City Council Minutes 05-23-2022 SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 23, 2022 — 5 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, Sarah Rathlisberger, Jim
Thares, and Jennifer Schreiber
1. Call to Order
Mayor Lloyd Hilgart called the special meeting to order at 5 p.m.
2. Discussion on WCSO Contract
Rachel Leonard, City Administrator, began the discussion by noting Wright County
Sheriff's Office request for additional hours, going from 52 to 60 per day. This would be
a 15.4% increase when combined with their rate increase. Sarah Rathlisberger, Finance
Director, added that this would amount to approximately $300,000 increase. Mayor
Hilgart questioned the services that the City received that are not covered in the
contract. Ms. Leonard noted that services such as new cars, price of gas increase,
detectives, are examples of costs paid by County taxes.
Ms. Leonard commented that City Council could look at making incremental changes to
the contract. Perhaps spreading the increase out over a couple/few years.
Councilmember Gabler noted she would support 60 hours because it is needed.
Councilmember Davidson concurred.
Staff will continue to discuss the new contract terms with WCSO and bring back options
for consideration during the budget process.
3. Water Treatment Feasibility Study
Greg Johnson and Ursinio Puga, WSB, were present to review the Water Treatment
Feasibility Study. The study included information on drinking water regulations and
background, Monticello's water quality evaluation, treatment evaluation, funding
options, and recommended schedule.
There was a brief discussion about magnesium and the effects on water.
Matt Leonard, Public Works Director/City Engineer, commented on funding as the cost
is substantial. He noted that the City applied for capital funding with the State to help
fund a facility.
4. Adjournment
By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
City Council Special Meeting Minutes — May 23, 2022
Recorder: Jennifer
Approved:
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City Council Special Meeting Minutes — May 23, 2022