ITEM 3.2A SCC 3.9.2015 MinutesITEM 3-2A
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PRAIRIE CENTER
MARCH 9, 2015
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Jason Warehime,
Doug Schroeder. Absent: Councilmember Tom Darkenwald.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Dan Jordet, Administrative Services Director, Kevin
Lamson, Interim Streets Maintenance Supervisor; Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Daniel Licht,
City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; Kurt Neidermeier, Utility Operations Supervisor and
Tami Loff, City Clerk.
1. Fire Service update.
Mayor Stockamp closed the meeting at 7:31 PM pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05
Subdivision 3C. The property to be discussed is parcel 118-262-001010.
Attorney Ron Black was present.
CM Warehime motioned to adjourn the closed meeting. Seconded by CM Schroeder.
All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:30 PM.
CM Schroeder motioned to re -open the special meeting at 8:30 PM. Seconded by CM
Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. New E-8 School.
City Administrator Johnson reviewed the intent of this discussion and the intent of ensuring
infrastructure was available to meet the School District's construction schedule. She indicated
that the City Attorney would draft an agreement for consideration and adoption by both the City
and the School before the improvements would begin to ensure that both parties understood
the scope of the project and their associated financial obligations. City Engineer Wagner
presented information on E-8 infrastructure costs, preliminary schedule and fees. The City
Council agreed to have City staff start conversations with the Pouliot's, Vetsch's and Berning's
regarding ROW and easements; the Council further directed the City Attorney to draft and
agreement for review and for staff to continue financial and engineering analysis of the project.
3. 2015 Strategic Goals.
City Administrator Johnson reviewed the economic development strategic goals identified last
year; broadband and City marketing plan. City Administrator Johnson said that the city is not
eligible for grants related to the broadband access. The suggestion is to work with Charter the
cable franchise. City staff to confirm the franchise area. There was discussion on a separate
worksession to review the City marketing plan.
CM Heidner motioned to call a special meeting April 6, 2015 at 6:00 PM at Prairie
Center, 8899 Nashua Avenue NE, for the following items, Personnel Policy and City
marketing plan related to the 2015 strategic goals. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All
in favor. Motion carried.
4. JamFest update.
City Planner Licht reviewed the request from Rockwoods for the 2015 JamFest regarding
signage. After discussion, the City Council concurred to not allow the signage requested.
Other:
Mayor Stockamp gave an update on the District 728 School Board Worksession she attended
with Parks and Recreation Manager Ross Demant regarding fields at Otsego Elementary.
5. Adjourn.
urn.
CM Warehime motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 9:55 PM.
ATTEST:
Tam! Loff, City Clerk
Mayor Jessica Stockamp