City Council Minutes 08-05-2024 WorkshopMINUTES
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Monday, August 12, 2024 — 5:45 p.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, Tracy Hinz, Lee Martie, and Sam Murdoff
Absent: None
Others: Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Matt Leonard, Jim Thares, and Jennifer
Schreiber
1. Call to Order
Mayor Lloyd Hilgart called the workshop to order at 5:45 p.m.
2. Local Option Sales Tax Update
Rachel Leonard, City Administrator, gave an update on the local option sales tax effort.
She commented on the key messages, communication plan, ballot questions, and FAQs.
She distributed a draft FAQ document regarding the sales tax and an excerpt from the
communication plan completed by ippi Creative.
There were comments made by staff and council regarding the sales tax ballot
questions. There were questions on whether wording could be changed. Staff noted
that most likely not. The questions were drafted by the attorney, approved by City
Council, and were sent to Wright County for ballot layout.
The group discussed marking efforts and future City events where staff will provide
information.
3. Adjournment
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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Recorder: Jennifer Schreibe
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