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City Council Minutes 10-10-2016REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Monday, October 10, 2016 — 6:30 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Present: Brian Stumpf, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart, Tom Perrault, and Glen Posusta Absent: None 1. General Business A. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Brian Stumpf called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with a quorum present. The pledge of allegiance was recited. B. Approval of Meeting Minutes • Special Meeting Minutes from September 26, 2016 Tom Perrault moved approval of the Special Meeting Minutes from September 26, 2016. Charlotte Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. • Regular Meeting Minutes from September 26, 2016 Tom Perrault moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from September 26, 2016 as amended. Lloyd Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. C. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda • None. D. Citizen Comments • None. E. Public Service Announcements • Rachel Leonard, Communications Coordinator, updated the City Council and the public on the following public announcements: - Grand Opening of Monti View Park will take place on October 15, 2016. A new public arts sculpture will be revealed. In addition, people will be able to test a sample of the new bike course. - A City Council Candidate Forum will take place on October 17, 2016. City Council Minutes — October 10, 2016 Page 11 6 The Senior Center Breakfast will be held on October 23, 2016. The City will be conducting a clean-up of Riverside Cemetery. As provided in the cemetery rules, all items need to be removed before clean up begins or they will be removed. Public Works will hold the items for 30 days. • Angela Schumann, Community Development Director, announced that WSI was this year's Industry of the Year winner. F. Council Liaison Updates • IEDC — Brian Stumpf noted that there was a presentation given by the Minnesota Jobs and Training program. • Planning Commission — Charlotte Gabler provided a brief update. The Planning Commission welcomed their new member. • BCOL — Brian Stumpf reviewed the following items: the four season rental chalet; the remaining BCOL land purchases; the north parking area schedule; athletic field; Athletic Complex Master Plan; and the National Guard Innovative Readiness Training Program Grant. • Highway 25 Coalition — Jeff O'Neill, City Administrator, gave a brief update and noted that the City of Becker joined the Coalition. G. Department Updates • City Administrator Jeff O'Neill provided an update on the following items: 1. Fleet Farm is progressing. 2. Xcel Energy is replacing street lights and Monticello is scheduled for 2018. 3. FiberNet has a new website. Arvig will be presenting to the City Council at the next City Council meeting. 4. The Sheriff's Quarterly message will be held at the October 24, 2016 meeting. 5. Options will be presented in the future in regard to the study of a Full-time Fire Chief. 6. Changes to the Great River Regional Library contract. 2. Consent Agenda Tom Perrault moved approval excluding H, I, K, L, and O. Charlotte Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. A. Consideration of approving the payment of bills. Recommendation: Approved the bill and purchase card registers for a total amount of $1,603,671.15. B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved the hires for the MCC and the departures for Parks and MCC. City Council Minutes — October 10, 2016 Page 2 16 C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property. Recommendation: Approved the surplus property list as presented. D. Consideration of appointing addition election judges to serve for the 2016 General Election. Recommendation: Approved the appointment of additional election judges. E. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2016-070 reauthorizing membership in the 4M Fund. Recommendation: Approved Resolution 2016-070 reauthorizing membership in the 4M Fund. F. Consideration to approve policy for utility billing late fee forgiveness. Recommendation: Approved the Utility Late Fee Forgiveness Policy. G. Consideration to approve policy for utility billing refunds. Recommendation: Approved the Utility Billing Refunds Policy. H. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2016-071 to accept a contribution of $10,000 from Monticello Lions Club towards the new open air shelter at Ellison Park. Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. I. Consideration of approving an agreement between the City of Monticello and DirtWirx for development and maintenance of a single-track mountain bike challenge course at Monti View Park. Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. J. Consideration of approving the purchase of a Parks Department Toro 4100D for $62,961.22 through the Central Equipment Fund. Recommendation: Approved the purchase of a 2016 Toro Groundsmaster 4100D for $52,961.22 through the Central Equipment Fund. K. Consideration of approving an increase in warming house hours for the 2016- 2017 winter skating season. Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. L. Consideration of accepting quotes and authorization to enter into a contract for installation of block foundation for open air shelter at Ellison Park. Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. M. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2016-072 authorizing application for the MnDOT Stand -Alone Noise Barrier Program. Recommendation: Approved Resolution 2016-072 authorizing the application for the 2017 MnDOT Stand Alone Noise Barrier Program. City Council Minutes — October 10, 2016 Page 3 16 N. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2016-073A accepting improvements and authorizing final payment for the 7th Street Retaining Wall Improvements, City Project No. 15C003. Recommendation: Approved Resolution 2016-073A accepting improvements and authorizing final payment to Sunram Construction, Inc. for the 7t" Street Retaining Wall Improvements, City Project No. 15C003. O. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2016-074A approving a modification to Tax Increment Financing Plan for TIF 1-35, Masters Fifth Avenue Redevelopment Project. Recommendation: ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. P. Consideration of approving a Subordination Agreement for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) 2nd Mortgage Deferred Loan — Kelli K. and James R. Martin, 8771 Fairhill Lane, Monticello, MN to Connexus Credit Union. Recommendation: Approved a Subordination Agreement for the Kelli K. and James R. Martin, 8771 Fairhill Lane, NSP Deferred Loan. 2A. Consideration of items removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. H. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2016-071 to accept a contribution of $10, 000 from the Monticello Lions Club towards the new open air shelter at Ellison Park. Brian Stumpf removed the item to recognize the Lions Club for their donation. Brian Stumpf moved to adopt Resolution 2016-071 accepting the donation of $10,000 from the Monticello Lions and their previous $2,000 donation toward West Bridge Park be transferred to Ellison Park. Charlotte Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1; Tom Perrault voted against because he doesn't think there is a need for a second shelter and it is overcrowding the park. I. Consideration of approving an agreement between the City of Monticello and DirtWirx for development and maintenance of a single-track mountain bike challenge course at Montiview Park. Lloyd Hilgart removed the item to recognize Sue Seeger, the artist of the sculpture that is going to be revealed. Tom Perrault expressed his concern that the final design of the course is not known. Tom Pawelk, Parks Superintendent, responded that he will work with DirtWirx on the final design. Lloyd Hilgart moved approval of an agreement between the City of Monticello and DirtWirx for development and maintenance of a single track mountain bike challenge course at Montiview Park. Glen Posusta seconded City Council Minutes — October 10, 2016 Page 4 1 6 the motion. Motion carried 4-1; Tom Perrault voted against for the reason listed above. K. Consideration of approving an increase in warming house hours for the 2016- 2017 winter skating season. Tom Perrault removed the item and questioned the type of work that the employees contribute. Tom Pawelk responded to the question. He also noted that individuals can apply with Public Works. Charlotte Gabler moved approval of increasing the warming house hours for skating rinks at 4th Street Park and West Bridge Park as outlined. Lloyd Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. L. Consideration of accepting quotes and authorization to enter into a contract for installation of block foundation for open air shelter at Ellison Park. Brian Stumpf removed the item to display the type of the block that is going to be used. Charlotte Gabler moved to accept the quotes received for block work and to enter into a contract with T & T Construction and Masonry of Pease, Minnesota, based upon their low quote of $14,856. Glen Posusta seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1; Tom Perrault voted against. O. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2016-074A approving a modification to Tax Increment Financing Plan for TIF 1-35, Masters Fifth Avenue Redevelopment Project. Brian Stumpf removed the item from the Consent Agenda because he does not support the use of TIF for residential development. Discussion ensued in regard to the decision made by the EDA in support. Charlotte Gabler moved to adopt Resolution 2016-074A approving a modification of the TIF Plan for TIF District 1-35 wherein language is added identifying the project as a commercial, mixed use or residential development of 11,000 square feet. Lloyd Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1; Brian Stumpf voted against for reason listed above. 4. Regular Agenda: A. Consideration of approving a purchase agreement for Phase XI of the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, including funding of approximately $510,000 for purchase, and to approve corresponding required fund transfer from Capital Proiects Fund to the Park & Pathwav Fund for 2016 City Council Minutes — October 10, 2016 Page 5 16 Angela Schumann gave a brief presentation and noted that the Wright County Board will receive the purchase agreement for consideration on October 11 and, if approved, the closing is anticipated prior to year-end 2016. The City Council praised staff for their efforts on this project. Brian Stumpf moved to approve the purchase agreement for Phase XI of the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, including funding of approximately $510,000 for purchase, and to approve corresponding required fund transfer from Capital Projects Fund to the Park & Pathway Fund for 2016. Glen Posusta seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1; Tom Perrault voted against. B. Consideration of approving a purchase agreement and funding of approximately $10,500 for approximately three acres of Bertram Lake Shoreland for inclusion in the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park and to approve corresponding required fund transfer from Capital Projects Fund to the Park & Pathway Fund for 2016. Angela Schumann gave a brief review of the item and noted that the City Council previously approved the funding for the acquisition of the parcel in June 2016. This it to approve the purchase agreement associated with the acquisition. The property lies on the west shore of Bertram Lake. Glen Posusta moved approval of the purchase agreement and funding of approximately $10,500 for approximately three acres of Bertram Lake Shoreland for inclusion in the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park and to approve corresponding required fund transfer from Capital Projects Fund to the Park & Pathway Fund for 2016. Lloyd Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1; Tom Perrault voted against. By consensus the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber Approved: Attest: ���a✓� City Administrator City Council Minutes — October 10, 2016 Page 6 1 6