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City Council Minutes 02-22-2016REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Monday, February 22, 2016 — 6:30 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Present: Brian Stumpf, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, Tom Perrault, and Glen Posusta Absent: None 1. General Business A. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Brian Stumpf called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with a quorum present. The pledge of allegiance was recited. B. Approval of Meeting Minutes • Special Meeting Minutes from February 8, 2016 Tom Perrault moved approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2016 as revised. Lloyd Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. • Regular Meeting Minutes from February 8, 2016 Tom Perrault moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of February 8, 2016 as revised. Lloyd Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. • Special Meeting Minutes from January 12, 2016 (FiberNet 3`d Party Management) Lloyd Hilgart moved to table the minutes to the next meeting. Charlotte Gabler seconded the motion. The minutes did not include an adjournment time. Motion carried 4-0-1; Tom Perrault abstained because he was not in attendance at the January 12 meeting. C. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda • Brian Stumpf thanked everyone who was involved in the MCC winter block party which took place on February 20. He noted that it was a successful event. D. Citizen Comments • None. E. Public Service Announcements • Public Information Meeting — Rachel Leonard gave an update on the 7 t Street Retaining Wall project which will begin on Monday, February 29. She also mentioned that there will be an Open House in regard to the TH City Council Minutes — February 22, 2016 Page 1 1 5 25 and CSAH 75 Intersection Improvements on Wednesday, March 16 from 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. • Rachel Leonard gave an update on the 2016 construction season and City staff s efforts to inform the public. • Rachel Leonard updated the City Council on the City's Community Engagement effort that took place at the block party. She noted that approximately 120 adults and 90 children participated. Of the 120 adults, 68 were residents. Feedback was very positive. The future plan is to conduct similar activities with other organizations at various events. The final results will be brought back at the end of March. F. Council Liaison Updates • FiberNet Advisory Board — Brian Stumpf noted that there was discussion on television and long distant telephone rates which were adjusted on February 1. Internet rate increases were also discussed and it was decided that these should wait to be reviewed until a third party management is in place. The board received a 2015 financial report, however, there are still items that are outstanding. • EDA — Tom Perrault noted that the election of officers was postponed to next month's meeting. • TAC — This meeting was cancelled. • MCC Advisory Board — Brian Stumpf noted that there was discussion on merging the MCC board with the Parks Commission. There was good feedback from the board and they will be meeting with the Parks Commission to continue discussion on a merger. Kitty Baltos, Community Center Director, mentioned Friendship Island and the move to Prairie Center. There is a minor setback. Bussing will need to be provided and associated costs will need to be figured. She also noted that the Community Center is looking into the staining of the pool. They are looking at how to better keep the pool clean. • Personnel Committee — Brian Stumpf noted that the Construction Engineer position has been offered to an individual. The Building Inspector position was filled and he will begin work on February 29. • MOAA Board — Brian Stumpf noted that there is an application from a 40 -acre solar farm. Staff has been directed to work with the County on the location of these solar farms and bring back to the next meeting. G. Department Uudates • Angela Schumann, Community Development Director, provided a brief video which demonstrated the department's activities for the year. • City Administrator Jeff O'Neill provided the following updates: 1. Updated on the efforts to contract with a third party manager for FiberNet. Both companies (CTC & Arvig) were invited to Monticello to meet staff, discuss FiberNet, ask questions, etc. Staff is hoping to have the initial proposals back the week of March 5 and they will be brought to the City Council shortly thereafter. City Council Minutes — February 22, 2016 Page 2 1 5 2. Updated on the IRET project in regard to providing FiberNet services. They are still in the process of working on a contract. 3. Updated on the Highway 25 Coalition. 4. Noted that TAC will be looking at the 95th Extension on March 3. There will also be a City Council workshop scheduled in regard to this topic. 5. He updated the City Council on the review of City Board and Commissions. He noted that there will be no change to the City Council, Planning Commission or EDA. Staff met with the IEDC and they noted that they would still like to meet as a group. There was strong support within the group to keep the group because of their strong relationship with the business community. There is movement to consolidate the MCC and the Parks Commission. There has been no action taken on the FiberNet Advisory Board. Staff prefers to wait until Third Party Management is in place. The Police Advisory Committee will now be a group that will serve on special issues or a case by case basis. Reports from Wright County will be provided to the City Council. The TAC will meet on an `as needed' basis. He then reviewed the remaining boards that were eliminated and those where there was just staff representation. 2. Consent Agenda Tom Perrault moved approval of the consent agenda excluding items A and changing the recommendation for item F to Table the item to March 14. Charlotte Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. A. Consideration of approving the payment of bills. Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved to ratify the hires for the Building Department and departures for FNM and MCC. C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property. Recommendation: No report this cycle. D. Consideration to approve an application for a temporary charitable gambling permit for a raffle to be conducted by the Wright County Ducks Unlimited Chapter 39. Recommendation: Approved the application for a temporary charitable gambling permit for a raffle to be conducted by the Wright County Ducks Unlimited on May 2, 2016. E. Consideration to approve out-of-state training for Finance Director. Recommendation: Approved the out-of-state training for the Finance Director. City Council Minutes — February 22, 2016 Page 3 15 F. Consideration to approve a $50 stipend for non -council members of the Economic Development Authority. Recommendation: Recommendation was to table to the March 14 City Council meeting to allow for discussion with the EDA. G. Consideration to approve Resolution 2016-009 accepting a contribution for 2016 from Tom Perrault to go to the General Fund. Recommendation: Approved Resolution 2015-009 accepting the contribution. H. Consideration to approve a Special Permit allowing use of 3rd Street parking lot, closure of Walnut Street and related assistance in conjunction with the Rotary "Taste of the Towns" event on September 15, 2016. Recommendation: Approved the special permit for the "Taste of the Towns" event on September 15, 2016. I. Consideration to adopt Resolution 2016-012 calling for a Public Hearing to issue revenue bonds by the City of St. Cloud on behalf of CentraCare Health System. Recommendation: Approved Resolution 2016-012 setting a public hearing to issue revenue bonds by the City of St. Cloud on behalf of CentraCare Health System. J. Consideration to approve the purchase of a boarding river dock to replace the old fishing pier at Ellison Park. Recommendation: Approved the purchase of a boarding river dock to replace the old fishing pier at Ellison Park. K. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 2016-011 to approve an amendment to Conditional Use Permit in the R -A (Residential Amenities) Zoning District for wireless telecomm service antennae as per Chapter 4.13 (G) Telecommunication Towers and Antennas of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance. Applicant: Richter, Kristine/Black & Veatch. Recommendation: Approved Resolution 2016-011 approving the Conditional Use Permit pending the structural engineer's review and approval. L. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 2016-010 approving an amendment to Conditional Use Permit for commercial lodging building addition in the B-3 (Highway Business) Zoning District as per Chapter 3.5 (E) and Chapter 5.2 (F)(8) of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance. Applicant: Seifert, Joe/Miller Architects & Builders. Recommendation: Approved Resolution 2016-010 approving the Conditional Use Permit for hotel building expansion, based on findings stated in the resolution, and the Conditions listed in Exhibit Z of the report. 2A. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion. A. Consideration to approve payment of bills. City Council Minutes — February 22, 2016 Page 4 1 5 Torn Perrault had a correction on page 2 on the second set of bills. The items at end of list should be J.H. Larson not Olson & Sons Electric. He also had a question on the MN Nursery Landscaping Trade Shows and Northern Green Expo. He questioned the large number of employees attending the expo. Wayne Oberg, Finance Director, commented that this is one of the few networking/learning events that these employees can go to and he approved it. Glen Posusta had a question on a bill from Campbell Knutson for $1,200 in regard to St. Henry's Church and Fallon Avenue. He is concerned that there is no deadline on the process. Brian Stumpf noted that the City is waiting to hear from St. Henrys in order to move forward. Glen Posusta moved approval of the payment of bills. Lloyd Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. By consensus the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Recorder: Jennifer Schreibe Approved: Attest: City,44inistrator City Council Minutes — February 22, 2016 Page 5 15