City Council Minutes 06-25-2018REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June 25, 2018 — 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Mayor Brian Stumpf, Jim Davidson, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler, and Lloyd
Hilgart
Absent: None
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
Mayor Stumpf noted there was a revised 2P on the dais and that 4A
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the agenda with the amendment to
move 4A from the Regular Agenda to 2X of the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Regular Meeting Minutes from meeting on June 11, 2018
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the meeting minutes from June
11, 2018. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
County Commissioner Darek Vetsch addressed the City Council. He thanked
them for attendance at the Wright County open house for transportation plan and
commented on his support for the Ditch 33 item on the evening's agenda.
E. Public Service Announcements
• 4th of July Business Hours — all city offices/departments are closed
except for Hi -Way Liquors which is open 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
• Riverfest festival is taking place July 12 — 15, 2018.
• Music on the Mississippi is being held Thursday, June 28.
• Construction Update — Matt Leonard provided an update on the
following projects: County Road 39/Gillard Avenue; Chelsea Road; and
the Fallon Avenue Overpass project.
F. Council Liaison Updates
• Library Board — Councilmember Gabler provided an update and noted
that GRRL is not in the parade this year, but will have activities taking
place at the library. The board also discussed their space needs.
• EDA — Councilmember Davidson stated that the EDA discussed: Masters
5th Avenue; decertifying TIF District #1-35; establishing TIF District #1-
40; and the Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) 80-20 Opt Out Program.
G. Department Updates
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• City Administrator Update — Jeff O'Neill gave an update on the following:
1. A Volunteer Recognition Picnic is being held on June 28.
2. There are two open houses being held on the Ellison house on June
28. Once at 10 a.m. and one at 4:30 p.m.
3. Chuck Keyes, Veolia, announced his retirement from the company.
4. Gave an update on the Xcel stakeholder meeting.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Hilgart moved approval of the Consent Agenda with the removal of
2U and 2X. Councilmember Fair 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 $1,000,928.66.
B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved
the hires for Liquor Store and Building and the departures for MCC and
Parks.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property.
Recommendation: No report this cycle.
D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-48 accepting donations from Corey
and Rachel Peters of $400 for mirrors at the Prairie Center Building and from
Donna Dunkerson of $352.20 for flowers for East Bridge Park gardens.
Recommendation: Adopted the resolution accepting the donations.
E. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-49 establishing an Absentee Ballot
Board for the 2018 Elections. Recommendation: Adopted the resolution
establishing an Absentee Ballot Board.
F. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-50 appointing election judges to serve
for the 2018 Primary Election, including judges for the Absentee Ballot Board
and Health Care Facility Voting. Recommendation: Adopted the resolution
appointing election judges.
G. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit allowing use of Ellison Park
and related assistance in conjunction with Art in the Park/Taste of Monticello on
Saturday, July 14, 2018. Recommendation: Approved the Special Event
Permit for Art in the Park/Taste of Monticello.
H. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit allowing use of West Bridge
Park and related assistance for the Party in the Park event on July 11, 2018.
Applicant Chamber of Commerce. Recommendation: Approved the Special
Event Permit for Party in the Park contingent on continued site coordination
with Streets Superintendent and Parks Superintendent and verification of
notification of adjacent property owners by permit holder.
I. Consideration of approving an application for temporary on -sale liquor license for
the VFW for Monticello Chamber of Commerce Party in the Park on July 11,
2018. Recommendation: Approved the temporary liquor license for the
VFW.
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J. Consideration of approving a lease agreement with Wright County for election
equipment. Recommendation: Approved a lease agreement with Wright
County for election equipment beginning in 2019.
K. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 698 amending Title 3, Chapter 20 (Mobile
Food Units), Section 4 (D) of the Monticello City Code to change the time period
of the annual license to a full calendar year. Recommendation: Adopted
Ordinance 698.
L. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit for outdoor entertainment at
Chatter's Bar & Grill on July 13 and 14, 2018. Applicant: Steffens,
Brooke/Chatters Restaurant. Recommendation: Approved the Special Event
Permit contingent on tent permit approval.
M. Consideration of approving request for Amendment to Monticello Zoning
Ordinance, Chapter 5.4 — Temporary Uses, Chapter 4.1 — Landscaping and
Screening, Chapter 4.4 — Exterior Lighting, and Chapter 5.3 — Accessory Use
Standards. Applicant: City of Monticello. Recommendation: Adopted
Ordinance 699 on ordinance amendments as presented.
N. Consideration of adopting Ordinance No. 700 amending Monticello Zoning
Ordinance, Chapter 3, Section 7, for the Floodplain District, and adopt Ordinance
700A, a summary ordinance for amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance,
Chapter 3, Section 7 for the Floodplain District. Recommendation: Adopted
Ordinances 700 and 700A amending Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 3, Section 7
for the Floodplain District.
O. Consideration of approving a Development Stage Planned Unit Development for
a 47 -unit, 4 story apartment complex in the CCD (Central Community District).
Applicant: Pat Briggs/Briggs Companies. Recommendation: Approved the
Development Stage PUD for a 47 -unit, 4 story apartment complex in the
CCD.
P. Consideration of approving a preliminary and final plat and development contract
for Oakwood Yd Addition, a two lot subdivision in the I-2 (Heavy Industrial
District. Applicant: Platinum Technologies. Recommendation: Adopted
Resolution 2018-52 approving the preliminary and final plats and
development agreement for Oakwood Industrial Park Yd Addition, subject
to conditions in Exhibit Z.
Q. Consideration of approving a request on an extension of final plat approval for
Spaeth Industrial Park. Recommendation: Approved a one-year extension for
required recording of the approved final plat of Spaeth Industrial Park,
including final stage PUD approval, with the final plat to be recorded on or
before July 9, 2019 and all development fees to be paid at prevailing rate at
the time of recording.
R. Consideration of authorizing the preparation of an Environmental Assessment
Worksheet (EAW) for the proposed Haven Ridge development.
Recommendation: Authorized the preparation of an Environmental
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Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the proposed Haven Ridge development,
subject to a deposit in the amount of $34,903.
S. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-51 authorizing execution and filing of
petition to reopen proceedings related to the transfer of portions of Wright County
Ditch 33 to the City of Monticello. Recommendation: Adopted resolution
authorizing execution and filing of petition to reopen proceedings related to
the transfer of portions of Wright County Ditch 33 to the City of Monticello.
T. Consideration of approving purchase of shimmer wall artwork to be located at
112 Broadway East from Radiant Manufacturing for $12,418. Recommendation:
Purchase of shimmer wall artwork was approved.
U. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-56 regarding Minnesota Investment
Fund (MIF) 80-20 Opt Our Program. Recommendation: ITEM WAS
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
V. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-55 approving Decertification of
Redevelopment TIF District #1-35. Recommendation: Adopted resolution
decertifying Redevelopment TIF District #1-35.
W. Consideration of authorizing the purchase of influent pumps for the WWTP from
Nelson Electric Motor for $46,558. Recommendation: Approved the purchase
of influent pumps.
X. Consideration of approving a request for a PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Adjustment in the Amax Addition. Applicant: StorageLink of Monticello, LLC.
Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA.
2A. Items removed from Consent Agenda:
2 U. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-56 regarding Minnesota Investment
Fund (MIF) 80-20 Opt Out Program.
Mayor Stumpf removed the item to note that there was a revised item/resolution.
Mayor Stumpf moved approval of Resolution 2018-56 regarding Minnesota
Investment Fund (MIF) 80-20 Opt Out Program. Councilmember Hilgart
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
2X. Consideration of approving a request for a PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Adjustment in the Amax Addition. Applicant: StorageLink of Monticello, LLC.
Councilmember Gabler removed the item to question whether or not there could
be a Planning Commission review of the item. She was also concerned on
whether they were meeting fencing qualifications and whether these could be
added to Exhibit Z. Steve Grittman responded that there is no option for returning
to the original PUD standards that were set, so can't add to Exhibit Z. Angela
Schumann added that they are intensifying there numbers within their original
boundaries.
Councilmember Hilgart moved approval of Resolution 2018-53 approving
the proposed PUD Adjustment for the Amax Addition, based on findings
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including that the proposed adjustment is consistent with the requirements
for PUD Adjustments in the zoning ordinance, and with the conditions listed
in Exhibit Z. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Public Hearing:
A. PUBLIC HEARING — Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-54 establishing
Affordable Housing TIF District #1-40.
Angela Schumann and Jim Thares presented the item. Mayor Stumpf opened the
public hearing. No one testified. Mayor Stumpf closed the public hearing. There
was minimal discussion among Council. Mayor Stumpf questioned the source of
funds. Ms. Schumann responded that the funds are coming from another TIF
District and are not being levied. Councilmember Hilgart expressed excitement
for something happening downtown.
Councilmember Hilgart moved approval of Resolution 2018-54 establishing
Affordable Housing TIF District #140. Councilmember Fair seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Adjournment
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
Approved:
Attest:
City Administrator
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