City Council Minutes 07-13-1998
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, July 13, 1998 - 7 p.m.
Members Present: Bill Fair, Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf, Roger Carlson, Bruce Thielen
Members Absent: None
2. A. A royal of min f e s ecial meeti 1 June 22 1998.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROGER CARLSON AND SECONDED BY CLINT
HERBST TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD
JUNE 22, 1998, AS WRITTEN. Motion carried unanimously.
B. A royal of minutes of the lar meetin held 22 1998.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY BRUCE
THIELEN TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF' THE REGULAR MEETING HELD
JUNE 22, 1998, AS WRITTEN. Motion carried unanimously.
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3. Consideration of addin ite s t h enda.
None.
4. i iz n mm nt / etitions re uests om laints.
None.
S. Consent agenda.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO
REMOVE ITEM SE FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, AND TO ADD
ITEM #8 TO THE CONSENT AGENDA. BILL FAIR MADE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
MOTION TO LEAVE ITEM #8 AS A DISCUSSION ITEM ON THE AGENDA. BRUCE
THIELEN SECONDED THE AMENDMENT. Motion as amended carried unanimously.
A. Considera ' h ruin interfun to HRA. Recommendation:
Authorize the establishment of a loan from the general fund to the HRA
contingent upon the TIF project proceeding as planned.
B. C nsid rain f a rovin Chan e r r No. 14 for P t 9 -14C W at r
Treatment Facility Expansion. Recommendation: Approve change order #14 to
the contract with Adolfson & Peterson in the amount of $23,174.50.
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C. Consideration f tin a resolu i n callin for ublic hearin n the
modificati n f Central Montic 11 Redevelo m nt Fro'ect 1 and the
est 1' n of Tax Increm Financin rict No. 1-2 t. Benedicts
Center . Recommendation: Adopt a resolution calling for a public hearing for
the modification of Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1 and
establishment of TIF District No. 1-24. SEE RESOLUTION 98-26.
D. Consider n f a ointme Plannin mmission. Recommendation:
Appoint Roy Popilek to the Planning Commission.
E. r ti n of a rovi laps ands ifi ations an uthorizin
vertisement for bids f r im rovem n to the fire h 11 drivewa n arkin
areas, Project 98-09C. Removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
ITEMS SA, SB, SC, AND SD WERE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED.
6. Consideration f i ms removed fr m the copse nda for ~ sion.
SE. n ideration of a in Tans an cificatio d authori '
advertisement i for im r ment to th r hall driv and arki
areas. Project 98-09C
Fire Chief Mark Wallen requested additional time to meet with the City Engineer
to discuss changes to the parking at the fire hall. Councilmember Stumpf noted
that the Council could approve the plans contingent on the City Engineer, Fire
Chief, and himself finalizing the parking details.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY ROGER
CARLSON TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FIRE HALL DRIVE
AREAS CONTINGENT ON THE CITY ENGINEER, FIRE CHIEF, AND
COUNCILMEMBER BRIAN STUMPF FINALIZING DETAILS ON THE FIRE HALL
PARKING. Motion carried unanimously.
7. P blic Hearin --Co i ration of a lution or in lans ecifica ' n for the
extension of Ch 1 Road betwe edar Stree d Count ad 117 P ct 98-08C.
City Engineer Bret Weiss reported that only one person attended the informational
meeting last week regarding the extension of Chelsea Road between Cedar Street and
County Road 117. He also noted that one of the property owners who is paying a large
share of the project requested that the public hearing be continued or that Council wait to
open the public hearing until the next Council meeting.
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Mayor Fair noted that he should open the public hearing since Council had received a
letter from. John Lundsten regarding the project; however, they could continue the public
hearing.
Mayor Fair opened the public hearing.
Tom Hunziker, representing property owner Jerry Mathwig, stated that Mr. Mathwig was
not able to attend the information meeting and had not had enough time to review the
feasibility study; therefore, he had requested that the public hearing be delayed.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Fair closed the public hearing.
City Engineer Bret Weiss also noted that he would like to meet with property owners, as
there may be an error on the assessment amounts. In addition, the property owner who
attended the information meeting requested that the sanitary sewer project move forward
even if the extension of Chelsea Road is delayed; therefore, the sanitary sewer extension
may be separated from the rest of the project.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CL1NT HERBST AND SECONDED BY
ROGER CARLSON TO TABLE ACTION ON THE EXTENSION OF CHELSEA ROAD
BETWEEN CEDAR STREET AND COUNTY ROAD 117, UNTIL A FUTURE COUNCIL
MEETING. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Consideration of conditional use ermit to allow it 1 s communication tower.
A~nlicant. U.S. West Wireless LLC.
Deputy City Administrator Jeff O'Neill reported that U.S. West Communications is
requesting approval of a conditional use permit to place a 163-ft tall wireless
communication tower within the required setback area. Communication towers are
permitted as accessory uses in the industrial zone subject to an administrative permit.
Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit and also
approved a rear yard setback variance based upon the finding that the property's unique
shape justified the variance.
O'Neill also noted that the question of additional carriers on the tower had been
discussed. It was suggested that Council consider adding a condition to the conditional
use permit allowing the City to utilize a portion of the cell tower for communications.
Public Works Director John Simola added that the tower could be used for the City's
pager system.
Ken Nielson of U.S. West noted that the tower is designed to hold two additional carriers,
one of which could be the City.
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AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY GLINT HERBST AND SECONDED BY
BRIAN STUMPF TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TOWER AT THE PROPOSED SITE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
THE TOWER DOES NOT ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD AND IS PLACED
AS FAR FROM THE FRONT LOT LINE AS POSSIBLE.
2. THE EQUIPMENT AREA IS SCREENED FROM THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
THE TOWER DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE FLIGHT PATH FOR THE
HOSPITAL' S HELICOPTER SERVICES.
THE TOWER MEETS ALL OTHER ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS.
THE TEMPORARY TOWER IS ALLOWED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS
6. A FLASHING LIGHT MEETING MINIMUM FAA STANDARDS MUST BE
INSTALLED.
7. THE TOWER MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO ALLOW TWO ADDITIONAL
CARRIERS ON THE TOWER.
Motion carried unanimously.
9. Consideration of orde ' ecifications for exte in Walnut Street Pro'ec
98-13C1 and for de elonment of portions of West and ~ Bridge Park.
Deputy City Administrator Jeff O'Neill reported that staff met with property owners
regarding the Walnut Street extension and Bridge Park improvements. Most in
attendance did not support the extension of Walnut Street, as they felt there would be no
benefit to the local businesses. In addition, a major concern far adjoining property
owners was the potential far assessments, especially since an assessment associated with
the cost of developing the parking lot and closing the road had recently been paid.
O'Neill also noted that the project would result in the loss of 31 spaces; however, 21 new
spaces would be developed on Walnut Street along the park.
Most property owners in the area were supportive of the park improvements, and it was
noted that Walnut Street would remain atwo-way street rather than being converted to a
one-way as originally planned.
The estimated cost to build the road and sidewalk relating to Walnut Street was estimated
at $124,700, which would be funded by the general fund unless Council opted to assess
adjoining property owners for benefits resulting from adding to the life of the street. Park
improvements were proposed for two phases, with the first consisting of excavation,
retaining wall construction, and sidewalk, estimated at $147,700. Adding decorative
fencing to the project would be an additional $80,000.
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Council discussed the proposed extension of Walnut Street, and it was noted that it may
be needed if the park area is converted to commercial; however, if it remained as a city
park, it was suggested that the money proposed for Walnut Street be used for amenities in
the park. Councilmember Bruce Thielen stated that he would like to review the retaining
wall area of the proposal, as many of the city parks need additional funding.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED
BY CLINT HERBST TO SEPARATE THE IMPROVEMENTS INTO TWO PROJECTS,
BRIDGE PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND WALNUT STREET EXTENSION; TO DELAY
ACTION ON THE WALNUT STREET EXTENSION PROJECT; AND SEND THE
PROPOSED BRIDGE PARK IMPROVEMENTS BACK FOR PARKS COMMISSION
REVIEW AND RETURN TO COUNCIL ON JULY 27. Motion carried unanimously.
Council then discussed whether benefiting property owners should be assessed for the
Walnut Street improvements. Mayor Fair suggested that staff prepare alternatives and
recommendations to be discussed at the next Council meeting.
10. Consideration of urchasin i n f the communit center sit --B1 k 13 Lots 1-5.
Deputy City Administrator Jeff O'Neill reported that Dan Wilson, representing the City
of Monticello, and Brad Larson, representing Arve Grimsmo, have discussed terms
associated with City purchase of the Grimsmo property for construction of the
community center, which has resulted in a negotiated price of $190,000. This amount is
$5,000 higher than the appraised value prepared by Lake State Realty. Discussions
included a land exchange involving the current city hall and the community center site;
however, it was felt that it would be simpler to separate the two transactions and purchase
Grimsmo's property outright. Councihnernber Clint Herbst stated that he preferred that
the two transactions be completed as a package.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED
BY BILL FAIR TO PURCHASE THE GRIMSMO PROPERTY, LOTS 1-5, BLOCK 13,
ORIGINAL PLAT, FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $190,000. Voting in favor: Bruce
Thielen, Bill Fair, Roger Carlson, Brian Stumpf. Opposed: Clint Herbst. Motion
carried.
11. nsideration of urchasin a o f he future ex ansion r the communit
center site--515 Maple Street: Block ~ ~., I,ot 1.
Deputy City Administrator Jeff O'Neill reported that Doug Maser requested that the City
consider purchasing his property at Lot 1, Block 11, Original Plat, which is located in the
area that would needed at such time that an ice sheet is added to the community center.
The property was offered to the City at $85,000.
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AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY
BRUCE THIELEN TO AUTHORIZE CITY STAFF TO OBTAIN AN APPRAISAL ON LOT 1,
BLOCK 11, ORIGINAL PLAT. Motion carried unanimously.
12. onsideration of bills for the fir 1f f Jul 1998.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED BY ROGER CARLSON
TO APPROVE THE BILLS FOR THE FIRST HALF OF JULY 1998 AS PRESENTED.
Motion carried unanimously.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. Motion carried unanimously.
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K ren ~oty
Deputy City Clerk
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