City Council Resolution 2013-49CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-049
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 2 - COMMUNITY CONTEXT, CHAPTER
3 - LAND USE, AND CHAPTER 4 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2008
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, AND ADOPTING
FINDINGS OF FACT IN SUPPORT OF SAID AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello adopted a Comprehensive Plan in 2008 to guide the growth,
development, land use, and infrastructure planning for the City; and
WHEREAS, changes to the size, demographics, and economic data for the City have occurred
since the research and development of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted an inventory and analysis of data made available through
the 2010 United States Census and 2007 -2011 American Community Survey and summarized
the findings in an amendment to Chapter 2, Community Context; and
WHEREAS, said Comprehensive Plan provides for the economic development of the City as a
part of such guidance; and
WHEREAS, the City has completed an analysis of the Economic Development chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan for promoting and encouraging economic development and has determined
amendments as necessary to support the City's long -term economic development goals; and
WHEREAS, in the City's review of the Economic Development chapter it was determined that
the Places to Work section of Chapter 3, Land Use should be revised in support of the
community's economic development efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Monticello Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 41h 2013, on
the amendments; and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present
information to the Planning Commission;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA THAT Chapter 2, Community Context, Chapter 3, Land Use
and Chapter 4, Economic Development of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan shall be amended as
found in Exhibit A attached hereto; based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. Information on the size, demographics, and economic data influencing the
community is critical to the decision making and planning efforts of the City of
Monticello.
2. The use of 2010 Census information and 2007 -2011 American Community
Survey information in a revised Chapter 2, Community Context provides a more
current, usable and relevant data source for decision- making consistent with the
goals and objectives of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan
3. The proposed amendments to Chapter 3, Land Use and Chapter 4, Economic
Development will support the City's efforts to attract and retain jobs, expand the
tax base, enhance the economic vitality of Downtown, and facilitate
redevelopment.
ADOPTED BY the Monticello City Council this 24h day of June, 2013.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
Clint Herbst, Mayor
ATTEST:
JefPWill, City Administrator
EXHIBIT A
Proposed Amendments to 2008 Monticello Comprehensive Plan
Cover:
Inclusion of new logo
Chapter 2:
Amendment to replace full chapter with proposed text and figures
Chapter 3:
Page 3 -11: In planning for sustaining existing businesses and attracting new development, it is
necessary to understand why Places to Work are important to Monticello. The objectives for this
land use include:
• Expanding and diversifying the property tax base.
• Providing jobs with an increasing opportunity for people to work and live in Monticello.
• Promoting wage levels that provide incomes needed to purchase decent housing, support
local businesses and support local government services.
Take advantage of opportunities
to attract companies that have a synergy with existing companies in the community,
including suppliers, customers and collaborative partners.
• Encouraging the retention and expansion of existing businesses in Monticello.
Page 3 -18:
Another critical factor in the future of the Northwest Area is the f Awe of the )%4GG eamp. The
regional paEk-. a
former YMCA camp that is being converted into the Bertram Chain of Lakes
Regional Park. The City and Wright County formed a partnership in 2005 to start purchasing
portions of the 1,200 acre YMCA property. As of 2013, 495 acres have been purchased through
state grants with another 300 planned for acquisition. The YMCA will lease land at the regional
park to run their Camp Manitou Summer Camp.
Chapter 4:
Amendment to replace full chapter with proposed text and figures.