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City Council Minutes 04-26-1999MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Monday, Apri126, 1999 - 7 p.m. Members Present: Roger Belsaas, Clint l[erbst, Brian Stumpf, Roger Carlson, Bruce Thielen Members Absent: None 2. A royal of minutes of the re ular meetin held A ril 12 1999. Councilmember Bruce Thielen requested that item 3A be clarified to state that evaluations be listed on the consent agenda as they are completed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERF3ST TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 12, 1999, AS AMf;NDED. Voting in favor: Bruce Thielen, Clint I"Ierbst, Roger Belsaas, Roger Carlson. Abstaining: Brian Stumpf. Motion carried. Consideration of adding items to the .agenda. A. Economic Development Director Ollie Korapchak reported that she has received inquiries from three industrial prospects looking for 20 acres, 75-100 acres, and l 00+ acres, and she has been asked to respond to whether Monticello has 100+ acres of industrial property available and whether the City would be prepared to bring infrastructure to the site by the fall of 2000. City Engineer Bret Weiss noted that Council authorization would be necessary by January 2000 in order to extend the required infrastructure by fall. Council and staff discussed industrial property available within the city, and it was the consensus of Council to commit to the development of the necessary infrastructure to accommodate the industries if Monticello is selected. 4. Citizens comments/petitions, requests, and. complaints. A. Mr. Jim Fleming, attorney representing Danner Trucking, updated Council on the progress of issuance of a building permit for the Danner Trucking building. Final numbers are being calculated, and the City Attorney has begun drafting a purchase agreement. Parking requirements were discussed, and it was noted that the site plan reflects adequate parking to meet requirements. City Adrninistratar Rick Wolfsteller reported that he has been working on obtaining a final cost of the land thus far, which began in 1982 with surveys and sketch designs on Dundas Road and the realignment of Cedar Street. He noted the cast of the land to date to be approximately $18,000. Mr. Fleming noted that paying for the recent condemnation cost would be fair, but he objected to the inclusion of costs dating back to1982. The City Administrator stated that he Page 1 Council Minutes - 4/26/99 would determine all costs in the value of the property but the City Council would decide what amount would be reimbursed. He estimated the short-term costs would amount to approximately $14,000. Deputy City Administrator Jeff O'Neill questioned what the ultimate disposition would be for the remnant parcel created with the realignment of Cedar Street. Mr. Fleming noted that Mr. Danner intends to purchase the remnant parcel because it would square off his lot; however, discussions are preliminary at this point, and no cast has been determined. Consent agenda. Councilmember Brian Stumpf requested that item #19 be moved to the consent agenda as item #51 with the recommendation to amend the city ordinance reverting the Mayor's term back to two years. Councilmember Roger Carlson requested that item #SE be removed from the consent agenda for discussion. A. Consideration of a re uest for a conditional use ermit to allow convenience stare/ as o eration car wash and restaurant use with drive-throu h window in a PZM zonin 7 district. A licant: MMC Land Com an .Recommendation: Approve the conditional use permit based on the finding that the proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan, the character and geography of the area, and will not result in the depreciation of adjoining property values. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant submit a lighting plan subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 2. All grading, drainage, and utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 3. Landscaping plan subject to final approval by City staff. B. Consideration of a roval of the final lat for the River View S uare commercial subdivision. Recommendation: Approve the final plat of the River View Square development contingent on acquisition of necessary public easements, final review by the City Engineer, and approval of the development agreement. C. Consideration of anaroval of the final plat and develot~ment agreement for Klein Farms St'' Addition. Recommendation: Approve joint resolution supporting annexation and direct staff to submit said resolution to the MOAA Board for review, and approve the final plat and development agreement contingent on annexation approval by the MOAA and review of the agreement by the City Attorney. Page 2 Council Minutes - 4/2b/99 D. Consideration of a rovin Desi 7n Advisor Team b laws. Recommendation: Approve the Design Advisory Team bylaws as written. E. Consideration of accepting the Sanitary Sewer and Water System Trunk Fee Analvsis. Removed from the consent agenda far discussion. F. Personnel report-performance evaluations. Recommendation: No action required. G. Consideration of appointing Dennis Sullivan to the Design Advisory Team. Recommendation: Approve the appointment of Dennis Sullivan to the Design Advisory Team. H. Request far City Council authorization to utilize_the services of the Cit~rney to enforce City ordinances prohibiting-public nuisances - Balboul_A_ddition. Recommendation: Authorize the City Attorney to prosecute the violators of public nuisance ordinances located in the Balboul Addition. I. Consideration of reviewin ordinance amendment establishin term len th for Mayor. Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance amendment reverting the Mayor's term back to two years. SEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 324. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TU APPROVE ITEMS SA, 5B, SC, SD, SF, SG, SH, AND SI OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS RECOMMENDED. Motion carried unanimously. b. Consideration of items removed from the consent a enda for discussion. SE. Consideration of accepting the Sanitary,,Sewer and Water S,, st~Trunk Fee Analvsis. The Sanitary Sewer and Water System Trunk Fee Analysis examined. trunk improvements to accommodate the proposed growth over the next 40 years and set a rate for the trunk fee, which is recommended to be increased yearly to accommodate the proposed trunk improvements. In addition, one policy change was proposed with regard to charging of the fees. Currently areas that previously paid pipe oversizing are not charged the trunk fee. It was proposed that the Fees be charged to all undeveloped parcels at the time of development with a credit For previously-paid oversizing. Councilmember Roger Carlson noted his concern with the policy change to charge those who have already paid for oversizing. City Engineer Bret Weiss explained that the proposed policy is meant to cover the overall system in order to more fairly balance the cost of water towers, lift stations, etc. Page 3 Council Minutes - 4/26/99 AFTER FURTHER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY ROGER CARLSON TO ACCEPT THE STUDY AND AUJUS'I' 'rHE FEES TO $1,786/ACRE AND $906/ACRE FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATF.RMAIN, RESPECTIVELY, AND TO ADJUST"I"HE POLICY TO CHARGE ALL PARCELS FOR "T"HE, TRUNK FEE AND PROVIDE CREDITS FC7R PREVIOUSLY-PAID OVERSIZING COST". Motion carried unanimously. 7. Public Hearin -Consideration of a resolution orderin fans ands ecifications for the Chelsea Road extension between Cedar Street and County Road 117. City Engineer Bret Weiss reported that this project was originally petitioned by Mr. Jerry Mathwig, which ultimately was delayed due the timeline of the Highway 25 project. Since that time, the owner of the Silver Fox Inn has petitioned for the extension of Chelsea Road to accommodate the proposed construction of a Comfort Suites Motel. 'I'hc project consists of roadway, curb and gutter, and a bike path on the north side of Chelsea Road. In addition, sanitary sewer is proposed. to be extended down County Raad 117 to serve two additional parcels. Total assessments for the project amount to $344,400, and both petitioners have agreed to waive the assessment hearing. The City's share of the project is estimated at $160,000. Mayor Belsaas opened the public hearing. 7 There being no public comment, the public hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY CLINT IIERBST TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS CONTINGENT' ON OBTAINING WAIVER OF RIGH'C "I"O APPEAL ASSESSMENT BASED ON THE COSTS OUTLINED IN TI"IE FEASIBILITY STUDY. Motion carried unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 99-20. r 8. Public Hearin -Cit Pro~ect 98-17C -Reconstruction of Count Road 75 East from Washin ton to Count Road 18 and consideration of authorizin re oration of final plans and specification. Mr. Ron Bray of WSB & Associates reported that a study of the CSAH 75 corridor has been completed from Trunk Highway 25 to I-94, and a task force was formed to set goals and design parameters. The project as prapased consists of a five-lane roadway from Washington Street to County Road 18, a new intersection for the Hospital and School District with signals to be paid for by the Hospital, ornamental lighting on the street in the median and along the south pathway between the street surface and the pathway, and an underpass at a location west of the entrance to the wastewater treatment plant off of Hart Boulevard. The pathway was proposed to be modified on the south side to accommodate the underpass, with additional sidewalk/pathway built on the north side from the underpass westerly through the hospital project area. The project also includes extension of E~lart Boulevard from the area near the Scrub-A-Dub Carwash to the driveway of Gladys 1-loglund's property, along with the replacement of some undersized watermain anal installation of trunk sanitary sewer and trunk storm sewer crossings. Page 4 Council Minutes - 4/26/99 Mr. Mike Nielson of WSB & Associates reported that the construction cost of the project was estimated at $2.3 million, with the City's share to be $1,023,510. Of that amount, $515,000 was proposed to be assessed for curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm sewer, traffic control signal, watermain, and right-of--way. City Engineer Bret Weiss added that due to apreviously-adopted policy of assessing 25% far sidewalk improvements, Council would need to address the proposal for assessing the entire cost of the sidewalk in this project. Mayor Belsaas opened the public hearing. Barb Schwientek, Executive Director of the Monticello-Big Lake 1-lospital District, stated that the Hospital intends to pay for installation of the signal system but requests that the City pay for the maintenance cost. In addition, she noted that the Hospital objects to the proposed sidewalk between the parking lot and County Road 7S, as it does not meet the pathway requirements of the Hospital's planned unit development. Nancy Spivak, representing John Bondhus of Bondhus Corporation, noted that a letter had been submitted to the City by John Bondhus stating his concerns about the task force process, the scope of the project, and the limited discussion regarding the cast of the project. In addition, she noted that he was concerned about the installation of curb and gutter, which would eliminate the shoulder for use by drivers experiencing car trouble. Bret Weiss responded that the main reason f`or installing curb and gutter is to limit the size of the right-of--way. A rural section would require large ditches to carry storm water, which would impact the Bondhus Corporation property. Ms. Spivak also questioned whether there would be access daily to Bondhus and whether the speed limit would be reduced. It was noted that the contractors would be required to maintain access to businesses during construction; however, the request for a reduced speed limit design was denied. Mr. Dan Goeman, owner of property along County Road 75, questioned whether it was necessary to replace the curb and gutter and also asked if a stoplight was planned for the intersection of Washington Street & County Road 75. Ron Bray noted that the curb and gutter is ready for replacement, as it is more than 20 years old. In addition, signals may be installed at Washington & CSAH 75 in the future when Fallon Avenue and 7`h Street improvements are completed. Mr. Glen Posusta stated that the signals proposed for the hospital/high school intersection were not necessary. In addition, he asked whether Hart Boulevard would be connected in the future between the wastewater treatment plant and the Scrub-A-Dub Carwash. Ron Bray noted that the connection of Hart Boulevard has been studied but would likely be completed only when necessary for future development. Mr. Ken Schwartz requested a breakdown of the items included. in the miscellaneous assessment amount. .Page 5 Council Minutes - 4/26/99 Mr. Bill Fair, MCP's representative on the CSAH 75 task force, stated that the wider median would allow aesthetics to be improved with landscaping per the downtown revitalization and comprehensive plans, and would also allow additional snow storage. In addition, he noted that the proposed decorative lighting is actually a standard fixture and is not an addition to the project but rather a change in style. There being no other public comment, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilmember Brian Stumpf stated that the City was paying too much far the project and suggested that the cost be reduced to around $800,000 by eliminating the underpass, half of the lighting, and half of the miscellaneous costs. Council discussed the amount of lighting proposed for the highway as well as the pathway. It was noted that the number of fixtures had been reduced to less than half of what was originally proposed, and lighting along the pathway was continuous to avoid dark areas. The use of the proposed underpass was also discussed in conjunction with Mississippi Shores, St. Henry's development, the School District, and extension of 7cn Street. City Engineer Bret Weiss explained that if the underpass was not installed at this time, the County's policy would not allow the City to open cut the road again until it has led its useful life. It was suggested that perhaps some of the items could be bid as alternates to the project, at which time Council could decide whether to include them in the project. AFTER DISCUSSION, A MUTTON WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN TO PROCEED WITH FINALIZING THE FLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CSAH 75 PROJECT WITH T1IE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS, SIDEWALK ALONG THE NOR'T'H SIDE, PATHWAY LIGHTING, AND SIGNAL SYSTEM BE INCLUDED AS ALTERNATES. THE MO"I"lON WAS THEN AMENDED TO INCLUDE OBTAINING A WAIVER OR RELEASE, FROM THE MONTICELLO-BIG LAKE HOSPITAL DISTRICT STATING THAT THEY WILL PAY FOR THE SIGNAL SYSTEM. Motion was seconded by Roger Carlson. Councilmembers Brian Stumpf and Clint Herbst noted that they did not agree with including the pedestrian underpass in the project. City Engineer Bret Weiss stated that the actual construction cost of the underpass would be $115,000 with a design fee of approximately $5,000; however, he offered to reduce the design fee by half if the underpass remains in the plans as an alternate in order to allow the City to further evaluate the cost. If the underpass portion of the project goes forward, then the regular design fee would be charged. VOTING IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION: Bruce Thielen, Rager Carlson. Opposed: Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf, Roger Belsaas. Motion failed. Mayar Belsaas questioned whether any portion of the project could be paid with city reserves. 'The City Administrator responded that if some features of the project were eliminated, it may be possible to pay for the project from reserves rather than bonds. Page 6 Council Minutes - 4/26/99 AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROGER BELSAAS AND SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF TO ELIMINATE THE PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS, PATHWAY LIGH"PING, AND SIDEWALK PROPOSED F"OR T'HE NORTH SIDE; AND ASSESS THE THE SIGNAL SYSTEM TO TIIE I~IOSPITAL DISTRICT, WHICH REDUCES THE CITY'S DIRECT COMMITMENT TO APPROXIMATELY $585,000, WITH THE t1NDFRSTANDING THAT SOME PORTION OF THAT AMOUNT WII_,I,~ BE ASSESSED D1REC`I'LY TO ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS AND THE BALANCE TO BE PAID FROM CITY RESERVES. Voting in favor: Roger Belsaas, Brian Stumpf, Clint Herbst, Roger Carlson. Opposed: Bruce Thielen. Motion carried. .., hlic Hearin~Consideration of a resolution adoptng.propased assessment roll for 9. Pu .._.___....._ delin uent unlit bills and certification of assessment roll to Count Auditor. City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that the proposed assessment roll includes utility billing accounts which. are delinquent mare than 60 days and include the $50 per account administrative fee. It was recammended that the assessment roll be certified in 1999 at an interest rate of 8% as allowed by state statute. Mayor Belsaas opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, the public hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROGER CARLSON AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO ADOPT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLING ACCOUNTS AS PRESENTED. Motion carried unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 99-21. 10. Consideration of a rovin amendment to River Forest develo ment a reernent allowin installation of and re uirin 7 homeowner association to maintain entrance monument and retaining walls. Deputy City Administrator Jeff O'Neill reported that the developer of the River Forest subdivisian has requested an amendment to the development agreement to allow installation of an entrance monument and retaining walls. "I'he center island at the entrance containing the monument would be irrigated and landscaped and would be maintained by the homeowner's association. 'I'he City Planner recommended that the area encompassed by the center island be vacated and platted as an outlot with the second phase. Installatian of the retaining walls was begun with authorization from the City Engineer and support of the adjoining property owner; however, it was noted that the Street Superintendent had concerns regarding snow removal around the retaining walls and maintenance of the entrance monument. In addition, he felt that retaining walls were being installed around trees that could not be saved. Mr. Richard Bloom, representing the River Forest subdivision, noted that the center island is 10 ft wide with a 1-ft wide monument, which should not affect snow storage; however, the center island will be shortened as suggested to improve the turning radius. With regard to the retaining walls, because the development was previously a tree farm, Page 7 Council Minutes - 4/26/99 the developer proposed retaining walls in order to save as many trees as possible. The faces of the walls vary from 4.5 ft to 7 ft back from the street, which should allow adequate space for snow storage. City Engineer Bret Weiss added that the developer has been very conscious of creating an attractive development and is an amenity to the community. He also noted that there have been no problems with the retaining wall on School Boulevard, which is located 2 ft from the street. AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE TI-IIELEN AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBST TO ALLOW PLACEMENT OF RETAINING WALLS ADJOINING THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE DRIVE AS REQUESTED, AND ALLOW AN ENTRANCF. MONUMENT AT THE CENTER ISLAND ENTRANCE TO "THE RIVER FOREST SUBDIVISION SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDI'I"IONS: 1. CENTER ISLAND MODIFICATIONS BF MADE TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE SUBDIVISION BY CITY SNOW REMOVAL VEHICLES. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOMEOWNER.'S ASSOCIATION THAI' WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FUR MAINTTENANCE OF THE CENTER ISLAND AND MONUMENT. 3. CEN"TER ISLAND MUST BE PLaATTED AS AN OUTLOT AT THE TIME OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE SECOND PHASE OF THE RIVER FOREST SUBDIVISION. 4. APPLICANT MUST SEEK VACATION OF THE AREA ENCOMPASSED BY THE CEN"I'ER ISLAND SO THAT IT CAN BE PLATTED. 5. TREE MAINTENANCE SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEVELOPER. DEVELOPER SHALL PROVIDE SURE'T'Y SUFFICIENT TO COVER TI-IE COST OF REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. b. THE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE RETAINING WALLS IF DAMAGED. Voting in favor: Bruce Thielen, Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf, Roger Carlson. Opposed: Roger Belsaas. Motion carried. Councilmember Clint Herbst requested that staff investigate the possibility of installing a 3-way stop at the River Forest development entrance. 11. Consideration of re nest b Bill A dt to revise a ortion of the 17 000 relocation benefit to other uses. Due to construction of the community center, two bulk oil facilities have been displaced from the site and have been offered relocation benefits. The original relocation benefit for Monticello Bulk Petroleum was established at $34,263 for fixtures, $5,000 as a legal Page $ Council Minutes - 4/26/99 settlement, and up to $25,000 for actual relocation benelits, for a total package of $59,263. An additional $17,000 was also approved as a redevelopment grant to be used toward the cost of constructing a protective diking system around a new tank facility. I-Iowever, Mr. Bill Aydt, owner of Monticella Bulk Petroleum, indicated that he is unable to find a suitable site to relocate his tanks and has not been able to find financing or an appropriate site to build a new facility. Therefore, he requested that Council alter its relocation benefit to allow hirn to utilize the additional $17,000 for acquisition of an above_ground fuel vault to be placed at the new Riverside Oil site so that he can continue his limited retail sales to local truckers. Council discussed whether the proposed above-ground fuel vault would qualify as a site improvement or whether it would be considered personal property. City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller noted that HRA Attorney Steve Bubul had emphasized that the redevelopment grant must be used for some type of site improvement. AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY GLINT HERBS"T AND SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF TO MODIFY THE RELOCATION BENEFIT ACTION BY ALLOWING MR AYDwh TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL PERSONAL PROPERTY (FUEL VAUhT) WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT GRANT" AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,000. Voting in favor: Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf. Opposed: Bruce Thielen, Roger Belsaas, Roger Carlson. Motion failed. Original relocation benefit package remains in effect. 12. Consideration of a ro osal to urchase a onion of cit ro ert at Dundas Road and Cedar Street--Visicom Inc. City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that at its last meeting, Council tabled action on this item and directed staff to place a notice in the newspaper indicating that the entire 5.35-acre parcel located at Dundas Road and Cedar Street was for sale prior to considering approval of the offer made by Bruce Hamond of Visicom, Inc. As of April 22, no other proposals had been received. After meeting with Mr. Hamond and his engineer, the City Administrator noted that the north end of the property was determined to be the best location to subdivide 1.4 acres with frontage on Cedar Street. Mr. Hamond proposed a purchase price of $68,500 per acre for the 1.4-acre parcel and indicated a willingness to increase his purchase price offer on the option land to the appraised value of $72,897 per acre if the Council agreed to his offer for the 1.4-acre parcel. The City Administrator suggested that, if they are willing to provide Mr. Hamond with an option agreement, Council should establish a fee in addition to the sale price. AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MR. BRUCE HAMUND OF VISICOM, INC., FORA 1.4~ACRE PARCEL'I'O BE SUBDIVIDED FROM THE NORTH END OF THE 5.35-ACRE PARCEL AT DUNDAS ROAD AND CEDAR STREET AT A PRICE OF $68,500 PER ACRE, AND TO PROVIDE MR. HAMOND WITI~I A SIX-MONTH RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL FOR A FEE OF $ 1,000. Motion carried unanimously. Page 9 Council Minutes - 4/26/99 1 13. Consideration of adopting Parks Commission recommendation to shift future soccer fields from NSP/baseball complex to Outlot A, Country Club Manor, and authorization to seek field development grant_assi_stance. Deputy City Administrator Jeff O'Neill reported that the Parks Commission requests that Council consider authorizing study and potential development of Outlot A, Country Club Manor, for use as soccer fields. It was previously expected that needed soccer facilities would be developed jointly with further development of the NSP ball field complex; however, after further study and input from the baseball association, the Parks Commission determined that combining facilities would not be workable. After a brief discussion regarding other uses for Outlot A, Country Club Manor, it was the consensus of Council to table action on additional soccer field development pending further research of other possible sites. 14. Consideration of addin =back terrazo floor coverin s to the communit center ro~ect. Deputy City Administrator Jeff O'Neill reported that at the time of bid award for the community center project and prior to the $387,000 grant award, $56,000 for terrazo flooring was removed from the budget. For both aesthetic and long-term cost reasons, the small group recommended that the Council add $56,000 back into the community center budget to allow full terrazo flooring as originally planned. A MO'I'lON WAS MADE BY GLINT I~IERBST AND SECONDED BY BRUCE T~IIELEN TO REINSTATE $56,000 TO THE COMMUNI"I'Y CENTER BUDGET TO ALLOW FULL TERRAZO FLOOR INSTALLATION. Motion carried unanimously. 15. Consideration of resolution a rovin fans and authorizin advertisement for bids - Monte hill water booster station. City Engineer Bret Weiss reported that phase I of the water booster station was intended to serve approximately 111 acres of residential development at an estimated cost of $281,000; however, due to structural and design changes and the recent increase in small building construction, the cost of the project has increased to an estimated $346,185. All costs should be recovered over the time of development. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GLINT HERBST AND SECONDED BY BRUCE THIELEN TO APPROVF, THE DESIGN AS PRESENTED AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE MONTE HILL WATER BOOSTER STATION CONTINGENT UPON A FINAL REVIEW OF THE PLANS AND SPECS BY CITY STAFF. Motion carried unanimously. SEE RESOLUTION 99-22 r Page 10 Council Minutes - 4/26/99 16. Consideration of response to 1VlOAA Board_ re ag_ riling the MOAA land use plan. At the last meeting, Council tabled action on this item pending further consideration of the MOAA Board's request to remove Exhibit C from the joint agreement, replace it with the City's compromise for the land west of Highway 2S (Exhibit D), and leave the land east of Highway 25 open-ended for further study by the MOAA. Councilmember Clint Herbst proposed that Exhibit C be replaced by Exhibit D and allow the first 40 acres of the Gald Nugget property to be zoned residential, with the remaining land to be zoned agricultural until it is shaven that the first phase is developed with higher-value homes as agreed. In addition, it was his view that the property should be all residential or all industrial rather than a combination. Council discussed various options for annexation and zoning of the Gold Nugget property, and the majority of the Cauncil felt that incremental rezoning of the balance of the Gold Nugget property as it develops would be an overly cumbersome process, as both the City and MOAA would need to approve future rezonings with a 4/5 vote. It was felt that the City Council could control develapment quality by refusing future annexation requests, which could be stipulated in the development agreement. It was also noted that if a land use plan was not adapted by the MOAA, the joint agreement would expire, which would allow the City to annex per state statutes. AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRIAN STUMPF ANU SECONDED BY BRUCE,, THIELEN TO RESUBMIT THE ENTIRE LAND USE PLAN PROPOSAL TO THE MOAA WIT1rI0UT AMENDMENT. Motion carried unanimously. 17. Consideration of proposed update to the trails__and pathway lp an, and_cc~nsideration of authorization to study park dedication fee to include trail fee. This item was tabled to a future meeting. 18. Consideration of authorizin ne otiations with Wri ht Count for ravidin assessor services for the City. City Administrator Rick Wolfsteller reported that, due to Jerry Kramber's resignation as the City's assessor, the County Board recently discussed the idea of taking over the City's assessing duties and referred the matter to their personnel committee for further study. The County's fee far the assessing duties was estimated at $8 per parcel. AFTER DISCUSSION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE THIELEN AND SECONDED BY ROGER CARLSON TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE COUNTY FOR PROVIDING ASSESSOR DUTLES ON A MULTI-YEAR CON'I'RAC'I`. Motion carried unanimously. 19. Consideration of reviewin ordinance amendment establishin term len th for Ma or. This item was moved to the consent agenda as item #SI. Page 11 Council Minutes - 4/26/99 20. Consideration of bills far the last half of April 1999. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRUCE TI-IIELEN AND SECONDED BY CLINT HERBS"f 1'O APPROVE "I"HF; BILLS 1~OR "THE LAS"I' HALF OF APRIL 1999 AS PRESENTED. Motion carried unanimously. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BRLJCE THiELEN AND SECONDED BY BRIAN STUMPF TO ADJOURN THE MEI/TING. Motion carried unanimously. - ~~ Kare Doty Deputy City Clerk J Page 12