07-15-97 WSCITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
DARKENWALD DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
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OTSEGO CITY HALL
JULY 15, 1997
1 Mayor Fournier will call workshop to order.
Mayor Larry Fournier called the workshop to order at 4:03
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Virginia Wendel,
Mark Berning. Absent: CM Ackerman.
Staff: Kevin Kielb, City Engineer; Bob Kirmis, David Licht, City Planners; Andrew
MacArthur, City Attorney; Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk
D & Y Family Partnership: John Darkenwald, George Yankoupe, Wallace Odell, Fern
Kelly, RLK Associates: Richard Koppy and Richard Krier.
I Council will hear information on imposed PUD from D & Y Partnership,
Richard Koppy distributed copies of the Hidden Lakes Development proposal and a
Outline for the Workshop. These handouts, which are attached, outline what information
was presented to the City Council at this workshop by D & Y Partnership and RLK
Associates.
Mr. Koppy requested another workshop with the City Council.
3. Any questions/comments-
Mayor Fournier thanked them for their presentation. He requested the Council and Staff
to review.
CM Wendel questioned the length of time for this development. She also questioned how
many years manufacturing housing lasts before replacement.
John Darkenwald noted approximately a five year development time frame. He also stated
that manufactured housing construction is the same as a stick built home and financing is
also the same but these homes will be on leased land and on piers.
Darlene Solberg asked about the type of restaurant. Mr. Darkenwald noted it would be a
fine dining one.
Bill Olson questioned if on leased housing, would they require insurance. Also, if there is
any information on how well they withstand storms.
Mr. Darkenwald replied that the mortgage companies dictate that. Fern Kelly noted they
do state through an Agreement, for the homes and personal property to be insured but it
isn't enforced. Ms. Kelly noted the homes are anchored and a storm shelter is provided.
City Council Workshop of July 15, 1997, cont'd. Page 2.
Mayor Fournier requested for staff to place on the July 28, 1997 City Council Agenda to
consider next workshop date with D & Y Partnership.
John Darkenwald offered to provide any further information if needed.
5. Adjourn,
CM Heidner motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Berning. All in favor. Motion
carried.
Workshop adjourned at 5:28 PM.
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