City Council Minutes 06-26-1995
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June 2fi, 1995 - ? p.m.
Members Present: Brad Fyle, Shirley Anderson, Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf, Tom
Perrault
Members Absent: None
2.
r~g~al ~x mg~g held June 12, 1995.
Councilmember Shirley Anderson requested that the language of the motion
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting be changed from "as amended"
to "as corrected."
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON AND
SECONDED BY TOM PERRAULT, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING HELD JUNE 12, 1995, AS PRESENTED, AND THE MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 12, 1995, AS CORRECTED. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
A.
Hart Boulevard - Mississi~ni Shores.
Assistant Administrator O'Neill reported that an update to the
Mississippi Shores site plan revealed a conflict between the
development and a partion of the old Broadway right-of--way. O'Neill
noted that correction of the problem will require the vacation of a
portion of Broadway. O'Neill also noted that a public hearing will
need to include vacation of a utility easement in conjunction with the
realignment of a sanitary sewer line located near the north side of the
fiiture structure.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CLINT HERBST AND
SECONDED BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
ON VACATION OF A PORTION OF HART BOULEVARD FOR THE
MISSISSIPPI SHORES SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT AND VACATION OF
A UTILITY EASEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REALIGNMENT
OF A SANITARY SEWER LINE LOCATED NEAR THE NORTH SIDE OF
THE PROPOSED STRUCTURE. The public hearing date is set for July 24,
1995, at 7 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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4.
None.
5. Consent agenda:
Councilmember Herbst requested that item 5C be deleted from the consent
agenda and placed on the regular agenda for discussion.
5A. ~~ideration of a_sunnlemental resolution regarding the issuance.
gale, and delivery of the senior housing revenue bonds (Mississippi
Shores Project).
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution clarifying that the bonds will
be referred to as the senior housing revenue bonds for the Mississippi
Shores project. SEE RESOLUTION 95-46.
5B. Consideration of first_phase for sump Hump inspection.
Recommendation: Approve the first phase plan for sump pump
inspections as outlined.
5C. Excluded from consent agenda and nlace_d_at_the ~n~, ~f t~hF'_.~e,gular
agenda for discussion.
5D. Consideration of an easement agreement.hetwee~Wiight County~$
the City of Monticello for yard waste compost facility at Montissinni
Park.
Recommendation: Approve the easement agreement between
Wright County and the City of Monticello for the operation of the yard
waste compost facility on a portion of Montissippi Park from July 1,
1995, to June 30, 2Q05.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY CLINT HERBST AND SECONDED BY SHIRLEY
ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS AS NOTED IN THE
CONSENT AGENDA, EXCLUDING ITEM 5C, CONSIDERATION OF
PURCHASING A LAWN MOWER FOR THE PARKS DEPARTMENT. Motion
carried unanimously.
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' 6. R~filic Hearing__(`~neideration t = adopt a resolution rnlatine }o the
modificatioaa of the R,develonment Pl n for Rod v lnnm n Prpject No 1
the TIF Plana for TIF Diatricta #1-1 th ugh #1-1 A sand the TiF Plan for
TXa.riM#]-1 ( iseias~m ShnreRl.
Mayor Fyle opened the public hearing.
Economic Development Director Ollie Koropchak requested that Council
consider adopting a resolution modifying the TIF Plan for TIF District
Na. 1-19 (Mississippi Shores), which would increase the TIF budget by
$42,000. She noted that the HRA agreed to the modification so that 90°10 of
the tax increment could be spent on the senior housing project, and the
remaining 10% ($42,000 budget increase) would provide for HRA
administration casts and/or allow the HRA to reimburse the City its HACA
loss if the project does not meet the requirements of a qualified housing
district.
There being no comment from the public, Mayor Fyle closed the public
hearing.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND
SECONDED BY TOM PERRAULT TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION MODIFYTNG THE
PLANS FOR TIF DISTRICT NOS. 1-T THROUGH 1-x8 AND DISTRICT NO. 1-19.
Motion carried unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 95-47.
7. -
Ordinance by reinstating,Qntions for controlling sign size far ~Ferties
iQCated_in the PZM' B-1' B-2, B-3, B-4' I-1+ and I-2 districts~_A~ 'cant.
Monticello Planning Commission.
Assistant Administrator O'Neill reported that a recent series of amendments
to the sign ordinance inadvertently resulted in the removal of language
which controls sign size, and Council was asked to adopt an ordinance
amendment reinstating this language. He noted that the Planning
Commission recommended adoption of the ordinance amendment at a special
meeting held prior to the Council meeting.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON AND
SECONDED BY CUNT HERBST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AS
PRESENTED WHICH REINSTATES OPTION A AND OPTION B LANGUAGE
RELATING TO SIGN SIZE REGULATIONS. Motion carried unanimously.
SEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT N0.272.
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' 8. Coneiderxtinn of a request for a crmditinn 1 ~e Hermit for a xi~vatPm
wher th r rP hroe (9) or mo b ,a'n ~A ,~ e AgplirJant Rveretreet
~t3t14II~
Assistant Administrator O'Neill reported that Riverstreet Station is seeking
a conditional use permit which would allow establishment of a sign system
for a building that contains three or more business uses. Presently,
Riverstreet Station contains eight business uses. After further review of the
sign ordinance and site conditions, the applicant modified their original
application by primarily utilizing a pylon sign versus wall signs as originally
contemplated. The original variance requests were withdrawn due to the
new pylon sign request.
The proposed sign system includes development of a pylon sign containing
information advertising the antique mall and the names of the businesses
located in the facility. According to city code, Riverstreet Station is allowed
5$ sq R of sign area on a two-sided pylon sign. In addition to the pylon sign,
a 3$ sq ft wall sign would be placed on the south side of the structure, which
is well within code requirements.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON AND
SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT ALLOWING A SIGN SYSTEM WITH MORE THAN THREE (3) BUSINESS
USES. The motion is based on the finding that the sign system proposed is
consistent with city code in all respects and is consistent with the character
of the business area in which it is located. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Consideration of .ordering a public hearing for storm sewer improvements to
the M~~l~woo Circle area in Meadow Oak.
Public Works Director John Simola reported that on March 13, 1995, Council
considered storm sewer and drainage easement improvements to the rear of
approximately 121ots near the Maplewood Circle area. It was the view of
some of the Maplewood Circle residents that the City should be involved in
the project, as the previously-constructed lots around Maplewood Circle were
not properly graded to the easement line, and the current drainage Swale is
Haw on private property rather than in the easement area. After discussion,
a motion was passed by Council on March ].3 to deny calling for a public
hearing for improvements, and it was requested that property owners work
together to solve the drainage issue. It was also suggested that the City
could act as a mediator for a neighborhood meeting in an attempt to resolve
the situation.
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Simola went on to note that some of the residents of the area are again
requesting that the City consider this as a public improvement project, with
all or a portion of the cost of the project being assessed to the property owners
since they were unable to resolve the issue privately.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND
SECONDED BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JULY 10, 1995, AT 7 P.M., FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING STORM
SEWER AND GRADING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MAPLEWOOD CIRCLE AREA
OF THE MEADOW OAK DEVELOPMENT. The estimated cost of the project is
$10,000. Motion carried unanimously.
10.
Public Works Director John Simola reported that at their last meeting,
Council directed staff to negotiate a contract with HDR that would allow
work to begin on the additional study for amending the Facilities Plan but
would include a fail safe clause should the City decide to take a direction
other than the oxidation ditch or sequencing batch reactor alternatives. The
proposed contract would allow the City to move step by step through the
amendments to the Facilities Plan and the design and construction of the
facility.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND
SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MONTICELLO AND HDR AND EXHIBIT A, SCOPE OF SERVICES,
TASK 1, THE FACILITIES PLAN, AS PRESENTED FOR A LUMP SUM OF $18,000.
Motion carried unanimously.
11. Consideration of bills for t]~ month of Jgne.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND
SECONDED BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE BILLS FOR THE
MONTH OF JUNE AS PRESENTED. Motion carried unanimously.
12.
5C. Consideration of purchasing lawn mower for parks department.
Public Works Director John Simola reported that this item was tabled
by Council until the search for a bucket truck was completed. Since
staff recently purchased a 1987 Ford 1-ton bucket truck, Council was
again asked to consider approving the purchase of a new front-
mounted, heavy-duty commercial mower for the parks department.
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Council discussed whether the City should purchase a mower now or
wait and purchase a larger mower in the future after additional park
areas are developed in conjunction with new residential projects now
in progress.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON
AND SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF TO PURCHASE A TORO MODEL
GM325-D 72" MOWER FOR $12,488 PLUS TAX. Motion carried
unanimously.
13. Other rnattera.
A. Councilmember Herbst requested that a policy be established
providing for Council review of major changes to employee jab
descriptions.
B. Assistant Administrator O'Neill reported that the Sports Federation
has selected a site other than Monticello for their facility. He also
noted that the group searching for a site for construction of an outlet
mall is still evaluating a number of cities, including Monticello. City
staff has been working with the developer by providing information on
potential methods for financing the freeway interchange necessary to
support the development.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
f~ ~~, ~..
Kane Doty
Office Manager
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