City Council Minutes 04-10-2000MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 10, 2000 - 7 p.m.
Members Present: Roger Belsaas, Roger Carlson, Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf and
Bruce Thielen.
Members Absent: None
Mayor Belsaas called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and declared a quorum present.
2. Approye minutes of March 27, 2000 regular council meeting.
ROGER CARLSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 27, 2000
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. BRUCE THIELEN SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO ADD AGENDA ITEM #10 TO THE CONSENT AGENDA
AS ITEM #51). BRUCE THIELEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Citizen comments/petitions, requests and complaints.
Roy Popilek, 4870 Stoneridge Drive came before the Council to register a complaint about the
condition of the pathways. He felt the materials used in sealcoating the pathway was too coarse
and it left the pathway very rough making it more likely someone could be injured if they
fell. He would like to see the City use a finer aggregate material than what is currently being
used. John Simola and Bruce Thielen provided background information on the process the
City used to determine which material to use and how it would be applied. Clint Herbst
suggested that the City use a different aggregate material on another section of pathway and
then compare how well each sections holds up.
5. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of approval of final plat and development agreement for the
Wildwood Ridge residential subdivision 2nd Addition. Recommendation:
Move to approve the development agreement and final plat for Wildwood Ridge 2nd
Addition contingent upon final review of development agreement, plat and
final plans by the City Attorney and City Engineer. Res. No. 2000-27.
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B. Consideration of approval of development agreement, rezoning and final plat for the
Rolling Woods Subdivision. Recommendation: Move to approve the final plat,
rezoning and development agreement for the Rolling Woods Subdivision First Addition
contingent upon the State Planning Agency approving the annexation of the
parcel. Ord. Amd. No. 344. Res. No. 2000-28.
C. Consideration of adoption of a joint resolution supporting annexation of Parkside
at Meadow Oaks 2nd Addition. Recommendation: Move to adopt a joint resolution
supporting annexation of the 2nd Addition of the Parkside at Meadow Oaks Subdivision
contingent upon the developer entering into a development agreement with the City
guaranteeing completion of roadways and utilities. Res. No. 2000-26.
Mayor Belsaas noted that item #513 included rezoning of the property from A -O to R-1.
BRUCE THIELEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA INCLUDING THE
REZONING REQUEST AS PART OF ITEM #513 AND THE ADDITION OF ITEM #10,
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TOWER DRIVE WATERMAIN, TO THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS ITEM #5D. CLINT HERBST SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
None.
7. Consideration of authorizing installation of iron filtration system and environmental
control system at the Community Center.
Fred Patch provided background information on the need for these additions noting that the
popularity of the aquatics center compounds the problem. Clint Herbst questioned if there had
been any prior testing to determine what kind of filtration system was needed. It was explained
that ECS (Environmental Control System) was not available when the community center was in
the design phase. Clint Herbst asked about the clean up for the areas that were rusted or
stained. Fred Patch responded that some of that cost would be the responsibility of Donlar but
the balance would be the City's responsibility.
BRUCE THIELEN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE AN ADDITION TO THE COMMUNITY
CENTER PROJECT TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOTH THE ECS SYSTEM
AND THE IRON/ MANGANESE FILTRATION SYSTEM WITH THE TOTAL COST OF
BOTH NOT TO EXCEED $50,000. CLINT HERBST SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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8. Consideration of making offer to purchase 407 West 6"' Street.
The Council discussed the property at 407 West 6" Street, whether there was any interest by the
City in acquiring the property and if so, how any acquisition of the property would be funded.
CLINT HERBST MOVED TO TAKE NO ACTION WITH REGARD TO NEGOTIATING
ON THE PURCHASE OF THIS PARCEL. BRUCE THIELEN SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Consideration of improvements to Orchard Road between I-94 and CSAH 75.
John Simola explained the proposed improvements for this segment of road. He noted that the
abutting property owners are Northern States Power and Wright County. Mayor Belsaas asked
if 100% of the cost would be assessed or only a portion of the cost. John Simola recommended
the total cost be assessed if possible. There was some discussion on past assessment policies
for street improvements. Bret Weiss indicated that the life of a street is generally 20 years. if
the street is replaced before the 20 years a portion of the cost is assessed. If the street is
replaced after 20 years the full cost would be assessed. John Simola noted that Orchard Road
has been in place for 28 years. He also noted that the City would not have to set an assessment
policy at this time but would need to have one at the time of the assessment hearing.
BRUCE THIELEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS TO ORCHARD ROAD, SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR
APRIL 24, 2000 AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO OBTAIN
QUOTES FOR THE STREET IMPROVEMENTS. BRIAN STUMPF SECONDED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Res. No. 2000-22 and No. 2000-23.
10. Review of proposals for Tower Drive watermain and consideration of award of contract.
Added to the consent agenda as Item #51).
11. Determination of sanitary sewer availability for the Monticello RV Center.
Fred Patch summarized the item. Representatives from the Monticello RV Center were
present and indicated that the determination at the time of the building permit issuance that
sanitary sewer was not available cost them additional money since they had to have a septic
system upgrade designed for their site. If it is now determined that sanitary sewer is available,
the septic system design would not be utilized. There was some discussion on the existing
septic system and what it would cost to upgrade it. The EPA regulations relating volatile
organic compounds and the impact these regulations would have on the expansion of the
building was also discussed.. The Monticello RV Center was concerned about the costs for the
sanitary sewer. It was estimated that lateral costs would be approximately $5000 per property
owner. In addition there would sanitary sewer trunk charges at $1850/acre, and $6,000 in SAC
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charges (based on two units). There would also be plumbing costs for piping of the service line
and possible interior plumbing changes. Had the property owners been aware of these charges
earlier the charges could have been included in their financing arrangements. The property
owner also had concerns about disruption of the road when the sanitary sewer is installed
affecting their business and what would happen if water would be installed. There was
discussion on whether the assessment for sanitary sewer could be spread over a longer period of
time or whether the assessment could be deferred or delayed. John Simola noted that the other
two affected properties by the proposed sewer extension were contacted and one was in favor of
it and the other party was in favor of it provided the assessment did not accrue interest.
Mayor Belsaas indicated that consideration should be given for the money that was spent in
good faith on the upgrade of the septic system as well as consideration to extending the term of
the assessment period. There was discussion on including watermain installation as part of the
project as well.
CLINT HERBST MOVED THAT CITY SANITARY SEWER AND WATER SERVICE
IS AVAILABLE TO 907 ELM STREET, 1101 ELM STREET AND ADJACENT VACANT
PROPER T IES. BRIAN STUMPF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
BRUCE THIELEN MOVED TO ORDER A COST FEASIBILITY REPORT INCLUDING
THE COST OF WATERMAIN INSTALLATION AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING
DATE FOR APRIL 24, 2000. BRIAN STUMPF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Res. No. 2000-24, Res. No. 2000-25.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY STAFF TO OBTAIN PROPOSALS
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN INSTALLATION FOR ELM STREET.
ROGER CARLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Cc nsideration of payment of bills for April.
BRUCE THIELEN MOVED TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR APRIL. CLINT
HERBST SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES BEFORE GOING INTO THE
CLOSED SESSION. BRUCE THIELEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
At 8:05 the meeting was reconvened and the Council entered into a close session to discuss a
litigation matter.
BRUCE THIELEN MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 8:20 P.M. BRIAN STUMPF SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Recording Secretary
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