City Council Minutes 03-09-1992MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 9, 1992 - 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Ken Maus, Clint Herbst, Brad Fyle, Dan
Blonigen
Members Absent: Shirley Anderson
2. Approval of minutes.
A motion was made by Brad Fyle, seconded by Dan Blonigen, and
unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting held February 24, 1992.
3. Citizens comments/petitions, requests, and complaints.
Mr. Tom Sherer, representing the owner of the current post
office building in Monticello, informed the Council that the
U.S. Postal Service is currently considering constructing a
7,000 sq ft new building on property they own near Burger King
on 7th Street. It is anticipated that the construction could
start within the next six months, and Mr. Sherer was
interested in the City's position in regard to the post office
relocating from the downtown area.
Mayor Maus noted that he has had previous discussions with
post office officials regarding possible expansion of their
present location rather than building a new facility. The
post office has had a desire to locate to a site sufficient
for future expansion needs of Monticello, and there may be
problems with acquiring sufficient property to expand the
downtown facility. Generally, it was the Council consensus
that, if possible, they would rather see the post office re-
evaluate their plans and investigate expansion at the present
site. The present property owner has indicated a willingness
to renegotiate with the post office if additional land
adjacent to the present facility could be obtained.
As a result of the discussion, a motion was made by Dan
Blonigen, seconded by Clint Herbst, and unanimously carried to
adopt a resolution requesting the U.S. Postal Service re-
evaluate the present site for possible expansion to meet their
needs and authorize the Monticello HRA to provide assistance
in possible land acquisition or financial incentives to
encourage expansion at the present site.
SEE RESOLUTION 92-7.
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4. Consideration of approval of preliminary plat of phase II of
Cardinal Hills residential subdivision. Applicant, Value Plus
Homes.
Building Inspector, Gary Anderson, reviewed with the Council
the proposed preliminary plat of the Cardinal Hills
subdivision that consists of the second phase creating 50
residential lots on a 23 -acre site. This development is
located east of the first phase and is part of an overall
planned 250 -lot subdivision.
Both the Planning Commission and the Parks Commission have
reviewed the plat for general conformity to our ordinances and
recommended approval with one contingency noted in regard to
park dedication requirements. The second phase is proposing
a 2.7 -acre passive park area. Additional park dedication in
future phases would add an additional 3/4 of an acre for a tot
lot development for a total of 3.5 acres. City ordinances
require park dedication equivalent of 10-1/2 acres for the
entire development, including future phases, or a cash
equivalent equal to 10% of the value. The Parks Commission
and the Planning Commission were in general agreement on
accepting less acreage for park development due to the
proximity of the development to the elementary and middle
school recreational facilities. The Parks Commission had.
originally recommended that 3.5 acres be developed immediately
instead of the 2.7 -acre parcel that was proposed and
recommended that an additional lot within the subdivision be
obtained for park purposes. This additional lot adjacent to
the park would also provide for a better walkway access to
future School Boulevard and the elementary school.
Councilmember Blonigen questioned whether future phases of the
Cardinal Hills development shouldn't have more park land
available than 3/4 of an acre and suggested that the proposed
2.7 -acre park be accepted at this time but that future phases
could require additional park land. It was also recommended
that the developers provide a roadway easement as part of the
second phase preliminary plat approval that would provide a
future access to School Boulevard. It was noted that street,
construction would not be required as part of the development,
only that the easement be provided in case future phases do
not materialize. The easement would provide the City with a
means of constructing an additional outlet to School Boulevard
for the first and second phases.
After further review, a motion was made by Dan Blonigen,
seconded by Brad Fyle, and unanimously carried to approve the
preliminary plat of phase II of Cardinal Hills residential
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subdivision with the 2.7 -acre park dedication provided the
developers were notified that additional park dedication for
future phases is subject to change when platted. In addition,
the approval is contingent upon a roadway easement being
granted by the developers allowing for the extension of
Starling Boulevard to intersect with future School Boulevard.
5. Consideration of approving a resolution accepting petition for
public improvements and ordering preparation of feasibility
study for improvements to phase II of the Cardinal Hills
residential subdivision.
In conjunction with the development of phase II of the
Cardinal Hills subdivision, the developers have petitioned fori
the City to conduct a feasibility study to determine the cost
associated with installing all public improvements necessary.
The developers have provided funds equal to the cost of the
feasibility study should the project not proceed on schedule.
As a result, a motion was made by Clint Herbst, seconded by
Dan Blonigen, and unanimously carried to adopt a resolution
accepting the petition for public improvements and ordering
preparation of the feasibility study for improvements to
phase II of Cardinal Hills residential subdivision.
SEE RESOLUTION 92-8.
6. Consideration of approval of plans and specifications for
_Project 92-04, City Hall Parking Lot Expansion, and
authorization to advertise for bids.
Public Works Director, John Simola, reported that plans and
specifications have been prepared for the expansion of the
parking lot at City Hall. In addition, the report indicated
that the City will need to reconstruct the existing conduit
that services the building providing electrical and telephone
communication lines as part of the parking lot expansion
project. The project would also include lighting of the
parking lot estimated at $6,000 to $7,000.
A motion was made by Brad Fyle, seconded by Dan Blonigen, and
unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifications
for project 92-04, City Hall Parking Lot Expansion, and
authorize advertisement for bids.
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Consideration of approving appointment of election judges.
A motion was made by Clint
and unanimously carried to
as election judges for the
Election:
JoAnne Link
Leona Kline
Kevin Tvedt
Robert Rohland
Herbst, seconded by Dan Blonigen,
appoint the following individuals
April 7, 1992, Presidential Primary
Rosemary Dahl
Lucille Clausen
Robert Nelson
Kaye Gauthier
Consideration of granting a seasonal 3.2 beer license to the
Monticello Softball Association.
For the past number of years, the Monticello Softball
Association has obtained a 3.2 beer license to operate the
concession stand at the NSP softball fields.
A motion was made by Clint Herbst, seconded by Brad Fyle, and
unanimously carried to approve the issuance of a 3.2 beer
license to the Monticello Softball Association contingent upon
the organization providing dram shop liquor liability
insurance coverage.
Consideration of purchasing of repair parts for the pista grit
unit at the wastewater treatment plant.
Public Works Director, John Simola, noted that the pista grit
unit at the wastewater treatment plant, which removes sand and
grit from the wastewater as it enters the plant, was in need';
of repairs. One of the major parts that needed to be replaced'
was a special bearing which was located by Professional
Services Group at an out-of-state supplier at a cost of
$2,513.
A motion was made by Brad Fyle, seconded by Clint Herbst, and
unanimously carried to approve the purchase of the bearing for
the pista grit unit from Jones & Atwood, Inc., of
Libertyville, Illinois, at a cost of $2,513.
Consideration of setting date for 1992 Board of Review
meeting.
The Wright County Assessor's office has tentatively set
Thursday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m., as the date for the City of
Monticello's 1992 Board of Review meeting. The purpose of the
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Board of Review is to allow property owners an opportunity to
receive an explanation of how their market valuations were
established by the City Assessor for taxes payable in 1993.
A motion was made by Dan Blonigen, seconded by Clint Herbst,
and unanimously carried to set the meeting date for Thursday,
May 14, at 7:00 p.m.
11. Rescheduling of special meeting to conduct interviews to
select an architect for public works building expansion
project.
Because of a conflict with some of the Council members, a
special meeting was rescheduled to Tuesday, March 17, at
7:00 p.m., for the purpose of interviewing architects to
design the new public works facility expansion project.
A motion was made by Clint Herbst, seconded by Brad Fyle, and
unanimously carried to confirm a second special meeting for
March 25, 1992, at 7:00 p.m., to discuss with other local
governmental jurisdictions park and recreational issues for
the community.
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Rick Wol f�-sit. e er
City Adminigtrator
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