08-26-97 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
AUGUST 26, 1997
1 Mayor will call meeting to order.
Mayor Larry Fournier called the August 26, 1997 City Council Meeting to order at
6:30 PM.
a_ Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call. Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Virginia Wendel,
Suzanne Ackerman, Vern Heidner, Mark Berning.
Staff: Bob Kirmis, Assistant Planner; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Kevin Kielb,
City Engineer; Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator; Judy Hudson, Deputy
Clerk.
2. Consider AgendarDn oval"
CM Heidner requested the removal of Item 5.1 under 5 and place under Item 6.4.
CM Wendel requested the additions: Item 9.5.c. Contribution to Community Rec.
Item 9.5.d. Update on stump and tree removal. Item 9.5.e. Storm Relief contribution
from Christ Lutheran Church.
Mayor Fournier requested the addition under Item 9.5.a. Set dates for Truth in Taxation
Meeting and Item 9.5.b. Contract agreement to fix steps at Old City Hall.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the August 26, 1997 City Council Agenda as
amended. Seconded by CM Berning. All in favor. Motion carried.
3 Consider Minutes:
a Regular Council Minutes of August 11, 19�7.
CM Heidner noted on Page 6, under B, last sentence of third paragraph, to add the word
and to take care of problems that come along.
Mr. MacArthur asked that under Item 4.3. the minutes should include that the August 11,
1997 Meeting was to meet the Ordinance requirement for Karen Wilson to be provided
the opportunity to address the allegations against her.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the minutes of August 11, 1997 as corrected.
Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
h Workshop on Budget of August 13, 1997,
CM Heidner noted on the bottom of the first page that removing a full time maintenance
person was in regards to the Parks and Recreation Budget.
CM Berning noted on Page 2, under the Police Budget, he asked for a consideration of
increase in hours for police.
CM Berning motioned to approve the August 13, 1997 Budget Minutes as amended.
Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
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Otsego City Council Meeting of August 26, 1997, cont'd. Page 2.
4. Open Forum:
4.1. Special presentation by Mike Emberton, Allied American Mortgag�f
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regardingdevelopment of Don Grengin is land (see attached letter).
Mike Emberton stated he needed to clarify issues that are on the table and would like to
proceed with the project. In previous discussions with the Council on review of this
project he was requested to consider water and sewer for this project and address other
City Council concerns. It was his understanding that he could modify the current
application.
It was Bob Kirmis' opinion that with sewer service the density would increase, which he
feels would be a substantial change from the first application, which was presented at the
Public Hearing and a new application would be needed.
Mr. MacArthur noted the previous application was for the land north of CSAH 39 and at
the time of the Moratorium this land north of CSAH 39 was to be excluded from the
moratorium. He also stated that there are statuary limitations of what the public hears.
These modifications will be completely different from what the public has heard.
After considerable discussion between the Council, Staff and Mr. Emberton,
CM Heidner motioned to bring this issue of Ordinance Amendment to exempt the
southern part of this property from the Moratorium at the September S, 1997 City
Council Meeting. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. MacArthur stated that if a moratorium amendment is passed he stands firm, that a
new application is needed and it will have to go back to a Public Hearing. Also that
during the process, the city will be looking at the Comprehensive Plan and the Council will
be addressing this area.
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Harlan Rask stated the Association is strictly volunteers and the only money that goes out
is for mowing and there is no insurance involved.
The Council agreed there is a concern with liability coverage since this is City property
and directed Mr. MacArthur to review this issue for the next council meeting.
4.3_ Any Onen Forum_
Chris Bulow, 9466 Nashua Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the Cook property
located at CSAH 39 and Nashua Avenue if it could be developed.
Mr. Kirmis and Mr. MacArthur stated they feel the moratorium prohibits what is being
proposed.
The Council directed Mr. MacArthur to review for the next City Council Meeting.
Otsego City Council Meeting of August 26, 1997, cont'd. Page 3.
John Irmiter, 10440 Kahler Avenue, Island View. He is here regarding his driveway. He
feels the wrong material was dumped on it and understood all driveways would be
restored to their original condition as the result of the street improvement project. He
wants this resolved.
Mayor Fournier stated this will be addressed under the Engineering Items.
5. Consent Agenda_
5.1. Consider Resolution Re: Support of Superior Landfill.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
5.2_ Reschedule date for Sewer and Water Workshop re: Information/
Meeting to 6:30 PM Wednesday., August 27, 1997,
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Bob Kirmis, Assistant City Planner_
6.1. Consider Dwight and Marion McKenzie, PID 118-033-002090.
Lot 9 Block 2, Vasseur's 2nd Addition, request is as follows:
Bob Kirmis presented the Planner Report.
Mr. McKenzie stated that he lost his garage during the July 1, 1997 storm. He feels this
should be grandfathered in and they are in a hurry to rebuild.
A CUP to allow more than one detached accessory
building in R-3 Residential (Immediate Urban Service Area).
CM Wendel motioned to accept the Planning Commissions recommendation to
approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of more than one
detached accessory building subject to the six conditions listed in the Findings of
Fact. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2. Consider John Daniels,, L
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Bob Kirmis presented the Planner Report.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the Zoning Text Amendment to allow Limited accessory
storage and lease of truck trailers as a Conditional Use in an I-2 District. Seconded by
CM Wendel.
CM Heidner withdrew his motion.
CM Wendel motioned to accept the Planning Commission Recommendation and
approve the Zoning Text Amendment as presented. Seconded by Mayor Fournier.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Otsego City Council Meeting of August 26, 1997, cont'd. Page 4.
B Consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow:
a Limited accessory storage and lease of truck trailers in
an I-2 Gen_ Ind. Dist.)
h Trick wash and service in an I-2 (Gen_ Ind. Dist_)
CM Heidner motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow Limited
accessory storage and lease of truck trailers in an I-2 General Industrial District and
Truck wash and service in an I-2 General Industrial District subject to the 19
conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor.
Motion carried.
C Consider a Variance to the Otsep Sign Ordinance to allow:
a Variance from the max_ 100 sqfoot business
Iden ification signer girements (Sign of 400 sq. ft.l
CM Heidner motioned to deny the Variance Request to the Otsego Sign Ordinance.
Seconded by Mayor Fournier.
Voting For the Motion: Mayor Fournier, CM Heidner, CM Ackerman, CM
Berning.
Voting Against the Motion: CM Wendel
Motion carried four (4) to one (1).
CM Heidner motioned that we do not send back to the Planning Commission for
reconsideration of sign ordinance as it was previously reviewed by the Planning
Commission. Seconded by CM Ackerman.
Voting For the Motion: CM Ackerman, CM Heidner
Voting Against the Motion: CM Wendel, CM Berning, Mayor Fournier
Motion failed three (3) to two (2).
CM Wendel motioned to send this issue of reviewing the Sign Ordinance to the
Planning Commission.
Motion failed for a lack of a second.
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Ellen Bouley, 6662 I
Bob presented the Planner's Report.
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Mr. Buirge stated he wants to maintain the Ag. integrity and allow as much land used for
agricultural.
CM Berning motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow more than
2.5 acres on a one per forty split of A-1 Ag Land in the Rural Zoning District
subject to the ten conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM
Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
Otsego City Council Meeting of August 26, 1997, cont'd. Page 5.
7 Andrew MacArthur.City Attorney*
Consent Agenda Item 5-1. Consider Resolution Re* Support of Superior Landfill.
Mr. MacArthur recommended to the City Council not to take action on this Resolution.
CM Heidner motioned for staff to prepare a draft letter, for Council reviewal at the
next City Council meeting, to the County Planning Commission indicating Otsego
would prefer their ordinance not allow landfills placed within a certain distance of
Otsego's boundary. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Fournier requested this be placed on the next City Council Agenda.
7-L Discussion of 62nd Street
Mr. MacArthur went over his letter of August 20, 1997.
Mayor Fournier motioned City Policy would be to plow private roadways if there
are two or more benefiting parties, provided they sign a waiver and pay plowing
costs. Motion died for a lack of a second.
7-2. Any other Legal Business_
Mr. MacArthur noted the Wilson property was cleaned up by the property owners.
Mayor Fournier stated that on September 3rd, 3 PM, Andy will be meeting with the
Darkenwalds. This meeting cost will come out of the Council Special Project Budget.
At 5:30 PM, CM Heidner and Mayor Fournier will be going over the applications for the
Interim City Administrator.
8 Kevin Kielb, City�n_gineer:
9-1. Public Works Items:
A Consider final payment to Northwest Asphalt Maintenance Inc_
for rubberized crack sealing_
CM Berning motioned to approve final payment of $43,396.32. Seconded by CM
Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Berning motioned to approve final payment of $10,981.55 to Thermogas, Inc.,
for dust control contract. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion
carried.
Mayor Fournier noted Kadler Avenue dust control costs will be shared by Wright County
and the City of Albertville.
Mr. Kielb recommended approval of final payment contingent upon resolving the driveway
issue at 10440 Kahler Avenue.
Otsego City Council Meeting of August 26, 1997, cont'd. Page 6.
CM Heidner motioned approval of final payment for Public Improvement Project
No. 95-2 Island View Estates contingent upon resolving the driveway issue at
10440 Kahler Avenue.
Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
8 Update/consideration of application submittal to Water Revolving Loan
Fund"
Mr. Kielb reported that as of this date, sixty-two million dollars has been requested from
this Fund and, therefore, Otsego's chances for funding from this Fund is not good.
8.4_ Any other gineering Business_
The Council discussed with John Irmiter, 10440 Kahler Avenue, the condition of his
driveway. Mr. Irmiter does not feel that his driveway was restored to the same condition
prior to the street improvement project in Island View Estates. Mr. Irmiter had recycled
concrete. The material placed by the City's contractor has clay, wire and pieces of glass
which is a hazard.
Mr. Kielb requested that the homeowner find out exactly what type of material he wants
placed and Mr. Kielb will handle this.
Mr. Kielb also reported on the drainage concerns brought up at the last Council Meeting
with Heritage Plains. He noted this is a local problem which has always been there and the
project will help.
9. Council Items:
9-1. Discussion of Water and Sewer (any issued.
a Consider date for Sewer and Water Public Information
Meeting.
CM Wendel motioned to set September 15, Monday tentatively 7 PM. Seconded by
CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.2. Clarify if City pole building is to he insured.
CM Heidner motioned to insure the City Hall's pole building for $35,000 at $102
annually. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.3_ Consider Wright Hennepin lighting proposal
TheCouncil discussed with Leo Offerman, Wright -Hennepin Electric, the proposal for
City Hall Lighting. The Council asked if there could be further reduction on the amount
proposed. Mr. Offerman will discuss with his General Manager and come back to the next
City Council Meeting.
9.4. Reconsider meeting date for Workshop with Darkenwalds.
The Council agreed for Mayor Fournier and Andrew MacArthur to meet with the
Darkenwalds on September 3 and report back to the City Council on September 8th.
Otsego City Council Meeting of August 26, 1997, cont'd. Page 7.
9.5. Any other Council Business -
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usiness_9.5_a Set a date for Truth and Taxation meeting.
CM Heidner motioned to set Thursday, December 11, 1997 6:30 PM and the
alternate date of December 18, 1197 6:30 PM. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in
favor. Motion carried.
9-5.b. Contract for repair of steps at old City Hall_
CM Berning motioned to authorize the City Clerk to sign an agreement for the
repair work of the steps at the old City Hall. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in
favor. Motion carried.
Elaine Beatty noted this amount will be reimbursed from Head Start through a Grant
Program.
9.5.c. Community Rec. Budget
The Council discussed the Community Rec. Budget.
CM Wendel motioned for Otsego to drop out of the Community Rec. Program.
Seconded by CM Ackerman.
After further Council discussion CM Wendel withdrew her motion. CM Ackerman
approved as the second.
CM Wendel motioned to send a letter to Community Recreation stating Otsego is
thinking of dropping out because of the increase in assessment. Seconded by CM
Ackerman.
CM Wendel withdrew her motion. CM Ackerman approved as the second.
CM Wendel motioned to contact Community Recreation and inform them that
Otsego intends to drop out of the Joint Powers Agreement. Seconded by CM
Ackerman.
Voting For the Motion: CM Ackerman, CM Wendel, CM Heidner, Mayor
Fournier
Voting Against the Motion: CM Berning
Motion carried four (4) to one (1).
CM Berning motioned for the Council to submit reasons and questions for the
Community Recreation Program. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
CM Berning requested these reasons and questions be submitted to the office.
9S_d. Brush Pickup update
Elaine Beatty reported Morrell has been in Otsego approximately one and three-quarter
days and there is still more to pick up in the City's ROW.
Elaine also updated the Council the Federal Disaster Relief Program and is waiting for
more information.
Elaine stated this money went into the General Fund for Clean Up.
Otsego City Council Meeting of August 26, 1997, cont'd. Page 8.
9.6. City Clerk's Update.
See above.
9.7. Consider Claims List for Approval
CM Heidner motioned we drop out of the Elk River Chamber of Commerce.
Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the Claims List with the exception of the check to
the Elk River Chamber of Commerce and the Damage Refund Check of $380.
Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.8- Adjourn by 10 PM.
CM Ackerman motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Berning. All in favor.
Motion carried.
ourned at 10:19, PM
ttest: Elaine Beatty, City ClerW)Zoning Adm.
Re o de y: Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk
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