City Council Minutes 07-13-2020REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, July 13, 2020 — 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 Fair
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Minutes
Special Meetinp- Minutes from June 22, 2020
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the Special Meeting minutes of
June 22, 2020. Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
Regular Meeting Minutes from June 22, 2020
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of
June 22, 2020. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
None.
E. Council Liaison Updates
• EDA — Councilmember Davidson noted that the EDA approved three
Small Business Emergency Grant Agreements, pre -application GMEF
Loan pre -application; and revised Block 52 concept.
• Planning Commission — Councilmember Gabler noted that the
commission held three public hearings and all were approved.
• CMRP — Angela Schumann, Community Development Director,
commented on the Framework 2030 Project Update. This information
is being provided as a preview for the next City Council meeting
where the Council will have for approval a Resolution of
Understanding.
F. Department Update
• COVID-19 update was provided.
• City Administrator Update. Jeff O'Neill provided an update on the
following:
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1. Mike Haaland was named as the new Street Superintendent.
2. Staff will provide an update on ATV use in city at the next Council
meeting.
3. Monticello Arts Initiative was featured in the most recent edition of
the League of Minnesota Cities magazine.
4. The Fire Inspection Policy will be reviewed for adoption at the next
meeting of the City Council.
5. Annual Xcel meeting at plant on July 16 at 4 p.m.
• Housing Survey Update — Angela Schumann noted that there is a
housing survey relating to Comprehensive Plan is available online.
• Construction Update —
1. Briarwood turn lane project is complete.
2. The 2020 Street Project is in process. They are currently paving
Cardinal Hills.
3. The chip seal project is complete. Fog sealing is now in progress.
4. Riverwalk retaining wall is complete. Grading will be finished this
week.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the Consent Agenda excluding 2J.
Councilmember Fair 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 $5,749,472.37.
B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for city departments.
Recommendation: Approved the new hires for Liquor Store, DMV, Parks,
Water, and Streets, and departures for MCC.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property.
Recommendation: Approved as presented
D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2020-50 accepting donation of $11,000
from the Ellison Family for Fire Department rehab trailer and a donation of
$715.19 from Donna Dunkerson for plants at East Bridge Park.
Recommendation: Resolution approving contributions was adopted.
E. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2020-51 accepting grant from the Central
Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) in the amount of $3,500. Recommendation:
Resolution accepting the grant was adopted.
F. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2020-52 appointing election judges for the
2020 Primary and General Elections, including judges for the Absentee Ballot
Board. Recommendation: Adopted the resolution appointing election judges.
G. Consideration of approving a Massage Enterprise License for Massage by
Rebecca located at 113 W. Broadway. Recommended: Approved the Massage
Enterprise License for Massage by Rebecca.
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H. Consideration of approving an upgrade to the Laserfiche systems to the Avante
System at a cost of $47,399.69. Recommendation: Approved the upgrade to
laserfiche.
I. Consideration of re -approving the Amendment to Development Contract and
Conditional Use Permit and Planned Unit Development Agreement for Camping
World First Addition/Maas Addition. Recommendation: Approved the
amendment to Development Contract and Conditional Use Permit and
Planned Unit Development Agreement for Camping World First
Addition/Maas Addition, subject to any revisions required by the City
Attorney.
J. Consideration of approving an amendment to the approved conditions for simple
subdivision for Patricia Olson. Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
K. Consideration of renewing the letter of agreement with Xcel Energy for
emergency response to the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.
Recommendation: Approved the letter of agreement with Xcel Energy for
emergency response to Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.
L. Consideration of approving a request for Conditional Use Permit for an
approximately 728 square foot residential detached Accessory Building — Major
in an R-1 (Single -Family Residence) District. Applicant: Kevin & Sara Haman.
Recommendation: Approved the proposed Conditional Use Permit for
Detached Accessory Building — Major at 10051 Prescott Drive, subject to the
conditions listed in Exhibit Z of this report and based on findings in
Resolution PC -2020-019.
2A. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion
J. Consideration of approving an amendment to the approved conditions for simple
subdivision for Patricia Olson.
Patricia Olson addressed the City Council and requested approval.
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the amended conditions of approval
for the simple subdivision for 224 3rd Street East. Councilmember Hilgart
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Hearing
4. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of authorizing a letter of support for Duffv Development for PUD
flexibility as related to a tax credit application for a 53 -unit affordable housing
prof ect at 7th Street and Elm Street, Great River Addition
Angela Schumann, provided an overview of the item, which is a 53 -unit
affordable housing project. By considering the letter of support for PUD
flexibility, the city would be demonstrating a level of financial support for the
project in the amount of $347,000. Ms. Schumann noted that the City Attorney
advises against letters of support.
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Ms. Schumann reviewed the site plan, concept PUD, and considerations
regarding the project including the rezoning of the parcel from commercial to
residential through the Comprehensive Plan process.
Discussion ensued among City Council. Concerns were expressed by the City
Council. These included: timing of the project; location of the project; and the fact
that many multi -housing units have been approved recently. In addition, the city is
in the middle of the Comprehensive Plan process. The City Council would like to
complete the process before moving forward with a project like this in its given
Jeff Von Feldt, Duffy Development Corporation, Inc., gave a brief presentation
on the project and requested consideration.
There was consensus with a majority of City Council that the project is a good
project, however, the timing is not adequate. Councilmember Fair feels that the
project is needed.
Councilmember Hilgart moved to deny the letter of support for Duffy
Development for PUD flexibility as related to tax credit application for a 53 -
unit affordable housing project at 7t" Street and Elm Street, Great River
Addition. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-
1; Councilmember Fair voted against.
B. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2020-54 expressinz support for the
proposed use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in the amount of $500,000 for a
53 -unit Low Income Housin4 Tax Credit (LIHTC) apartment development by
Duffy Development Company Inc.
Jim Thares, Economic Development Director, noted that this is a companion staff
report to 4A. The request is for City Council expression of support of a potential
use of TIF assistance to help fill a $500,000 funding gap in the Duffy
Development's affordable housing proposal.
There was minimal discussion by City Council, however, there was minimal
support. Councilmember Gabler commented that the use of TIF for housing is a
policy decision and there should be adequate discussion among the City Council.
Councilmember Hilgart moved to deny the resolution expressing support for
potential use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance for proposed 53 -
unit Low Income Housing Tax Credit apartment development.
Councilmember Stumpf seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Adiournment:
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
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