03-06-17 Special City Council MinutesSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
MARCH 6, 2017
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, Corey Tanner and Jason
Warehime. Councilmember Tom Darkenwald arrived at 6:19 PM.
Staff: Adam Flaherty, Interim City Administrator/Finance Director; Ron Wagner, City Engineer
and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
1. Approval of Payment for Acquisition of Drainage and Utility Easements on PID 118-500-
262100 and PID 118-500-352201.
Interim City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reviewed the recommendation by City staff.
CM Heidner motioned to approve payment to D & Y Family Limited Partnership in
exchange for utility and drainage easements on PID 118 500 262100 in the amount
of $63,290.00 and PID 118 500 352201 in the amount of $18,370.00, as well as
$9,263.30 for reimbursement of costs, approving transfer of PID 118 500 262100
and PID 118 500 352201 from City of Otsego to D&Y Family Limited Partnership as
per Agreement dated September 13, 2004, and approving Settlement Agreement.
Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
1. Review Kadler Avenue Feasibility Report.
Present for this item is the applicant, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bury, Bury Companies; VAA Architect
David Selinksy and Commercial Realty Solutions Representative Wayne Elam.
The Kadler Avenue feasibility report was presented at a special meeting on January 23; at that
meeting City Engineer Wagner reviewed the feasibility report for the proposed street utility
improvement for Kadler Avenue which included existing conditions of the road, project schedule
and project cost. Furthermore the City Council directed City staff to look at option 2 and bring
back for discussion at a future meeting.
City Engineer Wagner reviewed changes to the feasibility report from the last meeting, which
included a reduced contingency and overhead factor as well as updated street access fee
calculations. Interim City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reviewed the financing options
as presented in the packet. The City Council concurred to not consider internally financing the
construction of Kadler Avenue at this point.
CM Darkenwald arrived at 6:19 PM.
Mr. Bury and Representatives reviewed the proposed project and phasing.
The City Council concurred for City staff look into the option of TIF. Interim City
Administrator/Finance Director will supply the developer the City's Business Subsidy Policy and
necessary applications to move forward with this option. The applicant is to submit an
application and the respective fee for TIF analysis.
CM Heidner motioned to accept the Kadler Avenue Feasibility Report. Seconded by
CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Authorize Preparation of Feasibility Report for Street Improvements to Quam Avenue &
62nd Street.
City Engineer Wagner said the City of St. Michael is reconstructing Quam Avenue within their
jurisdiction this year and that if the city were to complete the short stretch of pavement within
Otsego at the same time it would save money. He reviewed the existing street condition. He
further stated City staff is recommending a feasibility report be completed.
CM Heidner left the meeting at 6:58 PM to attend the Planning Commission meeting.
CM Warehime motioned to approve Resolution 2017-17 ordering the preparation of
a Feasibility Report regarding Street Improvements to Quam Avenue and 62nd
Street. Seconded by CM Tanner. Motion carried 3-0. CM Darkenwald abstained.
4. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Warehime. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 7:06 PM.
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
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ayor Jessica Stockamp