2026.03.09 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026
7:00 PM
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
Call to Order:
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7000 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.
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.
Kitty Baltos, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair and Prairie Parl< Advisory member said a
lot of time and work has gone into preparing the Prairie Park Master Plan. The Master Plan
included feedback from the community and was approved by the City Council and Phase 1 is
supported by the Park and Recreation Commission.
Charles Hediger, 9539 Parl<ington Avenue NE would like staff to review the culvert on his
property. City Engineer Wagner will contact Mr. Hediger.
Mayor Stoclamp closed the Open Forum at 7:04 PM.
2. Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as written, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor.
Motion carried S-0.
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. February 23, 2026, Meeting.
B. February 23, 2026, Special Meeting.
C. February 26, 2026, Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve City Council Special Compensation for February 2026.
14 Approve Pay Application #17 for the Wellhouse 4 Treatment Improvements Protect.
15 Approve Pay Application #3 for the 80th Street Trail Improvement Protect.
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3.6 Adopt Resolution 202646 Authorizing of an Agreement — Outlot A, GRC of Otsego 7cn
Addition.
3.7 Approve an Agreement of Service — Atlas Staffing.
3.8 Construction Maintenance:
A. Adopt Ordinance 2026-02 Amending the City Code.
BeAdopt Resolution 2026-17 Amending the Engineering Manual.
3 9 Accept a Quote and Authorize the City Hall Workspace Improvements Project.
3.10 Municipal State Aid Route Revisions:
Ae Adopt Resolution 2026-18 Revoking Municipal State Aid Streets
B4 Adopt Resolution 202649 Establishing Municipal State Aid Streets.
111 Adopt Resolution 2026-20 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract — 2026 Mill & Overlay
Project.
3.12 Approve Ordering of Preparation of Plans and Specifications — Lefebvre Creek Greenway
Trail Project.
113 Approve Ordering of Preparation of Plans and Specifications — Prairie Pointe Wetland
Bridge.
3.14 Adopt Resolution 2026-21 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract — 2026 Microsurface
Project.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as written, seconded by CM Lund.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Planning:
4.1 Meadow Haven (Summergate Development).
A. Presentation by City Planner.
B Consider Ordinance 2026-03 Amending the Zoning Map.
ce Consider Resolution 2026-22 Adopting Findings of Fact and Approving — PUD-
CUP and Preliminary Plat.
City Planner Licht reviewed the staff report and presentation.
Bryan Tucker, Summergate Development representative, agrees with the staff report and was
pI esent to answer questions.
CM Dunlap asked about the connection to the north of the development including Lot 6. City
Planner Licht said the easement will be rededicated for the road when built.
CM Goede motioned to adopt Ordinance 2026-03 amending the Zoning Map; and adopt
Resolution 2026-22 adopting findings of fact and approving a Planned Unit Development —
Conditional Use Permit and preliminary plat of Meadow Haven, as presented, seconded by
CM Dunlap. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
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5. Parks and Recreation:
5 1 Prairie Park Phase 1 Project — Grant Application.
Ao Presentation by Parks and Recreation Director.
BeConsider Resolution 2026-23 Authorizing Application for an Outdoor Recreation
Grant.
Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs reviewed the staff reports and presentation.
CM Lund motioned to adopt Resolution 2026-23 Authorizing Application for an Outdoor
Recreation Grant for Prairie Park Phase 1, seconded by CM Goede.
CM Dunlap said he is concerned about future park renovations and thinks the project is too large;
he appreciates the work that has been put into the project. CM Tanner noted the cost to fund
but is in favor of the project moving forward.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried
4-1.
5 2 Prairie Parl< Phase 1 Project —Planning and Design.
At Presentation by Parks and Recreation Director.
BeConsider Acceptance of Professional Planning and Design Services with HKGI and
Hakanson Anderson.
Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs reviewed the staff reports and presentation.
CM Tanner asked Jacobs to address the deferred maintenance. Jacobs said many of the
deferred maintenance items that have been held off due to budget constraints and time; these
items need to be addressed and staff have prepared a comprehensive package. CM Tanner
noted this is not a firm price at this time and there are other possible funding sources and
added the final plan can change. Jacobs said there is a grant application up to $500,000, and
the potential for community partnerships. Jacobs added the cost presented is a concept level
estimate and staff will continue to look at cost savings. Mayor Stockamp noted the possible
community engagement, that the equipment is at the end of its useful life, and the pavilion was
revised to be open for a cost savings. The City Council appreciates the work and considerations
put into the Master Plan.
CM Goede motioned to accept the professional planning and design service proposals from
HKGI and Hakanson Anderson for Prairie Park Phase 1 in the combined amount of $357,500
and authorize staff to proceed with design services, seconded by CM Lund. Voting in favor:
Stockamp, Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried 4-1.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
CM Tanner said OHPC will be meeting tomorrow night.
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CM Dunlap said the Planning Commission met last week and their next meeting will be April 61h
to consider land use applications.
Mayor Stockamp said the Public Safety Commission also meets tomorrow and the Egg Hunt is
scheduled for March 28th from 10am to noon.
CM Lund said the Parl<s and Recreation Commission cancelled their March meeting.
7. Staff Reports and Updates:
Hille provided updates on current recruitments and encouraged residents to check out the
latest edition of The View.
Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff's Office provided updates regarding deputies
handling complicated cases, retail theft, and e4ke complaints.
8. Adjourn.
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 7:34 PM, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
City of Otsego:
ica Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audra Etzei, City Clerk �`