ITEM 3.2A 5.22.2017 MinutesITEM 3.2A
OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
MAY 22, 2017
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:07 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.
No items.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
City Planner Licht requested to add Item 5.3 Rockwood's Special Event Permit.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as amended. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor.
Motion carried.
3. Consent Agenda. (Non -controversial items).
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. May 8, 2017 Special 6 PM Meeting.
B. May 8, 2017 Meeting_
C. May 8, 2017 Special Meeting,
3.3 Adopt Resolution 2017-42 Approving Premise Permit for Elk River Youth Hocken
Association at Riverwood Tavern.
3.4 Received Advisory Commission Minutes.
A. April 11, 2017 Heritage Preservation Commission.
B. April 11, 2017 Public Safety Commission.
C. April 18, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission.
D. May 1, 2017 Planning Commission.
3.5 Approve 2017 Liquor License Renewals.
3.6 Motion Calling Budget Meetings.
3.7 Adopt Water Supply Plan.
3.8 AdoDt Resolution 2017-43 for No Parkina on 85th Street from Page to CSAH 42.
3.10 ADDrove Pav Reauest #2 to Osseo Construction Co. LLC for the Water Tower #1 Rehabilitation
Project.
3.11 Approve Quote for Street Patching.
3.12 Approve Purchase of 800 MHZ Radios.
3.13 Accept the Resignation of the Office Assistant/Receptionist.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Public Hearing:
4.1 Kadler Improvement Project 70th Street to 1/2 Mile North).
A. Presentation by City Engineer.
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B. Comments by City Attorney.
C. Mayor to Open the Public Hearing.
D. Close the Public Hearing.
City Engineer Wagner presented the staff report. City Attorney MacArthur explained the process of
this hearing.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:17 PM.
Robin Fauchald, 7524 Kadler Avenue NE, questioned if there would be a cul-de-sac on Kadler Avenue.
City Engineer Wagner explained the options that City staff has considered but stated he would like to
talk with the property owners on what they prefer; a cul-de-sac or drive through and then bring back
to the City Council for consideration. Ms. Fauchald said she would like to see a cul-de-sac. She
further stated if the city would choose not to do the cul-de-sac there are two hills that would need to
be leveled out some. Ms. Fauchald also asked on the speed limit. City Engineer explained it is state
mandated.
CM Darkenwald motioned to close the Public Hearing at 7:25 PM. Seconded by CM
Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried.
5. Community Development:
5.1 Lindenfelser:
A. Conditional Use Permit to allow a subdivision of a lot less than 20 acres in area.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve a CUP to allow a lot less than 20 acres within the A-
2 District subject to the eight conditions listed in the Findings and Decision. Seconded by
CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried.
5.2 Boulder Creek 3rd Addition Final Plat. (Resolution 2017-44 & 2017 -
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
CM Darkenwald said he will abstain from this item due to property abutting this development and he
removed himself from the dais at 7:34 PM.
CM Heidner motioned to approve Boulder Creek 3rd Addition Final Plat, subject to the
conditions outlined in the Finds of Fact and Decision as presented, adopt Resolution
2017-44 approving a Development Agreement, and adopt Resolution 2017-45
establishing a no parking zone. Seconded by CM Tanner. Motion carried 4-0. CM
Darkenwald abstained.
Tom Darkenwald, 7653 Quaday Avenue NE, spoke to the Developer stating that there has been a lot
of trash that has blown over to his farm land and also there have been a lot of kids on his property.
The Developer was present and said they will post no trespassing signs, send a notice to the
homeowners association, and he will talk to the builder on the trash.
CM Darkenwald returned to the dais at 7:37 PM.
5.3 Rockwoods Special Event Permit.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Rockwood is planning on holding an outdoor music
event in their parking lot south of the building on Saturday, June 17. If the City approves the special
event permit the applicant must provide notification of the event to all property owners within 2,500
feet from the site. City Planner Licht stated that would be 215 properties notified.
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CM Warehime asked if this event would be similar in size as to the Jamfest.
The applicant, Peter Peryel, 9100 Quaday Avenue NE, said it will be 1/3 of what Jamfest was. He is
expecting around 2,000 people and Jamfest had been around 6,000 to 7,000 attendees. Mr. Peryel
said that they have hired a private security company and will also be working with the Wright County
Sheriff.
Mayor Stockamp asked about Rockwoods July and August music events and if those would need a
special event permit. City Planner Licht said only one special event permit is allowed per year and that
the others fall within an Administrative Permit. CM Heidner said in the past for Jamfest the City has
provided street sweeping and jersey barriers; is this part of the permit. Mr. Peryel said no he doesn't
think it is necessary.
Mr. Peryel also clarified that as part of the permit the band will have pyrotechnics as part of their
show. City Planner Licht said that City staff will notify Wright County Sherriff and the Elk River Fire
Chief of the event.
CM Darkenwald motioned to approve a Special Event Permit for Rockwoods on June 17,
2017 subject to the conditions outlined in the permit as presented. Seconded by CM
Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Parks & Recreation:
6.1 Consider Plans And Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for the Construction of Lefebvre
Creek Park.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented the staff report which included the concept plan.
After discussion the City Council concurred to move the mister station closer to the play area. They
also recommend adding the mister station as an alternate. Parks and Recreation Director Demant will
send out a updated concept plan to the City Council in the Friday update.
CM Darkenwald said due to the location of this park he will abstain from this item.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve SRF to proceed with plans and specifications as
discussed above and advertise for bids for the construction of Lefebvre Creek Park.
Seconded by CM Tanner. Motion carried 4-0. CM Darkenwald abstained.
7. Legal:
7.1 Approval of Advisory Counsel for Charter Franchise Renewal Process.
City Attorney MacArthur presented the staff report.
CM Heidner motioned to approve City staff to work with Bob Vose of Kennedy & Graven
on issues raised by Charter Cable Franchise renewal upon terms and conditions of that
letter from Kennedy & Graven dated May 2, 2017. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor. Motion carried.
8. City Council Reports and Updates.
8.1 Commission Liaison Updates.
A Heritage Preservation Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp.
Mayor Stockamp said the commission is looking at having a photo booth with a background painted
by HPC Commissioner Chris Wilson at the Prairie Festival this year. The Commission would like to
have photos taken and then have them uploaded to a site for participants to be able to download or
print. City Clerk Loff to look into possibly Dropbox.
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B. Parks & Recreation Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp.
Mayor Stockamp said the Commissioner had the annual Park tour last week; there was the
Northwood Park Grand Opening also last week. She also talked about the Free Touch -A- Truck event
to be held at Prairie Park on June 6, 6-8:30PM.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Heidner.
CM Heidner gave an update on the commission items which were on this agenda this evening.
D. Public Safetv Commission Liaison CM Warehime,
CM Warehime said the CERT program is moving forward. He said at the last meeting the commission
discussed park issues and park signage.
Other:
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty gave an update on WCAT.
9. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said he was notified today that the City received a grant
in the amount of $2,500 from CenterPoint Energy for purchase of 800 MHz radios. CenterPoint Energy
will present a check to the City Council at a future meeting.
10 Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 8:29 PM.
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
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