City Council Minutes 02-24-2020REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 24, 2020 — 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi 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
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the agenda. Councilmember Fair
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes from January 27, 2020
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of regular city council minutes from
January 27, 2020. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
None.
E. Public Service Announcements
Rachel Leonard, Communications & Special Projects Coordinator, gave an update
on the following events:
• Spring Tree Sale
• Montice11GLO Parade
• Presidential Nomination Primary Election
F. Council Liaison Updates
• CMRP — Angela Schumann, Community Development Director, noted
that their regular meeting is Thursday, February 27. Information is
available on the CMRP website.
• IEDC — Ms. Schumann noted that the group reviewed the 2040
Community Vision Report and discussed networking and business
retention.
• Planning Commission — Councilmember Gabler noted that the
commission held three public hearings: UMC, 2040 Vision Report, 2020
Zoning Map.
• EDA — Councilmember Davidson stated the EDA tabled the Minnesota
Investment Fund contract for UMC and had a presentation on co -working
concept.
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• MOAA — Mayor Stumpf commented that the MOAA reviewed a bath
house request, a county ordinance regarding mobile homes living on farm
sites, and discussed maintenance of access roads to BOOL.
G. Department Updates
• City Administrator Update — Jeff O'Neill provided an update on:
1. Staff is meeting with MNDOT on February 28 regarding Highway
25 South safety issues.
2. On March 2 there is a joint meeting of Planning Commission and
City Council to review a concept plan for development.
3. On March 12 there is a Wright County Strategic Planning meeting.
4. The School District and city is meeting on March 13 to discuss
collaborative efforts. Matt Leonard, City Engineer, noted that the
city received and engineering grant for Safe Routes to School.
5. The League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference is March
18-19 in St. Paul.
6. The next meeting of Ditch 33 committee is April 2.
7. MNDOT District 3 was selected as winner of 2019 Bridge
Construction Award for the Fallon Avenue Overpass.
• Fire Department Update — Mutual Aid Support — Chief Mossey
provided an update of the fire AT Northern Metal recycling plant in
Becker.
• FiberNet/Arvig Quarterly Report — Mark Birkholz, Arvig, provided the
update which was included in the agenda packet.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the Consent Agenda excluding item N.
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 $1,289,201.34.
B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved
the hires for the MCC and departures for MCC and Water/Sewer.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property.
Recommendation: No report this cycle.
D. Consideration of approving appointment of Paige Danforth to the Industrial
Economic Development Committee (IEDC). Recommendation: Approved the
appointment.
E. Consideration of appointing Maria Peterson to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation
Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2021. Recommendation:
Approved the appointment.
F. Consideration of renewing membership in the 1-94 West Corridor Coalition for
2020 in the amount of $8,542.50. Recommendation: Approved the
membership renewal.
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G. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 737 granting a 15 -year franchise agreement
to Bridge Water Telephone Company D/B/A TDS Telecom to construct, operate
and maintain a cable system and provide cable service in the City of Monticello
and Summary Ordinances 737A for publication. Recommendation: Adopted
Ordinance 737 granting the 15 -year franchise agreement.
H. Consideration of approving purchase agreement with Johnson Fitness and
Wellness for cardio equipment at the Monticello Community Center in the
amount of $41,520. Recommendation: Approved the purchase agreement
with Johnson Fitness and Wellness for $41,520.
I. Consideration of approving purchase of a 2020 Kifco T200L9 water wheel
irrigator for $14,565 for the Parks Department through the Central Equipment
Fund. Recommendation: Approved the purchase of 2020 Kifco T200L9 water
wheel irrigator for $14,565.
J. Consideration of approving purchase of new 2020 Western Star 4700 chassis for
$94,394 from Boyer Ford Trucks of Minneapolis and dump body and plow
equipment for $113,633 from Towmaster Truck Equipment of Litchfield for total
of $208,027 from the Central Equipment (Internal Service) Fund.
Recommendation: Approved 2020 Western Star 4700 chassis from Boyer
Ford Trucks and dump body and plow equipment from Towmaster Truck
Equipment for total of $208,027.
K. Consideration of approving 2020 Wright County Annual Highway Maintenance
Agreement. Recommendation: Approved the agreement.
L. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 736 approving the 2020 City of Monticello
Official Zoning Map. Recommendation: Adopted Ordinance 738.
M. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2020-23 accepting a petition and calling for
a public hearing on March 23, 2020 for vacation of a portion of drainage and
utility easements as legally described for Monticello Commerce Center Sixth
Addition. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2020-23 accepting petition
and calling for public hearing for vacation of a portion of drainage and
utility easement as legally described for Monticello Commerce Center Sixth
Addition.
N. Consideration of approving a Development and Final Stage Planned Unit
Development, development contract, and rezoning to PUD (Planned Unit
Development) for the construction of an industrial building addition in the IBC
(Industrial and Business Campus) District. Applicant: Ultra Machining Company.
Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA.
O. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2020-25 supporting a grant application to
the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Local Trail Connection
Program for the Fenning Avenue/CR 119 Pathway. Recommendation: Adopted
Resolution 2020-25 supporting the grant application.
P. Consideration of authorizing Bolton and Menk, Inc. to provide engineering
services at a not to exceed price of $41,495 for the 2020 Stormwater
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Improvements Project. Recommendation: Authorized Bolton and Menk to
provide engineering services at a not to exceed price of $41,495 for 2020
Stormwater Improvement Project.
Q. Consideration of accepting the installation of FiberNet Facilities in the Carlisle 01'
and Featherstone 4th Addition Developments as complete and authorize a payment
in the amount of $92,225 to Michels Corporation. Recommendation: Approved
installation of FiberNet Facilities in the Carlisle 611 and Featherstone 4th
Addition Developments.
R. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 738 amending Title XI, Chapter 111.25 (B),
Pawn Shops, and amending Title III, Chapter 25, Fee Schedule.
Recommendation: Adopted Ordinance 738.
S. Consideration of authorizing a contract with Rum River Construction Consultants
for contract building inspection/review services. Recommendation: Approved
contract with Rum River Construction Consultants.
2A. Consideration of items removed from the consent atzenda for discussion,
N. Consideration of approving a Development and Final Stage Planned Unit
Development, development contract, and rezoning to PUD (Planned Unit
Development) for the construction of an industrial building addition in the IBC
(Industrial and Business Campus) District. Applicant: Ultra Machining Company
Mayor Stumpf removed the item to allow Don Tomann, Ultra Machining
Company, to comment. Mr. Tomann thanked the city and staff.
Councilmember Gabler moved to adopt Ordinance 739 approving rezoning
to PUD, UMC Planned Unit Development District, for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1,
Monticello Commerce Center 6t1 Addition, based on findings in Resolution
2020-26. Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of a Development and Final Stage
Planned Unit Development for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Monticello Commerce
Center 6th Addition, based on findings in Resolution 2020-26 and subject to
the conditions in Exhibit Z, and to approve the Development Agreement,
authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute said agreement,
and further authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to negotiate and
specify final changes or amendments necessary to more fully
4. Reeular Agenda:
A. Consideration of adoptinp- Resolution 2020-24 approving the Monticello 2040
Communitv Vision for the Comprehensive Plan.
Angela Schumann, introduced the Monticello 2040 Community Vision, which is
the first phase of the city's Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan. She reviewed the
project timeline and project scope. The visioning component of the
comprehensive plan began in September 2019 and relied heavily on public
participation. It includes three primary elements: Vision Statement, Identification
of Community Values, and Preferred Growth Scenario. If the Community Vision
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Report is adopted, the Planning Phase is anticipated to being in late February and
continue through 2020.
Erin Perdu, WSB, presented the vision report in more detail. The items presented
were: project overview, community engagement summary, scenario overview,
vision and values, preferred scenario, and planning goals.
There was minimal discussion among council.
Councilmember Gabler moved to adopt Resolution 2020-24 for approval and
adoption of the Monticello 2040 Community Vision for the Comprehensive
Plan. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
B. Consideration of authorizing HydroCorp to provide management services for the
city's Cross Connection Program
Matt Leonard, City Engineer/Public Works Director, presented an overview of a
Cross Connection Program. He presented background information, federal and
state regulations, current practice, options to consider, and staff recommendation.
Cross -connection is a point in a plumbing system where the potable water supply
is connected to a non -potable source. The city is looking at establishing a cross -
connection control program, as required, to help eliminate possible contamination.
HydoCorp would assist with development of the cross -connection ordinance and
policy, assist with community public education and website, generate and send
test notices and complete quarterly reports.
Staff recommends that the city conduct an analysis of all commercial, industrial,
and apartment building properties to document any existing assemblies that will
require annual testing.
There was minimal discussion among City Council. Mayor Stumpf expressed that
he would like to see the process scaled back and expanded over a longer period of
time.
Councilmember Davidson moved to authorize HydroCorp to provide
management services for the city's Cross Connection Program.
Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Adiournment:
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
Approved:
Attest: Q
City Administrator
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