City Council Minutes 05-26-2020REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 26, 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 Fair moved approval of the agenda with addition of 2J
Consideration of granting an extension for filing and recording of the Final
Plat and Development Agreement for Deephaven to June 30, 2020 and the
added items at the end of the meeting by City Administrator and
Councilmember Gabler. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meetin4 Minutes from May 11, 2020
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the May 11, 2020 meeting
minutes. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
None.
E. Public Service Announcements
• Dr. John Hering, CentraCare Monticello, presented the hospital's year in
review and an update on COVID-19.
F. Department Update
• COVID-19 update. Jeff O'Neill provided an update on the latest COVID-
19 response. He touched on the reopening of City Hall and the status of
departments. Mayor Stumpf questioned whether liquor store hours could
be reviewed and extended now that more places have opened.
• City Administrator Update. Jeff O'Neill provided an update on the
following:
1. Center for Energy and Environment completed their study on
economic impact on host cities. These findings were presented on a
webinar on May 20, 2020 and this webinar in available for review.
2. Community Energy Grant program's new legislation allows cities that
are impacted by the green energy projects.
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3. The Great River Regional Library (GRRL) was awarded funds to
provide exterior internet in their library systems.
• Building Department Update
Ron Hackenmueller provided an annual update regarding the Building
Safety and Code Enforcement Department. Provided in his updates was
information on rental licensing, including inspections and fees, public
nuisance data, citizen service desk correspondences, and budget
information.
• Wright County Sheriffs Office Quarterly Update— Lt. Eric Kunkel
presented the Wright County Sheriff s Office second quarterly update
which was included in the packet.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the Consent Agenda with the addition of
2J. 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 $821,536.24.
B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved
the hires for Streets Department and Hi -Way Liquors and departures for
MCC.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property.
Recommendation: No report this cycle.
D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2020-43 accepting a donation from Wright
County Area United Way for Farmers Market Power of Produce.
Recommendation: Resolution accepting the donation was approved.
E. Consideration of approving a credit for massage enterprise and therapist license
holders to be applied to their 2020-2021 renewal fee in an amount based on the
pro -rated number of days establishments were closed due to Executive Order by
Governor Walz. Recommendation: Approved the credit.
F. Consideration of approving Change Order #I for the Riverwalk Trail in the
amount of $11,602. Recommendation: Change order was approved.
G. Consideration of approving a request for an amendment to Conditional Use
Permit for accessory structure in an A -O (Agriculture/Open Space) District to
accommodate an open, covered patio over existing outdoor entertainment space.
Applicant: Monticello Country Club, Inc. Recommended: Approved the
Conditional Use Permit amendment for the Monticello Country Club, based
on findings in Resolution PC -2020-013 and on the conditions identified in
Exhibit Z.
H. Consideration of approving a request for Conditional Use Permit for height for a
45' industrial building silo addition as part of a building expansion. Applicant:
Copperhead Industries LLC. Recommendation: Approved the Conditional Use
Permit to exceed the height limit of 30 feet up to 45' for the proposed use,
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based on findings state in the Resolution PC -2020-015, and the conditions
listed in Exhibit Z of the report.
I. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2020-44 approving flexibility and
temporary waivers or suspensions of fees and ordinances as related to expanded
outdoor dining areas. Recommendation: Resolution 2020-44 was adopted.
J. Consideration of granting an extension for filing and recording of the Final Plat
and Development Agreement for Deephaven to June 30. 2020. Applicant: Dale
Buchholz Construction/Deephaven Development/Valley View Townhomes.
Recommendation: Extension was approved.
4. Regular Agenda:
A. Consideration of accepting the 2019 Audit Report
Sarah Rathlisberger, Finance Director, introduced Jim Eichten, MMKR, to
present a summary of MMKR's audit findings. Mr. Eichten gave a presentation
that highlighted the city's audit and noted that there was a clean opinion on
financial statements and no findings were reported. He mentioned that the city
received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. He
then presented the audit findings and an overview of the governmental and
enterprise funds. He commented that the city had a stable general fund financial
position and that the overall city's financial position was improving.
There was minimal discussion among Council, however, they commended
Finance staff on the good work.
Councilmember Davidson moved to accept the 2019 Audit Report.
Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Consideration of approvinv- site locations for mini -mural street art project
Matt Leonard presented the item and provided an overview of the grant that was
received to accomplish a small art project throughout the city creating a type of
scavenger hunt. There were six locations recommended. Samples of the artist's
work were provided in the packet.
Mayor Stumpf expressed concern that he would like to see the artwork before it is
placed on the city buildings. Councilmember Hilgart noted that the liquor store
should not be included as one of the sites as she would be painting on brick which
is harder to clean or paint over.
Sue Seeger, Arts Consultant, addressed the City Council. Ms. Seeger noted that
artists of this nature don't typically have what they are doing drawn up in advance
to view. In addition, the artwork completed for city to date has been approved by
concept, not specific artwork. The murals are a work in progress. The artist has
been vetted and goes through lengthy process to be selected. The concept for this
project are mini -murals that display normal people in everyday life activities.
Councilmembers commented on their trust of the proposed artwork.
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of five sites proposed excluding the
liquor store building and if a sixth site is proposed bring that site back to
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Council. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1;
Mayor Stumpf voted against for reason listed above.
C. Consideration of conducting the Riverfest fireworks show for 2020 as orilzinally
scheduled on Julv 10, 2020
Mayor Stumpf noted that since the agenda item was written there were changes
made and that there is the opportunity for the city to combine fireworks with the
school graduation committee. The question is whether to move ahead with the
fireworks and to select a location, because the school property is not an option.
According to the MN Department of Health, fireworks can take place if people
remain at their cars and social distance. There was consensus of the council to
move forward and there was support for holding the two events together.
Mayor Stumpf moved to table the item and refer back to staff to proceed
with fireworks to discuss location options and whether to combine with the
graduation party. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
5. Add -On Item:
• Councilmember Gabler questioned the status of Haven Ridge. Angela Schumann
responded that the project is moving forward this year. They have not closed on
the property but hope to in the next 3-4 weeks.
• City Administrator Jeff O'Neill announced his retirement date of March 1, 2021.
5. Adiournment:
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
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Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
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Approved:
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City Administrator
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