03-25-12 CCOT E O CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
March 25,, 2013
7:0o P
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM.
Boll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; ncilmer b r : Vern Heidner, Jason w rehime, Doug
Schroeder and Tori Darkenwald.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer;
Andy MacArthur, City Attorney and Tarn! Loff, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
11 Open Forum.
Joel Kolles, 8925 Mason Avenue, has concern with the Otsego Creels; he stated there has been
new surge of water every day since about the first ofFebruary and the first culvert i
engulfed by ice. He is wondering what is going to be dome. City Engineer Wagner said that he
and the Street Maintenance e S pervis r have been monitoring it. The City Council directed City
staff to gather information and bring back to the City Council and also to Nor. Kolles.
Tim Boyle, 8243 Needham Avenue, spoke regarding item 5.2. Mr. Boyle has concern with the
flooding to the south of the proposed project and asked if anything was going to be dome with
that. City Engineer Wagner said the city received a petition for the north section only. He
explained that a project to the south would require the same noticing requirements.
Heather Eider, New Ruler Medical Center Representative, said on April I the Hospital name will
change to CentraC re Heath l onticellor
Consider aci nda approval_.
City Planner Licht said he would like to clarify item 3.6 on the consent agenda; the Otsego Lions
would life to adopt 88th Street to Quaday Avenue by Target as well.
CNS Helmer motioned to approve as clarified. Seconded by CM Sneer. All in
favor. Motion carried,,
3, Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial it _.
3.1 Approve Claims List,
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. Larch 11, 2013 Meeting.
B. March 11, 2013 Special fleeting.
33 Received Commission fleeting Minutes.
AF Police Commission February 12, 2013,
B. HPC February 12, 2011
C. Parks and Recreation Commission February 13, 2013,
3,4 Accept certificates of commendation for the west and East WWTF.
3,5 Approve Agreement between the City of Otsego, Appollo Group, LLC, and 21st
Century Bank for Great firer Centre
3,6 Approve Otsego Lions Adopt -a -Street.
3.7 Authorize submission of Community Partnership Grant with CenterPoint Energy.
3.8 Approve authorization to advertise for seasonal employees.
3,9 Adoption of Resolution 2013-15 Declaring Certain City Property Surplus Property
and Authorizing Sale.
.10 Approve contracting with Hal anson Anderson for design work on the proposed
Prairie Park Soccer Complex,
3.11 Approve the quote from HTG Architects for consulting services.
M Her ner motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor.
Motion carried.
. Public Hearing:
4.1 Proposed City Propelly Tac Abatement for Commercial Pro -Lot 1, Block .
Mississippi Shores Eight Addition.
A. Cily Clerk attests to legal notice.
B. City Attorney Comments.
C. Public Comments.
D. Close the Public Hearin.
City Clerk Doff attested that all the proper noticing,, publishing and posting has been completed.
City Attorney MacArthur reviewed the hearing process. City Administrator Johnson gave a
project update. Mayor Stockamp, p opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 PM. Hearing no aomr ent
Mayor Stoakarnp closed the Public Hearing at 7:35 PM,
CM ark enwald thanked City Administrator Johnson and the EISA Committee for the work they
did and said he feels this is a great for Otsego; it pays for itself and brings jobs to the
community.
M Schroeder motioned to approve Resolution 2013-16 pprrovinc 'Tax Abatement
for Northern L & L Properties and Family Speech and Therapy Services., es., LLC.
Seconded by CM i ar en r l . All in furor. Motion carried.
Public Forks:
.1 70 ' treet CSAH 37 Intersection Design,
City Engineer Wagner presented the staff report. City Planner Licht stated a letter was mailed
out to the effected property owners the Thursday after the last City Council meeting City
Administrator Johnson said the information has been posted on the City website as well. City
staff received no comments from the notified residents.
CM Heidner recommended shifting the roundabout 50 feet southeast of the center of existing
intersection.
Cid Darkenwald said he doesn't know why a roundabout on Cty Road 39 is being considered
and that he would rather have a "T" intersection. He stated people will use it either way. CM
warehime said he prefers a "T."
City Engineer Wagner suggested signage directing the regional traffic. CM Schroeder asked how
much control we have over the signage. City Engineer Wagner said the City can request
additional signage if that is what the City Council wants, and he feels the County will accept the
request.
Mayor Stockamp said she thinks there will be increased traffic and that when they met with the
effected property owners along there the property owners had concern with than She feels the
roundabout is the best option
CM Heidner suggested a smaller roundabout but still moving it the south.
CM Schroeder said he agrees there will be an increase in traffic with a .'T" and the fact that the
citizens had concerns he agrees with the roundabout.
CIM warehime said he is having a hard time seeing a difference in traffic. He prefers a "T."
CIA Dart enwald stated he thins the traffic will be the same and prefers the "T."
The City Council dial a hand count. Mayor Stockamp, CM Heldner, and CM Schroeder are for a
roundabout and CM D rkenwald and CM warehime are for a "T" intersection.
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The City Council directed City staff to design a roundabout type intersection and bring back t
them for review before presenting it to the County Board.
5.2 Consider Authorizing Plans and Specifications for Storm water Improvement of
Needham ve I -South of 85th Street.
City Engineer Wagner reviewed staff report. City Engineer Wagner said he met with Mr, Crosbie
at 8331 Oakwood Avenue and said he does have some valid points regarding his drainage.
CIA Darkenwald asked Mr. Crosbie if that current drawing looks more like how his property
drains. Mr. Crosbie said yes.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve Resolution 2013-17 Authorizing preparations
f Plans and Specifications for Needham Avenue Storm Water Improvements,,
Seconded by CM wrir. All in favor. Motion carried,.
Mayor Stockamp, asked what the process is to Hero forward with the south portion. City
Engineer Wagner said a petition from the property owners would begin the process. He said he
can look at the drainage situation and bring information back to the City Council for review.
Tire Boyle, 8243 Needham Avenue, said he would like to see the most cost effective way to fix
the issue but he is not interested as a taxpayer to pay for the study.
,CiN Council Reports and Updates.
CM Darkenwald gave an update on the testifying at the State Capital regarding the
Transportation Plant
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson reviewed the Certificate of Commendation for the WVVTF that was
on the consent agenda. Ms. Johnson also stated that City staff will have the PpleServio
contract recommendations on April 8.
8. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:45 PM.
ATTEST: !AAL
Tamil Lour, City Clerk
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Dkiyor Jessica Stockamp