2026.10.12 City Council Meeting MinutesOTSEGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026
7:00 PM
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
Call to Order:
Mayor Stockamp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
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Mayor Jessica Stockamp and Councilmembers: Ryan Dunlap, Michelle Lund, and Corey Tanner.
City Staff: City Administrator/Finance Director, Fire Chief Jim McCoy, City Planner Dan Licht, City
Engineer Ron Wagner, City Attorney Dave Kendall, and City Clerk Audra Etzel. Absent:
Councilmember Tina Goede
Pledge of Allegiance:
Mayor Stockamp led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Open Forum:
Mayor Stockamp opened the Open Forum at 7:01 PM.
Wright County Commissioner Jeanie Holland provided updates on attending the Otsego Fire
Station Open House, Wright County demographics, preliminary levy, and legislative priorities.
Kathy Coles, 15613 90th Street NE provided an updated photo of Coborn's showing they have
not completed the screening. City Planner Licht met with Coborn's earlier today and a plan for
screening will be submitted in the near future.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Open Forum at 7:11 PM.
2. Consider Agenda Approval:
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the agenda as written, seconded by CM Tanner. All in favor.
Motion carried 4-0.
3. Consent Agenda:
3.1 Approve Claims List.
3.2 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes.
A. September 28, 2026, Meeting.
B. October 6. 2026, Special Meetin
3.3 Approve Citv Council Special Compensation for September 2026.
3.4 Approve Pay Application #5 for the South -Central Wellfield Development Phase 1A
Project.
3.5 Approve Pay Application #2 for the Wellhouse 3 Water Treatment Project.
3.6 Approve Pay Application #1 for the South -Central Water Treatment Protect.
3.7 Approve Pay Application #1 for the Greenway Trail Projects.
3.8 Adopt Resolution 2026-89 Accepting Public Improvements — Anna's Acres Addition.
3.9 Adopt Resolution 2026-90 Accepting Donations — 2026 Prairie Festival Sponsors.
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3.10 Approve Temborary Staffing Agreement and Human Resource Consulting Services
Proposal.
3.11 Authorize Recruitment for the Administrative Assistant Position.
3.12 Approve a Job Description and Authorize Recruitment — Building Official.
3.13 Adopt Resolution 2026-91 Approving the Assessment Roll for Delinquent Utility Bills.
3.14 MRD Christ Lutheran 2nd Addition:
A. Adopt Resolution 2026-92 Vacating Existing Drainage and Utility Easements.
B. Adopt Resolution 2026-93 Approving a Final Plat.
C. Adopt Resolution 2026-94 Approving a Development Contract.
3.15 Otsego Waterfront District:
A. Adopt Resolution 2026-95 Vacating Existing Drainage and Utility Easements.
B. Adopt Resolution 2026-96 Approving a Final Plat.
C. Adopt Resolution 2026-97 Approving a Development Contract.
3.16 Approve Change Order #3 and Pay Application #4 for the Lily Pond Park Improvements
Pro'ect.
CM Dunlap motioned to approve the consent agenda as written, seconded by CM Tanner.
All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Public Hearinizs:
4.1 Proposed Assessment Roll — Unpaid Special Charges.
A. Presentation City Planner.
B. Conduct Public Hearing.
C. Consider Adopting Resolution 2026-98 ADDrovinR Assessment Roll for Unpaid.
City Planner Licht reviewed the staff report and presentation.
Mayor Stockamp opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 pm. No one from the public spoke.
Mayor Stockamp closed the Public Hearing at 7:16 pm.
Mayor Stockamp asked about the special assessments regarding a business. City Planner Licht
said the business has paid the special assessment charges.
CM Tanner motioned to adopt Resolution 2026-98 adopting an assessment for unpaid special
charges, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Public Safety:
5.1 Approve Hiring for the Fire Captain Position.
A. Presentation by Fire Chief.
B. Consider Approval of Hiring Two Fire Captain Positions.
Fire Chief McCoy reviewed the staff report and presentation.
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CM Lund motioned to approve hiring of Sheila Manelli and Corey Thorson to the position of
Fire Captain, at Pay Grade 9, Step 1, seconded by CM Tanner.
CM Dunlap will not be supporting the hires based on his previous statements on the record and
this is not a reflection on the candidates.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried 3-1.
5.1 Approve Hiring for the Full -Time Fire Fighter Position.
A. Presentation by Fire Chief.
B. Consider Approval of Hiring Five Full -Time Fire Fighter Position.
Fire Chief McCoy reviewed the staff report and presentation.
CM Lund motioned to approve hiring of Nick Anderson, Gordon Myette, Bailey Jones, Olivia
McCall and Jesse Anderson to the position of Full-time Firefighter, at Pay Grade 7, Step 1,
seconded by CM Tanner.
CM Dunlap will not be supporting the hires based on his previous statements on the record and
this is not a reflection on the candidates.
Voting in favor: Stockamp, Lund, and Tanner. Voting against: Dunlap. Motion carried 3-1.
6. City Council Reports and Updates.
CM Tanner said the OHPC has a meeting tomorrow and the Cemetery Tour on October 29th
Mayor Stockamp thanked the staff and volunteers for a successful Pumpkin Patch and Fire
Station Open House.
CM Dunlap said the next Planning Commission meeting is on October 19th.
CM Lund said the October Parks and Recreation Commission meeting has been cancelled.
7. Staff Reports and Updates:
Flaherty said Wright County will be hosting an open house regarding CSAH 39 on October 22nd
from 5pm to 7pm, South Central Water Treatment Plant Groundbreaking on October 28th at
4pm, and the new mechanic started today.
Etzel provided an update on Early Voting.
City Planner Licht attended the Elk River Chamber of Commerce Leadership to provide a
presentation on the history of Otsego.
City Engineer Wagner provided a project update on the Greenway Trail Project.
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Fire Chief McCoy thanl<ed all those that helped and attended the Fire Station open house.
Sergeant Jason Oltmanns, Wright County Sheriff's Office provided updates regarding new hires
and a call regarding farm equipment.
8. Ad'lourn:
CM Tanner motioned to adjourn at 7:34 PM, seconded by CM Lund. All in favor. Motion
carried 4-0.
Minutes prepared by Audra Etzel, City Clerk.
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