City Council Minutes 03-12-2012MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 12, 2012 — 7 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Clint Herbst, Lloyd Hilgart, Torn Perrault, Glen Posusta, Brian Stumpf
Absent: None
1A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Herbst called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and declared a quorum present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1B. Proclamation of Girl Scout Week (March 12 -17)
Mayor Herbst read a proclamation honoring the 1 000' anniversary of Girls Scouts on
March 12, 2012 and proclaiming Girl Scout Week from March 12- 19ti'. A contingent of
over 60 Girl Scouts was present.
2A. Approval of Minutes — February 27, 2012 Special Meeting
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO ACCEPT THE FEBRUARY 27, 2012 SPECIAL
MEETING MINUTES AS CORRECTED. LLOYD HILGART SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
213. Approval of Minutes — February 27, 2012 Special Joint Meeting
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO ACCEPT THE FEBRUARY 27, 2012 SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING MINUTES AS CORRECTED. LLOYD HILGART SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
2C. Approval of Minutes — February 27, 2012 Regular Meeting
LLOYD HILGART MOVED TO ACCEPT THE FEBRUARY 27, 2012 REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES AS CORRECTED. CLINT HERBST SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
• Montgomery Farms (Clint Herbst)
• Semi trailer parking (Glen Posusta)
4. Citizen comments, public service announcements, and staff updates
a. Citizen Comments: none
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b. Public Service Announcements:
1) Monticello Recycling Day (5/12) — Tom Moores talked about the first ever
Monticello Recycling Day to be held at the commuter lot and sponsored
by an independent contractor, Metro Appliance Recycling. Information
will be posted on the city website and other places. Jason Warehime
spoke briefly about his company and what they intend to accept for the
recycling day: appliances, electronics, furniture, batteries, tire, fluorescent
light bulbs and more. It will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Commuter
Parking Lot and people will be able to drive through and drop off. Clint
Herbst asked Mr. Warehime if he could post a sign at the beginning of the
line noting what they do not take. Jason Warehime said they plan to have
several people monitoring traffic at the beginning. They will assess what
people have and let them know what cannot be dropped off that day.
There will be charges for many of the items and they will handle the
money.
2) MCC Programs: Pool of Gold (3/15) and March Madness 5K (3/24) —
Kitty Baltos commented on two upcoming events at the Community
Center. Pool of Gold is taking place this Thursday, March 15th with
money dive, games and prizes. It is free to members. March Madness 5K
is sponsored by Monticello High School Track & Field Team, MCC and
Broadway Cycle. This event will be held Saturday, March 24t" starting at
the MCC at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $13 for preregistrations and first 140
registrants will receive an ear wrap.
C. Staff Updates: none
5. Consent Agenda:
A. Consideration of approving payment of bills for March 12th. Recommendation:
Approve payment of the bill registers for March 12th in the amount of
$494,517.19.
B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for City departments.
Recommendation: Ratify new hires and terminations for MCC, Liquor Store
and Parks.
C. Consideration of adopting Ordinance #554 establishing regulations allowing the
Sheriff's Department to conduct background checks for city employment and
license applications and Summary Ordinance #554A for publication.
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance #554 establishing Title 1, Chapter 8
regulating criminal history background investigations for city employment and
licenses and adopt Summary Ordinance #554A for publication.
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D. Consideration of ratifying appointments to the Bertram Chain of Lakes Advisory
Council. Recommendation: Ratify appointment of Tom Jahnke and Jim Hayes
to the Bertram Chain of Lakes Advisory Council.
E. Consideration of approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the
County of Wright and the City of Monticello regarding the YMCA /Bertram Lake
Regional Park Project. THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGE, NDA.
F. Consideration of adopting Resolution #2012 -024 permitting Xcel Energy to
install private sewer and water system improvements. THIS ITEM WAS
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
G. Consideration of reducing the retainage for the 2011 Street Reconstruction
Improvements, City Project No. I IC001. THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
H. Consideration of approving enhancement requests for Good Friday and a policy
adjustment of benefit eligible horns for part-time employees. THIS ITEM WAS
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
I. Consideration of approving purchase of televisions and digital sign software,
including the installation of equipment and software, with funding from Cable
Commission franchise fee reimbursements. THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE
REMOVAL OF ITEMS E, F, G, H, AND I. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
6. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion
5E. Consideration of approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the
County of Wright and the City of Monticello regarding the YMCA/Bertrant Lake
Regional Park Project
Tom Perrault pulled this item as he disagrees with the project and is not in support of this
agreement.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WRIGHT COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
MONTICELLO REGARDING THE YMCA /BERTRAM LAKE REGIONAL PARK
PROJECT. CLINT HERBST SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 -1
WITH TOM PERRAULT VOTING IN OPPOSITION.
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5F. Consideration of adopting Resolution #2012 -024 permitting Xcel Energy to install
private sewer and water system improvements
Brian Stumpf was wondering if there was a certain point in time that Xcel would be
required to hook up to city water and sewer services. He was concerned because it was
not clear in the agenda item. Clint Herbst asked about the source for fire protection.
Brice Westby explained that Xcel pulls water from the river for fire protection. The gun
range is over a mile from the nearest city service which creates an economic hardship for
them to hook up at this time. Clint Herbst questioned at what time it would become
feasible. Bruce Westby recommends that when a larger building is built or a larger
expansion takes place would probably be the time to have them hook up to city services.
Brian Stumpf stated that he would like to see this in the record of when this would be
addressed.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #2012 -024 PERMITTING
XCEL ENERGY TO INSTALL PRIVATE SEWER AND WATER SYSTEM FOR THE
GUN RANGE IMPROVEMENTS PER CITY - APPROVED PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS; WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE NEXT REQUEST FOR
EXPANSION WILL INCLUDE CONSIDERATION OF CONNECTING TO CITY
SERVICES. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-
0.
5G. Consideration of reducing the retainage for the 2011 Street Reconstruction
Improvements, City Project No. 11C001
Glen Posusta was concerned about reducing the retainage as he felt this could affect
getting the remainder of the work completed by the contractor. He felt that the balance
remaining would be so small that they might be reluctant to finish the work.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE REDUCTION OF THE RETAINAGE
FROM 5% TO 2% ($26,560.21) AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO REDSTONE
CONSTRUCTION INC. LLOYD HILGART SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 4 -1 WITH GLEN POSUSTA VOTING IN OPPOSITION.
5K Consideration of approving enhancement requests for Good Friday and a policy
adjustment of benefit eligible hours for part -tine employees
Glen Posusta doesn't feel that city employees should be given a day off that other private
businesses do not get. He feels that city employees get plenty of holidays already. Brian
Stumpf concurred on not allowing Good Friday as a holiday. Brian also asked for an
explanation of the increase from 25 to 30 hours. Clint Herbst explained that part-rime
employees would need to average 30 hours or more before becoming eligible for benefits
with this change. Currently, the average hours are 25 or greater.
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Jeff O'Neill explained that these ideas came out of a Department Head meeting
discussions for workplace enhancements and subsequent Personnel Committee review.
Clint Herbst explained that the Good Friday holiday is for this year only.
Decision 1:
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO DENY RECOGNIZING GOOD FRIDAY AS A
HOLIDAY FOR 2012. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 3 -2 WITH CLINT HERBST AND LLOYD HILGART VOTING IN
OPPOSITION.
Decision 2:
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN PERSONNEL POLICY
LANGUAGE INCREASING THE HOURS FOR PART -TIME BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY
TO 30 HOURS PER WEEK; EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY ELIGIBLE WILL BE
GRANDFATHERED IN. LLOYD HILGART SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 5 -0.
51. Consideration of approving purchase of televisions and digital sign software,
including the installation of equipment and software, with funding from Cable
Commission franchise fee reimbursements
Glen Posusta pulled this item because he doesn't understand why City staff could not get
the information pulled together for this item. Jeff O'Neill explained the complexity of
the technology and the time required for getting all of the answers and prices pulled
together while ensuring that the technology matches the needs for the digital signage and
connecting to FiberNet channels. Jeff O'Neill also noted that Bill Bruce, Sherburne
Wright Cable Commission consultant, is working with the City on this complicated
project and he was not available last week due to health issues. Kitty Baltos noted that
she is trying to schedule a meeting with Bill Bruce again and then she is out on vacation
for a week. She explained that there are a number of questions on equipment and costs.
Brian Stumpf said he is not comfortable with approving an amount to spend without
having a good idea of the initial costs and some idea of ongoing costs.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE PROJECT
INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
7. Continuation of Public Hearing — Consideration of adopting Ordinance #552
approving amendments to the 2012 Fee Schedule for water and sewer rates
Tom Kelly introduced this item by noting that several workshops have been held to
review the water and sewer rates and possible rate adjustments for 2012. Tom Kelly
noted that he has run some calculations based on Council recommendations and came up
with a proposal to raise water rates by 10% and sewer rates by 15% which would be a
relatively small increase for most users. Tom Kelly is also recommending to table any
increase in BOD and TSS rates until the City can study those rates further. This is at a
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request made by Cargill Kitchen Solutions in a workshop held prior to the Council
meeting.
Lloyd Hilgart asked, if the rates are increased by 10 and 15 percent for 2012, what the
impact would be in future years. Tom Kelly felt there would be a need for some increase
next year in order to cover some of the cost for the WWTF loan repayment.
Tom Perrault stated that he feels the rate increase should beat 10% and 15% across the
board and not at different percentages at the different levels of the rate stricture. Tom
Kelly pointed out that any rate variances between the different levels may be due to
rounding more than anything.
Mayor Herbst opened the Public Hearing. As there were no comments, he closed the
Public Hearing.
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED FOR ALTERNATIVE #2 ADOPTING ORDINANCE #552
WHICH AMENDS THE 2012 FEE SCHEDULE INCREASING WATER RATES BY
8% AND SEWER RATES BY 12% WITH NO CHANGES TO BOD AND TSS
INDUSTRIAL SEWER RATES AT THIS TIME. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 -1 WITH BRIAN STUMPF VOTING IN
OPPOSITION.
Lloyd Hilgart asked what the impact to revenues would be at these lower percentages.
Tom Kelly explained that it would basically be break even with funding little or no
depreciation.
8. Public Hearing — Consideration of adopting Resolution #2012 -025 approving
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant application
for a proposed Phase V Property Acquisition at the Bertram Chain of Lakes
Regional Park
Angela Schumann explained the purpose for the Public Hearing is to approve a grant
application for funding that would be used to acquire a Phase V land purchase at Bertram
Chain of Lakes Regional Park. The City is a partner with Wright County on acquiring
Segment 1 which is 40.17 acres and designated for recreational uses. Angela Schumamn
talked about the project scope and type of activities that are planned for this segment,
which includes both athletic and natural resource -based recreational facilities. She
addressed the planned implementation schedule which would follow the terms of the
grant, which calls for providing access to this parcel within 3 years of grant award. The
grant funding would support the acquisition of the parcel and not the development of the
park and athletic facilities. A more detailed planning process would follow the
acquisition of this segment. The overall cost and proposed funding of the purchase was
noted with both the City and Wright County partnering on this, with no plans to assess
community residents for development. The total cost of Parcel 1 is $1,004,250 with the
Outdoor Recreation Grant as a 50% match program. The City and County would be
asked to match the other 50% with each committing $251,062.50 toward the purchase.
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Clint Herbst asked if the appraisal on hand would apply to this acquisition. Angela
Schumann confirmed that the appraisal is being used at this time but the grant application
process requires a new appraisal. The DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant is the only state
grant available for this type of use. Acquisition is consistent with the stated goals in the
2008 Comprehensive Plan, the 2011 Park and Pathway Plan, and the Capital
Improvement Plan. Therefore, Council is asked to grant approval to submit the grant
application.
Mayor Herbst opened the Public Hearing. As there were no comments, he closed the
Public Hearing.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED FOR ALTERNATIVE 41 ADOPTING RESOLUTION
#2012 -025 IN SUPPORT OF AN OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT APPLICATION
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO AND WRIGHT COUNTY FOR
PURCHASE OF PARCEL 1 AT BERTRAM CHAIN OF LAKES REGIONAL PARK.
CLINT HERBST SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 -1 WITH TOM
PERRAULT VOTING IN OPPOSITION.
9. Consideration of adopting Ordinance #547 amending Monticello Zoning Ordinance
Section 4.5 as related to Temporary Signage. Applicant: City of Monticello
Angela Schumann updated Council on the request to amend the Zoning Ordinance as
related to Temporary Signage and gave a presentation. In February 2011, Council
adopted an interim ordinance allowing less restrictive temporary signage for a year. With
the expiration of the interim ordinance, the Planning Commission studied the results of
the interim regulations and is recommending some changes to the Temporary Signage
ordinance. Angela Schumann talked about some of the outcomes experienced during
2011 and noted some of the concerns: illegally placed signs, signs made of prohibited
materials, did not have permit for sign, and use of multiple sign types at one time on a
property.
The Planning Corn mission is offering two alternatives. One would be to extend the
interim ordinance for another year and the other would be to adopt the amendments as
noted in the proposed ordinance. Angela Schumann noted the primary concerns of the
Planning Commission were related to materials and maintenance of the signs, number of
days allowed for temporary signs, sign allowance per business rather than building, and
sign locations. The Planning Commission recommends adoption of the proposed
ordinance as they feel the data received was adequate to make a recommendation to
amend the Zoning Ordinance.
Clint Herbst asked how they City monitors the number of days on a Temporary Sign;
Angela Schumann explained the permit form and how they track the use.
Brian Stumpf asked how problems with temporary signs are being addressed now.
Angela Schumann and Ron Hackenmueller explained that the City makes contact when a
sign is placed in the wrong location or a permit was not obtained. Ron Hackenmueller
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noted that sometimes people will respond with corrective action and others do not pay
attention to the City's request to enforce the ordinance. Clint Herbst asked how many
issues they are finding out there. Ron Hackemnueller stated that it hasn't been too bad.
They have been getting more requests for permits but they still have some that are not in
compliance. The City has been working on trying to get permits renewed for 2012 for
some signs that were put up in 2011 and are still out there.
Angela Schumann noted that the maintenance and sign materials have been a concern and
they anticipate that might continue. Angela Schumann asked Council what kind of data
they would like staff to collect if they prefer to continue with the interim ordinance. Clint
Herbst commented that he doesn't really want to continue the interim ordinance. He feels
that enough data has been collected to put the proposed ordinance in place and 90 days
should be enough for a sign to be displayed. Lloyd Hilgart stated that he would like to
see staff track the temporary sign use and document the problems, and he would like
some more feedback on unlimited signage. Clint Herbst also feels that all of the
temporary sign users should be required to obtain a permit or be penalized in some way.
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED FOR ALTERNATIVE #2 TO EXTEND INTERIM
ORDINANCE #526 PROVIDING TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF TEMPORARY
SIGNAGE ALLOWANCES, BASED ON A FINDING THAT ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION IS NEEDED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FINAL ORDINANCE
AMENDMENTS; EXTENSION TO RUN THROUGH MARCH 31, 2013. LLOYD
HILGART SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 -1 WITH CLINT
HERBST VOTING IN OPPOSITION.
10. Consideration of adopting Ordinance #553 approving rezoning from I -2 (Heavy
Industrial) to B -2 (Limited Business District) for a portion of Lot 1, Block 2,
Oakwood Industrial Park (100 Chelsea Rd). Applicant: Quarry Church
Steve Grithnan summarized this request from Quarry Church seeking rezoning of the
Simonson Lumber property. Steve Grittman displayed a slide of the current and
surrounding zoning of the property noting that there is a mix of I -2, B -2 and B -4. Steve
Grittman discussed the purpose of a B -2 district, which is what is being requested for
zoning of the property. The analysis of the rezoning looked at 3 points: a) whether the
proposed amendment corrects an error in the original text or map; b) whether the
proposed amendment addresses needs arising from a changing condition, trend or fact
affecting the subject property and surrounding area; and c) whether the proposed
amendment is consistent with achieving goals and objectives outline in the
Comprehensive Plan. Steve Grittman noted that the primary element of the rezoning
request complies with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan and land use plan and secondarily to
the changing conditions and trends in the area. Staff recommends approval of the
rezoning request based on several reasons:
• Proposed rezoning to a commercial zoning is consistent with the guiding
principles of the Comprehensive Plan.
• The amendment will accommodate the proposed future use of the property.
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• The proposed B -2 zoning district requirements can be met on the property by the
uses in that district.
• The amendment will result in a zoning pattern that reflects the intent and direction
of the Comp Plan.
Steve Grittman discussed three possible alternatives consisting of (1) approving the
rezoning; (2) tabling action for rezoning and call for a public hearing to consider a wider
variety of commercial zoning options; or (3) table action and call for a public hearing to
consider amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. He added that Council should establish
findings of fact if they deny the rezoning request. Steve Grittman noted that the Planning
Commission recommends approval; however, IEDC does not support the rezoning as
they felt this is a loss of industrial land and creates a potential for conflict between
heavier industrial uses and commercial user.
Lloyd Hilgart asked about the rezoning of the old bowling alley, which was requested by
Quarry Church as property they were initially interested in purchasing. Steve Grittman
explained that had been zoned I -1 and was rezoned to B -2.
Rod Dragsten spoke about the Planning Commission decision and explained that the
main concerns expressed were buffering between adjacent properties, parking and
landscaping. He feels that Quarry Church should be responsible for addressing these
concerns. Council members expressed concern about how the church would fit in with
the surrounding properties. Glen Posusta noted that there are potential future assessments
for road improvements on both Edmonson Avenue and Chelsea Road.
Kari Sanders spoke on behalf of Quart' Church. She explained that they need to expand
their office space, and their long term goals are to bring all functions under one roof.
They feel this site fits their needs well after looking at a number of other sites in
Monticello. Even if Council would not approve this rezoning, they would intend to
continue looking at other possible sites. Kari explained they decided to concentrate on
the Simonson Lumber site rather than the old bowling alley site because their costs would
be lower for Phase I of their project. Kari addressed the use of the property as identified
in the City's Comprehensive Plan and land use designations and noted that this property
fits both. She expressed dismay that the IEDC does not support the rezoning even though
the Comp Plan does support their proposed use. She confirmed that Quarry Church is
aware of the surrounding land uses and does not see that as a problem with their planned
use. If the Council feels that this should not be rezoned and would not be an appropriate
use, she feels that perhaps the Comp Plan should be reviewed.
Clint Herbst commented on the perception of the Comp Plan at the time it was developed
in 2008 might have been based on an alternative B -2 use such as a gas station or similar
use rather than a church. Glen Posusta explained that his main concern is with existing
businesses in the area and what may happen if those businesses would want to expand.
He gave the example of WE and corresponding complaints from the neighborhood to the
south of JME.
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Richard Platz of Simonson's Lumber commented that his family has been trying to find a
buyer for the lumber yard and would encourage the Council to approve the rezoning so
that they can conclude the sale of the property to Quarry Church.
Bill Tapper, owner of property surrounding Simonson's Lumber, commented on the
request for rezoning. He noted that the property is currently zoned I -2 (heavy industrial),
meaning that uses could include businesses that generate noise, smells, dirt and dust. He
is greatly concerned about losing another piece of I -2 property and possibly generating
another situation like JME where some surrounding uses are not compatible with a
church. Bill Tapper mentioned that he was involved with working on the 2008
Comprehensive Plan and talked about the zoning in relation to the Comp Plan. He feels
that the Simonson Lumber property was not defined accurately as commercial property,
which is generally defined as having at least 30% retail business. He suggested that
considering Simonson Lumber as commercial was an error and the Comp Plan should be
amended to show that property as an I -2 designation. Mr. Tapper would prefer
Alternative #3 to table the rezoning and identify findings of fact to deny the rezoning.
Lloyd Hilgart suggested that this property would be considered for rezoning to B -2
regardless of who the applicant might be. He commented that Simonson was basically a
retail business as they did not manufacturer or produce the items they sold. Lloyd Hilgart
discussed some of the potential zoning concerns and spoke about the need for due
diligence on the part of Quarry Church if this property is rezoned. Steve Grittman noted
that there should not be any issues with screening until they start developing the property
and he pointed out some of the screening requirements. Clint Herbst commented on the
value of discussing this in a public for urn so that a number of the concerns are expressed
and become part of the public record.
Tom Perrault stated that he may be open to rezoning of the site.
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED FOR ALTERNATIVE 42 TO TABLE ACTION FOR
REZONING IN ORDER TO: (A) DEVELOP FINDINGS OF FACT FOR DENIAL OF
REZONING, (B) FORMALLY EXTEND DEADLINE FOR ACTION ON THE
REQUEST, AND (C) CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE LAND USE FROM COMMERCIAL
TO INDUSTRIAL FOR THE SUBJECT PARCEL AND THE PARCEL
IMMEDIATELY TO THE SOUTH. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION FAILED 2 -3 WITH CLINT HERBST, LLOYD HILGART, AND BRIAN
STUMPF VOTING IN OPPOSITION.
LLOYD HILGART MOVED FOR ALTERNATIVE #1 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
#553 REZONING A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, OAKWOOD INDUSTRIAL
PARK FROM I -2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) TO B -2 (LIMITED BUSINESS), BASED
ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS OF FACT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2012 -023. BRIAN STUMPF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 4 -1 WITH GLEN POSUSTA VOTING IN OPPOSITION.
1. The amendment is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
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2. The amendment will accommodate the proposed future use of the property.
3. The proposed B -2 zoning district zoning requirements can be met on the property by uses listed in
that district.
4. The amendment will result in a zoning pattern that reflects the intent and direction of the
Comprehensive Plan.
11. Added items
Montgomery Farms — Clint Herbst noted that the City has a contract with Wilson
Development and has been negotiating with Montgomery Farms. He feels that
the City should assign a date for a purchase agreement to be signed and walk
away if that doesn't happen. Glen Posusta commented that he agrees there should
be a purchase agreement in place with contingencies for relocations or other
needed arrangements and would like to see this in place by March 30th. Council
directed staff to follow up on this.
Semi Parking — Glen Posusta received a call requesting to park a semi trailer
overnight at the commuter parking lot while he works on the cab. Ron
Hackenmueller and Tom Moores noted that the city ordinance allows for up to 72
hour parking as long as the cab and trailer are both there. It does not allow
dropping the trailer and leaving it overnight. Tom Moores noted that the Sheriff's
Dept is diligent about policing that lot. Clint Herbst agreed with the ordinance
especially at the commuter lot. He feels that the business should be responsible
for finding a suitable location when they need to drop a trailer. Ron
Hackenmueller will follow up with the truck owner.
12. Adiournment
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 9:08 P.M. TOM PERRAULT
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Recorder: Catherine M. Shuman P� tai
Approved: March 26, 2012
Attest:
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