City Council Minutes 05-13-2019REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 13, 2019 — 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Mayor Brian Stumpf, Jim Davidson, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler, and Lloyd
Hilgart
Absent: None
1. General Business
A. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Stumpf called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
B. Approval of Agenda
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the agenda with the additional
discussion regarding the Riverfest float. Councilmember Davidson seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Minutes
Special Meeting Minutes from April 22, 2019
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the special meeting minutes with an
amendment to note that he was absent. Councilmember Gabler seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Regular Meetinp- Minutes from April 22, 2019
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the regular meeting minutes.
Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
• Wright County Sheriff Deringer addressed the City Council and opened up
for any questions.
• Troy Nygaard, NW Area Jaycees, was present to talk about their gambling
premises permit. They currently have gambling at Applebee's and are
adding the Country Club. They are donating their funds to pay off school
lunch debt. They presented a donation of $2,000 to Little Mountain
Elementary and hope to pay off the remaining debt by next year.
E. Public Service Announcements
• Memorial Day Hours — City Hall, MCC, DMV and Public Works will be
closed. Hi -Way Liquors will be open 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
F. Council Liaison Updates
• BCOL — Councilmember Fair updated on the meeting in May. There was
a presentation on what the park will look like in Phase I build out. Wright
County provided an update on the RV Park with a goal to break ground in
2020.
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• IEDC — Mayor Stumpf provided a recap of the May 7 meeting. The
commission reviewed a rezoning related to self -storage, updated on
two BR & E visits/schedule, and reviewed the prospect list.
• Planning Commission — Councilmember Davison gave an update on the
Planning Commission meeting. The meeting included amendment to PUD
regarding self -storage, Spirit Hills South PUD preliminary plat, and
miscellaneous ordinance amendments.
• EDA - Councilmember Davidson stated that the EDA discussed accepting
quotes for soil borings of the Block 52 site and reviewed the I-94
expansion project and the need for land for setup operations (this was
tabled).
G. Department Updates
• City Administrator Update - Jeff O'Neill provided an update on the
following items:
1. There is a meeting at Monticello Township on May 20. Staff will be
present to discuss Comprehensive Plan participation details and the
south East Area Study.
2. Xcel Energy Preferred Plan and Preliminary Modeling results will be
provided at Xcel Energy on May 20.
3. The quarterly meeting with the school district is Friday, May 24 at 8
a.m.
4. The sales tax reimbursement request for the new fire station is in the
Omnibus Tax bill.
5. Thanked all that participated in the fire station groundbreaking on
Friday, May 10.
6. Councilmember Hilgart will also serve on the Public Works Facility
Committee.
• Wright County Sheriffs Office Quarterly Update — Lt. Eric Kunkel
presented the Wright County Sheriff Office quarterly update which was
included in the agenda packet.
• Fibernet (Arvig) Quarterly Report — Mark Birkholz, Arvig, provided
the FiberNet quarterly update which was included in the agenda packet.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
A. Consideration of approving the payment of bills. Recommendation: Approved
the bill and purchase card registers for a total amount of $1,048,846.59.
B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved
the hires for MCC, Streets, and Parks and terminations for MCC and liquor
store.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property.
Recommendation: Approved as presented.
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D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-30 accepting donations of $500 from
Galindo Real Estate Group for Music on the Mississippi, $600 from Community
United Methodist Church for Movies in the Park, $250 from Healing Moments
Counseling for Farmers Market Power of Produce Kids Club, $434 from various
donors for art show contributions, and $878.71 donation of plants from Dan and
Jerry Greenhouse. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2019-30 accepting
the donations.
E. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-32 accepting a grant from the Central
MN Arts Board of $5,600 for Music on the Mississippi and $2,800 for a mural.
Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2019-32 accepting the grant.
F. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-33 accepting a $2,000 contribution
from Prairie Vodka (Phillips Distilling) as co-sponsor of Twins Event during
Riverfest. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2019-33 accepting the
donation.
G. Consideration of approving Special Event Permit allowing use of Ellison Park,
West Bridge Park, Pioneer Park, core city public right of way, Community Center
Parking Lot and related assistance in conjunction with the annual Riverfest
celebration on July 11-14, 2019. Applicant: Riverfest Committee.
Recommendation: Approved the event permit allowing use of Ellison Park,
West Bridge Park, Pioneer Park, Community Center Parking Lot, city right
of way and related city staff assistance in conjunction with the annual
Riverfest celebration on July 11-14, 2019. Approval is contingent on
continued site plan and traffic control coordination with Public Works and
the Wright County Sheriffs Office, lot closure signage and notification in
coordination with the Street Superintendent as needed.
H. Consideration of approving applications for temporary on -sale liquor licenses for
the Monticello Lions Club for Riverfest Community Celebration events on July
13 and 14, 2019. Recommendation: Approved the application for three
temporary on -sale liquor licenses for the Monticello Lions Club for Riverfest
Community Celebration events on July 13 and 14, 2019.
I. Consideration of waiving monetary limits on municipal tort liability established
by Minnesota Statutes. Recommendation: Denied waiving the monetary limits
on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes.
J. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-34 approving an application for a
Gambling Premises Permit to conduct gambling at the Monticello Country Club,
1209 Golf Course Road, Monticello. Applicant: Northwest Area Jaycees.
Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2019-34 approving an application for
a Gambling Premises Permit at Monticello Country Club, located at 1209
Golf Course Road, for the Northwest Area Jaycees.
K. Consideration of authorizing Bolton and Menk, Inc. to provide engineering
services at a not to exceed price of $25,900 for a needs assessment of the city's
SCADA system for the water and sewer utilities. Recommendation: Authorized
Bolton and Menk, Inc. to provide engineering services at a not to exceed
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price of $25,900 to perform a needs assessment of the city's SCADA system
for the water and sewer utilities.
L. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-35 accepting bids and awarding
contract to Molitor Excavating Inc. for the 2019 Walnut Street Improvement
Project for the base bid amount of $284, 853. Recommendation: Adopted
Resolution 2019-35 accepting bids and awarding contract to Molitor
Excavating Inc. for the 2019 Walnut Street Improvements project for the
base bid amount of $284,853.
M. Consideration of adopting Cooperative Agreement No. 19-54 between Wright
County and the City of Monticello for jurisdictional change of Fenning Avenue
NE. Recommendation: Adopted Cooperative Agreement No. 19-54 between
Wright County and the City of Monticello for jurisdictional change on
Fenning Avenue NE.
N. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-36 accepting bids and awarding
contract to Astech Corp. for the 2019 Sealcoat and Fog Seal Project in the amount
of $108,084. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2019-36 accepting bids
and awarding contract to Astech Corp. for the 2019 Sealcoat and Fog Seal
project in the amount of $108,084.
O. Consideration of authorizing the purchase of a pump for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant from W.W. Goetsch in the amount of $29,488.
Recommendation: Approved the purchase of a pump for the Waste Water
Treatment Plan from W.W. Goetsch in the amount of $29,488 plus freight.
P. Consideration of authorizing the purchase of a pedestrian bridge from Wheeler
Lumber LLC for the sum of $12,200. Recommendation: Approved the
purchase of a pedestrian bridge from Wheeler Lumber LLC for the sum of
$12,200.
Q. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 720 for amendment to Monticello Zoning
Ordinance Chapter 2, Section 4 Specific Review Procedures & Requirements,
Chapter 3, Section 4 Residential Base Zoning Districts, Chapter 4, Section 10
Grading, Drainage, Stormwater Management & Erosion Control, Chapter 5,
Section 1 Use Table, Chapter 5, Section 2 Use -Specific Standards, Chapter 5,
Section 3 Accessory Use Standards, and Chapter 8, Section 4 Definitions and
Summary Ordinance 720A for publication. Applicant: City of Monticello.
Recommendation: Adopted Ordinance 720 amending the Monticello Zoning
Ordinance, various chapter and sections, based on findings as stated in the
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC -2019-013 and Summary Ordinance
720A for publication.
R. Consideration of approving a $14,711 increase to the Vehicle Exhaust Capture
System contract with TNC Inc. for total of $52,683. Recommendation:
Approved a $14,711 increase to the Vehicle Exhaust Capture System
contract with TNC Inc. for total of $52,683.
S. Consideration of authorizing preparation of purchase agreement awarding sale of
property located at 707 West Broadway (Ellison House) to Charles A. Maue.
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Recommendation: Awarded sale of Ellison House to Charles A. Maue and
authorizing preparation of a purchase agreement accordingly.
T. Consideration of authorizing WSB & Associates to provide professional concept
planning services associated with the old skate/wheel park site at the Monticello
Community Center at a not to exceed price of $7,450. Recommendation:
Accepted quotes and awarded contract to WSB & Associates in the amount
of $7,450 for professional concept planning services by the lowest bidder as
highlighted in yellow and identified in the previous table.
Public Hearings:
None.
Regular Agenda:
A. Consideration of authorizing staff to enter into final scope and contract
negotiations with the Lakota Group/WSB for the Monticello 2040 Community_
Vision & Comprehensive Plan.
Angela Schumann, Community Development Director, provided and overview
and noted that four proposals were submitted for consideration. All four firms
were interviewed by the Planning Commission, City Council and Proposal
Review Subcommittee. Following the interviews, the attendees recommended the
Lakota Group/WSB. The recommendation was based on project approach, team
experience, community engagement strategy, project component scope, and
budget.
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of entering into final scope and
contract negotiations with The Lakota Group/WSB for the Monticello 2040
Community Vision & Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Davidson
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Added Items:
• Councilmember Gabler requested that the Council discuss participation on a
float for the Riverfest festival. There was consensus that any councilmember
can ride on the city float if interested.
5. Adiournment:
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at
Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
Approved: ..�
Attest:
City Administrator
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