City Council Minutes 06-12-2017REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June 12, 2017 — 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: 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. All City Councilmembers
were present.
B. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Special Meeting Minutes from May 22, 2017
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the special meeting minutes of
May 22, 2017. Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
Regular Meeting Minutes from May 22, 2017
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the regular meeting minutes from
May 22, 2017. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
C. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda
• None.
D. Citizen Comments
• Chuck Keyes, WWTP Manager - Veolia, noted that Veolia has achieved the
Outstanding Compliance, Maintenance and Management Award from the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for each year managing and operating
Monticello's Wastewater Treatment Facility.
E. Public Service Announcements
• Mayor Stumpf thanked various entities for their help with the stone
aftennath — Wright County Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, City
Staff — Public Works and Administration/Communications. Rachel
Leonard, Communications Coordinator, provided additional infonnation
on stone cleanup.
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Rachel Leonard, Communications Coordinator, provided an update on the
following:
- Summer Kick Off at Bertram Chain of Lakes will be June 17,
2017.
- Movie in the Park will be June 24, 2017 at Pioneer Park.
Shibani Bisson, WSB/City Engineer, provided a construction update on
the following:
- TH 25/7"' Street Intersection - most of the concrete work is
completed and the permanent signal will be up within a couple
weeks. The total project will be completed by the end of June,
weather pennitting.
2016 Street Reconstruction project — the streets between TH 25
and Washington Street and between Broadway and 7"' Street will
receive final pavement beginning June 19. It will take four days to
complete.
2017 Street Reconstruction project — reconstruction in the area of
Gillard Avenue and Mississippi Drive will begin June 26 and
notification has been sent to residents, including those in Sunset
Ponds. Gillard Avenue will be open to traffic. Haug, 90`x' St., and
95`x' St. project area will begin the middle of July. Hart Blvd. and
Sandberg Rd. area is scheduled for August. The total project is
expected to be completed by September.
F. Council Liaison Updates
• Parks and Recreation Commission — Councilmember Fair provided an
update on the commission meeting. Some of the items reviewed were a
new commission member, vandalism, scholarship program, the Ellison
house committee, and a presentation on the Downtown Area Study.
• IEDC — Mayor Stumpf gave a brief overview of the meeting and
mentioned that Dahlheimer is hosting a tour of their expansion on June 6,
2017.
• Planning Commission — Councihnember Gabler provided an update
which included the agenda items of CentraCare PUD amendment, Mills
Fleet Fann sign amendment, Red Rooster PUD amendment, outdoor
storage, and the Small Area Study.
• I-94 Coalition — Charlotte Gabler noted that the Coalition received an
update on the Corridors of Commerce funding.
G. Department Updates
• Jeff O"Neill, City Administrator, provided an update on the following:
1. The committee on the Ellison house has been established and there is still
the need for an additional EDA member. Quotes were received and there
is authorization to begin a hazardous waste survey of the house.
2. Cost estimates were obtained in regard to a safe sell sit and they were
significant. This item will be addressed in the 2018 budget.
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3. Wright County has a board meeting on June 13, 2017, at which time they
will be voting on a local option sales tax.
4. Monticello has been invited by Sherburne County to attend a meeting on
WWTP long range planning.
• Shibani Bisson gave an update on the Noise Barrier open house.
Approximately 15 people attended and staff received positive feedback. Ms.
Bisson also noted that a Special City Council workshop will be held on June
26 to review future street projects and funding.
2. Consent Agenda
Councilmember Fair moved approval of the Consent Agenda excluding items D and
J. 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 $1,052,582.96.
B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved
the hires for the MCC, Liquor Store, and Water and the terminations for
MCC and Parks.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property.
Recommendation: Approved the surplus list as presented.
D. Consideration of approving Resolution 2017-22 accepting donations for the
Farmer's Market, Walk `n Roll, and Summer Movie in the Park series for a total
donation amount of $1,443. Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
E. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit allowing use of Ellison Park,
West Bridge Park, Pioneer Park, core City public right of way, Community
Center parking lot and related city assistance in conjunction with the annual
Riverfest community celebration on July 13-16, 2017. Recommendation:
Approved the Special Event Permit allowing the use of Ellison Park, West
Bridge Park, Pioneer Park, Community Center Parking Lot, City rights of
way and related City staff assistance in conjunction with the annual Riverfest
celebration on July 13-16, 2017, contingent on the continued site plan and
traffic control coordination with Public Works and the Wright County
Sheriffs Office and lot closure signage and notification in coordination with
the Street Superintendent as needed.
F. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit allowing use of city streets
and related assistance for the Downtown Block Party on July 12, 2017.
Recommendation: Approved the Special Event Permit allowing temporary
closing of Walnut Street from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12,
2017, including the use of public parking facilities, staff resources and
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amenities as described in the application, contingent on continues site
coordination with Street Superintendent and restoration of the 3rd Street
parking lot to satisfaction of Public Works Department.
G. Consideration of approving a Special Event Permit allowing use of Ellison Park
and related assistance in conjunction with Art in the Park/Taste of Monticello on
Saturday, July 15, 2017. Recommendation: Approved the Special Event
Permit allowing use of Ellison Park and related assistance in conjunction
with the Art in the Park/Taste of the Town celebration on July 15, 2017.
H. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 668 amending Title 3, Chapter 3, Section 5
— Municipal Liquor Store. Recommendation: Approved Ordinance 668
amending Title 3, Chapter 3, Section 5 — Municipal Liquor Ordinance.
I. Consideration of approving Resolution 2017-23 calling for a public hearing and
granting preliminary approving for the Issuance of Conduit Revenue Bonds for
the benefit of SRCS Building Company. Recommendation: Approved
Resolution 2017-23 calling for a public hearing granting preliminary
approval for the issuance of conduit revenue bonds for the benefit of the
SRCS Building Company.
J. Consideration to renew 2017 membership in the MN Public Broadband Alliance
for $1,500. Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA.
K. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2017-24 approving a Master Partnership
Contract with MnDOT. Recommendation: Approved Resolution 2017-24
approving a Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT.
L. Consideration of approving Resolution 2017-25 accepting a petition and calling
for a public hearing on July 10, 2017 on vacation of drainage and utility
easements for Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, Monticello Commerce Center Fifth
Addition. Applicant: Laurentian Properties, LLC. Recommendation: Approved
Resolution 2017-25 accepting the petition and calling for a public hearing on
Monday, July 10, 2017 to consider the vacation of a portion of drainage and
utility easements over and across Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1 Monticello
Commerce Center Fifth Addition.
M. Consideration of appointing a representative to the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Recommendation: Approved the appointment of Karen Vetsch
to the Monticello Parks and Recreation Commission with her term ending
December 31, 2019.
N. Consideration of approving a request for amendment to Mills Fleet Farm Planned
Unit Development for proposed changes to signage. Applicant: Ramerth, Tim —
Wideseth Smith Nolting. Recommendation: Approved Ordinance 670
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approving the amendment to the Mills Fleet Farm PUD Ordinance for sign
allowances, per the submitted plans, based on the findings in Resolution No.
PC -2017-010, and incorporating the conditions of Exhibit Z of the staff
report.
O. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2017-26 authorizing preparation of a
Feasibility Report for 7th Street, Chelsea Road and Washington Street
Improvements as related to the Fallon Avenue Overpass Project.
Recommendation: Approved Resolution 2017-26 authorizing preparation of
a Feasibility Report for improvements to 7th Street, Chelsea Road and
Washington Street Improvements as related to the Fallon Avenue Overpass
Project.
P. Consideration of authorizing final design services for Fallon Avenue Overpass
Project, City Project No. 16C006. Recommendation: Approved authorizing
WSB to provide final design services at an estimated cost of $420,000 for the
Fallon Avenue Overpass Project, City Project 16C006.
Q. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2017-28 committing local matching funds
for FAST ACT federal funding for the Fallon Avenue Overpass Project, City
Project No. 16C006. Recommendation: Approved Resolution 2017-28
committing local matching funds for FAST ACT federal funding for the
Fallon Avenue Overpass Project, City Project No. 16C006.
R. Consideration of a request for amendment to Conditional Use Pen -nit for
Development and Final Stage Planned Unit Development for entrance and
building additions in a B-2 (Limited Business) District. Applicant: Lemke, Lenore
— CentraCare Health Monticello. Recommendation: Approved the amendment
to Conditional Use Permit for Development Stage Planned Unit Development
for CentraCare Health Monticello, contingent on compliance with the
findings in Resolution #PC -2017-009 and those conditions specified in
Exhibit Z.
S. Consideration of approving Ordinance No. 671 for amendments to the Monticello
Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4, Section 3 — Fences and Walls; Chapter 4, Section 5
for regulations for multi -tenant building signage, Chapter 5, Section 3 for
regulations on Accessory Use Dwellings, and Chapter 5, Section 4 for regulations
for Temporary Uses — Food Trucks. Applicant: City of Monticello.
Recommendation: Approved Ordinance 671 for amendments to the
Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4, Section 3 — Fences and Walls;
Chapter 4, Section 5 for regulations for multi -tenant building signage,
Chapter 5, Section 3 for regulations on Accessory Use Dwellings, and
Chapter 5, Section 4 for regulations for Temporary Uses — Food Trucks,
based on findings in Resolution PC -2017-015.
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2A. Consideration of items removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
D. Consideration of approving Resolution 2017-22 accepting donations for the
Farmer's Market, Walk `n Roll, and Summer Movie in the Park series for a total
donation amount of $1,443.
Mayor Stumpf removed the item from the Consent Agenda to recognize the
donors — Stellis Health, Riverside Church, West Metro Buick, Quarry Community
Church, Allina Health, and Lori and Charles Long.
Mayor Stumpf moved approval of Resolution 2017-22 accepting donations.
Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
J. Consideration to renew 2017 membership in the MN Public Broadband Alliance
for $1,500.
Mayor Stumpf removed the item from the Consent Agenda and questioned the
need for membership now that Arvig is operating as manager of Fibernet. Jeff
O'Neill responded by noting its significance for networking, information
exchange, and lobbying issues.
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of renewing 2017 membership in
the MN Public Broadband Alliance for $1,500. Councilmember Fair
seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1; Mayor Stumpf voted against.
4. Regular Agenda
A. Consideration of a request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment for `Places to
Shop' to `Places to Work' and a request for Rezoning from a B-4 (Regional
Business) District to a I-1 (Light Industrial) District. Applicant: Jim Bowers and
John Chadwick.
Mayor Stumpf noted that the applicant requested that the City Council table the
item.
Councilmember Gabler moved to table the item per applicant's request.
Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Consideration of approving waiver of garbage disposal service charges for mobile
home cites
Jeff O'Neill provided a brief background on garbage disposal service charges for
mobile home sites. He referenced a letter from Kjellberg Inc. requesting that
mobile home parks be switched from the commercial category to the single family
category in regard to fees for service. Mr. O'Neill commented on a document that
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was distributed at the meeting by Kjellberg Inc. He requested that this will need
to be reviewed by staff.
Wayne Oberg stated that the MN Attorney General's Office staff informed them
that this decision is a policy matter and there is no statutory restriction. In
addition, the City Attorney is comfortable with a denial of the request. Mr. Oberg
displayed a schedule of property taxes and garbage fees for mobile homes versus
rental units/duplexes versus rental unit/single family.
Kirk Kjellberg, representing Kjellberg Inc., addressed the City Council. Mr.
Kjellberg expressed his frustration with the current policy and would like to see
the garbage service be provided to the mobile home owners in the same manner as
other residents. In his opinion he feels that it is economic discrimination.
Discussion ensued among the City Council. Councilmember Gabler questioned
the process of paying for garbage since it isn't included in property taxes. Wayne
Oberg responded that the owners of Kjellberg Inc. receive a monthly utility bill
which include the garbage fees.
Councilmember Gabler moved to table the item to further review the
document distributed by Kjellberg Inc. at the meeting and the current city
policy. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
C. Consideration of authorizing notification of contract non -renewal to Veolia Water
for Wastewater Treatment Plant services.
Jeff O'Neill provided a brief overview and noted that the two-year extension of
the prior five-year agreement with Veolia expires on December 31, 2017. The (5)
year contract automatically renews for five years unless a written notice of
nonrenewal is provided 120 days prior to expiration. The notice will provide the
city the opportunity to study the contract further. Mayor Stumpf added that a
final decision should be made by the end of the year.
Councilmember Fair moved approval of authorizing notification of non-
renewal to Veolia Water for Wastewater Treatment Plant services.
Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Consideration to modify Hi -Way Liquor Hours to accommodate Sunday Sales.
Wayne Oberg provided a brief introduction and noted that due to recently passed
legislation the city is permitted to open on Sundays beginning July 2 between the
hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. He commented that staff supports allowing Hi -Way
liquors to be open on two Sundays of the year — December 24 and December 31
while remaining closed all other- Sundays. Randall Johnsen, Liquor Store
Manager, presented to the City Council. He spoke of operational concerns and
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quality of life. In Mr. Johnsen's opinion, the store should stay with the current
schedule, which is closed on Sunday. He is concerned about the increased costs
of opening the store on Sundays with additional revenue being unknown. Mr.
Johnsen commented that there is the thought that no additional purchases would
be made, but instead purchases would only shift from Saturday or Monday to
Sunday.
Discussion ensued among Council members. Mayor Stumpf commented that if
the choice is to stay closed because of local values, then the store should be closed
all Sundays and not open for the two holidays. Councilmernber Gabler expressed
that she would support a 3 -month trial period for Sunday sales. Councilmember
Fair would not support being open every Sunday, but he agreed that there is value
in being open some Sundays. Councilmember Hilgart would support being open
a few Sundays but encouraged staff to snake sure these days are advertised well.
Councilmember Davidson commented that he doesn't have a problem being open
the two Sundays but encouraged councilmembers to carefully consider the
reasoning behind the decision.
Councilmember Fair moved to approve changes to the liquor store schedule
to allow Sunday sales on December 24 and December 31 of 2017 for hours
allowed by Statute and to provide sales data at the end of the year.
Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-2; Mayor
Stumpf and Councilmember Gabler voted against for reasons listed above.
By consensus the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber
Approved:
Attest: 51�
City Administrator
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