City Council Minutes 09-26-1988MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, September 26, 1988 - 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Fran Fair, Warren Smith, Dan Blonigen, Bill Fair
Members Absent: Arve Grimsmo
2. Approval of Minutes.
Motion was made by Dan Blonigen, seconded by Bill Fair, and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 12,
1988.
3. Citizens Comments/Petitions, Requests, and Complaints.
Teresa Harms presented a petition to City Council and stated that the
Petition contains names of individuals requesting that the City develop a
Youth Center. Harms went on to explain that a youth center will take care
of kids on the streets, it would take care of drinking, and would help
kids and teens say no to drugs. Acting Mayor Fran Fair stated that the
City Council appreciates the input of young people and went on to report
that the City Council has discussed the possibility of a youth center and
has researched the citizen attitudes toward development of such a
facility.
Council member Bill Fair reviewed the petition and noted that the
petition doesn't address the issue of a youth center. Bill Fair read the
petition to the audience which stated "We need your help to fight for the
right to be on the strip to see friends." A general discussion ensued
regarding cruising and loitering issues.
Eric Harms questioned the legality of a proposed loitering ordinance.
City Administrator, Rick Wolfsteller, noted that the ordinance will be
designed to protect the rights of individuals impacted by littering,
noise, loud profanity, and vandalism associated with cruising. It will
also conform to requirements of the U.S. Constitution.
Harold Pittman announced that he supports the kids attending the meeting
and noted that they should not be treated like criminals. He went on to
voice support of the development of a youth center that features good
dances and fifties rock.
Larry Harms voiced his support of a youth center. Donna Grimly reported
that the cruising problem is not as bad as it once was and if you take
that away then there is nothing for kids in low income families to do.
Councilmember Bill Fair stated that problems on Broadway will no longer
be tolerated and that a tougher loitering ordinance is something that
must be considered along with consideration of development of a youth
center.
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4. Public Hearing on Improvements to Floyd Markling Townhouse Development
and Monticello Country Club - 88-03 Project. AND
7. Consideration of a Resolution Approvin
Advertisinq for Bids on 88-03 Project.
Plans and Specifications and
A general discussion of the financing of the proposed improvement was
discussed. No opposition to the project was voiced by adjoining property
owners, and it was the general concensus that the assessment formula
would be established after completion of the project.
Motion was made by Bill Fair to adopt a resolution approving plans and
specifications and ordering advertisement for bids to serve property of
Floyd Markling and Monticello Country Club with city sewer and water
main. Motion was seconded by Dan Blonigen and passed unanimously. See
Resolution 88-37.
5. Public Hearing for Moving and Relocation Expenses Pertaining to
Acquisition of Property.
Economic Development Director, 011ie Koropchak, reported that the moving
and relocation expenses associated with the senior housing project site
acquisition represent a portion of the housing site purchase price and is
not an addition to the negotiated purchase price. Identifying the
portion of the purchase price dedicated to moving expenses is a
requirement of the HUD -Uniform act which governs acquisition of private
land by a government. Public hearing closed.
After discussion, motion was made by Bill Fair and seconded by Warren
Smith to adopt a resolution approving the Monticello Housing and
Redevelopment Authority acquisition cost inclusive of moving and
relocation expenses pursuant to the HUD -Uniform Act. Motion passed
unanimously. See Resolution 88-38.
6. Public Hearing for Modification #3 of Project Costs for Tax Increment
District #2.
Fran Fair described the plan modification and asked for public comments.
There being no comments from the public, the public hearing was closed.
After discussion, Motion was made by Warren Smith and seconded by Dan
Blonigen to adopt a resolution adopting Modification #3 of the existing
Tax Increment Finance Plan for Redevelopment District #2 pursuant to the
provisions of Section 273.71 to 273.78 inclusive of the Minnesota
Statute. Motion passed unanimously. See Resolution 88-39.
8. Consideration of a Resolution Issuing an Order for Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings - Clifford Olson Property.
After discussion, Council requested that staff contact the City Attorney
for further clarification regarding proposed resolution and strategy for
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abatement of said dangerous building. Motion made by Bill Fair and
seconded by Warren Smith to table consideration of a resolution issuing
an order of abatement of dangerous buildings - Clifford Olson Property.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. Consideration of Using Streetscape Surplus Funds for Additions to Base
Project.
Assistant City Administrator O'Neill reviewed the status of the
Streetscape budget and reported the recommendation made by streetscape
committee members regarding the use of remaining streetscape funds.
Warren Smith noted his desire to keep the project within budget and asked
for assurance that the contingency remaining will be sufficient to cover
any remaining unexpected cost. Staff reported that $3,500 remains in the
contignency fund after the proposed additions to the project are
completed. After discussion, motion was made by Warren Smith and seconded
by Bill Fair to utilize streetscape contingency funds to purchase one
replacement - two globe light, one replacement - four globe light,
replacement bridge railing, replacement of sidewalk along Walnut Avenue
in front of Golden Valley Furniture, and installation of three ornamental
lights on the east side of Walnut Avenue south of Broadway. Voting in
favor - Fran Fair, Warren Smith, Bill Fair. Opposed - Dan Blonigen.
10. Consideration of Resolutions Setting a Public Hearing to
Assessments for 88-01B and 88-02 Project.
Motion made by Bill Fair and seconded by Dan Blonigen to adopt a
resolution setting a hearing on the proposed assessment and a resolution
declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed
assessment. Motion carried unanimously. See Resolution 88-40 and
Resolution 88-41.
11. Consideration of Upgrading Streets in Monticello Industrial Park.
Public Works Director, John Simola, reviewed the report submitted by
Braun Engineering which detailed the load bearing capacity of streets in
the industrial park. Simola recommended that the City upgrade and
overlay only those areas of lower strength this fall as maintenance
activity to achieve table 1 ratings and consider further upgrading in
1989.
Table 1
Road Designation
Chelsea Road
Dundas Road
Fallon Avenue
Thomas Circle
Thomas Park Drive
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Spring Axle Load
8 tons
8 tons
7 tons
10 tons
9 tons
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Simola went on to note that deferring a major project to 1989 will allow
us time to develop some additonal cost information and discuss the
proposed improvements with more property owners in the Industrial Park
prior to making an actual decision or holding a public hearing. Bill
Fair noted that approval of staff recommendations assures the City that
its present investment in the streets is protected.
Motion made by Bill Fair to upgrade and overlay those areas in the
industial park of lower strength to achieve table 1 ratings and consider
further upgrades in 1989. Motion seconded by Dan Blonigen and carried
unanimously.
12. Consideration of Bills for the Month of September.
After discussion, motion made by Warren Smith, seconded by Bill Fair, to
approve payment of bills for the month of September, 1988. Motion passed
unanimously.
Other Matters.
Prior to adjournment, Council briefly discussed the cruising issue. Fran
Fair noted that Council should listen to complaints regarding a potential
loitering ordinance made by individuals present earlier in the meeting
but should not be intimidated or bullied by the group. There being no
further discussion, meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jeff O'Neill
Assistant Administrator.
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