04-23-12 CCOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
APRIL 23, 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, and Tom
Darkenwald. Excused absence: CM Doug Schroeder.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Gary Groen, Finance Director; Daniel Licht, City Planner;
Ron Wagner, City Engineer and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Oben Forum.
1.1 Certificates of appreciation to the Boy Scouts for their help with the Otsego
Easter Egg Hunt.
The City Council presented the Boy Scouts with certificates and thanked them for their help with
the Otsego Easter Egg Hunt held March 31, 2012.
2. Consider agenda approval.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor.
Motion carried.
3. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve April 9, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes.
3.3 Approve Resolution 12-32 donation policy.
3.4 Received March 13, 2012 Police Commission Minutes.
3.5 Received March 13, 2012 HPC Minutes.
3.6 Received March 14, 2012 Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes.
3.7 Approve hire of Part-time Seasonal Park Maintenance Employee.
3.8 Approve Resolution 12-33 accepting donation for park development funds.
3.9 Approve Resolution 12-34 approving extension of River Ridge Preliminary Plat.
3.10 Approve Resolution 12-35 amending Resolution 2012-26 establishing Precincts
and Polling locations.
3.11 Approve Purchasing Policy Resolution 12-36.
3.12 Approve Resolution 12-37 approving year end Fund Balance transfers.
3.13 Approve Resolution 12-39 indicating Otsego's intention to fund the local share of
the 701h Street Project.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor Motion
carried.
4 Public Works:
4.1 Consider Resolution 2012-38 Approving Plans and Authorizing for Ad for Bids for
Street Maintenance Proiects 12-01 Seal Coating and 12-02 Micro -surfacing.
City Engineer Wagner presented the staff report. If approved, this will go out for bids and
brought back to the City Council on Tuesday, May 29. CM Heidner asked if some of these
streets proposed have been seal coated before. City Engineer Wagner said yes.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Resolution 2012-38 approving 2012 Otsego
Street Maintenance Plans and Specs for Project numbers 12-01 and 12-02
authorizing advertisement for bids. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor.
Motion carried.
5. Community Development:
5.1 Munich CUP.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. The application is for a conditional use permit
(CUP) to allow relocation of an existing single family dwelling at 14367 78th Street NE.
CM Scharber motioned to approve a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow relocation
of an existing structure to a lot in Otsego subject to the stipulations outlined on the
Findings of Fact and Decision. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion
carried.
5.2 Approve quote for shade structures at Prairie Park.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. CM Heidner asked how long these structures
typically last. City Planner Licht said the shade structure has a five year warranty and the poles
have a ten year warranty. CM Heidner asked at what point is a permanent shelter considered.
City Planner Licht said that the Parks & Recreation Commission considered it but thought with
all the hail damage to city facilities in the past this was a better way to go and also they wanted
something that will highlight the splash pad. CM Heidner asked if the sails on this shade
structure will come down in the winter. City Planner Licht said yes. CM Darkenwald asked how
much one structure costs. City Planner Licht said the three panels cost $17,585 and the total
quote presented for the structures, tables and trash cans is $22,891.55. CM Darkenwald
requested confirmation of the $30,000 budgeted. City Planner Licht confirmed that is correct.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve purchase and installation of the shade
structure and furniture at Prairie Park in the amount of $22,891.55 to be paid for
from the Community Facilities Fund (#208). Seconded by Mayor Stockamp. All in
favor. Motion carried.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
There was discussion on the fire that acquired in Otsego at Knife River this morning. CM
Scharber questioned fire hydrants spacing around this location. City Engineer Wagner said that
they are about every 600 feet and that this building was already there when the hydrants were
put in. City Administrator Johnson said she spoke with both the Albertville Fire Chief and Knife
River this afternoon.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson notified the City Council of the Wright County Commissioner
redistricting meeting to be held on May 1 at 9:30 AM in Buffalo. City Administrator Johnson had
drafted a letter in favor of Wright County's Option 5 or 6. If approved, the letter will be mailed
out tomorrow. The City Council approved.
City Administrator Johnson gave an update on the Otsego Business meeting held this afternoon
at Riverwood Inn and Conference Center. The next scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, April
25 at 8 AM to be held at Dogue Spot. City Administrator Johnson said the June 6 meeting is
scheduled to be held at Otsego City Hall with time to be determined. The City Council asked
that meeting be noticed so they all are able to attend.
8. Adjourn.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in
favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:36 PM.
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*directly following the Board of Review scheduled for 5:30 PM.