City Council Minutes 10-14-2013MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 14, 2013 — 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 — September 23, 2013 Special Meeting
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO ACCEPT THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 SPECIAL
MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. GLEN POSUSTA SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
2B. Approval of Minutes — September 23, 2013 Regular Meeting
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO ACCEPT THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. GLEN POSUSTA SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
2C. Approval of Minutes — September 30, 2013 Special Meeting
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO ACCEPT THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 SPECIAL
MEETING MINUTES WITH A CORRECTION. BRIAN STUMPF SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. (Correction is pending based on review by the
meeting recorder.)
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda
No items were added to the agenda at this time.
4. Citizen comments, public service announcements
a. Citizen Comments: None
b. Public Service Announcements:
1) Great River Trail Ribbon - cutting Ceremony (10/17) — Shibani Bisson said
the city is excited to announce the grand opening and ribbon - cutting
ceremony for the Great River Trails and Trailhead. It will be held on the
site of the trailhead at the entrance to Montissippi Park at 10 a.m. on
October 17t1'. The public is invited. Project partners include MN
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Department of Natural Resources, Advanced Disposal, Wright County,
Land of Lakes Choirboys, Federal Highway Administration, MN
Department of Transportation, and Xcel Energy.
2) MCC Halloween Kiddie Parade (10/26) — Kitty Baltos announced the
upcoming Halloween Kiddie Parade on October 26th at 10 a.m. at the
parking lot at West 3'd and Walnut streets. The parade ends at the
community center where there will be trick and treating, activities, and
KRWC roadshow until noon.
3) MCC Spooky Skate - Tom Perrault reminded the public that there is a
Spooky Skate coming up at the Ice Arena. (Takes place Sunday, October
27t` from 12 to 2 p.m.)
5. Consent Agenda:
A. Consideration of approving payment of bills for October 14th.
Recommendation: Approve payment of bill and purchase card registers for a
total of $1,461,100.03.
B. Consideration of approving new hires and departures for City departments.
Recommendation: Ratify new hires and terminations for Liquor Store, FiberNet,
and MCC.
C. Consideration of adopting Resolution #2013 -084 accepting a donation from the
Monticello Times for sponsorship of the Industry of the Year event.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution #2013 -084 accepting a donation of $250
from the Monticello Times for the IEDC Industry of the Year banquet.
D. Consideration of adopting Resolution #2013 -085 accepting work and authorizing
final payment to Knife River Corporation for the 2012 Rural Road Improvements,
City Project No. 12C001. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution #2013 -085
accepting work and authorizing final payment of $34,303.91 to Knife River
Corporation for the 2012 Rural Road Improvements, City Project No. 12C001,
contingent on receipt of appropriate documentation.
E. Consideration of approving a Conditional Use Permit for detached major
accessory structure. Applicant: Charles Walters. Recommendation: Approve a
conditional use permit to allow attached and detached garages exceeding 1,200 sq
ft, based on the findings in Planning Commission Resolution #2013 -081 and
contingent on conditions listed below.
• The garages will be used solely for the parking of residential vehicles, or the storage
of materials and equipment accessory to the principal residential use of the property
and no commercial or home- occupation use will be conducted in said accessory
buildings.
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The detached garage will be constructed of materials that match and /or are
complementary to those used for the principal building.
The applicant shall comply with all other site requirements of the Wild and Scenic
Recreational River Overlay District.
The applicant shall comply with all drainage and erosion control measures necessary
to ensure protection of the area during construction.
F. Consideration of approving a Conditional Use Permit for detached major
accessory structure. Applicant: Karl Eiden. Recommendation: Approve a
conditional use permit for major accessory structure, based on findings in
Planning Commission Resolution #2013 -079 and contingent on conditions listed
below.
The use of the accessory structure shall be to directly serve the principal use and
must comply with ordinance requirements pertaining to private garages.
The proposed detached structure shall match the existing principal structure roofline
and building materials.
Issues related to grading and drainage shall be subject to review and comment by the
City Engineer.
G. Consideration of adopting Resolution #2013 -088 calling for a public hearing for a
modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for TIF District No. 1 -6.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution #2013 -088 calling for a public hearing on
November 25, 2013 to consider a modification to the Tax Increment Financing
Plan for Tax Increment District No. 1 -6.
H. Consideration of rescinding Council action adopting Ordinance #583 in regard to
the zoning map amendment for Lot 1, Block 2, Riverview Square. THIS ITEM
WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
I. Consideration of approving submission of a letter in support of the 1 -94 West
Corridor Coalition's request for inclusion of an I -94 expansion project in the
Corridors of Commerce program. Recommendation: Approve submission of a
letter in support of the I -94 West Corridor Coalition's request for inclusion of an
I -94 expansion project in the Corridors of Commerce program.
J. Consideration of adopting. Resolution #2013 -086 providing for the issuance and
sale of approximately $3,000,000 in General Obligation Wastewater Treatment
Bonds, Series 2013B. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution #2013 -086
providing for the issuance and sale of approximately $3,000,000 in General
Obligation Wastewater Treatment Bonds, Series 2013B.
K. Consideration of adopting Resolution #2013 -087 providing feedback for Wright
County in updating their Construction Cost - Sharing Policy. THIS ITEM WAS
REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
L. Consideration of approving Pond #5 maintenance repair at the I- 94 /CSAH 18
Interchange. Recommendation: Approve maintenance repairs for Pond #5 at the
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I- 94 /CSAH 18 Interchange in an amount up to $10,000, subject to the following
contingencies:
• WSB to contribute past and current design fees at no cost to the City.
• WSB to contribute one -third of the new repair costs.
M. Consideration of releasing partial funds for payment to Ebert Construction and
Wold Architects for work on MCC Natatorium Improvements, City Project No.
11 C006. Recommendation: Approve partial payment to Ebert Construction in
the amount of $20,338.77 and Wold Architects in the amount of $7,307.76 for
work completed on the MCC Natatorium Improvements, City Project No.
11 C006.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH
REMOVAL OF ITEMS H AND K. LLOYD HILGART SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
6. Consideration of items removed from the consent agenda for discussion
5H. Consideration of rescinding Council action adopting Ordinance #583 in regard to
the zoning map amendment for Lot 1, Block 2, Riverview Square
Clint Herbst questioned whether Northwest Associated Consultants was getting paid for
both preparing and redoing the agenda item. Angela Schumann said she would look over
the invoice. Jeff O'Neill explained that staff was involved with preparation of the
original council agenda report and some modifications that were made.
CLINT HERBST MOVED TO RESCIND COUNCIL ACTION ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 583, BASED ON A FINDING THAT THE LAND USE PLAN FOR
THE AREA REMAINS "PLACES TO SHOP" AND THAT A REZONING TO
RESIDENTIAL WOULD BE INCONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN; AND DIRECTED STAFF TO REVIEW NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED
CONSULTANTS INVOICE FOR WORK ON THIS. LLOYD HILGART SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
5K. Consideration of adopting Resolution #2013 -087 providing feedback for Wright
County in updating their Construction Cost - Sharing Policy
Tom Perrault removed this from consent because he had adjustments to make to the
resolution. He would like to strike #7 from the resolution, which asks the county board to
consider utilizing a wheelage tax for funding road improvements. Tom Perrault does not
support that clause and noted the County Board already discussed that and turned it
down. Clint Herbst concurred with removal of that line item.
TOM PERRAULT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #2013 -087 PROVIDING
FEEDBACK FOR WRIGHT COUNTY'S COST - SHARING POLICY UPDATE WITH
REMOVAL OF LINE ITEM #7. LLOYD HILGART SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
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7. Update on use of commuter parking lot by semi - trailer trucks
Jeff O'Neill explained that this item was brought to Council because there appears to be
an increase in truck parking at the commuter lot. There have not been any specific
problems with violations of the parking restrictions, just a lot more trucks using the lot.
Jeff O'Neill went through a list of observations regarding truck parking at the commuter
lot. Tom Moores pointed out some of the truck usage that had been documented
recently.
Jeff O'Neill asked Council to consider whether there should be any direction given to
staff.
Brian Stumpf stated that he felt that the commuter lot is a good place for truck parking,
particularly on weekends when other commuters are not parked there. He did not think
there was a problem with visibility caused by truck parking.
Clint Herbst stated that it might be possible to move trucks to one end of the parking lot
as shown on the drawing. Brian Stumpf felt that is probably not too easy to maneuver in
and out of the lot at that point. Tom Moores explained that area is actually owned by
Muller Theatre and was used temporarily for truck parking during the Rotary tasting
event.
Clint Herbst would support giving first priority for parking to trucks that originate from
Monticello. Brian Stumpf stated that it might be wise to stripe an area of the parking lot
with longer stripes for truck parking if there is an interest to keep trucks directed to a
certain area. Clint Herbst felt the southwest portion of the lot might be the best area for
truck parking.
BRIAN STUMPF MOVED FOR ALTERNATIVE #2 TO LEAVE PARKING AS IS AT
THE COMMUTER PARKING LOT AT THIS TIME. TOM PERRAULT SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Clint Herbst suggested that no action be taken at this time but asked Council members
and staff to keep a watch on the truck parking in that area.
S. Added items
• Article in West Sherburne Tribune on Big Lake Township meeting — Bret Weiss
presented information on an article that was printed in the West Sherburne
Tribune paper following a meeting that he attended with Big Lake township
officials regarding a second river crossing. The article commented that the
township officials felt they had been left out of the process for discussion of a
future river crossing. Bret Weiss said that the discussion actually went very well
and he was able to address most of their concerns. Bret Weiss summarized by
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saying that eventually a decision will need to be made on placement of a second
river crossing and this will need to involve various entities, including Sherburne
County and Big Lake Township. Bret Weiss noted that he will be setting a
meeting with Big Lake City in the near future.
• Tom Perrault congratulated Tim Hennagir, editor of the Monticello Times, for 25
years in the newspaper business.
9. Ad_i ournment
GLEN POSUSTA MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:29 P.M. TOM
PERRAULT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0.
Recorder: Catherine M. Shuman
Approved: October 28, 2013
Attest:
Ci nistrator
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