ITEM 3.2B 7.27.2015 MinutesITEM 3_2B
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
JULY 27, 2015
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Jason Warehime and Doug
Schroeder. Absent: Tom Darkenwald.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer;
Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
Special Presentation: CenterPoint Energy Community Partnership Grant.
Joe Fosner, CenterPoint Energy Representative, presented a check to the city in the amount of
$2,500 to be used for emergency management radios.
2. Consider agenda approval.
CM Heidner requested to remove Item 3.2C and Item 3.3C from the agenda and bring back for
minor corrections. City Planner Licht requested to add Item 3.8 Approve an exemption from
Wright County septic point of sale ordinance within Boulder Creek. Mayor Stockamp requested
to move Item 3.6 Approve New Soccer Field Name at Prairie Park to Item 7.2 and to add Item
7.3 Legislative update.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as amended. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in
favor. Motion carried 4-0.
3. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items)
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. June 24, 2015 Special Meeting.
B. July 9, 2015 Special Meeting.
C. July 13, 2015 Meeting. - REMOVED
3.3 Received Commission Meeting Minutes.
A. Public Safety Commission May 12, 2015.
B. Heritage Preservation Commission May 14, 2015.
C. Parks & Recreation June 16, 2015. - REMOVED
D. Planning Commission July 6, 2015.
3.4 Approve Resolution 2015-37 Accepting donation from CenterPoint Energy.
3.5 Approve hire of the Utility Operator Position.
3.6 Approve New Soccer Field Name at Prairie Park. -REMOVED
3.7 Adopt Ordinance 2015-05 amending the City Code regarding discharge to the Public
Sewer System.
3.8 Approve an exemption from Wright County septic point of sale ordinance within Boulder
Creek.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as amended. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in
favor. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Community Development:
4.1 Jamfest Special Event Permit.
City Planner Licht presented the Special Event Permit request from Rockwoods Jamfest for
August 14, 2015.
Applicant David Peterson, Rockwoods, said he was told by City staff that a catering license was
needed because his liquor license would not cover the event; when he went to the state they
said it was not needed and that they could use their existing liquor license. City Planner Licht
said the condition in the permit states the On -Sale liquor shall comply with City Code so if a
catering license is not required by the state it would not be required. City staff will verify with
the state and follow up with the applicant.
Mr. Peterson also requested as in the past for the use of jersey barriers from the City. The City
Council concurred that could be added into the request. The applicant to work with Street
Operations Manager Lamson on delivery.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve a Special Event Permit for Jamfest on August
14, 2015 subject to the conditions outlined in the permit as presented with the
addition of the use of the City's jersey barriers. Seconded CM Warehime. All in favor.
Motion carried 4-0.
4.2 14376 78t" Street Hazardous Building Order.
City Attorney MacArthur presented the staff report. He said City Code enforcement has
identified the structure as hazardous and notification of this condition has been sent to the
property owner and he has agreed to remove the structure. City Attorney MacArthur also
provided additional photos to the City Council. He said in order to give the property owner time
to remove the structure he is recommending this item be tabled until the August 24 City Council
meeting consent agenda. Mayor Stockamp asked if a complaint was received on this property.
City Planner Licht said yes we have gotten repeated complaints and after inspection it has
deteriorated more. CM Heidner said he can see giving the property owner additional time to
take down but the cost we have been incurring for code enforcement can that be assessed?
City Attorney MacArthur said we have not issued a citation yet he said he has been trying to
minimize. He said the time has been minimal at this point.
CM Schroeder motioned to table action on the Hazardous Building located at 14376
78t" Street until the regular scheduled City Council meeting on August 24, 2015.
Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Utilities:
5.1 Lift Station #3 Improvement.
Utility Supervisor Neidermeier presented the staff report.
CM Heidner motioned to approve contract with Total Control Systems for Lift Station
#3 Improvements. Seconded by Mayor Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
6. Administration:
6.1 Consider Resolution 2015-38 approving ISD 728 Agreement.
City Attorney MacArthur presented a preliminary cost agreement between the City of Otsego
and ISD 728 and a petition for a City public improvement project. City Attorney MacArthur said
the agreement has been sent to IDS 728 and City staff has not received comment back. City
Administrator Johnson said if they do respond with comment it will be brought back to the City
Council for discussion. City Engineer Wagner explained the difference in the cost verses
previously; he said at one time the city had looked at rural section street and then looked at
urban section. He stated they decided on urban being eventually all roads will be urban.
CM Schroeder motioned to approve Resolution 2015-38, approving Agreement
between the City of Otsego and ISD 728. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor.
Motion carried 4-0.
6.2 Advisory Commissions.
City Clerk Loff said the city received two applications for the Public Safety Commission and is
looking for direction on interview dates and the second item is the City received the resignation
from Parks and Recreation Commissioner Peter Torresani. There was discussion on if the
alternate positions where still needed in each commission. The City Council concurred to keep
the alternates.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to set August 24, 2015 at 6:30 PM at Prairie Center for
the interviews of the Public Safety Commission. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor. Motion carried 4-0.
The City Council discussed the resignation of Parks and Recreation Commission Peter Torresani.
They thank him and recognized his years of service.
CM Schroeder motioned to accept the resignation of Peter Torresani from the Parks
and Recreation Commission and thank him for his twelve years of service. Seconded
by Mayor Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
7. City Council Reports and Updates.
7.1 Commission Liaison Updates.
A. Heritage Preservation Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp.
Mayor Stockamp said the commission researched historical data for the park name in the
Wildflower Meadows development and submitted Northwoods Park which was chosen by the
P/R Commission. She stated the commission is working with Commissioner Lisa Fahey on
getting the books bond and also they have been part of the City's 25 year Annivsary planning
and are working on photos and highlights for that event.
B. Parks & Recreation Commission Liaison CM Schroeder.
CM Schroeder said the Parks and Recreation choose the Northwood Park for recommendation of
the park name in Wildflower Meadows. He also said there was a public meeting for that park
plans at the last Parks and Recreation meeting and the Commission also reviewed the request
for the Prairie Park soccer field name after the TRSA coach that passed away.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Heidner.
CM Heidner said the Commission reviewed the applications from Tires Plus, Boondox expansion
and MinnMed expansion.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Warehime.
CM Warehime said new elections of officers were held at the last meeting; new chair is Mark
Driste, Vice -Chair is Charles Schauss and Secretary is Tina Driste. He said the Commission
discussed having a booth at the Prairie Festival this year and also decided with time restraints
they would not be participating in the Otsego Night Out this year. The Commission is working
on gather items for the festival and possible new Public Safety Commission banner that would
be brought to the full council for consideration.
7.2. Approve New Soccer Field Name at Prairie Park.
Mayor Stockamp said she will be abstaining since she is on the TRSA Board.
CM Heidner motioned to approve naming the new soccer fields at Prairie Park "Dale
Lehrke Fields". Seconded by CM Schroeder. Motion carried 3-0. Mayor Stockamp
abstained.
7.3 Legislative update.
Mayor Stockamp said she received a letter that Representative Nick Zerwas has been selected
as League of Minnesota Cities Legislator of Distinction for 2015. She further stated the letter
directs her to share with fellow council, public and newspaper.
8. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Engineer Wagner gave an update on the Packard Avenue and 70th Street Projects.
9. Adjourn.
CM Warehime motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor.
Motion carried 4-0. Adjourned at 7:42 PM.
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
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Mayor Jessica Stockamp