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TAX BASE SHARING
LONG HAUL TRUCKING
CASH FLOW ESTIMATE
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUTY OF WRIGHT
Gross City City/County
Year Tax Estimate City Share Cmmulative C onnty Share C-mmulative
1995
0
0
0
0
0
1996
0
0
0
0
0
1997
29,600
6,680
6,680
7,584
14,264
1998
29,600
6,680
13,360
7,584
28,528
1999
29,600
6,680
20,040
7,584
42,792
2000
29,600
6,680
26,720
7,584
57,056
2001
29,600
6,680
33,400
7,584
71,320
2002
29,600
6,680
40,080
7,584
85,584
2003
29,600
6,680
46,760
7,584
99,848
2004
29,600
6,680
53,440
7,584
114,112
2005
29,600
6,680
60,120
7,584
128,376
2006
29,600
6,680
66,800
7,584
142,640
William S. Radzwill
ndrew J. MacArthur
Michael C. Court
July 5, 1995
City Council Members
City of Otsego
c/o Elaine Beatty
8899 Nashua Avenue NE
Elk River, MN 55330
RADZWILL LAW OFFICE
Attorneys at Law
705 Central Avenue East
PO Box 369
St. Michael, MN 55376
(612) 497-1930
(612) 497-2599 (FAX)
RE: Amendment To Subdivision ordinance Regarding Park and Trail
Dedication
Dear Council Members:
Upon further review of the motion made and passed at the last
Council meeting regarding the Park and Recreation recommendations
for increased park and trail dedication fees I would ask that the
City Council reconsider setting a public hearing on the issue based
upon the proposed changes contained within that motion. My reasons
for requesting such action are as follows:
1. Prior to a hearing there should be a written report from the
Parks and Recreation Commission or other City Staff indicating that
the City has looked at park and trail dedication fees in
surrounding communities and has reviewed the effect of other
developments within the City on the city parks and trail system and
that the proposed changes are the City's best estimate of the
effect of the development on said systems.
2. I believe that relative to proposed changes in Park fees
(proposed amendment to 21-7-18, Section I; 1 ) that the proposed
fee would be fairer and more defendable if it was merely $700.00
per lot across the board instead of a set fee or a percentage of
market value. The market value determination on a residential
property leads, in my opinion, to potential problems with fairness
since each residential unit has the potential for the same number
of users despite its valuation. Also, if 2.5% of the fair market
value is lower than $700.00 than it brings in question the
rationale for using the higher figure. Regarding, No. 2 of the same
section, I think it is easier to justify a straight fair market
value to commercial/ industrial since they will usually bring a fair
number of people into the community who could potentially use the
City's park system.
3. Relative to the proposed changes in 21-7-18, Section K it would
be my recommendation that, as with the park dedication fees, that
Letter to Otsego City Council
July 6, 1995
Page 2
the proposed amount be a standard numerical figure per lot for
residential. Once again I have no problem with a percentage of fair
market value for commercial/ residential but I do question the
percentages recommended ( .01% and .005%) since they do not come
close to the same ratio between park and trail fees previously
established, i.e. $300.00 to $50.00 or 6 to 1 as opposed to 2.5% to
.005% or 250 to 1. (1 would assume that it was intended that the
figures in this section be 1% and .5% respectively, but even if
this is the case I still feel that a flat over all fee per lot for
residential is more defendable and is fairer.
4. The proposed ordinance needs to be more consistent, i.e. if
multi -family residential is to be included with
commercial/ industrial in the trail dedication section it should
also be included in the section dealing with park dedication.
5. If it is intended that no fees be attached to 1 per 40 splits or
minor subdivisions within the agricultural areas that should be
referenced in the proposed ordinance amendment.
I am sorry to have to bring
action was taken so quickly
adequately voice my concerns.
Very truly yours,
(:
Andrew J. acArthur
RADZWIL LAA OFFICE
cc: Larry Koshak, Merland
Bob Kirmis, NAC
Planning Commission
Parks and Recreation
these concerns after the fact but
at the last meeting that I did not
Otto, Hakanson Anderson
Commission
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Metropolitan Division
Golden Valley Office
F,y 2055 North Lilac Drive
Top TF = Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
June 15, 1995
Mr. John Harwood
Hakanson Anderson Assoc., Inc.
222 Monroe Street
Anoka, MN 55303
RE: S.P. 8608-8, (T.H. 101)
Drainage Issues
City of Otsego
Wright County, NN
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Mn/DOT has reviewed the comments you have made on the preliminary sizing of the culverts we
have given to you about two months ago. It appears that the City disagrees with Mn/DOT's
design procedure for sizing the culverts and thus, indicated that the drainage culverts were not
adequately sized as the City had hoped. It has always been 'Nfn/DOT's standard practice to size
the culverts assuming a certain amount of head. We have merely checked the inplace culverts to
determine if they can handle the present condition for a 50 -year design storm. The head or
surcharge elevation obtained from our analysis was the direct representation of the condition thae
was and is always present. Mn/DOT has taken the City's comments and refined our analysis
accordingly. Summary of our analyses and recommendations are provided below:
T.H. 101
Sta. 198+75: Maintain existing ditch block at elevation 917.5, located in the existing
east ditch. Direct 3.5 acres of highway median drainage, (not 2.6 acres as
stated in your letter), northward to culvert at Sta. 212+00. This will
reduce the headwater elevation for this culvert. Roughly 4 cfs overtops the
ditch block at the present time for a 50 -yr. design and flows northward in
the T.H. 101 ditch. An NPDES pond is proposed at the outlet end of the
pipe. This should reduce the discharge from this culvert, helping the
downstream end. For future, developed condition, the City should require
on-site ponding to restrict additional flow overtopping the ditch.
Sta. 212+00: The existing 50 -yr. peak elevation is 895.16, (with existing pond included
in the analysis), before the addition of two southbound lanes. The peak
elevation reduces to 894.78 after the addition of two lanes and the NPDES
pond. As you can see, we have reduced the headwater elevation such that
It is contained within our .—v1niDOT r/w. Thus, there should be no
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inundation of private property adjacent to the highway as foreseen by the
City. Also, the 50 -yr. peak elevation for developed condition is 896.26.
Almost all of this flow will be contained within our highway r/w. Since the
pond was designed to treat only the additional pavement resulting from
our highway construction, the City should provide water quality ponds to
treat their water when the City develops in the future.
Sta. 233+70: The existing 50 -yr. peak elevation is 879.42, (with existing pond included
in the analysis), before the addition of two southbound lanes. The peak
elevation reduces to 878.16 after the addition of two lanes and the NPDES
pond. With the elevation of 879.74 for developed condition, it is still
contained all within our Mn/DOT r/w. Again, the NPDES pond was
designed to treat only the additional pavement resulting from our highway
construction. Thus, Mn/DOT recommends the City to provide water
quality ponds when the City develops in the future.
Sta. 258+85: As the City requested, Mn/DOT can provide a new, parallel 36 -inch RCP.
However, we would like to bulkhead this new culvert for now. The City
can then apply for a permit from Mn/DOT and have this pipe opened when
the need arises. The City, at the same time, should provide a new, parallel
pipe downstream, under C.S.A.H. 42 to direct the additional flow. The
twin pipes under Sta. 258+85 will reduce the headwater elevation to about
- 4 feet. 1.
C.S.A.H. 37
All culverts under the county road has been designed for a 50 -year storm. There is
an inplace 24 -inch RCP under this county road that outlets into the wetland. We plan to
extend this culvert to perpetuate the existing flow. We do not believe drainage
easements for disposal of runoff need to be provided. The culvert was always there and
the increased discharge resulting from the country road reconstruction is considered very
minor. It is our understanding that the City plans to provide an outlet to the landlocked
basin, (located in the southeast quadrant of T.H. 101 and County Road 147), to the
east. Mn/DOT urges the City to include the drainage from this wetland as part of
the runoff that is to ultimately flow eastward.
All of the culverts in the City of Otsego is designed for either 50 -yr. or 10 -yr. present condition,
depending on the type of culvert as listed below:
T.H. and C.S.A.H: 50 -yr. design
Entrance culverts: 10 -yr. design
It is apparent from our analysis that the inplace culverts can convey 50 -year design runoff for
present condition. As your letter indicated, the ultimate City runoff can then be met though the
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City's imposition of on-site ponding. Mr/DOT believes that without any downstream controls
imposed by the City, merely providing additional culverts to reduce the headwater elevations is
not a good solution. However, if the City is still interested in adding a 36 -inch RCP culvert at
Sta.258+85 to lower their headwater elevation, Mn/DOT will provide the culvert as long as the
conditions we have stated above is met. Also, the addition of this new culvert will require City's
payment, the cost of the pipe and jacking.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at the above number.
Sincerely,
Nancy Y. Yoo, P.E.
Hydraulics Project Engineer
Mn/DOT Metro Division
cc: Dennis Larson
Tim Johnson/Cheri Olson
Hydraulics File
JUL-06-1995 06:40 NAC 612 595 9837 P.02/14
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C O M M U N I T Y PLANNING • DESIGN a MAAK ET R E S E A R C H
MEMORANDUM
TO: Otsego Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bob Kinnis
DATE: 6 July 1995
RE: Otsego - STMA Youth Hockey Association - Ice Arena
FILE NO: 176.02 - 95.10
Attached please find the following materials applicable to the STMA Youth Hockey Arena
proposal to be considered by the Council on 10 July:
1. Findings of Fact - Rezoning Approval
2. Zoning Map Amendment
3. Findings of Fact - Conditional Use Permit Approval (Lot Size)
4. Findings of Fact - Conditional Use Permit Approval
Please note that the findings are reflective of the Planning Commission's recommendations.
PC: Elaine Beatty
Andy MacArthur
Larry Koshak
STMA Youth Hockey Association
5/75 Wayzata Blvd. • Suite 555 • St. Louis Park, MN 55416 • (612) 595 -9636 -Fax. 595-9837
REZONING
APPROVAL
CITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
IN RE: FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
Application of the St. Michael/Albertville Youthey Association to rezone the following
described land from an I-2, General Industrial Zoning District designation to an INS, Institutional
zoning designation..
The subject property is legally described as:
Lot 1, Block 1, Otsego Industrial Park
On 10 July 1995, the Otsego City Council met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the
application of the St. MichaeUAlbertville Youth Hockey Association to rezone the above described
land from an I-2, General Industrial Zoning District designation to an INS, Institutional zoning
designation. Based upon the application, the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the evidence received, the City Council now makes the following findings of fact and decision.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicants are requesting a rezoning of the following described property from an I-2,
General Industrial Zoning District designation to an INS, Institutional zoning designation.
The subject property is legally described as:
Lot 1, Block 1, Otsego Industrial Park
2. The subject property lies within the City's designated Urban Service Area.
3. Section 20-3-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance directs the Planning Commission and City
Council to consider seven possible adverse effects of the requested rezoning. The seven
effects and the findings regarding them are:
a. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of
the official City Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the following policies of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy: Establish and maintain a strong sense of community identity.
Finding: The proposed use shall establish and maintain a strong sense of
community identity.
Policy: To the extent possible, establish and implement physical features
which will help create a sense of community identity and recognition.
Finding: The propose use shall help create a sense of community identity and
recognition.
Policy: Permit growth on a phased basis providing for a logical extension of
urban growth and related community services.
Finding: The proposed use represents a logical extension of urban growth
and related community services.
Policy: All development proposals shall be analyzed on an individual basis
from a physical, economic and a social standpoint to determine the most
appropriate use within the community as a whole.
Finding: The proposed use is an appropriate use of the subject site from a
physical, economic, and social standpoint and will set a positive
building standard and quality for the area in which it is located.
b. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the
area.
The proposed institutional use is judged to be compatible with present and future
land uses of the area.
C. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained
herein (i.e., parking, loading, noise, etc.).
As a condition of conditional use permit approval and building permit issuance, the
proposed use shall be required to meet applicable performance standards of the
Zoning Ordinance.
d. The proposed use's effect upon the area in which it is proposed.
The proposed rezoning and institutional use will not adversely affect the subject
area.
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e. The proposed use's impact upon property values of the area in which it is
proposed.
The proposed rezoning will not adversely affect property values in the subject area.
f. Traffic generation by the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets
serving the property.
Traffic generated from the rezoning will be within the capabilities of County Road
37 and the industrial park's interior street, which serve the property.
g. The proposed use's impact upon existing public services and facilities
including parks, streets, utilities, and its potential to overburden the City's
service capacity.
The rezoning and resulting land use will not overburden the City's service
capacity.
4. The planning report dated 14 June 1995, prepared by Northwest Associated Consultants,
Inc., is incorporated herein.
5. On 21 June 1995, the Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider
the proposed rezoning preceded by published and mailed notice. Upon review of the
rezoning application and evidence received, the Otsego Planning Commission closed the
public hearing and recommended that the City Council approve the rezoning based on the
aforementioned findings.
DECISION
Based on the foregoing considerations and applicable ordinances, the applicant's request to rezone
Lot 1, Block 1, Otsego Industrial Park from an I-2, General Industrial Zoning District designation
to an INS, Institutional zoning designation is approved in its present form.
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ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 10th day of July 1995.
ATTEST:
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CITY OF OTSEGO
By:" a"I'
Orman F. Freske, Mayor
aine Beatty, City Clerk/Zonin dministrator
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPROVAL (LOT SIZE)
CITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
IN RE; FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
Application of the St. Michael/Albertville Youth Hockey Association for a conditional use permit
to allow the creation of a lot less than five acres in size within an INS, Institutional Zoning
District..
On 10 July 1995, the Otsego City Council met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the
application of the St. Michael/Albertville Youth Hockey Association for a conditional use permit
to allow the creation of a lot less than five acres in size within an INS, Institutional Zoning
District. Based on the application, the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and the
evidence received, the City Council now makes the following findings of fact and decision.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicants are requesting a conditional use permit to allow the creation of a lot less
than five acres in size within an INS, Institutional Zoning District.
2. The subject property is zoned INS, Institutional.
3. The subject lot measures 3.1 acres in size.
4. The legal description of the property is as follows:
Lot 1, Block 1, Otsego Industrial Park
5. Section 20-4-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance directs the Planning Commission and City
Council to consider seven possible adverse effects of the proposed conditional use. The
seven effects and findings regarding them are:
a. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of
the official City Comprehensive Plan.
The subject lot is of a size which shall allow the proposed use to compatibly exist
in the area. As such, the use is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive
Plan and the property's INS zoning designation.
b. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the
area.
The proposed use is judged to be compatible with present and future land uses in
the area.
C. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein
(i.e., parking, loading, noise, etc.)
The proposed use will conform to all applicable performance standards, including
those necessary to ensure compatibility (i.e., landscaping).
d, The proposed use's effect on the area in which it is proposed.
The proposed use will not tend to or have any adverse effect upon the area in
which it is proposed.
e. The proposed use's impact upon the property values of the area in which it is
proposed.
The proposed use for a public/semi-public recreation facility will not depreciate
area property values.
f. Traffic generated by the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets
serving the property.
Traffic generated by the public/semi-public recreational facility is within the
capabilities of streets serving the property.
g. The proposed use's impact upon existing public services and facilities
including parks, schools, streets and utilities, and its potential to overburden
the City's service capacity.
The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public service facilities. The
proposed use will not overburden the City's service capacity.
6. The Planning Report dated 14 June 1995, prepared by Northwest Associated Consultants,
Inc. is incorporated herein.
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7. On 21 June 1995, the Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider
the proposed conditional use permit application preceded by published and mailed notice.
Upon review of the conditional use permit application and evidence received, the Otsego
Planning Commission closed the public hearing and recommended that the City Council
approve the conditional use permit based on the aforementioned findings.
DECISION
Based on the foregoing considerations and applicable ordinance, the City's request for a
conditional use permit to allow the creation of a lot less than five acres in size within an INS,
Institutional District is approved in its present form and subject to the following stipulations:
1. The site plan is revised to accurately depict the dimensions of Lot 1, Block 1 of the
"Otsego Industrial Park" subdivision, as approved by the City.
2. The City Engineer determine that adequate sewage treatment can be provided on site.
3. The City Engineer provide comment/recommendation in regard to grading and drainage
issues.
4. Comments from other City staff.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 10th day of July 1995.
CITY OF OTSEGO
BY: C/" a"4,
Norman F. Freske, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY:
Elame Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning A inistrator
FQM
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPROVAL
(PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC USE)
CITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
Application of the St. Michael/Albertville Youth Hockey Association for a conditional use permit
to establish a public/semi-public recreational facility within an INS, Institutional Zoning District.
On 10 July 1995, the Otsego City Council met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the
application of the St. Michael/Albertville Youth Hockey Association for a conditional use permit
to allow a public/semi-public recreation facility within an INS, Institutional Zoning District.
Based on the application, the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and the evidence
received, the City Council now makes the following findings of fact and decision.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicants are requesting a conditional use permit to allow the establishment of a
public/semi-public recreational facility within an INS, Institutional Zoning District.
2. The subject property is zoned INS, Institutional.
3. Public/semi-public recreational facilities are conditional uses in the INS Zoning District.
4. The legal description of the property is as follows:
Lot 1, Block 1, Otsego Industrial Park
5. Section 20-4-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance directs the Planning Commission and City
Council to consider seven possible adverse effects of the proposed conditional use. The
seven effects and findings regarding them are:
a. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of
the official City Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed use, given the specific location involved, is judged to be compatible
with uses existing upon adjacent properties. As such, the use is consistent with the
intent of the Comprehensive Plan and the intent of the property's INS zoning
designation.
b. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the
area.
The proposed public/semi-public recreation facility will be compatible with present
and future land uses in the area. To ensure such compatibility, the installation of
buffering/landscaping shall be required.
C. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein
(i.e., parking, loading, noise, etc.)
The proposed use will conform to all applicable performance standards, including
those necessary to ensure compatibility (i.e., landscaping).
d, The proposed use's effect on the area in which it is proposed.
The proposed use will not tend to or have any adverse effect upon the area in
which it is proposed.
e. The proposed use's impact upon the property values of the area in which it is
proposed.
The proposed public recreational use will not depreciate area property values.
f. Traffic generated by the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets
serving the property.
Traffic generated by the public/semi-public recreational facility is within the
capabilities of County Road 37 and the industrial park's interior street which serve
the property.
g. The proposed use's impact upon existing public services and facilities
including parks, schools, streets and utilities, and its potential to overburden
the City's service capacity.
The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public service facilities. The
proposed use will not overburden the City's service capacity.
6. The Planning Report dated 14 June 1995, prepared by Northwest Associated Consultants,
Inc. is incorporated herein.
7. On 21 June 1995, the Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider
the proposed conditional use permit application preceded by published and mailed notice.
Upon review of the conditional use permit application and evidence received, the Otsego
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Planning Commission closed the public hearing and recommended that the City Council
approve the conditioxW use permit based on the aforementioned findings.
DECISION
Based on the foregoing considerations and applicable ordinance, the City's request for a
conditional use permit to allow the establishment of a public/semi-public recreation facility within
an INS, Institutional District is approved in its present form and subject to the following
stipulations:
1. A continuous concrete perimeter curb barrier is provided around the entire parking lot.
2. All off-street paridng stalls are marked with painted lines in accordance with the Zoning
Ordinance.
3. The entire off-street parking lot is hard surfaced with asphalt, concrete, cobblestone, or
paving bricks as required by Ordinance.
4. The ice arena and off-street parking area are located so as to comply with applicable INS
setback requirements (response to required right-of-way dedication).
S. At a minimum, the subject property's southern curb cat is shifted northward to comply
with Ordinance access separation requim cents. The City Engineer should provide further
comment/recommendation as to the need four a separation greater than the 60 foot
requirement imposed by Ordinance.
6. A relocation of the "Zambae machine service door to the site's northern facade so as not
to be visible from the public street is considered.
7. A detailed landscaping plan is submitted which identifies the location, type and size of al
proposed site plantings. The landscape plan shall be developed with an emphasis upon the
following areas:
a. The boundary or perimeter of the proposed site at points adjoining other preppy.
b. The immediate perimeter of the structure.
C. The perimeter of parking and loading areas.
S. The site plan is revised to illustrate exterior lighting locations. All on-site lighting shall
be hooded and directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.
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9. The City Engineer provide recommendation in regard to the need for various traffic
control devices in the area. Such recommendation should acknowledge potential use of
the area by area youth who travel to the site via bicycle.
10. All site signage comply with applicable provisions of the City Sign Ordinance.
11. The site plan is revised to illustrate specific trash handling locations. All trash receptacles
shall be screened from view of adjacent properties and public rights-of-way by a fence or
wall at least six feet in height with a minimum opaqueness of 80 percent.
12. The City Engineer provide comment/recommendation in regard to sewage treatment and
grading/drainage issues.
13. A designated loading area is provided upon the subject property and illustrated upon the
site plan.
14. The off-street parking stalls located directly east of the "Zamboni" garage door are omitted
and reserved for machine access and egress.
15. The site plan be modified to identify snow/ice having storage areas upon the property.
16. If the facility's "Zamboni" machine is to be gasoline powered, an assurance is made that
proper venting is provided in the building. This issue should be subject further comment
by the City Building Inspector.
17. Comments from other City staff.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 10th day of July 1995.
CITY OF OTSEGO
By: a
Norman F. Freske, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Ad inistrator
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ORDINANCE NO. 95 -
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO
TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATION.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The official zoning map of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended
to change the zoning classification of the following described property:
Lot 1, Block 1, Otsego Industrial Park
Section 2. The above described property is hereby rezoned from an I-2, General Industrial
Zoning District designation to an INS, Institutional District zoning designation.
Section 3. The Zoning Administrator is hereby directed to make appropriate change in
the official zoning map of the City of Otsego to reflect the change in zoning classification as set
forth above.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 10th day of July 1995.
CITY OF OTSEGO
By:.��
OrmanF. Freske, Mayor
ATTEST;
By: -A,- ) -
aine Beatty, Citylerk/Zoning dministrator
City of Otsego
Engineer's Agenda Items
City Council Meeting
July 10, 1995
8.1 Utility Permits:
a. Recommend a letter be written to Elk River Utility requiring that a permit
form with map be submitted to the City for review and approval by staff.
b. Recommend that a fee be required to review and approve all utility
permits.
8.2 S.T.H. 101 Project (CSAH42-Crow River):
Find attached a letter of response from MN/DOT on the issue we presented last
Council Meeting. Ms. Woo, MN/DOT's hydrologist, is stating the policy of
MN/DOT in this letter for drainage facilities design and construction. This is for
your information only.
8.3 Best Management Practices of Minnesota:
Recommend Council direct a public hearing to held by Planning Commission to
adopt the Manual for entire City of Otsego. This should cover all non-residential
land use changes, residential plats, P.U.D.'s and/or combination there of.
Exempts residential property except for home extended business use.
The Wild and Scenic Ordinance references the Best Management Practices
Manual. The MPCA requires a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) General Storm Water permit be filed for all projects which disturb over
5 acres of land. The NPDES permit requires the use of Best Management
Practices. Therefore, any project which disturbs more than 5 acres is subject
to the BMP's.
7.4 Any other engineering Business:
a. Update on Park Improvement Contract
b. Attachment on items for your information
Item 7.
Council Information Items
for City Engineer
Attachment to Agenda for
Council Meeting
June 10, 1995
These items all is provided for your information and do not require action by the
Council.
A. Well Update
On June 27, 1995, the well pump at the Otsego Elementary School began to
experience electrical problems. Kevin Kielb, Project Engineer, contracted the
Electrical Contractor who by late afternoon decided that the pump motor had
failed. The Electrician reviewed the electrical system and controls before
making that decision. The school project managers, Stahl and Associates, were
aware of the problem and isolated the school be closing the valves late in the
afternoon.
Kevin and I discussed the matter back in our office and decided at about 5:15
p.m. that we needed to get the well driller back into the site to pull the pump.
This was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. the next morning, June 28, 1995.
Since there wasn't any occupancy of the school building we felt informing the
construction managers was adequate. Apparently the well failure information
did. not go beyond the construction managers to the school maintenance and
district officials. The maintenance person in the school left the site during the
electricians review and did not return while Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc.
was on site. The maintenance superintendent did not hear about the water shut
down until later in the evening. Refer to Ron Blacks's letter on June 29, 1995
to City Council.
The well driller pulled the pump and installed a new pump the next day. The
water was back on by 5:00 p.m. that day.
A final determination has not been made on the pump failure and will not be
made until the pump is examined at the factory. Preliminary indications are that
two situations could have happened; a. Lightning strike occurred or the motor
windings were defective. If the motor failed, it is on warranty and if lightning
struck the cost could be reimbursed through City insurance. We have requested
that the pump supplier send the pump back to the factory for a failure
determination. It is uncertain whether the City will need to incur some of the
cost of the replacement at this point.
Council Information Items
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We will keep the Council updated in the issues of the pump.
The school district has discovered sand in the water distribution system in the
school. They are concerned. We have had the water tested by the contractor
at least three times since development of the water source last fall. In each of
the tests, the sand was 5 PPM or less.
The MN/DOH requirement for potable water is 5 PPM or less. The school
specifications for wells also require 5 PPM or less.
The school has been isolated from the well due to the sand issue. If their
equipment cannot tolerate even slight amounts of sand, then they will need to
add a sand separator.
We will continue to keep you informed.
B. CSAH37 and Odean Avenue Project
Construction has started by Buffalo Bituminous and the subcontractor Fehn.
Clearing and grubbing is completed. The asphalt on CSAH27 from Odean
Avenue east has been removed and the grading contractor has started the
grading operation.
The detour for the Phase I is in place and the contractor will be requesting the
Phase II detour in a week or so.
The residents and property owners are being kept informed and being provided
access to their property.
Overall, the work progress has been satisfactory once the utilities companies
relocated their lines.
We have applied to MSA and Wright County for reimbursement on construction
and engineering cost.
Council Information Items
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C. Oday Acres
A meeting was held between the developer, City Staff and Councilman Fournier.
The meeting addressed the issue of security and warranty letter of credit.
The developer stated his case that the requested warranty amount was to high
and wanted consideration for a leaser amount. After review of the facts such
that the base layer of asphalt and gravel has been in place since last year, we
concurred that the warranty risk was reduced considerable.
Therefore, the warranty and 10% retainage of the original security was set at
$13,950. It was also stressed to the developer that he is responsible for the
defect in the pavement and curb caused by builder's equipment and trucks.
The amount of the letter of credit is a minimum, however, we felt that making
it higher could cause failure or disruption of the development of the property.
The City could incur costs not readily reimbursable should a failure occur.
ammend
CITY OF OTSEGO
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
AGENDA SECTION ORIGINATING DEPT.
MEETING DATE
COUNCIL ITEMS FINANCE
JUNE 26, 1995
ITEM NO: ITEM DESCRIPTION
PREPARED BY
8.6 CONSIDER CITY'S SHARE OF CONTRIBUTION
FOR EMPLOYEE INSURANCE
P.Boedigheimery%
One of the first directives of my job at the City of Otsego was to research health, dental, life and disability
insurance programs for the employees at the City.
I have talked to two different insurance agencies and have also received information from the League of
Cities and the PEIP program. I have discovered that there are a variety of insurance options available to
our City in all areas of interest. A program can be structured to our needs, dependent upon cost and the
City's contribution to that cost. All of the insurance quotes are based upon age of participants, their
dependents, and good health. Before final quotes can be received, health histories must be completed by
all covered at the time of the effective date of the policy. I have received quotes ranging from the very
best coverage through Medica at $165.84 for a single employee to the least amount of coverage at
$126.56 a month for a single employee. I have also received Life Insurance quotes, Short Term
Disability, and Dental premium quotes.
The second piece of this process it the City's share of insurance premium for employee coverage. I
researched a number of surrounding City's and found a variety of programs offered by employer. I will
provided to the City Council at the meeting a handout listing the Cities I researched and the programs
they offer. It appears that the average contribution by the Cities to employee insurance coverage is
approximately $275.00 per month.
It is recommended that the City Council provided some direction as to the City's contribution, to allow
me to narrow down the scope of policies available, to present some options to the employees, receive
accurate quotes based upon health histories, and make a recommendation to the City Council.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Norman Freske
Councilmember Suzanne Ackerman
Councilmember Ron Black
Councilmember Larry Fournier
Councilmember Vern Heidner �.
FROM: Phyllis Boedigheimer, Business/Finance Directo .
DATE: June 26, 1995
SUBJECT: Attachment to June 26th Agenda Item 8.6 - City's Contribution to
Insurance Program
Currently the City's employee insurance program includes a short term disability policy
with Minnesota Mutual, a Life and AD&D policy with Blue Cross/Blue Shield and a
health insurance policy with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The City provides the short term
disability insurance and contributes $150.00 toward employee health, life and AD&D.
The City's current policy allows employees to opt out of health insurance if they choose.
The City pays those employees $150.00 a month.
The short term disability premium is $81.00 a month for six employees or $13.50 per
employee. This coverage is effective the first day of accidential disability and the eighth
day of sick disability. This coverage pays up to $300.00 per week for 26 weeks. The
health insurance is a $300 deductible policy with an 80/20 split if within the network at a
monthly cost of $215.60 and $244.94 for the employees currently covered under the plan.
The Life and AD&D monthly premium ranges from $2.10 to $7.90 per employee.
I have received quotes for a variety of coverages from one insurance agent. It is obvious
that there are many options to choose from, and certainly a plan that could be structured
to work for the City. The following is an outline of the quotes I received, based on the
current employee census.
Medica Select with no co -pay - $166/mo. for single to $536/mo for family
MIC Choice which is a deductible plan - $105/mo single, to $340/mo family
There were nine options between the above best and least coverages.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield - various deductibles with an 80/20 plan
$140/mo single to $450/mo family for the least deductible to
$115/mo single to $369/mo family for a higher deductible to
Aware Gold at $157/mo single to $502/mo family.
Life Insurance - $10,000 - $3.00 to $6.50 or $28.90/mo for current employees
to $6.70/each employee or $40.20/mo.
Dental - Delta Dental - ranging from $7.75 single to $12.35 and from
$24.90 family to $36.45.
Short Term Disability - up to $250/week beginning at day one for accident and
day eight for sickness, up to 26 weeks for $35.00/employee
to $5.10 -$10.20 per employee or $50.10 per month.
As you can see from above, there are a variety of options available to the City for
insurance coverages. I also have information from the Public Employees Insurance
Program which offers three different health plans, Delta Dental and Life insurance through
Minnesota Mutual. The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust also offers health,
dental, life, short and long term disability. Both the League's insurance and PEIP must be
purchased through an agent. In addition, I have received information from the City's
short term disability agent, informing the City that the plan can be extended to a long term
disability at $80.40 a month for the current city employees.
The attached schedule is a sampling of sixteen cities outside of the immediate metro area
showing the type of insurance coverages provided and the city's contribution to employee
insurances. I hope this will be of some benefit to the City Council in their decision process
regarding the City's contribution to employee health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
city
Albertville
SIXTEEN CITY SAMPLING OF EMPLOYEE
INSURANCE BENEFITS
Tyne of Insurance Coverage Monthy Cost
Health - HMO 100% - Single $140-$195
Big Lake Health - Aware Gold 100% - All
Dental - 80/20 100% - All
Life - a$ 10,000 & $25,000 100% - All
Corcoran
Dayton
East Bethel
Elk River
Health - HMOs (LOGIS)
Life - PERA Program
Health - HMOs (LOGIS)
Life - $5,000
Full Cafeteria - Employees
purchase their own
Health - HMO
Dental
Life - $25,000
100% - Single
100% - All
100% - Single
100% - Single
100% - All
Up to $435
Up to $284 for health
Additional $350/year
for all other reimburse
medical costs
$170.74 for health
$235 to Cafeteria Plan for
H, D, L. Also will match
employee contribution up to
3% of base wage to Deferred Comp
Up to $295 - Union Employees
and up to $405 - Non -Union
Ham Lake Health - HMOs(Anoka Cty) 100% - Single Up to $230 - also allow waive
Dental 100% - Single out if covered by spouse
Life - PERA Program 100% - All
Isanti
Health - Principal Ins. Co.
100% - All
Average cost $290
Dental - Principal Ins. Co.
100% - All
Life - Principal Ins. Co.
100% - All
Lexington
Health
100% - All
$174-$505
Dental
100% - Single
$19
Life - PERA Program
100%
$12
Maple Plain
Health - HMOs (LOGIS)
100% - All F.T.
$187-$449
in conjunction with
100% - Single P.T.
City of Independence
Dental
100% - All F.T.
$26.40 - $71.05
Life - $10,000
100% - All
Monticello
Health - Preferred One
100% - Single
Up to $390 for all
Dental - Principal
insurances
Life
Rockford
Health - HMOs (LOGIS)
100% - Single &
$187-$287
60% - family
Dental - League
100% - Single
$23.47
Life - $10,000
100% - All
Rogers
Health - HMO -Medica
100% - Single
Up to $250 for H & D
Dental - League
100% - Single
Life - PERA Program
100% - All
$12.00
St. Francis
$200 to each employee
St. Michael
$100 to two employees
Watertown
Health
100% - Single
$185-$333
Dental
100% - Single
The Cities of Dayton and Albertville specifically pointed out to me that they will be considering additional coverages in 1996.
E
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Police Department
May 18, 1995
'the Honorable Norman F. Freske
City of Otsego
8899 Nashua Avenue NE
Otsego, Minnesota 55330
Re: Secondary D.A.R.E. Program
Dear Mayor Freske and City Council Members:
This letter is to update all cities in the. Elk River Area School
District on the status of the Secondary D.A.R.E. Program. In
August of 1993 a house was built in seven days in the City of Elk
River to start a program for Secondary D.A.R.E. students throughout
Independent School District #728. This project received
considerable support from citizens and businesses in the entire
school district.
The funds raised from the sale of this house were used to pay for
this program's implementation. Unfortunately, those funds will run
out sometime around the first of the year (January, 1996).
The Secondary D.A.R.E. Program was evaluated by all secondary
students who participated and has received an approval rating of
ninety-five percent (95%) . They would like to see it continue, and
so would we.
The City of Elk River and the Elk River Area School District
currently fund two (2) Juvenile Liaison Officers for ISD #728; one
of these officers is an Elementary D.A.R.E. officer. The breakdown
for this funding is fifty-eight percent (58%) financed by the City
of Elk River and forty-two percent (42%) provided by the Elk River
Area School District.
It has been discussed and recommended by the two (2) governing
boards that we contact all cities in the district to see if they
would be willing to assist in the funding of this Secondary
D.A.R.E. Program. The rationale is that all secondary D.A.R.E.
students throughout the school district receive and benefit from
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this instruction. During these times of shrinking revenues, we
need to look to all of the cities in the district to continue this
beneficial program.
We ask that you consider this request and advise us of your
decision.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas D. rwas 144hnkDuitsman Time v
Chief of Police Mayor Chair a son
City of Elk River City of Elk River ISD 7 8
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Claims List for Approval
For
t h - period 06/23/95 to
07/10/95
-f't7i.L�C
PUBLIC
TO WHOM PAID
£MfLZ�" L�. I
EMPLOYEE', RETIREMENT FUND
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DATE
cti U - T-Pr�i iru: f
EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE-PAY ENDED -6/16/95 06/23/95
CLAIM
NUMBER
iot
786
TOTA
CLAD
447.
BANK OF
ELK RIVER
FED.WITH,SOC.SEC.MEDICARE-6/16/95
06/23/95
787
1,455.
MN DEPT
OF REVENUE
JUNE WITHHOLDING
06/23/95
788
1.009.
INN , n _
ELAINE BEATTY
1UDY HUDSON
-
MILEAGE-NAC.DAYTON.ST.MICHAEL
PAY PERIOD ENDED 6/16/95
ofd 9-a—/
06/23/95
06/23/95
d')
790
793
210,ioc..
416._
ELAINE BEATTY PAY PERIOD ENDED 6/16/95 06/23/95 793
V H CU1.)L->U14PAY PERIOD ENutu 6/16/95 06/23/99 4 C77---
=,IT=, GREIER 6 6 /5 796 76.
MICHELE BERGIA PAY PERIOD ENDED 6/16/95 06/23/95 797
RAEANN HANsON PAY PERIOD ENDED 6/1o/95 0t,,/ 75 791• :75.
• .. � ci i '" Y twit+iti�'�, i1y{� �g��7+y� a .Z -a�� fi 1t Y •f.,,Lw� � : s , _ c':
.. •NS .•t ,,,., !: � °I�' µt ,f.. t TjLTs, .l i t.
Claims 'List 'Tor; Approval
For th= period 06;'23/95 to 07/10/95
CLAIM TOTAL
TO WHOM PAID FOR WHAT PURPOSE DATE NUMBER CLA D
DAVID CHASE
PAY PERIOD ENDED 6/16/95
06/23/95
799
688.-
TIRE AND TUBE
07/10/95
756 163.9"
AFFORDABLE SANITATION
TOILET RENTAL
07/10/95
757 106.5!
AT & T
PHONE SERVICE—CITY HALL,MAINT.PARK
07/10/95-758
DUANE FIEDLER
PAY PERIOD ENDED 6
6
762
43 ._
DUERRS WATERCARE SERVICE
1-5GAL WATER
07/10/95
763
5.8`
KENNETH SHIERTS
PAY PERIOD ENDED 6
07/10/95
764
•7
RITA HOHLEN
BANE: OF ELK RIVER
REFUND DAMAGE DEPOSIT—CITY HALL
FED,SS,MEDI.WITHHOLDING 7/1/95
06/27/95
07/06/95
1
803
400.1C
2,533.5
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND
EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER SHARE 7/1/95
07/06/95
804
746.9
LONG & SONS
JUNE JANITORIAL SERVICES—CITY HALL
07/10/95
755 47T-.-5_
LAKE REGION COOPERATIVE
TIRE AND TUBE
07/10/95
756 163.9"
AFFORDABLE SANITATION
TOILET RENTAL
07/10/95
757 106.5!
AT & T
PHONE SERVICE—CITY HALL,MAINT.PARK
07/10/95-758
DEMCON DISPOSAL, INC
BEST DISPOSAL SERVICE
JULY SERVICE
07/10/95
759
4 .ZA
CHOUINARD OFFICE PRODUCTS
SERVICE ON OLYMPIA TYPEWRITER
07/10/95
760
45.0c
CORROW LAWN & IRRIGATION
SPRINKLER REPAIR—CITY HALL
07/10/95
761
206.7`
DEMCON DISPOSAL, INC
CLEAN UP DAY DISPOSAL
07/10/95
762
3,
DUERRS WATERCARE SERVICE
1-5GAL WATER
07/10/95
763
5.8`
ECM PUBLISHERS INC
PUBLIC HEARINGS,PRINTING,NEWSLETTER
07/10/95
764
807.9;
AUDIO COMMUNICATIONS CLEAN AND REPAIR EQUIP 07/10/95 765 86.7`
f
' •• ' r •�. `r�. � _ �( a, y+vrNy1'tftP X51 �.�w�,�y,r � i+ i �,s.i rl.` y •.. t, +i ;. S �F ..t`-
Oiaims ,Lige': mT,APPl Uvdi
For the period 06/23/95 to 07/10/95
CLAIM TOTAL
TO WHOM PAID FOR WHAT PURPOSE DATE NUMBER CLAIM
ELY: RIVER MUNICIPAL -UTILITIES ELECTRIC 5 -b .u•
GLENS TRUCK CENTER INC TRUCK LiTL.5WIIUH
THE HARDWARE STORE WOOD SEALEN"T,EYEWARE &.PARTS 07/10/95 768 41.2:
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC PARK PROJECTS,ORDIANCES & MEETINGS 07/10/95 769 3,757.3C
LAKELAND FORD TRUCK SALES, INC PARTS 07/10/95 770 225.2E
LAPLANT SANITATION INC JULY SERVICES
MINNEGASCO GAS SERVICE-MAINT & OLD BLDG. 07/10/95 772 129.07
MONTICELLO FORD MERCURY SWITCH • i
SCHARBER & SONS TIRE REPAIR 07/10/95 774 21.07
SOFTRONICS INSTALL PRINT DRIVERS 07/10/95 775 12.50
STAFF TIRE & RETREND TIRE REPAIR AND MOUNTING
U.S. WEST COMMUNICATIONS PHONE SERVICE -CITY HALL,MAINT,PARKS 07/10/95 777 458.64
H G WEBER OIL COMPANY FUEL 07/10/95 778 952.21
WRIGHT-HENNEPIN CO-OP ELECTRIC ASSN ELECT.SERVICE-ST.LGTS.WELL.CITY BLD 07/10/95 779 668.65
'JRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT MAY SERVICES 07/10/95 780 7,786.67
'EROX CORPORATON QUARTERLY MAINT CHARGE 07/10/95 781 /7.50
ZIEGLER INC FILTER 07/10/95 782 54.10
JERRY OLSON JUNE BLDG. INSP.SERVICES 07/10/95 783 2,974.40
RADZWILL LAW OFFIC JUNE LEGAL S4,96�.UO
CORROW TRUCKING JUNE SERVICE
TOTAL FOR MONTH
07/10/95 802 1,131.25
60,039.E
TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 264,122.E