City Council Minutes 07-22-2019REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, July 22, 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
Agenda was approved by consensus.
C. Approval of Minutes
Special Meeting Minutes from July 8, 2019
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the special meeting minutes of
July 8, 2019. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
Regular Meetins4 Minutes from July 8, 2019
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of
July 8, 2019. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
County Commissioner Darek Vetsch announced that Wright County has mailed
out their predetermination of benefit letters to residents in regard to Ditch 33.
There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, July 30 at the Monticello
Community Center.
E. Public Service Announcements
• 2019-2020 Monticello Royalty Introductions — Miss Monticello Lauren
Pankow and Princess Myranda Turner were present to introduce
themselves. Princess Piper Zimmer -Gilman was unable to attend.
• Music on the Mississippi is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 in West
Bridge Park.
F. Council Liaison Updates
• EDA — Councilmember Davidson noted that the EDA meeting included a
presentation on a co -work space concept in Monticello, reviewed a GMEF
loan from Ausco Design (tabled), and approval of a preliminary
development agreement with the Beard Group.
• I-94 Coalition — Councilmember Gabler noted that the Coalition met to
prepare for their trip to Washington D.C.
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• Mayor Stumpf noted that the Highway 25 Coalition has changed its title to
the Central Mississippi River Regional Planning Partnership. Jeff O'Neill
noted that the group is leaning more to regional planning with
transportation being a significant portion.
G. Department Updates
• City Administrator Update — Jeff O'Neill provided an update on:
1. The funds were secured from the State for the extension of I-94 from
Monticello to Clearwater.
2. Wright County Planning meeting discussed allowing two bituminous
pit locations. Both of these requests were approved. City is working
on coordinating efforts in regard to the increase in truck traffic
because of these facilities.
• Construction Update — Matt Leonard, City Engineer/Public Works
Director, provided an update:
1. 2018 Pedestrian Improvements — approval of easement with Speedway
on the agenda.
2. Bertram Chain of Lakes — contractor has found a clay source and plans
on finishing the grading of the pond and start hauling in clay in the
next few weeks.
3. Walnut Street — Molitor will begin construction Friday, July 26.
Walnut Street is expected to be closed between 3rd Street and
Broadway on July 29 and July 30 for stormsewer work. Throughout
the project there will be intermittent lane closures on Walnut Street
and Broadway.
• Wright County Sheriff Office Quarterly Update — Lieutenant Erick
Kunkel presented the quarterly update which was included in the agenda
packet.
• FiberNet Quarterly Update — Mark Birkholz, Arvig, provided the
FiberNet quarterly update which was included in the agenda packet.
• Trailblazer Transit Update — Gary Ludwig, Executive Director,
provided a summary of the transit system. The summary included
information on ridership, operating revenue, and local share of WCAT
expenses.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the Consent Agenda excluding item G.
Councilmember Davidson 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 $1,657,329.44.
B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved
the hire for the liquor store and terminations for Fire and MCC.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property.
Recommendation: No report this cycle.
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D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-48 accepting donations from the Fire
Relief Association - $5,913 for Wildland Gear fire boots and $1,593 for boat
lights and a Buffalo Heart Safe grant award from Wright County Area United
Way for a Physio CR2 AED (value of $880). Recommendation: Approved
Resolution accepting the donations.
E. Consideration of appointing Paul Konsor to the Monticello Planning Commission
for a term to expire December 31, 2021. Recommendation: Approved the
appointment.
F. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 726 amending the City Code, Title 2,
Chapter 1 — Planning Commission meeting time and amending Regular Meeting
Schedule of Council and Commissions to begin Planning Commission meeting at
6:15 p.m. effective August 6, 2019. Recommendation: Adopted Ordinance 726.
G. Consideration of authorizing a payment to the Coalition of Utility Cities for city
share of CUC membership dues in the amount of $30,439. Recommendation:
ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA.
H. Consideration of renewing membership in the Highway 25 Coalition for 2019 in
the amount of $15,000. Recommendation: Approved the membership
payment of $15,000 to the Highway 25 Coalition.
I. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 724 for rezoning to B-2 (Limited Business)
from B-2 (Limited Business) and B-3 (Highway Business) and preliminary and
final plat and development agreement for River Mill 6th Addition for a proposed
office building. Applicant: Stacy Thielman-Jost. Recommendation: Approved
Resolution 2019-49 and Resolution 2019-50 for preliminary and final plat of
River Mill 6' Addition and associated development agreement, and adopt
Ordinance 724 rezoning or Outlot B, River Mill, to B-2, Limited Business,
subject to the conditions in Exhibit Z, and based on finding in Resolution
2019-49 and 2019-50.
J. Consideration to table action on a request on a request for Conditional use Permit
for a 92 unit multi-family/assisted living facility in the R-4 (Medium -High
Density Residence) District. Applicant: Monticello Senior Housing Owner, LLC
— Michael Hoagberg. Recommendation: Tabled action on the request
conditional use permit to allow an assisted living facility in an R-4 to the City
Council meeting of August 12, 2019, as requested by the applicant.
K. Consideration of approving a revised easement agreement in the amount of
$5,537 with Realty Income (Speedway) for the 2018 Pedestrian Improvement
Project, City Project 18C001. Recommendation: Approved the revised
easement agreement.
L. Consideration of approving Change Order No. 1 with Michels Corporation
contract to install FiberNet facilities at the Featherstone 4th Addition Development
in an amount of up to $31,115. Recommendation: Approved Change Order #1
with Michels Corporation.
M. Consideration of approving a memorandum of understanding between the City of
Monticello and Wright County for the installation and maintenance of a
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pedestrian activated flasher system on County State Aid Highway 75 at
Washington Street. Recommendation: Approved the MOU with Wright
County.
N. Consideration of authorizing advertisement of bids for replacement of the
Monticello Community Center waterslide. Recommendation: Authorized
advertisement of bids for MCC waterslide.
2A. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion
G. Consideration of authorizing a payment to the Coalition of Utility Cities for city
share of CUC membership dues in the amount of $30,439.
Councilmember Gabler removed the item to question the increase. Jeff O'Neill
responded that the increase is due to the needed lobbying efforts at the Capitol.
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the CUC membership dues in the
amount of $30,439. Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Public Hearings:
4. Regular Agenda:
A. Consideration of approvinv- a request for preliminary plat for Haven Ridae, a 335
unit residential development, includini4 single-family and townhome unit
development
Steve Grittman, NAC, gave a brief overview of the request for preliminary plat
approval. The PUD zoning aspect and the development agreement would be
approved with the final plat approval. This property in question will also need to
be annexed. To ensure that the city does not annex land that cannot sustain
development, the property owner proceeds through preliminary plat consideration
prior to annexation. Mr. Grittman then reviewed the phases of the project.
The project has proposed 2.02 acres of wetlands impacts. The wetland impacts
and mitigation are required to be permitted under the Wetland Conservation Act
(WCA) and the US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permits. Wright
County is responsible for reviewing and approving the WCA permit and approval
is anticipated in July or August. The city will be responsible for ensuring that
permit conditions are met once the orderly annexation process for development is
completed.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan
amendment, rezoning and preliminary plat unanimously with conditions as noted
in Exhibit Z. Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject to
conditions listed in Exhibit Z.
Minimal discussed ensued among councilmembers.
Councilmember Hilgart moved approval of the preliminary plat subject to
conditions listed in Exhibit Z and based on findings in the accompanying
resolutions for preliminary plat. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
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B. Consideration of a request for Sewer Access Charge waiver by Monticello RV
Inc.
Angela Schumann, gave a brief overview and noted that Monticello RV has
requested a waiver of the sewer access charges associated with the proposed
installation of a sanitary dump station facility for their recreational vehicle sales
use. Staff does not recommend waiver of the charge as there is an impact on the
city's sanitary sewer system.
Mayor Stumpf invited the property owner to address the City Council. Scott
Kunz, Monticello RV, commented on the dump station and the fact that it won't
produce the amount of waste to reach the cost of the SAC charge. He added that
he has invested approximately $50,000 and that the station will be free to the
public.
Discussion ensued among City Council minutes. There was a question on what
constitutes one SAC unit. Angela Schumann responded that the calculated rate is
based on the Metropolitan Council system. Councilmember Gabler commented
that she would like the property owner to track the number of users.
Councilmember Fair commented that there is a cost to the city and these costs
should be allocated to the user.
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of waiving half of the Sewer Access
Charge. Councilmember Stumpf seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-2;
Councilmembers Davidson and Fair voted against. Both Davidson and Fair
feel the full SAC fee should be paid.
C. Consideration of approvinp, a request for amendment to Planned Unit
Development for Vehicle Sales & Rental for addition of an accessory Dump
Station Facility, City_ Ordinance 725. Applicant: Kini4horn Construction — Tucker
Osterberg
Angela Schumann provided a brief overview and noted that the applicant has
modified the proposed design. The facility will now connect directly into the
city's sanitary sewer system. No underground holding tank will be necessary. The
applicant would like the facility be available 24 -hours. These types of facilities
are common accessory uses to Recreational Vehicle Dealership and the overall
site impact is minimal. There was minimal discussion among Council.
Councilmember Fair moved approval of Ordinance 725 for an amendment to
PUD for the Groveland 5t' Addition — Monticello RV PUD District, subject
to the conditions in Exhibit Z as recommended by the Planning Commission,
including the comments of the City Engineer. Councilmember Hilgart
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Consideration of approving Chaniae Order #1 for the Walnut Street Improvements
Project in the amount of $64,231
Matt Leonard, City Engineer/Public Works Director, provided an overview of the
change order. The change is to include the pedestrian improvements at
Washington and Broadway. This intersection is important to the school district in
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regard to safety. The cost of the change order is $64,231. Wayne Oberg noted that
there are sufficient funds in the Capital Improvement Fund.
Councilmember Fair moved approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Walnut
Street Improvement Project in the amount of $64,231. Councilmember Fair
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Adiournment:
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
Approved:
Attest: ,
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City Administrator
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