City Council Agenda Packet 05-23-2011AGENDA
REGULARMEETING–MONTICELLOCITYCOUNCIL
Monday,May23,2011–7p.m.
Mayor:ClintHerbst
CouncilMembers:LloydHilgart,TomPerrault,GlenPosusta,BrianStumpf
1.CalltoOrderandPledgeofAllegiance
2A.ApprovalofMinutes–May9,2011RegularMeeting
3.Considerationofaddingitemstotheagenda
4.Citizencomments,publicserviceannouncements,andstaffupdates
a.CitizenComments:
b.PublicServiceAnnouncements:
1)BertramFamilyFunDay(6/11)
2)Walk&Roll(6/18)
c.StaffUpdates:
5.ConsentAgenda:
A.ConsiderationofapprovingpaymentofbillsforMay23rd
B.ConsiderationofapprovingnewhiresanddeparturesforCitydepartments
C.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-39approvingcontributionsfrom
TomPerraultfortheGeneralFundandReferaFriendProgramfortheFire
Department
D.ConsiderationofestablishingchangefundforMCCforoperationofconcessions
cart
E.Considerationofapprovingthe2010StormWaterPollutionPreventionProgram
(SWPPP)AnnualReport
F.ConsiderationofadoptingOrdinance#529amendingtheMonticelloZoning
Ordinance,Chapter2.4-SpecificReviewProcedures&Requirements,Chapter
5.3(D)-AccessoryUseStandards,andChapter5.4–TemporaryUses
G.ConsiderationofreimbursingplanningreviewapplicationanddepositforNAPA
Auto
SPECIALMEETING
5:30p.m.–Park&TrailPlanReview(JointParks/PC/CC/MCCAdvisory)
H.ConsiderationofarequestforConditionalUsePermitforVeterinaryFacilities
(Neighborhood)andanamendmenttoPlannedUnitDevelopmentforMonticello
BusinessCenter5th Addition/QuadDevelopment.Applicant:Quad
Development,LLC
I.ConsiderationofapprovingasubsidyfortheBuildingPlanCheckFeefor
AroplaxinaccordancewiththeBusinessExpansionIncentivePilotprogram
J.ConsiderationofapprovinganagreementbetweenMattMaierandtheCityof
MonticellotoharvesthayandmaintainboulevardsonspecifiedCityproperties
6.Considerationofitemsremovedfromtheconsentagendafordiscussion
7.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-40orderingImprovementsandauthorizing
RequestforProposalforbidsforthe2011StreetLightingImprovementsfor7th Street
East,CityProjectNo.11C002
8.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-41authorizingpreparationofaFeasibility
ReportforWalnutStreetBoulevardImprovements,CityProjectNo.11C003
9.ConsiderationofapprovingaMapleStreetright-of-wayriverbankrestorationproject
10.Addeditems
11.Adjournment
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5A.ConsiderationofapprovingpaymentofbillregistersforMay23rd (TK)
A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:
TheattachedbillregisterscontainallinvoicesprocessedsincethelastCouncilmeeting.
SubjecttoMNStatutes,mostinvoicesrequireCouncilapprovalpriortoreleasingchecks
forpayment.ThedayfollowingCouncilapproval,paymentswillbereleasedunless
directedotherwise.
IfCouncilhasnoquestionsorcommentsonthebillregisters,thesecanbeapprovedwith
theconsentagenda.Ifrequested,thisitemcanberemovedfromconsentanddiscussed
priortomakingamotionforapproval.
A1.BudgetImpact:None
A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:Noadditionalworkrequired
B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
1.Motiontoapprovethebillregistersforatotalamountof$1,100,879.30.
2.MotiontoapprovethebillregisterswithchangesdirectedbyCouncil.
C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION:
CitystaffrecommendsAlternative#1or#2,perdirectionofCouncil.
D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
Billregisters
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5B.ConsiderationofapprovingnewhiresanddeparturesforCitydepartments (TE)
A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:
TheCouncilisaskedtoratifythehiringanddeparturesofemployeesthathaveoccurred
recentlyinthedepartmentslisted.ItisrecommendedthattheCouncilofficiallyratifythe
hiring/departureofalllistedemployeesincludingpart-timeandseasonalworkers.
A1.BudgetImpact:(positionsaregenerallyincludedinbudget)
A2.StaffWorkLoadImpact:Ifnewpositions,theremaybesometraining
involved.Ifterminatedpositions,existingstaffwouldpickupthosehours,as
needed,untilreplaced.
B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
1.Motiontoratifythehire/departuresoftheemployeesasidentifiedontheattached
list.
2.Motiontodenytherecommendedhiresanddepartures.
C.RECOMMENDATION:
BystatutetheCityCouncilhastheauthoritytoapproveallhires/departures.Citystaff
recommendsAlternative#1,fortheCounciltoapprovethehiresand/ordeparturesas
listed.
D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
Listofnew/terminatedemployees
Name Title Department Hire Date Class
Scott Iano Seasonal Parks Worker Parks 5/16 Seasonal
Lisa Bechtold Customer Care Consultant FNM 5/16 PT
Name Reason Department Last Day Class
Noah Emanuel Voluntary MCC 5/4 PT
NEW EMPLOYEES
TERMINATING EMPLOYEES
5B Council_employee list 2011.xlsx: 5/17/2011
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5C.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-39toacceptcontributionsfromTom
PerraultfortheGeneralFundandRMGReferaFriendprogramfortheFire
Department (CS)
A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:
TomPerraultiscontributing$250forMaytogointotheGeneralFund.Wereceiveda
donationof$150fromtheRMGReferaFriendProgramthatisdesignatedforFire
Departmentsuppliesandequipment.Thisprogramallowshomebuyerstocontribute
moneytothecommunityinwhichtheirnewhomeislocated.
Asrequiredbystatestatute,iftheCityacceptsthedonationoffunds,theCityCouncil
needstoadoptaresolutionspecifyingtheamountofthedonationanditsuse.
A1.BudgetImpact:None
A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:Staffaccountsforandreconcilesdonationscontributed
throughtheCity.
B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
1.Approvethecontributionsandauthorizeuseoffundsasspecified.
2.Donotapprovethecontributionsandreturnthefundstothedonors.
C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION:
Staffrecommendationistoadopttheresolutionacceptingthecontributions.
D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
ResolutionNo.2011-39
CityofMonticello
RESOLUTIONNO.2011-39
APPROVINGCONTRIBUTIONS
WHEREAS,theCityofMonticelloisgenerallyauthorizedtoaccept
contributionsofrealandpersonalpropertypursuanttoMinnesotaStatutesSections
465.03and465.04forthebenefitofitscitizensandisspecificallyauthorizedtomaintain
suchpropertyforthebenefitofitscitizensinaccordancewiththetermsprescribedbythe
donor.SaidgiftsmaybelimitedunderprovisionsofMNStatutesSection471.895.
WHEREAS,thefollowingpersonsandorentitieshaveofferedtocontribute
contributionsorgiftstotheCityaslisted:
DONOR/ENTITYDESCRIPTIONVALUE
TomPerraultCash$250
RMGReferaFriendCash$150
WHEREAS,allsaidcontributionsareintendedtoaidtheCityinestablishing
facilities,operationsorprogramswithinthecity’sjurisdictioneitheraloneorin
cooperationwithothers,asallowedbylaw;and
WHEREAS,theCityCouncilherebyfindsthatitisappropriatetoacceptthe
contributionsoffered.
NOWTHEREFOREBEITRESOLVED bytheCityCouncilofMonticelloas
follows:
1.ThecontributionsdescribedaboveareherebyacceptedbytheCityof
Monticello.
2.Thecontributionsdescribedabovewillbeusedasdesignatedbythe
donor.Thismayentailreimbursingorallocatingthemoneytoanother
entitythatwillutilizethefundsforthefollowingstatedpurpose:
DONOR/ENTITYRECIPIENTPURPOSE
TomPerraultCityofMonticelloGeneralfund(May)
RMGReferaFriendMonticelloFireDepartmentSuppliesorequipment
AdoptedbytheCityCouncilofMonticellothis23rddayofMay,2011.
CITYOFMONTICELLO
______________________________
ClintHerbst,Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator
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5D.ConsiderationofestablishingchangefundforMCCforoperationofaconcessions
trailer (KB)
A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:
TheCommunityCenterisplanningtooperateaconcessiontrailerprimarilyatthe
FreewayFieldareaforthe2011seasonstartinginJune.Itisbeingrequestedthata
changefundfortheconcessionsoperationbeestablished.Itisanauditrequirementfor
theCityCounciltoapproveallchangefunds.Noamountisshowninthisdocumentbut
Councilmemberswillreceiveaseparatelistingshowingtheamount.
FUNDDEPARTMENTUSE
ChangeFundMCCCashdrawerusedwhenMCCoperates
concessiontrailer
B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
1.MotiontoapprovetheestablishmentofachangefundforMCCfortheoperation
ofaportableconcessiontrailer.
2.Motiontodenyestablishingachangefundforthispurpose.
C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION:
StaffrecommendsAlternative#1approvingtheestablishmentofachangefundfora
concessiontrailer.Thisapprovalwouldbeincompliancewithauditrequirements.
D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
None
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5E.Considerationofapprovingthe2010StormWaterPollutionPreventionProgram
(SWPPP)AnnualReport (BW)
A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:
In2005,theCityofMonticellowasdesignatedasaregulatedsmallmunicipalseparate
stormsewersystem(MS4)underMinnesotaRules,Chapter7090.ThisrequiredtheCity
toobtainaNationalPollutantDischargeEliminationSystem/StateDisposalSystem
(NPDES/SDS)stormwaterpermit,andtodevelopandimplementaStormWater
PollutionPreventionProgram(SWPPP)toreducethedischargeofpollutants,including
sediments,fromourstormsewersystemtothemaximumextentpracticable.
OnFebruary15,2007ourdraftSWPPPwassubmittedtotheMinnesotaPollution
ControlAgency(MPCA)forreviewandapproval.OnMarch24,2008theMPCA
approvedourdraftSWPPPandweweregrantedgeneralpermitcoverage.
OurSWPPPaddresses6minimumcontrolmeasures(MCM’s)asfollows:
1.PublicEducationandOutreach,
2.PublicParticipationandInvolvement,
3.IllicitDischargeDetectionandElimination,
4.ConstructionSiteStormwaterRunoffControl,
5.Post-ConstructionStormwaterManagementMeasures,and
6.PollutionPrevention/GoodHousekeepingMeasures.
Atotalof39bestmanagementpractices(BMP’s)andmeasurablegoalsassociatedwith
the6MCM’sareidentifiedintheSWPPPforimplementation.Councilshouldbeaware
thattheseBMP’sresultinhundredsofhoursofCitystafftimebeingspenteveryyearto
administerandcompletethetasksidentifiedinourSWPPP.Thesetasksincludesuch
itemsaspreparinganddistributingpublicinformationpamphletsandnewsarticles,
holdingpublicmeetings,andinventoryingandmappingourentirestormsewersystem
includingponds,pipes,structures,outfalls,waterbodies,etc.
EachyearwearerequiredtosubmitanannualreporttotheMPCAbyJune30th.The
reportsummarizesourSWPPPimplementationeffortsoverthepreviouscalendaryear.
Ourdraft2010annualreportisattachedassupportingdocumentationforCouncilto
reviewandapprovepriortosubmittingtotheMPCA.
Sincelastyear’s(2009)annualreportwassubmitted,theCityCounciladoptedanIllicit
DischargeDetectionandElimination(IDDE)ordinanceasrequiredbyourSWPPP.This
isnotedinsectionV.G.3Dofthedraft2010annualreport.Otherthanthatthereis
nothingnewornoteworthytoreport.However,Councilshouldbeawarethatwearenot
keepingupwithourstormwaterpondmaintenanceeffortsasrequiredinourSWPPP
underBMP#’s6b-3and6b-5.SincethiscouldresultintheMPCAdenyingfuture
NPDESpermitstotheCityforourgeneralpermitand/orpermitsforspecific
improvementprojects,staffrecommendsthatweincreaseourmaintenanceefforts
immediately.Assuch,staffintendstoincreasethebudgetitemdedicatedforsuch
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maintenanceworkin2012.Staffwillbepreparedtodiscussthisinmoredetailduring
thissummer’sbudgetworkshops.
ShouldCouncilwishtodirectanychangestothe2010annualSWPPPreport,staffwill
maketherequestedchangesintimetosubmitthereporttotheMPCVApriortoJune30th.
A.1BudgetImpact:Completingthe2010AnnualReporthadnodirectimpacttothe
budget.
A.2StaffWorkload:Staffspentapproximately50hourspreparingthe2010Annual
Report,includingallassociateddocumentation.
B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
1.Motiontoapprovethe2010SWPPPAnnualReportandauthorizeimmediate
submittaltotheMPCA.
2.Motiontodenyapprovalandsubmittalofthe2010SWPPPAnnualReportto
theMPCApendingrevisionsbasedonCouncilinput.
C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION:
CitystaffrecommendsapprovingAlternative#1.
D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
Draft2010SWPPPAnnualReport
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MS4 Annual Report for 2010
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s)
Reporting period January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010
Due June 30, 2011
Doc Type: Permitting Annual Report
Instructions: By completing this mandatory MS4 Annual Report form, you are providing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPCA) with a summary of your status of compliance with permit conditions, including an assessment of the appropriateness of your
identified best management practices (BMPs) and progress towards achieving your identified measurable goals for each of the
minimum control measures as required by the MS4 Permit. If a permittee determines that program status or compliance with the permit
can not be adequately reflected within the structure of this form additional explanation and/or information may be referenced in an
attachment. This form has significant limitations and provides only a snap shot of MS4 compliance with the conditions in the Permit.
After reviewing the information, MPCA staff may need to contact the permittee to clarify or seek additional information. The MPCA
enforcement policy is to provide the opportunity to respond to any alleged violations before any enforcement action is taken.
Submittal: This MS4 Annual Report must be submitted electronically to the MPCA using the submit button at the end of the form,
from the person that is duly authorized to certify this form. All questions with an asterisk (*) are required fields (these fields also
have a red border), and must be completed before the form will send. A confirmation e-mail will be sent in response to electronic
submissions. To obtain an electronic copy of the 2010 MS4 Annual Report form, please visit the MPCA website at:
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/stormwater/stormwater-ms4.html.
If you have further questions, please contact one of these MPCA staff members (toll-free 800-657-3864):
• Joyce Cieluch 218-846-7387
• Scott Fox 651-757-2368
• Amy Garcia 651-757-2377
General Contact Information (*Required fields)
*Name of MS4: *Contact name:
*Mailing address:
*City: *State: *Zip code:
*Phone (including area code): *E-mail:
Check here if this contact information is different than the contact indicated on the mailing label.
Minimum Control Measure 1: Public Education and Outreach [V.G.1] (*Required fields)
A. The permit requires each Permittee to implement a public education program to distribute educational materials to the
community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of stormwater discharges on water bodies and steps
that the public can take to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. [Part V.G.1.a]
Note: Please indicate which of the following distribution methods you used during the 2010 calendar year. Indicate the
number distributed in the spaces provided (enter “0” if the method was not used or “NA” if the data does not exist):
Media type Number of media Number of times published
Circulation/
Audience
Example: Brochures: 3 different brochures published 5 times about 10,000
Brochures:
Newsletter:
Posters:
Newspaper articles:
Utility bill inserts:
Radio ads:
Television ads:
Cable Access Channel:
Other:
Other:
Other:
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B. *Do you use a website as a tool to distribute stormwater educational materials? Yes No
What is the URL:
C. If you answered yes in question B. above, do you track hits to the site? Yes No
How many hits to the stormwater page during 2010:
D. *Did you hold stormwater related events, presentations to schools or other such activities? Yes No
If yes, please describe:
E. *Have specific messages been developed and distributed during the 2010 calendar year for Minimum Control Measure (MCM):
MCM 1: Yes No MCM 4: Yes No
MCM 2: Yes No MCM 5: Yes No
MCM 3: Yes No MCM 6: Yes No
F. *Have you developed partnerships with other MS4s, watershed districts, local or state
governments, educational institutions, etc., to assist you in fulfilling the requirements for MCM 1?
Yes No
G. List those entities with which you have partnered during the 2010 calendar year to meet the
requirements of this MCM and describe the nature of the agreement(s). Attach a separate sheet
if necessary:
H. *Have you developed methods to assess the effectiveness of your public education/outreach
program?
Yes No
If yes, please describe:
Minimum Control Measure 2: Public Participation/Involvement [V.G.2] (*Required fields)
A. *Did you hold a public meeting to present accomplishments for calendar year 2010 and to
discuss your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)? [Part V.G.1.e]
Yes No
If no, explain:
B. What was the date of the public meeting:
C. How many citizens attended specifically for stormwater
(excluding board/council members and staff/hired consultants)?
D. Was the public meeting a stand-alone meeting for stormwater or was it combined with some
other function (City Council meeting, other public event, etc.)?
Stand-alone
Combined
E. *Each permittee must solicit and consider input from the public prior to submittal of the annual
report. Did you receive written and/or oral input on your SWPPP? [Part V.G.2.b.1-3]
Yes No
F. *Have you revised your SWPPP in response to written or oral comments received from the
public since the last annual reporting cycle? [Part V.G.2.c]
Yes No
If yes, describe. Attach a separate sheet if necessary:
Minimum Control Measure 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination [V.G.3] (*Required fields)
The permit requires permittees to develop, implement, and enforce a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges as defined
in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(2). You must also select and implement a program of appropriate BMPs and measurable goals for this
minimum control measure.
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A. *Did you update your storm sewer system map in 2010? Yes No
If yes, please explain which components (ponds, pipes, outfalls, waterbodies, etc.) were
updated/added:
Note: The storm sewer system map was to be completed by June 30, 2008. [Part V.G.3.a]
B. *Have you modified the format in which the map is available? Yes No
C. If yes, indicate the new format:
Hardcopy only GIS system CAD Other system:
D. *Have you established an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to prohibit illicit discharges
and/or non-stormwater discharges from entering the MS4?
Note: The Permit requires the ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to be established by
June 30, 2010 [Part V.G.3.b]
If yes, indicate whether you’ve established an: Ordinance or Regulatory mechanism
Yes No
E. If you answered yes in question D. above, provide the date the ordinance or other regulatory
mechanism was adopted:
F. If you answered yes in question D. above, a complete copy of your illicit discharge prohibition
ordinance or other regulatory mechanism addressing the requirements of Part V.G.3.b. of the
Permit must be submitted with this MS4 Annual Report. Please provide the URL/reference
where your illicit discharge ordinance or other regulatory mechanism may be found. Include
specific code numbers if available:
The ordinance may alternately be submitted as a separate electronic file attached to the e-mail
submittal of this annual report. Are you submitting an electronic copy?
Yes No
Minimum Control Measure 4: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff [V.G.4] (*Required fields)
The permit requires that each permittee develop, implement, and enforce a program to reduce pollutants in any stormwater
runoff to your small MS4 from construction activities within your jurisdiction that result in a land disturbance of equal to or greater
than one acre, including the disturbance of less than one acre of total land area that is part of a larger common plan of
development or sale if the larger common plan will ultimately disturb one or more acres. [Part V.G.4.]
A. The permit requires an erosion and sediment control ordinance or regulatory mechanism that must include sanctions to
ensure compliance and contains enforcement mechanisms [Part V.G.4.a]. Indicate which of the following enforcement
mechanisms are contained in your ordinance or regulatory mechanism and the number of actions taken for each
mechanism used during the reporting period (enter “0” if the method was not used or “NA” if the data does not exist).
Check all that apply.
Enforcement mechanism Number of actions
Verbal warnings #
Notice of violation #
Administrative orders #
Stop-work orders #
Fines #
Forfeit of security of bond money #
Withholding of certificate of occupancy #
Criminal actions #
Civil penalties #
Other: #
B. *Have you developed written procedures for site inspections? Yes No
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C. *Have you developed written procedures for site enforcement? Yes No
D. *Identify the number of active construction sites greater than an acre in your jurisdiction during
the 2010 calendar year:
E. *On average, how frequently are construction sites inspected (e.g., weekly, monthly, etc.)?
F. *How many inspectors, at any time, did you have available to verify erosion and sediment control
compliance at construction sites during the 2010 calendar year:
Minimum Control Measure 5: Post-construction Stormwater Management in New Development
and Redevelopment [V.G.5] (*Required fields)
The permit requires each permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff from new
development and redevelopment projects within your jurisdiction that disturb an area greater than or equal to one acre, including
projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale that discharge into your small MS4. Your
program must ensure that controls are in place that would prevent or reduce water quality impacts. You must also select and
implement a program of appropriate BMPs and measurable goals for this minimum control measure.
Note: The MS4 permit requirements associated with this minimum control measure were required to be fully developed and
implemented by June 30, 2008.
A. *Have you established design standards for stormwater treatment BMPs installed as a result of
post-construction requirements?
Yes No
B. *Have you developed procedures for site plan review which incorporate consideration of water
quality impacts?
Yes No
C. *How many projects have you reviewed during the 2010 calendar year to ensure adequate long-
term operation and maintenance of permanent stormwater treatment BMPs installed as a result
of post-construction requirements? [Part V.G.5.b.and Part V.G.5.c].
D. *Do plan reviewers use a checklist when reviewing plans? Yes No
E. *How are you funding the long-term operation and maintenance of your stormwater
management system? (Check all that apply)
Grants Stormwater utility fee Taxes
Other:
Minimum Control Measure 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal
Operations [V.G.6] (*Required fields)
The permit requires each MS4 to develop and implement an operation and maintenance program that includes a training
component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations. Your program must
include employee training to prevent and reduce stormwater pollution from activities, such as park and open space maintenance,
fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and stormwater system maintenance.
A. *Indicate the total number of structural pollution control devices (for example-grit chambers,
sumps, floatable skimmers, etc.) within your MS4, the total number that were inspected in 2010,
and calculate the percent inspected. Enter “0” if your MS4 does not contain structural pollution
control devices or none were inspected in 2010. Enter “NA” if the data does not exist:
*Total number *Number inspected *Percentage
*Structural pollution control devices:
B. *Did you repair, replace, or maintain any structural pollution control devices? Yes No
C. *For each BMP below, indicate the total number within your MS4, how many of each BMP type
were inspected and the percent inspected in 2010. Enter “0” if your MS4 does not contain
BMPs or none were inspected in 2010. Enter “NA” if the data does not exist:
Structure/Facility type *Total number *Number inspected *Percentage
*Outfalls to receiving waters:
*Sediment basins/ponds:
*Total
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D. Of the BMPs inspected in C. above, did you include any privately owned BMPs in that number? Yes No
E. If yes in D. above, how many?
Section 7: Impaired Waters Review (*Required fields)
The permit requires any MS4 that discharges to a Water of the State, which appears on the current U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) approved list of impaired waters under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act, review whether changes to the
SWPPP may be warranted to reduce the impact of your discharge [Part IV.D].
A. *Does your MS4 discharge to any waters listed as impaired on the state 303 (d) list? Yes No
B. *Have you modified your SWPPP in response to an approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)? Yes No
If yes, indicate for which TMDL:
Section 8: Additional SWPPP Issues (*Required fields)
A. *Did you make a change to any BMPs or measurable goals in your SWPPP since your last
report? [Part V.H.]
Yes No
B. If yes, briefly list the BMPs or any measurable goals using their unique SWPPP identification
numbers that were modified in your SWPPP, and why they were modified: (Attach a separate
sheet if necessary)
C. *Did you rely on any other entities (MS4s, consultants, or contractors) to implement any portion
of your SWPPP?
Yes No
If yes, please identify them and list activities they assisted with:
Owner or Operator Certification (*Required fields)
The person with overall administrative responsibility for SWPPP implementation and Permit compliance must certify this MS4
Annual Report. This person must be duly authorized and should be either a principal executive (i.e., Director of Public Works, City
Administrator) or ranking elected official (i.e., Mayor, Township Supervisor).
*Yes - I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the
information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly
responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate, and complete (Minn. R. 7001.0070). I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment (Minn. R. 7001.0540).
*Name of certifying official:
*Title: *Date:
(mm/dd/yyyy)
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5F.ConsiderationofadoptingOrdinance#529amendingtheMonticelloZoningOrdinance,
Chapter2.4-SpecificReviewProcedures&Requirements,Chapter5.3(D)-Accessory
UseStandards,andChapter5.4–TemporaryUses (AS)
A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:
ThePlanningCommissionreviewedtheproposedamendmentsatitsregularMay
meetingandrecommendedapprovaloftheordinanceamendmentsaspresented.
Althoughtherewasnopubliccommentontheproposedamendments,
CommissionerFyledidrequestthatstaffprovideanupdateonthenumberand
locationoftemporaryhoopstructuresinresidentialareas.Hisconcernwasnot
relatedtotheconstructionofnewstructures,whichhefeltwasaddressedinthe
codelanguage,butratherhowtodealwithstructuresalreadyinplace.Staff
indicatedthatinformationwouldbeprovidedatanupcomingmeeting,atwhich
timethePlanningCommissioncouldmakerecommendationsspecifictoexisting
structureallowances.
TheamendedMonticelloZoningCodeisinits6-monthcodetrackingperiod,whichis
intendedtoidentifyminorcodelanguageadjustments.Withadoptionofthenewcode,it
wasnotedthatsuchamendmentsmayariseasaresultofthenewcode’sdailyuseand
application.
StaffisrequestingthatPlanningCommissionconsideramendmentstovarious
componentsofthecodeasdescribedbelow.Theamendmentspresentedbystaffbelow
clarifyexistingcomponentsofthecode,orarecomponentsofthepreviouscodethatneed
tobeincorporatedintothenewcode.Theseamendmentsare:
1.AmendmenttotheMonticelloZoningOrdinance,Chapter2.4(B)(2)forthe
initiationofZoningOrdinanceTextandMapAmendments
AmendmentallowstheCommunityDevelopmentDepartmenttoinitiateZoning
OrdinanceTextandMapAmendments.A2005ordinanceamendmenthadallowed
this;itwasnottransferredtonewcode.Staffneedstheflexibility(especiallygiven
therecentlyadoptedcomprehensivezoningordinanceamendment)tocallfor
hearingsforexpediency.
Textofamendment:
2.4(B)(2):(c)RecommendationoftheCommunityDevelopmentDepartment;or
Thenre-letter (d)ActionoftheCityCouncil.
2.AmendmenttotheMonticelloZoningOrdinance,Chapter5.3(D)asrelatedto
thestandardsforAccessoryStructuresintheM-HDistrict.
CityCouncilAgenda:05/23/11
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AmendmentreplacesreferencestoformerR-4districtwith“M-H”inalllocations.
Textofamendment:
5.3(D)(2)(b):IntheR-4 M-Hdistrict,oneminoraccessorybuildingforstorage
ofequipmentandrefuseispermittedforeachmanufacturedhomeprovidedthe
accessorybuildingcanmeetallrequiredsetbacks,andisdesignedofweather
resistancetmaterialthatwillenhancethegeneralappearanceofthelot.
5.3(D)(3)(a):InallresidentialdistrictsexceptR-4 M-H,thefollowingshall
apply:
5.3(D)(3)(b):IntheR-4 M-Hdistrict,thefollowingshallapply:
3.AmendmenttotheMonticelloZoningOrdinance,Chapter5.4asrelatedtothe
GeneralandSpecificStandardsforTemporaryUses.
Thenewcodedoesnothaveaspecificprovisionallowingfortheoutdoorsalesand
displayofgoodsnotrelatedtotheprincipaluse(outsideofagricultural/horticultural
sales).Theneedforthisseasonalpermitrelatestothosebusinessesseekingtosell
fireworks,etc.ItwasinitiallythoughtthattheCity’sTransientMerchantcodecould
covertheseuses,buttheTransientMerchantprovisioncoversonlythelicensingand
notlanduseimpactsrelatedtothesetypesofuses.
Theproposedamendmentallowsforsuchseasonalusesandalsochangesprovisions
for“Tents,Canopies,TartGaragesandHoopBuildings”fortheseuses.
Thereisalsoaneedforanamendmenttoaccommodateconstructiondumpsters
outsideofabuildingpermit.Thisisintendedforthosepropertyownersmaking
interiorrenovationswhichdonotrequirebuildingpermits.
Listedbelowarethesuggestedamendments:
Table5-8:TemporaryStructure
AmendtextforConstructionDumpster(onprivateproperty).
o AllowableDuration:30dayswithoutbuildingpermit.
o PermitRequired:No
o AdditionalRequirements:5.4(E)(1)(b).
Table5-8:TemporarySale
AmendtoaddadditionallineitemforSeasonalSales.
o AllowableDuration:60daysperpermit/120daysmaximumterm
o PermitRequired:Yes
o AdditionalRequirements:5.4(E)(7)and5.4(E)(12)
CityCouncilAgenda:05/23/11
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Section5.4(E)(1)(b):ConstructionDumpster
Additionaltext:
(vi)Besecuredwithacovertopreventlitteranddebrisfromescapingthe
dumpster.
Section5.4(E)(7)(d):Tents,Canopies,TarpGaragesandHoopBuildings
Amendedtext:
o Notbeerectedformorethanatotalof30daysinanycalendaryear;with
theexceptionofthoseuseswithvalidpermitsissuedunder5.4(E)(8-12).
Section5.4(E)(12)SeasonalSales
Addanewsubsectionafter“SpecialEvents’.Textofamendment:
o Seasonalsalesshall:
o Beauthorizedinwritingbythepropertyownerifconductedon
propertynotownedbytheseasonalsaleoperator;
o Notbelocatedwithinanyright-of-way;
o Notreduceavailableparkingareasbelowthatwhichisrequired
bycode;
o Provideadequateingress,egressandoff-streetparkingareas;and
o BesubjecttothesignstandardsinSections4.
B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
ThePlanningCommissionrecommendsalternative1below.
1.MotiontoapproveOrdinance#529,amendmentstoMonticelloZoningOrdinance,
Chapter2.4,Chapter5.3andChapter5.4,basedonafindingthattheproposed
amendmentsareconsistentwiththeintentofthePurposeStatementsofMonticello
ZoningOrdinanceChapter2andSections5.3and5.4.
2.MotiontodenyOrdinance#529,amendmentstoMonticelloZoningOrdinance,
Chapter2.4,Chapter5.3andChapter5.4,basedonafindingthattheproposed
amendmentsareconsistentwiththeintentofthePurposeStatementsofMonticello
ZoningOrdinanceChapter2andSections5.3and5.4.
C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION:
StaffrecommendsAlternative#1above.Staffhasfoundthattheproposedamendments
areconsistentwiththeintentofthePurposeStatementsofMonticelloZoningOrdinance
Chapter2andSections5.3and5.4.
CityCouncilAgenda:05/23/11
4
D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
Ordinance#529
A-Excerpt,Chapter2.4
B-Excerpt,Chapter5.3(D)
C-Excerpt,Chapter5.4
ORDINANCENO.529
CITYOFMONTICELLO
WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA
ANORDINANCEAMENDINGTITLE10–MONTICELLOZONING
ORDINANCEOFTHEMONTICELLOCITYCODE
SECTION2.4–ZONINGORDINANCETEXTANDMAPAMENDMENTS
SECTION5.3–STANDARDSFORACCESSORYUSESAND
STRUCTURES
SECTION5.4–TEMPORARYUSESANDSTRUCTURES
THECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFMONTICELLOHEREBYORDAINS:
Section1.Section2.4(B)ofTitle10-ZoningOrdinanceisherebyamendedtoadd(2)
(c)andrenumberaccordingly:
2.4(B)ZoningOrdinanceTextandZoningMapAmendments
(2)InitiationofProceedings
(c)RecommendationoftheCommunityDevelopment
Department;or
(cd)ActionoftheCityCouncil.
Section2.Section5.3(D)ofTitle10–ZoningOrdinanceisherebyamendedasfollows:
5.3(D)AdditionalSpecificStandardsforCertainAccessoryUses
(2)AccessoryBuilding–Minor
(b)Inthe R-4 M-Hdistrict,oneminoraccessorybuildingforstorage
ofequipmentandrefuseispermittedforeachmanufacturedhome
providedtheaccessorybuildingcanmeetallrequiredsetbacks,and
isdesignedofweather resistancet materialthatwillenhancethe
generalappearanceofthelot.
(3)AccessoryBuilding–Major
(a)Inallresidentialdistrictsexcept R-4 M-H,thefollowingshall
apply:
(b)Inthe R-4 M-Hdistrict,thefollowingshallapply:
ORDINANCENO.529
Section3.Section5.4(D)ofTitle10–ZoningOrdinanceisherebyamendedasfollows:
5.4(D)TableofAllowedTemporaryUsesandStructures
Table5-8:TemporaryUses&Structures–TemporaryStructure
Amendtextfor:ConstructionDumpster(onprivateproperty)
AllowableDuration:30dayswithoutbuildingpermit.
PermitRequired:No.
AdditionalRequirements:5.4(E)(1)(b).
Table5-8:TemporaryUses&Structures–TemporarySale
Amendtexttoaddlineitemfor:SeasonalSales
AllowableDuration:60daysperpermit/120dayspercalendaryear
maximumterm.
PermitRequired:Yes.
AdditionalRequirements:5.4(E)(7)and5.4(E)(12)
Section4.Section5.4(E)ofTitle10–ZoningOrdinanceisherebyamendedasfollows:
5.4(E)SpecificStandardsforTemporaryUses
(1)ConstructionDumpster
Under(b),addthisitemandtext:
(vi)Besecuredwithacovertopreventlitteranddebrisfrom
escapingthedumpster.
(7)Tents,Canopies,TarpGarages,andHoopBuildings
(d)Nottobeerectedformorethanatotalof30daysinany
calendaryear;withtheexceptionofthoseuseswithvalid
permitsissuedunder5.4(E)(8-12).
AddthisnewsubsectiontoSection5.4(E):
(12)SeasonalSales
Seasonalsalesshall:
(a)Beauthorizedinwritingbythepropertyownerifconductedon
propertynotownedbytheseasonalsaleoperator;
(b)Notbelocatedwithinanyright-of-way;
(c)Notreduceavailableparkingareasbelowthatwhichisrequired
bycode;
(d)Provideadequateingress,egressandoff-streetparkingareas;and
(e)BesubjecttothesignstandardsinSection4.
ORDINANCENO.529
Section5.ThisOrdinanceshalltakeeffectandbeinfullforcefromandafteritspassage
andpublication.RevisionswillbemadeonlineafteradoptionbyCouncil.
CopiesofthecompleteZoningOrdinanceareavailableonlineandat
MonticelloCityHall.
ADOPTEDBY theMonticelloCityCouncilthis23rd dayofMay,2011.
CITYOFMONTICELLO
____________________________
ClintHerbst,Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator
VOTINGINFAVOR:
VOTINGINOPPOSITION:
CHAPTER 2: APPLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES
Section 2.4 Specific Review Procedures & Requirements
Subsection (B) Zoning Ordinance Text and Zoning Map Amendments
City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 21
(b) Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the guiding principles of
the Comprehensive Plan;
(c) The extent to which the proposed amendment addresses a demonstrated
community need;
(d) Whether the proposed amendment will protect the health, safety, morals, and
general welfare of the public;
(e) The impacts on the natural and built environments, including air, water, noise,
stormwater management, wildlife habitat, water quality, vegetation, drainage,
streets, and other engineering design or environmental factors;
(f) Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with existing and proposed
uses surrounding the subject property; whether the proposed design and land
uses are appropriate for the land; and whether the proposed amendment will
maintain or improve compatibility among uses and ensure efficient
development within the City;
(g) Whether the proposed amendment will result in a logical, orderly and
predictable development pattern; and
(h) Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the purpose of this
ordinance.
(B) Zoning Ordinance Text and Zoning Map Amendments
(1) Purpose and Scope
This section sets out the procedures to be followed in reviewing and
considering a text change to this ordinance or an amendment to the zoning map
with the exception of a map amendment to a planned unit development, which
shall be subject to the procedures in Section 2.4(P), Planned Unit
Development.
(2) Initiation of Proceedings
Proceedings for the amendment of the text of this ordinance or the zoning map
shall be initiated by one of the following:
(a) An owner of property or an authorized representative of an owner pursuant to
Section 2.3(B), Authority to File Applications;
(b) Recommendation of the Planning Commission; or
CHAPTER 2: APPLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES
Section 2.4 Specific Review Procedures & Requirements
Subsection (B) Zoning Ordinance Text and Zoning Map Amendments
Page 22 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance
(c) Action of the City Council.
(3) Application
(a) All applications to amend the text of this ordinance or the zoning map shall be
in accordance with Section 2.3, Common Review Procedures &
Requirements.
(b) In addition to the common review requirements, applications for changes to
the text of this ordinance or the Zoning Map shall also include the following:
(i) The name of the applicant;
(ii) A narrative explaining the requested modification and the reasons why the
changes are supported by the Comprehensive Plan;
(iii) The legal description of all real property proposed for change, if
applicable;
(iv) The existing and proposed land use and zoning designations for all
properties proposed for change, if applicable;
(v) A map of the properties to be modified to a different zoning designation,
showing the addresses and zoning designations for the subject properties
and the adjacent properties, if applicable;
(vi) The location of the proposed text to be added, amended, or deleted in this
ordinance, if applicable.
(4) Review
(a) Planning Commission
Before any amendment is adopted, the Planning Commission shall hold at
least one public hearing after proper notice has been issued in accordance
with Section 2.3(I). Following the hearing, the Planning Commission shall
adopt findings and recommendations on the proposed amendment as soon as
practical. The Community Development Department may forward an
application to the City Council without a recommendation from the Planning
Commission only if it is deemed necessary to ensure compliance with state
mandated deadlines for application review.
Section 2.3:
Common Review
Requirements
Section 2.3(I):
Public Notification
CHAPTER 2: APPLICATION REVIEWS AND PROCEDURES
Section 2.4 Specific Review Procedures & Requirements
Subsection (C) Variances
City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 23
(b) City Council
The City Council may hold a public hearing on the amendment if deemed
necessary by the Community Development Department. After consideration
of the Planning Commission recommendation and/or hearing, if applicable,
the City Council may adopt the amendment or any part thereof in such form
as it deems advisable. The amendment requires the approval of four-fifths of
all the members of the City Council.
(5) Approval Criteria
Recommendations and decisions on zoning amendments shall be based on
consideration of the following criteria:
(a) Whether the proposed amendment corrects an error in the original text or
map; or
(b) Whether the proposed amendment addresses needs arising from a changing
condition, trend, or fact affecting the subject property and surrounding area.
(c) Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with achieving the goals and
objectives outlined in the comprehensive plan.
(C) Variances
(1) Purpose and Scope
The Variance process is intended to provide limited relief from the strict
requirements of this ordinance in those cases where strict application of a
particular requirement will create an unnecessary hardship due to
circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration. It is not
intended that Variances be granted to allow a use not permitted by the
underlying zoning district, nor to merely remove inconveniences or financial
burdens that the requirements of this ordinance may impose on property
owners in general. Variances are intended to address extraordinary,
exceptional, or unique situations that were not caused by the applicant’s act or
omission.
(2) Initiation of Proceedings
Variances shall be initiated by an owner of property or an authorized
representative of an owner pursuant to Section 2.3(B), Authority to File
Applications.
CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS
Section 5.3 Accessory Use Standards
Subsection (D) Additional Specific Standards for Certain Accessory Uses
Page 306 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance
(e) Accessory dwelling units shall be positioned in one of the following locations:
(i) Within the principal structure (e.g. a lower level apartment);
(ii) Attached to the principal building;
(iii) Detached and behind the principal structure as a freestanding building or
above a detached outbuilding.
(f) Attached accessory dwelling units shall adhere to the following:
(i) The accessory dwelling unit must be attached to the principal structure
and have an operative interconnecting door with the principal structure.
(ii) Access to the unit shall only be from the side or rear yard of the principal
structure.
(g) Detached accessory dwelling units shall adhere to the following:
(i) The detached accessory dwelling unit shall be a minimum of six (6) feet
from the principal structure.
(ii) The accessory dwelling unit must be located in the same base zoning
district as the principal structure.
(h) The use of manufactured homes, travel trailers, campers, tractor trailers, or
similar vehicles as an accessory dwelling unit shall be prohibited.
(i) An accessory dwelling unit shall have a floor area of at least 300 square feet
and shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area in the principal structure.
(j) At least one, but no more than two, off-street parking spaces shall be provided
for an accessory dwelling unit (in addition to the required off-street parking
serving the principal use).
(k) Accessory dwelling units shall not be sold apart from the principal structure.
(l) Accessory dwelling units shall not include home occupations.
(2) Accessory Building – Minor
(a) Minor accessory buildings do not require a building permit, but shall comply
with all applicable zoning regulations.
(b) In the R-4 district, one minor accessory building for storage of equipment and
refuse is permitted for each manufactured home provided the accessory
building can meet all required setbacks, and is designed of weather resistance
material that will enhance the general appearance of the lot.
CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS
Section 5.3 Accessory Use Standards
Subsection (D) Additional Specific Standards for Certain Accessory Uses
City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 307
(3) Accessory Building – Major
(a) In all residential districts except R-4, the following shall apply:
(i) Size
1. Except by Conditional Use Permit issued pursuant to Section
5.3(D)(3)(a)(i)(2) below, no detached accessory building shall exceed
ten percent (10%) of the rear yard of the parcel on which it is located,
nor shall any combination of attached garage and detached accessory
building exceed the following maximum area, whichever is less:
a. 1,200 square feet; or
b. The gross square footage of the principal building footprint.
2. The size limitations for accessory building area listed in Section
5.3(D)(3)(a)(i)(1) above may be increased, up to a maximum square
footage of 1,500 square feet, by the issuance of a Conditional Use
permit when the following conditions are found to exist:
a. Accessory building space is to be utilized solely for the storage of
residential personal property of the occupant of the principal
dwelling, and no accessory building space is to be utilized for
commercial purposes.
b. The parcel on which the accessory building is to be located is of
sufficient size such that the building will not crowd the open
space on the lot.
c. The accessory building will not be so large as to have an adverse
effect on the architectural character or reasonable residential use
of the surrounding property.
d. The accessory buildings shall be constructed to be similar to the
principal building in architectural style and building materials.
(ii) Private Garages
1. Private garages shall be used by the family or families residing upon
the premises, except as follows:
a. One-half of the private garage spaces on the premises can be
rented to non-residents of the property for private passenger
vehicles and/or non-commercial vehicles, trailers, or equipment if
sufficient off-street parking in full compliance with this ordinance
is provided elsewhere on the property.
CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS
Section 5.3 Accessory Use Standards
Subsection (D) Additional Specific Standards for Certain Accessory Uses
Page 308 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance
b. All of the private garage spaces on the premises can be rented to
non-residents of the property for private passenger vehicles
and/or non-commercial vehicles, trailers, or equipment if the
available garage space does not exceed two spaces.
2. No business, service, or industry shall be carried on within a private
garage;
3. Private garages shall not be used for the storage of more than one (1)
commercial vehicle owned or operated by a resident per dwelling
unit.
(b) In the R-4 district, the following shall apply:
(i) Accessory storage buildings in manufactured home parks, if not reviewed
and approved as part of a PUD, shall be conditionally permitted subject to
the following additional requirements:
1. The storage building and any accompanying outdoor storage area
shall be for the sole use of the residents of the manufactured home
park and shall not be used by non-residents.
2. Accompanying outdoor storage areas shall be fully screened from
surrounding manufactured home units and adjacent properties.
(c) In all business and industrial districts, commercial or business buildings and
structures for a use accessory to the principal use is permitted provided that:
(i) In all districts except I-2, such use shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of
the gross floor space of the principal use.
(ii) In the I-2 district, such use shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the gross
floor space of the principal use.
(4) Adult Use/Accessory Activities provided that:
(a) Activities classified as obscene as defined by Minnesota Statute 617.241 are
not permitted and are prohibited.
(b) An adult use which does not qualify as an accessory use shall be classified as
an adult use/principal.
(c) Adult use/accessory activities shall be prohibited from locating in any
building which is also utilized for residential purposes.
MN Statute 617.241
CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS
Section 5.4 Temporary Uses
Subsection (A) Purpose
City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 323
2. In all cases, large trash handling and recycling collection areas shall
be at least six feet from a side or rear lot line, and shall not be located
within front yards or corner side yards.
(iv) Design Materials
If a wall or detached accessory structure is used to screen or define a large
trash handling and recycling collection area, the building materials used
for the wall or accessory structure shall be compatible with the principal
structure and be readily served through swinging doors.
(v) Ground Surface Requirements
Areas intended for large trash handling and recycling collection areas
shall be surfaced with concrete that meets or exceeds minimum City
standards.
(vi) Drainage
Eating establishments and other uses that produce significant amounts of
liquid waste shall configure areas intended for large trash handling and
recycling collection areas to drain to the sanitary sewer system through
grease traps or similar devices as required by the Community
Development Department.
(31) Wind Energy Conversion System – Commercial
All commercial WECS systems shall adhere to the requirements of Section 4.12
in this ordinance.
(32) Wind Energy Conversion System – Non-commercial
(a) Non-commercial WECS systems shall have a total height of less than 200
feet.
(b) All non-commercial WECS systems shall adhere to the requirements of
Section 4.12 in this ordinance.
5.4 Temporary Uses
(A) Purpose
This section allows for the establishment of certain temporary uses of limited duration
and special events, provided that such uses comply with the standards in this subsection
and are discontinued upon the expiration of a set time period. Temporary uses and
special events shall not involve the construction or alteration of any permanent building
or structure.
Section 4.12: Wind
Energy Conversion
Systems
CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS
Section 5.4 Temporary Uses
Subsection (C) General Standards for Temporary Uses
Page 324 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance
(B) Permit Required
Temporary uses and structures that require a permit shall be reviewed in accordance
with the process outlined in Section 2.4(L), Temporary Use Permits; and if a building
permit is also necessary, in accordance with Section 2.4(I), Building Permits.
(C) General Standards for Temporary Uses
Temporary uses, structures, or events shall comply with the following:
(1) Obtain the appropriate permits (as required);
(2) Not be detrimental to property or improvements in the surrounding area or to the
public health, safety, or general welfare;
(3) Be compatible with the principal uses taking place on the site;
(4) Not have substantial adverse effects or noise impacts on nearby residential
neighborhoods;
(5) Not include permanent alterations to the site;
(6) Meet all the setbacks of the underlying base and overlay zoning districts, unless
expressly stated otherwise in this ordinance.
(7) Temporary signs permitted under the Code and associated with the use or
structure shall be removed when the temporary activity ceases.
(8) Not violate the applicable conditions of approval that apply to a site or use on the
site;
(9) Not interfere with the normal operations of any permanent use located on the
property; and
(10) Contain sufficient land area to allow the temporary use, structure, or special event
to occur, as well as adequate land to accommodate the parking and traffic
movement associated with the temporary use, without disturbing environmentally
sensitive lands.
Section 2.4(L):
Temporary Use
Permits
Section 2.4(I):
Building Permits
CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS
Section 5.4 Temporary Uses
Subsection (D) Table of Allowed Temporary Uses and Structures
City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 325
(D) Table of Allowed Temporary Uses and Structures
Table 5-8 summarizes allowed temporary uses and structures and any general or
specific standards that apply. Temporary uses or structures not listed in the table are
prohibited.
TABLE 5-8: TEMPORARY USES & STRUCTURES
Temporary Use or
Structure
Allowable Duration
(per site) Permit(s) Required Additional Requirements
Temporary Structure
Construction Dumpster
(on public ROW/property) Until issuance of certificate
of occupancy or two days
following expiration or
finaling of a building permit
Yes Sec 5.4(E)(1)(a)
Construction Dumpster
(on private property) No Sec 5.4(E)(1)(b)
Construction Trailer Until issuance of certificate
of occupancy Yes Sec 5.4(E)(2)
Recreational Vehicle Use 1 month Yes Sec 5.4(E)(3)
Real Estate Office / Model
Sales Home
Until 85% occupancy of
the phase is reached Yes + Building Permit Sec 5.4(E)(4)
Temporary Mobile Cell
Site 30 days Yes + Building Permit Sec 5.4(E)(5)
Temporary Sign 40 days per year Yes Sec 4.5(I)
Temporary Storage in a
Portable Container 30 days per year Yes Sec 5.4(E)(6)
Tents, Canopies, Tarp
Garages, and Hoop
Buildings
30 days per year Yes Sec 5.4(E)(7)
Temporary Sale
Farmer’s Market
Continuous; up to 5
months per year on a
single site
Yes Sec 5.4(E)(8)
Garage/Yard Sale
4 days per event;
3 events total per calendar
year
No Sec 5.4(E)(9)
Temporary Merchant See Title 3, Chapter 10 of City Code
Wayside Stands 3 days per week No Sec 5.4(E)(10)
Special Events
Special Events
14 days per calendar year,
per parcel unless expressly
stated otherwise
Yes Sec 5.4(E)(11)
CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS
Section 5.4 Temporary Uses
Subsection (E) Specific Standards for Temporary Uses
Page 326 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance
(E) Specific Standards for Temporary Uses
(1) Construction Dumpster
(a) The placement of a temporary construction dumpster or other trash receptacle
within a public right-of-way or other site owned by the City shall be subject to
standards in the Monticello City code as may be applicable.
(b) Temporary trash receptacles or dumpsters located outside public rights-of way
are not required to obtain a temporary use permit, but shall comply with the
following standards:
(i) Be located to the side or the rear of the site, to the maximum extent
practicable;
(ii) Be located as far as possible from lots containing existing development;
(iii) Not be located within a floodplain or otherwise obstruct drainage flow;
(iv) Not be placed within five feet of a fire hydrant or within a required
landscaping area; and
(v) Be located outside of any required tree protection fencing and the dripline
of existing trees.
(2) Construction Trailer
(a) Construction trailers may be permitted on a construction site provided that the
trailer is:
(i) Approved by the Community Development Department for location,
safety, and compatibility with adjacent properties;
(ii) Located on the same site or in the same development as the related
construction;
(iii) Not located within a required landscape area; and
(iv) Associated with development for which a valid Building Permit has been
or will be issued.
(b) The applicant shall be required to restore the trailer site to its previous
condition if the trailer is located off the construction site.
(3) Recreational Vehicle Use
(a) A recreational vehicle owned by a non-resident, guest, or visitor may be
parked or occupied by the guest or visitor on private property containing a
permanent dwelling unit for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days while
visiting the resident of the property.
CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS
Section 5.4 Temporary Uses
Subsection (E) Specific Standards for Temporary Uses
City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 327
(b) The recreation vehicle shall have self-contained sanitary facilities or standard
on-site facilities as required by the Community Development Department.
(c) The parking location of a recreational vehicle shall adhere to the requirements
of Section 4.8, Off-Street Parking.
(4) Real Estate Sales Office/Model Sales Home
One temporary real estate sales office or model sales home per builder or
developer shall be permitted in a section or phase of a new residential or
nonresidential development provided the office or model home:
(a) Is aesthetically compatible with the character of surrounding development in
terms of exterior color, predominant exterior building materials, and
landscape;
(b) Complies with the applicable standards in the approved development plan (if
applicable);
(c) Is operated by a developer or builder active in the same phase or section
where the use is located; and
(d) Is removed or the model home is converted into a permanent residential use
once 85 percent occupancy in the section or phase of the development is
reached.
(5) Temporary Mobile Cell Site
(a) A temporary mobile cell site may be erected after issuance of a building
permit in the case of equipment failure or testing, or for an interim period
(limited to 30 days) after a conditional use permit for a permanent cell site is
approved.
(b) Temporary mobile cell sites shall be removed within 72 hours following
completion of testing, the installation of the permanent tower, or resolution of
equipment failure.
(6) Temporary Storage in a Portable Shipping Container
Temporary storage in a portable shipping container shall be permitted to serve an
existing use subject to the following standards. A portable shipping container
shall not be located:
(a) On a lot without prior approval from the Community Development
Department.
Section 4.8 Off Street
Parking Regulations
CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS
Section 5.4 Temporary Uses
Subsection (E) Specific Standards for Temporary Uses
Page 328 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance
(b) In a required front yard;
(c) Within ten feet of any lot line or structure;
(d) In a manner that impedes ingress, egress, or emergency access; and
(e) On an individual parcel or site for more than 30 total days over any one-year
period.
(7) Tents, Canopies, Tarp Garages, and Hoop Buildings
Tents, canopies, tarp garages, and hoop buildings or similar membrane structures
shall:
(a) Obtain a building permit from the Community Development Department;
(b) Maintain a minimum clearance of 20 feet from all other structures and tents;
(c) Not exceed more than two on a single parcel (the Community Development
Department may approve more than two as a part of a special event on a
single parcel of 20 or more acres in size);
(d) Not be erected for more than a total of 30 days in any calendar year;
(e) Be limited to a maximum of three occurrences per parcel per year;
(f) Not be placed within required landscape areas;
(g) Not obstruct emergency vehicle access to adjacent lots or disrupt pedestrian
circulation; and
(h) The lot or site shall be restored to its original condition within two days of
removal of the tent, canopy, tarp garage, or hoop building.
(8) Farmer’s Market
Farmer’s markets shall:
(a) Be limited to the retail sale of agriculture, horticulture, or floricultural
products;
(b) Provide adequate ingress, egress, and off-street parking areas;
(c) Not reduce minimum parking areas below the minimum required for the
property under the City Code;
CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS
Section 5.4 Temporary Uses
Subsection (E) Specific Standards for Temporary Uses
City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 329
(d) Not be located with any right-of-way;
(e) Renew all applicable temporary use permits annually.
(f) Be subject to the sign standards in Section 4.5, Signs.
(9) Garage/Yard Sales
(a) Garage or yard sales shall:
(i) Be limited to a maximum of three per dwelling per year.
(ii) Not exceed a maximum duration of four consecutive days per sale;
(iii) Occur only between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.;
(iv) Not place items for sale, signs or other advertising within the public right-
of-way, or impede the passage of traffic on streets in the area of the sale;
(v) Conduct vehicle parking in accordance with the standards in this
ordinance and any other applicable City requirements;
(vi) Not negatively affect neighboring properties in terms of noise, trash,
parking, or impede the flow of traffic on nearby streets;
(vii) Not permit loud or boisterous conduct on the premises; and
(viii) Not allow unsold items or other sale-related materials to remain in public
view following conclusion of the sale.
(ix) Remove all sale related signage immediately upon conclusion of the sale.
(b) The owner and/or tenant of the premises on which a sale is conducted, shall
be responsible for the maintenance of good order and decorum on the
premises during the hours of the sale.
(10) Wayside Stands
A wayside stand shall:
(a) Be limited to the retail sale of agriculture, horticulture, or floricultural
products;
(b) Not exceed 750 square feet in area;
(c) Not be located with any right-of-way;
CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS
Section 5.4 Temporary Uses
Subsection (E) Specific Standards for Temporary Uses
Page 330 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance
(d) Be authorized in writing by the landowner if conducted on property not
owned by the operator of the wayside stand;
(e) Not operate for more than three (3) days per site in any given week;
(f) Not reduce available parking areas below that which is required by code;
(g) Provide adequate ingress, egress, and off-street parking areas; and
(h) Be subject to the sign standards in Section 4.5, Signs.
(11) Special Events
(a) Applicability
The procedures and standards of this subsection shall apply to all special
events that are planned for or which reasonably may be expected to attract
more than 100 persons at any one time (including but not limited to cultural
events, musical events, celebrations, festivals, fairs, and carnivals) held on
private property within the City, unless expressly exempted.
(b) Permit Required
All special events subject to this subsection shall have a temporary use permit
for a special event reviewed and approved or approved with conditions by the
Community Development Department in accordance with Section 2.4(L),
Temporary Use Permit, before conducting the special event.
(c) Exemptions
The following events or activities are exempt from the standards of this
subsection (i.e., may occur without a Temporary Use Permit for a special
event). Such activities are subject to all other applicable procedures and
standards of this ordinance.
(i) On Grounds of Private Residence
Special events or activities occurring within, or on the grounds of, a
private residence or on the common areas of a single-family attached,
townhouse, two- to four-family, or multi-family residential development.
(ii) Event Sponsored by City or State
Any event sponsored in whole or in part by the City or state.
Section 4.5: Signs
Section 2.4(L):
Temporary Use
Permits
CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS
Section 5.4 Temporary Uses
Subsection (E) Specific Standards for Temporary Uses
City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance Page 331
(iii) Event or Activity at Site Intended for Such Event or Activity
Any organized activities conducted at sites or facilities typically intended
and used for such activities. Examples of such exempt activities include,
but are not limited to, sporting events such as golf, soccer, softball, and
baseball tournaments conducted on courses or fields intended and used for
such activities; fairs and carnivals at fairgrounds; wedding services
conducted at reception halls, or similar facilities; funeral services
conducted at funeral homes or cemeteries; religious services, wedding
services, and funeral services conducted at religious institutions.
(iv) Event Approved as Part of another Permit
Temporary special events that are expressly approved as part of another
permit shall not require separate review under this subsection.
(d) Standards
In addition to the general temporary use criteria to be reviewed with the
permit application, the following standards shall also apply:
(i) False or Material Misleading Information
The application shall be certified by the applicant as not containing
intentionally false or materially misleading information.
(ii) Unreasonable Risk
There is a finding that the special event would not create an unreasonable
risk of significant:
1. Damage to public or private property, beyond normal wear and tear;
2. Injury to persons;
3. Public or private disturbances or nuisances;
4. Unsafe impediments or distractions to, or congestion of, vehicular or
pedestrian travel;
5. Additional and impracticable or unduly burdensome police, fire, trash
removal, maintenance, or other public services demands; and
6. Other adverse effects upon the public health, safety, or welfare.
(iii) Location Cannot be Accommodated
The special event shall not be of such a nature, size, or duration that the
particular location requested cannot reasonably accommodate the event.
(iv) Time Permitted or Reserved for Other Activities
The special event shall not conflict with another permitted special event at
the same location in a manner that will negatively impact the public
health, welfare, or safety.
CHAPTER 5: USE STANDARDS
Section 5.4 Temporary Uses
Subsection (E) Specific Standards for Temporary Uses
Page 332 City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance
(e) Conditions
In approving the Temporary Use Permit for the special event, the Community
Development Department is authorized to impose such conditions upon the
issuance of the permit as may be necessary to reduce or minimize any
potential adverse impacts upon other property in the area, as long as the
condition relates to a situation created or aggravated by the proposed special
event. The Community Development Department is authorized, where
appropriate, to require:
(i) Provision of temporary parking facilities, including vehicular access and
egress.
(ii) Control of nuisance factors, such as but not limited to, the prevention of
glare or direct illumination of adjacent properties, noise, vibrations,
smoke, dust, dirt, odors, gases, and heat.
(iii) Regulation of temporary buildings, structures and facilities, including
placement, height and size, location of equipment and open spaces,
including buffer areas and other yards.
(iv) Provision of sanitary and medical facilities.
(v) Provision of solid waste collection and disposal.
(vi) Provision of security and safety measures.
(vii) Use of an alternative location or date for the proposed special event.
(viii) Modification or elimination of certain proposed activities.
(ix) Regulation of operating hours and days, including limitation of the
duration of the special event to a shorter time period than that requested
or specified in this subsection.
(x) Submission of a performance guarantee to ensure that any temporary
facilities or structures used for such proposed special event will be
removed from the site within a reasonable time following the event and
that the property will be restored to its former condition.
(f) Duration of Permit
A temporary use permit for a special event authorized in accordance with this
subsection shall be limited to a maximum duration of 14 days per site per
calendar year, unless otherwise specifically authorized by the Community
Development Department.
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5G.ConsiderationofreimbursingplanningreviewapplicationanddepositforNAPAAuto
(AS)
A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:
Councilisaskedtorefundtheplanningapplicationfeeandreviewdepositforlanduse
applicationsrelatedtotheproposedNAPAAutoPartsStore.Councilisnotbeingasked
torefundtheapplicationfeepaidforthevacationrequest.
OnApril25th,theCityCouncilconsideredarequestforvacationofdrainageandutility
easementforLot6,Block1oftheMonticelloTravelCenter2nd Addition.Therequest
wasmadetoaccommodatetheproposeddevelopmentofanNAPAAutoparts/
accessoriesstore.
TheCouncildeniedtherequestforvacation,basedonfindingsrelatedtoconsistency
withtheoriginalPUDapproval.
Thetimingofthevacationrequestrelativetotheapplicant’sdevelopmenttimelinewas
suchthatNAPAhadalsosubmittedanapplicationforamendmenttoPUDandrezoning.
Basedontheapplicationandstatutoryreviewdeadlines,thetworequestswerescheduled
forhearingonMay3rd bythePlanningCommission.
TheapplicationsforamendmenttoPUDandrezoningeachrequireafeeof$200tocover
thecostofrequiredpublicnotice.Theapplicationsalsorequiredaplanningreview
escrowof$2000,whichissubjecttoreconciliationagainstexpensesattheendofthe
planningprocess.
WithCouncil’sdenialofthevacationrequest,theapplicantcouldnolongerproceedwith
theamendmenttoPUDandrezoning,asthevacationwasneededtoaccommodatethe
submittedsiteplandesign.Assuch,theapplicantformallywithdrewbothapplications
subsequenttothedenialofvacation.
Unfortunately,timingofthelanduseapplicationsubmittalrequiredthatthehearing
noticesbepublishedandmailed.Additionally,alimitedamountofreviewcostswere
incurredforinitialplanningreview.Thoseexpensesarenotedbelow.
A1.BudgetImpact:Expensestodateforpublicationandreviewoftherezoningand
amendmenttoPUDapplicationfortheNAPAAutoPartsStoretotals$1107.78.
ThisincludestimespentinpreliminaryreviewbytheCity’splanningconsultant,
NAC.
A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:Staff’stimerelatedtotheprojectincludedpreparation
andmailingofpublicnotice.
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B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
1.Motiontoapprovethereimbursementoftheapplicationfeeanddepositfor
NAPAAuto,totaling$2400,basedonafindingthatarelatedactionofvariance
denialpreventedfurtherCityreviewasrelatedtothesubmittedlanduse
applications.
2.MotiontodenythereimbursementoftheapplicationfeeanddepositforNAPA
Auto.
C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION:
CitystaffrecommendsAlternative#1above.Theapplicantcouldnotproceedwiththe
twoplanning-relatedapplicationsassubmittedwithoutanapprovaloftherequested
vacation.Thedeniedvacationnecessitatedawithdrawalofbothapplications.
D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
None
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5H.ConsiderationofapprovingarequestforConditionalUsePermitforVeterinary
Facilities(Neighborhood)andanamendmenttoPlannedUnitDevelopmentfor
MonticelloBusinessCenter5th Addition/QuadDevelopment;Applicant:Quad
Development,LLC (AS)
ThePlanningCommissionreviewedtheserequestsduringtheirregularmeetingon
May3rd,2011.
ThePlanningCommissionrecommendedapprovalofboththeConditionalUse
PermitforVeterinaryFacilityandtheamendmenttothePlannedUnit
Development.ThePlanningCommissionnotedthatthebuildingelevations
provideddidnotincludefinalcolorsandmaterials,whichisarequirementofthe
PUD.ThePlanningCommissionsoughttoensureconsistencywiththeoriginally
approvedbuildingswithinthePUDandwithbasiccoderequirements.
Assuch,ina5-0vote,theCommissionrecommendedapprovalcontingentonthe
submissionofafinalelevationdrawingtotheCommissionforreviewwithin30
days.TheConditionsofapprovalfurtherrequirethatthefinalelevationsmeetcode
requirementsandmaintainconsistencywiththeoriginalPUD.
OnMay17th,thePlanningCommissionheldaspecialmeetingandapprovedthe
finalstagebuildingelevationdrawingsina5-0vote.Thefinalelevationdrawings
areincludedwithCouncil’spacket.
Property:OutlotA,MonticelloBusinessCenter5th Addition
4300SchoolBoulevard
ThesubjectsiteislocatedwestofWalmartandeastofthe
AutumnRidgeTownhomedevelopment,onthesouthside
ofSchoolBoulevard.
PlanningCaseNumber:2011-010
A.REFERENCE&BACKGROUND:
Request(s):AmendmenttoPlannedUnitDevelopmenttoallowthe
constructionofanapproximately7,680squarefoot
commercialbuildingandaConditionalUsePermitto
accommodateaVeterinaryFacility.
DeadlineforDecision:June3rd,2011(60days)
LandUseDesignation:PlacestoShop
ZoningDesignation:B-4(RegionalBusiness)
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ThepurposeoftheB-4,regionalbusinessdistrict,isto
providefortheestablishmentofcommercialandservice
activitieswhichdrawfromandservecustomersfromthe
entirecommunityorregion.
TheproposedPhaseIIdevelopmentforaVeterinary
FacilityuserequiresaconditionalusepermitintheB-4
zoningdistrict.
CurrentSiteUse:The4.5acresiteiscurrentlyplattedintoasinglebuildable
lotandalargeoutlot.Lot1,Block1hasbeendevelopedas
atwo-storymulti-tenantofficebuilding.Thebalanceofthe
propertyisvacant.
SurroundingLandUses:
North:Vacant,zonedB-4
East:Residential,zonedR-3
AutumnRidgedevelopment,PlannedUnitDevelopment
South:Commercial,zonedB-4
Walmart
West:Commercial,zonedB-4
Walmart
ProjectDescription:
QuadDevelopmentisrequestinganamendmenttotheapprovedPlannedUnit
DevelopmentforMonticelloBusinessCenter5th Additiontoaccommodatethe
constructionofanapproximately7,680squarefootcommercialbuildingasPhaseIIof
theapprovedQuadDevelopmentproject.TheamendmenttoPUDisrequiredasthe
applicantisseekingtochangethefootprintsizeofthebuilding,thebuildingdesign,
parkingconfiguration,andlandscapingtreatmentsforthePhaseIIsite.
ThePhaseIIcommercialbuildingisintendedforuseasaveterinaryfacility,which
requiresaConditionalUsePermitintheB-4District.
Theapplicantalsointendstore-platalargerlotareathanoriginalillustratedonthe
approvedpreliminaryplat,whichwillbeaccomplishedthroughthefinalplatprocess.
PlannedUnitDevelopmentandOrdinanceRequirements:
APlannedUnitDevelopmentallowsforflexibilityinperformancestandardswiththe
understandingthatthedevelopmentwillbeheldtohigherstandardsofsiteandbuilding
designthanwouldordinarilyberequired.Itistheapplicant’sresponsibilitytodesignthe
developmentwithsignificantbenefitsandcommunicatethosebenefitstotheCity.
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Parking.TheoriginalPUDapprovalrequiredcross-easementsforparkingthroughout
thesite.TheeasementswillberequiredtoremaininplaceforthePhaseIIsite
developmentandwillbespecificallyaddressedwithinadevelopmentcontractforthe
proposedre-plat.
IntermsofparkingrequirementsforthePhaseIIdevelopment,theproposedbuilding
totals7,680squarefeetofgrossfloorarea.Theparkingfortheproposedusesis
calculatedasfollows.
Use ProposedSquare
Footage
CodeRequirement RequiredSpaces
Storage,Restrooms938sq.ft.00spaces
Kennel844sq.ft.1spaceper400sqft2spaces
Clinic5,897sq.ft.1spaceper250sqft24spaces
TOTALREQUIREDSPACES 26spaces
TheprovidedsiteplanillustratesthelimitsoftheparkingtobeconstructedwithPhaseII.
Thesiteplanincludes12existingspacessubjecttothecross-easement,andthe
constructionof22additionalspaceswiththePhaseIIdevelopment.TheCityEngineer
hasrecommendedthattheapplicantprovideturningtemplateinformationforlarger
vehiclesinordertoensureadequatecirculationthroughthesitewhenfullydeveloped.
Theparkingconfigurationproposedisacceptable,subjecttothecross-easementand
recommendationoftheCityEngineer.
Landscaping.TheoriginallandscapingplanforthePlannedUnitDevelopmentexceeded
therequirementsforcommercialsites,providing51overstorytreesandanintense
foundationplantingplanforeachbuilding.
TheoverstorytreesincludedacombinationoffourEmeraldLustreMaples,fourFallgold
Ash,fiveSiennaGlenMaples,fourSkylineHoneylocusts,andfiveSwampWhiteOaks.
TheoriginalPUDalsoincluded7AustrianPines,14BlackHillsSpruce,and8Colorado
Spruces.Themajorityoftheoverstorytreesareproposedalongtheeastpropertyline,to
provideabufferbetweenthesubjectsiteandthetownhomedevelopmenttotheeast.
ThesetreeshavealreadybeenplacedwiththePhaseIofficebuildingdevelopment.
Thenarrativeprovidedbytheveterinaryclinicproposesa3’rockgardenbedwitha
mixtureoflowheightconiferousanddeciduousshrubsalongwithgrassesandflowering
perennials.Thesuggestedlandscapingplandoesnotdetailtheexactspeciesorquantity,
butwillberequiredtomeetorexceedtheapprovedfoundationlandscapingplan.(See
pageL2oftheapprovedPUDpacket.)
The32’x34’dogexerciseareaonthesouthsideofthepropertywillbefullyenclosed
andtreatedwithmasonrypillarsofbrickorculturedstonewithaproposed5’fiberglass
privacyfence.Thisareawillbefurtherscreenedwithdwarfspruceonthewestandsouth
sides.Thenorthernsideyardwillfeatureasyntheticturfareawithadditionallandscape
plantings,butwillnotbeenclosed.
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Inadditiontothetreeandshrubrequirements,pertheoriginalPUD,sodisrequired
betweenthebuildingsandonthebacksideofeachbuilding.Theapplicant’snarrative
indicatesthatthisrequirementwillbemet.
AspartoftheoriginalPUD,aplazaareaislocatedattheentrancetotheproposed
facility.Staffhasverifiedthatthisareahasbeenplantedpertheapprovedplan.
Lighting.AphotometricplanwassubmittedfortheoriginalPUD.Thatplanindicates
thatnoglareexceedingonefootcandlewillspilloverontotheadjacentright-of-wayor
adjacentproperties.Themaximumfootcandlereadingalongtheeastpropertyline,
adjacenttoAutumnRidge,is0.2.Anywallmountedlightingshallrequireafullcutoff
fixture.Aphotometricplancompliantwiththeoriginalapprovalwillberequiredat
buildingpermit.
Signage.Thefrontfacadesoftheonestoryplusmezzaninebuildingswereproposedat
3,620squarefeeteach.UndertheoriginalPUD,eachofthesebuildingswasallowed181
squarefeetofsignage.Theapplicantisproposingapproximately105squarefeetofwall
signageforthebuilding.Theapplicanthasindicatedthatsignplacementwillbeonthe
northsideforthebuilding,facingSchoolBoulevard.Finalbuildingelevationswillbe
requiredtoincludeplacementandsizingofallwallsignage.
Inadditiontowallsignage,theoriginalPUDapprovalincludedtwomonumentsigns,one
inthenortheastcornerofthesiteandoneinthenorthwestcornerofthesite.Thesesigns
willcontainplacardsforuptosixtenants.Saidsignsareeach96squarefeetinareaand
15.33feetinheight,foratotalof192squarefeetofsignage.Theveterinaryclinichas
indicatedthattheywillbeincludedwithintheexistingpylonsignageandnoseparate
free-standingsignageisproposedforthesite.
BuildingDesign.TheoriginalPlannedUnitDevelopmentillustratedan8,400square
footbuildingfootprint.ThisapplicationforamendmenttoPUDindicatesinsteada7,680
squarefootbuilding.Thesmallerbuildingisshiftedslightlyeastwardtoaccommodate
changesinbuildingdesign.
TheoriginalPUDproposedfivebuildings,includingbothoneandhalf(mezzanine)and
twostorystructures,allsimilarindesignandmaterials.TheproposedPUDamendment
wouldvaryfromtheapproveddesignandmaterials.
Thenarrativeandpreliminaryelevationstatesthatavarietyofmaterials,including
Hardie-boardsiding,stone,andpre-formedsteeloraluminumwillbeusedonthe
buildingexterior.Adraftbuildingelevationdrawinghasalsobeenprovided.However,
theveterinaryclinichasindicatedthatthefinaldesignwillincludeadditionalfaçade
detailandwindowfenestrationbeyondwhatisshownonthedraft.Theapplicantwill
provideacoloredelevationattheCommissionmeeting.
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Theapplicantwillberequiredtosubmitafinalbuildingelevationdesignillustratingfinal
materialsandlocationplacementconsistentwiththecoderequirementsbelowand
compatibilitywiththeoriginalPUD.
1.Nogalvanizedorunfinishedsteel,galvalum,orunfinishedaluminumbuildings,
exceptthosespecificallydesignedtohaveacorrosivedesignedfinishsuchas
cortensteel,shallbepermittedinthedistrictslistedherein.
2.Buildingsinthesezoningdistrictsshallmaintainahighstandardofarchitectural
andaestheticcompatibilitywithconformingsurroundingpropertiestoensurethat
theywillnotadverselyimpactthepropertyvaluesoftheabuttingpropertiesand
shallhaveapositiveimpactonthepublichealth,safety,andgeneralwelfare,
insofaraspracticable.
3.ExteriorbuildingfinishesinthedistrictssubjecttothisSectionshallconsistof
materialscompatibleingradeandqualitytothefollowing:
(a)Brick
(b)NaturalStone
(c)Decorativerockfaceorconcreteblock
(d)Cast-in-placeconcreteorpre-castconcretepanels
(e)Wood,providedthatthesurfacesarefinishedforexterioruseandwoodof
provenexteriordurabilityisused,suchascedar,redwood,orcypress
(f)Glass
(g)ExteriorInsulatedFinishsystems,wheresaidsystemismanufacturedto
(h)replicatethelookofoneoftheapprovedbuildingmaterialsinthissection
(i)Stucco
4.Metalexteriorfinishesshallbepermittedonlywherecoordinatedintotheoverall
architecturaldesignofthestructure,suchasinwindowanddoorframes,mansard
roofsorparapets,andothersimilarfeatures,andinnocaseshallconstitutemore
than15%ofthetotalexteriorfinishofthebuilding.
AccessandCirculation.TheoverallPlannedUnitDevelopmentsitehasoneaccess
pointextendingsouthfromSchoolBoulevard.Theaccessis40feetinwidth,excluding
theisland,withadequatespaceforturnlanes.Allinternaldrivelanesareproposedat24
feetinwidth,wideenoughtoaccommodatetwo-waytraffic.Across-accesseasement
documentshallbeprovidedtotheCity,verifyingthatthelottobeplattedshallhave
accesstoSchoolBoulevard.
Pedestrianaccesswillbeaccommodatedbyaconcretesidewalkrunningalongthefront
thebuilding.Acrosswalk,asoriginallyapproved,willconnecttheeastsideofthesiteto
thewestsideofthesite.
GradingandDrainage.ThePhaseIIdevelopmentwillproceedinaccordancewith
previouslyapprovedgradingplans.TheCityEngineerhasreviewedtheplansin
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relationshiptotheproposedsiteplanandhasprovidedcomments.Commentsfromthe
CityEngineermaybefoundattachedasExhibitH.
Utilities.ThePhaseIIdevelopmentwillproceedinaccordancewithpreviouslyapproved
utilityplans.TheCityEngineerhasreviewedtheplansinrelationshiptotheproposed
siteplanandhasprovidedcomments.CommentsfromtheCityEngineermaybefound
attachedasExhibitH.
ConditionalUsePermitRequirements:
NeighborhoodVeterinaryFacilitiesarepermittedasconditionalusesintheB-4District.
Tofollowisananalysisoftherequestpertheconditionalusepermitrequirements.
1.Treatmentshallbelimitedtosmallhouseholdpetsunlessthefacilityis
conditionallypermittedasaruralveterinaryfacility.
Theapplicanthasindicatedthattheveterinaryfacilitywillofferservicestosmall
domesticanimalsonly.
2.IntheCCDdistrict,animalsshallonlybehousedovernightiftheyare
undergoingmedicaltreatmentorobservation.Overnightboardingfor
nonmedicalreasonsshallbeprohibited.
Notapplicable.Itisnotedthatthenarrativeindicatesthatboardingfacilitieswill
beprovidedtoclientsoftheveterinaryclinic.
3.Thesiteshallbedesignedtopreventanimalwastefrombeingexposedto
stormwaterorenteringthestormwatersystem,streams,lakes,orconveyances.
Theapplicant’snarrativeindicatesthatstaffon-sitewillmanagewasteandwill
disposeofinappropriatefacilities.TheCityEngineermadespecificcomment
relativetothestormwatersystem.
4.Ifanareaisprovidedforanimalswalking,itshallnotbeexposedtostormwater
andthewasteshallimmediatelybepickedupanddisposedofproperly.
Theapplicant’snarrativeindicatesthatstaffon-sitewillmanagewasteandwill
disposeofinappropriatefacilities.
Theapplicantnarrativeindicatesthattwooutdoorexerciseareaswillbeprovided.
Thefirstexerciseareaisproposedforthesouthsideoftheprincipalbuildingand
isapproximately32’x34’inarea.
Thesecondoutdoorareaisproposedforthenorthsideofthefacilityandwillbe
surfacedwithartificialturf.
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5.Animalsshallnotbekeptoutdoorsorbeallowedtoremainoutsideunsupervised.
Theapplicantnarrativeindicatesthattwooutdoorfencedexerciseareaswillbe
constructed.Animalswillbeallowedintheseareasduringdaytimehoursand
willbeleashedwhenoutsideoffullyenclosedareas.Conditionslistedin
ExhibitZprohibittheovernightkennelingofanimalsoutdoors.
6.Allanimalsmustbeleashed.
Theapplicantnarrativestatesthatanimalswillbeleashedwhenoutside,withthe
exceptionofthefullyenclosedexercisearea.
7.Nooutsidestorageofcarcasses.
Nomentionofthisconditionwasmadeintheapplicantnarrative,butislistedasa
conditionofapprovalwithinExhibitZ.
8.ThefacilityshallbesubjecttoanannualinspectionbyaCityHealthOfficerat
owner'sexpense.
TheCity’sAnimalControlofficerwillcompleteanannualinspectionandsubmit
areporttobefiledwithConditionalUsepermit.
AccessoryUseRequirements:
TrashHandling.Thetrashhandlingenclosureservingthesiteissubjecttothe
followingcodestandards:
1.Thelocationandconfigurationofscreeningforlargetrashhandlingand
recyclingcollectionareasshallbedepictedonallrequiredlandscapingplans.
TheprovidedSuggestedLandscapePlanillustratesthelocationoftheenclosure
alongthesouthsideofthefacility.
2.Largetrashhandlingandrecyclingcollectionareasshallbefullyscreenedfrom
adjacentproperties.
Theapplicanthasindicatedthatthetrashhandlingwillbefullyenclosedwitha
maintenance-freevinylfence.Thefinalelevationdrawingsforthisareashallbea
requirementofthefinalsite/buildingelevationplan.
3.Incaseswhereaccesstolargetrashhandlingandrecyclingfaceapublicright-
of-way,theaccesswayshallbescreenedwithanopaquegate.Chainlinkshall
notbeusedforsuchgates.
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Thetrashenclosurewillbeservicedfromtheinterior(east-facing)sideandwill
notfacearightofway.Theapplicanthasindicatedthatthegateswillalsobe
constructedofmaintenance-freevinyl.
4.Compactorsthatareattachedtotheprincipalstructureshallbetotallyscreened
fromeyelevelviewfrompublicstreetsandadjacentnonindustrialpropertiesbya
screeningwallconstructedofthesamebuildingmaterialastheprincipal
structure.
Notapplicable.
5.Largetrashhandlingandrecyclingshallmeettherequiredsetbacksfor
structuresasrequiredintheunderlyingzoningdistrict.
TheB-4Districthasa0’lotlinesetbackandassuch,theproposedlocationmeets
therequiredsetback.
6.Inallcases,largetrashhandlingandrecyclingcollectionareasshallbeatleast
sixfeetfromasideorrearlotline,andshallnotbelocatedwithinfrontyardsor
cornersideyards.
Theproposedsiteplanillustratescompliancewiththisrequirement.
7.Ifawallordetachedaccessorystructureisusedtoscreenordefinealargetrash
handlingandrecyclingcollectionarea,thebuildingmaterialsusedforthewallor
accessorystructureshallbecompatiblewiththeprincipalstructureandbe
readilyservedthroughswingingdoors.
Theproposedmaterialfortheenclosureisamaintenance-freevinylinacolor
compatiblewiththeprincipalbuilding.Finalelevationsfortheenclosureshallbe
arequirementofthefinalbuildingelevationplan.
8.Areasintendedforlargetrashhandlingandrecyclingcollectionareasshallbe
surfacedwithconcretethatmeetsorexceedsminimumCitystandards.
Thisshallbearequirementofthefinalbuildingplan.
9.Eatingestablishmentsandotherusesthatproducesignificantamountsofliquid
wasteshallconfigureareasintendedforlargetrashhandlingandrecycling
collectionareastodraintothesanitarysewersystemthroughgreasetrapsor
similardevicesasrequiredbytheCommunityDevelopmentDepartment.
Notapplicable.
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RetailSales.Theapplicant’snarrativeindicatesthatalimitedamountofretailsaleswill
occuronsite.Thezoningordinanceallowsretailsalesasapermittedaccessoryusefor
officefacilitiesinaB-4,subjecttothefollowing:
1.Allsalesareconductedindoorswithinaclearlydefinedareaoftheprincipal
buildingreservedexclusivelyforretailsales.Saidsalesareamustbephysically
segregatedfromotherprincipalactivitiesinthebuilding.
2.Theretailsalesareamustbelocatedonthegroundflooroftheprincipalbuilding.
3.SalesArea.Theretailsalesactivityshallnotoccupymorethanfifteen(15)
percentofthegrossfloorareaofthebuilding.
Theapplicanthasindicatedtheirintenttocomplywiththeseconditions.
PlatStandards:
FinalPlat.ThesubjectsiteiscurrentlyplattedasOutlotAoftheMonticelloBusiness
Center5th Addition.Theapplicantisproposingtofinalplataportionoftheexisting
outlotforthePhaseIIsiteasLot1,MonticelloBusinessCenter6th Addition.
Thisreplatwillcreatealotlargerthanthatproposedunderthepreliminaryplat.The
preliminaryplatplattedonlythebuildingfootprintforeachofthefivebuildings,withthe
balanceofthepropertyplattedasanoutlot.Theproposedverterinaryclinicseekstoown
alargerareaoutsideofthebuildingfootprintinordertoaccommodatetheiruseneedson
thebuildingperimeter.ThedevelopmentcontractforPhaseIIwilladdresstheproposed
lot’srelationshiptothebalanceofthesiteformaintenancepurposesandcross-easement
documentswillberequiredtoaccommodateparkingandaccessconfigurationas
proposed.
UnderCityOrdinance,finalplatreviewandapprovaloccursatCityCouncil.The
applicantintendstosubmittheirre-plat/finalplatforthereviewandapprovalofthe
proposedMonticelloBusinessCenter5th AdditioninJune.Thefinalplatreviewwillalso
includeanewdevelopmentcontractspecifictothe5th Addition.
B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
Decision1:ApprovalofanAmendmenttoConditionalUsePermitforPlannedUnit
DevelopmentandConditionalUsePermitforVeterinaryFacility(Neighborhood)
1.MotiontoapprovetheamendmenttoConditionalUsePermitforPlannedUnit
DevelopmentforMonticelloBusinessCenter5th Additionandapprovea
ConditionalUsePermitforVeterinaryFacilityfortheproposedLot1,Block1,
MonticelloBusinessCenter6th Addition,contingentoncompliancewiththose
conditionsspecifiedinExhibitZ.
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2.MotiontodenyapprovalofanamendmenttoConditionalUsePermitforPlanned
UnitDevelopmentforMonticelloBusinessCenter5th Additionanddenythe
ConditionalUsePermitforVeterinaryFacilityfortheproposedLot1,Block1,
MonticelloBusinessCenter6th Addition,basedonfindingstobemadebythe
CityCouncil.
C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION:
StaffrecommendsAlternative#1forapprovaloftheConditionalUsePermitand
amendmenttoPlannedUnitDevelopment,subjecttotheconditionslistedinExhibitZ.
ThePlanningCommissionunanimouslyrecommendsAlternative#1.Themajority
ofconditionslistedwithinExhibitZisstandardtotheordinanceforveterinaryfacilities
orarerelatedtofinalplatting.
TheproposeduseisconsistentwiththeComprehensivePlanandwithzoningregulations
fortheproperty,subjecttocompliancewiththestatedconditions.
D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
A.AerialImage
B.ApplicantNarrative
C.SitePlan
D.LandscapeDescription
E.SuggestedLandscapingPlan
F.BuildingElevations
G.ExteriorFinishes&ParkingDescription
H.ApprovedPlans–QuadDevelopmentPUD(9/4/2007)
I.CityEngineer’sCommentLetter,dated4/26/11
J.PlanningCommissionResolution2011-36
Z.ConditionsofApproval
ExhibitZ–ConditionsofApproval
ConditionalUsePermitforVeterinaryFacilityand
AmendmenttoPlannedUnitDevelopment
OutlotA,MonticelloBusinessCenter5th Addition
ProposedasLot1,Block1,MonticelloBusinessCenter6th Addition
1.Theareaprovidedforanimalsshallnotbeexposedtostormwaterandthewasteshall
immediatelybepickedupanddisposedofproperly.
2.Animalsshallnotbekeptoutdoorsovernightorbeallowedtoremainoutsideunsupervised.
3.Allanimalsmustbeleashed.
4.Nooutsidestorageofcarcassesshallbepermitted.
5.ThefacilityshallbesubjecttoanannualinspectionbyaCityHealthOfficeratowner'sexpense.
6.TheapplicantshallcomplywithfinalbuildingelevationsprovidedtothePlanningCommission
onMay17th,2011,whichareconsistentwithcoderequirementsandcompatiblewiththeoriginal
PUD.
7.Theapplicantshallsubmitafinalbuildingelevation/siteplanillustratingthefollowing:
a.Thelocationandconfigurationoflandscapingofscreeningforlargetrashhandlingand
recyclingcollectionareas.
b.Largetrashhandlingandrecyclingshallbeatleastsixfeetfromasideorrearlotline,
andshallnotbelocatedwithinfrontyardsorcornersideyards.
c.Ifawallordetachedaccessorystructureisusedtoscreenordefinealargetrashhandling
andrecyclingcollectionarea,thebuildingmaterialsusedforthewalloraccessory
structureshallbecompatiblewiththeprincipalstructureandbereadilyservedthrough
swingingdoors.
d.Areasintendedforlargetrashhandlingandrecyclingcollectionareasshallbesurfaced
withconcretethatmeetsorexceedsminimumCitystandards.
e.Signplacementandsize.
8.Theapplicantshallsubmitadetailedlandscapingplanillustratingthefollowing:
a.ThenumberandspeciesofplantingsinordertoverifycompliancewiththeoriginalPUD
andbaselandscapingcoderequirements.
b.Thelocation,number,speciesandconfigurationoflandscapingforlargetrashhandling
andrecyclingcollectionareas.
9.Aphotometricplancompliantwiththeoriginalapprovalwillberequiredatbuildingpermit.
10.Across-accesseasementdocumentshallbeprovidedtotheCity,verifyingthatLot1,Block1of
theproposedMonticelloBusinessCentershallhavedirectaccesstoSchoolBoulevardandto
PUDparkingfacilities.
11.TheapplicantshallcomplywiththecommentsperCityEngineer’smemodatedApril26th,2011.
12.Theapprovalissubjecttothere-platandexecutionofDevelopmentAgreementforMonticello
BusinessCenter6th Addition.
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5I.ConsiderationofapprovingasubsidyfortheBuildingPlanCheckFeeforAroplax’s
expansioninaccordancewiththeBusinessExpansionIncentivePilotProgram
(MB)
A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:
Asyoumayrecall,inJanuaryof2011theCouncilauthorizedthecontinuationofthe
BusinessExpansionIncentiveProgram.Theprogram’sprimarypurposewasto
encouragetheexpansionandgrowthofexistingMonticellobusinesses.
TheCouncil’sauthorizationallowedforapilotprogramthatwouldrununtiltheendof
2011.Theapprovedprogramstructureallowedforapplicantstoreceiveupto$5,000in
buildingorplanningfeereductions.Theassistancewouldbeappliedonlytotheplan
reviewcomponentofthebuildingpermitcost,planningapplication,ordemolition
permits.
Toqualifyfortheprogram,applicantsneedtobeanexistingbusinessseekingtoexpand
attheircurrentlocationorexpandatanewlocationnMonticello.Theapplicantalso
needstodemonstrateanabilitytomeetatleasttwoofthefollowingcriteria:
1.Createorretainjobs.
2.Redevelopment,expansion,orrenewalofexistingvacantunderutilized
existingcommercialorindustrialproperties/buildings,includingoneofthe
following:
a)Increasebuildingsquarefootage
b)Increasebuildingvaluation
c)Increasedvisualappearanceorfunctionoffacility
d)Productorserviceexpansion
e)OccurswithintheCentralCommunityDistrict
CityStaffreceivedanapplicationfromAroplaxrequestingtoutilizethebusiness
expansionincentiveprogramtoreceiveawaiverofthebuildingpermitplancheckfee.
Aroplaxiscurrentlyworkingwiththebuildingdepartmenttobeginconstructionofan
18,240squarefootwarehouseaddition.Aroplaxisexperiencinggrowthandthereforehas
aneedforadditionalwarehousespacetoopenupfloorareaforadditionalequipment
purchases.Theproposedadditionisanticipatedtocreateapproximately4-6newjobs.
TheBuildingOfficialhascalculatedtheplancheckfeeat$3,047.66.
A1.BudgetImpact:ThecurrentcashbalanceofthepilotprojectintheLiquorStore
Fundis$29,480.UponapprovaloftheAroplaxapplicationthefundbalance
wouldbe$26,432.
A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:Staffworkloadrequirementsconsistedofwritingthe
Councilstaffreport.
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B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
1.Motiontoapprovesubsidizingthe$3,047.66buildingplancheckfeeonthe
buildingpermitforAroplax’swarehouseaddition.
2.Motiontodenybuildingplancheckfeesubsidy.
C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION:
StaffrecommendsAlternative#1.AroplaxmeetstheobjectivesoftheapprovedBusiness
ExpansionIncentivePilotprogrambyaddingsquarefootage,creatingadditionaljobs,
increasingbuildingvaluationandfunctionalityoftheirexistingfacility.
D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
BusinessExpansionIncentivePilotApplication (thiswasnotavailableatprintingsowill
beemailedorprovidedtoCouncilpriortothemeeting)
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5J.ConsiderationofapprovingagreementbetweenMattMaierandtheCityof
MonticellotoharvesthayandmaintainboulevardsonspecifiedCityproperties
(BP)
A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:
CouncilisrequestedtoapprovetheagreementwithMattMaierallowinghimtoharvest
hayandmaintainboulevardsonCitypropertiesidentifiedintheleaseagreement.This
symbioticdesignwasincludedintherightofwaymaintenanceplanportionofthe2011
MowingManagementPlanapprovedbyCouncil.Factorsusedindetermining
maintenancefrequencyfollowthecityordinancepreviouslyestablished.
Certaincitypropertieshavepotentialforharvestinghay.Theselocationshavebeen
arrangedformaintenanceatnocosttotheCity,whichassistsstaffinfollowingthe
ordinanceontheseproperties,controllingweedsandinvasiveplants,andalsoallowing
stafftocompleteadditionalROWmowingmaintenanceasrequestedbyCouncil.The
adjacentboulevardswillalsobecutinamannerthatreflectsordinancerequirementswith
ahigherlevelofmowingthanhaying.Theadvantageinthisrelationshipisthatthe
harvester,MattMaier,keepsthehay,withthenaturalgrassesservingasfeedforcattle
thataresoldasnaturalbeef.
ThelocationsthatweresuitableforhayingweretypicallymaintainedbytheCityStreet
department,allowingsignificantreductionofmaintenanceforourstaffintheseareas.
TheagreementlegallyprotectstheCityandthepropertyandestablishesabasisforfuture
agreements,withrespecttoadditionallocations,allowingrenewable,extendableclauses
andotherinclusions.
A1.BudgetImpact:Asavingshasbeenincludedinbudgetedstafftime,offsetby
additionalmowingmaintenanceassignedtoCityStaffbyCouncil.
A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:Off-settingworkloadthereforenochangeintime
required.
B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
1.MotiontoapprovetheagreementwithMattMaierallowinghimtoharvesthayand
maintainboulevardsonCitypropertiesidentifiedintheleaseagreement.
2.MotiontodenytheleaseagreementwithMattMaier.
C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION:
CitystaffrecommendsAlternative#1approvingtheleaseagreementwithMattMaier
allowinghimtoharvesthayandmaintainboulevardsonassignedCityproperties.This
actionoffsetsadditionalmowingmaintenanceassignedtoCityStaffbyCouncil.
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D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
CopyofLeaseAgreement
LEASE
TheCityofMonticello,505WalnutStreet,Suite#1,Monticello,Minnesota55362asLessor,herebyallowMattMaier,
12925ProsperityAve.Becker,Mn.55308,asLessee,thelandlyinginWrightCounty,Minnesota,to-wit:
PID#’s,155035000010,155164000040,155164000030,213100151400,155194000010,155191000020,
155191000080,155194000050,155181000010,155194000030,155194000020,155171000050,
15501800150,155018003040,155177000010
Toharvestonsaidpremises,untoLessee,hisheirsandassigns,subjecttotheconditionsandlimitationshereinafter
mentioned,forthetermofyeartoyearfromthe1stdayofJanuary,2011toDecember31,2011,forthesumof$0per
year.
And,inconsiderationthereof,saidLesseecovenantswiththesaidLessor,hisheirsandassigns,asfollows:
RENT:Thathewillnotpayrentforsaidlandasabovespecified,butastohisservicewillmaintainthepropertyand
boulevardsadjacenttoitsfrontageatarateconsistentwiththecitymowingpolicyorgreater;
PLANTING:Thatthelesseewillharvestthenaturalfoliageonsaidlandallowingadditionalseedplantingonlyby
writtenconsentoflessor,allactivitiesshallbeaccordingtothebestfarmingpracticesinitslocalityandprovidealltolls,
implements,machineryandhiredhelpnecessarytothatend;
SEED/FOLIAGEHARVESTING:Thatheshallusesaidlandandwillpromptlypayallharvestingbillsduringsaid
term,andheshallbetheproprietorofsaidharvestedproduct,indemnifyingthelessorofliabilityforanyreason;
WEEDS:Thathewillcontrolalllandfromweedsandassuchdestroysamebeforeseedsripenbycuttingorotherwise;
PLOWING:Thatatnotimehewillplowanypartofsaidlandsforcropsofthecurrentorensuingyearwithoutconsent
ofsaidLessorinwriting;
ASSIGNMENTANDSUBLETTING:Thathewillneitherassignthisleasenorsubletanypartofsaidlandwithout
consentofsaidLessorinwriting;
SECURITYAGREEMENT:That,tosecureperformanceofthetermsandconditionsherein,Lesseeherebygrantsto
Lessor,hisheirsandassigns,asecurityinterestincropsofeverykindwhicharegrowingnaturallyupontheselands,or
whichmayhereafterbeplantedorgrowingontheabove-describedland.
THISSECURITYAGREEMENTISSUBJECTTOTHETERMSPRINTEDONTHEREVERSESIDEHEREOF,
WHICHAREMADEAPARTHEREOF.
LESSEE’SRECEIPTFORCOPY
TheundersignedLesseeherebyacknowledgesthereceiptfromtheLessorofatrue,correctandcompletecopy ofthe
forgoingSecurityAgreementandLease.
_____________________________________________________
MattMaier Date:
_____________________________________________________
MonticelloCityAdministrator,JeffO’NeillDate:
_______________________________________________________
Monticello Mayor,ClintHerbst Date:
Theforegoinginstrumentwasacknowledgedbeforemethis_________dayof____________,2011.
AcknowledgedBy:_________________________________
Notary
LESSEEHEREBYAGREESTHAT:
A.UNTILDEFAULT,Lesseemayretainpossessionoftheharvest,andmustoffsiteprocess,storeanduseitin
anylawfulmannernotinconsistentwiththeagreementsherein.
B.DEFAULT,LesseeshallbeindefaultunderthisAgreementuponthehappeningofanyofthefollowing
events:(a)anyLesseebecomesinsolventorunabletopaydebtsastheymatureormakesanassignmentforthe
benefitofthecreditors,oranyproceedingisinstitutedbyoragainstanylesseeallegingthatsuchlesseeis
insolventorunabletopaydebtsastheymature;(b)theentryofanyjudgmentagainstanylessee;(c)deathof
anylesseewhoisanaturalpersonorofanypartnerofanylesseewhichisapartnership;(d)dissolution,merger
orconsolidation,ortransferofasubstantialpartofthepropertyofanylesseewhichisacorporationora
partnership;(e)loss,theft,substantialdamage,destructionorencumbranceofanyofthecollateral;or(f)ifthe
lessordeemshimselfinsecureforanyreason;(g)Inasmuchthelesseeshallindemnifythelessorofliabilityforany
reason.
C.REMEDIES.Ifanynoticeofsale,dispositionorotherintendedactionbyLessorisrequiredbylawtobe
giventoLessee,suchnoticeshallbedeemedreasonablyandproperlygivenifmailedtoLesseeatthehome
addressofLessee,oratsuchotheraddressofLesseeasmaybeshownonLessor’srecords,atleastten(10)
daysbeforesuchsale,dispositionorotherintendedaction.WaiverofanydefaulthereunderbyLessorshallnot
bewaiverofanyotherdefaultorofasamedefaultonalateroccasion.NodelayorfailurebyLessortoexercise
anyrightorremedyshallbeawaiverofsuchrightorremedyandnosingleorpartialexercisebyLessorofany
rightorremedyshallprecludeotherorfurtherexercisethereofortheexerciseofanyotherrightorremedyat
anyothertime.Hereafterthelesseemustindemnifythelessorofliabilityforanyreason.
LesseefurtheragreestopayallcostsandexpensesofLessor,includingreasonableattorney’sfees,inthe
collectionofanyoftheobligationsortheenforcementofanyofLessor’srights.
D.TERMINATION.ThisAgreementandthesecurityinterestinthecollateralcreatedherebyshallterminate
whentheobligationshavebeencompleted.
E.ADDITIONALPROVISIONS.(ifnone,insert“none”.)
NONE
G.TheSecurityAgreementcontainstheentireagreementbetweentheparties,andnooralagreementshallbe
binding.
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7.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-40orderingImprovementsand
authorizingRequestforProposalsforthe2011StreetLightingImprovementsfor
7th StreetEast,CityProjectNo.11C002 (BW)
A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:
ByadoptingResolution#2011-40,Councilwillorderthe2011StreetLighting
ImprovementsforEast7th StreetandauthorizestafftoprepareandsubmitaRequestfor
ProposalstoWrightHennepinServices(WHS)toprovidebidstotheCityfor
constructingandmaintainingtheproposedlightingimprovements.
PerCouncildirection,theproposed2011StreetLightingImprovementsincorporatelight
emittingdiode(LED)lightfixtures,similartothe2010StreetLightingImprovements
alongSchoolBoulevardbetweenFenningandEdmonsonAvenues.Thiswasthefirst
LEDlightingprojectinstalledbytheCity.Sincethesystemwasinstalledwehaveonly
receivedonecomplaint,whichhadtodowiththefacttherewasnotastreetlightsystem
inplacebeforesotheresidentwasnotusedtohavingalightshininginthebedroom
windowatnight.Weareworkingwiththelightingsuppliertoaddressthisissueand,
onceashadeforthelightfixtureisavailable,wewillpurchaseoneandinstallitonthe
fixturetopreventlightfrombeingbroadcasttowardsthewindow.
AswaspreviouslydiscussedwithCouncil,theprimaryadvantagesofLEDlighting
includedecreasedmaintenanceandenergycosts,alongwithamoreuniformandlonger
lastinglightingdistribution.LEDlightsarereportedtolastupto5timeslongerthan
conventionalhighpressuresodium(HPS)streetlightswhileconsumingupto50%less
energy.Thisclaimappearstobeveryaccuratebasedontheenergyconsumptiondata
availabletodateforthenewSchoolBoulevardLEDsystem.Therefore,whileLEDlight
fixturescostmoretopurchase,thesavingsrealizedoverthelifeofthefixtureisexpected
tomorethanpayforthecostofthefixture.
Theproposedlightingsystemconsistsofatotalof34lightassembliesincluding11
stand-alonestreetlights,19streetlightswithbacksidepedestrianlighting,and4stand-
alonepedestrianlights.Thestreetlightassembliesconsistof130-wattLEDrectilinear
(non-ornate)fullcut-offlightfixturesmountedon6-footmastarmson25-foottall
aluminumpoleswithscrew-inbases.Wherestreetlightsareadjacenttopedestrian
pathwaysa33-wattrectilinearfullcut-offlightfixturewouldbemountedonthebackside
ofthelightpolesataheightofabout15-feetusing2-footmastarms.Whereonly
pathwaylightingisneeded,15-foottallaluminumpoleswillbeinstalledonscrew-in
basesonwhicha50-wattrectilinearfullcut-offlightfixturewillbemountedataheight
of15-feetusing2-footmastarms.
Councildirectedstafftodesignthe2011lightingimprovementsusingourstandardpole
spacing/lightinglevelsasfoundonsimilarstreetsandpathwaysthroughouttheCity.
Thisprovidesforamaximumpolespacingof350-feet,withpolesbeingstaggered
betweenalternatingsidesofthestreetwherepractical.Wewerenotabletoalternate
polesbetweenthetwosidesof7th Streetasregularlyaswenormallywouldsincemany
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propertiessouthof7th Streetareundeveloped,thepedestrianpathwayisonthenorthside
of7th street,andtherearemoreaccessesonthenorthsidethanthereareonthesouth
side.Therefore,byplacinglightsmoreregularlyalongthenorthsidewewillprovide
betterstreetandpathwaylightingneareachoftheaccesses,therebyincreasingvisibility
andsafetyforbothmotoristsandpedestriansatthesenaturalconflictpoints.
Inthepast,Councilquestionedtheproposedleveloflightingwithsuchprojects.
UnderstandingthatCouncilcouldhavesimilarconcerns,staffworkedwithSignature
Lightingtodevelopaphotometricplanshowingthelightingfootprintforeachofthe
lightsintheproposedLEDlightingsystem.Thisplanisattachedassupportingdata.
PerpreviousCouncildirection,theproposeddesignincorporatesnon-ornamentalstyle
fixtureandpoledesigns,similartothelightassembliesinstalledalongtheeastendof
East7th StreetbytheUnionCrossingsdevelopment.Theselightfixturesprovidefullcut-
offlightingforbothstreetsandpedestrianpathways.Elevationviewsofthethree
proposedstreetandpathwaylightassembliesareattachedassupportingdata,asare
picturesoftheexistinglightassembliesbyUnionCrossings.
Assessmentsarenotbeingproposedforanyportionofthisprojectbecauseintersection
lightingalreadyexistsalongEast7th StreetbetweenFallonAvenueandCedarStreetand
theadjacentpropertiesincludeawidevarietyofusesincludingundeveloped,
commercial,multiple-dwellingunits(MDU’s),andSaintHenry’schurch,manyofwhich
wouldlikelyreceivelittletonobenefitfromtheproposedimprovements.
StaffisaskingCounciltoadopttheattachedresolutionapprovingtheproposedEast7th
StreetlightingimprovementsandauthorizingpreparationandsubmittalofaRequestfor
ProposaltoWright-HennepinServices,whichistheonlycompanythatcanprovideboth
constructionandmaintenanceservicestotheCity.ShouldCouncilrequestanychanges
tothelightingsystemdesignthechangeswillofcoursebemadepriortocompletingand
submittingtheRFPtoWright-HennepinServices.
A1.BudgetImpact:Theestimatedcostsfortheproposedimprovementsareas
follows:
Estimatedconstructioncosts=$255,000
Estimatedmaintenancecosts=$11.50/pole/month=$391/month
CurrentlytheCityhasabout$917,000intheStreetLightImprovementFund,
whichwasgeneratedthroughtheCity’selectricfranchiseandisspecifically
designatedforsuchstreetlightingimprovements.Staffproposestopayforthe
proposedimprovementsfromthisfund.
Maintenancecostsforstreetlightsarebudgetedforonanannualbasisthroughthe
StreetDepartment.AstheCitycontinuestoinstallmoreLEDlightingsystems
weshouldbeabletodecreasethecontractedmaintenancecostsforLEDsystems,
oreveneliminatethemaltogether.Thiswouldthenallowustocontractwithan
electricianonanannualbasisforallofourLEDlightingmaintenanceneeds.
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Staffwillcontinuetoexplorethisoptioninthefutureaswelearnmoreaboutthe
actualmaintenancecostsforLEDlightingsystems.Meanwhile,staffwillwork
withWright-HennepinServicestoaddaclausetotheirmaintenancecontractfor
thisprojectallowingtheCitytooptoutofthecontractwithaminimumnotice
period.
A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:StafffromtheEngineeringandPublicWorks
Departmentswillspendtimemanagingandinspectingworkonthisprojectbut
thisworkshouldnotinterferewithotherscheduledworktasks.
B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
1.MotiontoadoptResolution#2011-40orderingImprovementsandauthorizing
RequestforProposalsforthe2011StreetLightingImprovementsfor7th StreetEast,
CityProjectNo.11C002.
2.MotiontodenyadoptionofResolution#2011-40atthistime.
C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION:
CitystaffrecommendsapprovingAlternative#1perthereasonsnotedherein.
D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
Resolution#2011-40
A-Planlayoutfor2011StreetLightingImprovements
B-Photometricplanfor2011StreetLightingImprovements
C-Elevationviewofproposedstreetandpathwaylightassemblies
D-Cutsheetsofproposedstreetandpathwaylightassemblies
E-PicturesofexistinglightassembliesbyUnionCrossings
CITYOFMONTICELLO
WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTIONNO.2011-40
ORDERINGIMPROVEMENTSANDAUTHORIZING
REQUESTFORPROPOSALFORBIDS
2011STREETLIGHTINGIMPROVEMENTS–7th STREETEAST
CITYPROJECTNO.11C002
WHEREAS,theCityCouncilonMarch28,2011,approveddesignoptionsanddirectedCityStaffto
prepareaStreetLightingPlanfor7th StreetEast;and
WHEREAS,theplananddesignfor2011StreetLightingImprovementsfor7th StreetEasthasbeen
completed;
NOWTHEREFORE,BEITRESOLVED bytheCityCounciloftheCityofMonticello,Minnesota
asfollows:
1.Saidimprovementsarenecessary,cost-effective,andfeasibleasdetailedinthedesignplan,
whichisonfileintheofficeoftheCityClerkandareherebyapproved.
2.Itisadvisable,expedientandnecessarythatsaidimprovementsbeconstructed,andthesame
areherebyorderedmade.
3.TheCityEngineerisherebydirectedtoprepareaRequestforProposalforsaidimprovements,
andtosubmittheRFPtoWrightHennepinServicesforbids.
4.TheRFPsubmissionsshallbereviewedandCityCouncilshallletthecontractforallorpartof
theworkforsaidimprovementsororderallorpartoftheworkdonebydaylabororotherwise
asauthorizedbyMinnesotaStatutes,Section429.041,Subdivision2withinoneyearofthe
dateofthisresolutionorderingsaidimprovements.
ADOPTEDBY theMonticelloCityCouncilthis23rd dayofMay,2011.
CITYOFMONTICELLO
___________________________________
ClintHerbst,Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator
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8.ConsiderationofadoptingResolution#2011-41authorizingpreparationof
FeasibilityReportforWalnutStreetBoulevardImprovements,CityProjectNo.
11C003 (BW/BP)
A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:
AsCouncilisaware,asignificantnumberoftheexistingbrickpaversthatwereinstalled
intheboulevardareasalongWalnutStreetaboutthetimetheCommunityCenterwas
beingconstructedaredeterioratingandneedtobereplaced.Thepavershavedeteriorated
asaresultofnothavingasealantappliedtothemaftertheirinitialinstallationandonan
ongoingbasisafterwardstopreventtheintrusionofwaterandsalt.Alayoutisattached
assupportingdatashowingtheareasoftheexistingbrickpavers.
AlsoattachedarepicturesofthevariousbrickpaverareasalongtheWalnutStreet
corridor.Ascanbeseen,anumberofpavershavedeterioratedtothepointthatthey
presenttriphazardstopedestrians,ofwhichmanyaretoddlersandtheelderlywhoutilize
theLibraryandtheCommunityCenter.Thoughmostofthepaversdonotrepresenttrip
hazardsyet,manyareshowingsignsofdistressandwillquicklydeterioratetothepoint
wheretheywillbecometriphazardswithinthenextyearortwo.Thisbecamevery
evidentlastyearwhenCommunityCenterstaffreplacedsomeofthepavers;forevery
pavertheyremoved,theyhadtoreplaceseveralothersarounditastheyalsobeganto
crumblewhendisturbed.
TheFeasibilityReportwillexplorethecostsassociatedwithremovingtheexistingbrick
paversandreplacingthemwithstamped,coloredconcrete.Theproposedstamppattern
willlikelybeabrickpatternsimilartowhatexiststoday,withatanorlightredcolor.
TheFeasibilityReportwillalsoaddressthecostsassociatedwithreplacingtheexisting
brickpaversinphases,basedonthecurrentconditionofthebricksinvariousareas.This
canbedoneinphasesbecausethereareafewareasthatareweatheringbetterthanother
areas,suchasthewalkwayalongtheSwansculptureinfrontoftheCommunityCenter.
Assuch,theseareasmightbeabletobelimpedalongforanotheryearortwountilthey
needtobereplaced.Thedrawbacktothisapproachisthatthebrickpatternsalongthe
corridorwillnotbeconsistentunlessallthepaversareremovedandreplacedatonce.In
addition,batchesofcoloredconcreteareoftendifferentwhenpouredatdifferenttimes,
especiallyifthepoursarecompletedyearsapart.Stampingpatternsmayalsobehardto
matchifdoneyearsapart.
Availablefundingsourcesfortheidentifiedimprovementsincludespecialassessments,
bondsales,theLiquorFund,andtheStreetReconstructionFund.
Staffwouldnotrecommendtheuseofspecialassessmentstofundthisprojectasmanyof
thepropertyownersalongWalnutStreetlikelyjustmadetheirfinalpaymentforthe
initialbrickpaverassessments,whichobviouslydidn’tlastaslongasanticipated.That
said,thereareabout30failingsidewalkpanelsalongWalnutStreetadjacenttoCargill
KitchenSolutionsandifthesearereplacedaspartoftheprojecttheuseofassessments
maybeappropriateduetothenatureandlocationofthoseimprovements.
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TheCitycouldalsofundallorpartoftheimprovementsthroughthesaleofbonds.Bond
ratesarecurrentlyaround3.5%.
TheLiquorFundhasacurrentbalanceofabout$2,500,000andcouldthereforebeused
topayforallorpartoftheimprovements.
TheCitybudgetsbetween$250,000and$500,000annuallyforstreetreconstruction
projects.TheStreetReconstructionFundhasacurrentbalanceofalittlemorethan
$2,700,000sothisfundcouldalsobeusedtopayforallorpartoftheproject.
Itisanticipatedthatacombinationoftheabovefundingsourceswillfund100%ofthe
project.Staff’spreliminaryrecommendationistousetheStreetReconstructionFundto
fundtheentiretyoftheproject.
ThefirststepinmovingthisprojectalongistoauthorizestafftoprepareaFeasibility
Reportthatwillservetoidentifythescopeoftheproposedimprovements,theestimated
costs,availablefundingsources,preliminaryprojectschedule,anddeterminationastothe
necessity,feasibilityandcost-effectivenessoftheproject.Staffbelievesthisreportcould
becompletedin-houseandpresentedtoCouncilonJune27th;ifapprovedbyCouncil,
thiswouldthenallowforaprojecttobeletinlateJulyorearlyAugustforcompletionby
theendofSeptember.Thisschedulewilldependinlargepartonthefundingsources
utilizedtopayfortheimprovements.
A1.BudgetImpact:Areasonablecostestimateforremovingalltheexistingbrick
paversalongtheWalnutStreetcorridorasidentifiedontheattachedlayoutand
repavingalltheopenareaswithstamped,coloredconcreteisabout$100,000.If
thescopeoftheprojectisreducedtheestimatedcostcouldbereducedaswell.
ItshouldbenotedthattheCity’s2011budgetand5-yearCapitalImprovement
Plandonotincludefundsfortheentireproject.However,the2011budgetdoes
include$10,000forreconstructingtheWalnutStreetcrosswalksothisamount
couldbedeductedfromtheoverallprojectcost.
A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:NumerousstafffromtheCommunityCenter,Public
WorksandEngineeringDepartmentswillworkontheFeasibilityReport,which
willbecompletedin-house.
B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
1.MotiontoadoptResolution#2011-41authorizingpreparationofFeasibility
ReportforWalnutStreetBoulevardImprovements,CityProjectNo.11C003.
2.MotiontodenyadoptionofResolution#2011-41atthistime.
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C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION:
CitystaffrecommendsapprovingAlternative#1.
Aswasnotedearlier,thedeterioratingbrickpaverspresenttriphazardstopedestriansin
thearea.Staffthereforebelievesthiswillbeanongoingissueandthatthepaversshould
berepairedorreplacedasquicklyaspossible.Inaddition,ashasbeenmentioned
numeroustimesoverthelastfewyears,bidpricesareextremelycompetitiverightnow
and2011lookstobeanotheryearwithcompetitivecontractorpricing.
D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
Resolution#2011-41
A-Layoutofexistingbrickpaverareas
B-Picturesofexistingbrickpavers
CITYOFMONTICELLO
WRIGHTCOUNTY,MINNESOTA
RESOLUTIONNO.2011-41
ORDERINGFEASIBILITYREPORTFOR
WALNUTSTREETBOULEVARDIMPROVEMENTS
CITYPROJECTNO.11C003
WHEREAS,itisproposedtoimprovetheboulevardareasofWalnutStreetbetweenWest7th
StreetandWestBroadwaybyreplacingdeterioratedbrickpaverswithstamped,coloredconcrete
includingtheadjustment,construction,reclamation,removal,and/orrepairofexistingpavement,
curbandgutter,sidewalk,andothernecessaryappurtenantwork,andtoassessthebenefitting
propertiesforalloraportionofthecostoftheimprovements,pursuanttoMinnesotaStatutes,
Chapter429.
NOWTHEREFORE,BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECITYCOUNCILOFMONTICELLO,
MINNESOTA:ThattheproposedimprovementbereferredtotheCityEngineerforstudy,and
thattheCityEngineerisinstructedtoreportbacktotheCouncilwithallconvenientspeed
advisingtheCouncilinapreliminarywayastowhethertheproposedimprovementisnecessary,
cost-effective,andfeasible;whetheritshouldbestbemadeasproposedorinconnectionwith
someotherimprovement;andtheestimatedcostoftheimprovementasrecommended.
ADOPTEDBY theMonticelloCityCouncilthis23rd dayofMay,2011.
CITYOFMONTICELLO
________________________________________
ClintHerbst,Mayor
ATTEST:
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JeffO’Neill,CityAdministrator
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9.ConsiderationofapprovingaMapleStreetright-of-wayriverbankrestorationproject
(AS/BW)
A.REFERENCEANDBACKGROUND:
AttheApril11th meetingoftheCityCouncil,residentJoeMahoneyaddressedtheCity
Council,indicatingthathewasarecipientofa2010WrightCountySoilandWater
ConservationDistrictshorelinerestorationgrantandwouldbecompletingarestoration
projectalonghisMississippiriverbankproperty,adjacenttotheMapleStreetrightof
way.
Mr.MahoneyrequestedthattheCityCouncilconsiderrestorationofaportionofthe
City-ownedMapleStreetright-of-wayareaatthesametimeastherestorationofhis
property.Heindicatedthatthefirmcompletingtherestoration,MNNativeLandscapes,
hadprovidedanestimateforthisworkandindictedthattherewouldbesomesavingsif
theROWshorelinewasrestoredincoordinationwiththeshorelineofhisproperty.The
MNNativeLandscapesestimateincludeda33’portionoftheright-of-way.
CouncildirectedstafftoreviewtheproposalbyMNNativeLandscapesandprovidea
follow-uprecommendationtotheCityCouncilregardingthepossibleproject.
StaffbelievesthattherestorationoftheMississippiRivershoreline,particularlyinareas
ofsevereerosion,isanimportantpriority.However,uponreview,staffbelievesthere
maybeanopportunitytopartnerwithWrightCountySoilandWaterConservation
District(WCSWCD)toachieveabroadergoalandproject.Staffistherefore
recommendingthatCouncildelayconsiderationofsuchaprojectuntil2012.
WorkingwithWCSWCDoverthenexttenmonths,afeasibilityreportandplancanbe
developedforeachoftheright-of-wayareasalongtheriverthatareownedandmanaged
bytheCity,ratherthanjustaportionoftheMapleStreetright-of-way.WithWCSWCD,
theCitycandevelopaclearplanforthoseareasinmostneedofrestorationand
potentiallyapplyforcost-sharefundingthroughWCSWCD.Staff’sintentistopresenta
plantotheCityCouncilnextMarchforreviewandapproval.
Inaddition,therearelikelyopportunitiestomergeshorelinerestorationwithstormwater
managementimprovementsandpublicaccessopportunities.Infact,Councilwillrecall
thatoneoftheprimaryfindingsfordenialoftheearliervacationrequestforMapleStreet
wasthelikelihoodthattheMinnesotaPollutionControlAgencywouldbemandating
sometypeofstormwatertreatmentinthedowntownareainthenearfuture.Therightof
wayswillbecriticaltodevelopmentoftreatmentoptionsforthedowntown.Byworking
withWCSWCD,theCitycanbeproactiveinresearchingoptionsforthisstormwater
treatment.
Likewise,ithaslongbeenthegoaloftheCitytoprovidepointsofpublicaccesstothe
riverfront.TheabsenceofacontinuoustrailalongtheMississippilimitspublicaccessto
therivertothecurrentCityparksystem.However,theremayberightofwaylocations
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bettersuitedforpublicconnectionstotheMississippiRivershorelinethanother
locations.Therefore,staffisrequestingsometimetoresearchtheseopportunitiesin
hopesoffindingthebestwaytointegratethepublicaccesswithshorelinerestoration
improvements.
Lastly,delayingtheprogramto2012mayprovidetheCityasimilarWCSWCDcost-
shareopportunityfortherestoration,whichwouldreducetheCity’scostsfor
implementation.TheWCSWCDprogramprovidesmatchingfundstolandownersforthe
restorationofshorelineareastopreventfurthererosion.Ultimately,bypreventing
erosion,theprogramhelpsreducepollution,therisksandcostsofflooding,andtheloss
ofadditionalshorelandandwildlifehabitat.
InregardMr.Mahoney’soriginalrequesttocompletethecollaborativerestoration
projectthisyear,theMNNativeLandscapesproposaloutlinesaplantorestorethe
MississippiRiverbankalong33’(orapproximatelyhalf)oftheshorelineontheCity’s
MapleStreetright-of-way.Theplanistoremoveallexistingvegetation,stabilizethe
riverbankusingabio-engineeringtechniquewhere20”and16”Coirlogsandcoconut
blanketarestakedalongtheinsideofthecutbank,whichisthenbackfilledwith
engineeredsoilandplantedwithacombinationofPrairieCordgrass,RiverBulrush,and
livestakesofvariousWillowandDogwoodspecies.Oncetheseplantingsarecomplete
theexposedsoilwillbeseededwithsiteappropriategrassandflowerspecies.The
estimatedcostforcompletingthisworkis$5,790.54.
IftheCityCouncilelectstocompletetherestorationasnotedabovein2011,therewould
benograntfundsavailabletotheprojectatthistime.
Insummary,althoughthisproposalprovidesimmediaterestorativebenefitintheMaple
Streetshorelandarea,staffbelievesthatbroaderbenefitsmaybeachievedthroughamore
detailedreviewandplanningeffort.
A1.BudgetImpact:Budgetimpactsrelatedtothisitemwilldependonthescopeof
theriverbankrestorationprojectdevelopedbystaff.
A2.StaffWorkloadImpact:TheworkloadsofvariousstafffromtheCommunity
Development,Engineering,FinanceandPublicWorksDepartmentswillbe
impactedtovaryingdegrees.
B.ALTERNATIVEACTIONS:
Decision1:ApprovalofaMapleStreetright-of-wayriverbankrestorationproject.
1.MotiontoapproveimplementationoftherestorationoftheMapleStreetright-of-
wayfor2011basedontheproposalpreparedbyMNNativeLandscapesatan
estimatedcostof$5,790.54.
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2.MotiontodenyimplementationoftherestorationoftheMapleStreetright-of-
wayriverbankrestorationprojectatthistime.
Decision2:Developmentofaright-of-wayrestorationfeasibilityreport.
1.Motiontoapprovedevelopmentofaright-of-wayriverbankrestoration
FeasibilityReportforCouncilconsiderationin2012.
2.Motiontodenydevelopmentofaright-of-wayriverbankrestorationFeasibility
Reportatthistime.
C.STAFFRECOMMENDATION:
ForDecision1,CitystaffrecommendsAlternative#2forthereasonsnotedherein.
Subsequenttothatdecision,CitystaffrecommendsAlternative#1underDecision2,
whichwouldallowstafftodeterminethefeasibilityofabroaderMississippiRiverright-
of-wayrestorationproject.
D.SUPPORTINGDATA:
MNNativeLandscapesProposal–MapleStreetROW
AerialImage–MahoneypropertyandMapleStreetROW