City Council Resolution 2025-30CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2025-30
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MONTICELLO CITY CODE, TITLE XV: CHAPTER 152:
SUBDIVISIONS AND MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 153.027, 152.060 AND
152.061, AND ANY OTHER RELATED SECTIONS OF SUBDIVISION OR ZONING ORDINANCE
TEXT NECESSARY AS RELATED TO REGULATIONS FOR PLANTING AND MAINTAINING TREES
AND TREE CANOPY
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has adopted ordinance regulations to promote and
protect the public health, safety and general welfare by providing for the protection,
planting and maintenance of trees within the city; and
WHEREAS, the City has embarked on a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of
its tree canopy inventory and companion tree canopy management programs; and
WHEREAA, the tree inventory and canopy assessment prepared for the City have
documented that trees are significant resource for the community, adding character and
value to neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the evaluation and assessment of the tree canopy and
management programs, the City has determined it necessary to amend its regulations for
the protection and enhancement of the City's tree canopy; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello has reviewed the
ordinance amendments for the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances and held a public
hearing on the proposed Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance amendment on April 1, 2025,
and has recommended approval of said amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Monticello makes the following Findings of
Fact in relation to the approval:
1. The proposed amendments are consistent with the City's interest in protecting
the health, safety, and welfare of its residents, businesses, and property owners.
2. The proposed amendments support the protection and integration of street
trees into Monticello's neighborhoods to enhance their visual quality, create
inviting and safe spaces, and improve access to nature and recreation.
3. The proposed amendments serve to promote tree growth throughout the city
and encourage tree plantings along streets, pathways and on private property.
4. The proposed amendments are in alignment with the Monticello 2040 Vision +
Plan goals for a strong set of amenities which enhance quality of life, retain
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2025-30
residents and support continued investment, and design which minimizes
impacts to mature landscaping, water features and environmentally sensitive
areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Monticello,
Minnesota, the Monticello City Council hereby recommends the approval of the proposed
Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance specified in Ordinance 847.
Adopted by the Monticello City Council this 28t" day of April, 2025.
ATTEST:
1e�nifer Shreile, City Clerk
Lloyd Hilgart, Mayor
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