Otsego public meetings in 2025

Public Safety Commission

The Otsego Public Safety Commission will consider the draft minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will also receive reports from the Albertville, Elk River, and Rogers fire departments, as well as the Wright County Sheriff. No specific actions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Item 3.1 – Draft public safety meeting minutes (Nov 12, 2025)
• Item 6.1 – Presentation from Albertville Fire Department
• Item 6.2 – Presentation from Elk River Fire Department
• Item 6.3 – Presentation from Rogers Fire Department
• Item 6.4 – Presentation from Wright County Sheriff

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2026 proposed fee schedule and the budget levy and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The body will also consider personnel policy revisions and 2026 pay plans. Other items include contract awards for water treatment and facility project payments.

• 2026 Proposed Fee Schedule
• Budget Levy and Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• South Central Water Treatment proposals and contract awarding
• Proposed 2026 pay plans and revised 2026 personnel policy
• Ordinance regarding administrative subdivision appeals

The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑12, establishing the city’s 2026 fee schedule, and appointed Councilmember Dunlap and Mayor Stockamp to coordinate fire‑service discussions. It also approved the 2026 operating budget, set the final property‑tax levy for 2026, and adopted the 2026‑2035 Capital Improvement Plan. In addition, the council approved the proposed 2026 pay plans for city employees and authorized payment of $1,018,591.35 for the Fire & Emergency Services Facility project. All votes on these actions were 5‑0 or 4‑1, with Councilmember Dunlap voting against each.

• Adopt Ordinance 2025-12 establishing 2026 fee schedule (5-0)
• Appoint Councilmember Dunlap and Mayor Stockamp to work with Fire Chief (5-0)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-65 adopting 2026 Annual Operating Budgets (4-1)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-66 setting final property tax levy for 2026 (4-1)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-67 adopting 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan (4-1)
• Approve Proposed 2026 Pay Plans (4-1)
• Approve Pay Application #12 for Fire & Emergency Services Facility project $1,018,591.35 (4-1)

City Council

The council held a special meeting to discuss the 2026 budget, property tax levy, and fire department plans. No formal actions on those items were taken; the final budgets are slated for adoption on Dec. 8, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Otsego City Council will review the 2025 claims list and minutes from the November 10 meeting. Several project pay applications and change orders will be discussed, including fire station, cold storage, park, watermain, trail, lift station, and water treatment plant projects. The council will also address the hiring of a lead mechanic and the proposed closure of city offices on Dec 16 for an employee event. Finally, a cancellation of the regular council meeting scheduled for Dec 22, 2025 will be considered.

• Cancellation of regular City Council meeting on Dec 22, 2025
• Closure of city offices on Dec 16 for employee development and recognition event
• Hiring for Lead Mechanic position
• Change orders and pay applications for multiple infrastructure projects (fire station, cold storage, Carricks Landing Park, O'Dean Avenue watermain, Parrish Avenue trail, Martin Farms lift station, Wellhouse No 4 water treatment plant)
• General Obligation Water Revenue Note 2025A

The Otsego City Council approved the amended agenda and the full consent agenda, which covered numerous project payments and approvals. It adopted Resolution 2025‑62 to purchase an $845,955 General Obligation Water Revenue Note. The council also approved Pay Application #11 for the Fire & Emergency Services Facility in the amount of $876,519.90. No action was taken on a request to cancel the December 22 regular council meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including project pay applications and resolutions (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑62 to purchase $845,955 water revenue note (5‑0)
• Approved Pay Application #11 for Fire & Emergency Services Facility ($876,519.90) (4‑1)
• Considered cancellation of Dec 22 council meeting; no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The council reviewed the 2026 budget, fee schedule, property tax levy, COLA analysis, and capital improvement plan but took no formal action on any of these items. The majority of council members concurred to keep the COLA at the budgeted 4%, but no vote tally was recorded. The meeting was formally adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the October 21, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were taken. The commission then adjourned the session at 8:01 p.m.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes as written (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the October 14 minutes unanimously. Commissioners agreed to gather items for a city time capsule, compile them by February and reveal the contents in March. They also tabled the 1914 Barn discussion and set the next meeting for March 10, 2026 while cancelling any December meeting.

• Approved agenda as written (3-0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes as written (3-0)
• Agreed to compile time capsule items by February and reveal entries in March
• Commissioner Kiffmeyer tasked to gather aerial photos and cemetery tour for capsule
• Commissioner Nault to contact Mayor Stockamp about phone donation and capsule reveal format
• Commissioner Lund to contact Hassan Elementary about 3D printer for fire‑department pamphlet
• Tabled discussion on the 1914 Barn for next meeting
• Set next meeting for March 10, 2026 and cancelled any December meeting

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission is meeting to review draft minutes from October 14, 2025. The body will also receive reports from the Albertville, Elk River, and Rogers Fire Departments, as well as the Wright County Sheriff.

• Review of October 14, 2025 draft public safety minutes
• Report from Albertville FD
• Report from Elk River FD
• Report from Rogers FD
• Report from Wright County Sheriff

The Public Safety Commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously (6-0). It also approved the October 14, 2025 minutes unanimously (6-0). The commission then adjourned the meeting unanimously (6-0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved October 14 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Otsego City Council agenda lists several infrastructure pay applications for review and approval, including projects for the West WWTF, Wellhouse 4 treatment, 80th Street Trail, the 2025 Mill and Overlay, and the Odean Avenue watermain. The council will also consider a public improvements acceptance, a special assessment for utility connection fees, and authorize a grant contract agreement. Finally, the council will adopt a comprehensive plan zoning and subdivision ordinance.

• West WWTF Improvements Phase 1 – Pay Application
• 80th Street Trail Improvement – Pay Application and Change Order
• 2025 Mill and Overlay Project – Pay Application
• Approving and adopting special assessments of utility connection fees (Lot 1 Block 1 Otsego I‑94 W IND Park 5th Addn)
• Comprehensive Plan Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance

The council approved the consent agenda, including several pay applications and resolutions, with a 5‑0 vote. It then adopted Resolution 2025‑60 amending the Comprehensive Plan and Ordinance 2025‑10 amending the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, also by a 5‑0 vote. A motion to direct staff to send letters about fire service contracts failed for lack of a second, and no formal action was taken on fire contract notifications.

• Approved consent agenda items (claims list, minutes, compensation, pay applications, resolutions) – 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑60 amending the Comprehensive Plan – 5‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑10 amending the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances – 5‑0
• Motion to direct staff to send letters to Elk River and Rogers about fire services failed (no second)
• No formal action taken on fire contract notification discussion; postponed
• Approved meeting agenda – 5‑0
• Adjourned meeting – 5‑0

City Council

The council determined that the $169,237 surplus exceeds policy limits and will be used to offset the 2026 General Fund budget and tax levy rather than be moved to a capital reserve fund. No vote tally was recorded for this action. The meeting also reviewed the proposed 2026 revenue of $10,850,321 and expenditures of $11,019,558, noting the budget is unbalanced by $169,237. No other formal actions were taken.

• Offset $169,237 fund balance against 2026 budget and tax levy (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will consider pay applications for the Fire and Emergency Services and Cold Storage facilities. The body will also review the acceptance of improvements for Pleasant Creek Farms 7th and Prairie Pointe 1 and 2.

• Fire and Emergency Services Facility Project pay application 10
• Cold Storage Facility Project pay application 5
• Acceptance of improvements for Pleasant Creek Farms 7th and Prairie Pointe 1 and 2
• Change orders for Wellhouse 4 WTP project
• Hiring approval of Recreation Leader

The council amended the agenda and approved the consent agenda items unanimously. It then approved Pay Application #10 for the Fire & Emergency Services Facility Project in the amount of $1,521,546.05 with a 4‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved agenda amendment removing item 3.3 and adding item 4.1 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including resolutions, contracts and hiring (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #10 for Fire & Emergency Services Facility Project ($1,521,546.05) (4-1)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Otsego City Council concurred with the presented 2026 budgets for the Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Water utility funds. They also approved a 7% water rate increase and a 2% sewer rate increase pending final study. A motion to hold special council meetings on November 10 and November 24, 2025, passed unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting at 6:40 PM.

• Approved 2026 Water Utility Fund budget (concurred)
• Approved 2026 Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund budget (concurred)
• Approved 2026 Storm Water Utility Fund budget (concurred)
• Scheduled special meeting for November 10, 2025 (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for November 24, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 PM (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss improvements to Lily Pond. The body will also review proposed rental rates for park shelters for 2026.

• Lily Pond improvements
• 2026 park shelter rental rates

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the September 16, 2025 minutes, both by unanimous consent. Commissioners discussed three alternatives for the Lily Pond Improvements and asked staff to explore artificial turf as a surfacing option. They agreed to add Carrick’s Landing shelter as a reservable shelter and recommended that the City Council adopt the 2026 park shelter rental rates as presented.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Requested staff explore artificial turf for Lily Pond improvements (all in favor)
• Agreed to add Carrick’s Landing shelter as a reservable shelter (all in favor)
• Recommended City Council adopt 2026 park shelter rental rates (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Otsego Planning Commission will review draft minutes from September 15, 2025, and discuss the Interim Land Use Plan. The agenda also includes a review of the Meadows of Otsego 3rd Addition.

• Review draft Planning Commission minutes from September 15, 2025
• Review Interim Land Use Plan
• Review Meadows of Otsego 3rd Addition

The commission approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It recommended approval of a zoning map and preliminary plat for the Otsego Meadows 3rd Addition, also unanimously. The commission further recommended that the City Council approve amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Urban Service Staging Plan, Interim Land Use Plan, Transportation Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance, with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning map and preliminary plat for Otsego Meadows 3rd Addition (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Comprehensive Plan, Urban Service Staging Plan, Interim Land Use Plan, Transportation Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance amendments (7-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (7-0)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The commission approved the agenda and the September 9 minutes unanimously (3‑0 each). They agreed to observe a winter break from December through February and scheduled the next meeting for November 12. Administrators approved purchase of a time capsule, and the discussion on the 1914 Barn was tabled until the November meeting. Volunteers were assigned for the October 23 cemetery tour and the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 PM.

• Approved agenda as written (3‑0)
• Approved September 9 minutes (3‑0)
• Agreed to winter break December‑February and set November 12 meeting
• Admin approved purchase of a time capsule for display at the Prairie Center
• Tabled discussion on the 1914 Barn for the November meeting
• Assigned volunteers for October 23 cemetery tour (no vote recorded)
• Set next meeting for Wednesday, November 12
• Adjourned meeting at 8:53 PM (3‑0)

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will review the draft minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It will consider the commission's mission statement and hear presentations from Albertville Fire Department, Rogers Fire Department, Wright County Sheriff, Centracare EMS, and Allina EMS.

• Item 3.1 – Draft public safety meeting minutes (9/9/2025)
• Item 5.1 – Mission statement
• Item 6.1 – Albertville Fire Department
• Item 6.3 – Rogers Fire Department
• Item 6.4 – Wright County Sheriff

The commission approved its agenda and minutes unanimously. It then moved to forward the first draft of the public safety mission statement to the city council and to keep the second draft for possible future use. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes (6-0)
• Forwarded draft one as mission statement to city council (unanimous)
• Reserved draft two for future description (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Otsego City Council will review several pay applications for water treatment and well improvement projects, including the West WWTF Phase 1 and Wellhouse 4 upgrades. They will also consider contracts for asphalt patching and trail improvements on 80th Street and Parrish Avenue. Additional items include authorizing a revenue‑bond conduit refund, accepting a statewide health‑improvement partnership grant, and extending a Planned‑Unit‑Development approval for the Waterfront District.

• Pay application for West WWTF Improvements Phase 1 project
• Pay application for Wellhouse 4 treatment improvements project
• Approval of contract for asphalt patching project
• Acceptance of statewide health improvement partnership grant from Wright County
• Extension of approval for a PUD development stage plan by the Otsego Waterfront District

The council approved the meeting agenda and the entire consent agenda, each by a 5‑0 vote. It then adopted Resolution 2025‑52, establishing an assessment roll for unpaid special charges, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including multiple pay applications and resolutions (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑48 Consenting to issuance of conduit refunding revenue bonds (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑49 Accepting public improvements – Everbrook Academy (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑08 Amending the zoning map (Queens Avenue Otsego) (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑50 Approving a development contract (Queens Avenue Otsego) (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑51 Approving the assessment roll for delinquent utility bills (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑52 Assessment roll for unpaid special charges (5‑0)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to enter a closed session to consider an offer for the sale of real property (PID #118-290-000010). After discussion, the council voted unanimously to reopen the special meeting. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Closed special session to consider sale of PID #118-290-000010 (5-0)
• Reopened special session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2026 preliminary property tax levy and consider several land use and zoning requests. The body is also processing multiple project pay applications and contract awards for city infrastructure.

• 2026 preliminary property tax levy
• Kittredge Crossings PUD concept plan by JP Brooks Builders
• Stillwild zoning map amendment, CUP, and preliminary plat
• Lift Station No 4 improvements contract award
• Verizon Wireless antenna site use agreement amendment No 2

The council approved the amended agenda and the full consent agenda. It adopted the PUD concept plan for Kittredge Crossings and approved a zoning map amendment with a conditional use permit for Stillwild. The council passed Resolution 2025‑46 to adjust the 2026 debt‑service property tax levy and adopted Resolution 2025‑47 establishing a preliminary property tax levy for 2026.

• Approved agenda amendment (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
• Adopted PUD Concept Plan for Kittredge Crossings (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-07 amending zoning map and approved Stillwild conditional use permit (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-46 adjusting 2026 debt-service property tax levy (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-47 preliminary property tax levy for taxes payable in 2026 (3-1)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved its agenda and the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. No substantive actions were taken on new business items. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the JP Brooks concept plan for Villas at Kittredge Crossings. The body will also discuss items related to Stillwild and Queens Ave.

• Villas at Kittredge Crossings - JP Brooks concept plan
• Stillwild
• Queens Ave

The Otsego Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a zoning map amendment, a conditional use permit, and a preliminary plat for the Stillwild project, subject to nine conditions. Earlier, the commission also approved the minutes from the August 18 meeting and recommended support for the Kittredge Crossings PUD concept plan and approval of the Queens Ave Otsego zoning amendment and plats, each by a 6-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended support for Kittredge Crossings PUD Concept Plan (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Stillwild zoning map amendment, conditional use permit, and preliminary plat (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Queens Ave Otsego zoning map amendment, preliminary and final plat (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to approve an interim consultant agreement with Michael Scott for the Fire and Emergency Services Department. It also approved a proposal from Citygate Associates LLC for services up to $30,000, with the agreement to be executed after attorney review. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Interim Consultant Agreement with Michael Scott (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of Citygate Associates LLC proposal up to $30,000, pending attorney review (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 12 minutes. It also adopted the motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioners assigned duties for the upcoming Prairie Festival, confirmed attendance at the SPHO conference, and arranged a steel canister donation for a time capsule with plans for an October cemetery tour.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved August 12 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)
• Commissioner Stinski will attend SPHO conference
• Commissioner Wilson donated steel canister; Stinski will store it for time capsule
• Assigned morning shift at Prairie Festival to Wilson, Kiffmeyer, Stinski, Waldron
• Assigned afternoon shift at Prairie Festival to Penick, Nault, Seroshek

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will consider the draft minutes from its September 8, 2025 meeting. It will also receive reports from the Albertville Fire Department, Rogers Fire Department, and the Wright County Sheriff’s Office. No specific actions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Review draft public safety meeting minutes (8/19/2025)
• Albertville Fire Department report
• Rogers Fire Department report
• Wright County Sheriff’s Office report

The Public Safety Commission approved the meeting agenda as written with a 5‑0 vote. The August 19th, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously (5‑0). The commission set the next meeting for October 14, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as written (5-0)
• Approved August 19th minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 14, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included adoption of Resolution 2025‑41 approving a development contract for the I‑94 West Industrial Park 5" addition. The consent agenda also approved a software service agreement with NOVO Solutions and several water‑treatment pay applications. All consent agenda items passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 PM.

• Approved agenda as written (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑40 Accepting Public Improvements — Boulder Pass 1%t and 2" Addition (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑41 Approving a Development Contract — I-94 West Industrial Park 5" Addition (5-0)
• Approved NOVO Solutions software service agreement (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #37 for West WWTE Improvements Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #11 for Wellhouse 4 Treatment Improvements (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #1 for 2025 Mill & Overlay Project (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement of Request for Qualifications — South Central Water Treatment Project (5-0)

City Council

The council voted 5-0 to approve the 2026 fire protection agreement with the City of Albertville. They also approved motions to continue the special meeting after the regular meeting, to reopen the special meeting at 7:30 PM, and to adjourn at 8:25 PM, each by a 5-0 vote. Discussion of the preliminary property tax levy continued, but no final levy decision was made.

• Approved 2026 Albertville Fire Protection contract (5-0)
• Motion to continue special meeting after 7 PM regular meeting carried (5-0)
• Motion to reopen special meeting at 7:30 PM carried (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn at 8:25 PM carried (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss grant applications for transportation and the authorization of a bid process for Lift Station No 4 improvements. The body is also reviewing regulations for mobile food units and a project regarding the I-94 West Industrial Park 5th Addition.

• Mobile food units regulations
• Lift Station No 4 improvements plans and bid process authorization
• Otsego I-94 West Industrial Park 5th Addition (Arns Enterprises LLC)
• Safe Routes to School Program grant application
• Active Transportation Program grant agreement

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda, then adopted Resolution 2025‑39 vacating easements and approving the preliminary and final plats for the Otsego I‑94 West Industrial Park Fifth Addition. They also authorized the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe special service vehicle for $55,739.56, approved Pay Application #8 for the Fire & Emergency Services Facility project, and adopted Ordinance 2025‑06 amending mobile food unit regulations. All motions passed with the vote counts recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑39 for Otsego I‑94 West Industrial Park Fifth Addition (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV for $55,739.56 (4-1)
• Approved Pay Application #8 for Fire & Emergency Services Facility ($1,324,682.46) (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑06 amending Mobile Food Units regulations (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑37 Safet Routes to School Program Grant (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑38 Active Transportation Program Grant (5-0)

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will review meeting minutes and notes from previous sessions. The body will also examine reports from several regional fire departments, the Wright County Sheriff, and CentraCare.

• Review of Albertville FD June-July reports
• Review of Elk River FD June reports
• Review of Rogers FD June-July reports
• Review of Wright County Sheriff June-July reports
• Review of CentraCare reports

The Public Safety Commission voted 6‑0 to approve the meeting agenda as written. It then voted 6‑0 to approve the June 10 and July 8 minutes. Finally, the commission voted 6‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 PM.

• Approve agenda as written (6-0)
• Approve June 10 and July 8 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved a preliminary plat, final plat, vacation of drainage and utility easements, and site and building plans for Lot 1, Block 1 of the Otsego I‑94 West Industrial Park, subject to 14 conditions, with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat and site plans for Otsego I‑94 West Industrial Park (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved the meeting agenda as written with a 6‑0 vote. It then approved the July 8, 2025 minutes, also by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 PM by a 6‑0 motion. Commissioners assigned tasks for the cemetery tour, time‑capsule graphic, and Prairie Festival planning.

• Approved agenda as written (6-0)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes as written (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 PM (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review payment applications for water treatment projects and the acceptance of public improvements. The body will also consider a capital assets policy and a community safety donation from CenterPoint Energy.

• West WWTF Improvements Phase 1 Project pay application 36
• Wellhouse 4 Treatment Improvements Project pay application 10
• Acceptance of public improvements from Dakota Supply Group
• CenterPoint Energy community safety donation
• Capital Assets Policy

The council approved the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote. A consent agenda covering claims, minutes, compensation, two pay applications and three resolutions was approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items—including claims list, July 28 minutes, August 4 special minutes, July 2025 special compensation, Pay Application #36 (West WWTF Phase 1), Pay Application #10 (Wellhouse 4), Resolution 2025‑34 (Dakota Supply Group), Resolution 2025‑35 (CenterPoint Energy), and Resolution 2025‑36 (Revised Capital Assets Policy) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council voted 5‑0 to call a special budget meeting on September 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM. Earlier, the council also approved motions to continue the special meeting after 7 PM, to reopen it at 7:22 PM, and to adjourn at 8:07 PM, each by a 5‑0 vote. Staff were asked to draft duties for an interim Emergency Services Director, but no formal decision was made.

• Motion to continue special meeting after 7 PM approved (5‑0)
• Motion to reopen special meeting at 7:22 PM approved (5‑0)
• Motion to call special budget meeting on Sep 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM approved (5‑0)
• Motion to adjourn at 8:07 PM approved (5‑0)

City Council

The council decided to reinstate strategic planning funding in the 2027 budget after the next election. They also agreed to apply dust coating to all gravel streets. Council will further evaluate a proposed $169,237 fund‑balance transfer once all department budgets are reviewed. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Reinstated strategic planning funding for 2027 budget (decision)
• Approved dust coating on all gravel streets (decision)
• Will evaluate $169,237 fund‑balance transfer further (decision)
• No interfund transfers proposed for 2026 (decision)
• Directed staff to contact Albertville for shared‑services fire study (decision)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0) (decision)

City Council

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved change orders totaling $30,456.76 for the Wellhouse 4 drinking water project and approved Pay Application #7 for the Fire & Emergency Services Facility Project in the amount of $1,093,596.19 by a 4‑1 vote. The council also scheduled a special meeting for August 11, 2025, and accepted the resignation of Emergency Services Director Daryl Rausch effective August 30, 2025.

• Approve agenda as amended (5‑0)
• Approve consent agenda items (5‑0)
• Approve $30,456.76 change order proposals for Wellhouse 4 (5‑0)
• Approve Pay Application #7 for Fire & Emergency Services Facility ($1,093,596.19) (4‑1)
• Schedule special council meeting on Aug 11, 2025 (5‑0)
• Accept resignation of Emergency Services Director Daryl Rausch (5‑0)
• Decline funding for ice arena project (unanimous no‑approve)
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved the motion to adjourn. After discussion, the commission reached consensus to forward the recommended comprehensive plan updates to a public hearing at a future meeting.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved adjournment (6-0)
• Moved comprehensive plan updates to public hearing (consensus)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously. They also approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes as written, with all commissioners in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council amended the agenda, removed item 3.9 and added item 5.1, and approved the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted Resolution 2025-31, awarding a $277,655 contract to New Look Contracting for the 80‑Street Safe Routes to School Trail (5‑0). It also approved hiring eight Community Risk Reduction team members at $15 per hour (4‑1).

• Amended agenda: removed item 3.9, added item 5.1 (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including claims list, meeting minutes, pay applications, and resolutions 2025-29, 2025-30, 2025-33 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-31, awarding $277,655 contract to New Look Contracting for 80‑Street Safe Routes to School Trail (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-32, awarding $269,939 contract to New Look Contracting for Parrish Avenue Active Transportation Trail (5‑0)
• Approved hiring of eight Community Risk Reduction team members at $15/hour (4‑1)
• Approved hiring for a Utility Operator position (as part of consent agenda) (5‑0)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the June 10 minutes unanimously. Commissioners voted to seal the new time capsule for 50 years. They decided to introduce a cemetery tour at the Prairie Festival and aim to hold the tour in October. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 PM.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Set time capsule term to 50 years (5-0)
• Planned cemetery tour introduction at Prairie Festival; consensus to hold in October (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Safety Commission

The commission met informally on July 8, 2025 because a quorum was not present. No formal actions, votes, or approvals were recorded. Commissioners and city officials discussed speed‑limit requests, electric‑bicycle concerns, and a petition for golf‑cart use, as well as updates on medical director staffing and protest communications.

City Council

The council approved a professional services agreement with Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC for the South‑Central Water Treatment Phase 1 project, valued at $1,663,250. It also approved Pay Application #6 for the Fire & Emergency Services Facility ($218,610.79) and authorized recruitment for the Community Risk Reduction team. A special council meeting was scheduled for July 14, 2025. All motions were adopted with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with AE2S for water‑treatment Phase 1, $1,663,250 (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #6 for Fire & Emergency Services Facility, $218,610.79 (4-1)
• Approved Community Risk Reduction job description and recruitment authorization (4-1)
• Scheduled Special City Council meeting for July 14, 2025 at 5:30 pm (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council that Commissioner Norman Whitteborg be removed and that his seat be filled by alternate Joe Tyberghein. The commission also unanimously adopted a recommendation for staff to prepare a presentation and materials for a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss Phase 1 of the Prairie Park Master Plan. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

• Approve agenda (all in favor)
• Approve May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Recommend removal of Commissioner Norman Whitteborg and replacement by alternate Joe Tyberghein (all in favor)
• Recommend staff develop presentation and materials for joint council meeting on Prairie Park Master Plan Phase 1 (all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance, also unanimously. No other items were decided. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Subdivision Ordinance amendments (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5-0). It then approved the April 8 minutes unanimously (5-0). Finally, the commission adjourned the meeting unanimously (5-0). No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 8 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Safety Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda (4‑0), approved the May 14 minutes (4‑0), and then adjourned (4‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• May 14 minutes approved (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

City Council

The council voted to adjourn the special meeting at 6:33 PM, with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The council approved the amended agenda and the consent items unanimously. It voted 5‑0 to table the Otsego Waterfront preliminary plat and PUD plan until the June 9 meeting. The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑04, amending the zoning ordinance for the new Mixed‑Use (M1) district, passing 3‑2. Finally, it approved Pay Application #5 for the Fire & Emergency Services Facility project in the amount of $257,709.35, with a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved agenda amendment (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Tabled Otsego Waterfront Preliminary Plat and PUD plan until June 9 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 amending zoning ordinance for Mixed-Use district (3-2)
• Approved Pay Application #5 for Fire & Emergency Services Facility ($257,709.35) (4-1)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved its meeting agenda and recommended the April 15, 2025 minutes for City Council approval, both unanimously. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 6:02 PM.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Recommended April 15, 2025 minutes for City Council approval (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:02 PM (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The commission approved several development proposals, including a mixed‑use zoning ordinance amendment. It also approved a PUD plan for Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry, rezoned the Greninger Minor Subdivision, and cleared plans for the Otsego Waterfront and I‑94 West Industrial Park. All motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved PUD Development Stage Plan and easement vacation for Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Greninger Minor Subdivision from A-1 to A-2 and Conditional Use Permit for administrative subdivision (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat and easement vacation for Otsego Waterfront (7-0)
• Approved site and building plans for I-94 West Industrial Park 4th Addition (7-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment for mixed-use (M1) district (7-0)

Public Safety Commission

The commission voted 6‑0 to adopt the meeting agenda as written. The April 14, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously (6‑0). A draft revision of the mission statement was tabled pending comments from Deputy Jason Altman and Emergency Services Director Rausch, with plans to reintroduce it in June. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Agenda approved (6-0)
• April 14 minutes approved (6-0)
• Mission statement revision tabled pending comments
• Meeting adjourned (6-0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda, which included claims, meeting minutes, compensation, pay applications, seasonal parks positions, a temporary liquor license for the Otsego Lions Club, and Resolution 2025-19 for Les Schwab. In a public hearing, the council adopted Resolution 2025-20 to vacate existing public right‑of‑way and easements, approved the final plat for the Tanglewood 2" addition, and adopted Resolution 2025-21 approving a development contract for the project. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including claims, minutes, compensation, pay applications, seasonal parks positions, temporary liquor license, and Resolution 2025-19 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-20 vacating right‑of‑way and utility easements (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Tanglewood 2" addition (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-21 development contract for Tanglewood project (5-0)
• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor license for Otsego Lions Club, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-19 Revised Site Improvement Performance Agreement – Les Schwab (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Otsego City Council held a special meeting to hear a presentation on a proposed fire and emergency services department staffing and station model. No formal action or vote on the proposal was taken; the discussion was informational. The council then voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM, with a 5‑0 vote.

• Motion to adjourn passed 5-0

City Council

The council voted 5‑0 to adopt Ordinance 2025‑01, amending the zoning map and approving a preliminary plat and Conditional Use Permit for the Amber Meadows development. They also approved Pay Application #4 for the Fire & Emergency Services Facility Project in the amount of $154,007.21 with a 4‑1 vote. The agenda was approved as amended (5‑0) and the consent agenda passed unanimously (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 PM by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda amendment removing item 3.3 and adding item 5.1 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including claims list, meeting minutes, and various purchases (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 amending zoning map and approved preliminary plat & Conditional Use Permit for Amber Meadows (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #4 for Fire & Emergency Services Facility Project, $154,007.21 (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:31 PM (5-0)

City Council

The council reduced the assessed value of William Sausser's property from $843,400 to $666,800. It approved no change to the assessments for two EQT Exeter parcels, R. Schultz Exchange LLC, and Otsego Farms LLP/Sahan Vision Group. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved reduction of William Sausser property value to $666,800 (5-0)
• Approved no change to EQT Exeter parcel 118-277-001010 (5-0)
• Approved no change to EQT Exeter parcel 118-302-001010 (5-0)
• Approved no change to R. Schultz Exchange LLC parcel 118-252-004010 (5-0)
• Approved no change to Otsego Farms LLP/Sahan Vision Group parcel 118-800-224400 (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved a zoning map amendment rezoning Amber Meadows to the R‑5 district, granted a Planned Unit Development conditional use permit, and accepted the preliminary plat subject to 14 conditions (vote 7‑0). It also recommended the City Council adopt findings that the Zachman Meadows project has no significant environmental effects (vote 7‑0) and approved a zoning map amendment for the Linco Steel addition, including a 7,800‑sq‑ft office building plan with 13 conditions (vote 7‑0). The mixed‑use district amendment was tabled for future revision (vote 7‑0). All other items were procedural.

• Approved Amber Meadows rezoning to R‑5, PUD conditional use permit, and preliminary plat with 14 conditions (7‑0)
• Recommended City Council adopt findings that Zachman Meadows has no significant environmental effects (7‑0)
• Approved Linco Steel addition zoning amendment, preliminary and final plat, and 7,800 sq ft office building plan with 13 conditions (7‑0)
• Tabled mixed‑use district amendment for later revision (7‑0)
• Elected Alan Offerman as Planning Commission Chair (7‑0)
• Elected Aaron Stritesky as Vice Chair (7‑0)
• Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes as written (7‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7‑0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved its agenda and the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It voted to recommend that the City Council facilitate a July neighborhood meeting at Lily Pond Park to discuss park renovation. The commission also recommended that the City Council adopt the Highlands of River Pointe Natural Resources Management Plan as presented. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council facilitate July neighborhood meeting at Lily Pond Park (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt Highlands of River Pointe Natural Resources Management Plan (unanimous)

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission approved its agenda and the March 11 minutes unanimously. Commissioners elected David Greeman as Chair, Dan Freiberg as Vice Chair, and Kyle Heltemes as Secretary. The next meeting was scheduled for May 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm, and the commission adjourned.

• Approved agenda as written (6-0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Elected David Greeman as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Dan Freiberg as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Elected Kyle Heltemes as Secretary (6-0)
• Set next meeting for May 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the full consent agenda, which included several routine items such as claims, minutes, and a donation from the Bank of Elk River. It adopted Resolution 2025-16 to accept bids and award contracts for the Otsego Cold Storage Facility and authorized the city attorney and Kraus‑Anderson to prepare the contracts. The council also approved a $70,318.90 purchase of two paddle‑port stations and a transport trailer, and accepted a donation from Friends of the Mississippi River. Finally, a special council meeting was scheduled for April 29, 2025.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-16 accepting bids and awarding Cold Storage Facility contracts (5-0)
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 1 to Construction Manager Agreement with Kraus‑Anderson (5-0)
• Accepted quotes for two paddle‑port stations and transport trailer, $70,318.90 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-17 accepting donation from Friends of the Mississippi River (5-0)
• Scheduled special council meeting for April 29, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Heritage Preservation Commission

The commission voted 4-0 to approve the meeting agenda as written with two additions. It then approved the March 11, 2025 minutes by a 4-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM with a unanimous 4-0 motion.

• Approved agenda with two additions (4-0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:36 PM (4-0)

City Council

The council amended the agenda and approved the consent agenda items. It then approved a Funding Participation and Construction Agreement for County Road 137 and County State Aid Highway 37, voting 4‑0. The council also approved Pay Application #3 for the Fire & Emergency Services Facility project in the amount of $9,984.50, voting 3‑1.

• Amended agenda to remove item 3.4 and add item 4.2 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including Mount Simon Aquifer Monitoring Well project and Meadows of Otsego 2" addition (4-0)
• Approved Funding Participation and Construction Agreement for County Road 137 and CSAH 37 improvements (4-0)
• Approved Pay Application #3 for Fire & Emergency Services Facility project, $9,984.50 (3-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The council closed the meeting to discuss offers for five parcels, then reopened it. It voted to direct staff to prepare purchase offers for the listed PIDs and to authorize the City Attorney to draft agreements. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Closed meeting to discuss property offers (4-0)
• Reopened meeting (4-0)
• Directed staff to make offers for five PIDs and authorized City Attorney (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)