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2025.11.24 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2025 7:00 PM 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, Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Sabrina Hille, 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. Wright County Commissioner Jeanie Holland provided updates on Truth in Taxation statements, that CR137 construction is complete for the year, and that she attended a Senior Bingo event hosted by Otsego Parks and Recreation and thanked the City for doing such a good job with the recreation programming. Charles Hediger, 9539 Parl<ington Avenue NE addressed a culvert on his property he would like staff to review Cl"d noted that his neighbor has code enforcement violations that need to be remedied. Kathy Coles, 15613 90th Street NE said Coborn's has not enclosed their trash container as she reported previously. City Planner Licht said staff recently reviewed the property, noting another citation will be sent to the property owner. Mayor Stoclamp closed the Open Forum at 7:09 PM. 2. Consider Agenda Approval: CM Dunlap asked to have item 3.3 removed from the consent agenda for discussion, adding item 5.1 to the agenda. CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. Page 1 of 4 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2025 3. Consent Agenda: 3.1 Approve Claims List. 3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes. A. November 10, 2025, Meeting. B. November 10, 2025, Special Meeting. 353 A ppinevn Pay ppligatinn i- 1 fer the Pre and Cmrfgeney Servinnc Fa Gility Prejeia Moved to item 5.1. 3.4 Approve Pay Application #6 for the Cold Storage Facility Protect. 3.5 Approve Change Order #3 and Pay Application #5 (Final) for the Carrick's Landing Park Project. 3.6 Approve Change Order #1 and Pay Application #2 for the Odean Avenue Watermain & PRV Protect. 33 Approve Change Orders #243 and Pay Application #2 for the Parrish Avenue Trail Imarovement Proiect. 3.8 Adoat Resolution 2025-61 Acceatinl? Public Improvements — Windsone 3ra 3.9 Approve Closure of City Offices on December 16th for an Employee Development and Recognition Event. 3.10 Approve Hiring for the Lead Mechanic Position. 3.11 Approve Amendment No. 1 to Owner -Engineer Agreement — Martin Farms Lift Station Improvements. 3.12 Approve Protect Change Orders Requests — Wellhouse No. 4 Water Treatment Plant. 3.13 Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Wright County — Brush Chipping and Compost Processing. CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. 4.1 Administration: 4.1 General Obligation Water Revenue Note, 2025A A. Presentation by City Administrator. Be Consider Adopting Resolution 2025-62 Authorizing Issuance. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reviewed the staff report and presentation. CM Dunlap motioned to adopt Resolution 2025-co) accepting the offer of the Minnesota public Facilities Authority to Purchase a $845,955 General Obligation Water Revenue Note of 2025A, providing for its issuance, and authorizing execution of a bond purchase and project loan agreement with emerging contaminant grants, seconded by Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. 4.2 Consider Cancellation of a Regular City Council Meeting —December 22, 2025. City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reviewed the staff report. CM Dunlap requested the meeting remain scheduled until the fire contract notification letter is reviewed by the City Council. No action was taken. Page 2 of 4 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2025 5.1 Approve Pay Application #11 for the Fire & Emergency Services Facility Prolect. 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 #11 in the amount of $876,519.90 for work completed on the Fire & Emergency Service Facility project, seconded by CM Goede. Voting in favor: Stockamp, Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried 4-1. 5. City Council Reports and Updates: A. Heritage Preservation Commission CM Tanner said the Commission is sorting items for the time capsule and there is no December meeting. Be Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Lund said the Commission reviewed the budget and planning for upcoming projects. C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Dunlap said the Commission has not met and no meetings are scheduled until 2026. D. Public Safety Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp said Chief Scott has been busy meeting with contracted providers and the call activity was reviewed. CM Dunlap said the selection committee interviewed three contractors for the CMAR for the South -Central Water Treatment Project, noting Rice Lake Construction was the committee's top scoring contractor and will be presented for City Council consideration at the next meeting. Mayor Stockamp said the Prairie Center Tree Lighting event is tomorrow at 6pm. 6. Staff Reports and Updates: Hille said City Offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving and the City Newsletter being mailed including information on the new building permit software. Flaherty said Truth and Taxation meeting is next Tuesday, December 2"d at 6pm and the Advisory Commission Appreciation event is Wednesday, December 3rd City Clerl< Etzel said Advisory Commission applications will be available starting in December. 7. Adjourn. CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 7:23 PM, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. Page 3 of 4 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2025 Minutes prepared by Audra Etzel, City Clerk. City of Otsego: Jets�sica Stocl<amp, Mayor ATTEST: Audra Etzel, City Clerk