City Council Minutes 06-11-2012MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June 11, 2012 — 7 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center
Present: Clint Herbst, Lloyd Hilgart, Tom Perrault, Glen Posusta, Brian Stumpf
Absent: None
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Herbst called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and declared a quorum present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2A. Approval of Minutes — May 29, 2012 Regular Meeting
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MAY 29, 2012 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES AS CORRECTED. BRIAN STUMPF SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
• Crosswalk at 6d' & Maple (Clint Herbst)
• Stop sign study update (Clint Herbst)
4. Citizen comments, public service announcements, and staff updates
a. Citizen Comments: none
b. Public Service Announcements:
1) CenterPoint Energy — presentation of donation check for Fire Department:
Sherry Kemmetmueller from CenterPoint Energy spoke on the
Community Partnership grant they are giving to the Fire Department to
help purchase safety equipment. The grant for $1050 is for two Pro /pak
portable foam systems. Steve Joerg accepted the check and commented
that this is about the 3rd grant received in the last 5 or 6 years and is very
much appreciated. They have a good partnership with CenterPoint in
helping with emergency situations.
2) Movie in the Park (6/30) — Angela Schumann invited community residents
to attend 66Mouse Hunt" movie on June 30th at Pioneer Park about 9 p.m.
Concessions will be available for purchase. Bring your own lawn chairs
and blankets.
3) Mississippi River and Bertram Long Lake Canoe /Kayak events — Angela
Schumann reported on a new activity being offered this summer through
the MCC with excursions on several different dates. Mississippi River
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canoing and kayaking will take place on Sundays, June 17, July 29 and
August 19. Departure times are 2 and 2:30 p.m. with the cost at $30 per
person for a canoe and $40 per person for a kayak. Canoe and kayak
excursions at Long Lake in Bertram Chain of Lakes Park are scheduled for
Thursday, June 21 (6 to 7:30 p.m.), Thursday, July 26 (6 to 7:30 p.m.) and
Sunday, August 5 (2 to 3:30 p.m.). Cost is $20 a person for a canoe and
$30 a person for a kayak. Children under 12 are free with 2 paid adults.
Contact the MCC for more information and to register in advance.
4) Voting for America's Favorite Park — Angela Schumann encourages area
residents to vote for Bertram Chain of Lakes as their favorite park. This is
offered nationwide as an opportunity to receive funds that would go
toward the park. The link for voting can be found on the City's website on
the home page scroller and the City's facebook page.
5) Riverfest Duck Adoptions — Clint Herbst reported that duck adoptions will
soon be starting and to consider adopting a duck to help raise funds in
support of Riverfest.
C. Staff Updates: None
5. Consent Agenda:
A. Consideration of approving payment of bills for June 11th. THIS ITEM WAS
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for City departments.
Recommendation: Ratify the new hires and terminations for MCC.
C. Consideration of approving an application for a temporary charitable gambling
permit for Bingo to be conducted by the Monticello Women of Today in
conjunction with Art in the Park. Recommendation: Approve the application
for a temporary charitable gambling bingo permit for the Monticello Women of
Today in conjunction with Art in the Park on July 14, 2012.
D. Consideration of approving an application for temporary on -sale liquor license for
the Monticello Lions Club for Brewfest, a beer tasting event on August 18, 2012.
Recommendation: Approve the application for a 1 -day temporary on -sale liquor
license for the Monticello Lions Club for a beer tasting event on August 18, 2012.
E. Consideration of a adopting Resolution #2012 -055 establishing an Absentee
Ballot Board for the 2012 Elections. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
#2012 -055 establishing an Absentee Ballot Board for the 2012 Elections.
F. Consideration of approving extension of an existing Interim Use Permit for Lot 1,
Block 2, Oakwood Industrial Park (1248 Edmonson Av); PID: 155- 018- 002013.
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Applicant: Monticello Independent School District/Alternative Learning Program
(ALP). THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
G. Consideration of adopting Resolution #2012 -056 approving a Simple Subdivision
and Administrative Lot Combination, and approving a Conditional Use Permit for
a detached accessory structure in an R -2 (Single & Two - Family Residential)
District; Lots 1 & part of 2, Block 38, Lower Monticello (630 E 4 t Street); PIDs:
155- 015- 038080 and 155- 015- 038010. Applicant: Michaelis, Jeff.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution #2012 -056 approving a simple subdivision
and administrative lot combination for Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 38, Lower
Monticello, subject to conditions as follows; also approve a Conditional Use
Permit for a detached accessory structure in an R -2 (Single & Two - Family
Residential) District at 630 East 4t' Street, subject to conditions as follows.
Simple Subdivision/Lot Combination - Conditions ofApproval
• The City Engineer shall provide comment and recommendation regarding grading,
drainage and related easement issues.
The applicant shall provide a Certificate of Survey within 100 days of City Council
approval. (completed)
Conditional Use Permit - Conditions ofApproval
• The City approve the requested Simple Subdivision as graphically depicted upon the
certificate of survey dated May 14, 2012.
• A building permit for the accessory structure shall not be issued until such time as
the certificate of survey has been recorded.
• Accessory building space (attached and detached) shall be utilized solely for the
storage of residential personal property of the occupant of the principal dwelling.
• No accessory building space shall be utilized for commercial purposes.
• The submitted accessory building elevations shall be modified to specify the direction
of the structure's overhead door upon the subject site.
• Exterior finish materials and color of the detached accessory building shall match
the site's principal structure.
• Only one driveway is permitted for the single family parcel, in accordance with the
Zoning Ordinance regulations for residential property.
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H. Consideration of adopting an Agreement between the City of Monticello and
Gigabit Squared to provide professional services for consulting to the City on
management and operations of FiberNet Monticello. THIS ITEM WAS
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE
REMOVAL OF ITEMS A, F AND H. GLEN POSUSTA SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
6. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion
5A. Consideration of approving payment of bills for June 11th
Tom Perrault had a question on a TDS billing for phone directory services. Ben Ranft
explained it is for entries in the Monticello phone directory for FiberNet customer
accounts. Glen Posusta had a question on a liquor store invoice paid for Jack Morris.
This will be referred to Tom Kelly for follow -up.
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF THE BILL AND
PURCHASE REGISTERS FOR JUNE 11TH IN THE AMOUNT OF $470,223.51. TOM
PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
5I: Consideration of approving extension of an existing Interim Use Permit for Lot],
Block 2, Oakwood Industrial Park (1248 Edmonson Av); PID: 155- 018 - 002013.
Applicant. Monticello Independent School District/Alternative Learning Program
(ALP)
Glen Posusta is not convinced that the City should continue to provide the interim use
after this extension. Jim Johnson, Monticello School Superintendent, explained that they
prefer to find locations outside of the regular setting for the Alternative School students.
Mr. Johnson said that the financial arrangements are very beneficial for the school district
with the lease that they have. Clint Herbst suggested that perhaps the owner, Ron
Chihos, would consider requesting a rezoning of the property. Ron Chihos asked what
zoning might be considered. Angela Schumann explained that under the Comprehensive
Plan the property is guided commercial so any classification B -1 through B -4 would be
satisfactory. However, use as a school would not be permitted in a Commercial zone,
while use as a school is allowed in an Industrial zone, which is the current zoning. Clint
Herbst stated that he does not have an issue with the school leasing this property. Lloyd
Hilgart also indicated he is fine with the lease as long as both parties have a satisfactory
agreement in place.
Glen Posusta noted that he has observed a few issues with the students on the premises
related to parking and smoking. Jim Johnson indicated he will work with the School
Resource Officer to look into those things.
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BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO EXTEND THE INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR THE
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM BASED ON A FINDING THAT THE USE
CONTINUES TO RAISE NO ISSUES WITH SURROUNDING USERS AND IS IN
COMPLIANCE WITH SITE ZONING REQUIREMENTS, SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. LLOYD HILGART SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
• A short -term termination date of three years is established to ensure that the City's
development objectives are not affected by the location of the school facility.
• The building shall be remodeled only to the extent that convenient re -use would still be
possible.
• The parking shall be evaluated annually during the term of the interim use permit to
determine adequacy for the interim school use of the property. Any required expansion
of the parking area to meet parking needs will require curbed perimeter.
5H. Consideration of adopting an Agreement between the City of Monticello and
Gigabit Squared to provide professional services for consulting to the City on
management and operations of FiberNet Monticello
Tom Perrault was hoping to hear from a representative of Gigabit Squared and asked Jeff
O'Neill to talk about the proposed proposal. Jeff O'Neill first complimented HBC on
their work managing the system and noted that they are ending their management
contract effective in about 90 days. Jeff O'Neill noted that the City has been engaged in
some discussions with Gigabit Squared and is interested in having them provide
consulting services for the City. Jeff O'Neill noted that FiberNet is dealing with some
financial issues and the City will be engaging the services of an independent third party
firm, Meiserow Financial, to evaluate the system and review the agreement with Gigabit
Squared. This is in keeping in the terms of the FiberNet Revenue Bond.
Jeff O'Neill introduced Mark Pultusker of Gigabit Squared. Mark Pultusker talked about
the company, which was tasked with working with both public and private entities in the
area of broadband technology, particular fiber optics. He talked briefly about the power
that universities have harnessed in utilizing fiber optics. Gigabit Squared is partnering
with a consortium of universities, called GigU, to provide fiber optics services and a
university in turn provides student resources. One facet that Gigabit Squared deals with
is provision of cable, internet and phone (triple -play) services. GigU will be involved
with implementing and providing these services to entities such as nursing homes. They
will also be developing new applications to run on fiber optics. Mark Pultusker discussed
some of the people that work within Gigabit Squared and the diversity of backgrounds
and experience that they bring to the company. Mark Pultusker indicated that they
became involved with Monticello in looking at opportunities for partnerships for use of
the city's fiber network. They are prepared to study the issues that FiberNet is facing and
work on scenarios to increase the subscriber base and revenues. They would also
consider investing in the system to help bring in subscribers and business partners, which
would be more than simply managing the operations of the system.
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LLOYD HILGART MOVED TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTICELLO AND GIGABIT SQUARED TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR MANAGEMENT AND
OPERATIONS OF FIBERNET MONTICELLO. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
7. Added items
• Crosswalk at 6th and Maple — Clint Herbst said that a resident contacted him
asking if it would be possible to call attention to the pedestrian crossing at that
intersection. Because there is no painted crosswalk at that site, drivers tend to
ignore pedestrians. Council directed staff to look into the request.
Stop Sign Study Update — Clint Herbst asked Bruce Westby to provide an update
of the stop sign study. Bruce Westby explained that they have been conducting
some small studies of the intersections along Maple Street. Bruce Westby also
noted that TDS and Charter have moved their pedestals at 4th and Maple which
has helped with visibility at that spot. Bruce Westby indicated that the speed
trailer is not working out so well to utilize for the study. It can only take counts in
one direction at a time so it is taking a while to accumulate data. He feels it will
take a couple of months before they will have adequate data. Jeff O'Neill
commented that it is taking quite a bit of staff time to constantly adjust the speed
trailer and wondered if it might be worth the expense to use a different device to
conduct the speed studies. Clint Herbst asked Bruce Westby to come back to
Council at the next meeting with a report and any recommendations at this time.
8. Adjournment
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:39 P.M. TOM
PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Recorder: Catherine M. Shuman
Approved: June 25, 2012
Attest:
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