2026.01.12 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MOIVDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
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: Tina Goede, Ryan Dunlap, Michelle Lund, and
Corey Tanner. City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, Assistant City
Administrator/Human Resources Sabrina Hille, City Engineer Ron Wagner, City Planner Daniel
Licht, City Attorney Richard Hansen, and City Clerk Audra Etzel.
Pledge of Allegiance:
Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Open Forum:
Mayor Stockamp opened the Open Forum at 7*01 PM.
David Swaab, 16135 715t Lane NE said recently there was another fire at their townhome
development, with one unit gutted and several units with smoke damage. Mr. Swaab said he
drove to the new fire station location, and the drive took 4 minutes time; he cannot wait for the
Otsego Fire Station to be operational.
Wright County Commissioner Jeanie Holland, provided updates on the agreement with Wright
County cities for shared compost equipment, Wright County's legislative priorities, and
outdated DHS software systems and residents having to wait for services.
Mayor Stockamp asked about residents being able to get into the programs. Commissioner
Holland said it is challenging for residents to sign up. CM Tanner asked if the dated software
with DHS is statewide. Commissioner Holland said yes and DHS has received more complaints;
it is challenging for staff to help serve the residents due to the software issues.
Isabel Grimm, provided no address, asked about having aone-on-one with the community
regarding the fire department. Ms. Grimm said she is fighting for America.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 721 PM.
2. Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap asked to have item 3.2.A removed from the consent agenda for discussion and
Mayor Stockamp asked to add 2026 Goal Setting, adding items 5.1 and 5.2 to the agenda.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by CM Tanner. All in
favor. Motion carried 5-0.
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3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
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3.3 Approve City Council Special Compensation for December 2025.
3.4 Approve Pay Application #15 for the Wellhouse 4 Treatment Improvements Project.
3.5 Approve Pay Application #7 (Final) for the Cold Storage Facility Protect.
3.6 Approve Change Order #2 and Pay Application #3 and for the Odean Avenue Watermain
& PRV Protect.
3.7 Adopt Resolution 2026-01 Designating an Official Newspaper.
3.8 Adopt Resolution 2026-02 Designating Depositories and Investment Brokers.
3.9 Accept the Wellhead Protection Plan Annual Report.
3.10 Adopt Resolution 2026-03 Authorizing Application for LMC Grant Navigator Support.
3.11 Approve Request for Extension of Final Plat Approval — Meadows of Otsego 2nd Addition.
3.12 Approve Resolution 2026-04 Imposing Civil Penalties for Failed Alcohol Compliance
Checks.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by CM Tanner.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Annual Business:
4.1 Appoint Acting Mayor.
4.2 City Council Appointments for 2026.
Mayor Stockamp handed out a list of the appointments for 2026 as follows.
Planning Commission Liaison: CM Dunlap; Alternate Mayor Stockamp.
Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison: CM Lund; Alternate CM Tanner.
Heritage Preservation Commission Liaison: CM Tanner; Alternate CM Lund.
Public Safety Commission Liaison: CM Goede; Alternate Mayor Stockamp.
Fire Advisory Committee: Mayor Stockamp and CM Dunlap
Public Works Subcommittee: CM Lund and CM Dunlap; Alternate CM Goede.
Administrative Subcommittee: Mayor Stockamp and CM Tanner; Alternate CM Goede.
Otsego Creel< Authority: TBD if needed.
CM Goede motioned to appoint Councilmember Corey Tanner as Acting Mayor, seconded by
CM Lund. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
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Mayor Stockamp motioned to approve the Appointments as listed, seconded by CM Tanner.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
5.1 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. December 8, 2025, Meeting.
CM Dunlap asked to have the December 8, 2025, meeting minutes amended to include the
following language on page 5, a copy was handed out.
CM Dunlap raised a point of order stating that the item being discussed did nat receive a second
and therefore the item cannot be discussed. Mayor Stockamp did not recognize the point of
order made by CM Dunlap.
Mayor Stockamp added she wanted to have a candid conversation with the City Council.
CM Dunlap motioned to amend the December 8, 2025, as discussed, seconded by Mayor
Stockamp. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
5.2 City Council 2026 Goal Setting.
Mayor Stockamp would like to set aside time to discuss 2026 goals, and asked staff to
coordinate a meeting after the February LMC training. Flaherty said staff would look for
direction from the City Council to prepare. CM Dunlap asked if this would be similar to
Strategic Planning, Mayor Stockamp anticipated a check point for the Strategic Plan and staff
updates. Hille said staff will prepare a general outline and will follow up.
5. City Council Reports and Updates.
None.
6. Staff Reports and Updates:
6.1 Consider Scheduling a Special City Council Meeting for Advisory Commission Interviews.
City Clerk Etzel is looking to schedule a meeting to conduct Advisory Commission interviews.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to schedule a Special City Council meeting for February 12, 2026,
at 5:30 PM, seconded by CM Dunlap. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
6.2 Consider Scheduling an Economic Development Authority Meeting.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty is looking to schedule an Economic Development
Authority meeting.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to schedule an Economic Development Authority meeting for
February 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
Hille noted City offices will be closed next Monday for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
Flaherty reminded the City Council of upcoming events.
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Etzel said Advisory Commission applications are due next Tuesday by 5pm and congratulated
the liquor license holders that passed their alcohol compliance check.
City Planner Licht said there will be a Planning Commission meeting next week to review an
application.
Sergeant Jason OltmannsI Wright County Sheriff's Office provided updates on the different
Officers and their job skills that are assigned to Otsego, drone usage for search and rescue,
December activity, and an increase in calls for health concerns.
7. Adjourn.
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 7*48 PM, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
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Aura Etzel, City Clerk.
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