2025.10.27 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025
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OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
Call to Order:
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7*00 PM.
Roll Call:
Mayor Jessica Stockamp and Councilmembers: Ryan Dunlap, Tina Goede, Michelle Lund, and
Corey Tanner. City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, City Planner Dan
Licht, City Engineer Ron Wagner, City Attorney Dave Kendall (*), and City Clerk Audra Etzel.
Attended via video conference (*).
Pledge of Allegiance:
Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum:
Mayor Stockamp opened the Open Forum at 7:01 PM.
Kathy Coles, 15613 90th Street NE stated that Coborn's has not enclosed their trash container as
required and she understands that City Planner has been trying to get Coborn's to comply. City
Planner Licht said staff is at the point of issuing administrative citations for lack of compliance.
Gabe Davis, 6689 Packard Ave NE wants to Know the status of the fire contracts. Flaherty said
contracts are in place for 2026 and Chief Scott is working on developing a plan and will update
the City Council when appropriate.
Mary Barthelemy, 7589 Odell Lane NE asked if the City Council could reply to residents during
open forum to answer their questions. In the past she has noticed angry residents and thinks
getting a response will benefit the community.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 708 PM.
2. Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap asked to have item 3.3 removed from the consent agenda for discussion, adding
item 4.1 to the agenda.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by CM Goede. All in
favor. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda:
3.1 Approve Claims List.
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A. October 13, 2025, Meeting,
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3.4
Approve Pay
Application
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the
Cold Storage Facility Project.
3.5
Adopt
Resolution
2025-53 Accepting
Public Improvements
— Pleasant Creek Farms 7th.
3.6
Adopt
Resolution
2025-54 Accepting
Public Improvements
— Prairie Pointe 1st and 2nd.
3.7
Adopt
Resolution
2025-55 Accepting
Donations
— 2025 Prairie Festival Sponsors,
3.8 Accept an Aggregate Tax Fund Grant from Wright County.
3.9 Approve Hiring for the Recreation Leader Position.
3.10 Approve an Amendment to a Professional Engineering Services Agreement.
3.11 Adopt Resolution 2025-56 Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Report — 2026 Street
Renewal Proiect.
3.12 Approve Project Change Orders Requests — Wellhouse No. 4 Water Treatment Plant,
3.13 Meadows of Otsego 3rd Addition (US Home Corporation, LLC)
A. Adopt Ordinance 2025-09 Amendine the Zoning Man.
B. Approve a Preliminary Plat,
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by CM Lund.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4.1 Approve Pay Application #10 for the Fire &Emergency Services Facility Project.
CM Dunlap opposes this action because the City receives services from the existing contract
providers at a price point that is cost-effective for the taxpayers; this is the time to stop this
project. If the project goes forward notice will need to be sent to residents regarding the
cancelled contracts.
CM Tanner motioned to approve Pay Application #10 in the amount of $1,521,546.05 for
work completed on the Fire at Emergency Service Facility project, seconded by CM Goede.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried
41.
4. City Council Reports and Updates:
A. Heritage Preservation Commission CM Tanner said the Commission is prepared
for the Otsego Cemetery Tour on October 30th, there are no planned meetings December
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February, and a time capsule update.
Be Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Lund said the Commission
reviewed the updated results from the community engagement and playground vendor
proposals for Lily Pond Park, noting there was a proposed budget adjustment.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Dunlap said the Commission reviewed
applications for Meadows of Otsego 3rd Addition and Zoning Amendment for the Interim Land
Use Plan, Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Transportation Plan; and both November
meetings have been cancelled.
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D. Public Safety Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp said the Commission
reviewed their mission statement — noting staff has updated on the website, Allina adding
staffing, and Chief Scott introduction to group and project updates. CM Dunlap said the
mission statement is based on City Ordinance. Flaherty said it is very similar to the City's
Ordinance and could be considered in more detail in the future when the ordinance is
reviewed.
CM Dunlap asked the City Council to consider responding to residents during public forum.
Mayor Stockamp said she is not opposed, noting there are issues that may not have an answer
at the time asked.
5. Staff Reports and Updates:
City Engineer Wagner provided development and City project updates.
Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff's Office provided an update regarding speed
limits and general safety for Halloween.
6. Adjourn.
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 7:23 PM, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
Minutes prepared by Audra Etzel, City Clerk.
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk
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Stockamp, Mayor
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