City Council Minutes 07-08-2019REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, July 8, 2019 — 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Mayor Brian Stumpf, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler, and Lloyd Hilgart
Absent: Jim Davidson
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 requested that discussion pertaining to swans be added to the
agenda.
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the agenda with the addition
discussion listed above. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Minutes
Special Meeting Minutes from June 24, 2019
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the special meeting minutes of June
24, 2019. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
Rev-ular Meetinv, Minutes from June 24, 2019
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of
June 24, 2019. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
None.
E. Public Service Announcements
• MCC Block Party is on Thursday, July 11, 2019.
• Riverfest is July 11 — 14, 2019.
• Citizens Annual Financial Report was released by Finance Department
and is a summary of the city's finances.
F. Council Liaison Updates
• Highway 25 Coalition — Jeff O'Neill, City Administrator, provided an
update. The coalition has approved moving forward with a regional land
use plan with the help of Anne Carroll, consultant/facilitator.
• Planning Commission — Councilmember Gabler provided a recap of the
Planning Commission meeting held on July 2. The Planning Commission
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had five public hearings. These items will be brought to July 22 City
Council meeting.
G. Department Updates
• Construction Update — Matt Leonard, City Engineer/Public Works
Director, provided an update:
1) 2018 Pedestrian Improvements — working on obtaining an
easement from Speedway.
2) Bertram Chain of Lakes Athletic Complex — trees are being
installed and irrigation should be commencing in the next week or two.
3) Walnut Street Improvements — Molitor is planning on beginning
the week of July 22 weather permitting.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the consent agenda. Councilmember
Hilgart 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 $5,897,387.91.
B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved
the hire for the liquor store and termination for the MCC.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property.
Recommendation: Approved as presented.
D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-46 accepting donation from American
Legion of flags, flag poles, bronze plaques and installation with a value of $4,215
for Riverside Cemetery and Bertram Chain of Lakes Athletic complex, a donation
from East Bridge Gardeners of flower (value of $161.91) for East Bridge Park, a
donation from Northwest Jaycees of $1,000 for WCF-SRU (Hazmat Team) for
Fire Department training, and a donation from Joseph and Deborah Mahoney of
$357.39 for a plaque for Monticello Community Center Walking Track.
Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2019-46 accepting the donations.
Mayor Stumpf recognized the donors.
E. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit for a 5K Run/Walk on
September 28, 2019, sponsored by Party for a Purpose to benefit the Monticello
Cancer Center. Applicant: Party for a Purpose/Thurber, Tara. Recommendation:
Approved the special event permit on September 28, 2019 allowing
temporary use of city equipment, staff assistance, and waiver of permit fee
contingent on continued site plan coordination with the Street
Superintendent.
F. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit allowing the use of 3rd Street
parking lot, closure of Walnut Street and related assistance in conjunction with
the Rotary "Taste of the Towns" event on September 12, 2019. Applicant:
Monticello Rotary Club. Recommendation: Approved the special event permit
allowing temporary use and closure of the 3r1 Street parking lot for set-up
beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, through 12 p.m. on
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Friday, September 13, 2019, and closure of Walnut Street on Thursday,
September 12 from 4-9 p.m., contingent on: a) continued site plan
coordination with the Street Superintendent, including parking lot closure
and signage; b) coordination of tent placement with Streets Department; c)
coordination with the Chief Building Official on tent permits; d) verification
of parking agreements with surrounding property owners; e) notification
regarding the event to surrounding property owners within a 2 block area
west of TH 25; and f) notification and event coordination with Wright
County Sheriffs Office.
G. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit for outdoor entertainment at
Chatter's Bar & Grill on July 12 and 13, 2019. Applicant: Chatters Restaurant.
Recommendation: Approved the special event permit.
H. Consideration of approving Change Order No. 1 for the Bertram Chain of Lakes
Regional Athletic Park Project, City Project No. 16C006. Recommendation:
Approved Change Order no. 1 for the BCOL Phase I Improvements, City
Project 16CO01-PHASE I.
I. Consideration of accepting quote and purchasing planters for the Fallon Avenue
Overpass Project, City Project No. 16CO06 from Tectura Designs in the amount
of $22,705. Recommendation: Accepted the quote and purchase of concrete
planters and reservoir system for the Fallon Avenue Overpass Landscaping
project from Tectura Designs in the amount of $22,705.
J. Consideration of approving contract with JK Landscape in the amount of $39,741
for landscaping and irrigation at the new fire station. Recommendation:
Approved contract with JK Landscape for the landscaping and irrigation
system in the amount of $39,741.
K. Consideration of approving an amended contract with the Lakota Group/WSB for
the Monticello 2040 Community Vision & Comprehensive Plan.
Recommendation: Approved the amended Professional Services agreement
with The Lakota Group/WSB.
2A. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion
3. Public Hearings:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-47 approving a
vacation of a portion of drainage and utility easements as legally described for
Carlisle Village 6th Addition.
Angela Schumann, Community Development Director, presented a brief
overview. Mayor Stumpf opened the public hearing. The following individual
testified:
• James Praught, 8689 Giffort Avenue, Monticello (Monticello Township),
expressed his concern about the drainage on his property.
Staff responded to Mr. Praught's concerns and noted that his issue could be
addressed via Ditch 33. A meeting is scheduled on Ditch 33 and property owners
should receive a notice of the date and time of this meeting. Wright County
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should be able to address Mr. Praught's concerns. There was no further testimony.
Mayor Stumpf closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Hilgart moved approval of Resolution 2019-47 approving
the vacation of a portion of drainage and utility easements as legally
described for Carlisle Village 6th Addition. Councilmember Fair seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Regular Agenda:
A. Consideration to direct staff to prepare an ordinance amendment for height
requirements in the Mississippi Wild and Scenic Recreational River Overlav
District (MWSRR) and to call for a public hearing by the Planning Commission
on the amendment.
Angela Schumann provided an overview. The amendment would require
compliance with the 25' height requirement within the Shoreland Overlay
District, consistent with MN Rules for the Shoreland District, while areas outside
of the Shoreland, but within the MWSRR, allow for heights up to 35'. The
ordinance amendment would come back to City Council after the public hearing
is held by the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Hilgart moved to direct staff to prepare an ordinance
amendment for height requirements in the Mississippi Wild and Scenic
Recreational River Overlay District for consideration as noted, and to call
for a public hearing by the Planning Commission on the amendment.
Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Added Items:
• Mayor Stumpf requested discussion on the swans and the development of a
plan for the future in regard to feeding the swans. Mr. Lawrence currently
feeds the swans but it would benefit the city if there was a plan of continuing
the effort into the future. Jeff O'Neill responded that staff will put together a
work group to discuss this issue.
Adiournment:
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
Approved:
Attest: Q
City Administrator
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