City Council Minutes 04-26-1999MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, Apri126, 1999 - 7 p.m.
Members Present: Roger Belsaas, Clint l[erbst, Brian Stumpf, Roger Carlson, Bruce Thielen
Members Absent: None
2. A royal of minutes of the re ular meetin held A ril 12 1999.
Councilmember Bruce Thielen requested that item 3A be clarified to state that
evaluations be listed on the consent agenda as they are completed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERF3ST TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 12, 1999, AS
AMf;NDED. Voting in favor: Bruce Thielen, Clint I"Ierbst, Roger Belsaas, Roger
Carlson. Abstaining: Brian Stumpf. Motion carried.
Consideration of adding items to the .agenda.
A. Economic Development Director Ollie Korapchak reported that she has received
inquiries from three industrial prospects looking for 20 acres, 75-100 acres, and
l 00+ acres, and she has been asked to respond to whether Monticello has 100+
acres of industrial property available and whether the City would be prepared to
bring infrastructure to the site by the fall of 2000. City Engineer Bret Weiss noted
that Council authorization would be necessary by January 2000 in order to extend
the required infrastructure by fall.
Council and staff discussed industrial property available within the city, and it
was the consensus of Council to commit to the development of the necessary
infrastructure to accommodate the industries if Monticello is selected.
4. Citizens comments/petitions, requests, and. complaints.
A. Mr. Jim Fleming, attorney representing Danner Trucking, updated Council on the
progress of issuance of a building permit for the Danner Trucking building. Final
numbers are being calculated, and the City Attorney has begun drafting a
purchase agreement. Parking requirements were discussed, and it was noted that
the site plan reflects adequate parking to meet requirements.
City Adrninistratar Rick Wolfsteller reported that he has been working on
obtaining a final cost of the land thus far, which began in 1982 with surveys and
sketch designs on Dundas Road and the realignment of Cedar Street. He noted
the cast of the land to date to be approximately $18,000. Mr. Fleming noted that
paying for the recent condemnation cost would be fair, but he objected to the
inclusion of costs dating back to1982. The City Administrator stated that he
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would determine all costs in the value of the property but the City Council would
decide what amount would be reimbursed. He estimated the short-term costs
would amount to approximately $14,000.
Deputy City Administrator Jeff O'Neill questioned what the ultimate disposition
would be for the remnant parcel created with the realignment of Cedar Street.
Mr. Fleming noted that Mr. Danner intends to purchase the remnant parcel
because it would square off his lot; however, discussions are preliminary at this
point, and no cast has been determined.
Consent agenda.
Councilmember Brian Stumpf requested that item #19 be moved to the consent agenda as
item #51 with the recommendation to amend the city ordinance reverting the Mayor's
term back to two years.
Councilmember Roger Carlson requested that item #SE be removed from the consent
agenda for discussion.
A. Consideration of a re uest for a conditional use ermit to allow convenience
stare/ as o eration car wash and restaurant use with drive-throu h window in a
PZM zonin 7 district. A licant: MMC Land Com an .Recommendation:
Approve the conditional use permit based on the finding that the proposed
development is consistent with the comprehensive plan, the character and
geography of the area, and will not result in the depreciation of adjoining property
values. Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant submit a lighting plan subject to review and approval
of the City Engineer.
2. All grading, drainage, and utility plans shall be subject to review
and approval of the City Engineer.
3. Landscaping plan subject to final approval by City staff.
B. Consideration of a roval of the final lat for the River View S uare commercial
subdivision. Recommendation: Approve the final plat of the River View Square
development contingent on acquisition of necessary public easements, final
review by the City Engineer, and approval of the development agreement.
C. Consideration of anaroval of the final plat and develot~ment agreement for Klein
Farms St'' Addition. Recommendation: Approve joint resolution supporting
annexation and direct staff to submit said resolution to the MOAA Board for
review, and approve the final plat and development agreement contingent on
annexation approval by the MOAA and review of the agreement by the City
Attorney.
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D. Consideration of a rovin Desi 7n Advisor Team b laws. Recommendation:
Approve the Design Advisory Team bylaws as written.
E. Consideration of accepting the Sanitary Sewer and Water System Trunk Fee
Analvsis. Removed from the consent agenda far discussion.
F. Personnel report-performance evaluations. Recommendation: No action
required.
G. Consideration of appointing Dennis Sullivan to the Design Advisory Team.
Recommendation: Approve the appointment of Dennis Sullivan to the Design
Advisory Team.
H. Request far City Council authorization to utilize_the services of the Cit~rney
to enforce City ordinances prohibiting-public nuisances - Balboul_A_ddition.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Attorney to prosecute the violators of
public nuisance ordinances located in the Balboul Addition.
I. Consideration of reviewin ordinance amendment establishin term len th for
Mayor. Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance amendment reverting the
Mayor's term back to two years. SEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 324.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TU
APPROVE ITEMS SA, 5B, SC, SD, SF, SG, SH, AND SI OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
RECOMMENDED. Motion carried unanimously.
b. Consideration of items removed from the consent a enda for discussion.
SE. Consideration of accepting the Sanitary,,Sewer and Water S,, st~Trunk Fee
Analvsis.
The Sanitary Sewer and Water System Trunk Fee Analysis examined. trunk
improvements to accommodate the proposed growth over the next 40 years and
set a rate for the trunk fee, which is recommended to be increased yearly to
accommodate the proposed trunk improvements. In addition, one policy change
was proposed with regard to charging of the fees. Currently areas that previously
paid pipe oversizing are not charged the trunk fee. It was proposed that the Fees
be charged to all undeveloped parcels at the time of development with a credit For
previously-paid oversizing.
Councilmember Roger Carlson noted his concern with the policy change to
charge those who have already paid for oversizing. City Engineer Bret Weiss
explained that the proposed policy is meant to cover the overall system in order to
more fairly balance the cost of water towers, lift stations, etc.
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AFTER FURTHER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF
AND SECONDED BY ROGER CARLSON TO ACCEPT THE STUDY AND AUJUS'I'
'rHE FEES TO $1,786/ACRE AND $906/ACRE FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND
WATF.RMAIN, RESPECTIVELY, AND TO ADJUST"I"HE POLICY TO CHARGE
ALL PARCELS FOR "T"HE, TRUNK FEE AND PROVIDE CREDITS FC7R
PREVIOUSLY-PAID OVERSIZING COST". Motion carried unanimously.
7. Public Hearin -Consideration of a resolution orderin fans ands ecifications for the
Chelsea Road extension between Cedar Street and County Road 117.
City Engineer Bret Weiss reported that this project was originally petitioned by Mr. Jerry
Mathwig, which ultimately was delayed due the timeline of the Highway 25 project.
Since that time, the owner of the Silver Fox Inn has petitioned for the extension of
Chelsea Road to accommodate the proposed construction of a Comfort Suites Motel. 'I'hc
project consists of roadway, curb and gutter, and a bike path on the north side of Chelsea
Road. In addition, sanitary sewer is proposed. to be extended down County Raad 117 to
serve two additional parcels. Total assessments for the project amount to $344,400, and
both petitioners have agreed to waive the assessment hearing. The City's share of the
project is estimated at $160,000.
Mayor Belsaas opened the public hearing.
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There being no public comment, the public hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY CLINT IIERBST TO
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS CONTINGENT' ON OBTAINING WAIVER OF RIGH'C "I"O APPEAL
ASSESSMENT BASED ON THE COSTS OUTLINED IN TI"IE FEASIBILITY STUDY.
Motion carried unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 99-20.
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8. Public Hearin -Cit Pro~ect 98-17C -Reconstruction of Count Road 75 East from
Washin ton to Count Road 18 and consideration of authorizin re oration of final
plans and specification.
Mr. Ron Bray of WSB & Associates reported that a study of the CSAH 75 corridor has
been completed from Trunk Highway 25 to I-94, and a task force was formed to set goals
and design parameters. The project as prapased consists of a five-lane roadway from
Washington Street to County Road 18, a new intersection for the Hospital and School
District with signals to be paid for by the Hospital, ornamental lighting on the street in
the median and along the south pathway between the street surface and the pathway, and
an underpass at a location west of the entrance to the wastewater treatment plant off of
Hart Boulevard. The pathway was proposed to be modified on the south side to
accommodate the underpass, with additional sidewalk/pathway built on the north side
from the underpass westerly through the hospital project area. The project also includes
extension of E~lart Boulevard from the area near the Scrub-A-Dub Carwash to the
driveway of Gladys 1-loglund's property, along with the replacement of some undersized
watermain anal installation of trunk sanitary sewer and trunk storm sewer crossings.
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Mr. Mike Nielson of WSB & Associates reported that the construction cost of the project
was estimated at $2.3 million, with the City's share to be $1,023,510. Of that amount,
$515,000 was proposed to be assessed for curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm sewer, traffic
control signal, watermain, and right-of--way. City Engineer Bret Weiss added that due to
apreviously-adopted policy of assessing 25% far sidewalk improvements, Council would
need to address the proposal for assessing the entire cost of the sidewalk in this project.
Mayor Belsaas opened the public hearing.
Barb Schwientek, Executive Director of the Monticello-Big Lake 1-lospital District, stated
that the Hospital intends to pay for installation of the signal system but requests that the
City pay for the maintenance cost. In addition, she noted that the Hospital objects to the
proposed sidewalk between the parking lot and County Road 7S, as it does not meet the
pathway requirements of the Hospital's planned unit development.
Nancy Spivak, representing John Bondhus of Bondhus Corporation, noted that a letter
had been submitted to the City by John Bondhus stating his concerns about the task force
process, the scope of the project, and the limited discussion regarding the cast of the
project. In addition, she noted that he was concerned about the installation of curb and
gutter, which would eliminate the shoulder for use by drivers experiencing car trouble.
Bret Weiss responded that the main reason f`or installing curb and gutter is to limit the
size of the right-of--way. A rural section would require large ditches to carry storm water,
which would impact the Bondhus Corporation property.
Ms. Spivak also questioned whether there would be access daily to Bondhus and whether
the speed limit would be reduced. It was noted that the contractors would be required to
maintain access to businesses during construction; however, the request for a reduced
speed limit design was denied.
Mr. Dan Goeman, owner of property along County Road 75, questioned whether it was
necessary to replace the curb and gutter and also asked if a stoplight was planned for the
intersection of Washington Street & County Road 75. Ron Bray noted that the curb and
gutter is ready for replacement, as it is more than 20 years old. In addition, signals may
be installed at Washington & CSAH 75 in the future when Fallon Avenue and 7`h Street
improvements are completed.
Mr. Glen Posusta stated that the signals proposed for the hospital/high school intersection
were not necessary. In addition, he asked whether Hart Boulevard would be connected in
the future between the wastewater treatment plant and the Scrub-A-Dub Carwash. Ron
Bray noted that the connection of Hart Boulevard has been studied but would likely be
completed only when necessary for future development.
Mr. Ken Schwartz requested a breakdown of the items included. in the miscellaneous
assessment amount.
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Mr. Bill Fair, MCP's representative on the CSAH 75 task force, stated that the wider
median would allow aesthetics to be improved with landscaping per the downtown
revitalization and comprehensive plans, and would also allow additional snow storage. In
addition, he noted that the proposed decorative lighting is actually a standard fixture and
is not an addition to the project but rather a change in style.
There being no other public comment, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Brian Stumpf stated that the City was paying too much far the project
and suggested that the cost be reduced to around $800,000 by eliminating the underpass,
half of the lighting, and half of the miscellaneous costs.
Council discussed the amount of lighting proposed for the highway as well as the
pathway. It was noted that the number of fixtures had been reduced to less than half of
what was originally proposed, and lighting along the pathway was continuous to avoid
dark areas. The use of the proposed underpass was also discussed in conjunction with
Mississippi Shores, St. Henry's development, the School District, and extension of 7cn
Street. City Engineer Bret Weiss explained that if the underpass was not installed at this
time, the County's policy would not allow the City to open cut the road again until it has
led its useful life. It was suggested that perhaps some of the items could be bid as
alternates to the project, at which time Council could decide whether to include them in
the project.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MUTTON WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN TO PROCEED
WITH FINALIZING THE FLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CSAH 75 PROJECT
WITH T1IE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS, SIDEWALK
ALONG THE NOR'T'H SIDE, PATHWAY LIGHTING, AND SIGNAL SYSTEM BE
INCLUDED AS ALTERNATES. THE MO"I"lON WAS THEN AMENDED TO INCLUDE
OBTAINING A WAIVER OR RELEASE, FROM THE MONTICELLO-BIG LAKE HOSPITAL
DISTRICT STATING THAT THEY WILL PAY FOR THE SIGNAL SYSTEM. Motion was
seconded by Roger Carlson.
Councilmembers Brian Stumpf and Clint Herbst noted that they did not agree with
including the pedestrian underpass in the project. City Engineer Bret Weiss stated that
the actual construction cost of the underpass would be $115,000 with a design fee of
approximately $5,000; however, he offered to reduce the design fee by half if the
underpass remains in the plans as an alternate in order to allow the City to further
evaluate the cost. If the underpass portion of the project goes forward, then the regular
design fee would be charged.
VOTING IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION: Bruce Thielen, Rager Carlson. Opposed: Clint
Herbst, Brian Stumpf, Roger Belsaas. Motion failed.
Mayar Belsaas questioned whether any portion of the project could be paid with city
reserves. 'The City Administrator responded that if some features of the project were
eliminated, it may be possible to pay for the project from reserves rather than bonds.
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AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROGER BELSAAS AND SECONDED
BY BRIAN STUMPF TO ELIMINATE THE PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS, PATHWAY
LIGH"PING, AND SIDEWALK PROPOSED F"OR T'HE NORTH SIDE; AND ASSESS THE
THE SIGNAL SYSTEM TO TIIE I~IOSPITAL DISTRICT, WHICH REDUCES THE CITY'S
DIRECT COMMITMENT TO APPROXIMATELY $585,000, WITH THE t1NDFRSTANDING
THAT SOME PORTION OF THAT AMOUNT WII_,I,~ BE ASSESSED D1REC`I'LY TO
ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS AND THE BALANCE TO BE PAID FROM CITY
RESERVES. Voting in favor: Roger Belsaas, Brian Stumpf, Clint Herbst, Roger Carlson.
Opposed: Bruce Thielen. Motion carried.
.., hlic Hearin~Consideration of a resolution adoptng.propased assessment roll for
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delin uent unlit bills and certification of assessment roll to Count Auditor.
City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that the proposed assessment roll includes
utility billing accounts which. are delinquent mare than 60 days and include the $50 per
account administrative fee. It was recammended that the assessment roll be certified in
1999 at an interest rate of 8% as allowed by state statute.
Mayor Belsaas opened the public hearing.
There being no public comment, the public hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROGER CARLSON AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN
TO ADOPT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLING
ACCOUNTS AS PRESENTED. Motion carried unanimously.
SEE RESOLUTION 99-21.
10. Consideration of a rovin amendment to River Forest develo ment a reernent allowin
installation of and re uirin 7 homeowner association to maintain entrance monument and
retaining walls.
Deputy City Administrator Jeff O'Neill reported that the developer of the River Forest
subdivisian has requested an amendment to the development agreement to allow
installation of an entrance monument and retaining walls. "I'he center island at the
entrance containing the monument would be irrigated and landscaped and would be
maintained by the homeowner's association. 'I'he City Planner recommended that the
area encompassed by the center island be vacated and platted as an outlot with the second
phase. Installatian of the retaining walls was begun with authorization from the City
Engineer and support of the adjoining property owner; however, it was noted that the
Street Superintendent had concerns regarding snow removal around the retaining walls
and maintenance of the entrance monument. In addition, he felt that retaining walls were
being installed around trees that could not be saved.
Mr. Richard Bloom, representing the River Forest subdivision, noted that the center
island is 10 ft wide with a 1-ft wide monument, which should not affect snow storage;
however, the center island will be shortened as suggested to improve the turning radius.
With regard to the retaining walls, because the development was previously a tree farm,
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the developer proposed retaining walls in order to save as many trees as possible. The
faces of the walls vary from 4.5 ft to 7 ft back from the street, which should allow
adequate space for snow storage. City Engineer Bret Weiss added that the developer has
been very conscious of creating an attractive development and is an amenity to the
community. He also noted that there have been no problems with the retaining wall on
School Boulevard, which is located 2 ft from the street.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE TI-IIELEN AND SECONDED
BY CLINT HERBST TO ALLOW PLACEMENT OF RETAINING WALLS ADJOINING THE
SOUTHERN SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE DRIVE AS REQUESTED, AND ALLOW AN
ENTRANCF. MONUMENT AT THE CENTER ISLAND ENTRANCE TO "THE RIVER
FOREST SUBDIVISION SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDI'I"IONS:
1. CENTER ISLAND MODIFICATIONS BF MADE TO ALLOW ACCESS TO
THE SUBDIVISION BY CITY SNOW REMOVAL VEHICLES.
2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOMEOWNER.'S ASSOCIATION THAI' WILL
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FUR MAINTTENANCE OF THE CENTER ISLAND
AND MONUMENT.
3. CEN"TER ISLAND MUST BE PLaATTED AS AN OUTLOT AT THE TIME OF
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SECOND PHASE OF THE RIVER FOREST
SUBDIVISION.
4. APPLICANT MUST SEEK VACATION OF THE AREA ENCOMPASSED BY
THE CEN"I'ER ISLAND SO THAT IT CAN BE PLATTED.
5. TREE MAINTENANCE SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
DEVELOPER. DEVELOPER SHALL PROVIDE SURE'T'Y SUFFICIENT TO
COVER TI-IE COST OF REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT FOR A PERIOD
OF THREE YEARS.
b. THE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING
ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE RETAINING WALLS IF DAMAGED.
Voting in favor: Bruce Thielen, Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf, Roger Carlson. Opposed:
Roger Belsaas. Motion carried.
Councilmember Clint Herbst requested that staff investigate the possibility of installing a
3-way stop at the River Forest development entrance.
11. Consideration of re nest b Bill A dt to revise a ortion of the 17 000 relocation benefit
to other uses.
Due to construction of the community center, two bulk oil facilities have been displaced
from the site and have been offered relocation benefits. The original relocation benefit
for Monticello Bulk Petroleum was established at $34,263 for fixtures, $5,000 as a legal
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settlement, and up to $25,000 for actual relocation benelits, for a total package of
$59,263. An additional $17,000 was also approved as a redevelopment grant to be used
toward the cost of constructing a protective diking system around a new tank facility.
I-Iowever, Mr. Bill Aydt, owner of Monticella Bulk Petroleum, indicated that he is unable
to find a suitable site to relocate his tanks and has not been able to find financing or an
appropriate site to build a new facility. Therefore, he requested that Council alter its
relocation benefit to allow hirn to utilize the additional $17,000 for acquisition of an
above_ground fuel vault to be placed at the new Riverside Oil site so that he can continue
his limited retail sales to local truckers.
Council discussed whether the proposed above-ground fuel vault would qualify as a site
improvement or whether it would be considered personal property. City Administrator
Rick Wolfsteller noted that HRA Attorney Steve Bubul had emphasized that the
redevelopment grant must be used for some type of site improvement.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY GLINT HERBS"T AND SECONDED BY
BRIAN STUMPF TO MODIFY THE RELOCATION BENEFIT ACTION BY ALLOWING
MR AYDwh TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL PERSONAL PROPERTY (FUEL VAUhT) WITH
THE REDEVELOPMENT GRANT" AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,000. Voting in favor:
Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf. Opposed: Bruce Thielen, Roger Belsaas, Roger Carlson.
Motion failed. Original relocation benefit package remains in effect.
12. Consideration of a ro osal to urchase a onion of cit ro ert at Dundas Road and
Cedar Street--Visicom Inc.
City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that at its last meeting, Council tabled
action on this item and directed staff to place a notice in the newspaper indicating that the
entire 5.35-acre parcel located at Dundas Road and Cedar Street was for sale prior to
considering approval of the offer made by Bruce Hamond of Visicom, Inc. As of
April 22, no other proposals had been received. After meeting with Mr. Hamond and his
engineer, the City Administrator noted that the north end of the property was determined
to be the best location to subdivide 1.4 acres with frontage on Cedar Street. Mr. Hamond
proposed a purchase price of $68,500 per acre for the 1.4-acre parcel and indicated a
willingness to increase his purchase price offer on the option land to the appraised value
of $72,897 per acre if the Council agreed to his offer for the 1.4-acre parcel. The City
Administrator suggested that, if they are willing to provide Mr. Hamond with an option
agreement, Council should establish a fee in addition to the sale price.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY
BRUCE THIELEN TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MR. BRUCE
HAMUND OF VISICOM, INC., FORA 1.4~ACRE PARCEL'I'O BE SUBDIVIDED FROM
THE NORTH END OF THE 5.35-ACRE PARCEL AT DUNDAS ROAD AND CEDAR
STREET AT A PRICE OF $68,500 PER ACRE, AND TO PROVIDE MR. HAMOND WITI~I A
SIX-MONTH RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL FOR A FEE OF $ 1,000. Motion carried
unanimously.
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13. Consideration of adopting Parks Commission recommendation to shift future soccer
fields from NSP/baseball complex to Outlot A, Country Club Manor, and authorization to
seek field development grant_assi_stance.
Deputy City Administrator Jeff O'Neill reported that the Parks Commission requests that
Council consider authorizing study and potential development of Outlot A, Country Club
Manor, for use as soccer fields. It was previously expected that needed soccer facilities
would be developed jointly with further development of the NSP ball field complex;
however, after further study and input from the baseball association, the Parks
Commission determined that combining facilities would not be workable.
After a brief discussion regarding other uses for Outlot A, Country Club Manor, it was
the consensus of Council to table action on additional soccer field development pending
further research of other possible sites.
14. Consideration of addin =back terrazo floor coverin s to the communit center ro~ect.
Deputy City Administrator Jeff O'Neill reported that at the time of bid award for the
community center project and prior to the $387,000 grant award, $56,000 for terrazo
flooring was removed from the budget. For both aesthetic and long-term cost reasons, the
small group recommended that the Council add $56,000 back into the community center
budget to allow full terrazo flooring as originally planned.
A MO'I'lON WAS MADE BY GLINT I~IERBST AND SECONDED BY BRUCE T~IIELEN TO
REINSTATE $56,000 TO THE COMMUNI"I'Y CENTER BUDGET TO ALLOW FULL
TERRAZO FLOOR INSTALLATION. Motion carried unanimously.
15. Consideration of resolution a rovin fans and authorizin advertisement for bids -
Monte hill water booster station.
City Engineer Bret Weiss reported that phase I of the water booster station was intended
to serve approximately 111 acres of residential development at an estimated cost of
$281,000; however, due to structural and design changes and the recent increase in small
building construction, the cost of the project has increased to an estimated $346,185. All
costs should be recovered over the time of development.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY GLINT HERBST AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO
APPROVF, THE DESIGN AS PRESENTED AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS FOR THE MONTE HILL WATER BOOSTER STATION CONTINGENT UPON A
FINAL REVIEW OF THE PLANS AND SPECS BY CITY STAFF. Motion carried
unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 99-22
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16. Consideration of response to 1VlOAA Board_ re ag_ riling the MOAA land use plan.
At the last meeting, Council tabled action on this item pending further consideration of
the MOAA Board's request to remove Exhibit C from the joint agreement, replace it with
the City's compromise for the land west of Highway 2S (Exhibit D), and leave the land
east of Highway 25 open-ended for further study by the MOAA.
Councilmember Clint Herbst proposed that Exhibit C be replaced by Exhibit D and allow
the first 40 acres of the Gald Nugget property to be zoned residential, with the remaining
land to be zoned agricultural until it is shaven that the first phase is developed with
higher-value homes as agreed. In addition, it was his view that the property should be all
residential or all industrial rather than a combination.
Council discussed various options for annexation and zoning of the Gold Nugget
property, and the majority of the Cauncil felt that incremental rezoning of the balance of
the Gold Nugget property as it develops would be an overly cumbersome process, as both
the City and MOAA would need to approve future rezonings with a 4/5 vote. It was felt
that the City Council could control develapment quality by refusing future annexation
requests, which could be stipulated in the development agreement. It was also noted that
if a land use plan was not adapted by the MOAA, the joint agreement would expire,
which would allow the City to annex per state statutes.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF ANU SECONDED BY
BRUCE,, THIELEN TO RESUBMIT THE ENTIRE LAND USE PLAN PROPOSAL TO THE
MOAA WIT1rI0UT AMENDMENT. Motion carried unanimously.
17. Consideration of proposed update to the trails__and pathway lp an, and_cc~nsideration of
authorization to study park dedication fee to include trail fee.
This item was tabled to a future meeting.
18. Consideration of authorizin ne otiations with Wri ht Count for ravidin assessor
services for the City.
City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that, due to Jerry Kramber's resignation as
the City's assessor, the County Board recently discussed the idea of taking over the City's
assessing duties and referred the matter to their personnel committee for further study.
The County's fee far the assessing duties was estimated at $8 per parcel.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED
BY ROGER CARLSON TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO NEGOTIATE
WITH THE COUNTY FOR PROVIDING ASSESSOR DUTLES ON A MULTI-YEAR
CON'I'RAC'I`. Motion carried unanimously.
19. Consideration of reviewin ordinance amendment establishin term len th for Ma or.
This item was moved to the consent agenda as item #SI.
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20. Consideration of bills far the last half of April 1999.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE TI-IIELEN AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBS"f 1'O
APPROVE "I"HF; BILLS 1~OR "THE LAS"I' HALF OF APRIL 1999 AS PRESENTED. Motion
carried unanimously.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRLJCE THiELEN AND SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF TO
ADJOURN THE MEI/TING. Motion carried unanimously.
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Kare Doty
Deputy City Clerk
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