City Council Minutes 06-02-1976 Special
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June 2, 1976 - :30 P. M.
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL
Members present: Johnson,
Member absent: Martie.
Walters.
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1. Consideration of
Section 8 Elderl Housing
and Wally Houle.
Mr. Wally Houle outlined for he council his pro-
posed elderly housing project to be located next to
Ridgemont Apts. The proposal consists of 36 units on
one level with brick veneer. The building would contain
a lounge area, but the use of a community room with
kitchen facilities would have to be shared with the present
Ridgemont apartment complex. Mr. Houle felt that the
elderly would prefer a one Ie el structure rather than
multi-level because of diffic Ity in negotiating the
stairs. The 36 unit project as estimated to cost $600,000.
He stressed the fact that he ould have 5 acres of land
with plenty of parking spaces and that being located
further from downtown than Mr. Bergstad's project would
not cause any problems.
Mr. John Bergstad discussed h's proposed 50 unit elderly
housing project to be located at 4th and Cedar Street.
The building would be (3) sto ies with a community room,
laundry facilities and one elevator. Parking for 33
cars would be provided.
Mr. Bergstad mentioned that a list of possible sites in
Monticello for elderly housing had been reviewed with the
Minnesota Housing Finance Ag cy personnel. Their opinion
was that a community with good site selection near the
downtown area would stand a better chance of approval.
Mr. Bergstad indicated his willingness to compete with
other proposed projects and let the MHFA decide which
project was better suited for Monticello. The estimated
cost of the 50 unit structur1e would be $1,231,000.
Karen Hanson, senior citizen idirector, stated that in
her discussions with the elderly, they preferred a location
close to downtown, such as M~. Bergstad's development.
Mrs. Hanson felt that placin the elderly project next to
Ridgemont would result in la~ge concentration of low in-
come and elderly in one area.
Jean Powers, speaking for the HRA committee, felt that
the Bergstad project on 4th and Cedar would be a better
location because of its proxi ity to downtown, future
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Special Meeting of City Council
June 2, 1976 - cont'd.
Senior Citizens Center and neighborhood atmosphere.
Mr. Hib Hi].l and Tom Havrilla presented their opposition
to the 4th Street proposal. Their main concern was that
the proposed site was not large enough for a 50 unit
development. Also, increased traffic resulting from the
project would make it difficult for the elderly in crossing
streets and for the neighborhood residents. Mr. Hill
felt that the downtown area is moving to the west, and
many of the churches are located west of Hwy. #25.
Mr. Hill also reminded the council of a petition presented
earlier by neighborhood residents who were opposed to
the project on 4th Street.
Mr. Bergstad stated that he had consulted with many of
the petition signers and found that most were originally
opposed to the project because it might result in future
sewer line repairs with the property owners along 4th
Street being assessed. He felt that out of the original
25 signatures, only 3 or 4 people were still opposed to
having the project located on 4th Street.
Mr. Dick Goranson, who lives next to Mr. Houle's proposed
project, also felt that another housing project for the
elderly next to Ridgemont Apts. would create congestion
and traffic problems in the area. His preference would
be for the 4th Street site.
Roy Lauring and Ernie Hartwig both informed the council
that they would have land available for an elderly
housing project if other sites were to be considered.
Mr. Lauring's land is located within 200' of the proposed
4th St. location and Mr. Hartwigf~ property is just east
of the present Ridgemont Apt site.
The city administrator updated the council on the Planning
Commission's recommendations. The committee felt that
both projects were acceptable with no preference stated
for either one.
After lengthy discussion by the council, Erickson made a
motion, second by Walters to approve rezoning the 5 lots
in Block G from R-2 to R-B, grant a sideyard variance of
10' and issue a conditional use permit for an elderly
housing project, subject to approval of the application
for elderly housing project funding by the MN. Housing
Finance Agency.
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Special Meeting of City
June 2, 1976 - cont'd.
Opposed: Hall.
Voting in favor: Johnson,
Walters then entered a motio
unanimously carried to rezon
to Ridgemont Apts. from R-3
use permit for an elderly ho
application for funding is a
ckson, Walters.
, second by Erickson and
W. Houle's property next
to R-B and grant a conditional
sing project if Mr. Houle's
proved by the MHFA.
2.
A roving Feasibilit
Consideration of Air ort Res
Study for Joint Use Airport.
G. Walters, Monticello's Joi t Airport Board Representative,
briefly outlined the results of the recent joint airport
meeting held with Buffalo, M pIe Lake, Monticello and
State Aeronautics officials.
Each city council was asked 0 consider whether they would
be interested in supporting a joint feasibility study of
a Regional Airport to be located somewhere between the
three (3) communities. The feasibility study would be
financed 80% with state funds and 20% by the local com-
munities. The study was estimated to cost $30,000.
A motion was made by Walters, second by Hall and unanimously
carried to adopt a resolution approving participation by
the city of Monticello in a joint feasibility study for
a regional airport with Buffalo and Maple Lake. (See
resolution #1976-11).
3.
U date of Park Develo
Discussion was held on the po sibility of installing
underground sprinklers in the Bridge and Ellison Parks.
A quote received by the P. W. Director estimated the cost
for these systems at $8,041. plus $20.00 per hour for
man and machine to install.
The council felt that the par s do need a good system
for watering, but that this w s too costly at the present
time. The P. W. Director will be checking into other
possibilities.
Discussion was also held on
someone to take care of the
properly maintained.
Johnson made a motion, secondl by Erickson and unanimously
carried to negotiate with Ro~'e Greener for possible
employment as Park & Historic, 1 Center maintenance super-
visor.
e possibility of hiring
rks and see that they are
Special Meeting of City Council
June 2, 1976 - cont'd.
The council discussed purchasing a grader attachment for
the tractor to be used in the parks and gravel roads
within the city. A used one could be purchased for
$310.00. The matter was tabled for further study.
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Motion by Erickson, second by Walters and unanimously
carried to adjourn.
R(Af~i~
Adm. Asst.
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