ITEM 3.2BITEM 3-28,
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
September 10, 2012
*6:00 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 6:38 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Dan Scharber, Doug
Schroeder and Tom Darkenwald.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Gary Groen, Finance Director and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
1. 2013 Budget.
City Administrator Johnson reviewed the proposed tax levy. City Administrator Johnson said
there is one change with the Albertville Fire Contract for 2013; Albertville owes $32,000 in back
pay which they are assessing the city our amount of $10,000. CM Darkenwald recommended
taking that out of the reserves. The City Council agreed. City Administrator Johnson said staff
will make those adjustments.
2. Consider Resolution 2012-60 approving the 2013 Preliminary Tax Levy.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve Resolution 2012-60 setting the Preliminary
Tax Levy of $4, 377,910 for 2013 Budget Appropriations. Seconded by CM
Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to schedule the meeting for public input on the 2013
budget and tax levy on Monday, December 10, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Prairie Center.
Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
2.1 City Hall Building Project update/Street Lights at City Hall.
There was discussion on the option for the two street lights at City Hall. The City Council
directed City staff to go with the less expensive option at $3,025.
3. Any other items.
Mayor Stockamp recommended giving the employees an additional 4 hours of holiday pay again
this year. The City Council agreed.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to give all employees an additional 4 hours of PTO this
year. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Adjourn.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in
favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:22 PM.
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
*immediately following the adjournment of the City Council meeting at 6:00 PM.