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City Council Minutes 08-13-2018REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 13, 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 Councilmember Fair moved approval of the agenda. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. C. Special Meeting Minutes from July 23, 2018 Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the July 23, 2018 special meeting minutes. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Meeting Minutes from July 23, 2018 Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the July 23, 2018 regular meeting minutes. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. D. Citizen Comments None. E. Public Service Announcements • Candidate Filing/Primary Election — The Primary Election is August 14. Polls will be open 7 a.m. — 8 p.m. The mayor and city council candidate filing period ends August 14 at 5 p.m. • Creative City Celebration — August 25 from 2-5 p.m. • Construction update — Matt Leonard, Public Works Director/City Engineer, provided an update on the Chelsea Road project which will be complete the end of September, and the Fallon Avenue Overpass project. F. Council Liaison Updates • Highway 25 Coalition — Mayor Stumpf provided an update of the meeting held July 26. The group adjourned discussion as there was heated disagreement regarding the possible locations for a river crossing. 1. Parks & Recreation Commission — Councilmember Fair commented on the items discussed at the meeting. These items included: extension of Mississippi trail connection located behind the hospital; Great River trail extension through Xcel property; City Council Minutes —August 13, 2018 Page 1 16 pedestrian improvements to be rebid; Riverside Cemetery proposal; Pioneer Park Splash Pad Feasibility study; MCC Budget; Creative City Celebration on August 25; grant opportunity for bridge underpass; and updates from Sue Seeger. • IEDC — Mayor Stumpf noted that there group discussed outdoor storage in industrial zoning and the difference between I1 and I2 zoning. Angela Schumann added that some of the development projects occurring throughout the community were noted in the Council Connection. • Planning Commission — Councilmember Gabler stated that the Planning Commission reviewed a CUP for Hi -Way Liquors sign, a CUP for professional office building; and a CUP for F3 in CCD District. • EDA — Councilmember Hilgart commented that the EDA approved their 2019 budget and discussed a downtown fagade improvement program. • I-94 Coalition — Councilmember Gabler noted that the third lane between St. Michael and Albertville is slated to be built in the 2020 construction season. G. Department Updates Jeff O'Neill, City Administrator, gave an update on the following: 1. The Fire Department will be conducting a controlled burn on Sunday, August 19 at 7 a.m. at a location on East Broadway. 2. The Employee Recognition picnic is scheduled for Thursday, August 16 at 4:30 p.m. at Ellison Park. 3. Representative Marion O'Neill was appointed to the Legislative Energy Commission. • Angela Schumann, Community Development Director, provided an update on the Monticello community banner project. The four designs of the banners are general; downtown; winter and Riverfest. There were more than 50 submittals and the chosen final designs will be voted on by the community at the Creative City Celebration on August 25. 2. Consent Agenda: Councilmember Fair moved approval of the Consent Agenda excluding items F and L. 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 $2,619,136.83. B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved the hires for MCC and Hi -Way Liquors and terminations for MCC and Hi - Way Liquors. C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property. Recommendation: Approved as presented. D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-66 accepting a donation of $250 from Cargill for the Farmers' Market Power of Produce Kids Club. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2018-66 accepting the donation. City Council Minutes — August 13, 2018 Page 2 1 6 E. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit for Church of Saint Henry for their annual Fun Fest event on August 25-26, 2018. Recommendation: Approved the special event permit for Church of St. Henry for their annual Fun Fest event. F. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-67 declaring the official intent of the city of Monticello to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be issued by the city for the Chelsea Road (west of Fallon Avenue to TH 25) utility and street improvements. Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA. G. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-68 declaring the official intent of the city of Monticello to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be issued by the city for the improvements to the fire station. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2018-68 declaring the official intent to reimburse expenditures from the proceeds of bonds for improvements to the fire station. H. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-69 approving the issuance of general obligation bonds, series 2018A. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2018- 69 approving the issuance of general obligation street reconstruction and improvement bonds, series 2018A. I. Consideration of approving amendments to rules and regulations for Riverside Cemetery. Recommendation: Approved the change to the Riverside Cemetery Rules and Regulations as recommended by the Monticello Parks & Recreation Commission. J. Consideration of approving a request for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development for Hi -Way Liquors sign area allowances. Applicant: City of Monticello. Recommendation: Approved an amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development for hi -Way Liquors sign area allowances, based on findings in Resolution PC -2018-024 and subject to conditions in Exhibit Z. K. Consideration of approving a request for Conditional Use Permit for professional office use in the L-6 sub district of the CCD — Central Community District. Applicant: Arvola Builders. Recommendation: Approved a Conditional Use Permit for an office use in the CCD District, based on findings in Resolution No. PC -2018-025 and subject to the conditions included in Exhibit Z. L. Consideration of approving a contract with Pole Painting Plus of Monticello for the 2018 Traffic Signal Painting project in the amount of $21,400. Recommendation: ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. M. Consideration of approving a contract with Pole Painting Plus of Monticello for the 2018 Streetscape Painting project in the amount of $10,975. Recommendation: Approved the contract with Pole Painting Plus of Monticello for the 2018 streetscape painting project in the amount of $1.0,975. City Council Minutes —August 13, 2018 Page 3 1 6 N. Consideration of approving Change Order No. 2 for the Fallon Avenue Overpass Project, City Project No. 16C006. Recommendation: Approved Change Order No. 2 for the Fallon Avenue Overpass Project, City Project No. 16C006. O. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-70 accepting improvements and authorizing final payment of $163,184.91 to Michels Power for the FiberNet Facility Relocation for the Fallon Avenue Overpass Project. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2018-70 accepting improvements and authorizing final payment of $163,184.91 to Michels Power, contingent on final paperwork submitted for the FiberNet facility relocation for the Fallon Avenue Overpass project. 2. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion F. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-67 declaring the official intent of the City of Monticello to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be issued by the city for the Chelsea Road (west of Fallon Avenue to TH 25) utility and street improvements. Councilmember Gabler removed the item and requested clarification on the $600,000. Wayne Oberg, Finance Director, responded that the city estimated low and, additionally, there are other miscellaneous costs. Councilmember Gabler moved to adopt Resolution 2018-67 declaring the official intent of the city to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of bonds to be issued by the city for the Chelsea Road (west of Fallon Avenue to TH 25) utility and street improvements. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. L. Consideration of approving a contract with Pole Painting Plus of Monticello for the 2018 Traffic Signal Painting project in the amount of $10,975. Mayor Stumpf removed the item to question whether there would be a conflict with the pole painting and the flashing beacons. Matt Leonard responded that the flashing beacons replace the signal heads and the polls won't be affected. Mayor Stumpf moved approval of a contract with Pole Painting Plus of Monticello for the 2018 Traffic Signal Painting Project in the amount of $10,975. Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Public Hearing: A. PUBLIC HEARING — Consideration of approving a five-year capital improvement plan and adopting Resolution 2018-72 issuance ofeg neral obligation bonds Wayne Oberg presented the item and noted that once approved by the council, issuance of the bonds is subject to reverse referendum. A petition of voters equal to at least 5% of the votes in the last municipal general election must be filed within 30 days of the public hearing. Mayor Stumpf opened the public hearing. No one testified. Mayor Stumpf closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes — August 13, 2018 Page 4 16 Councilmember Hilgart moved adoption of Resolution 2018-72 adopting a Capital Improvement Plan and providing preliminary approval for the issuance of bonds thereunder. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Regular Agenda: A. Consideration of approving a request for Final Stage Planned Unit Development (PUD), Final Plat and Development Agreement for Carlisle Village 6th Addition, a 73 unit townhome subdivision. Applicant: Carlisle Village, LLC Angela Schumann presented the item which is the development of a 10.54 -acre parcel for 73 townhome units within 16 buildings. The preliminary plat was approved on March 28, 2005 and the street and lot layout depicted on the Carlisle Village 6th Addition final plat are nearly identical to the approved preliminary plat. Staff recommended approval contingent on elimination of lot 6 from Building 15 with development plans modified to reflect such change. This change would allow for 72 townhome units. Councilmember Hilgart moved adoption of Resolution 2018-73 recommending approval of the Final Stage PUD, Final Plat and development contract for Carlisle Village 611 Addition, based on the findings in said resolution, and subject to the conditions as incorporated in Exhibit Z. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-71 establishing a school speed zone on Washington Street from 4th Street to Broadway (CSAH 75) and authorizing purchase and installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons at Washington Street and 3rd Street Matt Leonard presented the item noting that the resolution will designate a 20 mph per hour zone. Currently the limit is 30 mph. In addition to the school speed zone, Mr. Leonard requested authorizing for two rectangular rapid flashing beacons to be installed at Washington Street and Yd Street. The council previously authorized $7,500 to install two pedestrian activated flashing LEDs at this location, however, rectangular rapid flashing beacons are now approved for use and much more effective. The estimated cost to furnish and install the Washington Street school speed zone signage and two rectangular rapid flashing beacons is $12,750. There are additional locations being considered for the warning beacons. Staff will continue to discuss cost sharing of the current and future improvements with the school district. Councilmember Gabler moved adoption of Resolution 2018-70 establishing a school speed zone on Washington Street from 4th Street to Broadway (CSAH 75) and authorizing purchase and installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons at Washington Street and 3rd Street. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes —August 13, 2018 Page 5 1 6 C. Consideration of authorizing members of the City Council to participate in the I-94 Coalition lobbying effort September 26-28, 2018 in Washington D C at an estimated cost of $1,000 per member There was minimal discussion of council members. Mayor Stumpf moved to authorize interested council members to participate in the lobbying effort in Washington D.C. Councilmember Fair seconded. 5. Adjournment: By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m. Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber Approved: 0 Attest:K9e'�� 04i 8�� 4007 City Administrator City Council Minutes — August 13, 2018 Page 6 1 6