City Council Minutes 04-23-2018REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 23, 2018 — 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Mayor Brian Stumpf, Bill Fair, and Charlotte Gabler
Absent: Jim Davidson and Lloyd Hilgart
1. General Business
A. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Stumpf called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
B. Approval of Agenda
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the agenda with the addition of
item 20. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
C. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes from meeting on April 9, 2018
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of
April 9, 2018. Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
• None.
E. Public Service Announcements
• Spring Leaf Pickup — scheduled for May 12.
• Spring Tree Delivery — scheduled for Saturday, May 5.
• CentraCare Health Update — Brian Bauck, Co-Administrator/Chief
Administrative Officer — provided the City Council with an update of
CentraCare activities at the hospital campus and within the community. A
flyer "Year in Review" was distributed.
F. Council Liaison Updates
• EDA — Councilmember Davidson provided an update. He noted that the
EDA discussed a downtown housing project, loan for Bondhus Corp.
expansion, and received an update from WSB on childcare vacancies.
G. Department Updates
• City Administrator Update — Jeff O'Neill gave an update on the following:
1. On May 25 Becker is hosting an event which will look at economic
development initiatives in regard to Sherco and power plant.
2. Testified in support of HF 3708.
3. On April 27, the Parks and Trails Legacy will hold a 10`h anniversary
celebration at the College of St. John's University, Guild Hall.
4. The security doors are installed in city hall.
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5. The Ellison Committee is looking at potential uses of the facility in
the event the family funds the renovation.
• Lt. Eric Kunkel presented the Wright County Sheriff Office quarterly update.
They are hosting an open house on June 8.
• Mark Birkholz, Arvig, provided the FiberNet quarterly update which was
included in the agenda packet.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the Consent Agenda excluding item M.
Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
A. Consideration of approving the payment of bills. Recommendation: Approved
the bill and purchase card registers for a total amount of $553,250.62.
B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved
the hires for Parks and Streets and departures for Building.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property.
Recommendation: No report this cycle.
D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-27 approving donations from Stellis
Health, Allina Health, and Russell's on the Lake for a total of $750 for the
Farmer's Market Power of Produce and donations from Monticello Rotary of
$500 for Music in the Park and $4,000 for trees/landscaping along Otter Creek
Trail. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2018-27 approving the
donations as presented.
E. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-28 approving an application for a
gambling premises permit to conduct gambling at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
& Bar. Applicant: Northwest Area Jaycees. Recommendation: Adopted
Resolution 2018-28 approving a gambling premises permit for the Northwest
Area Jaycees.
F. Consideration of approving Policy and Procedures for Federal Awards
Administration. Recommendation: Approved the Policies and Procedures for
Federal Awards Administration.
G. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-29 appointing the State Commissioner
of Transportation as agent of the City of Monticello for accepting federal aid
funds for the Fallon Avenue Overpass Project, City Project No. 16C006.
Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2018-29 and entered into Agency
Agreement No. 1030815 between the City of Monticello and the Minnesota
Department of Transportation for the Fallon Avenue Overpass Project, City
Project No. 16C006.
H. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-30 approving a Limited Use Permit
for a recreational trail located at the bridge overpass for the Fallon Avenue
Overpass Project, City Project No. 16C006. Recommendation: Adopted
Resolution 2018-30 approving a Limited Use Permit for a recreational trail
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located at the bridge overpass for the Fallon Avenue Overpass Project, City
Project No. 16C006.
I. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-31 approving a Cooperative
Construction agreement with MnDOT for the Fallon Avenue Overpass Project,
City Project 16C006. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2018-31
approving a Cooperative Construction Agreement with MnDOT for the
Fallon Avenue Overpass Project, City Project No. 16C006.
Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-32 accepting bids and awarding
contract with Michels Power in the amount of $150,564.91 for the FiberNet
Facility Relocation for the Fallon Avenue Overpass Project, City Project 16C006.
Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2018-32 accepting the bids and
awarding the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Michels Power in the
amount of $150,564.91 for the FiberNet Facility Relocation for the Fallon
Avenue Overpass Project.
K. Consideration of approving the sale of the 2008 Cimline Melter to BTL Asphalt
of Elkhorn, Wisconsin for $15,000. Recommendation: Authorized the sale of
the 2008 Cimline melter to BTL Asphalt for the price of $15,000.
L. Consideration of approving a request for an amendment to Conditional Use
Permit for a Clinic Facility in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) District and
variance to the required parking standards to support a parking lot expansion.
Applicant: Central MN Mental Health. Recommendation: Approved a
Conditional Use Permit to accommodate the expansion of the parking lot on
the subject property to 58 spaces as shown on the site plans dated 03/05/2018,
based on the conditions included in Exhibit Z and the conditions and findings
in Resolution No. PC -2018-010.
M. Consideration of approving improvements to the Prairie Center in the amount of
$6,631.25 for carpeting. Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM
THE CONSENT AGENDA.
N. Consideration of entering into a purchase agreement with Midwest Nursery, Inc.
for the sale of the former city bio -solids site, 1645 County Road 39 NE, in the
sum of $900,000. Recommendation: Approved the purchase agreement with
Midwest Nursery, Inc. for the sale of the former bio -solids site.
O. Consideration of approving the appointment of Ron Hackenmueller as Interim
Chief Building Official. Recommendation: Approved the appointment of Ron
Hackenmueller as Interim Chief Building Official, effective April 28, 2018.
2. Consideration of Items Removed From the Consent Agenda for Discussion
M. Consideration of approving improvements to the Prairie Center conference room
in the amount of $6, 631.25 for carpeting.
Councilmember Hilgart removed the item and questioned waiting for any
upgrades to see what happens with the new fire station. Space could possibly be
addressed with the station. Mayor Stumpf agreed and added that the building isn't
adequate due to noise levels that the FiberNet offices could face. Ann Mosack,
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Community Center Director, address the council and noted that there is a need for
space, specifically yoga classes. Councilmember Fair questioned whether the
classes would generate any additional revenue. Ms. Mosack responded that if they
rent the space 5 hours a week they would generate $9,000 a year.
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the improvements to the Prairie
Center conference room in the amount of $6,631.25 for carpeting.
Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-2; Mayor
Stumpf and Councilmember Hilgart voted against for reasons listed above.
3. Public Hearings
A. PUBLIC MEETING — Consideration of approving 2017 Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Program (SWPPP) Annual Report and Update on MS4 Audit.
Shibani Bisson, City Engineer/WSB, gave a presentation on the 2017 Stonn
Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) Annual Report and the MS4
Audit. The city is required to conduct a public meeting to present activities
associated with the SWPPP for 2017 and must submit an annual report of these
activities by June 30.
Ms. Bisson noted that the city was audited by the MPCA as part of a random
audit. The city's program that was audited was the MCM's 3-6. The MPCA
determined that all 4 MGM's are compliant with no warnings or penalties.
Mayor Stumpf opened the public meeting for testimony. There was no public
testimony. Mayor Stumpf brought the item back to the floor.
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the 2017 Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Program (SWPPP) Annual Report and Update on MS4 Audit.
Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of awarding fire station design contract to Brunton Architects &
Engineers and authorize exploring fire station site alternatives.
Fire Chief Mike Mossey gave a brief update on the history of the fire station,
specifically what led thein to a remodel. After receiving four bids, the Fire Station
Architect Selection Committee, found that the difference between a remodel and a
new station isn't as significant a dollar amount as previously noted. Fire Chief
Mossey noted that the Fire Department would be supportive of the current
location, however, it would be beneficial to look at other sites. If the city builds
new it would need to tear down the current building to build a new and this isn't
ideal for the Fire Department. If there is a possible alternative location, it should
be discussed and instead of tearing down the current fire station to build new,
there could possibly be another use for the current station.
The committee interviewed the four RFP respondents and recommended Brunton
Architects and Engineers of Mankato, MN. Corey Brunton introduced himself to
the City Council.
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5.
Councilmember Gabler moved to award the fire station design service
contract to Brunton Architects and Engineers of Mankato, MN for the
development of a new fire station and direct staff to work with Brunton in
preparing the contract documents accordingly. Councilmember Fair
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Gabler moved to authorize staff and the committee to
identify suitable fire station sites within the city and for presentation to the
City Council for future review and action. Councilmember Hilgart seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreibe
Approved:
- S
Attest:
City Administrator
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