06-24-13 SCCJOINT 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 ck r p called the meeting g t order at 8:10 PM11
Boll Cally Otsego; Mayor Jessica t ck mp; C un ilme b rs: Jason v r hirrr , Doug
Schroeder and Tori rk n r id; Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Ron Wagner, r, City Engineer;
Daniel Licht, City Planner; Andy MacArthur, City Attorney and Trni L.of, City Clerk.
Albertville; mayor .villi n Hendrickson; eunciIme b rs: Dari Wagner, John vetsch, Larry
Sorensen, and Rob Olson; Adam Nafstadf City Administrator.
St. Michael; Mayor Jerry archman; ouncilrnernbers: Nadine Schoen and ,doe Marra; Steven Bot,
City Administrator; Marc Weigle, Community Development Director; Joyce Flury, St. Michael
Senior Center Dir torr
Chad Gessel, RiverRider and Sue Servers, MnDot. Wright County Commissioners: Nark
Dleiden and Michael Potter.
11 iverider Service.
Mayor Stockamp p said it has been brought up the reed for more service area. She feels it would
be beneficial not just to Otsego residents but St. Michael and Albertville as well.
l iveri id r Director Chad tassel 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
iverRider is funded by FTA and I sn of 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 faqir.
The capital is 80/20% split with % Federal and State and ° local. CM Darkenwald asked if
any .Honey is received by the County or Cities. fir, Gessel said not currently. He said that last
year was about $13,,750 total year service with local $2050.00.
CM Darkenwald asked what 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,
Mr. Gessel said he would like ideas on what the communities are looping for service, He stated
Tuesdays from 9 am -2p► was an open time but would be willing to look at ghat was needed.
There was discussion on if expand services hoer it would be advertised. Mr. Gessel said he
would recommend City websites and newsletters. He said he would reed a memorandum of
understanding from each city for commitment and would recommended a trial of at least two
years to get it started and I year notice for discontinue. He would need to bring 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 due by August , 2013. Sue Selmers
In[ of Representative tiv said she would be willing to consider amending the agreement for this
year but would reed an agreement from the cities.
There was discussion on the Tack meeting being held Friday, ,duly 12, 10 am at Otsego City
Hall. The Cities decided each city would have present 1 City Council member and City
Administrator. There was discussion on inviting the City of Hanover. City Administrator Bot said
he would contact therm for the invite.
2, 1-9 Corridor Coalition update.
City Administrator trator Bot and Mayor Zachman reviewed, The Coalition is looking for a Resolution of
support from each city. Mayor Hendrickson n said she met with Representative Fitzsimmons wh
is on the Transportation Board and he is very supportive.
3. Area Transportation and Development items:
, Taber Interchar e.
b, 7 oth Street,
Marc Weigle,, St. Michael Community Development Director, reviewed caber Avenue
interchange. They will be looking at grants. CM Darkenwald asked bow much was needed on a
local level. Community Development Director Weigle said depending on land value; $x..00 sq. ft.
The cities will continue to work together.
Rory Wagner,, Otsego City Engineer, reviewed is go's 70th Street project with Region 7v
dollars and the city working ing ith County officials for the roundabout options. County
Commissioner Daleiden said County Road 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 thea* Nor. Dal ld n 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 MSAmoney the City needs to ups or loses. Albertville City Administrator Nafstad expressed
some of his concerns to include Albertville access, turn backs s and said County load 37 t
County Road 19 is very busy.
. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor, Lotion carried. Adjourned at 10:15 PMA
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