City Council Minutes 10-28-1975REGULAR MEETING OF MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
October 28, 1975 - 7:30 P. M.
Present: Con Johnson, Stanley Hall, Denton Erickson,
Dick Martie, Gene Walters.
1. Public Hearing - 1975-1 Sanitary Sewer and Watermain
Improvement Project.
City administrator read October 27, 1975 letter from
consulting engineer, John Badalich, on proposed assess-
ments would be estimated as follows:
Monticello 1st Baptist Church (2 Parcels) $ 5,432.98
Monticello Apartments 10,038.56
River Terrace Trailer Court (2 Parcels) 55432.98
Parcel 20010, lot on Maple St. receiving
only sewer and water stubs 405.15
15 parcels on Sandy Lane 25924.56
All other unit parcels 25716.49
Mayor Johnson explained that the council felt the unit
parcel basis was the fairest method of assessment on
this project and the assessments were very reasonable.
At this point, the meeting was opened up to questions
from the property owners.
Mr. Charles Soucy of the Wayside Inn questioned the
rationale in the assessment of 6 parcels for his esta-
blishment. It was explained that land could be divided
into 6 parcels and Mr. Soucy indicated he only desired
3 stub ins. Mayor Johnson said his specific case would
be taken into consideration.
During the course of the hearing the following items
were discussed:
Hook-up time requirements: Council consensus be-
tween 2 to 3 years on sewer and decision would
have to be made on water.
Water availability: Immediate.
Sewer availability: Engineer indicated contractor
had until November 15, 1975 to resolve infiltration
problems and if not resolved by then people could
hook up and any further problems would be res-
ponsibility of contractor.
Regular meeting of Council - Oct. 285 1975 - cont' d.
Curve north of Otter Creek: Engineer to review as
many people felt it was hazardous in regard to the
grade.
Number of years assessment would run: 20.
Interest rate: 72%.
It was further explained that property, such as drive-
ways, boulevards, etc., would be put back to original
condition and engineer to correct individual problems
mentioned at meeting.
After all citizens were provided opportunity to speak,
the meeting was recessed until November 17, 1975 when
the proposed assessment rolls would be available.
(See supplement 10-28-75 #1).
2. Proposed floor plan - Off -sale Liquor Store.
Phil Pesola and William Jacobson of Design/Management
Construction Co., Inc. presented floor plan and explained
the floor plan was approved by the Liquor Commission at
an earlier meeting. Mr. Jacobson indicated because of
the lack of availability of natural gas. alternative
mechanical systems were investigated and it appeared that
either LP gas or fuel oil would be most economical.
Motion by Martie, seconded by Erickson and unanimously
carried to approve floor plan as presented. William
Jacobson to research alternative on exterior siding.
3. Review of Henry Doerr's preliminary plat.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Martie, and unanimously
carried to approve preliminary plat. Park dedication
requirements to be based on all lots except lot 2 where
present buildings exist.
4. Final payment - 1975 Sidewalk Improvement Project.
Motion by Erickson, seconded by Martie and unanimously
carried to approve final payment of $6502.19 to Halvorson
Construction. Keith Nelson indicated a 10% retainage
would not be necessary on the sod as the bond would cover
this.
5. Consideration of rezoning parcel of land owned by Fred
Tozer in Section 10, Range 25 W Township 121 N in City
of Monticello.
After discussion with Howard Gillham, representing Plann-
ing Commission, on specific parcel in question and also
additional areas along freeway, a motion was made by Hall,
seconded by Martie and unanimously carried to have Planning
Regular meeting of Council - Oct. 28, 1975 - cont' d.
Commission hold public hearing November 18, 1975 at
which time property owners would be given opportunity to
request zoning changes and requests would be discussed
and considered. City council would be in attendance at
this meeting. Notice of meeting to be published in the
paper.
Motion by Erickson, seconded by Martie and unanimously
carried to table Tozer request until final recommendations
were received after November 18, 1975 meeting, from the
Planning Commission.
6. Discussion on city owned property on east side of Highway 25.
Mr. Eck indicated he was interested in purchasing the
above described city owned parcel. Discussion developed
around possible selling price and use of parcel. Mr.
Eck requested an option on the parcel and as soon as he
worked out financial arrangements he would come back to
council, indicate specific use and exercise option.
Motion by Erickson, seconded by Martie and unanimously
carried to obtain 2 appraisals on parcel and once these
were obtained negotiations could be continued.
7. Consideration of zoning ordinance change on allowance
of Four Family Dwelling units as conditional use within
R-2 district.
Motion by Erickson, seconded by Martie and unanimously
carried to approve the addition of a four family dwelling
unit as a conditional use allowed in an R-2 zoning
district. (See supplement 10-28-75 #2).
8. Fee Schedule - ordinance books.
Motion by Erickson, seconded by Walters and unanimously
carried to adopt following fee schedule in sale of ord-
inance books to the public:
Entire set of ordinances $20
Individual sections except Sanitary
Sewer Disposal section $ 8
Sanitary Sewer Disposal section $ 5
9. Approval of bills.
Motion by Martie, seconded by Walters and unanimously
carried to approve bills as presented. (See supple-
ment 10-28-75 #3)•
Regular meeting of Council - Oct. 28, 1975 - cont'd.
10. Approval of minutes.
Motion by Hall, seconded by Martie and unanimously
carried to approve minutes of October 14, 1975•
11. Non -intoxicating liquor license application - Mr.
Charles Braun.
Motion by Hall, seconded by Erickson and unanimously
carried to approve non -intoxicating liquor license for
both off -sale and on -sale.
12. Color scheme - Historical/Informational Center.
Council consensus to approve color scheme as prepared
by Howard Dahlgren and to have flag pole at ground level.
13. Sewer and Water extension to new liauor store site.
Motion by Walters, seconded by Hall and unanimously
carried to have engineer prepare feasibility report on
sewer and water extensions to new liquor store site and
have available for November 10, 1975 meeting. John
Badalich estimated extensions would run approximately
$7,000 - $10,000.
14. Water availability fee.
City administrator to review possibility of setting up
water availability fee and have specific recommendations
for the November 17, 1975 hearing on assessments on
the 1975-1 Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Improvement
Project.
15. Electrical outage problem.
Due to recent electrical outages, City Administrator
directed to contact NSP on possible solutions.
Meeting adjourned.
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City Administrator
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