06-22-98 CCCITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
JUNE 22,1998
1_ Mayor La= Fournier will call meeting to order:
Mayor Fournier called the June 22, 1998 City Council Meeting to order at 6:35 PM.
Mayor Fournier led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll 11: Mayor Fournier; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Virginia Wendel,
Mark Berning, Suzanne Ackerman.
Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning
Administrator; Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk; Dan Licht, Assistant City Planner; Larry
Koshak; City Engineer. Also attending was Janele Taveggia, Hakanson, Anderson.
Absent: Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney.
?__ Consider agenda approval-
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1? rov 1.CM Wendel requested the addition under 9.1.c. Review of County Road 19 paved
shoulders.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the June 22, 1998 City Council Agenda as amended.
Seconded by CM Berning. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider Minutes:
a_ Regular Council Meeting of June 8, 1998_
CM Heidner motioned to adopt the minutes. Seconded by CM Berning. All in
favor. Motion carried.
4. Open Forum:
4.1. Any Open Forum_
Dennis Sommer, developer. He encouraged the Council to include Tom Koerwitz's
property in the sewer district.
5_ Consent Agenda,
5.1. Approval of City Administrator Joh Description and Contract.
CM Wendel requested a change on page 2 of the City Administrator Job Description,
in paragraph 3 to add to "Jointly prepares annual budget with the City Treasurer and
department heads far Council a�nnroval." In the seventh paragraph on page 2, to add to
"Oversees community development programs including tax increment financing, revolving
loan funds, and tax rebate programs subject to Council appraval_" In the last paragraph
on page 2, to delete the word similar and to read "And any other administrative duties as
directed by the Council by motion.
City Council Meeting of June 22, 1998, cont'd. Page 2.
CM Ackerman motioned to approve the City Administrator Job Description with
the above corrections and for the Mayor to enter into the Employment Agreement
with Michael Robertson. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Dan Licht. Assistant City Planner
Dan Licht presented the Planner's report.
6.1- Ronald T and Christine Thompson, 7716 River Rd, L2 B1.
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CM Heidner motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Ronald and
Christine Thompson to allow a 22'X 48' detached garage relocation in an R-1 area
at 7716 River Road, subject to the seven conditions listed in the attached Findings of
Fact. Seconded by CM Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
6_1 Thomas D Jurgens, 16445 NE 70th St Request is for the following:
1 A Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow the extension
of an existing veterinary clinic in an A-1 (Agricultural - Rural
Service Area District)_
Dan Licht presented the Planner's report. Mr. Licht noted the added eight condition that
the applicant apply for an access permit subject to review and approval of MnDOT.
Dr. Jurgens, Owner of Anoka Vet Clinic, informed the Council that he is willing to comply
with all of the conditions of the report.
CM Berning motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow expansion of
the existing veterinary clinic use within an A-1, Agricultural Rural Service District
subject to the eight conditions listed in the Findings of Fact. Seconded by CM
Wendel. All in favor. Motion carried.
The Council directed Dr. Jurgens that he can get a Building Permit prior to receiving
approval from MnDOT for the access.
6-3. Applicant Bill Christian. Builder. for Owner Lin -Bar Development Inc.
Lin -Bar Estates, 2nd Addition Request is for the following PUD
Dan Licht presented the Planner's Report.
CM Heidner stated that since this development was allowed in an area where it
traditionally would not be allowed, it was subject to higher standards, which the original
developer agreed to. He sees that the conditions in the Developer's Agreement end up
costing the homeowners. He is willing to reduce requirement to 2 inch caliper trees but
wants to see more trail or park dedication.
CM Wendel stated the developer has already paid their park and trail fees and supports
reducing the tree requirement to 2 inch caliper.
CM Berning supports additional trail participation since the Odean Avenue Trail will be
extended to the Lin -Bar Estates. Obtaining a lot for a park would have maintenance costs
but a trail would give access to parks.
City Council Meeting of June 22, 1998, cont'd. Page 3.
CM Ackerman also stated additional park and trail support.
Mayor Fournier stated he feels the 4 inch trees are not appropriate but would support the
developers dedicating land for a neighborhood park.
CM Heidner motioned to amend the PUD to allow the removal of the tree
requirement and to require compliance with the City's Landscaping Ordinance
Requirement instead and for the developers to dedicate one lot in Lin -Bar Estates,
subject to review and approval by the Council, for a City Park. Seconded by Mayor
Fournier.
Voting For the Motion: Mayor Fournier, CM Ackerman, CM Heidner, CM
Wendel.
Voting Against the Motion: CM Berning
Motion carried four (4) to one (1).
7Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney:
Mr. MacArthur was not in attendance.
8. John Harwood, City Fngin , r:
8 1 Consider approval of Sewer and Water Plans and Specifications for
Larry Koshak attended in Mr. Harwood's place.
CM Wendel motioned to approve the Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Plans
for purposes of submitting to the proper agencies with the condition that the
corrections the Council requested at a previous meeting are made. Mayor Fournier
seconded.
Discussion: Mike Robertson asked Larry Koshak when the plans for the Water
Tower will be completed. Mr. Koshak said he will have them done for the July 27,
1998 Council Meeting.
All in favor. Motion carried.
8.2. Sewer and Water Update,
Mike Robertson said Ted Field informed him the MPCA Board Meeting to go over the
Greenfield EAW is June 30, 1998, 10 AM. Mike will be attending this meeting.
8.3. Review of 1998 Street Overlay Program.
Janele Taveggia briefly reviewed the proposed 1998 Overlay Project for all of the Hall's
Additions, Vasseur 1st and 2nd Additions, Hidden Valley, Deerfield Acres and Page
Avenue. (See attached).
Andrew MacArthur arrived at 8:35 PM.
The Council discussed the assessments, budget and bonding. Also discussed was City
participation in this project in order to equalize maintenance costs for gravel and paved
streets. CM Wendel questioned why overlay Page Avenue with the current construction
of the bike path there. Mr. Koshak said he will do further review of this issue.
City Council Meeting of June 22, 1998, cont'd Page 4.
CM Berning suggested polling the residents and giving them options such as if they would
prefer to wait with this overlay project for a couple of years at which time put sewer and
water which would require the streets to be reconstructed and therefore not paying an
overlay assessment at this point.
CM Heidner suggested a information meeting.
The Council agreed to poll the residents at an information meeting giving residents rough
costs and options.
8.4. Discussion of date for Informational Meeting for Overlay Project.
July 20, 1998, 7 PM was set for a Informational Meeting.
8.5. Update on SP217-090-01 Otsego Bike Trails
Mr. Koshak reviewed. He again noted he will be reviewing the Page Avenue section.
8.6. Any other Engineering_ Business_
Mr. Koshak reported on the current cracksealing project.
a. Topsoil Shoulders in Mississioni Shores
Mike Robertson reported he discussed this project with Dave Chase. Dave wants the
project hired out since he doesn't have the proper equipment to do it. Mike will be
discussing this further with Dave as to what he can help out with the project.
Mayor Fournier motioned to direct staff to go out for quotes for the Mississippi
Shores topsoil shoulder work with the City Administrator coordinating this project
including the funding. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
b Update on Dust Control - Motion to a}i rp ove.
CM Ackerman motioned to award the dust control project to Dustcoating, Inc., for
$.44 per gallon. Seconded by Mayor Fournier.
Voting For the Motion: Mayor Fournier, CM Berning, CM Wendel, CM
Ackerman.
Voting Against the Motion: CM Heidner.
Motion carried four (4) to one (1).
9. Council Items:
9.1. a Discussion of River Rider Bus Information/ CM Wendel.
CM Wendel went over her attached memo regarding the recent River Rider Meeting.
CM Wendel briefed the Council on the recent EDAAC Meeting she attended. Affordable
Housing was discussed. She questioned the EDAAC's purpose. Mike Robertson said he
has discussed this with the EDAAC and suggested that the Council review their Mission
Statement.
C, Review of CounterRoad 19_
CM Wendel, upon residents request, talked to Judy Rose, Wright County Commissioner
requesting CSAH 19 shoulders be paved. Ms. Rose explained that this is not in the
County's five year plan but a letter should be sent requesting this. Elaine Beatty reported
she has sent this letter.
City Council Meeting of June 22, 1998, cont'd. Page 5.
9.2. Mike Robertson. City Administrator - update:
a_ Discussion of ROW Agent
Mayor Fournier motioned to hire Evergreen per the City Administrator's
recommendation for the City's right-of-way agent for the land acquisition process.
Seconded by CM Ackerman.
Voting For the Motion: CM Ackerman, CM Heidner, CM Berning, Mayor
Fournier
Voting Against the Motion: CM Wendel
Motion carried (4) to one (1).
CM Berning reported he is on the Budget Sub -committee for Community Rec. They need
a preliminary amount of what Otsego will play for 1999.
The Council discussed this and directed the rate remain the same as for 1998.
9.3. Elaine Beatty City Clerk - update,
Elaine reported she has received complaints of parking on Quaday Avenue because of the
large events going on at the VFW. The Council discussed installing "No Parking Signs"
and also checking into the fact that maybe the VFW needed to expand their parking lot.
CM Wendel motioned to have staff write to the VFW informing them of the
complaint prior to installing the "No Parking Signs". Seconded by CM Ackerman.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Elaine stated she and Judy Hudson will be attending an Election Judge Training Session
on June 30, 1998. They will be preparing for the upcoming elections.
9.4. Consider Claims List for approval -
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The Council requested a copy of the recent test results of the monitoring wells.
CM Heidner motioned to accept the Claims List as presented. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.5. City Attorney will request a closed session of the Council under Attorney
Client Privilelp-
CM Berning motioned to closed the City Council Meeting under the Attorney Client
Privilege. Seconded by Mayor Fournier. All in favor Motion carried.
Meeting closed at 10:06 PM.
Attending: Mayor Fournier; Councilmembers: Suzanne Ackerman, Mark Berning, Vern
Heidner, Virginia Wendel. Staff: Mike Robertson, City Administrator; Elaine Beatty,
City Clerk/Zoning Administrator; Andrew MacArthur, City Attorney; Judy Hudson,
Deputy Clerk.
CM Berning motioned to re -open the City Council Meeting. Seconded by CM
Ackerman. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting re -opened at 10:27 PM.
City Council Meeting of June 22, 1998, cont'd. Page 6.
9.6_ Adjourn by 10 PM_
CM Heidner motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Ackerman. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:3 M.
S
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Attest: Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator
Recorded by: Judy Hudson, Deputy Clerk
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