ITEM 3.2A Joint meeting- Albertville, Otsego, St Michael councilsJOINT T MEETING OF ALBE TVILLE, OTSEGO AND ST, MICHAEL CITY COUNCILS
OTSEGO CITY HALL
June 24,, 2013
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Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica St cl amp called the meeting to order at : 10 Pik.
Roll Call: Otsego; Mayor Jessica St ckamp; un ilmer hers: Vern H idner, Jason Warehirrr ,
Doug Schroeder and Torn I ark n rald; Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Ron Wagner, City
Engineer; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Andy MacArthur,, City Attorney and Tani [ off, City Clerk.
Albertville; Mayor Jillian Hendrickson; ncilme bers: Dan Wagner, John v tseh, Larry
Sorensen, and Rob Olson, Adam Nafstad, City Ad rinistratorr
St. Michael; Mayor ,ferry Za h n; Co neilr em ers: Nadine Schoen and Joe Marx; Steven Bot,
City Administrator; blare Weigle, Community Development nt Director; 3 yce Flury, St. Michael
Senior Center Director.
Chadessel, Iver ider and Sue Seirn rs, l n t. Wright County Commissioners: Mark
al Iden and Michael Potter.
. RiverRider Service.
Mayor St ckamp said it has been brought up the need for more service area. She feels it would
be beneficial not just to Otsego residents but St. Michael and Albertville as well.
RiverRider Director Chad Gessel reviewed the current service area. He said he wouldn't
recommend changing the service area in the north section just adding an additional service
area in the southwest quadrants of Otsego, St. Michael and Albertville. He explained that
RiverF ider is funded by FTA and MnDot 15% split; % covered by Federal and State and
the other 15% covered local. This currently is paid by the bus occupants at about $x..25 fair.
The capital is o split with 0% Federal and State and 20% local. CM Darkenwald asked if
any honey is received by the County or Cities. Nor. Gessel. said not currently. He said that last
year was about $13,,750 total year service with local $2050-00.
CM Darkenwald asked ghat it would cost for I bus and 1 driver. Mr. Gessel said they go by $55
per hour for all expenses and that a bus is around $72,,000,,
1r. Gessel said be would like ideas on what the communities are looking for service. He stated
Tuesdays from 9 arn-2 per was an open time but would be willing to look at what was needed.
There was discussion on if expand services bow it would be advertised. Mr. Gessel said he
could recommend City websites and newsletters. He said he would need a memorandum randum f
understanding from each city for commitment and would recommended a trial of at least two
years to get it started and 1 year notice for discontinue. He gourd need to brim to his board for
approval but doesn't see any issues. City Administrator Johnson asked for lead time if cities
decide to go ahead. Mr. Gessel said for 2014 the grant is duo by August 30,, 2013. Sue Seimers
In of representative said she would be grilling to consider amending the agreement for this
year but would need an agreement from the cities.
There was discussion on the Tack meeting being held Friday, ,duly 1 , 10 am at Otsego City
Hall. The Cities decided each city would have present I City Council member and City
Administrator, There was discussion on inviting the City of Hanover. City Administrator Bot said
be would contact them for the invite.
2. 1-94 Corridor Coalition update.
City Administrator Bot and Mayor hm n reviewed. The Coalition is looking for a Resolution of
support from each city. Mayor Hendrickson said she met with Representative Fitzsimmons who
is on the Transportation Board and he is very supportive.
. Area Transportation and Development items:
. Taber Interchange.
b. 70th Street.
Marc Weigle,, St. Michael Community Development Director, reviewed i b r Avenue
interchange. They will be looking at grants. CM Darkenwald asked how much was needed on
ICI level. Community Development Director Weigle said depending on lard value; $1.00 sq. ft.
The cities will continue to work together.
Ron Wagner, Otsego City Engineer, reviewed is 's 70th Street project with Region 7W
dollars and the City working with County oils for the roundabout options. County
Commissioner Daleiden said County Dead 37 is a very dangerous road; he asked the Virgil
Hawkins to pull the five most dangerous roads in Wright County and he believes that County
Road 37 will be one of thorn. Mr. Daleiden also stated he would like to see the 70th Street
project be delayed so that the whole project can be done at once. City Planner Licht explained
to MSA money the City needs to us or roses. Albertville City Administrator I lafstad expressed
some of his concerns to include Albertville access, turn backs and said County Road 37 to
County Road 19 is gory busy.
t Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All i
favor. Motion Carried. Adjourned at 10;1 P[ .
ATTEST:
Tari! Lof, City Clerk
Mayor Jessica StoC am