City Council Minutes 06-10-2024REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June 24, 2024 — 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Lloyd Hilgart, Charlotte Gabler, Tracy Hinz, Lee Martie, and Sam Murdoff
Absent: None
1. General Business
A. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hilgart called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
B. Agproval of Agenda
Councilmember Hinz moved to approve of the agenda. Councilmember Gabler
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• Regular Meeting Minutes from June 10, 2024
Councilmember Murdoff moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember
Martie seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
• Bernice Nathe, 9139 Apple Lane. Ms. Nathe stated that she does not
want Dundas Road to be closed as part of The Pointes at Cedar project.
She commented that School Boulevard already is a busy road.
She expressed another concern on using sales tax to pay for a recreation
project.
Ms. Nathe also noted that they cannot hear emergency sirens from her
home.
• Randall Herrala, 9405 Eagle Court. Mr. Herrala spoke in favor of The
Pointes of Cedar project and if keeping Dundas Road open enhances the
project, then he doesn't necessarily support the closing of Dundas Road.
• Glen Posusta, 19829 192nd Street, Big Lake. Mr. Posusta owns the storage
facility near Dundas Road. He spoke against the closing of Dundas Road.
He was assessed when the road was built. In addition, he expressed
concern about the location of the Fire Department and the ability to get
to property quickly if Dundas Road is closed. For safety reasons, the
street should remain open and modified to fit into The Pointes at Cedar
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Project. He doesn't think that the City should destroy the infrastructure
that was installed.
• Cathy Paquin, 9406 Orchard Circle East. Ms. Paquin spoke against the
closure of Dundas Road. The traffic in the area is heavy. She added that
closing Dundas Road would be a problem for the Fire Department.
• Robin Morrin, 9478 Golden Eagle Ct. Spoke against the closing of Dundas
Road as there is too much traffic. There are families walking and biking in
the area.
Staff will provide a response at a future meeting regarding the comments on
Dundas Road.
Rachel Leonard, City Administrator, responded to the comment on the sales tax
and the upcoming referendum. She noted that the sales tax is proposed for the
Bertram Chain of Lakes (BCOL) Athletic Park and The Pointes at Cedar Project.
The BCOL Athletic Park has historically been funded by the City through the Park
& Pathway Fund or from Hi -Way Liquor revenues. The City is aware that club
sports and people beyond limits of Monticello are using the facility. The sales tax
is just another potential funding option to help pay for the building out of the
park since contributions would come from people living outside of Monticello.
The same would be true for The Pointes at Cedar. The project includes private
and public investment. The City's investment would be the central park are of
the project. These projects fit the criteria for sales tax funding.
E. Public Service Announcements
Jennifer Schreiber, City Clerk, noted the following public announcements:
• 41h of July Business Hours
• Absentee Voting for the Primary Election Begins June 28
• Music on the Mississippi
F. Council Liaison Updates
• Economic Development Authority (EDA) — Councilmember Hinz gave an
update of the special and regular meetings held June 12. At the regular
meeting they considered the Block 52 Holdings Facade Improvement
forgivable loan.
• Library Board— Councilmember Hinz commented on the meeting held June
11. There was an update of the carpet replacement project. The library is
spending a lot of time preparing for the carpet and potential closures.
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G. Department Updates
• Engineering/Public Works Update — Matt Leonard, Public Works
Director/City Engineer presented his annual update.
• Construction Update — Matt Leonard gave an update on current construction
projects.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Martie moved to adopt the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Gabler
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
A. Consideration of approving the payment of bills. Action taken: Approved the bill
and purchase card registers for a total of $2,136,755.47.
B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for City departments.
Action taken: Approved new hires for the Monticello Community Center and
DMV and terminations for Monticello Community Center, Community
Development, Hi -Way Liquors, and Streets Department.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property. Action
taken: No report this cycle.
D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2024-50 accepting donations of $3,500
from Cargill for the Monticello Community Center Romp and Stomp and $500
from the Monticello Lions to the Fire Relief Association for the Fire Department
golf fundraiser. Action taken: Adopted Resolution 2024-50 accepting donations.
E. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2024-51 regarding the tally of write-in
votes for local elections/city offices. Action taken: Adopted Resolution 2024-51.
F. Consideration of approving a charitable gambling permit for Central Minnesota
Jobs and Training Services, Inc. for a raffle being held October 9, 2024, at their
building located at 406 East 7th Street. Action taken: Approved the charitable
gambling permit for Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc.
G. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2024-52 authorizing a modification of Tax
Increment Financing District (TIF) District 1-43 (CHC [Headwaters] twin homes
project) within the Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1. Action
taken: Adopted Resolution 2024-52 authorizing the modification of TIF District
1-43.
H. Consideration of approving the engagement of ippi Creative for City
communication efforts including the 2024 local option sales tax initiative and
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other as -needed communication priorities. Action taken: Approved contract
with ippi Creative.
Consideration of adopting Ordinance 827 amending the Monticello City Code,
Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 153: Zoning Ordinance, Section 153.012 —
Definitions, and 153.091— Use -Specific Standards related to Wrecker & Towing
Services as a principal use including Definitions, Use -Specific Standards, and
other regulations as necessary to define and limit the intent of application of the
proposed amendment. Applicant: City of Monticello. Action taken: Adopted
Ordinance 827 based on findings in Resolution PC-2024-16.
J. Consideration of approving a Conditional Use Permit for Wrecker and Towing
Services as a principal use in the B-3, Highway Business District. Applicant: Nick
Christenson o/b/o Bob's Towing. Action taken: Approved the CUP based on
findings in said resolution and subject to conditions in Exhibit Z.
K. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 828 amending Title XV: Land Usage,
Chapter 153 Zoning Ordinance, Section 153.091, Use -Specific Standards, as
related to Day Care Centers as a principal use in the Industrial & Business
Campus (IBC) District. Applicant: City of Monticello. Action taken: Adopted
Ordinance 828 based on findings in Resolution PC-2024-23.
Consideration of approving a preliminary and final plat and development
contract for Cedar Street Storage; revocation of an existing Conditional Use
Permit for Planned Unit Development; approving a Development & Final Stage
Planned Unit Development; and adopting Ordinance rezoning to Planned Unit
Development. Applicant: Bruce Stainbrook o/b/o StorageLink. Action taken:
Adopted Resolution 2024-53 approving preliminary and final plat and
development contract subject to conditions in Exhibit Z as modified by the
Planning Commission and approved proposed rear area surfacing material;
adopted Resolution 2024-54 approving development and final stage Planned
Unit Development subject to conditions in Exhibit Z as modified by the
Planning Commission and approved proposed rear area surfacing material;
adopted Ordinance 829 rezoning to Cedar Street Storage Planned Unit
Development; and adopted Resolution 2024-55 revoking as existing CUP for
Planned Unit Development, subject to conditions that the property is rezoned
to Cedar Street Storage PUD District and the final PUD and final plat for Cedar
Street Storage are approved and recorded, along with any required
development agreements or other documents.
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M. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2024-57 calling for a public hearing on July
221 20241 for vacation of drainage and utility easements as legally described for a
portion of Deephaven 3. Action taken: Adopted Resolution 2024-57 calling for
the public hearing.
N. Consideration of authorizing WSB to provide engineering services for the CSAH
39 West Utility Extension Project for a total cost of $171,427. Action taken:
Approved a contract with WSB for CSAH 39 West Utility Extension Project.
0. Consideration of approving a lease agreement with Lunda Construction Company
for the placement of a field office trailer for the MNDOT Highway 25 re -decking
project at property located at 119 3rd Street East. Action taken: Approved the
lease agreement.
P. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2024-58 accepting donations for Walk and
Roll. Action taken: Adopted Resolution 2024-58 accepting donations.
Q. Consideration of approving Release of Development Contract and Planned Unit
Development for Lot 1, Block 5 Country Club Manor Third Addition and Partial
Release from Development Contract and Planned Unit Development for Outlot A
Country Club Manor Third Addition. Applicant: Headwaters/CHC. Action taken:
Approved the release for Lot 1, Block 5 and partial release for Outlot A, bothe
for Country Club Manor Third Addition.
R. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2024-60 establishing an Absentee Ballot
Board for the 2024 Primary and General Elections. Action taken: Adopted
Resolution 2024-60.
3. Public Hearines:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of adopting Resolution 2024-59 authorizing a
modification of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District 1-42 (CHC (Headwaters)
twin homes proiect) within the Central Monticello Redevelopment Proiect No.
1; and the Amended and Restated Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan relating
thereto
Jim Thares, Economic Development Manager, presented the item. He noted the
following changes: construction of 22 twin homes versus the previous plan of
108-unit apartment; and the size of development will slightly increase taking
land from the TIF 1-43 District. Mr. Thares noted that the item is scheduled on
the EDA meeting on June 26 for approval.
Mayor Hilgart opened the public hearing. No one testified. Mayor Hilgart closed
the public hearing.
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There was minimal discussion by the City Council. Wes Butler, representing the owner,
addressed the City Council and provided a brief description of the project.
Councilmember Gabler moved to authorize a modification of Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) District 1-42 and to approve partial releases of development agreements.
Councilmember Murdoff seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Regular Agenda:
6. Adiournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
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Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber JA
Attest:
Citv Admini trator
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