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OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
APRIL 24, 2017
*5:30 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Jason Warehime, Corey Tanner and
Tom Darkenwald. Staff: Adam Flaherty, City Administrator/Finance Director; Daniel Licht, City
Planner; Ron Wagner, City Engineer; Andy MacArthur, City Attorney; and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum.
Roger Benz, 6699 Packard Avenue NE, said he has concern with all the dandelions that are in the
ditches of city roads and he would like to see something done about them. City Planner Licht said City
staff discussed this inquiry when received by Street Operations Manager Kevin Lamson; he further
explained that dandelions are not on the state prohibited plants list that needs to be treated as
invasive species. The city essentially does road ditch mowing for maintenance purposes related to
snow removal. Staff currently doesn't have the resources available in terms of time, man power or
equipment to spray ditches for dandelions and the city has not budgeted the costs of chemical
required. He further said the City Code exempts the City from yard maintenance requirements within
pubic right- of -way. Essentially adjacent property owners are responsible for the boulevard. City staff
is not recommending any action be taken on these items.
Mr. Benz recommended the city mow the ditches only in the fall as he said that would eliminate some
of the issue.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as written. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
3. Consent Aaenda. (Non -controversial items).
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. April 10, 2017 Meeting.
B. April 10, 2017 6:00 PM Special Meeting_
C. April 10, 2017 Special Meeting.
D. April 19, 2017 Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve Quotation from Nagel for Appraisals for 85th Street.
3.4 Approve Parks & Streets Seasonal Staff.
3.6 Approve Financial Planning Agreement with Northland Securities & Adopt Resolution 2017-34
Calling Public Hearing for TIF on Kadler Avenue Street Construction & Industrial Development
Project.
3.7 Approve Quote For 88th Street/Packard Street Light.
3.8 Approve 2017 Dust Coating Quote.
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3.9 Approve Contract for Court Surface Repair.
3.10 Received Advisory Commission Minutes.
A. Planning Commission March 6, 2017.
B. Planning Commission March 20, 2017.
C. Heritage Preservation Commission February 14 & March 14, 2017.
D. Public Safety Commission February 14 & March 14, 2017.
E. Parks & Recreation Commission February 21 & March 21, 2017.
3.11 Renew Storage Agreement with Snowmobile Club.
3.12 Approve Loader Quote.
3.13 Approve Crack Sealing Quote.
3.14 Adopt Resolution 2017-35 Accepting all Public Improvements Associated Wilson Preserve.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Public Hearing:
4.1 Windsona 2nd Addition Vacation of Existing Drainage and Utilitv Easements.
A. Comments by City Planner.
B. Mayor to Open the Public Hearing.
C. Close the Public Hearing.
D Approve Resolution 2017-36 Approving Vacation of Existing Drainage and Utility
Easements Windsong Addition.
E. Final Plat. (Resolution 2017-37)
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Developer Chuck Alcon said he agrees with the staff
report as presented. Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 6:42 PM. Hearing no comments
Mayor Stockamp closed the Public Hearing at 6:42 PM. CM Warehime asked if these additional lots
will have any impact on the wetlands. City Planner Licht said no.
CM Heidner motioned to adopt Resolution 2017-36 vacating existing drainage and utility
easements, approve the Windsong Second Addition final plat subject to the conditions as
outlined in the Findings of Fact and Decision dated April 18, 2017 and adopt Resolution
2017-37 approving a Developers Agreement. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor.
Motion carried.
5. Community Development:
5.1 Arbor Creek 5t" Addition:
A Zoning Map Amendment Rezoning from A-1 District to R-4 District. (Ordinance 2017-04)
B. Preliminary Plat.
C. Vacation of Existing Drainage and Utility Easements.
D. Final Plat. (Resolution 2017-38)
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. The developer was not present. City Planner Licht
stated the developer had previously stated no issues with the conditions as presented.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adopt Ordinance 2017-04 amending the Zoning Map,
approve a preliminary and final plat for Arbor Creek 5t" Addition, and adopt Resolution
2017-38 approving a Development Agreement for Arbor Creek 3rd Addition Phase 5 and
Arbor Creek 5t" Addition as presented. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
5.2 Consider Ordinance 2017-05 Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Waste Water
Treatment Facilities.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
CM Warehime motioned to adopt Ordinance 2017-05 to establish provisions related to
waste water treatment facilities. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried.
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5.3 Consider Resolution 2017-39 for Code Enforcement.
City Planner Licht said City staff discussed the City Council's request for proactive code enforcement
options. City staff has drafted a resolution authorizing City staff to identify a specific number of
properties for code enforcement action based on certain criteria and certain types of violations. This
approach will allow the City to evaluate the need, effectiveness, and costs for proactive code
enforcement actions. It was discussed that the Public Works employees would be involved in the
identification of the ten properties since they are out in the neighborhoods. A map will be provided
to the Council once the ten are identified so that they are aware and can answer questions if needed.
CM Warehime said that last year the City Planner spoke on hiring a part time assistant to help with
code enforcement; has this been done. City Planner Licht said yes.
CM Warehime motioned to adopt Resolution 2017-39 directing staff to undertake certain
actions related to administration and enforcement of the City Code. Seconded by CM
Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Administration:
6.1 Review 2018 Budget Calendar.
City Administrator Flaherty requested a Special Meeting on May 8, 2017 at 6:00 PM to begin the
budgeting process for 2018.
CM Darkenwald motioned to set a Special Meeting on May 8, 2017 at 6:00 PM at Prairie
Center, 8899 Nashua Avenue NE. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
7. City Council Reports and Updates.
7.1 Commission Liaison Updates.
A Heritage Preservation Commission Alternate Liaison CM Tanner.
CM Tanner said the commission reviewed the article for the view and ways to collect information and
to have that available at the Otsego Festival.
B Parks & Recreation Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp.
Mayor Stockamp said the commission approved the concept design for Lefebvre Creek Greenway Park
and they also held a worksession on goal settings for the next year.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Heidner.
CM Heidner said the Planning Commission Items were on this meeting agenda this evening.
D Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Warehime.
CM Warehime said the Commission is continuing to work on interest from the participants on CERT.
Other:
CM Heidner said that the Wright County Sheriff's Office now has a black unmarked car that floats
around the County.
Mayor Stockamp said previously a meeting was discussed to review the Fire Station with the Elk River
City Council and now that we have our City Administrator in place she recommended setting up that
meeting. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty to contact Elk River to set up a meeting.
8. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty gave a reminder on the P & F Open House on May 19.
He also gave an update on the Wright County EDP businesses outreach; stating he will send out the
interview questions to the City Council this week. He said he will be meeting with Debbie from the
Elk River Chambers of Commerce this week.
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An all employee meeting was scheduled for Monday, May 1 at 8:00 AM with City Council to attend.
City Planner Licht said there will be a Planning Commission meeting on May 1St for a Lennar project;
Martin Farms 4 -Phase 2 and City Engineer Wagner gave some project updates.
9 Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 7:12 PM.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
*The City Council Meeting has been Rescheduled to Directly Follow the 5:30 PM Board of Review Meeting.
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