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OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
JUNE 12, 2017
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:00 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.
Representative Eric Lucero gave an update on the Legislative session which included; Agriculture,
Bonding, K-12, Health and Human Services, Jobs, Public Safety, Transportation and Tax Cuts to name
a few.
Parks and Recreation Director Ross Demant notified the City Council that the City received a grant in
the amount of $150,000 from the DNR for Norin Landing. This is expected to be a spring 2018
project.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as written. 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 22, 2017 Meeting.
B. May 22, 2017 Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve City Council Special Pay for May 2017.
3.4 Ordinance 2017-06 Amending the City Code Related to Sunday Liquor Sales.
3.5 Approve 2017 Liquor License Renewals.
3.6 Pay Estimates/Requests:
A. Pay Request #3 to Osseo Construction Co. LLC for the Water Tower #1 Rehabilitation
Project.
3.7 Approve Liquor License for Denny’s Family Restaurant.
3.8 Adopt Resolution 2017-48 Adopting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2016.
3.9 Motion to direct City staff to obtain drainage easement for Christ Church.
3.10 Approve Hire of Parks & Recreation Assistant.
3.11 Adopt Resolution 2017-53 Approval of Master Partnership Contract with Mn/DOT.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Public Hearing:
4.1 Consider Modification of Municipal Development District No. 1 and the Proposed
Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 within the Development District
and the Proposed Adoption of Development Program and Tax Increment Financing Plan.
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A. Presentation by Northland Securities.
B. Open Public Hearing for Comments.
C. Close the Public Hearing.
D. Adopt Resolution 2017-49 Establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 and
Approve Tax Increment Financing Plan.
E. Adopt Resolution 2017-50 Authorizing an Interfund Loan.
F. Adopt Resolution 2017-51 Authorizing Execution of a Development Agreement.
Jessica Green, Northland Securities, presented; she noted one change is that the City does not
need to modify Municipal Development District No. 1.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 PM. Hearing no comments from the public Mayor
Stockamp closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 PM.
City Administrator Flaherty reviewed the recommendation included in the packet.
CM Heidner motioned to approve 2017-49 Establishing Tax Increment District & Approve
Tax Increment Financing Plan. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Heidner motioned to approve 2017-50 Authorizing an interfund loan for advance of
certain cost in connection with Tax Increment Financing District No. 2. Seconded by CM
Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
CM Heidner motioned to approve 2017-51 Authorizing the execution of a development
agreement by and between the City of Otsego and Bury Industries, LLC. Seconded by CM
Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
5. Community Development:
5.1 Boeson CUP:
A. Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Second Driveway Access to a Single Family Lot
from 101st Street in Accordance with Section 20-21-4.H.11.d(3) of the Zoning Ordinance.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Nathan Boeson, Applicant, noted his address is actually
9749 101st Street NE.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve a Conditional Use Permit allowing a second lot
access to a public street from 9749 101st Street NE, subject to the conditions as outlined
in the Findings and Decision as presented. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion
carried.
5.2 Boulder Creek:
A. Amend Boulder Creek PUD-CUP to Establish the Principal Building on 55 Foot
Wide Lots as Detached Townhouse Dwellings.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report.CM Warehime said these villas will have a Homeowners
Association; do we have knowledge if they can be a rental. Applicant, Jon Rask, said this
development will follow the same Association rules as under the current Boulder Creek development
and there are no restrictions for renting.
CM Darkenwald said due to the location of this development he will be abstaining.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve a PUD-CUP for M/I Homes designating lots within
Boulder Creek 3rd Addition and future 4th Addition as detached townhomes subject to the
Conditions as outlined in the Findings of Fact and Decision and with addition of Condition
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3) No exterior elevation shall be used on two abutting lots or lots directly across a public
street and no single elevation shall be used for more than 25 percent of the designated
detached townhouse lots. Seconded by CM Tanner. Motion carried 4-0. CM Darkenwald
abstained.
5.3 Crimson Ponds West 4th Addition:
A. Zoning Map Amendment Rezoning a Portion of Crimson Ponds West
from R-4, Single Family District to R-5, Single and Two Family District.
B. Revised Preliminary Plat and PUD-CUP for Crimson Ponds West 4th
Addition consisting of 25 Single Family Lots and 39 Detached Townhouse (Single family)
Lots.
C. Final Plat and Resolution 2017-52 Approve a Development Agreement.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Jeff Benzinger, Benzinger Properties, was present.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adopt Ordinance 2017-07 amending the Zoning Map,
Approve a preliminary plat/PUD-CUP and Final Plat for Crimson Ponds West 4th Addition
subject to the conditions outlined in the Findings of Fact and Decision presented, and
Adopt Resolution 2017-52 approving a development agreement. Seconded by CM
Warehime. All in favor. Motion carried.
6. Annual Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Meeting:
6.1 SWPPP:
A. City Engineer Presentation.
B. Public Comments.
City Engineer Wagner presented the annual report. Mayor Stockamp opened for public comments at
7:48 PM. There were no public comments.
7. Public Works:
7.1 Accepting Bids and Awarding Project for the Kadler Avenue Watermain Extension to LaTour
Construction, Inc.
City Engineer Wagner presented. CM Warehime asked if the City has worked with LaTour
Construction in the past. City Engineer Wagner said yes and they have completed acceptable work.
CM Warehime motioned to accept bids for Kadler Avenue Watermain Extension and
award project to the low bidder, La Tour Construction, Inc. of Maple Lake, Minnesota, in
the amount of $762,520.25. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried.
8. Administration:
8.1 Office Assistant/Receptionist Discussion.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty presented the staff report.
CM Darkenwald motioned to authorize City staff to advertise for the vacancy in the Office
Assistant/Receptionist position with the proposed job description up to 30 hours per
week. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried.
9. City Council Reports and Updates.
Mayor Stockamp said at the Public Hearing for Crimson Ponds 4th a resident had stated a concern
with the SE corner of 75th and Odean; with the MPH being 55 and the tree and branches blocking the
view she was afraid someone would get hit. City Planner Licht said the city can trim the tree that is in
the ROW area. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said the Parks and Recreation Department
was directed to mow back that corner for visibility. There was discussion on a possible flashing
crosswalk signage. CM Tanner agreed and said he wouldn’t mind seeing a flashing light. City
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Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said he will have the Streets Operations Manager get a quote
and bring back to a future subcommittee for consideration. City Engineer Wagner said this would
set some precedence on some of the other similar roads. City Planner Licht said it can be noted the
reasoning would be that these are two collector streets that are not controlled.
Mayor asked if the Watertower project is on still on schedule; City Administrator/Finance Director
Flaherty said yes.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reviewed the I-94 Corridor Coalition meeting he attended
last week.
Mayor Stockamp said she received calls regarding storm clean up and she directed them to the
Albertville compost so to pass on the Street Operations Manager Kevin Lamson that we may need to
contact Albertville and see if they need any assistance with their compost site.
10. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reminded the City Council of the Prairie View Elementary
and Middle School tour next week.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty said he received one noise compliant from a resident
regarding Rockwoods Wednesday event.
City Engineer Wagner said a letter/survey was mailed out to the eight residents on the Kadler Avenue
project regarding a straight through or a cul-de-sac. He said the final count was two for a cul-de-sac
and one against. City Engineer Wagner will bring back both costs with one as an alternate.
11. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor. Motion
carried. Adjourned at 8:34 PM.
___________________________
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
ATTEST: __________________________
Tami Loff, City Clerk