08-22-16 City Council MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
AUGUST 22, 2016
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Jason Warehime and Doug
Schroeder. Councilmember Tom Darkenwald arrived at 7:04 PM.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; Daniel Licht, City Planner;
Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; Adam Flaherty, Finance Director and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
Marvin Valerius, 13701 70th Street NE, asked to speak on the 70th Street pond item later on the
agenda.
Wright County Commissioner Mark Daleiden stated the County will be cleaning the rock side of
the levee along the river in Otsego in the next few weeks. He stated if city gets calls related to
that to refer them to the Wright County Assistant Attorney Greg Kryzer. Mayor Stockamp asked
if letters would be mailed out to the properties in the area. Mr. Daleiden said he had asked for
that but he is not sure. He further stated he also has been getting calls on mosquito control
from residents concerned with zika virus. Currently the county does not do it.
2. Consider agenda approval.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt as presented. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in
favor. Motion carried.
3. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. August 8, 2016 Meeting.
B. August 8, 2016 Special Meeting.
3.3 Received Commission Minutes.
A. Planning Commission August 1, 2016.
B. Heritage Preservation Commission July 12, 2016.
C. Park & Recreation Commission July 19, 2016.
3.4 Approve Utility Operations Lead Worker assignment.
3.5 Approve Pay Estimates and Change Orders.
A. Pay Estimate #7 for 70th Street/CSAH Improvement Project to Fehn Companies.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion
carried.
4. Community Development:
4.1 Praught:
A. Conditional Use Permit to allow subdivision of a lot with area less than 20 acres
within an A-2 District.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Applicant Anthony Praught was present with no
additional comments.
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CM Heidner motioned to approve a conditional use permit for Brad and Deborah
Praught subject to the conditions outlined in the findings of fact and decision dated
Augustl6, 2016. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
4.2 Nystrom & Associates:
A. Preliminary Plat and PUD Development Stage Plan for development of an office
building and Final Plat.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Applicant Peter Nystrom thanked the City Council
for their consideration. CM Heidner asked the time schedule for construction. Mr. Nystrom said
as soon as possible; they are looking at holding a ground breaking in September. CM Warehime
asked if there are plans for the properly not used. Mr. Nystrom said not at this time possibly
future parking. CM Darkenwald asked how big of space currently. Mr. Nystrom said around
10,000 sq. ft. and the new facility will be around 27,000 sq. ft.
CM Heidner motioned to approve a PUD Development Stage Plan, Preliminary Plat,
and Final Plat for Nystrom & Associates, LTD subject to the conditions outlined in
the findings of fact and decision dated August 16, 2016 and adopts Resolution
2016-71 approving a development agreement. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor. Motion carried.
B. Adopt Resolution 2016-72 authorizing the development incentive for Waterfront East
6th Addition.
Finance Director Flaherty presented Resolution 2016-71 authorizing the development incentive
for Waterfront East 6th Addition as established in the 2011 agreement. CM Darkenwald asked if
it would be prorated. Finance Director Flaherty said no that is not what was in the development
agreement.
CM Schroeder motioned approve Resolution 2016-72 authorizing the development
incentive for Waterfront East 6th Addition. Seconded by CM Warehime. AH in favor.
Motion carried.
5. Administration:
5.1 Request a Special Meeting regarding easements for utility purposes on PID 118500262100
and PID 118500352201. Meeting to be closed in accordance with Minnesota Statute
13D.05, Subdivision 3, c, 3.
City Administrator Johnson requested a special meeting on August 29 at 5:30 PM. CM
Darkenwald said he will not be available for this meeting.
CM Schroeder motioned to call meeting at 5:30 PM on August 29 at Prairie Center
with the meeting closed in the accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.05,
Subdivision 3, c, 3 regarding easements for utility purposes on PID 118-500-262100
and 118-500-352201 and to change the time of the previously called budget
meeting to 6:30 PM or immediately following this meeting. Seconded by Mayor
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried.
5.2 Review Wastewater System Master Plan draft survey.
City Administrator Johnson presented the staff report that included a draft survey related to the
Otsego wastewater master plan. She stated the survey would be posted on the City website
and would be available at the open house. Notice was posted on the recent utility bill. Mayor
Stockamp suggested having the survey available at the Otsego Festival. There was discussion
on adding an optional address line. The City Council concurred with the recommendations as
outlined in the report and as noted above. City Administrator Johnson said a final copy will be
provided to the City Council.
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6. City Council Reports and Updates.
6.1 Commission Liaison Updates.
A. Heritage Preservation Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp.
Mayor Stockamp said the commission is working on their banner for the festival and that they
also wrote an article for the Otsego View.
B. Parks & Recreation Commission Liaison CM Schroeder.
CM Schroeder said the commission reviewed the Norin Landing preliminary plans.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Heidner.
CM Heidner said the commission held two meetings this month and reviewed the Public Hearing
items.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Warehime.
Mayor Stockamp said she attended the last meeting and the road clean-up was canceled due to
rain and lighting. The commission held a quick meeting and gathered CERT info.
Other:
CM Darkenwald asked when 80th Street by the new school will be completed. City Engineer
Wagner said the road opened as of today.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson requested input on a date for the meet and greet meeting with
Otsego businesses as discussed at a previous meeting. The City Council concurred with Friday,
October 28 at 8:00 AM.
Special Event Permit Request:
City Administrator Johnson said Street Operations Manager Kevin Lamson received today a
special event permit for the VFW fields noting again the applicant didn't meet the 30 day
application requirement. The discussion was that in the future they must meet the application
deadline date. Street Operations Manager Lamson said the permit request is from the
Minnesota Rugby Association for September 10th and 11th. He further stated the permit requires
the applicant to notify the Wright County Sheriff and fire department. CM Darkenwald said at
last year's event people were parking on both sides of the street and there was a real safety
concern. Mayor Stockamp suggested only allowing parking on the east side being the sidewalk
is on that side. There was discussion of requesting additional signage every 200 feet and
directional signage to the parking location in the back parking lot area.
Mayor motioned to approve the special event permit for the MN Rugby Association
on September 10th and 11th with the following conditions; parking on the east side
of Quaday only; applicant must provide own signs every 200 feet on the west side
stating "no parking" and post the day before the event; the applicant must have
directional signage to the back parking lot; no parking on private property; and they
must adhere in the future to the application request timeline and guidelines.
Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor. Motion carried.
Bond refinancing:
Finance Director Flaherty reviewed possible new bond financing at a net interest at just over 2
percent. The City Council agreed for staff to explore and to bring back additional information.
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8. Valerius Meadows discussion; a portion of the meeting will be closed to discuss land
purchase under Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subdivision 3, c.
City Engineer Wagner presented the staff report on storm pond #5.
Marvin Valerius, 13701 70th Street NE, said he spoke with City Engineer Wagner early today
questioning another holding pond could be constructed to the east. City Engineer Wagner said
that would not be an option because that area is a foot higher so it would not drain.
Mr. Valerius asked for clarification on what the city is possibly looking at purchasing. City
Engineer Wagner said 2.9 acres; with 1.1 acres only temporary and then it could be returned
for farming after construction leaving 1.8 acres with new pond which would include the wetland
that already exists. Mr. Valerius stated his concern with mosquitoes. The city does not do
mosquito control in any ponds.
Mr. Valerius further if there is a reason why the road was dropped a foot and half stating his
driveway was dropped. City Engineer Wagner said that they had to meet the 55 MPH speed
design; he explained fitting the curbs. He further explained that the fields are the same. they
have not been touched and that is where the water runs. Mr. Valerius said there is a lot of
water siting after the rain recently. City Engineer Wagner said if drain tile is not functioning, it
will not drain.
CM Darkenwald motioned to close this portion of the meeting in accordance with
Minnesota. Statute 13D.05, Subdivision 3, c. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor.
Motion carried. Closed at 8:11 PM.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn the closed session at 8:54 PM. Seconded by CM
Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Darkenwald motioned to reopen the regular meeting at 8:54 PM. Seconded by
CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Warehime motioned to direct staff to purchase property as outlined in the closed
session. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. AH in favor. Motion carried.
9. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor.
Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:55 PM.
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Tami Loff, City Clerk
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