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City Council Minutes 05-30-1974 Speciali► - Special meeting of Council May 30, 1974. - cont' d. After the conclusion of the bond sale, a discussion was held regarding annexation with the following individuals in attendance: Mayor Conrad Johnson, Council members Dan Blonigen, Denton Erickson and Dick Martie. Council member Jeff Rowan was absent. Mr. Howard Kaibel, Jr. - Executive Secretary, Minn. Municipal Commission; Mr. David Douglas, Wright County Auditor; Mr. Bernard Mattson, Wright County Assessor; Mr. Thore Meyer, City Engineer; Mr. Gary Pringle, City Attorney; Mr. Gary Wieber, City Auditor. Mr. Howard Kaibel presented a "Joint Resolution as to Orderly Annexation: City of Monticello - Town of Monticello." He stated the resolution had been drawn after consultation with the city of Monticello and the township of Monticello, He noted that the re- solution stipulates that the Northern States Power Company plant would be totally annexed into the City and that the proposed area would triple the size of the city of Monticello. It was emphasized that the agreement is between the city of Monticello and the Township. The Mayor led the discussion into a point -by -point review of the proposed resolution. The Administrator read paragraph 1 and the Mayor asLe . for cclmrd� P Paragraph No. 1: A review was made of the property description and it was noted this paragraph calls for the City to "agree to withdraw its request for annexation of any of the area de- signated in need of orderly annexation other than the above described area." Mr. Thore Meyer verified the accuracy of the property description as shown on page 1 of the annexation agreement. Paragraph No. 2: The entire paragraph was read by the Adm. The Mayor asked for comments. A discussion was held concerning several points in this paragraph, but no objections were stated and no proposed changes were made. Paragraph No. 3: No objections nor changes were grade. Paragraph No. 4: The Adm. read the entire paragraph and the Mayor asked for comments. An extended discussion was held in re- gard to a proposed formula whereby the city would pay "to the town a portion of its ad valorem tax." Mr. B. Mattson noted that intergovernmental revenue such as Federal Revenue Sharing is involved and that this may be revoked in 1976 which could significantly alter the annual payment requirement. In addition, he noted that the Monticello Nuclear Power Plant is now taxed at its optimum value and that this will be declining at the rate of 22% per year. It was suggested that a dollar figure should be considered for the amount the Township would be given in a given year. Mr. Kaibel noted that there is no legal problem with the formula as it is taken from the statute. There was City Council consensus that possibly an upper limit could be placed on the amount given to the Township; possibly 50% of the ad valorem taxes received from the annexed area. It was noted Special meeting of Council May 30, 19'74 - cont'd. A8 that the Minn. Municipal Comm. retains jurisdiction in the "event of unforseen extraordinary circumstances." Mr. Pringle stated that the only problem with the allowance for an appeal to the Municipal Commission is that in the event of an appeal any time delay could create difficulties for both sides. The discussion of paragraph #4 concluded with a statement by Mr. Kaibel that he would investigate the possibility of placing a percentage limitation on the amount the City would be required to pay annually; he stated that the proposed change will be discussed with the Township Board. The Mayor asked for concluding comments in regard to paragrpph #4• Mr. Mattson stated that the proposal appeared to be Vvery faire and Mr. Douglas stated everything seemed to be in order. Mr. Mattson noted that by this agreement both sides could pro- sper together. Paragraph No. 5: The Adm. read the entire paragraph and the Mayor asked for comments. A short discussion was held but no objections or changes were suggested. Paragraph No. 6: The Adm. read the entire paragraph and the Mayor asked for comments. No objections or changes were suggested. Paragraph No. : The Adm. read the entire paragraph and the Mayor asked for comments. No objections or changes were suggested. Paragraph No. 8: The Adm. read the entire paragraph and the Mayor asked for comments. No objections or changes were suggested. Paragraph No. 9: The Mayor read the entire paragraph. This paragraph refers to the dismissal of the pending Supreme. -,Court appeal to the District Court Order, Court File No. 20747. The Mayor asked for council member comments. No objectionable comments were made. Mr. Kaibel stated he would draw up a final draft to be presented at a joint meeting between the city council and the town board. The Mayor announced that the meeting was "recessed or adjourned" to June 4, 1974, at 8:00 P. M. in the City Hall. Mr. Kaibel thanked the Mayor and Council for the cooperation shown and stated it had been a pleasure working with the Mayor in trying to arrive at an equitable solution. City Council meeting - June 4, 1974 - City Hall - 8:00 P. M. This "adjourned meeting" was called to complete business started on May 30, 1974. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P. M. Council members present: Blonigen, . Erickson, Absent: Rowan. Council member Dick Martie arrived when the meeting was "continued" at the Town Hall. Mr. Howard Kaibel of the Minnesota Municipal Comm. was in attendance.