City Council Minutes 02-26-1990MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 26, 1990 - 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Ken Maus, Fran Fair, Warren Smith, Shirley
Anderson, Dan Blonigen
Members Absent: None
2. Approval of minutes.
After discussion, motion was made by Fran Fair and seconded by
Shirley Anderson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
held February 12, 1990, and the special meeting held
February 20, 1990. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Citizens comments/petitions, requests, and complaints.
Ray Dinius requested information on City action pertaining to
his previous request for better enforcement of the snowmobile
ordinance. Dinius was informed that the item has been
reviewed with the Sheriff and that it is one of the most
difficult ordinances to enforce. It was also reported that
the Sheriff's Department has recently apprehended two
individuals suspected of violating the snowmobile ordinance.
Tom Moores of the Baseball Association requested that the City
Council consider expanding baseball facilities due to the
increase in youth baseball participation. After discussion,
Council directed staff to work with the school district toward
development of a plan for expansion of community baseball
facilities.
Tom Holthaus requested that Council consider authorizing
development of a feasibility study for the purpose of
developing the second phase of the Meadows subdivision.
After discussion, motion made by Dan Blonigen and seconded by
Shirley Anderson to order feasibility study contingent on the
developers depositing funds in an amount equal to the cost of
the feasibility study ($1,000). Motion carried unanimously.
(This motion was made formal by RESOLUTION 90-7A executed on
May 15, 1990.)
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4. Public hearing and consideration for adoption of a resolution
relating to the modification by the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority in and for the City of Monticello of the
redevelopment plan relating to Redevelopment Project No. 1,
the modification of the tax increment financing plans relating
to Tax Increment Financing District Nos. 1-1 through 1-8, and
the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-9,
all located within Redevelopment Project No. 1, and the
approval and adoption of the tax increment financing plan
relating thereto.
The public hearing was opened. Bill Tapper of Tapper, Inc.,
reviewed plans associated with the development of a
27,000 square foot manufacturing and distributing center for
fine wood products. Ken Maus asked how many people would be
employed by this development. Tapper responded by saying that
35 to 50 individuals will be employed at the site. Ken Maus
then reviewed the financial plan. The public hearing was
closed.
After discussion, motion was made by Warren Smith and seconded
by Fran Fair to approve said resolution adopting Tax Increment
Financing plan. Motion carried unanimously.
SEE RESOLUTION 90-8.
5. Consideration of adopting a resolution calling for a public
hearing on the proposed modification by the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Monticello of
the redevelopment plan for Redevelopment Project No. 1, the
modification of the tax increment financing plans for Tax
Increment Financing District Nos. 1-1 through 1-9, and the
approval and adoption of the tax increment financing plan for
Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-10, all located within
Redevelopment Project No. 1. (REMMELE TIF PLAN).
After discussion, motion made by Shirley Anderson and seconded
by Dan Blonigen to call for a public hearing on said TIF plan.
Public hearing to be conducted on March 12, 1990. Motion
carried unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 90-9.
6. Consideration of a resolution calling for a public hearing on
the tax increment financing plan - K -Mart.
After discussion, motion made by Fran Fair and seconded by
Warren Smith to call for a public hearing on said TIF plan.
Public hearing to be conducted on March 12, 1990. Motion
carried unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 90-10.
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7. Review and authorization to proceed with fire department
tanker truck modifications.
After discussion, motion made by Fran Fair and seconded by
Warren Smith to proceed with modifications to the tanker truck
with expenses not to exceed $600. Voting in favor: Fran Fair,
Warren Smith, Ken Maus, Shirley Anderson. Opposed: Dan
Blonigen.
8. Consideration of an additional extension to probationary
period/residency requirement - Tony Strande.
After discussion, motion made by Fran Fair and seconded by
Warren Smith to extend the existing employment agreement for
a period of approximately three months. As of May 15, City
staff is authorized to seek a replacement for the position in
the event Strande is unable to comply with employment
agreement. The extension of the agreement by the City is also
contingent upon Strande's signature on the extension to the
agreement. Voting in favor of the motion: Blonigen, Fair,
Smith, Maus. Opposed: Anderson.
9. Consideration of adopting settlement agreement with Jones
Intercable and adoption of cable franchise ordinance
amendment.
Council discussed Monticello's participation in the consortium
of cities known as Sherburne/Wright County Cable
Communications Commission.
After discussion, motion by Fran Fair and seconded by Shirley
Anderson to no longer furnish space for Cable Administrator
starting April 30, 1990. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Shirley Anderson and seconded by Dan Blonigen to
adopt settlement agreement and adopt the ordinance amendment
as outlined. Motion carried unanimously.
SEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 183.
10. Consideration of renewing gambling license request --Wright
County Ducks Unlimited.
No action taken.
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11. Review of annual liquor store financial report for 1989.
Council reviewed the annual liquor store financial report for
1989 and discussed philosophy toward product pricing/service
delivery. After discussion, it was the consensus of Council
to establish a competitive low/middle pricing structure.
12. Consideration of bills for the month of February.
After discussion, motion by Dan Blonigen and seconded by
Shirley Anderson to approve the bills as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
OTHER MATTERS
Mike Melstad reported on activities provided for youth at the
Northwest Branch of the YMCA. Council thanked Melstad for his
efforts aimed at encouraging positive personal development of area
youth.
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned.
Jeff O'Neill
Assistant Administrator
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