03-10-97 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
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AGENDA SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE
S.CONSENT AGENDA (NON -CONTROVERSIAL ITEMS) March 10,1997 - II
6:30PM
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BX: EB,cc
5.1. Approve summary of Ordinance #97-4 Amendment for Publication
BACKGROUND:
This item was approved by the City Council at the February 28, 1997
Council Meeting. What we are now asking is that you approve the
Summary of the Ordinance *97-4 Amendment so we can publish it. To
publish the entire ordinance will be too costly.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Summary of Ordinance 097-4 for publication
Thank you,
E aine
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 97-4
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION NTENNAS (C33 OF THE OOMMUN TSEGO CATION/RECDEPT INANCE ON/
REGARDING THE REGULATION O
TRANSMISSION DEVICES).
The following official summary of Ordinance 97-4 has been approved by the Otsego City
Council as clearly informing the public of the intent of the ordinance.
INTENT AND EFFECT
Purpose. It is the purpose of the amendment to establish predicable, balanced
regulations for the siting and screening of wireless communications equipment in order to
accommodate the growth of wireless communicating systems within the City of Otsego
while protecting the public against any adverse Impacts on the City's aesthetic resources
and public welfare.
Definitions. Various antenna types have been specifically defined.
General Standards. The amendment establishes generalized standards for personal
wireless service, public utility, microwave, radio and television broadcast transmitting,
radio and television receiving, satellite dish and short-wave radio transmitting and
receiving antenna. Such standardsclude but are not
antenna finish and amateur to radio antenna)
design/mounting, advertising,
installation requirements.
Accessory and Secondary Use Antennas. The ordinance includes specific regulations
applicable to accessory and secondary use antennas including radio and television
receiving antennas, satellite dish TVRO's less than three and one-half meters in diameter,
short-wave radio dispatching antennas, or those necessary for the operation of electronic
equipment including radio receivers, federally licensed amateur radio stations and
television receivers. Regulations pertaining to satellite dishes vary depending upon
zoning district inclusion.
Personal Wireless Service Antennas. The ordinance also includes specific standards
for personal wireless service antennas Including cellular, personal communication service
(PCS), enhanced specialized mobilized radio (ESMR), paging and similar services. Such
regulation establishes extensive locational and performance standards according to the
zoning district In which the antenna is to be located.
Commercial and Public Radio and Television Transmitting Antennas, and Public
Antennas. The amendment includes specific standards applicable to commercial and
public radio and television transmitting antennas, and public utility microwave antennas.
District Modifications. Various zoning district provisions have been expanded to cross
reference applicable antenna allowances.
This summary Approved by the Otsego City Council this day of
1997.
In Favor
Opposed:
CITY OF OTSEGO
SY
Larry Foumier, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Elaine Beatty, City CloddZoning Administrator
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CITY OF OTSEGO
REVULzi l
AGENDA SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE
6.BOB KIRMIS, ASST. CITY PLANNER: March 10,1997 -
6:30PM
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DE5UA-LYT1VN : M.L. tea,
6.2. Richard Kincanon and Dennis Chuba (Heritage Hills Development)
Owner Alvin F and Germaine Beaudry. PID #118-500-213100 property
located on 85TH ST SW of Odean Avenue NE, Section 21, Twp 121. Range
23. Request is as follows:
A. Preliminary Plat approval for Heritage Hills Plat
BACKGROUND:
Attached is a letter from Bob R.irmiS of February 20, 1997 explaining
this request. Planning Commission voted to approve unanimously, with
conditions as noted.(Also see copy of Feb. 19, 1997 P.C. minutes
pertaining to this item.)
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Preliminary Plat approval for Heritage Hills Plat with the
conditions in the February 12, 1997 NAC Report and one additional
condition #8. A determination is made by the City Engineer that the
required wetland delineation does not adversely impact the plat design
and buildable area.
Thank you,
Elaine
CITY OF OTSEGO
REOUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
11 AGENDA SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE II
116.BOB KIRMIS, ASST. CITY PLANNER: March 10,1997 II
6:30PM
I TEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY: EB , CC
6.1. Consider Resolution for 85TH ST Feas. Report (See 7.1. and 8.1.)
(Andy MacArthur and Larry Koshak will explain this) It needs
to be acted on before Heritage Hills Development.
BACKGROUND:
The Resolution for adoption of Feasibility Study for 85TH ST Project
and to order Plans and Specs. was on the Feb. 28, 1997 Council Agenda.
The Council asked to bring it back to March 10, 1997 Council Meeting
revised to reflect just the adoption of the Feasibility Study
for 85TH ST (Page Ave to 700' E of Nashua Ave) and stormwater drainage
study for the W portion of Halls Pond Watershed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution for adoption of the Feasibility Study for 85TH
St (Page Ave to 700' E of Nashua Ave) and stormwater drainage study
for the W portion of Halls Pond Watershed.
Thank you,
Elaine
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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS
INC COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH
MEMORANDUM
TO: Otsego Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bob Kirmis
DATE: 20 February 1997
RE: Otsego - Heritage Hills Preliminary Plat
FILE NO: 176.02 - 96.25
At their 19 February 1997 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of
the Heritage Hills preliminary plat. Aside from the seven conditions listed in our office's
12 February 1997 report, the Planning Commission has recommended that the following
additional item be imposed as a condition of plat approval:
8. A determination is made by the City Engineer that the required
wetland delineation does not adversely impact the plat design and
buildable area.
As you may be aware, existing climatic conditions prevent the applicant/developer from
delineating the exact boundaries of the subject site's wetlands. While it is anticipated such
wetlands lie completely within designated plat drainage easements, the additional
condition recommended by the Planning Commission is considered an appropriate
protective measure.
This matter is scheduled for City Council consideration on 10 March.
pc: Elaine Beatty
Larry Koshak
Andy MacArthur
Heritage Landing Development
Lynn Caswell
5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 554 16
PHONE 6 1 2-595-9536 FAX 6 1 2-595-9837
CITY OF OTSEGO
PLANNLNG COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 19,1997
8:00 PNI
1 Chair Swensnn will call P-('- m= ngkn order:
Chair Swenson called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 8:00 PM.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair; Carl Swenson, Commission members; Eugene Goenner, Jim Kolles, Bruce
Rask, Ing Roskaft, and Richard Nichols. Arleen Nagel, excused absence.
Staff: Bob Kirmis, City Planner, Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator,
Jerry Olson, Building Official, Carol Olson, Secretary.
Council Representative, Vern Heidner
Present: Mayor; Larry Fournier, Councilmembers; Suzanne Ackerman, Mark Berning
2-
- considersition of tlho- Minutes of Februar; 4 1997:
Bruce Rask motioned to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of February 5, 1997.
Ing Roskaft seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
HEARING � � � S 19971 initiated by Ri h rd Kineanon&
(Continued fro �anuai-� .
Dennis C'huba of Heri anelopment. Pro;*� rtv of Alvin &Germaine
neauar;
x..#118-1-900-21-1100
sinnA7-1100 I aed nn 95th Street SW of
Request is as follows:
A. PrelininarrPlat approval for HeritagaHills=
Chair Swenson went over the applicant's request.
Mr. Kirmis - Heritage Landing Development prepared a preliminary plat entitled Heritage
Hills consisting of 38 lots. This 64.5 acre site lies south of 85th Street and west of Odean
Avenue. This property was recently rezoned from A-1 to R-3 zoning designation which
allows one acre lots. Exhibit C on the screen showed the physical features that explain the
street and lot layout. Odean Avenue is a major collector street and 85th Street a minor
collector and direct driveway access to lots is discouraged. A wetland delineation will be
done by the developer when weather permits. This will be an added condition. NAC
recommends approval with seven conditions plus the wetland requirement. Mr. Kirmis
read the eight conditions of NAC's Report.
Mr. Koshak - Regarding the stormwater drainage issues, Outlot A is designated as a
regional ponding area. Properties are Vasseurs Oak Grove 3rd Addition, the west end of
Walesch Addition and undeveloped land with the watershed behind it. When the wetlands
are delineated the water table can determined. The wetland delineation is an important
contingency to this plat.
Lynn Caswell We have worked with staff to come up with the
John Oliver & Associates, Inc. design of the plat and are willing to work with the
city regarding the ponding.
William S. Radzwill
Andrew !. MacArthur
Michael C. Couri
Megan M. McDonald
March 5, 1997
RADZWILL & COURI
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: Resolution Accepting Feasibility study- 85th Street
Dear Council Members:
Enclosed please find a proposed Resolution Accepting Feasibility
Study For 85th Street. Acceptance of the Feasibility Study in no
way commits the City to go ahead with the project or to expend
additional funds. It does, however, create a basis for the City's
imposition of its storm sewer impact fees, and establishing an
escrow amount for road assessments on the Heritage Hills proposed
development, if approved.
I think that the City should require that the estimated assessment
amount as set forth in the Feasibility Study
ybthose placed
assessments.ac naLetter
of Credit for assurance of payor
Developer's Agreement should contain a waiver of any assessment
appeal up to the amount of the escrow, but preserve the City's
right to assess more than that amount should the actual benefit to
the property exceed that amount. The Developer's right to appeal
any portion of the assessment above the escrowed amount would also
have to be preserved. I think that there also needs to be a
reasonable time limit on how long the money can be held, based upon
a projected time table for reconstruction of the roadway.
I am therefore recommending that the City receive the feasibility
study at this time by passing the enclosed resolution. There
appears to be concern about ordering Plans and Specifications at
this time, and the extent of what is to be ordered. Ordering Plans
and Specifications can be done in a future resolution.
Letter to Otsego City Council
March 5, 1997
Page 2
I will be available to discuss this matter at the City Council
meeting on Monday, March 10.
Ver ul you ,
drew Mac ur
RADZWIL is COt)RI
Encl.
cc: Larry Koshak, Hakanson Anderson
Bob Kirmis, NAC
Richard Kincanon
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF PROPOSED BITUMINOUS
STREET RECONSTRUCTION OF 85TH STREET AND STORM SEWER SYSTEM FOR
LAND ADJACENT TO 85TH STREET NE AND LYING WITHIN THE HALL'S POND
STORM SEWER DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution of
April 8, 1996, a report has been
Associates, Inc. with reference to
NE between Page Avenue NE and a
Avenue NE by reconstructing the
Standards and the proposed storm se
to 85th Street NE which lies in
District; and
the Otsego City Council adopted
prepared by Hakanson Anderson
the improvement of 85th Street
point 700 feet east of Nashua
street to Municipal State Aid
aer system for the land adjacent
the Hall's Pond Storm Sewer
WHEREAS, this report was received by the Council on March 10, 1997;
and
WHEREAS, the report indicates in a preliminary way that the
improvement, and portions of the improvement, are necessary, cost-
effective and feasible; and
WHEREAS, costs associated with the preparation of the report, and
any preparation of plans and specifications later ordered, are
reimbursable to the City through the Municipal State Aid account;
and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that information contained in
the report would be useful in establishing a basis for determining
storm sewer impact fees for the Hall's Pond Watershed District,
said fees being subject to change over time; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the information contained
within the report regarding proposed assessments will be useful in
determining a proposed escrow amount for assessments to that
proposed subdivision currently pending before the City known as
Heritage Hills, if approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF OTSEGO,
MINNESOTA:
1. The Council accepts the report prepared by Hakanson Anderson
Associates, Inc.
2. The Council considers the information contained in the report an
acceptable basis for establishing storm sewer impact fees for the
Hall's Pond Watershed District, said fees being subject to change
over time.
3. The Council considers the information contained in the report as
an acceptable basis for establishing escrowed assessment funds for
the benefited parcel, that proposed plat of Heritage Hills
presently requesting City approval. It is understood that the City,
by establishing this amount as escrow, in no way limits itself to
assessing only that amount contained within the report should it be
determined at a later date that the actual benefit to the property
is a larger amount.
ADOPTED BY THE OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL this day of March, 1997.
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
Larry Fournier, Mayor
Elaine Beatty, City Clerk
City of Otsego
Engineer's Agenda Items
City Council Meeting
March 10, 1997
8.1 Consider accepting the Feasibility Study for 85th Street (Page Avenue to 700'
east of Nashua Avenue) and the Stormwater Drainage Study for the westerly
portion of Hall's Pond Watershed.
The City Attorney will revise the Resolution seen at the last Council Meeting to
accept the report but not order prepare the Plans & Specifications. (see 7.1)
8.2 Consider supporting the request of City of St. Michael to have the County
Commissioners increase the Functional Classification of Nabor Avenue (50th
Street to TH241).
Frankfort Township with Wright County acting as their RGA received ISTEA
Funding for Year 1999 for the Construction of Nabor Avenue (TH241 to 50th
Street). Since that time St. Michael took over Frankfort Township and being a
City of 5,000 population or more the project is now a St. Michael project.
The hold up on final funding is the functional classification of Nabor Avenue is
not high enough to be eligible for funding. If the future interchange at Nabor
Avenue over the Interstate 94 was pursued by the Cities of St. Michael and
Otsego, the functional classification change would be appropriate.
What the City of St. Michael is asking of Otsego is: Are you agreeable to
delineate a corridor for this future Intra County highway with a Freeway
interchange? If you are not agreeable to the Intra -County Highway into Otsego
then the change in functional classification is not necessary. Although the
interchange would not be in Otsego, it would be an additional access to the
freeway. Funding for this interchange and street extension have not been
determined.
The County Commissioners may not be supportive of this action since the
County will be spending money on the CSAH 19 & 37 and 194 Interchange in
Albertville.
Our recommendation would be to support St. Michael in this effort since there
could be some benefit to Otsego in the future, however, I would recommend
agenda3.10a
attending the March 17, 1997 County Transportation meeting before making
or considering the approval.
8.3 Annual review of the Dennis Fehn Gravel, Inc. Mining Permit on the Lahn
property in Otsego refer to as Mining Permit #6.
This permit was issued by Frankfort Township under a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) dated April 1, 1991 and filed at the Wright County Court House on
September 12, 1991. The permit, according to the CUP, was to be reviewed
annually and was limited to ten years. Since this portion of the Old Frankfort
Township is now part of the City of Otsego, the City has assumed the
responsibility for the review and monitoring the continued use of this mining
operation.
It is our opinion that this mining operation not be re -permitted in its entirely
under the Otsego Mining Ordinance 94-4. We feel that in our review the CUP
issued by Frankfort Township with a few modifications, or additions to the CUP,
can be continued for its time limit of ten years.
The Conditional Use Permit does cover many of the concerns addressed in the
City Ordinance. The following are issues or concerns to consider for change or
revision to the CUP;
1. If not already available, the Applicant must provide a Site Closure
Plan. Closure Plan should be in accordance with Otsego Mining
Ordinance 94-4, Article X-1-17.
2. City Attorney should review articles of the CUP that refer to
Frankfort Township Ordinances for compliance to City of Otsego
Ordinances. Perhaps it may be best to refer to City of Otsego
Mining Ordinance 94-4. We recommend the attorney give an
opinion.
3. Any change or addition must be agreed to and signed by both the
Applicant and Landowner.
4. Hours of operation should be restricted to 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (during
the week) with no work on Saturday and Sunday. Residences in
Hassan Township, across from the operation, have complained
about a crushing operation this past fall where the crushing
operation went into late hours on a Friday night and continued on
Saturday.
agenda3.10a
5. Letter of Credit for $10,000 and a minimum escrow of $ 500 must
be kept current as per the CUP.
6. A lockable gate made of durable rigid materials must be installed.
The gate must be locked when the mining operation is shut down.
7. The Council should consider placing the resource depletion charge
of $0.5/cubic yard removed from the Mine as is the case in the
Otsego Mining Ordinance.
8. Flood plain must be protected along the Crow River. The applicant
should show on a closure plan the Flood Way and Flood Fringe
along with the requirements of Item 1.
We recommend that the above items be considered for addition to the CUP and
seek the advise of the City Attorney on referring to Ordinances of Frankfort
Township now part of St. Michael.
8.4 Flood Potential Report
Kevin Kielb will report on the meeting he attended at Wright County on
Emergency preparedness for Spring flooding potential. See copy of report
attached.
8.5 ISTEA-Year 2000 Update for 7W
The City of Otsego's application for funding to reconstruct Odean Avenue
(CSAH37-CSAH39) rank 5th in the old planning district 7W list of projects for
year 2000. This ranking appears to mean that funding is possible for the
project in 2000. The project also received the necessary discretionary points
to make it one of the top ranked road/bridge projects in the District.
The project cost was estimated at approximately $1,500,000 of which 80% or
about $1,200,000 would be funded through ISTEA. The remaining 20%, about
$300,000 must be funded locally which can be done by using MSA funds.
Mn/DOT District 3 ATIP group will prepare a list of proposal project for the
entire district and then submit to the State for a final ranking at the State level.
We will be informed of the progress by the District Planning Engineer.
8.6 Any Other Engineering Business
a. Wetland Sales
agenda3.10a
Chris Bulow has offered to sell the City potential wetland. A portion of
the land has been cropped and speculation is that when left natural the
land will return to wetlands. That is the portion I understand is for sale.
City has no immediate needs for replacement wetland, however, the need
can always arise. Part of this property could be used as a holding pond
for stormwater runoff. The property is in the Otsego Creek Watershed
and future plans would be to increase the flow in the ditch that borders
the property on the north and east. Any runoff should be treated with a
sedimentation pond before discharging into Otsego Creek.
We would recommend that the stormwater impact fee due for Sorenson
Ridge be paid in cash. The cash is needed to construct the trunk
facilities in the North Mississippi Watershed District.
Without budget allocated for the purchase it appears as a lower priority
item. Perhaps an appraisal could be ordered by the Council to determine
the value of the property and then decide if the Council wished to make
an offer to Bulow, Inc.
b. Other Engineering Business
agenda3.10a
McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc.
15050 23rd Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-4739
February 25, 1997
Otsego City Council
c/o Elaine Beatty, City Clerk
8899 Nashua Avenue Northeast
Otsego, Minnesota 55330
SUBJECT: City of St. Michael
MFRA #9741
Dear Ms. Beatty:
Item 8.2
Telephone Engineers
612/476-6010 Planners
612/476-8532 FAX Surveyors
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The purpose of this letter is to advise your Council of St. Michael's transportation planning
status and to ask your assistance with one element of the plan.
St. Michael has retained the firm of Dalgren-Shardlow-Uban (DSII) to revise all elements of the
St. Michael comprehensive plan e.g. land use, recreation, transportation, etc. In dealing with the
transportation element, collector type roadways were identified which intersected roadways in
other cities. While in most cases, the designation of collector streets logically follows current
patterns, it was felt that it is still important to communicate our plans and ask for comments.
The attached map shows the most current concepts. You will note it is a system of city collector
roads which in every case tie into county and state roadways. In the plan there is one proposed
roadway which affects planning in Otsego, and that is Naber Avenue.
Naber Avenue is scheduled to be improved from 50th Street to-S.H. 241 in 1998 and in the
longer term, is planned to be improved south of S.H. 241, including a new bridge across the
Crow River, and north of 50th Street, including a bridge across I-94. The northerly extension will
intersect CSAH 37 at the St. Michael/Otsego boundary.
Road improvements are costly and St. Michael has been investigating and pursuing ways to fund
the improvement for this street. The City has had some success in that matching ISTEA funds
have been approved for the first phase of Naber Avenue. It is in the pursuit of additional funds
for the northerly extension that we need your assistance.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Ms. Elaine Beatty
February 25, 1997
Page 2
St. Michael wishes to apply for funds that may be available through the Area Transportation
Partnership (ATP). In order to be eligible, Naber Avenue needs a change in its functional
classification from minor collector to major collector. The change in classification has to be
made by the Wright County Board.
St. Michael met with the Wright County Transportation Committee and requested the
reclassification. We felt the request was justified for several reasons:
1. There is no north/south major collector identified in this part of Wright County and
this is a logical location, midway between C.R. 19 and S.H. 101.
2. With the development of the Otsego industrial area, the Naber Avenue route will
provide optional routes to S.H. 241,1-94 and Hennepin County.
3. With the construction of a new bridge over the Crow River, Naber Avenue will
become a more frequently traveled route into Hennepin County.
4. If a bridge is constructed across I-94, St. Michael will improve Naber Avenue up to
C.R. 37, providing a vital link between that east/west major collector and S.H. 241.
The County Transportation Committee has tentatively agreed with our reasoning, but before
recommending approval, asked St. Michael to contact Otsego to see if you had any questions
regarding the reclassification. The assistance we therefore ask is that you discuss our request and
if you need further explanation, contact us. If you have concerns about the request you can
contact County Engineer Wayne Fingalson or attend the next County Transportation meeting on
March 17, 1997.
St. Michael feels that proper transportation planning will benefit all the properties in the CSAH
37/Naber Avenue area and appreciates your input and -support.
Very truly yours,
McCOMBS FRANK ROOS ASSOCIATES, INC.
l
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cc: Roxanne Pack, Mayor, City of St. Michael
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Item 8.4
MEMORANDUM
TO: Lawrence G. Koshak, PE
FROM: Kevin P. Kielb, PE
DATE: March 3, 1997
RE: Flood Potential from Spring Thaw
Summary of 2/20/97 Civil Defense Meeting
OT901
SUMMARY
I would recommend that the City perform the following tasks, as a minimum, to prepare
for spring flooding:
1 . Post notices at City Hall warning residents of the potentially high waters (at
or above 100 year flood levels) for the Mississippi and Crow Rivers.
• Indicate that City is not responsible for private property flooding.
• Indicate that flood information is from the National Weather Service.
• Indicate that the Mississippi River is projected to be a few feet to several
feet over the flood stage.
• Indicate that the Crow River is expected to be several feet over the flood
level to near record levels.
• Waiting period for flood insurance was increased from five days to thirty
days.
2. Obtain sand bags for emergency use as a precautionary measure.
II NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
A February 28, 1997 Spring Snowmelt Flood Outlook was issued by the National
Weather Service Forecast Office. The next forecast will be available March 14, 1997
(Http://solum.soils.wmn.edu/research/climatology/). A summary of the February 28,1997
forecast is as follows:
Larry Koshak
Page 2
March 3, 1997
The purpose of this outlook is to inform interests along the rivers in Minnesota and
western Wisconsin of the potential for flooding this spring due to snowmelt. The
degree of flooding that actually occurs this spring will be largely determined by the
precipitation and temperatures we experience during the next several weeks.
Users should be aware that the potential for snowmelt flooding can change, in a
substantial way, due to deviations from normal precipitation and temperatures.
Spring snowmelt flood potential is determined by an analysis of existing snow
cover, soil and river conditions, and normal precipitation and temperatures through
the melt period. Formation of ice jams during the melt may increase the flood
threat.
A. Terminology:
Snowmelt flood potential - flood potential due to the melt of the existing
snow plus normal precipitation (snow/rain) and temperatures through the
melt period.
Minor
Snowmelt flood potential
Moderate
Snowmelt flood potential
Moderate/high
— Snowmelt flood potential
High
Snowmelt flood potential
Severe
Snowmelt flood potential
- Crests below flood stage.
- Crest from near flood stage to a few feet over
flood stage.
- Crests from a few feet to several feet over flood
stage but remaining below record levels.
- Crests from several feet over flood stage to near
record levels.
- Crests from near record levels to exceeding record
levels.
Larry Koshak
Page 3
March 3, 1997
B. Mississippi River Basin in Minnesota:
The snowpack in all but the southern portion of the Mississippi River basin
of Minnesota is well above normal for this time of year and averages 15 to
25 inches. Water content of this snowpack averages 4 to 7 inches. The
southern portion of the basin in Minnesota has an average snow cover of 10
inches or less with water content of 3 to 6 inches where a significant
snowpack exists.
Soil moisture conditions are above normal in Minnesota and Wisconsin and
frost depths are below normal for most of the area due to an early snow
cover. Generally, frost depths in Minnesota are less than 12 inches but
some areas in south central and south east Minnesota have reported 12 to
24 inches.
River ice is present on the Mississippi River and its tributaries in Minnesota
and Wisconsin. Current flows in all the rivers in Minnesota and Wisconsin
are near or above normal.
C. Snowmelt flood potential:
The following is a list of the major rivers in the Chanhassen/Twin Cities area
of hydrologic responsibility along with their spring snowmelt flood potential
River
Mississippi River (Ft. Ripley to Red Wing)
Long Prairie River
Sauk River
Elk River
Crow River
Rum River
Minnesota River (Montevideo to Savage)
Yellow Bank River
Pomme de Terre River
Lac Qui Parle River
Chippewa River
Spring snowmelt
Flood potential
Moderate high
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Larry Koshak
Page 4
March 3, 1997
Yellow Medicine River
High
Redwood River
High
Cottonwood River
High
Blue Earth River
Moderate high
Watonwan River
High
Le Sueur River
Moderate high
St. Croix River
Moderate high
Cannon River
Moderate high
Straight River
Moderate high
Numerical Outlook:
Due to the potential severity of flooding in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, the
National Weather Service has chosen to release the numerical spring snowmelt
flood outlook for specific locations at this date rather than on March 14th. By
issuing the numerical outlook two weeks earlier than normal, it is hoped that
communities and individuals in flood prone areas of Minnesota and western
Wisconsin will take this opportunity to prepare for the potential flooding indicated
in the outlook. However, this is an outlook on snowmelt flood potential. The
crests listed for all locations are the potential crests as determined from the current
snow conditions with no additional precipitation and current snow conditions plus
normal temperatures and precipitation through the snowmelt period.
Larry Koshak
Page 5
March 3, 1997
Numerical Spring Snowmelt Flood Outlook
National Weather Service Forecast Office
Twin Cities/Chanhassen, MN
February 28, 1997
/I/ Crest potential... based on current conditions with no additional precipitation
/2/ Crest potential... based on current conditions plus normal temperatures and
precipitation through the snowmelt period
Stream and
Station name
Mississippi River
Aitkin, MN
Ft Ripley, MN
Anoka WWT Plant
Minneapolis,. MN
St Paul, MN
Hastings (D-TW2)
Red Wing, MN
Minnesota River
Montevideo, MN
Mankato, MN
Henderson, MN
Jordan, MN
Shakoppe, MN
Savage, MN
South Fork Crow River
Delano, MN
Crow River
Rockford, MN
Flood of
Flood
Crest
Potential
1993
Record
Stage
/1/
/2/
Crest
Stage
Date
12
15.5
18.0
14.3
22.5
5/20/50
10
11.0
13.5
14.3
3/23/66
838
837.0
839.0
843.7
4/12/65
16
13.0
16.0
20.0
4/17/65
14
18.0
21.0
19.2
26.0
4/16/65
15
19.0
21.5
18.9
25.9
4/17/65
14
15.0
17.5
15.3
20.7
4/18/65
14
19.0
21.0
16.5
21.7
4/12/69
17
26.0
28.0
28.8
28.8 _
6/21/93
729
734.5
736.5
739.5
739.7
4/11/65
20
29.5
31.5
33.5
35.1
4/12/65
703
715.5
717.5
719.3
721.9
4/14/65
698
711.5
714.5
713.7
719.4
4/15/65
8
13.5
16.0
13.8
18.4
4/14/65
10
15.0
18.0
12.9
19.3
4/16/65
Larry Koshak
Page 6
March 3, 1997
CORPS OF ENGINEERS:
The Corps of Engineers can provide assistance in preparing for spring flooding. If site
specific areas and/or projects are identified, we can let Wright County Civil Defense
know.
Sources of Equipment (pumps, etc.)
The first call should be to the Duty Officer 649-5451. They will contact the Corps, DNR,
etc. to attempt to locate available equipment.
The following list was provided by attendees of the meeting. Call the D.O. before calling
these sources:
IV SANDBAGS:
Sandbags are constructed of either burlap material or a woven -poly (plastic) material.
Burlap bags are generally more expensive. Burlap bags are also more prone to rotting,
especially to dry rot in storage. Sizes vary, but the standard is about 14" by 26".
Contact Name
Equipment Location
and Phone
2 15" City of Rockford
Dennis Peterson
300' hose
H 477-4377
W 477-4346
1 600 GPM gas pump
10,000 sand bags
2 12" pumps, 300' of hose City of Delano
Daniel Alger
1 16" pumps, 200' of hose
W 972-0567
4 4" pumps, 500' of hose
H- 972-6418
4 3" pumps, 300' of hose
M 723-0609
8,000 sand bags
2 10" pumps Hennepin County
Don Anderson
930-2693
IV SANDBAGS:
Sandbags are constructed of either burlap material or a woven -poly (plastic) material.
Burlap bags are generally more expensive. Burlap bags are also more prone to rotting,
especially to dry rot in storage. Sizes vary, but the standard is about 14" by 26".
Larry Koshak
Page 7
March 3, 1997
When sandbags are used to build a dike, the dike is usually "sealed" with a covering of
plastic sheeting to prevent leaks. Suggested fill for sandbags includes clay, silt or sand.
Per 100 linear feet of dike
Height of Dike
Bags Required
1 foot
800
2 feet
2,000
3 feet
3,400
Besides the following, some military or surplus stores also sell sandbags.
Wright Bag, St. Michael
Berg Bag Company, 410 Third Ave. N., Minneapolis . (612) 332-8845 or (800) 658-7201
24-hour emergency contacts: Bob Berg (612) 797-0303
Rick Berg (612) 933-3897 or (800) 587-2040
Supply only large quantity orders.
Miller Bag Company, 861 E. Hennepin, Minneapolis . (612) 378-3200 or (800) 776-5559
24-hour emergency contacts: Martin Miller (612) 926-9850
Mike Miller (612) 938-6177
Also sell polyethylene sheeting.
Murphy Sales, Inc., 435 Ford Rd. #345,
St. Louis Park ......................... (612) 540-0755 or (800) 328-5876
24-hour emergency contacts: Dave Allen (612) 541-9855
Jerry Murphy (406) 338-5946
Delivered anytime. Hundreds of thousands available on short notice. Excellent supply
and service statewide.
Valley Bag Company, PO Box 463, East Grand Forks .............. (218) 773-1189
24-hour emergency contacts: Paul Wiley (218) 773-8593
Associated Bag Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (414) 769-1000 or (800) 926-6100
Barry Bag and Supply Company, Inc.,
Birmingham, Alabama ..................... (800) 329-7601 or (205) 854-0824
Larry Koshak
Page 8
March 3, 1997
Central Bag Co., Kansas City, Missouri ........................ (816) 471-0388
East Loop Sand Co., Inc., Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania (800) 549-2655 or (814) 695-3082
Endurapak, 311 Alexander Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba .............. (204) 947-1383
Fredman Bag Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin ........ (414) 462-9400 or (800) 945-5685
Frontier Bag Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin ........ (800) 278-2247 and (402) 342-0992
Kansas City Bag Company, Inc., Overland Park, Kansas ............ (913) 681-3324
Langston Companies, Inc., Crowley, Louisiana ..... (800) 759-5224 or (318) 783-2010
Max Katz Bag Co., Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana ...... (800) 225-3729 or (317) 635-9561
Sterling Bag and Supply Co., Lackawanna, New York .............. (716) 826-1990
United Bag Service, St. Louis, Missouri ........................ (314) 421-3700
. 0 . a a • •
Sandbagger Co. of Canada, Inc., St. Eustache, Manitoba ........... (204) 353-2540
Sorting equipment. When attached to a conveyor, can fill 6,000 bags per hour.
The Sandbagger Corporation, Wauconda, Illinois ................. (815) 363-1400
Four -person filling, stations, 700 bags per hour.
V ATTENDANCE:
Rolland Helgeson
Daniel Alger
Nila Ellis
Genee Reese
Mike Byer
Ray Knapp —
Dennis Peterson
James Kizea
Judy Rue
DEM
Kevin Kielb
Chuck Davis
Dan Anderson
jlg
OT901c.mem
682-7616
Sheriffs Dept.
972-0567
Delano P/W
682-7385
Highway
682-7326
Wright County C.D.
477-6565
Rockford City Council
477-6565
Civil Defense
477-4346
City of Rockford
477-6252
Rockford Fire Dept
422-3628
Mn/
427-5860
City of Otsego
682-7331
Wright County P & Z
Hennepin County
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PREPARED BY: LYNN HARTL
MAR. S. 1997 1:35PM P 2
FROM CITY OF OTSEGO PHONE NO. : 612 441 4414
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$51/ i
To: Otsego City Council
Bulow Inc. is in the process of deciding what should be done with the 5-7 acre
parcel of land we own on the west side Nashua and the east of Napier. We have a few
options as to what to do with this property.
Our first thought is that the City may be interested in owning the property. The
property has about 1.3 -1.5 acres of wetlands, that could be banked with a value of about
.75 to a $1.25 per square foot. Giving the land a value of $42,500, using the .75 value
per square foot mutiplier. These banked wetlands could be sold to new commercial
business that come to Otsego which have sites that may need to destroy some of their
wetlands to construct a business. The wetland credits could also be sold to any developer
who may be disturbing wetlands in his development process.
If more single family development happens in this area the property would also
work well for a retainage pond for sedimentation or to solve drainage problems to the
south east of this site.
Although there is probably one buildable site on the property that we could
construct a single family home on we feel the city may have a more beneficial use of the
land.
The Bank of Elk River had an appraisal done on the property in the summer of
1996, by Riverside Appraisals in Elk River. They found the value to be $40,000.00.
We are proposing that the city aquire this property from us with no money
exchanging hands. Bulow, Inc. owes an impact fee from the Sorensen Ridge development
of $31,000.00 due this summer. We would turn the property over to the city in exchange
for the impact fee being waived.
Please consider our proposal. If you have any further questions we would be glad
to discuss them with you at 441-2229.
Sincerely,
Chris Bulow
Bulow, Inc.
wetland.wps
William S. Radzwill
Andrew J. MacArthur
Michael C. Couri
Megan M. McDonald
March 6, 1997
City -Council Members
City,'of Otsego
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: Annual Review Of Fehn Mining Permit (CUP)
Dear Council Members:
At the request of the City Engineer I have reviewed the former
Conditional Use Permit granted to Fehn, the engineer's suggested
changes upon review and the Frankfort ordinances. I was not able to
obtain a copy of the original Frankfort Mining Ordinance since it
was completely changed in 1992, after the issuance of this permit,
but upon review of the permit, and the Otsego ordinance I have the
following comments:
1. The terms and conditions that are contained within the initial
Mining Permit that differ from the present Otsego ordinance must be
adhered to until specifically amended by the City of Otsego. All
provisions of the present ordinance not specifically modified
within the written permit apply to the operation at the time it
first fell within the jurisdiction of the City of Otsego.
2. The present ordinance allows the Council to attach additional
conditions to the permit at the time of renewal. Those additional
conditions must be set forth specifically in a new or amended
permit. The additional conditions requested by the City Engineer
are reasonable and, if approved, should be drafted into a new
permit form or amendment. I would note that the original approval
specifically reserved to the township the right to annually adjust
the allowed hours of operation.
3. The imposition of fees is a separate requirement of the City's
Mining Ordinance unrelated to the written conditions of the permit.
The fact that the permit was originally issued by Frankfort
Letter to Otsego City Council
March 6, 1997
Page 2
Township does not exclude the operation from payment of those fees
required of all other mining operations within the City. The
operation was subject to those fees, just as it became subject to
other City ordinances, at the time it came under the City's
jurisdiction pursuant to the Municipal Board Order.
If the Council has any further questions regarding this matter I
will be available to address them at the regularly scheduled City
Council meeting on Monday, March 10, 1997.
Very ly yours
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RADZWI COURI
cc: Dennis Fehn
Larry Koshak, Hakanson Anderson
Bob Kirmis, NAC
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MAR -07-1997 11:46
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TRANSMITTAL
NAC 612 595 9837 P. 01/02
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CC NSULTANTS
5 7 7 5 W A Y Z ATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 5 S 5
ST -LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 554 1 6
PHONE (6 1 2)595-06315
DATE: 7 March 1997
TO:
Elaine Beatty
FROM: David Licht
QUANTITY: MATERIAL/DESCRIPTION:
1 Memorandum on Annexation/MMB
NUMBER
OF PAGES
INCLUDING
COVER:
2
DATED;
3/7/97
VIA: REMARKS:
MAIL Lary Fournier requested the attached memo for Monday night's
Council meeting. Please give to all Council members.
RAX We have sent Andy's copy to his office.
F—xl Call if there are questions. Thanks for your help.
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DELIVERY
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PROJECT:
JOB NUMBER:
176.08
- Annexation
MAR -0? -199? 11:4? NAC 612 595 9837 P.02/02
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MEMORANDUM - Via Fax Transmission
TO: Larry Fournier, Mayor
FROM: David Licht
DATE: 7 March 1997
RE: Otsego - Annexation
FILE NO: 176.06
NSULTANTS'�
;ET RESEARCH'
As we have briefly discussed, I believe your idea to appraise the Minnesota Municipal
Board of Otsego's current activities involving a response to the basic issues of public
sewer and water, the coordination of possible urban services with the citizens of Elk River
and Albertville, and the update of the Comprehensive Plan should be pursued. From
various sources I have personally heard that "informal" contacts have been made with the
MMB by parties possibly interested in detachment from the City of Otsego. Additionally,
it is my understanding that the MMB may possibly be questioning the wisdom of allowing
Otsego to incorporate.
Simply for public relations purposes but also, and more importantly, to allow Otsego the
"breathing space" and time to address the very critical questions which it is continuing to
confront, advising the MMB of current programs and projects would appear to be a highly
positive action. It most certainly would be to Otsego's benefit to have its side of the
situation known, if others are voicing opinions or negative impressions at the State level.
Again, it is our suggestion that a letter from Elaine or you be drafted, summarizing current
activities. It is also recommended that such a letter contain an invitation inviting the MMB
members and staff to visit Otsego and meet with the Council if they believe such a
discussion is appropriate and would be of benefit.
If our office can be of further assistance regarding this matter, please so advise.
PC: Elaine Beatty
Andy MacArthur
3775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 55416
PHONE 01 2-595-fl636 FAX 6 1 2-595-9$37
TOTAL P.02
CITY OF OTSEGO
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
AGENDA SECTION: DEPARTMENT: MEETING DATE
9. COUNCIL ITEMS CITY CLERK March 10,1997 -
6:30PM
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY: EB,CC
9.1. Consider Proclamation of Family Fun Day to be held on July 12,
1997. (By Park and Recs. Commission)
BACKGROUND:
Attached is a Proclamation as noted above for your consideration.
This was requested by the Park and Recs. Commissions through our
Mayor.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Proclamation of Family Fun Day to be held on July 12,
1997.
Thank you,
Laine
PROCLAMATION
- CITY OF OTSEGO -
"FAMILY FUN DAY"
**************
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego residents deserve to have a
celebration and fun time with their families, and
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission
has agreed to plan and coordinate such a celebration and family
fun day, to be held at Otsego Prairie Park, and
WHEREAS, a date and place for this Family Fun Day have been
chosen and approved,
NOW THEREFORE, the Mayor and City Council of Otsego hereby
declare the date of July 12, 1997 be recognized officially
as CITY OF OTSEGO "FAMILY FUN DAY"
Dated this 10th Day of March, 1997
CITY OF OTSEGO:
LARRY FOURNIER, MAYOR
ATTEST: Elaine Beatty, City Clerk
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Claims LisL for Approval
MUNICIPAL OF CITY OF OTSEGO
For the perio 03/03/97 to 03/03/97
CAROL A. OLSON
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT PLAN
03/03/97
CLAIM
TOTAL
TO WHOM PAID
12/20 TO 2/19 USAGE
03/03/97
2352
321.10
RIVER VALLEY LUMBER INC
WINTERFEST SUPPLIES
03/03/97
2343
9.14
TARGET STORES
MTCE SUPPLIES
03/03/97
2344
22.94
VERN HEIDNER
DATABASE SOFTWARE
03/03/97
2355
24.15
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE
PARTS
03/03/97
2346
69.96
CROW RIVER FARM EQUIPMENT
PARTS
03/03/97
2347
87.68
H G WEBER OIL COMPANY
2/21 DELIVERIES
03/03/97
2358
230.14
CAMAS
SAND '& GRAVEL
03/03/97
2349
720.12
WRIGHT COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT
PARTS & SALT & SAND -
03/.03/97
2350
7,920.49
CAROL A. OLSON
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT PLAN
03/03/97
2351
305.00
MINNESOTA COPY SYSTEMS INC.
12/20 TO 2/19 USAGE
03/03/97
2352
321.10
EAST SIDE LEASING
ECM PUBLISHERS INC
PUBLISHING
03/03/97
2354
202.75
GLENS TRUCK CENTER INC
2/17 PARTS
03/03/97
2355
24.15
NAPA OF ELK RIVER INC
2/22 PARTS
03/OJ/97
2�3b6
50.0
ST JOSEPHS EQUIPMENT INC
PARTS
03/03/97
2357
39.97
G & K TEXTILE LEASING SYSTEMS
FEBRUARY SERVICES
03/03/97
2358
230.14
RANDY'S SANITATION
DEC & JAN SERVICES
03/04/97
2359
547.50
LAPLANT SANITATION INC
MARCH SERVICE
03/0$/97
2360
102.72
ZIEGLER INC
ED ALBRECHT
PARTS
MNDOT VEHICLE INSPECTION
03/03/97
03/03/97
2361
2362
205.81—
200.00
MINNEGASCO
SERVICE TO 2/25
03/03/97
2363
841.30
U.S. WEST COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE TO 2/22
03/03/97
2364
399.30
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
SERVICE TO 2/6
03/03/97
236b
t34U.4_F__
STEPHEN CONROY, ATTORNEY
LEGAL -JANUARY
03/03/97
2367
275.00
WRIGHT-HENNEPIN CO-OP ELECTRIC
ASSN SERVICE TO 2/18
03/03/97
2368
1,010.75
GARY A. GROEN, CPA- FEBRUARY SERVICE 03/0J/'97 Z369 1,412.bO
RADZWILL LAW OFFICE FEVRUARY SERVICES 03/03/97 2370 4,960.50
TOTAL FOR MONTH 23,197.51
TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 23,197.51
Claims List for APproval
MUNICIPAL OF CITY OF OTSEGO
For the period 03/03/97 to
03/03/97
CLAIM
TOTAL
ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT
TO WHOM PAID
FOR WHAT PURPOSE
03/03/97 2338
1,930.65
443.79
101-41400-123
MARCH PREMIUM
MEDICA
101-41600-123
164.52
101-45100-123
222.32
101-21706-000
798.06
473.28
MARCH PREMIUM
03/03/97 2340
4?3.
164.20
1705 666
101-41400-130
63.00
MINNESOTA MUTUAL
101-41600-130
28.00
96.60
4516e 1--3e
101-43100-130
36.60
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND
PPE 2/22/97
03/03/97 2341
1,463.30
101-21704-000
i2i
710.66
552.98
101-43100-121
138.73
101-45100-121
60.93
Claims List for Approval
MUNICIPAL OF CITY OF OTSEGO
For the period 03/03/97 to 03/03/97
CLAIM TOTAL ACCOUNT ACCOUNT
TO WHOM PAID FOR A PURPOSE
MEDICA MARCH PREMIUM 03/03/97 2338 1,930.65 101-41400-123 443.79
101-41600-123 164.52
101-45100-123 222.32
101-21706-000 798.06
MINNESOTA MUTUAL MARCH PREMIUM 03/03/97 2340 164.20 101-41400-130 63.00
101-41600-130 28.00
101-43100-130 36.60
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND PPE 2/22/97 03/03/97 2341 1,463.30 101-21704-000 710.66
101-43100-121 138.73
101-45100-121 60.93
10FAL FOR MONIN 4,t56.43 4,156.43
TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 4,156.43 4,156.43