ITEM 3.2A 2.27.2017 MinutesITEM 3.2A
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Acting Mayor Vern Heidner called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call: Acting Mayor Vern Heidner and Councilmembers Jason Warehime and Corey Tanner.
CM Tom Darkenwald arrived at 7:01 PM. Absent: Mayor Jessica Stockamp. Staff: Adam
Flaherty, Interim City Administrator/Finance Director; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; and Tami
Loff, City Clerk. City Planner Dan Licht arrived at 7:14 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance: Acting Mayor Heidner led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Onen Forum.
Brent Turner, 6922 Lydia Circle NE, Albertville, spoke on Item 3.5; he asked for the document
in the packet to be amended; he stated on the first page and throughout the document they
mention the proposal as a convenient fuel and repair use he said it is his understanding they
are going to expand that to have overnight truck parking, possible restaurant and maintenance
of vehicles so he is hoping the document can be amended to reflect that as he thinks it may
impact the traffic study. Interim City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said he believes
this is just outlining what our City Ordinance to what uses are allowed and the use you
described would fall under that. He further explained the traffic study is between SRF and
Wright County. Mr. Turner further asked that they take into consideration the new school and
proposed mall of entertainment and the potential closing of County Road 37 east bound ramp.
He said the main concern for him personally is the traffic. It was suggested Mr. Turner contact
the Wright County with his concerns as well.
Jennifer Edison, 6466 Marlowe Avenue NE, spoke on Item 3.5; she said one comment she
wanted to make was about the transparency of the project; she said she is not for or against
the project but she knows that there are a lot of angry people and she just encourages the
Council to open the transparency for these items as they are getting approved. Interim City
Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said the City does have a list of people that can be
notified of any of these items as they come along and anyone can contact the City Clerk to be
added to the list. Ms. Edison said her second comment is related to the traffic study; making
sure to look at the bigger picture of this area. She also said that not just am and pm hours
should be studied but also the weekend hours and peak times. City Planner Licht explained the
application process which is typical for any development application. He said all the concerns
just raised are the same concerns City and County staff rose; stating the City thinks it's critical
that this study be done before an application is received. Ms. Edison asked if the study will be
presented here. City Planner Licht said the study would be subject to staff review first and then
based on staff concerns and feedback if the developer chooses to submit the application then
consideration of the traffic study by the Planning Commission and the City Council would be
parallel to the development application and that would be the opportunity for public comment.
Chris Preimesberger, 12343 63rd Street NE, spoke on Item 3.5; he asked if the traffic study will
consider noise. City Planner Licht said the traffic study would not but City staff will request a
separate noise study with the application if they submit.
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2. Consider Agenda pproval.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor. Motion carried 4-0.
3. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. February 13, 2017 Meeting.
B. February 13, 2017 Special Meeting,
C. February 14, 2017 Special Meeting,
3.3 Adopt Resolution 2017-15 for Initial Acceptance of Heritage Pointe Second Addition.
3.4 Call Special Meeting on March 20 2017 for Review of City Administrator Candidates.
3.5 Approve Escrow Agreement.
3.6 Approve CIP Vehicle and Equipment Purchases.
3.7 Approve Hire of Park & Recreation Assistant Staff.
3.8 Approve Northwood Park Community Garden Policy and Guidelines.
3.9 Adopt Resolution 2017-16 Accepting all Public Improvements Associated with Lot 3, Block
1 Gateway North 4th Addition — Building #2.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in
favor. Motion carried 4-0.
4. City Council Reports and Updates.
4.1 Commission Liaison Updates.
A. Planning Commission Liaison CM Heidner.
CM Heidner said there was no planning Commission meeting in January.
B. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Warehime.
CM Warehime said the Commission is still working on CERT and will move forward next month
for advertising for that program.
Acting Mayor Heidner gave an update from the 7W meeting last week.
5. Staff Resorts and Updates.
Interim City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reminded the City Council of upcoming
special meetings on March 6, 7, 13 and 20th. He also stated he received information on the
Wright Citizen Law Enforcement Academy and that was posted on City website today.
City Planner Licht said there is a scheduled Planning Commission meeting March 6 and 20th
6. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor.
Motion carried 4-0. Adjourned at 7:29 PM.
ATTEST:
Tam! Loff, City Clerk
2/27/17
Acting Mayor Vern Heidner
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