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City Council Agenda Packet 11-14-1977AGENDA r REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL `- November 14, 1977 - 7:30 P.M. Mayor: C. 0. Johnson Councilmen: D. Blonigen, A. Grimsmo, G. Walters, P. White. /Meeting to be taped. ./Citizens Comments. ./1.Consideration of Approval of Sandberg South Preliminary Plat. •/2. Consideration of Resolution and Letters of Intent Relative to Step 2 Grant Application for Federal and State Assistance for Improvement of Monticello Wastewater Treatment System. ✓3. Consideration of Approval of Appraised Value - Earl Malone Easement. Consideration of Change Order #1 - Henry 0. Mikkelson Co. oQF���J77 (General Contractor - new City Hall). Consideration of Appropriation of Anti -Recession Fiscal Assistance Funds. .46. Consideration of Variances, Public Hearing, Conditional Use Penait ( and Building Permit - Dairy Queen. '7. Approval of Minutes - 10/25/77 - 10/26/77 & 11/7/77. �. Unfinioed Business - ✓Zeilroad Status of former Sr. Citizens Center p�� �''� 6►, �I nQ 9. New Business. wiiiis�r G... vJ!►LL ©/"d- 'V"� - ���' *' lac ! <'o+ { o a.�aP «v J nC. 1vou AGENDA ITEM 1. Consideration of Approval of Sandberg South Preliminary Plat. Mir. John Sandberg is proposing an 8.28 acre, 8 parcel plat for com- mercial development just south of the recently approved Monticello Ford site ( see enclosed map) . Additionally, the Planning Commission has reviewed the plat and recommended approval. It should be pointed out that the intended use of the land is for commercial purposes and this concurs with present coning and the draft copy of the revised comprehensive plan. POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of approval of preliminary plat. REFERENCES: Enclosed map of area. Copy of Plot, Grading Plan available at city hall. John Dadolich letter of 10-20-77 on Proposed Plot. AGENDA ITEM 2. Consideration of Resolution and Letters of Intent Relative to Step 2 Grant Application for Federal and State Assistance for Improvement of Monticello Wastewater Treatment Svstem. At the council's October 25, 1977 meeting, a letter from John Badalich was reviewed briefly relative to a resolution aid letters of intent required for the city's step 2 grant application. It was decided to table my action on the above until the council's next regular meeting in order to allow the council adequate review of the aubject matter and obtain additional information from and relative to industrial cost recovery charges, user charges and sower use ordinances. Lots in the plat vary in size from 30,700 square feet to 41,900 square feet, all of which are under, the city's requirement of a 2j acre or 108,900 square feet without city sewer. In order to obtain a building permit prior to the extension of sanitary sewer, it would be necessary to grant a variance from the 2j acre requirement. Additionally, the area has a road from which access is needed to all eight parcels and this road will have to be brought up to city specification before it would be taken over by the city and building permits issued on abutting lots. Mfr. Sandberg is aware of these provisions and intends to petition for these improvements immediately. It may be well for the council to indicate that such a Glv petition should be received .and the improvements approved at the same time as consideration for approval of the final plat. Mir. John Badalich has reviewed a proposed plat of the area and his com- Pg� ments are enclosed on his review. Since that time, W. Sandberg's engineers have reviewed Mr. Badalich's comments and have submitted a plat in preliminary form and this plat is currently being reviewed by Mr. Badalich. I have talked to Mr. Badalich and he indicated he would have his comments available at Monday's meeting; however, he said they were minor and recommended approval of the preliminary plat. Additionally, the Planning Commission has reviewed the plat and recommended approval. It should be pointed out that the intended use of the land is for commercial purposes and this concurs with present coning and the draft copy of the revised comprehensive plan. POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of approval of preliminary plat. REFERENCES: Enclosed map of area. Copy of Plot, Grading Plan available at city hall. John Dadolich letter of 10-20-77 on Proposed Plot. AGENDA ITEM 2. Consideration of Resolution and Letters of Intent Relative to Step 2 Grant Application for Federal and State Assistance for Improvement of Monticello Wastewater Treatment Svstem. At the council's October 25, 1977 meeting, a letter from John Badalich was reviewed briefly relative to a resolution aid letters of intent required for the city's step 2 grant application. It was decided to table my action on the above until the council's next regular meeting in order to allow the council adequate review of the aubject matter and obtain additional information from and relative to industrial cost recovery charges, user charges and sower use ordinances. O Every council member should have received a report dated October 27, 1977 from John Badalich explaining these items. A letter of intent is necessary by the City of Monticello to the Environmental Protection Agency assuring that the city will impose an industrial cost recovery charge, user charge and a sewer ordinance. These are described briefly below. Industrial Cost Recovery Charge - Method of charge, whereby each industry pays for its proportionate share of the grant amount allowable to the treatment of waste. User Charge - Method of charge, whereby each recipient of waste treat- ment services will pay its proportionate share of the costs of operation and maintenance including replacement of equipment, accessories or appurtenances which are necessary during the service life of the treatment works. Sewer Use Ordinance - Ordinance prohibiting any new connections from inflow service such as, but not limited to, roof leaders, cellar drains, yard drains, area drains, foundation drains, cooling water discharges, manhole covers, cross connections from storm sewer, etc. The ordinance also shall require that new sewers and connections are properly designed and constructed. Monticello already has a newer ordinance relative to the above, but it may have to be modified to meet EPA requirements. John Badalich indicated he would try to find a model ordinance as an example and revise it to apply to Monticello and meet EPA requirements. The industrial cost recovery and user charges will be made during the step 2 project and the sewer use ordinance completed before step 3 (actual construction). A letter of intent hoe to be received from each significant industrial user to pay the industrial cost recovery charges spelled out above. A significant industrial user is one that will contribute greater than 10% of the design flow or design pollutant loading of the treatment works. By the definition, Wrightco Products in a significant industrial user and a letter of intent (copy enclosed with John's 10-25-77 letter) is necessary. It should be pointed out that Wrightco Products will not be charged proportionately more than any other industrial user for the amount of sewer treatment provided, but because they contribute more than 10% of the treatment plant's pollutant loading, it is necoa- sary to obtain a letter of intent to pay these costs. Any adjustment in an industry's strength, volume or delivery flow rate will cause an adjustment in their proportionate share. If an industry reduces its loading - its costs will be decreased for example. A meeting was attempted to be organized before Monday night between acting Mayor Gene Walters, John Badalich, the city administrator and Jim Ridgeway to review the letter of intent. Jim Ridgeway's schedule required he be out of town most of last week, however, he indicated he would be at Monday's meeting. Mr. Ridgeway has a copy of the October 27, 1977 report from John Badalich An application request was also enclosed with John's October 25, 1977 letter for $128,132 of federal assistance, (75%+), $25,626 of state assistance (15)9 and.a•local share of $179064 (1094). POSSIBLE ACTION: 1. Consideration of Resolution designating Mayor as authorized representative of the city for grant ✓ purposes and designating O.S.M. as engineer to file step 2 application. leo102. Authorization to have Mayor sign necessary forms ✓ 7 3 for application of at 2 grant. v ja 1 Ise 3 3. Approval of letter of intent to impose indus- J �! ' u�� 1 trial cost recovery charge, user charge and a sewer I J ordinance. t hs--.6uthorization to obt er of intent from Wrightco riuuu,� A- e -latter should be requested within 14 REFERENCES: October 25, 1977 letter from J. Badalich. October 27, 1977 report from J. Bodalich. November 11, 1977 letter from Jim Ridgeway. Agenda Item 3. Consideration of AnDroval of Aoornlsed Value - Earl Malone Easement. One of the requirements in eminent domain proceedings is that a governing body deposit an approved appraisal amount with the courts before the governing body is allowed possession of the property. / Enclosed, pleaso find an appraisal of the property completed by ^ n John Sandberg for $1,000. W1� POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of approval of $1,000.00 appraisal. REFERENCES: Appraisal by John Sandberg. Agenda Item 4. Consideration of ChanRo Order #1 - Henry 0. Mikkolson Co. (General Contractor - now City Hell). ✓U6 Enclosed, please find a copy of proposed change order #1 to the general construction contract for city hall with Henry 0. Mikkelson Co. The change order of $7,362 is for rovisions to interior finishoo (vinyl and burlap wall coverings) and for carpeting which was selected and exceeded the specifications in the contract. It should be noted the carpeting was initially expected to cost $1,513.00 over the contract amount. This estimate was received by The Architectural Alliance; however, the reason for an addition of $29092 instead of $1,513 was due to the following according to Dick Lembke: 1. Original estimate did not include any mark up by General Contractor. 2. The estimate included only a square footage allowance to carpet the raised platform in the council area. In reality, because of the shape of the platform, there will be extra carpeting necessary to allow for this area. Any extra carpeting cut for this area cannot be used elsewhere, since its design is different / from the rest of the building. �1V POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of approval of change order. REFERENCES: Copy of change order. AGENDA ITEM 5. Consideration of AnDronriation of Anti -Recession Fiscal Assistance Funds. Antirecession fiscal assistance is a program authorized by Title II of the Public Works Employment Act to lend assistance to units of government due to recent high levels of unemployment. To be eligible for these funds, a unit of government's unemployment rate must exceed 4.5%. Monticello's unemployment rate exceeds this figure and is eligible for funds under the program. Each State or unit of local government must use its payments to maintain basic services which have been customarily provided to persons in that State or in the area under the jurisdiction of that local government, as the case may be. Payments should be used for the main- tenanco of levels of public employment and of basic services within the following governmental expenditure categories: Education, Highways, Public Welfare, Health and Hospitals, Police and Corrections, Fire Protection, Sewerage and Sanitation, Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Renewal, Transportation, Libraries, Financial Administration, General Administration, General Public Suildinge, Interest on General Debt. and Parks and Recreation. Payments may not be used to initiate basic services not provided during its last two fiscal years (current and preceding fiscal years). The funds must be appropriated or obligated within six (6) months after their receipt. Monticello's allocation with the last six (6) months is as follows: Amount Data Received $2,281.00 July 8, 1977 $1,894.00 October 7, 1977 Ehclosed, is a copy of the proposed ordinance amendment letter Srom Dick Dwinoll relative to convenience food restaurants. The proposal would require one parking space for every employee plus therg enter of the following: 1. Ono space for ovary 100 square feet. 2. Ono space for every 2 seats. f.e a result, Dairy Queen would require approximately 20 spaces. The amount totals $4,175 and official action is necessary to appro- priate these funds. Out 1977 budget allocated any amounts received under this program to general administration salaries and I would recommend the appropriation of such funds for this use which would meet the intended use requirements of the program. POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of appropriating $4,175 in anti -reces- sion assistance funds for general administration salaries. Agenda Item 6. Consideration of Variances. Public Hearing, Conditional Use Permit p and Building Permit - Dairy Queen. Mr. Mel Wolters of Monticello is proposing to build a Dairy Queen on 6,7 and 8 of Block 5 of Upper Monticello (see enclosed map). 41 Following are issues relevant to the proposal: V�Lots V Public Hearing - Variance - Parking. Ordinance Section 10 -3 -5 -(II) -13 requires one parking space for every 15 square feet of gross floor area for a convenience food establishment. A convenience food establishment is defined in our ordinances as a food establishment which serves food on or in disposable containers. As a result of the above ordinance provision, the proposed Dairy Queen would be required to have 90 parking spaces based upon a 1350 square foot building. Presently the Dairy Queen proposes to provide 36 spaces. At their last regular meeting, the Planning Commission voted to approve the varianco based upon the following: 1. Felt ordinance provision was too stringent as applied �%4p �p to convenience food operations. For example, a rest— Perkins, to have one space aurant such as was required for overy 40 square feet of dining area and one space for every 80 feet of kitchen area. Dairy Queen's f i + proposal of 36 spaces would provido one parking space for ovary 40 square feet of floor area. The Planning L �l Commission also requested to have Howard Dahlgren & Assoc. prepare a more realistic parking ordinance as applied to these establishments. Richard Dwinell concurred with the feeling of the Planning commission bi that the current ordinance was too stringent. Ehclosed, is a copy of the proposed ordinance amendment letter Srom Dick Dwinoll relative to convenience food restaurants. The proposal would require one parking space for every employee plus therg enter of the following: 1. Ono space for ovary 100 square feet. 2. Ono space for every 2 seats. f.e a result, Dairy Queen would require approximately 20 spaces. 2. A drive in window will allow customers to drive up to a window and order without parking their cars, thus allowing more spaces to be available to other customers. 3. In reviewing the records, Kentucky Fried Chicken was allowed a similar variance in that the requirement was 132 spaces and 50 spaces were provided. The ratio here was one space was provided for each 40 square feet of floor area. However, there was also consideration given to an agreement the Kentucky Fried Chicken had with the shopping center to utilize their lot if required. The Planning Commission felt the ratio of 1 space to 40 that Kentucky Fried Chicken provided was more than adequate since the present lot is never filled close to capacity. 4. Dairy Queen representative, Mr. Bruce Bloom, indicated their experience indicates that an establishment of this nature requires 25 parking spaces at the peak of business during the entire year. The 36 spaces provided should be more than sufficient to meet the peak demand according to Mr. Bloom. As required by Monticello ordinances, hearings are held for any variances of this nature before the city council. Public Hearing - Request for Two Wall Signs and One Pylon Sign. Monticello ordinances allow only one wall sign and one pylon sign or two wall signs. Applicant is requesting two wall signs and one pylon sign. Applicant states the reason for the request is that access is only permitted from Sixth Street since the State Highway Dept. will not allow an access from Highway 25. As a result the applicant would like to have one wall sign facing Highway 25 (main exposure road) and another facing Sixth Street (entrance road). The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the request. Conditional Use Permit. Area proosed for the Dairy Queen is a B-3 (Highway Businoss5 zone and as such a convenience food operation requires a conditional use permit and hearing before the city planning commission. No objections were presented at the hearing hold at the planning commission meeting and the commission voted to recommend approval of the conditional use permit. Building Perrtut. As mentioned above, Dairy Queen's proposal is for a 1350 square foot building (30' x 451)• There is a proposed seating area to accomodate 20 people in addition to the service counter and kitchen area. All Monticello ordinances have been explained in summary form to Dairy Queen and all other applicable ordinances will be adhered to. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the permit and Mr. Miller is reviewing the plans. POSSIBLE ACTION: Consideration of Variances, Conditional Use Permit and Building Permit. REFERENCES: &closed map. Building, site and landscaping plans`to be available at city hall. Dick Dwinell's letter on convenience food parking. C' Cl C 7 REGULAR MESfING MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL November 14, 1977 — 8:30 P.M. Members present: Con Johnson, Dan Blonigen, Arve Grimsmo. (See item A for comment.) Plat. II �y 1. Consideration of Approval of Sandbere South Preliminary Mr. John Sandberg proposed an 8.28 acre, 8 parcel plot for commercial ` development just south of the recently approved Monticello Ford site. '-Ir. Joh:n Badalich, consulting city engineer has reviewed the pre- lildnary plat and recommended approval be granted. A moLion was made by Arve Grimsmo, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unan- imously carried to approve the 8.28 acro preliminary commercial plat cf John Sandberg. 2. Consideration of Resolution and Letters of Intent Relative to Sten 2 Grv= AnnUcation for Federal and State Assistance for improvement of Mxiticello WnsLewater Treatment System. AL Lhe last council meeting held 1.0-25-77, a loLtcr from city engineer John Badalich was reviewed briefly relative to a resolution and letters of intent reouired for the City's Step 2 grant application. A letter of intent to necessary by the City of Monticallo to the Ph:^lronnentol Protection Agency assuring that the city will impose an industrial COOL recovery charge, user charge and a sewer orainancs. Sh:sp aro desc-ibed briefly below. Industrial Cost Rocovery Charr:o - Method of chargo, whereby ench industry pays for Ste proportionate share of the Grant amount allowable to Lhe treaLme:nL of waste. User Charee - Method of charge, whereby each recipient of waste treat- ment scrvicoe will pay its proportionate ehnro of the costs of operation anJ maintenance including replacement of equipment, occossoriec or appurtenances which are necessary during tho service life of the Lr".nLmrint works. Sewer Use 0reti.nance - Ordinanco prohibiting aLy new connections from inflow service such oo, WL not limited to, roof leaders, collar drains, yard drains, area drains, foundation drains, cooling water diochargoo, manhole covora, cross conunectiono from storm sewer, etc. The ordinaneo also shall requiro that new sewers and coruncctions are properly desiL;ned cnd ConotrucLed. Ln ad.ition, a loiter of intent has to be received from cacti siprificant industrial user to pay Lhe induotrial cost recovery chavZoo spelled puL /S Regular Meeting - November 1L, 1977 above. A significant industrial user is one that will contribute greater than 10% of the design flow or design pollutant loading of thu treatment plant. By using this definition, it appeared that Wrightco Products would be considered a significant industrial user and a letter of intent would be necessary agreeing to pay a proportionate share of these costs. Sir. Jim R_dgaw•ay, president of Wrightco Products, Inc., presented a letter to the council indicating that a wastewater survey of his operation completed in May, 1977 showed a discharge and B.O.D. levels to be less than K% of design capacity. (See supplement 11-11c-77 #1). t•L . :Ridgeway also questioned the sewer usage and industrial. cost recovery charges estimated for Wrightco Products due to the recent lower levals of effluent discharge. A motion was made by A. Grim=mo, seconded by D. Blonigen and unan- imously carried to adopt a resolution designating the Mayor as authorized representative of the City to sign necessary grant forms; designating O.S.H. as engineer to provide technical services for pre- paration' of Step 2 plans and specifications and authorising O.S. A. to file grant application forms. In addition, the motion approved the letter of intent by the City of Monticello to impose an industrial cost recovery charge, uror charge and a sewer ordinance, and to submit rdth the application tho letter presented by Wrightco Products Co. (See Revolution x{1977-26). 3. Consideration of Anoroval of Anoratsed Value - Earl E'alono F.aeement. Ona of the requirements in eminent domain proceedings is that a govorning body deposit as approved appraisal amount with the courts before the gover:ni ig body is allowed possession of the property. An appraisal of the casement through Earl Malone's property hos been completed by John Sandberg, estimated at $1,000.00. (Sao suaplemcnt '1-u-77 d2). A motion was made by D. Bl,onigen, seconded by A. Grim= and unan- imously carried to approve the $i3OOd.00 appraisal estimote prepared by John Sandberg for submittal to the clerk of court. Considorn_ior. of Chanre Order N1 - Nenvv O. Mikkoleon Co. (General Contractor - New City Nall). A motion was made by A. Grimamo, seconded V C. Johnson, to approve change order #1 in the amowat of $7,332.00 to Henry Mikkoloon Co., for revisions mado to the interior finishes (vinyl and burlop wall coverings) and for carpeting which was selected olid exceeded the cpccificotiona in the original contract. (Flee aupplemarnt 11-14^77 #3). Voting in fnvorr G. Johnaon. A. Grimamo. Oppoced: D. 53anigen. A ReLular I•leeting - November 14, 1977 5. Consideration of Aouroor•iation of Anti -Recession Fiscal Assistance Fluids. Antir,--cession fiscal assistance is a program authorized by Title IT of the Public Works Fmployment Act to land assistance to units of government due to recent high levels of unemployment. Each state or unit of local government must use its payments to main- tain basic services which have been customarily provided to persons of the local gover:unent and cannot be used to initiate new services not pre-.-iously protzded. The payments should be used for maintenance of levels of public employ- ment and of basic services vd thin the following governmental expenditure categories: Education, Highways, Public Welfare, Health and Hospitals, Police and Corrections, Fire Protection, Sewerage and Sanitation, Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Renewal, Transportation, Libraries, Financial AdminisLration, General Administration, General Public Buildings, LnteresL on General Debt and Parke and Recreation. A motion was made by D. Blonigen, seconded by A. Grlmsmo and unanimously carried to approve the appropriation of $4,175.00 in anti -recension assie.an ce funus for general administration salaries. NOTE: Councilman Philip White and Gene Walters were now in atLendanco. Cj 6. Consideration of Variances, Public Henrinu, Wnd.i.ti.onal Use Permit ana Buiol!np, Permit - Dairy Queen. Ph•. mal Wolters of Monticello proposed to bndld a Dairy Queen on Lots 6, 7, ant 8 of Block 5 of Upper Monticello. The following issues rel-nrant to the proposal were discussed. P.blic Hearing - Vnriance - Parking. Under c•,Lrrent city ordinances, a Dairy Queen operation would be requir(:a :a proviio 90 parking spaces based on the 1350 square foot building, whereas Rr. Wolters plans propose to provide 36 spaces. rho Planning Corrniesion, at their previous meeting, requested that the city pl:vuier rotdevr and prepare a more realisLic parking ordinance require- ment pertaining to convenience food establishments. As a result, the p_:Linor has proposed that convenieico food oatablishmenta should provide oro park!rng space for every employee pluo the greater of the following; 1) ano space for every 100 square fact; 2) one apace for every two seats. (See supplement 11-11-77 N4.) By using the new parking requirements, Dairy Queen would provide adcquato parurg with 36 apaces. A motion was modo by D. Blonigen, seconded by G. Wnitera, and unanimously C• carried to grant the varlenco to Dniry Queers allowing 36 parking specus. Public Hearing - Rcnicst for Two Wn11 Sims and Csno Pylon Sim. I•Ionticallo ordinances allow only ons wall sign and one pylon sips or t+a wail Signa. 1L•. Wolters requested 0 varianco ho gr,urLed to allow /S Regular Meeting — i!ovember 149 1977 two wall signs in addition to one pylon sign in order to provdde exposure JAI to both Highway 25 (main exposure road) and 6th Street (entrance road). t A motion was made by G. Walters, seconded by P. White to deny the rCr quisted variance far tiro wall signs in addition to the one pylon sign. Voting in favor: C. Johnson, P. White, G. Walters. Opposed: A. Grimsmo, D. Blonigen. Ci %oniitional Use Permit. A convenience food operation located within a B-3 zoning district requires a conditiunal use permit. A motion was made by P. ''White, seconded by D. Blonigen and tuianimously carried to grant a conditional use permit for a Dairy Queen on tots 6, 7, and B, Block 5. Building Permit. Dairy Queen's proposed plans call for a 1350 square foot buildin8 (30'xW ) with a seating area to accomodate 20 people iii addition to the service cotuiter mid kitchen area. Jay iIiller, building inspector, has reviewed the plans and spocLficotions. Fbtion was mode by D. Blonigen, seconded by P. 4lhito and unanimously carried to approve the building permrit application for a Dairy Queen on Lots 6, 7, and 8, Block 5. 7. Anoroval of Minutes. Aotion was made by A. 0rimsmo, seconded by P. Mil to and witu imouoly carried to approve the minutes of 10-25 and 11-7-77 no presented. B. Mscussion on A nolitbnof Old Senior Citinerh Buildlnn. Quotations were received from the following individuals in regard to the demolitionand removal of the former- senior citizen's btrilding: 1) Bruce Jacobson Total cost - $3800.00 �) Brenteson construction - $1950 loss $600 if city trucks are ueed to haul debris. trot Total Cost - $1350.00 A motion woo made by P. Whitc, seconded by D. BlonlCen mid uzianimously carried to accept the low quotation of $1350.00 by Brentoson Constructiin Ce. for the removal of the old senior citizen's building uid houso located an lot 9, Block 36, Monticello. �otszcil concen=o was to defer any octd.on on the possible Salo of the senior citi:en'e property site tuitil after the buildings are removed. Regular Meeting - November 14, 1977 9. Discussion on Final Pavment Request - 1977 Street Lighting Project. John Badalich, city engineer, reviewed with the council a request made -- by ffiectric Repair and Construction Co., for final payment on the 77-1 Street Lighting Project. The contract was completed 74 days over the deadline and as a result, a $50.00 per day penalty clause was deducted from their payment. `.n a letter to the engineer, the contractor has requested that the ^t day penalty or $3700 previously deducted should still be paid because the construction delays were caused by weather and a delay in getting certain construction permits. It was the consensus of the council that the penalty should be imposed as they felt that the weather and permit delays did not affect the con- struction deadline. The city administrator was instructed to send a reply to the contractor's letter, stating the city's position on this matter. 1C. Consideration of Building Permit - Ken Holker - Office Building. ,.Ir. Ken Holker requested a building permit to remodel and add on to the existing drive-in just west of the Phillip's 66 oLaLion on Broadway Avenue. Plans were submitted to the building inspector for his review at Monday's i meeting. CI The council discussed the requirement of blocktopping the parking areas, including a curb barrier located around the perimeter of the parking areas. 0n a motion made by P. 'AlUte, seconded by D. Bloni-gcn, it was unanimously carried to approve the building permit application contingent upon final review by the building inspector and provided a curb barrier is installed around the parking arca from the west property lino to the existing Phillip's 66 building. Consensus of the council was that s curb barrier for the parking area proposed on the cast side of the build- ing would not have to be constructed since this parking area would be abutting the paved parking area of Phillip's 66. 11. Miscellaneous. (A) Update - Walnut Street Rni.lroad Crossing. City Administrator informed the council that the cost of opening the Walnut Street Railroad crossing has been estimated at $50,00 with possible etato iunding of 25%. These coat figures will be verified by Burlington Northern within n few wecka. -5- 0 I Regular Meeting - November 14, 1977 1r • (B) City Administrator was instructed to pursue with the post office -• the possibility of requiring Monticello residents to group their mail- boxes at one location per block and report hack to city council. (C) Council recommended that the Planning Commission review the ordinance requirements in regards to "curb barriers" for parking areas. It was recommended that a concrete curb barrier should be used on all entrances and exits to parking areas while all other perimeter curb barriers could be constructed with bituminous or concrete. The Planning Commission will be reviewing this ordinance requirement along with other possible changes in ordinances at a special meeting later in November 1977. (D) John Badalich, city engineer, was instructed to contact the M.P.C.A. on the possibility of eliminating the need for Monticello's purchasing of approximately $80,000 in chemical treatment equipment at the wastw water treatment plant. The majority of the sewage discharge tests have indicated effluent levels within state interm requirements, thus the need for chemical treatment may not be necessary. (E) Motion was made by G. Wnitars, seconded by A. Crimsmo and unanimously carried to cancel the regular council meeting scheduled for December 26, 1977. Meeting adjourned. Rick Wolfateller, AdministratiVb Aosistant K'^'%mjq !r