City Council Minutes 04-25-2022REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 25, 2022 — 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Lloyd Hilgart, Jim Davidson, and Charlotte Gabler
Absent: Bill Fair and 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 Gabler moved approval of the Agenda with the addition of 2.1 —
Consideration of awarding contract for MCC water damage mitigation and
restoration to Giersten Co. for $48,023.92 and the discussion of allowing pods
as requested by Mayor Hilgart. Councilmember Davidson seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• Regular Meeting Minutes from April 25, 2022
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the minutes. Councilmember
Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Citizen Comments
None.
E. Public Service Announcements
Updates were provided on the following:
• City Updates
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Arbor Day Event
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Arbor Day Poster Contest
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Spring Tree Pickup
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Spring Leaf Pick Up
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Spring Cemetery Clean Up
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No Mow May
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Planning Commission Meeting Rescheduled
F. Council Liaison Updates
• EDA — Councilmember Davidson provided a brief update. At the last EDA
meeting they had a land -sale public hearing, a building expansion, and
items on TIF Districts.
• 1-94 Coalition — Councilmember Gabler noted that the group discussed
state and federal funding and updating their brochures.
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G. Department Updates
• WCSO Quarterly Update— Sergeant Rob Gongoll presented the WCSO
quarterly report.
The Pointes at Cedar — Angela Schumann, Community Development
Director, gave an update on The Pointes at Cedar project. The
presentation included information on vision, project progress, public
space and planning timeline. Ms. Schumann also presented an adjusted
schedule and summary of public engagement items. A contract
amendment will be brought forward to council for extending the
timeline. In addition, the master plan will be brought forward for
approval this summer.
• Communications Update— Haley Foster, Communication Specialist,
provided an overview of communication data obtained over the last year.
Ms. Foster highlighted the changes that have been made over the last
year including a new website, more social media content, a city blog, and
digital monitors program.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Davidson moved approval of the Consent Agenda with the addition of
2J. Councilmember Gabler 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 $1,343,479.94.
B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for city departments.
Action taken: Approved hires for MCC 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 adopting Resolution 2022-45 accepting donation from the
Monticello Lions of $1,500 for supplies for the MonticellGLOW parade and for
pollinator project, and $25 from Daniel Sholl for Fire Department general use.
Action taken: Adopted Resolution 2022-45 accepting the donations.
E. Consideration of approving an amendment to Conditional Use Permit for co -
location of antenna including revision/repair of an existing telecommunication
antenna support structure I the industrial and Business Campus (IBC) District.
Action taken: Approved the amendment to Conditional Use Permit for
colocation of antenna including revision or repair on an existing
telecommunication antenna support structure in the Industrial and Business
Campus (IBC) District, based on findings in Resolution PC -2022-017 and subject
to the conditions in Exhibit Z.
F. Consideration of approving an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for a
Planned Unit Development for installation of electric vehicle charging stations I
the Pine Street Sub -District of the Central Community District. Applicant: SMJ
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International, LLC. Action taken: Approved the amendment to Conditional Use
Permit for Planned Unit Development for installation of an electric charging
station in the Pine Street sub -district of the Central Community District (CCD),
based on findings in said Resolution PC -2022-018 and subject to the conditions
in Exhibit Z.
G. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-46 calling for a public hearing on May
231 2022 for vacation of a drainage and utility easement as legally described for
Spaeth Industrial Park. Action taken: Adopted Resolution 2022-46 calling for a
public hearing on May 23, 2022.
H. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2022-47 calling for a public hearing
regarding establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-46 within the
Central Monticello Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the proposed adoption of
the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the District. Action taken: Adopted
Resolution 2022-47 calling for a public hearing on June 27, 2022.
I. Consideration of terminating the month-to-month lease agreements with
Reagan Outdoor Advertising and Lamar Advertising for billboard signs located on
EDA owned property, Outlot A, Country Club Manor. Action taken: Authorized
the termination of the lease agreements.
3. Public Hearings:
4. Regular Agenda:
A. Consideration of approving a Development Stage Planned Unit Development and
preliminary plat of Country Club Manor First Addition, a proposed 30 -unit twin -
home (60 housing units) development in the R-3, Medium Density Residential
District. Applicant: Headwaters Development, LLC
Steve Grittman, NAC, presented the item. Mr. Grittman noted that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat and Development
Stage PUD. The project is located south of County Road 39 and east of 1-94 and
consists of 60 dwelling units in 30 twin home buildings. It is proposed to be
rentals for seniors.
There was minimal discussion among Council. Ms. Schumann noted questions by
Councilmember Murdoff who was not present at the meeting. One of the
concerns was in regard to sound proofing materials. This will be address when
they bring back final stage plans.
Councilmember Davidson moved to adopt Resolution 2022-48 approving the
preliminary plat for Country Club Manor First Addition subject to conditions in
Exhibit Z and based on findings in said Resolution. Councilmember Gabler
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Davidson moved to adopt Resolution 2022-49 approving the
Development Stage PUD for twin home portion of the proposed Country Club
Manor First Addition, subject to conditions in Exhibit Z and based on findings in
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said resolution. Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
B. Consideration of approving an amendment to Planned Unit Development of
Featherstone, a Development Stage Planned Unit Development for Featherstone
Outlot B, a Development and Final Stage Planned Unit Development for
Featherstone Sixth Addition Outlot A, Lots 1-11, Block 1, Lots 1-7, Block 2, and
Lots 1-3, Block 3, and a Preliminary and Final Plat and Development Contract for
Featherstone Sixth Addition and Development Contracts for Featherstone Sixth
Addition Trunk Utility Extensions. Applicant: Gold Nugget Development, LLC
Steve Grittman presented the item and noted some of the changes made,
including more detail on the approximate 10 acres of industrial and commercial
area in the westerly portion of the project. The amendment to the PUD
recognizes an increased amount of industrial land area within the project area
and a reduction in residential area. The project development consists of 21 single
family lots, a park dedication, and two additional outlots for future development.
Staff recommends approval subject to the development conditions. The
proposed amendment allowed for relocation of the boundary between
residential and industrial (60+ acres) and commercial (10 acres) and for
additional housing variety in the small -lot single family area.
Ms. Schumann noted that staff is looking for City Council approval to have the
Mayor and City Administrator to negotiate final changes or amendments
necessary to finalize the development contract.
City Council briefly discussed the item including park dedication and buffers.
Horst Graser, Gold Nugget Development Inc., addressed the City Council with a
brief history of the development project.
Councilmember Gabler moved to adopt Resolution 2022-50 approving an
amendment to a Planned Unit Development for Featherstone, including all the
proposed plat of Featherstone Sixth Addition based on findings in said
resolution and subject to the conditions in Exhibit Z. Councilmember Davidson
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Gabler moved to adopt Resolution 2022-51 approving the
preliminary and final plat for Featherstone Sixth Addition, with corresponding
development contract for Sixth Addition and development contract for Sixth
Addition trunk utilities based on finding in said resolution and subject to the
conditions in Exhibit Z and authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to
execute said agreements and authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to
negotiate and specify final changes or amendments necessary to more fully
execute the intention of the City Council with respect to the proposed project.
Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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Councilmember Davidson moved to adopt Resolution 2022-52 recommending
approval of a development stage and final stage PUD for Featherstone Sixth
Outlot A, and Lots 1-11, Block 1, Lots 1-7, Block 2 and Lots 1-3, Block 3 based on
findings in said resolution and subject to the conditions in Exhibit Z.
Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Davidson moved to adopt Resolution 2022-53 approving the
development stage PUD for Featherstone Sixth Addition Outlot B based on
findings in said resolution and subject to conditions in Exhibit Z.
Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Gabler moved to adopt Ordinance 775 rezoning to R-1 for
Featherstone Sixth Addition Outlot A, and Lots 1-11, Block 1, Lots 107, Block 2,
and Lots 1-3, Block 3, based on finding in Resolution PC -2022-025.
Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Consideration of a request for amendment to the City of Monticello Zoning
Ordinance for adoption of The Pointes at Cedar Planned Unit Development
District and an amendment to the City of Monticello Zoning Ordinance for an
amendment to the boundary of the Freeway Bonus Sign Overlay District
Steve Grittman gave a brief presentation on the adoption of The Pointes at
Cedar Planned Unit Development District and the amendment to the boundary
of the Freeway Bonus Sign Overlay District. The proposed ordinance included
these primary elements: purpose, process requirements, applicable standards,
biome sub -districts, and existing PUD zoning. A companion zoning map, including
sub -districts, was also included. The process puts the burden of understanding
on the applicant/developer. There is a thorough evaluation at the concept plan
level to provide the applicant with clear direction on the project's compliance
with the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Grittman stated some of the District regulations, zoning map elements, and
zoning work group and staff corrections.
Staff recommended approval subject to the clerical corrections and verifications
identified by staff.
There was minimal discussion by City Council.
Mayor Hilgart read Councilmember Murdoff's comments into record. The
comments read: "I believe that the PCD should be an overlay district rather than
have the whole area zoned to PUD. The scorecards need to be updated to a scale
or a point system." Angela Schumann will clarify and review with Councilmember
M u rdoff.
Councilmember Gabler moved to adopt Ordinance 776 amending the
Monticello Zoning Ordinance chapters and sections relating to The Pointes at
Cedar District (PCD), including adoption of an amendment to the Official
Zoning map for the boundaries of The Pointes at Cedar District, based on
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findings in Resolution PC -2022-027 subject to the clerical corrections as
recommended by staff and to adopt Summary Ordinance 776A for publication.
Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Gabler moved to adopt Ordinance 776 for amendment to the
Monticello Zoning Ordinance for an amendment to the boundary of the
Freeway Bonus Sign Overlay District, based on findings in Resolution PC -2022-
028. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
5. Added Item:
Mayor Hilgart requested discussion on drafting an amendment to two of the PUDs
located on Chelsea Road regarding the use of pods with stipulations or regulations
such as no stacking, number allowed per acre, and hours allowed.
Mayor Hilgart moved to direct staff to draft an ordinance amendment that would
allow the use of pods, with regulations, along Chelsea Road. The ordinance would first
go to Planning Commission then to City Council. Councilmember Davidson seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Adjournment:
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Recorder:
Approved:
Jennifer Schreiber 1
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