10-29-01 PHI TEti1 3,G,
CITY OF OTSEGO
PUBLIC HEARING
PARSON'S AVENUE VACATION
OCTOBER 29, 2001
6:30 PM
OTSEGO CITY HALL
1. Mayor Fournier will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Fournier called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Larry Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Virginia
Wendel, Suzanne Ackerman and Jerry Struthers.
Staff. Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Judy Hudson, City Clerk; Andrew
MacArthur, City Attorney and Ron Wagner, City Engineer.
2. Mayor Fournier open the Public Hearin
Mayor Fournier opened the Public Hearing at 6:35 PM.
Judy Hudson, City Clerk, attested that the legal publication, mailings, and posting were
completed. She also stated that she did not receive any letters regarding this proposed
vacation.
3. Andrew MacArthur City Attorney,
Mr. MacArthur explained the procedure and process. He did talk to John Jackels,
bordering property owner, who relayed to him that they did not intend to attend the Public
Hearing.
4. Ron Wagner, City Engineer.
Mr. Wagner reviewed the Parson Avenue Vacation.
5. Open for Public Comment
There were no public attendees.
6. Citv Council discussion
The City Council discussed future development with roads for this area.
7. Additional Public Comment
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'vIavor Fournier close the Public Hearin.
Mayor Fournier closed the Public Hearing at 6:49 PM.
y. .-env City Council action
C'Nl Heidner motioned to approve Resolution No. 2001-32 approving vacation of a
portion of Parson avenue. Seconded by CN( Wendel. All in favor. ,Motion carried.
Public Hearing for Vacation of Parson Avenue of October 29, 2001. Page 2.
10. Any other City business
Ron Wagner discussed the suggested West Sewer Treatment Plant Site on the Wilfred
Duerr property. Since he has now received the topography, he is not recommending this
site because it is a wetland. The Council directed him and Mike Robertson to proceed
with the delineation of this wetland and to review other sites. Mayor Fournier and CM
Heidner, sub -committee, will contact other landowners this week.
Mayor Fournier has been getting feedback from residents for 24-hour police coverage.
Mike Robertson will discuss with the Sheriff regarding rotating shifts.
Mike Robertson updated the Council on security systems for the Water and Sewer Works
Buildings.
11. Adjourn.
CM Ackerman motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor.
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.
Mayor Larry Fournier
Judy Hudson, City Clerk
Recorded by: Judy Hudson