City Council Minutes 04-26-1976
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
April 26, 1976 7:30 P.M.
Members Present: Con Johnson, De ton Erickson, Stanley
Hall, Dick Mart'e, Gene Walters
Mayor Johnson announced the meeti
1. Public Hearin
Wate
be taped.
Construction.
Presentation was made by John Badalich, city engineer. Mr.
Badalich outlined reasons for improvement project such as
inadequate water storage for eak demands and inadequate
fire protection throughout th city. The storage reservoir,
located in Oakwood Industrial Park, south of I-94, would
be connected to the existing ater system by two feeder
lines, on the east and west s'de by the city.
The estimated construction co
$997,000. Approximately 92 p
having water available would
$1616 per parcel for a total
$848,000 would be placed on a
Mr. EarlMalone inquired as to
within the city are owned by
that his abstract states that
Administrator to have attorne
posed water lines would be ru
ts would be approximately
rcels of land not currently
e assessed approximately
f $149,000. The balance of
valorem taxation
whether all platted streets
he city. Mr. Malone indicated
he owns the streets City
check the abstract as pro-
ning through Malone's property.
2. Public Hearin on Sewer & Wat r Extension - West Count
Road 39.
John Badalich gave presentati
In order to serve the 27 parc
39 West, an interim lift stat
because of the low elevations
estimated construction costs
able portion of these costs d
of land to be served would am
of $4863.00.
Approximately 1200' of land (
County Road 39 presently owne
Club would not be served by s
status as a golf course.
n on proposed improvement.
Is of land along County Road
on would have to be constructed
of the existing homes. The
ould be $148,600, The assess-
vided among the 27 parcels
unt to a per parcel assessment
r 12 lots) fronting along
by the Monticello Country
wer and water because of its
Regular Meeting of the Council
April 26, 1976 - continued.
Mr. Hib Hill, representing the Monticello Country Club,
indicated that he would like to discuss with the Country
Club Board of Directors the possibility of plotting this
land into residential lots. If these 12 lots were added
to the existing 27 assessable parcels, the individual
assessment could be reduced to approximately $3,400.00
each.
Mr. Howard Gillham, who owns 17 of the 27 assessable lots
indicated that he would not be iqtavor of the project if
the assessments would be $4800.00 per parcel.
Consensus of the council was to continue the Public Hearing
until May 10, 1976 in order to give the Country Club time
to decide if they would be interested in sewer and water
service.
3. Public Hearing - Request for Variance on Side Yard Set-Back
Requirements for Arve Grimsmo.
Mr. Grimsmo, whose home is located on Lot 1, Block 9,River
Street, was requesting a variance to build an addition to
his garage up to the lot line abutting Henn. St. (not
currently being used). The 40' street right-of-way would
be adequate for any future construction needs
A motion was made by Walters, seconded by Martie and unan-
imously carried to grant Mr. Grimsmo a variance to build
up to the lot line on Hennepin Street.
4. Public Hearing - Request for Variance on Sign Requirements
by Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Discussion was held by the council on the merits of grant-
ing variances from city ordinance for signs. Consensus of
the council was that any sign erected within the city should
meet with the current ordinance.
Motion was made by Walters, seconded by Hall and unanimously
carried to deny KFC a variance on sign requirements.
5. Consideration of Approval of Architect for Senior Citizen
Center and City Hall.
A motion was made by Walters, seconded by Hall and unani-
mously carried to enter into a contract with Architectural
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Regular Meeting of the Council
April 26, 1976 - continued.
Alliance to do the programmin and schematic phases of the
architectural study for the C'ty Hall and Senior Citizen
Center; cost not to exceed $5,000.00 based on an hourly
rate. The study will include possible site selections,
basic designs, and cost estim tes for construction. The
architectural fees for the co struction phase of the pro-
ject wil] be finalized after he exact scope of the project
is determined. The prelimina y study costs will be credited
against the final architect's fee if the project is con-
structed.
6.
Consideration of Preliminar
The preliminary plat of Greg
November 18, 1975 Planning Co
consisting of 4-6 acres, will
proval - Roden Acres,
oden was approved at the
ission meeting. The plat,
be subdivided into 5 lots.
Motion was made by Hall, seco
mously carried to approve
Acres as presented.
ded by Erickson and unani-
preliminary plat of Roden
in reserve for
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Consideration
La Flake's
A representative of Winkleman Enterprises, St Cloud, MN.,
outlined the proposed motel d velopment planned on Larry
Flake's property located sout of 1-94. Mr. Flake stated
that a liquor license would e needed in order to continue
with the project, and reques ed that favorable consideration
be granted for issuing a liq or license
Discussion followed on the
licenses before a building
Dick Martie made a motion, s
mously carried to hold a pub
consider issuing a liquor Ii
proposed motel development,
legal opinion regarding issu
permit is granted.
gality of issuing liquor
rmit is actually issued.
conded by Hall and unani-
:ic hearing on May 10, 1976 to
ense to Larry Flake for the
ontingent upon obtaining a
nce of license before building
8. Re uest for Rezonin - Stuar Ho lund.
Mr. Stuart Hoglund, along wi
are proposing a 42 unit mote
acre site south of 1-94.
h three other developers,
to be situated on an 11
Regular Meeting of Council - April 26, 1976 - canttd.
Mr. Hoglund, who owns the land, requested that the 11
acres and an additional 20 acres adjoining the site be
rezoned from 1-1 and 1-2 to B-3.
Motion was made by Hall, seconded by Erickson and unani-
mously carried to rezone the 31 acres from 1-1 and 1-2
to B-3. (See Zoning Ordinance amendment August 15, 1975)
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9. Review of Civil Defense Emergency Plan.
Mr. Douglas Pit~ Civil Defense Director, informed the
council that the Civil Defense Plan for Monticello was
not yet finalized, but would be ready for presentation
at the May 10, 1976 council meeting.
Mr. Pitt also requested that the council consider inst&lling
(2) more fire alarm sirens in the city now that the city
limit boundaries extend over such a large area. The fire
siren is sometimes very hard to hear in the outlying areas.
Mr. Pitt will be checking with the State Civil Defense
Director about possible funding of additional sirens.
10. Consideration of Maintenance and Improvement of Public
Road S.W. of Hillcrest Addition.
Mr. James Eisele discussed the maintenance and upgrading of
gravel road located south west of Hillcrest Addition. He
requested that the city improve the road as it becomes
impossible to maintain during the winter.
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The council consensus was that it would not be economically
feasible to upgrade the road beyond its present condition
because of the small number of people living along the xoad;
but the council will instruct the new Public Works Director
to check into possible improvements that could be done within
the budget.
11. Consideration of Awarding Contract on Bandstand Bids.
J. W. Miller submitted the only bid on the bandstand
project for a total cost of $12,540.00.
A motion was made by Walters, seconded by Martie and unan-
imously carried to award bid to J. W. Miller for $12,540.00
with a completion date by June 15, 1976.
12. Pro~ress report by Bicentennial Committee.
Jim Herbst updated the council on the restoration and
repainting of the old fire truck. The restoration was
completed at a total cost of $611.00.
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Regular Meeting of the Counci
April 26, 1976 - continued.
Bob Brown indicated that
Historical site building
on July 2, 1976. Carpet and
selected; before the museum c
useum to located in the
have an opening dedication
aneling still needed to be
uld be set up.
Don Smith informed the counci
brochure covering eleven subj
sale by July 4, 1976. Also i
would be a list of the Bicent
the celebration.
that a Monticello history
ctareas would be ready for
eluded in the brochure
nnial activities planned for
A final inspection of the
been made by O.S.M. and a
ment of $8,145.00.
13. Consideration of Final Pa men Re uest for Maintenance
Building - Donlar Corporation.
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maintenance building had
mmendation for final pay-
Motion was made by
imously carried to
Donlar Corporation
project.
Erickson,
approve th
as final p
econded by Walters and unan-
payment of $8,145.00 to
yment for maintenance building
Consideration of Bud
Annexation Board.
roval for Monticello Orderl
At the April 14, 1976 meetin , the Monticello Orderly
Annexation Board approved a udget of $2,000.00 for 1976.
According to the by-laws of
and township board would als
budget each year.
Martie and unanimously
for the Monticello
of Monticello's share
he Board, the city council
have to approve such a
S. Hall made a motion, secon
carried to approve a $2,000
Orderly Annexation Board, th
being approximately $1,770.0
15.
Consideration of Mutual Fire
Agreement.
A tentative mutual fire aid
Becker, Elk River, Zimmerman
suggested by the City of Big
approved by the Monticello F
greement between Big Lake,
and Monticello has been
Lake, and received and
re Department.
Regular Meeting of the Council
April 26, 1976 - continued.
A motion was made by Martie, seconded by Hall and unani-
mously carried to approve the tentative mutual fire aid
agreement between Big Lake, Becker, Elk River, Zimmerman,
and Monticello. (See supplement #1, 4-26-76.)
16. Consideration of Deletion of Ordinances on Contractors'
License Requirements.
A motion was made by Erickson, seconded by Walters and
unanimously carried to delete ordinances Sections 3-8-1
through 3-11-8 on licensing requirements for contractors.
(See Ordinance Amendment 8-15-75 #11).
17. Consideration of Planning Commission's Request to have
Planner in Attendance at all Regular Meetings.
A motion was made by Walters, seconded by Martie and unani-
mously carried to have Howard Dahlgren, city planner, attend
all Planning Commission meetings deemed necessary by Com-
mission chairman.
18. Consideration of Seeking Individual for Public Works Dept.
Maintenance Position under CETA Program.
A motion was made by Martie, seconded by Hall, and unani-
mously carried to request (1) additional employee for the
P. W. Dept. Maintenance position throughCETA program.
19. Approval of Bills.
Martie made a motion, seconded by Erickson and unani-
mously carried to approve the bills for April as presented.
(See supplement 4-26-76 #2.)
20. Approval of Minutes.
The minutes of city council meetings held on March 23,
April 6, April 12, and April 15, 1976 were approved as
read.
21. Consideration of Payment Request by Hood; Inc. on 1975-1
Sewer and Water Improvement Project.
The total value of work completed to date by Hood, Inc.
on the 75-1 S & W Project amounted to $636,153.23, less
10% retained (~3,615.32). Hood Inc. requested that
approximately $55,000.00 of this amount retained be
released.
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Regular Meeting of Council
April 26, 1976 - continued.
Consensus of the council was t
retained on 75-1 S & W projec
voucher to be prepared by city
release 50% of the amount
to Hood, Inc. Payment
engineer, John Badalich.
Motion by Martie, seconded by all and unanimously
carried to adjourn.
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