ITEM 3.2A 1.26.2015 MinutesITEM 3-2A
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
JANUARY 26, 2015
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Acting Mayor Vern Heidner called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Acting Mayor Vern Heidner; Councilmembers: Tom Darkenwald, Jason Warehime and
Doug Schroeder. Excused absence: Mayor Jessica Stockamp.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer;
Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Dan Jordet, Administrative Services Director and Tami Loff, City
Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Acting Mayor Heidner led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
No items.
2. Consider agenda approval.
CM Schroeder motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor.
Motion carried 4-0.
3.
Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
3.1
Approve
Claims List.
3.2
Approve
City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. January 12, 2014 6:00 PM Special Meeting.
B. January 12, 2014 Meeting.
C. January 12, 2014 Special Meeting.
3.3
Approve
Resolution 2015-05 accepting donation from the Hilde Family.
3.4
Approve
motion calling Special Meetings.
3.5
Received Commission Meeting Minutes.
A. Planning Commission November 17, 2014.
B. Heritage Preservation Commission December 9, 2014.
C. Public Safety Commission December 9, 2014.
D Parks & Recreation Commission December 16 2014.
3.6
Approve
Resolution 2015-06 Utility Fund Amendment.
3.7
Approve
Pay Equity Submission.
3.8
Approve
Resolution 2015-07 Approving Interfund Transfers.
3.9
Approve
Audit Engagement Letter.
Acting Mayor Heidner said he has one change on item 3.2 B in the minutes under item 6.2 City
Council Subcommittees & Liaison; Albertville monthly Fire meetings should be alternate Vern
Heidner.
CM Schroeder to approve as amended. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor.
Motion carried 4-0.
4. Public Hearing:
4.1 Imposition of charaes within the Above Standard Streetliaht Service District.
A. City Clerk attests to legal notice.
B. Presentation.
C. Public Comments.
D. Close the Public Hearing.
E. Approve Resolution 2015-08.
City Clerk Loff attested that all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been completed.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
Acting Mayor Heidner open the Public Hearing at 7:05 PM. Hearing no comments Acting Mayor
Heidner closed the Public Hearing at 7:05 PM.
CM Darkenwald questioned a northern parcel that is not being assessed. City Planner Licht said
that parcel is not being developed and there are no street lights at this time.
CM Schroeder motioned to adopt Resolution 2015-08 imposing charges for 2015
within the Above Standard Street Lighting Special Service District. Seconded by CM
Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Community Development:
5.1 Rogers Rebels:
A. Interim Use Permit to allow physical recreation (soccer) facilities.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Applicant Sandra David, President of Rogers
Rebels, was present.
CM Warehime asked if Rogers Rebels will be occupying the entire building. Ms. David said yes.
CM Warehime said at the Public Hearing there were questions on the parking; the other tenant
has a lot of trucks. He questioned if those will be moved allowing more parking. Ms. David said
yes they are working on moving those.
CM Warehime motioned to approve an interim use permit for Rogers Rebels Soccer
Club to allow physical recreation at 5887 Queens Avenue subject to the conditions
outlined in the findings of fact and decision (dated 01-22-15) as presented.
Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
5.2 Waterfront Commons III: (Resolution 2015-09 & 10)
A PUD Development Stage Plan for construction of a 32,000 square foot office
building.
B. Preliminary and Final Plat of two lots.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Applicant was not present.
CM Warehime asked if the building will be used completely. City Planner Licht said yes it will be
the main headquarters for Accurate Home Care. CM Darkenwald stated he is excited to see this
development.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat of Otsego
Waterfront East 5t" Addition and PUD Development Stage Plan for Waterfront
Commons III as outlined in the Findings of Fact and Decision as presented and
adopt Resolution 2015- 09 vacating drainage and utility easements and adopt
Resolution 2015-10 approving a Development Agreement. Seconded by CM
Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
6. Administration:
6 1 Consider Resolution 2015-11 Adopting 2015-2019 Capital Improvement Plan.
Administrative Services Director Jordet presented the staff report.
CM Heidner said page 11 shows demolition of Old Town Hall still in 2015 should be 2016 and
also stated the extension to Riverwood would be looked at this fall as noted in minutes.
CM Schroeder motioned to adopt Resolution 20 15- 11 approving the Capital
Improvement Plan and funding sources for the 2015 through 2019 fiscal years.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
CM Darkenwald stated the CIP is looked at every year and just because an item states 2016
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doesn't mean it will happen. Items will be evaluated annually and brought back the City Council
for approval prior.
7. City Council Reports and Updates.
No items
8. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson gave an update on the I-94 bills that were introduced for funding
from Highway 241 to County Road 19 and also stated that the 70th Street plans were approved
by the state.
9. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:29 PM.
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
Acting Mayor Vern Heidner