City Council Minutes 01-22-2024 SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 22, 2024 — 5:00 p.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, Tracy Hinz, Lee Martie, and Sam Murdoff
Absent: None
1. Call to Order
Mayor Lloyd Hilgart called the special meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Public Works Facility Discussion
Matt Leonard, Public Works Director/City Engineer, introduced RJM Construction and
Oertel Architects, who were in attendance to present the design development estimate
for the public works facility project.
Andrew Cooper, Oertel Architects, presented construction drawings and noted material
selections, and design features. For example, renderings of the public facing side of the
building versus the operational side of the building and other design elements.
Matt Lennartson and Curtis Sell, RJM Construction, presented the design development
estimate. He noted an estimated total project cost of $38,142,759. This does not include
fees, inspections, furniture, and other operational items.
Following the presentation, City Council discussed the proposed cost. Rachel Leonard,
City Administrator, addressed the City Council and encouraged them to discuss whether
they support the project moving forward, including financing the project and its effect
on the City and the public.
Sarah Rathlisberger reviewed options for issuing bonds and the impact on the City's tax
levy. She noted that if bonds were issued this year the levy would increase 21.3% in
2025 and 5% in 2026.
Mayor Hilgart stated that he most likely won't be able to support a project of this scope
if the City doesn't receive grant money to assist with the high cost.
The Council had questions regarding the project. Councilmember Gabler questioned
whether the City should delay the project for a year. Councilmember Murdoff
questioned whether the project could be scaled down to bare minimum.
There was no action or consensus given by Council on the next steps for the project.
Staff will continue their efforts to obtain funding from the State and look at financing
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options. A future meeting with the City Council will be scheduled to continue the
discussion on the facility.
3. Adjournment
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schrei
Approved:
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