11-26-12 CCOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
November 26, 2012
6:00 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Dan Scharber, Doug
Schroeder and Tom Darkenwald.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer;
Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Manager; Brad Belair, Maint
Supervisor and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
Special Presentation: Thank you certificates to the Boy Scouts for the Otsego Pumpkin Patch
event.
The City Council and Parks & Recreation Manager Ross Demant presented certificates of
appreciation to the Boy Scouts for their help with the Otsego Pumpkin Patch event.
Heather Eidem, New River Medical Center Representative, gave a hospital district update.
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 City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. October 22, 2012 SCC Meeting 6PM.
B. October 22, 2012 Meeting.
C. October 22, 2012 SCC Meeting.
D. November 5, 2012 SCC Meeting.
E. November 13, 2012 Meeting.
F. November 13, 2012 SCC Meeting.
3.3 Received Commission Meeting Minutes.
A. HPC October 9, 2012.
B. Parks and Recreation October 10, 2012.
C. Planning Commission October 15, 2012.
3.4 Accept HPC annual report.
3.5 Approve pick-up Truck purchase.
3.6 Approve Signage Change.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Scharber. All in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Public Works.
4.1 Consider Mower purchase.
CM Scharber said he will be abstaining on this item.
Parks and Recreation Manager Demant presented the staff report. CM Darkenwald requested an
explanation of the statement in the staff report that stated that if the mower was purchased, it
would save the City $7,000 a year. Parks and Recreation Manager Demant said currently the
City pays approximately $15,000 a year to a contractor to the boulevard. The City would be
able to mow the boulevards for less cost than the contractor including staff, maintenance and
depreciation of the mower. CM Heidner asked what the life of the mower is. Parks and
Recreation Manager Demant said possibly 10 years. CM Heidner said this item was reviewed by
the Public Works Subcommittee the Subcommittee recommends approval
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve purchase of the wide area mower in the
amount of $64,864.60. Seconded by CM Schroeder. Motion carried 4-0. CM Scharber
abstained.
5. Community Development:
5.1 Codify Advisory Ordinance.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. CM Scharber asked if many members resign during
the four year term. City Planner Licht said no it is pretty stable. Mayor Stockamp asked City
staff to send the ordinance information to the commissioners.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt and publish in summary form Ordinance 2012-16
amending the City Code regarding boards and commission and adopt Resolution
2012-78 regarding advisory commission terms. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in
favor. Motion carried.
6. Administration:
6.1 Consider Ordinance 2012-17 amendment to change the City Code provisions
regarding revocation and suspension of license.
City Attorney MacArthur presented the staff report. Mayor Stockamp asked City staff to send
the ordinance amendment to all the establishments.
CM Scharber motioned to approve Ordinance No.:2012-17 an Ordinance amending
the City Code regarding penalties for liquor license violations. Seconded by CM
Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2 Prairie Center Reuse Subcommittee.
City Administrator Johnson presented the staff report. City staff is recommending a seven
member subcommittee for the purpose of reviewing possible future uses and building
improvement needs. This committee would make their recommendations to the City Council
once complete.
CM Heidner said the Council has to determine how much outside use will be allowed and that
the future needs of the recreation department need to be considered. The subcommittee will
work with the City Attorney on the use policy language. The City Council agreed to focus on the
uses along with the spatial needs and layout.
CM Scharber recommend contacting other communities and see what they have done in their
community centers. Parks and Recreation Manager Demant agreed and said the committee will
tour other facilities and see what they have done.
CM Scharber motioned to approve formation of a Prairie Center Reuse
Subcommittee for the purpose of identifying possible building uses, identifying
spatial needs and recommend building layout and proposed interior changes with
the subcommittee membership consisting of Mayor Jessica Stockamp, CM Doug
Schroeder, Parks and Recreation Manager Ross Demant, City Clerk Tami Loff and
three additional members selected by the four Council appointed members.
Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
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7. City Council Reports and Updates.
Mayor Stockamp said she has received a complaint that Cowboy Jacks has been continuing to
be open until 2 pm. City Administrator Johnson said she contacted the Wright County Sheriff
Department as they have been monitoring the closing time. Sergeant Walker indicated that no
violations have been noted by the deputies. Per Council direction the City staff contacted the
State inspector for this area who will investigate.
8. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson gave an update on a two business requests for financial assistance.
City Administrator Johnson said this is CM Scharber's last meeting because he will not be at the
December loth meeting. She thanked him on behalf of the entire staff and stated it has been a
pleasure to work with him. CM Darkenwald thanked CM Scharber for his service and the City
Council agreed.
9. Adjourn.
CM Scharber motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in
favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 6:53 PM.
ATTEST: GL -i Ny—U m
Tami Loff, City Clerk
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M yor Jessica Stockamp