City Council Minutes 12-10-2018REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, December 10, 2018 — 6:30 p.m.
Bridge 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 that Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-102
approving decertification of Redevelopment TIF District #1-20 was to be added to
the agenda. Councilmember Fair moved approval of the agenda with the
addition of this item. Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Minutes
Special Meeting Minutes from November 26, 2018
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the November 26, 2018 special
meeting minutes. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
Regular Meeting Minutes from November 26, 2018
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the November 26, 2018 regular
meeting minutes. Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
• County Commissioner Darek Vetsch commented that Trailblazer transit,
St. Cloud RTCC, and St. Cloud APO are looking for public events to set
up informational information. He will work with city staff to determine
events.
E. Public Service Announcements
• City Holiday Hours — Rachel Leonard noted the holiday hours of the
various city facilities.
• Christmas Tree pick up will take place the week of January 7 — 12.
F. Council Liaison Updates
• Parks & Recreation Commission — Councilmember Fair stated that the
commission reviewed the following: approval of columbarium at
Riverside Cemetery; discussion on park dedication of Featherstone 4tn
Addition; Sue Seeger, Arts Consultant, gave a presentation; HVAC
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improvements at MCC will be installed by end of year; and possible
renovation of lower level of Prairie Center.
• IEDC — Mayor Stumpf noted that the commission received a report from
Mark Hanson regarding daycare needs within the City of Monticello.
• Planning Commission — Councilmember Gabler provided an update of
the meeting which included public hearing on map amendment for
Featherstone 4th Addition, a rezoning in CCD district, and rezoning
regarding dynamic display signs.
G. Department Updates
• Jeff O'Neill, City Administrator, gave an update on the following:
1. Registration is open for League of Minnesota Cities 2019 Legislative
Conference which is on Feb. 20-21 in St. Paul.
2. There is a legislative forum on school issued sponsored by the school
district on January 2.
3. Coalition of Utility Cities is holding a pre -session meeting on
December 19.
4. Larry Cook has been assigned by Veolia to the WWTF.
5. Animal Control Officer has retired. Staff will be releasing request for
proposals to replace the contract.
• Angela Schumann, Community Development Director, provided an update on
Safe Routes to School, specifically on the rapid planning workshop held on
December 6 and 7.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the Consent Agenda excluding items J,
M, N, and S and adding 2T. 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 $6,060,606.29.
B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved
the hires for Parks and Streets and departure for MCC.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property.
Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
D. Consideration of approving a special City Council meeting date of December 28,
2018 for approval of bills. Recommendation: Special meeting was set for
December 28, 2018 at 7:30 a.m.
E. Consideration of approving an amendment to schedule of business hours to allow
for half-day closure for the DMV on Monday, December 24, 2018.
Recommendation: Approved a half-day closure of the DMV on Monday,
December 24, 2018.
F. Consideration of approving the 2019 Regularly Scheduled Council and
Commission meetings. Recommendation: Approved as presented.
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G. Consideration of approving City Facility Business Hours for 2019.
Recommendation: Approved as presented.
H. Consideration of approving an application for a temporary charitable gambling
permit for a raffle to be conducted by the Swan River PTO on April 13, 2019.
Recommendation: Approving the charitable gambling permit for April 13,
2019.
I. Consideration of approving a transfer of an on -sale intoxicating liquor license for
River City Lanes, Inc. dba River City Extreme to Triple Shift Entertainment LLC
dba River City Extreme located at 3875 School Blvd. Recommendation:
Approved the liquor license for Triple Shift Entertainment LLC dba River
City Extreme.
J. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-94 withdrawing from the Wright
County Area Transportation Joint Powers Board. Recommendation: ITEM
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA.
K. Consideration of a request for Map Amendment (Rezoning) from A -O
(Agriculture — Open Space) to R-1 (Single Family Residence) District,
Development and Final Stage Planned Unit Development, and Preliminary and
Final Plat for a 24 lot single-family development. Applicant: Novak -Fleck Inc.
(Hort Graser). Recommendation: Approved the Development State PUD for
Featherstone 4th Addition, subject to conditions listed in Exhibit Z of the staff
report and based on findings in Resolution No. PC -2018-032 and approved
the Preliminary Plat for Featherstone 4th Addition, subject to conditions
listed in Exhibit Z of the staff report and based on fmding in Resolution No.
PC -2018-033.
L. Consideration of approving Change Order No. 12 in the amount of $2,674.95 for
the Fallon Avenue Overpass Project, City Project No. 16C006.
Recommendation: Approved Change Order No. 12.
M. Consideration of approving Lease Agreement between the City of Monticello
Parks Department and the City of Monticello EDA for 349 West Broadway
(Fred's Auto) and authorizing building renovations with cost not to exceed
$17,815. Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA.
N. Consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit for Public Use in the F-3
sub -district of the CCD (Central Community District). Applicant: City of
Monticello. Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA.
O. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-97 establishing election precinct and
polling place for 2019. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2018-97
establishing 2019 precinct.
P. Consideration of approving 2018 Operating Transfers. Recommendation: 2018
Operating Transfers were approved. Consideration of approving Resolution
2018-98 accepting a donation of four iPads at value of $400 from Wireless World
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for the Fire Department. Recommendation: Approved the donation. Mayor
Stumpf recognized the donor.
Q. Consideration of approving Resolution 2018-99 for redemption of outstanding
General Obligation Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2010A for
selected maturities. Recommendation: Approved Resolution 2018-99 calling
for redemption of outstanding General Obligation Bonds, 2010A Series for
selected maturities.
R. Consideration of approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertising
of bids for construction of Fire Station. Recommendation: ITEM WAS
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA.
S. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-102 approving Decertification of
Redevelopment TIF District #1-20. Recommendation: Approved Resolution
2018-102 approving decertification of Redevelopment TIF District #1-20.
2A. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion
J. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-94 withdrawing from the Wright
County Area Transportation Joint Powers Board.
Councilmember Hilgart removed the item to recognize County Commissioner
Vetsch and his efforts with Trailblazer.
Councilmember Fair moved approval of Resolution 2018-94 withdrawing
from the Wright County Area Transportation Joint Powers Board.
Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
M. Consideration of approving Lease Agreement between the City of Monticello
Parks Department and the City of Monticello EDA for 349 West Broadway
(Fred's Auto) and authorizing building renovations with cost not to exceed
$17,815
Mayor Stumpf removed the item to note that he will be voting against because he
does not support the location as he does not feel the space is adequate. In addition,
he does not support funding the renovations at this location.
Councilmember Fair moved approval of lease agreement between the City of
Monticello Parks Department and the City of Monticello EDA for 349 West
Broadway and authorize funds for building renovations using a combination
of city staff and contractors for a cost not to exceed $15,000. Councilmember
Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1; Mayor Stumpf voted
against.
N. Consideration of approving a request for Conditional Use Permit for Public Use
in the F-3 sub -district of the CCD — Central Community District. Applicant: City
of Monticello
Councilmember Fair moved approval of request for Conditional Use Permit
for Public Use in the F-3 sub -district of the CCD — Central Community
District. Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1;
Mayor Stumpf voted against.
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S. Consideration of approving plans and specifications and authorizing
advertisement of bids for construction of Fire Station
Mayor Stumpf removed the item for question in regard to glass doors and their
durability, fading, frost, etc. Corey Brunton, Brunton Architects, responded that
these doors have been installed on many fire stations. They have not seen any
failure in the doors.
Councilmember Hilgart moved approval of plans and specifications and
authorizing advertising for bids for construction of the fire station.
Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Hearings:
A. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 704 amending City Fee Schedule for 2019
and adopting Summary Ordinance 704A for publication.
Wayne Oberg, Finance Director, presented an overview of the 2019 fee schedule.
Minimal discussion occurred. Mayor Stumpf opened the public hearing. No one
testified. Mayor Stumpf closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Hilgart moved to adopt Ordinance 704 amending City Fee
Schedule for 2019 and Summary Ordinance 704A for publication.
Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-95 establishing the final tax levy for
2019
Wayne Oberg presented on the Truth -in -Taxation hearing and the final property
tax levy for 2019. The proposed final tax levy is $9,962,000 which is 4.3% higher
than the 2018 final levy. The proposed HRA tax levy is $348,000 which is 7.7%
higher than 2018. The total proposed tax increase is 4.5%, the same as it was for
2018. Tax capacity rates and values were reviewed. Monticello has the lowest tax
capacity rate in Wright County. Examples were presented relating to the impact of
tax increases to residential and commercial properties. Specifically reviewed was
the decrease in market value of Xcel Energy power plant and the change in city
levy regarding the dollars that are now being absorbed by taxpayers other than
Xcel.
Mayor Stumpf opened the public hearing. The following individual testified:
Daniel Gruhlke, 100 Kenneth Lane — Mr. Gruhlke spoke in opposition to
the property tax levy increase. He stated that he has been a resident of
Monticello for 25 years and his taxes have not decreased. Expressed
concern that the city should better work in harmony with the county and
school district to better control tax increases.
Mayor Stumpf closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Hilgart moved approval of Resolution 2018-95 establishing
the city property tax levy for 2019 at $9,962,000 and the HRA levy for 2019
at $348,000. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
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4. Regular Agenda:
A. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2018-96 approving the 2019 City budget.
Wayne Oberg presented the proposed 2018 budget of $44,763,000. At tonight's
meeting the Council approved the city levy and the HRA levy. Minimal
discussion occurred.
Councilmember Fair moved approval of Resolution 2018-96 approving the
2019 expenditure budget of $44,763,000. Councilmember Davidson seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Consideration of annrovina a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from "Place to
Shop" to "Places to Live" and a request for Zoning Map Amendment for rezoning
from B-4 (Regional Business District) to R-4 (Medium -High Residence District)
for a 125 unit senior livingdevelopment. Applicant: Headwaters
Development/Michael Hoagberg
Steve Grittman, NAC, introduced the application for Comprehensive Plan
amendment and noted that the applicant's concept sketch plan was altered since
the Planning Commission meeting by moving the building back from CSAH 39.
Mr. Grittman provide the history of the plat noting that it was currently guided
and zoned commercial. The site is approximately 5 acres in size and the project is
proposing 125 mixed senior living units with construction being completed in two
phases. The first phase would include 92 units with future phase of 33 units.
Traffic generation is estimated at 500 trips a day, but could be as low as 300/day.
Mr. Grittman noted that the Planning Commission recommended denial to both
the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning. Their preference is to
continue the Comprehensive Plan designation for commercial use and there were
concerns regarding traffic management around the site and the developer's ability
of meeting all zoning requirements.
Staff recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendment and the
rezoning. Approval requires a super majority vote or 4/5 vote of the Council.
Mayor Stumpf commented that regardless of what is developed on this parcel, he
feels that upgrades need to be made to CSAH 39.
Discussion ensued among councilmembers. Councilmember Hilgart stated that
this use is far less intrusive than other commercial uses. Councilmember Gabler
isn't convinced that this area should move from commercial.
Michael Hoagberg, Headwaters Development, introduced himself. He briefly
spoke of the considerations for the project. He commented on items that have
changed since the Planning Commission meeting. These items included traffic
study, setbacks and building height, the latter two being reflected in adjusted site
plan.
Mr. Hoagberg mentioned that there is a defined need for senior housing in
Monticello.
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John Tennesson, Von Hanson's Meats owner, spoke in support of the project and
the benefit it would have to the area. His thought is the property will not be
developed as commercial and will remain vacant.
Jeff O'Neill commented that there is a softening in the commercial market. There
is the possibility to look at commercial land in the future and possibly look at
other uses. Wayne Elam, Commercial Realty Solutions, addressed the city council
in regard to commercial land sales. He does not represent the buyer or the seller
but feels it is important for the city to consider projects such as this because it is
best for the city. There is not a lot of large acre commercial consumers.
Councilmember Fair spoke in support of the proposal because of the expected
demand for senior housing. Councilmember Hilgart expressed his support given
the economic state the city faces in the future with a decrease in tax base.
Councilmember Davidson added that the project is a good transition for the
vacant property since the increase in traffic may be lower than is an alternative
project was developed.
Councilmember Hilgart moved approval of Resolution 2018-100 approving
the Comprehensive Plan amendment reclassifying the subject property Lot 1,
Block 2, Riverview Square from "Places to Shop" to "Places to Live", based
on findings identified in the Resolution. Councilmember Fair seconded the
motion. Motion failed 3-2 (as a super majority vote is required); Mayor
Stumpf and Councilmember Gabler voted against. Mayor Stumpf voted
against because of 1) increase in traffic, 2) does not meet criteria of
Comprehensive Plan, and 3) availability of commercial property.
Councilmember Gabler voted against because an additional river crossing
has not been selected by the Highway 25 Coalition and Option D, if selected,
would impact this site generating commercial development.
Mayor Stumpf moved to deny Resolution 2018-101 and deny Ordinance 705
for rezoning. Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-
1; Councilmember Fair voted against.
5. Ad.i ournment:
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
Approved:
Attest:
City Administrator
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