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OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
SEPTEMBER 25, 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, Corey Tanner and Tom Darkenwald. Absent:
Councilmember Jason Warehime. Staff: 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.
Special Presentation:
Recognition of the Otsego Prairie Festival Committee Members.
The City Council thanked Parks and Recreation Director Ross Demant and the Otsego Festival Committee
members for their work on the festival.
Recognition of the Otsego Photo Contest Winner.
City Clerk Loff said the City held its first annual Photo Contest at the Otsego Festival this year; we had
52 photo entered. The viewer’s choice is the photo submitted by Chris Preimesberger. The City Council
presented a certificate of recognition and gift card.
Other:
Chris Loch, 12054 74th Street NE, asked about the status of the City building a firestation and seeking
RFPs for a study.
Mayor Stockamp explained that the City Council agreed in March to review the results of the current Elk
River Fire Service Study before deciding on proceeding with its own study. The City Council has a
meeting set in October to meet with the Elk River Fire Chief and their consultant to review the study.
Mr. Loch to contact the City Clerk for the response time maps assembled by the Public Safety
Commissioners. City Planner Licht reiterated that the March meeting included all Fire Chiefs and that the
City Council is considering the City in its entirely, but wanted to follow through with direction that was
set in place, which is why no action has been taken on an Otsego specific fire study as of yet.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
City Clerk Loff requested to add Item 3.9 Assignment and Assumption Agreement of Rights and
Obligations agreement and Adopt Resolution 2017-83.
CM Heidner motioned to approve as amended. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion
carried 4-0.
3. Consent Agenda. (Non-controversial items).
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. September 11, 2017 Meeting.
B. September 11, 2017 Special Meeting.
3.3 Received Advisory Commission Minutes.
A. Public Safety Commission August 8, 2017.
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B. Heritage Preservation Commission August 23, 2017.
C. Planning Commission September 5, 2017
3.4 Adopt Ordinance 2017-11 Liquor License Ordinance Updates.
3.5 Pay Estimates/Requests:
A. Final Pay Estimate (#6) to Burschville Construction, Inc. for 80th St. Improvement Project.
B. Final Pay Estimate (#4) to Burschville Construction, Inc. for E-8 School Interim Lift Station.
C. Pay Estimate #2 to LaTour Construction, Inc. for Kadler Avenue Watermain Extension.
D. Pay Estimate #1 to Knife River Corporation for 85th Street Reclamation Project.
3.6 Approve Preliminary Plat/PUD-CUP and Final Plat for Bison Plains (Ordinance 2017-12 &
Resolution 2017-78).
3.7 Approve Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association Contract for 2018.
3.8 Adopt Resolution 2017-79 Agreement MSA Street Designation.
3.9 Approve Assignment and Assumption Agreement of Rights and Obligations agreement and Adopt
Resolution 2017-83.
CM Heidner motioned to approve with addition of Item 3.9. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in
favor. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Community Development:
4.1 Benson:
A. PUD-CUP to Allow Adjustment of Lot Lines for Parcels Zoned A-2 District.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. Betty Benson, applicant, questioned if all properties would
be zoned A-2. City Planner Licht said yes.
CM Heidner motioned to approve Ordinance 2017-13 amending the Zoning Map and approve
a PUD-CUP for Betty Benson subject to the conditions outlined in the findings of fact and
decision as presented. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
4.2 Approve Agreements for Redevelopment Study and Set a Special Meeting to Consider Riverbend
North Financial Assistance Request.
CM Darkenwald stated although he has no financial interested in this property he has family members
that own it and he will be abstaining. CM Darkenwald stepped down from the dais at 7:25 PM.
City Attorney MacArthur presented the staff report.
CM Heidner motioned to approve LHB Proposal and Agreement with the City to undertake
TIF analysis as presented, subject to execution of Escrow Agreement between the City and
Otsego Apartments, LLC as presented and posting of required escrow. Seconded by CM
Tanner. Motion carried. 3-0. CM Darkenwald abstained.
CM Heidner motioned to set a special meeting for the purposes of reviewing the LHB TIF
analysis and other issues related to the Otsego Apartments LLC TIF application on October
9, 2017 at 6pm. Seconded by CM Tanner. Motion carried. 3-0. CM Darkenwald abstained.
CM Darkenwald returned back to the dais at 7:29 PM.
4.3 Moriarty Firearms No Discharge Map.
City Planner Licht presented the staff report. He stated that the property owner at 10940 95th Street has
requested the City Council exempt his property from the No Discharge Zone. This was reviewed by the
Administrative Subcommittee and they recommended keeping as is with Archery only.
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Mr. Paul Moriarty, 10830 and 10940 95th Street, requested to be excluded in the no discharge zone. He
said the area is low and densely wooded. He also stated the property was excluded from 2009 and prior
and nothing has changed. He spoke that it is allowed for him to discharge in the water near his
property.
CM Darkenwald asked in the City when it comes to firearm discharge how we regulate that. City Planner
Licht said it is enforced by Wright County Sheriff and the DNR. The City Council wanted clarifications on
the water and island hunting regulations. City Planner Licht to contact the DNR and bring back additional
information to the October 9 meeting.
5. Public Works:
5.1 Kadler Avenue Correction
City Engineer Wagner presented the staff report. CM Darkenwald asked when the project would happen.
City Engineer Wagner said this fall yet probably October or early November. CM Darkenwald questioned
if it should wait until next year. City Engineer said no for road maintenance and safety it should be done
this year.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to authorize staff to obtain quotes for street repairs to
approximately 825 feet of Kadler Avenue. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion
carried 4-0.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
6.1 Approve Claim List for Metro Appliance Recycling.
CM Heidner motioned to approve. Seconded by CM Darkenwald. All in favor. Motion carried
4-0.
6.2 Adopt Resolution 2017-80 Accepting Otsego Festival Donations.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adopt Resolution 2017-80 accepting donation for sponsorship
of the 2017 Otsego Prairie Festival. Seconded by CM Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried 4-
0.
6.3 Commission Liaison Updates.
A. Heritage Preservation Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp.
Mayor Stockamp said at their last meeting they were gearing up for the Festival and at their meeting in
October they will be reviewing the historical signage in each of the parks.
B. Parks & Recreation Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp.
No Meeting in September.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Heidner.
CM Heidner gave updates on the last two meetings.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Warehime.
CM Warehime was not present. Mayor Stockamp said they discussed sheriff report and still working on
exploring CERT.
Other:
CM Heidner gave an update on the MnDot meeting he attended on Friday in St. Cloud. He also gave an
update on the Trailblazer meeting he attended.
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Mayor Stockamp stated she along with CM Darkenwald and City Planner Licht attended the Wright
County Partnership Broker event last week and it went well; stating it was good networking.
All City Council present stated they attended the Nystrom Ribbon Cutting last week.
7. Staff Reports and Updates.
City Clerk Loff said the City received a save the date for Guardian Angels Riverview Landing
Groundbreaking on Tuesday, October 17, from 3-6:00 PM. An invite will be in the mail shortly.
Mayor Stockamp and CM Heidner said they will not be able to attend.
City Planner Licht said there will be a Planning Commission meeting October 2 for the Public Hearing of
Raspberry Hills.
8. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 4-
0. Adjourned at 8:10 PM.
___________________________
Mayor Jessica Stockamp
ATTEST: ______________________
Tami Loff, City Clerk