09-14-15 City Council MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
SEPTEMBER 14, 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 and Tom Darkenwald
Absent: Councilmembers Doug Schroeder and Jason Warehime.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer;
Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Adam Flaherty, Finance Director; and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
Special Presentation: CentraCare Health -Monticello.
CentraCare Health -Monticello Administrator Mary Ellen Wells distributed materials and
presented CentraCare Health-Monticello's annual update.
Jerome Bauer, 6685 Odean Avenue NE, said he is here tonight regarding the firearm ordinance
amendment and would like to speak at that time.
Randy Carstensen, 11364 80th Street NE and Mary Valerius, 13701 70th Street NE said they also
are here for that item.
2. Consider agenda approval.
Mayor Stockamp requested to add a letter received from Kathy McClure to Item 3.10.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as amended. Seconded by Mayor Stockamp. All in
favor. Motion carried 3-0.
3. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. August 12, 2015 Special Meeting.
B. August 24, 2015 Meeting.
C. August 24, 2015 6:30 PM Special Meeting.
D. August 24, 2015 Special Meeting.
E. August 31, 2015 Special Meeting.
3.3 Authorize City Council special pay.
3.4 Approve quote for East Wastewater Treatment Facility fall Biosolids haul and application.
3.5 Wright County Sheriff Contract.
3.6 Adopt Resolution 2015-46 Arbor Creek 3rd Phase 3 Development Agreement.
3.7 Adopt Resolution 2015-47 Approving Depositories for City Funds.
18 Pay Estimates/Requests:
A. Pay Estimate #1 in the amount of $55,458.00 to Allied Blacktop Co. for the 2015
Crack Sealing Project.
B. Pay Estimate #1 in the amount of $150,464.62 to Allied Blacktop Co. for the
2015 Street Maintenance Project.
C. Pay Estimate #2 in the amount of $445,805.94 to Fehn Companies, Inc. for the
70th Street/CSAH 37 Improvement Project.
3.9 Accept Resignation of Heritage Preservation Commission Lisa Fahey.
3.10 Accept Resignation of Finance Assistant II.
3.11 Adopt Charter Communications Resolution 2015-48.
3.12 Great River Centre Development:
A. Approve Resolution 2015-49 Authorizing Preparation of Feasibility Report for
Great River Centre Improvement Project.
B. Consider Local Government Resolution 2015-50 in Support of Business
Development Infrastructure Application.
C. Authorize Appraisals for Great River Centre Improvement Project.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as amended with addition of letter to Item 3.10
Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried 3-0.
4. Community Development:
4.1 PCR Queens LLC/Jump City:
A. Interim Use Permit to allow indoor physical recreation facilities involving
Inflatables.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
CM Heidner motioned to approve an interim use permit for Shawn Thompson/PCR
Queens LLC to allow physical recreation at 5887 Queens Avenue subject to the
conditions outlined in the findings of fact and decision dated September 10, 2015.
Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried 3-0.
4.2 Otsego City Campus 2nd Addition:
A. Zoning Map amendment rezoning a portion of the site from A-1 District to
INS District.
B. Preliminary/Final Plat amending the boundaries between two existing lots.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve a preliminary/final plat of the Otsego City
Campus 2nd Addition and Ordinance 2015-08 amending the Zoning Map.
Seconded by Mayor Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried 3-0.
4.3 Firearms Discharge Ordinance.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. The City has two issues related to the Firearms
Discharge Ordinance that requires discussion and possible action. The first relates to discharge
of a firearm within the designated No Discharge Zone for the purposes of addressing diseased,
injured or dangerous animals. The second issue relates to hunting within designated Wildlife
Management Areas and the 500 foot separation between the discharge of a firearm and
adjacent buildings, pastured animals or collector/arterial streets required by the City Code. City
staff has drafted language to be added to the City Code that would exempt the Wildlife
Management Area from the 500 foot separation requirement for hunting when allowed in
accordance with state laws. After discussion at the Administrative Subcommittee City staff has
also drafted an amendment to the Archery Equipment section to reduce the required separation
from 500-200 feet.
Mary Valerius, 13701 70th Street NE, stated he is for the amendment he said he has been
hunting out there for years and there has never been a problem. He feels it's just new owners
that come in and are not aware.
Jerome Bauer, 6685 Odean Avenue NE, stated he is for the amendment and also said the city
spent money on the signs and they are shot up. He stated he is against hunters that are doing
things illegally.
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Randy Carstensen, 11364 80th Street NE, stated he is for the amendment. He said regarding the
discharge situation, he had to put down his dog when attached by a Rottweiler and he spoke of
coyotes close to his home. He also said he has been tracking a bobcat within the area.
CM Heidner motioned to approve Ordinance 2015-07 amending the City Code
related to the use of a firearm including archery equipment. Seconded by CM
Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried 3-0.
5. City Council Reports and Updates.
5.1 Approve claim list for Metro Appliance Recycling.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor.
Motion carried 3-0.
Other:
CM Heidner asked if the fog sealing application was different this year. City Engineer Wagner
said no it was due to the humidity.
CM Darkenwald said he would like to acknowledge and congratulate Mayor Stockamp for the
local impact award she won this year for the Susan G. Komen 3 -Day Walk. He further stated he
would like to see something printed in the Otsego Newsletter because it is a good thing for the
community. There was also discussion on sending a news release to the Star News. The City
Council concurred.
Mayor Stockamp invited City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission members to attend
a small memorial presentation on Saturday, September 19 at 4:30 PM presented by TRSA for
the Dale Lehrke family.
6. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson said at the September 28 meeting she would like to schedule the
Utility budget and CIP meetings.
CM Heidner asked if we know the attendance for Saturday's Otsego Prairie Festival. City Planner
Licht said that Parks and Recreation Manager Demant has estimated around 8,000. Mayor
Stockamp said she would like in the next newsletter a thank you to the Otsego Festival
Committee.
7. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor.
Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:52 PM.
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