06-09-03 CCITEM 3 -1 -
CITY OF OTSEGO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 9, 2003
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
6:30 PM
1. Mayor Larry Fournier will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Virginia
Wendel, Jerry Struthers and Dan Scharber.
Staff. Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator, Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Dan Licht, City Planner and Ron
Wagner, City Engineer.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Consider agenda approval
Mike Robertson requested to add under Item 8.2. Update on MacIver Avenue. Mayor
Fournier requested to add under Item 7.4. Quaday Avenue Discussion.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of agenda as amended. Seconded by CM Struthers.
All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider the following minutes:
3.1. May 27 2003 City Council Meeting.
CM Struthers motioned adoption. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Open Forum: (5 minute limit)
Clem Darkenwald, 7767 River road NE regarding Quaday Addition. Mr. Darkenwald
would like support from the City regarding keeping the first entrance from CSAH 42 into
his development open. His engineer, Michelle Carron from RLK Engineering, said a
traffic study was done but they want the traffic re -analyzed when Quaday Avenue is built
as they feel traffic will be relieved. Dean Freetag, a former MnDOT employee who
helped design 101 stated that he feels this entrance should be re -looked at by the County
and changed.
The City Council agreed and Mike Robertson will write a letter to the County asking
them to change their recommendation.
The following residents from the Lin -Bar Estates spoke stating their concerns for a
possible future development to the north of their property. They oppose any higher
density than what is currently allowed in Lin -Bar:
Pat Hilden, Chuck Berning, Mardi Schoberg, Faye Cote, Jerry Olejr, Jeremey Card,
Michele Ulrich, Brenda Dupont and Mario Sonsa.
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Mayor Fournier explained that what is being discussed this evening is a request to create
three lots from two existing lots. Dan Licht said the sketch plan has no bearing at this
time but is just showing how Parcel C could be subdivided when water and sewer gets
there. Mike Robertson explained the sketch plan is not recorded and that under the City's
current ordinance, Parcel C can not be developed at this time. He also explained Packard
Avenue would need to be built prior to development.
Kevin Rudek, 15160 85`h Street NE stated the reconstruction of 85`h Street will be tearing
up half his driveway and he would like to replace his whole driveway but the sub-
contractor is not willing to do this. He asked if he hired a contractor would the city
reimburse him for half of it. Mike Robertson recommended that the City Engineer talk to
the Contractor prior to the City Council making a decision.
Earl Leske, 15216 85`' Street, said his ROW stakes have been removed, the pond is
deeper than he was told, and they want some black dirt placed on the land from last year's
project. Ron Wagner said the property pins will be replaced, black dirt will be brought in,
and he explained the pond is deeper at the northeast point.
Doris Leske, 15216 85th Street, asked for sod. Ron Wagner explained the curbing needs
to be installed first and sod will be placed after the project is completed.
5. Consent Agenda. (non -controversial items
5.1. Approve Claims List.
5.2. Proclaiming "National Night Out" August 5, 2003 in Otsego
CM Wendel motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by CM Scharber.
All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Dan Licht, City Planner:
6.1. Gary Inman:
A. ^ Rezoning from A-1 to A-2.
B. Conditional Use Permit to create a lot less than 20 acres.
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report.
Dennis Peck, developer, asked about the cul-de-sac for Parcels A and B. Mr. Licht
explained the City is protecting the future owners of Parcels A and B so that they could
subdivide these lots in the future.
CM Heidner motioned to approve a Zoning Map amendment rezoning the subject
site from A-1 District to A-2 District based on a finding that the request is consistent
with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in
favor. Motion carried.
CM Heidner motioned to approve a CUP for lot sizes less than 20 acres in the A-2
District and a Preliminary/Final plat, subject to the 7 conditions listed in the
Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2. Alano Society Parkin
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report. Ron Wagner said he reviewed this site three
times and at the most there were 10 too many vehicles and they parked on the grass area.
City Council Meeting of June 9, 2003. Page 3.
Kevin Palmer, Alano, stated they have no objections to the Staff Report.
Mike Robertson said he has talked to the Sheriffs deputies and they haven't observed any
problems and they would ticket any parking on Odean Avenue.
CM Scharber motioned not to require Alano to expand their parking at this time
unless parking problems start occurring. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in
favor. Motion carried.
7. Ron Wagner, City Engineer:
7.1. Consider Pumphouse No 3 bids
Ron Wagner went over the bids. The Council has concerns with the costs of the SCADA
System.
CM Scharber motioned to table awarding the bid for Pumphouse No. 3 until the
June 12, 2003 Special City Council Meeting. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in
favor. Motion carried.
7.2. Consider Pay Estimate #1 for 85`h Street/Page Avenue Reconstruction
Ron reviewed and recommended to pay.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the Pay Estimate #1 to Dresel Contracting for
$101,241.50. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.3. Construction Update.
Ron Wagner updated the Council that the seal coating and crack filling will be done by
July 4, 2003.
Mayor Fournier said that Gil Darkenwald is concerned with the road he lives on, Quaday
Avenue and he wants it paved. Mike Robertson said he talked to the developer whose
goal is to start his development in this area next year, which will help fund the Quaday
Avenue Construction along with a federal grant. Mike said the City Engineer is working
on the Feasibility Study and the hearing should be held this winter and the work done in
2004.
7.4. Any other Engineering Business
Mike Robertson sent MnDOT a letter regarding the signal at 101 and CSAH 37. MnDOT
said they want the City to pay 25% of the costs of this signal. Mike explained to them
that the City was never informed of this plan. He also noted that the City would have to
pay for the power to the site and the maintenance of the signal. CM Heidner stated that if
Otsego pays then the City should also have the ability.to control the traffic flow to the
roads connected to it.
The Council directed Mike to send a letter to the County and Pat Sawatzke explaining the
City's position.
Ron Wagner also went over the speed study of CSAH 42 and north 39.
8. Andrew MacArthur City Attorney'
8.1. Nuisance Complaints.
Andy MacArthur gave a update on the Nuisance Complaints. He will be meeting with
the County Attorney, Tom Kelly, regarding the County helping the City with
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enforcement.
8.2. MacIver Avenue.
Mike Robertson went over the options for the alignment of MacIver Avenue Ron
Wagner distributed information on costs of MacIver Avenue.
After Council discussion the Council agreed to meet with Albertville prior to making a
decision.
Mayor Fournier motioned to keep MacIver Avenue as is and have the City Administrator
negotiate with DR Horton to pay for it. Seconded by CM Struthers.
Mayor Fournier withdrew his motion and CM Struthers withdrew his second.
The Council directed staff to prepare a memo on all issues and set up a meeting with
Albertville for either June 19, July 10 or July 17.
9. Council Items:
9.1. East and West Sewer Plant Uidate.
No new updates.
10. Mike Robertson, City Administrator:
10.1. Personnel Recommendations.
Mike Robertson reviewed his recommendations.
CM Heidner motioned adoption of the recommendation. Seconded by CM
Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
11. Judy Hudson, City Clerk.
11.1. City Hall remodeling.
The Council would like another bid.
8.2. Closed Meeting: Attorney -Client Privilege
CM Scharber motioned to close the meeting. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in
favor. Motion carried. Meeting closed at 9:25 PM.
Attending the Closed Meeting: Mayor Fournier; Councilmembers: Heidner, Struthers,
Wendel and Scharber. Staff. Mike Robertson, City Administrator, Judy Hudson, City
Clerk; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Ron Wagner, City Engineer and Dan Licht,
City Planner.
CM Wendel motioned to re -open the Council Meeting. Seconded by CM Scharber.
All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting re -opened at 9:50 PM.
12. Adjourn by 10 PM.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion
carried. 1 eeting adjo ned at 9:51 PM.
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