02-27-12 SCCSPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012
*7:00 PM
OTSEGO PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
1. Mayor Stockamp will call the meeting to order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:28 PM.
Roll call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Tom Darkenwald, Doug Schroeder,
Dan Scharber. CM Vern Heidner excused absence.
City Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Gary Groen, Finance Director; Brad Belair,
Public Works Supervisor; Daniel Licht, City Planner (arrived at 7:43); Ron Wagner, City
Engineer; Sue Frisch, Finance Assistant; and Kurt Neidermeier from Peopleservice.
2. CIP Presentation.
Staff reviewed the items carried over from the February 12, 2012, meeting. The
Council agreed with Finance Director Groen's staff report to combine certain capital
project reserve street improvement funds and directed that this item be added to the
next City Council agenda. The Council reviewed City Engineer Wagner's reports on
water storage analysis of the east and west water systems. The analysis showed
significant benefit in retaining Water Tower #1. The benefit that justifies continued
maintenance of the tower including exterior painting which is currently needed. The
Council directed staff to begin the process solicit bids to paint the exterior of the tower
in 2012 and to delay interior painting until the tower is put back on the system. The
Council preferred option #3 for the west water system with the improvements being
made in 2012 or 2013. City Administrator Johnson stated financing needs to be
identified before the project could move forward. She stated staff would review
financing options and report back to the Council.
Staff reviewed street projects. The Council requested that staff approach Wright
County to ask for assistance in funding the CSAH 39 improvements. The Council
directed the City Engineer to bring back a feasibility study for the La Beaux Avenue
Frontage Road project.
Staff reviewed city facility projects. The Council stated they are in favor of moving city
hall staff to the public works facility. Staff will continue to define costs for the public
works build out and the roof and other maintenance items at city hall. The Council
directed the City Engineer to provide a cost estimate for a scaled down parking lot to
accommodate city hall staff at the public works building.
Staff reviewed park projects. The park improvements will be discussed with the Parks
and Recreation Commission on March 14. The Council directed staff to solicit quotes to
complete the landscaping on the east side of Waterfront East Park. City Planner Licht
and Mayor Stockamp will meet with the property owner regarding a trail from Queens
to Riverpointe. The Council suggested the tennis courts be removed from the
Special City Council Meeting February 27, 2012.
Wildflower Meadows Park plan. The Council indicated that Darkenwald Park
development is a priority. Ball fields and parking at Prairie Park were discussed. The
Council directed staff to remove the purchase of Begin property from the CIP as the
property is not needed for development of soccer fields. The Council directed staff to
contact the lacrosse, football, and rugby associations to gage their interest in
contributing to the development of soccer fields as the fields could be used for those
sports.
Staff reviewed public safety projects. The installation of two emergency sirens was
moved to 2012. The balances of the projects were moved back to 2015 and 2016.
4. Any other items.
No other items.
5. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in
favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 10:57 PM.
QOAWA&U'O
Mayor Jessica Stockam
ATTEST: - --
Lori Johnson, City Administrator
*immediately following the adjournment of the City Council meeting at 6:00 PM.