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OTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 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, Michelle Lund, and
Corey Tanner. City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty, Assistant City
Administrator/Human Resources Sabrina Hille, City Planner Dan Licht, City Engineer Ron
Wagner, Assistant City Attorney Richard Hansen, 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 7:01 PM.
Matt Treichler introduced himself as a Wright County Sheriff’s Candidate and provided a
summary of his campaign information.
Kathy Coles, 15613 90th Street NE provided an updated photo of Coborn’s showing they have
not completed the screening. City Planner Licht noted that staff have been in contact with the
property owner after assessment notices were mailed.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:11 PM.
2.Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap asked to have item 3.3 removed from the consent agenda for discussion, adding
items 5.1, and requested to add item 6.4 Assistant Finance Director job description and
recruitment.
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.September 14, 2026, Meeting.
B.September 14, 2026, Special Meeting.
3.3 Approve Pay Application #21 for the Fire Station Facility Project. Moved to item 5.1
3.4 Approve Pay Application #3 for the Lily Pond Park Improvements Project.
3.5 Adopt a Proclamation Annually Recognizing Physician Assistant Week.
3.6 Adopt Resolution 2026-81 Declaring Surplus Property and Authorizing Sale.
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3.7 Approve Hiring of Recreation Leader.
3.8 Adopt Resolution 2026-82 Accept Park Advisory Commission Member Revisions.
3.9 Adopt Resolution 2026-83 Approving MAK Addition Preliminary and Final Plat.
3.10 Great River Centre Eighth Addition (Foss Swim School, LLC).
A. Adopt Resolution 2026-84 Approving a Development Contract.
3.11 Approve Hiring for the Mechanic Position.
3.12 Adopt Resolution 2026-85 Appointing General Election Judges and Absentee Ballot
Board.
3.13 Accept Proposal and Authorize Special Inspection and Testing Services – South Central
WTP.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as amended, seconded by CM Lund.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Finance:
4.1 Preliminary Property Tax Levy:
A. Presentation by City Administrator.
B. Consider Resolution 2026-86 Adjusting the 2027 Debt Service Property Tax Levy.
C. Consider Resolution 2026-87 Adopting a Preliminary Tax Levy for Taxes Payable
2027.
D. Consider Scheduling the Truth in Taxation Hearing.
City Administrator/Finance Director Adam Flaherty reviewed the staff report and presentation.
City Council thanked the staff for their time preparing the budgets.
CM Goede motioned to adopt Resolution 2026-86, adjusting the 2027 debt service property
tax levy certified in the original bond resolution, seconded by CM Lund.
CM Dunlap asked Flaherty to confirm that the Fire Station is not included. Flaherty confirmed
that the debt associated with the fire station is not included with the proposed action in the
resolution.
All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
CM Goede motioned to adopt Resolution 2026-87, adopting a preliminary property tax levy
for taxes payable in 2027, seconded by CM Lund.
CM Dunlap noted the increase in taxes to establish a Fire Department , he recommends
reducing the staff and selling some of the fire equipment and reestablishing the fire contracts
like the fire study recommended. CM Dunlap said the City Council has made a mistake with this
model and he will not be supporting the resolution.
CM Tanner noted the City of Otsego’s tax rate is the second lowest in Wright County. The City
Council had discussion on tax capacity, tax rates, and the tax levy.
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Voting in favor: Stockamp, Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried
4-1.
CM Goede motioned to set the Truth in Taxation public hearing for 6:00 p.m., on Monday,
November 30, 2026. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 8899 Nashua
Avenue NE, Otsego, MN 55330, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
5. City Council Reports and Updates:
5.1 Approve Pay Application #21 for the Fire Station 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 #21 in the amount of $50,952.96 for work
completed on the Fire Station project, seconded by CM Lund. Voting in favor: Stockamp,
Goede, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried 4 -1.
A. Heritage Preservation Commission CM Tanner said the Commission attended the
Prairie Festival and continued planning for the upcoming Cemetery Tour.
B. Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison CM Lund provided updates on the
Prairie Festival, the Lily Pond Improvement Project, and the Prairie Park Phase 1 Improvement
Project.
C. Planning Commission Liaison CM Dunlap said the Commission met last week to
review applications, and their next commission meeting will be October 19th.
D. Public Safety Commission Liaison Mayor Stockamp said the Commission
discussed the Prairie Festival and staff’s duties.
Mayor Stockamp said Fire Station Open House and Pumpkin Patch events are on October 10th
starting at 10am.
Mayor Stockamp attended the Wright County Mayor’s Association meeting and discussed City
projects. Flaherty said staff is working on a groundbreaking for the South-Central project.
6. Staff Reports and Updates:
6.1 Consider Scheduling a Special City Council Meeting for the GO Revenue Bond 2026A
Sale.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to schedule a Special City Council meeting for October 6, 2026, at
5:00 PM, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
6.2 Consider Scheduling a Special City Council Meeting for the Utility Budget.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to schedule a Special City Council meeting for October 26, 2026,
at 5:30 PM, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
6.3 Consider Scheduling a Special City Council Meeting for the Capital Improvement Plan.
Mayor Stockamp motioned to schedule a Special City Council meeting for November 23,
2026, at 5:30 PM, seconded by CM Goede. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
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6.4 Assistant Finance Director Job Description and Recruitment.
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty reviewed the staff report. Flaherty noted the
additional cost for 2026 that were not covered by staff vacancies could come from the
contingency budget.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the Finance Assistant Director Job Description and to
authorize the recruitment process, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
Hille provided an update regarding an upcoming leave of absence.
Flaherty said Ethan, the Public Works Manager, started today. The I94 Corridor Coalition
members met with Representative Emmer to discuss the Coalitions priority projects on I94. The
Elk River Chamber is hosting an Otsego City Council candidate forum tomorrow at the Prairie
Center. Wright County will host an open house for the CSAH 39 project at the Prairie Center on
October 22.
Etzel said the online voting for the photo contest photo closes September 30th at 5:00 PM.
City Engineer Wagner provided project updates.
Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff’s Office provided updates regarding meeting
with the new Public Works Manager, discussed recent calls in the City, and provided an update
on the School Resource Officer’s working in the Otsego schools.
Mayor Stockamp inquired whether the Parks and Recreation Commission will be doing a park
tour this fall. Flaherty noted he will discuss with the Parks and Recreation Director to update at
the next commission meeting.
7. Adjourn.
CM Goede motioned to adjourn at 8:13 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