City Council Minutes 07-14-1980MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
July 14, 1980 - 7:30 P. M.
Members Present: Arve Grimsmo, Dan Blonigen, Fran Fair, Ken Maus.
Members Absent: Phil White.
1. Public Hearing - Conditional Use Request - Cy Reinert.
This item was postponed until the July 28, 1980 Meeting.
2. Consideration of Approval of Joint Powers Agreement between the City
of Monticello and Independent School District #882 for a Joint
Summer Recreational Proqram.
At the last City Council meeting, it was the consensus of the City
Council to enter into an agreement with the School District of
Monticello for a Joint Powers Agreement to provide a joint summer
recreational program, but not necessarily to include recreation throughout
the year or other programs that are part of the Community Education curri-
culum. In addition, it was the consensus at that time that the City
would consider funding half of the summer joint recreational program
cost with the School District, but would want to be able to review this
percentage on an annual basis.
Since that previous meeting, a joint powers agreement has been reviewed
by the City Attorney, Gary Pringle, and a few minor comments have been
incorporated into the agreement by the attorney. Once approved by the
City Council, the Joint Agreement would be presented to the School
District for their approval.
Motion was made by Fran Fair, seconded by Ken Maus and unanimously
carried to approve of a joint powers agreement between the City of
Monticello and School District 882 for Summer Recreational Programs.
(See Exhibit 7/14/80 #1).
A motion was also made by Ken Maus, seconded by Fran Fair and unanimously
carried to approve an expenditure amount of $5,730 for 1980 as the City's
share (50%) of the Summer Recreational Program for 1980 calendar year.
In regards to the Joint Powers Agreement, motion was made by Ken Maus,
seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried to appoint Council-
woman Fran Fair as the City's representative on the Community Education
Board replacing Loren Klein.
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3. Approval of Contract for Architectural Services for the Library with
McEnary, Krafft, Birch & Kilgore, Inc.
At the City Council's special meeting held on July 7, 1980, approval was
given by the City Council to enter into negotiations to form a contract
with McEnary, Krafft, Birch & Kilgore, Inc., for architectural services
for the proposed new library.
It was understood from the architects that all basic services for pre-
paration of plans and construction management for a new library would
be included in the basic total fee, not to exceed a certain dollar
amount, but some questions were raised concerning the language of the
proposed contract. City Attorney, Gary Pringle, will be reviewing the
contract, but it was the consensus of the Council to get all the
remaining questions and particulars worked out in the proposed contract
before actual approval. Therefore, a motion was made by Ken Maus,
seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried to table any action on
a contract with an architect until a final draft can be completed.
4. Consideration of Acceptinq 1979 Audit Report.
At the City Council's June 23, 1980 meeting, Rick Borden, with Gruys,
Johnson & Associates, reviewed with the Council the 1979 Audit Report.
At that time, it was decided that the Council would review the 1979
Audit Report for two weeks before considering formal acceptance of the
1979 Audit Report.
Motion was made by Fran Fair, seconded by Ken Maus and unanimously carried
to formally accept the 1979 audit report prepared by Gruys, Johnson &
Associates as presented.
5. Consideration of Purchase of Additional Dump Tank for the Fire Department.
Purpose of this item was to consider acquisition of an additional 1,800
gallon dump tank for the City of Monticello's fire department.
Currently, the Monticello Fire Department does have an 1,800 gallon dump
tank that was purchased in April 1977 for the purpose of allowing the
tanker truck to dump its supply of water at a fire site and return to
get a new load of water. This dump tank is, however, in need of repairs
and Paul Klein, the Fire Chief, requested that the City consider pur-
chasing an additional dump tank at this time since the City would be
without the present dump tank while it is being repaired.
Because the Fire Department has, for 1980, already exceeded its initial
budget for capital outlay items, it was the consensus of the City
Council that any requests for new items should be presented and requested
for the 1981 budget year.
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6. Consideration of Establishinq Hours for Monticello Parks.
Purpose of this item was to consider the establishment of certain park
hours within the City of Monticello. Buddy Gay, of the Wright County
Sheriff's Department, has asked the City Staff that the City Council
consider establishing park hours to allow the Sheriff's Department to
use these hours as a tool in removing some of the juveniles and other
undesirables from the park after hours in the evening and early morning
hours.
It was noted that problems have existed in some of the City's parks,
especially Ellison Park, and complaints have been expressed by some
of the area residents that school kids are congregating in the park
prior to the regular school day. It was felt by the Sheriff's Depart-
ment that establishment of hours such as 8:30 in the morning until
10:00 P.M. would eliminate some of the use of the park by kids at odd
hours. Unless regular hours are established by the City Council, the
Sheriff's Department did not have a tool to use in removing or asking
the youths to leave a park.
Motion was made by Fran Fair, seconded by Ken Maus and unanimously carried
to adopt an ordinance amendment setting park hours of 8:30 A.M. until
10:00 P.M. only in all City parks. (See Ordinance Amendment 7/14/80 #81).
7. Consideration of an Ordinance to Requlate Travelinq Shows.
Purpose of this item was to consider adopting an ordinance that would
regulate carnivals, circuses and menageries in the City of Monticello.
The City of Monticello previously had an ordinance that regulated
amusement carnivals, etc., but when the new ordinances were adopted in
1975, this portion was eliminated. The Wright County Sheriff's
Department has indicated that numerous incidences have occurred when
carnivals are in town that may warrant regulation by the City of such
amusement shows.
Some of the main aspects of the proposed ordinance would be approval
required by the City Council of Monticello, and a license fee along
with proof of insurance by the carnival and submission of a surety bond
payable to the City of Monticello.
Motion was made by Ken Maus, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously
carried to approve the adoption of an ordinance relative to regulating
traveling shows and carnivals within the City of Monticello.
(See Ordinance Amendment 7/14/80 #82).
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8. Quarterly Meeting - Department Heads.
The City Council held informal discussions with the following department
heads:
Mike Melstad - Local YMCA Detached Worker
Buddy Gay & Don Hozempa - Representing Wright County Sheriff's Dept.
Karen Hanson - Senior Citizens Center Director
John Simol a - Public Works Director
Karen Hanson, Senior Citizens Center Director, reviewed with the Council
her experiences on her recent trip to The National Council on Aging in
Washington, D.C. In addition, she reviewed with the Council the
possible need for additional electrical wiring at the Senior Citizens
Center, which may have to be updated.
Public Works Director, John Simola, informed the Council that the proposed
boat ramp in Ellison Park may not be started until Spring of 1981. He
also noted that the State Highway Department is doing a traffic study
along Highway 25 near I-94 to determine if any additional traffic
devices are necessary in that area. He also noted that the State
is still requesting that the City install a right -turn lane leading
off of Highway 25 into Sandberg South Addition.
Council also discussed the present condition of Chestnut Street between
Broadway and West River. It was noted that this street was not improved as
part of the 1977-3 Street Project because future storm sewer outlet to
the River was planned for this street in the next few years. The City
Engineer now indicated that because of the ditch being constructed through
the Country Club property, the storm sewer planned for down Chestnut
Street may not be needed for five to ten years, therefore, the Public
Works Director was instructed to get costs for a possible 2" overlay
for Chestnut Street.
9. Approval of Minutes.
Motion was made by Fran Fair, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of the regular Council Meeting of
June 23, 1980 and the special Count i 1 Meeting of July 7, 1980, as
presented.
Meeting adjourned.
R Rick Wolfstelykr
Assistant Adm nistrator
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