City Council Minutes 06-10-1996MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June 10, 1996 - 7 p.m.
Members Present: Brad Fyle, Shirley Anderson, Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf, Tom
Perrault
Members Absent: None
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY SHIRLEY
ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD
MAY 28, 1996, AS WRITTEN. Motion carried unanimously.
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City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that at the April 22
Council meeting, Councilmember Herbst requested that all letters to
the editor written by City staff as City employees be reviewed and
approved by the City Council. No formal motion was adopted by the
Council as a whole; however, the perception was that a policy was
adopted. Wolfsteller noted that Mr. Don Smith, publisher of the
Monticello Times, requested that this item be on the agenda for
reconsideration by Council.
In his letter to the Council, City Attorney Paul Weingarden stated that
any attempt to "screen" letters, no matter how benign or pure the
Council's motives were, may be viewed as an impermissible prior
restraint upon constitutionally -protected speech. Weingarden
suggested abandoning such a policy and leaving internal speech issues
to the disciplinary authority of the City Administrator and department
heads.
Don Smith noted that the strongest reason for not adopting such a
policy was that the City administration should speak out defending or
explaining city policy. He noted that such public debate should be
supported, especially in light of the City Attorney's advice not to adopt
a policy which prohibits such letters.
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Mayor Fyle noted that his intention was to review controversial items
only. Any informational items or explanations would not be required
to be reviewed by Council. He also noted that the policy would not
prohibit City staff from writing letters to the editor as citizens.
Councilmember Herbst agreed that the intent of the proposed policy
would be to review letters on controversial subjects to ensure that they
were written in a manner acceptable to Council. He was concerned
that letters on controversial items could appear to be endorsed by the
Council. He stated that if staff feels a letter isn't controversial, they
should feel free to publish it, and there would be no action against a
staff member for writing a letter to the editor. Rick Wolfsteller noted
that it is difficult to discern which subjects would be controversial and
which would not be controversial, thus staff might be hesitant to write
any letters at all. Assistant Administrator O'Neill noted that Council
might consider directing staff to prepare a press release or formal
Council position on controversial matters.
Mayor Fyle requested that the City Administrator draft a policy for
Council review of letters to the editor regarding controversial topics
and return to Council for consideration.
Councilmember Stumpf stated that he felt it would be a misuse of the
Council's authority to review letters written by staff and that he would
be opposed to such a policy.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON
AND SECONDED BY TOM PERRAULT TO ADOPT A POLICY OF NON-
INVOLVEMENT IN LETTERS WRITTEN BY CITY STAFF AND THAT THE
CITY ADMINISTRATOR WAS NOT REQUIRED TO DRAFT A POLICY
REGARDING COUNCIL REVIEW OF CONTROVERSIAL LETTERS. Voting
in favor: Shirley Anderson, Tom Perrault, Brian Stumpf. Opposed:
Clint Herbst, Brad Fyle. Motion passed.
B. Discussion on Township propoaal to install a culvert on Gillard
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City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that the City recently
received a letter from Monticello Township officials alleging that a
drainage problem existing along Gillard Avenue near 95th Street was
not eliminated as part of the City's Gillard Avenue/Meadow Oak storm
sewer project, and Mayor Fyle requested that it be investigated.
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City Engineer Bret Weiss reported that a storm sewer stub was
proposed initially that would have directly benefited Township
property and would have eliminated the drainage problem at this
intersection; however, when the Council was informed that Monticello
Township officials would not pay for any additional cost to cover storm
sewer improvements and would only reimburse the City for half the
cost of a 2 -inch overlay along Gillard, the storm sewer connection was
eliminated from the project.
Weiss noted that he explained to Township Chair Franklin Denn that
if the Township installed a culvert in the area of Gillard and 95th
Street, the storm water would be directed over Gene Bauer 's property
and would eventually end up in the City's culvert. It was the view of
the City Engineer that if the culvert was installed, the Township
should pay an assessment for the amount of acreage served by the
culvert at $1,551 per acre in accordance with the approved assessment
roll.
After discussing the issue with the Township Board, Denn reported
back to the City Engineer that the Board was not in favor of paying an
assessment.
After discussion, it was the consensus of Council to direct the City
Engineer to send a letter to Monticello Township officials stating that
the City does not recommend installation of a culvert at the
intersection of Gillard Avenue and 95th Street unless either the
Township officials or benefiting property owners pay for the cost of the
benefit. Consensus included sending a copy of the letter to Wright
County.
C. Consideration of a request for reconsideration of allowing a staged
odor control plan for Mississip i Shores,
City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that on April 22, the
Council discussed whether allowing Presbyterian Homes to purchase
individual free-standing air cleaner units as needed on a complaint
basi:' v --ould be in compliance with the original conditional use permit,
which required that an air filtration system be developed to control
possible offensive odors from the adjacent wastewater treatment plant.
Council voted to deny acceptance of a staged odor control plan based
on the finding that it was not consistent with the original conditional
use permit requirement; however, Presbyterian Homes requested to
again be on the Council agenda to discuss their rationale for
purchasing only two air cleaning units at this time.
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Paul Setman of Presbyterian Homes stated that, even though they had
originally objected to a second bank of filters due to the added cost of
$10,000, all fresh air entering Mississippi Shores was being filtered.
Portable air cleaning units were suggested and researched; however,
they were found to have questionable effectiveness. Setman noted that
a second bank of filters has now been installed which addresses many
of the temporary filter issues.
Al Larson noted that all but one apartment was now occupied in the
apartment complex and that he was unable to find anyone in the
building who wanted one of the free-standing air cleaners.
Mayor Fyle noted that the City was concerned about the complex being
built next the wastewater treatment plant, which was why the
conditional use permit included the requirement of a thorough air
filtration system. It was his view that the free-standing units should
be purchased to satisfy that requirement.
Councilmember Stumpf pointed out that a notice had been sent to each
occupant of Mississippi Shores stating that Presbyterian Homes was
responsible for any odor problems in the apartments, which lessened
his previous opposition to the proposal of purchasing only two free-
standing air cleaners.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND
SECONDED BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON TO ACCEPT PRESBYTERIAN
HOMES' PHASED -IN PROPOSAL OF PURCHASING TWO FREE-
STANDING AIR CLEANING UNITS IMMEDIATELY, WITH ADDITIONAL
UNITS TO BE PURCHASED ON A COMPLAINT BASIS AS NEEDED. NO
DEPOSIT FOR THE COST OF THE UNITS WAS REQUIRED. Voting in
favor: Brian Stumpf, Shirley Anderson, Clint Herbst, Tom Perrault.
Opposed: Brad Fyle. Motion passed.
4. Citizens comments/petitions;, requests, and complaints.
None.
Councilmember Perrault requested that items 5E and 5J be removed from
the consent agenda for discussion.
A. Consideration of appointing an HRA Commissioner.
Recommendation: Approve the appointment of Steve Andrews to
the HRA.
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B. Consideration of appointment to vacancy on Police Commission.
Recommendation: Approve the appointment of Bridget Baldwin to
the Police Advisory Commission.
C. Consideration of granting annual approval for municipal licenses.
Recommendation: Approve the following licenses effective July 1,
1996:
Intoxicating Liquor, On -sale (fee $3,750)
1. Monticello Liquor, Inc.
2. Silver Fox
3. Joyner Lanes
4. Robert Eidsvold DBA Comfort Inn
5. J.P.'s Annex
6. Hawks Sports Bar
Intoxicating Liquor On -sale. Sunday (fee $200 --set by statute)
1.
Monticello Liquor, Inc.
2.
Silver Fox
3.
Joyner Lanes
4.
VFW Club
5.
American Legion Club
6.
J.P.'s Annex
7.
Hawks Sports Bar
Non -intoxicating Malt, On -sale (fee $275)
1. Rod and Gun (Steak Fry only)
2. Pizza Factory
3. Country Club
1.
Monticello Liquor
2.
Maus Foods
3.
River Terrace
4.
Tom Thumb
5.
Holiday Stationstore
6.
SuperAmerica
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Set-up License (fee $275)
1. Country Club
2. Rod and Gun (steak fry only)
Club Licenses (fee --set by statute based on membership)
1. VFW - $500
2. American Legion - $500
D. Consideration of accepting bid _for liquor store painting.
Recommendation: Authorize painting of the fascia boards and
accept the low bid from Northstar Painting in the amount of $1,155.
E. _Consideration of petition for extension of water main to the Bond_h_us
Manufacturing facility on East County Road 75. Removed from the
consent agenda for discussion.
F. Consideration of approval of a preliminary replat of the Monticello -Big
Lake Hospital District and Mississippi Shores property. Ap lix� cant,
Monticello -Big Lake Hospital. Recommendation: Approve the
preliminary plat of the Monticello -Big Lake Community Hospital
District Campus contingent on the following conditions:
1. Utility easements along lot perimeters must be provided
as required by code. The lot lines along the perimeter of
the plat must be bordered by a 12 -ft utility easement;
interior lot lines must be bordered by 6 -ft easements on
both sides. The final plat must incorporate any
additional roadway dedication and/or utility easements
found necessary by the City Engineer and public works
department.
2. Final plat approval is contingent on vacation of city right-
of-way where necessary.
G. Consideration of an ordinance amendment which would allow ground
floor elevations to beplaced at an elevation less than 1 ft above the
street elevation when Dositive drainan is achieved. Applicant. Willi
Hahn Corporation. Recommendation: Adopt the zoning ordinance
amendment allowing ground floor elevations to be placed less than 1 ft
above the street elevation when positive drainage is achieved in all
zoning districts. Motion is based on the finding that the present
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requirement does not account for circumstances where adequate
drainage can be achieved via side or rear yard storm sewer facilities.
SEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 279.
H. Consideration of an ordinance amendment which would eliminate curb
construction requirements where curbing would be impacted by
planned parking lot expansion. Applicant, Monticello Planning
Commission. Recommendation: Adopt the zoning ordinance
amendment to permit temporary waiver of the concrete curbing
requirement for industrial properties by administrative approval
based on the finding that the proposed amendment is consistent with
the comprehensive plan. SEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 280.
I. Consideration of an ordinance amendment that would allow one
storage shed per residential property in addition to an accessory
building Applicant, Monticello Planning Commission.
Recommendation: Adopt the zoning ordinance amendment to
permit a small second detached accessory structure on conforming
single family lots without a conditional use permit based on the
finding that the proposed amendment is consistent with the
comprehensive plan. SEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 281.
J. Consideration of allowing native grass plantings on a portion of a _rea_r
yard. Applicant, Bob Grabinski. Removed from the consent agenda
for discussion.
K. Consideration of ap=pointment to vacancy on Library Board.
Recommendation: Approve the appointment of Jeanette Lukowski
to fill the unexpired term on the Library Board.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY BRIAN
STUMPF TO ADOPT ITEMS 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5F, 5G, 5H, 5I, AND 5K AS
RECOMMENDED. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION:
5E. Consideration of petition for ext -- - ' f water main to the Bondhus
Manufacturing ffac�ilitv Qn East County Road 75,.
Councilmember Perrault noted his concern regarding other businesses
that may be impacted by Bondhus Manufacturing's request for
extension of water main.
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City Engineer Bret Weiss reported that the most likely place to extend
service to the facility located on the south side of County Road 75 East
would be on the east side of the east entrance to Hart Boulevard in
front of the property recently purchased from Floyd Kruse. He noted
that no other businesses would be impacted by the water main
extension. The estimated cost of the feasibility study for the project
was $500.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND
SECONDED BY TOM PERRAULT TO ORDER THE FEASIBILITY STUDY
FROM WSB AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $500, TO BE FORWARDED TO
THE BONDHUS CORPORATION AND REVIEWED AT THE NEXT
COUNCIL MEETING. Motion carried unanimously.
SEE RESOLUTION 96-27A.
5J. Consideration of allowing native grass plantings on a portion of a rea
yard, ADDlicant, Bob Grabinski.
Assistant Administrator O'Neill reported that Bob Grabinski
requested permission to blend prairie grass plantings into his rear
yard landscaping plan. The prairie grasses would be located in a
drainage swale and would be introduced to the county ditch recently
graded in conjunction with the Oak Ridge project. O'Neill noted that
the prairie grasses would border only one single family lot, whose
owner has indicated support for the request. The remaining property
abutting the proposed prairie grass plantings consisted of a county
ditch and a semi -agricultural open area.
Councilmember Perrault noted his concern that prairie grass plantings
would become a pattern in the city, which in his view would be a
distraction.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY CLINT HERBST AND
SECONDED BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON TO APPROVE THE NATIVE GRASS
PLANTINGS ON A PORTION OF THE REAR YARD OF LOT 1, BLOCK 7,
OAK RIDGE SUBDIVISION, AS REQUESTED, DUE TO THE FACT THAT
THE NATIVE GRASS PLANTING WOULD BORDER ONLY ONE
DEVELOPED HOMESITE AND WOULD BE ADJACENT TO A COUNTY
RIGHT-OF-WAY DITCH AND SEMI -AGRICULTURAL OPEN AREA.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Assistant Administrator O'Neill reported that recently a conditional use
permit was granted to Dan and Linda Mielke to allow a quick lube facility in
a B-3 zone. Mielkes are now requesting an amendment to the conditional use
permit to also allow a car wash in a B-3 zone.
O'Neill noted that the Planning Commission reviewed the request and
focused their discussion on two issues. The first issue was the curb cut onto
the frontage road, which was proposed to be 65 ft. This curb cut would be
40 ft greater than allowed by ordinance for access to a public street. It was
the view of the Planning Commission that because the curb cut would access
a private drive leading to the Subway Shop, traffic conflicts would be
minimal. The second issue discussed by the Planning Commission concerned
the accumulation of ice on the frontage road as cars exit the car wash;
however, it was the view of the Planning Commission that the small amount
of ice accumulation wasn't sufficient reason to deny the conditional use.
Therefore, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
conditional use permit.
O'Neill also reported that since the Planning Commission meeting, he visited
a car wash in Maple Grove similar to the one proposed by Mielkes and found
that water did trail off vehicles for a distance of at least 60 ft from the point
of car wash exit; however, the car wash manager informed O'Neill that the
problem is manageable with the application of salt. O'Neill suggested that
approval of the conditional use permit include a condition that there must be
adequate maintenance of the service road.
City Engineer Bret Weiss noted his concern about the placement of the car
wash on the site. He noted that both options 2 and 3 for the expansion of
Highway 25 would change the location of the service drive and would have
some impact on the stacking of cars.
Dan Mielke reviewed his site plan for the car wash and noted that they are
aware that an option for the Highway 25/Chelsea Road project hasn't been
selected. He noted that they have reviewed every possible scenerio and have
addressed all access points.
Planning Commission Chair Dick Frie noted that the Planning Commission
was also concerned about safety in the area of the car wash and suggested
that signage be required at the car wash exit to watch for through traffic.
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AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON AND
SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW A CAR WASH IN A B-3 ZONE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. AN OFF-STREET LOADING SPACE IS PROVIDED AND
SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED UPON THE SUBMITTED SITE PLAN.
2. ANY LIGHTING (NEW OR EXISTING) USED TO ILLUMINATE THE
OFF-STREET PARKING AREA BE HOODED AND DIRECTED TO
DEFLECT LIGHT AWAY FROM ADJACENT PROPERTIES AND
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
3. ANY NEW SIGNAGE ERECTED UPON THE SUBJECT SITE
COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE CITY SIGN REGULATIONS.
4. THE CITY ENGINEER PROVIDE COMMENT AND
RECOMMENDATION IN REGARD TO GRADING AND DRAINAGE
ISSUES.
5. DIRECTIONAL AND SAFETY SIGNAGE MUST BE ERECTED FOR
VEHICLES EXITING THE CAR WASH.
6. ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE FRONTAGE ROAD MUST BE
ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED.
7. SITE PERIMETER CURBING MUST BE COMPLETED WHEN THE
EXTENSION OF CHELSEA ROAD, FRONTAGE ROADS, AND
ALTERNATIVE ACCESS POINTS ARE ESTABLISHED.
Motion includes the notation that Dan and Linda Mielke, owners of the
proposed quick lube facility and car wash, have been made aware of the
impending Highway 25/Chelsea Road project and the possible impact on
their property.
Motion is based on the following findings:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the spirit and intent of
the Monticello Comprehensive Plan goals and policies and in
keeping with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The proposed project is consistent with the purpose of the
performance standards of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The proposed project will not have any adverse impacts as
outlined in the conditional use permit section of the Zoning
Ordinance.
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4. The proposed project shall provide adequate parking and
loading as outlined herein.
5. The proposed project shall not impose any undue burden upon
public facilities and services.
6. The proposed project is designed in such a manner to form a
desirable and unified environment within its boundaries which
will not be detrimental to future land uses in surrounding areas.
Architecture and site treatments shall be compatible with
adjacent structures and site plans.
7. Site perimeter curbing should be delayed due to impending
roadway and access realignments that could affect curb cut
locations.
8. The wide access point from the garage openings is allowed due
to low traffic volume accessing a low volume private drive.
Voting in favor: Shirley Anderson, Clint Herbst, Brad Fyle, Brian
Stumpf. Opposed: Tom Perrault. Motion passed.
Assistant Administrator O'Neill reported that Sandra Johnson and Marlin
Besler requested a conditional use permit to establish a coffee shop/
delicatessen, including a drive-through window, within a portion of the
existing Total Mart gas station/convenience store facility located north of
Highway 75 and west of County Road 118. He noted the property is zoned
PZM, which lists delicatessens and gas station/convenience stores as
conditional uses; however, a drive-through window is not specifically
referenced as a permitted use.
O'Neill went on to state that the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the conditional use permit. It was their view that the primary
aspect of the business would be the coffee shop/delicatessen and not the
drive-through window; therefore, they did not categorize it as a fast food
facility.
Council discussed the vehicle stacking capacity for the drive-through window
and whether parking was sufficient. Marlin Besler noted that the drive-
through area was not counted as parking area; therefore, the facility would
meet the required parking with or without the drive-through window.
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AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND
SECONDED BY TOM PERRAULT TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW OPERATION OF A COFFEE SHOP AND DELICATESSEN
WITHIN A PORTION OF THE TOTAL MART CONVENIENCE GAS FACILITY
CONTINGENT UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. AN OFF-STREET LOADING SPACE IS PROVIDED AND
SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED UPON THE SUBMITTED SITE PLAN.
2. ANY LIGHTING (NEW OR EXISTING) USED TO ILLUMINATE THE
OFF-STREET PARKING AREA BE HOODED AND DIRECTED TO
DEFLECT LIGHT AWAY FROM ADJACENT PROPERTIES AND
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
3. ANY NEW SIGNAGE ERECTED UPON THE SUBJECT SITE
COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE CITY SIGN REGULATIONS.
4. THE SITE PLAN IS REVISED TO ILLUSTRATE EXTERIOR TRASH
HANDLING LOCATIONS. ALL TRASH HANDLING EQUIPMENT
SHALL BE SCREENED FROM VIEW OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES.
5. ALL OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING LANDSCAPING,
ARE MET.
Motion carried unanimously.
•Consideration_ l by Masonic Lodgei
nce an
operation of Riverside Cemetery to the Cit .
City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that he had recently been
contacted by Ed Wern, Master of the Masonic Lodge in Monticello,
concerning the Masonic Lodge's proposal to transfer control of the Riverside
Cemetery to the City of Monticello. The Masonic Lodge requested that the
City take over the entire operation, including recordkeeping, lot sales,
mowing and cleanup activities, and all other activities associated with the
cemetery.
Wolfsteller noted that taking over the operation of the cemetery would
require the City to make arrangements with an individual to manage the
day-to-day operations. In addition, at the present time, the public works
department would not have sufficient personnel available to maintain the
cemetery unless additional personnel were hired or the activities were
contracted to private firms. It was the view of Lodge members that there
would be sufficient annual income to cover the operational expenses.
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The cost to maintain the cemetery was estimated at $500 per mowing, which
would amount to $5,000 to $6,000 annually; $1,000 for contracting of raking
and removing leaves; and $300 per month for bookkeeping, plot
recordkeeping, showing and staking lots, etc. Total annual cost to maintain
the Riverside Cemetery was estimated at $8,000 to $10,000. Wolfsteller also
noted his concern that even though there may be sufficient funds from
annual sales of plots to cover expenditures, it would be unlikely that any
monies would be available for a perpetual care fund of the 22 -acre cemetery.
Councilmember Anderson noted her support for the City maintaining the
cemetery and suggested that perhaps local organizations could help with the
mowing or donate money toward mowing costs.
Mayor Fyle stated his concern for the amount of time that would be spent in
maintaining the cemetery based on his experience in being the contact
person for a small cemetery in the area. Fyle was also concerned about the
City's liability associated with maintaining the cemetery.
Arve Grimsmo noted that many cemeteries are municipally owned and that
the Lodge has no other alternative. He also reported that the number of
cremations is increasing, which could result in additional spaces that could
be sold to help support maintenance of the cemetery.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON AND
SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO CONTINUE INVESTIGATING THE
FEASIBILITY OF TAKING OVER CONTROL OF THE RIVERSIDE CEMETERY;
STAFF WAS AUTHORIZED TO RESEARCH COSTS AND RETURN TO COUNCIL
WITH A PROPOSAL FOR CONTRACT SERVICES. Voting in favor: Shirley
Anderson, Clint Herbst, Tom Perrault, Brian Stumpf. Opposed: Brad Fyle.
Motion passed.
9. Consideration of repainting the old water tower.
Public Works Director John Simola reported that the Monticello Community
Partners requested that the City consider repainting the old water tower
using at least two colors and the City's "M" logo.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND
SECONDED BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS FOR PAINTING OF THE OLD WATER TOWER BASED UPON
SPECIFICATIONS THAT CALL FOR A TWO-COLOR SYSTEM AND THE
MONTICELLO CITY LOGO, WITH BIDS RETURNABLE JULY 8 AND REVIEWED
BY COUNCIL ON JULY 8. Motion carried unanimously.
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Assistant Administrator O'Neill reported that the Planning Commission
requested a 45 -day moratorium on construction of accessory buildings when
an attached garage is present to allow the Commission to research the need
to control the size and location of accessory buildings. The concern was that
the current code may be too liberal in allowing a 1,000 sq ft accessory
building on R-2 lots, which could be as small as 6,000 sq ft.
Mayor Fyle noted that large garages on 6,000 sq ft two-family lots would not
be desirable, but he did not want to discourage other residents from building
garages for storage of materials. It was suggested that a moratorium be
placed on lots under 10,000 sq ft.
AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY SHIRLEY ANDERSON AND
SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF TO ADOPT A 45 -DAY MORATORIUM ON
CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ON LOTS LESS THAN 10,000 SQ
FT. Motion is based on the finding that time is needed to allow the Planning
Commission to develop understandable regulations governing accessory
buildings. Motion carried unanimously.
SEE RESOLUTION 96-27. SEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 282.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Karen Doty
Office Manager '
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