City Council Minutes 10-09-2023REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 9, 2023 — 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Lloyd Hilgart, Charlotte Gabler, Tracy Hinz, Lee Martie and Sam Murdoff
Absent: None.
1. General Business
A. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hilgart called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
B. Proclamation - Manufacturers Month
C. Approval of Agenda
Councilmember Hinz moved approval of the agenda. Councilmember Murdoff
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• Special meeting minutes from September 25, 2023
• Regular Meeting Minutes from September 25, 2023
Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the minutes. Councilmember Martie
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
E. Citizen Comments
• None.
F. Public Service Announcements
➢ Gavin Woodland, Wright County Health & Human Services, was present
to speak on radon and indoor air quality.
➢ Haley Foster, Communications & Marketing Specialist, noted the
following public announcements:
• Winter Coat Drive
• Hydrant Flushing
• Fire Prevention Week
• Riverside Cemetery Fall Clean Up
• Fall Leaf Pick Up
• Hi -Way Liquors Fall Wine Sale
• Indoor Farmers Market
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G. Council Liaison Updates
• IEDC — Councilmember Hinz provided an update of the meeting held
September 26, 2023. The group received a presentation from the Monticello
School District on the STEM Lab program and updates on the manufacturer's
breakfast.
• Parks, Art & Recreation Commission — Councilmember Murdoff gave an
update on the meeting held September 21, 2023. The Commission discussed
park dedication for Great River 2nd Addition, the MCC Kitchen Use Program;
They also received an update on programs and operations and adding AEDs
in some of the parks.
• Planning Commission — Councilmember Gabler gave an update on the
meeting held October 3, 2023. The planning commission held six public
hearings and had two regular agenda items. All public hearings were
approved except for an application from Tim Flander/Big Bear Holdings. A
request for Development Stage PUD from Briggs Companies was approved.
G. Department Update
• Construction Update — Matt Leonard, City Engineer/Public Works Director,
provided an update on the current construction projects in Monticello.
2. Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Murdoff moved approval of the Consent Agenda excluding item 2H.
Councilmember Hinz 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 $3,833,373.91.
B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for City departments.
Action taken: Approved the hires for the MCC and Hi -Way Liquor and
terminations for the MCC.
C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property. Action
taken: No report this cycle.
D. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2023-85 accepting donations in the
amount of $8,443 and for the Monticello Fire Department from the fundraiser
held at Hi -Way Liquors and accepting Twins tickets ($320 value) as part of the
fundraiser. Action taken: Adopted the resolution accepting the donations.
E. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2023-86 accepting an Artist Residency
Grant from the Central Minnesota Arts Board in the amount of $3,500 for the
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creation of two murals in downtown Monticello. Action taken: Adopted the
resolution accepting the grant.
F. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 810 amending Monticello City Code Title XI
— Business Regulations, Chapter 112 — Business Licenses and Regulations, by
amending Section 112.60 regarding cannabinoid products to allow sale of
beverage cannabinoid products in establishments with on -sale liquor licenses.
Action taken: Adopted Ordinance 810 as presented.
G. Consideration of approving a request for a Conditional Use Permit for Cross/Joint
Parking Easement in the Riverfront Sub -district of the Central Community District
(CCD). Applicant: City of Monticello. Action taken: Approved the request for
Conditional Use Permit for cross/joint parking within Block 51 parcels
155010051110 and 155010051111, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit Z
and based on findings in Resolution PC-2023-31.
H. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 811 amending the Monticello City Code,
Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 153 — Zoning Ordinance, Section 153.012 —
Definitions, as related to public building and uses and including Community
Event Center. Applicant: City of Monticello. Action taken: ITEM WAS REMOVED
FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
Consideration of adopting Ordinance 812 approving an amendment to the
Monticello City Code, Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter 153 — Zoning Ordinance,
Section 153.060 — Landscaping and Screening, for standards relating to native
landscapes and adopting Summary Ordinance 812A for publication. Applicant:
City of Monticello. Action taken: Adopted Ordinance 812 amending Chapter
153, based on findings in Resolution PC-2023-33 and adopted Ordinance 812A
for publication.
J. Consideration of approving a contract amendment with WSB to provide
additional engineering services for the Pinewood Elementary Safe Routes to
School project for a total cost of $35,100. Action taken: Contract amendment
was approved.
K. Consideration of approving an application for a temporary gambling permit for a
raffle to be conducted by the Monticello Chamber of Commerce for their annual
banquet on December 1, 2023. Action taken: Application was approved.
L. Consideration of approving a Therapeutic Massage Enterprise license transfer for
Lily's Massage located at 141 E. Broadway, Suite 2. Action taken: License
transfer was approved.
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M. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2023-87 accepting public improvements
for Haven Ridge 11t Addition, with exception of the stormwater improvements.
Action taken: Resolution accepting the improvements was adopted.
2A. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion
H. Consideration of adopting Ordinance 811 amending the Monticello City Code,
Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 153: Zoning Ordinance, Section 153.012 —
Definitions, as related to public building and uses and including Community Event
Center. Applicant: City of Monticello
Councilmember Murdoff removed the item to comment he thought the listing of
uses with the building would be better identified within the specific use section
of the code, rather than the definition itself. He also questioned why it was
necessary to define this building specifically since there are no specific
definitions for other City buildings. Angela Schumann, Community Development
Director, responded that the definition was attempting to distinguish that this
building allows both public and private uses.
Kip Christianson, 524 West River Street, addressed the Council and expressed his
concern that events or groups renting under the quasi -public status could
provide code language to prevent members of the public from accessing events
or areas that should be open to the general population. Angela Schumann
responded by reciting the proposed ordinance and noted that the ordinance
does not include any reference to quasi -public entities. The proposed ordinance
was drafted to provide use of the commercial kitchen. She added that events
taking place in the building or rentals are managed through the policies of the
Monticello Community Center.
Rachel Leonard, City Administrator, added that the City takes its responsibility of
public government seriously and there would not be anything in place that
would hinder the public's ability to participate in public processes. In addition,
she expanded that the purpose of the proposed ordinance is to make sure that
spaces in the community are being used to their maximum potential.
Councilmember Martie moved to adopt Ordinance 811. Mayor Hilgart
seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1; Councilmember Murdoff voted
against. His reason noted above.
3. Public Hearings:
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4. Regular Agenda:
A. Consideration of appointing a City Councilmember to task force for Monticello's
Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) in connection with the Safe Streets
and Roads for All grant program
There was a brief discussion.
Mayor Hilgart moved approval to have Councilmember Martie serve on the
task force with Councilmember Gabler acting as alternate. Councilmember
Murdoff seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Recorder: Jennifer Schreib r
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Attest
City Administrator
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