01-09-12 CCOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
JANUARY 9, 2012
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, Dan Scharber, Doug
Schroeder and Tom Darkenwald.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Tami Loff, City Clerk; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron
Wagner, City Engineer and Andy MacArthur, City Attorney.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
No one present.
2 Consider agenda approval.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor.
Motion carried.
3 Consent Agenda (Non -controversial items).
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve December 12, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes.
3.3 Approve December 12, 2011 Special City Council Meeting Minutes.
3.4 Approve 2012 Wright County Economic Development Partnership dues.
3.5 Approve Liability Insurance Renewal.
3.6 Approve Resolution 2012-01 Sign Policy.
3.7 Approve Resolution 2012-02 adopting official Newspaper.
3.8 Approve Resolution 2012-03 Establishing Depositories for City Funds.
3.9 Approve Resolution 2012-04 appointing Commissioners.
3.10 Approve Resolution 2012-05 reducing the interest rate of Mississippi Shores
6th 7th and 8th Addition assessments.
3.11 Approve Final Pay Estimate #3 for SRTS in the amount of $12,653.02 &
work order.
3.12 Approve purchase of a Plow Truck.
3.13 Approve 2012 Garbage Hauler's Licenses.
3.14 Received minutes of the November 7, 2011 HPC Mtg.
3.15 Received minutes of the November 9, 2011 Parks & Rec Commission Mtg.
3.16 Received minutes of the November 15, 2011 Police Commission Mtg.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Annual Business.
4.1 Appoint Acting Mayor (If the Mayor is absent.)
CM Scharber motioned to appoint CM Vern Heidner. Seconded by CM Darkenwald.
All in favor. Motion carried.
4.2 City Council Subcommittees & Liaison Appointment for 2012.
CM Scharber motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion
carried.
City Council Meeting January 9, 2012.
5. Public Hearings:
5.1 Property Tax Abatement for commercial property -lots 3 & 4, Block 1,
Mississippi Shores Sixth Addition.
A. City Clerk attests to legal notice.
B. Comments by City Attorney.
C. Presentation. (Johnson)
D. Public Comments.
E. Close the Public Hearing.
F. Approve Resolution 2012-06.
City Clerk Loff attested that all the proper legal noticing has been completed.
City Attorney MacArthur reviewed the process.
City Administrator Johnson presented the staff report. The tax abatement assistance would be
in the amount of $10,600 paid over three years; $4,000 in years one and two and up to $2,600
in year three. City Administrator Johnson said she received a comment from a property owner
within this development who thanks the city for their efforts.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:06 PM. Hearing no comment Mayor Stockamp
closed the Public Hearing at 7:07 PM.
CM Darkenwald said this is related to the discussion we had with property owner and Ron
Touchette correct. City Administrator Johnson said, correct; the property owner which is the
Bank of Elk River is agreeable.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Resolution 2012-06 authorizing execution of a
Tax Abatement Agreement. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
5.2 Vacation of Drainaae & Utility Easement for a portion of a public richt-of-
way for 96th Street.
A. City Clerk attests to legal notice.
B. Comments by City Attorney.
C. Presentation. (DDQ
D. Public Comments.
E. Close the Public Hearing.
F. Approve Resolution 2012-07.
City Clerk Loff attested that all the proper legal noticing has been completed.
City Attorney MacArthur reviewed the process.
City Planner Licht presented staff report.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 PM.
Adair Rosenow, 13630 96th Street, asked what the timing is on this project. City Planner Licht
said if approved it would be sent to the county for recording. The city also will need to find a
realtor to market the property.
Mr. Rosenow asked if this road will remain a gravel road. City Planner Licht said yes.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Public Hearing at 7:11 PM.
CM Heidner said the on the map presented it shows the road as 97th Street. City Engineer
Wagner said it should be 96th Street and he will correct it on the map.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Resolution 2012-07 vacating existing right-of-
way and approving dedication of street easement on property owned by the City of
Otsego. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
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6. Public Works.
6.1 Beaudry Park Drainage.
City Engineer Wagner presented the staff report. CM Scharber asked if Public Works will be
doing the work on this project. Public Works Supervisor Belair said that is the intent but he will
put together cost on materials and decide at that point. CM Darkenwald asked if this will be
paid out of the Otsego Creek Improvement Fund. City Administrator Johnson said correct.
CM Scharber motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Heldner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
7. Community Development.
7.1 Park Donation Policy.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. CM Darkenwald asked if they have to be an
Otsego resident. City Planner Licht said the policy is written to be an Otsego resident but we
could change to say current or former resident. CM Heidner asked if the bench donation we
received recently would have met these requirements. City Planner Licht said no.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve with changes to include current or former
resident. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
8. City Council Reports and Updates.
No items.
9. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson said that the 194 Chamber State of the Cities meeting is Tuesday,
January 31 at the St. Michael City Hall. CM Darkenwald will be attending in place of Mayor
Stockamp if any other Council member would like to attend please let her know. City
Administrator Johnson said also the Wright County Economic Development Partnership Annual
meeting is January 20 at 7:30 AM. CM Darkenwald will be appointed to the Board. She
encouraged Council members to attend.
There was discussion on the new city website/city logo design.
10. Adjourn.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 7:35 PM.
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