City Council Minutes 08-09-1976
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REGULAR MEETING OF
August 9, 1976
COUNCIL
7: 30 P.M.
Council members present: Co Johnson, Stan Hall, Denton
Erickson, Dick Marti , Gene Walters.
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Public Hearing - Si n Varian
Stuart Hoglund requested a v
of the Monticello sign ordin
and square footage of a sign
development.
The height of the proposed
200 square feet in size.
Hoglund would be allowed
in size.
Stuart Ho lund.
riance from the provisions
nce relative to the height
proposed for his motel
would be 60' and approximately
the present ordinances, Mr.
24' high and 100 square feet
The Planning Commission and City Planner Howard Dahlgren
concurred that such a varian e request was reasonable primarily
because the motel's business and clientele would be in most
part derived from the freewa , thus the sign would have to
be visible also from the fre way.
After discussion on this mat er, a motion was made by
Denton Erickson, second by Dick Martie to approve the
request for sign variance to allow for a 60' high sign with
200 square ft. Voting in fa or: Johnson, Martie, Erickson;
Dpposed: Walters and Hall.
A motion was then made by Walters, seconded by Hall and
unanimously carried to have he city planner review, with the
council, the current sign or 'inances within 60 days for
possible revisions or amendm nts to the ordinances.
2.
Consideration of Conditional
James Teslow.
Permit and variance -
At a previous meeting, a decision was tabled at that time
in order to consult with the city attorney for his inter-
pretation of the city's ordinance relative to whether a
conditional use permit was necessary for a used car sales
in a B-4 zone.
After reviewing the matter a ain with the city planner and
city attorney, both felt a CQ ditional use permit should be
necessary.
Regular Meeting of Council
August 9, 1976
Mr. Jim Metcalf, attorney for Jim Teslow, requested that I
the conditional use permit application be withdrawn since,
in his opinion, used car sales was a permitted use, therefore,
not requiring a conditional use permit.
Hall made a motion, second by Walters and unanimously
carried to deny the conditional use permit request by
Jim Teslow for a used car sales in a B-4 zone. Council
consensus was that the application was still before the
council and should have been withdrawn one week prior to
the council meeting if no action was desired on this matter.
3. Consideration of Building Permit - Liquid Fertilizer Tanks -
Centra Sota.
Centra Sota has applied for a building permit to construct
two liquid fertilizer tanks within the city. The tanks are
20' high, 18' in diameter and would hold 20,000 gallons.
Jay Miller, city building inspector, indicated that some
sort of dike should be constructed to prevent the escape of
the liquid should the tanks leak.
A motion was made by Erickson, second by Martie and unan-
imously carried to table the permit request until the
next meeting in order to gather further information on the
type of fertilizer (odor 01' odorless) that will be stored
and whether they would be willing to build a dike around
each tank.
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4. Petition for Annexation of Jim Boyle Development.
Mr. Jim Metcalf, attorney for Jim Boyle, presented a
petition, signed by all property owners affected, requesting
the city of Monticello consider annexation of his property
into the city. (Supplement 8-9-76 #1).
A motion was made by Walters, second by
carried to adopt a resolution approving
Boyle's land to the city of Monticello.
1976-17.)
Martie and unanimously
the annexation of Jim
(See Reso lution
The resolution will be forwarded to the Minnesota Municipal
Commission for a hearing to determine that the area is now
or about to become urban 01' suburban in nature and that the
city is capable of providing public services to the area within
a reasonable time. A hearing will be held within 120 days.
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Regular Meeting of Council
August 9, 1976
5.
Consideration of Montissi
Road.
A new road alignment leading .nto the Montissippi Park and
NSP ball fields has been revil wed by the county and city.
John Badalich, city engineer, presented to the council esti-
mated costs of constructing t e proposed road within the park.
The costs would be shared by he county and city as follows:
City cost
County cost
Total road imp. costs
(Supplement 8-9-76 #2)
$ 7,724.80
23,202.10
$30,926.90
A motion was made by Hall,sec, nd by Martie and unanimously
carried to have OSM prepare f.nal plans and specifications
for the road improvement proj ct in Montissippi Park.
6.
Restrictin Off-Sale
The bids wi 11 be let by the c'
rather than separately by the
for the entire project,
and county.
Consideration of
Non-Intoxicatin
A motion was made by Walters, second by Erickson to amend
the present ordinances effect.ve July 1, 1977 to restrict
issuance of off-sale non-into icating liquor licenses to
establishments that operate p imarily in the sale of food,
beer, cigars, cigarettes, bev rages and soft drinks.
Voting in favor: Johnson, Mar ie, Walters. Opposed: Hall,
Erickson. (See Ordinance Arne dment 8-15-75 #17.)
7. Naming of City Streets.
Due to annexation, there are anystreets within the city
that are without an appointed name, and are referred to only
as public roads.
Discussion was held on a list of proposed street names
presented to the council for review.
A motion was made by Johnson, second by Erickson and unan-
imously carried to have city administrator prepare a new
list of possible street names with historical significance to
Monticello for consideration ,and review by the council at a
future date.
Regular Meeting of Council
August 9, 1976
8. Appointment of Election Judges.
The appointment of election judges for both the state
primary and general election is necessary at least 25 days
before an election.
On a motion by Martie, second by Hall and unanimously carried,
16 election judges were appointed per supplement 8-9-76 #3.
9. The minutes of council meetings held July 26, July 29 and
August 2, 1976 stand approved as read.
10. 1976-1 Improvement Project Easements.
Council consensus was to obtain an independent appraisal
to determine the value of the proposed easement on Mr.
Kermit Lindberg's property. The appraised value will be sub-
mitted to Mr. Lindberg and the city council for each party's
review and acceptance.
11.
Land Options - Future City Hall Site.
Walters made a motion, second by Erickson and unanimously
carried to proceed with exercising the options obtained
on the (3) parcels of land owned by Charles Peterson, Ruff
Auto Parts and Roy Lauring. The property will be used for the
proposed new city hall.
The city administrator was also instructed to contact
Red Michaelis on the possibility of purchasing an additional
lot next to the optioned property.
12. Building Inspections and Code Enforcements.
Council consensus was to have the building inspector and
fire chief proceed with inspections of conunercial, rental
and residential buildings for possible building code and
fire code violations. Any violations should be reported
to the city council.
A special meeting was scheduled with Architectural
to review preliminary plans on the new city hall.
will be held on Monday, August 16, 1976 at 4 P.M.
Alliance
The meeting
Motion to adjourn by Martie, second by Erickson and
carried.
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Adm. Asst. RW/mjq
unanimously
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