City Council Minutes 07-07-2026 Joint WorkshopMINUTES
JOINT MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.
North Mississippi Room - Monticello Community Center
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Lloyd Hilgart, Charlotte Gabler, Tracy Hinz, Kip Christianson
Councilmember Absent: Lee Martie
Commissioners Present: Chair Andrew Tapper, Teri Lehner, Rick Kothenbeutel
Commissioners Absent: Vice -Chair Melissa Robeck, , Rob Stark,
Staff Present: Rachel Leonard, Matt Leonard, Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman,
Bob Ferguson, Tyler Bevier
1. Call to Order
Mayor Lloyd Hilgart called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Mayor Hilgart called the roll.
3. Concept Stage Submittal for a 44-acre development including residential and
commercial land uses, including manufactured home uses, within the Mixed Density
Residential and Manufactured Home land use designation areas as identified by the
Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan.
Community Development Director Angela Schumann provided an overview of the
concept proposal, noting that the request was not a formal application. She explained
that the purpose of the workshop was to provide the applicant with clear direction and
feedback by City Council and Planning Commission.
Steve Grittman, City Planner, reviewed the 44-acre concept proposal and outlined
several items for consideration. Discussion included roadway circulation within and
surrounding the proposed development; the extension of frontage access from The
Meadows West to Highway 25 via Deegan Avenue; open -space pathways, and
sidewalks. Mr. Grittman also noted that the concept includes City water, sewer, and
other infrastructure to support the existing needs of The Meadows and future growth.
Ms. Schumann indicated access challenges exist for both sections of The Meadows.
Brett Skilbred, Coldwell Banker Commercial (CBC)-Fisher Group, explained the
partnership with Lakeshore Management to acquire an additional forty-four (44) acres
for expansion of the manufactured home park. The concept is designed to mirror the
existing (West) park to the north with buffering areas i. He explained that the proposal
seeks to support the City's growth strategy by providing affordable housing options
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consistent with Mixed -Density Residential (MDR) land use designation and Mixed -
Neighborhood (MN) zoning, within an approximately 6.5-8 units per acre density.
Mr. Skilbred explained that the extension of Deegan Avenue would provide a public
benefit by extending infrastructure and utilities to serve residents while also supporting
approximately fifteen (15) acres for future commercial development.
When asked about the anticipated number of housing units, Mr. Skilbred stated that the
concept plan shows two hundred, with calculations based on allowing eight (8) units per
acre.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Matt Leonard stated that the City had met with
MNDOT to discuss converting the existing turnaround median into a safer east -west
access point. He noted MN -DOT'S focus was long-term highway safety, while the city's
goal was to provide local service -road access to Deegan Avenue. Mr. Leonard added that
MN -DOT had discussed roundabout locations along the corridor, including Meadows'
entrances. Depending on future traffic volumes, a fully controlled intersection would be
considered.
City Administrator Rachel Leonard spoke of the need to provide safer alternatives for
the extension of Deegan and Cedar Street as frontage roads and providing access to
Meadows residents.
Matt Leonard clarified that Prairie Acres currently has two stub streets that could
connect through the vacant parcel to access the frontage road and connect to utilities.
Councilmembers and Commissioners discussed the City's need for through -street
connectivity.
Mayor Hilgart suggested that a density summary would add context for further
discussion.
When asked how utilities could serve existing Meadows West residents, Matt Leonard
explained that a single -metered watermain service could be provided within the Deegan
Avenue right of way extension, with a private infrastructure system internal to the park
from that point. He noted connections through the stub streets provide the opportunity
to extend utilities to Township residents and south of Deegan.
Discussion included the park's maintenance standards and the need for utility
infrastructure.
4. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m.Recorder by: Anne Mueller
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