City Council Minutes 08-12-2019REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 12, 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. Councilmember
Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Minutes
Special Meeting Minutes from Julv 22, 2019
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the special meeting minutes of
July 22, 2019. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
Regular Meetinp- Minutes from July 22, 2019
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of
July 22, 2019. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
None.
E. Public Service Announcements
• Movie in the Park — August 16 at Montiview Park
F. Council Liaison Updates
• Parks & Recreation Commission — Councilmember Fair provided an
update on the meeting. The Commission reviewed concepts for the MCC
skate park area and the Safe Routes to School Plan. There was also
discussion about the Ellison Park shelter. There was also an update on
BCOL construction.
• BCOL — There wasn't a quorum.
• IEDC — Mayor Stumpf noted that Wayne Elam was appointed to serve on
the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. The commission
discussed the 2019 Manufacturers Week event on October 9. Received an
overview on Xcel's Resource Integration Plan.
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Planning Commission — Councilmember Gabler provided an update on
the meeting and noted there were three public hearings. Welcomed new
commissioner.
G. Department Updates
• City Administrator Update — Jeff O'Neill provided an update on:
1. Employee recognition picnic is at Ellison Park on Thursday, August
16 at 4:30.
2. I-94 Coalition, including representatives from Maple Grove, Dayton,
St. Michael, Albertville, Wright County, and Monticello had a
productive visit to Washington D.C.
3. There is a scheduled meeting for Thursday, August 16, 2019 with
Xcel Energy on MN Department of Revenue negotiations.
• Construction Update — Matt Leonard, City Engineer/Public Works
Director, provided a construction update:
1. Bertram Chain of Lakes Athletic Complex: Contractor has lined the
pond and seeded the perimeter of the pond. Irrigation and final
grading is in process.
2. Walnut Streetscape: A majority of the concrete work is finished. The
roads and sidewalks are open. Temporary lane closures will happen
throughout the rest of the project to complete the work.
3. Washington and Broadway project: Molitor is planning on
commencing the week of August 19.
• Safe Routes to School Update — Gabe Hackett was present to provide an
update.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the Consent Agenda excluding item M.
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 $1,760,030.61.
B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved
the hires for liquor store, MCC, and DMV, and terminations for the MCC.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property.
Recommendation: No report this cycle.
D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-53 accepting donations from
Monticello fire Relief of $1,084 for a grill for the fire station. Recommendation:
Resolution accepting donations was approved.
E. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-54 accepting a grant from CenterPoint
Energy of $2,500 for the purchase of pool rule signage for Monticello Community
Center and Wildland firefighter boots for Fire Department. Recommendation:
Resolution accepting the grant was approved.
F. Consideration of approving appointment of Meghan Hanson to
Industrial/Economic Development Committee (IEDC) for a term to expire
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December 31, 2020. Recommendation: Approved the appointment of Meghan
Hanson.
G. Consideration of approving an application for a temporary charitable gambling
permit for a raffle to be conducted by the MN Deer Hunters Association — Wright
County/West Metro Chapter. Recommendation: Approved the charitable
gambling permit for a raffle to be conducted by the MN Deer Hunters
Association on September 7, 2019 at Nordic Brewing Co.
H. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit for outdoor entertainment and
use of city resources at American Legion Post 260 on Saturday, September 7,
2019. Applicant: American Legion Post 260. Recommendation: Approved the
special event permit for the American Legion on September 7, 2019 subject
to the following conditions: closure of 311 Street West shall be permitted from
12 p.m. (noon) until 12 a.m. (midnight); compliance with the
recommendations of the Street Superintendent; notification of residential
properties within 350 feet of the Legion property regarding the event.
I. Consideration of approving an application for a one -day temporary on -sale liquor
license for a special event at the American Legion Post 260 on September 7,
2019. Recommendation: Approved the application for a temporary on -sale
liquor license for the American Legion on September 7, 2019.
J. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-55 calling for a public hearing
establishing an Economic Development Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District 1-
41. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2019-55 calling for a public
hearing and notice to establish an Economic Development TIF District 1-41
in connection with the proposed development of a 40,000 square foot
precision machining facility and creation of 60 new FTE jobs.
K. Consideration of accepting the Monticello Safe Routes to School plan for future
planning purposes. Recommendation: Accepted the Monticello Safe Routes to
School plan.
L. Consideration of approving purchase of four new portable radios for Fire
Department from Motorola/Ancom in the amount of $20,676. Recommendation:
Approved the purchase of four new portable radios for Fire Department for
cost of $20,676.
M. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-56 calling for a public hearing to
receive comments on the draft ADA Transition Plan. Recommendation: ITEM
WAS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA.
2A. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion
M. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-56 calling for a public hearing to
receive comments on the draft ADA Transition Plan.
Councilmember Gabler removed the item for clarification on when a draft
document will be available.
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Councilmember Gabler moved approval of calling for a public hearing on
September 9, 2019 for comments on draft ADA Transition Plan.
Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Regular Agenda:
A. Consideration of approving a request for Conditional Use Permit for a 92 unit
Multi-family/Assisted Living Facilitv in the R-4 (Medium -High Density
Residence) District. Applicant: Monticello Senior Housing Owner, LLC -
Michael Hoagberg
Steve Grittman, NAC, presented the request for Conditional Use Permit. This
item was tabled by the City Council to address issues related to the height of the
building. Variance was approved by the Planning Commission on July 15 to allow
for building height of 35 feet. Applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit
under the R-4 for a 92 unite multi-family/assisted living facility. Mr. Grittman
noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously.
Minimal discussion occurred among City Council. Mayor Stumpf noted that he
will vote against the project because he was not in favor of rezoning the property
to R-4.
Councilmember Hilgart moved approval of the conditional use permit and
site improvement agreement to allow a senior assisted and independent living
facility an R-4 District based on findings in Resolution PC -2019-013.
Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1; Mayor
Stumpf voted against.
B. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-57 accepting a petition and
authorizing a Feasibilitv Report for the extension of Fallon Avenue north of the
Fallon Avenue and 7th Street intersection at an estimated cost of $20,000
Matt Leonard, City Engineer/Public Works Director, provided an overview and
noted that a petition was received for the extension of Fallon Avenue north that
states that "a street be improved by development of road, curb, sidewalk,
landscaping, storm, sewer, sanitary sewer mains and water mains pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429". The petition contains signatures of at least
35% of property owners of the property bordering the proposed improvements
and has been determined as a valid petition. The second part of this item is for the
council is authorize a feasibility study in order to better understand the project and
the projected cost. The feasibility report will look at existing conditions and
funding sources, including special assessments. The city will be responsible for a
portion of the improvement that St. Henry's would be assessed for, as there is an
agreement with St. Henry's Church that they shall not be accessed for any part of
the Fallon Avenue bridge and 7th Street intersection of the Future Avenue road
extension and utility project.
Discussion ensued among the Council. Councilmember Gabler expressed concern
about moving this project forward before other projects that are programmed in
the Comprehensive Plan. She added that the property owners should contribute to
the cost of the feasibility study. Councilmember Davidson is concerned that the
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city would be spending $20,000 on feasibility project when there is no project or
plan presented. Councilmember Fair and Stumpf agree that a feasibility will
provide information that will determine moving forward with the project.
Council discussed the probable cost of the project and what will be assessed to the
property owners. Councilmember Hilgart commented that he preferred
documentation that the property owners agree to a specific level of assessment
and that there be a commitment.
Dan Mielke addressed the City Council and provided a history of the property. He
commented that the access to the property is an issue. He noted the he has two
different concepts for projects that could potentially develop on the property. He
discussed these projects with Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager.
Mayor Stumpf moved to adopt Resolution 2019-57 accepting the petition as
valid and ordering a feasibility report for the extension of Fallon Avenue
north of 7t' Street and to review the 2005 agreement that is in place.
Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-2;
Councilmembers Gabler and Davidson votes against for reasons listed above.
C. Consideration of establishing the Technical and Community Advisory
Committees for the 2040 Monticello Community Vision & Comprehensive Plan
and to appoint City Council representatives to the committees
Councilmember Davidson moved to appoint Councilmembers Fair and
Gabler to serve on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committees.
Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Adiournment:
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
Approved:
Attest:
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City Administrator
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