12-12-11 CCOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
DECEMBER 12, 2011
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 and Tom
Darkenwald. Excused absence: Councilmember Doug Schroeder.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Gary Groen, Finance Director; 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.
Pat Hilden, 7094 Odell Ave, President of the Otsego River Riders Snowmobile Club, said they
plan on having a member present at all the City Council meetings between December 1 and
April 1. Mr. Hilden gave an update of club activities. The club is asking the City Council for
donation of 12-18 signs for their trails. Mayor Stockamp said last year the City Council approved
signs but those were never completed so this would be in addition to those correct. Mr. Hilden
said yes. City Administrator Johnson said she will check on those signs approved previously and
follow up with the City Council. The City Council directed City staff to bring back to the January
9 City Council meeting a cost of the 12-18 signs requested.
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 November 28, 2011 City Council 6:00 PM Meeting Minutes.
3.3 Approve November 28, 2011 Special City Council Meeting Minutes.
3.4 Approve release of Otsego Commercial Park Escrow.
3.5 Approve Metro Appliance Recycling agreement regarding official signs.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Public Hearin
4.1 To consider the 2012 Fee Schedule that includes development related fees.
A. City Clerk attests to legal notice.
B. Comments by City Attorney.
C. Presentation of the proposed fee schedule.
D. Public Comments.
E. Close the Public Hearing.
F. Approve Ordinance 2011-14 establishing the fee schedule of city fees for
2012.
City Clerk Loff attested that all the proper legal noticing has been completed.
City Attorney MacArthur said a Public Hearing is required being that there is proposed
development related fee changes.
City Clerk Loff reviewed the proposed changes to the 2012 fee schedule.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 PM.
City Council Meeting December 12, 2011.
Hearing no public comment Mayor Stockamp closed the Public Hearing at 7:25 PM
CM Heidner said the change to fire district fees include removing those fees off the tax roll and
including them in the property tax levy. CM Heidner asked if that has been completed through
the county. Finance Director Groen said yes.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Ordinance 2011-14 establishing the fee schedule
of the city fees for 2012. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
5. Administration.
5.1 2012 Tax Levy and Budget.
A. Consider Resolution 2011-65 Adopting the Final 2012 Tax Lew.
B. Adopt 2012 Budget.
Finance Director Groen presented.
Mayor Stockamp opened for public comment.
Mark Helegson, 10200 NE Kadler Avenue, asked what the overall budget increase is. City
Administrator Johnson said there is a decrease by 4.15%. CM Heidner said with the State Aid
Homestead Credit, the state is still collecting; they are holding $286 million and not distributing.
CM Heidner said that previously each parcel would pay the same amount with this change the
larger facilities are paying.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Resolution 2011-65 setting a Final Tax Levy of
$4,261,000 for 2012 Budget appropriations. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in
favor. Motion carried.
CM Scharber motioned to approve 2012 General Fund Budget of $3,571,172,
Building Safety of $230,460, Water $372,592, Sewer $877,963 and Storm Sewer
$71,436. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Community Development.
6.1 70th Street Construction Project.
A. Marlowe Avenue to Martin Farms Avenue.
1. Consider Resolution 2011-62 Authorizing Ad for Bid for 70th Street,
Marlowe Avenue to Martin Farms Avenue.
City Engineer presented the staff report. If approved staff would advertise for bids and then
bring back to the January 23 City Council meeting to award the project. This project would then
be constructed in 2012 and the striping would occur in 2013.
Mayor Stockamp said will the bike path be incorporated that was discussed. City Engineer
Wagner said not on this section in will be in the section of MacIver Avenue and Oakwood
Avenue which is the next item on agenda.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Resolution 2011-62 authorizing Ad for bid for 70t"
Street construction from Marlowe Avenue to Martin Farms Avenue. Seconded by
Mayor Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
B. Martin Farms Avenue to Oakwood Avenue.
1. Consider Resolution 2011-63 Authorizina Preparation of the 70th
Street Feasibility Studx.
2. Consider motion to approve Authorization of Preparation and
Submittal of Region &W Federal Grant Application and Routes of
Regional Significance State Aid Grant Application.
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3. Consider Resolution 2011-64 Authorizing Preparation of Plans and
Specifications for 70th Street from Martin Farms Avenue to Oakland
Avenue.
City Engineer presented the staff report. City Engineer Wagner said this section will include a
mile 1/2 in road and a bike trail. City Engineer Wagner reviewed two grant opportunities for the
701h Street project.
CM Heidner said it looks narrow. CM Heidner said staff should check into extending to Odean
Avenue.
Mayor Stockamp asked when the residents along 70th Street will be invited back as discussed.
City Planner Licht said when the City Engineer brings back and we have more information. City
Engineer Wagner said that we should know about the 7W funding in February and then the
Feasibility study would be completed so the meeting with the residents would take place in
March or April.
CM Scharber motioned to approve 2011-63 Authorizing preparation of the 70th
Street Feasibility Study. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Scharber motioned to approve authorization of Preparation and submittal of
Region 7W Federal Grant Application and Routes of Regional Significance State Aid
Grant Application. Seconded by Mayor Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Resolution 2011-64 Authorizing Preparation of
Plans and Specifications of 70th Street from Martin Farms Avenue to Oakland
Avenue. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2 Septic Ordinance.
City Planner Licht presented the Planner's report. This will require systems to be inspected
every three years. Mayor Stockamp asked who will track. City Administrator Johnson said that
planning and building will work together and it will be tracked through Permit Works. CM
Darkenwald asked if
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Ordinance 2011-15 amending the city code of the
city of Otsego regarding individual sewage treatment systems and the Summary
Ordinance. Seconded by Mayor Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.3 Approve TRSA field use and equipment agreement.
City Planner Licht presented the Planner's report. City Planner Licht said TRSA president Steve
Zoubek reviewed the agreement and is comfortable the agreement.
Mayor Stockamp said she will be abstaining since she is on the TRSA board. Mayor Stockamp
turned the meeting over to acting Mayor Heidner.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as drafted by city staff. Seconded by CM Scharber.
Motion passed 3-0. Mayor Stockamp abstained.
7. Public Works.
7.1 Street Sign Policy.
City Engineer Wagner presented the staff report. Mayor Stockamp asked if the Public Works
Subcommittee has reviewed this. CM Heidner said yes. Mayor Stockamp asked where the
application for street sign request will be. City Engineer Wagner said on the website.
Mayor Stockamp said that there is no reflection left on the Otsego entrance signs. City Engineer
Wagner said he has spoken with Wright County they will replace the signs for free with their
standards or the city has to option to either replace the reflective on the existing signs for $280
or change to brand new signs with the city logo for $660.
City Council Meeting December 12, 2011.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve using the new Otsego Logo at $660 to
replace. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the Sign Policy. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All
in favor motion carried.
8. City Council Reports and Updates.
Mayor Stockamp gave an update on the Otsego Santa Day.
9. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson said that intern Stephen Wensman started today.
10. Adjourn.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 8:33 PM.
ATTEST:4-MUC-11" &AL
Tami Loff, City Clerk
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