05-14-12 CCOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
MAY 14, 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, Tom
Darkenwald and Doug Schroeder.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Gary Groen, Finance Director; Daniel Licht, City Planner;
Ron Wagner, City Engineer; Andy MacArthur, City Attorney and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
Heather Eidem, New River Medical Center Representative, gave a Hospital District update.
Steve Fessler, Riverwood National, said he is here regarding the Riverwood National liquor
violation. He said Riverwood National would be sending every employee to the training and that
they plan asking everyone for ID. Mr. Fessler said they know they were in the wrong and they
plan on being proactive in the future.
2. Consider agenda approval.
CM Heidner requested to move item 3.8 to 4.2..City Administrator Johnson said that a revised
Ordinance 2012-06 for item 3.12 was placed at the dais for the City Council review.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as amended. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in
favor. Motion carried.
3. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve April 23, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes.
3.3 Approve April 23, 2012 Special City Council Meeting Minutes.
3.4 Approve April 23, 2012 Board of Review Minutes.
3.5 Approve Beaudry Park Drainage Contract.
3.6 Approve Pay Estimate #1 for 70th Street.
3.7 Approve hire of Seasonal Maintenance Employee.
3.8 Approve Street Light Agreement with Elk River Utilities for the installation of 3
street lights. -REMOVED
3.9 Received April 10, 2012 HPC Minutes.
3.10 Received April 10, 2012 Police Commission Minutes.
3.11 Received April 11, 2012 Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes.
3.12 Approve Ordinance 2012-06 Re: SAC/WAC fees.
3.13 Resolution 2012-40 designating Otsego Little League as a recognized youth
association.
3.14 Munich septic system approval.
3.15 Approve Resolution 2012-41 in support of the Coves at Otsego.
3.16 Approve quote for backstop hoods for Prairie Park Fields two and three.
CM Heidner motioned to approve with the removal of item 3.8. Seconded by CM
Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
4 Public Works:
4.1 701h Street Feasibility Study.
a Consider Resolution 2012-42 accepting the Feasibility Study for 70th Street
Improvements from Lambert Lane to Odean Avenue.
b Consider Resolution 2012-43 ordering preparation of Plans and Specifications
for 701h Street for construction from Lambert Lane to Odean Avenue.
City Engineer Wagner reviewed the feasibility report for 70th Street construction and explained
the need for the street and bike path and the funding sources. City Engineer Wagner said that
the Region 7W has authorized the City of Otsego $800,000 of Federal Funding to construct this
street. CM Heidner said the proposed road is wider than what he recalls. City Engineer Wagner
said correct; when the project was brought to the County Board we had to widen it by two feet
for it to be considered. City Engineer Wagner said State Aid would not fund a 20 foot road.
CM Darkenwald asked for budgeting on this what amount would come from the general fund.
Finance Director Groen said zero; this would come from the street collector fund which has a
balance of $473,000. CM Heidner asked where that money comes from. Finance Director Groen
said it is a one- time collection with no replacement.
Mayor Stockamp asked if there was anyone present that would like to comment.
Terry Westemeier, 16067 54th Circle, St. Michael, said he owns property that would be affected.
He said he spoke with City Engineer Wagner and that he said the road would be a
thoroughfare. City Engineer Wagner said that is what the County proposed for CSAH 37. Mr.
Westemeier asked if there would be any assessments to the property owners. City Attorney
MacArthur said no proposed assessments at this time. City Administrator Johnson said for the
record all the residents that would be affected were notified. City Engineer Wagner said that
sometime in September he would like to meet informally with each of those property owners.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve Resolution 2012- 42 accepting the Feasibility
Study for 70th Street NE Improvements, from Lambert Lane to Odean Avenue NE.
Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve Resolution 2012-43 ordering preparation of
Plans and Specifications for 70th Street for construction from Lambert Lane to Odean
Avenue. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
4.2 Approve Street Light Agreement with Elk River Utilities for the installation of 3
street lights.
CM Heidner said he thought there was already a light close to the proposed light. City staff said
no. City Planner Licht said there is a light in the area that the city is working with the property
owners to maintain.
CM Heidner motioned to approve entering into street light agreements with Elk
River Utilities for the installation of three (3) street lights. Seconded by CM
Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
5. Communitv Development:
5.1 Approve Comprehensive Plan work program.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.CM Darkenwald requested to add to the
transportation portion an additional lane on HWY 94. The City Council agreed.
CM Scharber motioned to approve the work program for updating the
Comprehensive Plan as presented. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
5.2 Waterfront East landscaping aq uote.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. CM Darkenwald said that $35,000 was budgeted
but the cost of the improvement is $19,750. City Planner Licht said correct but more would be
installed once the full build out was complete.
CM Heidner motioned to approve purchase and installation of plantings and site
furniture at Waterfront East Outlot A for an estimate cost of $19,579.00 to be paid
from the Revolving Capital Improvements Fund (#144). Seconded by CM
Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Administration:
6.1 Consider Resolution 2012-44 Riverwood National Liquor License violation.
City Attorney MacArthur presented the staff report. Riverwood National failed a compliance
check in April 18. CM Darkenwald commented that when Wright County performed the
compliance check they went through the seven establishments and all the others passed.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Resolution 2012-34 imposing a Civil Penalty and
other sanctions on Riverwood National Golf Course. Seconded by CM Darkenwald.
All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2 Consider Resolution 2012-45 approving the Capital Improvement Plan.
Finance Director Groen presented the staff report. He stated that there was one page attached
to the packet regarding assessment revenue in the Revolving Capital Improvement Fund. City
Administrator Johnson stated this document will become final once approved by the City Council
and no changes will be made without the City Council approval. She further stated that the CIP
is a guide that may change based on City Council priorities and funding availability. CM
Darkenwald asked if there were supporting documents for the special assessment and revolving
capital improvement . Finance Director Groen said yes.
CM Schroeder motioned to approve Resolution 2012-45 adopting the Capital
Improvement Plan for the City of Otsego. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor.
Motion carried.
7. City Council Reports and Updates.
No items.
8. Staff Reports and Updates.
8.1 MSA Funding.
City Engineer Wagner reviewed the staff report regarding proposed MSA needs changes.
9. Adjourn.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor.
Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:06 PM.
ATTEST: Jwv,�--,M - A��2
Tami Loff, City Clerk
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yor Jessica Stockamp