City Council Minutes 01-28-2002MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 28, 2002 - 7 p.m.
Members Present: Roger Belsaas, Roger Carlson, Clint Herbst, Brian Stumpf and Bruce Thielen.
Members Absent: None.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Belsaas called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and declared a quorum present. The Pledge of
Allegiance was said. A moment of silence followed in memory of Elmer Ohnstad, Construction
Inspector for the City of Monticello who died on January 24, 2002. On behalf of the City Council
and City Staff Mayor Belsaas offered condolences to the family of Elmer Ohnstad and expressed
sorrow at the loss of a kind person and a good city employee.
2. Approve minutes of January 14, 2002 regular Council meeting.
CLINT HERBST MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 14, 2002
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. ROGER CARLSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
Mayor Belsaas asked that a discussion with City Engineer, Bret Weiss and Public Works Director,
John Simola regarding issues that came up during an IDC visit to Rainbow Enterprises be added to
the agenda.
4. Citizen comments/Petitions, requests and complaints.
None.
5. Consent Agenda.
A. Consideration of ratifying new hires for the Community Center and Parks Department.
Recommendation: Ratify the hiring of new employees for the Community Center and Parks
Department as identified.
B. Ratify hiring of Parks Superintendent. Recommendation: Ratify the hiring of Adam
Hawkinson of Mound, Minnesota for the Parks Superintendent position contingent upon the
successful completion of a physical and required testing.
C. Consideration of a resolution calling for the redemption of outstanding G.O. Bonds 92A, 96A
and 95A (Partial). Recommendation: Adopt the resolution authorizing redemption of
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outstanding G.O. Bonds 92A, 96A and 95A(Partial) in the amount of $1,175,000 total.
Res. #2002-5.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
BRUCE THIELEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Consideration of items renim,ed from the consent agenda for discussion.
None.
7. Public Hearing - Consideration of resolution adopting assessment roll for delinquent
utilities.
Mayor Belsaas noted that the purpose of the public hearing was to accept comment on the proposed
delinquent utility amounts that were being certified to the county. Mayor Belsaas opened the public
hearing. No one spoke for or against the proposed assessment. Mayor Belsaas then closed the
public hearing.
CLINT HERBST MOVED TO ADOPT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR DELINQUENT
CHARGES AS PRESENTED. ROGER CARLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Res. #2002-4.
8. Consideration of ordinance amendment authorizing issuance of intoxicating malt liquor
license in conjunction with wine license.
The proposed wine/intoxicating malt liquor license is not provided for in other city ordinances relating
to liquor. Clint Herbst questioned whether this type of license would have any impact on the number
of full liquor licenses the city could issue. Mayor Belsaas felt $1,200 for the license fee was
appropriate. There was some discussion by the Council on how many full liquor licenses the city still
had available.
CLINT HERBST MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ALLOWING FOR
THE SALE OF INTOXICATING BEER BY ANY RESTAURANT THAT HAS A
COMBINATION BEER AND WINE LICENSE AT A FEE OF $1,200 CONTINGENT UPON
VERIFICATION THAT ALLOWING THIS TYPE OF LICENSE WOULD NOT INFRINGE
UPON THE NUMBER OF FULL LIQUOR LICENSES THE CITY COULD ISSUE AND TO
UPDATE OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE CURRENT ORDINANCE TO REFLECT STATE
STATUTES. BRUCE THIELEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED WITH
ROGER CARLSON VOTING IN OPPOSITION.
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9. Consideration of adopting an interim ordinance establishing moratorium on single family
home construction for homes that do not meet proposed R-1 standards.
Deputy City Administrator, Jeff O'Neill noted that the City Council on January 14, 2002 made a
motion to establish a moratorium on construction of new homes not meeting proposed single family
residential standards. It was the recommendation of the City Attorney that the Council adopt an
interim ordinance reflecting the establishment of the moratorium. On January 23, 2002 an
informational meeting was held with builders, developers and other interested parties to discuss and
receive comment on the proposed design standards. Based on input received at this meeting it was
being recommended that moratorium be applied to those homes that did not meet the requirements of
960 sq. ft., 3 car garage and 15% brick on the front. All homes meeting the requirements would be
allowed to go forward with construction. It is anticipated that the revised standards will be ready in
45 days. Roger Carlson questioned whether the Planning Commission would be able to get the
revised standards ready within the 45 day period. It was noted that the moratorium could be
extended although the Council felt it would be best if the standards could be in place within the 45
day period.
Dick Frie, Planning Commission Chairman spoke to the Council pointing out that the Planning
Commission was directed to come back with revised residential design standards and that had been
the Planning Commission focus and not establishing the moratorium. He stated that it was the
Planning Commission's intention to present their findings to the Council at the first meeting in
February.
Jerry VonKorff, an attorney representing a developer, spoke regarding the design standards. He
expressed the developer's concerns about the increase in square footage and the garage size. He
stated that the authority granted the city for zoning issues was based on public health and safety. He
did not believe the zoning powers allowed the City to set off areas they felt were environmentally and
aesthetically pleasing for higher price homes. The power to zone should not be based on the size of
house that people can afford. Bruce Thielen interjected that state statutes were subject to
interpretation and that the Council was making the effort to set up design standards that would
protect the value of homes that were constructed. He added that residents have requested this type
of standard and the Council looked at this as a means to protect the residents investment.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO ADOPT AN INTERIM ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY
PROHIBITING THE APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR HOMES THAT DO NOT
MEET PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS BUT EXEMPT HOMES
FROM THE MORATORIUM THAT HAVE A MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE OF 960
SQUARE FEET, THREE CAR GARAGE AND BRICK COVERING 15% OF THE FACADE
FACING THE STREET. BRUCE THIELEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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10. Consideration of purchase of home at 613 West 6`" Street.
Economic Development Director, 011ie Koropchak, briefly summarized the agenda item. This is a
parcel that is part of an area being considered for redevelopment. The City Council and HRA has
given preliminary approval for this area for a TIF district. The city is working with Sheri Harris,
Central Minnesota Housing Project, on a redevelopment proposal. 011ie Koropchak noted that the
GMHFA (Greater Minnesota Housing Finance Agency) is interested in this project and city staff is
anticipating that they may receive a local contribution towards this project. The Council questioned
the size of the lot in question, the contacts made with the other property owners on the block and the
use for the balance of the block not being considered for redevelopment. 011ie Koropchak
responded that the lot is 66'x 165' and that Sheri Harris will be contacting the other property
owners. She added that the redevelopment does not extend to the entire block.
CLINT HERBST MOVED TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 3,
BLOCK 9, CITY OF MONTICELLO OR 613 WEST 6TH STREET AT A PURCHASE PRICE
OF $50,000. BRIAN STUMPF SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Consideration of increasing fees for clearing of snow off private sidewalks.
BRUCE THIELEN MOVED TO INCREASE THE RATE FOR REMOVING SNOW OFF
PRIVATE SIDEWALKS TO $75 PER HOUR WITH A MINIMUM CHARGE OF 1 HOUR OR
$75. ROGER CARLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Added Item:
When representatives of the IDC visited with Rainbow Enterprises there were some issues that were raised
concerning the intersection of Cedar Street/Chelsea Road/TH 25. The firm also had questions on how they
could expand with the on-site drainage pond on their property. The Council instructed that Public Works
Director, John Simola contact Rainbow Enterprises and discuss their concerns about the intersection. The
Council also requested that City Engineer, Bret Weiss look at the drainage pond and make suggestions on
expansion.
12. Approve payment of bills for January.
BRUCE THIELEN MOVED TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR JANUARY. ROGER
CARLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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13. Adjourn.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 7:35 P.M. BRUCE THIELEN SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Recording Secretary
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