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OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 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: Ryan Dunlap, Tina Goede, Michelle Lund, and
Corey Tanner. City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, Assistant City
Administrator/Human Resources Sabrina Hille, Parks and Recreation Director Nick Jacobs, City
Planner Dan Licht, City Engineer Ron Wagner, City Attorney Dave Kendall, 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.
Kathy Coles, 15613 90th Street NE provided an updated photo of Coborn ’s showing they have
not completed the screening.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:02 PM.
2.Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap asked to have item 3.3 removed from the consent agenda for discussion, adding
item 6.1 to the agenda, and based on the special meeting discussion to remove item 5.1.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by CM Tanner. All in
favor. Motion carried 5-0.
3.Consent Agenda:
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A.February 9, 2026, Meeting.
B.February 12, 2026, Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve Pay Application #14 for the Fire and Emergency Services Facility Project. Moved
to item 6.1.
3.4 Adopt Resolution 2026-11 Modifying Water & Sanitary Sewer Utility Rates.
3.5 Approve a Memorandum of Understanding – Metropolitan Transportation Planning
Activities.
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3.6 Adopt Resolution 2026-12 Authorizing Release of Agreements – Outlot A, GRC of Otsego
7th Addition.
3.7 Adopt Resolution 2026-13 Approving Certificate of Plat Corrections – Zachman
Meadows.
3.8 Adopt Resolution 2026-14 Approving Commissioners to Advisory Commissions.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by CM Goede.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Parks and Recreation:
4.1 Lily Pond Park Renovation Project.
A. Presentation by Parks and Recreation Director.
B. Consider Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorize the Bid Process.
C. Consider Accepting a Quote and Authorize Procurement of Playground
Equipment.
Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs and HKGi Representative Hannah Schmitz reviewed the
staff report and presentation.
Mayor Stockamp asked about the irrigation needs. Jacobs said the majority of the park is
irrigated, adding the park soil is very sandy. Jacobs addressed the age of the park, safety
concerns, accessibility, conditions of the trails, pavement, and equipment; staff have gained
experience on renovations from the most recent park project.
CM Tanner asked about the lighting. Jacobs said the lights are LED and still in good working
order.
CM Goede motioned to approve the Lily Pond Park Renovation project plans and
specifications and to authorize the bid process, seconded by Dunlap. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
CM Goede motioned to accept the quote and authorize staff to procure the playground
equipment from Midwest Playscapes in the amount of $174,944.83, seconded by Lund. All in
favor. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Engineering: Item removed from the agenda.
5.1 2026 Street Renewal Project.
A. Presentation by City Engineer.
B. Consider Resolution 2026-15 Receiving a Feasibility Report and Calling Hearing
on Improvement.
Mayor Stockamp said City Council will review the special assessment policy.
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6. City Council Reports and Updates:
A. Heritage Preservation Commission CM Tanner had no updates.
B. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Lund said the Commission
reviewed the budget and planning proposals for the Prairie Park Phase 1 Project.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Dunlap said the Commission met and reviewed
ordinance amendments and the next meeting is scheduled for March 2nd.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Goede said the Maple Grove Radio Club
gave a presentation and Chief Scott provided a Fire Chief Candidate update.
Mayor Stockamp thanked those that stepped up and applied for Advisory Commission openings
and congratulated those selected as members.
6.1 Approve Pay Application #14 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, noting the cost to date.
CM Tanner motioned to approve Pay Application #14 in the amount of $678,146.30 for work
completed on the Fire Station project, seconded by CM Goede. Voting in favor: Stockamp,
Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried 4 -1.
7. Staff Reports and Updates:
7.1 Consider Scheduling a Special City Council Meeting to Discuss the Prairie Park Phase 1
Project.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty recommended a special meeting on March 9, at
5:30PM to discuss the Prairie Park Phase 1 Project.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to schedule a Special City Council meeting for March 9, 2026, at
5:30 PM to discuss the Prairie Park Phase 1 Project, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor.
Motion carried 5-0.
7.2 Consider Scheduling a Special City Council Meeting to Conduct Fire Chief Interviews.
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille recommended a special meeting to
conduct Fire Chief Interviews. The proposed dates were not available, and staff will follow up
with additional date options via email survey.
Hille provided updates on current recruitments.
Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff’s Office provided updates on the Alexandria
Technical College mock job interviews, roundabouts, crash statistics, and a donation from
Guardian Fleet.
8. Adjourn.
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 7:38 PM, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
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Minutes prepared by Audra Etzel, City Clerk.
City of Otsego:
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Jessica Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST: ___________________________
Audra Etzel, City Clerk