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OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
7:00 PM
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
Call to Order:
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 7:02 PM.
Wright County Commissioner Jeanie Holland provided updates on attending the Prairie Festival,
Otsego County Park improvements, the preliminary tax levy for Wright County, and the
Corridor Coalition trip to Washington DC next week.
Gabe Davis enjoyed the Prairie Festival and commented on the photo contest and car show
voting. Mayor Stockamp will share the feedback with the Prairie Festival Committee.
Vincent Peterson, 14064 67th Circle NE introduced himself as a City Council Candidate and
noted the Prairie Festival was fantastic.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:14 PM.
2.Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as written, 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.August 24, 2026, Meeting.
B.August 24, 2026, Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve City Council Special Compensation for August 2026.
3.4 Approve Pay Application #2 for the Well No. 12 Project.
3.5 Approve Pay Application #1 for the Wellhouse 3 Water Treatment Project.
3.6 Approve Pay Application #4 for the South-Central Wellfield Development Phase 1A
Project.
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3.7 Approve Issuance of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License - GDAC.
3.8 Approve the Purchase of a Fleet Vehicle – Combo Unit Jet-Vac Truck.
3.9 Adopt Resolution 2026-77 Approving Site & Building Plans for Ortiz Properties, LLC.
3.10 Accept Liability Insurance Renewal and Elect to Not Waive Monetary Limits.
3.11 Adopt Resolution 2026-78 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract – Wellhouse 3
Watermains.
3.12 Adopt Resolution 2026-79 Accepting Public Improvements – Arbor Creek 3rd Addition,
Phase 8.
3.13 Adopt Resolution 2026-80 Accepting Public Improvements – Hunter Hills 2nd and 3rd
Additions.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as written, seconded by CM Tanner.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Presentations:
4.1 Independent School District No. 728 – Referendum Information.
A. Superintendent Dr. Andrew Almos and Community Engagement Director Cory
Franson.
Community Engagement Director Franson reviewed the ISD 728 Referendum 2026
presentation. Superintendent Almos arrived at 7:34 PM following the school board meeting.
The City Council discussed capital improvements funds, interest for the project, boundary
changes, online learners, comprehensive high school standards, current capacity, boundaries,
and student’s mental health.
5. City Council Reports and Updates.
Mayor Stockamp and CM Tanner thanked the staff and volunteers for a successful Prairie
Festival.
CM Dunlap said the next Planning Commission meeting is on September 21st.
6. Staff Reports and Updates:
Flaherty echoed the positive partnership City staff has had with the School District and noted
the importance of that in planning for the community.
Etzel provided updates on the photo contest and the upcoming elections.
City Engineer Wagner provided project updates for Street Microsurfacing, the Greenway Trail
Project, and Lily Pond Park.
Fire Chief McCoy provided updates on active recruitments and the Prairie Festival.
Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff’s Office provided updates regarding Prairie
Festival calls and public safety assists to other communities.
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7. Adjourn:
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 8:04 PM, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion
carried 5-0.
Minutes prepared by Audra Etzel, City Clerk.
City of Otsego:
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Jessica Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST: ___________________________
Audra Etzel, City Clerk