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08-26-96 CCCITY OF OTSEGO REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA SECTION DEPARTMENT MEETING DATE 14A.5. Special Presentation: August 26, 1996 ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY: 4A.1. Wastewater Treatment Judy Hudson DC BACKGROUND Mr. Ted Field faxed the attached letter and memo. He asked for these items to be included in the Council Packet. Representatives from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates will be at the meeting to discuss this with the City Council and Staff. STAFF RECOMMENDATION BONESTR00 AND ASSOCIATES Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects August 21, 1996 City of Otsego 8899 Nashua Avenue N.E. Elk River, MN 55330 Attn: Ms. Elaine Beatty 1W 612 6361311 08/21/96 15:56 15 :02/07 NO:432 Nnnr•UI un llrrfl•ru rV.Wj ld .W1,I A—a arlr. 1,4 r .N: .111 rmnrn r• 11 hP•r I'•p..n L��..n11, ur•II 1 n/rinl • r ... rI•,dl Lille Ci. IIbIRYh.• . I'I . Int, pn C A--Wr0a1 I9 . "ANY1 r 1 ter V.11.l Pf - R.C11,11.11. IlMrtl•r, rl'.. .Iclvr ►' ..lok. f I • )nnrn.n I' Nnyot rh . A1,U01 (r \:Nun. -I Rf n nl)„larnl RI- • Rnlwr( W Rmrnr. I'L rrtA %irot1 rA tt.rrbn, r PA trnrnr 1 1)(1wilo lis .0 sol i.rt,. Pnnrrp,rn IW)wnr.s A t,v d.nrt, rr • K• rlh A (iw(hm. I't . Kntw•rt R P10t9li r-, PF . Ru h.wd W I'"M. Pr r 0 -mil O I utknln. pt' . R(jt)4-,v ( Mrn\rk A I A . M. -#k A. Kin%on 1'C. Mn n.wl l RrNtlrrl,wat. I:L. • Ir11 K NVIII 1? • Kr•rvwut r Amlrr•.'M. rt • M.rk C Rolls NI \rrin.•V t' Wrlloll„\IMI, Rf. 1 \ • RuUr.•1 I Knl tnMrlr Ull.. r-, St True, RULIK SIOr. Wl'hu.a nnA Sr ( loin). MN • W'(pamt WI Re: Wastewater Treatment Facilities Study Review Our File No. 50301 Dear Elaine: This letter contains a response to the Council and Staff s review comments regarding the wastewater treatment facilities plan. The following issues were addressed by the Council and Staff review and described in your August 7 letter: Definition and intent of a Facilities Plan 2. Otsego Collection System Study 3. Differences in collection system studies for separate communities 4. Land application alternative 5. Alternative sites 6. Four treatment alternative evaluations 7. Ultimate sludge disposal We address Items 1 through 3 in this letter, and Items 4 through 7 in the attached memo. This separation is done because Items i through 3 require explanations and definitions not related to the technical evaluations of the study. Items 4 through 7 are matters which should he included with the technical evaluations of the study, and therefore should be attached as a supplement to the report with its submittal to reviewing agencies. 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113-3898 ■ 612-636-4600 BONESTR00 AND ASSOCIATES T 612 6361311 08/21/96 15:56 I5 :03/07 NO:432 Our response to Items 1 through 3 follows. 1. Definition of a Facility Plan We certainly agree that the RFP asked for an area wastewater treatment facilities study, and not a Facilities Plan. Our proposal was based on that scope of work. As you know, a facilities study and a Facilities Plan are different in that a Facilities Plan, in addition to containing the same information as the facilities study, meets the requirements of MPCA and funding agencies by demonstrating that the recommended project is the best alternative, provides sufficient capacity, meets effluent requirements, and meets other agency concerns. The RFP also requested that the study include evaluations of treatment alternatives to recommend the best type of treatment plant. The evaluations needed to be detailed and thorough enough to insure that the best recommendation is made, the proposed site is adequate, and the cost estimates are accurate. The detailed evaluation of alternatives we performed is identical in all respects to what MPGA requires to demonstrate that the best alternative is recommended. Thus, the study requested by the RFP approaches the requirements of a Facilities Plan. The other requirements of a Facilities Plan --such as Council endorsement of the Plan --were minor in effort compared to the alternative evaluations. From this perspective, we felt it was in the best interest of the project to prepare a Facilities Plan, which we have done. Please understand that our purpose is not to push the municipalities into a hasty endorsement of the Facilities Plan. The endorsement should be made only when all the participants, including residents in the proposed service areas, are comfortable with the recommendation. But we felt that preparation of a Facilities Plan now, as opposed to later, would save valuable time in the process by incorporating into one planning step the data that otherwise would be generated by two studies. Once the City decides to proceed with the project, the Facilities Plan should be submitted to MPGA. We will address any and all concerns of MPCA to gain the agency's approval. We have prepared numerous Facilities Plan in the past and have a good understanding of their requirements, including the level of detail the study must include. We feel confident that the level of detail in the report we have prepared is sufficient for agency approval, and any additional information the agency requests can be provided easily. At the same time, the level of detail must meet Otsego's expectations. Hopefully, the information contained in this letter and memo answers any remaining questions the City may have. If not, we are available at any time to discuss any part of the recommended plan that is of concern. 2. Otsego Collection System Study We prepared the report on the Otsego collection system using the similar report prepared for the eastern portion of Frankfort Township in March, 1995, as a guide. The level of detail contained in the Frankfort report --with respect to locations of lift stations, interceptors, and trunks, number of customers, growth projections, staging of construction, and costs --was a good scope of work City of Otsego, Wastewater Treatment Facilities Study Review 2. BONESTR00 AND ASSOCIATES 9 612 6361311 08/21/96 15:56 15 :04/07 NO:432 to establish feasibility for the project. Figures 2 and 3 in the report show the proposed plan that resulted from our study. Any further detail with respect to the collection system should be done when more information is available with respect to how specific areas are to be developed. We feel that the process by which the study was performed was a good one. First, based on planning information we collected, a proposed collection system was prepared, and submitted for review at our 2nd task force meeting. The City reviewed the initial plan and responded with a preferred plan for serving TH101 and CSAH42. We based our final plan on the City's review comments. We also felt it was more convenient if the results of the entire study were bound in one document, rather than issuing separate reports for the collection and treatment systems. Prior to preparing a single report, we cleared this with City staff to gain concurrence. 3. Differences in Collection System Studiesfor r Separate Communities The report addresses the collection system needs of Otsego and Dayton equally. There are differences in the way the two cities responded to systems we proposed early in the study. Just as Otsego reviewed and commented on our first proposed system, Dayton also reviewed their situation and replied to our study with a preferred system. Their response was the March 26, 1996 memo we included in the Appendices. The memo is descriptive and complete, and includes a figure which we used to revise our Figures 2 and 3. However, the collection system study we prepared for Dayton --including Figures 2 and 3 --was no more detailed than the similar analysis we did for Otsego. We treated both equally. If there are specific areas of concerns or additional data you would like to see us address in the study with respect to the Otsego collection system, we will certainly include them in the study. We wish to answer all questions about the collection system plan. In terms of completeness with respect to Facilities Plan requirements, the plan as described in the report is sufficient for MPCA approval. We have addressed Items 3 through 7 of your letter in the attached memo. If it i% acceptable to Council and Staff, we welcome the opportunity to discuss the contents of this letter at the August 26 Council meeting. At that time we can answer any specific questions you may have about either the study or items addressed in this letter. Sincerely, BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK Br ASSOCIATES, INC. JcA K *,�4 Ted K. Field Associate Principal City of Otsego, Wastewater Treatment Facilities Study Review 3. BONESTR00 AND ASSOCIATES 'x'612 6361311 08/21/96 15:565 :05/07 NO:432 MEMO RE: Dayton/Otsego/Frankfort Wastewater Treatment Study Supplemental Information DATE: August 26, 1996 BY: Ted Field, Project Manager 4. Land Application Alternative The study considered the alternative of land application of treated effluent, but did not evaluate it in detail because of known conditions at the start of the study. At the start of the study it was determined that a discharge to the Crow River adjacent to the proposed site would be permitted, with normal effluent standards applied to the discharge quality. The effluent quality standards for land application and a river discharge are approximately the same, and require the same level of treatment. In view of this, land application was dismissed from further consideration for the following reasons: 1. Costs associated with land application would be higher, because (1) the treatment portion of the land application alternative would be approximately the same as the stabilization pond alternative, due to the fact that both include winter storage, and (2) the costs associated with purchasing an irrigation site and installing irrigation equipment are significantly higher than the cost of installing a discharge pipe from the proposed treatment site to the Crow River. 2. The irrigation area would be quite large to provide capacity for the 20 -year design capacity (approximately 300 acres). For these reasons, it was determined that land application would not be feasible even if a detailed evaluation of the alternative was performed. S. Alternative Sites The study did not evaluate alternative sites because of the many advantages offered by the proposed site, such as: 1. Close proximity to the Crow River, which is the best available receiving stream for the plant 2. Relative position to the watershed, i.e. at a lower elevation than inuch of the area it serves 3. Targe acreage available. 4. Surrounding area is currently undeveloped, making the siting prcx;ess easier with respect to public concerns, providing an undeveloped buffer around the site, and avoiding conflicts with zoning and land use. Supplemental Information on Wastewater Treatment Study BONESTR00 AND ASSOCIATES '6 612 6361311 08/21/96 15:5615 :06/07 NO:432 5. Close to the Mississippi River, which may be a preferred discharge point in the future if MPCA policies change. A river crossing in the project is unavoidable, regardless of site selection. But by siting the plant in Otsego, rather than in Dayton, the crossing pipe will convey Dayton's, not Otsego'$. flow. Dayton is only 'A of the ultimate total flow. Thus, the pipe crossing involves a smaller pipe than if the site were in Dayton. It was felt that any other site would not meet all of the criteria described above. However, as we have discussed during the course of the study, the ability to purchase the site, the actual area needed, and the purchase price are issues that need to be resolved. 6. Four treatment alternative evaluations See Item 4 above. 7. Ultimate sludge disposal The sludge treatment process is described on page 39 of the study. For the 1st Phase, lime treatment is recommended because of the small quantity of sludge that will be generated (3,600 gallons per day) when the plant is operating at full capacity (initially, only 1,800 gpd will be generated). Sludge will be stored on-site prior to disposal on agricultural fields. Capacity for 180 days of storage will be provided to eliminate the need for winter disposal. Prior to being hauled for disposal, the Sludge will be treated with lime to meet State requirements for pathogen and vector attraction destruction. The cost estimates include an estimate of the operation and maintenance costs to haul sludge to land disposal. The costs assume an average distance of 5 miles to disposal sites. The study did not address ultimate disposal of the sludge because there are numerous options to be reviewed first. It is best that the options are addressed by the sanitary district or owning/operating entity of the facility. The options are: 1. Contracting all sludge hauling and disposal to a private company or owners of another treatment plant. 2. Purchasing hauling/disposal vehicles and securing approved land disposal sites from nearby farmers. 3. Purchasing disposal sites and leasing them to nearby farmers. The recommendation of the best disposal plan cannot he made at lhis lime. The costs associated with each will vary depending on specific conditions which will be known after the owning/operating entity is established. For example, the hauling costs will depend on the proximity of the disposal sites to the plant. Also, the acreage required for disposal will depend on the use of the land. Supplemental Information on Wastewater Treatment Study BONESTR00 AND ASSOCIATES 19 612 6361311 08/21/96 15:56 15 :07/07 NO:432 Farmland used for growing alfalfa can accept a greater loading rate of sludge than land used to grow corn because of the greater nitrogen uptake rate of alfalfa. Whether or not the site has received nitrogen from applied commercial fertilizers will affect the loading rate, and thus, the acres needed. For these reasons, it is advantageous for the owner of the treatment plant to also own the disposal sites to maintain control over cropping and fertilizer application. Typically, a plant generating 3,600 gallons per day will require 100 to 200 acres for disposal each year. Supplemental Information on Wastewater Treatment Study 7077.0220 (Repealed, 17 SR 30971 7077.0225 (Repealed, 17 SR 30971 7077.0230 [Repealed, 17 SR 30971 7077.0235 [Repealed, 17 SR 30971 7077.0240 (Repealed, 17 SR 30971 7077.0245 (Repealed, 17 SR 30971 7077.0250 [Repealed, 17 SR 30971 7077.0255 (Repealed, 17 SR 30971 7077.0260 [Repealed, 17 SR 30971 7077.0265 [Repealed, 17 SR 30971 7077.0272 FACILITIES PLAN. Subpart 1. In general. Facilities plans for wastewater treatment systems must be prepared and signed by a professional engineer registered in Minnesota. Facilities plans for individual sewage treatment systems designed to treat 5,000 gallons or less of wastewater per day must be prepared and signed by either a professional engineer registered in Minnesota or an evaluator/designer. Facilities plans must be submitted to the commissioner for review and approval according to part 7077.0278, subpart 3, item C. Subp. 2. Facilities plan contents. A facilities plan must address items A to E in the amount of detail that is appropriate to describe a project accurately. A. A complete description and evaluation of the existing wastewater treatment system and problems that need correction. This evaluation must consider the age, condition, design capacity, and treatment capabilities of each treatment unit, the system's ability to meet current or proposed permit requirements, and the location, frequency, and quantity of any bypasses. For existing individual sewage treatment systems, a survey must also be prepared which identifies whether or not each individual sewage treatment system in the project service area conforms to the requirements under chapter 7080. B. Data describing existing residential wastewater flows and loadings, and existing nonresidential wastewater flows and loadings. The existing wastewater flow and loading data must be reported on a form provided by the agency. C. Data describing future residential and nonresidential wastewater flows and loadings within the next 20 -year period based on projected residential growth, projected 471 nonresidential growth, and signed letters of intent from significant industrial users. The future wastewater flow and loading data must be reported on a form provided by the agency. D. A discussion of all treatment alternatives that were considered during the facility selection process and are capable of meeting the applicable effluent, water quality, and public health requirements for 20 years. The discussion of the considered alternatives must include: (1) a cost=effective comparison of the alternatives considered. The cost comparison must include a detailed breakdown of the present worth of all capital costs, annual operation and maintenance costs, equipment replacement costs, and salvage values. If excessive levels of infiltration or inflow exist, the cost comparison of treatment alternatives must include a comparison of the cost of eliminating excessive infiltration or inflow with the cost of transportation and treatment of the infiltration or inflow; (2) a site assessment of the existing soil and groundwater conditions conducted and signed by a professional engineer. For individual sewage treatment systems designed to treat less than 5,000 gallons per day of wastewater, a site assessment must be done by either a professional engineer or a certified evaluator/designer;. (3) an evaluation of the impact of the alternatives on all existing wastewater treatment systems, including sewers and lift stations; (4) a comparison of the potential environmental impacts. E. A description of the selected treatment alternative and the complete wastewater treatment system of which it is a part, including: (1) the specific design parameters of all individual treatment units and the complete treatment system; (2) estimated construction, annual operation and maintenance, and equipment replacement costs; (3) estimated annual sewer service charges; (4) a determination of whether pretreatment of any industrial wastes is needed in order to avoid disruption of the proper operation of the proposed system; (5) an evaluation of how and where sludge or septage resulting from the treatment process will be disposed; (6) an analysis of the 25- and 100 -year flood elevations in relation to the proposed project site or sites, showing that the project will be operable during a 25 -year flood and protected during a 100 -year flood; and (7) an analysis of how interim treatment will be accomplished during construction to meet permit requirements. Subp. 2a. Facilities plans supplement. The following items must be submitted to the commissioner with the facilities plans: 472 A. for individual sewage treatment systems that serve more than one structure with wastewater flows, an assurance from the municipality stating that all property owners who will be served by the proposed system agree to be part of the system, to participate in the construction project, and to finance future operation, maintenance, and replacement of the system; B. a complete list of addresses used for public notice purposes and listed on a form provided by the agency; C. a summary of the information presented and public comments received at a public hearing, required under subpart 3, ; and the action taken to address those comments; i D. a formal resolution of the municipality's f" governing body adopting the facilities plan; E. a list of ordinances or intermunicipal agreements f necessary for the successful implementation and administration of the project; F. a signed treatment agreement with each significant industrial user; and i G. a completed environmental information sheet. Subp. 3. Public hearing. Before adopting the facilities plan, the municipality must hold at least one public hearing to Y discuss the proposed project. The facilities plan must be made available for review by interested persons before the date of the hearing. At the public hearing, information must be presented on the various treatment alternatives considered, the reasons for choosing the selected alternative, the location of the proposed project site, and the estimated sewer service charges. Subp. 4. (Repealed, 17 SR 30971 ? Subp. 5. Consistency with planning requirements. The selected treatment alternative must be consistent with plans, if j any, developed under sections 205(j), water quality management planning; 208, areawide waste treatment management; 303(e), i water quality standards and implementation plan; and 319, t nonpoint source management programs of the act. { SA: MS s 116.07; 116.182 { HIST: 15 SR 288; 17 SR 3097 7077.0274 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Subpart 1. In general. A municipality must submit plans and specifications to the commissioner for review and approval according to part 7077.0280, subpart 4, item A. The plans and specifications must be consistent with the scope of the approved facilities plan under part 7077.0272. The project must be constructed according to the approved plans and specifications and change orders. Subp. 2. Contents. A complete set of plans and specifications must address the following items in the amount of detail that is appropriate to describe a project accurately: A. plans and specifications signed by: 473 CITY OF OTSEGO REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA SECTION ORIGINATING DEPT. MEETING DATE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS FINANCE AUGUST 26,1996 ITEM NO: ITEM DESCRIPTION PREPARED BY 4A.2 JEFF ASFAHL - COMMUNITY RECREATION UPDATE P.COKLEY Attached is a memorandum from Jeff Asfahl regarding the 1997 Community Recreation Board Administrative budget. The attached budget information includes a budget comparison, the 1997 budget requests, a breakdown of the per capita assessment by community, new revenue sources for consideration, and other supporting information regarding program offerings and community participation. Jeff will be at the City Council meeting to present the 1997 Community Recreation budget, to discuss the program goals and accomplishments, and to answer any questions you may have. August 20, 1996 • Dayton • Elk River • Hassan • ISD 728 • Livonia • Otsego • Rogers • Zimmerman 1230 School Street NW • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 241-3523 • FAX (612) 241-3521 To: City / Township Clerks / Administrators Fr: Jeff Asfahl - Community Recreation Board Re: 1997 Community Recreation Board Administrative Budget At the Community Recreation Board regular meeting on August 19, 1996 the budget committee presented the proposed budget for 1997. The Board moved approval as recommended and asked me to send notification of the budget information and its' effect on the per capita assessment as it aquates to your community. The Board is aware that many participating communities have to report your expected 1997 budget commitment to your county for certification by mid September, therefore you are receiving this information for inclusion to your 1997 budget. Enclosed you will find a budget comparison sheet, the 1997 budget request, a breakdown of the per capita assessment by community, and other supporting data that illustrates what this program has achieved. The budget committee has diligently worked in planning the 1997 budget and has identified some concepts for implementation that will generate revenue through programming, which in effect makes the user more financially responsible for the benefit that they receive and keeps the communities financial commitment at an affordable level. Please consult your communities Recreation Board representative or myself with any questions you may have regarding the 1997 budget. Have a great day! Coord. Salary FICA/PERA Sec 125 Insurance Work Comp - Clerical Staff Clerical FICA/PERA Work Comp. Benefits Rec Program Sup, FICA/PERA/Work Comp Trans./Mileage Dues / Conferences Office Equipment Capital Eqpt. Supplies Printing Advertising /PR Postage Support Sit. Cont. Fiscal Admin. Staff T►ng. Technology 1.050 Community Recreation A 'istration - Budget Analysis 800 ElQWW--J9-U Ar.WA - 1994 Actual - 1995 Adon1ed1996 __._ :N Amended Actual Projected 2,800 900 1,100 600 MU :;35 Thru-June 'K Thru-12/96 28,890 33,000 34,060 38,675 38,675 19,338 38,675 3,700 4,100 4,100 4,660 4,660 2,330 4,660 5,000 2,700 5,250 2,650 2,650 1,326 2,650 - - - 255 255 128 255 7,500 12,150 12,600 15,000 600 1,600 1,600 1,900 16,625 8,300 16,625 1.050 1,100 650 800 600 500 1,200 ('Comp) __._ 1,200 700 2,500 2,800 900 1,100 600 650 1,300 1,500 350 500 56,040 63,200 8,000 1,100 1,100 600 350 800 2,600 1,000 600 500 500 74,660 2,400 15,000 2,435 1,500 1,200 1,200 4,000 1,800 700 400 3,000 96,775 22,160 9,500 1,500 800 1,200 760 1,200 900 4,000 2,500 1,800 1,000 700 350 400 180 3,000 500 97,625 47,901 (850) 22,160 1,500 1,200 1,000 4,000 1,800 700 400 500 96,125 +650 Proposed ':Z 43,000 5,200 800 2,800 275 20,400 26,900 1,600 1,200 800 1,000 3,800 2,000 900 300 1,800 112,775 3 F.T. with Benefits - Considers 3 F.T. Employees wages for 1997. All wages are managed/ and recommended by the personnel committee. Support Staff - To support additional support during peaks, to cover vacation or other absenteeism. Printing - Brochure production and distribution. 3 brochures per year and 1 supplement. Cost per page is approx. $100. Postage - Considers approx.. 56 pieces of mail per week. Advertising / Printing - To cover costs associated with attendance at exhibits, general printing, giveaway items & occasional ads. All to enhance public awareness. Transportation / Mileage - To cover costs associated with Admin. staff driving individual vehicles throughout region visiting program sites, attend meetings, etc. Dues / Conferences - Considers professional association membership, attendance at annual conference and other seminars as appropriate. Office Supplies - Letterhead, notepads, etc. Office Equipment - Computer / Tech upgrades for Program Supervisor. Fiscal Agency Service - Would allow unity of all administration staff under one employer and policy handbook. Personnel Committee is researching this. Salary / Benefits 3 F.T. with Benefits 99,375 Support Staff 300 99,675 Program Expenses Printing - 3800 Postage 75% 675 Advertising / Printing 300 Trans / Mileage 80% 1280 Dues/ Conf. 50% 600 6655 Organizational Expenses Office Supplies 1000 Postage 25% 225 Adv. / Printing 85% 1700 Fiscal Agency Service 1800 Trans / Mileage 20% 320 Dues/ Conf. 50% 600 Office Equipment 800 88% of Total Budget 6% of Total Budget 6445 6% of Total Budget 112,775 Per Capita - Assessment Breakdown 24,345 / $65,240.72 1996 (x3.73) 1995 (x 2.68) cik River 12,060 / $32,320 Otsego 4,497 / $12,050 Dayton 704 / $1,886.72 Rcgers 862/$2,310 Zimmerman 1,781 / $4,773 Livonia 2,535 / $6,793 Hassan 1,906 / $5,108 24,345 / $65,240.72 1996 (x3.73) 1997 ,x 3.73 12,811 / $47,785 13,323 / $49,695 4,766 / $17,777 5,020 / $18,725 746/$2,782 776/$2,894 978/$3,648 1017 / $3,793 1,887 / $7,038 1962 / $7,318 2,687 / $10,022 2794 / $10,422 2,020 / $7,534 2,100 / $7,833 25,895 / $95,586 26.992 / $100,680 The population data for 1997 was determined by information from ISD 728 that has been adopted by the State Demographer Office. Organization Related Secretary 15% Program Sup 10% Coordinator 20% Average 15% Proarammina Related 85% 90% 80% 85% 1997 - Activity / Program Budgets that we manage $125,000 of which approx. 90% personnel - P.T. Sources of Revenue for Consideration - Increase the non-resident fee. Concept would add 30% to base line fee. Example: A $30 fee for a non-resident would be $39 Project that approx 450 non-resident will participate at an average of $8 would generate - $3600. - Add a surcharge to all program fees of 10% - Average surcharge of $2 x 4000 anticipated registrations would be 8000. NUMBER OF OFFERINGS PER YEAR 1993 1994 REGISTRATION 166 240 This includes Lessons, Camps, Open Gyms, Etc. coGrinI EVENTS 15 35 1995 238 41 1996 260 43 This includes Community Type Festivals, Entertainment, Outings, Non -School Day Activities, Lion's Den Special Events, One Time Family Events, Etc. LEAGUES 10 15 12 17 ICE RINKS 2 3 4 4 Participant Residency Data For period of September 1995 - August 15, 1996 Registered Participants Elk River 2029 Rogers 327 Zimmerman Livonia Township Otsego Dayton Hassan Township Other 132 179 664 117 196 460 % Of Total Participants % of Population 49% 49% 8% 3.7% 3.2% 4.3% 16% 2.8% 4.7% 11% CITY OF OTSEGO REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA SECTION DEPARTMENT MEETING DATE 5. Consent Agenda August 26, 1996 ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY: 5.1. Election Judges Judy Hudson DC BACKGROUND We have four (4) additional residents to appoint as Election Judges. Their names are listed on the attached page. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the attached, amending Resolution No 96-22 to include the additional Election Judges. The following names shall be included in Resolution No 96-22, Appointing Election Judges for the 1996 Primary and General Election dated August 12, 1996. Joy Swenson Bernadette Vetsch Nancy Burnell Gale Sorensen Dated this 26th day of August, 1996. CITY OF OTSEGO Norman F. Freske, Mayor ATTEST: Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator CITY OF OTSEGO REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA SECTION DEPARTMENT MEETING DATE 6. City Planner Planning and Zoning August 26, 1996 ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY: 6.1. US WEST CUP Judy Hudson DC BACKGROUND At the August 12, 1996 City Council, there was a motion to table this decision until the August 26, 1996 City Council Meeting allowing the applicant time to furnish the City with the proper documentation regarding the co -location issue. Attached are letters from UPA and WDAY. STAFF RECOMMENDATION See attached letter from our City Attorney. �D [E@ mow William S. Radzwill Andrew J. MacArthur Michael C. Couri Megan M. McDonald August 16, 1996 Otsego City Council 8899 Nashua Avenue NE 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) RE: U.S.West Cellular Tower CUP Dear City Council Members: Since my last correspondence, the applicant has received letters from both WDAY 6 and United Power Association which deny its request for co -location on the basis that existing towers cannot support the additional antennas and coaxial cables. The 1996 Telecommunication Act requires carriers to enter into good faith negotiations regarding co -location. Therefore, the issue appears to be whether what has occurred meets the threshold requirement of good faith negotiations. It is unclear what is necessary to meet this requirement, but it is my opinion that requiring the expenses to establish good faith authority of the city. applicant to incur significant negotiations is likely beyond the In a situation where there are no other substantive issues beyond co -location, it is my opinion that the applicant could be required to submit additional documentation related to the denial of co - location by both WDAY 6 and United Power Association. Such documentation is likely to be readily available and therefore available at no cost or very little cost to the applicant. Letter to Otsego City Council August 16, 1996 Page 2 If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, Andrew M A ur RADZWILL & COURI cc: Bob Kirmis, NAC Larry Koshak, Hakanson Anderson Kent Sticha, US West James L Goodin, Manager TelecVoice Mail/ Office: ons Engineering (UPA) Voice Mail /Office: 812-241-2389 Fax No: 612-241-2366 or 2470 United Power Association P.O. Box 800 • Elk River, MN 55330-0800 • (612) 441-3121 July 29, 1996 Kent Sticha UA West New Vector Group, Inc. 2510 Mendelssohn Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55427 Re: Collocation on tower near Albertville, Minnesota Dear Kent, This is a confirmation that the tower owned by United Power Association near Albertville, Minnesota cannot support the additional antennas and coaxial cable for a cellular installation. Accordingly, United Power Association is not interested in locating the US West antennas on the tower. Sincerely, James L. Goodin Manager Telecommunications Engineering JLG/pr MYGROURTELCO W IMU(ENTS.DOC Our File: JLGLIrBK August 2, 1996 Mr. Kent Sticha Midwest Regional Real Estate Manager U S WEST NewVector Group, Inc. 2510 Mendelssohn Avenue North GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427 RE: Collocation on tower near Albertville, Minnesota Dear Kent, Pursuant to our earlier conversation, the tower owned by WDAY near Albertville, Minnesota cannot support the additional antennas and coaxial cable for your cellular installation. Therefore WDAY is not interested in pursuing a rental agreement on this tower. Sincerely, Mark Prather Genbral Manager BOX 2466 FAROO, NORTH DAKOTA 58108 (701) 237-6500 W47n S. Radrwrll ,drew J. MacArthur 'chael C. Couri agan M. McDonald RADZWZU & CUUM Attorneys at Law 705 Central Avenue East PO Bax 369 3t. Michael, MN 5,53 76 (612) 497-1930 (6.12) 497-2599 (FAX) FACSIMILE COVER PAGE a r9 ; OF:- Aw i v FROM: SUBJECT: ,� G✓e ,l' I NUMBER: DATE: TIME: �' ,� �% AWPM i TOTAL PAGES (INCLUDING COVER SHEET) ADDITIONAL, COMMENTS: : Ar ~'6 C f e�jr �a THIS FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION IS CONFIDENTIAL. IT MAY BE PRI-' AND IS INTENDED FOR THE USE OF THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT THE ADDRESSEE .(OR A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERING THIS TRANSMISSION TO THE ADDRESSEE) DO NOT READ, COPY, OR USE THIS TRANSMISSION IN ANY WAY, BUT PROMPTLY CONTACT THE SENDER BY TELEPHONE TO ARRANGE FOR THE RETURN OF THE ORIGINAL !DOCUMENT LTO US. 08/26/96 10:91 FAX HESSIAN IfCKASY LAW 0>=F M HESSIAN, MCKASY & SODERBERG PaysmmmA . Amm%rae Minneapalis • 5iinuPaut - Washington. D.C. 4700 M8 Conwr 80 South Eighth Street Minneapotis, Minnwota 55402-2228 (612) 330-3000 Facnimile M -M3 August 26, 1996 Mr_ Andrtw J. MAQA.rthur Radmill & Couri 705 Central Aveme East P.O. Box 369 ' St. Michael, MIST 5S376 Jaymes D. Liittlejobn (612) 334-3003 R: M West NewVector Group, Inc. Z:e h4kv Atav= Tower CondhYonal Use Permit Dear Mr. Mme: 10 002/015 T' M will confirm our telephone conversation of August 23, 1996. As I memoned, T zc-present U S West NewVector Group, hm. for land psi and zommg matters and have done so for the past several years. In that regard, Mr. Sticba has aid that I review tb)-- 'iaus materials presented 'to ttau Otsego City Council and thk I attend the city caro 1. �g scheduled for tonight, Anger 26, 1996. I In loxe Proposed .p`hxhMs of Fast and Decision to grant my client's condrtioral °use permit, my clie= is proposed to be required to `subntic doaamentasion to tete City (i -e., ikt=) doc amen ng an imaabWty to collocate upon adjacent arYtmw support smu=es. " Tin an eff= to present all of the infmatim to the city cotmcil at: irs Meeting, Mir. S zhg was able: to 'Main and to provide k tt xs from bath WDAY and United Power Association which coufumed that neither party was wring U S West NewVector to ocillocate its antennas on tbet towhrs. Indeed, it is My client's .ural practice in all cases where when the situation permits collgcation Of its facilities oen ex sing shrugres, to mam every effbct to do so. i Even after recehring proof of these efforts, which proof neither WDAY nor United ower went obligated to usor to the city to pmvida, I now undamtanrl that the city covnc�il bas frthtT docnmemiation, ht the form of a structural engineering seedy, Of tibio other two towers, bn the last citV council meeting, however, I undmstand that Mr. Sticha was asked to obtain a structural;engin%rmg shady of these otter towers. Because of the age of the toweTs I: 08426/96 10:21 FAX' HESSIAN RCKASY LAW OFFICES HESSIAN, MCKASY & SODERBERG PeWMMnN. AMCL%Tm MinasaPatlt SiintFxul Washington, D.C_ 4700 MS Conter 80 Swth Eighth Street MiuneRPP(is, Minnesota, 55403-2228 (612) 330-3000 Pocatntile 371-W3 Aupst 26, 1996 Mir_ Andr&w J. -MaQArtlim Radzwill & Conri M5 Central Avenue bast P.O. Box 369 St. MicbAel, RAN 5S376 Jayxnes D. Litda johnt ' (612) 334-3003 Hg: 6,S 1,4st NewVleaor [romp, Inc. f eiha= RrtW= Tower Gondffonai Use Permit .Dear W. AlazArtbmw: TWS will conffim era telephone oonvctsation of Augt,tst 23, 1996. As I zrieat =wesent U S West NewV=wr Group, t=_ for land nese 2md zoning mains and have for the past several years. In that regard, Mr. Socha has admd that I review ttb-_ materials presented 40 the Otsego City Council and that I AiieW tho city council scheduled for tonight, August 2.6, 1996. � OOLOIs 4t I In the proposed Ph&ags of Fact and Decision to grant my cl wrs, COMM,,,, °use Permit, my clic= is proposed to be to submit doemn�.tion w the City YPAf�yT'p!� f d0cwncnL 9 an i nab,�tt to collocatt�.. upon ,+adjacenti avMW su (iwe., �teLter) PPS s. " in aft effort to Present all Of the f d= adars to the city council at im mag, Mr. Sddbl was able: to. obtain and to provide AMP -m fmM both WDAY and TTnitied Power Association which coufq' =O' that ne tler Party was &A wmg U S West NewVectoar to collocate its antennas on dbek towbn. Indeed, it is mrY clicnit's uvrmai practice in all cases where when the sit on permits r.o1191cation of its facilities cm exp st ng steres, to Maw every effort to do so. i Even after receiving ' ruing proo>F of these efforts, which i nrirher WAAY nor United fowex wem obligated to vs or to the city to pmvi&, I now understand th= the city d ; has requested funhear dog nme=aion, in the form of a sttutttual engineering seody, of t6m tither two towers. In the last city council mcefmg, however, I understand tha AO. SCioha oras g.aed to obWn asUuMunat engirt SWdy of these order towers. Aecause of the age of t7-- t Dwer& Qg/2Q/8s 10:22 FAac HESSIAN HCKASX �JOQ3/QiS I . US West NewVecmr Grow, Inc. Ceflutar Antenna Power Candanal Use 2'erneir August 26, 4996 Page 2 amid the reed fir spacific infaai ufm as to the depth of the tbOdOP for the guy axhm � the towers, as well as the specifin size and tensile sftngths of Me mac finis fram whiclthe iowors and guy wires were constructed, a stzncttu-3l egg gay of the existing towers? adt)r would be di fueult, if not impossible, to perform, however. Furftermore, i am at a lo$s bunk Of the re2SM far this request or to understand how the sauctaral ftbgity .of the towers conid iu2pac't the OWS de.Cisien to grant the conditional use permit- R,agardk= of whether their concerns over the cgiaeity of d e towers is weU founded, tite fact moms that nextl er 60 the owners of the ung towers will allow colloo4 ion. •• • n u1 4 /::/t •• .�11_ u I 1 •/1 .I u.�_ • ru 1.! • 1 1/ ur.. n l / • - -ILIla H . • • 1 ar. �..:/pq :I/ -.1117 4 N • .f•r,11" t ., ..•� f Y t f• ►: 1 _ _ • 1 •ilul/ _� _ • / • 1 Ihf•. /f '+1: �., Ka vfll 1.• Jr- 1." - i t r 11 fl►: R • a r• 1 /..• / 11 •f • � I/ • • • 11:- ► • M: 1 1 H -:._1 1 • • 1 11 : fl:-qN•' • ♦• i M •: b f • { ' s t f• l �f 1 R • It • :rll r 11 ! • 11 f 1 t• .1• tl 1 1! :.� � 'J li 117. .1•-• 1�• • 1 w:, a, f �{.- • ' f 1 : . ■ • •. f 1 t �• 1 i1 1 ' :J/ Y11 f Irl .It :�!J : • •1 • • Your r=nf 10= to the city council recognizes that the federal Matoles do require I same mania to a flow collocatiom but those pcovisirnm do not apply in this mstanm. Sects n 259 of 1he Telecommunicatow Act of 1996 requires the FCC to adopt "regulati= that rite Incumbent Local. Erdrange triers (as defied by section 251(h)) to males avail-ablet� zany qualifying carrier each public switched network teG iogy, Wonmatiod And telecommx zdmdons , . f�ities and functihns as may be zegrresped $y s� qs�ding Gaal fQr the purpose of enaMing such quail ging carrier to provide telecomnmWeation<sserves, the =!rvim Mm in vvtbutCh such qualifying cars- has regttesteri ... 47 TJ.S.C. $ 259. An 'Tnmimbent Local. Rxc Carrier" is �e any ezrtity that, among other S, "cars the date of anachnent of d= Tcleco=mmmic3dom Act of 1996, provided telephone V Xillce in such area. " 47 U, S_ C. § 251(h) . The FCC Act also defues a local exchange can�rs as Jany person that is engaged ixt the provision of telepboee exc a ser�rift or =chauge access. Such term does not include a person insofar as such person is engaged in ft, pnovW ore I of a covwwrcial mobile serge ...." 47 U.S.C. § 153(16). This means that cellular co sales like my client are not local exchange carriers. See 47 U.S.C- §§ 332(c), 332(4). 5" Joy, neidier WDAY. nor United Power are local exchange carriers. As you. Voquested, 11 -have Inc -hided copies of all of tin relevain statutes for your review and analysts. i Even though; the sMe and: federal Stmumas do notCaII specti'i y require tis to dp s�,, we would collocate our Reit 3es ori► ex�Tst�g Str W=?s if dle own= of #hose sit =rft were ring tO allow it. frowever, WDAY and United Power are not wiIItgg ill tbb i1mtance. The v ity of tribe concerns of WDAY and United bower over the stntcntxml c4acity: of their e L a. col vo iu: c-4 rel HESSIAAI [CKASY 'IS West N1 wVsctor GMUp, .Fisc_ e Wdr Antwm Towvr Cohd&&Mal Use Permit August 26, 7996 page 3 of the cenm s of WDAY and United knower over the sting capacity of their re towers is invievant. Even if tbm towers were scructtuayy salted far collocatio NewVectorits and the necessary coaxial cable, we are sbmply not;,*in a position eitl ev tower owner, to an0w the coVocatim and I am not aware of may ordbis= or attached to ffieir use that would aIio^w tine city to require them to do so eitber. As. g GftUCtMMI shady that could be Fmliarn� would not chane the fact th4 we carmcc I Cid= of Mese existing tcrwexa, both of which are more than doable our kgstcsted xU o fusion, we are not in a position W provide any Structural gtu;iy of the towels since the remits of that shady would not allow us to locate on thvo� rowers. , f hpweve r, are will eomply with the conditkm dW vquh=' our accommodation of a on our tower. We! tiaexef ore request shat the city gravdt the conditicmal use permit to L1 NmV=tvr GAP: IM., 84 that we can provide bet*r c eMgn tetephoa6 servicei0 I look fobrward: to the : . to meet you and the membM of the cityd at i'he tit or'tlsey have any questions ronceraing ,this ion or the issues in this letter, please feel free to contact me at y= conve ui=ce. �inrrsr�r � HEEMAN7Uttl= & SOPERBERG P. aymes D JDLrjma Enclosures M: Mr. rent Sti.cha. 112090..1 05302 D-oostoo 0004/015 I of the pofarce Minn � �4Y on torr• tsv+o onpraet, =user, is i,area. 08/26/96 10:23 PAZ BESSTAN XCKASY 1 Z-005/015 47 USCS 0 153 (1996) licen3e granted or continued in force ander authority of this Act E c -es 47 USCO15l et seq.]. Local access and transport area. The term *local accees and transport area^ c: ^LATA" means a COntiguous geographic area -- (A) :stabiiehed, More the date of enactment: of the Telecommunicatiort* Act o 3.996 is iacted Feb. 8,-19961 by a Bell operating company such that no;axchange area b :ludesc points within mare than .1 metropolitan statistical arta, consol: tated Metrapol.itaUn statistical area, or state, except eaa expressly permitt:d under the ATaT Consent Decree? or (B) 36t,ablAshed or modified by a sell operatlzq company after such date of enactmrct and apprOVed by the Commj_SSjOrl. Cab; Local exchange carrier. The term "Local exchange carrier^ aQeaUs any �>ersoxa. :hat is engaged in tb& provision of telepho a exchange service or excbtuc ! access. such. tenni does not include a person Jzwofar as such; person is engage( in the prav4sion of a comeercial mobile service =deer section ; 332(c) [ =9* L? VSCS 0 332 (C) ] ,- except Lo the extent that: the Coa fission finds Chat such se :v� ce should -be included in the defizL i.tion of such term. asizeiae i0: sa au[ RESSUN WCBASY 47 USC9 Q 332 (1.996) LEXSTA (8) {chile aerviceg a.acesa. A, person engaged in they provioiort of Commercial .ale.. 3e vices, insofar as such person is so Onseged, shall not be required t prwititoequal accesF to Common carriers for the provision of telephone tall servic-:i. If the COirtmissiOn determines that subscribers to such services are denied iecests to the provider of telephone toil se:;vicea of the a+,hsCr'ibers' choice: and that such; denial is contrary to the public interest, convenience; and nE+•3sgity, t'ben Cite Commission shall prescribe recjulatipus to afford subscr.,]ers unbloaxed.accwas to t$@ provider of telephone toll services of t1he ssabacr. :)ers I choice =t Oligh the use of a carrier identification code- "aigned such Px • resider or other mechanism. The requirements Cor unblocking shall mot apply mobile satellite services unless the Crmtmissicu fronds it to: be ine public: interest to apply suc2x requirements to such services. (d) JefinitiC a. For purposes of this sect:Lm-- (i} Lhe term " service" means any mpbilt service: (as definE in sec ion 3 [ -t-17a 47 .US S & 1533) that is provided for profia, t n3 makes InteTey , mected servi.ca aysi.laable (A} to the public or (n) to suePt Clasexes of ; eli.gib• s users as to J$a affectiwly- available to a substantial portio= of the public: as speCi-fi.ed by rogulati.om by the Commission; Q006ioia 06/20/p6 10:24 PAZ HESSIAN XCRASY .I Q 007/01S 47 USCS 0 153 (1996) '17; Mobile service. The tern, *mObile service" means a radio co=m=ication iC:e carried on Uetween mobile Stations or receivers read larui stations, and by mob; le stations ctor&=iCatiAg arnoag themselves. and includes (Al b04h one -w and two -•way radio• C!OtMUni;catioa services, (e) a mobile service whiCh Pedes regula: ty interacting group of bdael, mobile, portable, and associated control and ret 4y stations (whether licentsed on an individual, cooperative, or- multiply basis) 'or p-rivats ones -tom or two-way lazd mobile radio eommuni.catidyX4 by eligib: . users over. designated areas of operation, And (C) any service ror phi, a liccs 3e its requi. and in 'a ]personal cor+• =l cations service established pursuanj to the )roceeding entitled wAmendment to the oama1,9810n19 Rules to Establish V, Parses( i Ccwminicatians services- (Geta' rocket No. 90-3141 ET Docket No. 98-100: or any successor proceeding. 128: Mobile station. The term rmobi2e statiano mea�ms a radio -gemma = cat ion statins. capable of being moved and which ordinarily aloes move. (29.; Network elemdat. The term "network element' means a faci].it3i or equipnu It used ixi the provision- of a telecommun- esticafto service. Such term zas i.ncludt 3 features. f1mctilonS, and Capabilities . that are provided by :meata9 dP SUC22 ft :ilit3r or e,cp;3pme t, AnZiuding subsr=iber numbers, databases,; 8i. nali6g systema and information sufficient for billing and collection or used in the. traasm :sion, routing, pr Gtl er p=-ovlSi ou of a teleComaunicatJong service. OS/2e/90 16:2t PAS HESSIAN IMASY i 90S/0!6 47 Cacs a 153 (1996) i nse granted er COntirxued in force under authority of this Act 47 L V 151 at seg. Z . (25; Local access and .transport area. The term "local access and transport area" c : "LATA" means a contiguous geographic rhea- (A) :stab.lished beforo the date of enactment; OR the Tel e.communicaktions Act f . 1995 It iacted Feb. 8, 1.99-61 by a Bell operating company such that nd excbxm gs area iz :hides points withdz more than, 1 metropolitan statistical area. consol_ laced metropoUtan: statistical area. or State, except as expraessiy Permitt xd under the AT&T Consant Decree; or (B) !stabl.irihad or modified by a Be. ,, operating couWany after such date of enactmi Lt and appz vved by the Ccaan4 e s i on . (28) Local exchtLvj" tarsier. The term fflocal exchange cmrriar" means any pez`soz) ;hat is en ga ed xn the provision of telephone exchangeService . or exC c •: access . Sudh term .does not include a person insofar as sucb'. Versace is engage< in the Provision i�tf a Commercial. mobile service under sectlon.' 332 (c) [ <=9> .7 IISCS ® 332 (c) l , : ==Pt to the extent that the Gbmmzssiaa Pinder that . such Be -rase shOnld be< �i UP; I' xdesd in the defiinition oP such: r-15 . i 06/2e/86 10:24 FAX HESSIAN YCBASY ' : Q009/015 77 USCS 0 253 (1996) 34) Telecommonications carrier, The terra "telecomwunications carrier" m,6a� MY ?rovide�r of telecommunications bervices, except chat much term does not xde aggregators of tele icdtieas services (as defined to tectic al 226 <->> a7 OSCS 6 226]). A telecoomunIcatinn carrier shall .be treated as a cortu pan carrier under this Act only Lo the extent that it is engaged Prov diin� the 3,rovuni n Of'is sed ands, except that the Coa�rnlssion shall dete=' ize whether' the ?rovision of fixed and mobile satellite service shall be treated as ccmx m car*: • %age . 15) Telecowaunications equipment. The term -tel.ecomnunjeations equipmeu P equipment, 'other than customer premises equ-tpment, used by a carr:jer c prcr•Lde tejecomsua;,catiane services, and includes software intal to shuc eqv: x�t (inclur Aj3:g ulxgrade a) egr. W) Telccowmuniratioa,s s+azv'ive. The tarn fftel.ec%mnuzLicatious service" the 5ffering of teleccMmi Lm1catiolls Zor a fete directly to th�_ public„ or to alar nes of users ;as to be eCfeGei,vely wmll"Ie directly to the public, regi 'dlrss of the facilities used. 17) Telephone exc jange service. The term -telephone .exchan ,r (21) sezvi.ce lrith%rt a tel exchange .serv�.Ce , epboue excbauge, or within,a connected system of tele Acte exChAr' 2 Vlrhin ;he same exchange area operated to fu ni.% to 47 US(2S ® 1.53 (1996) Sub--ribers interc6mmunicating service of the character ordj=r q: '1gle exchange, . end. which. is covered ICY f, by arable sex'viae pravid�tit9h a sy sd xob`l' the excha�c�e service Charge, c+x B). st®m of switches, transmi:ssiC= ew ?ment, or other f'aLcikities (or Combination thereof) by which z subseri c3tu originate and teYmiaate a ber telec==mi.catjons service, E8) Telephone toll service. The terns dtelephpne toll se- v"ce" means telE)hone sexvicee between statl(ms in different exchange areas for which 1 is rode a separate charge not inCiuded in cottracts with subscribers for excf -ulge service. ,9) Transm5.ss3,an of, energy fay radio. The term rtra=mi8sjon of energy rad1,)= or "racli.o traasissi� of energy„ includes both such utransmission al inst-mentaiities, faCilftfes, g services inCidental to suCb trans. le= an 1"n) United States.' : The term 'United States" means the several st Terz.t4ries, the District of Colwnbia, and the possessionsates an of the gted and as, X tt e :ta zxot include jthe P'hi.lipplzxe Tslands ora the Canal Zone- {' 7-) Wire c0mmt1nlcat1e. The term "we communication or "comms cat,io3a b WirC' me�means the. transmi,ssjaa of writing, signs, signals, pictuzes, and s of all irida by aid of ovizG, cable, or other ,like conzection betut:an the pointei 08/20?96 io:td FAX gsssrAN KCSA.SY I�oivib]3 ' i Part M Sb tul5ocg Haterq d the,sa= egeml access and nondm mninatocy imbmvonnecuoa rastriations and obi Wading rec*t of co aaan) that stpply to`such aarrwr on the dean unmed'ist ly precedmg the date of enact of the Tel6c=uw=catioyLs Act of 1996 under my court order, cans At decme, or regnl.atim ordmr or policy of tie Commission, until emch " ob�s are explicitly superseded by mgulafi= p by the melon of r sack dada of enaom=L l?ttrmg' thio period begumbig on mrh darn of enactment and uatd mach ttsstncft= ,and obligations are so super, such motions and obEgad : shall be aff c eek in the saute man= as reguladm of the Cummnisswn. "M De£taiom of LxXnabout I A= Fsxch=v caner—(1) Uefimann,-Far lnapose s of this m=oa, tho opsin 'incumbent 1aca1 M baw carrier" means, with cwt to as = Q. the Local ego carder f iat— "(A) on the date of eaactn rot of the Telec��tions Act of 1996„ provided telephone exchange service its oac-h'aft4 and "(B)Cr) on sack date of macs; was wed to. be IL member of tho cxchaugc curl= awocl pumm&nt to srF4ou 69.601(b) of the Commission's regalatbW (47 C.1;.R. 69:601(b)k or CO is a prrson Qr aunty that, . oc or after such date of enactment, became a sacc=sor or =34z A of a nv=cber idesc ibed is gimme, (1). "(L) Trrztnvxd of comparable carriers as. ice..-7be Coa may, by rule„ provide for the fttaftnwt of a bocal, =chango varier (or cuss or category as an ittc u=be nt kKW exchwuV e=kv for purposes of this section if— (A) stint carrier o=ipies a poskion in. the madoet foc teleplxone Aga w vice within an area that is cable W the position occupied by a cazricr descffbed in paragraph (l)r,, " f 3) snub car= bas substm� repLveed an irm"kimtt local elm ve Tarsier described in p=nraph (1): and O'n such aratmenr is eonsi vwt with rife public intcmst, roe,v=ieUce, and itece<ss3ty and the Purposes of dIia Mc600. -W Savings Provni cn.---Nothing in this scedon shall bt, c oastxuad to limit or of mvvi= affect the Cunni i=on's authority under section 2'01. 4 �g 08/20!08 10:25; FAX HESSIAN KCSASY � X021/0;a Tide I---Td*wa m7im w smokes '& UIXGAL CEMNGES IN SUBSCRICBER in dr;is sectitm :. : .. _ 1 .:_ MY sta$er♦•r a/1 .:1Ntl 1 •-II CIi •••MI/ -•1 «1 . •1,..•11 w INrespemt to into .r.l . • rr. 1/ :.vaifi=WM pmcadm= desulbed in m•wct n1 L/.t Ir : ./ .«.; «u:. for .-•.I •. =haw 'ftrviceor wrr►h•:I+ • •► ••7.1 < .+ f r 1 :•I arao= equal 1♦ 1.- 1''11 ..1.' p1 f._. . a& 1b.,ec. "SBC 2a9. UC" MA MG (a) RegttMo= imd ,.'fbe Cm=issjm shQ 7=lib,, WWAn ode year after- the date of amcmientof the - Act of 19%, mguladans rant regnfi-e imcp b=t localO=baU&O caai�s cad defined in section 251(h)) to'mal= avariable to any q mR6ingcamber arch 'Public sada network iafmsft=bmOrf fogy. infuruntion. ` and facRides and functions as may be rued by sttt h qtlafifyiog carrier for tlke pntpose of errabl%g sttch qualifft c== to provula tunic$uar s sc� cr to pr+avi& arc w to MfOmmt m servicta• m the siavice acre in which sash gaalifymg ruler' has wed and obtnned demgmxtiou as an ehgjl;lc kAcoc=m=:j - c2dow can ier under section 214(e) - "(b) Test and C•ondWom of Regalativus:Me mgnkfims P"mc bed by tM canv ni_-mion pnrsL=t to this section shall— "M not fequ= a hxw eaumugr, carica- to which this m=m ir ap hft to talo any action tbm is ecsonomicaRy unreasonable or that is aonirary to the public it to "(2) 1enni.t. but sbz" nicx mignire, dm joint ownmhip or operation of PaWIC switched nawork WfrAxUvvwm =d sermw by az', among such local ezdnnge cander and a qualifying carrier; ISS 08/28/00 10420 Pet HESSIAN btCUSY : GDbiZ/oss �•iit Part EL stagucmy � "(3) mmum that such local ex,cha p nattier WT11 not bo troatad by the Laza bm or aay stars as a co+atioWU caax= for hits oras ' offbring a=n= canim servi= with respect Lo any mflrasttircbitr, . jledmoloff. hgom =6M facilities, ar fWxdaw matte a yailabie bo a inaccordawcwith regw=kms issue p=qaaut to twx section-. ensure that such local exchmW_ cagier nrak�s such todmology, iufommfim facilities, of fk=60as available to a q a Eying camrr on just and resembletefms .aad c0ndittians dud pemnE such quzdifymg carrier to fully ext fi-am the Oc ancnaics of scale and wope of such local c , as in acc oudance with guidelines prescribed by ' d o C*r=Mssima in was issued p =Dant W tlS xedm "(5) estabrish corfid that pmnx3 a caoperadon bKwam Iocat exch=90 Cam= to *blot, this sect= appUft glad gnaIifYjmg carrleY's; . "(6) got megmm a local Eld=ge C=mr to which Ilii sectIM applies to eagaw in Oftyitlfraxterr� N n. gig areem3=t Ebt y services or groves which axv,, to be provided or offm6d to c by the gaalifyinZ catdor in local oxcl maV cwric r,s Wt-. A me rxCbajWe area; and "(7) require that such ketal e=fmmse . cmawA me wiib the Corumiwion or Stara for pablk kapotticm. =Y tariffs, cmtmctas, rr other arcaagemenu shcrwing the rates, tri, and ccmdbirm wider which =a bier is rnaklu available public swiicbaPci netvcrmk otd fixncnim= under this secdon. 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Conditional use permit to allow a telephone transmitting/receiving facility to exceed the height limits of the applicable A-1 Zoning District. 2. Planned unit development conditional use permit to allow more than one principal structure upon a single lot of record. On 12 August 1996, the Otsego City Council met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the application of U.S. West Cellular for a conditional use permit to allow the aforementioned. Based upon the application, the recommendations 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 the following: a. Conditional use permit to allow a telephone transmitting/receiving facility to exceed the height limits of the applicable A-1 Zoning District. b. Planned unit development conditional use permit to allow more than one principal structure upon a single lot of record. 2. The subject property is zoned A-1, Agricultural, Rural Service. 3. The subject property lies within the City's Rural Service Area, as illustrated in Otsego's duly adopted Comprehensive Plan. 4. The legal description of the subject property is as follows: See Attached Exhibit A 5. The A-1 Zoning District establishes a maximum height requirement of 45 feet. 6. The applicant is proposing to erect a 100 foot self-supporting antenna tower and associated 12 foot by 24 foot equipment building upon the subject property. 7. The 1996 Telecommunication Act stipulates that antennas (and associated support structures), such as that proposed, must be "reasonably° accommodated within the City. 8. 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 will be compatible with adjacent properties. As such, the use is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and the property's A-1 zoning designation. b. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area. The proposed antenna and support structure will be compatible with present and future 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. d. The proposed use's effect on the area in which it is proposed. The proposed use will not tend to or have an 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. According to Duane Swenson of the Wright County Assessors Office, similar situations in Maple Lake and Franklin Township have not resulted in any negative property value impacts. As such, similar situations in Wright County dictate that the proposed use will not negatively impact area property values. 2 f. Traffic generation by the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property. Traffic generated by the proposed use is within the capabilities of Kahler Avenue which serves 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 and will not overburden the City's service capacity. 9. The planning report, dated 10 July 1996, prepared by Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. is incorporated herein. 7. On 17 July 1996, the Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the proposed conditional use permit and planned unit development application preceded by published and mailed notice. Upon review of the conditional use permit and planned unit development application and evidence received, the Otsego Planning Commission closed the public hearing and recommended that the City Council approve the conditional use permit and planned unit development based on the aforementioned findings. DECISION Based on the foregoing considerations and applicable ordinances, the applicant's request for 1) a conditional use permit to allow a telephone transmitting/receiving facility to exceed the height limits of the applicable A-1 Zoning District, and 2) a planned unit development conditional use permit to allow more than one principal structure upon a single lot of record is approved in its present form and subject to the following conditions: 1. The antenna support structure is designed and constructed to accommodate other users (i.e., police, fire, other cellular companies). 2. Verification of the antenna support structure's "collapsible" design is provided to the City. 3. The proposed equipment building comply with applicable building material requirements. 4. No advertising messages are affixed to the antenna or antenna support structure. 3 5. No outdoor storage is provided on site, excepting materials determined by the City to be customary and incidental to the principal use. 6. Additional landscaping is provided along the tower site's eastern boundary (visible from Kadler Avenue). Specific landscaping varieties shall be subject to City approval. 7. The applicant submit documentation to the City (i.e., letter) documenting an inability to co -locate upon adjacent antenna support structures. ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 12th day of August 1996. CITY OF OTSEGO Nor . Freske, Mayor ATTEST: By: "Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Ad i istrator The East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 121, Range 24 except the following parcels: Parcel A: he North 208.70 feet of the East 208.70 feet of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 121, Range 24, containing 1.00 acre more or less, subject to road easement on the easterly and northerly 33.00 feet thereof; Parcel 8: e or h 626.13 feet of the East 417.42 feet of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 121, Range 24, except therefrom the North 208.70 feet of the East 208.70 feet, containing 5.00 acres more or less. Subject to the right—Of—way of Wright County Road No. 37 along the North line of said Southeast Quarter and subject to the right—of—way of a township road along the East line of said Southeast Quarter; Parcel C: An undivided 56/I00ths interest to Cooperative Power Association and on undivided 44/I00ths interest to United Power Association in and to: That part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter, Section 34, Township 121, Range 24, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the East line of said East Half of the Southeast Quarter distant 539.46 feet North of the Southeast corner thereof; thence West at a right angle to the said East line, 681.74 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract to be described; thence continue West along the last described course, 420.00 feet; thence South at a right angle, 420.00 feet; thence East at a right angle, 420.00 feet; thence North ata right angle, 420.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 4.05 acres; together with an easement for ingress and egress 10.00 feet in width being 5.00 feet on each side of the following described center line: Commencing at the point of beginning of the above—described tract; thence West along the North line of the above—described tract, 59.47 feet to the actual point of beginning of said center tine; thence North deflecting 90 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds right, 183.00 feet; thence East deflecting 88 degrees 10 minutes 30 seconds right, 739.22 feet to a point on the East line of said East Half of Southeast Quarter distant 733.76 feet North of the Southeast corner thereof, and terminating thereat, the sidelines of said easement to be shortened or lengthened to be continuous and terminate on the North line of the above—described tract and on the East line of said East Half of Southeast Quarter; Parcel D: The North 626.13 feet of the West 417.42 feet of the East 834.84 feet of the East Half of the Southeast Qucrter of Section 34, Township 121, Range 24, except therefrom the North 208.70 feet of the West 208.70 feet. That part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 121, Range 24, Wright County, Minnesota, described as commencing at the southeast corner of said East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34; thence North 0 degrees 1 I minutes 38 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the east line of said East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, a distance of 733.82 feet; thence South 88 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds West a distance of 571.61 feet; thence North I degree 04 minutes 38 seconds West a distance of 215.00 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel to be described; thence continuing North I degrees 04 minutes 38 seconds West a distance of 50.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds East a distance of 50.00 feet; thence South I degree 04 minutes 38 seconds East a distance of 50.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds West a distance of 50.00 feet to the point of beginning. A 12 foot easement over and across the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 121, Range 24, Wright County, Minnesota. The centerline of said 12 foot easement is described as commencing at the southeast corner of said East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34; thence North 0 degrees 1 I minutes 38 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the east line of said East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34 a distance of 733.82 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline to be described; thence South 88 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds West a distance of 565.61 feet; thence North 01 degree 04 minutes 38 seconds West a distance of 215.00 feet and said centerline there terminating. NOTES 1.) This surveyor is not aware of any easements or other matters of record or not of record affecting the above described property other than as shown. Survey is subject to revision upon receipt of a current attorney's title opinion or a Title Insurance Commitment. 2.) Location and size of all underground utilities shown hereon are approximate only and are shown based on field location of visible fixtures in combination with available data provided by various sources. 3.) Contact GOPHER STATE ONE CALL at 454-0002 for precise on site location of utilities prior to any excavation. 4.) Area of proposed lease parcel: 2,500 Sq. Ft. or 0.057 Acres EXHIBIT A CITY OF OTSEGO REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA SECTION DEPARTMENT MEETING DATE 6. City Planner Planning and Zoning August 26, 1996 ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY: 6.2• Schroeder CUP Judy Hudson DC BACKGROUND Refer to the NAC Report dated June 26, 1996 which Bob Kirmis prepared for the Public Hearing which was held at the August 7, 1996 Planning Commission Meeting. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the conditions listed in the Findings of Facts. The Findings of Fact and August 12, 1996 Memo are attached. STAFF RECOMMENDATION To accept the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the Conditional Use Permit allowing more than 2,000 square feet of accessory space and to allow more than one detached accessory building subject to the conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. FCA Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. C O M M U N I T Y PLANNING • DESIGN • MARKET R E S E A R C H MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: FILE NO: Otsego Mayor and City Council Bob Kirmis 12 August 1996 Otsego - Schroeder CUP 176.02 - 96.11 Attached is a Findings of Fact applicable to the Schroeder conditonal uuse permit request. Please note that the findings reflect the Planning Commission's recommendation on the matter. This item is scheduled for City Council consideration on 26 August. PC: Elaine Beatty Larry Koshak Andy MacArthur 5775 Wayzata Blvd. • Suite 555 • St. Louis Park, MN 55416 • (612) 595-9636•Fax. 595-9837 Conditional Use Permit Approval CITY OF OTSEGO WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA RE: FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Application of David and Lorraine Schroeder for a conditional use permit to allow the following: 1. Total accessory storage space to exceed 2,000 square feet. 2. More than one detached accessory building in association with a detached single family residential use. On 26 August 1996, the Otsego City Council met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the application of David and Lorraine Schroeder for a conditional use permit to allow the aforementioned. 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 applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow: a. Total accessory storage space to exceed 2,000 square feet. b. More than one detached accessory building in association with a detached single family residential use. 2. The subject property is zoned A-1, Agricultural Rural Service 3. The subject property lies within the City's Rural Service Area, as illustrated in Otsego's duly adopted Comprehensive Plan. 4. The legal description of the property is found on attached Exhibit A. 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 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 use will be compatible with adjacent properties. As such, the use is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and the property's A-1 zoning designation. b. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area. The proposed accessory storage building will be compatible with present and future uses in the area. C. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained herein (i.e., parking, loading, noise, etc.). The proposed use will conform to all applicable performance standards. d. The proposed use's effect upon the area in which it is proposed. The proposed use will not tend to or have an adverse effect upon the area in which it is proposed. e. The proposed use's impact upon property values of the area in which it is proposed. While no detailed study has been conducted, similar situations dictate that the proposed use will not tend to depreciate area property values. f. Traffic generation by the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property. Traffic generated by the proposed use is within the capabilities of County road 39 which serves the property. g. The proposed use's impact upon existing public services and facilities including parks, 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. 2 6. The planning report dated 26 June 1996, prepared by Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. is incorporated herein. 7. On 7 August, the Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the proposed condition use permit 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 ordinances, the applicant's request for a conditional use permit to allow: 1) total accessory storage space to exceed 2,000 square feet; and 2) more than one detached accessory building in association with a detached single family residential use is approved in its present form subject to the following conditions: 1. Neither the proposed structure or other accessory structures upon the subject property are used for commercial or home occupation activities (unless specifically approved in accordance with City home extended business/home occupation requirements. 2. The proposed accessory structure match the principal building in color. 3. The height of the proposed accessory building not exceed the height of the site's principal building. 4. Utility and drainage easements are provided as determined necessary by the City Engineer. 5. All recommendations of the City Engineer relating to site grading and drainage are satisfactorily met. 3 ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 26th day of August 1996. CITY OF OTSEGO By: Norman F. Freske, Mayor ATTEST: Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator E EXHIBIT A Legal Description 118-800-141303, SECT -14, TWP-121,RANGE 24, UNPLATTED LAND TH PRT OF E1/2 OF NW1/4 of SE1/4 & E 1/2 of SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4DES BEG NW COR OF SD El/2 OF NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4TH SODO6'57" E ALG W LN266.51 FT TH S87D28' 15"E218.07FT TH NOD24'13" W700.76 FT TO INT/SEC OF LN50FT N AS MSD AT R AGL TO&PAR/W S LN OF CTY HWY R/W PLT NO 6TH WLY ALG SD PAR LN TO INT/SEC/W W LN OF SD E1/2OF SW 1/4OF NE 1/4TH S ALG SD W LN OF E 1/2OF SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 TO POB 8899 Nashua Avenue N.E. Elk River, MN 55330 August 19, 1996 CITY OF TSEGO ON THE GREAT RIVER ROAD (612) 441-4414 Fax: (612) 441-8823 TO: ALL FORMER FRANKFORT TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF OTSEGO EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 1996 The City of Otsego Mayor, Council and City Staff wish to extend a warm W E L C O M E to you. WELCOME TO OUR CITY! Enclosed is a packet of information to give you some basic information about Otsego. The map of Otsego has been updated to add the portion of Frankfort Township East of the center line of State Highway # 101, South of 60TH Street to the Crow River and bordering the City of Dayton to the East. Recycling information is enclosed. (We have recycling bins for new residents.) As of September 1, 1996 your recycling will be handled by your garbage hauler. ( I understand most of you have Corrow Sanitation). the hauler will bill the cost of recycling to the City of Otsego. Fire Service for the remainder of this year will remain with Rogers. ( It will he reviewed in October.) Our Police Service is contracted by Wright County Sheriff Department.. The Mayor of Otsego is Norman F Freske 441-2085. Council Members are Ronald Black 441-5255, Larry Fournier 441-1240, Vern Heidner 241-0651 and Suzanne Ackerman 241-9143. Otsego Administrative Staff can be reached at 4414414, Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator, Phyllis Cokley, Business and Finance Director, Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk and Carol Olson, Secretary. Otsego Public Works can be reached at 441-8137, Dave Chase, Supervisor or Duane Fiedler. The City's Contracted Professional Staff is Jerry Olson, Building Offical, Bob Kirmis, City Planner, Andy MacArthur, City Attorney, and Larry Koshak, City Engineer. We invite you to attend Otsego City Council Meeting on August 26. 1996 at 8:OOPM to get aquatinted with your Mayor, Council and City Staff. This would also allow you an opportunity to visit your new polling place. Refreshments will be served. We invite you to ask any questions or concerns you would like us to help you with. ALL FORMER FRANKFORT TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF OTSEGO EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 1996. - PAGE 2 - Your new polling place is Otsego City Hall, 8899 Nashua Avenue NE, Otsego, Minnesota, 55330 Phone 441-4414. We will need Election Judges for the General Election. We have enough Judges for the Primary Election. If you wish to serve as an Election Judge, please let me know as we will be conducting another Election Judge Training for the General Election. The Primary Election is September 10, 1996. Polls open at 7AM and close at 8PM. The General Election is November 5, 1996 polls open at 7AM and close at 8PM. City Elections are held with the General Elections. The Mayor and two Council positions are up for election for 1996 (four year terms). Filing will open on August 27, 1996 at 9AM and close on September 10, 1996 at SPM at the City Clerks office at City Hall. We look forward to meeting you on August 26, 1996. Sincerely, CITY OF OTSEGO Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/ZoninjAinisti-ator Enclosure 'VUUM S. Radzwill _indrew J. MacArthur Michael C. Couri Megan M. McDonald August 15, 1996 RADZWILL & COM 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: Lef-Co Farms, Inc. v. City of Otsego Dear Council Members: 17AUGr�od� 191996 As you recall, pursuant to Judge Douglas's previous order in this matter the Plaintiff has been given the right to take limited depositions of City Council Members. I was contacted today by the Plaintiff's attorney regarding possible dates for depositions. At this time he indicated that he contemplates taking depositions of all Council Members and the Mayor. In reviewing our respective schedules we came up with the following open dates; September 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, or 27. Could you please review your calendars and let me know which of these dates would be inconvenient or impossible for you. Please also let me know what time of day would be best for you on the dates on which you are available. We have estimated that each deposition will last approximately an hour and a half. I would like to schedule the depositions in a two day block if possible. I would also like to meet with each Council member for about an hour prior to their deposition to go over testimony and deposition procedure. If you have any questions regarding this matter please feel free to contact me. Very truly yours, rew /cA hur RADZWI & COURI CITY OF OTSEGO REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA SECTION DEPARTMENT MEETING DATE 7. Andy MacArthur City Attorney August 26, 1996 ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY: 11 7.2. Peavey House Rental Judy Hudson DC BACKGROUND For your information. August 19, 1996 - Letter sent to Mr. and Mrs. Hagen from City Attorney (attached) August 21, 1996 - $600.00 received from Mr. Hagen Schedule of Rent Due Balance Due: $1,030.00 Amount paid 8-21-96 $ 600.00 Amount Due $ 430.00 Mr. Hagen said the balance will be paid the week of August 26. STAFF RECOMMENDATION City Attorney and Staff will be closely monitoring this and will keep the Council updated. ,villiam S. Radzwill Andrew J. MacArthur Michael C. Court Megan M. McDonald August 19, 1996 Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hagen 13620 NE 95th Street Elk River, MN 55330 RADZWILL & COM Attorneys at Law 705 Central Avenue East PO Box 369 St. Michael, MN 55376 (612) 497-1930 (612) 497-2599 (FAX) RE: Rental Arrearages- Peavey House Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hagen: CERTIFIED MAIL This firm represents the City of Otsego. I have been informed that you are presently in arrears on your rental payments for the Peavey House which is owned by the City of Otsego. The City Clerk has provided me with copies of various correspondence which was sent to you earlier regarding this matter. She has also provided me with a copy of your lease for the premises. You are clearly in violation of the terms of that lease. Under the terms of that document the City can now, at any time it chooses, terminate that lease and request that you leave the premises. If you do not leave at that time the City may choose to proceed with an unlawful detainer action seeking a court order to force you to vacate the premises. I have been directed to contact you one last time to attempt to resolve this matter before it is necessary to proceed with the steps outlined above. You must immediately contact either myself or City Hall and propose a reasonable method of resolving this matter. This must include immediate payment of a substantial portion of the present arrearages. Your response must be received prior to next Monday so that, if City staff feel it is necessary, they can submit any proposed payment plan to the City Council for approval. If we receive no communication from you prior to next Monday's Letter to Hagen August 19, 1996 Page 2 regularly scheduled City Council meeting we will be recommending that the Council proceed to terminate the lease and authorize any necessary further actions to facilitate resolution of this matter. If you have any questions regarding this matter please feel free to contact either myself or the City of Otsego. very truly yours, A ew J.cArthur RADZWILL & COURI cc: City of Otsego City of Otsego Engineer's Agenda Item City Council Meeting August 26, 1996 8.1 Discussion of Public Meeting for Sewer & Water Services We propose to discuss with the Council the information to be presented at the Public Meeting for Sanitary Sewer & Water services. This discussion can be a preview of what the Council would like to see presented at the meeting. Phase I service as determined in the BRA report will be shown on a map allocating the Units to specific undeveloped residential and commercial property. The map will show the location of the primary sewer trunks. We will also address the water issue. Should the Council desire to do so, a date for the Public Hearing can be set. The mapping will not be available until council meeting tonight. 8.2 Update Discussion of Karst land on 65th & Illegal land filling. As of August 22, 1996 nothing of significance has happened. I called Dan Lais at the DNR who was interested in the fact that the filling occurred near the Wetland (Rice Lake) and that the area is a Wildlife refuge. He has notified the Fish & Game division and will look at the site himself. However, he said it would be at least 2 weeks before anything could get don. I also had a call from the landowner. He asked if he could put gravel over the material that was hauled by the Th101 Constructor. I told him anything he did at this point was his responsibility. The City's concern is the landfilling that occurred without a permit issue by the City. He also stated that Mn/DOT Maintenance District in Maple Grove has been hauling material and dumping in this area for a number of years. We will report further on this matter in the future meetings. When the cul-de-sac on 65th Street is complete we will get the Contractor to repair the rest of 65th Street. 8.3 Update on Co. #37/ODean Project. The Mayor, ourselves, contractors and subcontractors met with the Kollis family. We agreed on a course of action to repair the cattle yard. We prepared a release paper for the Kollis family to sign. They signed the release on last Tuesday stating after completion of the remedial work there will be no further claims against the City & County. The pond on Lin -Bar property has started and will be completed in a week. This work is part of the CSAH 37/ODean Avenue Project. Hopefully, all check list items will be completed in two weeks on the project and we can recommend final payment for the contractor at that time. 8.4 Consider setting a date for Mississippi Shores Overlay Project Assessment Hearing. Council is requested to set an assessment hearing date for the project. The project is 100% complete with no check list items. Phyllis will discuss the assessment amounts with the council. 8.5 Any other Engineering Business a. Island View The restoration work is proceeding. The surface course of asphalt will be placed within a week. Four field change orders have been committed to the project by ourselves and we will upon these completion ask the council for concurrence. The four Change Orders are: 1 & 2 - Filling Lots 14 &15 with excess excavate material. 3 - Repair of a drain tile crossing under the street. 4 - The salvage topsoil didn't cover the entire project. We needed to import more topsoil. The above items are on time & material rates based Mn/DOTs rates. Each of these items were not in the schedules, however, were needed to complete the project. Because its time & material we do not have exact cost to date. b. Other Business m rr OT901.mtg Item 8.3 HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT Jerome Alois Kolles and Valeria Kolles, husband and wife 14378 NE 70th Street Elk River, MN 55330 The above landowners hereby agree to and certify that all compensation due them by the City of Otsego, the County of Wright, and the State of Minnesota, in conjunction with the City of Otsego Public Improvement Project No. 94-2, have been received by the landowners. The landowners further agree that no claims will be made by them, or on their behalf, to the City, County, or State for further compensation related to this project. The landowner agrees that the Project has been completed as described to him prior to construction, and that no additional improvements are required related to the Project, except as described below: Work related to the existing cattleyard which shall consist of removing approximately 50 cubic yards of material and importing and placing 50 cubic yards of Class 5 aggregate base course. The work will be performed in accordance with a verbal agreement made on August 13, 1996, in witness of the following persons. Jerome Kolles Richard Kolles Norman Freske, Mayor Lawrence G. Koshak, City Engineer Chuck Hicks, Buffalo Bituminous, Inc. Fred Menth, Menth Sod and Contracting, Inc. Dated this /� day ofe ' In presence of: r Witness ll'�� Witness OT323.hha 1996 Jqr - me Alois Kolles Valeria Kolles CITY OF OTSEGO REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA SECTION DEPARTMENT MEETING DATE 9. Council Items August 26, 1996 ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY: 9.1.. Memo from Jerry Olson Judy Hudson DC BACKGROUND See attached memorandum from Jerry Olson STAFF RECOMMENDATION Direct Staff to prepare an amendment to Ordinance 91-24 allowing the Building Official's reviewal and approval of Mound Systems. CITY OF OTSEGO OFFICE MEMORANDUM ,ate: August 9, 1996 To: From: Subject: City Council Jerry Olson, Bldg. Official Mound System Design Review As you may know the City Engineer has been doing all design reviews for residential mound systems in the past. As I am fully certified and qualified to do review and approval on mound systems I am proposing that I would assume this responsibility at this time. This would require an Ordinance change. The change would require the striking out of Sec. 5.4.4. of the City of Otsego's Sewage Disposal Ordinance 91-24. I would still have the option under Sec. 5.4.2. Ordinance 91-24, of contracting the City Engineer if I would need additional advice and input. I would appreciate your consideration of this proposal. Thank you, . ll/� CITY OF OTSEGO REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA SECTION ORIGINATING DEPT. MEETING DATE COUNCIL ITEMS FINANCE AUGUST 26,1996 ITEM NO: ITEM DESCRIPTION PREPARED BY 9.2 CONSIDER TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING DATES P.COKLE Truth -In -Taxation legislation requires that cities certify to the county auditor on or before September 15, 1996, the dates, times, and location of the city's public hearings on the proposed property tax levy for taxes payable in 1997. The law also specifies that the hearings can not be held before November 29, 1996 and must be held by December 20, 1996. The hearings can not be held on December 10, 1996 or December 17, 1996 as those dates are set for Wright County's public hearings. In addition, the law states that the city can not hold its hearings on the same hearing dates as the school districts within the city. The school districts within the City of Otsego have specified December 2, December 3, December 9, and December 11 as their initial hearing dates and continued hearing dates. The county and school districts set their dates prior to cities, therefore leaving very few dates open for the city to conduct its public hearing. Thursday December 5 and Thursday December 12 are open dates, therefore it is recommended that the City Council establish Thursday, December 5, 1996, 6:30 P.M. as the city's initial Truth -In -Taxation public hearing date and December 12, 1996, 6:30 P.M. as the continuation date, if necessary. August 23, 1996 Dear Mayor Freske and Council Members - At the meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission last night, we discussed publishing a book "OTSEGO - IN THE BEGINNING 1852 to 1880". It contains a brief history of those years plus census and land information about 334 families who lived in Otsego during that period. I have obtained estimates of cost from four printers. The most reasonable is Kinko's Copy Center, for 100 copies of a 200 sheet (double -sided) book containing 20 pictures: $1525.08 including tax and confirmed by letter. Since this amount was quoted, some re -typing and rearran- ging of material has reduced the size to 154 double -sided sheets. This will reduce the cost a little. The book is typed and ready to copy. It will be plastic spiral bound with card stock covers. A copy of the first part of the book is attached. The remaining pages are alphabetized family names with similar information for each. We request your approval of this project. Our current budget is inadequate to finance the total amount. See attached detail. Would the City Council approve the expenditure of approximately $700.00 over our remaining budget for 1996? I have written applications for funds to help finance this project to Lutheran Brotherhood on July 26 and Wright -Hennepin Electric on August 1. Any funds granted from these sources would reduce the amount requested from the city. Sale of the books will recover most of the cost in time. Any profit realized will be committed to future publications which are already being written. Zlaine Norin, Secretary Heritage Preservation Commission /FUND -:1 - Genetd Sw%4ce Ac#W. HullaOe ftemalion -,6300 EXPENDITURES: 1964 1996 1986 1996 1996 CODE ITEM ADOPTED AMENDED PROPOSED ADOPTED BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET SUPPLIES 203 Generd Suppbw 0 0 p 550 550 TOTAL SUPPLIES 0 . 0 0 550 550 OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 360 EducslforvTrai **?Conterencs p p 0 310 mkcelsneoue 500 500 0 0 0 500 500 TOTAL OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 GRAND TOTAL 0 0 0 1,550 1,550 `i/� .� /SSD. oa YJ� '`'`�l da, ra ^rll / '2�o.� ,,7,ob�- 01-2 0.1 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIO QSUMMARY " MONTH ENDE UNE 30, 1 1996 1996 1996 BALANCE Account FUNCTION ADOPTED M -TD Y -T -D REMAINING GENERAL GOVERNMENT 41100 Mayor and City Council 52,410.00 2,207.00 14,473.00 37,937.00 41400 Administration 202,452.00 16,807.00 72,543.00 129,909.00 41600 Finance 58,600.00 3,984.00 27,290.00 31,310.00 41550 Assessing 14,060.00 1,122.00 6,728.00 7,332.00 41700 Legal 28,200.00 7,493.00 29,337.00 (1,137.00) 41530 Planning Commission 3,300.00 168.00 168.00 3,132.00 41570 Planner 52,250.00 4,194.00 18,385.00 33,865.00 41900 EDA 14,005.00 670.00 4,357.00 9,648.00 41940 City Hall & Peavey House 74,180.00 13,540.00 23,557.00 50,623.00 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 499,457.00 50,185.00 196,838.00 302,619.00 PUBLIC SAFETY 42100 Police 96,360.00 16,060.00 47,937.00 48,423.00 42410 Building Inspection 20,000.00 2,421.00 6,730.00 13,270.00 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 116,360.00 18,481.00 54,667.00 61,693.00 PUBLIC WORKS 41560 Engineering 40,000.00 3,631.00 22,253.00 17,747.00 43200 Street Lighting 10,000.00 1,184.00 4,607.00 5,393.00 43100 Street & Road Maintenance 267,633.00 6,958.00 80,761.00 186,872.00 41610 Recycling 30,000.00 2,298.00 13,275.00 16,725.00 TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 347,633.00 14,071.00 120,896.00 226,737.00 COMMUNITY SERVICES 45100 Community Recreation 17,777.00 1,481.00 8,886.00 8,891.00 45200 Park Maintenance l 32,770.00 2,337.00 10,572.00 22,198.00 45300 Heritage Preservation 1,550.00 0.00 220.00 1,330.00 TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES 52,097.00 3,818.00 19,678.00 32,419.00 OTHER USES 45000 Capital Outlay 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 49360 Transfers(Capital Equipment) 35,910.00 0.00 0.00 35,910.00 TOTAL OTHER USES 35,910.00 0.00 0.00 35,910.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,051,457.00 86,555.00 392,079.00 659,378.00 CITY OF TSEGO ON THE GREAT RIVER ROAD IN THE BEGINNING 1852 TO 1880 Otsego Heritage Preservation Commission - 1996 I OTSEGO - IN THE BEGINNING 1852'to 1880 PREFACE The primary purpose of this book is to identify the pioneers who first settled in the area now known as the city of Otsego. The history of Wright County, including Otsego, is well documented in a number of books. A very brief summary is included here. So many have helped and encouraged this effort, it is not possible to list them all. The following people have furnished oral and written family histories and legends, pictures and documents: Kathryn Abrahamson (Washburn family) Herbert Eugene "Gene" Cooley Florence Millhouse Davis Alvah Hamlet Robert L. Holt Pam Konvicka (Spencer family) Paul LaPlant John L. Pepin Eleanor Cooley Rue Norman Schwanbeck Sherburne County Historical Society Arnold Whitcomb Wright County Historical Society nF.nT("ATTnN This book is dedicated to the memory of those pioneers who had the courage to explore new horizons and discover the beauty of this area. III OTSDGO - IN THE BEGINNING 1852 to 1880 0CNTENTS Page Chapter 1. OTSEGO TODAY 1 A Unique city Chapter 2. BEFORE THE PIONEERS 2 The "Big Woods", Mound Builders, Native Americans Chapter 3. GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT 3 Minnesota Territory, Wright county, Pleasant (Pheasant) Grove Precinct, Minnesota Statehood, Otsego Township, Other townsites Chapter 4. PIONEER LIFE 6 Acquiring land, building homes, obtaining food Chapter 5. COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY 7 Trading post, hunting and trapping, brick factory, sawmills, store, metal polish, blacksmith, ferries, Ginseng, agriculture, logging, transportation Chapter 6. HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS 11 Otsego "Firsts" The name "Otsego" Bread -making and Indian Visitors Hard Times and Grasshoppers Woman In The Wilderness The Otsego Turkey Man A Link With The Past An Early Poet The Education of a Country Boy Chapter 7. THE PIONEERS 20 Information about 334 families listed in census and land records from 1855 to 1880 THE OTSEGO HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION A City Ordinance authorized a seven -member HPC June 27, 1994. Members are appointed by the City Council for three year terms with no limitation to the number of terms. To provide continuity of membership, the initial appointments made in March, 1995 were for staggered terms of one, two or three years: Janet Bridgland 3 years Arlene Holen 2 years Frieda Lobeck 1 year Joan Nichols 3 years Elaine Norin 2 years Norman Schwanbeck 1 year Joy Swenson 3 years All original members are still active; the one year terms were renewed in 1996. One of the purposes of the Commission as stated in the Ordinance is to "foster civic pride in the beauty and notable accomplishments of the past." One of the duties is "to work for the continuing education of the citizens of Otsego with respect to the historic and architectural heritage of the City." This book is offered as an educational tool, including a short history of the area and provides a means to recognize the accomplishments of the people who origin- ally settled here. Elaine Norin researched, wrote and typed this material. Publication has been financed by: IV E4 Chapter 1. OTSEGO TODAY Along the Mississippi river, north and west of the outlet of the Crow river, is the city of Otsego. Otsego's "main street" (County Road 39) is part of the Great River Road and connects to Highways 101, 169, 10 and I-94; about forty minutes from the Twin Cities. The city covers an area over seven miles long and about four miles wide. In spite of a population of over 6,000, Otsego has a country atmosphere with large residential lots, farms occupying much of the land, open spaces, wildlife habitat and the scenic Mississippi river bordering the east and north. Lack of available land and increasing prices pushed housing development out beyond the seven -county Minneapolis -St. Paul Metropolitan area into Otsego. The rapidly increasing population became too heavy a burden for Wright county, geared to serving rural townships. Planning, zoning, road -building and control- ling urban development services were needed. On November 15, 1990 the township of Otsego in Wright county, Minnesota was incorporated as a city; the first new city in the state since 1975. In most cases, township land is annexed to adja- cent cities when they require space for expansion. In the case of Otsego this was impractical. The largest adjacent city, Elk River, is located in Sherburne county, is separated by the Mississippi river and has annexed large parts of the bordering Elk River township. The city of Albertville and Frankfort township to the south are adjacent to a primarily agricultural section of Otsego. Monti- cello township separates the western portion of Otsego from the city of Monti- cello; about five miles away. Otsego is a unique city. It is served by three school districts; Elk River, Monticello and St. Michael -Albertville. Since Otsego does not have its own post office, six different zip codes are used within the city; Monticello, Elk River, Albertville, St. Michael, Rogers and Dayton. Fire protection is con- tracted for with Elk River, Albertville and Monticello. Police protection is contracted for with the Wright County Sheriff's Department. Three different telephone companies provide local service. A number of successful businesses, including two banks, the Midwest Equestrian Training Center and MN/Road Research Center (both known world-wide) exist in Otsego; the largest is the well-known Riverwood Inn and Conference Center. As a "bedroom community", a majority of employed residents work outside of Otsego; many commute via the excellent highways to the Minneapolis -St. Paul metropoli- tan area. Some points of interest in the city are a new, attractive and well-equipped City Hall/Community Center and adjacent park area, the recently restored his- toric cemetery, a new church, Otsego County Park, and several historic sites and buildings. There are active 4H, Lions and Jaycees clubs. A number of tal- ented artists and craftspeople make their homes here. The city has a seven - member Parks and Recreation Commission and a Heritage Preservation Commission of seven members whose mission is to preserve sites, structures and archival records of historic value. A newsletter, the OTSEGO VIEW, is published bi-monthly and delivered to resi- dents without charge. Sturdy plastic bins for recycling are furnished by the City and costs are paid from the General Fund. The program has been a success. An annual "Clean -Up Day" where large appliances, tires and unwanted junk are collected for a minimal charge has contributed to keeping unsightly waste from accumulating. 2 Chapter 2. BEFORE THE PIONEERS After the glaciers receded, Otsego was part of the forest region known as the "Big Woods", a forty mile wide band of deciduous trees ranging from about one hundred miles northwest of the Twin Cities south to the vicinity of Mankato. This region was interspersed with numerous lakes, gently rolling prairies, rivers and ponds. In this environment, plentiful animal life flourished. An ancient beast, the mammoth, was followed by buffalo, and later by smaller game; bears, deer and elk. Ducks, geese and numerous species of fowl were abundant. Some historians state that the earliest human inhabitants of this region were closely related to the Eskimo and that they followed the receding glaciers to the arctic area about 11,000 years ago. Next came the "mound builders", believ- ed to be ancestors of the Sioux Indians. Although no mounds are known to exist within Otsego, they are found around nearby lakes and rivers. Otsego is in the area that separated the warring tribes of the Sioux and Chip- pewa Indians. There is no evidence that permanent villages existed. Hunting and fishing provided most of their sustenance and their homes were simply con- structed, temporary shelters. Relics such as tomahawks, spear heads, arrow heads and stone clubs confirm their lives as hunters and warriors. Some Sioux (Winnebagos) camped in the Otsego area at the time our first pioneers arrived. Chapter 3. GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT K, When the first permanent settlers arrived at Otsego in 1852, Minnesota had not yet attained statehood; this occured May 11, 1858. In Wright county, Pleasant Grove precinct was established April 9, 1855 under the territorial government. The name Pleasant Grove is used in several history books, but the name appears as Pheasant Grove on the 1855 census and in some county records. The township was established April 5, 1858, re -named "Otsego" and the boundaries were ad- justed as shown below. Miss i � ©rSE&o P[.wWr LPNEASAwr) GFt�V� PREC.IIJCT80IINDRRY 1 OTSE&O Y"0WN514/P Gourd G4RY V�RIGNT �a U NTy � Lq: 4 The Otsego townsite of about 400 acres was surveyed and platted in 1857. There was a school, town hall, post office, store, ferry, sawmill, blacksmith shop, church, parsonage, tabernacle, camp grounds, and hotel as well as a number of homes. A few original structures still stand, Several other townsites were established within the township during 1856 and 1857; Northwood on the Mississippi river about a mile north of the mouth of the Crow river, Waterville (also known as Aydt's Town) and portland, both south of Northwood, and Lily Pond (also called Bedford) near the present intersection of County Road 39 and Kadler Avenue. Following the financial crisis of 1857, the sale of lots almost ceased and many businesses failed. Stores closed and buildings decayed. The towns failed to develop. ELK RI VER M1—LsS IPP/ R VIER U$eya ) o -59") 0-r3EGO TowIYSAI NOR, 0T - EGG' LOCATED IN 0 -.SEGO TP VVAT&RV/ (AYDT'S t OAYTV K --, a, w aim ,F i ec I 1 11 7 1 i. ✓y' IT` 7 LILY POND SCHOOL and STUDENTS — 1912 After this building burned, classes were held in the church until the new school was built. Photo courtesy of Elaine Norin LILY POND CHURCH and SCHOOL 5 The first services were held in the church September 2, 1906. The church was torn down in the middle 1930s. Land Eor the District 11 school was dedicated in 1870. The original frame building burned in 1913. The building pictured was built in 1914. After extensive remodeling, the building is now a family residence. Photo courtesy of Eleanor Cooley Rue R Chapter 4. PIONEER LIFE Many of Otsego's early settlers came from Maine and other New England states. They had made their living in the fur trade, lumbering and agriculture. Most forests in New England had been cut down, destroying the habitat for fur -bearing animals. The thin, rocky soil made farming difficult and unprofitable. News of cheap, available land in the west attracted many to this area. Acquiring land was accomplished under the Pre-emption Law of 1841 which allowed a land buyer to settle on and improve up to 160 acres before making an actual claim and paying the government $1.25 per acre. In 1855 the U. S. Government granted a military bounty of 160 acres of land to certain military veterans. It was a common practice to sell these military warrants to settlers who did not qualify for their own warrants. The Homestead Law took effect in 1862. The government issued a land patent after a person had lived on the land at least 14 months and made certain improvements. Settling in the "Big Woods" presented a real challenge. The thick growth of large hardwood trees and undergrowth of bushes and grasses had to be cleared for crop land. The settlers chopped and felled trees, using oxen to haul the logs. Old fallen and rotting timber and undergrowth was burned. To prepare the land for planting crops, a man walked beside the oxen pulling the plow, using a stick or whip to guide them while another man steered the plow through the hard soil, grasses and roots. A team of oxen could till 1 1/2 to 2 acres a day. The trees that were cut down provided shelter and household furnishings. Log cabins were usually 12 by 20 feet. Floors were dirt, bark or wood. The cabinets, shelves, beds, tables and chairs were sometimes home-made. Mattresses were often filled with grass or corn husks and supported by ropes. Deer, elk, grouse, partridges, prairie chickens, quail and fish were abundantly available for food, supplemented by vegetable gardens and wild berries. Social life centered around the church and school. r] Chapter 5. COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY The earliest commerce was a trading post operated by Samuel Carrick across the Mississippi from Elk River from 1850 to 1854. His customers were the Winnebago Indians who camped in the area. He also established a ferry at the same loca- tion in 1854 and the area became known as "Carrick's Prairie". Charles LaPlant and his family arrived in Otsego in 1854 from Vermont. He was an experienced lumberman, hunter and trapper and used these skills to make a living when they first arrived. Skunk, muskrat, rabbit, bear, wolf and deer pelts were sold or bartered for food and ammunition. Rabbits brought two cents each and a bearskin, five dollars. Potatoes were three dollars a bushel and a rooster and five chickens were five dollars. One day when Charles was not satis- fied with the price offered at the nearby trading post at Dayton, he returned home. Early the next morning he started on foot with his pack of pelts for St. Paul. There he found prices had dropped below the Dayton prices. He returned at a dog -trot back to Dayton where he circled and entered town from the direc- tion of his home, as though he had just come from there. He then sold the pelts at the original price. He had covered almost 80 miles on foot in one day. Every cent was that precious. <From an unpublished book THE MEASURE by Ruth LaPlant Reid. Published with permission of Paul LaPlant, brother of Ruth and grandson of Charles LaPlant> David Ingersoll came to Otsego from Maine in 1854. He established a brick fac- tory on his farm on the Mississippi river just west of the Otsego townsite. The bricks were made from local clay. A few houses built with these bricks still exist in Otsego. Bricks were also shipped to Elk River and Anoka. From many entries in the Holt diary, it appears that the factory continued to operate up to at least 1890 and employed quite a few local men. The "business district" of Otsego was the originally platted townsite of about 400 acres on the Mississippi river in sections 17 and 18. John McDonald oper- ated a store and established a ferry across the river in 1855. The first post - office was located in the store in 1856; McDonald served as postmaster. In 1857 a large steam sawmill was built at the mouth of the creek by Cooper and Crary. It was not successful and the machinery was moved to Elk River in 1860. John McDonald then purchased the building and operated a small sawmill which burned in 1878. A blacksmith shop was also located in the village. In 1856 the town of Northwood was established by Oliver H. and Charles Kelley in the southeastern corner of Otsego township, across from Dayton. A large hotel, a store and a good schoolhouse were built and a postoffice established. Excelsior Metal Polish was manufactured from clay dug at the river bank. It gave promise of coming into general use, but by 1859 the store and school buil- dings were moved to Dayton, the hotel was soon in ruins and later burned. The town ceased to exist and the metal polish plant was discontinued. N Ginseng is an herb with a thick root. It was originally used as medicine by the Chinese. In 1858 persons who had moved from Virginia, where the ginseng trade was carried on with China, advised friends at home that ginseng was plentiful here. The roots were becoming scarce in Virginia and ginseng traders came here to buy roots for cash. Settler's crops had been poor and prices for farm pro- ducts were very low; it was becoming difficult to support a family in the Big Woods. Men, women and children turned to digging the roots. They were able to pay up old debts, clear up mortgages, pay for their land, and enjoy relative prosperity. Up to about 1863 ginseng digging existed as a valuable industry. Many of the early settlers would have abandoned their claims and farms if this source of funds had not existed. In addition to the Carrick and McDonald ferries, Charles Aydt ran a ferry at Waterville (also called Aydt's Town) near the mouth of the Crow river from 1854 to 1856 and Caleb Fulton Baker operated a popular ferry at his farm in section 11, Lily Pond. Otsego has never had its own newspaper. Because Elk River is so close, news and obituaries have appeared in the Elk River paper. Microfilm copies of these papers at the Sherburne County Historical Society provide much information about events in Otsego. For many years, the "STAR NEWS" printed separate columns for news under the headings of "Otsego" and "Lily Pond". Information included in early census records confirms that agriculture was the predominant means of making a living in Early Otsego. Lumbering provided employment for many Otsego men. Logs were cut in the north- ern forests and floated down the Mississippi to the sawmills. The Will Holt Diary contains many references to himself and others working "in the woods". This continued into the early 1900's. A letter from Ralph Holt states: "I was a River Pig in the summers of 1914-15-16. We were located across the river from Fridley, Minn. in three or more wannagans. Lincoln Davis was our Boss. Joe Goodin was the cook and his son and Earl Davis were cookies . . . " Transportation from the New England states in the early 1850's was often accom- plished by railroad to Illinois, then steamboat to St. Anthony. From there it was a choice between ox cart, small steamer or stage. The final step was cros- sing the Mississippi by ferry. Small steamers traveled up the Mississippi as far as Aitkin until about 1874, when railroads became competitive. E This ferry, located near the mouth of the Crow river, was established in 1854 by Charles Aydt. On the 1879 and 1894 maps it is identified as "Slater's Ferry". It was probably run by George Slauyter (Slater) who came to Dayton in 1856 and moved to Otsego where he is listed on the 1870 census. Oliver Perrault ran the ferry until 1902 when he sold it to Adolph "Duffy" Martin. Duffy discontinued the ferry service in 1937. Photo courtesy of Ellen Bouley METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH The first services were held by Rev. White of Orono in 1854. In 1856 Rev. O. P. Light became the minister and the congregation was organized in May 1857. Services were held in John McDonald's new barn until a log building was erected. The church pictured here was built in 1871. Photo courtesy of Wright County Historical Society 10 Land for the cemetery was given by Alvah Cooley about 1853 or 1854. The oldest graves, based on sight inspection, appear to be: Charlie Pippin (Pepin) who died October 28, 1854 at age 1 year and 6 months and Albert E. Porter who died February 13, 1858 at age 6 years. There are graves of four children ages from 2 to 4 years who died between January 31 and February 9, 1861. These children were from the Cooley, LaPlant and Pepin families who lived near each other. The deaths were no doubt some contagious childhood disease for which there were no vaccines at that time. There are about 450 graves and lots are still available. The cemetery is owned by the City of Otsego and maintained by volunteers. Photo courtesy of Joy Swenson The original small store was built in 1857 by C. B. run by Leon Snow .N ho traded it for a farm in Canada tin Spencer. It burned and was never re -built. Photo courtesy of ;°Iright County Historical Society Jordan. It was subsequently It was finally run by Mar - 11 Chapter 6. HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS THE NAME "OTSEGO" OTSEGO "FIRSTS" John McDonald was the FIRST permanent settler in Wright county, arriving July 31, 1852. He served as the chairman of the FIRST board of county commissioners and was the FIRST postmaster in Otsego. The FIRST school in Wright county was held by Margaret (Mrs. Alvah) Cooley in their home until a school was built in 1855. The FIRST child born to early settlers in Wright county was Norman McPherson, April 18, 1853. The FIRST marriages were: Charles Lambert and Matilda (Duel) Cooley, November 26, 1856 and soon after that Lewis McDonald and Climena Spencer, December 25, 1856. The FIRST church services were held in 1854 by the Rev. Mr. White, a Methodist. Most early settlers were Methodists; those of the Catholic faith affiliated with the churches in Dayton or St. Mich- ael. On July 2, 1855 a petition was gran- ted for the FIRST Wright county road from the mouth of the Crow river, along the Mississippi to Monticello. The FIRST ferry was established in 1854 by Samuel Carrick, opposite the village of Elk River. Photo - Copied from 1874 Andreas Atlas After Minnesota became a state in 1858, the county commissioners divided the coun- ty into townships. The first town meeting was held at the home of John McDonald and the question of naming the township was submitted to the voters. According to D. R. Farnham's HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY, "A large number were in favor of the old precinct name, Pleasant <or Pheasant> Grove, but the New Yorkers were in a majority and Otsego was the winning name, from Otsego in the state of New York." Otsego Township, New York was part of Montgomery county until it was divided and Otsego county was fonned. The settlement at the foot of Otsego Lake was incorpor- ated as Otsego. The name was changed later to Cooperstown in honor of James Feni- more Cooper, the famous author who lived in Otsego Hall by Otsego Lake. In his book THE PIONEERS, Cooper states, Otsego is said to be a word compounded of Ot, a place of meeting, and sego or sago, the ordinary term of salutation used by the Indians of this region." Otsego is a Mohawk word. The Mohawks were a tribe of the Iroquois nation which inhabited central New York. One translation is "Rock Place" because of a large rock at the outlet of the lake; another is "Place of Rendezvous" since this was where Indians held meetings; still another is"Welcome Water". There are other places named Otsego. Otsego, Michigan, was established by Horace H. Comstock, who was related by marriage to Cooper. Otsego Lake, Michigan, bordering on Otsego Lake and the Otsego in Ohio and in Wisconsin were all named after the Otsego in New York. 12 BREAD -MAKING AND INDIAN VISITORS (From a family legend written by Eleanor (Cooley) Rue, great-granddaughter of Alvah and Margaret Cooley. Published with permission of the author.) "In the pioneer community of Otsego in late 1854, Margaret Faulkner Cooley had punched down sponge for her weekly bread supply, placed it in a large bowl -like pan, covered with a white cloth, and set it on a chair in a warm spot near the fire . Little Ada, hearing sounds, ran to the window . . . 'it's company, Mom' . . . approaching were four friendly Winnebago neighbors, coming to visit. Margaret went to the door to welcome them and motioned for them to remove their wraps and be seated. One of the Indians spied the chair cozily close to the fire and selected that for his seat before Margaret could whisk away the cloth - covered pan of bread dough. There seemed no way to ask the newly seated man to rise so she could extract the soft -cushioned seat without appearing rude. The children, seeing the dilemma, threatened to burst into titters but a warning glance from Margaret silenced them . . . glad acceptance of a gift of nuts and berries brought by the visitors . . . serving of hot apple cider . . . soda raisin cakes, and soon the guests departure. Later, they all had a good laugh. And when Alvah arrived home, he too enjoyed the amusing tale. . . Their descen- dants continue to enjoy it to this day." HARD TIMES AND GRASSHOPPERS (From an autobiography by Edson Dean Washburn. Published with permission of Kathryn Abrahamson, great -great-granddaughter of John and Mahitable Washburn.) "In 1855, my father caught the western fever and thought it offered a better chance for a poor man and a family that were nearing manhood to expand . . . he sold the little farm of 70 acres <in New York> for $600 and started for Kan- sas . . . owing to the disturbed condition in Kansas because of the extension of slavery and the border warfare, he was persuaded to try Minnesota and took a claim in the town of Otsego, Wright county, Minnesota. In September 1856, the family started for Minnesota . . . our new log house was not yet built when we arrived; father was living in a shanty with a bark roof. Our goods were delayed on the way and we did not get them until July 1857. That fall of 1856, vast hordes of grasshoppers settled down on the little patches of potatoes and corn leaving the settlers with little to live on. They also jumped into all the water holes and when we got water for house use, we also got legs, wings and other parts . . . we had never heard of germs or microbes, consequently they did us no harm . In the fall of 1857, the settlers got together and built a little log school -house in District 11, Wright county <Lily Pond>. . . man taught for $15.00 a month and boarded. The settlers paid him . . . From the time I was 14 to 20, I worked faithfully on the farm . . . we had to make our own social enjoyment . . . thought nothing of going five miles with oxen for an evening's social or entertainment . . . From 1856 to 1860 the slavery question was all absorbing . . . In April 1861 Civil War was upon us . . . my oldest bro- ther, Orson, enlisted . . . in less than two years, he, so active and strong, would be laid to rest in a soldier's grave . . . August, 1862, I started for Fort Snelling . . . just about the time the great Sioux Massacre occured and the Indian War broke out along the frontier of Minnesota . . . home again after three years of soldiering . . . began to look for a farm and a home of my own . . . bought a pair of oxen and on May 13, 1866, I was married to Amelia Wells . . . we commenced living in a log house on a farm <about 2 miles east of the Lily Pond school X" 13 WOMAN IN THE WILDERNESS ` (Following are some brief excerpts from a poetic history of the early days in Otsego which was written by Myra Snow, daughter of Charles Thomas and Ada Marie (Cooley) Snow and granddaughter of Alvah and Margaret (Faulkner) Cooley. The author was born in Otsego, February 23, 1882 and died April 28, 1969 at Marys- ville, WA. WOMAN IN THE WILDERNESS was written while Myra was teaching at a Mission school in Tientsen, China in the 1930's. Her dedication reads: "In memory of my grandmother, who lived the stories, and of my mother, who told them to me. To all of Margaret's descendants, with my love." Published with permission from Eleanor (Cooley) Rue, great-granddaughter of Alvah and Margaret Cooley. "When Alvah first took Margaret to see the site for their new home It was a gold October day. The sun was gold; the woods were full of golden light; On the high bank above the river all the trees were gold, With here and there a splotch of oaken bronze or crimson maple. Alvah beached the boat, the sturdy skiff that his own hands had made Just where a little stream that trickled down the hill Told of a sweet spring on the bank above. They clambered up the steep ravine Where yet no killing frost had withered maiden hairs Nor feather ferns and yellow dragon flowers Which lined the sheltered hollow of the brook." "And this is the story of Margaret's garden: Larkspur and lily, zinnias and phlox, Monkshood and rosemary, pinks and hollihocks, Sweetbriar and marigolds, yellow rose and broom, Every name a poem - a dream in every bloom." "Dreams of youth and lovetime, with all the world in tune, Sweetbriar and yellow roses, essence of immortal June. Hope and love and promises, promises and dreams, A garden in the wilderness is more than what it seems." "And this is the song of the Winnebagoes: Winnebagoes, friendly neighbors, Margaret's Minnesota neighbors, Early came with gifts of friendship To the house above the river, On the bluff above the river." "Now I sing of old Horora, Friend of Alvah, old Horora. Straight and tall and very handsome, Straight as fir trees in the forest. Tall and strong and very handsome. Oft he came to Alvah's workshop, To the workshop by the lone house, By the lone house in the forest On the bluff above the river." 14 WOMAN IN THE WILDEPNESS (continued) "And this is the song of the meeting -house: Margaret, her life long, paid her grateful tribute to heroic men Who rode the circuit, fought the frontier devils, brought God within human ken. In the meeting -house, the neighbors from their lonely homes, so far apart, Met to clasp a friendly hand, to share the troubles of a burdened heart. Margaret found sanctuary in that woodland church where faith burned clear; Not spoken word so much upheld her as the Presence, year by year." EIGHTH GRADE CLASS - OTSEGO DISTRICT 10 This picture was probably taken about 1895. Bach row: Blanch Voigt, Jessie Pippin, Myra Snow (author of WOMAN IN THE WILDERNESS), Lizzie Brown, Bessie Davis. Front row: Clarence Montgomery, Laura Davis, Maime Montgomery, Ellen Hamlet, Ed King. Photo courtesy Wright County Historical Society 15 THE OTSEGO TURKEY MAN (From an unpublished book, THE MEASURE by Ruth LaPlant Reid. Published with permission from Paul LaPlant, brother of Ruth and grandson of Charles LaPlant.) It . . . the LaPlants and Pepins started for Minnesota in time to reach St. Anthony in November of 1854 . . . As the train approached Galena . . . they were promised a chance to eat the first hot meal since they had been on the train . . . behind the depot a large man ringing a hand -bell was shouting Right this way, a nice hot dinner' . . . The boardinghouse keeper collected his money at once. One dollar apiece . . . The dining room door was thrown open and everyone hurried in. A huge, brown turkey graced the center of the long, general table. No sooner had the proprietor and his wife gone into the kitchen, presumably to get the rest of the meal, the train's whistle was soun- ded and the conductor shouted, 'All aboard'. Everyone grabbed up their purses, along with the wailing, hungry children and stampeded for the train. All of their belongings were on that train, with the possibility of missing connections with the boat on the Mississippi, hence the haste. Charles, disgusted and in- dignant, was not to be done out of the dollar apiece of hard-earned money which he had paid . . . He reached out and grasped the big turkey, then out he ran . . . Safely aboard, Charles and the others laughed and feasted on the bird. More than twenty-five years later, Charles was dining one day at a restaurant when a man who had been watching him for some time came up and said, smiling, 'I believe that you must be the "turkey man".' The man had been one who had shared in eating the bird and the two had a good laugh." A LINK WITH THE PAST Willard Holt was the author of a diary kept from 1877 to 1890 while farming in Otsego. Entries include daily weather and wind direction and notation of wed- dings, births, deaths and other events. The diary was given to the Otsego Historic Preservation Commission by Robert Holt and Helen Parker Engstrom, members of the Holt family. Willard A. Holt, the author, was born January 26, 1860 in Otsego to William Henry Holt and Julia Frances Ingersoll Holt on the farm at 8982 Mason Avenue NE where he grew up. He later purchased adjacent land and built a house and barn at 12731 NE 95th Street. He married Lizzie Parker and had three sons. His son Ralph had possession of the diary until his death in 1989. It was then given to Will's niece, Helen Parker Engstrom, who later gave it to Robert Holt. Robert's grandfather was a brother of the author. The author used many different styles of penmanship in the diary. It is displayed in the Heritage Room at Otsego City Hall. 16 Wf[.[AD dnd [,[.*,',',[1.: 1101,1' �qk - "41 MR 14 JL tJ jw Mry r ltAk� i- - 17 A. B. MILES WHITCC-WB and DAUGHTER MILDRED Photo courtesy c= -_. AN EARLY POET A. B. Miles Whitcomb was born in Otsego September 29, 1884 to David Daniel Whit- comb and Lydia Louisa Holt Whitcomb. David and Lydia were married December 4, 1870 at Buffalo, Minnesota. David was born April 10, 1845 in Goldborough, Penn- sylvania. Lydia was a daughter of Lucius and Louisa Thorpe Holt who came to Ot- sego from Connecticut and Wisconsin about 1868. A. B. Miles Whitcomb wrote a book of poetry DAWN TO DUSK POEMS published in 1958 in Montana. Our copy, signed by the author, was given to the Heritage Pre- servation Commission by Arnold Whitcomb of Princeton, Minnesota. Arnold's grandfather, Joseph Clinton Whitcomb, was a brother of the poet. The following is selected from his book: 0 T S E G 0 You were a peaceful little center On the Mississippi's bank, Where a cable ferry crossed it To our nearest railway tank. Oftimes the trip was perilous In the day time or at night, By anchor ice in Spring and Fall And saw logs in Summer flight. Which were cut in forests North And in Spring were floated down To great saw mills farther South Many to our nearest town. I recall your blacksmith shop All built of logs and sod, Where many a plow was sharpened And as many horses shod. The old wood stove and oil lamps In the center of that store, Proved to be the main attraction For all people by the score. If that old stove could only speak Of all the stories it had heard, Some of course they could repeat Others without a truthful word. It was there the Civil War was Refought time and time again, Though the strategy was changed It always came out the same. Near by stood your school house Well built and painted red, Where children came from miles around To hear what a man teacher said. But the place that stood out most In every one's heart and mind, Was the Church we all could boast As the best place one could find. With hitching posts and wagon sheds To accommodate it's many guests, While that Church inside provided Perfect solitude and rest. Years have passed, things have changed Most land marks are now gone, Still in fond memories I rearrange That district where I was born. 19 THE EDUCATION OF A COUNTRY BOY (From John L. Pepin's almost 200 page book, "The Education of a Country Boy". Published with permisiion from the author. Mr. Pepin now lives in California in the winter and in Massachusetts during the summer. The book is available for reference at the Otsego City Hall and the Elk River public library.) "I was born on April 6, 1911 on an eighty acre farm in Otsego township . . . Otsego at that time consisted of a town hall, a country store, a Methodist church, a ferry across the Mississippi and a blacksmith shop operated by Orrin Peavy. We had dairy cattle, pigs and chickens. Our principal cash crop was potatoes . . . a vivid recollection of riding on a horse drawn wagon load of potatoes to Elk River with my Dad . . . how discouraged he was when he couldn't find a buyer at any price . . . most of the water for the house was pumped by hand and carried to the house in pails. A reservoir on the side of the wood fired cook stove provided the hot water. A pail dropped into the well by rope provided the only refrigeration. The washing machine consisted of a hand pumped agitator and hand cranked wringer clothes were hung out to dry. A wash tub became the family bath tub located as close to the kitchen stove as possible. The out -house located some distance from the house didn't encourage anyone to tarry in the middle of winter. An old Montgomery Ward catalogue provided the toilet paper . . . mother was an excellent seamstress and made most of the clothes for the family . . . always had a large vegetable garden but found time to grow flowers . . . no electricity . . . we used kerosine lamps . . . Mother did all her own baking . . . canned all her own <vegetables and fruit> . . . we were certainly poor by today's standards, but I never knew it. In addition to household duties she shared farm duties such as caring for the poultry, milking cows and picking potatoes.. April 9, 1917, just three days after my sixth birthday, I enrolled in District No. 9 of the Wright County Public Schools . . . one room schoolhouse about a mile from my home . . .First and second grade . . . Writing, Orthography, Reading, Arithmetic . . . by eighth grade, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Arithmetic, His- tory, Elementary Citizenship, Penmanship, Physiology and Current Events . . . this one teacher taught me nine subjects in one year while at the same time tea- ching four to seven subjects to seven other grades . . . with great dedication and competence. I cannot help but contrast the responsibilities that these ladies carried with the quibbling over work loads that we see demonstrated so frequently today. Graduation from the Eighth Grade in 1924 was considered quite an event for not many were expected to go on to High School. . . graduation exer- cise was held at the county seat, Buffalo for all graduates in the County. In later years I was complemented on my ability to concentrate in a busy room. I learned this in country grade school." (Mr. Pepin completed High School in Elk River and later graduated from Hamline University. After that he completed his graduate work at Clark University.) 20 Chapter 7. THE PIONEERS I The following pages include over 300 family names found in the Otsego census and land records from 1855 through 1880. By that time, nearly all the land had been claimed. These are the pioneers who were here "IN THE BEGINNING". In addition to census and land records, material from many history books and information furnished by descendants of these families is included. Material from these sources is identified in this manner: Farnham's page 123 "Quoted material in abbreviated form " Holt Diary Jan. 1, 18xx John Doe and Mary Roe married Following are the books from which material is quoted. They are available for reference at the Otsego City Hall. Volume I History of Wright County by Franklyn Curtiss -Wedge Volume II H. C. Cooper Jr. & Co. Chicago 1915 Farnham's D. R. Farnham's History of Wright County (from a series of articles in the Wright County Eagle and the Delano Eagle 1880 to 1883) Wright County Historical Society 1976 Condensed History Condensed History of Wright County 1851-1935 by C. A. French Eagle Printing Co. Delano, MN 1935 101 Best Stories 101 Best Stories of Wright County by Mouraine Baker Myers First printing 1976 Second printing 1982 Wright County Historical Society History of the History of Wright County (reprinted from the History of the Upper Mississippi Upper Mississippi Valley) Valley Minnesota Historical Company 1881 Between Two Rivers Between Two Rivers - A Centennial Narrative of Saint Andrew's Parish by Vincent A. Yzermans Church of St. Andrew Elk River, Mn 1991 Holt Diary By Willard Holt August 21, 1877 through December 4, 1890 History and Busi- A small pamphlet designed to lure settlers to this area ness Directory Not all census records contain the same amount of information. The 1855 census displays only the name of the head of household, the number of males, females and total: John Doe 2-3-5 21 Other census records may show ages of individuals, place of birth, occupation and relationship: John Doe age 72 Farmer born Maine Mary 68 Wife N. Y. Joseph " 32 Son Minn. Jane 10 Granddaughter " Names are spelled in different ways. They are shown here as they appear on the records. Since early records are hand-written, it is sometimes difficult to read the names. In such cases these are shown: Cross? Frederick Jones W ? Photocopies of these census records are available for reference at the Otsego City Hall. Microfilms of same, at the Wright County Historical Society. For some families, brief "family trees" are shown. Abbreviations used are: b. - born, d. - died, m. - married Entries under the heading "Register of Deaths" are from old Otsego township re- cord books dated 1871 through 1914. 1879 and 1894 maps are on display at the Otsego City Hall. Entries under Cemetery are names of known graves. Because the cemetery dates back to about 1854, it is possible some graves are not identified due to deter- ioration of markers. This book does not pretend to furnish complete genealogical information. It is hoped that it will provide a help to those who wish to seek more details. Following is a complete list of family names plus a second list which shows relationships between these families. A FRAG4ENT OF THE 1855 CENSUS Otsego then known as Pheasant Grove Precinct •e x 22 'd Zj NZ y �\N` � �•'l •` `, �•S�(r�••�y�\�t a !' i) iii. _ �.� i( �' ! � ! r A FRAG4ENT OF THE 1855 CENSUS Otsego then known as Pheasant Grove Precinct •e x Zj NZ A FRAG4ENT OF THE 1855 CENSUS Otsego then known as Pheasant Grove Precinct --d 0.4. M. -A 31, IMO N .9. IL -All. rlI. I f usma N' -h'- —14. chlld—' 50-7311-1. 37 3 Z., b, C�MITTM h. h j 01190 simcm J... 11 tow. -11 b- INCLUDKO. 2 _ 14. t2 .M tD ori 4" W be "tL.& in �P_j log. Od "0 10 of pe. 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It awayfr+m usual resideno^, tion" ive below.Jial Informs• MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OP DEATH DATE of (Month) (Day) (Year) DEATH 0j— p�v 1 H REBY CERTIFY, That I attended deceased from -------`- ----- [g to - -- �----- 19 that I last saw hays_ alive on._ --- 9 t'a^4 and that death occurred, on the date stated above; at,�_:� The CAUSE OF DEATH was as follows; -- f - k --------------------------------------`-------------------------- ---------------- _ _________________ (DURATION) ---iDAYS• Contributory •------------- - -- ------ (DURATION) .-------✓✓ s. -DAY--- ( Signed) _ _ _ ____M. D,' 4W__V19j_�_ (Address)._ _ Z7 -7 ---- ___ SPECIAL INFORgATION oily for Hospitals, Institutions, Transients or Recent Residents: . Former or How long at N usual reslCence_______________ ____• place of death? ---------- Days ' Where was disease contracted, If not at place of death? ------------------------------____________------ PLACE Or BURIAL OR REMOVAL I DATE OF BURIAL UNDERTAKE I ADDR[ File Registtar An early type of death record FAaMILY Abbott Colbath Grides Adams Colet Groteau Allen Colter Guitt? Ames Columbus Hagen Arnold Combs Haley Aydt Cooley Hall Babcock Copp Hallet Bagley Corban (Corbin) Ham Bailing Corey Hamlet Baker Corole Hamlin Barber (Barbur) Corteau Hammond (Hammon) Barden (Bandon) Craft Hand (Hurd) Bard Cross Harden Barnes Davis Haretty? Barnhart Dean Harper Bartlett Dechane (Deschaine) Harrington Bergonin DeGroote Harris Berguea? Dehn (Dehen) Haskell Bessell Demars Haskner Bicknell Demler Hayward Bliss Dimmick (Demick) Haywood Boblitt (see Hoblitt) Dolheismer? Heap Borthwick (Borthwick) Doney Heasley Bouchet (Bouchy) Dougherty Heath Bouley Douglas Heaton Boyden Downie Heinen Bradley Easter Heuring Brandt Edger Heyland Braun Edwards Hicks Bream Elkins Hoblitt Brisette Ellis Holland Brooks Everitt Holly (Hawley) Brown Fenderson (Fenlason) Holt (Maine) Buel Field Holt (Connecticut) Burgoine (Burgoyne) Fisette (Frisette) Hoyt Burlin Fleming Hubbard Bush (Buck) Foster Humal Butler Gallis Humphrey (see Umphrey) Calderwood Gamache Hurd (see Hand) Calkins (Conklin,Caulkins) Gardner Hurlburt (Hurlbut) Campbell Gaskill Hyds Caney Gerrish Ingebretson Canigon Gerry Ingersoll Carpenter Gibbs Inscho Carrick (Carrack) Gibson Jacobs Carrol Gillman Jenks Carron (Corron,Caron) Gittis (Gillis) Jile Carsley Godfrey Johnson Case Goodman Jordan Chadson? Goodrich Joyer Chamberlin (Chamberlain) Goodwin Keater Chapman Gorham Kelley Chaponca? Gould King Chase Graham Kiser Chemant? Grandville Knight Choate Gray (Grey) Knurr Chouinard Grebler Lachance? Christiansen Green Lambert Clark Greenhoe Landon? 25 26 Lane (Laue?) Patterson Stamps LaPlant Paul Stearns LaSarte Peale? Steinberg ILascho Peavey Stengbein Latouche Peck Stevens Lavasse Peirson Stinson Leach Pepin (Pippin, Papa) Stratton (Stanton) Lemke Perrault Superiora Leonard Perry Sweet Leyerly Philipps Thomas Light Phnisillin Thompson Lindenfelser Pierce Thorpe Locke Pleasant Thrall Lopes Poalson Trouch (Trauch) Lovejoy Porter True Loyd Pratt Tubbs Lunt Praught Umphrey (Humphrey) Mabie Record Uran Malcomb Reems Vadnaw? Mallette Retzel? Vail (Veail) Mann Rice Violet Marsh Richardson Voolbrugkt Martin (Martineau) Ricker Voonea Matterson Ridley Washburn Matthews Rivet Waterbury May (Mayo) Riviere Watkins Mayier Roastein Watrons McDermid Roback (Rhobeck) Weaver McDonald Robichan (Robichaw) Meigle (Weizel) McDougall Rockief Welch (Welsh) McGovern Roden (Rhodan) Whitcomb McIntyre Rugg White McKiser Sanders Williams McKosh (McCosh) Sangansomine Wilmont McLeod Savage Wind McNeil Scatney Wood McPherson Schafner? Woodard Miller Schatiler Woolf Millhouse Schirling Worcester Mitchell Schnider Wry Morrill Schooler Youson? Morris Schumacher (Shoemaker) Yonker? Morrison Schwanbeck Zackman Mosman Scott Zisular Moulton Shalifoo (Charlefoi) Newman Sherburne Ney (Nye) Shrute Nickerson Shumway Norton Simmons Olan Slater Oliver Smith Ordway (Oddway) Smullen Osborne Snopaus Os trorn Snow Osier (Ozier) Sohler Page Soper Parker Southard Patten Spencer RELATED FAMILIES ADAMS BAKER BLISS BORTHWICK BROWN CARRICK CHASE COLBATH COOLEY DAVIS DEGROOTE DIAMICK FLEMMING GERRISH GODFREY GOODWIN GOULD HAMLET HARPER HARRINGTON HAYWARD HEATH HICKS HOBLITT HOLT (MA) HOLT (CT) INGERSOLL KING LAMBERT LAPLANT LOVEJOY MARSH MCDONALD MCLEOD MILLHOUSE MORRILL MOSMAN ORDWAY OSIER PARKER PEAVEY PEPIN PERRY RICHARDSON RUGG SCHWANBECK SHALIFOO SLATER SMITH SNOW SPENCER THORPE URAN VAIL WASHBURN WHITCOMB WOOD Harrington Hamlet, Heath, LaPlant, Vail Washburn Cooley, Fleming, Hamlet, Hicks, Holt, Humphrey Holt, Parker Gould, Lovejoy, Thorpe Rugg Davis Borthwick, DeGroote, Lambert, Peavey, Pemberton, Pepin, Snow Colbath, Hamlet, Ingersoll, Millhouse, Ordway Peavey, Pepin, Perry, Cooley \ Schwanbeck, Spencer Ingersoll?, Uran Borthwick, Wood Heath Snow Gould Carrick, Goodwin Baker, Borthwick, Davis, Harper, Heath, Hamlet, Heath Adams, Hayward Harrington Baker, Gerrish, Hamlet, Harper, Snow Borthwick Washburn Perry, Snow, Spencer, Washburn Borthwick, Brown, Ingersoll, LaPlant, MOsman, Parker, Pepin, Ricker Whitcomb Davis, Dimmick?, Holt, Parker, Thorpe, Vail Washburn Cooley Baker, Holt, Osier Carrick McDonald, Spencer Marsh, Peavey, Spencer, Wood Washburn Davis Thorpe, Vail Holt Davis LaPlant, Pepin, Shallifoo Brown, Holt, Ingersoll, Pepin, Smith Cooley, Davis, Marsh, McDonald Cooley, Davis, Holt, Osier, Parker, Wood Davis, Hamlet Slater, Spencer Chase Davis, Marsh, Spencer Osier Richardson, Spencer Parker Cooley, Godfrey, Hamlet Heath Davis, Hamlet, McDonald, Richardson, Slater, Vail Carrick, Ingersoll, Morrill Dimmick Baker, Ingersoll, Morrill, Spencer Bliss, Hamlet, Hoblitt, King, McLeod Holt Flemming, McDonald, Pepin 27 W; Abial H. Abbott age 30 Meth. E. Clergy born Maine Mary 20 Penn. Mary " 11/12 Minn. Elk River United Methodist Church Centennial page 1 "Rev. Abiel H. Abbott was appointed to Otsego in 1859 and 1860. At the close of his ministry, Otsego had built the first parsonage on the Monticello District. valued at $140.00. The Sunday School had 37 members and a library of 50 volumes." 1857 Census #1 Samuel Adams age 36 born Maine Lydia E. 30 if Albert 4 Mass. Ida M. 1 Maine 1860 Census #492 Samuel Adams age 35? born Maine Lydia E. If 33 Mass. Albert R. If 7 It Ida M. If4 of12 Maine Otis C. It2 If 10 Minn. George E. If 11/12 It 1865 Census #55 Samuel Adams Lyddia E. If Albert B. If Otis C. it Jerry F. it George E. If 1870 Census #23 Sam'l Adams age 53 Farmer born Maine Lydia E. If 43 Mass. Albert It 16 " Otis C. of12 Minn. George E. If 10 " Jessie F. If 7 " Justin R. 4 " Oscar C. 3 " Elizabeth If 1 " U97.yv%� ADAMS (continued) 1875 Census #25 Samuel Adams age 55 born Me. Lydia E. If 48 " Otis C. if17 Chas. M. Minn. Geo. it 15 It Jessie T. If 12 It Justine If9 Emma It19 it Oscar 17 7 if Lizzie 15 5 it May 3 If 1875 Census #29 Louisa Ostrom age 48 born Canada Moses M. If 29 is E. B. if 25 is Chas. M. 21 Wis. Mary " 10 " Hattie " 8 Minn. Albert Adams 21 Mass. Emma It19 Wis. 1880 Census #37 Samuel Adams age 59 Farmer born Me. Lydia if 53 Wife It Albert It 26 Son Laborer Mass. Otis C. " 22 " " Minn. Geo. E. " 20 11 if" Jessie F." 17 Daughter " Justin R." 15 Son Works on farm " Oscar D. " 13 11 it Elizabeth" 11 Daughter " Ida May If 7 If" Volume I Dacie 190 <Land Office Records - claims> Samuel Adams Range 23 section 18 and 19 Nov. 20, 1860 1879 Map Range 23 section 18 61.15 acres L. E. Adams " it it of 80 " Samuel " if if it 19 7 of 11 if 29 30 ADAMS (continued) 1894 Map Range 23 section 18 61.15 acres Lydia E. Adams 11 It if it 80 " Samuel if " 24 If13 20.29 Oscar B. " to 11 80 II 11 " to 25.20 Otis C. " 11 40 II II n n n of 1 n If If n " it 25.80 Justin R. " n n n of 40 n if n n n n n to 1 " if n n 27 ? S. E. Volume I page 132 "Since 1870 the commissioners have been: Samuel Adams, January 1, 1870, ." Volwne II page 607 " A double murder and suicide took place in Otsego township, January 15, 1906. William E. Brandt killed his wife, Mary E. Brandt and Justin H. Adams, then made way with himself." History and Business Directory page 25 <List of voters in township of Otsego> " . . . Adams, Samuel " Cemetery Adams Justin L. Sept. 13, 1865 -Jan. 15, 1906 Samuel died Feb. 25, 1899 age 72 years 10 months Lydia E. died November 6, 1904 age 77 years 6 months Ida M. died Apr. 24, 1865 age 9 years 6 months Daughter Dott? H. died Apr. 12, 1863 age 2 years 3 months 7 days Son Holt Diary "June 27, 1881 Jessie Adams married" "Aug. 21, 1881 M. Adams had a boy" "Oct. 30, 1888 Justin Adams and Capitolia Harrington were married" Wright County Times - January 18, 1906 "Adams . . . a divorced man, his wife having obtained a divorce several years ago. The result of that union was two boys, Gordon and Roy who were given to the mother." Register of Deaths Jan. 15, 1906 Justin R. Adams, born Sep. 12, 1865 in Minnesota. Father: Samuel Adams born Maine Mother: Lyde Adams born Maine Shot and killed by W. E. Brandt. 31 Volume I page 189 ` <Land Office Records - claims> Range 24 section 24 L. D. Allen July 20, 1857 Register of Deaths Aug. 29, 1872 John Allen age 70 years born Maine Paralysis AMES Volume II page 783 "Ezra D. Ames was the pioneer merchant at Northwood. The store building and schoolhouse were removed to Dayton in 1859. The large hotel was soon in ruins and was afterward burned." Farnham's page 357 "Ezra B. Ames was the pioneer merchant at Northwood. The store building and school house were finally burned." 1879 Map Range 24 section 24 E. B. Ames If If It 27 J. S. & J. Ames 1857 Census #9 J. A. Arnold age 25 born Maine Amanda 1129 it Clinda O." 5 Canada C. if If 1860 Census #500 John Arnold age 30? Physician born Maine Lorinda If 34 New Brunswick Celinda O. If 8 C. West Clarinda If 5 It of Florinda If 2 Minn. Chas. H. If 3/12 If 32 AYDT 1855 Census Zoskey Aydt 1-0-1 Volume I Macre 190 <Land Office Records - claims> Range 23 section 36 John K. Ayd May 1, 1857 Volume II page 783 "Waterville was laid out in the spring of 1854, by John K. Aydt and Charles Aydt, who purchased the right to a claim on section 36, at the mouth of the Crow river, and built a house and established a ferry. Charles Aydt resided there nearly two years and operated the ferry. The town though laid out was not surveyed or platted and was not entered at the land office as a townsite. In 1856 a part of the townsite was sold to Robinson & Baxter, who laid out the town of Portland largely in Hennepin county, but on both sides of the river." Farnham's page 217 "The next settler or explorer was John K. Aydt, who with his son Leonhard looked over the town in 1854, and made a long journey up the north fork of Crow river, where they came very near starving on account of their small stock of provisions giving out, and the scarcity of game; they only had one duck in three days. He selected claims for each of his sons, and one for his brother Edward Aydt in section 24 township 120 range 34 in September 1854, building shanties and fulfilling the requirements of the claim or pre-emption laws. He also purchased a claim at the mouth of the Crow river, opposite the village of Dayton, for which he paid $1,000. He and others laid out a town called Aydt's Town, built two or three houses and established a ferry which was run by Chas. Aydt several years. The town was a suburb of the great city of Northwood, and when 0. H. Kelly's city fell, Aydt's Town went with it. The title to the land went into litigation and John K. Aydt lost his $1,000." Farnham's page 356 "In the spring of 1854, Mr. John K. Aydt and Charles Aydt purchased the right to a claim on section 36 at the mouth of the Crow river and built a house and established a ferry, and laid out a town, in Otsego, and named the new town Waterville. Charles Aydt resided there nearly two years and ran the ferry, but the village did not flourish. He sold a part of the townsite in 1856, to Robinson & Baxter, and they laid out the town of Portland, mostly in Hennepin county, but on both sides of the Crow river, and as Waterville had not been surveyed or platted, nor entered as a townsite, it died and was known no more." 1860 Census #489 Franklin B. Moulton age 25 Mary A. 26 Mary J. " 7 Georgianna 8 Hannah O. " 1 Lorenzo Babcock 40 Volume I page 190 Free W. Bap. Clerg born N. Y. Conn. 11 Minn. 11 Laborer Kentucky <Land Office Records - claims> Range 23 section 35 L. D. Babcock July 24, 1856 1880 Census #136 C. H. Spencer age 38 Laborer born Me. Mary E. 34 Wife N. Y. Cora A. 13 Daughter Minn. William 10 Son " Belinda 8 Daughter " George 5 Son " Roy 8/12 A. L. Davis 18 Boarder " James Bouchy 20 It" H. Johnson 19 Ireland Edw. E. Gray 16 Indiana A. M. Heath 26 " Me. F. L. Bagley 26 Iowa Sylvina Davis 25 Servant Minn. Chas. W. Goodman 22 Boarder England BAILING F. Bailing 2-0-2 33 34 Caleb Fulton Baker, born in New York in 1820, married Emeline Stevens in 1849. They came to Otsego in 1867 with their children, William Harvey, Newell, Nettie, Nathan and Della. They settled in the Lily Pond community on the banks of the Mississippi where Caleb established a ferry and farmed about 130 acres. They are pictured here in front of their farmhouse. Photo courtesy of Wright County Historical Society 1860 Census #465 Moses Rickor age 51 Farmer born Maine Mrs. if 54 If Sarah it18 it Augusta 20 it Carolyn 17 " Albert F. Baker 33 Farmer " 1865 Census #73 A. F. Baker Thomas Ricker Charles J. Carrick 1865 Census #74 John? Baker Sarah? " 1870 Census #12 Harvey Baker age 25 Farmer born N. Y. Ida It21 It if Leo H. if 5? Iowa Rhoda It 3 N. Y. 1870 Census #13 Caleb F. Baker age 47 Farmer born N. Y. Emeline 46 It " Newell 20 of " Nettie 16 If " Nathan 8 If " Dell 4 Iowa 1870 Census #64 Warner? Leach age 32? Farmer born Maine Laura A. 26 " James 3 " Infant " 1/12 Minn. Albert F. Baker 43 Carpenter & joiner born Maine 1875 Census #12 Hovey Baker age 30 born N. Y. Ida it 26 It of Scott 9 Iowa Rhoda 8 N. Y. Wm. C. 0 Minn. 1875 Census #64 A. F. Baker age 48 born Me. BAKER 35 (continued) al 1875 Census #5 C. L. Baker age 54 born N.Y. Emma " 50 to Newell Dtr. N.Y. 24 it Nettie if3 20 it Nathan " 14 of Della 8 Iowa Ewa 18 Ohio Nellie " 1 Minn. Wm. C. Bergan 25 LA? 1880 Census #13 Wm. H. Baker age 33 Laborer born N.Y. Ida it31 Wife if Scott it14 Son Iowa Rhoda of13 Dtr. N.Y. Willie it5 Son Minn. 1880 Census #12 Newell Baker age 29 Laborer born N.Y. Ewa 1122 Wife Ohio Nellie it6 Dtr. Minn: Saml. if3 Son " Edna it5/12Dtr. " Caleb 59 Farmer N.Y. Emeline 55 Wife if Nathan " 18 Son of Della 13 Dtr. Iowa 1900 Census #55 Nathan Baker age 38 born N.Y. Olive 1131 Minn. Lee G. it10 Ernest N." 8 Lester 0." 5 Caleb 79 N.Y. Emeline 76 if 1920 Census #53 Lee H. Baker Blanche " Merle it Olive it Doris It Ronald it 1920 Census #44 Lester 0. Baker Cecille " Lester Jr. " age 30 born Minn. 30 It 8 " 7 " 5 " 4/12 " age 25 born Minn. 21 " 1 10/12 " BAKER (continued) 37 BAKER (continued) Volume I page 190 <Land Office Records - claims> Range 23 section 34 John Baker May 16, 1857 of " If 33 Albert F. Baker Nov. 16, 1860 1879 Map A. F. Baker Range 23 section 28 80 acres C. F. of " 24 It 11 76.92 If 11 11 11 It to It 14 62 11 1894 Map C. F. Baker Range 24 section 11 77 acres if it " it it it 14 152? " W. H. if 19 it It15 60 It Volume I page 500 "<William D. Hamlet> It is interesting to note that Tilston Snow, grandfather of William D. Hamlet, was one of the first settlers to cross the Mississippi river into Wright county. He came in 1858 from Maine and settled in Otsego township. Mr. Hamlet was married August 30, 1884, to Della Baker, a native of Iowa, daughter of Caleb Fulton and Emeline (Stevens) Baker, who brought her to Wright county when she was one year of age, and settled in Otsego township, where Baker's Ferry is named for them. In the Baker family there were six children: William Hovey, of Washington, Newell (deceased), Nettie, wife of Frank Heath, of Beach, ND, Nathan, of Otsego township, Della, wife of William D. Hamlet." Farnham's page 360 "Baker's ferry in section 11, in the west part of the town has been well patronized and is doing a good business." History of the Upper Mississippi Valley page 561 "Caleb Fulton Baker was born in Steuben county, New York, on the 18th of Decem- ber, 1820. He lived in his native state till 1860, when he moved to Iowa, and in a short time, returned to New York, where he lived until 1867, when he came to Minnesota, and located on a farm in this township where he still resides. He keeps a ferry which is known as Baker's Ferry. He was joined in marriage with Miss Emeline Stevens in the year 1849. Mrs. Baker is a native of New York, and they have five children; three boys and two girls." Condensed History page 31 "Baker's ferry in section 11 was a popular ferry and Elk River became a mar- keting and trading center for the towns of Otsego, Monticello, Frankfort and other Wright county settlements." Andreas Atlas - 1874 A. F. Baker, Farmer, Range 24 section 28, born Ponobscot Co. Maine, came to Minnesota 1855 38 BAKER (continued) Register of Deaths Jan. 14, 1905 ? Baker born Dec. 18, 1820 age 84 born N. Y. Father: Jeremiah Baker born N. Y. Mother : Eunice Powers born N. Y. Dippused? Bronchitis May 6, 1909 Emeline Baker born May 27, 1824 in N. Y. age 84 yrs 11 mo 10 da Father: Ezra Stephen Mother: Emeline both born Germany Erysipelas rCaleb Fulton Baker 1820 �Emeline Stevens 1824 William Harvey 1845 Ida 1849 Leo H.? Scott? 1866 Rhoda 1867 William C. 1874 Newell 1851 Eva 1858 Nellie 1874 Samuel 1877 Edna 1879 Nettie 1855 married Frank Heath fc athan 1861 live 1869 Lee 1889 Blanche Vail 1890 Merle 1912 Olive 1913 Doris 1915 Ronald 1919 Ernest N. 1891 Dorothy LaPlant ��e ster O. 1894 cile Vail Lester Jr. 1918 Della 1867 married William D. Hamlet TATE CAPITAL CREDIT UNION jON GOTH HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC 91 DEDUCTIONS PAY PERIOD 8/10/96 REFUND DAMAGE DEPOSIT JULY ENGINEERING SERVICES 08/22/96 1788 08/22/96 1789 08/22/96 1790 08/22/96 1794 24,308.95 I L+ i rtc_ L. i_ t 1 C>T .,PPT Cwo 1 i For the Period 08/16/96 to 08/2/96 CLAIM TOTAL I, TO WHOM PAID FOR WHAT PURPOSE DATE NUMBER CLAIM ilL / b/ b iL�� . — le ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST PAl PERIOD 8/1G:'96 08 2/96 1786 525.43 TATE CAPITAL CREDIT UNION jON GOTH HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC 91 DEDUCTIONS PAY PERIOD 8/10/96 REFUND DAMAGE DEPOSIT JULY ENGINEERING SERVICES 08/22/96 1788 08/22/96 1789 08/22/96 1790 08/22/96 1794 24,308.95 Claims List for Approval For the Period 08/16/96 to 08/22/46 1'= CLAIM TOTAL 3 TO WHOM PAID FOR WHAT PURPOSE DATE NUMBER CLAIM 1 3 e MONTICELLO FORD MERCURY SWITCH ASSEMBLY 08/22/96 1796 119.30 )s NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS JULY PLANNING SERVICES 08/22/96 1798 4,334.39 s .o ,2 13 1 is to - - ANNtAAIiUN )17 SCHARBER & SONS CABLE,TERMINAL,GASKET,BALL JOINT 08/22/96 1800 92.79 is ST JOSEPHS EQUIPMENT INC PARTS 08/22/96 1801 29.88 * 20 WRIGtiT LOlfil QRS JULY SEEtbXCE?.�'9ta 1803 ,030.00 21 >k COPY.nC}iINE< 22%b.:237.92 4 . 24 23 n m*, r A a 17 ;512.4 za 1 k it R,'.`� 8s'a`�i: ,� a r • ''<#' 9�. a� 37 So 92 44 45 147 r�As .,a. S I53 54 ' so JNT Y Q.p � 2 1= 0 Q �y 7855 September 3, 1996 City of Otsego Ms Elaine Beatty, Clerk 8899 Nashua Avenue Northeast Elk River MN 55330 Ms Elaine Beatty DARLA M. GROS Wright County Audito Wright County Governmer 10 2nd Street NW, Roo; Buffalo, Minnesota 5531 Phone: (612) 682-7578 FAX. (612) 682-6178 S T�as��r 95 – — Wright County has completed the process of converting the files to transfer parcels from the City of Otsego and the Township of Frankfort to the Cities of Albertville, Otsego, and St Michael. The table below illustrates the values for the three cities. .............:................. ..; City of Albertville City o f Otsego City Ci of St Michael:;:;:;:;::;;;:.;::;:;:;. Original Tax Capacity (net) 1,320,923 2,267,977 1,623,605 Otsego to Albertville 7,127 -7,127 Frankfort 55,191 185,904 3,053,577 Total (preliminary) 1,383,241 2,446,754 4,677,182 Original Market Value (taxable) 78,911,000 170,249,900 106,416,150 Otsego to Albertville 730,800 -730,800 Frankfort 3,870,800 11,014,800 177,520,500 Total (preliminary) 83,512,600 180,533,900 283,936,650 if you have any questions, please call Rodney R hunting, Accounting Specialist at (612) 682 7583. Sincerely yours, Rodney R Bunting Accounting Specialist Wright County Auditor/Treasurer's Office 10 2nd Street NW Room 230 Buffalo MN 55313 Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer September 3, 1996 MEMO: Mayor and Council Phyllis Cokley FROM: Elaine Beatty, City Clerk REGARDING: TAX CAPACITY/MARIET VALUE RE: FRANKFORT AREA & ALBERTVILLE ANNEXATION LOSS AND GAIN The following information was received from Rod Bunting, Wright Co. Auditors Office today: TAX CAPACITY: $ 7,127.00 - Lost to Albertville $185,904.00 - Gained from Frankfort $178,777.00 - Gained totally Our Tax Capacity was $2,267,977.00 so with $178,777.00 gained is estimated at $2,446,754.00. MARKET VALUE: $ 730,800.00 - Lost to Albertville $11,014,800.00 - Gained from Frankfort $10,284.000.00 - Increase in market value Rod feels a rough estimate is 5.6% of Frankfort is what Otsego received roughly. These figures are going to the State of Minnesota RICHARD W. NORMAN County Coordinator August 20, 1996 Ms. Elaine Beatty City Clerk City of Otsego 8899 Nashue Avenue N.E. Otsego, MN 55330 Dear Ms. Beatty: COUNTY OF WRIGHT 10 2nd Street NW, RM 235 Buffalo, Minnesota 55313-1188 Tel: (612) 682-7378 1-800-362-3667 Fax: 612-682-6178 rr �� IIqq First District Second District JACK RUSSEK Third District JUDIE ROSE Fourth District DICK MATTSON Fifth District As you know, the current contract for Sheriff services is for a two-year period. Section 8 of the contract states, in part, that the municipalities agree to pay an amount not to exceed $34.50 per hour in 1997. The Wright County Board of Commissioners has unanimously voted to set the 1997 rate at $34.50 per hour. If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact me at 682-7377. Respectfully, Richard W. Norman County Coordinator cc: Don Hozempa, Sheriff Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer -Areement The annexation of lands from Frankfort Township 'to the Cities of Albertville, Otsego, and St Michael and from the City of Otsego to the City of Albertville for taxes payable 1996/97 has left some questions unanswered for the balance of 1995/96 taxes and prior years. After discussion with the Township of Frankfort, City of St Michael, City of Otsego, and City of Albertville; the levy amounts for payable 1995/96 and prior will be sent to cities annexing the lands. The monies the Township of Frankfort should have received for payable 1995/96 and prior will be sent to the Cities of Albertville, Otsego, and St Michael according to where the land will be taxed at for 1996/97 with the exception of the Blacktopping fund which will be sent to the City of St Michael. The Blacktopping Fund contains Frankfort Township share of blacktopping roads and should go to the City of St Michael. This amounts to 6.3 % of the monies payable in 1995/96. The specials assessments in Frankfort Township are all in the area becoming the City of St Michael. The monies the City of Otsego should have received in the area the City of Albertville will be taxed at for 1996/97 will be sent to the City of Albertville for taxes 1995/96 and prior. Wright County will be informing the State of Minnesota what percent of the Tax Capacity each of the three Cities is annexing for payable 1996/97 so the State of Minnesota can divide the aid payments the Township of Frankfort would have received. These percents will be established when tax capacity is calculated before Truth in Taxation meetings. City of Otsego Elaine Beatty, Clerk, date Please sign and date if this is in agreement with your city on how Wright County is to distribute 1996 and prior years tax dollars from Township of Frankfort and the City of Otsego. This involves only the land that is being annexed by Municipal Board orders dated the 29th day of July, 1996.