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City Council Minutes 03-14-2022REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Monday, March 14, 2022 — 6:30 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Present: Lloyd Hilgart, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler, and Sam Murdoff Absent: Jim Davidson 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 Fair moved approval of the agenda. Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. C. Approval of Meeting Minutes • Special Meeting Minutes from February 14, 2022 • Special Meeting Minutes from February 28, 2022 • Regular Meeting Minutes from February 28, 2022 Councilmember Fair moved approval of the three sets of meeting minutes. Councilmember Murdoff seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. D. Citizen Comments None. E. Public Service Announcements • A Pointes at Cedar Survey on City's website related to design features of The Pointes. • Additional kids lifting classes were scheduled at the MCC. • MCC summer swimming lessons registration opens March 16. • There are several seasonal employee positions open for the Streets and Parks Departments • Monticello Community Center egg dive is scheduled for April 8. • The EDA is developing an Integrative Marketing Plan. As part of the plan there is an engagement board set up in the MCC and there will be two community surveys conducted. F. Council Liaison Updates • IEDC — Councilmember Fair noted that the group approved a new member; received reports on the CET Grant; and heard updates from the Wright County EDA and Monticello Chamber of Commerce. • Planning Commission — Councilmember Gabler provided an update on the meeting held March 1, 2022. Items heard: Zoning for The Pointes at City Council Minutes: March 14, 2022 Page 1 1 5 Cedar PUD; Preliminary Plat for Otter Creek; Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance; Amendment to 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapters 4; and 2022-2025 Planning Commission Workplan. • Library Board — Councilmember Gabler stated that the Library Board held an escape room activity, scheduled a Minnesota author to visit, and hired a library assistant. EDA — Mayor Hilgart noted that the EDA considered: Duffy Development Multifamily Housing Development proposal; GMEF loan application from Washburn Computer Group; Approval of an Interfund Loan related to TIF District 1-45; and quotes for services for projects related to Block 52. 2. Consent Agenda: Councilmember Fair moved approval of the Consent Agenda excluding items K and M. Councilmember Murdoff 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 total of $1,364,724.46. B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for city departments. Action taken: Approved hires for MCC, Hi -Way Liquors, and City Hall and terminations for MCC, Fire Department, and Parks. C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property for the Parks and Recreation Department. Action taken: Approved as presented. D. Consideration of approving a gambling permit for Wright County Ducks Unlimited for a raffle to be held on May 2, 2022 at River City Extreme. Action taken: Approved the gambling permit. E. Consideration of approving a special event permit for the Monticello Fire Relief Association for the Monticello Fire Department 125th Anniversary event on September 17, 2022. Action taken: Approved the special event permit. F. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-27 calling for a public hearing on the proposed establishment of Tax Increment Financing District 1-45 within the Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1, and the proposed adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plat for the District. Action taken: Resolution 2022- 27 was adopted as presented. G. Consideration of approving a lease agreement with Preferred Title for use of a portion of building located at 215 Cedar Street (former food shelf building) file storage. Action taken: Approved the lease agreement with Preferred Title. H. Consideration of approving the appointment of Kathleen Massmann to the Industrial Economic Development Committee (IEDC) for a term ending December 31, 2024. Action taken: Appointment was approved. I. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-28 approving an extension to December 31, 2022 for the Haven Ridge 2nd Addition Final Plat and Development City Council Minutes: March 14, 2022 Page 2 1 5 Agreement. Applicant: Marc Schulte. Action taken: Adopted Resolution 2022-28 approving an extension of the final plat and development agreement approval until December 31, 2022 or Haven Ridge 2nd Addition, contingent on compliance with the conditions listed in Exhibit Z and identified in said resolution. J. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 772 amending the City of Monticello's Subdivision Ordinance, Section 152.027 — Procedure for Final Plat and Section 152.061— Easements. Applicant: City of Monticello. Action taken: Adopted Ordinance 772 for Amendment to the City of Monticello Subdivision Ordinance based on findings in Resolution PC 2022-014. K. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-29 approving an amendment to the Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 4, "Mobility and Connectivity" as related to roadway classification and traffic. Applicant: City of Monticello. Action taken: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. L. Consideration of authorizing completion of the Strategic Transition Plan Summary by Bolton & Menk as a component of the CET Strategic Transition Plan. Action taken: Authorized preparation of a Strategic Transition Plan Summary by Bolton ad Menk at a not to exceed cost of $29,760, with final contract terms and conditions to be negotiated by the City Administrator. M. Consideration of approving the purchase of a new 2022 John Deere 325 G tracked skid steer from RDO Equipment Co. for $75,511.83. Action taken: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. N. Consideration of approving a contract with Mark Holker for the maintenance of City -owned property. Action taken: Approved the contract. O. Consideration of endorsing Duffy Development's re -submittal of a Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Application to MHFA in connection with a proposed 59 -unit affordable housing proposal located at 7th Street and Elm Street and desired TIF Assistance. Action taken: Approved the endorsement. 2A. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-30 supporting local decision-making authority as related to housing choice and authorizing companion letters to local legislators K. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-29 approving an amendment to the Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 4, "Mobility and Connectivity" as related to Roadway Classification and Traffic. Applicant: City of Monticello Councilmember Murdoff removed the item for clarification on tables included in the packet regarding right-of-way guidelines. He expressed that some of the information was confusing, such as definitions for driveway access. Angela Schumann, Community Development Director, responded that the information provided in the Comprehensive Plan is to be used as a guideline and a foundation from which the City builds. Matt Leonard, City Engineer/Public Works City Council Minutes: March 14, 2022 Page 3 15 Director, mentioned that there wasn't much of a change from the 2011 transportation classifications, but the table could be made clearer. Councilmember Murdoff moved to adopt Resolution 2022-29 approving the amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 4 "Mobility and Connectivity". Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. M. Consideration of approving the purchase of a new 2022 John Deere 325 G tracked skid steer from RDO Equipment Co. for $75,511.83 Councilmember Gabler removed the item for clarification on Public Works equipment purchases. She expressed concern that the City doesn't have enough space for the equipment it currently owns or leases. In addition, she was frustrated in the number of equipment purchases being made and that this item was not in the capital equipment plan. There was also the question of what other equipment would be purchased this year. Matt Leonard responded that other equipment will be purchased this year. He also mentioned that this piece of equipment is needed to maintain the 85 stormwater ponds and wetlands within the City. Councilmember Gabler moved to approve the purchase of the new skid steer for $75,511.83 with that addition that a schedule of stormwater pond maintenance be provided to the Council. Councilmember Murdoff seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Public Hearings: 4. Regular Agenda: A. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-30 supporting local decision-making authority as related to housing choice and authorizing companion letters to local legislators Angela Schumann provided a brief overview of the resolution which is a result of bills being introduced at the State Legislature that would preempt City zoning authority. City Council had minimal discussion in support. Councilmember Fair moved to adopt Resolution 2022-30 supporting local decision-making authority as related to housing choice and authorizing companion letters to local legislators. Councilmember Murdoff seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Adiournment• By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. City Council Minutes: March 14, 2022 Page 4 1 5 Recorder: Jennifer Approved: scnrei,�w � Lh r�. Y Atte City Council Minutes: March 14, 2022 Page 5 1 5