02-11-13 CCOTSEGO CITE COUNCIL MEETING
TSE O PRAIRIE CENTER
February 11, 2013
:0 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stc k mp called the meeting to order at 7:00 Pfd.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica St k r ; can ilr emb r : Vern H idn r, Jason Warehime, Doug
Schroeder and Tom Dark nw id.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Daniel Licht, City Planner, Ron Wagner,, City Engineer;
Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Gary Groen, Finance Director and Tari Lcfl=, City Clerk.
Pledcie of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp p l d in the Pledge of Allegiance.
11 Open Forum.
Kurt Sh rmer, 9305 O'Brian Avenue NE, gave ars Otsego livor Riders update.
State Senator Mary Kiftyor was present and gave a legislative update= Ms. Kiffrnoy r spoke of
a 270 acro proposed Industrial Park rail spur lino project in Big Lake and Big Lake Township.
Ms. Kifteyer is asking for a Resolution of support.
2, Consider acienda approval.
CM Heid nor requested t move item 3.6 to 6,1,
CM Hehner motioned t0 approve as amended. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in
favor. Motion carried.
B. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial it r .
r Approve Claims List.
3,2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
Ar January 22, 2013 Special Ring.
B, January , 2013 Special Meeting.
C, January 2 , 2013 Meeting.
D. January 28,. 2013 Special meeting.
E. January 29, 2018 Special Meeting.
33 Approve Summary Ordinance 2013-0Assessment Policy.
r Approve Resolution 2013-07 Appointing Commissioners to Advisory Commissions.
3,5 Approve Ordinance 2013-05 and Desolation 2013-0establishing waiter and Sower
Utility Rates.
r Approve Ordinance 2013-06 amendingthe City Code regarding rental fees for
Prairie Coater and Resolution 2013-09 approving a Reservation Policy for Prairie
Center, -REMOVED
CM Hehner motioned t0 approve with removal of item 3.6. Seconded by CM
rkenwald. All in favor. Motion carne A
. Public Works.
r Consider Resolution 2013-10 ordering a. -Public a.-PublicHearinci for the proposed dr ip
Improvements for Needham Avenue- South of 85th Street*
City Engineer Wagner presented the staff report. City Engineer Wagner said he spoke with Mr.
Goenner who said he would be willing to put a drain the on his 7 1 acre property to redirect
the water. CM Warehime asked if the drain the would be piaced prior to the project being'
completed. City Engineer. Wagner said he project would stay the same. CM Heidner said we
can move ahead with the project and if it does happen we can readjust. City Engineer Wagner
said he would present both alternates.
CM Heldner motioned to approve Resolution 2013-10 setting a Public Hearing for
discussion of Needham Avenue Storm Bearer Improvement Project on Larch -1 ,
01 t 7:00 Pel at Prairie Center -Council Chambers, 8899 Nashua Avenue.
Seconded by CNS Dar enwald,, All in favor. Motion carried.
Community Development,
.1 Martin Farms Phase :
A. Prelimina at.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Representative for applicant Lennar; .doe Jablonski
was present and agreed with the recommendations of the City staff report and said they are
excited to continue to work in the city.
CM Heidner asked what the purple lues are on the .nap. city Engineer Wagner said they are
drainage easements and catch basins. CM Heidner said it appears the berm should be mored
further to the south. CM Heldner said once the project has started he would like to see
something done in the interim to fix the issue. The City Council agreed to have City Engineer
Wagner work with the applicant on this.
CM Heldner motioned to approve Martin Forms Phase 2 preliminary plat subject to
the fourteen conditions as outlined in the Findings of Fact as presented. Seconded
by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
5,2 Consider Ordinance 2013-0amending the onin Ordinancrdinci buildin.aAae
and construction.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt ordinance 2013-07 amending the Zoning ordinance
regarding building type and construction, seconded by CM Schroeder. All in furor.
Motion carried.
City Council Reports and Updates.
rove Ordinance 2013-06 amending the City Code regarding rental fees for
Prairie Center and Resolution 2013-09 approving a Reservation Policy for Prairie
Center.
CM Heidner said he is concealed if there was an emergency, there needs to be a clause added
to the policy regarding the City having the first priority and if needed the City would refund the
fee and make an effort to find another location for the applicant/party. The City Council agreed.
City Attorney MacArthur said the City Council can approve with recommendation to change the
language as presented.
CM Schroeder motioned to adopt Resolution 2013-0Reservation Policy for Prairie
Center and ordinance 01-0amending the City Code regarding rental fees for
Prairie Center with the recommended changes to the language requested by C
Heidner as presented. Seconded by CM Werehime. All in favor, Motion carried.
7,, Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson informed the City Council of the scheduled February 14 Hospital
Board meeting. City Administrator Johnson and Mayor Stockamp plan on attending.
City Engineer Wagner spoke on 7W Federal Funding approved for Wright County Project CR 37
(7& Street) from Oakwood to trunk highway 101 in 2017.
r Adjourn,
CM'Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM W re ime. All in
favor, Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:52 PME
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