City Council Minutes 07-25-2005MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday July 25, 2005 - 7 p.m.
Members Present: Clint Herbst, Wayne Mayer, Tom Perrault, Glen Posusta and Brian Stumpf
Members Absent: None
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Herbst called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and declared a quorum present. The Pledge of
Allegiance was said.
2. Approve minutes of July 11, 2005 regular Council meeting.
Wayne Mayer clarified language on page 12 of the minutes adding the following: "Some of like to
talk a lot, others of us up here listen and absorb before we make a decision, and my comment is
this: If we have ordinances on the books that are unenforceable do one of two things; get them off
the books or let's amend them and make them right." Tom Perrault stated that he was not the one
who asked if the pavers were going to be done as a change order to the contract and he indicated
there were some typographical errors to be corrected.
TOM PERRAULT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 11, 2005
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WITH THE CORRECTIONS NOTED. WAYNE MAYER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
Setting up times to interview candidates for the City Engineer and Building Inspector position was
added to the agenda. John Simola added placement of benches donated by the Rotary Club.
4. Citizen comments, petitions, requests and complaints.
Carrie McDougall, 101 Hillcrest Circle came before the Council regarding comments that were
made at the July 11, 2005 meeting. She stated that she was at the July 11, 2005 Council meeting
and during discussion of recreational vehicles and semis on residential property, Councilmember
Posusta made what she felt were disparaging remarks about people who live in trailer courts. Ms.
McDougall felt Councilmember Posusta should apologize for those remarks.
Glen Posusta responded that there is a connotation associated with those who live in trailer parks.
Ms. McDougall said she wanted to know why he said what he did. Did he feel trailer park
residents were second class citizens. Glen Posusta replied that is typically how they are perceived.
The perception is out there among the people and whether the perception is accurate or not, that is
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Carrie McDougall felt he owed the residents an apology especially the residents of the mobile
home parks. Clint Herbst stated that since it did not appear that Councilmember Posusta was
going to apologize, the Council was not going to spend any more time on this item.
5. Consent agenda.
A. Consideration of new hires and departure. Recommendation: Approve hires and
departures as identified.
B. Consideration of approving agreement with BNSF for signal system interconnect wires
along CSAH 18. Recommendation: Approve entering into a license agreement with
BNSF railroad company for the placement of electrical conduit under railroad as part of
the CSAH 18 improvement.
C. Consideration to approve a resolution calling for a public hearing by the City Council on
the proposed adoption of a modification to the Redevelopment Plan for Central
Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the proposed establishment of TIF District
No. 1-35 therein and the adoption of a TIF Plan therefore. Applicant: Masters Fifth
Avenue Inc. Recommendation: Approve a resolution calling for a public hearing by the
City Council on the proposed adoption of the modification to the Redevelopment Plan for
Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the proposed establishment of TIF
District No. 1-35 therein and the adoption of the TIF Plan therefor.
D. Consideration to approve a resolution calling for a public hearing by the City Council on
the proposed adoption of a modification to the Redevelopment Plan for Central
Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the proposed establishment of TIF District
No. 1-36 therein and the adoption of a TIF Plan therefore. Applicant: Rocky Mountain
Group, LLC. Recommendation: Approve a resolution calling for a public hearing by
the City Council on the proposed adoption of the modification to the Redevelopment Plan
for Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the proposed establishment of
TIF District No. 1-36 therein and the adoption of the TIF Plan therefor.
E. Consideration of adopting a resolution annexing into the City that property that comprises
the proposed Monti Club development. Recommendation: Approve the resolution
annexing the property making up the Monte Club development (213-100-241100,213-
100-241102, 213-100-241103 and213-100-134400) which is contiguous to the city limits.
F. Consideration of approval of final plat of Featherstone Second Addition.
Recommendation: Approve the Featherstone Second Addition final plat, subject to
compliance with the City Engineer's recommendations for site development and to
approve the Featherstone Second Addition development agreement.
G. Authorize preparation of feasibility study to extend utilities to Hidden Forest and Sunset
�i Ridge Development. Recommendation: Authorize the preparation of a feasibility study
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for extending utilities to the Hidden Forest and Sunset Ridge developments subject to the
developer providing a $14,000 deposit to pay for the field survey and completion of the
study.
Wayne Mayer asked that item #513 be pulled from the agenda and Brian Stumpf requested that
item 45E be discussed with agenda item #12. Wayne Mayer then stated that if he could get
clarification on #513 it may not need to be pulled. Wayne Mayer asked if this was a good time to
be laying conduit for a future fiber optic system along CSAR 18. Bret Weiss responded that it
could be done but the City would need to get an additional permit from BNSF for the work.
Since the work being done under this agreement is not being open cut and since the conduit for
fiber optic would require a separate permit from BNSF it was felt there was no advantage in
doing the conduit work for the fiber optic system at this time.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH ITEM #5E
BEING CONSIDERED WITH ITEM 412 A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONCEPT
STAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR MONTE CLUB VILLAS. TOM
PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Consideration of items removed from consent agenda for discussion.
None.
7. Continued public hearing to consider to adopt a resolution for modification to the
Redevelopment Plan including the boundary lines for Central Monticello Redevelopment
Project No. 1 and the proposed establishment of a TIF District No. 1-34 therein and
adopting a TIF Plan therefore. Applicant: City of Monticello.
Mark Ruff of Ehlers and Associates provided background information on establishment of the
TIF district. It is a renewal and renovation district that includes the existing Dahlheimer
Distributing site and AVR site. New construction will take place on part of the property
comprising the TIF district but not on the AVR site. The TIF district is being established to help
the City pick up costs for the interchange improvement and will not be used to make any
payments to developers.
LHB prepared a report on the site detailing if the parcels meet certain requirements for
establishment of a TIF District. One of the requirements is that 20% of the buildings must be
substandard. LHB found that two out of the three buildings met the substandard test. A
coverage test was also done which determines if at least 15% of the land area contains, building
streets, utilities or parking lots. The district meets the 15% criteria.
Mayor Herbst reiterated that the TIF funds were going to be used by the City to pick up costs
related to the interchange improvement. Mayor Herbst asked if there was any comments from the
public at this continued public hearing. No one present spoke for or against the establishment of
the TIF District. Mayor Herbst then closed the public hearing.
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Brian Stumpf asked if the land acquisition cost exceeds $3,000,000 where would the additional
funds come from. Mark Ruff explained that there is flexibility in the plan that would allow line
items in the budget to be adjusted so if land acquisition costs were higher, other line items could
be reduced.
Brian Stumpf asked if this is an overlapping district as he believed St. Benedict's site received
TIF funds. Mark Ruff said St. Benedicts was in the overall district planning area but it was not
an overlapping district. He added that there is limited activity that can take place on raw land
that qualifies for TIF.
Clint Herbst asked about the "but for" test. Mark Ruff noted that the land cost and the risk that
goes along with eminent domain proceedings were factors. TIF funds would help mitigate these
risks for the City. If the Council believed the land costs were too high and there were other
financial risks to the City would the City have done the interchange improvement project without
establishing a TIF District.
Wayne Mayer asked if there was a reason why the TIF district did not include the lots on the
other side of Highland Way. Mark Ruff indicated there were no improvements in that area so
only the southeasterly portion is covered in the TIF District.
WAYNE MAYER MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A
MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CENTRAL MONTICELLO
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 AND ESTABLISHING TIF DISTRICT NO. 1-34
THEREIN AND ADOPTING A TIF PLAN THEREFOR. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Public Hearing and consideration of certifying delinquent utility accounts for lst quarter
2005 to County Auditor.
City Administrator, Rick Wolfsteller provided background information on the delinquent utility
accounts proposed to be certified. Brian Stumpf questioned the amount for one of the accounts
listed. Rick Wolfsteller indicated that it was an abandoned house that apparently had a water
main leak which was why the water usage was so high. Brian Stumpf stated that even without
that account the number of delinquent accounts and delinquent amounts were higher than in the
past.
Mayor Herbst opened the public hearing. No one was present to speak for or against the
proposed certification of delinquent utility accounts. Mayor Herbst then closed the public
hearing.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO ADOPT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR DELINQUENT
UTILITY CHARGES AS PRESENTED. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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9. Review of audit report for year ending December 31, 2004.
Since the auditor was not present at this time, the Council delayed the review of the audit report.
10. Consideration of awarding bids on 2005 bond sale.
Mark Ruff and Todd Hagen from Ehlers and Associates provided information on the bond sale.
The City is issuing $25,150,000 in general obligation bonds. A good portion of this bond issue is
going to fund the interchange improvements as well as other infrastructure improvements. Mark
Ruff stated the City's A2 rating was reaffirmed by Moody's Investors as they were able to
understand how the interchange would provide benefit to the City. The City was able to get
insurance on the bond issue which broadens the market for the bond sale and provides an
equivalent triple A rating. Three bids were received on the insurance. The insurance cost for the
bonds would be $100,000. In turn having the bonds insured reduces the interest cost by
approximately 2.5% which is ten times the amount of the insurance cost.
Todd Hagen reviewed the bids on the bond sale and recommended that the City award to the
lowest bidder and adopt the resolution. Seven bids were received with Prager, Sealy & Company
LLC from New York being the low bidder. Interest on the bonds ranged from 3.8283% to
4.0378% with Prager, Sealy & Company LLC having a true interest cost of 3.8220%. The closing
date for the bond sale is August 17, 2005 at which time the City will receive the proceeds from
the bond sale.
Mark Ruff added that although the $25,150,000 was a large bond issue for the City only about
10% of the revenue needed to pay off the bonds would be coming from tax levies. Trunk funds,
assessments and participation by the County and State would be other funding sources.
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO AWARD THE SALE OF $25,150,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS TO PRAGER, SEALY & COMPANY LLC AS RECOMMENDED BY
EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES. WAYNE MAYER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Review of audit report for year ending December 31, 2004.
Rick Borden and Stephanie Gertken from Larson Allen were present to review the audit report
with the City Council. Rick Borden stated that the auditors had requested and received an
extension from the state for submission of the 2004 audit report for the City. He added that next
year the audit work would start about two weeks early and then it should not be necessary to
request an extension.
Rick Borden noted that for some of the new Councilmembers this is the first time they have seen
the audit report format that incorporates the changes required by GASB 34. He noted that the
report breaks out the business type activities of the City, such as the sewer fund, water fund and
liquor store, from the governmental activities. Rick Borden indicated that governmental
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activities are not self sufficient. The net assets for the City's business type activities increased
from $70,654,694 in 2003 to $81,997,715 in 2004.
One thing that is considered in looking at the financial health of the City his how many months
of expenditures are in the general fund balance. In 2003 the City had 10.41 months available in
2004 it was 8.3 months. It was felt that six months reserve was what was reasonable to have on
hand. If it was less than that, it would be something the City would want to look at. With the
City getting their primary revenue sources in July and December, the reserve is necessary to
prevent cash flow problems.
Rick Borden stated that are deficit fund balances in the Capital Project Fund ($94,945) and the
Orderly Annexation Special Revenue fund ($59,773). These deficits will be cleared up through
future tax levies. He added that the general fund and community center fund the expenditures
were in excess of the budgeted amounts. Rick Borden reviewed the proprietary fiends which
include liquor, sewer, water and cemetery.
Glen Posusta asked about the amounts listed for professional services stating that in 2003 the
City was way off between what was budgeted for professional services and what was expended.
Rick Wolfsteller stated that money to cover professional services of the engineer and planner is
collected and held in escrow. There is a gap between when the money is collected and when it is
expended. He also added that it is difficult to estimate the cost for professional services since it
is not known what projects the City will undertake each year and how much private development
will take place. Rick Wolfsteller stated that these deposits do not show up in the general fund
but shows up as an asset account.
Rick Borden stated that part of the audit is the legal compliance audit. Six categories are to be
tested for compliance: 1) contracting and bidding; 2) deposits and investments; 3) conflicts of
interest; 4) public indebtedness; 5) claims and disbursements and 6) miscellaneous provisions.
The one item noted by Mr. Borden was that the City did not turn over unclaimed checks to the
Department of Commerce. He added that was not a major item and was one that was found
fairly often in their audits of cities.
Mr. Borden briefly discussed segregation of duties both at city hall and at the liquor store.
Segregation of duties dictates that those employees who have access to cash, should not be able
to access accounting records, record transactions or make journal entries. It is not always
feasible for a city the size of Monticello to staff additional employees to meet this segregation of
duties. However, the City needs to be aware of the risks of having too many financial
responsibilities and duties in the hands of one employee. He noted that the City is working with
the liquor store to make sure as much as possible that there is segregation of the duties. He also
noted that when the liquor store increased the amount of the balance in the change fund that
increase should have been approved by the Council.
Wayne Mayer asked how Monticello compared with other cities that their firm audits. Rick
Borden stated the City is in good financial shape. Being a growing community presents
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challenges to the City to provide needed services and remain fiscally sound.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO ACCEPT THE AUDIT REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2004 AS PRESENTED. GLEN POSUSTA SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Rick Borden thanked the staff of the finance department for their assistance with the audit.
11. Consideration of approval of concept stage PUD for clinic expansion.
City Planner, Steve Grittman provided background information on the applicant's request for
approval of a concept stage planned unit development that would allow the construction of a new
medical clinic to the west of the hospital. Steve Grittman reviewed changes that were made in
the plan from when the City first reviewed the project. The changes include the clinic building
being moved to the west and eliminating some of the island areas in front of the clinic entrance
which will change the parking. Steve Grittman felt the proposed amendment is consistent with
the original planned unit development.
Brian Stumpf asked the status of the hospital's negotiations with the clinic. Bruce Hamond from
the hospital reported that the current plan with the clinic is to get clarification of the language on
the easement agreement that was signed in 2003. Until the language clarification is determined
or by July 1, 2006 the hospital is not considering any further action with the clinic. He stated
the hospital is taking legal action to get a declaratory judgment. Mr. Hamond stated that the
hospital's latest offer of $600,000 was made to the clinic three weeks ago.
Dr. Calpas from the clinic responded that he was served with the declaratory judgement last
week. It is a dispute over language in the easement document. Until that document is interpreted
no negotiation is going forward in any meaningful way. The last offer from the hospital was not
three weeks ago as they indicated. He has directed his attorney to respond to the hospital but
apparently the hospital has not yet received the attorney's response.
Clint Herbst updated the other Councilmembers on the efforts of Brian Stumpf and himself have
made to work with the hospital and the clinic to resolve some of the differences. As of August
12, 2005 the City will back away from any negotiation of any options the City has had on the
table.
Bruce Hamond stated the hospital is asking for approval of the concept stage PUD and added that
they still have to go for development stage approval. The hospital would like to continue to
proceed with this. He noted there is a 20' setback from the clinic. If the clinic is acquired this
would be used for parking area and would not be part of the building. Wayne Mayer asked if the
new clinic would be 20' from the property line. Wayne Mayer questioned if the City approved
the concept stage plan is the City locking themselves into vacation of the two streets. Steve
�...� Grittman said when concept plan was discussed it anticipated the vacation of the streets. At the
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development stage, the Council could make the determination whether or not to vacate the
streets. Clint Herbst noted that vacation of the street would require a public hearing by the
Council. Bruce Hamond stated that the hospital is not seeking vacation of the streets at this
time.
Dan Secor, 1005 River Street East spoke to the Council about the amount of traffic from this site
coming onto River Street and traffic at the intersection of Washington Street and River Street. He
stated that at the Planning Commission meeting one of the conditions of approval was that the
hospital present their plans to the residents in the area. This has not been done yet.
Clint Herbst stated that concept plan approval is only stating that hospital use is suitable for this
area. There will be another public hearing when the hospital comes before the Planning
Commission for development stage approval. He added that the traffic is something that has to
be looked at as there is a lot of issues with traffic on River Street. Mr. Seaforth was concerned
that if the concept plan was approved as drawn it would eliminate consideration of other options.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT STAGE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CLINIC EXPANSION. CLINT HERBST SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED WITH GLEN POSUSTA VOTING IN OPPOSITION.
12. Consideration of a request for a conditional use permit for a concept stage planned unit
development for Monte Club villas, a 14.18 acre resident development consisting of 26
detached townhome units. Applicant: L&G, LLC.
Steve Grittman provided information on the proposed 26 unit detached townhouse project in the
location of the Monte Club restaurant. The existing Monte Club restaurant driveway would
provide access for 19 of the 26 units with the remaining 7 units receiving access from a road
coming of Fenning Avenue and ending in a cul-de-sac.
The Parks Commission felt other options should be considered that would preserve the existing
trees and the view from the hill. This would involve a combination of park dedication and
purchase of land. This would allow 3/4 quarters of the project to proceed as planned. The City
would acquire the remaining 1/4 located in the northeast corner of the site. The applicant
indicated they would look into the option proposed by the Parks Commission but asked the
Planning Commission to act on the plan as submitted. The Planning Commission
recommended approval with the condition that required park dedication standards of the
ordinance be applied. Staff is recommending that the option suggested by the Parks Commission
be pursued.
Glen Posusta asked about the location of the bike trail. Steve Grittman noted the trail would
connect to Water Tower Park. Glen Posusta felt with the retaining walls, the trail in that location
would not be a good set up. For that reason he felt the trail should be relocated. He also asked if
the roads were private and what the road widths are proposed to be. It is proposed that the streets
will be private streets but the street widths have not been established at this time. Council also
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asked about future widening of Fenning Avenue. Bret Weiss stated Fenning Avenue will be
widened to 36' and noted the County had identified this road as a significant route on the
County's system.
Since consideration of the annexation request was being included with this discussion, the
Council needs to take action on both items.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION ANNEXING PROPERTY
COMPRISING MONTI CLUB VILLAS (213-100-241100,21')'-100-241102, 213-100-241103
AND 313-100-134400) WHICH IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS. GLEN POSUSTA
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT STAGE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT FOR 26 UNITS WITH A CASH PARK DEDICATION. WAYNE MAYER
SECONDED THE MOTION.
In additional discussion, Glen Posusta stated he would like to see the cash park dedication used
to develop the water tower park. Tom Perrault stated he preferred the initial development plan
for the Monte Club Villas which utilized some of the existing City owned park land. Under that
plan one less significant tree would have been lost and lots appeared to have more space between
them.
MOTION CARRIED WITH TOM PERRAULT VOTING IN OPPOSITION
13. Consideration of appeal of denial of request for a variance and amendment to conditional
use permit to allow additional pylon and wall signage at an automobile sales facility in a
B-3 (Highway Business) District. Applicant: Monticello Motors -Denny Hecker.
Steve Grittman supplied background information on this item. The Planning Commission denied
a request for a variance to the sign ordinance to allow a third pylon sign on the Hecker property
for the purpose of advertising the Kia dealership. The ordinance allows one pylon sign per
frontage and automobile dealerships have been granted additional pylon signage where they have
multiple frontage on major roads. The applicant currently has three pylon signs one of which the
applicant stated is located on the D&D property.
Steve Grittman reviewed the criteria for granting a variance. The City needs to determine if
compliance to the provisions of the ordinance would create a hardship that would restrict
reasonable use of the property. The Planning Commission and staff did not feel that was the
case in this situation. The applicant appealed the decision of the Planning Commission.
The City Attorney's opinion is that if the Council believes they are going to overturn the decision
of the Planning Commission, the City Council should have separate findings of fact prepared.
('.11' Clint Herbst asked how the parcel could get more signs than the ordinance allows. Steve
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Grittman indicated that was the result of a variance being granted. Brian Stumpf believed there
is a basis for granting a variance because there is business owner trying to market their product.
Being this business is along the freeway the wall sign alone would not provide much visibility.
The pylon sign for Kia is needed for visibility purposes.
Cathy Shuman stated that the wall signs for Kia are clearly visible from the freeway. Wayne
Mayer stated he did not have a problem with erecting another pylon sign. His concern is that the
City has an ordinance that has no teeth in it. Wayne Mayer felt rather than grant a variance to the
ordinance, the ordinance should be amended.
Glen Posusta felt the issue is multiple tenant use on one parcel. He suggested that staff come up
with some way to address the issue. Steve Grittman concurred that if the Council felt more
pylon signs should be allowed then an ordinance amendment would be the best way to
accomplish that. It was noted that too many signs create the same problem as not enough signage.
Wayne Mayer said if the Kia sign is anything like the other Denny Hecker signs, it would be a
nice looking sign. Wayne Mayer didn't feel the City should grant the variance if they didn't
look at amending the ordinance as well. Brian Stumpf stated that the City has looked at and
amended the ordinance numerous times. He felt the Council might be better off reviewing the
signs on a case by case basis.
Bill Rainbow stated that under the ordinance they are allowed a sign on Chelsea Road and one
along the freeway. If their lot was split into a smaller parcels rather than one large parcel, they
would be able to have more signs than they currently have.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO GRANT THE VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL PYLON SIGN FOR THE KIA
DEALERSHIP
Brian Stumpf stated he didn't feel amending the sign ordinance would be a benefit. Jeff O'Neill
stated that over the years the number of sign variances have decreased. Brian Stumpf indicated if
the Planning Commission was willing to look at the ordinance again, he would amend his motion
to add that. Wayne Mayer also thought the motion should address amending the ordinance. He
felt the City's action would set a precedent for the industrial park and the City's ability to restrict
number of pylon signs on a parcel.
Bill Rainbow from Denny Hecker Monticello Dodge stated that the Kia dealership needs the
sign. Bill Rainbow stated that dealers all want their own sign and if the Kia dealership doesn't
get the separate sign they is needed the dealership may not go in.
BRIAN STUMPF AMENDED HIS MOTION TO GRANT THE VARIANCE AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW AN ADDITION PYLON SIGN
FOR THE KIA DEALERSHIP TO ADD THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
STAFF ARE DIRECTED TO REVIEW THE SIGN ORDINANCE AND RECOMMEND
POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS. WAYNE MAYER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Consideration of a request for a conditional use permit for a concept stage planned unit
development for the Jefferson at Monticello development, an approximately 875 acre
development consisting of approximately 2300 residential units over 515 acres, 328 acres of
community property/open space and 32 acres of commercial development. Applicant:
Heritage Development.
Steve Grittman noted that the Planning Commission had approved the concept stage planned unit
development for Heritage Development for a mixed use development on 890 acres.
Clint Herbst stated that members of the Council, Planning Commission and staff had toured
some other developments utilizing smaller lots similar to what was being proposed here.
Steve Grittman noted that the developer had made a number of change to his plan including
reducing the number of units from 2,700 to about 2,300 with most of the reduction in units
coining from elimination of 400 units of attached townhouse and expansion of the business park
area utilizing both sides of Chelsea Road for commercial use.
Tom Perrault asked about Cameron Avenue as it is laid out in the plat. He noted that one of the
property owners in Devron Greens has their driveway coming out on Cameron. Steve Grittman
said the street layout would be addressed at the development stage PUD. Brian Stumpf felt Tom
Perrault had a valid concern that needed to be addressed. Brian Stumpf added he was concerned
about the street names and that they conform to the County's grid system.
Glen Posusta asked if there was different concept for the area around Devron Greens. Steve
Grittman said they have moved further away from the Devon Greens. Glen Posusta asked if the
people in Devon Greens would more receptive to the latest plan. Mike Moriaity said the
developer would be acceptable to either of the layouts for this area. Glen Posusta said one
resident was rather adamant about the parkway along the rear of his property.
Jim Moore said he has seen the plan and has some concerns about the 140 feet that was left. He
wondered if the driveways could be switched. He felt looking at the back yards would be
preferable to seeing the front yards. Glen Posusta said generally residents kept their front yards
neater and with the front yards facing his back yard he could avoid having to look at all the stuff
that is normally stored in the back yards.
Jim Moore said he had also spoke to the Planning Commission about the interchange and
possible national security concerns with the interchange being so close to the nuclear plant.
Bret Weiss stated that federal highway department sets certain spacing requirements for the
distance between interchanges. The City is looking at a number of options as to where the
interchange can be placed. Glen Posusta added that the decision on the location of the
interchange would also have to be approved the Department of Transportation and Xcel Energy.
The location of the interchange is not solely a City decision.
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Jim Moore asked about being notified on the status of the project. He was informed that if public
hearings are held he would be notified.
Tom Perrault asked about the single family buffer and whether these would be R-1 A lots. The
lots are 120'x 144' or approximately 15,000 sq. ft. so they are not R-1 A lots However it may be
that R-1 A homes could be placed on R-1 lots.
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO APPROVE CONCEPT STAGE PUD FOR THE REVISED
JEFFERSON PROJECT WITH THE NEW SINGLE FAMILY AREA BASED ON A FINDING
THAT THE CHANGES TO THE LAND USE PLAN ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE
OVERALL GOALS OF THE CITY AND THAT THE PLANS FOR UNIT MIX, UNIT STYLE
AND PHASING ARE MORE CLOSELY IN KEEPING WITH THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVES FOR THIS AREA. THIS MOTION IS INTENDED TO BE LIMITED TO THE
GENERAL COMPONENTS OF THE CONCEPT PLAN AND THAT DETAILED DESIGN
ISSUES, INCLUDING SITE PLANNING, STREET LAYOUT, ARCHITECTURE AND
OTHER DETAILS WILL REQUIRE MORE EXTENSIVE REVIEW AT THE TIME OF
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT STAGE PUD CONSIDERATION. BRIAN
STUMPF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
15. Consideration of options for pavers on School BouleN,ard at the entrance to Jefferson
Commons.
The City Council received price information for materials for the entrance to the Jefferson
Commons development. Prices were obtained for: 1) Holland Grand Pavers; 2) Colored stamped
concrete; 3) Colored concrete - broom finish; 4) Stamped concrete - no color; and 5) Exposed
aggregate - no color. Clint Herbst asked if the bids covered the original plans or the revised
plans. It was determined that the quotes covered the original plans. Glen Posusta felt the City
still didn't have enough information at this juncture to approve the work. He felt because of cost
savings he would like to see exposed aggregate with color. There was discussion on the various
options available. John Simola stated that the colored concrete with broom finish would be the
least expensive. The next lowest in cost would be Holland pavers. Clint Herbst felt the pavers
gave a more finished look.
Based on the reduced area of the plan it was estimated the cost would be less than $50,000.
Clint Herbst felt the City should look at doing the south side when the north side is being
switched to concrete. John Simola said there is no plan to take out the bituminous on the north
side. Clint Herbst felt the change going from block to bituminous would look odd. Jeff O'Neill
said that once they crossed Deegan Avenue to the west it would be concrete.
Brian Stumpf suggested either making it all concrete or live with what is there. Wayne Mayer
asked if the bidders were told the project could change significantly. John Simola indicated he
had talked to Buffalo bituminous and they knew but he had only one conversation with Trinity
Landscaping. If the City goes with the colored concrete, Buffalo Bituminous would be the low
bidder. John Simola said the problem with exposed aggregate is it does not have as long a life
expectancy.
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Glen Posusta felt the Council should decide on whether to remove the asphalt on the north side
of the road and re -bid the project. Wayne Mayer asked if there were any other companies who
would bid the project. John Simola indicated that this late in the season it would be more
difficult to get bids. It was noted that any price in excess of $50,000 would require formal bids.
Brian Stumpf felt the asphalt should be left in place until such time as it needs to be replaced.
Brian Stumpf stated that he understood that the entrance into Jefferson Commons was important
but felt the cost had to be considered.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO PROCEED WITH THE PLACEMENT OF BROOM FINISH
COLORED CONCRETE. WAYNE MAYER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED WITH CLINT HERBST AND TOM PERRAULT VOTING IN OPPOSITION.
John Simola asked for clarification if the City was going to go with the reduced amount and the
Council indicated that was the case.
John Simola also asked for clarification on whether both sides of School Boulevard would be
concrete. It was determined it would be bituminous on the north side all the way from TH 25 to
90"' Street.
Added Items:
Setting up a time to interview candidates for the City Engineer position and Building Inspector position
was discussed. A date of Wednesday, August 3, 2005 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. was set. Additional
interview time may be required.
John Simola informed the Council that Pat Sawatzke contacted him about placing three benches along
Walnut Street. The locations proposed are in front of Greg Smith's building, at the bank driveway on
the old library site and in front of the MCC/City Hall.
Glen Posusta commented on what had taken place earlier in the meeting under the citizens comment
portion of the agenda. He apologized to those who lived in mobile homes. He stated that having lived
in a mobile home and having managed a mobile home park for five years, he realized how difficult it is
to get people to take care of their property.
16. Approve payment of bills for July
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS. TOM PERRAULT
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
17. Adjourn
Mayor Herbst adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
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Recording Secretary
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