04-23-12 SCCSPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 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 7:51 PM.
Roll call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Tom Darkenwald, Vern Heidner,
and Dan Scharber. CM Doug Schroeder excused absence.
City Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Gary Groen, Finance Director; Brad Belair,
Public Works Supervisor; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; Ross
Demant, Parks & Recreation Manager and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
2. CIP Presentation.
The Finance Director and City Administrator presented the draft CIP with the changes
as requested at the previous three CIP workshops meetings held in February and
March.
CM Heidner asked that a disclaimer be added to the CIP stating that the CIP is a guide
and does not guarantee that a project will be completed just because it is included in
the CIP. The City Council agreed.
The City Council requested the Nashua Avenue Realignment project be moved to 2016.
CM Darkenwald said he has noticed a lot of foot traffic between Rockwoods and
Boondox. There was discussion on the need of a crosswalk and lighting. The City
Council directed City staff to get a quote for lights for the next City Council meeting.
CM Scharber said that the 78th Street Extension-Quaday Avenue to Quam Avenue (Page
94) may need to be constructed sooner than 2016. Staff reiterated that the project is
development driven and the date in the CIP is not firm. The City Council requested the
agreement from the 78th Street donation be included in the CIP for reference. There
was discussion of the purchase of right of way from Nashua Avenue to Mason Avenue
for the 85th Street extension. City Council agreed with the concept of purchasing
available property with internal loans to cover the cost.
There was discussion on the water fund revenues relating to the antenna leases.
Finance Director Groen will confirm where the water tower antenna lease revenues are
included.
Mayor Stockamp said that the Three Rivers Community Fund (TRCF) is giving away
$30,000 in grants. Staff indicated they would apply for eligible Otsego projects.
There was discussion on the proposed trail from River Point to the WWTF on Faye
Jacobs's property.
Special City Council Meeting April 23, 2012.
The City Council agreed with the CIP as presented and requested that the CIP move
forward to the Planning Commission on May 7, 2012 for approval. It will come back to
the City Council for final consideration at the May 14, 2012 City Council meeting.
CM Heidner asked that the equipment list be added to the CIP as a reference. The City
Council agreed.
4. Any other items.
No other items.
5. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor.
Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:30 PM.
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