City Council Minutes 09-09-2024 SpecialMINUTES
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Monday, September 9, 2024 — 4:45 p.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, Tracy Hinz, Lee Martie, Sam Murdoff
Absent: None
Staff: Rachel Leonard, Sarah Rathlisberger, Jennifer Schreiber, Angela Schumann, Ron
Hackenmueller, Matt Leonard, Tom Pawelk, Mike Mossey, Jim Thares, Tracy
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1. Call to Order
Mayor Lloyd Hilgart called the special meeting to order at 4:45 p.m.
2. Xcel Energy Integrated Resource Plan Update
Rachel Leonard, City Administrator, provided an update on the Xcel Energy Integrated
Resource Plan. She noted that they must file their IRG every two years to be reviewed
by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The PUC could approve, deny or modify. The
most current plan was filed in February 2024. As part of the process, cities can provide
comments.
Ms. Leonard noted that Red Wing submitted a letter that expressed their frustration
with Xcel. Some of the issues relate also to Monticello. Monticello could send a letter in
agreement, neutrality, or stay silent. The Council discussed and most were supportive of
a somewhat generic letter that could be provided to Xcel Energy.
3. Budget Workshop
Sarah Rathlisberger, Finance Director, held workshop #5 regarding the 2025 Budget.
There was some discussion about the proposed new public works facility. Staff noted
that the City could look at building the facility in 2027, but then there would need to be
a hold on beginning any other projects. There will be more discussion on this in the
future.
Ms. Rathlisberger requested that the City Council provided some direction on the
proposed levy increase for next year. It was a consensus that staff propose an 8%
increase in the tax levy.
4. Adjournment
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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