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City Council Minutes 05-12-1997MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Monday, May 12, 1997 - 7 p.m. Members Present: Bill Fair, Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf, Roger Carlson, Bruce Thielen Members Absent: None 2. Approval of minutes of the special meeting held April 23 and the regular meeting held April 28, 1997, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD APRIL 23 AND THE REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 28, 1997, AS WRITTEN. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda. A. Councilmember Brian Stumpf requested that Council discuss rescheduling the May 13 special Council meeting. 4. Citizens comments/petitions requests, and complaints A. Bruce Pankonin of Orrin Thompson Homes stated that their proposed development would bring approximately $15 million in family income, of which approximately $5 million would be spent in the trade area, and would add about 100 to the employment base. In addition, the development would divert water from ditch 33 to a city storm sewer system as planned by the City, which would alleviate the problems the township and county have experienced, and the development would pay extensive trunk storm sewer fees for a system in which the City has already invested. Pankonin also noted that he felt it was unfair that the public would not be allowed to speak at the joint City Council/Township Board meeting since representatives on the Township Board that have an interest in the land area to be discussed would be allowed to speak. Mayor Fair recommended that the public write to the City Council and Monticello Township Board to voice their concerns regarding the joint City/Township meeting. Page 1 Council Minutes - 5/12/97 • . • q r_ A. Consideration of adopting a resolution establishing an ordinance supporting trunk storm sewer funding policy. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution and ordinance amendment establishing an ordinance supporting the trunk storm sewer funding policy. SEE RESOLUTION 97-16. SEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #289. B. Consideration of a conditional use permit allowing a townhouse planned unit development in an R-2 zone Applicant Brendsel Properties, Inc. Recommendation: Approve the conditional use permit allowing a townhouse planned unit development in an R-2 zone subject to the following conditions: 1. Submission of a detailed landscape plan that includes substantial additional plantings along the west property line prior to final PUD plan approval. 2. Approval of street accesses by the City Engineer prior to final PUD plan approval. 3. Submission of proposed building elevations for review prior to final PUD plan approval. 4. Approval of grading, drainage, and utility issues by the City Engineer and public works department. Approval is based on the finding that the proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan and is consistent with the existing land use in the area, provisions of the zoning ordinance, and the City's use of planned unit development with appropriate landscaping and architectural design. C. Consideration of a preliminary and final plat of the Par West Townhomes subdivision Applicant, Brendsel Properties, Inc. Recommendation: Approve the preliminary and final plat of the Par West Townhomes subdivision subject to comments of the City Engineer and public works department. D. Consideration of approving findinng .stating that an Environmental Impact Statement on the Monticello High School proiect is not necessary based on results from the Environmental Assessment Worksheet process. Recommendation: Approve the finding that an Environmental Impact Statement on the Monticello High School project is not necessary based on results from the EAW process. Page 2 Council Minutes - 5/12/97 E. Consideration of a conditional use permit allowing construction of a hiLyh school in an R-1 zone Applicant Monticello School District. Recommendation: Approve the conditional use permit allowing construction of a high school facility in an R-1 zone contingent on the following conditions: 1. Submission of a complete landscaping plan meeting the minimum landscaping requirements in addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the buffer yard ordinance. 2. Complete revisions to the site plan as identified by the Planning Commission that are necessary to improve parking stall delineation and adequately break up the monotony of the parking lots. This applies to both front and rear parking areas. Approval of the conditional use permit is based on the finding that development of the school facility at this location under the conditions as noted is consistent with the comprehensive plan of the city. F. Consideration of a zoning map amendment that would change an agricultural district to a PS (public/semi-public) zoning di strict Applicant, Resurrection Church. Recommendation: Approve the rezoning from agricultural district to PS district based on the finding that the proposed use is in conformance with the objectives of the comprehensive plan and is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Approval is subject to completion of the annexation process. SEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #290. G. Consideration of a conditional use permit request which would allow a church facility in a PS (public/semi-public) zoning district Applicant. Resurrection Church. Recommendation: Approve the conditional use permit to allow a church facility in a PS district with the following conditions: 1. The temporary terminus of the paved parking area is constructed to control drainage and traffic to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. A rolled asphalt curb in this area would be an inexpensive suggestion to provide an interim improvement. 2. The Church agrees to expand the paved parking area prior to building expansion in the event that demonstrated parking demand exceeds the current supply. Page 3 Council Minutes - 5/12/97 3. The Church works with the City to appropriately route the pathway around and/or through the property to connect with pathway routes to the east and west. 4. The Church provides a plan illustrating landscaping improvements, including the control of storm water and erosion after construction. Approval is based upon the finding that the proposed use has met, or will meet with appropriate changes, the conditions as defined in the zoning ordinance, including adequate traffic access and management, adequate setbacks to protect the neighborhood, adequate parking to accommodate the proposed use, and compatibility with the neighborhood and comprehensive plan objectives. Approval is also subject to completion of the annexation process. H. Consideration of supporting annexation of the Resurrection Church site Applicant} Resurrection Church. Recommendation: Support annexation of the Resurrection Church site. After review of the site plan and petition for annexation by the Monticello Township Board, comments will be reviewed by the City Council prior to final consideration of a joint resolution by Council. I. Consideration of adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Section 12, of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance establishing antenna and antenna support structure regulations. Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance amendment establishing antenna and antenna support structure regulations as proposed based on the finding that the ordinance is necessary to manage and reasonably accommodate wireless communication technology and the provisions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act. SEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 291. J. Consideration of hiring Sue Thibodeaux to fill the Bookkeeper position. Recommendation: Approve hiring Sue Thibodeaux to the position of Bookkeeper for the City of Monticello at Step 1 of Grade 4, $10.59 per hour. K. Consideration of improvements to Outlot A, Meadow Oak Park. Recommendation: Approve improvements to Outlot A, Meadow Oak Park, consisting of a concession stand/storage building/shelter, along with a basketball court and parking lot improvements, not to exceed the total budgeted amount of $40,000. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED BY ROGER CARLSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS RECOMMENDED. Motion carried unanimously. Page 4 Council Minutes - 5/12/97 6. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion. None. 7. Public Hearing Consideration of vacation of a portion of Palm Street. Assistant Administrator Jeff O'Neill reported that it was discovered during a title search that there was no record of the vacation of a portion of Palm Street adjacent to Steve Conroy's office, previously known as the Pitt Funeral Home. City maps show that this street was vacated; however, Conroy needs a formal record of the vacation in order to obtain a clear title. Mayor Fair opened the public hearing for comments. There being no comment from the public, the public hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF PALM STREET DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO STEVE CONROY'S OFFICE ON THE NORTH OF BROADWAY AND SOUTH OF RIVER STREET. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Public Hearing Consideration of vacation of utility easements at located on Holker's Hillside plat. AND 9. Consideration of a conditional use permit allowing a townhouse planned unit development zone, 10. Consideration of a preliminar-and final replat of the Holker's Hillside Addition Applicant, cant, Chris Bulow. Assistant Administrator Jeff' O'Neill reported that Chris Bulow proposed to construct three twinhomes on a 1.07 -acre tract of land located north of 7th Street and west of Wright Street. The subdivision would constitute a replat of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Holker's Hillside Addition, and would require the vacation of drainage and utility easements. O'Neill noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of both the conditional use permit and the preliminary plat pending the condition that the site plan be re-examined and adjusted to meet required setbacks. After further review of the ordinance, O'Neill reported that the site plan would meet the setback requirements when the front of the lot is placed along the 7th Street right-of-way, which would result in a 20 -ft setback requirement on Wright Street for the unit farthest to the south. The other two units fronting Wright Street would be set back at least 30 ft as though Wright Street was the front. Page 5 Council Minutes - 5/12/97 Mayor Fair opened the public hearing for comments. There being no comments from the public, the public hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY CLINT HERBST AND SECONDED BY ROGER CARLSON TO APPROVE VACATION OF THE UTILITY EASEMENTS ON LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, HOLKER'S HILLSIDE ADDITION; APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ALLOWING A TOWNHOUSE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT IN AN R-3 ZONE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. BUILDING ELEVATIONS ARE SUBMITTED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS AND ENSURE THAT PROPER STRUCTURE SEPARATION EXISTS. 2. A LANDSCAPE PLAN IS SUBMITTED WHICH IDENTIFIES THE LOCATION, SIZE, AND VARIETY OF SITE PLANTINGS. 3. APPROVAL OF GRADING AND DRAINAGE ISSUES BY THE CITY ENGINEER AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL REPLAT OF THE HOLKER'S HILLSIDE ADDITION SUBJECT TO COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Motion is based on the finding that the proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan, the existing land use in the area, the provisions of the zoning ordinance, and the City's use of planned unit development. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Consideration of a request for a special home occupation permit which would allow teaching of more than one pupil at a time Applicant. Jill Stark. Assistant Administrator O'Neill reported that Jill Stark requested a special home occupation permit to operate a preschool in an R-1 zone at her residence located at 2910 Oak Ridge Drive. Because the home occupation involves the teaching of more than one pupil at a time, it qualifies as a special home occupation, which according to the zoning ordinance must be processed in accordance with conditional use permit provisions. The applicant proposed two sessions per day and a maximum of ten students per session, with the first session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the second session from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It was estimated that the traffic generated by the proposed use could be approximately 40 additional vehicle trips per day through the cul-de-sac. Page 6 Council Minutes - 5/12/97 The Planning Commission recommended approval of the special home occupation permit since it was similar to the operation of a daycare, which is a permitted use in the R-1 zone, and is consistent with the comprehensive plan. It was also their view that there was a need for the preschool activity, and since it would be conducted during school days only on a staggered schedule, it would not be a detriment to the neighborhood. Mayor Fair noted that a petition opposing the proposed preschool was received by the City, as well as opposing letters from Michael and Janelle Doerfler and Shelly Villaverde. A letter was also presented to the Council from real estate broker Larry Carter. Council discussed the differences between daycare and preschool activities, the traffic generated by both, and whether the preschool would be better suited in a more business -oriented area of the community. Mayor Fair noted that the Council is obligated to see that the ordinance is enforced and equitably applied to all applicants. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO ALLOW TEACHING MORE THAN ONE PUPIL AT A TIME UP TO 5 PUPILS PER SESSION. Motion died for lack of a second. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY BILL FAIR AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATION FOR A PRESCHOOL AT 2910 OAK RIDGE DRIVE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE APPLICANT MUST RE -APPLY FOR A PERMIT AFTER THE INITIAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD. RENEWAL OF THE PERMIT SHALL BE PROCESSED WITH THE PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE INITIAL SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT. 2. CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO EXPANDING THE TIME SEPARATION BETWEEN MORNING AND AFTERNOON PRESCHOOL SESSIONS TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE PICK- UP/DROP-OFF VEHICLE OVERLAP. 3. THE HOME OCCUPATION SHALL NOT PRODUCE LIGHT, GLARE, NOISE, ODOR, OR VIBRATION THAT WILL IN ANY WAY HAVE AN OBJECTIONABLE EFFECT UPON ADJACENT OR NEARBY PROPERTY. 4. NO EQUIPMENT SHALL BE USED IN THE HOME OCCUPATION WHICH WILL CREATE ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE TO SURROUNDING PROPERTIES. Page 7 Council Minutes - 5/12/97 5. NO INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL STRUCTURE ALTERATIONS SHALL TAKE PLACE WHICH ARE NOT CUSTOMARY TO RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS. 6. NO EXTERIOR STORAGE OF BUSINESS-RELATED MATERIALS TAKE PLACE ON THE SITE. 7. NO PERSON OTHER THAN THE RESIDENT CONDUCT THE HOME OCCUPATION. 8. THE SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATION MUST COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FIRE AND BUILDING CODES. THIS ISSUE IS SUBJECT TO FURTHER COMMENT BY THE CITY BUILDING INSPECTOR. 9. THERE SHALL BE NO EXTERIOR DISPLAY OR EXTERIOR SIGNS OR INTERIOR DISPLAY OR INTERIOR SIGNS WHICH ARE VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE THE DWELLING WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE RESIDENT IDENTIFICATION SIGN. 10. HOME OCCUPATION ACTIVITIES OCCUR BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 A.M. AND 10 P.M. 11. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT THE PREMISES (WITHIN REASONABLE HOURS WITHOUT NOTICE) TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE ISSUANCE. 12. ALL APPLICABLE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ARE SATISFACTORILY MET. 13. OTHER COMMENTS FROM CITY STAFF. Voting in favor: Bill Fair, Bruce Thielen, Roger Carlson. Opposed: Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf. Motion passed. It was Councilmember Herbst's view that the preschool operation should be operated in a business area of the city. It was Councilmember Stumpfs view that the number of pupils per session should be limited to five. Motion is based on the findings that the proposed use satisfies the intent of the City's zoning ordinance; given the conditions required, the use is consistent with the character of an R-1 neighborhood and consistent with the comprehensive plan; there is a demonstrated need for this type of use; and the traffic generated will occur on a staggered basis and is similar to traffic created by a daycare, which is allowed as a permitted use. Page 8 Council Minutes - 5/12/97 12. Consideration of renewing membership in he Wright o lnty Economic Development Partnership. City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that the City has received a notice that the 1997 membership dues for the Economic Development Partnership of Wright County are now due. The notice indicated that the City's membership dues for 1997 would amount to $1,004.50; however, if the Monticello Industrial Development Committee (IDC) or Monticello Chamber do not contribute the additional $500 as in past years, the City would be responsible for the total membership fee of $1,504.50. Economic Development Director 011ie Koropchak added that the IDC would be requesting that the Chamber of Commerce pay the $500 portion of the dues at the Chamber Board meeting scheduled for the first Tuesday of June. Council discussed the economic development efforts of the Partnership, and it was noted that city residents actually pay for the Partnership three ways, through City and County contributions and in the salary paid to the City's Economic Development Director. Councilmember Bruce Thielen suggested that there should be some sort of performance measurement so that benefits received from the Partnership can be reviewed. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to table authorization to continue membership in the Economic Development Partnership of Wright County until the activity and financial report can be reviewed. 13. Consideration of sale of Lots 13 and 14, Block 3 Hoglund Addition located on Mississippi Drive. Public Works Director John Simola reported that in 1980, the City accepted Lots 13 and 14, Block 3, Hoglund Addition, in exchange for park dedication fees and engineering fees owed on MacArlund Plaza, expenses owed on the Thomas Park plat development, and remaining assessments for sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and street improvements. The City's total investment in each lot was estimated at $8,424. Simola went on to note that the lots have been difficult to maintain due to unsuitable soil and wet conditions. In 1990, a geotechnical exploration of the lots was performed to determine the suitability for building homes on the lots. The investigation indicated that the house pad areas contained 6.5 ft to 10 ft of organic peat swamp deposits and peat/silty sand fill mixtures. In addition, the ground water was within 3.5 ft from the surface. The cost for Page 9 Council Minutes - 5/12/97 soil correction for both lots in 1990 was estimated between $10,000 to $15,000. City staff suggested that after review by the City Attorney for proper procedure, the Council consider liquidating the lots at a reduced price so that the buyers could perform the necessary soil correction for single family home construction, which would put the lots back on the tax rolls. Council discussed whether the lots were considered park land, which would required a public hearing prior to the sale of the lots. Councilmember Brian Stumpf suggested that the Council wait for the City Attorney's opinion on the matter prior to making a decision. AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BILL FAIR AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO TABLE CONSIDERATION OF THE SALE OF LOTS 13 AND 14, BLOCK 3, HOGLUND ADDITION, AND DIRECT STAFF TO SCHEDULE THE ITEM FOR A PUBLIC HEARING. Voting in favor: Bill Fair, Bruce Thielen, Roger Carlson, Clint Herbst. Opposed: Brian Stumpf. It was Councilmember Stumpf s view that the Council should wait for the City Attorney's opinion prior to holding a public hearing. Motion passed. 14. Discussion of relocation of animal shelter. Public Works Director John Simola reported that in anticipation of constructing a new animal shelter, $150,000 was placed in the 1997 budget. Staff reviewed various options for animal control and noted that the City has averaged 406 animals through the shelter during the past three years, with 12 cities currently contracting for use of the Monticello shelter. During that time, average expenditures were $31,482 and revenues were $20,829, for an average net cost to the City of $10,653 per year. Simola presented three options for Council consideration. The first option would be to not build a new animal shelter and contract with the Pets Under Police Supervision (PUPS) in Maple Grove for boarding animals from the city of Monticello. The net cost to the City for this option was estimated at $43,822 per year based on an average of 127 animals per year. The second option would be to build a new animal shelter sized for city of Monticello animals only. Operating expenses for this option would drop slightly, but revenue would drop to approximately $800 per year, with a net cost to the City of $26,671 per year. The third option would be to build a new animal shelter large enough to handle animals from Monticello as well as the 12 cities currently contracting to use Monticello's facility. Expenses for this option were estimated at $31,482 per year; however, if an administration charge of $46 per month were charged for contracting communities and impound charges were increased slightly, revenue would be approximately $29,429, resulting in a net cost to the City of $2,053. Page 10 Council Minutes - 5/12/97 Mayor Fair requested that Council first discuss whether the City would continue contracting animal shelter services for other communities. AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO CONTINUE ALLOWING OTHER COMMUNITIES TO CONTRACT WITH THE CITY FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES. Motion carried unanimously. Council then discussed location and cost of a new animal shelter. It was suggested by staff that the Council consider building the new facility on property currently owned by the City in the industrial park, which also houses the water reservoir. It was staffs view that the shelter should be located away from residential areas since the animals must occasionally be let out on runs and the shelter wouldn't be soundproof. The proposed design and cost of the shelter were also discussed, and it was suggested that proposals should be reviewed by City Council prior to preparation of plans. The Public Works Director requested that staff be allowed to begin studying options for design of the building for future Council consideration. AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO AUTHORIZE CITY STAFF TO BEGIN STUDYING OPTIONS FOR DESIGN OF A NEW ANIMAL SHELTER. Motion carried unanimously. 15. Consideration of reo ening discussion on sewer access fee increase proposal. City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that at the previous Council meeting, the Council voted 3 to 2 to increase the sewer access (SAC) fee from $1,500 to $3,000 effective June 1, 1997, with comments accepted on the proposed increase until June 1. Wolfsteller noted that in order for this item to be reopened for further discussion, a motion for reconsideration would have to be made by one of the three individuals who voted for the increase and passed by a majority. Councilmember Brian Stumpf had indicated to staff that he would be entering a motion for Council to reopen discussion regarding the fee increase at this meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO REOPEN DISCUSSION OF THE SEWER ACCESS FEE. Voting in favor: Brian Stumpf, Bruce Thielen, Roger Carlson, Bill Fair. Opposed: Clint Herbst. Motion passed. Page 11 Council Minutes - 5/12/97 Councilmember Bruce Thielen suggested that Council consider holding a public hearing on the increase. In addition, it was his view that the City should establish a gradual increase of the fee to reach a total of $3,000 over an 18 -month period, and then establish a formula for annual increases thereafter. Councilmember Stumpf agreed, noting that after discussing the increase with builders and developers, it appeared that an immediate $1,500 increase was too much for them to absorb. Mayor Fair added that gradual increases would help to avoid stifling development. Assistant Administrator Jeff O'Neill suggested that Council increase the fee $500 this year and wait for results from the fee schedule study prior to discussing further increases. Councilmember Roger Carlson noted that he was in favor of smaller increases every six months until the $3,000 amount was reached and then establish a formula for annual increases. City Engineer Bret Weiss noted if Council determined how much of the treatment plant debt they intended to pay with the sewer access fees, it may be easier to establish a formula for increases. He estimated that an annual SAC fee increase of 6% could possibly pay for in excess of 50% of the treatment plant. AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO INCREASE THE SEWER ACCESS FEE TO $2,000 ON JUNE 1, 1997, AND TO $2,500 ON JANUARY 1, 1998, AND INSTRUCT CITY STAFF TO BRING RESULTS FROM THE FEE SCHEDULE STUDY BACK TO COUNCIL FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION BY JUNE 1, 1998. Builder Tom Holthaus explained that fee increases in January would be better for builders since that would be the slowest time of the year. June increases would be difficult because commitments have already been made to customers. BRIAN STUMPF THEN AMENDED HIS MOTION TO STATE THAT THE SEWER ACCESS FEE WOULD INCREASE $1,000 ON JANUARY 1, 1998, AND INSTRUCT STAFF TO BRING RESULTS FROM THE FEE SCHEDULE STUDY BACK TO COUNCIL FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION BY JANUARY 1, 1999. THE AMENDED MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN. Voting in favor: Brian Stumpf, Bruce Thielen. Opposed: Clint Herbst, Bill Fair, Roger Carlson. Motion failed. Page 12 Council Minutes - 5/12/97 A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY BILL FAIR AND SECONDED BY ROGER CARLSON TO INCREASE THE SEWER ACCESS FEE BY $500 ON JANUARY 1, 1998, $500 ON JANUARY 1, 1999, AND $500 ON JANUARY 1, 2000. MOTION INCLUDES INSTRUCTING CITY STAFF TO RETURN TO COUNCIL WITH RESULTS OF THE FEE STRUCTURE STUDY, A RECOMMENDATION ON WHETHER THE FEE IS TOO HIGH OR TOO LOW, AND AN ESTIMATE OF HOW MUCH OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DEBT COULD BE PAID WITH SEWER ACCESS FEES. Councilmember Bruce Thielen clarified the motion by stating that when staff returned to Council with the results of the fee study, a formula would also be presented for annual increases to the fee. Voting in favor of the motion: Bill Fair, Roger Carlson, Bruce Thielen. Opposed: Brian Stumpf, Clint Herbst. Motion passed. 16. Consideration of bills for the first half of May. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY ROGER CARLSON TO APPROVE THE BILLS FOR THE FIRST HALF OF MAY AS PRESENTED. Motion carried unanimously. A. It was the consensus of the Council to reschedule the special Council prioritization workshop of May 13 to Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at 4 p.m. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED BY ROGER CARLSON TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. Motion carried unanimously. al Karen Doty Office Manager Page 13