06-11-12 OHOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL
OPEN HOUSE 70Th STREET IMPROVEMENT
OTSEGO CITY HALL
June 11, 2012
5:30 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Dan Scharber, Doug
Schroeder and Tom Darkenwald.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; Andy MacArthur, City
Attorney and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
1. Presentation.
ed the residents. She stated that all public comments will be
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taken at the 5:30 meeting, and the Council will make changes if desired to the feasibility study
at the 7:00 meeting City Engineer Wagner presented the 70th Street Feasibility Report. City
Administrator Johnson opened the floor for comments.
Ed Vetch, representing the Schumacher Family, asked what is going to happen to 67th Street.
City Engineer Wagner stated there have been discussions to revoke 67th Street right of way
(ROW) and turn back the property to the adjacent landowners. The road could become a cul-
de-sac with one home at the end.
Mary Greninger asked about curb and gutter. City Engineer Wagner said there will be a total of
just under 1/2 mile of curb out of approximately 3 miles of street edge.
Wayne Becker, 13442 70th Street NE, questioned if the roads and trails are shifting? City
Engineer Wagner said yes they have shifted to the south where homes are located to the north
and shifted north where homes are located to the south. Mr. Becker said he is concerned with
the landscaping around his culvert. City Engineer Wagner said that most home entrances will
not have a culvert or ditches anymore, it will be curbing.
Marvin Valerius, 1370170th Street NE, asked if his trees will be affected. City Engineer Wagner
said his trees will likely not be affected. Mr. Valerius said there currently have a second
driveway for the tractors and asked if that will have to be taken out? City Engineer Wagner
said that all driveways will be replaced.
Laura Bolson, 14188 70th Street NE, stated that after the road right of way is taken their
property will be less than five acres. She asked if there are any city ordinances that this will
affect their ability to build a new house because the property will be less than five acres. City
Attorney MacArthur said if it's the City's action it is a basis for a variance. City Administrator
Johnson stated the City Planner would confirm that information.
Lance Bolson, 14188 70th Street NE, asked if snowmobiles have a right of way on the path. City
Engineer Wagner said snowmobiles are not allowed on the paths and that they are required to
be in the ditch. Ms. Bolson asked
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be re-routed to the edge of the new ROW
Engineer Wagner said they will do their best to miss them.
Wayne Becker, 13442 70th Street NE, asked about the walking trail. City Engineer Wagner said
the Federal funding gives preference for safe pedestrian's route. City Administrator Johnson
said that the city received a petition from residents for the trail.
Marvin Valerius, 13701 70th Street NE, said that currently the snowmobile trail crosses their
property. He asked if there will be a crossing for the snowmobiles. City Engineer Wagner said
that the City will have to work with the snowmobile club on that item.
City Administrator Johnson said that the City Engineer will be available after the meeting to
discuss with each property owners any concerns they may have related to their particular
property.
2. Any other items.
No items.
3. Adjourn.
CM Schroeder motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor.
Motion carried. Adjourned at 6:11 PM.
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ATTEST:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
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Tami Loff, City Clerk