City Council Minutes 09-28-2026 SpecialMINUTES
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, September 28, 2026 — 5:45 p.m.
Monticello Community Center
Present: Lloyd Hilgart, Charlotte Gabler, Kip Christianson, Tracy Hinz, Lee Martie
Absent: None
Staff: Rachel Leonard, Sarah Rathlisberger, Angela Schumann, Matt Leonard, Tom
Pawelk, Sara Cahill, Jim Thares, and Jennifer Schreiber
1. Call to Order
Mayor Lloyd Hilgart called the special meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
2. Discussion of property at 205 Pine Street (Old Chamber Building)
City Administrator Rachel Leonard led discussion focused on the future of the old
Chamber building located at 205 Pine Street, including its condition, infrastructure
needs, and potential redevelopment options.
Staff focused the discussion on four options - lease, sell, demolish, or redevelop the
property. Demolition was mentioned as the preferred choice. Public Works Director/City
Engineer Matt Leonard noted that demolition costs were estimated at approximately
$100,000, including restoration and utility work. Additional considerations discussed
included landscaping, improvements to the Clancy Building facade, and screening of
mechanical equipment.
No formal action was taken but there was consensus to investigate the transfer of the
property to the EDA for funding the demolition.
3. Adjournment
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer SchreiberIt JI(V
City Administrator ;
City Council Special Meeting Minutes — September 28, 2026