02-23-98 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
FEBRUARY 23, 1998
1 Mayor Larry Fournier will call meeting to order:
Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
a. Pledge of Allegi nc .
Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Virginia Wendel, Vern Heidner, Mark Berning
Suzanne Ackerman.
Staff: David Licht, Planner; John Harwood, Engineer; Mike Robertson, City
Administrator; Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator; Judy Hudson, Deputy
Clerk; Tom Truzinski, Financial Adviser; Gary Groen, City Accountant.
I Consider agenda approval.
oval.
CM Berning requested an addition under Item 5 Consent Agenda: 5.4. Set
Comprehensive Plan Joint Meeting with Planning Commission and City Council for March
4, 1998, 8 PM.
Mayor Fournier requested the following additions:
Item 8.2.1 MPCA Letter dated February 18, 1998.
Item 8.2.2. City Engineer Letter of February 20, 1998 requesting authorization to
solicit quotations for a potable water test well program.
Item 8.2.3. City Engineer Letter of February 23, 1998. A summary from the
February 19, 1998 City Council Workshop.
CM Ackerman motioned to accept the February 23, 1998 City Council Agenda as
amended. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
3_ Consider Minutes:
a Regular Council Meeting of February, 1998,
CM Wendel noted on Page 4, Item 8.3., second paragraph, the word the between the
words current and treatment should be removed.
CM Berning motioned to adopt the February 9, 1998 City Council Minutes as
amended. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Council Meeting of February 23, 1998, cont'd. Page 2.
Julie LeVos, a director for Rivers of Hope, presented a brief background and the purpose
of this organization. Mr. Tom Shroyer, director of the Monticello/Big Lake Counseling
Center, asked for financial support.
Mayor Fournier requested that this item to be placed on the March 9, 1998 City Council
Agenda for consideration. He also noted that no funding for this organization is in the
1998 Budget.
Mr. Shroyer requested that consideration of financial support to the Rivers of Hope be
placed on every budget agenda.
4.2. Any Open Forum.
No one else appeared on Open Forum.
5.1. Approve Special Council Meeting Minutes as follows:
a. January 27, 1998
b. February 4, 1998.
5.2. Approve Resolution No. 98-5 A Resolution Supporting the Youth
Initiative Bill and letter to Senator Ourada re: Same.
5.3. Approve Resolution No. 98-6 Authorizing Gambling Permit.
(See attached).
5.4. Set Comprehensive Plan Joint Meeting with Planning Commission and City
Council for March 4, 1998, 8 PM.
CM Berning motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by CM Heidner.
All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2. Any other Planning Business.
7. Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney;
Mr. MacArthur was not in attendance due to lack of legal business.
8. John Harwood,City Engineer:
8-1- Discussion of financing for Otsego's Sewer and Water Project
(Tom Truszinski. Juran and Moody will attend this meeting and
be available to discuss financing issues)_
Mr. Truszinski went over the attached Financial Spreadsheets which separately break
down the cost estimates and revenue sources of the bonds paying for the Sewage
Treatment Plant, the Sewage Collection System, and the Water System.
8.2. Any other Engineering Business.
Item 9.2.1. MPCA Letter dated February 18 1998,
Mr. Ted Field, Bonestroo Engineer, asked the Council if they wish to continue pursuing
funding from PFA Funds for Otsego's Sewer and Water Projects.
City Council Meeting of February 23, 1998, contd. Page 3.
Mr. Robertson reported that he has been informed by PFA that for the first time in their
existence PFA have more requests for assistance than they have money. Also, according
to the latest information, Otsego is not likely to receive any PFA funding. He feels the
city should continue ahead with their sewer and water projects under the assumption that
funding will not be available from PFA.
CM Heidner stated he feels it wouldn't be prudent for the City to spend any additional
money and time pursuing PFA Funding since the difference in interest isn't that great and it
might delay the implementation of sewer and water.
CM Heidner motioned to not pursue application for PFA Loan at this time.
Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Fournier asked how soon can the City get the Discharge Permit from MPCA.
Mr. Field said he needs to start this process soon. Typically, plans and specs. are
delivered to the MPCA. The Discharge Permit needs to be issued before construction is
started. Mr. Field said he will be ready to present to the Council the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Project Design within the next four weeks.
9-2-2- City Engineer Letter of February 20. 1999 requesting authorization to
solicit quotations for a 1ntable water test well Drogram.
Mr. Harwood reviewed his letter.
CM Heidner motioned to authorize the City Engineer to solicit quotations for a
potable water test well program. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion
carried.
Item 8-2.3. City Engineer Letter of February 23, 1998. A summary. from the
Mr. Harwood reviewed his summary.
9_ Council Items:
9.1. Discussion of Park and Recs Meeting of 2-11-98 (Mark Berning)
CM Berning reported that the Park and Recs. Commission have requested Council
consideration of allowing beer to be served during the dance at the Otsego Family Fun
Day Event this summer. He requested this issue be placed on the next City Council
Agenda. CM Berning also reported the Park and Recs. Commission Members asked if
they could donate their meeting allowance back to the Parks Budget or in lieu of receiving
money just increase the Parks Budget.
Mike Robertson was directed by the Council to check into this and get back to the
Council.
The consensus of the Council was not to donate any money towards this event.
9.3. Mike Robertson, City Administrator - update.
a Information on 8.1. above.
Mr. Robertson had no other issues to report.
City Council Meeting of February 23, 1998, cont'd. Page 4.
9.4- Elaine Beatty. amity Clerk—update.
Elaine Beatty reported that MnDOT is working on moving the Otsego City sign to reflect
Otsego's new boundary at the Crow River on TH 101.
She also talked to Bruce Rask regarding ownership of the Cemetery. Mr. Rask said the
Cemetery Committee is using the City Tax Number for tax exempt status. The land
donated by the Cooley's has clear title. CM Wendel suggested to leave this issue alone and
let the volunteers continue on as they are presently doing.
Mayor Fournier requested Mike Robertson to review the Cemetery ownership status and
come back with a recommendation.
9.5- Consider Claims List for approval
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the Claims List of February 17, 1998 as presented.
Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Fournier noted there will a Public Works Sub -committee Meeting on Wednesday,
February 25, 1998 at 4 PM and Sewer Sub -committee meeting on Thursday, February 26,
1998, 6:30 PM at Dayton.
Judy Hudson brought up the City lawn maintenance. The Council directed Judy to start
the bidding process. Mike Robertson will be discussing with Jeff Asfahl a lawn
maintenance proposal for the ball fields.
Judy Hudson also noted the vendors have been lined up for the 1998 Clean Up Day. As
soon as the pricing is received she will bring this back to the Council.
9-6. Adjourn by 10 PM_
CM Ackerman motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:12 PM.
Fournier
ttest: Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoyfing Adm.
Recorded by: Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk
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