City Council Minutes 04-09-2001MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
April 9, 2001 - 7 p.m.
Members Present: Ro�(yer Belsaas. Roger Carlson. Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf and Bruce
Thielen.
Members Absent: None
1. Call to Order
Mayor Belsaas called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and declared a quorum present.
2. Approve minutes of March 26, 2001 regular Council meeting.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 26, 2001
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AS PRESENTED. ROGER CARLSON SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
Clint Herbst asked that a discussion of an MOAA item be added to the agenda. Fred Patch
added an update of the acoustics for the council chambers to the agenda and Jeff O' Neill
added discussion of fencing for the Klucas property to the agenda.
4. Citizens comments/petitions, requests and complaints.
Tom Feaski, 1103 Club View Drive, came before the Council, to request the Council's
approval to allow the local national guard unit to sleep in the guard facilities at the
Community Center on weekends when the guard is using the facilities. At the present time
the guards are not allowed to sleep at the Community Centel- facilities but must find lodging
elsewhere. Mr. Feaski, a former national guard member, stated that pay for a guard member
for a weekend is about $150. When you deduct food, travel expense and lodging from this
amount, there is little if any actual pay for the individual. The Council directed staff to review
this issue including any liability impacts and report back to the Council at the April 23. 2001
meeting.
-5. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for the Community Center and
Deputy Registrar. Recommendation: Ratifv hirinUof employees as identified.
B. Consideration of adopting a resolution calling for public hearing on the modification
of the Redevelopment Plan for Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1 and
the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-28. Recommendation:
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Adopt resolution calling for a public hearing on modification of the Redevelopment
Plan for Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1 and establishment of Tax
Increment Financing District No. 1-28. Res. 42001-23.
C. Consideration to approve a loan agreement between the HRA and City.
Recommendation: Move to approve the Loan Agreement between the HRA and the
City in the amount of $109.400 for acquisition of the property located at 8 Locust
Street at stn interest rate of 6.5% over 15 years.
D. Consideration of resolution authorizing entering into an agreement with MnDOT
prescribing terms and conditions of participation in Federal Aid Projects.
Recommendation: Adopt the resolution authorizing the City to enter into a federal
participation agreement with MnDOT. Res. #2001-18.
E. Consideration of a resolution approving sale of tax forfeited parcels by Wright County
Auditor. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution requesting conveyance to the City of
Monticello of parcels 155-010-035042. 155-059-000010, 155-059-000020 and
155-059-004010 and approve sale of parcel 155-014-001011 at public auction.
Res. # 2001-17.
F. Consideration of concept and development stage planned unit development and
consideration of preliminary plat approval for a 92 unit townhome development.
Applicant: Craig Scherber & Associates and Edgar Klucas. Recommendation: Move
to approve the CUP/PUD and preliminary plat based on the finding that the proposed
plat, is inc compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance subject to the following
conditions:
Prairie Road must be extended fl -Om the subject pro pe-ty to vv here tlhc cxi,,tIII g street ands. ThCC It\
must determine ho\1 to finance this extenslon.
?. DrI'VCvv 'LIN s must be separated by at least four feet at the curb to av old the appearance of a \v ide expanse
of asphalt.
3. The landscape plan must he revised to include v c�getatiN e screcnin- along the south property line to
screen Interstate 94 and alone th cast property line to screen betNNcen the back\ards of the proposed
dei elopment and the existing dc\ clopment to the cast.
4. The landscape plan must be revised to include at least 14 lone -lined hardv\ood deciduous trees. 3.5
inches in diameter as measured six inches off the ground.
�. The site plan must he rcvised to add a hammer -head turn -around at the end of each of the three dead-end
side streets and the trash collection areas alon-1 the main internal street must he climinatcd.
6. The prcliminary Lrading plan is suhjecI to the rev icyv mid ippro\ al of the Cite hiLincer.
7. The preliminary utility plan is subjcc:t to the rcv icyv and appro\ al of the Cite I-ngincer.
8. l'he applicant must suhmit a cope of all rubs and by laws to he utilized h\ the devclopment.s
homcovvne-s association for Ciih reg ievv. The rules/hv laws should address such issues as maintenance of
common open space and snow renim al.
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9. A lighting Ilan must he suhmitted for review by the Cite.
I O. The applicant must enter into a dev clopmcnt agrcement \v ith the Cite at final state PUD approval.
11. Comments from other Cite staff.
G. Consideration of development staOe planned unit development and preliminary plat
approval for mixed commercial use. Applicant: Dan Mielke. Recommendation:
Move to approve the CUP/PUD and preliminary plat based on the finding that the
proposed plat with conditions is appropriate for the location and proposed uses, and
that the proposed improvements qualify for PUD consideration under the City's PUD
ordinance. Approval is conditioned upon the following:
The plant schedule on the landscape plan must include the proposed number of plants and the landscape
plan must include landscaping around buildings.
I The applicant must receive permission from the property owner to the north in order to plant on that
property or the site and landscape plans must he revised to include landscaping along the northern
boundary within the subject site.
3. wall plan signs must he suhmitted so that signage can be evaluated as a total package.
4. Approval of' signage plans tabled until further review of plan and existing signs in the arca.
�. The )radint2, plan is subject to the rcvicv� and approval of the Cite En,incer.
6.fhe utility plan is subject to the review and approval ofthe Cite Fngineer.
7. A lighting plan must be suhmitted for review bN the City.
8. A stele of lighting must he chosen in which the light source is not v isible from adjacent property or
public ri(_)ht-ot=way.
9. The applicant must enter into a cieyelopment agreement with the Cite.
1 O. Comments from other City staff.
H. Consideration of a request for a conditional use permit for establishment of a
convenience food type restaurant in the CCD District. Applicant: BBF Properties,
Barry Fluth. Recommendation: Move to allow a conditional use permit for BBF
Properties and Pizza Man to establish a convenience food establishment in the CCD
District subject to the terms of the Zoning Code Section 14B -5[D] as related to such a
business.
Consideration of a request for a concept stage planned unit development allowitl"r
111ultiple structures on an industrial site. Applicant: Blue Chip Development
Company. Recommendation: Move to recommend approval based on the findinOs
contained in the report to the Council and subject to the following:
Indicate it potential use for the proposed buildings.
�. Demonstrate that tilt: site can accommodate the reCIuired numhcr of off -strut parking stalls.
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I. Demonstrate that the site can pro% ide adequate mancev cring room for large trucks.
4. Align the CC MCI- curb cut \\ It 11 the proposed dri\ C\\ a\ .
5. RCdeaign the site to create a unique and COhesive devclopIII cIt. This design should relocate the off-street
loadlnL) al'Ca. M\a\ 6-0111 the ad.'JCCnt I— SidtntIal USC.
6. 'As part of the dev elopment stage PUD application. the applicant must submit and receiv c approv a of the
tollov m-, materials:
.A. Grading. drainage and unlitv plans.
13. Detailed photometric plan.
C. Comprehensi\ e sign plan for the entire site.
D. Site plan illustrating adequate trash storai)-e.
4:. Detailed landscape plan that includes the: required bulTer v and and landscaping.
1=. l31-IildinL clev ations.
J. Consideration of accepting petition and ordering feasibility report lor- Groveland Phase
I1. Recommendation: Move to accept petition and order feasibility report and plans
and specifications for Groveland Phase II contingent on developer deposit equal to
cost to complete said design work. Res. #2001-21.
K. Consideration of ordering feasibility study for reconstruction of sanitary sewer. water
and street located at Front Street between Walnut Street and Linn Street.
Recommendation: Move to order feasibility study for reconstruction of sanitary
sewer, water and street on Front Street between Walnut Street and Linn Street.
Res. #2001-22.
L. Consideration of approval of the final plat of Klein Farms 7"' Addition.
Recommendation: Move to approve the final plat of Klein Farms 7"' Addition.
Res. 42001-20.
M. Consideration of approval of the final plat of Rolling Woods 21et Addition.
Recommendation: Move to approve the final plat of the Rolling Woods 2"' Addition
contingent upon compliance with fee requirements and completion of standard
development agreement to the satisfaction of the City Staff and City Attorney.
Res. #2001-19.
BRUCE THIELEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. CLINT HERBST
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Consideration of items removed from the consent aLlenda for discussion.
None.
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7. Consideration of resolution supporting legislation providing a partial exemption from
the utility personal property tax and replacement of lost revenues to host communities.
Todd Rapp and Tim Flaherty. representing X -cel Enemy and the Coalition of Utility Cities.
spoke to the Council regarding the legislation that would provide a partial exemption from the
personal property tax for the utility company and provide replacement revenues for the host
cities. This bill is currently being considered by the legislature as House File #2339 and
Senate File #2191. Todd Rapp indicated that they are still working with some school districts
to resolve the revenue gap should this legislation pass. The Council expressed their concerns
about getting the school district issues resolved. The Council also noted that the lost of the
market value will impact the City's tax base but felt this legislation might provide some
security about replacement revenues rather than relying on the whims of the legislature.
Todd Rapp indicated that the tax values used would be the 2001 values and if the legislation
was passed it would likely be implemented in 2002.
BRUCE THIELEN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-16 SUPPORTING
HOUSE FILE 92339 AND SENATE FILE 42191 WHICH WOULD PROVIDE A PARTIAL
EXEMPTION FROM THE UTILITY PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX AND
REPLACEMENT OF LOST REVENUES TO HOST COMMUNITIES NOTING THAT
EFFORTS WOULD CONTINUE TO RESOLVE ISSUES AFFECTING THE SCHOOL
DISTRICTS. CLINT HERBST SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. Res. #2001-16
8. Consideration of a request to rezone from R-2 to a planned unit development and
consideration of a concept stage planned unit development allowing mixed uses.
Applicant: Church of St. Henry and Cedrus Creek Craftsman, Inc.
Jeff O'Neill provided background information on this agenda item noting that the land use is
similar to those that were proposed earlier for the site by a different developer. The mixed
uses proposed for this site would include a facility for the performing arts and residential
potential for 14 to 22 home sites.
John Komarek from Cedrus Creek Craftsman, Inc. spoke regarding the proposed
development. He noted that under this proposal the current parking lot (Block 21) would be
redeveloped into residential units and the parking would be located on Block 28. There was
some discussion on the most appropriate location fol- parking and it was emphasized that this
is just a concept stage approval and at the development stage approval these items would be
more fully addressed. Dick Frie, Planning Commission Chairman. noted that the Plannin0
Commission did have a concern about having a specific time frame for the development. He
also pointed out that the residences were in the area even before the church was there and that
proposed development should not negatively impact the residential area.
Brian Stumpf noted that the agenda item indicated that rezoning was being requested and
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asked what properties Nvere affected by that. Staff responded that all the properties covered by
the proposal would be rezoned to R -PUD but the rezoning request would be acted on where
the Council considered the development stage PUD.
CLINT HERBST MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT FOR THE RE -USE AND
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE ST. HENRY'S CHURCH AREA BASED ON A FINDING
THAT THE MIXED USE CONCEPT WOULD BE POSITIVE FOR THE PROPERTY AND
POTENTIAL TRAFFIC ISSUES CAN BE ADDRESSED AS A PART OF THE SITE
PLANNING PROCESS. BRIAN STUMPF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Consideration of setting a special meeting date for establishment of an assessment policy
relatin6 to street construction.
The Council discussed setting a date for a special meeting on an assessment policy for street
reconstruction. Since there are some projects that will soon be coming up for construction.
the Council wanted to get the policy in place as soon as possible. The Council set Tuesday.
April 17. 2001 at :00 as the meeting date.
Added Items:
140,4A U nIttle: Clint Herbst indicated if a proposal for the annexation of the Ralph Hermes property
was approved it would leave a 1 '/2 acre site (Simondet property) of township land surrounded by city
property. The Simondet property is not requesting annexation into the City and Clint Herbst
questioned whether the City had a policy that would address this situation. Jeff O'Neill stated that he
believed the MOAA agreement allowed for the annexation of parcels without petition under certain
circumstances.
Acollslics I,hclute: Fred Patch indicated that quote had been received from EMI Audio for upgrading
of the audio system for the Council Chambers. The quote was in excess of $20,000 but a portion of
this may be reimbursed by the Cable Commission.
Fencing Ensue: Jeff Michaelis requested that the City Council require as part of the conditional use
permit approval for the Klucas property that a fence be installed by the developer. Jeff O'Neill
indicated that this was discussed in Planning Commission consideration of the conditional use permit
and that the ordinance does not require a fence. If the adjacent property, owner is concerned about the
securits of his property, there is nothing that prevents hinn from constructing a fence but the Planning
Commission did not feel that developer of the Klucas property should do so. The Council took no
action on this request.
Sheciul ,11eetin : Mayor Belsaas reminded the Council of a special meeting of the HRA scheduled for
April 25. 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
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10. Approve payment of bills for April.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS. ROGER CARLSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Adjourn
BRUCE THIELEN MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 8:05 P.M. ROGER CARLSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Recording Secretary
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