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Item 3.2.A. 2026.05.26 City Council MinutesPage 1 of 5 OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 26, 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, 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. Councilmember Michelle Lund arrived at 7:01 PM. 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 thanked Senator Lucero and Roxanne Williams for their hard work on the HOA reform bill. Commissioner Holland said the Association of Minnesota Counites provided assistance with getting funds to update the software, noting this software will assist with preventing fraud. Senator Eric Lucero provided a legislative update including HOA reform, vehicle tabs and fees, fraud, second amendment rights, long term disability cuts, and omnibus bills. Senator Lucero noted he recently filed for reelection. Roxanne Williams a resident within the Villas of Pheasant Ridge thanked Senator Lucero and the committee for their work on the HOA reform bill. Kathy Coles, 15613 90th Street NE provided an updated photo of Coborn ’s showing they have not completed the screening. City Planner Licht said a citation has been sent to Coborns. Nathan Anderson, 16780 65th Street NE said he moved to Otsego in 2019 and the property around his home was zoned for larger residential lots and since the City has since rezoned the area to industrial. Mr. Anderson has concerns about the screening height of the proposed business expansion near his home. Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:26 PM. Item 3.2.A. MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 2026 Page 2 of 5 2. Consider Agenda Approval: CM Dunlap asked to have item 3.3 removed from the consent agenda for discussion, adding item 6.1. CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. 3. Consent Agenda: 3.1 Approve Claims List. 3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes. A. May 11, 2026, Meeting. B. May 11, 2026, Special Meeting. 3.3 Approve Pay Application #17 for the Fire Station Facility Project. Moved to item 6.1. 3.4 Accept Quotes and Authorize Control Structure Repairs – East WWTF. 3.5 Accept Quotes and Authorize Purchase of Odor Control Unit Media – East WWTF 3.6 Authorize a Letter of Intent for Purchase of a Fleet Vehicle – Combo Unit Jet-Vac Truck. 3.7 Adopt Resolution 2026-40 Adopting Findings of Fact and Approving a Conditional Use Permit (Tower, LLC). 3.8 Adopt Ordinance 2026-07 Amending the City Code – Animal Kennels, Accessory Buildings, Fence & Signs. 3.9 Condo Suites of Otsego PUD District Amendment (Boyd Dollansky, LLC). A. Adopt Resolution 2026-41 Adopting Findings of Fact. B. Adopt Ordinance 2026-08 Amending the Zoning Map. 3.10 Approve Liquor License Renewals for July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. 4. Planning: 4.1 Jacobs Plat Second Addition (Endeavor Investments XII, LLC.) A. Presentation by City Planner. B. Consider Resolution 2026-42 Adopting Findings of Fact, Approving a Preliminary Plat and IUP. City Planner Licht reviewed the staff report and presentation. Even Mattson and Brian Field representing the applicant presented a project summary addressing noise, screening, and plantings. Mr. Mattson and Mr. Field agree with the staff report and were present to answer questions. The City Council had a lengthy discussion regarding the fencing and berm height s, screening, plantings, outside storage and deliveries. MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 2026 Page 3 of 5 City Planner Licht summarized the City Council discussion and recommended changing the screening to a minimum height to include berm, fence and plantings. City Planner Licht said trees will become more effective over time as a screen, noting there are limitations with the topography due to the wetlands. Mr. Mattson said this is a proposed distribution site and the outside storage is due to the sizing of products, not for product manufacturing. Mr. Mattson noted the majority of deliveries will be during office hours. City Planner Licht said other businesses with the same zoning typically do not have limitations, due to concerns regarding potential noise and lighting, now is the time to set a limitation on hours of operation within the IUP. The City Council agreed to review the hours of operation once the business has been established. City Planner Licht said if needed, staff would address violations, stating there is leverage with an IUP. Mayor Stockamp asked about the racking height limitation. Mr. Mattson said the maximum height would be 12’. City Planner Licht provided an amendment to the IUP regarding the screening requirements. CM Dunlap motioned to adopt Resolution 2026-42 approving a preliminary plat for Jacobs Plat Second Addition and adopting findings of fact and approving an Interim Use Permit Lot 1, Block 1, Jacobs Plat Second Addition subject to the conditions as amended, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. 5. Utilities: 5.1 Wellhouse No. 3 Water Treatment Plant. A. Presentation by AE2S. B. Consider Adoption Resolution 2026-43 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract – WH3 WTP. C. Consider Adopting Resolution 2026-44 Accepting /Bids and Awarding Contract – Pressure Vessels. D. Consider Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Owner-Engineer Agreement with AE2S. AE2S Engineer Ryan Hanson reviewed the staff report and presentation. CM Dunlap noted the building was designed to match the school. Mayor Stockamp asked about the longevity of the marketing portion and funding. Flaherty said this would be a multiyear project that would be coordinated with AE2S and Communications to combine all the projects into an interactive site. The City Council agreed to add additional communication. AE2S Engineer Hanson said they will coordinate with Communications and Utility Manager to track the metrics for what is being viewed. AE2S Engineer Hanson added that the site is ADA compliant. City Engineer Wagner said there are other maps that show the MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 2026 Page 4 of 5 water development progress. AE2S Engineer Hanson said they could share the site before being available to the general public. CM Tanner asked about the construction services amendment and if there is a running total of the changes. AE2S Engineer Hanson said this is an amendment to the marketing and communications along with the I&C, and he does not have a running total, noting this is how changes are proposed. CM Lund said this is common practice for changes to administrative services. CM Dunlap motioned to adopt Resolution 2026-43 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract to Rice Lake Construction Group for the Wellhouse No. 3 Water Treatment Plant Project in the amount of $9,194,600, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. CM Dunlap motioned to adopt Resolution 2026-44 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract to Kurita America, Inc. for the Pressure Vessel System Procurement in the amount of $1,913,331, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. CM Dunlap motioned to approve “Amendment to Owner-Engineering Agreement, Amendment No. 1” – a professional services contract amendment in the amount of $1,445,700 with Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC., seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. 6. City Council Reports and Updates: A. Heritage Preservation Commission CM Tanner said the Commission met this month to assemble the time capsule and their next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th starting at 6pm with a rescheduled tour of the fire station. B. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Lund said the Commission did not meet last month and Touch a Truck was well attended. C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Dunlap said the Commission met last week to review applications and their next commission meeting is June 15th. D. Public Safety Commission Liaison CM Goede said the Commissions discussed the hiring of Captains, part-time Fire Fighters, and Fire Marshall and received updates on fire station progress and equipment. 6.1 Approve Pay Application #17 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 #17 in the amount of $1,131,856.64 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. MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 2026 Page 5 of 5 7. Staff Reports and Updates: Flaherty provided an update on park maintenance retirement, city hall remodeling, and active recruitments. Etzel said staff removed campaign finance reports from the City’s website to redact private data due to a recent legislative change and will repost soon. City Engineer Wagner provided updates on the mill and overlay project and Lily Pond Park project. Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff’s Office provided an update regarding gas pump theft, property and automobile theft, squad car spotlights, water patrol availab ility, and their probable cause forms. 8. Adjourn. CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 9:12 PM, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes prepared by Audra Etzel, City Clerk. City of Otsego: _________________________________ Jessica Stockamp, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Audra Etzel, City Clerk