_ _
Steinke
Bodo
1_5683 N.E. 96th St.
Otsego_
__
241-9425_
41
-42
Lawn O_m_aments _
L_ef-Co Farm, Inc.
Le_mon
Lefebvre _James
Kenneth
1_4523 N.E. 85th St.
1_5033_ N.E. 70th St.
Otsego
Elk River
_1-4701 _
1-7204
43
Lefebvre's Carpet _ _
Lefebvre
Dave
9310 N.E. Parrish Ave.
Elk River
1-4181
44 _
Linco Fab_Inc.
Praught
Brad
----
_45
Loving Care Pet Sitters
Vorlicek
Michelle
15374 N.E. 95th St.
Elk --River --W1--1595
46
M__Svndicate, Inc.
Mbanefo
Christian
14531 N.E. 93rd St.
Pt—Sego
41-0243
47
Mac's Well & Pum_ p Service
McAlpine
Dennis
V50 -7N. E. Nashua Ave.
Elk River
Magic Mettens
Konpjo
Joyce
15446 N.E. 95th St.
Otsego
—Io
_1-2862
1-4199
49
Maps Services
Caillier
Marlan
9854 N.E. Jal er Ave.
ont
Micel
2954309
50
Marquette Bank of Otsego
Pohlad
Carol
15670 N.E. 90th St.
_
Otsego
41-1085
51
Marlin Account _
Martin
Eldon
067 N.E. Maciver Ave.
Albertville
97-3426
52
Midwest Station II_Inc.
Boggs
David
16917 N.E. 740th St.
Otsego
1-6466
53
no name indicated on survey
Irvine
Doris
15052 N.E. 96t St.
Otsego
1-1940
_54
Otsego Technology, Inc.
Wilder
Rod
14340 N.E. 89th St.
Elk River
241-9282
_55
PFS, Inc.
Mickelson
Bradley
14605 N.E. 94th St.
Otsego
_
41-0140
_ _56
Presley Custom Trucking
Presler
Clark
14292 N.E. 85th St.
Elk River
1-8091
_57
Rainbow Daycare & Preschool
McChesney
Sandy
15590 N.E. 90th St.
Otsego
41-5547
58
59
--60—
Ric-6'—sTaxidermy
Riverbend Park
Brunell Rich 14526 N.E. 89th St.
Darkenwald's Riverbend 7535 N.E. River Rd
Otsego
Elk River
241-0926
1-3700
Riverview Liquorette
Phillips
Warren
15682 N.E. 90th St.
Otsego
41-7685
61
Riverwood Conference Cennter
10990 N.E. 95th St.
Monticello
41-6833
62
Rogers Tax & AccountingWilder
Liz
14340 N.E. 89th St.
Elk River
41-9282
_63
Schaefer Contractin Services
Schaefer
Gary
8530 N.E. Palm ren Ave.
Otsego
241-9776
64
Shade Tree Nurse
Croteau
Allan
17335 N.E. 65th St.
Elk River
41-3264
65
Shierts Trucking
Shierts
Kenneth
9657 N.E. Nashua Ave.
Elk River
1-2828
66
Snow & Mow Repair, Inc.
Bonneviea
Wallace
14339 N.E. 89th St.
Otse o
441-1261
67
68
_ &-B Electric, Inc.
he Logical Choice Business Services
Fa_Thomas
Fontaine_
i
Daryll
10795 N.E. 70th St.
15439 N.E. 92nd St.Otsego
Albertville
497-3965
241-9828
_69
Tom Thumb — - _
15704 N.E. 90th St.
Otse
_
1-6496
70
Video III _
Phillips
_
Warren
15682 N.E. 90th St.
Otsego
41-6173
71
W A J Associates _
Johnson
Barbara
14452 N.E. 95th St.
Elk River
1-2546
--72--W
W Information Services
eller
anda
8276 N.E. Packard Ave.
Elk River
_
1-2382
_ 73—Windbreaker
Entertainment, Inc.
Snavely
Robert
6922 N.E. River Road
Elk River
1-7905
74
75 _
You & Me Wild Flower___ _880
N.E. Kaiser Ave.
Monticello
295-3354___
ac_h_ma_n_&Son _ _ achman Eugene_ 9663 N.E. Jason Ave. Albertville
94-2368_
76
Welton
Russell
13878 N.E. 80th St.
Otse o
441-5715
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LEGAL ENTITIES
sole proprietors corporations partnerships
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100
80
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NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
full time part time permanent seasonal peak
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Supplement
An additional requirement of the internship was to make a final inquiry about
business operations. A telephone inquiry was made to all observation, assumed
names/corporations, and commercial businesses that did not respond to the two survey
requests.
Table VII
No Answer
No Business
Identified
Observation
44
17
38
3
2
Assumed Names
5
22
2
1
3
Commercial
3
0
0
0
3
TDIal
52
39
40
4
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The results of the telephone inquiry are examined in Table VII. The total number
of inquires was 52. There was a even amount between the observation and assumed
name/corporation sections that did not have telephone numbers. The total number of
inquiries that produced an answering machine or no answer was large for the observation
section. Three resident indicated that they were not operating any type of business. One
business from the assumed name/corporation section indicated that the business was going
out of business within the next two months. The key element of this inquiry was to
identify additional business. A total of eight businesses were identified. Two businesses
were identified from the observation section. Three businesses were identified from the
assumed name/corporation section. The commercial section produced three businesses.
In addition to identifying businesses, the inquiry asked seven additional questions.
The questions asked for general information, year established, primary occupation,
primary headquarters, legal entity type, primary business type, principle market area, and
the number of employees.
The years established ranged from 1977 to 1991. Seven of the respondents
answered "yes" if the business was their primary occupation. Only one indicated that the
business was not a primary occupation. All eight identified businesses indicated that the
business headquarters was located in Otsego.
Legal entity types was classified into three types; corporation, partnership, and sole
proprietor. Three indicated corporation, one indicated partnership, and two were
classified as sole proprietor.
The primary business type was consistent with the survey responses. The largest
type was services with four. The remaining types which included retail trade, agriculture,
and finance/insurance/real estate each with one business.
The principle market area for the eight identified businesses supports the survey
results. A high percentage of the market area was local. The market area was 71 percent
local and 38 percent state.
The final question asked to identify the total number of employees. The eight
identified businesses provided 23 part time employees and seven full time employees.
A total of 76 businesses were identified by the survey and telephone inquiry (see
Exhibit D). The 76 businesses was compiled by the original 63 identified businesses, eight
from the telephone inquiry, and five returned surveys that were received after this report
was completed.
Section 29 EDAACPRO.WPS
REVISED 8/20/95
HOME EXTENDED BUSINESSES:
Section
20-29-1: Purpose: The purpose of this subsection is to prevent unfair competition with
business districts and to provide a means through the establishment of specific
standards and procedures by which home extended businesses can be
conducted in residential and agricultural districts without jeopardizing the
residential character or health, safety and general welfare of the surrounding
neighborhood. In addition, this subsection is intended to provide a mechanism
enabling the distinction between permitted home extended businesses, so that in
most cases, permitted home extended businesses may be allowed through an
administrative process rather than by an interim use permit.
20-29-2: Application: Subject to the Non -Conforming Use Section and other applicable
provisions of this Chapter, all occupations conducted in the home shall comply
with the provisions of this Chapter. This Section shall not be construed,
however, to apply to home occupations related to farming.
20-29-3: Prohibited Activities: No home extended business (permitted or special)
shall:
a. Constitute a fire hazard to neighboring residences, adversely affect
neighboring property values, or constitute a nuisance or otherwise be
detrimental to the neighbors because of excessive traffic, noise, light, glare,
fumes, odor, electrical interference, vibration, dust and other nuisance or safety
hazards.
b. Adversely impact governmental facilities and services, including roads,
sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, garbage service, police and fire.
c. Adversely affect sensitive environmental features including lakes, surface and
underground water supply and quality, wetlands, slopes, flood plains and soils,
or other factors as found relevant by the City.
d. Involve the use of hazardous materials or activities.
e. Involve any of the following: body shops, welding, ammunition
manufacturing, internal combustion engine repair, flea markets, motor vehicle
repairs or sales, massage or escort business or other adult oriented businesses as
defined by this ordinance, or other objectionable uses as determined by the City
Council.
f. There shall be no exterior evidence of the home extended business such
as displays, exterior storage of business equipment, materials, merchandise,
inventory or heavy equipment, domestic articles such as lawnmowers, boats,
cars, etc. if buildings exist, with the exception of a sign.
20-29-4: Permitted Home Extended Business License: Licenses for home extended
businesses shall be issued subject to the conditions of this Section, other
applicable City Ordinances, Federal and State Law. A "Permitted Home
Extended Business License" may be issued by the Zoning Administrator
or their agent based on proof of compliance with the provisions of this
Subsection. Application for the "Permitted Home Extended Business
License" shall be accompanied by a fee as adopted by the City Council
by resolution from time to time. The yearly renewal fee shall be set by
the City Council by resolution from time to time. Licenses issued are
not transferable. If the Zoning Administrator denies a permitted home
extended business license to an applicant, the applicant may appeal the
decision to the City Council. The license shall remain in force and effect
until such time as the activity has ceased for a period of one (1) year,
there has been a change in conditions or violation, there is a change of
occupancy on the property or until such time as the provisions of this
Section have been changed. Permitted home extended businesses are
subject to the following criteria:
a. The occupation shall be carried on entirely within the dwelling unit,
attached garage or detached accessory structure.
b. No permitted home extended business shall require internal or external
construction features not customarily found in dwellings.
c. A maximum of one (1) full-time employee, or equivalent, other than
those persons who customarily reside on the premises shall be employed.
This provision shall not apply where the permitted home extended business
is a meeting place for employees and the work is done off -premise.
d. No permitted home extended business shall be serviced by delivery
vehicles larger than 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. In no instance
shall the frequency of the deliveries adversely affect the character of the
uses permitted in the zoning district.
e. No home extended business shall be conducted between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or as otherwise permitted by the City.
f. Permitted home extended businesses shall not create a parking demand
in excess of that which can be accommodated in an existing driveway,
where no vehicle is parked closer than fifteen (15) feet from the edge of
right-of-way.
g. The operation of any wholesale or retail business, unless it is conducted
entirely by mail, and does not involve the sale, shipment, or delivery of
merchandise on the premise, is prohibited. On-site sales shall be limited to
those clearly incidental to services provided by the business.
h. Permitted home extended businesses may not involve the repair or use
of equipment which is not normally found in a residential area; except that
equipment which is typically found in an office may be used.
i. All interior and exterior signs must comply with Section 37 of the
zoning ordinance.
j. A contract shall be required between a refuse hauler and the owner for
disposal of all waste including, but not limited to, garbage, decayed wood,
saw dust, shavings, bark, lime, sand, ashes, oil, tar, chemicals, offal, and all
other substances not sewage or industrial waste which may pollute or tend
to pollute the waters of the State. The contract shall be provided to the
City prior to issuance of the Home Extended Business License and shall
state the destination of the waste and shall be renewed annually on or
before January lst of every year. The City shall be provided with
documentation of the contract recorded.
k. The limited seasonal sale of products grown solely on the site by the
residents of the farmstead shall be exempt from the provisions of this sub-
section.
1. Permitted Home Extended Businesses may use for business purposes, a
cumulative amount of square footage of an attached garage and accessory
buildings, not to exceed the square footage allowed under Section 20-16-4
of the zoning ordinance, regardless of the total area of all existing attached
garages and accessory buildings located on the property. Additionally,
attached garages must allow a minimum of 200 square feet for the inside
storage of at least one passenger vehicle.
t
20-29-5: Special Home Extended Businesses: Special Home Extended Businesses that
do not involve "Prohibited Activities"' but that exceed the "Permitted Home
Extended Business Criteria" may be allowed with approval of an Interim
Use Permit by the City Council pursuant to the provisions of Section four (4) of
the zoning manual.
a. Declaration of Conditions: The City Council may impose such
conditions on the granting of a "Special Home Extended Business License"
as may be necessary to ensure compatibility and to carry out the purpose
and provisions of this Section.
b. Effect of Permit: A "Special Home Extended Business License" may be
issued for a period of one (1) year after which the license may be reissued
for periods of up to three (3) years each. Each application for license
renewal shall be processed and subject to the approval of the Zoning
Administrator, except in cases where written complaints have been
received concerning the operation or where there has been a change in
conditions or violations, a renewal shall be processed in accordance with
the procedural requirements of the initial special home extended business
license.
c. Lapse of Special Home Extended Business License by Non -Use:
Whenever within one (1) year after granting a license, the use as permitted
by the license shall not have been initiated, or when the activity as allowed
by the special home extended business license has been discontinued for
more than one (1) year, then such license shall become null and void unless
a petition for extension of time has been granted by the City Council. Such
extension shall be requested in writing and filed with the City at least thirty
(30) days before the expiration of the original license. There shall be no
charge for the filing of such petition. The request for extension shall state
facts showing a good faith attempt to initiate the use. Such petition shall
be presented to the Planning Commission for a recommendation and to the
City Council for a decision.
d. Reconsideration: Whenever an application for a license has been
considered and denied by the City Council, a similar application for a
license affecting the same property shall not be considered again by the
Planning Commission or City Council for at least one (1) year from the
date of its denial unless a decision to reconsider such matter is made by not
less than four -fifth's (4/5) vote of the entire City Council.
e. Renewal of License: An applicant shall not have a vested right to a
license renewal by reason of having obtained a previous license. In
applying for and accepting a license, the license holder agrees that the
monetary investment in the home extended business will be fully amortized
over the life of the license and that a license renewal will not be needed to
amortize the investment. Each application for the renewal of a license will
be reviewed without taking into consideration that a previous license has
been granted. The previous granting or renewal of a license shall not
constitute a precedent or basis for the renewal of a license.
20-29-6: Inspection: The City may at any reasonable time inspect the home extended
business to determine if the applicant is strictly adhering to the criteria for a
permitted home extended business or the conditions placed on a special
home extended business. Inspection by the City of a home extended business
shall take place at a minimum of every three (3) years.
20-29-7: Revocations:
1. Permitted and interim home extended business licenses shall remain in effect
until:
a. Such time as the business is not in compliance with any portion of this
ordinance, any other applicable city ordinance, or any applicable state or
federal statute, rule or regulation.
b. Such time as there is any violation of the terms and conditions of license
approval.
c. Such time as there is any change in the conditions of operation of the
business as it was originally approved; including any change in the nature
of the business, any substantial change in the extent of business, any
substantial change in the extent of business operations, any significant
expansion of business facilities, or any other circumstances related to the
business which have the potential to significantly effect surrounding
properties, or which may pose a threat to the health, welfare or safety of
the general public.
d. Such time as the license expires. At such time that the city has cause to
believe that any of the events listed in a, b, or c above have taken place, the
city shall immediately notify the license holder of the allegations of
violation and the necessary corrections required to bring the license into
compliance.
The notice shall also contain the date and time for a hearing on the
matter at which time the license holder may present any evidence
relevant to the allegations in front of the city council, and the city shall
present their relevant evidence. After the hearing the city may immediately
act to revoke the license, to continue the license with additional conditions
including security, or to take no action. No hearing is necessary in the
event that the license has simply expired. This Section does not preclude
the city from utilizing other legal remedies available to it through this
Section, or any other applicable law.
2. If the proposed work described in a home extended business license has not
been completed within the time allotted after its date of issuance, the license shall
expire and become void except that the council may, following recommendation of
the Planning Commission, extend the license for an additional period determined
by the council on receipt of a request for license extension prior to its expiration.
20-29-8: Non -Conforming Use:
A. Legal Non -Conforming Use:
Existing Home Extended Businesses lawfully existing on the effective date
of April 13, 1992 may continue as non -conforming uses. They shall,
however, be required to obtain licenses for their continued operation. Any
home extended business that is discontinued for a period of more than one
hundred eighty (180) days, or is in violation of the provisions of the
Ordinance under which it was initially established, shall be brought into
conformity with the provisions of this Section.
B. Illegal Non -Conforming Use:
1. Unapproved and illegal non -conforming home extended
businesses existing upon the effective date of this Chapter shall
cease and terminate home extended business operations within one
(1) year from the effective date of this Chapter.
2. Time extensions may be approved by the City Council upon
written request of the property owner provided that a substantiated,
unique situation warrants a delay to the termination deadline. In
considering such requests, a primary consideration of the City
Council shall be the existing and potential development which may
be adversely impacted by the home extended business operation.
CITY OF OTR. ECHO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 95-29
AN IBRIM ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF C CTAT FEEDLOTS OF 300 ANIMAL UNITS OR MORE WITHIN THE CITY
OF OTISEGO.
THE G{ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. Intent. It is the intent of this Interim Ordinance to
allow the City of Otsego to complete review of the presently
existing ordinance sections related to Commercial Feedlots and to
make appropriate changes in the same in order to protect the value
of residential properties within the City of Otsego, to insure
prQper lard use controls, and to facilitate compatibility between
such facilities and the surrounding property uses.
Section 2. Authority and Purpose. The City Council is empowered by
Minn. Stat. 462.355, Subd. 4 to pass an interim ordinance,
appl ' able to all or a portion of its jurisdiction, for the purpose
of potecting the planning process and the health, safety, and
welfare of its citizens.
section 3. Temporary Prohibition. For six (6) months after the
effective date of this ordinance, or until such earlier time as the
Otsego City Council determines by resolution that the reasons for
them ratorium no longer exist, no Commercial Feedlot of 300 Animal
Unit or more, shall be established within the City of Otsego, nor
shall the City receive, consider, and/or approve, any application,
of any type, for a Commercial Feedlot of 300 Animal Units or more
within the City. The term Animal Unit, as used herein, is defined
in Minnesota Rules 7020.0300, Subpart 5.
Section 4. Misdemeanor. Any person, persons, firm or corporation
violating any provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished
pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.02, Subd. 3, or as subsequently
amended, plus costs of prosecution.
section S. Ynjunctive Relief. In the event of a violation of this
ordinance, the City may institute appropriate actions or
proceedings, including requesting injunctive relief !to prevent,
restrain, correct, or abate such violations.
Section 6. Separability. It is hereby declared to be the intention
that the several provisions of this ordinance are separable in
accordance with the following: if any court of competent
juri9diction shall adjudge any provision of this ordinance to be
invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other provisions of
this brdinance not specifically included in said judgment.
seatibn 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect from
and a ter its passage and publication, and shall remain in effect
until six (6) months after the effective date, unless a shorter
perio of time is approved by proper resolution of the Otsego City
Counc'l.
PASBS� by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 2 TF3 day of
TTn—hPr , 1995.
IN F]VOR: Norman F Freske, Mayor, Ron Black, and Vern Heidner, Council
OPPOS{D: Members
Suzanne Ackerman and Larry Fournier, Council Members
CITY OF OTSEGO
aiqe Beatty,
Norma . Freska, Mayor
Posted: 11/30/95 -
Published: 12/6/95
Elk Ri�ar Star News
William S. RadzwiU
Wrew J. MacArthur
(ichael C. Couri
November 16, 1995
RADZWILL & CO UPJ
Attorneys at Law
705 Central Avenue East
PO Box 369
St. Michael, MN 55376
(612) 497-1930
(612) 497-2599 (FAX)
City Council Members
City of Otsego
c/o Elaine Beatty, City Clerk
8899 Nashua Avenue NE
Elk River, MN 55330
RE: Proposed Interim Ordinance Establishing A Moratorium On
Commercial Feedlots
Dear Council Members:
Enclosed please find a Resolution Supporting Interim Ordinance and.,;:•
proposed Interim Ordinance Establishing A Moratorium On The-,..,_.....;
Establishment Of Commercial Feedlots within the.City as.requested •
by the Council.
The proposed Moratorium was presented at public hearing before the
Planning Commission on November 15. The Planning Commission voted
4 to 1 not to recommend passage of the Moratorium, after the public
portion of the testimony was concluded.
Concerns raised by the Planning Commission were that the
establishment of a moratorium and appointment of a Citizen's
Committee could slow down the process of fixing the Ordinances,
either intentionally or unintentionally; that there would still
have to be a staff determination as to what actually constituted a
Commercial Feedlot during the period of the Moratorium; and that
there was sufficient time within the time frame of a normal
application period to both MPGA and the City to allow proper
amendments to the ordinance.
There was some suggestion that changes in the form and/or duration
of the moratorium could alleviate some concerns raised, however no
specific suggestions were put in the form of a motion. Some ideas
raised included the possibility of placing a downward limit on the
number of animal units that would be included within the purview of
Letter to Otsego City Council
November 20, 1995
Page 2
the moratorium; limiting the moratorium to only those operations
establishing a lagoon for manure; or placing a more restrictive
time frame on the duration of the moratorium.
Part of the discussion involved the idea that any other applicant
would be aware of the City's position in the Lef-Co application and
would thus not proceed with an application until such time as the
ordinances were amended. In my opinion, this argument is not very
persuasive, since other applications could be totally dissimilar
fact situations, but would still require a decision under existing
ordinances, which everyone appears to agree are unsatisfactory. It
would appear to be the better practice to fix what is broken before
you try and use it again.
I have enclosed with this letter a memorandum drafted by Bob Kirmis
relative to feedlot moratoriums in other sections of the state. As
you will note, most of these ongoing moratoriums involve counties
rather that municipalities. I have also contacted the Meeker County
Attorney seeking information on that County's ongoing feedlot
moratorium. Whatever information I receive from that source I will
try to have available to the Council at the Monday meeting.
If you have any questions please feel free to_contact me.
Very truly yours,
An rew J. cAr ur
RADZWIL & COURI
Encls.
cc: Bob Kirmis, NAC
Larry Koshak, Hakanson Anderson
MEMORANDUM
TO.-
FROM:
O:FROM:
DATE:
RE.-
FILE
E:Flt_E NO:
Otsego Mayor and City Council
Bob Kirmis
17 November 1995
Otsego - Feedlot Moratorium
176.08 - 95.28
This memorandum is intended to convey some information considered relevant to the
City's forthcoming discussion of the proposed commercial feedlot moratorium.
At the 15 November meeting of the Planning Commission, considerable discussion took
place as to the appropriate length and applicability of such moratorium (in animal units).
1Nhife the Planning Commission has recoMmended against the establishment of a
moratorium, it may be of benefit to the Council to be aware of the duration and applicability
of other animal feedlot moratoriums which currently exist or recently existed in the State
of Minnesota. The following is a Summary of such feedlot moratoriums,
I County Duration Animal Unit (A.U.)
Application
Rice 18 months
July 1994 -Jan. 1996 500 A- U. and over
Redwood 2 months
All feedlots
Dec. 1991 -Jan, 1992
Yellow Medicine 3 months
All feedlots
Jan. 1992 -March 1992
LeSueur 12 months
June 1995 -Present 7Qfl A U and over
William S. RadzwiU
Andrew J. MacArthur
Michael C. Couri
November 9, 1995
Planning Commission
City of Otsego
c/o Elaine Beatty,
8899 Nashua Avenue
Elk River, MN 55330
RADZWILL & CO URI
Attorneys at Law
705 Central Avenue East
PO Box 369
St. Michael, MN 55376
(612) 497-1930
(612) 497-2599 (FAX)
Members
City Clerk
NE
RE: Proposed Interim Ordinance Establishing..A.._Moratorium On
Commercial Feedlots Within The City of Otsego
Dear Planning Commission Members:
Enclosed for your review and public hearing at your, -next regularly
..scheduled Planning Commission meeting -on November. 15, 1995 please:
:Y -==-,find : the --proposed ..Interim - Ordinance establishing .a _.;Moratorium on
'' Commercial Feedlots within, .the .,City of Otsego- and a proposed, ;.
supporting resolution.
The public hearing on the proposed moratorium was scheduled at -the
request of the City Council. The purpose of the proposed moratorium
is to give the City sufficient time to review and revise the
existing ordinance provisions and make a determination as to
whether or not such facilities will be allowed within the City, and
if they are allowed where and under what conditions.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Very truly yours
drew Z �ch
RADZWILL & COURI
Encls.
cc: Bob Kirmis, NAC
Larry Koshak, Hakanson Anderson
City of Otsego
Engineer's Agenda Items
City Council Meeting
November 28, 1995
9.1 Otsego Creek Authority Petition
The Otsego Creek Authority has petitioned the Council to assume the
responsibility for an improvement project in the Creek.
The project has received a permit form the Mn/DNR.
The permit allows for the replacement of two large culverts, one under 83rd
Street and Mason Avenue, and the other under Randy Pouliot's driveway at
8457 Mason Avenue. The permit also allows for cleaning and debris removed
in the portion of the creek from the Pouliot's driveway to the 87th Street
culvert.
The Council approved the expenditure for the preparation of the permit
application. According to the Otsego Creek Authority agreement, any work
north of the Section 30 Wetland is the sole responsibility of the City of Otsego.
Should the Council consider and pass the resolution accepting the petition, we
recommend the following steps be considered.
1 . Order a feasibility study to determine the cost of installing the culverts
and making the other necessary repairs in the creek channel. The report
would be prepared to include the cost of construction and repairs
including the overhead costs. This report is required under the Storm
Sewer Taxing District Statute 444. This report should also include
recommended methods of applying the cost share throughout the
District. Some of the repairs could be done through the Sentence to
Serve program in Wright County.
2. Upon acceptance of the report and determination of the method of taxing
the Council would call for a public hearing to present the report. The
hearing would meet the requirements of Statute 444 where as the costs
of the improvement would be presented to District landowners. The
estimated costs would be presented along with the proposed tax levy.
The landowners would be given an opportunity to comment.
Statute 444 requires that at least two hearings be held, one to establish
a taxing district, and another one to establish a tax rate for a short term
project and/or an improvement program with longer period and
comprehensive goals. The taxing district hearing has been held and the
district is established.
This particular project included in the DNR permit is a short term project
with a tax levied for no more than one or two years.
3. Upon reviewing the hearing comment and favorable passage of the
project, the Council could establish the levy rate and prepare a levy roll
for filing with the County.
However, unless filed soon in 1995 for tax year 1996, the levy would
not be on tax statement until 1997 if filed in 1996, which may be the
case. The City may need to do temporary project funding until the levied
funds are received from the County, perhaps in med 1997. At that time
a permanent bond could be established and a retirement schedule set.
The Council could also consider waiting to set the levy after all the
project costs have been determined.
The Finance Director and City Attorney should advise the Council on
these matters.
Since there is no assessment hearing or ability to appeal the levy, the
decision on the amount of the levy and terms of the retirement of the
debt are at the Council's discretion.
Find accompanying these comments, a Resolution ordering the feasibility
study.
9.2 ENGINEERING INVOICES - MUNICIPAL WELL
We presented the Finance Director with several invoices for our services in
connection with the well. The work period was from April 11, 1995 to
October 2, 1995, and the total amount was $6,507.91. We broke the invoices
down into different categories. Find a copy of each cover sheet accompanying
this report.
As of September 13 , 1995, each of the contract for the construction of the
well and appurtances were finalized.
Of the invoices, OT501 x ($223.38) and OT501 y ($803.75) represent the final
engineering fees for the construction observation and administration of these
projects. The rest of the invoices represent work performed by our staff to
address the series of special events that occurred prior to and during startup at
the school this fall.
Those events include service to; 1. administer the pump failure, 2. supervise the
sand flushing, 3. respond to the request by school officials and architects on
water service issues, and 4. preparation of 0 & M data and literature for the
well.
The Finance Director asked that those invoices be brought to the Council for
approval.
The Finance Director would like the Council opinion whether the invoice for
$2,379.65 for responding to the school's concern be sent to the school district
for payment. If the Council wishes to pursue retrieval of the $2,379.65, we
will support that effort with whatever documentation required.
Recently, and since the above invoices were sent, the Cable TV company cut
the control cable for the water system between the school and well pump
control panel. We prepared an invoice for the Finance Director to request
reimbursement for our time and the electrical contractors effort to get the
system operating as soon as possible. The school was only out of water for
1 '/2 hours.
Kevin P. Kielb and I will be available to answer any questions you have on this
matter.
9.3 Island View Estates
We will present graphics of the preliminary design for your comment and input.
9.4 Consideration for creating a storm sewer taxing district in the Northwest
watershed.
Based on the potential for development in this area we feel a storm sewer
taxing district should be considered. We would ask for your opinion and
direction on this issue. This was the only watershed in the City not placed
under the Storm Sewer Taxing District.
9.5 Wetland Conservation Act
Counties throughout the state receive block grants for administering the
Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) of 1991. The counties must match (at a 1:1
share) the amount of the block grant funds. The match can be soft costs, ie.,
time spent by personnel in administering the WCA. Last year Wright County
received $36,000 in the form of a WCA block grant (per John Jaske, Board of
Water and Soils Resources). We feel that the City's Finance Director should
determine the City's costs for 1995 in administering the WCA. We would then
compose a letter to the Wright County Boards of Commissioners request 1/2 of
this amount (1:1 match).
If the county refuses to compensate the City, the matter could then be brought
to BWSR. There is a chance legislation could be considered in the 1996
Legislative session for providing funds to cities who administer the WCA,
however, we can't approach BWSR on this without first attempting to retrieve
costs from the County.
We will be at the 11 /13/95 Council meeting to discuss this matter further.
9.6 Miscellaneous Engineering Items
agenda11.28
RESOLUTION NO.
CITY OF OTSEGO
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION
OR REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
WHEREAS, the Otsego Creek Authority has petitioned the Otsego City Council to
assume the responsibility for work on a project related to Otsego Creek,
AND WHEREAS, said work involves the replacement of two large culverts, one under
83rd Street and Mason Avenue and one under Randy Pouliot's driveway at 8457
Mason Avenue, and also the cleaning and debris removal from Otsego Creek between
Pouliot's driveway and the 87th Street driveway,
AND WHEREAS, the Council previously approved the expenditure for the preparation
of a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Mn/DNR) permit for said work,
AND WHEREAS, said permit was applied for and approved under Mn/DNR permit
number 95-3231. Said permit expires on November 30, 1996.
AND WHEREAS, it is proposed to utilize a tax levy against the properties within the
storm sewer taxing district, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 444,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF OTSEGO,
MINNESOTA:
That the proposed improvement be referred to Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc.
for study and that they are instructed to report to the council with all convenient speed
advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is
feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with
some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as
recommended.
Adopted by the council this day of 1995.
Mayor
Clerk
otsego.res
9.1
Hakanson
1111 Anderson
Assoc., Inc.
222 Monroe Street
Anoka. Minnesota 55303
612/427-5860
r' 9.2
Engineers, Surveyors &
Landscape Architects
I N V O I C E
INVOICE NO: Il bSS
TO:
City of Otsego -
OT501v
c/o Elaine Beatty, Clerk/Zoning Adm
U
8899 Nashua Ave NE
INVOICE DATE:
Otsego, Mn 55330
Oct 17, 1995
PROJECT: Municipal Well #1, Imp Project #94-3
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
AMOUNT
Date of Service: 7/17/95 - 9/30/95
Engineering services provided at well site and
school building as requested by School District
officials and/or School Architect.
Item 1 -Well Site/School Building
(See Attached Time Sheets)
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE
$2,379.65
WHITE ORIGINAL
YELLOW PLEASE RETURN WITH PAYMENT
GREEN FILE COPY
:n
I
Hakanson
Anderson
Assoc., Inc.
222 Monroe Street
Anoka. Minnesota 55303
612/427-5860
I N V O I C E
TO:
City of Otsego
c/o Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk
8899 Nashua Ave NE
Otsego, Mn 55330
PROJECT:
Municipal Well #1, Imp Project #94-3
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
9.2
Engineers, Surveyors &
Landscape Architects
INVOICE NO:
OT501w
U
INVOICE DATE:
Oct 17, 1995
Date of Service: 6/5/95 — 9/30/95
Additional services provided at well site,
including hourly services on electrical and controls
contract.
Item 2
.Item 3
-Item 4
Item 5
Pump Failure — Labor and Expenses
Flushing Lines
Preparation of O&M and
Emergency Services - Labor &Expenses
Imp Proj 94-3C Electrical & Controls
(See Attached Time Sheets)
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE
AMOUNT
$1,263.38
731.50
792.75
313.50
$3,101.13
WHITE
ORIGINAL
YELLOW
PLEASE RETURN WITH PAYMENT
GREEN
FILE COPY
Hakanson
Anderson
Assoc., Inc.
222 Monroe Street
Anoka, Minnesota 55303
612/427-5860
Engineer Surveyors &
Landscape Architects
9.2
WHITE ORIGINAL
YELLOW PLEASE RETURN WITH PAYMENT
GREEN FILE COPY
Hasa 'so on
Anderson
Assoc., Inc.
222 Monroe Street
Anoka. Minnesota 55303
612/427-5860
Engineers, Surveyors &
Landscape Architects
I
I N V O I C E
TO:
INVOICE NO:
City of Otsego
OT501x
c/o Elaine Beatty, Clerk/Zoning Adm
U
INVOICE DATE:
8899 Nashua Ave NE
Otsego, Mn 55330
Octo 17, 1995
PROJECT:
Municipal Well #1 & Appurtenances, Imp Project #94-3
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
AMOUNT
Date of Service: 4/11/95 - 10/2/95
Engineering services to construction observation.
Imp Proj 94-3a
Traut Wells - Final Payment $75,150.50
$75,150.50 x 10.7% x 100%
$8,041.10
Imp Proj 94-3b
Ron Larson Excavating Inc. $72,437.29
$72,437.29 x 10.8% x 100%
7,823.23
Total Amount Per Contract
$15,864.33
Less Prior Invoices OT501a
(668.58)
OT501b
(699.68)-
OT2:11-43g $3085.76
less mtgs (572.37)
(2,513.39)
OT501c
(8,270.80)
OT501i
(1,519.05)
OT5011
(1,146.24)
OT5010
(823.21)
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE THIS INVOICE
$223.38
WHITE ORIGINAL
YELLOW PLEASE RETURN WITH PAYMENT
GREEN FILE COPY
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Minnesota Department of Transportation
Transportation Building
395 John Ireland Boulevard
Saint Paul. Minnesota 55155-1899
October 23, 1995
Ms. Elaine Beatty
City Clerk of Otsego
C: Hall: 8899 Nashua Ave. N.E.
Otsego, MN 55330
In reply refer to: 7300
State Proj. No. 8680
County of Wright
Notice of Release of a portion
of Trunk Highway No. 94
Release No. 1082
Dear Ms. Beatty:
296-6967
Attached is a Notice of Release of a portion of Trunk Highway No. 94. This will be
effective November 1, 1995, and the description reads as follows:
Beginning in the City of Otsego at a point located approximately 33 feet west of the
southeast corner of Section 26, Township 121 North, Range 24 West; thence westerly
and northerly along the centerline of a relocated township road Jalger Ave. N.E. to a
point located approximately 650 feet north of the southeast corner of the Southwest
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 121 North, Range 24 West;
thence continue west along the centerline of a road connection for approximately 1320
feet and there terminating.
The subject portion of road reverts to the jurisdiction of the City of Otsego in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 161.16 and 161.24 (and Acts amendatory
thereto).
If you require additional information, call Mr. Neal Bartelt, Office of Right of Way and
Surveys, at the above number, or write this office.
Sincerely,
K. F. Rasmussen, Director
Office of Right of Way and Surveys
Enclosure:
Release No. 1082
An equal opporlunity employer
CHARLES J VAN HEEL
20600 COUNTY ROAD 81
ROGERS MN 55374
612-428-4466
November 6, 1995
Norman F Freske, Mayor
City of Otsego
8889 Nashua Avenue NE
Otsego MN 55330
Ref: STMA Hockey Association Arena
Subj: Building Site and Financing
Dear Mayor Freske:
I D [ED YEE
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We are a determined group and are getting wiser as we go along.
We have had two major setbacks in our 1995 efforts to build an arena:
First, the land which John Daniels so graciously donated, did not work; the soil
correction costs were beyond what we could afford.
Second, the contractors financing did not materialize so we had to abandon the
building plan for the 95/96 season.
On the positive side, we have the steel secured for our new facility and a building plan for
1996. Also we have ample time to organize our efforts allowing for options and alternatives.
We would like your assistance in reviewing and listing possible building sites within your
community and also any financial assistance available in your community. We are interested in
exploring all options you may have.
If you have any qestions, please feel free to call anyone of the following.
Pat Adkins, Pres.-STMA Hockey Assoc Hm497-3988 Bus497-3775
Brian Mashuga-STMA Hockey Coach Hm497-9507 Bus497-2655
Pete Sharber
Jim Valerius
Chuck Van Heel
Dan Wagner
Sincerely
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Chuck Van Heel
Hm497-3949 Bus4974640
Hm4974256 NA
Hm497-3172 Bus4284466
Hm4974767 Bus -972-3391
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS
INC COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH
14 November 1995
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this day of 1995, by and
between the CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA, hereinafter referred to as the "City", and
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC., hereinafter referred to as the
"Planner".
WITNESSETH:
ARTICLE 1. AREA OF SERVICE
That the City does hereby agree to employ the Planner to render professional technical
planning and development assistance services to the extent and kind described in Article
2 below, in and for the City of Otsego, Minnesota.
ARTICLE 2. SERVICES OF THE PLANNER
The Planner hereby agrees to render the professional services as follows.-
A.
ollows:
A. Technical Planning and Development Assistance
1. Provide general assistance and consultation to the City, regarding the City's
planning, zoning, subdivision, and development projects plus related
functions and activities. Services shall be rendered on an as needed basis
to be determined by the City and authorized by the Zoning Administrator.
Any services performed under this Article will be billed on a monthly basis
as per Article 4.A of this Agreement.
2. The Planner will prepare written reports, provide general development
assistance and make recommendations on matters as described by the City
through the Zoning Administrator.
B. Meeting Attendance
1. The Planner shall prepare for and attend staff meetings as directed by the
Zoning Administrator.
5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST, LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 554 1 6
PHONE 6 1 2-595-9636 FAX 6 1 2-595-9637
City of Otsego
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2. The Planner shall prepare for and attend City meetings as directed by the
Zoning Administrator.
3. The Planner shall prepare for and attend special meetings as directed by the
Zoning Administrator.
ARTICLE 3. SERVICES OF THE CITY
The City hereby agrees to furnish to or make available for examination or use by the
Planner, without charge, the following:
A. All material and documents applicable to projects in which the Planner is involved.
Such material and documents shall be submitted to the Planner within a reasonable
period of time before any meeting at which they are to be considered. When written
reports are required, all material and documents shall be submitted to the Planner
no less than ten (10) working days or within a reasonable period of time to permit
proper evaluation prior to the meeting at which they will be considered.
B. Available material and documents, as determined by the Planner, that are
necessary for the services to be performed.
ARTICLE 4. PAYMENT
A. Technical Planning and Development Assistance
The City hereby agrees to pay the Planner for professional services included in
Article 2.A of this Agreement as follows:
1. The payment of these services shall include mileage, supplies, postage,
graphic material, printing and labor according to the attached rate schedule.
Labor involving City initiated projects as contrasted to private development
projects shall be charged at a fifteen (15) percent reduction in hourly rates.
The fee schedule, as provided in Attachment A, shall serve as the basis for
charges made.
2. If the City finds it necessary to abandon requested work, the City shall notify
the Planner in writing and the Planner shall be compensated for all work
completed and materials expended.
City of Otsego
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3. The Planner shall submit a statement of services rendered under Article 2.A
on a monthly basis, payable by the City within thirty (30) days of receipt of
an invoice showing work completed.
B. Meeting Attendance
The City hereby agrees to pay the Planner for professional services included in
Article 2.13 of this Agreement an amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for
company principals, directors and associates and One Hundred Fifty Dollars
($150.00) for professional support staff per public, staff, or special meeting, based
upon invoices received documenting work completed.
ARTICLE 5. OTHER PARTIES
A. It is mutually agreed that this Agreement is not transferable by either party to a third
party without the written consent of the other.
B. The Planner's reports and other materials prepared in the performance of this
Agreement are instruments of services and remain the property of the City.
However, any further distribution of these reports by the City must note the Planner
as the source.
ARTICLE 6. TERMINATION
A. This Agreement shall be terminated at any time by either party upon thirty (30) days
written notice. The Planner shall be compensated for all work completed and
materials expended upon the date of termination by the City.
B. This Agreement shall not be effective until duly executed by both parties hereto and
shall be in effect until terminated by either party.
City of Otsego
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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
Licht, Presid,
CONDITIONS HEREIN AGREED TO:
CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA
Norman F. Freske, Mayor
Elaine Beatty, City Clerk
Please Sign and Return One Copy
Date
Date
Date
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
RATE SCHEDULE*
Effective 1 July 1993
STAFF MEMBER RATE PER HOUR
Principals (Directors).......................$50.00 to $95.00
Associates...................................$50.00 to $95.00
Senior Analyst ...............................
Senior Landscape Architect ...................
Senior Planner.. :****''***'*''*********'* .... $35.00 to $60.00
Senior Urban Designer ........................
Senior Public Administration Specialist.....
Analyst.......................
Landscape Architect ..........................
Planner......................................$20.00 to $45.00
Urban Designer ...............................
Public Administration Specialist .............
Aide.........................................
Technician...................................$15.00 to $35.00
Secretary ....................................
Outside Consultants ..........................Per Job Basis
Supplies.....................................Actual Cost + 150
Mileage......................................$.35 Per Mile
Expert Testimony.............................Hourly Rate -
Minimum Charge
$500.00
* Classification ranges and individual staff rates are subject to
change on a semi-annual calendar year basis.
Claims List for Approval
CLAIM TOTAL
TO 11 -QM QATn PnP I!H6T DI IRPnSF L1 TF iyI1MRFR f I �T
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST DEDUCTIONS PAY PERIOD 11/18/95 11/20/95 1129 300.0C
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER SHARE 11/18/95 11/20/95 1130 689.3c
BANK OF ELK RIVER FED.LJITH,SS,MEDICARE-11/18/95 11/20/95 1131 2,027.4E
MN DEPT OF REVENUE
NOVEMBER WITHHOLDING
11/20/95
1132
799.6
STATE
CAPITAL CREDIT UNION
F so ITTATTnN
DEDUCTION PAY PERIOD 11/18/95
11/20/95
/211/Q5
1133
4
100.0E
1()Cti Sr
APFnRnAr_j
BREZE
INDUSTRIES
NOVEMBER SERVICE-
LEATHER PALM GLOVES
11 -11Z
11/20/95
1135
28.7E
EAST
TONKA SANITATION
OCTOBER RECYCLING
11/20/95
1136
291.2E
_cf, '!!
TRUCYIMG,
OCTOBER Dc(`yP'I TWG
II /2n/95
1137
1 11-50 c;
G
TEXTILE LEASING SYSTEMS
UNIFORMS,SHOP TOWELS,MATS,TOWELS
11/20/95
1138
251.62
-NAPA QF
PAMIDA
€1-14 RIVER TAIC
INC
SUPPLIES
I1/220 Loa
11/20/95
ii4i
1142
17' 7/
8.39
RINKE-NOONAN
LEGAL SERVICES -ANNEXATION
11/20/95
} L:0 /Q F3
1143
4 4
693.00
} } 47
-ARG€T
WRIGHT
STOR€5
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
SUFfs€ I€S
OCTOBER SERVICES
}
11/20/95
} i
1145
7,786.67
WRIGHT
COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT
SIGNS & POSTS
11/20/95
1146
380.09
QQV€F4,MF_=
1T TRAIWItdc;
1-0MR1'T€R a MPQ211lm
11.1-1 61",;5
}}17
JONES
INTERCABLE
ROW 37TH & ODEAN PROJECT
11/20/95
1148
2,072.38
JEROME
KOLLES
DAMAGES REGARDING 37 & ODEAN PROJT.
11/20/95
1149
750.00
PAP7WIL6
6A4r-n9gir-w
-SAB€R-I F- ,:4 L- S€RI'lQRS
II,/28,/!;6
ii5G
4 53c 9n
Claims List for Approval
For the period 11/20/95 to 11/20/95
CLAIM TOTAL
TO WHOM PAID FOR WHAT PURPOSE DATE NUMBER CLAIM
DELTA DENTAL DECEMBER PREMIUM 11/20/95 1151 179.90
DENNIS FEHN GRAVEL & EXCAVATING
INC FINAL PAYMENT -PARK DEVELOPMENT
11/20/95
1152
10,619.00
WRIGHT COUNTY RECORDER
RECORDING FEES
11/20/95
1153
58.50
AN KA RAMSEY COMM1NTTY COIL FGF
M MT SKISEMINARS
11/20/95
1154
195.00
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES
POLICY ADOPTION CONF.-SUZ.ACKERMAN
11/20/95
1155
25.00
POSTAGE BY PHONE
POSTAGE FOR METER
11/20/95
1156
150.00
TOTAL FOR MONTH
TOTAL YEAR TO DATE
43,580.4
640,865.2