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City Council Minutes 03-25-1985MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLLO CITY COUNCIL March 25, 1985 - 7:30 P.M. Members Present: Fran Fair, Bill Fair, Jack Maxwell, Dan Blonigen. Members Absent: Mayor Arve A. Grimsmo 1. Call to Order. 2. Approval of Minutes. Motion was made by Maxwell, seconded by Blonigen, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held March 11, 1985. 4. Public Hearing - Consideration of Tax Increment Finance Plan for Construction 5, Inc. Construction 5, Inc., is currently in the process of replatting their property located along Lauring Lane and I-94. Due to the unusual topographic conditions in this area, the cost of making ordinary public improvements such as streets, curb and gutter, sewer and water, along with storm sewer would be extremely high; and as a result, the area was considered for a Tax Increment District to help defray the cost of these anticipated public improvements. By establishing a Tax Increment District around this subdivision, any improvements built in this area would generate tax revenues that could be used to help reduce the cost of the assessments to the property owners. No comments were heard from the public, and the public hearing was closed. 5. Consideration of Adoption of a Tax Increment Finance Plan. The Tax Increment Finance Plan for the Construction 5 Subdivision proposes to collect approximately $150,000.00 in tax increments to help defray the estimated $390,000.00 cost of improving the property with public improvements. The increment of $150,000.00 would consist of approximately $25,000.00 annual increment generated by an 18 -unit multiple apartment dwelling and a 25,000 sq. ft. office/warehouse complex. The remaining $240,000.00 in improvement cost would be assessed to the benefited property owners. Motion was made by Blonigen, seconded by Maxwell, and unanimously carried to adopt a resolution approving the Tax Increment District and requesting certification with the County Auditor. See Resolutions 1985 #5 and 1985 #6. Council Minutes - 3/25/85 6. Consideration of Vacating Portions of Sixth Street, Seventh Street, Hennepin Street, Washington Street, and Fallon Avenue, Also Known as the Old Copeland Road, All Lying Within the Proposed Construction 5 Addition. 7. Consideration of Granting Final Approval to the Final Plat for Construction 5 Addition. 8. Consideration of Granting Approval for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Multiple Dwelling in Excess of 12 Units - Applicant, Construction 5. The above three items were tabled until the next meeting per the request of Construction 5, Inc., representatives, who were unable to attend the meeting at this time. 9. Consideration of Conditional Use Request to Allow Construction and Operation of a BMX Track in a B-3 (Highway -Business) Zone - Applicant, Chuck Teslow. Mr. Chuck Teslow, part owner in Rolling Wheels, Inc., Fun Center, requested a conditional use permit to allow for the construction and operation of a BMX track for non -motorized bicycle races. Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use provided Mr. Teslow submit a landscaping and tree planting plan for his property along the freeway. In addition, the Planning Commission recommended that the operation of the BMX track follow the eight recommendations set out in Exhibit 1 attached to the minutes. Motion was made by Bill Fair, seconded by Blonigen, and unanimously carried to approve the conditional use permit with a one-year review provided the operation follows the eight recommendations set forth by the Planning Commission. 10. Consideration of Authorizing Plans and Specifications to be Prepared for the Reroofing of Monticello City Hall. Building Inspector Gary Anderson reviewed with the Council the proposed plans for reroofing the Monticello City Hall with additional insulation and new shingles. The estimated cost was approximately $28,000.00, and Mr. Anderson requested approval to prepare plans and specifications for bidding. Motion was made by Bill Fair, seconded by Maxwell, and unanimously carried to authorize the City staff to prepare plans and specifications for reroofing the City Hall. -2- Council Minutes - 3/25/85 11. Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications for a Portion of the Interceptor Sewer. City Engineer, John Badalich, reviewed with the Council the final plans and specifications for the construction of a portion of the interceptor sewer under Highway 25 adjacent to the railroad tracks. Motion was made by Blonigen, seconded by Bill Fair, and unanimously carried to approve plans and specifications for this portion of the interceptor sewer construction and to authorize the advertising for bids returnable April 17, 1985. 12. Consideration of Granting a One Day License for the On -Sale of 3.2 Beer - Applicant, Lions. 13. Consideration of Granting a One Day License for the On -Sale of 3.2 Beer and to Sell Set-ups - Applicant, Ducks Unlimited. As in the past, the Monticello Lions Club requested one day licenses for the July 4 celebration and also a one day license for 3.2 beer and set-ups for the Ducks Unlimited Banquet, which is held at the Monticello Roller Rink. Motion was made by Blonigen, seconded by Maxwell, and unanimously carried to approve the issuance of both licenses to the Monticello Lions Club contingent upon proper insurance and other documents being submitted as required. Related Information Mark Irmiter, Municipal Liquor Store Manager, requested a letter from the Council to the Municipal Liquor Store Association opposing possible legislation that would allow the sale of wine in grocery stores in Minnesota. Mr. Irmiter noted that the Municipal Liquor Store Association is lobbying against allowing the sale of wine in grocery stores, as they felt it would be an enforcement problem, etc. The Council discussed whether the City should be supporting this just because of free enterprise, but the general consensus was that enforcement problems, especially in sales to minors, could be a problem if wine was allowed to be sold in all types of grocery stores. Motion was made by Blonigen, seconded by Maxwell, and unanimously carried to send a letter of support to the Municipal Liquor Store Association indicating the City's opposition to allowing grocery stores to sell wine because of law enforcement problems that could arise, including enforcement problems in sales to minors and opposing the greater availability of alcohol through additional outlets at the same time the State is considering raising the drinking age. -3- Council Minutes - 3/25/85 14. Information on Starting a Municipal Compost Pile for Leaves and Grass Clippings. Public Works Director, John Simola, reviewed with the Council the idea of starting a municipal compost pile at the City dump site on River Street adjacent to the Wright County Montissippi Park. Mr. Simola explained how a compost pile could be started and felt this would be a worthwhile project for the City to help reduce the amount of additional garbage now being taken to landfills, etc. It was noted by Mr. Simola that possibly additional land area could be acquired or used in Montissippi Park for the storage of leaves and the County Board members appear receptive to this idea. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the Public Works Director to proceed with plans for a municipal compost site and to discuss with the County Park Board and Board of Commissioners about using some of the Montissippi Park land for this purpose. 15. Consideration of Authorizing the City Attorney to Perform a Title Search and Pending Clear Title Opinion, Authorizing an Offer for the Acquisition of the Northerly Half of Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 50, Original Plat, City of Monticello. Motion was made by Bill Fair, seconded by Blonigen, and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney to do a title search on this property; and if clear title opinion is determined, authorization was made to prepare a purchase agreement for this property at $45,000.00 plus the abatement of all outstanding special assessments with $3,000.00 earnest money. 16. Consideration of Bills for the Month of March. Motion was made by Maxwell, seconded by Blonigen, and unanimously carried to approve the bills for the month of March as presented. Rick Wolfstell Assistant Administrator -4- EXHIBIT 1 OPERATION PLAN FOR BMX TRACK 1) Sanctioned races will be held on weekends, once or possibly_twice a month, from April through October during the daylight hours. 2) These sanctioned races will be conducted by an individual experienced in running BMX races and will be covered by insurance authorized by U.S.B.A. on riders, spectators, and property. 3) If interest is shown by local and Wright County BMX participants, one or two smaller non -sanctioned events may possibly be held. 4) Adequate parking will be provided in the existing tarred parking area for the Fun Center with an overflow parking area between the go-cart track and the BMX track. 5) Rest room facilities for men and women are currently provided in the Fun Center building but if deemed needed, portable sanitary facilities .will also be provided. 6) Concession stand may possibly also be established. 7) In the event of a medical emergency, an alternate access to the BMX area will be provided for the ambulance to be able to reach the injured person without delay. 8) The BMX track will be open to local riders on a monthly or seasonal basis during normal daylight business hours.