Item 3.6 Declaring Surplus Propery and Authorizing Sale
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs September 28, 2026
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille
3.6 Surplus Property and
Authorizing Sale
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
X Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending the City Council adopt a resolution declaring surplus property and authorizing sale of
property.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
City staff annually evaluate City vehicles and equipment to determine whether they remain necessary for City
operations. Factors considered include current vehicle inventory, frequency of use, equipment condition, and increasing
maintenance or repair costs.
As part of the 2026 evaluation of all maintenance department vehicles and equipment, PW #7 a 2012 F-350 with plow
was identified as no longer needed for City operations and is currently being held in the reserve fleet. Staff recommend
that PW #7 be declared surplus and sold to the City of Hanover.
The City of Hanover approached City staff regarding its need for a maintenance vehicle. Following a site visit, Hanover
staff identified PW #7 as viable vehicle. Otsego City staff obtained a valuation from Cornerstone Ford of Elk River and
determined that $11,000 represents a fair market value for the vehicle and plow.
Pending City Council's declaration of PW #7 as surplus and execution of a sales agreement between the City of Otsego
and City of Hanover for $11,000, the vehicle and plow will be released to the City of Hanover.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2026-81
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt resolution 2026-81 Declaring City Property as Surplus Property and Authorizing Sale.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
N/A N/A
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-81
DECLARING CITY PROPERTY AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
AND AUTHORIZING SALE
WHEREAS, the City has determined the following item no longer serves any useful City function: 2012 Ford F-350 with plow;
and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §471.345, subd. 17 outlines a municipality may contract to sell surplus property using an
electronic selling process in which purchasers compete to purchase surplus property at the highest price in an open and
interactive environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has met to discuss and review surplus property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the item listed above are hereby declared surplus City property.
2. That City staff are hereby authorized to proceed with the disposition of surplus property in accordance with Minnesota
Statue.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 28th day of September, 2026.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk