City Council Minutes 11-23-2020REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, November 23, 2020 — 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Brian Stumpf, Jim Davidson, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler (attended via phone), 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. Councilmember Hilgart
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (Councilmember Gabler
via roll call).
C. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• Special Meeting Minutes from October 26, 2020
• Regular Meeting Minutes from October 26, 2020
• Regular Meeting Minutes from November 9, 2020
• Special Meeting Minutes from November 13, 2020
Councilmember Hilgart moved approval of all meeting minutes listed
above. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously. Councilmember Fair abstained from the vote for the
November 9, 2020 minutes as he was absent (Councilmember Gabler
voted by roll call).
D. Citizen Comments
None.
E. Presentation of Architectural Design Award for new Fire Station
Present to receive the award were Corey Brunton, Brunton Architects, Fire Chief
Mike Mossey, and Fire Marshal Dan Klein.
F. Public Services Announcements/Updates
• Holiday Hours — Thanksgiving. City Hall and Public Works Office we be
closed Thursday and Friday. DMV and Hi -Way Liquors we be open
regular hours (COVID hours) on Friday.
G. Council Liaison Updates
• EDA — Councilmember Davidson noted that they approved the last a
few more small business grants, financial status review of their budget,
and a presentation on possibility of Wright County EDA membership.
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• CMRP — Angela Schumann noted that there are documents in the
Council Connection regarding the CMRP and their next meeting is
December 3, 2020 for partnership members.
F. Department Update
• COVID Update. Rachel Leonard provided an update and noted that the
MCC is currently closed for the four week closure. The city is working
with staff to deal with lost revenues with staff furloughs, reduced hours
and consolidation of duties during the closure.
• Wright County Sheriffs Office Quarterly Update. Lieutenant Jason
Kramber provided the third quarter update.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Hilgart moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember
Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (Councilmember Gabler
voted by roll call).
A. Consideration of approving the payment of bills. Recommendation: Approved
the bill and purchase card registers for a total amount of $1,910,955.11.
B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for city departments.
Recommendation: Approved hire for Parks Department.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property.
Recommendation: No report this cycle.
D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2020-77 accepting a donation of $300 from
New Ulm Brewing & Beverage for general Fire Department use.
Recommendation: Resolution was adopted.
E. Consideration to call for a special meeting on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at
7:30 a.m. for approval of bills. Recommendation: Special meeting was
scheduled as presented.
F. Consideration of approving adjustments to the MCC Part-time pay schedule to
meet minimum wage requirements. Recommendation: Pay adjustments were
approved.
G. Consideration of approving City Administrator Employment Agreement between
the City of Monticello and Rachel Leonard. Recommendation: Agreement was
approved.
a. Consideration of authorizing expenditures in the amount of up to $7,000 for grant
writing services in connection with an application to the MN -DEED Community
Energy Transition Grant Program (CET) and further authorizing submittal of a
CET Grant application in an amount of $500. Recommendation: Approved
expenditure for grant writing services and authorized submittal of grant
application.
H. Consideration of authorizing Fire Department to purchase new Command
Vehicle. Recommendation: Approved the purchase of a 2021 Expedition
form Morrie's Ford for $65,340.96.
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I. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2020-82 accepting public improvements for
Featherstone 4th Addition. Recommendation: Resolution was adopted.
4. Regular Agenda:
A. Consideration of approving a Development State Planned Unit Development
and Preliminary Plat for Edmonson Ridge, a 54 lot detached single-family
subdivision. Applicant: Shawn Weinand/LSW Investments, LLC
Angela Schumann gave a presentation on the proposed development and noted
that following Planning Commission's review and comments, the applicant
submitted a revised preliminary plat and development stage Planned Unit
Development plans to address some of the conditions within Exhibit Z. These
revisions are noted in the staff report and are in the packet. The Council will
consider the Comprehensive Plan amendment, annexation, re -zoning, final PUD,
and final plat consideration at a later date.
As part of the presentation, Ms. Schumann reviewed the density, street access, lot
dimensions, home design and landscaping.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, Rezoning to PUD, Development State PUD, and Preliminary Plat by
a 2-1 vote. The dissenting vote cited concerns regarding the base standards which
should be applied to the development. This is the reason the item is on Regular
Agenda.
Councilmember Hilgart moved to adopt Resolution 2020-81 approving the
Preliminary Plat for Edmonson Ridge, subject to the conditions in Exhibit Z
and based on the findings noted in the resolution. Councilmember Davidson
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (Councilmember Gabler
voted by roll call).
Councilmember Fair moved to approve the Development Stage Planned Unit
Development for Edmonson Ridge, based on the findings in Resolution No.
PC -2020-032 and subject to the conditions in Exhibit Z. Councilmember
Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously
(Councilmember Gabler voted by roll call).
B. Consideration of adopting the Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Applicant: City of Monticello
Angela Schumann introduced the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and gave a brief
overview of the history and plan process. She noted that there are two parcels in
question in regard to land designation. These are located on Walnut Street (City -
owned) and CSAH 75 (privately owned). The Council will need to weigh in on
the land designation of these two parcels.
Attention was then directed to a presentation being given by the Lakota Group.
The Lakota Group was available via phone for questions. In their presentation
Scott Ruhland presented the plan which covered Phase I — Community Visioning
and Phase 2 — Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Phase I included engagement and
community outreach, community vision, community values, and preferred growth
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scenarios. Phase 2 included a plan process, land use strategies, future land use
designations, future land use map, economic development, parks and pathways,
community facilities and infrastructure, and community character, design and the
arts.
Following the presentation, Ms. Schumann added that the EDA recommended
approval as drafted. The Planning Commission held a public hearing and at the
public hearing they received comment on a request to change designation of a
CSAH 75/East Broadway Parcel, however, the commission did not recommend a
change from the proposed land use designation of Employment Campus. The
Planning Commission recommended approval of the plan as drafted. The Parks,
Arts, and Recreation commission met and recommended adoption of certain
chapters of the plan. They did recommend to illustrate the city -owned Walnut
Street parcel as City Parks & Recreation (PR), rather than Downtown Mixed -Use
(DMU).
Mike Schneider, 453 135th Avenue, Foley, addressed the City Council and
requested that the parcel on the north side of East Broadway and south of I-94 be
designated as Community Residential Flex. It is currently recommended to be
designated as Employment Campus. He noted the surrounding residential to the
parcel and felt that the Employment Campus seemed too industrial for the area.
City Council discussed the designation of the two parcels mentioned above. There
was consensus to designate as recommended and property owners can still come
forward with a project and, at that time, could request a change to the designation.
Sean Weinand addressed the City Council added that the East Broadway piece is
an important parcel as it is very visible to the community.
Councilmember Hilgart moved to adopt Resolution 2020-83 adopting the
Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan, based on findings in said resolution,
subject to the Walnut Street being designated as City Parks & Recreation
and the East Broadway parcel remaining designated as Employment
Campus. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously (Councilmember Gabler voted by roll call).
5. Adjournment:
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
Approved:
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