04-14-97 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
APRIL 14, 1997
1_ Mayor Larry Fournier will call meeting to orde
Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM
a. Pledge o_ f Allegiance.
Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Virginia Wendel, Mark Berning, Vern Heidner,
Suzanne Ackerman
Staff: Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Bob Kirmis, Assistant City Planner; Elaine
Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator; Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk; Jerry Olson,
Building Official.
2. Consider Agenda Apnroval"
CM Berning requested the additions of the following:
Under Item 9.3. City owned property on 80th Street, Jerry Olson, Building
Official.
Under Item 9.1. Community Rec. Meeting
Under Item 6.3.1. Comp. Plan Update
Mayor Fournier requested the following additions:
Under Item 7.4.1. Letter from John Lefebvre dated 4-14-97
Under Item 9.3. Discussion of Joint EDA/EDAAC Meeting
Under Item 9.3.1. Discussion of Otsego Membership with the Wright County
Economic Partnership.
Under Item 9.3.2. Resignation of Duane Fielder - discussion.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the April 14, 1997 City Council Agenda as
amended. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider Minutes-
a -
in rtes -a_ March 12, 1997 Sewer and Water Workshop with Dayton-
CM
a onCM Berning motioned to amend these minutes on Page 5 by eliminating beginning with -
after Mayor Fournier opened to the public to Page 6 up to Mayor Fournier announced ....
and to replace with - include discussion among citizens in attendance and city councils of
both Dayton and Otsego.
There was no second to this motion
CM Berning motioned to add Mayor Fournier's response on Page 5 to John
Darkenwald - Did you want the 200 acres included in the sewer study? And Mr.
Darkenwald's response was no. Seconded by CM Wendel.
Otsego City Council Meeting of April 14, 1997, cont'd. Page 2.
CM Heidner motioned to table approving these minutes. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
h. March 17, 1997 Workshop Re: Water and Sewer
CM Wendel motioned to approve with the following corrections - Page 2, should be
.124 and by 2006 should be .23 mgd. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor.
Motion carried.
C. March 24, 1997 Regular Council Meeting.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the minutes. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum_
Wallace Odell, resident, disagreed with the minutes of the March 12, 1997 City Council
Workshop. Also stated concern about not being informed of the March 17, 1997 City
Council Workshop. Mr. Odell also acknowledged receiving a letter from the City Engineer
dated April 11, 1997.
Paul Dahlheimer and Don Huss, residents of 87th Street, requested dust control for 87th
Street.
Elaine Beatty explained the City's policy regarding dust control.
5. Consent Agenda.
5-1- Approve Resolution for Authorization Execution of Sub -Grant Agreement
for FEMA 1158 -DR -Minnesota -
CM Heidner motioned adoption of the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Ackerman.
All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Bob Kirmis, Assistant City Planner.
Mr. Kirmis presented the Planner's Report.
6.1. Consider Vernon and Celine Greeningerr, 1044 70th Street NE requ=
as follows:
a. Conditional Use Permit to allow a oneep r forty subdivision
of more than 2.5 acres.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit subject to the
conditions outlined in the Findings of Facts and to change the date the council met
to April 14. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
h. A variance to allow a oneep r forty split of more than ten acres.
CM Heidner motioned to approve the variance allowing a one per forty split of more
than ten acres subject to the conditions listed in the Findings of Fact, change the
date the Council met to April 14, 1997 and approval of the CUP. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
Otsego City Council Meeting of April 14, 1997, cont'd. Page 3.
6.2. Consider City of Otsego. Mayor Larry Fournier as follows.,
Mr. Kirmis presented the PC recommendation which was to table this until the State
Historical Society completes their survey of the community.
a Conditional use Permit to allow relocation of a locally
significant historic structure (Old town Site).
b_ A Variance for rear yard setback from 50 feet to 35 feet
CM Wendel motioned to table this issue until the study is completed by the State
Historical Society. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.3. Any other Pl nningBusiness.
6.3.1 Update on Comp Plan
Mr. Kirmis reported the Tactics Report was completed and basically everything has been
put on hold until a decision is made regarding water and sewer services. Mr. Kirmis
discussed the time frame and information meetings and the process.
7.1. Consider Elk River Fire Service on rac _
The City Attorney recommended approval.
CM Berning motioned to approve the Elk River Fire Service Contract. Seconded by
CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.2_ Consider 62nd Street ( Private Road ) Petition -
CM Heidner motioned to refer this issue to the City Engineer and City Planner for
their comments as to the conditions the Council should consider in accepting this
street. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
73. Consider Maintenance Agreement between Otsego/Albertville-
Mr. MacArthur recommended adding his recommendation per his letter.
After Council discussion staff was directed to include a list of rates with rights of
modification each year, who will be the decision maker, address planning issues to
coincide with both cities, address provisions for damage issues to the streets, cost sharing
for drafting this agreement. (Andy MacArthur and Larry Koshak will revise and bring
back to the City Council).
7.4. An, other egal Business -
7 4- 1.
usiness_7.4.1. John T of bvr .'s letter.
After Council discussion, it was the consensus not to change any of the conditions of the
purchase agreement between the City and John Lefebvre.
CM Heidner motioned for the City Attorney to write a letter to John Lefebvre
relating the consensus of the Council. Seconded by CM Ackerman.
Voting For the Motion: CM Ackerman, CM Heidner, Mayor Fournier
Voting Against the Motion: CM Berning, CM Wendel
Otsego City Council Meeting of April 14, 1997, cont'd. page 4.
Motion carried three (3) to two (2).
Both CM Berning and CM Wendel voted against the motion since they felt the City
Clerk and not the City Attorney should write the letter.
8. Larry Koshak,_City _Engineer-
There
ngini eer_
There were no engineering items.
9_ Council Items.
9.3_ Any other Council business_
9-3. Joint FDAIEDAAC Meeting -
Mayor
e ing_Mayor Fournier set May 1, 1997, 7 PM for a joint EDA/EDAAC Meeting for discussion
of development and grants for sewer.
9.3.1. Otsego's Membership with the Wrighto n Economic Development
PP ership-
CM Heidner motioned for the City not to continue their membership with the
Wright County Economic Development Partnership at this time. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.3.2. Resignation of City Employee. Duane Fielder.
The Council acknowledged Duane's resignation and requested Dave Chase, Maintenance
Supervisor to attend the next council meeting.
9.3.3_ City Property located on 80th Street (Section 25, R24)„
Jerry Olson, Building Official, reviewed this site with the Council as outlined in his
attached memo.
The Council requested a price to abandon the septic system.
CM Berning motioned to have the well, located on this site, sealed for $450.00.
Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.1. Consider Certification of Local Performance Measures for Local
Performance Aid payable in 1998.
CM Heidner motioned to certify this document for Local Performance Measures for
Local Performance Aid payable in 1998. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor.
Motion carried.
9.2. Discussion of Peavey House Rental Prosy at 13620 95th Street NE.
Mayor Fournier motioned to accept the Deputy Clerk's recommendation that all
rent is due as of May 1, 1997 or this will be turned over to the City Attorney as
outlined in the attached memo. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion
carried.
9-3- Community Rec. Program_
CM Beming attended a Board meeting today and went over some issues with the Council
and asked for Council input. Some the issues discussed: three communities withdrawing
from this joint powers, budget concerns, staffs salaries, possible increase assessments,
population figures, event fees and possibly the school district cutting costs.
Otsego City Council Meeting of April 14, 1997, cont'd. Page 5.
The Council discussed financial concerns and asked for more information. CM Berning
replied he should know more about this budget by the next council meeting.
9.4. Consider changing City Reorganization Workshop on 4-21-97 to 4 PM
from 7 PM.
The Council directed to leave the workshop scheduled for 7 PM.
9.5. Consider Otsego Bike Plan - Does Council want Park and recs. to
continue with this.
Darlene Solberg, Park and Rec. member, asked for Council direction on this issue.
After Council discussion, it was decided to consider this at budget time and for the Park
and Rec. Commission to discuss this at their 1998 budget meeting.
9.6. Discussion of guidelines for usage of outdoor play fields -possible
adoption -
The consensus of the Council was to send this to the Park and Rec. Commission to change
the language appropriate to Otsego.
9.7. Consider approval of merit raise for Public Works part-time em14ee.
CM Heidner motioned to approve this merit raise as recommended by the Public
Works sub -committee. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
area_
CM Heidner motioned to accept the quote from Steve's Lawn and Snow Service for
lawn service. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
Judy Hudson will be the contact person.
9.9. City Clerk's U da e.
Elaine Beatty went over her list of items which included bringing the Council up to date
on the 101 Grand Opening and the recent flooding in Otsego.
Mayor Fournier motioned for Otsego to participate in donating $100.00 for the 101
Grand Opening, taking this amount out of the City Council Contingency Budget.
Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.10. Consider Claims List fora approval,
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the Claims List as presented. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
Otsego City Council Meeting of April 14, 1997, cont'd. Page 6.
9.11_ A 'ourn by 1O PM_
Mayor Fournier motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM.
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