City Council Minutes 04-13-1998
MINUTES
Members Present: Bill Fair, Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf, Bruce Thielen
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CTI'Y COUNCIL
Monday, Apri113, 1998 - 7 p.m.
Members Absent: Roger Carlson
2. A r l f ~ fh '1 h r in 2 1
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CLINT HERBST AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 23, 1998,
AS WRITTEN. Motion carried unanimously.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CLINT HERBST AND SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL, MEETING HELD MARCH 23,
1998, AS WRITTEN. Motion carried unanimously.
3. CQn~ideration of adding 'tl_e 11S xQ ~1~ agenda.
A. jT~pdate on Vacating, Hgrl~oulevard.
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The Hospital District is amenable to either option #1 or #2. Staff will work with
them to select the best alternative. (Refer to 4/13/98 memo from Jeff O'Neill.)
4. (~iliz~ns comments/petitions. req~gsts, and complaints.
None.
5. Consent agenda.
Councilmember Herbst requested that item 5J be removed from the consent agenda and
Mayor Fair requested item SG be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
A, n i r i n f r in n li i n- ri h
nU limiter. Recommendation: Approve issuance of a temporary on-sale liquor
license to the Monticello Lions for Ducks Unlimited banquet (5/4/9$), Arts and
Crafts Expo (7/11/98), and Riverfest (7/12/98).
B, i r i n f r in i i n n f i ili
fort ~ extension of Marvin Road. Recommendation: Approve resolution to
accept petition and authorize preparation of feasibility study for the extension of
Chelsea Road through the Marvin Road right of way as identified in the
Highway 25 plans. SEE RESOLUTION 98-12.
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Mathwi~. Recommendation: Approve resolution accepting petition and
authorizing feasibility study for extension of Chelsea Road between County Road
117 and Cedar Street. SEE RESOLUTION 98-13.
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f the NW'/a Qf Section 14. Township 121,,, R~n~e 25. Unplatted. A~licant.
1 n Posusta Amax Self r LL .Recommendation: Approve conditional
use permit amending Conditional Use Permit 93-017 to allow site improvements
including the addition of three new buildings and subject to the following
conditions:
* Site plan must be as depicted by Exhibit D.
* Prior to issuance of a building permit, Amax Self Storage must comply
with all conditions of the original Conditional Use Permit 93-017.
* Prior to issuance of a building permit, the City Engineer must approve the
grading and drainage plan.
* Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant must specify the
species and size of trees to be planted.
* All areas of the site not paved or built upon must be sodded to the property
lines on the south, east, and west, and to the street on the north.
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Recommendation: Approve preliminary plat with the fallowing conditions:
* Power line easement nn southern boundary of proposed development must
be more clearly annotated.
* Flood elevation(s) must be added to the wetland(s) on the site.
* Lot sizes below the minimum of 12,000 sq ft must be brought up to
standard.
* Lots located on a curve must have the width of the lot at the building
setback line clearly denoted.
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* Logical system of pedestrian corridors must be designed and clearly
outlined an the site plan. Easements must be aligned to increase the
efficiency of the system.
* Storm water retention/detention basins must be located such that excess
losses of existing woody vegetation are minimized.
* A detailed vegetation plan illustrating the location and species of trees to
be removed and the location and species of the replacement trees must be
prepared.
* Alignment of the westerly access to Meadow Oak Drive may need to be
shifted to the south.
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ylanne~ l}nit ~veloprr~nt (development stag) for Klein Farms Estates 3rd
A~1fQn in an R-PUD zoning_di~trict and consideration 2f„~,r~~~~X. for
p~y~plat anpr~val. Location: Outlot D. Klein Farms Addition. A~~t,
E _~ K Development. Recommendation: Approve the development stage PUD
and preliminary plat for Klein Farm Estates 3"` Addition subject to the following
conditions:
* Reorient the dwelling units, including the possibility of reducing the
number of units, to provide 18-foot driveway accesses to the internal street
and maintain green spaces.
* Submit a revised landscape plan that provides intensive landscaping
adjacent to all the quad and twin home units and center of the cut-de-sac
and that provides a variety of materials in the open drainage areas. Plan
subject to approval by the City Planner.
* Applicant provides all proposed covenants and documents to establish an
owners' association.
* Applicant provides typical building elevations and Hoar plans subject to
approval of the City Council.
* A snow storage plan be submitted subject to approval of the City Engineer.
* On-street parking is prohibited on the internal streets and those areas not
directly adjacent to a garage stall.
* All grading, drainage, utility and easement plans shall be subject to review
and approval of the City Engineer.
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G. n i r i ' hin k f r f r i n
hin n .Removed from consent agenda for discussion.
H. ~iclerati2tt-of~~quest for a conditional_use nermit,,,~;ll,~~y~~ a concept stage
r niDvl ninh R-2 '
residential zone. Location:_I,ots 7.8.9. 10; Block, ~., (~rgn,~1 Plat. A~licant.
Mi~;hael Cvr. d.b.a. Front Porch Association. Recommendation: Approve
conditianal use permit for the concept stage of a planned unit development fora 7-
unit development subject to the following conditions:
* Applicant acquires additional property as proposed.
* Submit landscape plan which identifies the location, size and variety of site
planting.
* Eliminate privacy fence along west and north property lines.
* Park dedication requirements in regard to the proposed development will
be reviewed by the City.
* Approval of grading and drainage issues by the City Engineer and Public
Works.
* Preliminary and final plats to be reviewed and approved at time of final
PUD.
n i eration o a reso ution ca]lrnu _ or a nu,
Cc~_~ _ ,, „ „~il~,,h~drin~ on the modification of
central Monticello Redevelop~ie~t_Np ];„~,~~.~~~ establishment of TIF
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District No. 1-23. Applicant. Alli~;~,,~'pmpanies. Recommendation: Approve
resolution calling for a public hearing on the modification of Central Monticello
Redevelopment Project #1 and the establishment of TIF District 1-23.
SEE RESOLUTION 98-14.
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Di~rict 1.23 (Midwes~Sr~nhics). A~li~„~nl, Allied Companies. Removed from
consent agenda for discussion.
K. C'nnsideration of a request for a cc~ndit~nal„tzsg~ermit within a public. semi-public
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Recommendation: Approve the request for a conditional use permit to allow a
church facility subject to the following conditions:
* Submit plan illustrating how the future alignment of 7'~ Street and Fallon
Avenue will affect the surrounding area. Illustrate the alternatives for
relocating the Fallon Avenue park.
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* Provide roadway easements if construction starts prior to platting.
* Submit preliminary and final plats illustrating the division of the church
property into lots and autlots as required by the City Subdivision
Ordinance.
* Submit a detailed landscape plan adhering to requirements outlined in the
City Zoning Ordinance.
* Submit site plans, including landscape plans, that are accurately and
appropriately dimensioned and scaled. Should be scaled consistently with
one another.
* Conditional use permit is contingent on approval of the angled bridge
alignment by City Council.
L. Consideration of auu~~Laf a hotel/re~il ~;o,n~,~p~ ,~,1~~~ PUD in a B-3 district.
T m n h k D Fr n .Recommendation: Approve a concept
stage PUD allowing a hotel/comrr~ercial conditional use permit.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY GLINT HERBST AND SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF TO
APPROVE ALL ITEMS EXCEPT 5G AND 5J ON THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
RECOMMENDED. Motion carried unanimously.
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SG. Consideration of establishing a task for4~„ f~r.~~~~ning_CSAH 75 between
~~hington Street an;~i„I-94.
Wright County has requested that a task force be formed for the purposes of
redesigning CSAH 75. It was recommended by Wright County that a
councihr~mber be appointed to serve on the committee, along with representatives
from other groups. Most likely, meetings would occur aver the next 6 months
about once a month during the day.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BILL FAIR AND SECONDED BY GLINT HERBST TO
APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER ROGER CARLSON AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK
FORCE. Motion carried unanimously.
5J. n i h l 1 i HRA f r T F
The HRA would like the City to share the local contribution in a 50/50 split for
this TIF district. The maximum HACA penalty could be $70,000 (30% of
increment) if there is no local contribution. Since this would be an advantage to
the City, the HRA felt it was in the City's best interest to share the local
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contribution. Councilmember Clint Herbst questioned whether the HRA should
be using their own funds. Economic Development Director Ollie Koropchak
explained that the HRA is asking the City to contribute in lieu of being penalized.
The options are to accept the HACA penalty, to share in the local contribution, or
to ask the HRA to cover the entire cost.
Mayor Bill Fair explained that HRA is using its reserves in purchase of land in the
downtown redevelopment district. He was wondering if their reserves nnight be
low right now. Bruce Thielen felt that it maybe beneficial to take the question
back to the HRA to itemize reasons why it wants the City to share in the local
contribution. Ollie Korapchak explained that Ehlers & Associates is waiting for an
answer to publish required documents for the TIF district.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND
SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO ACCEPT ALTERNATIVE #1 TO SHARE IN
THE 10% LOCAL MATCHING CONTRIBUTION. Motion was passed with
stipulation that this is a one-time contribution and will not apply to future districts.
Council wants to see justification for sharing costs with the HRA. Voting in favor:
Bruce Thielen, Brian Stumpf, Bill Fair. Opposed: Clint Herbst. Absent: Roger
Carlson. Motion carried.
7. n' r in 1 rn i li n n Bri n
~ SI}nuort the develop. ment~f ~,1;,,,Hgnry's Church site flan.
City Engineer Bret Weiss presented an alternative alignment plan that would angle the I-
94 bridge using a 30-mph curve near the Remmele site. Bret identified b items of concern:
Remmele site impacts ($3000); park condemnation ($20,000+); land costs for remnant
parcels ($14,b2S); increased bridge expense associated with angled bridge ($120,000);
retaining wall near Remmele site ($40,000); and utility relocation for NSP poles
($20,000). Total additional costs could run over $217,000.
Councihriember Brian Stumpf asked whether the matter should be tabled to consult with
Remmele. Bret didn't think it would be a problem with them since it affects their property
very minimally.
Mayor Bill Fair asked who was going to pay for extra costs. Mr. Jon Olson, from
St. Henry's Church, explained that the major reason for asking for bridge realignment is
because the original positioning of the bridge took more of the Church's property. They
would like to keep as much property as possible to develop a church campus.
Councihnember Bruce Thielen asked about costs of building actual bridge and whether
funding was available or would the City have to pay the entire cast. Bret replied that the
City and Church will most likely have to fund the entire praject. Bill Fair asked what the
cost differential would amount to using the straight-thru approach (parallel to I-94) versus
accommodating the angled bridge. Bret thought it would be substantially less to use the
straight-thru approach.
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Mr. Olson explained that the Church doesn't need a freeway bridge ar 7th Street so they
probably would not be interested in funding any part of those additional costs. They are
simply looking at finding an access to their property. Mr. Olson also felt it would be a
safer design to move 'nth Street and angle the bridge. He thought, however, the Church
might be interested in doing a land swap if the park had to be displaced.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED BY
CUNT HERBST TO ACCEPT ALTERNATIVE #2 FOR AN ANGLED BRIDGE ALIGNMENT
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND DIRECT THE CITY ENGINEER AND
CITY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE WTI'H ST. HENRY'S CHURCH IN DEVELOPING A
PRELIMINARY FUNDING PLAN.
S,~QNi~rrIONS:
* Replace or relocate azea park with land provided by St. Henry's Church at location
as determined jointly by Church and Parks Commission.
* Develop an agreement between Church and City outlining method for recovering
added expense due to angled alignment of bridge. Agreement could include cash
or trade for land azeas required for rights-of--way.
The motion is based on the Engineer's preliminary report that the alignment will not affect
the Remmele property. Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Building Official Fred Patch presented the application for a conditional use permit
which was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions. City staff felt there
were reasons to bring this up for discussion to show that there may be reason for denial.
He noted that the east side of the building to the sidewalk is only 25 feet compared to 30
feet as shown on the plan drawing. Also, certain items of the ordinance for open or
outdoor sales were not met, and the swimming pool display does not seem to meet usual
use for the downtown area.
Councilmember Bruce Thielen asked why Planning Commission approved this item and
whether they were given all of the information explained above. Fred Patch explained that
the Planning Commission was probably not aware of the difference in the drive space by
approximately 5 feet.
Scott Rolfe discussed his understanding of the drive space concern which he would like to
see resolved. He also mentioned that the Planning Commission had asked him to accept
the conditional use permit on a 1-year trial basis only and to restripe the parking lot area,
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which were agreeable to him. Scott provided a picture of the type of pool that would be
put on display. Fred Patch explained that it may present a problem with having such a
large item an display at a major intersection being that it is 7 feet in height.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED BY
BRIAN STUMPF TO TABLE THE ITEM PENDING REVIEW AGAIN BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION SO THEY CAN REVIEW THE REQUEST AGAIN WITH FULL
INFORMATION REGARDING DRT~E SPACE WIDTH. Motion carried unanimously.
9. n i r i n • in f r in f h i n it n i i
~mmis~igns.
The purpose of the meeting will include an update on the City's priority list, commission
priorities, city streets, etc. Consensus of Council would be a Thursday evening (prior to
the end of the school year) for four hours. It was decided to hold a special Council
workshop on May 14, 1998, at 6 p.m. and a joint meeting of the City Council and
commissions an May 21, 1998, at 6 p.m.
10. n i r i f r h fir h if f r'
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO
APPROVE THE BILLS FOR THE F1RST HALF OF APRIL AS PRESENTED. Motion carried
unanimously.
11. Other matters.
A. Bill Fair reported that the League of MN Cities Conference is scheduled for
Tune 1 b-18 at Duluth, and it was his hope that other City Council members and
City staff can attend.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. Motion carried unanimously.
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