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2026.08.24 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 241 2026 7:00 PM OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER Call to Order: Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:02 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, Fire Chief Jim McCoy, 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 7:03 PM. Kathy Coles, 15613 90th Street NE provided an updated photo of Coborn's showing they have not completed the screening. City Planner Licht said staff will send another citation to Coborn's. Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:03 PM. 2. Consider Agenda Approval: CM Dunlap asked to have items 3.3 and 3.11 removed from the consent agenda for discussion, adding items 6.1 and 6.2. 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. August 10, 2026, Meeting, B. August 10, 2026, Special Meeting. Be August 11, 2026, Special Meeting. 2 � � pp; ey Pay #M f r th F;Fe Stat'„n PaG'lity o oie + Moved to item 6.1 �. �� r V eTc!'�G -t r =y r o d the cTfT�.TccfCryrr-rZTc7Trcy—ITy7cc�c. 3.4 Approve Pay Application #3 for the South -Central Wellfield Development Phase 1A Project. 3.5 Approve Pay Application #1 for the Well No, 12 Proiect, 3.6 Approve Pay Application #2 for the Martin Farms Lift Station No. 4 Improvements Project. 3.7 Adopt Ordinance 2026-12 Amending the City Code — Reasonable Accommodation Requests, Page 1 of 4 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 24, 2026 3.8 Approve Amendment No. 3 to EnRineerina Agreement — Wellhouse No. 4 Water Treatment Plant, 3.9 South -Central Wellfield Development Phase 1A Prolect. A. Approve Change Order Requests for Well 13 and Monitoring Well. Be Approve Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Agreement. 3.10 Adopt Resolution 2026-72 Declaring Surplus Property. 341 ^IIth Aroze Drecurement — CirefinH ter Dretentive Egwinment Moved to item 6.2 3.12 Adopt Resolution 2026-73 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract — 2026 Greenway Trail Prolect. 3.13 Approve Hiring for the Public Works Manager Position. 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 MRD Christ Lutheran Second Addition (Revolution Gym). A. Presentation by City Planner. B. Consider Ordinance 202643 Amending the Zoning Map. C. Consider Resolution 2026-74 Adopting Finding of Facts. City Planner Licht reviewed the staff report and presentation. Paul Hughes with Trade Level Construction and I<im Jacobsen with I<RJ Associates, LLC, representing Revolution Gym noted they are working on the excavation of the dirt and agreed with the staff report and were present to answer questions. CM Dunlap asked about the driveway plan. Mr. Jacobs said administration is confident they can work with the site; the main function is to drop off students or park; they are continuing to work on ideas. CM Tanner asked how many kids would be participating. Mr. Hughes said they average about 50 students per hour. CM Dunlap motioned to adopt Ordinance 2026-13 amending the Zoning Map and adopt Resolution 2026-74 adopting findings of fact; approving a preliminary plat for MRD Christ Lutheran 2nd Addition; and approving a Planned Unit Development — Conditional Use Permit, and Site and Building Plans for Lot 2, Block 1, MRD Christ Lutheran 2nd Addition subject to conditions as presented, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. 5. Administration: 5.1 General Obligation Water Revenue Bond, Series 2026A. A. Presentation by City Administrator/Finance Director. B. Consider Approval of a Municipal Advisory Service Agreement, C. Consider Resolution 2026-75 Authorizing Application to the MPFA Credit Enhancement Program. D. Consider Resolution 2026-76 Authorizing a Competitive Negotiated Sale of Bond. Page 2 of 4 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 24, 2026 Flaherty reviewed the staff report and presentation. CM Dunlap affirmed this is not a property tax levy increase, but a pass through to the user of the services; noting this will improve water quality for the whole City. CM Dunlap motioned to approve the Municipal Advisory Service Agreement between the City of Otsego and Northland Securities, Inc., and Adopt Resolution 2026-75 Relating to the Issuance of General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A; Covenanting and Obligating the City to be Bound by and to Use the Provisions of Minnesota Statues Section 446A.086 to Guarantee the Payment of the Principal and Interest on the Bonds, and Adopt Resolution 2026=76 Authorizing the Competitive Negotiated Sale of General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. 2 Aaarove Claims List. Mayor Stockamp recused herself due to a family connection. CM Tanner motioned to approve the Claims List, seconded by CM Goede. CM Dunlap appreciated the Mayor recusing herself due to a conflict of interest. Voted in favor; Dunlap, Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voted Against; none. Abstained; Mayor Stockamp. Motion carried 4-0. 6. City Council Reports and Updates: 6A Approve Pay Application #20 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 #20 in the amount of $224,084.79 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 44. 6.2 Accept Quotes and Authorize Procurement — Firefighter Protective Equipment. 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 Lund motioned to accept the quotes as outlined above and to authorize procurement of firefighter protective equipment in the amount of $195,800, seconded by CM Tanner. Voting in favor: Stockamp, Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried 4-1. A. Heritage Preservation Commission CM Tanner said the Commission discussed the upcoming Prairie Festival and the Cemetery Tour. B. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Lund said the Commission toured the new fire station and discussed the Prairie Festival. Page 3 of 4 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 24, 2026 C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Dunlap said the Commission met last week to review an application, and their next commission meeting will be September 81h D. Public Safety Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp said the Commission discussed ambulance services including history, call volumes, response time standards, limited authority to service area, and noted there are 290 active services within MN and half are owned by municipalities. The Commission also received updates on Fire Department applicants and e-bike accidents. Mayor Stockamp added the Fire Chief will receive EMS data points from other cities similar in size. 7. Staff Reports and Updates: Hille provided recruitment updates. Flaherty noted staff have met with the school district regarding their referendum and attendance at an upcoming City Council meeting, City offices closed for Labor Day and noted the City Council scheduled a Special meeting on September 14th at 5:30 PM. Etzel said photo contest photo submission closes at 5pm on Tuesday, September 15t City Engineer Wagner provided street project updates. Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff's Office provided updates regarding school starting soon outlining common enforcement measures, and highlighted recent training for the school resource officers. 8. Adjourn. CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 7:41 PM, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes prepared by Audra Etzel, City Clerk. .r ATTEST �•_ � .�, �,.��. � � �: M,�, Audra Etzel, City Clerk City of Otsego: J 60 . o V. �. Page 4 of 4