City Council Minutes 10-10-2022REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 10, 2022 — 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Lloyd Hilgart, Jim Davidson, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler and Sam Murdoff
Absent: None.
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 September26, 2022
• Regular Meeting Minutes from September 26, 2022
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of both sets of minutes.
Councilmember Murdoff seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
None.
E. Public Service Announcements
Haley Foster, Communications Coordinator, gave an update on the following:
• Hydrant Flushing
• Monticello Let's Chalk
• Leaf Pick -Up
• Halloween Events
• Winter Coat Drive
• Senior Center Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
• MontiArts Art Show
F. Council Liaison Updates
• IEDC — Councilmember Fair noted that the commission heard a
presentation on the zoning amendments for Industrial Districts.
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• Bertram Chain of lakes Advisory Council —Councilmember Murdoff gave
a brief recap of the October 7 meeting. Wright County updated on their
projects, including the campground and programs.
• Planning Commission - Councilmember Gabler gave an update of the
Planning Commission meeting held October 4, 2022. The meeting
included zoning amendments related to Industrial Zoning Districts and
The Pointes at Cedar IUP extension.
G. Department Updates
• Senior Center Update — Pam Loidolt, Senior Center Director, presented
an annual update of the Monticello Senior Center.
• Downtown Projects Update — Rachel Leonard, City Administrator,
provided a brief update of the downtown projects.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the agenda excluding items E, 1, N, and V.
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 $1,754,387.03.
B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for City departments.
Action taken: Approved.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property for the
Street Department. Action taken: Approved as presented.
D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-107 accepting donation from North
Metro Animal Control of cat cubes. Action taken: Resolution 2022-107 was
adopted.
E. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-108 accepting donations in the
amount of $42,000 for the Monticello Let's Chalk event. Action taken: ITEM
WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
F. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-109 appointing additional election
judges for the November 8, 2022 General Election. Action taken: Resolution
2022-109 appointing additional election judges.
G. Consideration of appointing Melissa Robeck to the Monticello Planning
Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2022. Action taken:
Appointment of Melissa Robeck was approved.
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H. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 787 amending 2022 Fee Schedule by
amending fee of water meter. Action taken: Ordinance amending the fee
schedule was adopted.
Consideration of approving a special event permit for American Legion for an
outdoor event to be held October 22, 2022. Action taken: Special Event Permit
was approved.
J. Consideration of approving a temporary liquor license for American Legion for an
event to be held October 22, 2022. Action taken: Temporary liquor license was
approved.
K. Consideration of approving a special event permit for Monticello Let's Chalk on
October 22 & 23, 2022 allowing the closure of a portion of 3rd Street West,
Walnut Street from 3rd Street to Broadway, and a portion of the Block 35 public
parking lot. Action taken: Special event permit was approved.
Consideration of adopting Ordinance 788 amending Monticello City Code Title XI
— Business Regulations, Chapter 112 — Business Licenses and Regulations, by
adding Section 112.60 regarding cannabinoid products. Action taken: ITEM WAS
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
M. Consideration of approving premium pay pilot program for part-time Community
Center employees. Action taken: Approved the premium pay pilot program.
N. Consideration of adopting Ordinances 789 and 790 amending Chapters 90 and
94 of the City Code of Ordinances to include updated MS4 permit requirements
regarding Pet Waste and Chloride Reduction. Action taken: ITEM WAS
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
O. Consideration of approving a contract amendment with Hoffman Construction
LLC for the extraction of materials and a Temporary Construction Agreement
with OCELLO LLC. Action taken: Approved the contract amendment.
P. Consideration of modifying the assessment agreement for payment of Sewer
Access & Availability Charges for RRG Holdings LLC. Action taken: Approved the
assessment agreement modification.
Q. Consideration of authorizing the purchase of a 2023 Bobcat Toolcat UW53 from
Farm -Rite Equipment for a total of $72,726.97 and authorizing trade of the 2014
Bobcat Toolcat 5600 for $32,000. Action taken: Approved the purchase.
R. Consideration of authorizing the reimbursement of an additional $305.05 for
lobbying efforts in Washington D.C. for the 1-94 Coalition for a total cost of
$1,805.05. Action taken: Approved.
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S. Consideration of approving a temporary charitable gambling permit for a raffle
to be conducted by the Monticello Chamber of Commerce for their annual
banquet on December 2, 2022. Action taken: Approved the charitable gambling
permit.
T. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-110 approving the issuance of a
lawful off-site gambling permit to Monticello Lions club. Action taken: Adopted
Resolution 2022-110 for off-site gambling permit for Monticello Lions Club.
U. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-111 approving an application for a
Gambling Premises Permit to conduct gambling The Liquor Lounge located at
124 West Broadway, Monticello. Applicant: USS Dorchester VFW Post 8731.
Action taken: Adopted Resolution 2022-111 for gambling premises permit for
VFW Post 8731.
V. Consideration of authorizing the purchase of a 2023 Caterpillar GP30N5 Forklift
from Wiese Forklifts for a total of $42,756 and declaring the Clark CMP 25
Forklift as surplus. Action taken: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA.
2A. Consideration of items removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion
E. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-108 accepting donations in the
amount of $42,000 for the Monticello Let's Chalk event
Mayor Hilgart removed this item to recognize the donors who contributed to the
event and gave a brief overview of the event activities. Haley Foster displayed
photos of examples of the art that will be displayed.
Councilmember Murdoff moved to adopt Resolution 2022-108 accepting the
donations for Let's Chalk. Mayor Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
L. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 788 amending Monticello City Code Title XI
— Business Regulations, Chapter 112 — Business Licenses and Regulations, by
adding Section 112.60 regarding cannabinoid products
Councilmember Murdoff removed the item to discuss Section D — exemptions —
part of the ordinance. He is concerned that the wording "non -intoxicating"
cannabinoids. His concern is if this wording is included in the ordinance, a
tobacco license would not be required. This is because of the way the definitions
are worded in State Statute.
There was some discussion among Council and staff. There was disagreement
and confusion regarding the language.
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Angela Schumann, Community Development Director, responded that the
ordinance was drafted by the City Attorney, therefore, staff will discuss with him
and make any necessary changes, if needed.
Councilmember Gabler moved to table this item. Councilmember Fair
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
N. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 789 and 790 amending Chapters 90 and 94
of the City Code of Ordinances to include updated MS4 permit requirements
regarding Pet Waste and Chloride Reduction
Councilmember Murdoff removed the item and questioned how the number of
animal litter piles was determined. Jennifer Schreiber, City Clerk, noted that this
number was determined to address nuisances. Rachel Leonard added that along
with nuisances, it is an educational piece on runoff and the impacts on the storm
sewer system.
Councilmember Gabler moved to adopt Ordinances 789 and 790 of the City
Code of Ordinances. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. motion carried
unanimously.
V. Consideration of authorizing the purchase of a 2023 Caterpillar GP30N5 Forklift
from Wiese Forklifts for a total of $42,756 and declaring the Clark CMP 25
Forklift as surplus
Councilmember Murdoff removed the item and questioned whether staff had an
offer to buy the demo unit that was being used. Matt Leonard, City
Engineer/Public Works Director, responded that the unit was no longer available.
He questioned why City wouldn't buy a demo with low mileage at half the cost?
Mr. Leonard responded that, although it may save money, they are interested in
having the warranty with the new unit. Mayor Hilgart added that getting parts
for maintenance is difficult, therefore buying used may not always be the best
choice.
Councilmember Murdoff moved approval of purchase of a 2023 Caterpillar
GP30N5 Forklift form Wiese Forklifts. Councilmember Fair seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Additional Items:
Councilmember Davidson announced that he is moving out of town and, therefore, is
stepping down as a councilmember.
Due to Councilmember Davidson's vacant seat, there was discussion about filling out his
terms on BCOL and EDA. Councilmember Fair volunteered to serve on these board until
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December 31, 2022. Councilmember Gabler noted she would be an alternate to serve
on the EDA.
5. Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreibe
Approved:
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Attest,
City Administrator
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