City Council Minutes 03-14-2022REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 14, 2022 — 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Lloyd Hilgart, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler, and Sam Murdoff
Absent: Jim Davidson
1. General Business
A. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hilgart called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
B. Approval of Agenda
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the agenda. Councilmember Gabler
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• Special Meeting Minutes from February 14, 2022
• Special Meeting Minutes from February 28, 2022
• Regular Meeting Minutes from February 28, 2022
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the three sets of meeting minutes.
Councilmember Murdoff seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
None.
E. Public Service Announcements
• A Pointes at Cedar Survey on City's website related to design features of
The Pointes.
• Additional kids lifting classes were scheduled at the MCC.
• MCC summer swimming lessons registration opens March 16.
• There are several seasonal employee positions open for the Streets and
Parks Departments
• Monticello Community Center egg dive is scheduled for April 8.
• The EDA is developing an Integrative Marketing Plan. As part of the plan
there is an engagement board set up in the MCC and there will be two
community surveys conducted.
F. Council Liaison Updates
• IEDC — Councilmember Fair noted that the group approved a new
member; received reports on the CET Grant; and heard updates from the
Wright County EDA and Monticello Chamber of Commerce.
• Planning Commission — Councilmember Gabler provided an update on
the meeting held March 1, 2022. Items heard: Zoning for The Pointes at
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Cedar PUD; Preliminary Plat for Otter Creek; Amendment to Subdivision
Ordinance; Amendment to 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapters 4; and
2022-2025 Planning Commission Workplan.
• Library Board — Councilmember Gabler stated that the Library Board held
an escape room activity, scheduled a Minnesota author to visit, and hired
a library assistant.
EDA — Mayor Hilgart noted that the EDA considered: Duffy Development
Multifamily Housing Development proposal; GMEF loan application from
Washburn Computer Group; Approval of an Interfund Loan related to TIF
District 1-45; and quotes for services for projects related to Block 52.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the Consent Agenda excluding items K and M.
Councilmember Murdoff seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
A. Consideration of approving the payment of bills. Action taken: Approved the bill
and purchase card registers for a total of $1,364,724.46.
B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for city departments.
Action taken: Approved hires for MCC, Hi -Way Liquors, and City Hall and
terminations for MCC, Fire Department, and Parks.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property for the
Parks and Recreation Department. Action taken: Approved as presented.
D. Consideration of approving a gambling permit for Wright County Ducks
Unlimited for a raffle to be held on May 2, 2022 at River City Extreme. Action
taken: Approved the gambling permit.
E. Consideration of approving a special event permit for the Monticello Fire Relief
Association for the Monticello Fire Department 125th Anniversary event on
September 17, 2022. Action taken: Approved the special event permit.
F. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-27 calling for a public hearing on the
proposed establishment of Tax Increment Financing District 1-45 within the
Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1, and the proposed adoption of
the Tax Increment Financing Plat for the District. Action taken: Resolution 2022-
27 was adopted as presented.
G. Consideration of approving a lease agreement with Preferred Title for use of a
portion of building located at 215 Cedar Street (former food shelf building) file
storage. Action taken: Approved the lease agreement with Preferred Title.
H. Consideration of approving the appointment of Kathleen Massmann to the
Industrial Economic Development Committee (IEDC) for a term ending December
31, 2024. Action taken: Appointment was approved.
I. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-28 approving an extension to
December 31, 2022 for the Haven Ridge 2nd Addition Final Plat and Development
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Agreement. Applicant: Marc Schulte. Action taken: Adopted Resolution 2022-28
approving an extension of the final plat and development agreement approval
until December 31, 2022 or Haven Ridge 2nd Addition, contingent on
compliance with the conditions listed in Exhibit Z and identified in said
resolution.
J. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 772 amending the City of Monticello's
Subdivision Ordinance, Section 152.027 — Procedure for Final Plat and Section
152.061— Easements. Applicant: City of Monticello. Action taken: Adopted
Ordinance 772 for Amendment to the City of Monticello Subdivision Ordinance
based on findings in Resolution PC 2022-014.
K. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-29 approving an amendment to the
Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 4, "Mobility and Connectivity" as
related to roadway classification and traffic. Applicant: City of Monticello. Action
taken: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
L. Consideration of authorizing completion of the Strategic Transition Plan
Summary by Bolton & Menk as a component of the CET Strategic Transition Plan.
Action taken: Authorized preparation of a Strategic Transition Plan Summary
by Bolton ad Menk at a not to exceed cost of $29,760, with final contract terms
and conditions to be negotiated by the City Administrator.
M. Consideration of approving the purchase of a new 2022 John Deere 325 G
tracked skid steer from RDO Equipment Co. for $75,511.83. Action taken: ITEM
WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
N. Consideration of approving a contract with Mark Holker for the maintenance of
City -owned property. Action taken: Approved the contract.
O. Consideration of endorsing Duffy Development's re -submittal of a Low -Income
Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Application to MHFA in connection with a proposed
59 -unit affordable housing proposal located at 7th Street and Elm Street and
desired TIF Assistance. Action taken: Approved the endorsement.
2A. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-30 supporting local decision-making
authority as related to housing choice and authorizing companion letters to local
legislators
K. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-29 approving an amendment to the
Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 4, "Mobility and Connectivity" as
related to Roadway Classification and Traffic. Applicant: City of Monticello
Councilmember Murdoff removed the item for clarification on tables included in
the packet regarding right-of-way guidelines. He expressed that some of the
information was confusing, such as definitions for driveway access. Angela
Schumann, Community Development Director, responded that the information
provided in the Comprehensive Plan is to be used as a guideline and a
foundation from which the City builds. Matt Leonard, City Engineer/Public Works
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Director, mentioned that there wasn't much of a change from the 2011
transportation classifications, but the table could be made clearer.
Councilmember Murdoff moved to adopt Resolution 2022-29 approving the
amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 4 "Mobility and
Connectivity". Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
M. Consideration of approving the purchase of a new 2022 John Deere 325 G tracked
skid steer from RDO Equipment Co. for $75,511.83
Councilmember Gabler removed the item for clarification on Public Works
equipment purchases. She expressed concern that the City doesn't have enough
space for the equipment it currently owns or leases. In addition, she was
frustrated in the number of equipment purchases being made and that this item
was not in the capital equipment plan. There was also the question of what
other equipment would be purchased this year. Matt Leonard responded that
other equipment will be purchased this year. He also mentioned that this piece
of equipment is needed to maintain the 85 stormwater ponds and wetlands
within the City.
Councilmember Gabler moved to approve the purchase of the new skid steer
for $75,511.83 with that addition that a schedule of stormwater pond
maintenance be provided to the Council. Councilmember Murdoff seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Hearings:
4. Regular Agenda:
A. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-30 supporting local decision-making
authority as related to housing choice and authorizing companion letters to local
legislators
Angela Schumann provided a brief overview of the resolution which is a result of
bills being introduced at the State Legislature that would preempt City zoning
authority.
City Council had minimal discussion in support.
Councilmember Fair moved to adopt Resolution 2022-30 supporting local
decision-making authority as related to housing choice and authorizing
companion letters to local legislators. Councilmember Murdoff seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Adiournment•
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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