City Council Minutes 09-10-2007
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday September 10,2007 -7 p.m.
Members Present:
Clint Herbst, Wayne Mayer, Tom Perrault, Brian Stumpf and Susie
Wojchouski
Members Absent:
None
1. Call to Order and Pledl!:e of Allel!:iance
Mayor Herbst called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and declared a quorum present. The
Pledge of Allegiance was said.
2A. Approve minutes of AUl!:ust 27. 2007 Rel!:ular Council Meetinl!:.
Wayne Mayer clarified on Page 4 relating to the Tower Drive Project that he didn't care ifthe
City signed the street as Tower Drive or Holy Spirit Drive as long as they were consistent in
the use of the name. Wayne Mayer also clarified his comments relating to fiber optics
questioning how someone outside the city would know how fiber optics will impact the city's
taxes. He added that the people on the fiber optics committee were well educated in
technology and in the area of fiber optics.
TOM PERRAULT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 27, 2007
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WITH THE CLARIFICATIONS NOTED. SUSIE
WOJCHOUSKl SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2B. Approve minutes of AUl!:Ust 27.2007 Special Council Meetiul!: Budl!:et Workshop
On page 2, paragraph 2, Wayne Mayer noted his reference for the base was 50%-51 % of the
tax capacity value.
SUSIE WOJCHOUSKI MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 27,
2007 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WITH THE CORRECTION NOTED. TOM
PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Consideration of addinl!: items to the al!:enda.
Brian Stumpf reminded the Council of the special meeting on September 12, 2007 at 5 p.m. to
set the preliminary budget and tax levy for 2008. Wayne Mayer indicated he would not be
present for that meeting.
Tom Perrault asked about a special meeting to review the draft of the comprehensive plan and
was informed that meeting was proposed to take place some time in October.
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Clint Herbst stated he disliked seeing the propaganda and misinformation that was being put
out regarding the fiber optics. He emphasized this project is not being funded by general
taxes but by revenue bonds which are paid off by revenue generated by the fiber optic system.
If the fiber optic venture fails, and that is not anticipated, it is the investors who purchased the
bonds that lose their investment. It does not end up on the City's residents. He added the
City is not duplicating service that is already being provided. Clint Herbst stated the local
service provider was approached about this venture and the City was told by TDS that they
were not putting fiber optics anyplace where they had copper. Clint Herbst felt everyone
should have the opportunity to have fiber optics and the service should be offered to the entire
community.
Wayne Mayer added that the technology used by TDS in their DSL service is copper based
not fiber optics. Copper based is slower than fiber optics. He stated the parties supporting the
ads are not concerned about the cost of the system. They are concemed because municipalities
are entering into the market and the utility companies don't want the competition. Wayne
Mayer urged that anyone who had any questions regarding the fiber optic proposal contact
him, other members of the Councilor members of the fiber optic committee.
4. Citizen comments. petitions. reauests and concerns.
No one spoke under citizens comments.
5. Consent Al!:enda:
A. Consideration of ratifying hires and departures MCC, Liquor Store and Parks.
Recommendation: Ratify the hires and departures as identified.
B. Consideration of approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for
bids for Fallon Avenue Pathway Improvements, City Project No. 2007-12C.
Recommendation: Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for
bids for City Project No. 2007-l2C, Fallon Avenue Pathway Improvements.
C. Consideration of appointment of Tom Pawelk to position of Parks Superintendent.
Recommendation: Appoint Tom Pawelk to the position of Parks Superintendent at
step four ($51,841). Successful completion of probation period and or future step
increases requires progress on completion of course work necessary to supplement
experience. Course work to be established by Personnel Committee.
D. Consideration of authorizing preparation of preliminary assessments rolls for:
a) 2007 Core Street Project, City Project No. 2007-0lC; b) Chelsea Road
Improvement, City Project No. 2006-3lC; c) Cedar Street and Dundas Road
Improvement, City Project No. 2006-02C. Recommendation: Authorize the
consulting engineer to begin work on the assessments rolls for the 2007 Core Street
Project, Cedar StreetIDundas Road Project and Chelsea Road Project and to come
back to the Council on September 24, 2007 with the costs to be assessed and setting a
date for the assessment hearing.
E. REMOVED FROM AGENDA.
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F. Consideration of authorization to remodel City Hall office partitions for two additional
cubicles. Recommendation: Authorize the remodeling of City Hall office partitions to
create two additional cubicles.
G. Consideration of establishment of fee for reviewing off-street driveway or parking lot
construction pennit. Recommendation: Authorize collection of a fee for driveway
permits with the fee to be established at $25.00.
H. Consideration of approval of contribution for Fire Department. Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 2007-68 approving the contribution from the Land Of Lakes Choirboys to
the Fire Department in the amount of $1 0,000 and authorize the use of funds as specified.
1. Consideration of a request for proposals for Fourth Street Park Parking Lot Mill and
Overlay Project. Recommendation: Authorize staff to obtain proposals for the 4th Street
Park Parking Lot Mill and Overlay Project, City Project No. 2007-14C.
J. Consideration of a request for preliminary plat approval and a variance for First
Minnesota Bank Commercial, a two lot subdivision in the CCD District. Applicant:
First Minnesota Bank. Recommendation: Approve the preliminary plat of First
Minnesota Bank Commercial based on a finding that the proposed use is consistent
with the intent of the CCD District and the Subdivision Ordinance subject to the
following conditions: I) The existing access off Highway 25 shall be revised to
alleviate safety concems with a right-in only configuration; 2) Provide typical section
of driveway, including pavement and curb and gutter design; 3) Buffer landscaping
shall be required on either side of the proposed driveway to provide a buffer from the
existing single family homes; 4) Any lighting proposed for the site shall comply with
Chapter 3, Section 2-H of the Zoning Ordinance; and 5) The Highway 25 access
configuration is contingent on MnDOT approval.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA CONSISTING OF
ITEMS #5A, #5B, #5C, #5D AND #5F. WAYNE MAYER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Consideration of items removed from the consent aeenda for discussion.
#5G Establishing Fee/or Driveway Permits: Wayne Mayer asked to have it clarified that there is
no fee required for replacement of a current driveway if there is no expansion of the driveway.
Angela Schumann, Community Development Coordinator, confirmed that if there is no expansion
of the driveway and no change in materials, there would be no fee charged.
WAYNE MAYER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE COLLECTION OF A $25 FEE FOR
DRNEW A Y PERMITS. BRIAN STUMPF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
#5H Contribution to Fire Department: Wayne Mayer wanted to take this opportunity to say
thank you to the Land of Lakes Choirboys for their donation of $1 0,000 to the Fire Department for
equipment.
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WAYNE MAYER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE USE OF FUNDS AS SPECIFIED BY THE DONOR.
TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
#5I Request for proposals for,fh Street Park Parking Lot Improvements: Brian Stumpf asked if
this was a project that could be done in-house or, if the City does have to bid the project, could it
be combined with another project. Public Works Director, John Simola said it is a small project
that could be done by a driveway contractor. If the bids came in high, the City could consider
doing it in-house but it would depend on whether staff could fit it in. Tom Moores, Street
Superintendent, said with the other work they have to do, there would be not be enough time to do
this project yet this year.
Susie Wojchouski noted that at the most there is maybe 5-10 cars in the parking lot when there is
skating at the rink. She questioned why improving the parking lot at the 4th Street Park comes
before making improvements to the municipal parking lot which is in much worse shape.
John Simola responded that he budgeted money for the municipal parking lot improvement for
many years but the Council never authorized the work. He added that even if the City authorized
the funds now there would not be enough time to complete the work on the municipal parking lot.
Clint Herbst suggested staff come back with a recommendation on how the municipal parking lot
improvements would be funded and what the City had done in the past as far assessing parking lot
improvements. John Simola will provide that information to the Council.
Clint Herbst noted that at one time the City had been willing to commit $175,000 towards
improvements but that project never materialized because the property owners in the area were
unable to agree on what should be done,
Wayne Mayer noted that there is only 4-6 weeks to the snow season and asked about delaying the
mill and overlay work until next spring. He asked if the hockey rink at the park was still being
used because if it wasn't being used, it would make more sense to wait with this work until next
year.
John Simola stated the hockey rink is still being used and explained that he would prefer not to
delay this project another season. At this point the parking lot is in good enough condition where
it only requires a mill and overlay. Over another season the condition of the parking lot could
deteriorate enough to require a complete reconstruction.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO OBTAIN PROPOSALS FOR THE 4TH
STREET PARK PARKING LOT MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO.
2007-14C. WAYNE MAYER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED WITH SUSIE
WOJCHOUSKI VOTING IN OPPOSITION AS SHE FELT THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT
WHICH WAS IN WORSE CONDITION SHOULD HAVE PRIORITY.
#5J Preliminary plat approval and variance for First Minnesota Bank Commercial: Wayne
Mayer questioned the 6' high privacy fence for the house on the east side. He noted there was
nothing that indicated the length the privacy fence would be extended. He also questioned
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whether the fence shouldn't be higher than 6' because the headlights from vehicles would come
over a 6' fence.
Bob Viering, representing First Minnesota Bank, stated they had met with the owner of the house.
He stated that when they get around to doing the fence they will sit down and meet with the
homeowner regarding the design. First Minnesota Bank does not intend to disturb the homeowner
with the light and activity from their facility. Wayne Mayer asked if the bank wanted to build the
structure to the desire of the homeowner or should it be covered as an item in Exhibit Z. Bob
Viering said he would prefer to have it put that First Minnesota Bank will work with the
homeowner on the issues.
Clint Herbst expressed his concern about the two houses being out on an island. He didn't like the
driveways surrounding the properties. He felt if this area is going to be commercial the homes
should all be removed. Wayne Mayer asked if Bob Viering was the owner of the house and why
he elected to leave the house standing. Bob Viering said the house was in good shape and did
not need to be taken down. The intent is to use the house for rental property. The structure did
not readily lend itself to conversion for a commercial office or retail use. He added there is a need
for short term rental property.
Wayne Mayer stated concern about granting a variance since the bank created its own hardship
because of the curb cut. Bob Viering stated they were not making additional curb cuts but are
widening the existing curb cuts.
Susie Wojchouski felt the Council should consider this a temporary solution to what is a
redevelopment project. Clint Herbst asked about cars entering and leaving the facility and how
that impacts the houses on the other side of the street. Rod Dragsten, Planning Commission
Chairman stated the Planning Commission did not look at that but did look at the right in off of
TH 25 as being a major safety factor. Planning Commission felt this was an interim situation and
that some point in the future the homes would be demolished.
Clint Herbst asked what the Planning Commission's view was on creating their own hardship
because they were granted a variance some time back. Bob Viering indicated that there was not
enough parking and they were granted a variance for that. Clint Herbst noted that MnDot could
come along and just close off the access and then there would be no right-in. Jon Bogart, the
applicant's engineer, stated that vehicles rather than turning offTH 25 use the back way by the
drive through which creates a hazard. Clint Herbst asked if the bank had talked to Moon Motors
as far as an overall plan for the area.
Wayne Mayer said the property owner is not against the project but has concerns with the fence
and the traffic going through the area. Wayne Mayer felt the 6' fence should be 7' or 8' and
constructed so that headlight glare does not come through it. It was noted that any fence over 6'
requires a building permit.
SUSIE WOJCHOUSKI MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT BASED ON A
FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED USE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT OF THE CCD
DISTRICT AND THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT Z LISTED BELOW INCLUDING THE PROVISION THAT THE
APPLICANT AND THE PROPERTY OWNER MEET AND RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF
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FENCE SIZE AND HEADLIGHT GLARE:
I) The existing access off Highway 25 shall be revised to alleviate safety concems with a right-in
only configuration;
2) Provide typical section of driveway, including pavement and curb and gutter design;
3) Buffer landscaping shall be required on either side of the proposed driveway to provide a buffer
from the existing single family homes;
4) Any lighting proposed for the site shall comply with Chapter 3, Section 2-H of the Zoning
Ordinance; and 5) The Highway 25 access configuration is contingent on MnDOT approval.
WAYNE MAYER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Public Rearm!! - Vacation of storm water pondm!! easement - Monticello Industrial Park.
Bret Weiss stated this is a housekeeping item that was part of the agreement on the interchange
project. A temporary pond was put into place when the original Chelsea Road was put in. The
water is now proposed to go to the pond by the reservoir. The pond will not be filled in until the
storm sewer is completed. Susie Wojchouski asked ifthere was any cost to the City for vacation
of the ponding easement.
Mayor Herbst opened the public hearing on the vacation of the storm water ponding easement. No
one was present who spoke for or against the proposed vacation. Mayor Herbst then closed the
public hearing.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE THE V ACA TION OF THE STORM WATER
PONDING EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION NO. 2007-69 WITH THE
RECORDING OF THE EASEMENT VACATION TO BE DELAYED UNTIL THE STORM
SEWER WORK IS COMPLETED. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIEDUNANIMOUSL Y.
8. Review of biosolids proiect status and consideration of action re!!ardm!! same.
Clint Herbst stated that prior to the regular meeting a workshop was held on the biosolid project.
John Simola summarized the points from the workshop. The workshop discussed the financing
for the improvements; the commitment to producing Class A sludge; and the need to control the
amount of nitrogen. It was felt the project should be delayed until they could come up with a
better plan for funding the improvement. The City does need to proceed with the mixers since
having a homogeneous flow would help in the operation and treatment of the wastewater. City
staff would also like to proceed with the vehicle storage building at this time. John Simola
pointed out that delaying the project will add to the cost. John Simola said if the City delays the
biosolids project, they should not delay it so long that the City has to do improvements to the
liquid side at the same time as they doing the biosolids improvement. The Committee would like
to see the project go forward but understands the Council needs to have a financial plan in place.
Brian Stumpf said it has been the goal of the Council to produce Class A sludge and during this
period of slow growth the City can utilize land filling and management of the nitrogen application
at the farm to give them a little time to devise a plan for the funding of the biosolids project. He
doesn't think they City can delay it very long but he did feel it would give them a little time for
figuring the financial aspects of the project. Brian Stumpf believes the mixer and vehicle storage
building should be bid out now and the staff and committee come back with financial options that
could be utilized in the future.
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Wayne Mayer said this also gives Sunny Fresh the chance to come back to the City with the
information they get from the consultant's study of their operations.
Tom Perrault said he didn't like the idea ofland filling and applying the full nitrogen limit to the
farm because he thinks it would leave the City vulnerable. He added there is a lot of commercial
growth that will impact the wastewater system. In addition the project will take I Yz-2 years to
construct at a minimum and there is the extra cost involved in delaying the project. Class A
sludge gives the City more options. He felt the City should be proceeding with the project. Clint
Herbst stated the Council felt it was a good project but the timing of it is not right. Susie
W ojchouski felt the City should work with Sunny Fresh on improvements that could be made but
hold off on the biosolids project except for the mixers and the vehicle storage building.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO AUTHORIZE BOLTON & MENK TO SEPARATE THE
MIXERS AND VEHICLE STORAGE BUILDING FROM THE BIOSOLIDS PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZE RE-BIDDING OF THOSE PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT ONLY BY
SEP ARA TE CONTRACTS AND HA VB STAFF COME BACK TO THE COUNCIL WITH
FUNDING OPTIONS FOR THE BIOSOLIDS IMPROVEMENT. WAYNE MAYER
SECONDED THE MOTION.
John Simola noted that one of the options in the Alternate #2 was to not increase the amount of
nitrogen applied to the farm until the mixers were installed and operating. Clint Herbst said staff
should use their discretion in deciding that.
UPON VOTING BEING TAKEN, MOTION CARRIED WITH TOM PERRAULT VOTING IN
OPPOSITION.
9. Consideration to review for discussion the resolution of outstandinl!: conditions for the
preliminary plat and conditional use permit for Mills AdditionIMills Fleet Farm.
On June 25, 2007 the Council approved the preliminary plat and conditional use permit for Mills
Fleet Farm with 18 conditions. Mills Fleet Farm agreed to most of the conditions with the
exception of items #9, #14 and #15. These three items were to be further discussed between staff
and Mills Fleet Farm in an effort to come to a resolution on them.
Condition #9 states that the temporary cul-de-sac at the east end of Dundas Road, just west of the
Mills Fleet Farm building shall be reconstructed as a permanent cul-de-sac as part of this project
Staff felt they could work with the property owner, Monticello Industrial Park, to resolve the issue
of the cul-de-sac construction.
Condition #14 states the applicant shall revise all elevations for the big box retail store to provide
additional vertical details, roofline variations and materials in contrasting but coordinating colors.
Staff noted the building fa9ade is flat with few areas of relief to break up the expanse of wall.
Staff suggested possible variations that could be utilized and noted that the City had required
increased design standards for Target, Wal-Mart and other big box stores.
Condition # 15 states the applicant shall revise the car wash design to provide alternate building
materials with more visual detail or relocate the car wash to Lot 2, Block I. Staff indicated the
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materials used in the car wash are consistent with that of the building so they were not
recommending any changes to the building material. They did however, direct Mills Fleet Farm to
resolve the gap in the landscaping screening on the north side of the building.
In August representatives from the Council, Planning Commission and City staff toured the Mills
Fleet Farm facility in Rochester which is similar to what will be built in Monticello. After the
tour, staff reviewed the conditions still to be resolved.
Clint Herbst asked John Simola the reason for maintaining the cul-de-sac on Dundas Road.
Could the City just put in surmountable curb? John Simola responded the purpose of the cul-de-
sac was to allow anyone who comes down the street an opportunity to turn around and get out.
Bret Weiss stated they have talked to the property on the north side and on the south side but have
not come to any agreement on what to do. Clint Herbst asked if the cul-de-sac is not on the Mills
Fleet Farm property why is it a condition of the Mills Fleet Farm conditional use permit approval.
Bret Weiss stated the cul-de-sac can be built within the right-of-way but there is a cost to do so.
Since the City is not taking land from the Mills Fleet Farm site to construct the cul-de-sac, staff
felt Mills Fleet Farm should pick up some of the cost of the cul-de-sac construction. It was asked
if the City could vacate the right of way. Bret Weiss said since there are public utilities in the
right-of-way the City would always have an easement over the area even if the street right-of-way
was vacated. Bret Weiss said it is an item that needs to be taken care and it is not the City's
responsibility to put the cul-de-sac in. It is a matter between the developer and Mills Fleet Farm.
Bruce Buxton representing Mills Fleet Farm, stated City staff told them they didn't want Dundas
Road being an access into their site. He didn't believe it was Mills Fleet Farm's responsibility to
build the cul-de-sac as they receive no benefit from it. In addressing the other items, Mr. Buxton
stated that the intent of#14 was fuzzy and they are not clear as to what the City want. He didn't
think some of the suggestions as far as things other stores did would be appropriate for them.
Bruce Buxton said the store in Monticello would be like the one in Rochester.
Wayne Mayer asked for a consensus from those who had the toured the facility. He questioned
why those changes were being requested. Jeff O'Neill said staff felt they should make Mills Fleet
Farm do what Wal-Mart and Target had to do in order to make everything consistent. Jeff O'Neill
said the consensus was that the wall expanse was relatively flat and should be changed. Wayne
Mayer said if the design is conducive to the building and where it is going to be situated why is
staff asking that those changes be added. Monticello would be the third store of this design
(Appleton & Rochester being the other two) and the materials would be the same as the other
stores. Susie Wojchouski felt the issue oflights was understandable and could be resolved. She
felt the Rochester store was a beautiful store even though it has a long store front.
Jeff O'Neill said the City asked Wal-Mart to make changes to their design and felt compelled to
require the same of Mills Fleet Farm. Wayne Mayer said they would have been better off if staff
would have looked at the area ofWal-Mart where they have their open storage rather than
focusing on their store front.
Planning Commission Chairman, Rod Dragsten felt the building was expansive. Since this was
considered to be the signature store for Monticello he felt it should correspond with St. Henry's,
Target and Home Depot. He said when you stand back from the building the long expanse of wall
makes the building look bland. Wayne Mayer questioned whether the person driving down the
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freeway will look at the buildings on one side of the freeway and be able to note if they are of a
better design than the buildings on the other side of the freeway. Staff felt there were non-
structural things that could be done to make the building more attractive. Bruce Buxton stated
they have 550 feet of depth on the north side of Chelsea Road. He said there is screening along
the north side and along the parking lot. Wayne Mayer said he hated to see unnecessary hurdles
thrown against the project. Jeff O'Neill asked if the roof units were going to be sheltered. Bruce
Buxton responded that the units are light green in color and blend in with the horizon. The units
are set back quite a distance from the front edge making the units less visible.
Bruce Buxton brought up the lighting stating they are looking at trying to adjust the location of the
lights so that the lights still do the job of providing security but do not show above the roofline.
Brian Stumpffelt on condition #15 Mills Fleet Farm could move existing landscaping around to
close the gap in screening the staffhad noted. Wayne Mayer stated the building is taking up the
entire site and there will not be other buildings immediately adjacent to the building that would be
affected by the lighting. Jeff O'Neill said they don't care how tall the lights are as long as they
downcast.
Clint Herbst felt the City should try to work with the property owners on the issue ofthe cul-de-
sac. Susie Wojchouski asked if this was final approval. Jeff O'Neill said the plans plus the
conditions noted will be the final record and will be the basis for the building permit. Susie
Wojchouski asked about the photometric plan. Wayne Mayer and Clint Herbst felt that if the
building was like the one in Rochester it is acceptable and the only issue is the cul-de-sac.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO REMOVE CONDITION #9 FROM THE EXHIBIT AND
DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH THE TWO PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING THE
CUL-DE-SAC AND COME UP WITH SOME KIND OF ARRANGEMENT. WAYNE MAYER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED ON THE CAR WASH SITE THAT THE LANDSCAPING IS
ACCEPTABLE WITH MILLS FLEET FARM TO ADDRESS THE GAP IN THE LANDSCAPE
SCREENING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING. SUSIE WOJCHOUSKI
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
WAYNE MAYER MOVED TO ACCEPT THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE
BUILDING AS SUBMITTED. BRIAN STUMPF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Bret Weiss stated that in previous discussions with the property owners, the property owner on the
north side of the cul-de-sac would accept the proposal to vacate the street but the property owner
on the south side would not be acceptable to that. One property owner is using city right-of-way
for parking and storage. Wayne Mayer said enforcing the ordinance about parking might impact
the issue. Bret Weiss stated it is not a Mills Fleet Farm issue but an issue with the developer of
the property.
Added items:
Weeds: Wayne Mayer noted the weeds on the south side of 7th Street across from Home Depot. John
Simola indicated he would bring that up when he meets with the property owner. Gary Anderson stated
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that the ordinance only requires mowing of the weeds within 100 feet of a structure and there is no
structure on this site.
Rental Ordinance: Clint Herbst indicated he had calls from property owners about the licensing for
rental property and the unfairness of the fee for those who own only one or two units. Gary Anderson,
Chief Building Official indicated the fee was originally $60 but was changed to $45 for the basic unit and
$15 for each additional unit.
10. Consideration of approvinl! payment of bills for September. 2007.
TOM PERRAULT MOVED TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS. SUSIE
WOJCHOUSKI SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Adiourn.
The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
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