07-08-13 CCOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
July 8,, 2013
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Cali to Order,
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7,00 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica tockam ; ncilrne nb rs: Vern H idn r, Jason t ar hire and Doug
Schroeder. Absent: Tota Da rkenwa Id.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner,, City Engineer;
Andy MacArthur,, City Attorney and Tari Loffr, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Stocky p led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
., Open Forum.
Judy Wood, 8841 O'Brian Avenue NE, concerned with dogs running and acting vicious when she
takes her walk. Ms. Wood gave a list of three properties to the City Clerk. City Staff will forward
to the Sheriff Department.
Mary Valeriu , 1370170th Street NE, asked for another copy of option 1C roundabout plans for
the 70th Street project because he couldn't see exact propel and street locations on his copy.
He also asked about the Wright County -Commissioner's meeting tomorrow, City Engineer
Magner said he will send Mr. Valerius a copy of Option 1C and that is also will be uploaded to
the City website.
City Administrator Johnson said the Wright County Commissionerfs meeting will be hold at the
Wright County Public Works Building tomorrow at 1:30 PM.
Randal Begin, 9227 Napier Avenue NE, asked the plans for the property line along the noir
soccer fields that meet his property, City Engineer Magner stated there is silt fencing noir, once
the turf is established the fencing will be removed and the edge would then be softened. Mr.
Begin asked about the completion date. City Engineer Wagner said it will be seeded August 15
or later,
2, Consider a Anda aooroval.
City AdministratorJohnson requested to amend Item ,2A, June 11, 2013 minutes; to read in
the second paragraph after the City Engineer discussed Vh Street, CM Heidner asked if here
was traffic control design that would prevent traffic from going onto 70th Street, Wright County
Engineer Virgil Hawkins said no.
CM Heildner .motioned to approve as amended* Seconded by CM Schroeder. A111n
favor. Motion carried.
Consent Acienda. (Non -controversial ite s .
,1 Approve Claims List.
3,2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A, Jure 11,, 2013 Special Meeting.
B, June 2# 2013 Meeting.
C. June 2, 2013 Special Meeting.
3 Approve hire of Utilities Systems operator.
3,4 Received Commission .Meeting Minutes:
A, Planning Commission June 17,, 2013.
3.5 Call a Special meeting on July 22, 2013 directly following the regular scheduled
meeting.
3.6 Pay Estimates/Requests:
A. Approve Pay Estimate to Felin Companies for the grading of the Otsego soccer
fields in the amount of $77,331.04.
B. Approve Final Payment t Fhn Companies for the construction f 7 Street
from Marlowe Avenue to Martin Farms Avenue in the amount of $7,861.30.
CM Heidner motIoned to approve with correction to item 3,2A,, Seconded by CM
Schroeder, All in favor. Motion carried.
Com mu Development:
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Zoning amendment renin r from A-1 District to A-2 District
P. Conditional Use Permit to allow a lot less than 20 acres and greater than 2.5
acres in area within Art District,
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City Planner Licht presented the staff report.
M Heidner motioned to approve a conditional use permit allowing the lot at 11140
Both Street to have an area greater than 25 acres subject to the stipulations In the
findings of fact as presented. Seconded by CSI Schroeder. All In favor. Motion
carried.
51 Public Works:
A Soccer Field project..a. provals,
A. Consider quotes from Professional Turf & Renovations.
B. Consider auote for Clay Lining -of Pond for grater supply for irrigation.
C. Consider quote for supplying poorer and street 11 r
City Engineer Wagner reviewed the quote from Professional Turf & Renovations in the amount
f $23,,000. CM W rehime stated he lilies to see the quote under budget.
M Wa rehir a motioned to approve the quote from Professional Turf & Renovations
in the amount of $23,,000, Seconded by CM Schroeder. All In furor. Motion carried.
City Engineer Wagner revie ed quote from Fehn Companies in the amount of $x.8,701.05. CM
Warehime asked if the testing for $750 is in addition to the $18,701.05. City Engineer Magner
said yes that city staff would do the testing.
CM Schroeder motioned to approve the low quote of $18,701,05 from Fehr
Companies for clay lining the irrigation pond for the soccer fields project. Seconded
y CM W rehir e. All in favor. Motion carried.
Randal Begin, 9227 Napier Avenue,, asked if staff has considered fabric lining or bentonite. City
Engineer Magner said both of those options Weren't cost effective.
City Engineer Wagner r r vie gyred the quote from Wright Hennepin Cooperative Electric. CIA
H idner said an earlier drawing it shored paring only on one side. City Engineer Wagner said
for neer it will only be one side with overflow parking on the grass area with the option to
expand in the future if needed. City Engineer Wagner stated it ~meets prying space required
per the city code.
CM W rehlrne motioned to approve Wright Hennepin Cooperative Electric quote of
$16,912.50 for the soccer field street lights and pourer supply. Seconded by C
Schroeder. All in furor, Motion carried.
ied.
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. Administration
.1 Resolution requestinci inclusion of 1-94 West Corridor Expansion in the Minnesota
State Highway Investment Plan.
City Administrator Johnson presented the staff report.
CM eildner motioned to approve Resonation 2013-40 requesting inclusion in of1-94
'blest Corridor Expansion in the Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan
(MNSHIP). Seconded by CM Warehime; All in favor, Motion carried.
,2 Approve Finarncin for Prairie Center Project.
City Administrator Johnson presented the staff report which presented options for fundings
Mayor Stockamp ►p asked about the Darl enwld Landing project plans, City Planner Licht said
City staff met with representatives from D & Y; they want the property to be given back but no
official request has been submitted. Tonere was discussion on Revolving Capital Improvement
ent
Fund and its revenue sources, CM Heidner is concerned that some of those resources will be
going away and, therefore, has concern taping from that fund. There was discussion on the
Community Facilities Fund option. CM varehime commented that he thins this will be a good
thing for the community and residents and he feels it is reasonable priced for what we are
getting, The City Council agreed and City Administrator Johnson said the community Is gaining
space for community activity for a reasonable pricel
Cid Schroeder motioned to take from the Community Facility Fund, Mayor Stockamp p seconded.
There was discussion on funds.
M Schroeder amended his previous motioned to $62,000 to cone from the
Community Facilities Fund and $62,000 from the Revolving Capital Xrnprovement
Fund and for furniture and equipment to be brought back for funding options.
Seconded by Mayor Stocky . All in favor. Motion carried
rove CiW_Policy and Guidelines Regard.i.ag Conduit Debt.
City Administrator Johnson presented the staff= report.
CM Schroeder motioned to approve the City Policy and guidelines regarding conduit
debt at . 50/o as written, Seconded by CM Heldner. All in favor. Motion carried,,
City Administrator Johnson said the Public Hearing for the Guardian Angels project in Albertville
is scheduled for July 22,, 2013,
fit _ oundl Reports and Updates.
There was discussion on a letter addressed to the City Council regarding B ondox. Mayor
Stockamp requested copies be given to the Police Commission, There was discussion on
oondox's outdoor venue.
CM Schroeder gave an update on the Eagle Scout project by Jacob Postura.
81 Staff Reports and Updates.
City Administrator Johnson reminded the City Council of Representative Bachman meeting
scheduled for Friday, ,duly 12 at 11:30 t Holiday Inn Otsego and City Engineer Wagner gave an
update on projects.
. Adjourn.
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CM Warehime motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Schroeder. All in favor.
Motion carried. Adjourned PMI
Mayor ]essica Sfockamp
ATTEST: `"�-
Tami Loff, City Clerk
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