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City Council Minutes 08-09-2021REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 9, 2021— 6:30 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Present: Lloyd Hilgart, Jim Davidson, Charlotte Gabler, and Brian Hudgins Absent: Sam Murdoff 1. General Business A. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hilgart called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. B. Approval of Agenda Councilmember Hudgins moved approval of the agenda. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. C. Approval of Meeting Minutes • Special Meeting Minutes from July 26, 2021 • Regular Meeting Minutes from July 26, 2021 Councilmember Davidson moved approval of both sets of minutes. Councilmember Hudgins seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. D. Citizen Comments None. E. Council Liaison Updates • IEDC — Councilmember Hudgins provided an update. Wright County Commissioner Darek Vetsch was present to provide an update on the Wright County American Rescue Plan Act and noted that $4 million will be set aside for cities. There was also discussion on the 2021 Manufacturers Recognition event on October 14, 2021. The IEDC also added a school district member to their membership. • Planning Commission — Councilmember Gabler noted that the Planning Commission held four public hearings at the last meeting including a conditional use permit and a variance to the size of an accessory use structure, Affordable Storage PUD District amendment, preliminary and final plat for a carwash, excavation of materials in B-3 and B-4 District. F. Department Update • WCSO Quarterly Update — Lt. Jason Kramber presented the Wright County Sheriff's Office quarterly update which was included in the packet. City Council Minutes: August 9, 2021 Page 1 14 • Construction Update — Matt Leonard provided an update on the Fenning Avenue/CR 118 road construction project which included the roundabout at School Boulevard. 2. Consent Agenda: Councilmember Hudgins moved approval of the consent agenda excluding 2F. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. A. Consideration of approving the payment of bills. Action taken: Approved the bill and purchase card registers for a $684,074.12. B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for city departments. Action taken: Approved the hires for MCC, Hi -Way Liquors and DMV and departures for MCC and Hi -Way Liquors. C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property for the Parks Department. Action taken: No report this cycle. D. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit for Church of St. Henry's annual parish festival Funfest being held August 29, 2021. Action taken: Approved the event permit and City assistance. E. Consideration of approving the appointment of Eric Olson, Monticello Public School Superintendent, to the IEDC. Action taken: Approved the appointment. F. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit for Monticello RV for a Local Heroes Day event being held August 19-21, 2021. Action taken: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. G. Consideration of approving the purchase of furniture for the new DMV location at 118 W 6t" Street from Haworth Furniture for $75,638.11. Action taken: Approved the purchase. H. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2021-60 accepting a petition and calling for a public hearing on August 23, 2021 for vacation of a portion of Cedar Street, Dundas Road, and Marvin Road right of way as legally described for the proposed Kampschroer Addition and authorizing review of a quit claim deed releasing interest in the vacated parcels. Action taken: Adopted the resolution accepting the petition and public hearing was set for August 23, 2021. I. Consideration of authorizing negotiations with Karlsburger Food for sale of an approximately 12,000 square foot parcel and preparation of a cross access and parking agreement for Outlot A, Otter Creek Crossing 2nd Addition. Action taken: Authorized negotiation with Karlsburger food. 2A. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion: F. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit for Monticello RV for a Local Heroes Day event being held August 19 — 21, 2021 City Council Minutes: August 9, 2021 Page 2 14 Mayor Hilgart removed the item for an update from Lynn Dahl Fleming on the event. Mayor Hilgart moved approval of the special event permit. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Regular Agenda: A. Consideration of adopting Resolutions 2021-61 and 2021-62 in support of requesting funding from the Transportation Economic Development (TED) Program administered by MnDOT and the Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure (TEDI) Program application through MN DEED Matt Leonard gave a brief overview of the projects and the programs. The request for the Transportation Economic Development (TED) program funding was for the Block 52 redevelopment area. The improvements would include increasing the radius for right -turning trucks when making the southbound Highway 25 to westbound Broadway avenue right -turn movement and relocating signal and electrical cabinets. The Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure (TEDI) project can be used anywhere for infrastructure projects. Staff is looking to use the funding for the Walnut Street extension. There was minimal discussion among City Council. The TED program requires a match, however, the TEDI program does not. Mayor Hilgart questioned whether the powerlines could be buried as part of the project. Mr. Leonard noted that staff can look into it. Xcel does not yet have a cost available. Councilmember Gabler moved to adopt Resolution 2021-61 in support of requesting funding from the Transportation Economic Development (TED) Program. Councilmember Hudgins seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Gabler moved to adopt Resolution 2021-62 in support of requesting funding from the Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure (TEDI) Program. Councilmember Hudgins seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. Consideration of approving the 2022-2023 law enforcement contract with Wright County Sheriff's Office Rachel Leonard, City Administrator, presented an overview of the 2022-2023 law enforcement contract with Wright County Sheriff's Office. There were no significant changes to the contract. Ms. Leonard noted the services that WCSO provides, the coverage that is provided to the community, and the relationship between the City and WCSO. There was minimal discussion among Council. City Council Minutes: August 9, 2021 Page 3 14 Mayor Hilgart moved approval of the 2022-2023 law enforcement contract with Wright County Sheriff's Office. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Adjournment: By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m. Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber Approved: Attest: City Council Minutes: August 9, 2021 Page 4 14