City Council Minutes 02-28-2022 SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 28, 2022 — 4:30 p.m.
Academy Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Jim Davidson, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, Sam Murdoff
Absent: None
Staff: Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Matt Leonard, Ron Hackenmueller, Jim
Thares, Dan Klein, Mike Mossey, City Attorney Joel Jamnik, and Jennifer
Schreiber
1. Call to Order
Mayor Lloyd Hilgart called the special meeting to order at 6 p.m.
2. 4:30 p.m. Fire Inspection Enforcement Discussion
Dan Klein, Emergency Manager/Fire Marshal, provided an overview of two properties in
noncompliance regarding fire inspections. The properties have been notified by City
inspectors and by the City Attorney and there has been no movement to ratify the
issues. City Attorney Joel Jamnik recommended that staff contact the property owners
one additional time for compliance. If there is no response regarding compliance staff
should then bring to City Council the option to pull the property's Certificate of
Occupancy.
It was consensus of City Council that staff follow the approach as recommended above
by City Attorney.
3. 5:00 p.m. Discussion on Jameson property
Others attending: Merrill and Mary Busch, Adam Price (property owner), Khris
Thompson (property owner)
Angela Schumann, Community Development Director, presented the item with a review
of prior decisions that impacted the property area. Provided in the council packet were
illustrations of the Jameson Property in 2006 and in 2021 which included prior and
current access and road alignments. Considerations brought for discussion were the
timeline for the Jameson property structure removal and the land development goals
and timeline.
There was mention of concerns of vandalism and trespassing of the property. Staff is
working with the property owners on these concerns. The property owners completed a
hazardous material study which showed there is asbestos in the house. This would need
to be abated before demolition. The property owner also completed a tree study. Staff
noted the tree protection ordinance requires the preservation of some large trees.
Staff questioned if the property owner had a timeline for removal of the structure.
Adam Price responded that they do not have a timeline for demolition because there is
a question on the current easement which provides access to his property. He stated
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that he was told by Mr. Busch (the property owner with the easement) that if the
structure is removed the easement is not in effect. Therefore Mr. Price noted that they
won't move forward with demolition unless they can retain an easement to access their
property. Khris Thompson added that they are trying to address the issue of vandalism
and move forward with taking care of the property, however, they were waiting for
word from the City that they would have access to their property.
There was a brief discussion of the city completing road access to the Jameson site. The
costs could potentially include an assessment. Mr. Busch commented that he supported
a road and an assessment.
The City Council discussed the development of the site. The property owners are not
clear on what they plan to develop, whether it would be a single-family home or patio
homes. The property owners noted that if development proceeded road access would
need to be determined.
Mr. Price and Mr. Thompson noted the high cost of demolition. They would still be open
to a controlled burn by the Monticello Fire Department, if still an option. Staff will
review with the Fire Chief.
Mr. Busch expressed frustration that the City has allowed a vacant abandoned building
to exist on the property. He noted that the easement is between himself and the City.
He also expressed concern about the potential development of the property.
Rachel Leonard, City Administrator, questioned Merrill and Mary Busch on whether they
would allow access to the Jameson property after the house was removed. The access
would be needed to allow for future development of the property, Mr. Busch responded
that he had no interest in denying access if the property owners plans were to build a
single-family home. He would like a clear understanding of what they planned with the
property. Councilmember Davidson added that he would not support making the
property owners remove the structure if they would lose access to their site.
Mr. Thompson commented that is agreeable to removing the structure if the easement
is amended to access the lot. Mr. Busch agreed to meet to discuss a memorandum of
understanding between Mr. Busch and property owners Mr. Price and Mr. Thompson to
allow access to property after the structure is removed.
4. Adjournment
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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